Kaguya was dizzy over her success, which she had been starting to doubt when he got all angry and shouted at her. Those parts of her that did not tighten with rushing blood dampened or tingled, and her fingertips grazing his bicep only served to intensify the delight.

He was so commanding! Even the most perserverant of the boys at home were terrified of misspeaking to her and fled when she showed any interest, lest they prove disappointing. Prince Shaozu seemed confident with every pore of his being, he was aggressive and unwilling to negotiate. It made her stomach swirl and her mouth water, no matter what reservations her lady mother expressed during their talks.