CHAPTER 430: CHAPTER 424: IN SHORT, IT’S EXTREMELY CUTE

She wouldn’t dare!

Shirakawa Sawahei comforted himself this way, then picked up his pace slightly to follow Asano Nazuki. Although they were on their way to the hot spring, the snowy scenery in the mountains was also quite enticing. The world was all white, with only a few visitors on the mountain path, creating a spontaneous feeling of solitude and tranquility.

After finally reaching the room by the hot spring, Shirakawa Sawahei set down his things, had a quick rinse, changed into a yukata, and headed towards the hot spring. Snowflakes fell on the skin exposed outside the yukata, feeling chilly. He reached out to test the water temperature, felt it was acceptable, removed his yukata, and slipped inside.

The temperature of the hot spring was naturally hotter than a home bath; sizzling snowflakes hit Shirakawa Sawahei’s back and shoulders, quickly melting from the warmth. As blood circulated, his body started to feel warm and cozy. Even the snowflakes hitting his face no longer felt cold; instead, it was an indescribable pleasure.

The villa had prepared some snacks and drinks, all placed in a basket with a towel. Leaning against the stone wall, Shirakawa Sawahei reached into the basket and surprisingly found a few eggs inside.

It didn’t seem strange at all; hot spring eggs were a kind of entertainment for Neon people when soaking in the hot spring. Eggs in their shells were put in a net bag, soaking together with the guests. When people felt thoroughly warm, the eggs were about cooked. It’s said to absorb the excess heat. Some even like to enjoy them with a bit of Longevity Clear Wine, considering it a little pleasure of hot spring bathing.

With his current drinking tolerance, a bit of sake should be no problem... but the key was, seeing his and the little loli’s age, the villa probably decided not to offer sake.

As Shirakawa Sawahei thought about this, the little loli in the distance walked slowly along the snowy path. Her fair, soft calves beneath the yukata stepped through the snow, with two bottles of sake labeled Kubota in her hand.

"You’re already in the water, pretty boy?"

"Should I have frozen outside waiting for you instead?" Shirakawa Sawahei was feeling a bit dizzy from soaking in the hot spring, with a towel on his forehead. He said comfortably, "Come on down quickly, don’t freeze."

"Tch..."

Asano Nazuki mumbled something, then found a spot to sit down, splashing water with her short legs as if testing the temperature.

"Hiss... ha..."

The little loli glanced at Shirakawa Sawahei, noticed his face was covered with a towel, muttered something under her breath, then slowly undressed and entered the hot spring, holding a towel to cover herself. Unlike Shirakawa Sawahei, who exposed half of his body, the water just reached her chest, conveniently concealing her already flat assets.

After adapting to the water temperature for a moment, the little loli began to splash water around with her slender arms.

"Don’t play with water in the hot spring. Also, no swimming."

"Got it! Pretty boy, you’re so annoying." Black Hearted Lolita pouted and moved slowly to the edge of the pool, taking out a bottle of Longevity Clear Wine.

"Do you have any hot spring eggs? Help me soak one, pretty boy."

Shirakawa Sawahei’s face returned to level with the water. He glanced at the little loli, curiously asked, "You still want to drink?"

"Why, you going to report me?" Black Hearted Lolita snorted, suddenly realizing, "Oh~ I almost forgot, pretty boy, you don’t seem to hold alcohol well."

"Hehe~ Pretty boy, how about a drink with your sis~"

The mischievous Asano Nazuki poured a cup of wine and started teasing Shirakawa Sawahei with a grin, "Let me see if you’re a man..."

"..."

Although the hot spring water obscured the little loli’s figure, she was still a young girl of similar age. Her originally cute twin-tails were now tied into a bun, and the misty steam made her face appear exceptionally charming.

"What do you want?"

"Feeding you a drink, pretty boy. You should be able to drink a little now, right? This isn’t high-proof~"

To prevent Asano Nazuki’s playful antics from revealing any more ’benefits,’ Shirakawa Sawahei helplessly took a cup of sake.

"We’ve agreed, just this one cup."

"Okay~ How about the hot spring egg, it’s ready, isn’t it?"

"It’s ready."

"Peel it for me."

"..."

Fine, fine, considering you invited me to the hot spring...

Shirakawa Sawahei sighed, picked up the net bag he had set down earlier. The little girl looked at him with satisfaction, comfortably leaning against the stone wall, reaching out to catch a few cold snowflakes.

"It’s really nice... The spring water quality here isn’t bad, the sulfur smell is weak... The scenery is great, I’m quite pleased."

"You’re talking like a travel blogger checking in." Shirakawa Sawahei handed over the hot spring egg, retorting with a cold expression.

"Do I still need to check in?" Black Hearted Lolita retorted disdainfully, "A place this small, I only need to..."

Hmm, spending pocket money doesn’t seem to buy it, better not brag about something so easily exposed in front of pretty boy...

Shirakawa Sawahei took a sip of sake. The crisp taste somewhat alleviated the heat from the hot spring, it was delicious without causing a headache, no wonder it’s the most favored drink for hot spring bathing.

Snowflakes gently descended from the sky. Shirakawa Sawahei and the little loli looked up to admire the falling snow; the little loli occasionally tried to lift her arm, kick her short leg to touch a few snowflakes, but unfortunately, her stature wasn’t advantageous, almost tumbling sideways into the hot spring while lifting her leg.

"..."

Having regained her balance, Asano Nazuki glared at Shirakawa Sawahei in embarrassment and anger, shouting, "No laughing!"

"I wasn’t laughing."

"You just laughed aloud!" Asano Nazuki pounced with flailing arms, angrily saying, "You’re secretly mocking my poor figure."

"I didn’t."

"Liar! Pretty boy! You look down on me!" Asano Nazuki said as she moved closer with anger, the scent of sake lingering in her breath. The flush on her face seemed to come from either the steam or the sake, adorably red and charming.

She’s dizzy from the hot spring too, isn’t she? Her gaze is starting to get blurry!

Is the hot spring.avi really going to start? The little loli didn’t install cameras around here, did she? If I touch her, will I hear an ’open the door’ call?

Ridiculous, truly ridiculous.

Shirakawa Sawahei diverted his gaze, instinctively wanting to retreat two steps back, but his body, already a bit woozy from the hot spring and sake, pressed against the warm stone wall. There was no retreating anymore.

"Pretty boy, say it, am I beautiful?"

"..."

"Quick, say it."

The little girl was getting closer. Shirakawa Sawahei had no choice but to try dragging his woozy body backward while responding.

"Do I have to say it?"

"Say it."

"Cute."

"Insincere!"

"Very cute!"

"Hm, what else?"

"That’s all."

"Hm?"

"Very cute, just very cute."

Black Hearted Lolita stared at Shirakawa Sawahei’s face for a while, then a pleased and adorable smile appeared on her small face. She reached out with her soft little arms, wrapping them around Shirakawa Sawahei’s neck and kissing him all of a sudden.

The fragrance of sake lingered around their lips. For a moment, the string of Shirakawa Sawahei’s rationality was taut, then it seemed to have been cut and disappeared.

It’s rigid... the fist is rigid...

But this time... it seems it’s not just the fist?