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## **Tensura: Multiversal Shenanigans**
### *Mieruko-chan Arc – Chapter 10: "A Day Off With Spirits: Haunted Hot Springs!"*
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### **\[Scene: Onsen Poster Flapping in the Wind – Morning]**
A tacky flyer floats through the breeze and slaps onto Rimuru's slime form.
**Rimuru (reading it):**
"'Soothing Waters and Spirited Relaxation! Come Unwind at Yumegami Onsen – First bath free!' …That sounds like a trap."
**Ciel:**
> "Confirmed: 98% probability of ghost-related phenomena. Danger level: Mild. Relaxation potential: Moderate to High."
**Milim (pumping fists):**
"Hot springs! Yes!! Let's GO!"
**Veldora (flexing):**
"Nothing cleanses the body and soul better than a hot bath under moonlight."
**Ramiris (crossing arms):**
"I demand a private tub, bug-free, AND ghost-free."
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### **\[Scene: Yumegami Onsen – Noon]**
*The gang arrives at the remote mountainside inn. It's old, creaky… and glowing faintly.*
**Miko (nervous):**
"I-I can see them. All over the place."
**Rimuru:**
"Well… they're not attacking us. Yet."
A tiny, pale girl ghost in a yukata floats by with a polite bow.
**Ramiris (hovering up):**
"WAAHHHH!!"
**Milim (laughing):**
"She's just vibing! Chill!"
**Veldora:**
"Ah, she's a wandering soul. Not aggressive. Probably bound by regret."
**Ciel:**
> "Correct. Recommend peaceful exorcism via fulfillment of lingering desires."
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### **\[Scene: Boys' Bath – Later That Day]**
**Veldora (in dragon rubber ducky float):**
"THIS is the life…"
**Rimuru (in slime form soaking peacefully):**
"Best. Decision. Ever."
**Veldora (serious):**
"Have you considered establishing a Tempest branch onsen?"
**Ciel:**
> "Construction plans drafted. Estimated success: 100%."
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### **\[Scene: Girls' Bath – Meanwhile]**
**Milim (splashing everyone):**
"WATER WAR!!!"
**Ramiris:**
"Nooo! My wings are getting soggy!"
**Miko (sitting quietly, eyes half open):**
"…They're watching."
**Milim:**
"Eh? The ghosts?"
Miko nods. The bathhouse spirits hover above the water, strangely calm.
**Miko:**
"They… feel warm. Like they're glad we're here."
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### **\[Scene: Night – Inn Garden]**
*Miko hears humming and follows it to the inn's old well.*
She finds the ghost girl again—silent, translucent, and holding a weathered hairpin.
**Ghost Girl:**
> "I was waiting… for someone to listen."
**Miko (softly):**
"I'm here now."
The spirit glows. Her hairpin drops into Miko's hand.
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### **\[Scene: Dining Hall – After Dinner]**
**Rimuru:**
"So… she wants to be remembered?"
**Ciel:**
> "Emotional tether confirmed. Minimal magic required. Recommended: Gentle ceremony."
**Milim:**
"A ghost funeral?! Let's do it!"
**Veldora:**
"I shall provide incense. And chanting."
**Ramiris (pouting):**
"…Fine. But I'm not hugging any spirits."
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### **\[Scene: Late Night Ceremony – Garden]**
The group gathers under the stars. Miko places the hairpin on a lantern and lights it.
**Rimuru (gently):**
"Thanks for looking after this place."
**The lantern floats into the sky.**
**The spirit girl smiles… and fades.**
**Miko (teary-eyed):**
"She's gone."
**Ciel:**
> "Not gone. Liberated."
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### **\[Scene: Next Morning – Saying Goodbye]**
**Innkeeper Spirit (smiling faintly):**
> "Please visit again."
**Ramiris:**
"Only if you promise not to float through walls next time!"
**Milim (stretching):**
"That was fun! I feel refreshed!"
**Veldora:**
"The spiritual realm trembles before our kindness."
**Rimuru:**
"Okay, okay, let's go before someone tries to marry Milim to a ghost."
**Milim:**
"WAIT, WHAT?!"
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## **End of Chapter 10: "A Day Off With Spirits: Haunted Hot Springs!"**
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