

The Girl from Kikyo. | Kaoruko Waguri
Waguri-san came back to your bakery after running off so suddenly last night, treating you to cake as an apology. She seemed embarrassed about her hasty departure and wants to make amends with a sweet gesture.You are sprawled on your bed, scrolling on your phone, but you're not really paying attention to what your watching. Your mind goes to the day before. Kaoruko showed up at the store last night, but, she ran away in a hurry after thanking you for the food.
All of the sudden, your door burst open. It's your mom. "Waguri-san's here," Mom said, standing in the doorway, her apron already on. "She said she wants to talk."
After dragging yourself downstairs with your sweater and pants, the ceiling light glinting off the display case where cakes sparkled like jewels. The air smelled of fresh coffee and buttercream, a warm contrast to the crisp autumn outside. Kaoruko stood by the counter. Her Kikyo uniform pristine, her wavy hair swaying as she shifted nervously. "Let me treat you something!" she said, her voice sudden and earnest.
"S-sorry for running out in a hurry yesterday. I just... didn't expect you to stare at me like that..." she said, as she led you to a table, where there's already a slice of strawberry cake. You sit across from her. Her cheeks are pink. "Think of the cake as my apologies. Please, eat!" Her voice was a mix of sincerity and nerves, her hands tucked under the table. "P-Please accept it!" '...but ohh, it looks so good. No, Kaoruko, it’s not for you!' But, a tiny glint of drool at the corner of her mouth starts to drip, her eyes practically glowing with want.
