Their hotel in Kyoto was one of the oldest but fanciest in the city and it had its own onsen.

The onsen was an indoor one, but it was still connected to a natural hot water bath and decorated with beautiful large rocks. Soft water vapors rose around the room and kept the temperature at a relaxing heat.

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"And this is our onsen, all for ourselves," Loriel explained with a small smile. "Compared to other hot springs, an onsen is natural water that contains various healthy minerals believed to be beneficial for one's health."

"I read about them earlier," Elise said. She stared at the bubbling water and smiled. "What minerals does ours contain? Sulfur? Sodium chloride or iron onsen?"

"Magnesium and calcium. They're great for the skin. Most women enjoy soaking here for anti-aging properties if I recall," Loriel said and then smiled. "Although I doubt that you need it, you're already glowing. But it's a nice way to pamper yourself. It would feel soooo relaxing."

Elise looked excited. "Well, we're still going to try it right? It's an experience we can't miss. I don't care about glowing or whatever, but I wish to try it because it's an authentic experience."

"Of course."

Tonight was going to be the time where they'll try to enjoy the onsen or hot springs located in one of the five-star hotels included in the trip. Loriel's words earlier that day made Elise blush.

He said something about needing to be completely naked during the onsen as it traditionally was. Loriel now reassured her that it was not needed since they had a private onsen for themselves.

It was alright even if they did not adhere to tradition. This place for themselves after all.

Loriel glanced at Elise's face and wondered if she was still uncomfortable at the thought of trying the onsen because he was around. He cleared his throat and spoke up.

"If you'd like to enjoy this onsen all by yourself, Elise. I don't mind it at all, you can have it for yourself for the entire evening."

Elise looked up at him in surprise.

Loriel was once again being considerate of their situation. Even though the two of them have already slept on the same bed and even made out, they still had not gone further than kissing.

Seeing each other naked while going to the onsen was a big step and Loriel was still concerned with how Elise would feel about it. So, he acted like a gentleman and let Elise enjoy the onsen to herself if she wanted to do it naked but didn't want to be naked around him.

"No, you don't have to do that, Loriel," Elise said. "How can I spend the entire evening at this onsen without you? It'd be really lonely without you."

"Ah, then I'll start changing then."

"Okay, me too."

"It's important that we wash before dipping into the onsen, so take all the time you need." Loriel smiled at her gently before stepping into their room to shower and get changed.

Elise remembered the time when she saw him at the penthouse with Loriel only wearing his board shorts. Even she could appreciate the great physique of the man at that time and once again, she was going to see it up close.

No, she wasn't only going to see it… she could touch it as well.

The idea of that made Elise's heart throb even faster than normal.

Elise followed after Loriel and walked into their hotel suite. It was almost as large as their penthouse and it was amazing that they were simply going to stay here for one night and then move into another five-star hotel place.

Spacious enough to have more than enough facilities, Elise stepped into the second bathroom of their room to shower and clean herself up. But right before she could find herself a bathing suit… she slowed down.

While it was true that they could dress however they like, it was still a tradition to soak into the onsen completely naked. People said… when in Rome, do as the Romans do, right?

What was there to be shy about? She would just cover herself with the towel and then remove the towel when she dipped herself into the water.

Elise wondered how Loriel would take it if she were to go out completely naked. Some part of her knew that was too bold, but she'd like to see the look of surprise on his face.

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Loriel was the first one to step out of the shower and change into the appropriate swimming shorts to dip into the onsen. He was already pleased and satisfied that Elise was willing to have him with her.

"Elise, are you still in the bathroom?" He knocked gently on the door.

"Oh, yes! I'll come out in a second." Elise replied from inside of the room and there was a sheepish tone to her voice as she said, "If you'd like to head to the onsen, I'll follow you. Please go ahead and check the waters if it's not too hot?"

Elise was still embarrassed and perhaps working up the courage to go out and join him. Loriel nodded and said, "Okay, I'll see you there and will let you know."

"Thank you, Loriel!"

He smiled and made his way out of the room to their onsen. The hotel room was not only luxurious, but they had their own private indoor onsen.

Loriel would have to commend Marc when they got back after the trip. Albeit, after this trip in Japan… wouldn't it be better to explore elsewhere?

How would Elise like it to go to Europe?

Not where she was found, but other beautiful destinations like Paris and London. Cities like Rome, Venice, and Florence were his favorite locations and Loriel was sure that Elise would be bound to enjoy herself there.

Loriel dipped into the onsen and relaxed immediately. The hot waters soothed his muscles and eased his mind as he imagined the various locations that he and Elise could travel together.

Japan was just the beginning of it all.

He closed his eyes for a moment and imagined the different destinations for them to go to and the beautiful smile on Elise's face. If she was already glad and enjoying herself in Japan, then other places would make her thoroughly happy.

Loriel could even have his own private plane get here to take them around.

The sound of footsteps suddenly padded towards the onsen which he recognized to be Elise's. Loriel smiled and opened his eyes to greet Elise, but he found a growing heat coming about him.

Elise was wearing only a towel around her body.

The man suddenly felt his throat parched. He thought she would be wearing her bathing suit to soak in the onsen. But… she was wearing a towel?

Did she wear anything else underneath it? Or…

His imagination immediately ran wild.

"I have never been to Japan and tried onsen before," she spoke shyly. "I don't know if I can have the opportunity to come back. So, I thought, I should do it properly."

Loriel was at a loss for words. He tried to digest Elise's words. She was saying she wanted to do it properly….

Properly as it… naked?

Loriel swallowed. He could only nod faintly and smiled. His brain kept telling his face muscle to keep his expression cool. He didn't want to be seen as a pervert by his dear wife.

Don't drool… he told himself.

Look the other way.

"I-I'll look the other way while you enter…" he said with difficulty.

"Thank you," Elise replied. She walked closer and dipped her feet to the hot water. Her face looked so satisfied. She loved the peaceful atmosphere in the onsen already and could imagine how relaxing it would be to soak in it.

Loriel looked the other way, while Elise took off the towel from her body and folded it nicely. She placed the towel on the floor, and slowly entered the pool.

"You can look," her sweet voice was mesmerizing. Loriel turned to see her and smiled broadly.

Ahh… she sat nicely in the onsen and the water and the steam covered her body all the way to her breasts, but Loriel's imagination could fill the rest. Ahh… he loved her so much and was happy they had gotten this far.

She didn't mind soaking naked around him in the onsen. It means she was feeling comfortable with him physically. He thought this was a good sign. Soon, they might be able to take things to the next level.

"Do you like it?" he asked her.

Elise nodded. "I do. It feels so relaxing."

Loriel was happy Elise found it relaxing. As for him? Cough cough... not so much. He used to love onsen, but today he couldn't relax one bit since he knew Elise was naked under the water. His blood boil and his penis immediately got hard just by thinking about it.

Oh my… what should I do with this temptation? Loriel thought in frustration.