Chapter 373 : Hinoki Bath
「Gauche oji-san, can you make a bathtub out of this wood?」(Mark)
「A bathtub?」(Gauche)
「Yes, a huge one. I want you to make a hinoki bathtub!」(Mark)
That’s right. I’ve wanted an ultimate bathtub! A hinoki bathtub!
It was very popular and was beloved by the Japanese, and as a Japanese myself, I can’t miss this opportunity.
Wooden bathtubs in this world are small and don’t have a good fragrance, unlike hinoki bathtubs in Japan.
The scent of the spirit wood is different from hinoki (cypress), but I think it will work the sameー no, even better, I think. After all, its smell can make you relax, and it has some kind of healing effect.
「Hinoki bathtub…? What is that?」(Gauche)
「It’s a wooden bathtub, but a bit different from the regular one. It’s bigger and much thicker, and unlike a regular wooden bathtub, it has a rounded rectangular shape.」(Mark)
「I see. I’ve never made a bathtub like that before, but I get it. I think I can make it.」(Gauche)
「Cool. How much will it cost?」(Mark)
Bathtubs in this world are very expensive. They are luxury items that only rich people and nobles can have.
「Hmm…」(Gauche)
Gauche oji-san folded his arms and thought while staring at the spirit tree in the middle of the backyard.
「No, you don’t have to pay me money. You can pay me with this tree.」(Gauche)
「Eh? Really?」(Mark)
「Yeah, this tree plus some wood you got from Schultria Village. Those pieces of wood are of high quality as well. I can see them at a high price.」(Gauche)
「Alright.」(Mark)
「It’s a deal then.」(Gauche)
Ahh~ I can’t wait! A hinoki bathtub made of this spirit wood will surely feel much better than a regular hinoki bathtub in Japan!
「Thank you, Gauche oji-san. You can try it once you finish it. I’m sure you will feel so comfortable that you want to stay in it forever.」(Mark)
「Haha! Honestly, I don’t really understand what’s so good about baths. Bluntly put, I rarely take baths. But, I’ll try.」(Gauche)
He rarely takes baths not because he doesn’t have a bathroom. Most people don’t, but Delica’s family does have a bathroom. I was the one who built it using earth magic in a corner of this backyard at Delica’s request a long time ago.
I remember Delica complaining about her dad smelling of sweat after work. Either he’s the type of person who hates baths, or he’s not used to taking baths to begin with.
Oh, right! Speaking of baths, I remember I promised Camilla-san to build a bathroom for her bar. It was before I went on the long trip.
「Pamella, I just remembered my promise to your mom to build a bathroom for her.」(Mark)
「Now that you mention it, I remember my mom talking about it.」(Pamella)
「I’m sorry. I totally forgot about that.」(Mark)
「It’s okay. My mom understands. Besides, it’s not your fault that you forgot about it. A lot happened on your trip after all.」(Pamella)
「But, still. I feel bad for making Camilla-san wait for so long. Hmm… Alright, how about this? When Gauche oji-san finishes my hinoki bathtub, I’ll lend it to your mom first.」(Mark)
「Eh? But, you’re looking forward to it, right?」(Pamella)
「Don’t worry about me.」(Mark)
「I don’t know what hinoki bathtub is, but I’m sure my mom and the hostesses will be very happy, …Are you really sure?」(Pamella)
「I’m sure. I can wait.」(Mark)
「If you say so…」(Pamella)
While saying that, Pamella shyly played with the tip of her hair with her index finger.
Looks like not just her mom and the hostesses, but she’s also looking forward to having a bathroom in her house.
This conversation reminds me of when I took a bath with those beautiful hostesses onee-sans. I remember Pamella was with us too.
I noticed her face turned a bit red. Perhaps she was remembering that time too. (ch 99)
「After you try the bathtub, would you let me hear your opinion about it? I want to hear your mom’s and the hostesses’ opinions too. 」(Mark)
「Alright.」(Pamella)
If I lend Camilla and the hostesses the hinoki bathtub first, I can ask their opinions later.
It will help me find out if there’s something wrong with the bathtub, and it’s important in order to make my ultimate bathtub in the future.
「It’s decided then.」(Mark)
「O, oi, Mark-kun… So, I will make the bathtub for Camilla-san?」(Gauche)
「Yes. Let’s say, you will make the prototype of a hinoki bathtub, and Camilla-san and her hostesses will be the testers.」(Mark)
「I see. Are you planning to sell this bathtub in the future? This could be a good business opportunity, you know?」(Gauche)
「I’m thinking about that too, but we’ll see.」(Mark)
If Camilla-san and the hostesses like it, I may think about it.
Perhaps I can sell hinoki bathtubs to rich people and nobles at a high price in the future.
「Anyway, Gauche oji-san, I will draw the blueprint of this bathtub first and give it to you later. When you finish the bathtub, please let me know.」(Mark)
「Got it. I think it will take a few days. Are you going to install the bathtub in Iris Bar yourself?」(Gauche)
「Yeah. But before that, I need to go there and build a bathroom first.」(Mark)
「By the way… Will Camilla-san and the hostesses be there when you install the bathtub?」(Gauche)
「I plan to do it at noon. Camilla-san will be watching me, but I don’t know about the hostesses. What about it?」(Mark)
「I, I see… Say, Mark-kun, I think installing the bathtub by yourself will be difficult. How about I do it for you? ーNo, please let me do it!」(Gauche)
「Eh? But I don’t really need your help. I have an Item Box after all. First, I will come here to collect the bathtub after you finish it, and then I will go to Iris Bar to build the bathroom with earth magic, and then take out the bathtub from my Item Box. Easy.」(Mark)
「No, no, no. The bathtub will be huge and super heavy! You need a strong adult like me to install it!」(Gauche)
「It won’t be a problem. I can use magic to make it float. I won’t need to use my muscles.」(Mark)
「That’s… L-Look. I’m a professional when it comes to home installation. Installing a bathtub is not easy. You need to measure its size and find the right angle and position before you put it down. See? You’ll need my help. Of course, I’ll do it for free. What do you say, Mark-kun~?」(Gauche)
「Uhh…」(Mark)
Well, if he’s going to install the bathtub for free, then I have no reason to decline, but… Why is he so pushy?
He breathes heavily and looks so desperate for some reason.
Does he…
「Say, Gauche oji-san… You haven’t visited Iris Bar in a long time, have you?」(Mark)
「Gkkー!!」(Gauche)
He flinched.
I see now… Looks like my guess is correct.
It seems like his wife has forbidden him to visit Iris Bar, and now he’s desperately looking for an excuse to go there.
「Gauche oji-san…」(Mark)
「Oh, come on, Mark-kun. Don’t make that face. A kid like you probably won’t understand, but I need it! As a man, I want to show off my good side to beautiful women once in a while and be pampered by them! That’s the kind of healing I need right now!」(Gauche)
「…..」(Mark)
As I continued listening to Gauche oji-san’s passionate speech (excuse), I heard Nicola’s voice in my head.
『Uuu… I understand… I understand his feelings…』(Nicola)
『Huh?』(Mark)
『Onii-chan, let’s take him to Iris Bar! He needs it! He needs LOVE! Can’t you feel it? Can’t you feel the lamentation of this poor man’s sad soul?』(Nicola)
『…..』(Mark)
Well, it’s not that I don’t understand his feelings at all.
Back when I was still alive in Japan, I sometimes went to a hostess club with my coworkers, too.
「Mark-kun, please!」(Gauche)
「Umm… Alright. I’ll let you help me install the bathtub in Iris Bar.」(Mark)
「Uwwooogh! Thank you, Mark-kun! Camilla-san, beautiful young hostess onee-sans, wait for me!」(Gauche)
「But, Gauche oji-san… Before that, I think you should convince the angry-looking lady over there first.」(Mark)
「Huh?」(Gauche)
When Gauche oji-san passionately shouted at the sky, I saw a red-haired lady standing behind him, looking angry.
The lady who looked a lot like Delica was none other than Gauche oji-san’s wife.
「Hee~ Camilla-san and beautiful young hostess onee-sans, huh~? Hee~ Well, I’m sorry I’m not young anymore!」(Delica’s mother)
Hearing his wife’s voice, Gauche oji-san flinched and slowly turned around.
His face turned pale as if he were seeing a monster or something.
「H, Honey… I, it’s just a misunderstanding…」(Gauche)
「Ara~ Is that so~? I thought I had forbidden you to go to that hostess bar!」(Delica’s mother)
Saying that, Delica’s mother raised a wooden rug beater in her hands and smiled menacingly at Gauche oji-san.
This is not good. I think I should retreat now.
「G, Gauche oji-san, I’m going now. I have to take Pamella home. See you later! Let’s go, Pamella, Nicola!」(Mark)
「U, un!」(Pamella)
「Good luck, Gauche oji-chan~」(Nicola)
「Wait! Don’t leave me alone! Mark-kuuuun~~!」(Gauche)
Ignoring him, I quickly grabbed Pamella’s hand and ran away before the disaster happened.
I’m sorry, Gauche oji-san…
I hope you will survive to see another day…
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RIP dude…. It’s a fate of married life
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