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Chapter 144: House of Dolls
After soaking in the hot spring for a little over an hour, Rita finally emerged. Although she could have soaked for as long as she wanted, an hour was about enough.
It was not that she felt uncomfortable. On the contrary, she had been so comfortable she was about to fall asleep. If she kept soaking, she might really end up sleeping in the water tonight.
After leaving the hot spring, Rita and Hashiko Yui each returned to their own rooms. They played on their phones for a while, and although it seemed to be getting late, neither of them felt sleepy at all.
Rita took out the black tea and teacup she had brought with her. Just as she was about to make some tea, she realized there seemed to be no water left in the room.
"I'll go get some hot water..."
Setting down the teapot, Rita opened the door and walked out.
The inn's corridor was silent. Though the lights were on, it still carried an unsettling sense of the unknown. Rita paid it no mind and went straight to the front desk to fill up on hot water.
She did not need to come out herself and could have asked one of the attendants for help, but Rita had no intention of troubling them.
After filling up with hot water, Rita began heading back. Once again in the corridor, she had only taken a few steps when she suddenly noticed a peculiar room.
The room was called House of Dolls.
"Hmm? House of Dolls..."
Looking at the name on the door, Rita suddenly remembered something