[It sure would, and half the reason why Ochako hasn't instantly asked to pet it. It may be super duper cute, but Ochako like getting sticky and gooey about as much as she likes getting a black eye, so yeah. Might have to warm up to that aspect of this creature's physical composition.

Although the temptation to pet is powerful, especially when it acts like such a darling!! It's kind of like watching snails climb over rocks and leaves on a rainy day...just soaking up the moisture and being weirdly charming... She comes over and lingers near the edge of the pool close to both Goodra and Raihan.]

Oh...so you're a new arrival then? I'm really sorry about that, the way people show up here is the worst - you'd think by now they'd have a better method, but... [Nope. Still the same dip in the water and a rather weird introduction to the world.] I hope you weren't hurt by the f--

Eh? Oh!! O-Oh, no, it's...i-it's fine! [Ochako holds up her hands and waves them a bit.] I can always take a bath later, and technically there is a shower in my room at the Inn, so...let her play a little more, she looks like she's having fun, ehehe.

[Ochako just wanted a bit of a soak - the hot springs are more relaxing than a shower (for her, anyway) - but she can wait. Not like she has any other real plans.]