Fictional Chat Group - All Girls Only Edition

Chapter 22 - Relaxing time on Hottokeya



Eleonora just sweatdrop and smile weakly when seeing Aoi's face right now. She know it very well what kind of face that kansai girl make and that's why the young chairman don't say anything to her about it as she prefer to take it slow and silent.

'I may have a new girlfriend later. Aoi-san giving me a vibe and face of someone who currently falling in love and the person who won that is me. It's so obvious and there's no way someone won't notice it unless they're dense and not knowledgeable in love department.'

She just sighing in tired as she slowly shake her head.

'What a life…'

As she think that, she then trying to ignore it and focus on enjoying the bath. Her schedule for today is camping with her beloved sister-in-law, Kagamihara Nadeshiko, along with her friends from the high school she currently attend. Relaxing her body and if there's anything strange or weird happens to them, then she don't have a choice but protect them from any harm.

She's the only one who can fight in her current group after all.

"So… Nadeshiko-chan, when exactly you interested in camping? I'm pretty sure when I visit you last year, you don't have any interest in that. What's the sudden change?"

Eleonora asked that to Nadeshiko, which made the pink-haired girl smiled at her. She shows her sister-in-law widened smiled, a sign that is something that really she currently loves. Eleonora had to ask because Nadeshiko always loves to eat, which is a trait shared from her father.

Curiosity hits Chiaki and Aoi, they share a look at each other and looking straight to Nadeshiko who about to answer it.

"Hehehe. It's around early November, when our family finished moving, Leo-neechan! I'm cycling from home and ended up in the near camp site, because I want to see Mount Fuji! I missed to see it because I was asleep and my sister won't wake me up, that's why I determined to do that myself."

"Oh…? Is that so? Then how come you like camping?"

"Um… it's because of Rin-chan! I ended up meeting with her when she doing solo camping and she shelter me for a while. It's really awesome, the food is delicious and the view from there also beautiful! I can see Mount Fuji from there while eating delicious food that Rin-chan give me!"

"I have to say it again but she's quite brave to do solo camping in this month and this kind of weather. But I think if she camping in a site that is protected by laws, then I won't worried about her safety. Although there's no wrong to be cautious and aware of surrounding."

"I'm pretty sure Rin-chan do that too! And she's a big girl, she is a lot braver than me, Leo-neechan. She said it's not her first time to do solo camp. I'm amazed by that."

Chiaki nods her head, agree with her words about her friend, Shima Rin who often do solo camp and not afraid of any danger that might harm her in any way.

"Indeed. Shimarin really brave girl unlike us… I think? I mean, I rarely do solo camp like her. Mostly I'm with Inuko, right? I'm quite jealous of that side of her. Maybe someday I want to do solo camp too. It will be good lesson for me."

"Aki's right. We often camping together and not solo like Shima-san. I'm not brave enough to do that and Shima-san seems a person who enjoy being alone. Nadeshiko-chan even trying to make her join our club every time she got the chance."

The said person just smiled happily as she rubs her head in embarrassment.

"Nadeshiko-chan, you can't force her to join the club. Remember that, okay?"

"I know, Leo-neechan! I won't forced Rin-chan again to join our club!"

Eleonora smiled and pat Nadeshiko's head which made the pink-haired girl smiled happily and felt comfortable when her sister-in-law suddenly pat her head. Her patting is somewhat addicting for Nadeshiko and she's not gonna lie that the pink-haired bubbly girl always want more to be patted by the long bluish-haired girl.

'Honestly, I wonder who's the younger and the older. Nadeshiko-chan always liked to be mistaken as middle-schooler or younger than she is and she always want to be spoiled. Not going to lie, I also felt a guilt to pamper her too much and Sakura-nee sometimes scold me because of my bad habit.'

Aoi who watched Nadeshiko being patted in the head trying not to be jealous of it. She trying to put up her usual face and smile, although deep in her heart and mind she want to get that too from her first crush.

'Nadeshiko-chan's nice… I want Eleonora-san to do that to me too. But I musn't do that, it will surely give a bad impression of me to Eleonora-san. I don't want to look bad in front of her and I'm pretty sure there's a lot of girls would chasing Eleonora-san, seeing how beautiful and elegant she is.'

But she has to endure it for now. Patience is somewhat became common for her, since she always do that and not that impatient person at the first. She also not that greedy and always be humble, because of her family teachings; unlike Nadeshiko who always be pampered and spoiled by her family except her sister.

Even Eleonora do that to Nadeshiko, one of the reason is she's rich and has a ton of money saved up in her account, even though she's minor but thanks to Mikogami Tsukasa and Sanada Masato, she can own a bank account even if she minor. She really thankful to them.

"Alright, how about we enjoy our bath more before we done? It's rare for us to find a nice and cheap onsen with beautiful view like this."

"Yes!"

After that, they then enjoys the bath while talking to each other, they have fun talking especially Aoi who can get to know more about her first crush and always embarrassed whenever being asked about her private life by Eleonora. But nonetheless, she happy that her crush ask her about that as their bonds became closer than before.

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After getting a nice and warm bath in the outdoor bath, Eleonora, Nadeshiko, Aoi, and Chiaki leaving the bath and about to resting their bodies in the longue room, but they stopped by a stand that selling something, mainly it's Nadeshiko who noticed that and told them about it.

"Oh, looks like you can also eat in here? It's rare."

"Yeah! How about we eat something, everyone? Can we, Leo-neechan?"

"Hm… but you won't be able to eat camp food if we eat here. Are you sure about that?"

"Ah! Eleonora-san is right. If we eat here, then we won't able to eat at the camp site!"

Hearing what Aoi said, both Nadeshiko and Chiaki went surprised in realization about that.

"That's right! The onsen was so nice, it shut off our brains."

"For sure. Beware of the onsen."

Eleonora who witness their funny reaction like this just sweatdrop as she think it's amusing.

'They really exaggerate it… but I can't deny that the onsen was so nice and almost made me not thinking too much about the afterwhat. It is really scary and nice at the same time. It's been a year I enjoyed an onsen and let my body felt the warm feeling of it.'

As Eleonora think of that, she then heard a voice from someone who selling something in the stand.

"The fried onsen egg are good. Buy some, please?"

"Let's just buy some fried onsen eggs."

"Yeah!"

And they ended up buying the fried onsen eggs as they eat it, they felt the deliciousness of the fried onsen egss while all of them laying on the floor while still eat them. This sight really made Eleonora sweatdrop again because this is ridiculous.

But Eleonora can't deny the deliciousness comes from a simple fried onsen egg like this. She sometimes do cooking and that's why her cooking skill can be considered high since she has the talent to be genius in cooking. That's also why she fascinated and amazed by the taste of food she eat right now.

"Well, it's really delicious and comfortable after taking a bath, but don't forget that we have to go to the camp site, okay?"

"Yes~!"

The three high school girl answers it in unison, which makes Eleonora giggle in amus.e.m.e.nt as she finished eat her fried onsen egg and taking out the laptop she brought from her [Inventory] magic while the girls just rest comfortably. She almost forgot to check out what's currently happening in the chat group, maybe because the feeling of onsen that rubs on her.

'Alright, let's see what's going on in the chat group. Hope there's something interesting going on. Although it's a shame that the chat group still don't have the feature to upload a picture or video. I would love to see how the another world looks like.'

As Eleonora open up her laptop and the chat group, she was presented the history chat of the group, as well the new chat that currently happened. The current chat is the one who piqued her eyes and interest as she find it more enjoyable.

Sword Princess: "Everyone, thank you for your advice that time, I already asked about my friend and she indeed love me."

Pudding Lover: "EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHH???????!!!! YOU SERIOUSLY DO THAT?! It's unexpected that someone would actually doing that. I felt a bit guilty… hehe."

King of Knight: "…You have really ask your friend about how she feel towards you? Is it really romantical feeling?"

Sword Princess: "Yes. Though I still yet understand about romantical feeling since I've never felt it. I know about all other form of love, but not romantic. My friend said she willingly to taught me about it in order to make me understand more about romantical love."

The Nightmare: "That's beautiful. I hope you can understand that, @Sword Princess-san. I… I also don't know the feeling of love. No, maybe… it's something I was lost. I've lost that feeling."

Hajime True Soulmate: "@The Nightmare… please don't make us worried. You can always talk about it to us."

Titania The Empress: "Indeed. We are your friends and it's natural to help each other when we need. My friend in Fairy Tail always help each other when someone has trouble and in trouble. It's like we are a whole big family in there."

The Florist Succubus: "Ump! Don't shoulder it yourself, @The Nightmare-san! If only I can give you something, then I would love to do that but sadly right now we can't do that. Ah… I cannot wait for my turn to meet with each other in this group!"

The Nightmare: "Thank you. But don't worry about me, everyone, I'm quite happy with my life since it's became more interesting when @Strongest Ice Queen live with me."

Strongest Ice Queen: "That's right. @Nightmare-san really interesting and so is her world. Apparently I've learnt the usefulness of 'smartphone' and 'internet'. They are amazing and the technology in the Empire would be considered inferior and out-classed by it."

The Nightmare: "Yes. It's more lively with you, @Strongest Ice Queen. I won't be alone and lonely again. Even if people around me don't believe everything I did and said because of what I did in the past. I admit that I did something horrible and may not forgiven because of that but I'm trying to change it, and maybe became a better person than before."

Queen of Sweets: "Everyone has a past that may considered bad to them, so I think it's natural for you to felt like that. I think someone always deserve a chance to redeem and change theirself to be better than they was."

Demon Mommy: "What @Queen of Sweets said is right, @The Nightmare-san. You deserve a chance and forgiveness. As long as a person has a will for that, then they're deserve to be forgiven no matter what horrible and hideous it is."

Bloodsucker Black Serpent: "As long as the person don't have any ill intention or lying about that, then it's okay. Like a certain someone I knew back then, he's a person who wasn't deserve a forgiveness and only by kill him or death is the way to make things better."

Seeing the Bloodsucker Black Serpent's answer made Eleonora raise her eyebrows in curiosity.

'Seems Bloodsucker-san have an issue with someone in the past… but so is everyone in there, I think? I don't think that my past is bad or like that, but at least I can tolerance about them. No one want to have a bad past or memory, they all only want happy life.'

Then they happily chatted each other, although Eleonora's don't see the Golden Fox of Kyoto in the chat. She always in there and active, but the young chairman know the best to not pry about it and just ignore it for the time being. She worried about her and want to know about it, after all she's one of her friend in the chat group.

As soon as the think it's enough for today chat group check, she then close the laptop and shut it down before seeing what currently happened with the three high school girl who just comfortably lying in the floor with pillow and the fried onsen eggs they bought earlier.

Eleonora who watched them just sighing.

'They fall asleep… let's see, what's the current time right now?'

While her eyes checking the time, it shows the time at 15:00 and they still have the time but Eleonora knew that they have to prepare for leaving, even though she can do the shortcut by using her teleportation skill.

"Nadeshiko-chan, everyone, please wake up. We have to go to the Eastwood Campgrounds or we will be late."

Hearing the voice of Eleonora, Nadeshiko then immediately wake up in panic and surprised.

"Hah! O-Okay, thanks Leo-neechan! Aki-chan, Aoi-chan, wake up! We have to go to the campsite now."

And then the two girls also wake up in panic and hurried, makes Eleonora somewhat giggled at their antics as they hurriedly trying to pack their things and get dressed properly so they can go to the campsite they already bought; especially Chiaki who already did that when she surveying the campsite that's fits her and the club preferences.

After a few minutes, approximately fifteen minutes, they already dressed and pack their things and looks ready to leave the Hottokeya Onsen to continue their goal to the Eastwood Campground today as campers.

"Alright, let's go to Eastwood Campgrounds!"

"Oh!"

When Chiaki said that, the other two following while Eleonora just smiled at their childish antics.

'I wonder why I'm not childish like them. This is a mystery for me and also weird because I'm not like any other girls my age.'

Leaving the Hottokeya Onsen, the four of them then walk towards the road that connect to Eastwood Campground, but there is something that bothering Eleonora and so she ask all of them regarding that since she's worried.

"Oh right. Have any of you encounters any monster or anything like that in your home, school, or part-time? With our country and maybe the world condition we have right now, is it recommended for those who aren't 'Awakened' or have any fighting abilities to aware of their surroundings whenever they felt danger."

"Um… I don't think seeing something like that. Ah, but one of my neighbor said that they sees a creature that looks like dog that walk like human. With two legs! The creature or monster, I think they called, said walking with two legs like human and carrying thick stick or wood on its left hand."

Chiaki told that to Eleonora who's curious.

"I see… so it's kobold or monster related to that. How about you, Aoi-san?"

Said Eleonora who turn her head and look at Aoi who trying to remember if she seeing any of that.

"My little sister is the one who saw it. I think it's pretty harmless and she said 'Aoi-chan, it's wiggly jiggly! It's also soft. What is that animal you think, Aoi-chan?'. I don't think I recognize it because she doesn't give me a better detail. Sorry, Eleonora-san."

But Eleonora shake her head at Aoi.

"No problem. I believe the creature that your sister saw is similar to your pet, right Nadeshiko-chan?"

"Ah! Yeah, Pochi! It's sounds like Pochi, Aoi-chan! He's so cute and always eager to take a walk with me."

Nadeshiko said that with happy smile adorned her face which makes her two friends confused as they tilted their heads.

"Pochi? You have a pet, Kagamihara?"

"Yes! It just recently, he's squishy and fluffy! Makes me want to hugs him more, hehe~"

"What kind of pet you? Dog? Cat? Or something else, Nadeshiko-chan?"

Hearing the excitement of Aoi and Chiaki as well as they pretty sure didn't heard about it clearly, Eleonora is the one who took the initiative to answers that.

"It's slime, a slimy and transparent monster that always been seen in any video games, especially RPG."

A silent fall on them when they heard what Eleonora said.



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"EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH?!"

They both shocked by that when heard it and has an unbelievable face until they look at Nadeshiko to confirm it if that's true or not and the pink-haired girl give a nod that's hinted as confirmation to both glasses girl and kansai girl.

Well both of them shocked to find this fact, the pink-haired bubbly girl just smiled as she scratch her cheeks while Eleonora just snickered about it. Although she's a bit worried about Nadeshiko since she made a first contact with a monster and maybe her chance to encounter some monsters will increased.

'It will be bad if that's happen. Training her maybe a little too much since she always prefers to laze around and get herself comfortable. Maybe I must create some accessories to protect her… or just protect her with my spells? No, creating a clone spell and assign them to protect her might be better option.'

"I want to ask about it, Nadeshiko-chan. Did you also encounter any scary or dangerous monsters? Also, is Pochi really harmless and not harm anyone?"

"No, Leo-neechan and Pocchi is obedient boy! He always listen to me and happy when I take him to walk. Also, he likely loves to eat leftover and some trashes. Every time I'm about to take out a trash, he always excited and want to eat it."

"Oh… is that so? Then I'm relieved and please always tell me when you noticed something strange, okay? Your parents and sisters will be worried if you don't."

She said while patting Nadeshiko's head and turn around to see both Aoi and Chiaki.

"And please don't hesitate to told me too about it, you two. Ah right, how about we exchange our numbers? You are Nadeshiko-chan's friends and I want to be friend with you. How about that?"

Aoi and Chiaki nods at that and began to take out their phone as they exchanged their numbers with Eleonora. When she got their numbers, Eleonora smiled and nods her head.

"Good. Then our destination isn't far away, let's get to the campsite on time."

"Yeah!"

They then continue to walk toward the campsite. Although Eleonora can solve it easily by using teleport, she decided not to since maybe it's one of the thing to enjoy when about to camping. She also can appreciate and amazed by the view around her which is so nice.

To pass the time, Eleonora checked her phone and there's a few of email she got and so she decided to open it one by one to check what's the inside of the email. Although she know who the sender it is. Some of them are from her girlfriends or better yet known as lovers.

[Sender: Kikuchi Sonoka]

[Leo-chan, how are you? I heard you currently took days off from your work and honestly, it's better if you do that often since you always worry me too much because of your workaholic habit. Anyway, if you are free and don't have any plan, how about come to my place? My parents will welcome you greatly and I think it's great to see you again. Tell me about it first okay!]

Smiled when see it, she then read the next email.

[Sender: Kuwayama Chiyuki]

[Ah Leo-chan! I'm sorry for not calling you this week and not seeing you since I am currently busy with the store and apparently I was about to join an idol group. Though I'm still unsure about it and trying to discuss that with you. If you free, can we meet and have a date? If possible, this Saturday or Sunday I'm free. Also, please be careful and keep your safety, it's became dangerous out there.]

'Hm… Chiyu-nee becomes an idol? That's rare and I think it's fits her perfectly since she's always kind and mature enough, she also has the motherly aura around her. Kids around her always happy when playing with her. But Saturday or Sunday, huh… might have to check my schedule.'

She continue to read the next email as she finished read the previous.

'Oh. Hotarun?'

This piqued her interest since Hotarun is a type of person who rarely to message her and prefer to call.

[Sender: Ichijou Hotaru]

[Leo-chan! Sorry for messaging you this and I know you've been busy with your work, but can I… call you? If not tonight, how about tomorrow? Ah, please don't be worried, this is not that urgent. I can wait for it. Please give me a call when you have the time.]

'Judging from her message, this is something important. Although I knew this might be better to talk face to face, but maybe I will give her a call first to make sure of it. The next are… from Dad? What is this? It's looks important and weird since Dad also the type that always call me whenever he needs.'

[Sender: Theodore Pendragon (Dad)]

[Hey Elly! How have you been? Still enjoying your vacation? Ah right, I know this pointless and I'll go straight out, if you about to going back home, please don't be surprised at what currently happening, also I take over the company for a while since you're on vacation. But honestly, I think it's my job to take care of the company and not you, that's why when you're going home, we discussing about this. See ya later!]

This made Eleonora raise her eyebrow in confusion and curious as she reads the content of email that was send by her father. It looks and sounds serious even if he trying to hide it and made it not like that. This is really troubling her but her father said she can wait since she's on vacation and he take over the company for a while when she's not around.

But what made her a bit mad is that the fact he told her that is his job to lead the company and not her.

'Dad… I'm mad. It's my job and I like it. Seriously, it's not like I was being forced or anything. Looks like this is really need to be discussed. Also… what kind of surprise he prepared for me? Hope it's not dangerous or weird.'

She's worried a bit because his father always has a knack to give her something weird as she trying to reads the next email. Some of them are related to the company and the companies that cooperates with her. That's why she reads it carefully while also stand on guard about her surrounding in case something happened and do any harm to her, Nadeshiko and her friends while they about to reach the Eastwood Campgrounds.