There are certain universal truths in life:
Never trust anything labeled "school field trip" in a rom-com setting.
When a hot springs inn separates "boys" and "girls" with a paper-thin fence, fate is plotting something.
If Lilith and Sayuri are both attending, I will 100% regret existing.
Scene: The Arrival – Misty Springs Lodge
The school’s annual "Cultural Recovery and Team Building" trip was held at Misty Springs, a suspiciously photogenic inn nestled in the mountains.
Teachers said it was for "emotional growth."
I knew better.
It was a trap.
And I still got on the bus because they offered free snacks.
The Hot Springs — "Boy’s Side"
There I was.
Finally. Peace.
The water was warm. The night air was cool. I was alone, soaking like a human noodle.
And then—
BOOM.
The bamboo wall rattled like an earthquake.
"Kazuki! Are you in there?!"
Lilith’s voice. Loud. Too loud.
I panicked and dunked my entire head underwater like that would hide me from shame or Satan.
"DON’T COME IN HERE—"
Too late.
Scene: Absolute Disaster
Lilith kicked down the sliding door like a goddess of chaos in a towel. Sayuri was right behind her, wrapped in a black silk robe that somehow radiated danger and shampoo commercial energy.
"We thought we’d join you," Sayuri said sweetly, sitting way too close in the water.
Lilith threw a loofah at her. "Back off, sparkle knives."
Sayuri smiled. "He saw me in a bunny hoodie. He’s basically my fiancé."
"I will burn this spring down," Lilith replied.
Me: [Nosebleed intensifies.]
The Boys Join In (and Regret Everything)
Just as things were spiraling into illegal romance territory, the other boys from my class stormed in, yelling things like:
"Bro, is this the co-ed side??"
"Why are there girls??"
"Why is Kazuki holding a duck-shaped floaty and crying??"
Then a teacher walked in.
Then the innkeeper.
Then a monk. For some reason.
It turned into a scandal so spicy it made the school news app under the headline:
"Local Idiot Causes Spiritual Collapse of Hot Springs Innocence"
Scene: Punishment and Recovery
Back at the inn:
Lilith was banned from all future hot springs for "aggressive towel magic."
Sayuri was asked to "kindly not flirt while holding weapons."
I had to write a 2,000-word essay titled:
"Why Hot Springs Are Not Dating Sim Levels."
Later That Night – Outside My Room
There was a knock.
Sayuri stood there in a hoodie, holding a mini first-aid kit.
"For the nosebleed," she said, poking my chest. "And your fragile spirit."
She walked away before I could speak.
Then another knock.
Lilith.
"Don’t get used to steam flirting," she muttered, shoving me a cookie.
"...You baked this?"
She slammed the door.
End of Chapter 10
✅ Call to Action:
🛁 Who handled the hot springs chaos best — Lilith, Sayuri, or Kazuki’s duck floaty?
💬 Comment your favorite moment (or suggest more spicy school trip scenarios)!
📌 Bookmark now for Chapter 11 – "My Teacher Found My Fanfiction and Now I Have to Teach Class?!?" 📝😱