Steam and Secrets: An Onsen Affair

Ellen

This private bath was definitely worth the extra cost!

Ellen

I've been dreaming about this hot spring since we planned the trip.

Gura

The water's perfect! Not too hot, not too cold!

Gura

(This is way better than my bathtub at home!)

Noko

(I didn't expect the bath to be so... exposed. Even if it's just us three...)

Noko

It does look nice...

Ellen

Having this entire onsen to ourselves is exactly what I needed after our hiking adventure today.

Ellen

The resort manager said this is their most exclusive bath. No interruptions guaranteed!

Gura

Come on in, Noko! The water feels amazing!

Gura

Don't be shy, we're all friends here!

Noko

O-okay, I'm coming in...

Noko

(The water does feel wonderful...)

Ellen

Did you see that? The lights are flickering.

Ellen

(That's strange... the manager didn't mention any maintenance tonight.)

Gura

Woah! Everything just went dark!

Gura

Ellen? Noko? Where are you guys?

Noko

I-I can't see anything! The steam is making it worse!

Noko

(Stay calm, stay calm... they're right here somewhere.)

Ellen

Oh! Sorry, Noko. I was trying to find you in the dark.

Ellen

(Her skin is so soft... wait, what am I thinking?)

Gura

Oops! I found you both! Sorry for crashing in!

Gura

At least my tail gives us a little light, right?

Ellen

Let's stay together until the lights come back on.

Ellen

(This is... actually kind of nice.)

Noko

(They're so close... I can feel their heartbeats. Why does this make me feel so...)

Noko

I-I don't mind staying like this until the lights return...

Gura

Oh! The lights are back!

Gura

(We're all so close together... but I don't really want to move away.)

Ellen

Look at that! With the outdoor lights off, we can see all the stars!

Ellen

I've never seen them so clearly before.

Gura

Wow! There's so many of them!

Gura

In the ocean depths, you never get to see stars like this.