37 -- [audio; locked from hostiles]

[illuminatings]

Ahhh, now this is the life.

Hm? What do you mean, Hoshi?

I got to soak in the hot springs today for the first time in months. Ah, the water felt so good on my back and hah... it felt like paradise on earth.

That, and it feels just like home would!

I see! No wonder you were so excited to get in it!

Of course! Soaking in an onsen is the first thing you gotta do to relax your muscles after you've trained so hard!

Oh, yeah! Any friends of mine are welcomed to come to the Funbari Onsen! I can come and pick you up and I might not have lightpost data for where you currently are, but don't worry, I'll get there!

Comments

[shaman-itako.livejournal.com]

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[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

Yep, Anna?

[shaman-itako.livejournal.com]

Two things: Who, specifically, are you inviting to the Funbari Onsen? And, exactly why are you on the other side of the hot springs?

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

Train, who's a really good friend of mine! Takato, my boss and my other really good friend and his Guilmon, Yuka, since she's the first person I fought against in the Digital World and the first one to help me get used to being in here... um, and I guess anyone else who might need a helping hand!

Whaddya mean?

[badluckbabe.livejournal.com]

A chance to see Hoshi in the Hotsprings? Hmmm...ooo naughty Jinx...you gave up on that ship remember? Still...looking is free...

Ooo Hoshi Sweetie can I come over and try? I love the Hotsprings up here at the Inns but I'd love to try a new place.

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

Sure! I think Anna will approve of it anyways, since Yoh did!

[shaman-itako.livejournal.com]

...Hmph! Just let me know when they'll be showing up.

That's the boys' side, Hoshi; I think Yoh and the others will notice that your chest isn't so boyish after relaxing for a few seconds!

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

Um, um...!

Nice one, Anna. Hoshi can barely speak.

[strikes locked to Hoshi]

[badluckbabe.livejournal.com]

And will Hoshichan Be bathing as well? If it's allowed I could bring some Green Apple Sugar Cane soda.

[shaman-itako.livejournal.com]

(sound of feet moving against the grounds as Anna goes to help Hoshi get to the girls' side before she's spotted)

Better she learns this NOW than when Yoh or any of her friends are relaxing and she decides to take a dip.

Re: [strikes locked to Hoshi]

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

Yep, I will. And oooh, that sounds awesome!

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

Poor girl can hardly talk, such a shame, too.

[pwnerofbadges.livejournal.com]

Are the Hot Springs there warmer than the ones at the Hinata Inn?

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

I've never been to the Hinata Inn, so I can't tell you! Sorry!

[shaman-itako.livejournal.com]

(sound of water splashing as Anna pulls Hoshi out of the hot springs, gently-but firmly-pushes her to get her to start walking toward the girls' side)

She would've been exactly like this even if I hadn't said a thing! I prefer it to be when the boys aren't around.

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

To save her the embarrassment, Anna?

[shaman-itako.livejournal.com]

Of course. Anyone who's going to become my sister shouldn't have to suffer that kind of humiliation...!

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

Understandable.

Thank you, Anna...

[shaman-itako.livejournal.com]

Hmph! Of course, Hoshi...

(sound of water splashing as Anna gets into the girls' side after helping Hoshi get in first-just in case she's still a bit out of it)

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

...I... I really should just come out and say it, huh...? And save myself a world of humiliation in the process, right?

[shaman-itako.livejournal.com]

...You'll say it when you're good and ready...! And by then, it should be official. Meaning, you've got about 3 more days to figure out how you're going to announce it.

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

...yeah, you're right, Anna.

I don't know why you don't just say it.

...to give up something you've been for years is...very hard on the person.

[shaman-itako.livejournal.com]

...You'll figure out what to say, and how to say it! I didn't take you on as a student to watch you give up on one of your first major challenges...!

I know you can do this, Hoshi...!

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

You're right! You're absolutely right, Anna!

...keep on believing in me, alright? It works.

[pwnerofbadges.livejournal.com]

Oh.. Well, do you think I can try the Hot Springs there?

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

Well, Anna did say that only people who live in the inn itself can go into the hot springs.

I'm terribly sorry.

[asakura-flower.livejournal.com]

I don't think Okaa-sama will like you inviting people over.

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

Well, Yoh did it...

[asakura-flower.livejournal.com]

Hmm, I suppose you're right.

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

So, I don't see the harm with saying the same thing!

[asakura-flower.livejournal.com]

You realize Mother often makes Father's friends work around the house when they visit?

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

I don't think they'd mind...

Of course, I'm friends with a lot of people around here.

[asakura-flower.livejournal.com]

Ah! She doesn't like alot of people around unless they're paying or working.

You might wanna bring just a few at a time.

[soul-on-light.livejournal.com]

You got yourself a point!

Hmm... yeah, I'll do that!