The two of them just chatted in this private Semi-Open Air Bath.
However, time has never been generous to Sakayanagi Arisu.
As the soaking time goes by, the water temperature that is just right for ordinary people gradually becomes a burden for Sakayanagi Arisu who suffers from Congenital Heart Disease.
Her breathing began to become a little rapid, and her cheeks, which were originally as white as porcelain, were stained with an unnatural blush.
The beads of sweat on his forehead also became fine, sliding down his cheeks and dripping into the water.
"Huh..."
She breathed out a soft breath and frowned slightly.
Although she enjoyed the time alone with Kazehara Tetsu, the alarm from her body could no longer be ignored.
Kazehara Tetsu has been observing her.
The moment he noticed the change in her breathing rhythm, he calmed down the cynical expression on his face.
"It's almost time to finish."
He didn't say something like "Your body can't bear it anymore" which might hurt her self-esteem, but he made the decision very naturally.
"Soaking in the water for too long is not good for your health, and I'm also hungry. If my Classmate Sakayanagi is also starved, it will be my fault."
Sakayanagi Arisu raised his eyes and glanced at him.
Of course she knew this was the step Kazehara Tetsu gave her.
"Since Kazehara-kun said so..."
She didn't show off, and nodded along with Kazehara Tetsu's words, "That's it. Indeed, I feel a little bored."
Kazehara Tetsu stood up first.
There was a splash of water.
He brought up a splash of water, revealing his muscular upper body.
He did not rush up, but first stretched out his hand and handed it to Sakayanagi Arisu who was still in the water.
"Slip carefully."
This time, Sakayanagi Arisu did not refuse, nor did he use words to ridicule.
She stretched out her hand and placed it on his palm.
With the power of Kazehara Tetsu, she slowly stood up from the water.
The soaked Soaking Skirt stuck tightly to her body, outlining her slender figure.
"Sit down for a while."
Kazehara Tetsu did not let her go directly to change clothes, but pointed to the wicker chair next to her that was prepared for rest.
He walked aside, picked up a Dry Towel that had been prepared, and handed it to her.
Sakayanagi Arisu took the towel and sat on the wicker chair.
She closed her eyes, gently pressed the towel on her face, and adjusted her breathing.
Kazehara Tetsu did not disturb her, just turned his back, picked up his own bath towel and began to wipe his body.
About five or six minutes passed.
The breathing behind him gradually calmed down.
"Are you feeling better?" Kazehara Tetsu asked without looking back.
"Well, it made Kazehara-kun laugh."
Sakayanagi Arisu's voice returned to its former calmness, "I'm just a little bit... greedy for this warmth."
"If you feel uncomfortable, you can always say it. There is no need to be brave."
Kazehara Tetsu turned around. At this time, he had already changed into the casual pants he was wearing when he came here.
Sakayanagi Arisu took off the towel on his face, revealing his little face that had regained some of its color.
"Haha... Is this the so-called 'Gentleman's Demeanor'? Kazehara-kun, if you are too gentle, girls will misunderstand you."
"What's the misunderstanding?"
"I misunderstood you... are you really in love with me?"
"Then you have to be careful."
Kazehara Tetsu put on his shirt, walked up to her, leaned down, and put his hands on the armrests of the wicker chair.
"My control is still very strong. Once you fall in love with me, you really can't escape."
The eyes of the two people met again at an extremely close distance.
After a while, Sakayanagi Arisu looked away, chuckled and pushed his chest.
"I'm going to change clothes. Although I have competed before to see who can look away first, Kazehara-kun please stay away from changing clothes for a while."
Kazehara Tetsu shrugged, straightened up, and turned around cooperatively.
He even walked a few steps toward the door considerately, turning his back to her and looking at the red leaves outside.
There was a rustling sound of clothes rustling behind him.
In this quiet space, these subtle sounds are infinitely amplified, teasing people's auditory nerves.
Another moment passed.
"Okay."
With the sound of the cane hitting the ground, Sakayanagi Arisu was fully dressed and standing behind him.
She put on the white Beret again and wore a light blue dress, looking very refreshing.
Kazehara Tetsu turned around and looked her up and down, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
"Looks like he's recovering well."
"Thanks to Kazehara-kun for your patience."
The two walked out of Private Hot Spring Area one after another and returned to the somewhat noisy Lobby.
The waiter at the front desk saw the two people coming out and immediately asked diligently how their experience was.
Kazehara Tetsu said a few words casually, then walked out Hot Spring Inn with Sakayanagi Arisu.
Kazehara Tetsu took out his phone and looked at it.
"It's half past eleven..."
Unconsciously, they stayed inside for almost two hours.
"Kazehara-kun Is there anything you want to eat? As a gift in return for the hot springs, let me treat you to lunch."
"Then I won't be polite."
At this time, the sun outside has risen to the sky.
Although it is surrounded by green plants, the sunlight shining through the gaps in the leaves is still scorching.
Kazehara Tetsu slowed down and deliberately walked on the outside of the road, using his body to block part of the slanting light from the girl beside him.
Sakayanagi Arisu Although he didn't say it, the usually steady tapping sound of the cane was obviously lagging in frequency at this moment.
Although the White Beret with its wide eaves blocks the sun, it cannot block the sultry air.
A few strands of silver hair were stuck to the white neck with a thin layer of sweat.
Their eyes wandered over the shop signs on both sides of the street.
"Ramen, tempura, sukiyaki..."
Kazehara Tetsu looked at the hanging signs and raised his eyebrows slightly, "It seems that even in This School, in terms of food culture imagination, it still hasn't been able to break out of this cliché circle."
For strong high school boys, those foods are naturally the first choice to replenish their physical strength.
But after taking a look at Sakayanagi Arisu next to him, who still had fine beads of sweat on his forehead, Kazehara Tetsu naturally excluded those choices that were full of oil smoke.
"It looks nice over there."
Kazehara Tetsu stopped and looked at a facade at the end of the street.
The facade is not ostentatious, there are no fancy posters, only a simple and elegant linen curtain gently swaying in the breeze.
"Kaiseki cuisine?"
Sakayanagi Arisu followed his gaze, and the corner of his mouth curved with a trace of satisfaction, "Light... is indeed in line with Kazehara-kun's current taste... Or is it a compromise made to take care of me, a sick person?"
"You can take that as a gentleman's consideration."
Kazehara Tetsu took the lead and walked up the steps, "Of course, I might consider going to Convenience Store to buy a croquette later."
"Haha, that's really wronging you."
The two of them walked into the store and were immediately greeted by a waitress in kimono.
Perhaps because it is in a corner, there are not many customers in the store.
We found a spot in the corner.
The ordering process was smooth, or rather monotonous.
Kazehara Tetsu directly ordered a summer limited set meal, which featured chawanmushi and Tamagoyaki, salmon Sashimi, and a small amount of grilled fish.