"This mask is way too creepy when it hardens. It looks like a Stone Mask."
"Will she turns into an immortal being at this ra─ OW!"
"She's already immortal, you idiot! Also, who cares if it works? How much longer will it take effect?"
"It's almost done, just one more minute."
Listening to the others' excitement, Kaguya rolled her eyes.
After finishing her grape jasmine tea, she exhaled in satisfaction.
Over the past half-hour, she'd felt the changes clearly.
A cool, soothing sensation had enveloped her face, tightening her skin while clearing her mind.
'This shop's full of treasures. I have to bring Eirin here. I just can't let her hole up with potions forever, else she'll go insane.'
'Mostly, I want to see if she cracks during the massage too…'
As her thoughts wandered, the timer blared, jolting Keine and the others.
"Kaguya, quick! Peel it off!"
"Gently! Don't ruin it!"
"It didn't fuse to your skin, right?"
Under their intense scrutiny, Kaguya carefully pinched the mask's edge.
When she peeled it back—
Her radiant complexion was unveiled, glowing with a dewy freshness. Her skin looked steamed, flawless, rosy, and so tender it seemed edible.
Compared to her pre-mask state, she'd visibly brightened.
The results were undeniable.
Yukari and the others lunged for the shop before Kaguya could speak.
''Membership! NOW!!!''
Rin was swarmed instantly with customers' able to see the monstrous effect of the facial mask.
Meanwhile outside of the store, Patchouli turned to Sakuya in a panic.
"Sakuya, where's the money of the mansion?"
"Gone."
"???" Patchouli was baffled at her answer but before she can question further, Sakuya beat her to it.
"The Scarlet Devil Mansion's funds today are tight. So be patient, it will ease up soon."
"Then what's that in your pocket?" Patchouli pointed at the maid's pocket. A black rectangular object was slightly out in the open, making Patchouli became more suspicious at her.
"Nothing." Sakuya smoothly tucked her membership card deeper, her expression unreadable.
Patchouli's face darkened. She grabbed for it, only for Sakuya to swat her hand.
"Is that a membership card?"
"No."
"You expect me to believe that?!"
"Patchouli, we're all family. How could you distrust me?"
"Do family steals slots and hoards the perks from each other?!"
Their squabble escalated into a full-blown tug-of-war.
But Patchouli knew, Sakuya had wasted all their funds even including her and Remilia!
'No wonder the boss asked me to tweak the payment system earlier! YOU'RE THE CULPRIT!!'
As their scuffle intensified, chaos exploded at the shop over booking slots.
Kaguya, now blissfully detached, admired her reflection.
'This membership's worth it. But five sessions a month? Nowhere near enough. Maybe I can… borrow Eirin and Reisen's cards later?'
Nearby, Mokou eyed Kaguya's squishable cheeks, cracking her knuckles.
'Punching that plump face has to feel amazing, right? So…. Midnight ambush it is!'
Just then, Reimu returned with groceries.
Mokou perked up at the bulging bags.
"Dinner's that extravagant tonight?"
"Oysters, lamb kidneys, goji berries, leeks, wood ear mushrooms, ginseng…" Mokou's eyebrow twitched.
'That's lethal levels of tonic!'
Patchouli, overhearing, released Sakuya in horror.
'Reimu! What the hell are you planning?!'
Noticing Patchouli's stare, Reimu flashed a saccharine smile.
'You and Marisa are doomed tonight!!'
With a chilling smirk, Reimu darted to the kitchen.
Realizing the grave danger, Patchouli abandoned Sakuya to intercept her.
'The boss's stamina's already terrifying. With this boost, I won't survive till dawn!'
As Patchouli fled and quickly darted to Reimu, Sakuya exhaled in relief.
With her facial care booked, she turned to Kaguya instead.
"Lady Kaguya, correct?"
"Just Kaguya's fine. And you?"
"Sakuya Izayoi. Head maid of the Scarlet Devil Mansion." Sakuya bowed impeccably, her grace making Kaguya's eyes gleam.
'Maybe I should get Reisen a maid outfit too…'
"What brings you over?"
"I'd like details about the bone-setting massage."
Kaguya's smile froze.
Memories flooded back, her legs weakened, her cheeks flushing crimson.
Sakuya blinked at her reaction.
'...That's too effective.'
"Ahem! The massage is… intense. First-timers might need adjustment. But afterward, it's like your bones vanish. You're weightless—total relaxation like floating towards the sky."
"Also, you sweat buckets. Don't drink too much water beforehand." Kaguya's vague explanation, equal parts of dread and anticipation—left Sakuya baffled.
'How intense is it?'
But when pressed for specifics, Kaguya blanked.
'She'd been too overwhelmed to recall anything.'
Just then, Rin's voice rang out—
"Reimu! Membership fees!"
"Coming!" Reimu bolted from the kitchen, clutching her tonic ingredients away from Patchouli.
'No way I'm letting you ruin my revenge!'
But as she reached the crowd, Marisa, mixed in—paled instantly as she looked at the bag brought by Reimu. Her mind slowly go back to the time together with her Boss.
'...Oh no. OHHHH NOOOOO!!!'