A rare day to herself.

(Chapter originally by faith on writing.com)

Yukiko sighed in contentment as she floated in the public bath. The week had been long and hard, but the opportunity to lie naked in a pool of steaming water made it all better. She imagined all her troubles melting away along with the dirt and grime. All her misgivings about inheriting the Inn seemed so silly in these moments. Surely any price was worth paying for the simple bliss of this bath underneath the stars?

Her thoughts turned to the events earlier in the week. A news crew had been trying off and on for months now to do a story on the Inn. At first they had been politely refused, her mother had certain misgivings about their "news of the weird" program and associating the Inn with the murders and possibly ghosts in the area. Later the crew portrayed themselves as a more reputable outlet and tried to film the story AGAIN. They even had the nerve to suggest filming Yukiko in the bath to boost ratings. Now there were rumors circulating that they were back in town for a third attempt. Despite threatening to complain to their sponsors, the producer seemed obsessed with getting an exclusive. Yukiko's firm rejection must have hit a nerve with the petty little TV exec. But despite the rumors nothing had come of it, much to her relief. Still, no sense in risking bad publicity. Yukiko and the staff had all voluntarily worked extra hard to keep the place neat and tidy. A lot of work, but worth the effort.

The raven haired beauty emerged from the pool. She was a sight to see, with a slender naked body, long legs, and large breasts. Her hard work and a strict diet kept her thin, though unlike Chie she seldom worked out and thus boasted bouncier butt and shaplier curves than her friend. After drying off she decided to retire for the evening. Alas for poor Yukiko...