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Chapter 36 - Yuki's return from the Isekai world to her luxurious, high-tech bathroom highlights her journey from survival to rediscovery of her own identity

Like some strange ASMR moment, Yuki entered the restroom with her feet creating a gentle "squelch" on the cool tiles. She appeared to be in a posh hotel, the kind where you would pay a lot of money for a bath bomb, because of the soft, elegant lighting. She gazed about at the bathtub that looked like it belonged in a Korean drama and the shower, which was all chrome and high-tech. Everything was flawless. The bottles of shampoo were even perfectly arranged.

Then she noticed her image in the mirror. "Okay, okay, I see you, girl," she replied, beaming at herself admiringly. She was proud to be part Californian and half Japanese.

She had flawless skin that was *perfect*—creamy white with a faint trace of sun-kissed California. Her golden hair fell in gentle waves about her shoulders, moist from the air mist. She enjoyed the smooth texture as she ran her fingers through it. She grinned and said to herself, "Still smooth as silk," as if she were on a reality TV program.

(Yuki stood before the bathroom mirror, the soft hum of the bathroom's lights surrounding her in a quiet calm. But as she gazed at her reflection, something was wrong. Her image flickered, a brief glitch before the reflection spoke—her own voice, but distorted, eerie, and unrecognizable.

"Y̵̓̾o̴̾̇u̶̇'̶̒r̷̻̾e̶̡͂ n̴̛̤o̷̅ͅt̴̻̑ r̴̤͆ė̸̙a̴̰̾l̷̛͕." The voice was faint at first, like an echo from another time.

Yuki's heart skipped. She blinked and stepped back, only to see her reflection continue, its voice lowering, seeping into her mind like an inescapable whisper.

"Y̷̪̽Y̷̆̚o̸͉͠ȕ̷̥ w̷̼̾a̸̖̾n̷̢͌t̶͗͜ t̷̯̑ơ̷̲ m̸͖̕é̶̕e̷̞͋ṯ̴̕ t̶̝̍r̷͔̈́u̷͇͘c̷̳̏k̷͚̐-̸̪̍k̶̰͝u̷̮̇n̴̩͠ a̷̰̋g̶̊͜a̷̖͗i̸͆͜n̴̢̓,̷̡͠ Ý̶̜u̸̠̓k̷̦͋i̶̛̠."

Yuki froze. Her breath hitched in her throat. The words triggered a rush of memories—flashbacks to Graaswell City, the Takoyaki shop she stood in front of before. The memories of the moment she was taken. Was this all a dream, a manipulation?

"Y̷̙͋ō̴̹ú̶̠'̶̠̾r̶̡͋e̴͠͝ n̸̖̑ö̶͉t̸͖̽ ḣ̴̳e̶̢͠r̸̠̐e̶͖̽." The reflection's voice grew louder. "Y̷͉̚o̷̱͝ŭ̷̠'̶̩͌r̸͔͂ë̴͈ a̶̛̩l̶̠̿r̷̦͗e̴̻͌a̶̛̼d̷̢͑y̴̜͗ f̸̲̀à̸͕r̴͈̔."

Yuki's breath quickened, panic clawing at her chest. The reflection's eyes darkened, flickering. The words were undeniable. This wasn't a dream. This wasn't just deja vu. Her original self in Graaswell City—the girl she was before all this—was still trapped in another world. This was the moment her life had shattered.

The reflection flickered again, and it seemed to reach out, as though trying to grab her. Yuki stumbled back, gasping.

Then, the reflection's voice dropped to a near-whisper, the eerie sound sending chills through her body. "Ẏ̷͔o̴̻̚ū̷̪ w̶̹͗ï̴͖l̴͕̆l̸̯͠ b̷̛͚e̶͇̓ b̸̜̏a̷̱̐c̸̨̓k, Y̷̹̋u̶̦̕k̶͍̈́i̶̻͗."

The reflection, once again, fell silent as the words vanished into the bathroom's eerie stillness. Yuki blinked rapidly, trying to shake off the cold sweat forming on her neck. But the sense of impending doom still lingered.

She grabbed the sink, her hands trembling as the reflection faded into the glass. "It was just my mind playing tricks," she muttered to herself. But deep down, she knew. The reflection's warning was real, and if she didn't act soon, things would spiral further out of control.)

She couldn't help but appreciate her own figure as her eyes lowered. It didn't make her shy. It was *unquestionably* impossible to miss her full J-cup bust. She seemed to be attracted to herself. Yuki's toned abs demonstrated her commitment to fitness, and her hips were, well, *perfectly* bent for maximum drama. She couldn't help but give them a playful squeeze, as if to affirm, "Yep, still here." What about her legs? Long. athletic. Basically, it was made to stroll and draw attention.

((Gentle, soft whispering) With a faint, gentle *click*, the bathroom door closes. She lets out a quiet sigh and kicks off her fluffy, silky pajamas. With a faint *rustle*, they drop to the ground like fallen leaves. Warm patterns are painted on her skin by the sunlight streaming through the frosted glass. (Light tapping of fingernails on a smooth surface) As she whispers, "Okay, Yuki," her voice is a soft touch. "Time to explore."

The silky flesh beneath her hands follows the delicate curve of her breasts. She says, "Such lovely curves," as her breath catches in her throat. (Calm, gentle squeezing) Her hands cup her breasts, rubbing them softly in a regular, soothing manner. Squeeze, then release. Squeeze, then release. Her voice fades to a barely perceptible hoarse mumble. "Feeling so… *soft*…" (Softly gliding fingernails over skin)

She traces the delicate flesh with her fingertips just under her nipple, sending chills down her spine. (Soft, hardly perceptible groans) "Mmm… yes… like that…" she exhales, her voice full of eagerness. (Squeezing and circling with fingertips) She explores and teases with circular motions of her fingertips. There is a symphony of sighs and murmurs, a crackling of unsaid yearning. (Deliberate, slow breathing)

"Unleashing…*releasing*…" she utters in a shaky breath. (Soft, quick tapping) She moves more quickly, her fingers moving more quickly, the rhythm intensifying, pushing, demanding, probing. (A loud sigh of satisfaction) She feels a rush of pleasure that leaves her quivering, breathless, and craving more. (Silence replaces the whispering.)

"As though in private conversation with the cosmos, she laughed to herself, "Alright, alright. This is *still* the best part of the isekai life, right?" Then she posed in front of the mirror because she could. She was holding a strand of her hair in one hand while the other was on her hip. She spun around as if she were in a music video and added, "I guess I didn't hurt myself when I jumped into that strange otherworldly fantasy thing." "Take notes, people."

She *paused* and shot a knowing glance at the fictitious viewers just as she was ready to switch on the shower. "Okay, *real talk*, if you're reading this... I *highly* suggest you put this on incognito mode right now," Yuki added, leaning in and lowering her voice for impact. She smirked as if she were aware of an inside joke, saying, "You don't know what's about to go down. I'm about to get *way* too real, and I'm sure you don't wanna get caught looking at this on your public Wi-Fi." "You've been warned."

Yuki then entered the water, feeling the warm spray as a *perfect* welcome home after a long day. She let out a sigh as the steam encircled her. Whispering to herself, "Ahhh, this is how I remember life," she allowed the water to splash over her body as if she were in a commercial. "Seriously, if this was an anime, you better *plug in those earphones*, 'cause you might hear some moans. No joke."

She chuckled as she worked the shampoo into her hair and massaged her scalp as if she were in a *seriously* soothing spa. Her hands moved over her shoulders and down her neck as the air was filled with the aroma of flowers and citrus. It was pleasant. Excellent.

As she rubbed the soap into a lather, she lowered her fingers and traced over her curves. As if speaking directly to the audience, she exclaimed, "Okay, don't lie, you're probably here for the fanservice, huh?" "You're not fooling anyone. But I mean, who can blame you?" Yuki's bathroom floor was streaked with sunlight as it came through the frosted glass. *(gentle, soft tinkling)* "Well, hello there, gorgeous," she said, running a fingertip over the contour of her cheekbone. "You look absolutely stunning, darling. Absolutely stunning."

Before focusing on the twin peaks of her breasts, her gaze traced the contours of her exposed flesh, including the taut lines of her abdomen and the smooth slope of her stomach. Her strong, full J-cups commanded attention. "Those," she inhaled while tracing the rounded corners of them with her fingers. * "Mmm, so soft, so plump."* The aroma of the coconut milk body scrub permeated the air, blending with her own skin's aroma, making it enticing.

With steam swirling around her, she stepped into the shower's warm embrace and leaned against the cool tiles, allowing the water to wash away the last remnants of her sleep. *(Calm surge of warm water)* A fire seemed to be ignited deep within with each drop. Her hands moved automatically, following the natural curves, valleys, and peaks of her body. She sensed an increasing need and a draw toward a more profound pleasure. The heat heightened the sensation as she leaned forward and let the shower head's spray to wash over her chest. * "Ahh, feels so good." *

Her lips curled into a little, rebellious smile. She groped for her secret store, a concealed compartment tucked away covertly behind the mirror, and heard a quiet click of metal. A pleasure rushed through her as her fingers closed around the sleek, white case. She whispered, "Alright, darling," and slipped it out. * "Tonight, we party." * *(A gentle whirring noise)* With a fast, knowing touch, she prepared it by applying a substantial amount of leftover body wash. *(Soft, steady squishing noise)*

She went back to the shower and her motions became rhythmic and fluent. Coaxing, taunting, and pushing on her sensitive center, she maneuvered the toy. *(Rhythmic, muffled moaning)* Pleasure surged through her with every stroke and pulse. Her body arched, demanding, wanting more, her breaths catching, her yells becoming whimpers. (Muffled sounds, squealing sounds)* Like a tidal wave, the climax struck her, overwhelming and wonderful, leaving her exhausted and shaking but yet filled with a deep sense of satisfaction. *(Calm exhale)*

Then she fell back against the chilly tiles and allowed the water's warmth wash over her, washing away what little pleasure she had left. "Mmm, gotta recharge for school..." Her desire was echoed by the rhythm of her heart hammering against her ribcage. "Oh, baby," she said, allowing the steam to obscure her reflection in the mirror while still revealing a smile on her lips.

As Yuki ran her hands over her chest once more, paying a little *extra* attention to her boobs, she could almost hear the anime opening theme begin to play in the background. She gave herself a sly smile. "Yeah, yeah, *definitely* don't skip this part," she said. "Don't you dare skip the ads, I see you clicking that 'Next Chapter' button, but you're stuck with me now." In order to ensure that each drop of water felt like a private *moment of luxury*, she rinsed off slowly.

Yuki turned to the mirror and grinned at it as if she were the queen of her own reality show. "Anyway," she said, still dripping wet, "I bet you're thinking, 'Is this really necessary?' And my answer is—yeah, probably. But let's be real, no one *ever* skips the good stuff." She dried herself, wrapped a gentle towel about herself, and went to the bedroom to get her phone. When she got the notification, her heart fell.

""First Day of School—Exam Results Announcement!" She moaned after blinking at the screen. She said, "Oh my god, I forgot school was today," with a theatrical head tilt. "Who even *remembers* the real world when you've been busy having an anime-worthy bath scene?"

She looked at the time. "Ugh, I'm gonna be late. I bet they've already started calling my name for the exam results. I'm gonna fail, aren't I?" With her hair still damp, she hurried out of the bathroom, grabbing her school bag and tossing it over her shoulder. She mumbled as she hurried out the door, "I don't have time for this reality check—no way am I getting caught up in *this*." "I swear, the *isekai* life made way more sense than this... whole... *real world* nonsense."

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