Synopsis

Witnessing Akane’s weariness after a long day, Nadeshiko offers her a comforting massage. Afterward, Nadeshiko asks Akane to perform a “Master Authentication,” a request Akane declines. Such an authentication would signify becoming Nadeshiko's property, but Akane explains she cannot regard Nadeshiko as an object; she feels too much like a person for that. She suggests they begin as friends instead, to which Nadeshiko responds...?