Chapter 95: Beauty Hot Spring

To tell the truth, deep in Miyamoto’s heart, Kitahara Chiki was undoubtedly an extremely formidable big figure!

In a short span of time, he had successively purchased two high-priced properties. Such abundant financial capability was truly astonishing.

To be able to make the acquaintance of such a person and work on his behalf was, without a doubt, a piece of good fortune for Miyamoto.

Look at that—without expending much effort, he had already earned a handsome commission fee.

However, Miyamoto was not satisfied with just this.

He knew very well that for a big figure like Kitahara, if they could further deepen their relationship, it would bring incalculable benefits to his own future development.

Thus, he wanted to invite Kitahara to Hokkaido for a hot spring bath to enhance the bond between the two of them.

Yes, a hot spring bath!

In his view, Kitahara Chiki could definitely be considered an out-and-out romantic figure. This young author acted in a dashing, uninhibited manner, leaving a trail of romance wherever he went.

He was simply a fellow traveller on the same path as himself.

Not long ago, he had spent a small fortune purchasing a luxury "single-family house" (Ikkodate) as a gift for a beautiful, gentle mature woman.

That woman was graceful, elegant, and possessed ten thousand charms, captivating anyone at first sight.

And just a few days later, he demonstrated his astonishing generosity once again, buying a luxury apartment as a gift for one of his subordinates—a girl with a lively, cute personality.

That young girl was overflowing with youth, playful, nimble, and full of vitality.

Gifting high-value presents to the opposite sex so frequently and unsparingly—aside from a romantic figure, what other words could be used to describe such behavior?

Miyamoto was full of admiration; he didn’t understand the world of rich people, considering it somewhat extravagant and wasteful himself.

However, this wasn’t something he needed to worry about. On the contrary, he was more than happy to see it happen, because he could profit from it.

He simply wanted to become a true fellow traveller on the same path with Kitahara...

"No need, no need... What? Hokkaido hot spring bath? Relaxing body and mind? Miyamoto-san, exactly what kind of body-and-mind relaxation? Details, please!"

At first, Kitahara declined.

To be honest, down in his heart, he looked down on this guy Miyamoto and didn’t want too much contact with him. If not for having no one else available and this guy having a bit of capability in handling tasks, he wouldn’t even bother acknowledging him.

However, hearing the place he mentioned in his invitation, Kitahara felt a slight surge of interest.

Sounds like this "Hokkaido hot spring bath" might actually have something to offer?

"Hehe, Mr. Kitahara must usually be busy with writing and rarely have spare time for entertainment and leisure!

As you know, Hokkaido’s hot springs are very famous, offering superb environment and experience, and soaking in hot springs brings many physical benefits.

However, those are merely ordinary hot springs, unworthy of your status. The place I wish to invite you to is a special bathhouse, where they have a unique ’Beauty Hot Spring’..."

"What is a ’Beauty Hot Spring’?" Kitahara asked.

"Well, there are two types of ’Beauty Hot Springs.’ The first type is where the spring water contains many rare minerals and nutritional elements capable of nourishing the skin, making it smooth and delicate, warm and moist like fine jade. That’s why everyone calls it a ’Beauty Hot Spring.’

The second type lives up to its name in the truest sense! There are numerous beauties with supple figures and exquisite looks waiting by your side, bathing right along with you.

Mr. Kitahara, imagine: in that wonderful atmosphere draped in misty vapor, surrounded by a cluster of beauties as lovely as flowers and jade—wouldn’t that be the ultimate enjoyment?" Miyamoto coaxed systematically.

"So ka! When are we going?"

...

Kitahara was naturally joking.

He wasn’t the kind of lascivious person wallowing in debauchery.

How could he be so impatient?

Even if he intended to critique it (experience it for himself), he’d still have to finish the matters at hand for these few days first!

"Miyamoto-san, to tell you the truth, I’ve been a bit busy lately. Once this busy stretch passes, I’ll go enjoy it together with you.

Mm, you are very thoughtful!"

Patting Miyamoto on the shoulder, Kitahara praised.

Miyamoto was instantly greatly encouraged, his face blooming with a smile:

"Ha’i, the temperature happens to drop in a few days, making it even more suitable for a hot spring bath. I shall await Mr. Kitahara’s good news!"

Miyamoto gloated secretly to himself—it seemed he had made the right move with this play. Although this Kitahara Chiki was wealthy, he was too young and lacked experience.

He believed that after this matter, the relationship between the two would become intimate and unreserved.

...

The two returned to the bank, signed the agreement, and paid the deposit.

Matsuda Yumi came in for work today. Seeing Kitahara, she came over in pleasant surprise to greet him and ask what business he was handling.

Kitahara casually made up a reason to gloss it over.

Tomorrow, he would bring her over to view the property and give her a surprise on the spot!

With this matter settled, Kitahara took a car to Shueisha again.

Before long, he arrived inside Editor Suzuki’s office.

Not having seen her for a few days, Kitahara noticed that Suzuki Misaki had grown somewhat haggard—her skin was dull and lusterless, with dark circles under her eyes, clearly lacking sufficient rest.

This was from staying up late way too much!

"Misaki-nee, why have you become so haggard? My heart hurts so much... Why didn’t you take proper care of yourself? Why?"

Within his words, he revealed deep concern and pained affection.

It was just a bit overly exaggerated.

Seeing this, Suzuki Misaki laughed instead:

"Hehe, is it really that bad? I didn’t feel it at all?" Saying so, she pulled out a small mirror, looked at herself in it, and found that her complexion was indeed not looking great.

"It really is a bit, probably due to lack of sleep recently. It’s fine, I’ll just pay a bit of attention to it.

Kitahara-kun, as it happens, I’ve almost finished writing this second volume of the goblin novel. President Araki, who wants to buy your anime adaptation rights, will take a while to get here, so why don’t you take a look first!"

"Nani? Finished writing so fast? Misaki-nee, aren’t you pushing yourself way too hard? You definitely stayed up late writing this—that won’t do! Ruining your health like this is bad!

Misaki-nee, when do you have time off? Today I heard that over in Hokkaido there’s a hot spring called ’Beauty Hot Spring’—soaking in it brings many benefits to the body, nourishing the skin and making one’s appearance radiate with brilliance. I want to treat you to a soak!"

Kitahara took the manuscript handed over by Suzuki Misaki, not rushing to read it, but speaking up first.

"Beauty Hot Spring? I’ve actually heard a bit about it before. Kitahara-kun’s proposal indeed makes my heart move, but recently I have quite a few matters on my hands. Let me wait until I get past this busy stretch!"

Suzuki Misaki felt somewhat tempted upon hearing this.

Her recent state was indeed not great—her body was fatigued, and her mood was filled with worry. She genuinely had the intention to find a place to take a vacation and recuperate.

Going to Hokkaido to soak in a hot spring was a pretty good choice.

However, due to her profession, if she wanted to take leave, she needed to plan ahead and organize the work on her hands first.

Otherwise, with her mind preoccupied, she wouldn’t be able to enjoy her vacation in peace either.

Kitahara scratched his head upon hearing this.

He felt... why did these words sound so familiar?