We followed Mr. Bacchus down the steep beastly path.

(It's in a very secluded area, isn't it? ......)

　We were now in the middle of a dense forest in the southern part of Cherin, the land of cherry blossoms.
　According to him, there is a bathhouse called "Sakura no Shizuku" at the end of the road.

I wonder if there really is a bathhouse here: ......?

We're getting further and further away from human habitation. ....... Old Bacchus, are you sure you're on the right road?

"I can't believe there's a famous hot spring just up ahead. ......?

　"I can't believe there's a famous hot spring up ahead.

I can't believe there's a famous hot spring up ahead.　Don't worry, you're not out of your mind yet!　There's a cherry blossom drop just ahead!

　He said that and walked forward with his big toe.

(The bathhouse, Sakura no Shizuku, ......)

　It's a very famous bathhouse, and it's filled with "secret hot water" that is very effective. ...... The owner is taciturn and difficult, so even if you come at first glance, you will never be allowed in.
　However, since Mr. Bacchus and the owner are old drinking buddies, he and his friends are always allowed in free of charge.

　After five or ten minutes of walking, my vision suddenly opened up.

Here we are!

　There was a large, old bathhouse.

There was a large, slightly old bathhouse, "This is where I often go to get cured. I've been to many hot springs in my life, but this is the best I've ever seen!　The springs are soft and moist, and the effects are outstanding.　Not only does it relieve fatigue, but it also has a beautiful skin effect, stiff shoulders, sensitivity to cold, etc. You could say it's the 'hot water of life.

　When Mr. Bacchus said that, I said

When Bacchus introduced the bath, he said, "Beautiful skin: ......!

For stiff shoulders: ......!

　Leah and the Chairman's eyes lit up and they showed great interest.

It's sixteen o'clock now, so, yes, ....... We'll meet in front of the store around seventeen-thirty.

　Once the meeting time was set.

"Oh, let's go in!

　Bacchus swung up the big curtain and walked into the bathhouse with gusto.

"............ Ah.

　The man who seemed to be the owner of the bathhouse muttered briefly and looked down at the newspaper in his hand.
　It seems that he is really a taciturn man.

　After that, Bacchus and I went to the men's bath and Leah and the others to the women's bath.

　After passing through the separate noren (curtain) for the men's and women's baths, we found ourselves in a very simple changing room.

(Yes, it's a nice touch. ......!

　The lockers are lined up in a row, and on top of them is a net basket. The simple refrigerator was filled with mixed juice and coffee milk. It's like an old-fashioned bathhouse.

It's a very relaxing place.

　The only bathhouse in Gosa Village had this kind of atmosphere.

The only other bathhouse in Gosa village was like this.　I prefer the simplicity of these bathhouses to the cluttered interiors of today's bathhouses!

　We talked about this as we made our preparations.

　As I put my belongings in the locker, took off my clothes, and picked up a towel to wash myself, my eyes were glued to Mr. Bacchus' naked body.

(Oh, he really does have a "nice body." ......)

　Aside from his steel-like muscles, his body was also covered with a number of scars.
　In addition to sword wounds, stab wounds, lacerations, bite wounds, burn wounds, bomb wounds, etc. .......

　Just by looking at them, we can recall the fierce battles he has experienced.

　His naked body, reflecting his life as a swordsman, is like a piece of art.

(...... beautiful)

　The number of places he has been to, the shuraba he has been through, the death lines he has crossed - all of them are truly exceptional.
　There was a heavy and dense "experience" packed in there.

　And as I was being fascinated by Mr. Bacchus' naked body.

"What's the matter, kid?　I'm sorry, but I'm not in the mood.

　He smiled wickedly and said something like that.

He smiled wickedly and said, "Oh, don't be ridiculous.　I'm normal too!

I'm normal too!" "Well, that's a relief!　That gave me a chill for a second!

　He shook his shoulders happily and opened the door to the spa.

　And there it was.

"This is ......!

　He shook his head happily and opened the door to the hot spring, where he found a beautiful natural hot spring with floating cherry blossom petals.