"Hummmm~ what fresh air," Lou inhaled deeply and absorbed all the fresh air. In the morning he did not expect that the air around him was somehow special.
"The town ... is special to a kind of volcanic steam.... It can help the blood around the body...… circulate properly," Shigure said while looking at him.
She then starts to walk forward while Lou follows her closely, after half-hour of traveling by foot, Shigure takes Lou to a rural town next to City D.
The air is fresh, the wind is cold, the sun is already up while the birds start to sing a lovely morning hymn.
But deep inside Lou is still nervous, he almost gets late to the promised time because of what happened last night.
If not Touka awake at dawn Lou will not remember that he has a special training trip today.
But well using his whole speed and amplification he came in time, but well because of that he did not get enough time to bid goodbye to his family.
"I hope Mikan sees my text," Lou whispered.
After walking for a couple of minutes they both arrive at a traditional Inn that is only available for them to stay.
Lou looked around and said," It seems… this Inn is pretty old already,"
Just the trace all around the place, Lou feels that this whole Inn is older than his mother or even to his teacher.
"Don't worry…. Even this palace is old…. This place has good service to their customers." Shigure said as if she always visits the place.
In front of the counter, an old man sitting alone as if waiting for the counter, Shigure walks and asks," Room….. Please…"
"For…?" The old man asked.
"Couple."
"What?" Lou is pretty shocked by what she said, does this mean that she accepts Lou already?
"Ahhh~ you must be a new married couple," The old man said while trying to look for a vacant room for them.
"Shigure-san, can you just tell him that we were siblings?" Lou whispered
"You don't….. want? "Shigure expressionless tilted her head attentively looking at Lou waiting for his answer.
'What a cure creature,' Lou felt cheated, her expression is too cute for Lou to resist, he even wants to curse about his stupidity.
"Oya~ Oya~ fighting on the very first day of your honeymoon," The old man teasing said.
Shigure slightly blushes, while Lou gives the Old Man inward thumbs up.
After getting their room number, they both walk in their room, the room is not bad and you can't even say worse.
For having a tatami flooring and traditional Japanese design, and the overall ambiance of the Inn, Lou can tell that it's pretty normal and traditional.
"No electricity, only Oil Lamp, no Tv or radio, realy a traditional Inn," Lou said.
"Specialty,"
Lou who just stepped inside of the room suddenly felt that Shigures was holding his shoulder.
He looked around and asked," What's the matter?"
��Do not step on the edge of…. tatamis, spear will…. pop out!" Shigure said while sighing.
"Ha?" Lo uhurry removed his feet from the edge of tatami and said,'' What a dangerous place…. Is this a trap of the Inn?"
"Ot has nothing to do with the place...… it's common sense... tssk.. Student this day…" Shigure proudly said.
Lou's lips twitch he thought that there's a trap but who thought that Shigure has a weird common sense
"Ummm… is this really pretty common?"
"What are you saying….. Miu even knows that common sense."
When they arranged their luggage, they both heard a knocking sound from the sliding door, and an Old lady opened the door and humbly said."
"Excuse me~ you can use the Onsen of our Inn if you want to relax,"
"Thank you, we will go later after this,"
"Then please enjoy," Then the Old Lady left.
"Right in time, i need to take a bath, i forgot to get one at home," Lou then took a bath towel from his bag and said," I'm going first Shigure, see you later."
"Go…" Shigure said.
When Lou arrived in the onsen, he was shocked by how beautiful it is, the outdoor Onsen is being enclosed by tall bamboo trees around while hot water flows from a huge rock-like waterfall.
"How extravagant…. Maybe I should build one too for first," Lou whispered.
"Hehe lucky, I brought my phone with me," Lou took his phone and started taking pictures. He then sent it to the first to show off.
After that he cleans himself and walks to the huge rock to lean and take a good rest before his survival training officially starts.
"Oh, I almost forgot, the towel cannot be soaked in the onsen water," Lou folded it and put it on the top of the rock.
"Tssk... I was going to remind you…. Of that." Shigure who was actually sitting behind him said.
Lou mechanically looked behind and asked,".... Ummm…. What are you doing here Shigure?"
"Mis bath…. Did you not know?" Shigure said.
Lou's eyes start to wander around looking at the great view in front of him, his heart beating faster, he inwardly shouts,' What happens to me, why do I feel agitated as if I'm a v.i.r.g.i.n boy?'
This is not the first time this thing happens, it also happens when Touka awakens and when Shigure slightly touches him.
System,' Ping! Pong! Host, this is the effect of the Pure Heart, congratulations it seems that you discover one of its secrets ~'
"......" Lou doesn't know how to react. It seems he really discovered one of its effects, and the effect is pretty effective to him.