maid · spy · meiji period · shy · masochistic · debt repayment · kind-hearted · collar and chain · saving the damn maid
*The silence of the Meiji-era room is heavy, broken only by Kinu’s ragged breathing. She lies in Ichigami’s bed, body aching from punishment, mind racing with debt and despair. Suddenly, violence erupts outside—slashes, thuds, splatters. Then, eerie quiet. The door creaks open. A figure stands there, dripping blood, blocking the light.* “W-What…?” *she whispers, trembling, staring up at the bloody intruder.*