As the mischievous sun awakened the husband, his eyes opened belatedly. He then spotted his wife's back as Xaya, for the first time, slept while facing in the opposite direction! It was a new feeling that Kyoya wasn't against at all. Of course, it was mostly because his wife slept with a relieved expression similar to Xiaoxiao.
And thanks to the orange-haired lady, Kyoya felt both warm and ecstatic that he quickly tried to move to his wife. However, the cat scratched his chest as this sudden movement made Akaro feel the lack of air!
Both Kyoya and Akaro spent a lot of time talking about the lightning gods, the temporary concept and other things. It was a bountiful night as he also felt closer to the goddess. He was doing his best to speak casually, but just after this night, Kyoya already got used to speaking with the goddess like she was his buddy.
So he just stopped and smiled at her, then his hand went to pet her fur.
[Kyoya(A weirdo husbando): I remember there was a quest for morning petting.]
The goddess stayed silent to this message, then enjoyed the petting in a tsundere way. She didn't show off any emotion, but the satisfaction counter went up indeed. It seemed like she would soon point out a useful direction for Xiaoxiao's fire concepts growth!
After Kyoya did morning petting, the cat went onto his head in retaliation. Her claws slightly buried into his skin as she took the steady position atop his head with her ears held back. Of course, the goddess was always chilling in one spot, but this action was evoked by the mixture of her sudden mortal emotions and cat's instincts.
A cat would usually scratch its master when angered or even bite, so it was okay for her claws to hurt a little even if her target was Kyoya's head. He also wouldn't cry out of pain just from that alone.
And as for the mortal emotions, the goddess was somewhat irritated by the tsundere word and the husband's convinced eyes as he explained what it meant. It looked like there was no way for her to give up on his head with claws holding his head so tightly! At some point the blood began to ooze out, but Kyoya just cleaned it with a towel as he already sunk into the bathtub.
This man just ignored the goddess' cat on his head and went to the bathroom!
"Is that the bath with the goddess? I am honored."
[Akaro(Goddess Fiana): You just wait for the next shrine meeting. I will make you bath in the flames.]
"Haha, I am sorry. A tsundere goddess is also kind of cute and I refuse to believe there would be male disciples who hated such goddesses!"
Was she that angered by the tsundere word? Kyoya laughed as the truth was sometimes painful, then leaned down to enjoy the hot water more. The bathroom was no longer the one that reminded Kyoya about the harsh livelihood of villagers, but the one that was pretty similar to the one he had in his modern world.
A wide and long white bathtub was made out of the special material that was smooth and pleasant to touch. The water was also gathered from the high floor rivers, then filtered! As Kyoya clicked on his specially made 'Bathroom System' button, bubbles began to appear within his bathtub.
It wasn't the husband farting, but just the husband having a great time in jacuzzi.
"Ah, how great. If only the goddess wasn't a tsundere, then I would be able to enjoy this wholly."
[Akaro(Goddess Fiana): Enough of this tsundere.]
"Yes, yes."
The way the husband said this betrayed his words. This meant that the punishment was on the way! As Akaro's claws continued to hurt the husband's head a little, she also concentrated and utilized one of her powers.
In the cat form, Akaro was just a support at most and her level was truly low.
However, the bubbles became too hot for the husband! They were exploding as if small bombs around the bathtub! These bubbles became like that due to the goddess' powers exuding from her cat's body atop his head as she held him with her claws!
Kyoya felt like the goddess' target was also too vicious, though!
She aimed at his stomach, then Kyoya felt her powers going a little below slowly! He couldn't possibly risk anything, so the husband immediately apologized, before her powers reached the most crucial part of his male body, as he wanted to enjoy the bath for more!
Of course, the husband's lower body was covered in shorts, as the goddess was the high lady despite her current cat form. Kyoya still had his principles and wouldn't just show off his manhood to every woman!
Besides, the goddess was a woman! She might've followed him here on his head from the bedroom, but she didn't feel that unapproachable like other gods. Kyoya felt like it would be too rude if he continued such attitude and so his voice contained more emotions as he stopped his 'tsundere jokes' and such bold approach.
"I am sorry!"
"..."
Then, the cat casually continued to stay on his head. Her claws also hurt less! It was formidable how Akaro managed to stay on the husband's head all this time!
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After Kyoya left the bathroom, he spotted Xiaoxiao sitting on the bed with a dreamy expression. Just by looking into her eyes was enough to tell Kyoya that she wasn't here at all. Her long legs were swaying up and down as she thought about something deep. He immediately decided to complain about Akaro.
"Look at her! One day and she is already clinging to me like that."
"You have blood oozing out!"
"I know, right? This cat is too vicious! During the bath, her powers were not too far away from hurting my man's pride!"
"Ah, bad kitty! But maybe you hugged her too tightly during the sleep?"
"I don't think so."
Xiaoxiao just shook her head slightly, then hopped onto the floor! After her time with Xaya, she felt fresh and ready for another day in this new setting.
"Xaya went outside to prepare breakfast."
"I see. Then how about I show you the bathroom?"
"Yes, I wanted to see it!"
"Not like I forgot it. Let's go."
[Kyoya has sent you the Bathroom System.]
"Bathroom system?"
"Yes, it will make things easier for you."
[Xiaoxiao has accepted the bathroom system.]
There was no need to guide Xiaoxiao to the bathroom… There was only one room for now except the attric, so not like she couldn't see it from her bed as well. Soon, the doors opened and Xiaoxiao appeared in the bathroom with shining white tiles. Those tiles were designed with stylish violet ribbons, so it was pleasant to an eye start!
She spotted the heater, the long bathtub and wide mirror that could reflect her whole body from the start. As Xiaoxiao was currently in her pajamas and disheveled hair, Kyoya peeked at the mirror as it was what was pleasant for the current him.
He, who could see through emotions and also became a little matchmaker, was somewhat confident that Xiaoxiao was too comfortable with him. It meant that she was seeing him more than a friend, even if it was a little.
'I wonder if harem might be a cure for Xaya. It wouldn't be wise for now, but if she had a close sister that would always be with us, then she would open herself more to other people? Well, it can be also achieved without one, but I like Xiaoxiao.'
[Bathroom System!
Get undressed - Naked/Lingerie.
Prepare up the water - Bathtub/Shower.
Jacuzzi function.
Sauna function.
Throne function.]
"Kyoya, what is the throne function?"
"Throne is where we do our humanly needs, Xiaoxiao. I don't think I have to go for more details here."
"You don't need to..."
Xiaoxiao tapped the screen, then used the window function first. She opened the windows as there was also such a function! The fresh breeze passed through her, then she decided to cover these with shade.
It was kinda risky in the end!
Then, as her finger went up and down to read the functions, Xiaoxiao ended up reading about everything, then slid her finger up! This somehow made her click the 'get undressed' function.
Moreover, she clicked the 'Naked' choice!
"Ah! No! Don't look!"
"Well, I saw."
"Why would you mention it?!"
"I am genuine with my friend. Don't worry, I will make sure no one knows about this incident!"
Kyoya then closed his eyes as he waited for Xiaoxiao to either choose the second choice or completely dress herself up. He also could leave, but he felt like explaining a little more things.
Besides, he didn't feel like leaving too.
'No, I should leave. This is kinda wrong and didn't I become too bold after Xaya's trust issue got fixed? Is it because I became more conscious of the harem?'
The husband thought inwardly, then turned his eyes to Xiaoxiao. She was in her adventurer clothes as if all defenses were needed! She then glared at Kyoya, but he just smiled and decided to explain everything he wanted as fast as possible.
Then, Akaro's claws stopped hurting him and he made her go to Xiaoxiao's hands.
"Have fun then, Xiaoxiao. I will be on the guard in case the couple from above comes down."
"There is a door lock function."
"I know, but I don't want anyone to see you naked."
Kyoya quickly left without leaving much option for Xiaoxiao to respond. She realized that Kyoya was becoming more bold with her and rather closer. His words were also kinda ambiguous.
A deep red flush quickly crept onto her face as she realized it.
"No, it's no good now."
And she herself had the same thoughts as the husband! All because Xaya's current state was too vulnerable!
"Let's wash! It's time for you to take a bath too, Akaro! You punished Kyoya with these claws, so we have to clean those meticulously!"
One good thing about Akaro was that she didn't run away from baths! Xiaoxiao was relieved of that, but why would the goddess be scared of the water? Even if there was a water goddess here out of sudden, Akaro's consciousness would break the rules and use the powerful eternal flames that have been burning in her lands for many, many thousand years just like her own on her goddess body up here in the divine lands.
"Let's try jasussi! Ah, it's jacuzzi… Jacuzzi… It's a hard word. Where does he take those from?"
"..."
This time, Akaro's cat body also let out the hot concept, but it was just more beneficial and pleasant for her believer! It was the first reward Xiaoxiao got from the satisfaction counter from her goddess.
"Jacuzzi… Jacuzzi is so nice… Feels so good…"