Chapter 252

After organizing his plans as usual, Uranus digested the Spell and sold off the unnecessary cards.

He withdrew money and used "Return" to travel from Masadora back to Otania. The four of us, without even asking for opinions, walked along the familiar road to the Inn.

Unexpectedly, Seam's footsteps grew lighter. Whoosh, it must be fun.

And—

"Cloud Smoke?"

A room in the inn.

Tilting your head at a cute creature, which is also a cute creature. It is sparkling.

"Na na."

Seam pats your hand, rejoicing. You are saying meow, you really like Sakura... it looks like you want to hug Uranus.

Patting Uranus on the back, the fair-faced Sakura dimmed her light, jumped off the cherry-colored cushion, and walked quickly to Seam.

"Come, come, Sakura."

"Nyan."

Seam seems to be calling for you to clap. When Sakura walked to my side, I hugged her gently. Sakura also hugged Seam, lying on Uranus's futon.

"Sakura meow meow meow."

"Meow..."

A person and an animal are stroking and sipping each other. Meowing intensely. We are truly good friends... Meleoron also shrugged.

Watching this scene, Uranus had a distressed look on his face.

"Um, Seam..."

"What?"

"Meow?"

"Um... no, yes. I don't mind..."

Perhaps overwhelmed by the sweetness of one person and another, Uranus sighed as if giving up.

"... Aisha. Let's go take a bath now."

"Yes."

"Heh heh."

Meleoron made a sound that could not be ignored.

"... What was that 'heh heh' just now?"

"I thought we were going in together."

"What!? Impossible! What are you talking about, you idiot..."

Ah, Uranus. If you have a reaction like that, this is what that pervert is thinking.

As expected, Meleoron began to laugh happily,

"What you just said, it can only be like that, okay?

If you look like you, if you washed in the women's bath, no one would be surprised, right?

Come in, come in, come in."

"Pah, that's the reason you can't get in!"

"It doesn't matter, I went in too.

You went in with Aisha."

"Nyan."

Yes? Sakura, why are you crying at such a meaningful moment?

"That's it! You forced me!"

"Just taking a bath together, you can't do anything.

You wiped the sweat off the unconscious Aisha, didn't you?

How can that compare—"

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"

Uranus covered his bright red face with both hands.... I wonder if you should stop messing that up... it applies to me too.

"Look... I will protect you, right?"

"Stop!!"

Ugh. Really stop... I am getting more and more embarrassed...

"Uranus, let's go now."

"Yes."

As I tried to escape the room,

"You two.

Pointed out by a pervert who often notices these things, we hurried back to our backpacks.

I blushed and threw my luggage around. Oh no, Joister is blocking the way!

"Uranus, give me some money."

"Meow meow."

"Book!"

Uranus threw a Money Card toward the sweet voices of Seam and Sakura. It was so hard...

The Inn's Public Bathhouse has a habitual feeling.

We stopped at the entrance to the men's and women's baths.

"..."

It is hard to call out, so there is no chance to start acting.

No, I really don't want to go in with you. No, but...

Grrr, that Meleoron guy... you really talk too much.

"Then, Uranus, relax..."

"Mm... mm."

Uranus gave a faint response to my strangely irritated voice.

I glanced sideways at Uranus; he walked into the men's bath with a shy expression, and my heart beat in vain as I slipped past the curtain of the women's bath.

Pfft...

It's toxic to the eyes. I really don't understand... why are you so nervous?

While enjoying the scent of cypress drifting about, I relaxed my tired muscles and washed away the sweat from the shower.

I was worried about being exposed to the sea breeze, so I groomed my hair more carefully than usual. Well, the time was short, but I think it's fine.

Relaxing and soaking in the bathtub, which was too big for one person.

Stretching my body in the bathtub,

"Mm...

Haha."

If I could have the large bathhouse all to myself, I couldn't help but lose my mind. After all, a bath after Training is special, yes. A cypress bath is the best. Mm.

I know Uranus is going to take a bath now. I know, but I don't care. Mm.

When I came out of the bath, my body completely warmed up, and I was changing clothes in the dressing room, signs of Uranus appeared at the entrance. It seems you were waiting for me.

Even so, I carefully wiped the moisture from my hair, hurriedly changed my clothes, and headed toward the entrance.

I saw him crawl past the door curtain, his back against the Wall.

"Thanks for waiting, Uranus."

"Mm-mm. I was waiting alone."

... If Uranus returns first, my defenses will only be weakened at this time. I know you care. I think it's fine because I can use a movement Spell, unless there is really something wrong.

"But if we go back together, I'm afraid they will say something again."

"Ah, yes...

Returning in segments?"

"That's fine, but..."

I glanced at the shop corner inside the Inn.

"Why don't you stop by here before that?"

"Mm. That's fine."

Handing the washed clothes to the staff, we looked at the souvenirs and food lined up in the shop together.

The souvenirs were arranged as physical objects, not cards. Probably because even looking at the status of a card, it lacks taste. Maybe if you buy it, it will be a card.

Pottery, cups, small trinkets, piggy banks, unknown Dolls, stickers on bags. Toys that children would like, and Towels with maple leaf patterns. It's a souvenir that feels like it's real... it's quite fun just to look without buying.

When I opened the elaborately made accessory box, a faint sound rang out. Oh, is this a music box?

Uranus touched the keychain imitating a red autumn leaf,

"This kind of thing.

Why do you need it? There's no way I can take it home."

"Not applicable.

This is the fact. It is given to someone as a souvenir.

Afterwards, as a souvenir of the trip."

"Mm, is that so?

... But, this is what Aisha wants, right?"

The place Uranus pointed to with his thumb was the corner for barbecue and fried food.

"... What do you mean?"

"You don't have to mislead me.

Back in the room, Sakura is there, it's hard to eat, so if you want it, buy it and eat it now. I'm the one who has money."

Mm, did you find out?

Hey, no, I'm interested. The yakitori Meleoron gave me was delicious, and there seems to be plenty left.

"I took a bath, and I'm a little hungry."

"You eat well..."

"Yes, I will eat.

If you don't eat, you won't grow up."

That's because I am growing up. After Training, I am very hungry.

Uranus smiled a bit lonely,

"... Jealous."

"Uranus..."

He shook his head slightly,

"Sorry, don't worry.

Ate a little something. I'm glad you like me."

"Ah. Really?"

"Are you not going to avoid it?"

"Perhaps I should Recapture my previous statement..."

We laughed heartily together as we walked toward the delicious scent.

Tianwangxing and I sat side by side on the sofa in the hallway, the sausages covered in ketchup and mustard. On my lap were also fried chicken and roasted buckwheat. And french fries.

Take a bite of the hot sausage, being careful not to let it drip.

Mmm. The meat juice is good.

As Tianwangxing reluctantly took a bite of the first one on the side,

"There."

"Wow, this soup is amazing."

"Hehehehe."

"... Um, um, focus on eating."

"Fairy."

I watched Tianwangxing eat bit by bit, blowing with his small lips, while chewing on a sausage mixed with ketchup and mustard.

After finishing a whole Root, I rudely wiped the ketchup off my lips with my Tongue. It was crispy and well-made. Continued to eat a serving of fries. Fluffy.

About halfway through the thick-cut salted and peppered potatoes, he finished the sausage.

"Is it delicious?"

"Yeah. Sometimes it's not bad to do things like this."

"If you don't mind, is this the same?"

Saying that, I handed over the remaining half of the potatoes.

"Can I have one?"

"No, that's all that's left."

"Hm? Um..."

"..."

"Tianwangxing really doesn't eat that kind of thing, does he?"

"I agree."

"... How do you say that?"

"It's a greasy thing that looks bad for your body."

"No..."

"But I don't hate it. I've eaten a lot of it before."

"I'll take it."

Tianwangxing took the Wrap and put it into his mouth.

I picked up the Stir-fried Noodles Container, broke the disposable chopsticks with one hand, and started to eat.

"Aisha likes this kind of thing too."

"Hmph, moo."

"Ah, yes. Eat up."

"I feel like I've gotten used to luxury, I cook for myself, and I'm still eating this kind of thing that looks delicious, so it's strange."

When I tilted my head in confusion, Tianwangxing was a little flustered,

"Well, I think a normal girl would be a bit sweeter."

"..."

I thought while chewing the Stir-fried Noodles. In other words, is that so? I wonder if my taste in food is strange. What do you think? I really don't understand these standards.

After swallowing what was in my chewed mouth,

"Do you like sweets too?"

"I thought it might be like that, but..."

Tianwangxing put a potato in his mouth to deceive him.

I stirred the Stir-fried Noodles with chopsticks,

"I like to eat."

"I can't say I'm a person with many hobbies."

"If you were my age, I think you might have many hobbies."

"Is that so?"

"... I don't know much either."

Hmm. If Meleoron were there, I believe he would be able to answer this question.... No, let's stop. If you get branded with strange things, that a girl should be like this, that would be a problem.

I picked up a piece of fried chicken from the paper cup wedged between my thighs with chopsticks and stuffed my cheeks.

Yes, this is also...

Fried chicken has many successes, but this is a success. Like high-quality chicken. One is also very crispy.

The rest of the Stir-fried Noodles were rudely slurped and muttered... anyway, I've only seen Tianwangxing.

While elegantly eating potatoes one by one, Tianwangxing

"It's not that I don't like to eat, I like to cook."

"... But somehow, I don't accept it anymore."

"If you want to eat, you can eat."

"...... You said your bodily functions have declined. Does this mean your digestive system is slowing down?"

I experienced the physical frailty of aging in my past life, so I understand. It really does react... because enjoying delicious food becomes increasingly difficult.

I am certain she is a better person because she is a Nen user, but if you don't calm down, you cannot remain energetic.

...... That guy Netero is truly a monster.

Picking up another piece of fried chicken with chopsticks to eat... I came up with a prank.

Uranos had just finished eating a potato, sighed, and placed the Wrap on her lap.

"Yes, Uranos."

"Eh? —No, no!?"

Uranos, who understood the meaning in an instant, burst out loudly.

The fried chicken picked up with chopsticks is presented before you. How could you not know this?

"No, wait a moment, Aisa!

Giving it to them is fine, but feeding them is...!"

"It's fine, no one is watching.

Look, hmm."

"Wait, wait! Please stop...!"

Uranos was flustered. This is too ridiculous.

Pressed to the edge of her mouth,

"Hehe, hmm."

"......!"

You know, if you say anything, you will be kicked out. Uranos closed her mouth, her eyes brimming with tears.

Because there was a lot of space, I gently pushed the swallowtail with my thumb.

"Goo—oh!?"

Stuffing the fried chicken into the open mouth with chopsticks. Well, this is a mild torture.

Removing the chopsticks. Uranos chewed the fried chicken, her eyes turning black and white....... It seems they are feeding me.

Uranos used all her strength to swallow the contents in her mouth, while wiping the saliva from her mouth,

"Ah, I'm sorry!"

"Hehe, the prank went too far.

Sorry."

Gently rubbing Uranos's back, I picked up the remaining fried chicken with the chopsticks, muttering.

Uranos was still staring at me with a confused expression. What's wrong? Did I go too far?

"What's wrong?"

"............

...... No, no, yes.

If you don't mind, I don't mind......"

"Ha."

Uranos lowered her head, her face looking like it was about to smoke. What happened?