Sasuke, conscious of the perspiration on Kin, gestured toward the corridor, "Let us clean you up," he murmured.
She nodded, little uncomfortable, as he walked to the restroom. The door cracked open, revealing a world of steam and heat. Sasuke groped for the faucet, and the water splashed coldly. Kin walked into the restroom and peeled off his clothing. As they entered the shower, the warmth surrounded them. As steam increased in the room, Sasuke closed his eyes. The repetitive sound of water hitting tile becomes a meditation. After turning off the water, Sasuke got out of the shower and reached for a towel to dry himself. He looked across to Kin, who was doing the same; her movements were rigid.
When they were both dry, Sasuke handed Kin a new pair of clothing, and she swiftly dressed. Her hair remained moist and ruffled as Sasuke adjusted the T-shirt, the cloth sticking to his wet skin. The pants felt constricting, but he ignored the pain. Since these were civilian clothing.
He even considered purchasing from System Mall at one point. He also has over 10,000 points, which were awarded by a system for training kin and any intimate conduct in recent days.
As noon approached, he strategized with Kin about what to say and what not to say, assuring that their secret of being from separate planets would not be spilled.
For the time being, it is preferable to avoid discussing ninjas and other such topics.
As Sasuke and Kin approached the neighbor's house, their footsteps reverberated gently on the pavement, and the warm sun shed a comforting glow over the suburban area.
Hermione met them at the door, her gaze a combination of wonder and distrust. After inviting them inside, Sasuke and Kin sat on the living room sofa, taking in their surroundings with a mix of fascination and fear.
Sasuke could not help but feel a stab of regret as he looked around the immaculate living room, his mind wandering to the turmoil he had left behind in his own house. He was tempted to utilize his time-reversal power to fix things.
[You should not do it. No matter how powerful your new kaleidoscope is, if you start using it every day, it will not survive a month.]
Sasuke paused as his system voice reminded him of a double standard. Previously, the system had requested him to reverse the age of his relatives and himself, his palm going to his left eye, a reminder of his gradually fading eyesight.
So Hermione broke the stillness and asked a question that brought Sasuke back to the present. "Which school are you intending on attending?"
Before Sasuke could react, Hermione's mother stepped in, putting down a plate of sandwiches and lemonade with a welcoming smile, completely calming the room.
Mrs. Granger watched them eat with interest, her gaze lingering on Sasuke and Kin. "What brings you to our country?" she said, her interest obvious.
"We are here to relax and learn something new," Sasuke said calmly, his tone courteous.
Mrs. Granger appeared to accept the explanation, nodding attentively as the talk switched to lighter matters. Her interest remained, and she quickly focused on their home arrangements.
"Do you handle everything alone, such as cooking and cleaning?" she inquired, her tone courteous but inquisitive.
Sasuke paused before responding, "We can both cook and tidy our bedroom. As for the remainder of the house, I want to employ someone weekly to assist with upkeep."
As the talk progressed, Hermione passionately expressed her enthusiasm for magical stories, completely oblivious of the true magic that surrounded her.
After the lunch, Sasuke and Kin thanked their hosts for their kindness and excused themselves to go. As they walked back home in the afternoon light, he examined the system notifications.
[Spend one hour with Hermione Granger for the following five days as a task reward: bloodline] (1/5) accomplished.
Today was also spent contemplating in delight as he planned for the next days.