I Became a Malicious Streamer

After finishing the meal and returning, the accommodation was tidy, unlike before.

The table had been pushed to one side of the room, and a bedding area for three had been set up in the center.

“I heard about it, but it’s really amazing.”

The bedding was spread out neatly, without a single wrinkle, making me feel the dedication of those who had laid it out.

Returning from work to find a feast prepared and the house spotless; this must be how a farmer feels living with a diligent wife.

I hadn’t lifted a finger for even the bedding, yet it was set up. I remembered seeing more than one guest earlier, and thinking of the effort it would take to lay out the blankets at the right time after the guests left seemed like no small task.

Well, that must all be included in the service charge. Since we found a ryokan with good reviews, the cost was considerable.

Still, both Ryuah and I had earned decent money from our personal broadcasts, so it wasn’t a heavy burden for us.

In fact, I was thinking about whether I had any other place to spend my money, making this expenditure feel almost joyful. I ignored Ji-yeon’s suggestion to chip in a little of the pocket money my mother had given me, which was also why I was covering her share.

What money does a student have? Unless it was an older sister who had already jumped into society.

Ji-yeon felt a bit guilty about possibly putting a financial strain on her sister, but I felt pretty good about having done something brotherly.

“Then, shall we go to the hot springs now?”

Ryuah initiated the conversation. As if to meet my earlier request, there were two hot springs here.

One indoor and one outdoor bath. The indoor bathroom also had a bath for those feeling chilly outside.

When I opened the wooden cover, hot steam wafted out; it was a genuine hot spring, not just talk. However, it was smaller than the outdoor one, likely due to room constraints.

I doubted if even two people could fit comfortably. But it didn’t matter. The main attraction was the outdoor hot spring anyway.

I thought I could always enjoy a bath alone if I woke up early in the morning.

Following Ryuah, I wrapped a towel around my body and headed outside.

“Wow…”

It’s a short winter day. While the darkness had already settled in, the hot spring was adorned with bright lights. I wondered how they maintained the warmth as steam rose gently from the water, mixing with the cold air outside to create a fantastical atmosphere.

Unfortunately, it didn’t snow. It seemed I wouldn’t be able to fulfill my romantic fantasy of soaking in a hot spring while snow fell, like in the media.

“It’s cold, it’s cold. I’ll go in first?”

Ryuah said this and stepped into the bath, which wasn’t too hot. She sat on the bottom, submerging herself up to her neck, with only her face sticking out, making small sounds of discomfort.

“It’s too hot…”

Next to her, Ji-yeon seemed hesitant about entering the bath as well, dipping her feet in and out, testing the temperature. Every time she put one foot in, her expression scrunched up more than expected at the heat.

She was pretty cute. Always trying to act mature but still a kid at heart.

Hot springs are best enjoyed by immersing fully at once.

It wouldn’t matter if the water was hot; if I just jumped in suddenly, I preferred that tingling sensation.

“Uh-huh…”

I let out a manly grunt while twisting my body, my eyes closed. Since I had never been in a bath after transforming into this body, it felt like all my fatigue was washed away just by feeling the heat.

Upon opening my eyes, Ryuah was looking at me with a sleepy smile.

“It’s nice! I’m glad we came.”

Usually, I would have immediately replied, but I couldn’t this time.

To be exact, I froze a little. Ryuah’s entire body line came into view in front of me.

Her upper body and important parts were covered by a towel, but the lines from her collarbone to her shoulders were clearly visible.

It would be a lie to say I hadn’t expected this situation at all. I had prepared myself to some extent when deciding to come to the hot springs, but feeling awkward was unavoidable.

It was too stimulating for someone who had never seen a woman’s body in life.

‘This is probably just a common occurrence…’

It wasn’t strange for women to be in the same bath. I should treat it like it’s no big deal and keep a calm attitude.

Staring too much at Ryuah would be odd, but it would also be strange if I became overly conscious.

I managed to smile and meet Ryuah’s eyes calmly.

“Yeah, it’s nice… Haha…”

It was awkward as hell. It seemed I wasn’t good at acting after all.

I subtly turned my head. Even though I was trying to manage where I looked, the nude colors entering my vision were quite a burden.

To my right, a similar sight of femininity came into view but it was a little better this time since it was my sister Ji-yeon.

No matter how disconnected from women my life had been, I wouldn’t view my own sister through a sexual lens.

Having decided to see Ji-yeon as my real sister, I couldn’t possibly do that.

I wasn’t the kind of beast that looked at family members that way.

“It’s nice. The water is warm too.”

As much as possible, I focused my gaze on Ji-yeon and enjoyed the hot spring with a relatively relaxed mind compared to earlier.

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Ryuah wasn’t completely at ease either. She too felt slightly dizzy with the situation of being exposed and bathing together.

‘Ji-eun’s figure is…’

Trying to act nonchalant, Ryuah subtly glanced at her friend Ji-eun beside her.

She had guessed a bit from spending time together, but seeing it directly was a whole different level—her figure was indeed impressive. What had previously just been a hint through clothes felt minuscule now.

‘So it does float above…’

There was no denying the attention drawn to Ji-eun’s chest, even with a towel covering it. It slightly bobbed with the waves of the water.

Ryuah wouldn’t say her own assets were small, but compared to Ji-eun, they felt less significant. For a moment, she felt envious, yet wondered if having such size would make daily life inconvenient.

‘That must be hard on her shoulders.’

Thinking she might give her a massage later, Ryuah’s gaze dropped a bit.

With a suspiciously slim waist visible through the bath towel, Ryuah stared at her growing belly with a sigh. It hadn’t even been long since she stopped managing it, yet the results were already visible.

‘Did Ji-eun see that?’

Feeling a bit embarrassed, Ryuah peeked at Ji-eun’s face. Ji-eun wasn’t looking this way, gazing upwards as if her embarrassing parts wouldn’t be discovered.

But what could possibly be up there that she was staring so hard? Earlier she was watching her sister, but now she was staring at the sky. Ryuah subtly leaned closer and whispered in Ji-eun’s ear.

“What are you looking at?”

“Uh, um? Oh… just the sky. The night sky is clear and beautiful.”

Then her pretty friend startled and fumbled to continue speaking.

With her ears and face strangely flushed, Ji-eun couldn’t even meet Ryuah’s gaze.

‘Why is she so surprised?’

Ryuah wondered about this and leaned in a little closer. Ji-eun simply turned her head and slowly backed away. Watching this, Ryuah thought.

‘Is she embarrassed?’

Now that she thought about it, Ji-eun had mentioned it was her first time at the hot springs. She might feel shy about bathing together like this.

Among their high school friends, there was also an introverted girl who had complained about feeling embarrassed to go to public baths. Ji-eun could be similar to that.

‘I didn’t come to the hot springs for this…’

Ryuah felt a little more pleased deep down. This side of Ji-eun was both cute and pretty.

It was now past 10 or even 11 o’clock, I wasn’t sure.

The hot spring water was warm, and a gentle breeze blew pleasantly. Ryuah approached Ji-eun just enough so she wouldn’t back away.

In that position, Ryuah watched the night sky along with Ji-eun.

Among the pitch-black night, scattered stars twinkled, and the full moon firmly held its place.

‘It’s beautiful.’

Maybe it was the ambiance, but it looked like a painting, thought Ryuah.

This pure thought slipped out without her realizing it.

“The moon is beautiful.”

Ji-yeon flinched slightly upon hearing that, but it didn’t catch Ryuah’s attention.

“Yeah, the full moon is pretty.”

Ji-eun quietly agreed with Ryuah’s remark.

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