Cherry blossoms fluttered down at the foot of Mount Fuji as Li Xiang, draped in a Matsutake Patterned Yukata, stepped into the courtyard.
A Bronze Wind Chime on the corner of the eaves swayed gently in the twilight, brushing the last few late-blooming cherry blossoms toward the twins squatting beside a Stone Lantern.
Asatsuyu was using her Fire Spiritual Power to roast a cherry blossom in her palm, while Yukigiri blew on an Ice Crystal. The tips of the sisters' hair flickered with faint glimmers of crimson gold and ice blue, respectively.
"Godfather—" Overjoyed to see Li Xiang, the twins ran barefoot across the gravel path blanketed in fallen cherry blossoms, the wisteria tassels tucked in their hair swaying as they lunged toward him.
Li Xiang opened his arms to catch the two little ones, letting them snuggle into his embrace on either side.
Yukigiri was cool to the touch, and Asatsuyu was warm and toasty.
"Your breathing should flow like the Earth Veins—"
