Volume 4, Chapter 75 – Lily’s Dance

Volume 4, Chapter 75 - Lily’s Dance

Translator: Aoi

The stone door slowly closed behind the two.

Lily looked at Shimizu with flickering eyes, and her jaded face was scented with the bloom of orchids. It was hard to guess what Shimizu was thinking at this time.

Likewise, Lily’s dazed state masked her own thoughts.

“Where exactly is this place? Sister Shimizu, why are you here? Can you tell me now?”

Instead of answering, Shimizu grabbed Lily’s arm, turned her backward, and cornered her against the stone door.

“Without answering my questions, Lil’ Sis isn’t allowed to ask anything. Now, why were you doing bad things?”

“Sister, why would Lily do anything bad? Lily wasn’t her normal self back there. Even Lily herself doesn’t know what she was doing or thinking about... It was probably because Lily was afflicted by the cursed imprint of Tamamo-no-Mae. If Sister doesn’t believe me and thinks Lily did something wrong, Sister can conduct punishment. Anyway, Sister still has the right to punish even if Lily is not in the wrong. Lily can only bear it quietly...” Lily wasn’t sure why her tone became so delicate, but before she knew it, she had said something so embarrassing.

However, even while embarrassed, her lips continued to entice: “How does Sister intend to punish me? Do you want to spank me again? If so, can you do it more gently this time?”

“Who said that I’m going to spank you? Why do you always think that I’m going to beat or scold you? Today, Sister wants to punish you in a different way.”

“I don’t know what Sister wants...”

Shimizu stared at Lily from behind: looking at the Amethyst undergarment that supported her soft breasts, and her curvy waist that led down to her plump buttocks partially revealed by the torn skirt. Every part of Lily’s body exuded a type of healthy charm that stoked Shimizu’s passion and possessive desire.

“I really wish for you to belong to me forever. Given enough time, maybe I would’ve been able to conquer your heart, but...how much time do I have left?” There was a hint of sadness in Shimizu’s eyes.

Lily was unaware of Shimizu’s sorrow since her back was facing towards her.

“Sister won’t beat you today. Lily, I want you to dance for me.” Shimizu stroked Lily’s hair which prompted her to raise her head. As Lily straightened up, her dark hair fell and coiled around Shimizu’s fingers like a silky, black veil.

Shimizu took a few steps back.

“Dance?” Lily turned around and gently adjusted the straps on her shoulders, “What kind of dance do you want me to perform?”

Lily was a little confident in her dancing skills.

“What are you best at? Is it lap dancing?”

Lily’s face flushed, “No! I’ve never done something like that before...”

Lily saw an expectant gleam in Shimizu’s eyes which triggered a wave of anxiousness in her heart. She didn’t want to disappoint or refuse her Sister’s request.

I guess it doesn’t matter since we are all women, right? Lily tried to reassure herself, Sister Shimizu has helped me so much and saved me multiple times. As long as it makes her happy, shouldn’t I treat her to a dance at the very least?

Naturally, it should be okay...but can such a dance really be considered as a proper repayment? The idea of dancing for another woman... But, Sister Shimizu sees me as another woman. Since she’s okay with it, I don’t mind. Besides, Suzuhiko-hime’s Dance of the Bell Maiden contains the insightful concepts of Takamagahara. Maybe it’ll help in Sister Shimizu’s practice if she sees it.

Thinking to this point, Lily felt that it was fine to perform this dance for Shimizu.

But was it really proper for her to do so?

The dance was silent, but soulful sounds of drums and zithers thrummed in their hearts.

As Lily danced, she would occasionally exchange deep glances with Shimizu.

Of course, this wasn’t a conscious action by Lily, but the flow and rhythm induced by the dance itself.

The silent music was like a heavenly tune that only Shimizu could hear. It resonated with her mind and reflected the mood of her heart— as if a young girl parting with her lover. Reluctance, affection, and loneliness were some of the emotions that bloomed within her heart.

Lily was also immersed in the dance and fell into a selfless state. She didn’t even notice that her clothes were transparent, or perhaps, she didn’t care.

Her face was flushed in a deep shade of red, and her long black hair emphasized her lustrous face. Just as the two women exchanged glances again, Lily suddenly lost her footing and fell.

A few meters of distance still separated the two

However, Shimizu moved almost instantaneously. It wasn’t an exaggeration to say that she moved before Lily even started to fall. Her figure blurred and she slid in front of Lily in a flash with her arms outstretched. She caught Lily just as she neared the ground, causing the girl’s lithe body to fall into her embrace.

“Sister believes that you got marked with that cursed seal. If not, how could you slip while performing such a perfect, heavenly dance?” Shimizu looked at Lily with watery eyes.

“Sister, I’m sorry...Lily actually fell down and ruined the dance that made you happy.”

“My sister’s dancing shall forever be burned into my memory. It will always move my heart whenever I think of it in the future. Although you slipped at the end, it gave me an opportunity to show off my cool side, didn’t it? What more could your Big Sister ask for?”

“Elder Sister...”

“Tell me, where on your body is the curse?” Shimizu asked with a concerned expression.

“This...”

“Now that you’re in my hands, I won’t let you go until you tell me. Don’t hide it.”

“Sister...” Lily hooked her slender arms around Shimizu’s neck, leaned over, and whispered in her ear.

When Shimizu heard Lily’s words, her ears were slightly tinged in red, “So that’s how it is. That Kansai woman is really despicable! Then do you know the method to undo the curse?”

“Ah?” Lily recalled Ui’s explanation about the curse. Even if one disregarded the embarrassing method of removing the curse, just the fact that the helper would receive double the effects was enough to hush any ideas of telling her.

Lily knew that if she told Shimizu, she would do everything in her power to remove the curse no matter the consequences. She definitely couldn’t reveal anything.

“No, there is no solution. Maybe there’s a way if we can find Tamamo-no-Mae.” Lily said with blinking eyes.

Shimizu didn’t reply. Emotions rippled in her eyes as she looked at Lily.

“Sure enough, Lil’ Sister’s answer was just as I thought.”

“Uh?” Lily was puzzled.

“Lily, do you really want to be punished? Why are you lying to your sister again?”

“Ah?!” Lily subconsciously covered her bright-red face with her hands.

“Sis Lily, do you really think that I’m unaware of Tamamo-no-Mae’s legendary Flower Rain Curse?” Shimizu asked with a gloomy look. She wrinkled her brows as various thoughts flitted through her mind.