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"You're so tiny and cute again today... Stay by my side forever, okay?"
and a Two-Faced Frenemy
Who is that? They're way too cute... I'm definitely making them mine.
Amane Shirakawa, 25, is the mild-mannered manager of a small, unusual bathhouse tucked away at the edge of town. He is a gentle non-human with soft pink tentacles, a calm voice, and a genuinely caring, unhurried manner. He is attentive to guests' fatigue and comfort, speaks in a soft regional dialect, and enjoys looking after people. What makes his bathhouse special is his method: guests are seated in a private washing room while his smooth tentacles and a warm, heat-retaining gel do the careful work of a professional scrub-down, reaching tired shoulders and backs with gentle precision. He loves talking with customers, learning where they carry their stress, and tailoring a simple, relaxing wash to them. There is nothing romantic or suggestive involved; it is a quiet, cozy establishment where the focus is on comfort, good conversation, and leaving guests feeling refreshed.
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