I feel like I did various dangerous things involving movies last night, but in the end, if I enjoyed it, there’s no problem, and I feel like I was able to spend some time with Memoria after a long time.
Both she and I were satisfied with it, and I got to see Memoria smiling even more than usual.
“Next, it’s my turn!!”
However, like with Suella, Memoria also gives off a feeling of dissatisfaction when it’s time to switch.
Honestly, this is the problem with loving multiple women.
If you make “equality for everyone” your motto, you’ll inevitably face the physical problem of time.
I try to balance work and private life as much as possible, but this problem won’t be solved unless I use Valse’s power.
That power also leads to a rather special date: spending time alone in a completely empty space.
This is precisely why I realize that I need to spend my limited time meaningfully, rather than just passing it by.
I pat Memoria’s head, promising to make time for her again soon, and reconfirm that doing so is a boost to a man’s motivation.
After all, men are simple.
The feeling of being able to work hard for someone is a narcissistic part of me, and the element of making this woman happy increases my motivation.
In this way, Himik, with her sun-like smile, directly expresses her emotions, which also serves as an element that makes me feel that.
“Giro! Shall we go then!!”
“Yeah.”
Himik grabs my arm and urges me to leave the mansion.
Knowing her, I thought the date would involve seeking out various foods.
Following Himik, who was frolicking like a child, I was led along without question to…
“Where is this?”
“Indeed! The reviews are good and it’s highly rated! To be honest, I’ve been looking forward to it.”
The result was the complete opposite of my prediction.
This is a district in a hotel complex located in a certain section of an underground facility.
In other words, it’s an area known as an adult accommodation.
I was puzzling over why Himik insisted I wear accessories like a hat and sunglasses to blend in yet still look stylish, but then I understood. Half of me was in agreement, while the other half was wondering, “Is this how our date starts?”
Himik also retracted her wings, dressed for a clandestine date.
Well, if she desires it, that’s fine, I think as we enter the hotel.
I had noticed she had been quite proactive lately, but I didn’t realize it was to this extent. Did we lack some physical contact? I felt a sense of regret.
“Then, let’s go in.”
“Yeah.”
Inside the hotel, it was clean and had a luxurious atmosphere.
Of course, I would pay for the charges.
The room Himik wanted to enter was the most luxurious one in this hotel.
It’s called a Royal Suite.
The price was such that, as my former self, I would have absolutely declared I would never stay there.
It was priced as if to say, “If I’m going to spend the same money, I’d rather have good alcohol and good food.”
“Oh! Isn’t this amazing!!”
“Yeah, it’s amazing. But, it’s more ordinary than I expected.”
“Did you expect it to feel more like night?”
“Well, it is that kind of facility, after all. I was expecting that kind of atmosphere.”
I thought the interior design would be very conscious of the atmosphere given the price, but upon entering, it was an elegantly decorated room with a calm atmosphere.
It’s not entirely lacking in an adult nighttime feel, but it’s also perfectly plausible to stay here on a normal trip.
“I thought that might be nice too, but I wanted to be alone together without anyone disturbing us. So, I thought it would be good to rent a space where we could be only the two of us. In the mansion or outdoors, I can sense others besides us. But since this hotel utilizes dungeon space, there’s no concept of an adjacent room. This room is one unified space, so I truly don’t sense anything from outside this entrance.”
It was a relaxing space, as if to say, “Let’s calm down first.”
There was a separate bedroom, and first, we were greeted by the living room. Himik, who entered, took off her hat and sunglasses, placed them on the low table, and unfurled her wings.
“I see.”
“Hehe, here, we’re truly alone, just you and me. For this time, I am your Giro alone.”
And then she expressed her emotions directly, as is her way. She hugged me from the front, rubbing her scent against me as she pressed her cheek against my chest.
For a moment, my thoughts began to drift in that direction, thinking, “Is it that kind of atmosphere now?”
“And it’s not just that!!”
However, she suddenly let go of me, took my hand again, and began showing me other rooms, starting the facility tour. I felt as if I were being kept in suspense.
“Is that a pool?”
“Yes! This place has a private pool that can be rented! There’s also darts, billiards, bowling, a tennis court, table tennis, karaoke, and even a game arcade! Room service is handled by a renowned chef who has studied Earth’s culinary techniques.”
“You know, to this extent, it’s a wild strategy that only a dungeon that can freely utilize space could achieve.”
And when we opened the door, we were greeted by an open space, as if we had stepped outdoors.
There was a small pool, like one found in a celebrity’s mansion, complete with a water slide, and next to it, a tennis court surrounded by a fence.
In the direction Himik pointed, there were even more recreational facilities. The living room we were just in felt like the entrance to a comprehensive leisure facility due to its sheer completeness.
“There’s also a hot spring facility and a sauna here! Let’s go in together later!”
“Yeah.”
As Himik explained enthusiastically, I found myself only able to offer simple interjections.
I wonder why, but just listening to her explain so happily makes me feel happy too.
Should I say that my cheeks naturally formed a smile?
I want to hear more of her stories.
This must be what it means to be influenced by a cheerful atmosphere.
“Look, Giro! We can even rent swimsuits here!”
Himik, with her adult appearance, is frolicking like a child. She, who normally diligently manages the household and takes care of children, is now completely immersed in enjoying herself.
There was a changing room next to the pool, and inside, there was something like a small shop, but everything was labeled as rental, meaning we could wear whatever we wanted from there.
“Wait, aren’t these wetsuits, not swimsuits?”
I was somewhat expecting what kind of swimsuits might be available, but even with rentals, I didn’t think there would be anything too extravagant.
At most, I expected ordinary ones.
As for me, I’d be fine with something like boxer shorts.
But when I peeked inside, there were four sets of wetsuits hung on hangers.
These were more than just a bit extreme to be called full-body, form-fitting swimwear.
Are we supposed to play in these?
“No, don’t worry. These are made of slime. If you wear one and imagine it, it can change from a swimsuit to simple clothing! It also says on the HP that because they are magical creatures, they can transform into various templates if you have magical power!”
“As expected of magic, anything is possible.”
Seeing my worried expression, Himik must have looked into it beforehand.
She picked one up, channeled magic into it, and it squirmed and instantly transformed into a yellow bikini, showing me the demonstration.
“Wow, that’s convenient.”
“Yeah, and if it tears, it can be repaired with magic, so even if you use it roughly, it’s safe!”
The word “roughly” made me react slightly.
“Um, well, let’s prioritize playing right now! It’s not that I don’t want to, but I also want to play with you, Giro, for a bit. It’s not that I don’t want to!!”
“Ah, sorry. You’re right, how long has it been since I got to play?”
Being precisely understood for my ulterior motives was a bit embarrassing for me as a man.
I scratched my cheek to cover my embarrassment, and then I also picked up a diving suit.
“What do you want to do first?”
“I want to try playing tennis! I’ve never done it before, but I’ve seen it on TV and in manga, and I’ve always wanted to try it!”
“OK, does this work for things other than swimsuits?”
“If you pour a strong amount of magic into it, it’ll be fine.”
I intended to change in a separate room, but as if it were too late, we changed into what looked like diving suits together. Then, we channeled magic into them and imagined them, and they instantly transformed into tracksuits.
The feel of it was just like a tracksuit.
Looking at her next to me, I saw Himik’s wetsuit, which had emphasized her body lines, instantly transform into a loose-fitting tracksuit.
“Um, I’m glad you’re looking, but even I have some sense of shame, you know?”
Himik blushed seeing the transformation.
“Sorry, sorry.”
“Indeed, it’s not that I dislike it? But I wish you’d said something.”
Entering an adult hotel made me lean towards that kind of image.
To try and change that image, we moved to the tennis court and attempted to play tennis, but…
Both Himik and I forgot that we possessed superhuman physical abilities.
If we used the tennis rackets and balls in their natural state, they would break.
After breaking them, we noticed the instructions stating, “Please use with magic reinforcement to ensure proper support,” and we both shared a wry smile.
Fortunately, we had spares, and the rally then commenced with proper reinforcement. The superhuman tennis, seemingly only reproducible in manga and anime, was quite fun.
Midway through, Himik transformed her tracksuit into tennis wear and showed off various alluring sights, which caused my concentration to waver, and as a result, I lost.
It was a moment where I thought Himik, with her triumphant grin, was cute, and after that, we moved to the pool and relaxed. Afterward, we enjoyed indoor games like billiards, darts, and bowling.
The wetsuits were very useful here too.
For each sport, there were templates that would transform into appropriate attire, and it was impossible not to get excited.
Although both Himik and I are amateurs, we could achieve a certain level of results by relying on our physical abilities.
We couldn’t achieve professional-level results like scoring a perfect game in bowling or performing a miraculous move in darts, but it was still enough to enjoy ourselves.
“This is fun, Giro!!”
“Yeah, it’s really fun.”
As we enjoyed our fun time, time passed by in an instant.
We entered the hotel after dinner, and it was now past midnight, almost dawn.
Since the brightness and atmosphere of this hotel can be freely changed, time can only be known by the clock.
I thought we were experiencing a day-night reversal, but I figured I could somehow force my way through if necessary.
As we repeatedly transformed our wetsuits and played, my sense of time became dulled.
“Shall we rest soon?”
But Himik’s words, as she looked at the clock, put me in an even more excited state.
Instead of responding, I, whose energy was still high from playing until late at night, gently put my arm around her waist.
“I don’t want to rest yet.”
“…Okay.”
I confirmed that she, who had been smiling brightly just moments ago, had nodded with a blush on her cheeks, and we entered the bedroom, which I hadn’t confirmed.
I’ll just say that, for some reason, that place felt like an adult hotel.
Today’s word:
Things we don’t usually do feel exciting and fun.
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