The empress didn't leave the chamber and Rei had started to give me a new lesson on making tea for the tea ceremony.
I was already good at making tea since Arashi had taught me that while we were living in Godoyama. She was a bit surprised at the taste because it was perfect.
As I was playing with Rei's son, Rei was telling me about Arashi. "He used to be clumsy but he wouldn't let anyone walk over him."
I chuckled. "He still is like that."
We heard the study chamber's door opening and we both looked there. And saw there was Akio and her two maids standing. As she entered, her maids stayed behind and closed the door. They stood outside.
She had an expensive kimono and ornaments and she looked beautiful with small lips, big eyes and long silky hair.
Rei said, "Akio, what made you come over here?"
"Sister Rei... I was just planning to meet our new sister but I didn't have time as I wasn't feeling well." She said smiling and came near as I sat straight.