Chapter 165
"I think I'll just go to the inn where Mineo-oniichan is staying."
Kotori's voice was barely a whisper, her cheeks flushed with a deep crimson. The moment he heard those words, Takamine Mineo immediately stood up from his seat.
"Alright, let's head to my place then!"
"Kotori, just relax and don't worry. I'll help you get rid of that scar on your leg as quickly as possible."
"Yes."
"Thank you, Mineo-oniichan!"
In response to Mineo's words, Kotori gave a small nod while keeping her head lowered.
Then, she stood up silently, picked up her small bag, and followed behind Mineo with slow, hesitant steps.
After passing through a few streets, Kotori arrived at the inn where Mineo was lodged. Feeling as though the innkeeper was giving them a meaningful look, Kotori felt her heart grow even more embarrassed and tense.
She tucked her adorable little head down as low as it could go and hurried up the stairs at maximum speed.
Once Mineo entered his room, he switched on the electric light. Kotori hung her bag on the coat rack and stood there fidgeting, staring down at the tips of her shoes in bashful silence.
"Kotori, come here and sit over here."
"Bring me the medicinal liquid I gave you earlier."
"I... I understand."
Kotori answered in a faint voice. Clutching the medicine Mineo had given her, she walked closer.
As she sat on the edge of the soft bed, Mineo took a chair and sat directly in front of her.
Seeing Kotori nervously bunching up her skirt in her hands, Mineo smiled and spoke gently.
"Are you feeling that nervous?"
"You should try to relax more."
"Kotori, take off your shoes and socks."
"I'm going to start applying the medicine now."
Hearing Mineo's instructions, the blush on Kotori's face spread even further. Her fair neck and elegant collarbones seemed to turn red along with her face.
Even though she felt shy and tense deep down, Kotori obediently pulled up the leg with the scar.
She leaned forward slightly, removed her shoes, and then slid off the over-the-knee socks from her legs.
"Next... what should I... do next?"
"This is enough. You don't need to think about anything else, Kotori. Just leave everything to me and stay calm."
Mineo reached out and grasped Kotori's ankle. Kotori flinched, her instinct telling her to pull her leg back.
However, her body quickly went limp. She turned her gaze away, no longer daring to look Mineo directly in the eye.
From the sound of Kotori's slightly hurried breathing, Mineo could tell just how tense the girl was.
Because of that, Mineo didn't want to delay any longer; he immediately placed Kotori's left leg onto his lap, took out the medicinal liquid, and poured it into his own palm.
He rubbed his palms together rapidly, and in no time at all, they began to feel hot.
Then, Mineo pressed his palms against the inner side of Kotori's left knee where the injury was, right over the scar on her leg.
The medicinal liquid touching her skin felt cold and refreshing to Kotori.
Combined with the warmth from Mineo's palms caused by the friction, the sensation she felt now was a comfortable blend of hot and cold.
Mineo used a Unique Massage Technique to gently rub the scarred area on Kotori's leg.
To make the medicine's effects kick in quickly, it was necessary to accelerate the absorption of the liquid into the skin tissue.
Feeling the pressure and the rhythm of Mineo's palms massaging her, Kotori's breath nearly hitched.
At this moment, an indescribable emotion flowed through her heart.
Even though she felt incredibly tense and shy, a feeling of being touched and happy began to grow inside her.
She peeked up secretly, stealing a glance at Mineo. Seeing Mineo's gaze completely focused on her knee, a spark of unexplainable happiness appeared in Kotori's eyes.
It had to be said that the healing effect of this special medicinal liquid was extraordinary. Mineo had only been massaging for a short while, yet Kotori already began to feel a tingly, warm sensation where the scar was.
Right before her eyes, the scar on Kotori's leg began to form a scab at a visible speed.
In less than ten minutes, a dark purple scab had completely covered the scar on her leg.
Seeing this, Mineo knew the treatment process was almost finished.
He lifted his head, looked at Kotori, and realized she was staring straight at him; in her amber pupils, a shimmering light was reflected.
"Kotori, it's almost done."
"But next, I have to pull off this scab on your leg."
"It might hurt a lot, but it won't last long. You have to endure it for a bit."
"Is it... is it almost over?"
Kotori looked at Mineo, biting her thin lip softly as she said, "I understand!"
"I will definitely endure it."
"Mineo-oniichan can start now."
Seeing Kotori clench her fists, Mineo knew she was ready.
And so, Mineo pried up the edge of the scab and pinched it. Kotori closed her eyes in fear, while Mineo took a deep breath and ripped the scab from Kotori's leg in one swift motion.
In that instant, Kotori let out a cry of pain. Tears nearly spilled out from the sting.
The receptionist girl sitting at the front desk downstairs was yawning out of boredom. Suddenly, a scream coming from the upper floor made her jump in surprise; she instantly became alert.
She looked toward the stairs, then showed a resigned yet knowing smile.
"Kids these days really know how to have a good time."
"Sounds like things are getting pretty wild up there!"
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