Even to Onigawara Rin, who was also a woman, she looked utterly perfect.
What a sight it was.
Her skin, originally wrapped up so tightly, finally met the air.
Now.
Without her clothes concealing her.
Her figure, which her gown had flattered just right, revealed astonishing curves.
And a life of comfort and privilege had left the Seitenshi's skin so fair it was almost translucent.
It glowed with the gentle luster of the finest mutton-fat jade.
So fine that not a pore was visible.
Though she usually gave an impression of frailty.
An elegant swanlike neck.
Delicate collarbones.
And full, rounded curves rising and falling slightly with her breathing.
Even just the sight of her back.
Carried a breathtaking allure that left one's mouth dry.
Like an exalted goddess who had finally fallen to the mortal realm and was about to take on its worldly colors.
"Phew..."
The Seitenshi had yet to notice Onigawara Rin's admiring gaze.
She gently picked up a pure white bath towel.
And covered her exposed front.
Then.
Carefully.
With her long, beautifully shaped legs.
She tentatively stepped into the water.
Her movements.
Still retained an elegance etched into her very bones.
As the warm pool water rose over her ankles.
Over her knees.
Over her waist.
Until it finally enveloped her whole body.
Every pore instantly relaxed.
All the exhaustion, tension, unease, and fear of being in a strange land that had accumulated over the day.
Were drawn away little by little, dissolving in the warm water.
The Seitenshi leaned against the bluestone at the edge of the pool.
And tilted her head back slightly.
"Mmm..."
An irrepressible sigh of utter comfort.
Spilled from the Seitenshi's red lips.
An unguarded, girlish languor appeared on her face.
Her originally fair skin.
Under the steaming heat of