Mary knelt on the bench, giving up on supporting the towel for pretty much the same reasons as Konoka, and began massaging Konoka's thigh as well.

Deece flushed at the compliment, slowly moving their hands up to Konoka's free shoulder and nuzzling at her bare arm.

"You're nice to touch," they said softly, causing Mary to giggle and nod in agreement.

Elsewhere, the Star Gazer settled in. Not to watch, exactly, not if Konoka closed her eyes... but the emotions Konoka was feeling were quite pleasant indeed.