When you change trains in Kyoto and enter Shimane Prefecture, the scenery around you suddenly becomes different.

Shimane Prefecture is one of the least populated prefectures in Wakuni, with most of the area covered by mountains and forests.

Compared to the high-rise buildings around the Tokyo metropolitan area, it is clearly more rural.

Qiao Qiao took the camera in his hand and took pictures of the scenery outside the train window from time to time.

And, of course, Sayoko looking at the view.

Sayoko wore a plaid cotton pastoral skirt, a light yellow cardigan, and waist-length hair embellished with a wooden hairpin, which contrasted with the forest outside the window, making it very photogenic.

It's better to say that no matter what angle it is, Sayoko is very good-looking.

Click, click

Qiao Qiao's movements on his hands couldn't stop at all.

"Qiao San is like an idiot now."

Kazuya Sakamoto said curtly.

"Huh? What happened to Josan ? ”

Sayoko turned her head in hindsight, only to see Qiao Qiao who was fiddling with the camera and Kazuya Sakamoto who was helpless to spread his hands.

The train came into the station quickly.

It was already twelve o'clock in the afternoon.

Most of the students were hungry and their stomachs were growling.

"I'm staying at a hot spring inn tonight."

A classmate said.

"Hot springs."

Qiao Qiao also glanced at the tour brochure issued by the school.

Next, they will go to the hotel near Tamazukuri Onsen to check in, and in the afternoon, except for the unified visit to the Koizumi Yakumo Memorial Hall, they are all free and easy.

"Hot springs!"

Sayoko is looking forward to it.

It was another 20 minutes before I took the bus to Tamazo Hot Springs in Matsue City.

Tamazo Onsen is one of the oldest hot springs in Wakoku, and is said to have a history of more than 1,300 years, and since the area has been rich in agate since ancient times, and agate is the main material for making magatama, the Tamasakuyu Shrine was established here, and the hot spring is also named Tamazuri.

When you come to this area, in addition to the antique Japanese traditional buildings, there are large and small hot spring inns.

The magatama decorations that can be seen everywhere, and even the bridges are made in the shape of magatama, making the whole street full of ancient style.

"...... room arrangement"

In the lobby of the hotel, Qiao Qiao looked at the classmates who were receiving the keys and muttered to himself.

"Jossan."

Kazuya Sakamoto, who was in charge of distributing the keys, called Qiao Qiao's name, and handed over the room key to Qiao Qiao's hand with a somewhat complicated face.

"Huh?"

When Sayoko heard the words of Qiao Qiao, who came back, she suddenly became at a loss.

"Wait, wait, I'm in the same room with Qiao San? Is there something wrong with that? ”

The room in the hotel is one room for two, and the one who lives with Qiao Qiao is Sayoko.

"Huh? Didn't I tell you before? ”

Qiao Qiao explained seriously.

"The form you fill out should have relevant instructions, in order to ensure safety, so the association asked me to act together with Sayoko, and if you live, it will naturally be arranged in the same room."

"Is this, in this case, since it is arranged by the association, there is no way......

Sayoko's voice grew quieter and quieter, her cheeks crimson, a little concerned about the stares of the people around her.

"Sakamoto-san said there's a nice restaurant around here, so let's put our luggage down first."

Qiao Qiao dragged his heavy suitcase to the door of room 103 on the first floor of the hot spring inn.

It's at the end of the corridor and it's very quiet.

Even if there is any strange noise coming from the room, the neighborhood will not notice.

"It seems that the association specially arranged it."

Qiao Qiao checked the security situation around him, and then opened the door.

A luxurious room appeared in front of the two of them.

It looks like a traditional Japanese-style room, but it has a living room, a terrace, a bedroom, and a bathroom.

There's even a warming table.

"Is this a luxury suite?"

Qiao Qiao silently calculated the price of the room in his heart.

The two walked into the room, put down their luggage, and Qiao Qiao walked into the bedroom first.

“？”

It's like, it's just a bunk cover.

In the Japanese-style bedroom, there is a double bed.

This is a suite for the newlyweds' honeymoon, right?

Qiao Qiao looked at the cabinet on the side, fortunately, there was a spare cover inside.

It's safe.

"But there's a lot of weird stuff here."

Qiao Qiao checked the drawer of the dresser and found that there was still a box of potions inside.

"Replenish your energy?"

He tilted his head.

"Joe, Joan?"

Sayoko poked her head out of the living room and looked at the box with [Beep--], [Beep--] and [Beep--] written on Qiao Qiao's hand, her face flushed.

"This? Don't worry, I just channeled a little, this is not a dangerous thing. ”

Qiao Qiao explained.

"Yes, yes?"

Sayoko nodded ignorantly.

Something suddenly came to mind.

"Qiao San, come and see."

Qiao Qiao followed Sayoko to the bathroom.

In addition to the ordinary equipment, there is a door.

Qiao Qiao opened the door.

“？”

In the large space, there is a wooden bath with warm spring water flowing from it.

The window on one side can be opened, giving you a good view of the sparkling Shinji Lake.

"Is this a private soup?"

Qiao Qiao has read in some short stories about hot spring travel in "Fast O Day", this kind of private hot spring exclusive to the room is generally one of the battle venues.

As a suite for a newlywed's honeymoon, it makes sense to have such a configuration.

"It's an association, and it's very well thought out."

Qiao Qiao thought.

If you go to a public bath, Sayoko will stay away from Qiao Qiao's sight, so the Soul Killer Association has arranged such a suite that can protect Sayoko up close.

There's already a lot of steam coming out of Sayoko's head, which is even hotter than the hot springs.

Qiao Qiao's phone vibrated a little.

"Sayoko, are you ready?"

"Huh? What is preparation? So fast......"

Sayoko's thoughts were suddenly messy, and she hesitated for a while before she blushed and nodded lightly.

“...... You ready. ”

"Then let's go and meet Sakamoto-san."

Qiao Qiao looked at the Line sent by Sakamoto on his phone and said.

"Huh?"

Sayoko made a confused sound.

Then he finally understood what Qiao Qiao meant, and suddenly became ashamed again.

I don't know why, when facing Qiao Qiao, such an uncomfortable emotion couldn't be transferred at all.

Sayoko followed behind Qiao Qiao and came to the lobby of the hotel.

Students from Minejo University's high school occupied the hotel, and the crowd was talking, but more students had already gone out in search of things.

"Yo, isn't Higuchi-san, uncomfortable, why is your face so red?"

Kazuya Sakamoto saw Sayoko following Qiao Qiao like a bird, and smiled meaningfully.

"Maybe it's because there are too many hot springs nearby."

Qiao Qiao looked around.

"When the pass comes out, we can go."

Kazuya Sakamoto said.

I saw Yamaguchi walking over with a tired expression.