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With dinner finished, the problematic time has arrived. I stubbornly insisted that we should just take turns until the end, but I was relentlessly refused. And now…

“To think that Kotone would resist it this much…”
“Sister Kotone, you just don’t know when to give up.”

I’m being dragged by the arm by the Shimotsuki sisters. Meanwhile, Kotori was next to us with my bathing set in her arms. I’m not verbally talented enough to counter their arguments. And to start with, they aren’t the type to listen to people.

“Would you be willing to do something when you know full well that you’d suffer a terrible fate?”
“”Nope.””

How damn honest. With this being strictly my problem and them enjoying this, this is probably a fun event for the Shimotsuki sisters. As for me, it’s pretty much confirmed that I’m going to be teased and humiliated a lot. Which is exactly why I’m resisting.

“Kotone, do you not like baths?”
“I love baths. As long as I’m by myself.”

To the point where I can reply immediately without hesitation. However, that’s limited to me being alone. The only people the current me would probably be fine bathing with are Kotone’s family. Why did this part of Kotone’s personality pass on to me?

“Then please enjoy tonight’s bath!”
“Aya, Kotori is asking me the impossible.”
“Actually, why do you prefer to bathe alone?”
“I just feel embarrassed both being seen and seeing others naked.”
“Are you some kind of maiden!”

I really want to say no. However, the real Kotone is the very image of a sheltered maiden, so I can’t deny that. If she had a more proactive personality, I probably wouldn’t have ended up this shy. I guess she’s a problem child through and through.

“As usual, you’re so good at slyly going for the gap moe, Sister Kotone.”
“Oi, someone shut this idiot up.”

Rin’s only getting worse as well. She’s no longer functioning as a stopper. Three out-of-control fools, it’s a damn nightmare. Maybe I should’ve dragged Kaori along.

“Now then, we’ve arrived at the bathing area. Kotone, prepare yourself.”
“Never.”
“You really don’t know when to give up.”
“Being able to see so many kinds of Kotone makes me so happy.”
“This one’s weird as well.”

Rin’s staring at her with a chilly gaze, but Kotori is completely engrossed in her own world. Still, they even expanded the changing room? It’s like we’re in some sort of inn now.

“Do I have no other choice?”
“Why do you sound so frustrated?”
“I wanted to enjoy a relaxing soak by myself.”

I can’t relax when I’m together with someone else. This is the biggest change I had after becoming Kotone and a major weakness. Having a peaceful and relaxing soak at a hot spring was a great joy of mine, and now I can’t even do that.

“Kotone. I’ve been wondering about it for a while, but isn’t the gap in your personality too extreme?”
“I know that, alright. But it’s a part of me I can’t change, and there’s nothing I can do about it.”

I’ve never even thought of trying to conquer it. I’ve already accepted this to be a part of Kotone’s personality. Besides, if I actually try to fix this, I have a hunch that I’m going to experience a lot of embarrassment. My academy friends, the rogue’s den, and even the twelve family people will definitely have a part in it, too.

“There’s no point in wasting time, so let’s hurry and change.”
“Don’t strip all of the sudden!”
“Kotone, I’m only acting correctly here.”

We’re in a changing room. Naturally, you have to remove your clothes before going to the bathing area. I know that I’m the weird one here, but I can’t help complaining about it.

“C’mon, you strip down too.”
“Don’t approach me while you’re naked!”
“Sister Kotone, you’re such a bad loser.”

Seeing help, I turn to Kotori and see her looking really excited while holding something in hand. Wait, has she been actually waiting for me to take my clothes off? I have no allies. In that case, I’ll have to escape this predicament somehow.

“Give it up already. Rather than being stripped naked by other people, it would be better if you do it on your own terms.”
“That’s not convincing coming from someone forcing my back against the wall.”
“Sister Kotone. You’re acting so effeminate, so punishment time.”
“Gyaa! Stop that!”

Being unable to look straight at the stark naked Shimotsuki sisters approaching me, I couldn’t react fast enough. Because of that, they cornered me and stripped me, not even leaving my underwear. What did I even do to deserve this?

“Sniffle, I’ve been defiled.”
“You’re actually crying for real. ”
“Hmph. It’s done.”
“Haa, haaa…”

Aya was a bit remorseful, Rin had a triumphant look, meanwhile Kotori had a clearly dangerous look on her face. The fact that I’m crying here by myself ticks me off.

“F̲u̲c̲k̲ it! Let’s go in already!”
“You say that with tears in your eyes.”
“Sister Kotone, you’re so funny.”
“I’ll scrub your back!”

Feeling danger, I dealt with Kotori like I did with Ran. In other words, poured cold water on her. While it’s only a temporary measure, I can now counter her. This method loses its effectiveness with use, but it’s better than nothing.

“Rather, isn’t this…”
“I think so, too. This is just too much.”
“It’s a whole spa.”
“I didn’t hold back!”

The Shimotsuki family is pretty insane for constructing a whole concert stage, but Kotori is even worse. The stage gets used every year, so it was made with repeated use in mind. Meanwhile, this large bath Kotori had constructed was made only for today’s sake. In other words, it’s just wasteful spending.

“This is far from a simple expansion, it’s basically a whole new establishment.”
“No point in worrying about the details. Let’s just enjoy it.”

You say that, but… There are separate bathtubs, it’s hard to choose between them. For now, I guess I’ll wash down first. I didn’t really do anything sweat-inducing other than my resistance earlier, though. Still, it’s best to wash down before getting into a tub.

“Why are you acting so embarrassed when you have such a pretty body?”
“Shut up. Even I’m bothered that I have this kind of personality.”
“Seems so. Still, a certain someone over there seems to be close to reaching her limits.”

I was doing my best to avoid looking in that direction, you know. Kotori, who rushed my way with bloodshot eyes, has her path obstructed by Rin. Why is there a battle happening in the bath? Still, let me say this…

“Thank you, Rin. Stay there and cover for me.”
“I’ve been saving my energy for this exact moment.”

No, that whole sentence is weird. I know that Rin has been off the leash. I can understand wanting to save mental energy, but weren’t you exhausting yourself physically more than usual? Well, as long as you’re helping me.

“Rin, please move over.”
“If you want to get close to Sister Kotone, then you have to beat me-”
“Then I’ll do so!”

Interrupting Rin, Kotori charged towards her. Wondering how Rin would block her attack, I turned around and saw the very moment Rin was chucked into a bathtub. Don’t do such a dangerous thing in the bathroom. Also, Kotori actually broke through by force.

“Kotori, stay.”
“Yes!”

She actually listens to what I say. If I keep Kotori on the edge like this, I’m sure her desires will eventually run amok. I need to at least give her something, or else it’ll end terribly for me. I still don’t know anything about the outfit she prepared, either.

“Could you help wash my hair?”
“Gladly!”
“You’re quite used to handling her. I’ll go ahead and rescue Rin.”

It’s all thanks to the rogue’s den. Rin is floating face down in the bathtub, is she alright? She hit the water’s surface in that position, so it must’ve been painful. Why is she even relegated to being a stopper?

“Your hair is so silky, Kotone. The touch-feel is so…”
“Kotori, just calm down.”

The chills won’t stop. How would I react if Kotori actually touches my skin? I’m seriously concerned about my chastity now.