The day started roughly for the Yuki-onna not only that she started a day late, almost everyone in the mansion is loaded with chores burdening her further. by the time she finally stood up from her futon the sun was piercing at the shoji doors signalling that it is mid-day... she stood still, replaying back the previous happenings from yesterday... it all happened so fast, one thing she knows her pure intention was to reunite with her master and now the first commander goes on deciding that she's fit for the job of a 'nanny' how could he think so lowly of her... oh wait..she's an aide a subordinate, she's also the one who decided to come back by her mother's order, way way back in the past when the second commander was still alive... does her pride matter now... she did exchange Sakazuki with the Nurahriyon clan, and the Oikawa's had always been very loyal

Tsurara grabbed a new pair of white Furisode that was adorned with snowflakes and then she propped up and helped herself slip into the soft garments, and as soon as she finished fixing her obi she finished it off with her usual scarf which was also decorated with snowflakes. fixing her folds and crease one last time she headed out to the kitchen to make out for the breakfast she missed.

"Good morning yuki-onna" Wakana greeted.

"Hello, Wakana-sama! It's been a really long time. How are you doing?" Tsurara smiled

"I'm okay I guess... I'm getting old that's for sure, nonetheless now that Rikuo's married it won't be soon till I see my grandchildren running around the mansion... that alone makes me happy" Wakana timidly declared

to think of it Tsurara hasn't seen Wakana-sama ever since she' got back and looking at her made her value time...now she looks drastically different. her previous brown hair had become deprived of colour. all that is left is grey and strands of brown, her young face that was once flourishing was now covered with wrinkles and filled with age mark. such frailty of being a mortal the young yuki-onna couldn't imagine Kana standing along side her young master probably as a few more years Kana will very much look like Wakana Sama at this day of age and by the time Kana reach her maximum age she'll look like ol Granny Puckett resulting in many obnoxious kids to calling her being Obachan and people would misunderstand that Rikuo is her grandson. Tsurara chuckled at the thought, only to feel guilty a few seconds after she reflected on it.

"Anyway, Tsurara-chan I prepared a meal for you. as an apology for my absence from yesterday" Wakana smiled, handing the yuki-onna a tray of food. each plate contained default servings of rice, fish and a few side dish.

"Thank you Wakana-sama! you really didn't have to"

Tsurara laid out the tray on the kitchen's table and helped her self with the served platter "Wakana-sama where were you yesterday?" she asked, mouth still stuffed with food Wakana frowned lowering her gaze as she softly replies "I was at rest. Rikuo-kun won't let me get up since I had a really a bad time with my aching muscles." Tsurara felt concerned when Wakana noticed she gave her a sad smile trying to convince the Yuki-onna that she is well.

"anyway it's good that you are back Tsurara-chan... be sure to finish everything heh?" she smiled pointing at the girl's plate.

"Hai!, see you later Wakana-sama" Tsurara waved as the figure disappears from sight.

When Tsurara finished her meal she scrubbed the plates real fast. and proceeded to the main room to see the current condition of the mansion. before entering she took a quick glance at whos there and what not. as to her expectation, the 3rd commander was nowhere to be seen.

"Ah, Oikawa-san. are you looking for Rikuo?" Ienaga spoke. glaring at the girl who was just examining her surroundings.

"Yes, where is waka right now?"

"he's at work at this time but he should be home around the evening is there something you need with him. maybe I could tell him for you?" Kana offered suggestively, Tsurara not entirely sure why she was offering this

"No, it's okay anyway... I'll see you around Ienaga-san!" Tsurara beamed.

Tsurara circled around the mansion looking for Kejoro. when she found the latter, Kejoro helped her get things settled out and placed the chores into roles. by the time when most of the task was completed she sat near the main entrance and she waits for the return of her young master.

So far so good after completing the errands in the Nura's household Tsurara had been feeling insouciant upon her return. Although somewhere in the air tells her that something is coming and that feeling is not very good. as to Tsurara, another problem might occur such as her 'still' lingering feelings might resurface if her master happens to communicate on the subject. she might as well just lose it and steal the girl's husband. but no, Tsurara is a very kind and considerate. she knows whats acceptable and what's morally wrong. she couldn't possibly do that.

"Sheesh! what have I gotten myself into." Tsurara whined as she rests her head on her knees

and with a long peaceful respite, A figure was finally seen to be approaching the yuki-onna. The very person Tsurara deeply loathed helped herself get situated to where she was sitting.

"Is Oikawa-san doing well? I see that you've finished with the errands... " Ienaga butted in.

"Iyaah! I-Ienaga-san!" Tsurara squealed.

"Is it okay if I sit here?"

"Of course Ienaga-san!" Tsurara chuckled nervously

"Was there something wrong Oikawa-san?" She asked

"No nothing at all!" Tsurara replied

After that, a long awkward silence plagued the front steps of the Nurarihyon's main entrance. both neither of them moved nor made a word they just sat there as if they were meaning to say something to each other... finally with fists tightly clenched around Ienaga's yukata she stared at the yuki-onna

Ienaga sternly said. ""Oikawa-san can I ask you a question?"

"huh? what is it Ienaga-san?" Tsurara asked curiously, "Was there something you would like to know?"

Yet again Ienaga just couldn't seem to gather her words properly... "uh.. I was just thinking that maybe...perhaps you still like Rikuo... I mean concerning to one of the reasons you decided to come back.."

Tsurara was taken aback, Her heated up quickly as she stammered to say, "W-W-WHAT?!"

"You dont have to deny it Oikawa-san... I could see it from the way you look at Rikuo-kun. If you are thinking that Im saying this that its ok to cling into him, Im sorry Oikawa-san but its not and I dont plan on giving up my own husband." Ienaga muttered

Somehow despite, Tsurara's kindness she felt angered that her arch rival who's already successfully married the love of her life still has the audacity to belittle and falsely accuse her of something she hasnt even done.

Tsurara scoffed, unleashing quite a bit of her yokai side and held her head low "don't worry Ienaga-san Ive held to my dignity this far and I hadnt got the slightest intention of stealing waka-sama. And yes youre right I still very much love him and due to that I will stay here and take care of the next heir."

"Just remeber Oikawa-san, if ever you decide to lay hands on rikuo-kun I wont let you go off easily"

"I get it" tsurara replied

Deep inside Tsurara was breaking apart it was very hard for her to say those words as what she has said was the truth. She loves him so much that shes willing to go through the extremities that her forebearers went through.

Was the yuki-onna being truthful though?, okay so I've been having trouble publishing and posting chapters in I have these same set of fanfiction available on my Profile Description, sorry for taking forever lol