“Kent, I know I shouldn’t say this as your teacher, but may I hold your hand?”
Tia spoke to Kent on their way to Marie’s Bakery.
(Tia-sensei went through something scary, so if she can calm down even a little, it should be fine between teacher and student, right?)
Kent thought that as a student and teacher, walking hand-in-hand down the street was not a good idea. However, given the recent incident, he figured it might help Tia feel a little better.
“You can. Go ahead.”
“Ah, thank you.”
Tia shyly and slowly intertwined her fingers with Kent’s.
(Holding hands is fine, but isn’t this a lovers’ grip?)
Tia held his hand in what was clearly a lovers’ grip, with their fingers intertwined.
“Sensei, this way of holding hands…”
“I was so scared. Being like this makes me feel a little better.”
“Oh, in that case, I guess it can’t be helped.”
“Yes, it can’t be helped.”
Tia said that and leaned her body closer to Kent.
(Se-Sensei, our chests are touching.)
Tia pressed her chest against Kent as she snuggled close to him. The soft sensation was palpable to Kent.
“…”
Tia said nothing more and walked through the town, matching Kent’s pace.
“This is a nice atmosphere. I actually wanted to walk alongside Master, but seeing Master’s face right now, it would be rude to intrude. I’ll just watch from here.”
Al, walking behind them, muttered softly as he watched the two of them.
“I’m home.”
The sun had set, and the town was dark, but the dim lights in each house illuminated the path slightly as Kent and his companions walked. Ahead of them, a bakery with bright lights spilling out could be seen. It was, of course, Marie’s Bakery. There was probably someone inside waiting for Kent’s return. Kent opened the door and entered the shop.
“Welcome home, Kent. Um, why is Tia-sensei with you?”
Marie rushed out as soon as she heard Kent’s voice. She was about to hug him when she noticed Tia’s presence, and quickly straightened up before speaking.
“Actually… a lot happened, so I brought Tia-sensei with me.”
“Kent, you don’t have to worry about me. I think it’s better to speak frankly to avoid misunderstandings.”
Tia said that to Kent.
“I understand. Actually, on the way back from the castle, I found Tia-sensei about to be assaulted and protected her. So, I brought her here, which was close to the scene, to move her to a safe place.”
“What did you say! I won’t allow Tia to be attacked again. Kent, who was it! Take me to them!”
Elnet, who had been listening from the back, emerged with an angry tone.
“Ah, Elnet-san. Thank you for your help that time.”
“Uh, well, I just happened to be passing by then.”
Last time, when Tia was attacked, Elnet had intervened and protected her. Hearing that she had been attacked again, Elnet was angry, but Tia’s overly calm reaction left her unsure how to respond.
“I think Tia-sensei’s body is cold, so you should go take a bath. Al, could you guide Sensei to the bath at my house?”
“Eh? Y-Yes, understood.”
Al seemed not to have expected to be given a task, and for a moment he seemed at a loss for a reply.
“Sensei, we’re going to your house to warm up your cold body. ”
“Yes, thank you for your hospitality.”
“If you don’t have any change of clothes, you can use mine.”
Tia was led by Al to Kent’s house. Marie offered to provide a change of clothes.
“Hey, hey, Onii-chan. So, what was the result?”
“Don’t rush me. For now, let’s all sit down and calm ourselves. We’ll talk about it afterward.”
Rachel, Marie, Elnet, Emily, and Hanako, who were present, each took a seat in the dining space.
“What about Josette-san?”
“She seems to be still sleeping. She hasn’t come to the shop yet.”
“I see.”
When Kent asked about Josette, who was not present, Rachel said she hadn’t come to the shop yet. Josette had been walking around town searching for medicine instead of sleeping, so she was apparently still asleep.
Meanwhile, at Kent’s house…
“Please, come in.”
“Oh, excuse me. So this is Kent’s house. Hya! It suddenly got bright.”
When Al turned on the entrance light switch, the room suddenly lit up, startling Tia. Al then guided her into Kent’s house.
“This is an unusual room. There are many things I’ve never seen before.”
“The bathroom is this way.”
“Ah, yes.”
As Tia looked around the room, as if seeing strange objects, Al called out to her, and they headed toward the bathroom.
“Huh? It’s bright inside. Did someone forget to turn off the lights? Well, it doesn’t matter. The bath should be ready, so please take off your clothes here and warm up. If you don’t know how to use anything, please call me. I’ll go get some change of clothes.”
“Ah, thank you.”
Al gave a brief explanation and then left the changing room to get the clothes.
“Even though these are clothes I’ve never worn before, they’re really easy to take off.”
Tia took off the jersey Kent had given her.
“Um, where should I put these clothes… Ah, there’s a basket with clothes in it. I guess I can put them in here?”
A basket was placed on a shelf in the changing room, and it contained what appeared to be someone’s discarded clothes. Tia decided that she could put her discarded clothes in the basket and tossed her jersey into it.
“I have to take off my underwear too. Um, I think there’s a clasp in the back… Ah, it’s undone.”
Tia reached for the clasp of her bra and unhooked it. Then, as if making a soft sound, Tia’s beautiful breasts were revealed. She then took off her panties and became completely naked, placing her discarded underwear in the basket.
“Well, I guess I’ll get in.”
*Clunk*
“Huh?”
“Ah?”
There was a previous occupant in the bath. A woman, with a self-indulgent look of relaxation, was sitting in the bathtub. Tia’s eyes met hers, and they both froze.
“I didn’t expect Josette-san to be in here. Ex-excuse me.”
“Wait!”
After a moment, they both snapped back to reality. As Tia, flustered, tried to leave the bathroom, Josette, who was already in the bath, stopped her with a strong voice.
“I was surprised when Sensei suddenly came in, but you seem to be feeling cold. Please don’t mind me and come in.”
“Eh, but…”
Josette said that, but at the academy, status differences were not considered, and as teacher and student, Tia could interact with Josette without concern. Outside the academy, however, status differences were absolute. Therefore, Tia couldn’t imagine entering the same bathroom as the daughter of a Duke’s family.
“You came to Kent’s house for a bath instead of your own, so there must be some reason, right? If I can help, I’d like to hear about it. Please, don’t hesitate and come in.”
“Understood. Excuse me.”
Tia decided she couldn’t hesitate any longer and closed the bathroom door.
“Sensei, you surely are cold.”
“Jo-Josette-san.”
Josette, who had gotten out of the bathtub, gently embraced Tia. Josette’s body, which had been in the warm water, was warm and gently warmed Tia’s chilled body.
“This is my first time in this bathroom. I’ll wash you, Sensei.”
“Eh, I couldn’t possibly…”
“There’s no need for hesitation.”
With that, Josette poured warm shower water over Tia’s body.
“How is the water temperature?”
“Yes, it’s very comfortable.”
“Is that so? Then I’m glad.”
Those from a Duke’s family would not wash themselves but would leave it to their servants. However, Josette’s movements were practiced, and she washed Tia from head to toe.
“I’m done. Please get into the bathtub.”
“Yes, excuse me.”
Encouraged by Josette to enter the bathtub, Tia got in.
“Mmm, this feels good.”
“Doesn’t it? It’s a little cramped with both of us in here, but the warm water is pleasant.”
Josette naturally slid in next to Tia.
“About what happened earlier, something must have occurred, right? I might be able to help, so if you don’t mind, please tell me.”
Josette asked Tia in a gentle tone.
Thanks to your support, the second volume of the comic adaptation was released the other day. The fact that we were able to release a second volume is thanks to many people, including those who entered through the comic adaptation and supported us, as well as those who read the original work and supported us. As the original author, I am deeply grateful. For those who haven’t read the comic adaptation yet, the early chapters and the latest chapters are available on the web version [Gaugau Monster], and all chapters except for the preview sections are available for free on the manga app [Manga Gaugau] for iOS and Android. We would be grateful if you would read it. We ask for your continued support so that the serialization of the comic adaptation can continue for a long time.
(Written on 2022/09/20)
