Chapter 13: Spa Day!

(*Streya’s POV.*)

Something that I haven’t mentioned is that my apartment has a decent bit of land on it. This includes a landing zone and a garage for a shuttle.

As such, this morning, Ciri showed up in a shuttle. It didn’t seem to be a commercial one either. And rather looked like her custom one. I mean, it looked sorta like a flying sports car…

Streya: “That’s a pretty nice shuttle…” I say with an awed expression.

Ciri: “I paid 50,000 Credits for it, so I would say so. Before you ask, I bought it yesterday, as I finally had the Credits to buy it.” She said with a prideful tone.

Streya: “I can’t buy one for a few more months…” I say with a sigh.

Ciri: “Yeah, yeah. You’ll feel better, as you will be able to buy a far more expensive model than mine. Then you can also brag about it to me.” She said with a laugh.

Streya: “Hm… That is a good idea. What’s up with your outfit, though? Was I supposed to dress up in expensive clothes as well?” I ask with an unsure tone.

Ciri was wearing an absolutely stunning dress, which matched her extremely well. She was also wearing very expensive-looking jewelry too. Oh? Even though she is already so beautiful, she is wearing light makeup.

Ciri: “I have a friend that works at La La. And I just so happen to have a crush on her. My current look is because I want to seduce her… Sorry.” She said with an embarrassed expression.

Streya: “Really? That sounds pretty interesting. I’ll make sure not to get in your or her way.” I say with a giggle.

Ciri: “Thank you. Anyway, the theme for this month is classic country J. So I will be able to see her in a cute Yukata!” She said with an excited expression.

Ah, so that is the main reason that you were so excited about this trip, huh? Is everyone around me just going to flirt with other women? To be fair, neither Jean nor Ciri are my types anyway…

Streya: “I said that I won’t get in your way, but are you just going to give me the cold shoulder the entire time?” I ask with a raised eyebrow.

Ciri: “No. Miki has to work, and this trip is for us to relax. I just want to meet and talk to her for a bit, that’s all. Don’t worry, I won’t ruin our special trip.” She said with a reassuring tone.

Well, I am not a vampire, but she doesn’t seem to be lying. Ciri helped me into her shuttle, and then we set off to our destination. The La La Spa is located on a mountain. Such a location was chosen, as there are natural hot springs found at that specific spot.

It took just a few hours to make fly to it. Funnily enough, there was shuttle parking spots all around. Ciri was actually driving the shuttle, and she expertly and safely landed her shuttle in an open parking spot.

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Streya: “Why not just let your shuttle fly on autopilot?” I ask with a curious tone, after we got out of the shuttle.

Ciri: “Most people rarely leave their house, as such, driving a shuttle is a very luxurious and unique experience. Not to mention, flying them around is so fun! You’ll understand when you get your own shuttle.” She answered.

Streya: “One more question. Did you hype this place up because of your love interest? Or is it actually amazing?” I ask.

Ciri: “Streya, you will be a different woman by the time this trip is over, just like I’ve already mentioned. Either it will be because you will feel extremely relaxed and happy, or because the hot springs are blessed by a Goddess.” She replied.

Streya: “Oh? What does it mean if a Goddess blessed it?” I ask with a curious expression.

Ciri: “It’ll heal and enhance your body and mind.” She answered.

Streya: “Wait… won’t something like that kill you?” I ask with an unsure tone.

Ciri: “It isn’t holy water, so no. Before you ask, the holy water that can kill us, is blessed by a religion that long since hated us. It’s not like we’re unholy beings, after all.” She replied.

Streya: “Okay good. I was worried for a second there.” I say with a relieved tone.

Ciri then guided me inside the spa. Well, it was more of a resort, in my opinion. At the help desk was a very beautiful woman. Going by Streya’s reaction, I would say that this woman is Miki.

Miki: “Welcome, do you have a reservation?” She asked with a professional tone.

Streya: “Yes, I have a reservation for two.” I reply with a nod.

Miki: “Let me check. Yup, you two do have a reservation. Now then, could one of you please take Ciri to her room? Ciri, I will be there to talk with you in a moment, I just have something to finalize with Streya.” She said with a smile.

Ciri followed a Yukata-clad woman, while I stayed behind. From my research, there shouldn’t be anything more for me to do. Why did Miki stop me? Before I could ask, she had someone else take over the help desk and took me aside further into the spa.

Miki: “What is your relationship with Ciri?” She asked with a serious tone.

Streya: “She has been my friend for just a month. Why?” I ask with a head tilt.

Miki: “That so? Regardless, I wouldn’t recommend seducing her, just because she makes a lot of Credits per month. Anyway, I shall show you to your room.” She said before she started to walk away.

I stopped her by grabbing her arm. I fucking hate misunderstandings, and I super hate getting in between two people’s romance. I should set the record straight.

Streya: “Wait a moment! Ciri is my friend, nothing more. And besides, I am a special case, and the government gives me 100,000 Credits per month. The very idea that I am friends with her, just because of her money, is laughable and insulting.” I say with an upset tone.

Miki: “…I’m sorry, it’s wrong of me to just attack you out of nowhere like that.” She said with a remorseful tone.

Streya: “From the way Ciri brought you up, I would have assumed that she had a one-sided crush on you. Do you feel the same way as her?” I ask with a curious tone.

Miki: “Yes… But she is always so busy with her job, and so am I. Because of that, I haven’t found the time to confess to her.” She said with an embarrassed tone.

Streya: “Well, you should do it while we’re here. I booked a stay for a week, so you have plenty of time to get the courage to do so.” I suggest.

Miki: “I think that I might actually do that. Either way, I will show you to your room now. And again, I am sorry for how I acted. My undeserved jealousy got the better of me.” She said with an awkward laugh, before she continued to guide me.

Once I made it to my room, I just plopped onto the bed. They themed this spa like a Japanese Onsen, but they still had an actual bed in the room. Rather than a futon.

I oddly felt like falling asleep… Before I could close my eyes, and fall into dreamland, I smelled something odd.

There was a very amazing fragrance in the air of my room. I’ve always had a good nose, and that somehow carried over to this life. As such, I followed the scent to the back door of my room.

Well, the door was like a shutter one like in old houses in Japan. The smell was coming from outside, so I opened up the door. What greeted me was a mini hot-spring. That would have been all fine and dandy, if it wasn’t for the beautiful woman taking a dip in it…