Ke Xue: My standards for dating are not problematic!

Chapter 308 A battle between women!
After the little incident involving Conan.
Kitahara Natsuhiro, Amuro Tooru, Conan, Sonoko, Ran, Koizumi Akako, Yonehara Akiko, Yukiko, Kisaki Eri, Enomoto Azusa, Miyano Akemi, Haibara Ai, Kujo Reiko, and Kuroba Chikage left the hotel and then followed the hotel staff to the nearby hot spring.

Besides Kitahara Natsuhiro and others, there were other people on their way to Noboribetsu Onsen.

Since it was a holiday, countless people came to soak in the hot springs; the number of people was quite large.

Fortunately, there weren't too many people soaking in the hot springs this time, but most of them were Kitahara Natsuhiro and his group.

soon
Kitahara Natsuhiro and the others arrived at Noboribetsu Onsen under the guidance of the hotel staff.

Upon arriving at the hot spring, Kitahara Natsuhiro immediately smelled the aroma of the hot spring.

The smell at the hot spring is completely different from the smell of bathwater in my own bathroom; the difference is huge.

Anyone who has frequently soaked in hot springs knows this.

Although Kitahara Natsuhiro hadn't soaked in hot springs much, his senses were sharp, and he could easily tell the difference.

"I can already smell the hot spring! I'll be able to soak in it soon!" Sonoko looked at the hot spring in front of her and became very excited.

Although there is a hot spring in her home, soaking in a hot spring at home is different from soaking in a hot spring outside with her friends.

Soaking in hot springs is more fun when you're with a group of people, and you can also show off your figure in the hot spring.

Sonoko is quite confident about her figure.

“Yes,” Xiaolan chimed in, “I haven’t been to a hot spring in ages, I can’t wait.”

“In that case, let’s go soak in the hot springs!” Kitahara Natsuhiro said.

Upon hearing this, everyone responded in unison, "Yes."

Immediately, the group split into two teams: one for boys and one for girls.

The girls' group was quite large, with more than ten people, while the boys consisted of only Kitahara Natsuhiro, Amuro Tooru, and Conan.

"We'll meet in the ping-pong room later." Kitahara Natsuhiro waved and led Conan and Amuro Tooru to the men's bath.

In Japan, there are three options for hot springs: one for men, one for women, and one for mixed bathing.

Mixed bathing, as the name suggests, is a bathhouse where men and women can bathe together.

However, none of Kitahara Natsuyu's group chose to go to the mixed bath, because they were either adults or high school students.

High school students would definitely not choose to go to mixed-gender baths; they are not 'shameless' adults.

As for these adults, they also have some sense of shame; how could they possibly let others see their bodies for nothing?

Therefore, boys go to the men's bathhouse and girls go to the women's bathhouse.

Of course, if someone invites you, you might want to try mixed-gender bathing, or it could be for older people.

Because Kogoro Mouri often went to mixed-gender baths, but he only encountered elderly people.

Apart from that, no one would go to mixed bathing.

In addition to these three types of baths, there is also a private, custom-made bath that can only accommodate two to three people.

This bathroom is specially designed for couples and families.

As for things like the sign at the bathroom entrance being hung incorrectly, that should not happen.

If such a thing were to happen, then there would be no point in continuing to operate this hot spring resort.

After all, if you can't even hang up the male and female signs correctly, what else can you do?
Closer to home.

Kitahara Natsuhiro, Amuro Tooru, and Conan arrived at the men's bath area and went directly into the changing room, each of them holding a key.

Before entering the hot spring, they need to wash their bodies clean, and everyone bathes in the same place in this large bath.

Therefore, at this point, the three of them had no choice but to be completely honest with each other.

"Hiss!!!" Amuro Tooru looked at Kitahara Natsuyu's weapon and couldn't help but gasp. He thought to himself, "No wonder those women all stay by Kitahara Natsuyu's side, even though there are many women around him."

"So that's how it is."

"However," he looked at himself, then straightened his back and said, "mine isn't bad either."

This man's damn competitive spirit is unbearable.

Kitahara Natsumi is very strong, Amuro Tooru is next, and Conan is ranked last.

However, Conan is a child now and doesn't have any thoughts of comparison.

After all, they're just kids, what's the point of comparing them? They haven't even started developing yet.

Therefore, Conan is not envious at all.

Really!

"That Kitahara Natsuhiro guy is really a monster. No wonder Mom likes him." Conan muttered to himself, his face full of envy and jealousy.

Of course, if he hadn't turned back into an elementary school student because of the drugs, he would definitely be no worse than Amuro Tooru.

I guess so.
"Take a shower, take a shower." Kitahara Natsuyu looked at the two of them, then walked into the bathroom and began to wash himself.

Strangely, the person in the shower area next to Kitahara Natsuhiro left on their own, probably because they saw something and were shocked.

After a few minutes
Kitahara Natsuyu had already arrived at the hot spring. He went inside, sat down on a rock, leaned against it, and sighed, "This is really comfortable."

"I feel like all the fatigue from this period of time has been eliminated."

"Coming to the hot springs was definitely the right choice. Hot springs are nothing compared to my own bathroom."

He rarely took baths, mainly because there weren't many hot springs in his previous life, but there were still quite a few bathhouses.

However, bathhouses and hot springs are quite different.

If you want to soak in an authentic hot spring, you have to travel a long way.

But it's different in Japan. Because of the volcanoes, the country is full of hot springs, and it's also quite small.

If you want to soak in a hot spring, you can either drive or take the Shinkansen (bullet train).

"That's it."

Conan appeared beside Kitahara Natsumi at some point, leaning against a rock with a comfortable expression on his face.

The long hours of solving cases had left him physically and mentally exhausted. Soaking in the hot springs had indeed made him feel much better, as if his mind and body had been rejuvenated, and even his brain had become more agile.

"We really made the right choice coming here this time."

Amuro Tooru also appeared beside Kitahara Natsuyu, smiling, and leaning against a rock, seemingly recalling something.

"If it weren't for some problems within the Black Organization, I probably wouldn't have had the time to come and soak in the hot springs. I really have to thank the guy who caused this trouble," Amuro Tooru thought to himself.

He got some information from Vermouth that there was a problem at the Japanese branch, which made him less busy and gave him time to come and soak in the hot spring.

As for what the problem was, Vermouth didn't tell Amuro Tooru completely, but Amuro Tooru had more or less guessed a bit.

If nothing unexpected happens, it's related to Sherry, and also to an inside job.

Fortunately, Amuro Tooru was busy during that time and didn't work with Sherry or the organization, so he wasn't affected. Otherwise, it's hard to say what his situation would be now.

After all, the organization is quite powerful, and if they were to investigate recklessly, his true identity would most likely be exposed.

Then there will be trouble.

However, the organization doesn't have time to investigate him now, so he can enjoy some peace and quiet.

But once this matter is over, he'll probably be very busy.

As for investigating Sulli?
He chose to give up.

He didn't think the Japanese police could find anything out, given the power of the criminal organization.

Furthermore, conducting an investigation at this time might touch a nerve with the Black Organization, and if they act recklessly, things could get complicated.

Moreover, he was well aware that there were members of a criminal organization within the Japanese Public Security Bureau, though he didn't know who they were.

It could be a high-ranking official, or a colleague you've worked with—either is possible.

Therefore, Amuro Tooru usually doesn't show up in the Japanese Public Security Bureau; he usually lets Kazami Yuya handle things.

For this reason, Amuro Tooru did not take any action on this matter; he simply continued with his normal part-time job and handled matters related to the Japanese Public Security Bureau.

Of course, he was also very curious about the guy causing trouble inside, but he could suppress his curiosity.

The saying "curiosity killed the cat" is not just a saying.

As a member of the Japanese Public Security Bureau, the first priority is to control one's curiosity and not to excessively pry for information, otherwise one will find oneself in a dangerous situation.

Just like Conan.

If he were Conan, he wouldn't recklessly follow Gin and Vodka; he would choose to call the police.

Because a person's strength is ultimately limited.

Even if the Metropolitan Police Department is no match for the criminal organizations, they still have the Japanese Public Security Bureau behind them, so it shouldn't be a big problem.

Meanwhile, Kitahara Natsumi, sensing Amuro Tooru's inner turmoil, opened his eyes, glanced at him, and then closed them again.

The affairs between the criminal organization and the Japanese Public Security Bureau have nothing to do with Kitahara Natsuyu, and he has no need to get involved.

Even if intervention is involved, it's Gastly that's involved.

However, it should be called Gengar now.

Therefore, Gengar is Gengar, and Kitahara Natsumi is Kitahara Natsumi; the two should not be confused.

Meanwhile, Conan, unaware of Amuro Tooru's complex inner thoughts, was simply enjoying this rare hot spring trip.

Moreover, the hot spring was so comfortable that he didn't want to say anything and just wanted to continue lying there.

And Conan did the same thing.

Kitahara Natsuhiro and Amuro Tooru did the same, closing their eyes and enjoying the temperature of the hot spring.

While Kitahara Natsuyu and his two companions were enjoying themselves, Yonehara Akiko and the others were doing the same.

Akiko Yonehara and the others gathered together, lined up, and leaned against the rocks, revealing their fair shoulders. Their broad chests floated on the water, and their long hair was tied up to prevent it from getting wet.

A slight blush appeared on my face, and I felt completely purified and extremely comfortable.

that's it.

The two stayed in the bathroom for more than half an hour before coming out of the hot spring.

The temperature of the hot spring is quite high; if you stay in it for a long time, you might easily get dizzy.

So half an hour is enough. If you want to soak longer, you can soak after playing table tennis, or you can soak tomorrow.

Since they will be staying here for a few more days, they will still have time to soak in the hot springs.

soon
Akiko Yonehara and the others emerged from the hot spring wearing yukatas, each carrying a bottle of milk they had purchased from a vending machine.

After soaking in the hot spring, you should drink milk to complete the experience.

Then
Table tennis room.

Before they came, Kitahara Natsuhiro and Yonehara Akiko had already made reservations, including for the table tennis room.

So they played ping-pong in a separate room with three ping-pong tables, nets, rackets, and balls all on the side.

"Xia Yu and the others haven't arrived yet, let's play a game first!" Mihara Akiko set up the net, then picked up her racket and ball, looking at the other women.

“Okay.” Yukiko nodded, took out a ping-pong paddle from inside, and went to face Akiko Yonehara: “I’m really good at ping-pong, so be careful.”

The next battle will be between the Empress and the Second Lady.

Akiko Yonehara was Kitahara Natsuhiro's first woman, while Yukiko was his second.

“It suits me perfectly.” Akiko Yonehara looked at Yukiko with renewed fighting spirit: “And when it comes to playing ball, I won’t lose to you.”

Just like I was before you!
Akiko Yonehara did not say this aloud.

We're all women, so even if she didn't say it, Yukiko should know.

Yukiko, just like Akiko Yonehara, had indeed gleaned a hint of something from the words, so she became quite serious and stared intently at Akiko Yonehara.

And the women around them were watching the show with amusement.

During their trip to Hokkaido, besides soaking in hot springs, they also watched plays.

However, this time it was watching Akiko Yonehara and Yukiko's performance, so next time it might be my own performance.

But it doesn't matter. They are all mature women who won't care about such a small thing, and besides, they are all family.

There's no need to worry so much about those who are on your own.

Enjoy life while you can.

"Wow." Sonoko's face lit up with excitement after seeing this. "I've been looking forward to this for so long, and now it's finally starting!"

She came all this way for this moment.

"Sonoko, you're being way too obvious," Ran said irritably. "If you keep this up, you'll get a beating later."

"It's okay, it's okay." Sonoko didn't seem to care at all, and instead said with a smile, "I was already mentally prepared." "Sigh, really." After hearing this, Ran shook her head, not knowing what to say.

Even Koizumi Akako, who was standing to the side, looked like she was watching a show.

Although her goal is to defeat Kitahara Natsuyu, there's no rush. Let's just have some fun and watch the show today!

At this moment, Akiko Yonehara and Yukiko had already begun their duel.

Meanwhile, Kitahara Natsuhiro, Amuro Tooru, and Conan had already appeared outside the door and witnessed everything.

(End of this chapter)