106: Sphipool Hotel

"Okay, permit check, camera check, all good."

Today, we're visiting the Sphipool Hotel.

However, since we already know the hotel section is top-tier, we won't be covering that part—our tour will focus solely on the leisure facilities.

With that, I entered the leisure facilities wearing the trunks-style swimwear I produced based on the model provided within 'Pumpkin Witch,' the ear-mounted continuous-recording camera and wireless communication device, and the card proving I had permission from Sphipool Hotel.

"The foot traffic... well, it's probably because it's off-season, but it's not particularly crowded."

Not many people, nor particularly few—just about average.

It's perfectly fine to swim here, and yet it doesn't feel lonely at all.

Normally, during regular sightseeing, Vilegiani and the others would come here and meet up... but...

"Master Sata. Vee-sama will definitely cause a commotion if she enters a public area, so please handle that part alone."

"Sorry, Sata. I'll make sure to thoroughly cover the private area instead."

"Slime probably shouldn't enter a public pool where lots of people gather—better for everyone if we avoid that. So we'll stick to our side, then."

"Got it. I'll just relax at a regular pool somewhere. If anything comes up, reach me via the radio or hair accessory."

With that, today's plans were set for separate actions.

Yeah, the Sphipool Hotel has multiple private areas accessible only to nobles and the wealthy, granted permission to enter.

So, I was assigned to cover the public areas, while Virijanila took on the private sector reporting.

Well, the public areas are better for me—easier to buy things like yakisoba and ice cream, after all.

I guess that’s not a bad thing.

As for security, it's not just the hotel's own guards—there are also Memokushi, Joharis, and my main body here.

"Satā, you've arrived."

"Yeah, I'm here. Well, this part's just an ordinary pool, except for a few sections."

Now, regarding the public area pool... there seem to be several pools carefully controlled to avoid the influence of the Flaretanbo star system's S-w, judging by their precise water levels.

Functionally, it seems designed more for infant, child, and beginner swimming practice.

Multiple security personnel and cameras are installed for accident and incident prevention, so the likelihood of a tragic accident occurring here is probably quite low.

As for this area... well, there's no real need to examine it further, really.

"What's unusual... is definitely this."

Thus, approaching the pool unique to other star systems—the water sphere shaped by Sw of the Flaretanbo system.

It seems they've created a depression in the floor, embedding about a meter of the water sphere's base into it to keep it anchored in place.

By placing several such water spheres adjacent to one another, they've apparently formed a large, irregularly shaped pool.

"Here we go."

With no fences or windows, entering the pool is effortless.

So I plunged straight into the pool, feeling the cold water from head to toe.

Following the sensation of floating, I let my body drift while slowly moving my legs to swim, surfacing at the peak of the sphere.

Up to this point, it felt just like a regular deep pool.

The water itself is ordinary—only the shape is spherical due to the influence of Sw, which is expected.

"Hmm, hmm."

So, to enjoy the unusual experience, I gently extend my body from the edge of the water sphere and descend.

This... is an odd sensation, to say the least.

I might start spinning if I’m not careful, given the interplay of gravity and buoyancy, and it could be dangerous if you’re not used to it.

Ah, but upon closer inspection, it seems gravity-control-related mods have been deployed around the pool for safety.

There are also mechanisms between the water spheres to provide cushioning and fresh air.

And for emergencies, each water sphere has some sort of floating device at the bottom—safety measures are thorough.

"Hmm. But it still feels lacking, like something’s missing. Right now, it’s just a uniquely safe pool with perfect safety precautions..."

"Ah, Sata. We're enjoying tropical juice and a massage here—really relaxing."

"Yeah, I see it. I know it."

Hmm, still feels like something's missing, though.

Still, considering the Flaretanbo system's Sw, it's probably difficult to have the usual flowing pools or water slides.

Creating a current in a water sphere about ten meters in diameter would be inherently dangerous, and water slides might malfunction if the flowing water bunches up.

"If we just made the water sphere a bit larger, floated it completely, equipped it with underwater breathing mods, and held some kind of competition inside, it might turn into a spectacle worth showcasing—and possibly attract people too..."

"Such competitions as you describe are already being carried out in other star systems by fully utilizing mods. However, in the Flaretanbo system, the project was abandoned."

"Note: Why isn't this being done in the Flaretanbo system?"

"Because the Sw in the Flaretanbo system is too complex, and analysis hasn't progressed much. If we could gain control over its range, things might change significantly... but..."

"Well, it'll probably be years before that happens."

Yeah, there's no way people in the Flaretanbo system haven't thought about something on the scale I'm considering.

All I can do is enjoy it as it is and write about it.

So, I bought yakisoba and juice from the store and ate them.

Hmm, the rich sauce with its chewy, grilled noodles replenishes lost salt and energy, while the sweet and tangy juice provides hydration and vitamins.

That's more than enough to feel satisfied today!

By the way, Master Sata

What is it?

After finishing lunch, I returned to the water polo pool and began swimming casually, trying not to draw attention from those around me.

Then, a radio transmission came in from Memokushi.

『I know it's a bit late, but what's the gender of Master Sata's main body?』

"Really, now?..."

And another question, equally out of place, came through.

As for the swimsuit episode, Vee and the others' swimsuits are canceled.