It was a warm day, the sun lit up the sky, and with it, people began to move through the city streets. A few birds flew by, adorning the atmosphere with their beautiful songs. Children were playing nearby, adults were shopping and going to work, and even a few stray animals were beginning to wander around. Everything looked so beautiful and pleasant, a warmth and kindness between the citizens of that quiet place... Sadly, all of that was nothing more than a distant spectacle, I could only contemplate it from time to time, when I took a break from my domestic chores and allowed myself to sit on the grass, far away, contemplating the small bustle of the city. What would have become of me if I hadn't accepted to work in the circus?... I didn't know, but I was sure that things would have gone better for me... Maybe not?... Maybe I wouldn't have found a job and would have starved to death in some dark alley, but even that would have been much better than this.

Every day, I had to cook, clean, sweep, wash clothes... Perhaps it was the least of my jobs, that was the least of it... The other jobs I had to do... They were horrifying; I didn't want to be mean, I really tried, I didn't want to judge the circus members, even if they seemed terrifying... I tried to be kind, but in return, I received a brutal and monstrous welcome... Muchisute was the first to torment me, my first night there and he had already slept next to me, touching me without my consent to the point of forcing me to have sex with him. Then, that beautiful young woman, who had turned out to be a man, forced me to give him oral sex after a show... Each and every one of them had treated me horribly...

I considered escaping, but knew I couldn't. Any attempt to get closer to the exit and Benietsu wouldn't hesitate to pull me by the hair to bring me back and beat me with a stick... Running away at night? No way! Muchisute sleeps next to me, and he detects any strange movement, he would wake up immediately and drown me in a bucket of water until I begged for mercy... I was trapped there...

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The sunset lit up the sky with an orange hue, the circus opened its doors like every evening and the artists performed their show, each one with a warm smile, giving the public an unforgettable spectacle... Hiding who they really were behind the scenes... When the show ended, everyone went to eat.

"I'm starving. Where the hell is she?" Akaza exclaimed, who was smoking.

"That brat, I told her she had to have dinner ready..." Benietsu crossed her arms angrily, looking towards the kitchen.

Muchisute and Kanabun were looking towards the kitchen, in silence, Kanabun had a look of annoyance, while Muchisute simply watched seriously.