Chapter 8 – Open-air Bath With City View

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After sweating it out in the dressing room, we headed into the bath area together.

Apparently, in addition to the open-air bath, there’s also an indoor bath and even a sauna. And it’s a cypress bath too. The fragrant scent filled the room.

“Ohh, it’s huge!”

“Do you like baths, Hatsuse-kun?”

“Yeah. Baths are the best. It feels like they wash your soul clean.”

They say a bath is like a cleansing for the heart—and it’s true.

Relax your body, empty your mind, and soak in the water. Just that alone seems to heal the stress of everyday life.

Of course, doing this at home racks up the water and gas bills, so I don’t get to do it often.

I also like saunas. Once you experience that sensation of being “reset,” it gets addicting.

To put it simply: I just like baths.

That said… being in the bath with a beautiful girl like this? Yeah, that’s got me feeling all sorts of nervous.

“What’s wrong, Hatsuse-kun?”

“N-no, it’s nothing.”

I averted my gaze from Yukimori and scratched my cheek.

This unusual situation—bathing with a classmate—has my mind about to explode in several directions.

“You’re acting weird… Well, whatever. Let’s wash up first. I’ll wash your back for you.”

“Thanks.”

I sat on the stool, and Yukimori stood behind me.

As I wet my body with the shower, Yukimori lathered up some body soap.

I could see her reflected in the mirror. This is the first time someone’s ever washed my back. I’m a bit nervous.

“Okay, I’m going to start now.”

“P-please.”

She gently applied the lather to my back and began washing with her hands.

Her delicate touch and soft hands. The fact that this beautiful girl was carefully washing me—it stirred desires deep within me.

Idiot! What are you getting excited for, me!? I’m employed by Yukimori. If she initiates something, I’ll respond—but I can’t be the one to start it.

Calm down. Empty the mind, and even fire feels cool.

“Here we go—!”

“Whoa!?”

Munyuu…

T-that feeling on my back—no way…

Yukimori wrapped her arms around my neck, and the soft, shifting sensations pressing into my back—there’s no mistaking it. That’s her chest.

“I’ve always wanted to try this at least once. There, there…”

“Ugh…!?”

W-what is this sensation!? It’s like a ticklish thrill shooting through me!

The soft touch from behind is making my whole body tingle. My brain’s turning to mush…!

She slowly moves in circles, up, down, side to side.

Every time, my body jerks involuntarily—I can’t control it.

She’s not even touching any of my sensitive spots, yet it feels this good. I think I’m losing my mind.

“Hehe. So your back is a weak spot, Hatsuse-kun. Noted.”

“D-don’t call it a weak spot!”

“You’re always the one attacking me, remember? Today, I get to go all out.”

“Is this payback!?”

“It’s fate, now that we’ve met here.”

“That’s not how that phrase works. Ahh—!?”

M-my ear—did she just lick it!?

I’m locked in her arms, no escape, and she’s licking me so slowly…

What kind of technique is this!? And where the hell did she learn it!?

“Mmm… Your reactions are too cute, Hatsuse-kun.”

“Q-quit teasing me. No guy likes being called cute.”

“But this part of you is clearly enjoying it.”

“That’s not because you called me cute—!”

“Hehe. So that means you’re happy I’m teasing you, right?”

Crap. I dug my own grave.

I’m not a masochist or anything. But if a beautiful girl gets up close and personal, touching your back and licking your ear—any guy would react like this.

Yukimori happily continued washing my entire body—but carefully avoided touching the important parts. It’s like she’s deliberately teasing me.

“All done. Let’s soak in the bath now.”

“O-okay…”

Ugh… I’m exhausted. And I feel like my desire is bubbling up like a boiling pot inside me. Am I some kind of monkey?

…No, wait. I am basically a monkey. I’ve been sleep-deprived every week anyway.

After rinsing off the soap, Yukimori and I headed to the open-air bath.

What greeted us was a stunning view.

The sparkling cityscape stretched out before us—this must be what they call a million-dollar night view.

“Wow… This is amazing.”

“Right? This is my favorite bath. It makes me feel… free.”

“I get that.”

It really is incredible. Like having all the chains lifted off you.

“Also, being completely naked in the middle of the city—it feels good.”

“Wait… Yukimori, don’t tell me you’re into that kind of thing…?”

“N-no! I just like doing something unusual once in a while! It’s not like I do this all the time!”

O-oh good. I was worried she had some exhibitionist kink or something, and I’d get roped into it in the future.

I let out a quiet sigh and sank into the water.

The warmth gradually seeped into me, melting away the fatigue… Yeah, this is great.

“Fuuuuuh…”

“Hatsuse-kun, you sound like an old man.”

“Once you’ve felt this, you’ll understand. Yukimori, just relax your shoulders a little. Just soaking in the bath can help relieve stress.”

“Haha. You think I don’t already do that?”

“…Yeah, guess you do.”

Baths, massages, meditation, exercise—she’s tried it all. But even all that can’t relieve the pressure she faces in her life as Yukimori.

The weight of expectations and responsibilities an ordinary person couldn’t imagine.

And that pressure fuels her desires—”I want to do this,” “I want more,” “I want everything.”

“It’s really tough, huh, being Yukimori.”

“Living as Yukimori isn’t bad, actually.”

“What if you break someday?”

“I won’t. As long as you’re around.”

Yukimori, sitting next to me, suddenly stood up—and then straddled me.

She had a look on her face like she was fully prepared. Wait… she’s not seriously…?

“You’ll mess up the bath. The hotel will get mad…”

“It’s fine. The Yukimori name isn’t just for show. You don’t need to think about that. All you need to do is fulfill my desires.”

“…Keep your voice down.”

“Impossible. We’re too compatible. I can’t hold back.”

This girl… She knows exactly what she’s doing—that’s what makes her dangerous.

With a soft sigh, I wrapped my arms around her waist.