Chapter 59: Of the Same Heart

Seeing that the two were struggling to find their words, Joey, the butler, started the conversation by explaining the basics of the inn.

He explained that during their stay, they were free to use the housings facilities however they pleased. Thats why, instead of an inn, it was more accurate to call it an apartment catered towards short-term residents one that also provides them with servants.

He also told them where the rooms were located and some other general information about the residence.

Once that was done, they were led to their living room.

Here, we have the living room. If you have any concerns, please ring the bell on that table over there. And finally, please enjoy your stay.

Thanks.

Well then, well stop taking more of your precious time. Please call us whenever you require our assistance, said Joey.

You dont have to do that much the two replied meekly.Ge?tt the latest novels at

Joey and the maids bowed towards them one last time before returning back to their lounge.

Taking a look around the room they were in, it was much larger than all the previous rooms they had stayed in, living up to the name of a high-class inn.

On the ceiling hung a chandelier that was designed with such majestic grandeur that one had to see it to believe it. Underneath it, a set of wood-carved chairs and table were placed with a basket of never-seen-before fruit placed on the table.

The floor was also covered with a carpet, one with a texture that rivalled that of Persian carpets, with many other expensive-looking furniture decorating the top of it.

This is more than I thought.

It might be a bit too much

Was what the two said at first but as soon as they consumed the lunch served to them and sat on the comfy couch, they fell in love with the lifestyle.

Tatsurou started reading a book while Ai lazed right beside him.

And time passed on this slow-paced day.

At night, they called the maids once again and ordered another lavish meal.

As the clock continued to tick on, the night sky appeared in the outside world.

Hey, dont you think its about time we take a bath? asked Ai.

Huh? Oh, its already this late huh So, the bath is

While he was trying to remember where Joey told them the bath was, Tatsurou felt Ai grab the hem of his clothes.

Thinking that something might have happened, he turned towards her and saw her blushing to her ears.

She drew closer to him and whispered, You know we can do that today if you want.

Uh, thats are you thinking what Im thinking?

It was not something that he could take as a joke nor was it something he could just pretend not to know.

Hence, he asked her in all seriousness.

Ai returned his gaze, looking him straight in the eyes and gave a nod.

I see. Thank you, he said as he pulled her into an embrace.

Hm.

Leaving the living room, they started to search for the bath. Not long after, they managed to locate the bath and entered it, revealing a spacious changing room. Walking in further, a large circular bath of around six meters in diameter was installed in the center of the room.

So this is the bath

Wouldnt this qualify as a public bath

Looking at the pool-sized tub, they wondered how they should fill it with water as they could not see any taps.

Fumbling around, they eventually found four tanks about thirty centimetres tall installed in a square formation around the circumference of the tub, each with a tube extending underneath.

On top of every tank were two buttons a blue one on the left and a red one on the right.

You think this is the water source? asked Tatsurou.

Though he was relieved that she was still awake, his heart continued to thump louder by the second. Still, he put on a calm front as he sat by her side.

As he sat, Ai suddenly pulled the coverlet off of herself, revealing her figure dressed in the one piece that she bought the previous day, her cheeks turning one shade redder.

Ehehe. Surprised?

Beautiful.

Y,you think so?

What he said was without a doubt. It was what he simply felt the moment he saw her.

Being complimented in such a straightforward manner, Ai couldnt help but smile.

Suddenly, a thought flashed in his mind. Ai took the effort to dress herself up and yet, he was only in his pajamas.

I should have worn something to match that dress, huh?

Fufu. It feels like were mismatched, arent we?

Ill go change in a sec.

I dont really mind it, though?

But youre already like that. At least let me try to match it, Tatsurou said as he stood up.

In response, Ai shrugged her shoulders before saying, It feels a bit all over the place

Just like us? he chuckled.

Whats with that she giggled as well.

With that short conversation, they found themselves a little less nervous.

Tatsurou then promptly left to change his clothes.

Shortly after, Ai heard three knocks on the door.

Come in, she said.

The door opened, revealing Tatsurou, now clad in his suit, standing outside with his ramrod straight.

Putting an act, he entered the room and once he was close enough, held his right hand out to her.

Though she was surprised at the act, Ai still extended her left hand to meet his.

With their hands intertwined, they walked closer to the bed, step by step. And when they reached the side of the bed

Ai, I love you. More than anything else in this world.

I love you too, Tatsurou. More than anything.

Staring deeply into each others eyes, they exchanged their oaths.

Tatsurou pulled her closer and sealed her lips with his.

Ai

Tatsurou

Their words ran still, but the night was still young.

[TL] And then they

Okay, knowing JP authors, I didnt really expect this to happen (I expected a clich that would interrupt them), but it did!

Though the sequence of events felt somewhat too fast since were only a few weeks into the story (plot-wise), but they have their pre-story relationship set up, so thats that. Still, its hard for me to understand how they actually feel since idk how they got to this point (no backstory, sadly), so I couldnt quite hit the spot when translating their interactions.

Aaaaanyway, we still have 11 chapters left in this arc! Im curious to see how this event will affect their relationship dynamics in the long run!

Also: anyone has a better name idea for the title? Raw: Comment down below!

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