Chapter 22: Let’s Take a Bath Together

The special class dormitory was in a completely different building from the regular student dormitories. Each grade even had its own building, equipped with excessively luxurious facilities for a mere ten students per grade.

The communal bath was one of them. Although each room had its own shower, the bath was available 24/7 for students who wanted to soak in the tub.

“These facilities are amazing.”

Ruah gaped at the luxurious entrance. It was far superior to most high-end hot spring facilities.

“I heard the faculty dormitory has the same facilities.”

“Ah, I haven’t been there.”

Ruah, who found even showering bothersome, would never go to the communal bath.

“It feels so good to soak in here after sweating.”

Juju skillfully tapped her student ID and opened the door.

“Normally, outsiders aren’t allowed, but it’s fine since you’re a teacher.”

“And we’re the only ones here at this hour.”

Himari and Juju led Ruah into the changing room.

There were only two other female students in the first-year special class besides Juju and Himari, but there were ten lockers available.

Juju opened one of the empty lockers for Ruah.

“You can put your clothes here.”

“O-Okay….”

Ruah blushed as the moment arrived.

‘Maybe I should have refused….’

She had shown Himari her underwear before, but bathing together was a different story. She wasn’t confident she could converse normally while completely naked in front of them.

“Hoo, haa. Hoo, haa.”

“?”

Ruah took deep breaths.

‘Right, it’ll be weirder if I act embarrassed.’

It would be strange to make a fuss. Fortunately, Ruah didn’t have anything(?) that would reveal her true mental state, so she could hide her excitement if she wanted to.

Just act natural. Like she had always been a woman.

—Slip.

Ruah closed her eyes and took off her clothes.

“…….”

Her body was still the same, small and flat.

‘Do I smell like sweat?’

“Heave-ho.”

Juju approached. Ruah reflexively turned her head.

“……!”

She saw Juju, completely naked. Her entire body was a beautiful tan, but the areas that had been covered by her clothes were white, creating a strangely emphasized contrast.

“Stretching is important.”

Juju interlaced her fingers and stretched her arms overhead. She had toned muscles throughout her body, but it wasn’t unsightly; rather, it exuded an aura of health. Her small chest, which had confused Himari, wasn’t a flaw at all.

“Um… teacher.”

“Yes?”

“If you stare like that… even I get a little embarrassed.”

“?!”

Ruah quickly averted her gaze, startled.

“Oh, no, sorry. Your body is beautiful.”

“Really? Hehe. I see potential in you too, teacher.”

—Slide.

Himari slipped between Juju and Ruah.

“Teacher. If you’re ready, I’ll show you the way.”

—Gulp.

Ruah swallowed unconsciously as she saw Himari.

Hoshikawa Himari’s real, uncensored naked body, which Ruah had only imagined while playing Hunter Hunting Academy, was right in front of her. Not some fan art, but the real deal.

Her white, flawless skin, contrasting with Juju’s, her long, slender limbs, her moderately sized breasts, her narrow waist, and subtly flared hips. She had a figure worthy of being the model for the world’s most beautiful sculpture.

“Wow….”

Moreover, Himari’s breasts were at Ruah’s eye level, amplifying their impact.

Forgetting her resolve to act natural, Ruah gasped and choked, coughing.

“Cough!”

“I’m embarrassed to show you my unworthy body.”

Even as she said that, Himari seemed to be waiting for Ruah to say something.

“Oh, no, it’s beautiful.”

Hearing the same compliment she had given Juju, Himari smiled, seemingly satisfied.

“Thank you, teacher. This way, then.”

The three naked women walked towards the bathroom.

Before entering, when they reached the area with sinks, Juju suddenly stopped, placing a hand on Ruah’s shoulder.

“Oh, teacher. Straighten your shoulders when you walk.”

“Huh?”

Turning to the side, Ruah saw a large, wide mirror installed above the multi-person sink. Under the bright changing room lights, Ruah, Himari, and Juju’s entire bodies were clearly reflected.

“Eek?!”

Being naked and seeing her naked body in the mirror were different levels of embarrassment. Ruah quickly covered her chest with her arms.

‘Ohmygodohmygodohmygod!’

“Here, your shoulders are stiff.”

Oblivious to Ruah’s inner turmoil, Juju massaged her shoulders from behind. As she pressed on Ruah’s muscles, Ruah’s arms, which she had raised to cover her chest, automatically dropped.

“You shouldn’t hunch your shoulders like this. Especially during puberty.”

—Press, press.

“Ah, ow.”

Juju straightened Ruah’s shoulders, which were stiff from always being hunched over. Straightening her shoulders naturally pushed her chest forward. The cool air against her sensitive skin felt strange.

“Ah… uh, s-stop…!”

“And walk energetically, don’t slouch!”

“I-I know, so….”

Ruah was almost in tears. But Juju seemed to have no intention of stopping.

“Let’s do some stretches before we get in the water! Interlace your fingers!”

“Ugh….”

Amidst her confusion, Ruah barely remembered her resolve to act natural.

As she raised her interlaced fingers above her head as instructed by Juju, she saw her smooth, hairless armpits reflected in the mirror.

‘What am I doing, completely naked?!’

“Stretch to the left!”

“Stretch….”

“And to the right!”

“S-Stretch….”

The Ruah in the mirror was also struggling, stretching her thin body, ribs clearly visible. She had given up on caring at this point.

“Teacher, you need to move your waist as well, not just your upper body.”

Himari’s hand touched her waist. Ruah shivered as an unknown warmth spread from the point of contact.

“Haa.”

“You’re doing well. I agree that warm-up exercises are necessary before entering the water.”

“We’re not swimming….”

“Safety is important.”

“……!”

As Himari spoke, her breath grazed Ruah’s skin, making her tremble.

“O-Okay! Let’s get in now!”

“Ahh―.”

After showering and sinking into the warm water, Ruah sighed contentedly. Her body, tense from the strenuous morning exercise, relaxed.

“Woohoo!”

—Splash!

“Teacher, is the water temperature alright?”

Himari, sitting next to Ruah, asked. Her long hair floated on the surface of the water.

“Yeah, it’s nice. I should try the one in the faculty dormitory sometime.”

“I’m glad.”

Himari’s smile added to Ruah’s comfort.

In this atmosphere, it seemed like a good time to talk about what she had been thinking.

“Himari, I’ve been thinking since yesterday.”

“Yes, teacher.”

“After the midterms, I want to give you and Juju some lessons.”

It was something she had been thinking about since she decided to train Juju.

The academy’s regular classes were necessary for their growth as Hunters, but it wasn’t enough to prepare for the final battle.

If Ruah, with her game knowledge, provided tutoring, targeted guidance, they could surely reach a higher level in a shorter amount of time.

“Lessons…? What kind?”

“For you, Himari, of course, it’s the [Hoshikawa-style Swordsmanship]. There’s still room for improvement.”

“You know about swordsmanship, teacher?”

Himari raised an eyebrow, surprised.

“Are you saying you’ll teach me swordsmanship?”

Ruah nodded calmly.

“I can’t demonstrate it myself, but I can give you the knowledge you need to raise your skill level, and we can research together how to use it in actual combat.”

Himari shook her head in disbelief.

“How… how can you say that? Only the heir to the Hoshikawa family can learn the [Hoshikawa-style Swordsmanship]. No one but my father knows it!”

“Himari.”

Ruah looked directly into Himari’s eyes.

“I can’t tell you why. But, won’t you trust me?”

“…….”

“Just like I trust you, trust me too.”

Ruah knew she was being unreasonable and forceful. How many people would listen to a request to trust and follow her without any evidence, just based on her words?

But she had no other choice.

Not until the final battle was over and everything was resolved, when she could reveal everything.

“You trust me, teacher.”

After a brief silence, Himari spoke.

“Yes. I trust you.”

Ruah nodded without hesitation.

“Yes, teacher. I am your moon.”

Himari smiled brightly.

“I will learn anything you teach me.”

“……!”

Ruah’s face lit up.

“Thank you, Himari!”

“Um… this might be a bit much to ask in return, but would you grant me one request?”

Himari spoke in a slightly pleading tone. Ruah tilted her head.

“A request…?”

“Yes. Please give me one chance to ask for your true feelings.”

“True feelings?”

Himari explained with a serious expression.

“Just once, anytime, please tell me honestly what you’re feeling, without hiding anything from me.”

“……?”

“It’s like a dishwashing coupon or a massage coupon.”

“Ahaha….”

Ruah sank up to her neck in the water. Warmth enveloped her body.

“Do I seem like I’m hiding something usually?”

“No.”

Himari shook her head firmly.

“But I want you to promise not to avoid me if I ever ask you an important question.”

“…Okay, if that’s what you want.”

To Ruah, Himari was trustworthy enough that she could reveal her true feelings to her anytime. Not just once, but as many times as she needed.

“Thank you.”

Himari bowed and stood up. Her wet, beautiful body was revealed.

“Now, let me lather you with soap.”

“Huh?”

Ruah looked at her, puzzled.

“Juju, I’ll wash the teacher.”

“Hey! That’s not fair! I want to too!”

“Huh? What? Huh?”

Juju, who had been playing with her hair, joined them and pulled Ruah out of the bath. They sat Ruah on a small stool in front of the mirror.

“Now, relax and leave it to us.”

“N-No, I can wash myself!”

“Attending to your bath is also part of my duty.”

Himari said, picking up a sponge.

“It’s normal to wash each other’s backs in the bath!”

Juju added, squeezing out some shampoo.

Two students approaching and a teacher unable to resist.

“Now, relax your body, teacher.”

“Eek….”

“Just stare at a stain on the ceiling or something, and it’ll be over soon.”

Ruah tried to escape, but they caught her quickly.

“The hot water is… making me weak….”

Juju and Himari’s hands reached for Ruah’s body. A sponge lathered with slippery body wash glided over her small back, and warm hands caressed her arms.

—Stroke.

—Stroke.

The two were so focused on washing Ruah that they seemed oblivious to the fact that their bodies were subtly touching hers in various places. Like Himari’s breasts pressing against her back, or Juju’s abs brushing against her hand….

“Alright, you’ve worked hard, teacher.”

“All done!”

Their service didn’t end until they had dried her hair outside and even helped her dress.

“Ugh….”

Overwhelmed by the onslaught of stimulation, Ruah couldn’t think straight.

As she walked towards the faculty dormitory in a daze, she heard Juju and Himari call out from behind.

“Then we’ll go to the mall together this weekend after the midterms!”

“I’ll accompany you, teacher!”

“O-Okay!”

In the end, having overexerted herself in the morning, Ruah ended up napping at her desk for the rest of the workday.