Six months ago.

　A hot spring has been discovered in the territory through the geological research of the excavator Akira Minor.

　While Akira and Shohei were investigating whether there was a point where they could dig a well in Isomura, which was suffering from a chronic shortage of water, a hot spring, not groundwater, unexpectedly gushed out.

　And after that.

　In Isomura, a project to build a "hot spring hotel" was underway.

　In the first place, Isomura was a village that boasted the No. 2 size (population 700) in the territory, with fishing as its main industry, but in recent years, it seemed to have fallen into economic stagnation.

　It is said that because the population has increased in proportion to the amount of fish caught without overfishing, there is a surplus of labor, and each person is not getting enough to share.

　The discovery of the hot spring would be an important new business for them.



"Wow.

It's a beautiful inn!

　The three maids (in plain clothes) shouted as they arrived.

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's a little nervous about the whole thing.

　Gaya Gaya...... Gaya Gaya

　The onsen ryokan was very busy on its opening day.

　Wreaths of flowers were displayed in celebration of the opening, and there were many guests from inside and outside the territory, as well as many people involved in celebrating the opening, creating a lively atmosphere.

Hello, it's nice to meet you.

　As I raise my hand, an employee wearing a happi coat out front invites us in through the glass door.

　Rattle Rattle ......

Welcome!

"My lord and lady have arrived!

　I took off my shoes, put on slippers, and entered the lobby in front of the reception desk, where Mr. Igarashi was representing us.

"Excuse me, sir. Excuse me for a moment.

　In the meantime, Garcia went to talk to a group of people who seemed to be related to the inn.

　I thought he should take his time since he was on a consolation trip, but he's a merchant at heart.

　Buzzing ......

　Among the people involved were Isomura's chief, a man in the Tonomura style, men in happi coats at the inn, and a woman in a kimono who looked like the landlady.

　I didn't go over there, thinking it would be fine if Garcia was getting along, but when the Isomura chief saw me, he said, "This is my lord. Please make yourself at home," he said.

"...... Mr. Eiga. You've been accepted.

　As I was doing this, Igarashi-san came back before Garcia did.

　I wondered if it was because he was dealing with the lord.

　There were many guides, and five maids were waiting behind Mr. Igarashi.

Thank you. But I feel sorry for him if I leave him here. Let's give him a moment.

"Right.

　So we were waiting for Garcia in the lobby in front of the reception desk, but then...

"Hey!　Aiga Janis.

　I was suddenly tapped on the shoulder from behind.

　What? I glanced at him once and then turned around twice.

"Glico!

　Yeah.

　No, not the bikini armor ......, but the world's number one woman in a yukata, standing there with her white cheeks slightly tinted pink.

Are you surprised?　Hahahaha.

　Well, to be honest, I wasn't really surprised to see her anywhere anymore.

　It would have been kind of you to ask him this.

"Why are you here?

"Ha-ha-ha. What do you mean, what's stopping you from coming here when you hear that a hot spring has appeared in your territory?

　The world's No. 1 woman in the world (after taking a bath), who is wearing a yukata with a clear body line, tautens her breasts.

　I don't know about you, but I'm pretty sure he likes bathing too.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that I'm engaged to Igarashi, so you'll have to do something about that. ......

　I didn't really understand what he was saying, but ......

I didn't really understand what he was mumbling about, but "Glico, I'm glad you're here to play, but are you sure you're up for the quest?

"Don't worry. I've been fighting stronger enemies than usual lately. I just came back from killing a Demon Lord today, so I came to get rid of the fatigue.

Oh, I see. ......

　You're still as strong as ever.

　I'm not sure what to make of this.

I'm not sure what to say. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. That's why I get to do the quests.

"Hmm ......, what?　Now what?

　Finally, he said something that caught my attention, so I tried to ask him back.

"Here you go!　What is it?　What's up, Glico?

　The conversation was cut short when Garcia came back, and we were led to our room by the waitress.


　We were led to our room by the waitress.


It's a big building, by the way.

　Liv said as we walked down the connecting corridor.

　Indeed, the inn was spread out over several buildings, and the wooden flooring between the rooms was like a maze.

Mr. Igarashi said, "Eiga-sama did a good job of training construction workers at the time of the new port.

　Mr. Igarashi said.



　Then, with the maids cackling behind us, the waitress led us to a room called Matsu-no-ma.

　It seemed to be the best sweet room in the inn, with two ten-mat rooms and a private outdoor bath on the terrace beyond the veranda.

Oh!　It's a great room!　All right, everyone. Let's get into this bath right away.

　I don't know why he's following us, but he's in charge.

"Well, Glico, you... You look like you've just finished bathing. Don't do that, you'll burn up.

Don't worry. I've already been in the tub three times today.

　I'm just worried!

　I'm tired of pestering you, so I sighed and said.

All right, all right. I heard there's still some time before dinner, so Garcia and I will go to the main bathroom, and you ladies can use the bath here.

What are you talking about? What are you talking about? - You're coming in with us.

...... That's not how it works.

　It is true that there are some villages in the territory where mixed bathing is the norm, but this is not possible with these members.

I'm sure you've heard of it. Nakamura, Isomura, Okumura, and Sotomura are the villages where men and women take a bath separately. (In these villages, customs differ slightly from one village to another.

No need to be shy. It's just me and you, right?

What kind of relationship do you think we have?

Well, if you ask me that again, it's difficult to say, but ...... I guess it's a kind of 'naked to naked relationship'.

　Suddenly, the female secretary next to me turned her head and said, "Hmm? The ponytail swayed as the secretary next to her turned her head.

"Hey, Glico!　Why are you lying to me like that?

"I'm not lying. We used to take a bath together.

"Ugh. ......

　When I stumbled over my words, everyone's eyes focused on me.

You've only done it once!

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　I mean, what's the female smith so excited about?

　Well, at first I didn't understand why Glico would say such a misleading thing.

"Glico, you finally got yourself a husband .......

"Hmmm... That's what happens when you're not careful.

　Garcia and Grieco were looking at each other passionately (as if sparks were flying), and it hit me.

　Yes.

　Grieco must really like Garcia.

　The reason why he said something misleading is because he wanted me to be jealous of him.

　I'm sure of it, because I have a keen intuition about romance.

　Good grief.

　I'm sorry for the inconvenience, but I'll forgive you if that's the case.


　I'm sorry.


　Zappan......

　After that, Garcia and I rushed to the bathhouse when the blacksmith, who seemed to think we were going to be in there for real, got excited and started taking off her tank top.

　It's a pity that Liv is so pure and innocent that she gets mad at the slightest thing.

So you're not really dating Glico-san, are you?

　This is how the 'naked to naked relationship' is going on with Garcia, but it took me a lot of effort to clear up the misunderstanding, because she kept asking me about it as she washed herself.

We're not dating. Don't worry.

"Oh, I see.

　From the looks of it, Garcia seems to like Glico too.

　So it's a two-way street.

　I'm starting to feel a little embarrassed.

I hope it works out.

"What?

　After washing up, we walked barefoot on the cobblestones and soaked in the hot spring.


　Chappu, chappu ......


　By the way, Garcia has a surprisingly good body when he takes off his clothes (which may be really unnecessary information).

　He has a slim, macho physique and dark skin dripping with hot water.

　His thick pecs and plate necklace glisten on the surface of the water, and his wet brown hair is swept back into an all-black bun, making me think that he might not be a bad-looking (if slightly flirtatious) guy.

I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

　...... if you keep your mouth shut.