Chapter 57 - JK Idol is busy (part 3)
This is a bathroom with an oval jacuzzi tub and shower area. When we went out, there were also open spaces such as outdoor baths that allowed us to see the night sky. It really felt like a rich person's bathroom with a strong sense of cleanliness.
"This is a great bathroom."
"I'm not picky about things like this. Now, sit down."
Kazunari-san and I sat in our respective shower chairs. In a situation like this, should I take the usual action? Maybe I should just ask.
"Sorry, do I have to help you wash your back?"
"Oh... then, I'll take you up on that offer."
I took the foamy sponge that already contained body soap from Kazunari-san, then looked at her big back.
"You really are a caring guy... If only I had a classmate like you, maybe I could have a more enjoyable school life."
"It's not like that, I'm nothing."
"Don't immediately humble yourself like that. ...Oh yes, there is one thing I want to ask you honestly."
"H, huh?"
Suddenly, Kazunari-sama spoke very seriously.
"Do you really love Nako?"
Being asked like that, my heart was pounding fast. How should I answer...
"Uh, sorry."
I can't keep avoiding this problem. Kazunari-sama is also serious about this. I can't avoid his questions asked. After swallowing hard, make a decision.
"I love her. I love Nako more than anyone."
"That's right... Because even Nako really loves you. If you say that you don't like her, I will consider killing you! Hahaha."
Honestly, I couldn't laugh at that joke. I anxiously rubbed Kazunari-san's back while wiping away the sweat that was pouring down profusely.
"Nako is a strong girl. But there are weak sides as we saw today. But if there is a good person like you by her side, she will be better."
"Then I'm happy."
"Ooh, you're not confident?"
"Yes, I'm just an ordinary person, and Sakurazaki also said that earlier. She said I wouldn't understand."
"You may not believe it yourself, but I believe you can do it."
Kazunari-san said, “This time, I will wash your back,” and told me to turn around. Even though I felt a bit scared, I accepted his offer and let Kazunari-san clean my back.
"I thought you wouldn't care about that."
Honestly, I'd like to not care about that...
"At that time, when Sakurazaki apologized to me, I pretended not to mind it... However, in fact, I felt useless or unworthy of Sakurazaki."
"...I don't feel that way."
"Kazunari-san?"
While placing his arms over my shoulders, Kazunari-san pressed a thick wooden plank against my back. Kazunari-san's body was completely felt by me. What is he doing?
"Because you are who you are now, you can give Nako so much inspiration and energy."
That's right, what Kazunari-san said... I felt encouraged by him in this water vapor.
"Just the feeling of love is enough. As long as you remain yourself."
He said nice things, but this was too close!
Maybe you could step away a little?
"...I also met my wife when I was in high school."
While listening to the story, Kazunari-san put a sponge on my back, then started rubbing my back.
"Even so, my wife was only 16 years old."
"...Eh? That means..."
"Yeah, she is known as the Showa era idol, 'Yuzuhara Mitsu,' who is often called 'Yuzumitsu.' But maybe you don't know."
"Yes, sorry."
Sakurazaki's mother is also an idol...
"But if you look at my wife, you will definitely understand. The point is, idols can't always shine."
“Is that so?”
“She said so. Times are changing, and people are always looking for something new."
Maybe that's true. There are many idols because people are always looking for new sparkles.
"...But idols have the ability to store their light in people's memories. It's an extraordinary job."
In people's memories...
"So, Nako is the same. One day, her shine will fade. It will really tire her heart because of the difference from before. But when that time comes, it would be great if there was someone who remained by her side."
"Father..."
"You don't need to think much. Just love Nako sincerely."
"...Okay. I understand."
With Kazunari-san's unique words, I felt encouraged. For me, Kazunari-san is indeed someone who can be relied on... or so I thought.
“By the way… you have a nice body part.”
I noticed Kazunari-san's gaze from behind me aiming at my lower abdomen.
...Hmm, hmm?!
“Hey, please stop!”
As soon as I realized it, I hurriedly covered my lower body
"Well, I've always envied Nako."
I got goosebumps.
I quickly rinsed off the bubbles in the shower and immersed myself in the tub.
“Hey hey, Himahara-kun, I told you to accompany me.”
“Ah, that's me! I have to go home early and make food for my aunt!”
"Then, I'll take a souvenir and hand it to you."
“O-Okay!”
I got out of the tub, grabbed a towel, and tried to get out of the bathroom...but...
“Kya!”
"……Hah?"
Sakurazaki's mother was standing in front of the sliding bathroom door.
Mother covered her eyes with her hands.
“Um, why, mother?”
“Ah, um, Himahara-san? This is different, I don't want to peek at the men's bath or something.”
“…No, where are you looking while saying that!”
I didn't expect mother to be there as soon as I came out of the bathroom, so I came out bravely.
And Sakurazaki's usually cool mother saw 'that'.
Before I desperately tried to hide what was underneath, mother peeked at me through the gaps between her fingers.
“Hey, Mitsu! You again."
“I'm sorry, Kazunari-san! Um, I can't help it.”
“Um… I'm going home now.”
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“You should go back. That bathroom is always open for you.”
“No more showering. ……Mother, you look red”
“Gohon. ...... I'm not a fan of BL or men's good shape.”
“Even if you say that with your dignified voice...”
I thanked they for everything and then left Sakurazaki's house.
Under the night sky, I looked up at the hazy starry sky and thought about something.
Sakurazaki family... was so pure, but the hidden part of her parents was too much.
Apart from the problem of chaos, the problem of sexual harassment also arises in the Sakurazaki family.
Translator: Janaka