Volume 5 Chapter 4 Cleaning The Bath
As for Ice, she is like this.
"Dragon, maybe...? About Nightfather, I wouldn't want my family to be targeted, so..."
As for Clay...
"Dragon is the only choice. When it's time to make money, there's only one thing to do. Nightfather, how many departments have collapsed? The time to make money is after they've completely collapsed. Not now."
And finally Sandra...
"Nightfather is from the old days, so even though it's me, I feel guilty about a direct attack."
So, Toxy and I will go to Nightfather, and Ice, Clay, and Sandra will capture the dragon (and hippogriff) alive.
"Nightfather, huh... Well, it's fine, right...? But still, I have this, you know, aversion..."
Toxy lamented in that way.
With Windy carrying the prepared luggage, the 3 of them set off on their journey. Since Toxy and I had promised to give an answer to Frain tomorrow, today was a day of waiting and rest.
It seems that Moruru and Ridge have plans to visit Ridge's house today, and they will apparently go to Lord's house under Windy's supervision.
Those 2 are really just good friends... If she hadn't brought the stealth weapon adventurer, their relationship wouldn't have become so strained.
"Wade~? Help me clean over here~"
"Roger that."
So, unusually, I was alone with Toxy at home.
I followed Toxy's call and headed to the bathroom. There, Toxy was standing with a brush in hand, wearing very little clothing.
Or rather, she was wearing a swimsuit.
"Oh, Wade is here. Ah, you'll see once you start cleaning, this bath is bigger than you think. So, can you help a bit?"
"Understood."
"Thanks! Here, take the brush."
I took the brush and started scrubbing. Toxy seemed to be starting from the right side as she looked from the entrance, so I started from the left.
"By the way, Toxy, you really like cleanliness."
I said, and Toxy replied, "Is that so?"
"Yeah. I mean, I always have this image of you cleaning without even realizing it. You're also proactive with laundry and stuff. Perfect for cleaning with Sandra."
"Sandra is so straightforward about unimportant things, she's the perfect cleaning companion."
Toxy said with a smug look, and I chuckled, "You two really are good friends, huh?"
"More importantly, Wade, even though when you two came back from training, it seemed like you and Sandra were getting along well, right?"
I felt a pang as she said that.
"...Isn't that normal? Sandra is always clingy."
"Is that so? I saw Wade with a blushing Sandra heading to the back room at night."
"..."
Looks like I've been found out.
"What do you want? Speak up."
"When you decide on something, Wade, you change your mind in an instant. ...It's nothing special, just thought Sandra was following Ice's lead."
Toxy continued cleaning nonchalantly. As she approached me while scrubbing, she accidentally bumped into me from behind.
"Toxy?"
"Oh, sorry. I bumped into you~. Gotta be careful."
Even as she said that, she kept pressing her butt against my waist.
I said,
"It's annoying, can I just attack you already?"
"Huh!? Oh, no, I mean, I-I didn't mean it like that, um..."
Surprised, Toxy moved away from me, her face turning red as she looked around. What a troublesome, love-struck girl...
But perhaps feeling regretful about my own reaction, Toxy pointed at me and said,
"I thought Wade wasn't shy! I was teasing you for being embarrassed, and then I was going to lead as the big sister!"
"Our age difference doesn't really matter."
"That's true."
Ice is the most responsible at home, being the youngest, and I, as the leader, am also the youngest. Clay, one of the oldest, is the most reliable. Sandra is the most careless.
"But, I can't believe your shyness have disappeared, Wade! Why!?"
"Ah, well..."
I replied to Toxy, who seemed a bit sulky.
"Something, the hassle outweighed the embarrassment."
"Huh?"
I approach Toxy. Looking a bit mischievous.
"The way things are complicated. Come at me straightforwardly. If you're embarrassed, I'll make the first move."
"Uh, um, umm, well, that, um, feels different from usual, you know."
"It's your fault for being a weakling. Toxy!"
"Eek!"
I jump on Toxy, pushing her down. Of course, I guard with my arms to prevent hitting her head. Also, secretly using gravity magic to lighten both our weights.
Then, I press down on top of Toxy. Toxy freezes up, blushing intensely and looking extremely nervous.
"U-um, umm, ummm..."
Toxy weakly resists, only placing a hand on my chest without much force, just trembling. I lean in close, peering into Toxy's eyes.
"W-Wade..."
Tears well up in her eyes. I feel a strange thrill running down my spine.
I whisper softly into Toxy's ear.
"You must have gathered a lot of courage to wear that swimsuit."
"Uh, um..."
"You tried so hard to tempt me, right? You felt like you were falling behind everyone else. So, you tried to be forceful to not miss this chance."
"N-no, I-I, ugh, ughh..."
"Toxy."
I say with a heavy breath.
"You're cute. Your desperate efforts are adorable."
"...Ah..."
I pull back. Just before she starts crying, she looks up at me with a flushed face, completely surrendering control to me.
Even when I gently touch Toxy's skin, she says nothing. Just a small "ah..." mixed with anticipation and fear escapes her lips.
I decide not to ask Toxy if it's okay. If I asked, Toxy, regaining her senses, would hurriedly shake her head. But that wouldn't be what Toxy truly wants.
So, I gently place my hand on the swimsuit――――
However, the doorbell rings.
""...""
The atmosphere turns awkward.
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