Chapter 384: A Scene from a Love Comedy, but a Little More Intense
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 384: A Scene from a Love Comedy, but a Little More Intense
When the bus first started moving, the atmosphere inside was incredibly boisterous.
But after more than two hours without any sign of stopping, it grew remarkably quiet.
Everyone had fallen asleep.
There were some who braved motion sickness to play on their handhelds or chat, and even a few who attempted board games in the cramped space of their seats, but most chose to recharge their energy for the beach by sleeping.
Miyuki was even more exhausted than the students.
Having woken up early with a lot on her mind all morning, she was now leaning her head on my shoulder, mouth slightly agape, completely dead to the world.
The air conditioning was blasting, and worried she might get cold, I moved my arm on the aisle side to pull out a blanket I’d brought and carefully draped it over her.
“So thoughtful of you.”
It was the vice president’s voice from the next row, laced with a hint of playfulness.
I responded with a silent, matter-of-fact expression. Miyuki, seeming to feel the cozy warmth, pulled the blanket tighter and curled into a ball, making me let out a soft laugh.
This reminds me of the last school trip.
She slept just like this on the train, too... She was cute back then, as well.
After another two hours, the bus finally arrived at our destination.
We were at a hotel just a short walk from a beach with clear water that gave off a fresh, clean scent.
A prestigious private academy like this sure knows how to spend money.
It was an incredibly nice place for student lodging.
Miyuki, who had woken up about ten minutes before our arrival, was gently tapping her cheeks to shake off the sleep.
After tidying her messy hair, she walked to the front of the bus. She spoke quietly with the homeroom teacher for a moment before addressing the students.
“Alright, everyone, we’re going to get off and head straight into the lobby. If you need the restroom, go, but then everyone needs to gather by the Class 2-A sign. Got it?”
With her calm instructions, the students began to file off the bus.
I’d been holding it in for a while, so I grabbed my luggage, entered the hotel, and went straight for the restroom.
Have the first-years not arrived yet? I thought the first and second-years were staying at the same place.
They must still be on their bus, then. Hiyori is probably getting antsy.
When I returned from the restroom, I saw Miyuki and the vice president trying to placate the students with troubled expressions.
They were struggling to calm down the clamor of students demanding the ocean-view rooms, and similar scenes were unfolding all over the hotel lobby.
The chaotic scene was reminiscent of an ungoverned state.
Clicking my tongue like an old man, I put on a stern face and raised my voice.
“Quiet down.”
Just like that, the area where the Class 2-A students were gathered fell silent.
They only listen when you’re harsh with them. They’re not children anymore...
Still, it was a bit surprising to see them fall silent in a wave, starting with the students closest to me.
I hadn’t expected it to be so effective, and it made me feel a little awkward.
“I already told you, a group of regular guests canceled their reservations, so there are extra rooms. Since we’re Class A, we get first pick of the remaining ocean-view rooms. The teacher is switching our city-view rooms right now, so just calm down.”
Miyuki shot me a grateful look as she spoke, and the students nodded in understanding.
She already explained all that and they were still making a fuss? In that case, they all deserve to be executed.
A short while later, the homeroom teacher returned with the room keys.
He beamed when he saw how quiet our group was compared to the others and had Miyuki and the vice president hand out the keys to the students.
Until then, I maintained a defiant posture and kept a scowl on my face.
This was a deliberate act.
The rooms booked by the academy were double occupancy.
And our class had an odd number of boys.
There was a high probability that one of us would get a single room, so I was making myself look as unapproachable as possible so no one would want to be my partner.
Truthfully, even without this act, I was destined to get the room to myself.
Even setting aside the main character buff, I trusted that Miyuki, with her authority as class president and a student council member, would pull some strings so we could have some fun in secret.
“Matsuda-kun, here you go.”
After handing out all the other card keys, Miyuki held the last one out to me.
Just as I’d expected.
“A single?”
“Yep. Or should I switch it for you?”
Miyuki’s question was filled with playful mischief.
She already knew my answer.
With a smug smile, lifting one corner of my mouth, I shook my head.
“No. I prefer being alone.”
“Alright. I’ll be busy until this evening, so do you want to hang out with your friends?”
“Sure. Let me know if you need help with anything.”
“Thanks.”
After parting with Miyuki, I took the card key and got on the elevator.
The spacious elevator was packed with first and second-year students who had just gotten their rooms.
What’s that sour smell?
Someone must not have showered. This is exactly why you need a room to yourself.
Without showing any reaction, I went to my assigned floor, found my room number, and tapped the card key on the door lock.
With a short beep, the door opened.
The room had everything one could need. I checked the bed first and found it was even plusher than beds at other hotels.
At this rate, I thought, our positions might get awkward while doing... this and that with Miyuki. I threw the window wide open.
Being on a high floor, the wind was cool and strong.
It felt refreshing.
Lying on the bed as the sea-scented breeze hit my face, my eyes began to close on their own.
Should I nap for just 30 minutes? Yeah, I should.
* * *
I woke up to the sound of my phone’s alarm, which I had placed by my head.
Since I had only been in a light sleep, I opened my eyes without much effort and checked the screen. There was a message from Hiyori.
[Matsumatsu, where are you?]
Though the text was emotionless, I felt like I could sense Hiyori’s feelings behind it.
Looks like she’s all ready to play, huh?
But that nickname, Matsumatsu, keeps sounding like a snack.
A snack... Maybe I should try making one after I graduate.
The fruits that symbolize the heroines happen to be perfect for jellies. If I go in that direction, it might become popular.
But what kind of class would I need to take to learn how to make jelly?
A pastry and baking class?
As I seriously considered it, I sent a reply to Hiyori.
[Hotel.]
[Room?]
[Yeah.]
[You’re not hanging out with Hanazawa-senpai?]
[Miyuki’s busy.]
[Then come play with me for just 2 hours. I rented a parasol on the beach.]
[Already?]
[Yep. I’m at spot 98, so come over here. From the hotel, just keep going left. You’ll have to walk a bit.]
Did she have to rent one so far away because it was crowded?
It seemed pretty empty when I arrived, but I guess the academy students must have filled it up since then.
[Are your friends there too?]
[Why?]
It didn’t seem like she was asking because she didn’t know the reason...
She was testing me.
[It’ll be awkward for them if I join.]
[They’re not here, so don’t worry. I’ll be waiting, so hurry up.]
I replied with an “okay” to the incredibly proactive Hiyori, then changed into a simple cotton t-shirt and the swim trunks I’d packed.
Then I left the hotel and headed for the spot she’d told me about.
Contrary to my expectations, the beach wasn’t very crowded.
Well, there were people, but not enough to call it a sea of humanity.
There were even empty parasols here and there.
Did Hiyori rent a parasol so far away to have a secret date with me?
Usually, places like that have a large rock big enough to hide a person’s body, and that’s where... things tend to happen. It’s a classic pattern.
Lost in various fantasies, I arrived at the number Hiyori had given me. Under the parasol were not only sunbeds but also a beach ball, a tube, and all sorts of other items.
She really came prepared to play. At this rate, she’ll definitely be exhausted tonight... It seems she has no intention of saving her energy for tomorrow.
Where did Hiyori go?
Seeing a waterproof pouch with her phone in it on one of the sunbeds, it seemed she had stepped away for a moment.
What if someone steals it... She’s so careless.
As I thought that and looked around for Hiyori,
“Matsumatsuken!”
Her cheerful voice came from behind me.
And then, I saw her incredibly bold swimsuit and my mouth fell slightly open.
“Hey...!”
Hiyori had shown me the design before, so I knew it was a swimsuit with a mature vibe, but seeing it in person, it was far more risqué than I’d imagined.
The thong-like bottoms, in particular, were just too lewd.
The strings on her lower chest and hips, which looked like they would come undone with a single pull, were driving me crazy while also making me worry.
The cardigan I’d told her to bring was designed to be worn open, with no buttons or zipper, leaving the center wide open. As if that wasn’t enough, her skin was faintly visible through the fabric, making the already explicit Hiyori look even more sensual.
“What is it?”
The way she blinked her eyes, feigning innocence, was just so... fake.
Does she even realize she’s drawing the attention of everyone around her?
She definitely knows.
I squeezed my eyes shut, then opened them again and asked Hiyori, who was staring at me with wide, bright eyes.
“Don’t tell me you came all the way here like this?”
“Yep.”
“Right... That’s so you. Did the teachers or the other kids say anything?”
“I didn’t run into any teachers, and the other kids didn’t say anything.”
“What about Mitsushima?”
“Miho’s playing with her friends at the part of the beach near the hotel entrance.”
“No... I mean, did Mitsushima say anything to you?”
“Isn’t the ocean so pretty over there?”
Seeing her casually change the subject, it seemed Miho did have a word with her.
By the way, I never noticed before, but Hiyori looks really good in a ponytail.
It would be a sight to see her standing next to Renka with her navy-blue hair.
In any case, we were alone for the moment. And while there were people around, it was practically empty compared to the area in front of the hotel. I decided to let her daring, competitive swimsuit slide for now.
“It is pretty.”
“Me?”
“Don’t ask leading questions.”
“Aww. Is your year having free time all day too, senpai?”
“Yeah. It’s free time except for a headcount in the middle.”
“Perfect. Let’s go play now.”
“If you want to play, you have to warm up first.”
“I already did.”
“Don’t lie.”
“We can warm up after we play, can’t we?”
Hiyori seems even brighter than usual today.
As she stomped her feet impatiently, her breasts, moderately constrained by her swimsuit, bounced up and down, causing my libido to skyrocket.
“Then it wouldn’t be a warm-up, would it?”
“What if it rains! We have to play a lot before then.”
“Is it supposed to rain?”
“I’m just saying, what if it does?”
There she goes, talking nonsense again.
I shook my head firmly and, standing under the parasol, beckoned for Hiyori to come closer.
She approached with a swaggering walk and stood facing me.
Then, the pout on her face instantly melted into a bright smile. She suddenly grabbed my hand and pointed at the ocean.
“Let’s just get in first and do it in the shallow water then!”
She’s completely thrown any sense of safety to the wind.
Still, I can fully understand her excitement, so I guess I’ll do as she says.
“We are definitely doing it in the water. If you don’t, you’re not playing.”
“Okayyy. Grab the tube next to you for me.”
As Hiyori led me toward the ocean, I saw her snow-white butt completely exposed by the bikini’s design.
She’s wearing something you’d only see on a pin-up model.
I was willing to let most things slide, but I couldn’t let that go.
It was just too revealing.
After we play for a bit, I’ll have to stash Hiyori somewhere and go get her a bathrobe or something.
With that resolution, I walked with Hiyori, leaving footprints in the wet sand of the beach, and dipped my feet into the ocean where gentle waves were breaking.
“Ah, it’s co—!”
At the same time, Hiyori lifted one leg back and splashed water at me.
Even though the water was a pleasant temperature, she was feigning a chill just to mess with me, which made me let out an exasperated laugh.
An unstoppable gyaru girl who won’t listen to reason, a pristine ocean, and refreshing weather...
It really was like a scene from a slightly racy dating sim, the kind that would pop up during an event with the heroine you’re trying to win over.
I placed the tube on a nearby rock that jutted out slightly. Then, I lightly chopped the back of Hiyori’s neck as she stared with fascination at the deeper water, despite not being a good swimmer herself.
Then, with a serious expression, I pointed down at my legs.
“Fine. You’re so annoying.”
Ignoring Hiyori’s half-hearted complaint, who had clearly understood what I wanted, I began to stretch with her, finally ready to enjoy the school trip.