Chapter 300: Chapter 298: Aspiring to the Pinnacle!
"Hmm~ Shirakawa, what was that just now? Your gaze was so aggressive..."
"Nothing, just an illusion."
"Really an illusion? Why does it feel like you’ve decided something scary..."
"I said it’s an illusion... did you send Asano the location?"
"I did, Konatsuori said she’ll be here soon. Let’s warm up first!"
Tsukimi Sakurazawa said while grabbing Shirakawa Sawahei’s hand, starting to jog, seemingly trying to catch up with the two friends ahead.
The four of them did some light stretching on the beach, and only when the Little Girl arrived did they realize that she had twisted her ankle earlier and couldn’t do intense exercise. Tsukimi Sakurazawa’s plan for a three-on-two game fell apart, so they had to settle for a fair two-on-two match, with him teaming up with the not-so-sporty Invisible Kid against the dynamic duo.
Unfortunately, Shirakawa Sawahei hadn’t expected their combat strength to be so pathetically low, and their teamwork was a mess. He had initially given his all for this ordinary game. Looking at it now, even if he carried Tachibana Tomoku and played against them, he could probably hold his own.
"Oh~ Koorikin! Catch the ball!"
"??? Are you talking to me or Shirakawa? That pass was completely unwarranted!"
"Sorry, sorry... I’ll be more careful next time! It’s not my inability; it’s all because Shirakawa is too cunning!"
"I’ll trust you once more... hehe, watch this, my super killer move☆ Spirit Bomb!"
"???"
"Even if you shout something that cringe-worthy, your ball won’t adjust its angle automatically! Koorikin, could you please hit it a bit higher? How can you even have a serving error!"
"Sorry, sorry... my bad... Shirakawa is too cunning..."
"That’s true... stay humble and keep going!"
In the end, Shirakawa Sawahei, along with the still virtually invisible Invisible Kid, easily won the match...
As the losing team members, the Slacking Girl and Whining Girl, not satisfied, demanded another round, only to be denied flatly by Shirakawa Sawahei, ending this thrilling beach volleyball showdown.
Aside from that, merely watching the two girls shout and jump around was quite a sight. Thinking about it, it’s no wonder beach volleyball became such a hit...
This is... a legacy passed down among the seasoned perverts!
For the rest of the time, Shirakawa Sawahei and the other girls wandered around a few interesting attractions, stopping for some Sea House seafood fried noodles for lunch mid-way.
The more thrilling activities like jet skiing and parasailing only seemed to spark the Slacking Girl and Whining Girl’s interest, while the Black Hearted Lolita considered her physique and firmly resisted the temptations.
Of course, Shirakawa Sawahei suspected that this little girl knew she didn’t meet the height requirement, and explaining to the staff would be quite awkward, so she simply gave up these activities and devoted herself to playing in the sea with Miss Tachibana Tomoku.
"Ahhh~ That was so refreshing... absolutely thrilling~ Sakurazawa, Shirakawa, let’s go for another round!"
"Sure, sure! I couldn’t help but scream just now...even though it was a bit scary... but luckily, I was holding Shirakawa’s hand..."
"+1, I screamed as well... it was too awesome, never felt like this before... Shirakawa~ let’s go one more time, you had fun too, right? Didn’t you feel fantastic?"
"Yes, yes, Shirakawa! Just one last time! I promise it’s the last time, just one more~"
Shirakawa Sawahei: "..."
You guys can talk all you want, but could you please not throw in words like ’thrilling’ or ’scream’? Passersby might misinterpret what we’re doing.
Unable to resist the two seasoned ladies, Shirakawa Sawahei had no choice but to line up with them once more. By the time they returned, the Black Hearted Lolita had already come ashore and was playing a childish game of shell collecting with Miss Tachibana Tomoku.
"Why are you guys so late... look at what I picked up, isn’t it pretty~"
Asano Nazuki, looking exceedingly proud, held a few oddly shaped and white shells, her face beaming sweetly, as if shaking off the labels of crybaby, schemer, and actress, returning to an innocent childlike state, appearing especially adorable. Tsukimi Sakurazawa walked over to check them out, their hearts full of envy, and joined the shell-seeking team...
The atmosphere among the four girls quickly became quirky and childish. Shirakawa Sawahei watched for a while and helped the cute little Ise Yu by pointing out a few spots.
Following Shirakawa Sawahei’s directions, the Slacking Girl happily searched, only to find nothing but sand, realizing she was tricked and angrily sought him out for an explanation... the Whining Girl, unable to find anything pretty, got frustrated and demanded Shirakawa Sawahei’s help too...
The sunset gradually descended, and a few youthful silhouettes chased and played on the beach, though they never managed to catch the boy at the front. Behind them, the Little Girl stood with hands on hips, seemingly scolding them for not focusing on shell-collecting. Further into the scene, the virtually transparent kid hid in a corner, delicately searching for shells, a sweet smile on their face...
On the golden beach, shadows stretched long and thin, the cool sea breeze stirred the tide, waves crashed against the rocks... the leisurely and gentle summer moments quietly faded away under the sunset...
...
As dusk fell, Shirakawa Sawahei and the girls sat in the Sea House’s restaurant, waiting for their travel package seafood dishes to be served. Tsukimi Sakurazawa showed no sign of being tired, cheerfully discussing the day’s activities with her friends.
"Jet skiing was super thrilling! I strongly suggest Xiao Mo and Konatsuori try it tomorrow! Don’t worry, with Shirakawa there, you’ll have a blast and not worry about safety~"
"Absolutely, absolutely! Take it from me! Shirakawa is amazing, top-notch playmate, you feel really safe with him~"
Shirakawa Sawahei: "..."
Forget it... forget it... these two seasoned ladies... they’re beyond saving. The clear stay clear, the turbid stay turbid, just maintain a calm heart, don’t interpret their words with tinted glasses, and things will simplify a lot...
Miss Tachibana Tomoku sneaked a glance at Shirakawa Sawahei, seemingly seeking his opinion. Facing the request from the most well-behaved study buddy, he naturally wouldn’t refuse, nodding affirmatively.
"We still have time tomorrow; we can go again."
"In that case, I’ll..."
"Take care of yourself, don’t fall again."
He blocked the Black Hearted Little Girl in a second, her smile barely unfurling before stiffening awkwardly, leaving her on the verge of making an exaggerated face...
"Shirakawa~ don’t bully Konatsuori like that! It’s just jet skiing, not parasailing, it’ll be fine~"
The Whining Girl was persuading Shirakawa Sawahei not to tease the Little Girl when a staff member from the Sea House suddenly approached, politely asking, "Excuse me, are you guests staying at our hostel?"
"Yes, why?"
"It’s like this, our ’Seafood House’ is holding a beachside outdoor barbecue tonight, and all guests staying with us are welcome to attend for free... you might not have seen the announcement, so I came to remind you..."
"Of course, if the guests don’t like seafood barbecue... we can also offer other cuisine... may I ask what you would like to eat?"