[T/N: 🥳HAPPY NEW YEAR GUYS🎊 Have a great year~]
"Miss Mira is really considerate..." Hikari couldn't help but sigh as he stepped into the bathtub.
Although Hikari had soaked in bathtubs at hotels after tutoring with Kisaragi, the bathtubs in hotels, no matter how large or luxurious, never felt as comfortable as the ones at home.
At home, there's a unique sense of comfort and complete relaxation.
At this moment, the hot water in the bathtub rippled gently, with steaming water vapor rising, filling the bathroom with mist. It created a hazy, enchanting atmosphere.
Hikari leaned against the edge of the bathtub, his hands resting on either side, eyes closed, soaking comfortably.
Originally, Hikari planned to soak leisurely and enjoy the comfort for about ten minutes.
After all, bathing cleanses not just the body but also the soul.
However, after soaking for about two or three minutes, his slightly closed eyes involuntarily opened.
This was because he suddenly heard the sound of a door opening, followed by a few light footsteps.
At the bathroom entrance, it seemed a figure had entered.
Hikari immediately turned his head to look, then slightly widened his eyes: "Miss Mira?"
The figure who had suddenly entered the bathroom was none other than Miss Mira, one of only two people staying with Hikari at the Tsubakihara household.
Hikari didn't know why Miss Mira had suddenly barged into the bathroom.
What shocked him even more was that Miss Mira's exquisite body was wrapped only in a thin bath towel.
Hikari asked curiously, "Miss Mira, what's wrong? Is there something you need from me?"
Miss Mira's alluring face revealed a captivating smile: "Oh, can't I come to see you without a reason?"
"Little Hikari-chan, do you still remember when you used to bathe with me when you were little?"
"A few days ago, Little Hikari-chan helped me scrub my back. This time, of course, it's my turn to help you scrub yours."
'So that's what this is about…'
Hearing Miss Mira's words, Hikari smiled wryly: "Bathing together and such, those were things from when I was a kid. Now I've grown up."
"Scrubbing my back again... This... This doesn't seem appropriate." [T/N: Even po*n actors sound more convincing]
Hearing Hikari's words, Miss Mira lowered her eyelids, slightly pouting. Her mature, beautiful face showed a disappointed expression:
"I understand, Little Hikari-chan thinks I'm old now, so I'll just leave."
Clearly, Miss Mira was a mature beauty, a top-tier seductive lady.
Yet, when she made such a pitiful expression like a little girl, it didn't feel the least bit out of place.
Instead, it added a touch of charm and adorability, making one want to embrace her tightly.
Hearing Miss Mira's pitiful voice, Hikari's heart almost melted.
How could he let her leave so pitifully? He immediately reached out and called out: "Wait! Miss Mira, don't go. I didn't mean to reject you."
"Oh? Really?"
Hearing Hikari's words, Miss Mira immediately turned around with a bright smile, walking towards Hikari in the bathtub.
Actually, the distance from the bathroom door to the bathtub was only a few meters.
But wrapped in just a towel, Miss Mira's figure was so alluring and enchanting.
Every step she took was like a runway show, her long, slender legs moving gracefully, exuding charm with every motion, leaving Hikari awestruck, his blood boiling.
Seeing this, Hikari quickly turned away, not daring to look further.
Noticing Hikari's reaction, Miss Mira smiled happily.
After sitting down beside Hikari, Miss Mira smiled and asked, "What's wrong? Is Little Hikari-chan unwilling to bathe with this auntie anymore because you think I'm too old?"
Hikari shook his head seriously: "Not at all. Definitely not! How could I dislike Miss Mira?"
Miss Mira smiled again and asked, "Then, shall I scrub your back for you?"
Hikari nodded like a pecking chicken: "Yes, yes, yes!"
In this world, there weren't many people Hikari valued—Tsubakihara Yuna and Tsubakihara Nina from the Tsubakihara family, Miss Mira, Kasumi from the Takamine family, her daughters, and others he had shared intimate experiences with, such as Yukino and Natsuha.
Among them, the person Hikari cherished most was undoubtedly Miss Mira, who had shown him the most care and warmth in this world. She was the most important woman in his heart, almost like family.
Because of this, Hikari respected and cared for her deeply, not wanting to make her feel sad or rejected.
Sensing Hikari's sincerity, Miss Mira's lips curled into a charming smile.
She leaned in and whispered softly into Hikari's ear: "Then, I'll scrub your back now."
Saying this, Miss Mira loosened her grip on the bath towel slightly.
Then, she used one hand to hold the body wash bottle and the other hand to firmly press down on the pump head, squeezing out a large pump of milky-white body wash.
Although there were bath towels, shower balls, and other bathing tools nearby, she didn't apply it to any of those but instead applied it directly to her body.
Then, she leaned forward, placed both hands on Hikari's shoulders, and began scrubbing his back up and down.
Hikari had already closed his eyes, preparing to simply enjoy the long-missed experience of Miss Mira scrubbing his back.
In fact, he still deeply missed and even liked the times when he and Miss Mira would bathe and scrub each other's backs together.
It was just that, after growing up, it felt somewhat inconvenient. But since Miss Mira was so insistent today, he decided to just enjoy it.
Soon, Hikari began to feel the comfortable sensation of his back being scrubbed.
It was as if being massaged by a top-tier masseuse, causing Hikari to let out a slight, contented hum.
However, it wasn't long before he faintly sensed something wasn't quite right.
Even though his back felt very comfortable, Hikari couldn't help but curiously ask, "Um, Miss Mira, what are you using to scrub my back? It's not a bath towel, is it?"
Thinking of certain possibilities, Hikari couldn't help but feel a bit apprehensive.
"Hehe, of course not a towel. Littile Hikari-chan is already an adult now; how could we still use a child's way of scrubbing?"
"This is a novel scrubbing method that a close friend of mine taught me. She said it's a great way to strengthen family bonds. Why, doesn't Little Hikari-chan like it?" Miss Mira asked in a soft, teasing voice.
As she spoke, scrubbing his back and leaning close to whisper in his ear, her warm breath tickling him, Hikari felt his head grow even heavier.
He hurriedly replied, "Uh… I like it…"
"If you like it, then shut your mouth and enjoy it properly. Do you understand?" Miss Mira laughed.
"Understood!"
Even though he had countless things he wanted to say and felt his head was about to explode, full of a desire to retort, Hikari obediently closed his mouth.
To be honest, when dealing with any other woman, Hikari could easily maintain his composure and not bow down.
But when it came to Miss Mira, he could only behave like an obedient child.
After all, her kindness to him was immense, and she had never treated him poorly in any way. She was, without question, the person who treated him best in the world.
Besides, Miss Mira wasn't as gentle and caring as she appeared on the surface.
She was, in reality, a sharp and cunning mature beauty with a mischievous streak.
The only woman capable of making Hikari yield.
Thus, Hikari didn't dare and wouldn't ever entertain any disrespectful thoughts about her.
But what he consciously didn't want was one thing; his natural instincts were another matter entirely.
As Miss Mira's scrubbing went deeper, Hikari couldn't help but react instinctively.
'Sigh, Miss Mira's top-tier allure truly made my head spin!'
Hikari silently recited calming mantras in his mind, doing his best to focus solely on the unique back-scrubbing experience Miss Mira was providing.
After what felt like an eternity of mingled bliss and agony, Hikari, who had been forcing himself to keep his mind blank, had no idea how much time had passed.
Not until warm water was splashed on his back and a delicate hand began gently rinsing him did Hikari realize that this intoxicating yet unbearable scrubbing session was finally over.
Even though he felt a twinge of reluctance and longing—since the sensation was truly a top-notch earthly delight—Hikari, whose head felt ready to burst, let out a sigh of relief.
If Miss Mira's scrubbing had continued, he wasn't sure what might have happened.
Just as Hikari was breathing a sigh of relief, he suddenly noticed that Miss Mira stood up behind him.
Instinctively, he turned his head to look and saw that a towel, seemingly dropped long ago, lay on the ground.
Amid the swirling steam, a graceful silhouette appeared faintly. Hikari hastily turned his head back in a panic.
Hikari felt that he couldn't quite figure out Miss Mira today; something about her seemed off. So, he didn't dare speak or take the initiative to say anything.
But Miss Mira, standing behind him, chuckled and said, "What's wrong? Did Little Hikari-chan not enjoy the back-scrubbing I gave you?"
Hikari quickly replied, "No, it was very enjoyable. Why would Miss Mira say that?"
Miss Mira laughed, "Because I noticed that Little Hikari-chan's head looks very big, and you're frowning all the time. Isn't that because my scrubbing technique isn't good and you're not comfortable?"
Hikari hurriedly said, "No, it's just… I just feel a bit hot. Maybe the bathroom is too warm, making me slightly dizzy, that's all."
Miss Mira smiled and said, "Oh? Is that so? Then I have a very good solution. Would you like to hear it?"
Although he felt a vague sense of unease, since Miss Mira asked, Hikari could only say, "W-what solution is it?"
Miss Mira smiled and said, "It's simple. You've been soaking in the bath for so long and must feel overheated, right? Your skin is all red, and your head looks swollen. It's normal to feel unwell. Why don't you get out first? I feel a bit cold and can take a soak instead."
Hearing this, Hikari immediately got up and stepped out of the bathroom, not daring to look in Miss Mira's direction.
After Hikari left, Miss Mira didn't tease him further but instead stepped directly into the bathtub.l
Feeling something was still off, Hikari turned and prepared to leave the bathroom.
However, just as he turned, Miss Mira reached out from the bathtub and grabbed his arm.
"Wait, Little Hikari-chan, don't go yet. I said you're too hot right now, possibly even running a fever; otherwise, your head wouldn't be so swollen."
"Plus, aren't you under a lot of pressure recently? You always look like your head is about to explode. It's really heartbreaking to see."
"After all, high schoolers in their adolescence face a lot of stress. And if you don't release it, it will just build up, affecting your studies and even your health."
"I might have a way to help you relieve that pressure. Before I do, you're not allowed to leave."
"Otherwise, if something happens to your body, I'll feel terrible!"
Having no choice, Hikari turned back, stood outside the bathtub, and helplessly asked, "Miss Mira, what method are you talking about?"
He couldn't understand what stress he might have.
He had just helped Kisaragi vent her stress as a psychological counselor.
'Why does Miss Mira's words feel so familiar?'
Miss Mira's face revealed a sly smile as she said to Hikari, "Come closer. Stand by the bathtub, and I'll tell you."
"Ah-choo…"
As she spoke, Miss Mira seemed a little sleepy. She yawned while stretching lazily.
She tilted her head back slightly, her cascading hair dipping into the warm water of the bathtub. Her long, slender arms were raised high, exposing her clean, smooth underarms naturally.
Seeing this, four words involuntarily appeared in Hikari's mind:
"Damn… perfect pits!"
Then, Hikari suddenly felt a faint sense of foreboding.
At this moment, Miss Mira's face broke into an incredibly charming smile.
She beckoned him with a finger.
"Come here, Little Hikari-chan."
"Auntie will help you… relieve your stress~"
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