"How long can your honey torches burn?"
As the cave drew near, Terumi Mei could not help glancing back at the flame Wuye held high in his hand.
"If you're only planning to soak in the hot spring, then two or three hours definitely won't be a problem," Wuye said with a smile.
Terumi Mei's face looked rosy under the firelight, soft and alluring. "Then prepare a few more. I just saw a beehive over there."
Wuye followed the direction of her finger, then glanced back at her. His heart began beating a little faster. "Alright, I'll get some."
After handing the torch to Terumi Mei, he turned and left.
Holding the torch, Terumi Mei watched his retreating figure for a long while before finally turning around and walking to the hot spring pool she had always missed.
The curling white mist blended with the fog that lingered year-round. Once inside, it was impossible to see the surroundings clearly without looking closely.
"Not being able to see... is fine too..."
She murmured to herself.
Terumi Mei took off her shoes and socks by the pool, then walked barefoot over the warm pebbles at its edge and stepped inside.
Then, piece after piece of clothing slipped away, and the little white lamb, dressed in underclothes, sank into the spring water...
"I'm back!"
Not long afterward, Wuye returned carrying five or six honey-coated sticks on his shoulder. "These are enough to burn until dawn... Huh?"
Although Terumi Mei knew he would not be able to see clearly when she heard his voice, she still instinctively sank a little deeper into the water, her face slowly burning red.
"Mm..."
But Wuye let out another strange hum.
"Wh-what is it?" Terumi Mei asked nervously.
She quietly lifted her head, only to see Wuye standing