The New Girl

Be careful of people who change their characters casually

"Gin san!!" Seita shouted from the top of his lungs and gave him a hug. "Woh! Shinpachi kun and Kagura chan too!! " he shouted in excitement.

"Long time no see, Seita," Shinpachi said with a smile. "You have grown up a lot."

Seita scratched his head and grinned. "Thank you, Shin-" he paused and looked into the distance. Everyone turned their heads and saw Minomo walking slowly towards them.

Minomo had her hair properly fixed and a bit of makeup on. Tsukuyo found a perfect match kimono for her, too. She was looking around Yoshiwara with excitement and happiness in her eyes. She looked calm and graceful in such a way. She was also receiving stares from the passer-bys. Tsukuyo smiled at her.

"How is Yoshiwara, Minomo? Are you enjoying yourself?" she asked.

"Yes, it is really... beautiful," Minomo replied.

"You are beautiful too," Seita mumbled under his breath. Upon hearing that, Gin san slapped Seita's head.

"Enough of your erotic imaginations, you little pervert. Behave like a proper fifteen year old boy," Gin san whispered. Seita laughed like an idiot and nodded.

"Who might you be?" Minomo questioned when she saw Seita. "Let me guess, are you Seita?"

"Yes!" Seita shouted in surprise. "How did you know?"

"Tsukuyo chan told me all about you. You are such a brave kid," Minomo commented and smiled. Seita's face grew red.

"Wh- Wh- Why... thank you, Minomo chan... Tsukuyo told us about you, too..." Seita said as he smiled. "Would you like to see my mother now?"

"Yes, of course," Minomo said. Seita nodded and ran to his home.

Minomo let out a sigh as she cleared her throat and fixed her clothes. She seemed somehow... nervous. Tsukuyo noticed that put a hand on her shoulder gently. "You will be fine, Minomo. Hinowa will love you. I have already put in a good word for you."

Minomo nodded silently and smiled gently at Tsukuyo. Then they both followed Seita to Hinowa.

Gintoki, Shinpachi and Kagura stood still with their eyes wide staring at Tsukuyo and Minomo, not quite comprehending what just happened. Minomo suddenly changed her character into a calm, graceful and mature woman, the characteristics of a true courtesan.

"I wish I had the ability to do that..." Kagura whispered. "Changing characters according to situations. We all are stuck with our idiotic characters..."

"I agree..." Gintoki and Shinpachi also whispered.

Tsukuyo and Minomo stood walking for a second and turned around. When they saw the Yorozuya staring at them in astonishment, they chuckled. Tsukuyo waved at them to follow. Then she and Minomo continued walking. As the Yorozuya members were starting to follow, Minomo turned around while walking and glared at them. And then she smirked and stuck her tongue out. All the Yorozuya members stopped walking again.

"She is still a sadist to us..." all of them whispered into the sky.

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"Well, long time no see everyone! You all haven't changed!" Hinowa greeted with a wide smile.

"You too, Hinowa san. You are still beautiful as always!" Kagura commented with a smile.

"My, thank you, Kagura chan. You are so kind," Hinowa replied.

"Well, Hinowa, this is Sakata Shinpagura Minomo," Tsukuyo said pointing at Minomo. "She wants to try being a courtesan."