Returned from Another World, Earth Turned Out to Be Quite the Fantasy Too. Also, Losing Heroines, Stop Looking This Way. - V2 Chapter 44

Chapter 44: “Isn’t the public bath just the best?”

The public bath located on the outskirts of Mukaijima city’s shopping district was a place of relaxation for the citizens, operated by an elderly couple.

They claim it’s their hobby, yet it’s open almost every day. The fees have recently increased, but with adult admission at 450 yen and children at 180 yen, it’s still affordable, especially since it includes a sauna.

Not many young people go to this old-style bathhouse, but the local people love it and it always has customers.

Natsuki has been a familiar face here since childhood, visiting with his mother, Kazuto, Hisashi Aoyama, and others.

“Hello there!”

“Excuse us.”

“Thank you.”

Natsuki, Jack, and Kazuto decided to end their afternoon of hanging out as a trio with a visit to the bathhouse.

Upon entering and crossing the noren (entrance curtain), they were greeted by an old lady at the counter.

After placing their coins and greeting her, the old lady smiled back.

“Oh, Nacchan, Kazuto-chan. Good to see you. And isn’t this the handsome guy from the shopping district rumors?”

“We’ve come for a bath.”

“And the sauna.”

“Good day, madam. I am Jack Randock Jasper Williamson Chamber Hanamaki. I am staying with the Yura family, so I will be patronizing your establishment.”

While Natsuki greeted her casually, being a familiar face, Jack placed a hand over his chest and bowed politely.

The old lady, a bit surprised by Jack’s manners, smiled warmly, deepening the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes.

“Jack Randock Jasper Williamson Chamber Hanamaki, got it. I’ll remember that. What a polite young man. Nacchan, Kazuto-chan, all three of you enjoy some milk on the house!”

“Yay!”

“Wow!”

“Thank you, madam.”

“Don’t mention it. It’s getting warmer, but the nights are still cold. Make sure you warm up properly.”

After thanking the smiling old lady, they headed to the men’s bath. They undressed in the changing room and stored their clothes in the lockers, securing the keys on wristbands.

Wrapping towels around their waists, Natsuki glanced at Jack.

He thought Jack might hesitate to undress in front of others, but he seemed to have no issue and was already naked.

(Well, if you think about it, it’s like Grey’s always naked anyway.)

Now appearing as a handsome European youth, other customers couldn’t help but glance at Jack.

“Jack-san, you’ve got quite something there.”

“Hahahaha. Natsuki, you’re one to talk. Ah, this brings back memories. I used to have such exchanges with friends in the dormitory baths during my school days.”

Jack smiled nostalgically, leaving Natsuki wondering if these exchanges were with Grey’s version or his human form. He was also very curious about what dorm life for aliens might be like.

“Natsuki-kun, Jack-kun, stop fooling around and let’s get in the bath.”

Kazuto, having fully warmed up to Jack, had shifted from calling him “Jack-san” to “Jack-kun.”

Jack was pleased to have made his second friend on Earth.

“Sorry, sorry, just kidding—eh?”

In the other world, daily baths weren’t a thing, and when water was available, it was often dirty, so purification magic was the norm.

Natsuki, who had been looking forward to stretching out in a large bath like those in public bathhouses and enjoying the company of good friends, was visibly excited. However, he was taken aback and his eyes widened at Kazuto’s smile.

“What’s wrong?”

“Ah, um, yeah. Kazuto… are you keeping an anaconda down there? Last time I saw, you were no different from me. Has there been a growth spurt? Is it the anaconda’s growth period?”

“Hey, don’t say weird stuff! Compared to that damn brother of mine, anyone would have an anaconda! Come on, let’s go!”

“Ah, right.”

Natsuki, unable to hide his shock at the realization that his childhood friend now seemed to harbor an anaconda in his loins upon returning from another world, felt a reassuring hand on his shoulder from Jack.

“Relax, Natsuki. You’re well above the average size for Japanese men. But remember, it’s not the size that matters. It’s about stamina, and the love you show to your partner.”

“Deep! That’s deep, Jack! No wonder you’re different, being a handsome man engaged!”

“Hahahaha. Stop it, you’re making me blush.”

Kazuto, who had been watching Natsuki and Jack’s exchange with a look of headache, turned his back on the two singing arm-in-arm and headed to the bath first.

〜〜Afterword〜〜

Next time, a big name?