>>5635639Once all your clothing is securely locked away, you move into the bathing area to wash up.
You showered back home before heading towards Kitabayashi, but since you had to wrestle Azuki into the cat carrier there’s probably cat hairs on you somewhere.
After taking some time to rinse your body and wash any hairspray out of your hair, you’re ready for the bath.
You take a small towel and make sure your delicates are covered before heading towards the hot spring.
You swallow and open up the sliding door.
There was a time when you would brazenly walk into the bathing area in public baths, but those years are long gone.
You can’t help but feel self-conscious knowing there’s somebody else in there.
After taking a few careful steps, you notice a girl in the bath – Ichihara Riko.
She isn’t paying you any mind; she’s just lounging and staring into empty space – her mind occupied by other thoughts.
