She leaned forward, the scent of her perfume and shampoo perfectly balanced and smelt divine. A mixture of honey and a fruity scent made me feel refreshed and not overwhelmed.
I didn't feel the need to lie, and she was in charge of my hair and makeover, so let's just be honest, as there was nothing to feel guilty about.
"Ah, she started to work at my company, and when I saw her in the gym, I felt compelled to challenge her to compete."
Midori was silent for a while as she looked at my face, using the long handles of her scissors to turn my face.
The cold metal felt quite soothing, to be honest, and when she moved to the next part, she seemed to be convinced.
After she finished checking my face and hair, she nodded and smiled, even checking my teeth and using them to open my mouth... I didn't speak back because her gaze was like a snake eyeing a poor mouse.
"No wonder..."
"My little Kana is just like me..."
"Hmmm?"
