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Chapter 389 Kazuha: I want a massage too (3rd update)
Hotel, girls' room.

Under the warm light, Ran, Sonoko, and Kazuha sat cross-legged on the tatami mat, chattering away around a laptop.

The screen displays photos taken today—the women, dressed in traditional Mermaid Island costumes, smile brightly against the backdrop of the azure sea and sky.

"This one! This one is so beautiful!" Sonoko excitedly pointed to one of the photos, her finger flying across the touchpad. "Look, the sunlight is shining perfectly on her face, the lighting is just right!"

Kazuha leaned closer to the screen and blinked: "Really! But I think this profile shot is better, the ocean waves in the background are so evocative!"

Xiaolan smiled and nodded, her fingers lightly tapping the keyboard: "Then I'll adjust the color tone and add a soft-focus filter..."

The room was filled with the girls' laughter and chatter, creating a relaxed and lively atmosphere.

Just then, Xiaolan's phone suddenly vibrated. She picked it up and saw a text message from Shiraishi E on the screen:
"Xiaolan, are you free now? I have something important I want to talk to you about privately. Could you come over quietly?"

Xiaolan's eyes widened slightly, and curiosity unconsciously arose in her heart: Something important? What could it be?
She hesitated for a moment, then stood up casually: "Oh, I think I left my charging cable at home. I'll go next door to ask Hui for it."

Sonoko waved her hand without looking up: "Go on, go on, let's continue editing the pictures!"

Kazuha was also immersed in the joy of choosing photos and did not notice Ran's strange behavior at all. She started discussing with Sonoko how to edit the photos.

Seeing this, Xiaolan quickly walked out of the room and gently closed the door.

After one hour……

When Xiaolan returned to the room, her steps were noticeably unsteady, and she even frowned slightly as she walked.

Kazuha was the first to notice her unusual behavior, looking up curiously: "Ran? What's wrong? Is your leg bothering you?"

Xiaolan's face flushed instantly, and she stammered, "N-nothing."

Kazuha quickly got up and went to help Xiaolan up, muttering, "You're walking unsteadily, and you still say you're fine... Isn't that just blatant lying?"

Xiaolan never expected that He Ye would be so clueless about social etiquette, actually pressing for an answer.

She could only blush and say, "It's nothing. We played volleyball this afternoon, so Hui massaged my muscles so I won't be sore all over tomorrow."

"Massage?!" Sonoko's eyes lit up instantly, her pupils filled with excitement, and the smile on her face gradually distorted!
Xiaolan said shyly, "Hmm...the technique is quite professional."

"By the way, Eri, you should go over there too."

"Me?!" Sonoko pointed at herself, stunned for a moment, then her lips curled into a wild smile: "Okay, okay! I'll go right now!"

She practically jumped up, even putting her slippers on backwards, and excitedly ran out of the room.

Another hour later...

When Sonoko returned, she was in the same state as Ran—walking with a limp, but with a strangely satisfied smile on her face.

Kazuha was completely bewildered: "What's wrong with you two? Why is the massage like this?"

Sonoko waved her hand and collapsed onto the tatami mat: "Don't ask, it's just a professional technique... Oh, this massage really feels so good!"

To cover up her actions, she deliberately said, "That way, I won't have to worry about backaches and leg pains when I wake up tomorrow!"

Upon hearing this, Kazuha's curiosity was immediately piqued.

She slapped her thigh and exclaimed, "I want to go too! We're going hiking tomorrow, and I don't want to be sore all over!"

"Huh?" Ran and Sonoko were stunned for a moment after hearing this, and neither of them knew how to respond.

While they were still in shock, Kazuha had already gotten up and walked towards the door.

The two exclaimed in surprise and reached out to grab her, but it was too late—Kazuha had already rushed out of the room like a gust of wind.

"We're doomed..." Sonoko covered her face and said, "If she finds out the truth, will she kill us?"

"This...this can't be serious, can it? Let's go over there quickly." Xiaolan forced herself to get up from the tatami mat, despite her aching legs.

Sonoko tried to stand up several times but failed, and plopped down on the tatami mat. She could only plead with Ran for help: "I...I can't get up, Ran, help me up!"

Xiaolan grasped Yuanzi's hand and pulled hard.

Actions that used to be easy now became incredibly strenuous.

Ran tried several times and with great effort, finally managing to pull Sonoko off the tatami mat. She took a couple of breaths, then, ignoring the aches and pains all over her body, led Sonoko towards the room door.

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"Knock knock knock!" Kazuha stood in front of Shiraishi E's door and knocked excitedly: "Shiraishi-kun! I want a massage too!"

Shiraishi E was stunned for a moment after hearing the voice.

After hesitating for a few seconds, he finally decided to open the door.

He looked at Kazuha with an expectant expression and said, "Please, give me a massage too!"

Shiraishi E's expression was somewhat strange, then she revealed a meaningful smile: "Oh? You've come to me of your own accord?"

Kazuha, unaware of the seriousness of the problem, nodded energetically: "Yes! Ran and Sonoko both said it's very effective, I want to try it too!"

"Well... alright then. As long as you can accept it." Shiraishi E stepped aside to let her in, and locked the door behind her.

When Kazuha came in, she was about to greet Heiji when she found that he and Conan were already gone.

She asked in confusion, "Huh? Where are Heiji and Conan? Why aren't they in their room?"

“They just went out, saying they couldn’t sleep and went for a walk… Lie down.” Shiraishi pointed to the freshly made bedding.

"..." At this moment, Kazuha began to have second thoughts.

She's just a bit slow on the uptake, not mentally unstable.

Before she came over, she thought Heiji would be there too, but she didn't expect him to have already left.

Isn't this just a man and a woman alone in a room?

But she felt a little embarrassed to leave like that... She was the one who asked for a massage, and then suddenly stopped and wanted to leave.

Just as Kazuha was hesitating, there was a knock at the door.

Xiaolan's voice rang out: "Excuse me, we're coming in!"

As they were talking, the door clicked open, and the two of them walked in, supporting each other.

Kazuha didn't notice the tension on their faces, and instead breathed a sigh of relief.

Now that these two have arrived, she no longer needs to worry so much.

So, Kazuha happily chose to lie down.

"Kazuha..." Ran hesitated before saying, "I think... maybe we should just forget about it?"

“Yes, yes, you might… not be able to handle it,” Sonoko kindly advised.

"It's nothing, it's nothing!!" Kazuha waved his hand confidently and said, "I can handle this little bit of pain!"

She looked at Shiraishi E and said, "Shiraishi-kun, please begin! Don't go easy on me."

Shiraishi E smiled and said, "Okay, then I'll begin."

ten minutes later--

"Wait, wait! Isn't this position a little strange?" Kazuha lay on the bed, her face as red as a ripe apple. "This position... isn't suitable for a massage?"

Shiraishi, without changing her expression, said, "Perfect, absolutely perfect. Both Ran and Sonoko are like that."

"Really? Is it true?" Kazuha asked weakly, referring to the little orchid that was watching from the side.

"Yes...yes." Xiaolan blushed, feeling ashamed of her lie.

“Yes, that’s how it works.” Sonoko nodded seriously.

Shiraishi E began to explain in a serious tone: "This is a professional muscle relaxation technique... Just relax, and leave the rest to me."

Kazuha blushed, unsure of what to say, and could only bury her face in the pillow, silently praying that this "massage" would end soon...

(End of this chapter)