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ED: Sphenimersus

 “…Oh, is that so.” (Kei)

His own shampoo and conditioner to use, I guess that makes sense.

Well, at least it’s not complicated.

“What is conditioner? Isn't that a rinse?” (Kei)

“Huh? Oh, rinse. It is conditioner, but I’m used to calling it a rinse.” (Kaori)

“Hmm... Okay.” (Kei)

I pick up one of the shampoo bottles and see it has ‘Nourishes Your Hair!’ written on it.

I tried to picture s.h.i.+nji’s head, but I don’t remember his hair being thin. Is he worried about that?

Well he isn’t bald, so I guess it works okay.

“Come on, sit down, I'll wash you.” (Kaori)

Kaori is still shyly hiding herself with a towel.

I asked you to teach me how to care for my hair, but is it something that takes practice?

“Okay.” (Kei)

I sit down on the bath chair, with my back facing Kaori and relax my muscles, thinking it would be great if you would explain it to me.

Kaori picks up the showerhead, twists the faucet, and the sound of water echoes loudly in the bath.

“How can you be so relaxed?” (Kaori)

The water that still wasn’t quite warm enough sprays across me.

“What The h.e.l.l?!?!” (Kei)

I stand up involuntarily and turn around, but Kaori sprays me in the face.

Hey, stop! What did I do?

“Hey, don't look at me!” (Kaori)

It finally starts to get warm enough after I had blocked the spray with my hand, so I sit back down quietly.

Even though I’m somewhat irritated, you are going to teach me how to care for my hair, so I will act like an adult.

Plus, I got to see Kaori nude momentarily, so mission accomplished.

Not that I’m complaining.

“If you're so embarra.s.sed, why did you come to bathe with me?” (Kei)

“Noisy!” (Kaori)

Kaori says and quickly sprays my head down again.

”…If you...if…look…that is…like that...” (Kaori)

“What did you say?” (Kei)

I asked loudly, because I couldn’t hear her over the sound of the shower.

“Nothing!” (Kaori)

I shrugged my shoulders at her reply and sat quietly for her to wash me.

Oh, yeah.

It feels wonderful.

I never thought it would feel this good to have someone wash my hair.

This could certainly be trouble.

She gently washes my scalp with her fingertips, then puts on treatment, wraps my head in a towel, and now I'm soaking in the bathtub with Kaori.

Apparently, it takes time for the treatment to penetrate.

“Do I have to do this every day?” (Kei)

I ask Kaori. This is going to be a lot of trouble, if I have to do it every day.

“No, you don't have to do it every day. How often depends on the condition of your hair and the type of treatment you are using.” (Kaori)

“Oh, okay.” (Kei)

My hair is badly damaged, so I don't know.

Kaori then tells me how to differentiate the condition of my hair by how it feels.

Split ends, bouncing back to its original shape immediately after winding it around your finger, or getting tangles when you run your fingers through your hair.

“All of that is useless, if you don’t understand how your hair is normally supposed to be.” (Kei)

“Well, that’s true, but you will learn by touching it every day.” (Kaori)

“Is that so?” (Kei)

“Yep, that's the way it is.” (Kaori)

Kaori answers while stretching, unintentionally showing off her b.r.e.a.s.t.s.

Well, then I will try it.

“Well, it’s time for the conditioner.” (Kaori)

Kaori says and stands up to get out of the bathtub.

I'm still soaking in the tub, so Kaori’s shapely a.s.s appears in front of my eyes.

I know its soft, because she’s had it up against me, but I’ve never actually seen it.

Although, right now, it's right in front of me.

Her plump, slightly pink b.u.t.t is right there in front of my eyes.

I reach out and lightly poke her b.u.t.t with my index finger without even thinking. So soft.

“[Hi--!]” (Kaori)

Kaori glares at me, while covering her b.u.t.t with both hands and her cheeks dyed red as an apple.

“What! What are you doing?!” (Kaori)

Her b.u.t.t is so soft and moderately elastic. My b.r.e.a.s.t.s are similar, but her b.u.t.t is bigger than they are.

Doesn't this feel rather good to the touch?

“Umm, I think it's a soft b.u.t.t.” (Kei)

“What?!” (Kaori)

“If it's in front of you, you would touch it too.” (Kei)

“I don't understand what you mean!” (Kaori)

Regardless, I am a woman now. Is it a problem if a woman touches you?

On top of that, we’re childhood friends, and skins.h.i.+p should be easier with me than s.h.i.+zuka or Chiaki.

s.h.i.+zuka doesn’t hesitate in touching me, not to mention sticking to me like glue.

“Why are you so angry?” (Kei)

I’ve soaked enough, so let’s get out.

“I'm not angry!” (Kaori)

Of course, you’re angry, but I did kind of expect this reaction since I poked your b.u.t.t.

It’s a given if you ask me.

I turn my back to Kaori as I get out of the bath.

“Was I unfair to you? You can touch my b.u.t.t if you want.” (Kei)

“Huh?” (Kaori)

I look back at Kaori and grin mischievously.

“So let me rest in your arms later.” (Kei)

“What!?” (Kaori)

Of course, I was teasing Kaori, as usual.