Naked Bonding

Maybe that's why, in this life, he absolutely loved baths.

Back at the Di Malvento estate, bathtime was a daily highlight.

He often bathed with Sylas and his father, so he was quite skilled at washing others.

That meant this "naked bonding" session with Laxus was bound to be fun!

"Bath time! Bath time! Laxus, first, we have to splash-splash!"

"Yes, yes, let's do the splash-splash. But Rocco, be careful not to run, or you'll slip."

"It's fine! Slipping and falling in the bath would be so uncool—whoa, oof!"

Excitedly dashing forward, Rocco barely managed to finish his sentence before his foot slipped out from under him.

The very moment he lost balance and tumbled backward, Laxus—standing behind him—effortlessly caught him, as if he had predicted this exact outcome.

Rocco pouted.

Did Laxus seriously anticipate that he was going to fall?

The guy's reaction speed was almost suspiciously fast!