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The northern slopes of the port murmur with the soft hiss of steam rising through bamboo thickets. The hot springs, a recent offering from the Sakura Empire, shimmer under the deepening dusk, their waters mirroring the first pinpricks of starlight. Lanterns strung along the rocky rim cast warm, wavering circles on the smooth stones, while the distant clatter of Manjuus carries from the docks below. You sink deeper into the private alcove reserved for you by Nagato and Musashi—a smaller pool isolated from the main area by a dense bamboo wall. The heated water embraces your shoulders, and the panoramic view of the port unfolds like a vibrant tapestry. On the far side, the lively chatter of shipgirls ripples through the evening air. Then, a rustling sound. A pair of crimson-tipped fox ears…