Does Kira enjoy the bath at her new home?

At first Kira is confused by the bath.

"And the tender explained things I needed to know," she added. "I thought the hot water was for cooking. I never used hot water just for washing before."

Later, she enjoys the hot water for washing her hands, and eventually, she enjoys the hot water for bathing.

She was glad now of the tiled bathroom that had caused her such confusion at first. The warm water and soap helped to rid her hands of stains, and it was vital that her hands be clean when she touched the robe.

After a bath — how she enjoyed the warm water now! —Kira put on the simple nightgown that was provided clean for her each day.