Chapter 228 The Relationship Between Cats And Baths
We descended from the top of the rocky mountain to the ground. Afterwards, everyone gathered in my room. The heating Magic Tool in the room was incredibly warm compared to outside. I also served warm drinks to two people. Even though they had the Magic Tool, it was still freezing cold where they were. It was so tough, I can't even imagine.
"This is what they call 'coming back to life,' right?"
"You know, Berberiguru. You really caused trouble for Tatsuma-sama that one time (when resurrected), didn't you?"
Berberi-san's big sister, Dorchuneta-san, spoke in a slightly low voice. She might be exasperated. But she's not really angry, right?
"...Yes, that's right. Tatsuma-sama, I truly apologize for that time."
"Oh, that time. It must have been a good experience, right? It's not often you get to come back to life like that."
"At that time, my hands were so cold that I accidentally let the rope slip, and I couldn't fix it. For a moment, I thought about Tatsuma-sama, but I was more worried about what Maya-sama would think... It was needless worry, but then my sister said a few words...
So, he got a lecture. But I haven't seen Berberi-san get lectured. In this cold weather, with snow falling almost all day, he wouldn't go outside to be lectured, right?
"Oh, I forgot to ask, where do Berberi-san and the others stay overnight?"
"Yes, that's it--"
"Well, we have some money from Tatsuma-sama, and Rosalier-sama has given us some funds, so currently we are staying at an inn in town..."
Neta-san quickly interjected to explain, almost cutting off Berberi-san's words.
"Yeah, that's a lie."
"Huh? Tatsuma-sama..."
Dorchuneta-san, why the expression like 'please don't reveal it'?
"Yeah, Maya thinks the same."
"Huh? M-Maya-sama."
Yeah, Berberi-san, that's so obvious. It's a lie.
"Well, you see, it's all so strange. If you think about it normally, right?"
"That's true, big brother. Because, Ber-san, aside from yesterday, is always come right away when called."
"Oh..."
"Neta-san is the same way, right?"
"Huh?"
The two aren't really deceiving their masters. Rather, I somehow understand the trick. Probably Maya-chan too.
"Ber-san."
"Yes?"
"When was the last time you took a bath?"
"..."
"Neta-san too. Don't you think the scent of essential oils is stronger than yesterday?"
Not just Neta-san, but for some reason, Berberi-san also smells different with essential oils.
""...""
Both of them are looking down so no one can figure out what they're thinking. That pretty much gave away the answer.
"In the world where Maya and the others were, there was a time and place where taking baths wasn't common, and they used strong-smelling oils to cover it up, according to some old records."
"So anyway, Maya-chan is Neta-san."
"Yes. Big brother is Ber-san too."
""We need to make sure they don't leave the bath.""
After that, Centrena and Wilshion are keeping watch, while Maya-chan and I are chatting over tea.
"I think cats don't like baths, right? So, do Cat-people men feel the same way?"
"Well, moms are supposed to like baths, right?"
"That's true. The baths at the Watterhill estate were the size our mothers would use."
"Yeah, that's right."
"Also, even though I'm often hugged by tigers, it doesn't feel like they're using oils to cover it up."
"Mothers said they don't use oils."
"Oh, so that's how it is."
"Yes. But wait, Mii-chan said she likes taking baths."
"Hmm, I wonder if it varies from person to person?"
"Well, cats must be different too. I heard there are cats that like baths."
"I see."
Not all Cat-people men have cat-like habits. While discussing this, Berberi-san knocks on the door connecting to my room's bathroom.
"Tatsuma-sama, I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I might get overheated if I stay any longer..."
"Oh, okay. Centrena, that's enough."
'Kuu'
Centrena was lying in front of the door, so it couldn't be opened. When she moved away from the door, Berberi-san finally came out. His hair was all messy, like a wet cat. Maya-chan used wind magic to dry Berberi-san. She's really skilled.
Then, Wilshion skillfully opened the door too. Following him was Neta-san. She also seems to have curly hair. Her long hair was all curly due to the humidity.
After Berberi-san was done, Maya-chan also dried Neta-san's hair.
"I don't know about Berberiguru, but I was really saved. To be honest, after Tatsuma-sama went to bed, I was doing some grooming, but it was getting close to my limit despite it being a duty. Thank you so much, really, thank you..."
Berberi-san is avoiding eye contact with us and might really dislike taking baths.
'Maya-chan, Maya-chan.'
'What's wrong, big brother?'
'Berberi-san might actually dislike baths.'
'Yeah, Maya feel the same way.'
I heard later that when he was staying at Jam-san's place, he took a bath in the dorm after Jam-san went to sleep. But it seems Berberi-san reluctantly took a bath. It was like a crow reluctantly taking a dip. So Neta-san was grumbling that Berberi-san might have been happy not to take a bath.
That's why while we are in this Arlheave, I arranged for a decent inn in town through the Essence's Inn owner, Liryardea-san, so they could take a bath every day. It seems like it's true that Rosalier-san gave them the funds, but they'll use that for the mission. Of course, I paid for their inn's lodging fee myself. I mean, I've saved up a lot of money from what I've earned at the guild, more than I can spend before.
Berberi-san remembered that Maya-chan has a habit of 'sniffing cats,' so he realized he couldn't skip taking a bath to cover it up and looked a bit down. Neta-san was so happy she almost cried. Maya-chan and I also realized we needed to do better as leaders.
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