CH 63

We went straight to public bath once we got back at the town.

It's partly because of all the sweat we worked up in the cave, but also because it was clear how dirty Reina was once we got out in the open.

500 en per person isn't much at all... No, I guess it's a bit painful. Like when you lightly scrape your knee.

I would have liked to take a bath every day, but it's just not feasible economically speaking, so I have been coping with temporary shower at the inn. But Reina's so filthy a shower or two won't quite do it, leaving me with no choice.

We could've had a bath everyday if we moved to a bathroom-equipped rental house. But the circumstances don't really allow us to take it easy, and not like we can afford it...

I got in man's side while Alma and Reina went in woman's.

Umu, hot water really melts away your fatigue. It even feels like my body is lighter.

I couldn't recognize Reina at first when we were done bathing.

Her unkempt ruffled hair turned into straight lustrous blond, her skin lost all the filth turning into a fair one. She'd have looked like a beautiful girl, far cry from a slum kid if not for the rag she's wearing.

What a waste. She'd have been popular as a waitress in a restaurant with her looks... Though she'd likely end up in a certain establishment in the slum before that, so her dirty looks might have been intentional.

Reina was muttering with distant eyes, "Those were so big..." as she repeatedly touched her chest while looking at Alma... Well, uh, you've still got room to grow, you know?

Afterward, we went to clothing store to purchase Reina's clothes.

Can't have her in a rag forever, and now that she's neat and clean, she deserves nice clothes.

Also, I'd like to get Alma there too. I always brought her to dull stores like food stalls and equipment stores after all.

She's a girl and all, I'm sure she'd like to dress up too... And besides, I have no clue how to pick boots, dress and stuff for girls, I'd leave it to Alma.

Then, after waiting for quite a bit, the two came out of the stores to yet another surprise.

Reina is wearing a red blouse with frills down to elbow parts, a cream skirt, and stripped high socks with red boots, she's also got a big ribbon tied on her back.

Yup yup, it all suits her so well. Can't believe how much the impression can change just from clothes alone.

Alma has a simple black dress, black stockings and a hairpin to hold her bangs up.

Uwahoi. I almost blurted out weirdly.

I mean, it does look good on her but isn't it way too sexy? Especially the black stockings. Frankly, it's lascivious even. W-well, she seems to like it so all good... But I'm kinda worried if it'd attract some bad bugs.

All these easily cost us 40000 en... I get that it's a necessary expense, but man it hurts. As painful as stumbling down full force kissing the ground.