For Ryuichi, his days with Shizuna and the other girls were truly blissful and fulfilling. Although there was no denying that they were clearly out of step with the rules of the world, the girls and Ryuichi were still enjoying their days of happiness to no end.

The days passed by in this way, and finally the day came when Ryuichi promised Shizuna that the two of them would take a trip alone togetherto the hot springs, of course.

Sorry to keep you waiting, Ryuichi-kun.

No prob. Alright, lets go.

Yes.

It was no longer unusual for the two of them to go out together like this, but for both Ryuichi and Shizuna, no matter what the moment, the time they spent together was irreplaceable.

Take care, you two.

After being seen off by Sakie, Ryuichi and Shizuna made their way to the bus stop. The hot spring inn they were going to visit had quite the good reputation, and people often recommended this particular inn if one wanted to go on a trip to the hot springs.

Chisa and Satsuki had also wanted to go with them, but they decided not to third-wheel the two this time and backed down.

Its still cold, huh?

Yeah. Still pretty chilly even though spring breaks about to come to an end. We should try our best not to catch any colds, alright?

Alright. But, if you do catch a cold, Ryuichi-kun, Ill nurse you like last time.

I wonder what youre talking about, Ryuichi joked with a wry smile. But, if thats how you want to play he continued.

You shouldnt be asking for sex too much, then. You know how you get a little zoned out for a while after you hit your peak? Im sure thats one of the ways you can catch a cold.

Well, since these words were ultimately just to poke fun at her, Ryuichi wouldnt really refuse having intercourse with her, and he did not intend to hold back if Shizuna asked him to do it or if he wanted to do it himself.

Now, what would Shizuna say to Ryuichis words? Up until a little while ago, she would have blushed and cast her gaze downward, but after months of spending time with Ryuichi, she seemed to have naturally developed a certain tolerance for these kinds of topics.

I cant do that. Having sex with you feels so good and makes me so happy. And, I know that Im not the only one who feels happy; you do too, Ryuichi-kun. I can tell through the skin-to-skin contact we make.

So, I wont be stopping anytime soon~

Geez.

He patted Shizunas head, thinking that she had really become a good woman. Underneath the sky where the winter chill had yet to completely disappear, it was as if the temperature rose steeply only around the two of them.

In the first place, the two of them had recently been like this even at their school, and there were rumors that they would definitely be voted Best Couple next year.

The hot springs Wehaveto try the mixed bathing facilities there.

The hot springs We

have

to try the mixed bathing facilities there.

For sure. But Ive read in guidebooks that its by reservation only. If someones already made a reservation in advance, well have to give up.

There was one man walking with three beautiful women by his side, and they were such beautiful women that they stimulated a mans instincts because of their figure.

That guys a pretty smooth player, huh.

However, because Ryuichi himself had relationships with several women, he could clearly understand the kind of relationship between those four.

They were indeed beautiful women who made him want to take them to bed, but Ryuichi had absolutely no intention of doing anything like that nowthat was just how fulfilled he was with Shizuna and the others.

Shizuna, Imma head to the toilet for a bit.

Got it.

Ryuichi called out to Shizuna before he headed for the restroom. After finishing his business, he was on his way back to Shizuna, deep in thought on how he was going to spend the rest of the trip with Shizuna. Then he bumped into someone.

Watch it, dammit.

Hed inadvertently uttered those words on the spur of the moment. They both hadnt been paying attention, so neither of them could really be faulted for this since they were both in the wrong.

Crap. Ive got to apologize.

Nevertheless, thinking that he might have frightened them for the words that hed uttered on the spur of the moment, Ryuichi immediately turned around, thinking that he had to apologize.

However, the person he had bumped into had already walked away, and Ryuichi lost the opportunity to call out to them.

Haaah, I hope they dont mind it too much.

With a sigh, Ryuichi returned to Shizuna, but for some reason he found her drooping her head.

Whats wrong?

Well I told her that the mixed bathing facilities were already fully-booked, and this is what happened.

Ah, dont worry about it.

A disaster for sure,Ryuichi thought, deciding to console Shizuna later. However, Ryuichi had also been looking forward to taking a mixed bath with Shizuna, so although he was disappointed, he put his hand on Shizunas shoulder and said that it could not be helped.

A disaster for sure,

Ryuichi thought, deciding to console Shizuna later. However, Ryuichi had also been looking forward to taking a mixed bath with Shizuna, so although he was disappointed, he put his hand on Shizunas shoulder and said that it could not be helped.

Come on, lets go. Theres more to this place than just the mixed bathing.

I know Alright, now that its come to this, were going to have more fun with the other things this place has to offer!

Thats the spirit, Ryuichi said as he smiled.

The two of them had not yet decided what they would do on their trip, so that would be the first step. However, both Ryuichi and Shizuna were confident that whatever they did would be a pleasant memory, perhaps because they had the one they loved by their side.

HamletJr's notes:

Here it is. Might come back to edit it if future chapters conflict with this TL.