After changing in the locker room, Shion, Asahi, Yan Mo, and the Second Shion headed to the men's side, while Haru and the others went to the women's section.
The hot springs were huge — it could fit a dozen, maybe several dozen people inside. They were completely open to the sky. The hot water mixed with the cold mountain air and the glittering night full of stars.
Yan Mo settled comfortably into the water, half-closing his eyes and leaning his head back as he relaxed. Shion also slipped in up to his neck with a calm expression. Asahi and the Second Shion stayed nearby, splashing each other.
"Wow, this place is awesome!" Asahi said.
"Totally," the Second Shion added.
"I'm glad you boys like it," the king replied. "We'll probably stay here a while before we head back to our rooms, so enjoy it as much as you can."
*
Haru sighed.
"Sorry, guys. I'd rather go to the other side, but I could feel the staff giving me weird looks when I didn't walk into the women's area."
