"DXD: Transfer Student"Chapter 221: The Basics of Hot Spring Etiquette
Dinner was takeout—Tiger Rock Hot Springs didn't serve meals, just a few bottles of milk for guests fresh out of the bath.
After eating, everyone split up for evening plans. Some wanted to explore the area, but Draconis Yi was already set on a soak in the springs.
"I'll bathe later. First, I want to hit the night temple—it's been ages!" Itsuki said, eyes shining as she unconsciously licked her lips.
The others exchanged knowing looks.
"You just want the temple snacks, don't you…"
Draconis Yi glanced at Itsuki's empty bowl. If he'd counted right, she'd polished off two heaping servings of rice.
"Hehe, I'm coming too!" Yotsuba chimed in, bouncing with energy. "How about you guys?"
"I'll pass." Miku preferred the comfort of her room to wandering out.
Ichika and Nino both shook their heads. Nino scoffed,
"Temple fairs? Boring. We've gone a million times."
"Bring me back something for later, though," Ichika murmured. "I might get the munchies. A little indulgence won't ruin my figure… right?"
Draconis Yi watched their cheerful preparations, smiling as he slipped away to change into his yukata.
He headed for the baths, passing the women's section and, without much thought, ducked into the next corridor.
He missed the sign—this wasn't the men's bath, but the mixed one.
Not far off, Nino was keeping a sly eye on him. When she saw him wander into the mixed bath by mistake, her lips curled in mischief.
Inside, Draconis Yi shed his yukata, rinsed off, and sank into the hot spring. The natural heat seeped into his bones—so different from the magic-heated baths at home. Maybe it was just his imagination, but it felt more real.
He'd barely settled in when soft footsteps echoed from the hallway. The familiar presence drew closer.
He assumed one of the sisters was just passing by, maybe heading for a bath herself. But the footsteps didn't fade—they stopped outside his door.
A moment later, the door slid open. Wrapped in a towel, Nino stepped in, her cheeks tinged pink but her expression cool and collected.
Found him—he really was in the mixed bath.
"Well, look who's here," she said, feigning surprise.
Draconis Yi blinked. "Nino? You're in the wrong place—this is the men's bath."
She smirked. "Wrong. It's the mixed bath. You're the one who's confused."
He paused, retracing his steps in his mind. Sure enough—he'd just assumed the corridor next to the women's bath led to the men's, never considering a mixed option.
"Guess I messed up," he admitted, unruffled. "What brings you here?"
"No other guests tonight. I just picked at random."
She wasn't about to admit she'd followed him in on purpose.
"Since we're both here, let me scrub your back," she offered, eyes gleaming.
Draconis Yi chuckled. "Sure."
Nino's blush deepened as she dropped her towel. Draconis Yi didn't look away—his gaze lingered on her pale skin, making her fidget, hands hovering awkwardly.
He stood, stepped out of the bath, and sat on a nearby stool. Nino knelt behind him, picked up a towel, and began to scrub his back.
The moment her hands touched his skin, she shivered with excitement.
So firm. So smooth.
His body was perfect—better than any sculpture, muscles understated but every line tempting.
The longer she washed, the more her palms wandered, tracing the contours of his back.
Draconis Yi felt the tickle and glanced back, catching her with a teasing half-smile.
"I already rinsed off. You don't need to overdo it."
"That's not enough! You have to wash properly before entering. It's basic hot spring etiquette!"
Nino protested, cheeks blazing.
Draconis Yi nearly laughed aloud. If she was so concerned about etiquette, she could stand to be a little less… handsy.
Still, he let her have her fun. This girl really was something else.
Finally, when she'd had her fill, Nino rinsed him off and, unable to resist, threw her arms around his neck from behind.
Her skin pressed against his—he felt her warmth, her heartbeat, her body melting into his. She was burning up.
"Am I dreaming?" she whispered in his ear, laughter bubbling up.
He squeezed her hands.
"If this were a dream, it wouldn't last. Dreams always break off—you wake up and it's gone."
He turned to face her. Nino let go, cheeks flaming, but she tried to act nonchalant, even spinning once for him.
"How do I look? Pretty?"
"Beautiful. And your figure's amazing."
Nino beamed.
"Let's soak together."
"Mm."
He bent down, scooped her up, and carried her back into the bath, settling in with her in his arms.
The closeness made Nino tremble—she'd come here brimming with bravado, but now that she had him, shyness took over.
"It's… it's so hot…"
She clung to his neck, unable to meet his eyes, grasping for words.
Draconis Yi grinned. "Nino?"
She looked up, nervous, lips parted.
He leaned in and kissed her.
Nino: "…"
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