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Act 10: Fancy Foxy Party
"Kisuke and Momohime, it's time to start the phases of our plan," Lord Inari said.
"What shall we do, my Lord," Kisuke replied. Feeling quite intrigued.
"Yes, what is our role?" Momohime responded. Intrigued by Lord Inari's response.
This gonna be my first heist ever. An exciting tale that my family and future legacy will never forget. Momohime thought.
"Kisuke, you'll pose as a samurai bodyguard, and Momohime you will pose as a royal guest, and Yuzuruha, you'll be acting as a handmaiden, representing the Fox Manor. Showing a realistic human appearance in front of the public eyes." Lord Inari said.
"Lastly Kisuke please change into these samurai robes and Momohime will wear this Houmongi. Both of you must look presentable when attending the banquet birthday party for the sixth son of Naito Kiyokazu. It will be held at Takato Castle in the Shinano province."
Kisuke and Momohime nodded and went to the bathrooms to change their attire. First Kisuke put on his white nagajuban and tabi. Next, he centered the back seam of the Japanese kimono along his spine. Then wrap the right side of his kimono tightly over his body, towards the left.
Bring the opposite side right, so that it overlaps the fabric. Then he tied the two of the koshi-himo sash to tie the nagajuban and closed the kimono in place.
After he properly put on his long sleeve dark blue kimono shirt he put both legs into his black hakama. Along with his gray kataginu with white harlequin patterns.
Momohime dresses in her white nagajuban and Tabi, next she puts on her red long-sleeved Houmongi with colorful floral patterns that run over the shoulders, and across the bottom and she ties her dark purple sash around her waist.
Then she grabs her golden obi and wraps it around her abdomen and she folds it into a Nagoya Obi-style knot and she slid the knotted part all the way to the back.
Momohime then put her zori back on and placed the red comb on just below the crown of her head, and fit it in with her hair neatly. Then, she took the two cherry blossom flower sets on both sides of her head just above her ears.
Kisuke was already done changing into his samurai-style clothes and awaited the princess' arrival in the dining room. Alongside Lord Inari and the other Kitsunes mesmerizing and talking amongst themselves about Kisuke's fancy new stylish.
"He looks so cool and handsome," Chise-chan said. While looking at Kisuke romantically.
"He looks like one of those young trim samurai men around Edo," Shina said as she gazed at his stunning face and dashing attire.
"I love to snuggle up between that good-looking young man tonight," Yukira said with a vulgar tone in her voice as she shakes her fox tails.
"Yukira-chan!?" Lord Inari responded. Feeling quite displeased by the unladylike behavior the Kitsune are showing towards the guests.
"What? I'm not the only fox out here who can't help, staring at Mr. Cutie over there."
"She's right, we all see that mysterious cool rogue ninja as a potential mate," Shina said firmly with her cheek puff-up in a pouting expression.
"Well, at least you ladies aren't in heat. That will probably give me and Momohime a headache. While Kisuke is running for his life in mere seconds." Inari said feeling quite unhappy.
"Well, we wouldn't mind sharing him if any one of us were in heat."
"A prize like him. Is big enough for all of us to share equally."
"A handsome man like that comes once a century. We can't miss a good opportunity like that."
"He doesn't know what he's missing. Any moral man would dream of a harem of Kitsune to have sex with."
"Hey keep it down, all of you. He might hear you." Lord Inari replied
"You worry too much my Lord. There is no way he can hear us from there."
"That may be so. But did you know that some ninjas can read lips as well?" Lord Inari said with an annoyed look on his face. "N-No. We didn't know." Yoshina said with a worried look on her face.
"We'll stop talking about vulgar stuff near Kisuke now," Yukira responded as she took a sip of her green tea and tried to look inconspicuous, unlike the rest of her Kitsune friends.
Eventually, Momohime finally arrived in her new dress in front of everyone and responded to Kisuke, Yuzuruha, Lord Inari, and the rest of the Kitsunes. "Well?" she said. "Does it look good on me?"
"It looks very beautiful Momohime," Kisuke said, complimenting her appearance and formal attire.
"Awww thank you Kisuke. You look very cool in that samurai attire too." Momohime replied. They look so captivated by each other's new outfits. Even when they are complementing one another. Yuzuruha thought.
Then she said a teasing remark. "Hey, do you two need a little alone time together before we leave?" Yuzuruha said.
"It isn't like that, Yuzuruha," Momohime said, feeling a little embarrassed while blushing scarlet red on her cheeks.
"Please don't get the wrong idea," Kisuke said, trying to explain themselves on the princess' behalf. While hiding his blushing face with hands and arms.
"Very well then. But If you two love birds, change your mind. I know this quiet, dark closet in Takato Castle. The perfect fit for a couple of naughty teens to get dirty."
"Enough with the vulgar talk Yuzuruha. You and our welcomed guests have a mission to do. So please request a palanquin to take you to Takatō Castle, you're wasting valuable time." Lord Inari said, feeling impatient and rushing them to start before the party is over.
I'm so tired of the inappropriate remarks that I've been hearing since yesterday. Because Momohime accidentally tripped over an unconditional man and exposed her bare rosey white butt cheeky in front of me and my kitsune servants yesterday.
Then my kitsunes also sneak into Kisuke and Momohime's guest rooms to spy on them and creep into their private hot springs. This sort of thing didn't happen often until Kisuke and Momohime had shown up, Lord Inari thought.
"Yes my Lord, I'll stay alert and focus on the mission," Yuzuruha replied and bowed her head, out of respect and forgiveness. "Shall we take our leave, Kisuke and Momohime, we should be on our way to the castle."
"Yeah, we don't wanna be fashionably late. That would be uncourteous to those who invite us." Momohime said, acting dignified as she bowed her head to Lord Inari and left the room. Kisuke and Yuzuruha also bowed their heads and finally exited the dining room.
Then they traverse through the Fox Manor hallways and stairs. Until they finally reached the double doors, thus exiting the Fox Manor.
Next, our protagonists depart on the traveler's trail of Shinano to reach the nearest village to take a palanquin to the castle.
"Hey Momohime, have you taken a ride on a palanquin before?" Kisuke asked the princess. Trying to make a conversation to pass the time, while they wait to get to the castle.
"Oh yeah, plenty of times in Musashi province and in Mino province. I just hated it moving back and forth or swaying side to side sometimes. It sometimes makes me feel a little dizzy when I get off." Momohime replied.
"But it's definitely worth it," Momohime said with a grin on her face. Look forward to being in a noble and royal setting and atmosphere.
"I agree," Kisuke said while nodding his head.
"Hey, you two. I think we're finally here." Yuzuruha said in her soft voice as her palanquin holders made their stop so she could get off and overlook the castle from far away.
Kisuke and Momohime also got off their own palanquin and said. "Thank you for the ride." Then the group proceeded to the castle's front gate on the west side.
Takatō Castle is located on a hill in Takato Town on the eastern edge of central Ina Valley. The location is a crossroad on Akiba Kaido, a road to Totomi province with the Suwa region of Shinano and Kai province, and a road that leads to the western portion of the Ina valley and Mino Province.
When viewed from the standpoint of Kai Province, the area was a key point in the control of southern Shinano. The castle site overlooks the confluence of the Mibugawa River and the Fujisawa River, which forms part of its natural defenses.
Deep trenches, earthen ramparts, and stone walls in concentric rings from the defensive structures in a style typical of construction under Takeda Shingen.
The Central Bailey (Hon-maru) was protected to the northwest and northeast by the Second Bailey (Ni-no-maru) and Third Bailey (San-no-maru) along with four enclosures: The Suwa-kuruwa, Sasa-kuruwa, Minami-kuruwa and Hōdōji-kuruwa.
Most of the gates were box-shaped gates, which added to the defenses. In the Edo period, the front gate of the castle was changed from the east side to the west side, which directly faced the jōkamachi.
Afterward, Kisuke, Momohime, and Yuzuruha reached the hilltop of the castle. The line of people, that was eventually dwindling down as they showed their invitations to the castle guards and entered the castle.
Finally, it was our protagonist's turn to enter. As they were greeted by castle guards.
"Do you all have invitations?" The guard asked kindly to the group.
"Yes sir, they're right here," Yuzuruha said as she took out the invitations. That was hidden between her big pure white bosom breasts and handed to the young guard.
Seriously Yuzuruha, we don't have time for this. Kisuke and Momohime thought simultaneously. Felt quite annoyed and desired to go inside the castle and find the Muramasa swords.
The young guard grabbed the invitations. Shows a blushing scarlet face and hands shaking a little at the beautiful woman's flirting attempt at him. In a seductive tone of voice.
"Hey rookie, pay attention to the invitation, not the young lady's eyes and breasts." The other old guard said, feeling quite annoyed and wanting his post to be over.
After finishing with this last group of guests. "Especially when showing such vulgar behavior in front of our guests." The old guard said angrily. When he finally noticed he was in front of royalty.
"Don't worry, I don't blame the young guard. I blame my friend for acting in such an ill-mannered way." Momohime said and bowed her head in front of the guards. Felt quite displeased by the kitsune acting like a concubine in front of men. Especially in front of Kisuke sometimes.
"Yes sir, sorry sir." The rookie guard stuttered. As he composed himself taken an accurate look at the inventions.
"It looks like everything is in order." Wow, that's the first time any woman flirted with me like that before.
I could probably ask out that sexy woman during the party. Maybe have little special entertainment with her in the closet or guest rooms. The young guard thought as he hid the smirk on his face.
"Thank you," Momohime said, feeling relieved that this minor daily was finally over.
Both guards opened the door for them and bowed to Momohime and headed through the doors elegantly. Alongside Kisuke and Yuzuruha.
Once inside, she was astonished at the castle. It was beautifully decorated with streamers for the occasion.
Along with a circular purple carpet on the floor of the finest silk. Columns lined the walls and also were laid out to support the arches above.
They were made of fine wood, and painted red. The walls were covered with paintings of the royal Naitō clan members.
Maids, guardsmen, visitors, and a few samurai. Each bowed their head to Princess Momohime as she proceeded to the hall. Leading to the dining room of the banquet.
"Ahh, now this is the royal treatment I missed so much. Momohime sighed happily as she enjoyed the treatment of peasants and servants bowed their heads as a show of respect.
Ten times better than fox manor. Momohime thought.
"I'm glad to see Momohime so happy. She deserves it, ever since her bad visit and short stay at the Fox Manor." Kisuke said feeling quite glad that her mood has changed when she set foot inside the castle.
They walked through the halls and entered the banquet room. Where many samurai and royalty talked with each other. Eating delicious food that Kisuke could only dream of tending. While Yuzuruha was pretty used to it.
Momohime was a little mesmerized and delicate by the food's incredible aroma. It has been a while since she attended a royal banquet.
The food and drinks themselves showed Aburi Mochi, Tempura Udon, Masu Salmon Sushi, Crispy Pork, Misoyaki Soup, White Rice Zosui, Amazake, Genmaicha, Seven Herbs Ten-don, Kuchikami Sake, Sesame Dumpling, Spring Water, Manju, and more.
Kisuke and Momohime wanted to try everything, but they both knew they couldn't stay for long. Because their main objective is to find the Muramasa swords that are stored away inside the attic of this castle.
Regardless, Yuzuruha, Kisuke, and Momohime decided to have a meal or two before they start reaching. Since they were pretty hungry during their ride on the palanquin.
Yuzuruha, Kisuke, and Momohime grab their chopsticks and began eating the Tempura Udon, Aburi Mochi, and White Rice Zosui.
Kisuke also took a few sips of Amazake and Kuchikami Sake. But he made sure not to drink too much and get drunk during an important mission.
Momohime would be an angry goddess if I got drunk during a royal banquet and mission. Kisuke thought.
Momohime took a Sesame Dumpling and ate it delicately. While keeping an eye on Kisuke's table manners and how sips he drank from sake.
That childish ninja better not drink too much booze. Or I'll be one very unhappy princess once we leave the royal banquet.
He is literally the only one who can stealthily steal the Muramasa swords without getting caught. Momohime thought.
Yuzuruha readied the look on Momohime's face and responded. "Don't worry if Kisuke accidentally gets drunk. That's why I'm here if the plan goes downhill." Yuzuruha said with a grin on her face. Feeling quite confident.
"Really, why that?" Momohime replied, as she laid down her chopsticks and questioned the kitsune in her human transformation disguise.
What does this voluptuous kitsune have up her sleeves? Momohime pondered deeply. What uncivil plan, is Yuzuruha going to tempt; if Kisuke accidentally gets himself drunk again? Momohime thought.
Yuzuruha responded. "It's really simple princess, all I gotta do is use my feminine charms on that young rookie guard from earlier. And tempt him to have sex with me in the attic. I'll leave the door open for you to sneak in there and grab the Muramasa swords while he is distracted by me and my seduction."
"You can't be serious Yuzuruha!? That sounds like a terrible plan. Men aren't easily seduced…Right?" Momohime said as she reminisced about it many times. Men and adolescent males try to flirt with her and catch a peep under her, kimono skirt.
Only to be met with disappointment when I replied no, made a fake excuse, or said I was engaged to Yagyu Yukinojyo. It was even a horrible refusal to most guys. When Jinkuro possessed my body during our journey.
"Sweet innocent Momohime…You have so much to learn." Yuzuruha said lightly, pointing her finger at Momohime's cheeks, in a teasing manner. "I'm a master of seduction, with years of experience. And from my knowledge and wisdom, I learned that a woman's most powerful technique in seducing men is showing their titties."
Momohime replied with an annoyed and angry expression on her face. "That is not a powerful technique. It's just a cheap trick!" It only works for you because you got D-Cup breasts, you dirty vixen. Momohime thought.
"What? It works fine for me." Yuzuruha said with a nonchalant expression.
"Yup, all women gotta do is use an ecchi-related quote and show them breasts. Then men will fall to their knees and submit." Yuzuruha explained as if she was a sex and seduction expert.
"Yuzuruha is right though, it's not really complicated, we guys are simple and stupid when the power of titties compels us!" Kisuke said while chuckling.
I'm feeling some of the alcohol effects. Starting to kick in; I better stop drinking before I say more stupid stuff in this conversation. Kisuke thought as he laid the cup on the table and focused on the lady's chat.
Momohime replied. "Yeah, but that will only work 95% of the time. The 5% it doesn't work on; are the guys looking for real relationships."
"They'll appreciate the sight, but they'll want to take things slow and find a romantic and loving partner," I swear, it's as if these two idiots have never picked up and read a romantic story before. Momohime thought.
"I agree with you Momohime. Besides, I think Kisuke is considered one of those guys in the middle between wanting a romantic relationship and feeling some titties and booty." Yuzuruha said teasingly. So she can get a funny reaction between the ninja and the princess.
Kisuke stuttered frantically and responded. "No, I don't! I m-mean yes, I mean no! Oh my Kami, I'm so confused right now."
Kisuke stopped talking and laid his head on the table and hid his blushing crimson-red face with his arms, from Momohime and Yuzuruha.
"There, There Kisuke." Momohime started patting her friend on the head in sympathy.
*Pat, pat*
"Thanks for ruining my meal Yuzuruha," Kisuke said while glaring angrily at the teasing vixen.
"I understand what you meant Kisuke. I would probably feel pretty embarrassed too. If Yuzuruha teased me the same way as you just now."
Kisuke didn't answer Momohime. While he was still he sulked. So Momohime grabbed the young ninja's hand and said. "Anyway, let's go grab those Muramasa swords and maybe have some relaxing tea and Dango at the tea house or at the Fox Manor. If I'm sure, it'll make you feel better."
"Okay, whatever, let's go find those blades," Kisuke said. His mood was changed by Momohime cheering him up. The group was just about to leave the banquet room when suddenly.
A strong young man with a great stature appeared before them. He wore a blue kimono and had a samurai sword sheathed at his side. His eyes were striking and his black hair was handsome—as was the rest of him.
"Momohime is that really you!?" a strong male voice said above her.
"Y…Y…Yukinojyo, what are you doing here?" Momohime said as she questioned Yukinojyo's whereabouts.
"I was given an invitation by the Naitō Kiyokazu. My family and servants told me I should take a day off. Even since the battle with Jinkuro when he possessed you and I spend my time researching endlessly to save you from Jinkuro."
"I heard a rumor that Kisuke killed the Shogun and afterward destroyed Jinkuro and freed you from him possessing your body. Then he took you as a captive. If this is true, this traitor will face divine punishment immediately Momohime." Yukinojo said angrily, as began to draw his blade at Kisuke and save Momohime.
"N-No, you misunderstand Yukinojyo. Kisuke saved me from Jinkuro." Momohime said feeling quite shaken and a little scared when hearing Yukinojyo's angry tone and sensing his killing instincts.
"Listen for a moment Yukinojyo. Kisuke and Torahime found the Shogun killed by Jinkuro who claimed the Kuzuryu for his own scheme."
"Kisuke was able to use his blade and Oboro style to destroy Jinkuro and free me from Jinkuro's soul possession. Me and Torahime eventually reunited shortly afterward." Momohime said while holding Kisuke's hand and smiling at him. Showing him that everything is gonna be okay.
"It's okay Kisuke, just let me do all the talking. Yukinojyo trusts me." Momohime whispered into Kisuke's ear and then continued telling Yukinojyo. About the events that transpired in the past.
"But before she had to return to the afterlife, Torahime had to recover the blade containing Inugami that my family had been guarding to protect it from misuse. Her dying wish was for Kisuke to watch over me. Respecting her wish, Kisuke decided to submit his loyalty to me."
"Then why didn't you go back to Mino Province? When your journey was completed and your body was finally returned back to you. Don't you want to restore the Narukami clan and Kagami noble family by marrying me? Don't you think you have suffered enough already Momohime?"
"Yukinojyo, in the Narukami clan, I am already thought of as dead and I even had thoughts of becoming a nun and spending my days praying for my father and sister. So either way; I wouldn't want to marry you or go back home."
The Narukami clan, Kagami nobles, and the rest of the public. Still think I'm dead and only a select few still know I'm alive.
If the royals and nobles know that I'm still alive and they'll no doubt. Try to use their words to convince me and prevent me from traveling with Kisuke to find the Muramasa swords. Momohime thought while continuing her conversation with Yukinojyo.
"Why do you decide to do such a thing now that your body and soul are forever free from Jinkuro?" Yukinojyo said feeling quite surprised by Momohime changing her mind so suddenly. With a bold tone of her voice and an unphased expression on her face.
Yukinojyo continued his response, with a confused expression on his face. "Could it be that you doubt my sincerity? Do you think I proposed to you out of guilt and regret?"
"I can't love you as I did before Yukinojyo. Especially after knowing the truth behind the political plot against my family, which led to the death of my father and sister." I felt no love for Yukinojyo anymore. And my feelings for him will remain the same until I die. Momohime thought.
"I still hold a deep hatred and resentment toward you, Danjo Shikami, and the Shogun for the crime you have committed. Because your actions brought an end to my family and destroyed my clan's former reputation."
"Also you hired me to capture Torahime. Despite the fact that you knew I lost my memories and try to use my skills for your own ambition. I don't know what your true intentions were for Torahime at that time. But they certainly weren't good." Kisuke said, feeling quite unconvinced by Yukinojyo's attempts to redeem himself.
There's no way me and Momohime will welcome him with open arms. So easily. Kisuke thought.
"I only gave that order to you because I thought Momohime was dead at the time. And yes it's true that my intentions weren't exactly honorable, but I'll do everything in my power to restore your clan and family."
"I only ask for your forgiveness. So please offer your hand in marriage, so I can help restore your status and house." Yukinojyo begged and pleaded with Momohime. While her words strung a wound in his heart and made him feel even more guilty.
"Yukinojyo, you may regret what you have done in the past. But you did nothing to prevent it from happening in the first place. Only Kisuke tried to prevent the destruction of my family and clan."
"I'm sorry, but I'll never marry you. If you truly feel guilty about what you did. Then please offer your support to my family, and clan and assist us in finding the Muramasa swords."
"Why are you after the Muramasa swords? After knowing that these Demon Blades are cursed and cause nothing but harm to humanity." Yukionjyo asked.
"Because I have some unfinished business in this transient world. I don't want anyone else to suffer the curses inflicted by the demon blades. So me and Kisuke decided to become Demon Blade Hunters. Doing our best to free the land from corruption and protect people from the misuse of the Muramasa swords." Momohime said with a determined look on her face.
"Please Yukinojyo, all I need is your assistance to find the demon blades. Surely your ninjas can help find the remaining demon blades that are scattered around Japan." Momohime said as she pleaded for Yukinojyo's assistance. "But if the answer is no then I understand."
Yukinojyo begs Momohime to stay with him and reconsider their marriage. But his efforts were futile and their conversation caused Yukinojyo to take physical action.
"I knew you might resist after your adventures. Maybe this foolish renegade ninja has poisoned your mind."
He didn't listen or accept a word I said. Now he'll use brute force to get what he wants. "We are wasting valuable time, I don't want to force you into this, Momohime."
Yukinojyo grabs Momohime's right hand, trying to take her out of the castle and plan the wedding by sheer force. For his own selfish means and desires.
Until Kisuke quickly swatted Yukinojyo's hands away from Momohime.
"I don't wanna marry you Yukinojyo. I've changed my mind," Momohime said, trying to stay away from him. By releasing her hand from his grip.
"Enough, you scumbag," Kisuke shouted.
"Say what, you wretched child!?" Yukinojyo said as turn his eyes toward Kisuke. Who dares to oppose him?
"Don't play dumb, you heard Momohime answer. If you're gonna take her away by any means necessary. You're gonna have to go through me first." Kisuke said with an angry and killer glare in his eyes.
As he forcefully grabbed Momohime's hand. This is so not manly since Momohime is one or two inches taller than me. Kisuke thought.
"I swear to protect you Momohime," Kisuke whispered to Momohime.
She began to snuggle between Kisuke's arms and lay her head on his shoulder. Then Kisuke began to slightly draw out his blade while keeping Momohime safe from Yukinojyo. She replied to her savior. "Tha-thank you for saving me, Kisuke," Momohime replied, showing a pink blushing face.
"It was my pleasure Momohime," Kisuke said while sending death glares at Yukinojyo.
Yukinojyo turned his eyes to Kisuke and Momohime. Seeing how close they are and the protective display, Kisuke is showing. He came to the conclusion that they're more than just the master and her loyal bodyguard.
"How dare you, lay your hand on me; you despicable cur. I would cut you down this instant. If Momohime and witnesses weren't watching this scene unfold."
"I like to see you try, fool. Your Yagyuu Shinkage sword style is no match against my Oboro style."
"Such arrogance for someone so young. If you think you can hold your own against me. Then let's make a deal, you insolent ninja." Yukinojo said. Trying to negotiate with Kisuke. While trying to obtain Momohime and not escalate the situation in front of the public eyes.
"I'm listening," Kisuke replied while keeping his focus on Yukinojyo and making sure anyone in the crowd would attempt to assault him and Momohime from behind.
"I challenge you to a duel. Right outside the castle. If I win, I'll have Momohime hand in marriage and if you win, you'll have Momohime hand in marriage. Since the two of you are so close." Yukinojyo said. While looking at Kisuke with complete disgust.
Kisuke and Momohime are separated from one another and they both explain that their relationship isn't like that, but Yukinojo isn't convinced. "Y-You are mistaken, Yukinojyo. My relationship with Kisuke isn't like that."
"And even if it was. It's none of your business." Kisuke said. While defending the princess.
"So is that a no? Is the frightened ninja scared of his former boss? Maybe your height explains your cowardly nature." Yukinojyo said while insulting Kisuke.
"I have no fear whatsoever. Especially the likes of you." Kisuke replied and continue his short speech.
"I refuse to fight. Because Momohime isn't a prize for men who think of themselves as high and mighty. Only Momohime should decide who she wishes to marry. It's not a decision left to you or me."
"How noble of you, very well then. What do you desire the most right now Kisuke?"
Kisuke said his request. "I want you to give me the Muramasa swords that are in the attic or basement of this castle."
Yukinojyo pondered in thought for a moment.
"It's probably in that room with the samurai statues with the swords sheathed."
"I'll give you the swords you desire, traitor. Meet me outside the castle if you are man enough to fight me, foolish ninja." Yukinojyo said as he left the banquet room to inform Lord Naito Kiyokazu and his guests.
"Don't worry scumbag, I'll be ready."
It looks like the fun is about to begin. Kisuke thought, with an evil grin on his face.
"Kisuke, I hate him. But I don't want you to kill him. I like to refrain you from having a huge target on your head please." Momohime said with an unsatisfied look on her face.
Kisuke replied to the worried princess. "Yes Momohime, I won't kill him. Just a few cuts here and there maybe."
"O-okay…Anyway, thank you for coming to my rescue Kisuke." Momohime replied with a beet-red blushing face. As she walked up and hugged Kisuke compassionately.
"I'll do anything for you Momohime," Kisuke responded back to her and wrapped his arms around her. In a warm embrace.
I promise I'll win and protect you; my Momohime. Kisuke said in his own thoughts.
Momohime said a prayer in her own thoughts. That Kisuke would defeat Yukinojyo and save her from forcefully getting married.
(Nagajuban is a simple kimono-shaped robe of cotton or synthetic silk that goes under your kimono. It reduces cleaning problems for kimonos. And the Tabi are traditional Japanese socks worn with thonged footwear.)
(Hakama are loose trousers with many pleats in the front, forming part of Japanese formal dress.)
(zori is a traditional Japanese style of sandal, much like a flip-flop, originally made with a straw sole.)
(Koshi-himo sash is a long thin cloth tied around the waist to hold the nagajuban that is under the kimono. For women it also is used to adjust the kimono length.)
(Kataginu is a men's vests with broad, wing-like shoulders, worn with hakama, or trousers, to form a kamishimo, or complementary outfit.)
(Houmongi is a formal/high-class kimono. It can be worn at a wedding ceremony, wedding party, prestigious party, visiting somebody's house, the occasion of a family celebration, etc.)