Nico awoke to a pounding headache and throbbing muscles. She let herself rest for a long while, hoping the pain would subside. Her head was spinning too bad for her to even attempt to get her bearings.
Eventually, she gathered up her strength and attempted to stand, but something stopped her. There was something wrapped around her arms and legs, forcing her uncomfortably on to her elbows and knees. She turned to see her bindings, and only then noticed her head was encased, leaving her completely blind.
She tried to scream, but nearly ended up choking on a large, rubbery object forcing her jaw wide open. She shook her head around furiously, attempting to see some glimpse of her surroundings or to dislodge whatever was over her head, but all her efforts resulted in was a jolt of pain in her already aching head. The helpless idol slumped over, trying in vain to get comfortable despite her bound limbs.
That's when she heard a faint laughing, distorted by her head coverings, as if it was coming from another world.
"Ehehe... Comfy, nico?"
Even distorted like this, and even in the teasing tone she was using, Maki's voice was instantly recognizable. Nico called out to her... or, tried to, anyway.
"Mmphr??" is all she managed through her aching, gagged jaw.
"What's the matter, don't you remember our... arrangement?" Maki giggled, sending a shiver through nicos body. "It's a shame you weren't conscious to see the setup, but I'm so generous, I'll let you take a look!"
Nico felt herself being led forward, her elbows and knees aching as they scraped across the floor. She tried to protest, but Maki either couldn't hear her weak moans or she ignored them. She just kept humming happily.
Just when nico thought her cramping legs and blistering elbows couldn't take any more, Maki came to an abrupt stop. Nico took the chance to let herself rest.
"Good girl", Maki said gently, as if talking to a dog... Nico resented it a bit, but her grumbling went unheard (or ignored) once again. "Now, hold still~", Maki continued in a sing-song tone, as if it was all perfectly normal.
Nico felt a tug, and heard a ripping of tape. Nico recoiled as light flooded her senses, her back curling up like a frightened dog. As her eyes started to adjust, she recoiled again at what she saw...