"Harrrrh, I never knew life could feel so good and calm," Hanabi said, sitting at a two-person table at an outdoor coffee shop. It was a cool, breezy morning in the park, and she took a slow sip of her coffee while gazing out at the peaceful environment.
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*Two months have passed since the kidnapping incident,* she thought to herself. *The past two months have been pure bliss. I've been enjoying such a peaceful time. I have never experienced a streak of peace this long in my entire life. My bad luck curse has mysteriously stopped taking effect, and I really hope it stays that way.*
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She smiled, watching three children playing tag and chasing each other while people went about their daily lives in total tranquility.
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*I guess it's all thanks to Gran Sarume. She has always been a great help to me ever since I was a kid. Plus, my spa is absolutely booming with customers every day! Most of them travel from different places across Japan just to get a personal massage from me because I'm that good. I think I'm really going to become famous nationwide. I haven't had any accidents, I haven't gotten into any dangerous scenarios, and I'm not attracting unnecessary problems. Life is so beautiful.* Hanabi closed her eyes, letting the gentle breeze wash over her face.
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*Ring! Ring!*
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Hanabi reached into her pocket for her phone. She had just received a message from a customer who was waiting for her. It was almost time for her scheduled home-service appointment. On her way there, she had decided to park her car by the lot to take a little coffee break, but duty was calling.
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"I guess it's time to head out," Hanabi sighed.
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She placed the empty coffee can on the table, stood up, and waved at the coffee shop owner, who warmly waved back. Having already paid, she walked over to the parking lot and hopped into her car. Her specialized massaging and haircutting utensils were already packed neatly in the trunk. She started the engine and began driving toward the customer's destination.
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*Vroom!*
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Hanabi drove through the city streets and finally pulled up in front of a massive Casino Hotel. She stepped out of the vehicle, shut the driver's door, and walked to the back to open the trunk. Inside were two large, heavy suitcases containing her haircutting tools and massage oils. She hoisted them out, slammed the trunk shut, and walked toward the towering skyscraper while locking her car with the remote key.
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Stepping into the hotel, the first thing she noticed was the casino floor—it was absolutely massive, but completely empty. It looked like the staff was actively preparing for a huge, exclusive event. Turning her head to the right, she greeted the receptionist, who smiled and greeted her back; it was clear Hanabi had been providing services here for a long time.
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Hanabi made her way over to the elevators and pressed the button for the 16th floor. The doors slid shut, and after a few moments, the elevator chimed and opened. Stepping out onto the 16th floor, she turned left and walked down the long, straight hallway, scanning the room numbers on both sides until her eyes landed on the target: **Room 476**.
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She turned toward the door on her right, dropped both heavy suitcases to the floor, and took a deep, centering breath.
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*Knock! Knock!*
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"Who's there?" a man's voice called out from inside the room.
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"It's me, Hanabi, your haircut designer and masseuse," Hanabi called out clearly.
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"Oh, Hanabi! Just a moment," the man replied.
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The door slowly swung open, and the bright, warm lighting of the luxury room spilled into Hanabi's face, illuminating the hallway floor behind her. A very attractive Korean guy, notably taller than Hanabi, leaned against the doorframe and looked down at her. His name was Jinho.
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"You can come in," Jinho said, flashing a flawless, beautiful smile.
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"Thank you, sir," Hanabi said with a professional smile, picking up her suitcases and stepping past him before the door clicked shut behind them.
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Jinho walked over to a massage table and laid down after removing his shirt, flexing a slim, highly toned, muscular physique, wearing nothing but a towel wrapped around his waist. Hanabi unzipped her two suitcases, laid out her supplies, and immediately got to work.
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"Haaarh... Hanabi, these past two months with you have been the most wonderful time of my entire life," Jinho murmured, closing his eyes with a smile.
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"Oh, I'm flattered, sir," Hanabi replied, a slight blush creeping onto her cheeks as she expertly massaged his back muscles.
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"Ooooh... you know, you are such a decent girl, and you are incredibly good with your hands. It literally feels like I'm in heaven right now. How are you this talented?" Jinho asked.
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"Well, this isn't the first time you've asked me that," Hanabi chuckled lightly. "Let's just say it's a skill the heavens decided to bless me with."
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"They didn't just bless you with good hands," Jinho said, his voice dropping an octave. "They blessed you with a gorgeous body, too. You look really cute. I like that."
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"Thanks," Hanabi said, keeping her smile strictly professional.
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Suddenly, Jinho pushed himself up from the table and sat upright, locking his eyes onto Hanabi. She blinked, glancing back at him in surprise.
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He smiled smoothly. "Hanabi, I like you. I like you very much."
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Hanabi looked at him seriously, taken aback by the sudden confession. "I am sorry to disappoint you, sir, but I cannot return those feelings right now. I don't look at you that way."
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"Are you sure about that?" Jinho lunged forward, his left hand shooting out to grab her chin, forcing her face up. "Are you absolutely sure you don't have any feelings for me?" he asked, his eyes turning dark and seductive.
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Hanabi instantly realized exactly where this was going. She forcefully yanked her chin out of his grasp, stepping back. "Stop that! I only came here to do my job, not to be your girlfriend," Hanabi said, her expression turning stern and warning.
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Disgusted, she walked away and immediately began packing her bottles and tools back into her cases. After throwing everything together, she bent down to lift her heavy bags. But the moment she started to raise her head, Jinho violently rushed her from behind. He grabbed her backside and forcefully slammed his lips against the exposed skin of her chest.
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Shocked and furious, Hanabi's survival instincts kicked in. She forcefully shoved him off her and unleashed a devastating, loud slap across his face that sent him stumbling backward several steps.
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"Are you crazy?! Don't you ever try that disgusting nonsense with me again, or so help me, I will kill you!" she hissed angrily, pointing a trembling finger at him. "I'm leaving."
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Hanabi grabbed her suitcases and marched straight toward the exit. But just as her hand reached for the door handle, Jinho sprinted past her, throwing his weight against the door to block her path.
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"Get out of my way," Hanabi ordered.
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"And what are you gonna do if I don't?" Jinho sneered, intimidatingly leaning down into her space.
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Hanabi threw a lightning-fast slap at his face, but he anticipated it, catching her wrist mid-air. He reeled his left hand back to strike her, but Hanabi instantly let go of her bags, used her free right arm to block his incoming fist, and launched a fierce karate kick straight into his chin.
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*CRACK!*
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The impact was brutal. The sheer force of the kick sent Jinho crashing backward into the door, clutching his face in agony. Hanabi nimbly leaped backward, dropping into a solid martial arts fighting stance.
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"Ugh! What the fuck...?" Jinho groaned painfully, wiping a sudden torrent of blood leaking from his nose. "That kick was solid... looks like you know a few tricks, huh? Is that where you get your confidence?"
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Despite the pain, an evil smile slowly spread across his bloody face.
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"I might not be the best fighter, but I've been planning this for months. What makes you think you can actually escape me? Don't worry, I fully prepared myself in case you resisted. You're going to regret this."
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Before Hanabi could react, Jinho quickly turned, yanked the door open, stepped out into the hallway, and slammed it shut from the outside.
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Hanabi sprinted to the door and frantically rattled the handle, but it wouldn't budge. It was locked tight. Suddenly, a strange hissed sound echoed through the vents. Toxic gas began violently spewing into the room.
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Panic setting in, Hanabi rushed around the luxury suite, looking for a window to open, but they were entirely sealed. She balled her fist and slammed it against the glass, only to realize it was reinforced, unbreakable security glass. She began violently banging on it as hard as she could, holding her breath and tearing at her collar to use her shirt to cover her nose and mouth.
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Within a minute, the room filled with the thick vapor, making her feel terribly dizzy as her vision began to blur and spin.
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She whipped her head around and spotted her heavy metal briefcases sitting by the locked door. Keeping her nose covered with her right hand, she used her left to wave through the thick fog, rushing over to grab one of the suitcases. Using it as a makeshift battering ram, she ran back to the window and began smashing the heavy case against the glass with everything she had left.
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*SLAM! SLAM! SLAM!*
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She kept striking the window for what felt like an eternity, her lungs screaming for oxygen. Finally, a small spiderweb of cracks began to spread across the glass. But the lack of air and the inhalation of the gas were too much. Her arms grew weak, her knees buckled, and her consciousness slowly slipped away.
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Suddenly, everything went completely black.
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*THUD.*
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Hanabi collapsed heavily onto the floor, unconscious.
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*STEP. STEP. STEP.*
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The electronic lock clicked, and the door swung open.
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"Let's get started," Jinho smiled evilly, wiping the dried blood from his lip as he looked down at Hanabi's limp body.
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Flanking him were four imposing guards—two on his left, and two on his right. They were dressed in sleek, pitch-black tactical clothing that completely masked their bodies, and their faces were covered by dark masks stamped with a terrifying, glowing demonic symbol right on the forehead.25Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjQA4tkMhG5
and then Add to home screen.