Chapter 1738: Nighttime Founding Festival with Shallow Vernal 8
After Shiro-san had washed my back, I washed Shiro-san’s back too and then we went into the onsen together. The first back hug seemed to have satisfied Shiro-san, as things were smooth sailing and there were no further happenings.
Admiring Mt Fuji, which looks so majestic and grand that it truly is quite a magnificent view, I submerged myself in the onsen. The hot water warming my body feels really pleasant, making me realize once again that onsens really are great.
[Ahh, the sunset isn’t standing still, but actually moving huh.]
[I left the production to Earth God. I only told her I wanted a spectacular view that creates a good atmosphere for the onsen.]
[......In the first place though, I’m rather surprised Eden-san obediently followed your request. Did violating that borderline gray area of your contract make Eden-san feel quite guilty?]
[I told her that after this matter is resolved, I will allow the inheritance of the memories that she has been covering up until now, including the ones related to Kaito-san. I think Kaito-san would also understand what it meant later.]
The one who created Isis-san’s castle was apparently Alice, and as to be expected from her, a Japanese-style open-air bath she created had a distinctly Japanese atmosphere, and I remembered feeling some peace of mind soaking in its waters back then.
The next onsen I went to in the Sanctuary also had a very Japanese atmosphere to it, with beautiful maple leaves and the like there...... I wouldn’t say I was feeling homesick, but I think I may have come to like it as a place where I could enjoy that kind of Japanese atmosphere.
I’ve originally liked bathing itself, so I guess it was a combination of those factors?
[Ahh~~ Another factor might be that, even though I’m not really planning for it, I often find myself going into an onsen with my lover. Just like how I’m here in this onsen together with Shiro-san, it seems like I enjoy the atmosphere of being able to share something I like with someone I love.]
[I see, then this current situation...... is also a time for Kaito-san to be able to share what you like with “your beloved” me huh.]
[......Heh, ahaha, that’s right. It was indeed as you said.]
It’s quite like Shiro-san to put a considerable amount of emphasis on the part “my beloved” that I couldn’t help smiling wryly. However, just as Shiro-san said, the current time is indeed a moment I’m sharing happiness with my beloved lover, which is even more precious than the majestic and splendid scenery...... A luxury greater than anything else.
<Afterword>
Serious-senpai : [Guhh, fuuu...... This is bad...... Kaito got a lot more leeway after already going through so many mixed baths. They’re gonna flirt...... They’re definitely gonna start flirting there...... D- D*mn it......]n--o//V))E).L./b).1((n
