episode_0013

Ding dong!

“Oh, ‘Tomboy’ has revisited….”

“Hey! Long time no see ♡”

B-list hero Tomboy Juri greeted with a very cheerful tone.

As part of the service industry, he put on a slightly worried expression.

He immediately caught the meaning of the question.

“What good news do you have today… Your voice sounds good today.”

“Well, I got promoted two levels this month.

Thanks to that, my performance bonus is hefty.”

“Ahaha… That’s really something to celebrate.”

Juri patted the pocket on his belt.

It seems like his wallet has gotten thicker.

A salary increase on payday is a small joy for a hero.

Fighting against monsters and serving the citizens is a tough job, but when the wallet gets fatter, it feels reassuring.

Even as a mutant-born hero, these small joys become a little motivation to start the day energetically.

However, that’s not the point right now.

“By the way, Juri… Can I ask you something, even if it’s a bit intrusive?”

“Huh? You look serious today. What’s wrong?”

“Well, that…”

Recently, the number of customers has increased.

It might seem like a golden opportunity to me, but it’s causing some awkward situations every day.

I suspect that the cause of this lies with Juri.

I’ve been waiting for Juri to revisit like today because I couldn’t take any action or find out separately since he left the association without leaving any contact information.

“Juri, can I ask you something?”

“Yes.”

“Did you promote the store? Did you tell people around you about it?”

“Uh, I told my colleagues that there’s a fun place to relax.

…Why? Did I do something wrong?”

He shook his head from side to side.

“No, no! It’s something to be thankful for. Thanks to the increase in customers, I can relax and live comfortably, so I want to provide a lot of service as a reward.”

“Ah, it’s fine. I had a good time too.”

Juri, with his tough ‘Tomboy’ appearance, clapped his hands cheerfully.

With her piercing and charming short hair swaying, her cool and refreshing side stood out.

I expressed my gratitude several times by emphasizing it, and cautiously continued the next story.

“However, Juri, I really appreciate your efforts…”

“Huh?”

“Did you say anything else when promoting? Did you introduce anything else to the people around you?”

“Well- I mentioned that there’s a unique shop where heroes can get a massage. They’re really good at it, so it’s worth a visit… something like that?”

“Was there anything else?”

“Anything else?”

He furrowed his brow deeply as if delving deep.

Rolling his eyes diagonally left and right, he clapped his hands together!

“Oh! I secretly mentioned that they also provide enjoyable sex services─”

Thud!

I grabbed his chin.

I knew it was rude, but in my haste, I dared to do it.

When I grabbed his lips, Juri sent me a sharp look.

Soon, he pushed my hand away roughly, not hiding his discomfort.

“What’s gotten into you all of a sudden! What did I say wrong?”

“Shh! Please, please lower your voice…!”

“What, are you embarrassed by the word ‘sex’? There’s no one else here anyway, why pretend─”

“Please stop. Please stop talking about sex!”

“….”

As if pouring oil on a fire, he exclaimed,

“Oh, sex! Sex sex sex sex sex sex! Sex!”

“Stop, stop, stop it!”

Like a mischievous child, Juri shouted loudly instead.

Thump thump, as we clashed and argued, we found ourselves entangled.

Juri dodged my touch and pushed me away.

“Didn’t you clearly write it on the menu before? ‘ ‘, wasn’t that what it meant?”

“….”

I vividly remembered it, my face burning like it was welded.

Realizing my mistake, I couldn’t refute it, so I turned my head with flushed ears.

“Well, it did mean that, but….”

“Then it’s true! I didn’t do anything wrong!”

“Y-yes! Juri did nothing wrong at all. But, that was a mistake at that time… Yes, I misunderstood it on my own!”

“Misunderstanding… Wasn’t there a guest who received that service before I arrived?”

“….”

Whether she was quick-witted or had a natural intuition, she pressed my weak spot with precision.

I had no choice but to confess that there was such a record.

“There was….”

“Hmph, then there shouldn’t be a problem.”

No.

It’s not going to end that easily.

“No! That, at that time, it was a crazy idea, driven by the desperation of a guest in debt and in a hurry… I’ve removed it now. I’ve removed it, so if you bring up the word ‘sex,’ I’ll be in trouble!”

“….”

I sincerely pleaded.

In response, Juri, who had been listening with her arms crossed, calmed her breathing.

She seemed to think rationally, then shrugged as if it wasn’t her concern.

“Alright, just don’t mention that and we’re good, right?”

“….Yes. Thank you so much….”

She reluctantly agreed.

Although she was the type to keep to herself, it was fortunate that we could communicate.

Nevertheless, the energy drained out of me like air escaping from a balloon.

The situation was still desperate, like confirming a bomb that had already exploded.

The rumors must have spread, and figuring out how to erase this tarnished image was a headache.

“I’m really sorry for covering your mouth, Juri.”

But it was an accident caused by my mistake in the first place.

I should be grateful to Juri for promoting it with good intentions, not blame her, so I let go of what to do next in my mind.

“Ugh….”

Juri seemed to have a change of heart, as if she didn’t care much.

Stretching towards the ceiling and changing the air, she said, “Phew… Alright! Let’s end the noisy talk!”

As a signal that she had accumulated a lot in my absence, she stretched her neck from side to side.

“Anyway, since I came here to relax properly today, please provide a thorough service from head to toe.

I’ve either been working hard lately or ignoring emergency calls from the association.”

“Got it! I’ll guide you inside right away.”

As I was about to follow her inside, I realized there was a missing fixed line, so I asked, “Oh! What about your clothes before going in? Are you going in as you are without changing?”

“Huh?”

Juri reflexively looked at her dress coat and said, “Isn’t it easier to just go in as is? I’m practically naked once I take off my jumper anyway.”

Juri’s signature look was a military jacket, shorts, and a tight black sports bra.

Although it was a healthy and bold outfit that was almost like underwear, there was a problem that arose when we proceeded as before.

“Still, after an hour of massaging all over, I sweat more than I thought.”

“…Sweat?”

“Yes, if you think about your clothes getting soaked with sweat, wouldn’t it be better to change?”

Gulp!

When I pointed that out, Juri shuddered.

Slightly blushing, she puffed up her cheeks and gave me a gentle rebuke.

“Are you saying… that I have a strong body odor?”

!”

Seemingly concerned, Juri sniffed her hand for a moment.

Feeling down, she hurriedly tried to fix her mistake while shaking her head vigorously.

“No, no, no! That’s not it, I was thinking about after it’s all over…!”

“Hmph, unnecessary shields are not needed.”

“Really! It’s just that, I noticed that the guests weren’t using the gowns properly, and it made me sad…!

And with you, Juri, there’s no smell! Even if there was, it’s actually a nice scent… I don’t mind it at all─”

“Stop, it’s fine! You don’t have to force yourself to go that far.”

Although she didn’t really care about things like sweat smells, she stopped because she genuinely felt embarrassed.

Juri, who exuded a tough and neutral charm outwardly, seemed even more vulnerable to compliments in return.

Anyway, let’s give her some time to think. Juri, who was hesitating, positively considered the suggestion.

“Hmm… I was planning to completely let loose today, so should I try changing clothes once?

Changing clothes might change the atmosphere, right?”

“Oh! It’s this way.”

I happily guided her straight to the dressing room.

It was a cozy place, the first place customers entered, with a small makeshift shower booth.

*

“Phew! This doesn’t really suit my image, does it?”

The store’s provided gown was a nightgown.

After feeling the fabrics, silk had the best texture, and thinner materials conveyed the feeling better, so I decided on that.

The design was a simple style that came down to cover the thighs and tied with a strap.

I debated between purple and pink for the color, but I decided on pink, thinking that female customers might like it.

By the way, the signboard was also a sense that came from the same idea.

Juri turned around with a feeling that it didn’t suit her at all.

It seemed like she was mocking herself, but my thoughts were different.

“No, it suits you really well?”

“Really…?”

“Yes, your figure is so good that just wearing that is enough to look beautiful. Juri, your healthy skin is your advantage.”

It was a compliment that came from a service industry groove, but it wasn’t an insincere compliment.

Although it was difficult to associate the airy attire with her usual ‘tomboy’ image, it actually brought out a different charm.

Despite having a strong military image due to the military jacket, I thought she would look pretty even in a skirt.

“….”

However, when I complimented her, Juri’s face flushed.

Uncharacteristically hesitating and avoiding eye contact.

“You… please refrain from complimenting me like that.”

“Ah… Is it too obvious?”

“Well, it’s not that! I just…”

As if wanting to scatter the conversation here and there and wanting to relax, she lay down on the massage bed.

She let out a pleasant sigh of “Ah, ah…” while swinging her legs back and forth.

Lying down lazily, she cheerfully made a request as she did when she first entered.

“Alright, I’m counting on you♡”

It wasn’t just empty words; it seemed like she really enjoyed the service before.

She even promoted it herself and seemed to have high expectations, as she even clapped her hands, conveying that positive emotion.

‘Good.’

Expressing deep gratitude to Juri, who revisited and even promoted the service, I raised my hands.

I wondered where to start, and the first target was her bunched-up shoulders.

Squeeze♡

“Ah…♥”

Today, the hero healing service begins once again.