Catgirls And Dungeons (Yuri)-Chapter 21: Shampoo and conditioner

"Wooooaaaaahhh! This feels amazing!" I squeal, running my fingers through my freshly washed hair. It's so clean, so smooth—it glides between my fingertips like silk. And the scent? Heavenly. A fresh burst of peppermint mixed with a sweet, flowery twist lingers in the air around me. I can't stop sniffing it.

"Eris, what is this shampoo? I love it!" I ask, practically bouncing with excitement.

I wish it made more bubbles and foam, but other than that, this stuff is incredible—even better than the brands I used in my past life!

Well, then again, I was a man back then. I probably wasn't using very good shampoo in the first place.

I can't believe how oblivious I was to the world of shampoo.

"Hmmm, let me check." Eris grabs the bottle and squints at the label like a detective examining a case. "It's called Lavendula Cleanse. Made with lavender, rubysage, rosemary, slickeberry extract, and... oh! I know this plant! Laventis Root! I used to gather loads of it in dungeons back in the day. If you grind it up and soak it in water, it releases a substance that can be filtered into soap. Super useful!"

"Wow, that's amazing!" I exclaim, genuinely impressed. "A plant that just... makes soap? How convenient!"

This medieval fantasy world is nothing like the medieval times I read about on Earth. Not only is fashion more developed and widely celebrated, but the food is better, the hygiene is leagues ahead, and there are all these modern-like innovations—shampoo, conditioner, hot baths.

I can't help but wonder... what else is out there? Maybe some magical device I've never even imagined?

Eris grins, clearly pleased with herself. "Right? I'm no soap expert or anything, but I think they just mix a bunch of essential oils with Laventis soap and ta-da—shampoo!"

"But you still have to get the right balance of ingredients, though, right?" I muse, raising an eyebrow. "It can't be that easy."

"Oh, of course!" Eris nods, her tail swishing behind her. "It's like grilling fish—put in too much salt or pepper, and boom! Ruined!"

She laughs, and I find myself laughing with her. It's strange how natural it feels to talk about soap and fish like this.

As we chat, Eris pulls down another container—a small, wooden jar filled with a creamy, buttery substance.

"Is that... conditioner?" I ask, curiosity piqued.

"Yep! This stuff will make your hair even shinier and silkier," she says, holding it up like it's a treasure chest.

Excited, I lean in and take a sniff. But unlike the fresh, minty shampoo...

This one smells kinda weird.

Bitter, even?

"You know," Eris says with a mischievous twinkle in her eye, "this conditioner? You can eat it."

I blink. "...Wait, what? Eat it?!"

"Yup!" she grins, clearly enjoying my confusion. "There's this old story about a soap merchant who got stuck in a dungeon. When his food ran out, he survived by eating conditioner for days!"

I gape at her, horrified.

"What?! That's insane! You're pulling my tail, right?"

"Nope! Totally true!" Eris giggles, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "After all, conditioner is just Laventis Root mixed with animal fat. It's totally edible."

I stare at the jar, then back at Eris.

Hmmm...

I narrow my eyes, still skeptical... but also way too curious for my own good.

Tentatively, I scoop up a tiny bit onto my finger... and give it a teeny-tiny lick.

Big mistake.

"BLEEERRGGGHHH!!!" I spit it out immediately, my face contorting in absolute horror. It's slimy! And bitter! The texture alone makes me gag.

"Eris, you tricked meee!!!" I wail, wiping my tongue furiously with my hand.

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"No, no! I told you it's edible—I never said it tasted good!" Eris is practically in tears now, laughing so hard she can barely breathe.

"Ugh! Take it back!" I shove the container at her, pouting like a child who just lost a rigged carnival game, while she clutches her stomach, giggling like she's just won the prank of the century.

"Okay, okay, let's get your hair conditioned now," she says, still snickering as she scoops some of the conditioner into her hands.

The second her fingers start working through my hair, I forget all about being mad. The way she massages my scalp and runs her fingers through each strand is pure bliss. My shoulders relax, and a contented sigh escapes me.

By the time she rinses it out, I run my fingers through my hair and—

"WWWWooooaaahhh!!! It's soooo silky!!!" I squeal, twirling a strand between my fingers. It feels like liquid silk, softer than anything I've ever touched.

"Told ya!" Eris grins, looking far too proud of herself.

"Nnn!" I nod excitedly, bouncing in my seat.

I've never cared about my hair this much before, but now? I'm obsessed. Maybe it's because I'm a girl now? Everything just feels different—little things fluster me, I get excited over cute stuff, and I catch myself acting way too cutesy for my old self. It's kind of embarrassing, but... I can't help it.

At least one thing hasn't changed—I still like girls. That fact isn't going anywhere.

Suddenly—

"BLEEEEHHHH!!!"

I whip around just in time to see Eris spitting dramatically, her tongue sticking out like she's just bitten into the world's sourest lemon.

"WAIT! WHY?!" I stare at her, completely bewildered.

Eris frantically scrubs her tongue with her hand, face twisted in absolute regret. "I was curious too! Aaaaaaa!!! Damn! That was awful!!!"

"YEAH! I told you it was gross!" I burst out laughing, clutching my sides as I watch her suffer the same fate.

After a few more exaggerated gags and a whole lot of regret, she finally recovers, flashing me a playful smile. "Alright, let's get that back scrubbed, shall we?" she says, reaching for a towel and dipping it into the warm water.

"Okay!" I chirp, still giggling as I turn my back to her.

The warm towel presses gently against my skin, Eris's touch firm yet soothing. The soft motions send a pleasant tingle down my spine, and I melt into the sensation, letting out a happy sigh.

This... is nice.