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Chapter 155: [Japanese Bath]
Chapter 155: [Japanese Bath]
Chapter 155: [Japanese Bath]
<<"Gurururu… Hello, I'm a zombie." It's Angu Ogu!>>
>Hey, Ogu (U.S.)
>Thanks for your hard work with the moving yesterday! (U.S.)
>Welcome to Japan!"
The day after Angu Ogu moved to Japan.
A live stream began from her new home.
<<First, I have some very important news to share with everyone. Actually, I've got a girlfriend who bathes me every day.>>
>Wait, you're finally dating Iroha!? (U.S.)
>Congratulations, Ogu! (U.S.)
>Be sure to invite us to the wedding! (U.S.)!
<<Hey, you there. Ogu, could you hear that? While I was getting a drink, you started the stream first and said things that could create misunderstandings?>>
>Spreading rumors, and the spouse arrives, huh? (U.S.)
>As expected from living together, she got here quickly (U.S.)
>Iroharo~
<<Yes, Iroharo~ "My words to you". I'm the translator girl, Iroha~. And to clarify, we're still not living together, okay?>>
The comments are reacting to the word "still". But can I really keep dating like this? Everyone knows about my study abroad plans in the US.
With a sigh, I sat next to Angu Ogu, in front of the laptop I brought.
Then, I fixed my gaze on her, waiting silently.
<<Girlfriend, huh?>>
<<W-Well, it's true! My girlfriend prepares hot water with just a push of a button every day and says, ‘The bath is ready' in a cute voice!>>
<<Isn't that just a water heater?>>
<<It's not just! Iroha might take it for granted, but Japanese baths are seriously amazing!>>
Angu Ogu passionately explained the virtues of Japanese baths, leaving me a bit bewildered.
It seems there's quite a difference between Japanese and American bathing customs.
Over there, taking a bath is more like going to a spa.
Naturally, there aren't features like one-button temperature and water level adjustment in American homes, nor do they notify you when the water is ready.
<<I mean, seriously, Japanese people are obsessed with their bathrooms.>>
<<Alright, alright. But don't get too excited and start pushing buttons on everything.>>
<<Huh!?>>
>What on earth did you mess up? (U.S.)
>Confess honestly, Ogu (U.S.)
>You still have that ‘if there's a button, just press it's mentality, huh? Like a child (U.S.)
<<Shut up, shut up! Did you guys know then?! Japanese baths have an 'emergency button'! If you press it, it connects you to emergency responders!>>
>I-I-I knew that! (U.S.)
>Don't lump me in with Ogu, please! (U.S.)
>That's common sense in our hometown (U.S.)
<<You guys are from America too, aren't you?!>>
<<Just because it's Japan doesn't necessarily mean that feature is available.>>
However, the apartment Angu Ogu moved into is quite a high-end rental.
Which is understandable considering her circumstances.
It was even lightly reported in the news when the First Family left the White House to live there.
Considering security and soundproofing, the options are somewhat limited.
<<It's a good thing I pressed it while you were here.>>
<<But Iroha saw me naked!>>
<<At least it was just me, right?>>
After the moving party, we all had last night, I stayed at Angu Ogu's house.
She said, "Being alone in Japan all of a sudden makes me anxious.".
It's hard to refuse when she says it like that, and everyone would be here today anyway.
So I agreed. But this girl!
Ah-nee and Mai managed to get themselves out!
So, I lost track of the time to leave.
In the end, we took turns using the bath, and she accidentally pressed the emergency button.
<<Seriously, I was so surprised yesterday. Suddenly, a loud noise rang out, and I rushed into the bathroom, thinking something had happened. Then panicked Ogu burst out of the bathroom.>>
<<Wha-!? Forget that! Iroha is a pervert!>>
<<Why would you think that!?>>
Actually, I was the one feeling more awkward!
Being hugged and getting my clothes all wet… those situations are hard to react to!
<<Regardless, if I hadn't hurriedly pressed the ‘Cancel Button', who knows what would have happened to her? If emergency responders had come, it would have been socially awkward.>>
Before that, Angu Ogu's Secret Service would have probably swarmed in.
That's the story, at least, that they were waiting in a room on the same floor.
>It seems like you're having fun right after moving (U.S.)
>I asked Iroha to stay with Ogu because I was worried about her being alone (U.S.)
>By the way, have you finished unpacking all your stuff yet? (U.S.)
<<No, actually, I haven't unpacked much at all. Some of the furniture hasn't even arrived yet, so I can't do laundry right now. On the flip side, I can dry my clothes in the bathroom if I want.>>
Angu Ogu boasts, "See? Japanese bathrooms are way too functional!" But from my perspective, it's no laughing matter.
There are too many things that are missing.
For now, I've only set up the internet and streaming equipment.
As for the furniture, some critical pieces are missing.
<<When they told me last night, ‘The futon will arrive tomorrow', I seriously considered going back home.>>
<<S-Sorry about that. Well, but sleeping together like that in the slightly chilly room. It wasn't so bad. Oh, never mind.>>
When I gave her a stern look, Angu Ogu looked away.
Honestly, I'm not looking forward to this new life.