Clad in only a piece of white towel and standing in front of the entrance of the private grand bath exclusive solely for the royal family, I couldn't help but freeze and gawk at the sheer size and luxury of it.
It's... Isn't this just an indoor hot swimming pool?!?!?!
We could fit six or eight of our school's swimming pool into the bath! Aside from its depth and the fact that it is filled with steaming hot water, it's a freaking gigantic swimming pool!
Moreover, that's not even the end of it!!!
There's even a massage bed at the other side of the hall, a smaller pool of cold water, benches for relaxing, and many more... It's like an entire spa resort here.
I glanced back and Anne and Maria-chan were also standing there gawking at the sight before them.
Yeah... And here I thought our bath was too much. Though to be fair, I can't consider this a bath anymore.
It's a freakin' spa resort...
"Hehehe~"
Ah... I can hear Lily giggling beside me. But I just can't... respond to her now...
"Oh my~ Ufufufu~ Why are you still here~? Are you perhaps waiting for mommy~?"
"E-Eh?! U-Uhm, yes! We are waiting... for..."
"Yes~ Dear mother..."
"Oh my~ What cute daughters~ Lily and Alterisa-chan are just so precious, aren't they Lisa~?"
"Of course~! They're our daughters after all~"
In that moment, Lily and I stood frozen at the sight of an even grander sight...
The sight of our mothers only wearing a piece of white towel that barely covered their voluptuous, sexy figures...
They were wearing the same white towels Lily and I am wearing. But... compared to our immature, petite bodies that it could completely cover, it could barely cover their enormous white mountains and barely reached halfway down their milky white thighs!
We both gulped and looked at each other.
Uhn... We'll definitely have that kind of ultra-sexy body soon!
Even without needing Lily to say it out loud, I can understand her solely through her eyes, and I know she understands me as well.
Let's aim for such sexy body together!!!! Ooooohhhh!!!!
Soon, we were led into the "establishment" by Seara-sama's personal maid, Emily, and began cleansing ourselves.
"Mmmmhh~~~ How fragrant~! The smell of Roselily is prominent, yet not overpowering; just perfect~ Ufufufu~ You're so amazing, Alterisa-chan~ I can't wait to try the others~"
"It is an honor to receive your praise, Seara-sama~! I'm happy you love it~"
"Risa-chan, I love it too! Hehehe~ Thank you~"
"You're welcome, Lily~!"
Hehehe~ I'm so happy~ They're my masterpiece, you know~! I'm glad everyone likes it~!
Even Emily-san seems to like it as well~ Hm~ Should I give her a set as well later?
After cleansing ourselves, we entered the bath and immerse ourselves in steaming hot water. Well... Seara-sama and I.
Mom and Lily went to get massaged by Anne and Emily-san while Maria-chan joined them to learn how to massage as well.
Ufufufu~ Seara-sama was bragging about how amazing Emily-san was at massages, but our Anne is also very talented, you know?! If not for her amazing massages, the duration of my suffering from muscle cramps would double!
After Seara-sama entered the bath, I followed right after and dipped my feet a little before submerging myself right into it.
Ahhhh... It feels so good...
Though our hot spring still feels a bit better, the water is at the perfect temperature and it is certainly an extremely beautiful bath. Certainly a luxurious experience without a doubt.
Ah... It's making me feel sleepy...
Just then, I felt the water undulating from my right. I turned towards it, and there I see a magnificent, enormous sight of a beautiful side boob...
"Ah! S-Seara-sama?"
"Ufufufu~ You were dozing off, Alterisa-chan~ It's bad for you to doze of in such a hot bath, you know~? Are you feeling unwell~?"
"No! It is extremely comfortable that I got a little sleepy. Please excuse me."
"Oh my~ Is that so~ Ufufufu~ I'm glad you like it."
H-Hm...? W-Why is she suddenly staring at me...?
"Alterisa-chan, I'm curious. What is your relationship like with Alexus? Although not yet publicized, you are engaged, after all. As your future mother-in-law, I'm very interested~"
"E-Eh?! M-My relationship with his highness... Is it?"
"Ufufufu~ Don't need to be shy and use honorifics now~ I know you call him by "Alex"~ He was very happy that he bragged to me about it, you know~?"
W-What?! A-Alex, how could you tell on me to your mother! Just so you know, it's your idea, okay! You're the one who ask me to call you that!!!!
I can feel my cheeks burning, and I knew it wasn't from the bath at all... Kuuuuh! I'm so embarrassed!
"Y-Yes... U-Uhm... A-Alex has been very kind to me... H-He's one of my closest friend... And I enjoy his company very much."
I don't know if it was because of the warm bath, or because of Seara-sama's overwhelming motherly aura, but I ended up spilling my heart out.
Alex is... special to me, to put it concisely. He's someone who would always be there not only when I need him, but when I want to see him. It was as if he knows my schedule.
He wouldn't bother me when I'm busy. Rather than bothering me, he'd even help me silently, support me in subtle ways, as if he knows what I want to do. I feel very happy whenever I realize it.
He's also very fun to be with. The time I spend with him is always fun, no matter what. Every time we spend a morning, afternoon, or even evening together, my heart would always fill full by the end of it. I feel so refreshed, and I feel like I can do my best again.
"I feel very blessed to have met him in this world, and became friends with him."
I lowered my head slightly and saw the reflection of myself on the surface of the water.
Yes... I can meet him because I have become "Alterisa" in this world, the main villainess of the otome game "Lovely Happenings". The woman who stood in between the heroine and him.
The obstacle that was meant to be removed so they could have their happy endings...
I know I'm not the same "Alterisa" anymore. I know I was different... Much different than the "Alterisa" in the game.
But... The thought of him meeting the heroine of "Lovely Happenings" made my heart tighten. The thought of him talking with her with the smile he had always given me broke my heart.
The thought of him and the heroine falling in love... It's suffocating...
I don't want it to happen...
He's such a dear friend to me... I don't want him to leave my side. Ever.
But... What if that is his wish...?
Can I really let him go and wish him well as his friend...?
Can I watch them happily with a smile...?
...I doubt it.
Even now, my chest feels so heavy, and I'm certain it's not because my boobs are suddenly growing. It was still as flat as ever.
I let out a sigh.
Will he... leave me... and be with... her?
"What's wrong?"
I snapped out of my daze and saw Seara-sama looking worriedly at me.
"A-Ah! It was nothing. Forgive me, I dozed off yet again. Ahahaha..."
I-I totally forget where I am!
Aaahh! I can't believe I dozed off right in front of Seara-sama!
I splashed my face with the hot water and shook my head.
I can't keep being depressed! Alex and I are best of friends! There's nothing to worry about...
[Seara's POV]
Alterisa-chan... There seems to be something bothering her...
Ah! Could it be...? Is that idiot son of mine being passive again?!
I've told him to show his affection for her more! Be more upfront! Tell her your feelings outright!
From that frown just now, Alterisa-chan must be worried if someone would try to steal him from her! As a popular young lady within the noble society, she must know how popular he is amongst the girls!
A crown prince would no doubt be popular. But Alexus wasn't only that. With the appearance he inherited from ME and a little bit from his father, he's an exceptionally handsome boy. He was also extremely talented and excels in every field. He's a genius that may even surpass Luke as king when he grows up.
But unfortunately... he seemed to have inherited not only Luke's mind and appearance but also his dullness when it comes to love...
It is impossible for anyone to steal him from her. After all, she could see how head over heels her son was towards her! Alterisa-chan is an angel that's too good even for him!
That's why Alexus must also comfort her by telling her that she's the one he loves!
I'll make sure of it... I'll make sure that stupid son of mine treats Altersia with the utmost care and make sure she becomes my daughter-in-law! I won't tolerate anyone else!!!
"Don't worry, Alterisa-chan~ I'll definitely talk to Alexus about this, okay~?"
"E-Eh?! A-Areee?!"
Ufufufu~ She's so cute, squirming like that in my embrace~ It just makes me want to hug you even more~!
"You have nothing to worry about~ That boy cherishes you very much~ He just needs to show it more~"
I felt her head flinched in between my breasts and she slowly looked up.
"R-Really?"
"Uhn~! Of course~ You are all he's been talking about, you know~?"
"!"
Ah~! She turned red~ How cuuuuute~!
"That's why, there's no need for you to worry, okay~?"
"U-Uhn... T-Thank you very much, Seara-sama..."
"Fufufu~ You are very welcome~"
Just then, I hear the sound of wet footsteps approaching from behind me.
"Oh my~ What are you doing to my daughter, Seara~?"
"Mother, Risa-chan will suffocate if you bury her face in your breasts like that..."
"Ara~ I'm so sorry~ Ufufufu~ She's just too cute that I just couldn't help but embrace her~"
"N-No! I-I'm fine, Seara-sama."
"See~?"
"Geez~ Then you can release her now! It's my time as her mother to embrace her~! Come, Risa~!"
"Ah! I want to hug Risa-chan as well~!"
"Uwah!"
"Ah~ She's been taken away~"
Ufufufu~ She looks troubled~ How cuuuute~
Mm~! If she becomes my daughter-in-law, this will become an everyday occurrence~ I can't wait~
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