NABC Chapter 430 - 0431：Was That... a Confession?
Chapter 430 - 0431：Was That... a Confession?
February 27th, night, the sixteenth day of the lunar new year.
Hearthome City, hot spring resort.
After a full day of driving, soaking in a hot spring to relieve fatigue was undoubtedly an excellent choice.
But clearly, that wasn't the main point.
Natsume stepped into the elegantly decorated lobby, his mind wandering.
Could this be the legendary... fanservice chapter!?
"Dinner is prepared by a three-star Kalosian head chef. The bedrooms and baths are separate, and Pokémon can enter the hot springs together..."
The waitress led the way, the hallway walls adorned with Gyarados ukiyo-e prints.
Hearing this, Natsume immediately lost interest—until Cynthia leaned over and whispered, "Come to my room later."
"T-that... might not be appropriate?"
"It's just for gaming. Don't overthink it."
"Oh, I thought we were going to study Ancient Language together."
Natsume looked at Cynthia, feigning surprise. "What did you think I meant?"
Cynthia smiled gently, her dark gray eyes quietly fixed on Natsume.
"I know. You weren't thinking anything," Natsume nodded.
The resort was sparsely populated. Artificially planted palm trees stood in the night breeze, rustling softly.
The two walked along a pebble-lined corridor, the rhythmic tapping of a bamboo water fountain echoing through the quiet courtyard.
"Some resorts rely on Swinub's sense of smell to locate hot springs," Cynthia remarked, glancing at the dozing Swinub curled up on a mossy rock. "Pokémon truly are miraculous creatures."
"Looks like tourists feed it often," Natsume observed. "It's practically an obese Piloswine by now."
The night wind brushed past them as they reached the hot spring entrance.
"See you later," Cynthia said.
"Don't soak for too long."
"Because I might get dizzy?"
"Because I'll be waiting in your room... and I'll get lonely."
Cynthia rolled her eyes, flicking her fingers dismissively before gracefully walking away with Garchomp.
Natsume muttered to himself, "Doesn't matter. I can just bring Sylveon along anyway."
"Sylveon! (〃>皿