Ch.58 Relaxing in The Hot Water

"Ahh, I'm done here. I have plans after this."

It seems that Titer Salitari-san's not going to soak in the bath.

Well, if she had plans, it couldn't be helped. This is my first time meeting her. We just happened to meet and talk here, it's not like we had any plans to meet up or anything.

"I see. Thanks for telling us about that mural."

"Thank you very much"

"Thank you for teaching us."

"No, no, you're welcome. Oh, by the way. Would you like to be my friend? It was fun and I'd love to talk to you guys again. Of course, if you're all okay with that."

Oh, i guess it's time to get my second friend.

She is knowledgeable and friendly, and is the type of person who can easily get into your heart without you even realizing it.

"I don't mind. In fact, I'd like to ask you to."

"Me too"

"I'm okay with that too"

"Thank you. I'll send it now."

After hearing the reply, Titer Salitari-san touches the space in front of her, sending a friend request.

A window appears in front of me with a tinkling sound.

[You have received a friend request from Player : Titer Salitari. Would you like to accept?]

There's no way to say no here. Even though she verbally said it was okay, only a devil would reject a friend request here.

I select "Yes". Press, here

"Three new names on my friend list... Thank you all for accepting. Please contact me anytime if you need anything. I'm basically in the library to learn about the history of this world."

"Okay. Let's go hunting together next time. I'll contact you when the time comes."

"I'm going to the library from time to time too, so if I see you I'll say hello."

"If there's anything I need to know, I might contact you. I look forward to hearing from you then."

"Please feel free to contact me anytime. Even if it's not about history, like Sakidori Midori-san, it's fine. Oops, I have to get going now. See you later."

Titer Salitari-san waved her right hand and walked to the changing room.

"Um, I'd like to be friends with you two too. Can I?"

I heard Mimia-san's voice from beside me. It's unlikely she was just following the flow, but she might have been looking for the right timing to send a friend request.

I was thinking of sending a friend request after meeting up with Shuuto-san and the others, but... Oh well. It doesn't really matter whether I do it now or later.

I open the menu and send a friend request to her.

"Let me be the one to send you a friend request. I'm looking forward to working with you."

"Wow, thank you very much. I'm looking forward to working with you."

"I sent one too. Wow, that was quick."

"Ehehe, looking forward to working with you."

She must have pressed "yes" As soon as the option came out. Her fingers moved quickly.

Mimia-san's expression, smiling happily, is the perfect expression.

Watching her somehow makes me feel energized. She has such a heroine vibe.

"Now, let's take a dip in the bath."

I'm being carried in her arms, and the two of them head towards the bath, their feet tapping.

The bathtub is made of stone and tiles, and the water is constantly being added and drained down the drain.

Just by putting their feet in, the amount of water that overflow increases, and when they immerse themselves up to their shoulders, an even greater amount is moving down the drain. What a luxurious use of hot water.

"Ahh... This sure warms me up..."

"Ah, a bath is really good. It helps relieve fatigue."

"Hot water improves blood circulation. And most importantly, it feels good."

Soaking in hot water will warm your body and soul.

The reason I was able to enjoy the warmth without getting too hot is thanks to Mimia-san, who adjusted the height of her hands so that I'm being immersed in the water just right. Thank you.

But anyway, I want you to relax and unwind without worrying about me. Are you relaxing enough?

Oh, this bucket might come in handy.

"Mimia-san, I'm fine with bathing in this bucket. Please put me in here."

I used my telekinesis to make the bucket float in front of Mimia-san. With this bucket's depth, there's no need to worry about drowning.

After showing it to her, I place the bucket on the edge of the bath. ...It fell with a loud clang. The bucket is so light that it couldn't withstand the currents of the hot water. I float it again.

Mimia-san, who's watching the scene, said quietly.

"Thank you for your concern."

"No, that should be my line. Thank you for your concern. I want Mimia-san to relax in the hot water without worrying about me."

It must be tiring to bend her arms like that for so long.

"It's okay, let's go in like this. I like it this way. Or do you not like me holding you?"

That's a sneaky way to ask. I wonder what would happen if I said no.

I'm the one who's having an easy time, so I don't mind it.

"...That's not the case... But isn't it difficult?"

"I'm fine. You're worrying too much."

She squeezes both my cheeks with her thumb. Why?

"...Mmmu... Ubaa... Yes..."

"I glad you understand. Okay, let's relax."

Ahh, relaxing...

Being squeezed like this feels surprisingly good, It felt like a massage.

"I want to touch you too. Can I?"

"Eh? Go ahead?... Unya..."

So she wanted to touch my cheek. I thought she was talking about my head.

"Soft"

After that, we soaked in the hot water for a while, relaxing while my cheeks were being squeezed occasionally.

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"It's about time. Let's get up before we get too hot."

Sakidori Midori-san checks the clock on the premises and speaks.

We were able to relax quite a bit. A fair amount of time has passed.

It's about time that Takemaru-an and the others finish their business.

"Yes."

"Right, let's get up."

I'm being lifted out of the bucket, and then dried off with a towel and taken to the changing room.

While the two of them are getting dressed, I'm wiggling my wings in Mimia-san's open locker to blow off some moisture.

It was carried by Mimia-san and dropped off here.

Huh? Doesn't it smell since there are dirty clothes in it, you ask? No, it doesn't. Because everything she took off, including her equipment, is inside her magic sack

What's here now is new underwear and clothes, and her magic sack. They're very clean.

The moisture soaked into the wings will prevent me from flying away unless I flap my wings for a while.

Of course, I didn't wipe my wings.

Well, I think I would have refused even if she had asked to wipe it for me. If too much force is being used, they would easily get crumpled and torn.

That way is more convenient because I can just regenerate from scratch and make it easier to remove moisture.

"But that would take away my MP..."

"What are you talking about?"

"It's the auto-recovery thing I told you about before we took a bath. You know, if I pluck my wings, they'll regenerate and dry right away."

"Automatic recovery? I don't know what it is, but it takes away your energy, right? Don't do it."

"Don't do it. What will you do if you die?"

"No, i said they'll regenerate... I'm not going to do it, okay? I never intended to in the first place."

One person looks worried, the other looks sad. I never thought they would care that much about me. Is this friendship?

"More importantly, let's go dry your hair."

Once they'd finished getting dressed, I urge them to the washroom where the hair dryer is.

"Alright then. Here, Vester-san, you're going too."

"Umya... yes."

Mimia-san lightly pokes my cheek, then gently grabs me and lifts me up. I guess I'll have to dry my hair too.

"There are probably hair dryers that are gentle on the wind. If there's none, just let it dry naturally."

Sakidori Midori-san said as she's walking, with Mimia-san walking next to her.

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〘Furniture Item: Bucket〙

It resembles a wooden washbasin.

A rectangular plate is attached and fixed around the circular base plate.

Being made of wood, it is hard and boasts considerable strength. It is essentially a blunt weapon.

Hitting someone with the bottom part will make them feel more than normal pain.

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