Ko-chan’s Chronicles

In my dream, I flew from the ground into space, seeing the entire world, until it grew so bright that it burned my eyes, body, and everything to ash. My mind floated around in the nothingness until a beautiful girl in a dress appeared to me, offering her hand to me and leading me from the darkness.

When I awoke, I felt Matsuko's hand in my hair, slowly stroking it. What's more amazing, I could SEE her just above me, smiling down at me.

"...I can see...My Lady...so beautiful..." I reached up to her face and she grabbed my hand and squeezed.

"Welcome back, Ko-chan, you've worried us again." She smiled warmly at me and helped me sit up.

"All of you.. waited for me?" I looked around the room for the first time in weeks.

"You were out for a while. It seems like your first glimpse of the world was a little too much to handle." Matsuko rubbed my head as she explained.

"Wait, then that girl I saw in my dream?" I really wanted to see her again.

"Did she look like this?" Matsuko brought out her spirit body. It came out and curtseyed, swishing its skirts around.

"Ah! The tiny Matsuko is.. so pretty now... it reminds me of when I saw you at the convention..." I got really close to the small figure and looked around at it. "Ah, My Lady, looks so beautiful in dresses like this~"

I started to daydream as I watched it move around. "Maybe I can dance with her?" I released my own spirit body and allowed it to get close to the tiny Matsuko. "Ah, she has a little blindfold now."

Matsuko looked down at the pair of spirit bodies dancing around. "I had to give you the blindfold. Your vision was too strong, it was tearing you apart. From now on, I will also share your vision and control it."

I looked over at Matsuko and asked "So, the sun that was burning me up in my dream..."

Matsuko pulled me into a hug. "Ko-chan, seeing too far is a curse, not a blessing. I hope you can understand why I had to take control."

I smiled. "Thank you, My Lady, you always save me from danger. I wish that some day, I can save you in the same way."

Matsuko blew into my ear "Now, now, are you trying to curse me? I won't allow anyone to defeat me, so you can just stay safe under my protection for all of eternity, okay?"

"If you control my vision, does that mean you can let me see farther?" The thought came into my head and immediately left through my mouth.

Matsuko chuckled "Not just farther. Look out that window there." I followed her finger, then I found that the scene out of the window suddenly became closer.

In the forest at the horizon, I could see every little leaf and branch like I was right next to it. It was incredible, but the more I looked, the more my head started to ache. "Ah... I can see everything, but my head..." I reached up and covered my eyes.

Matsuko rubbed my head, "So, you know your limits now? In time, you will be able to see further. But for now, I will keep you at a range you can handle." I looked again at the forest, but at this range it was just a tiny speck on the horizon.

Matsuko grinned evilly, "But beware, Ko-chan, if you cause too much trouble, I can also do this~" When she finished speaking, my vision blurred and turned dark. I was back to the darkness I was in before I awoke my spiritual sight.

"Ah! My Lady! Come on! I just learned to see again!" I pouted and hit her arms a few times.

My vision returned to how it was before. "Just a demonstration, my little fairy, you will probably want to have a look around you right? You haven't even seen the outfit you tried so hard to see." Matsuko lifted me up and pushed me towards the full length mirror on the side.

"Wait, this.. is me? It's so different! These ears?" I reached up and touched the bouncing bunny ears, then turned around and saw the little white fluffy tail.

"It is very pretty, but um.. I'm not sure if I should say this. There isn't a single strap or lock anywhere, is that right? I was expecting.." I started, but was interrupted by Naruyo.

Naruyo smiled, "Costume not complete. Shall we continue?"

"Oh, um... sorry for the delay. Aren't you cold though?" In my eyes, Naruyo was now surrounded by a cold aura that felt like it would freeze you just by touching it.

Naruyo seemed confused. "Cold? Room temperature adequate."

Matsuko laughed. "No, you look different to Ko-chan now. Your magic is snow elemental, so to her, you look like you are emanating an aura of cold. How intriguing. So this is spiritual sight." She saw herself, with an aura of fire even stronger than Naruyo's cold aura. Looking around, each other member of the room was surrounded by their own unique aura.

Hinari seemed excited. "Oooh, how do I look?"

I looked over and was confused. "Like you're cold and embarrassed. Did you start another training session while I was gone?"

Hinari blushed, forgetting she was currently locked up for her crime of teasing Matsuko a little too much

Matsuko spoke up "She looks better this way, doesn't she? Maybe I should make an official costume change for her later."

Hinari forced a smile, "M-M-Ma-chan... You won't really.. will you?"

Naruyo interrupted, "Impatience growing. Please stop stalling."

I walked in front of Naruyo. "Sorry Naruyo, I'm ready."

Naruyo smiled "Did you enjoy break? Complete stretching?"

I was suspicious of her smile. "What do you mean, did I enjoy my break?"

Naruyo reached out her hand, "As promised. New method. No escape. Total victory. [Power of Time]"

I could see her finger touch my forehead, and then an unknown wave spread through my body, bouncing around inside, then settling in my limbs. Before I even realized it, my hands were forced behind me into the familiar reverse prayer position, with my hands clenched. My legs, which were slightly spread, pressed together on their own. Finally, my mouth which was opening for me to ask a question, snapped shut.

My eyes widened as I realized something had happened to my body. I instinctually tried to move, but I found, to my surprise, that I could not. It wasn't that there was a strong restraint holding my arms behind me, they just didn't respond when I tried to move them. Likewise, my mouth refused to open, and my legs refused to separate as well.

"Naruyo-channnn! What did you do to me!" I immediately whined via telepathy, since I could no longer speak.

Naruyo looked at me twisting my body around and smiled triumphantly. "Power of Time. Locks things in place. Even if you take off. Still locked."

"Wait, even if I take it off?" I looked over at Matsuko for approval, and she triggered the clothing inventory I had. My bunny suit withdrew into my body, leaving me naked again, but I still couldn't move my arms, legs, or mouth. A few seconds later, my bunny suit reappeared on my body like it had never disappeared in the first place.

Matsuko clapped her hands loudly, "Beautiful, Naruyo. I did not imagine you would touch the conceptual realm at such a stage and learn to stop time for individual body parts. It seems, Ko-chan, you are truly caught this time. No matter what clothing you wear, you won't be able to escape Naruyo's ability."

"Wah.. why do I feel so bad about this! This isn't fair!" I protested but Naruyo just smiled happily and patted my head. I don't think I've ever seen so much emotion on her face. Does it really make you so happy to trap me like this?

Hinari looked on incredulously. "So.. not only does Ko-chan learn incredible abilities for the most absurd reasons, she even causes the people around her to advance at an unreasonable speed..."

Matsuko threw her arm around Hinari and gave her a little squeeze on the shoulder, "You say that like it didn't just happen to you a few days ago. What was it she said? 'Why not just start over there?'"

Hinari protested loudly, "You're teasing me over this now? You're the one who immediately left the room to complain about how jealous you were of Ko-chan!"

I heard something interesting from across the room, so I immediately asked for more info, "My Lady was jealous of me? When did this happen?" My eyes lit up with excitement. "Finally, I did something better than My Lady~ My heart is soaring~"

As soon as I asked the question, my vision went black and my telepathy turned off. I squirmed around but I had no chance against Naruyo's time stop. I really wanted to know what Matsuko was jealous about! As I listened in closely, a pair of hands covered my ears and held me still, blocking out my hearing.

Matsuko seemed like she was about to go on a rampage. "Hinari, do you know your crimes?" She summoned an invisible muzzle into her hands.

"M-m-mistress, isn't it better if you both know how amazing the other person is? Love is a two-way street, after all!" Hinari tried to scoot away off the couch, but one of Matsuko's arms was already around her. The other held the invisible muzzle up to her mouth, but Hinari did not relent.

A single word broke her guard. [Open.] Hinari's mouth popped open and the invisible muzzle slid all the way to the back of her throat. [Close.] Hinari bit down on the muzzle and shook her head, but the muzzle kept her mouth clamped shut.

A hand covered her mouth, and flame covered her head and neck, leaving behind a thickly layered Flame Tape mask that covered her from nose to neck. "I thought Sakari was the only one with a big mouth, but it seems there were two of you. Now you can stay in this mitten harness and muzzle for a while."

Matsuko looked over at Naruyo, who was currently blocking the ears of Ko-chan. "Now that she is attired, take her to her room, then let's talk."

Naruyo nodded. "Affirmative." Naruyo picked me up and jumped up the stairs to my room.

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"So... I realized something once I gained Ko-chan's spiritual sight. You've been using your Power of Time to ignore my vibrator law, haven't you?" Matsuko looked like she had just found her prey, ready to pounce.

Naruyo twitched "Wrong assumption. Strong willpower."

Matsuko stepped forward. "Forgive me for my doubt, but I'd just like to be sure." She reached out with a finger that started circling with magic and tapped Naruyo's forehead.

In seconds, Naruyo's face began to flush and she slightly began to tremble. Matsuko's law that newly bound her prevented her from using time stop to stop the vibrators.

"Ah, so you WERE using the Power of Time. Not that I blame you. Without spiritual sight, I never would have discovered your trick. You can consider yourself unlucky if you like, but I will still punish you, regardless." Matsuko got closer and put her hand on Naruyo's cheek.

"You know, Naruyo, you've been my most loyal subordinate since we were children. I have always been grateful for your efforts. But... I noticed something earlier when you showed Ko-chan your power. Naruyo, you don't have to suppress your own desires just to handle mine. It's okay to be happy or sad for your own reasons, and not just mindlessly serve me." Matsuko smiled a little sadly.

"That's why, your punishment is this. [You must think of yourself a bit more from now on.] You can't always let your happiness be linked to mine. Just let your emotions free sometimes." Matsuko gave Naruyo a tight hug and then let her go. The girl was now blushing deeply, and her legs were shaking.

Matsuko looked down and smiled. "It looks like these vibrators will help you get in touch with your inner self for a while, won't they?"

Naruyo nodded as she blushed. She hugged Matsuko one last time then ran off to her room while pressing her arm between her legs.