Summer Sea -2-
There was one thing all the girls here had in common.
It was their first time boldly baring so much skin to a guy who wasn't family.
Ichinose and Clara had turned passive from the sheer embarrassment of showing their skin to Rohan.
But Sion and Noah acted with fearless confidence.
To the frozen duo, the other two girls just looked incredibly bold.
"Pretty shot, right? I'm off to catch more fish~"
Satisfied with her photos, Noah plunged back into the water with a splash.
Sion left her footprints in the sand as she approached Rohan, locking eyes with him.
Her pounding heart hidden away, her suppressed shyness crafting a seductive smile no one else could mimic.
"Rohan. This is the swimsuit I bought this time. How does it look?"
"Uh... it's killer."
He'd meant to come up with something more eloquent.
But instinct spat out the blunt truth.
That was really all he could say.
They were all so provocative, so daring—each shining with her unique color and charm.
"Mmm~"
Sion nodded in satisfaction, then took Rohan's hand and led him toward Ichinose and Clara.
The two were fidgeting, eyes averted, clearly waiting for his verdict—anyone could see it.
"I trust Rohan will fulfill his duty."
Sion said that and stepped back.
Rohan took in the sight of the girls idly kicking at the innocent sand with their pale toes.
They were breathtakingly beautiful. It made him scratch his head.
Opening his mouth to compliment them, a ticklish overload hit him like a wave.
"O-Oppa... am I weird...?"
Rohan shook his head vigorously in denial.
Feeling her tension—knowing her personality—he chose his words carefully.
"You're so pretty, I don't even know where to start with the compliments. Did you pick out the swimsuit yourself, Clara?"
"Y-Yeah..."
Rohan stroked the beaming Clara's head, then met the intense gaze of Ichinose.
Rarely, both her eyes were wide open, cool and clear.
He felt the pressure from her to hurry up and say something, but far from scary, it just warmed him.
"Ichinose. Sorry."
"Huh? Why all of a sudden...?"
"I'm painfully realizing right now how limited my vocabulary is. 'Pretty' is the only word in my head."
"...!"
"Kinda worried lightning might strike me tomorrow from all this good fortune."
"Th-that... means it's not weird, right?"
Ichinose fiddled with her swimsuit, sensing how Rohan's gaze momentarily lost control.
If it were any other guy, she'd feel offended.
But with Rohan, it delivered exactly the thrilling rush she'd aimed for.
An outfit she'd never wear anywhere but private property.
Skipping the rashguard for this bold choice felt worth it.
As Ichinose hid her eyes like usual.
Rohan started shuffling sideways, shifting his feet.
"Now, let's hit the water!"
With the most crucial step done, it was time to head to the sea Noah had claimed.
As he stretched out a foot, Sion grabbed his arm.
"Rohan. Hold on a sec."
"Yeah?"
"You need sunscreen."
She squeezed a thick line of cream onto her palm and gently applied it to his face.
Rohan looked puzzled as her hands kneaded his cheeks.
"We're going in the water—do I really need this?"
"Of course. UV rays penetrate water too. And this one's safe even after swimming—no worries about polluting the ocean."
"Didn't know they made stuff like that. Neat."
He chuckled as her hands slid down to his chest.
Left alone, she'd probably do his legs too.
"I'll handle the rest of my body."
Sion showed no disappointment at the block.
She just moved right on.
"Fine. Last, your back. Those thick arms probably can't reach everywhere, right?"
"... "
Rohan turned around and plopped down on the sand.
No comeback for that one.
"Your back's so broad, it'd take forever solo."
"What's with the teasing today, Sion? You need something?"
"Not trying to butter you up. Just my honest take."
Sion squirted sunscreen across his back. The girls—who'd been watching like hawks—jumped in.
"Sion unnie... sh-should we h-help...?"
"Ahem! I'll help too—let's finish quick."
Before Rohan could protest, three pairs of soft palms roamed his back.
The playful vibe came with teasing gropes here and there.
It tickled like crazy. Holding back laughter was a workout.
"Now can I really go in the water?"
Permission request number two.
But the girls weren't done with him yet.
"Rohan."
"Yeah?"
"You have to do us too. Just gonna bail?"
"... "
"Our backs will do."
Sion turned, lifting her hair to bare her neck sleekly.
Ichinose and Clara swallowed hard at Sion's brazen move—like she'd been waiting for this.
"Alright! No spots missed."
Rohan slathered cream on his palms.
No hesitation. If fun awaited, he dove in.
He swept his sunscreen-smeared hands over Sion's back.
Addictively smooth skin.
If he wasn't careful, a gasp would've escaped.
"Hnn...!"
"Cold? Too much?"
"F-fine... "
Sion bit her finger hard to stifle the moan.
His large hands on her back made her mind hazy. Satisfaction exploded in her consciousness.
I'm losing it...
Just being touched by Rohan was blissful overload. Her whole body tensed.
Thank god she faced away.
Seeing Ichinose and Clara's flushed faces staring right at her, she couldn't imagine her own wrecked expression.
"Sion's done! Next!"
"M-Me first!"
"Oppa! M-Me too...!"
Clara and Ichinose scurried over, baring their backs.
Sion slipped aside from the group and let out a breath.
"Haa... haa..."
Couldn't look at Rohan.
Her face burned. Thighs quivered.
Mental ecstasy had peaked—she'd nearly climaxed.
"Ah!"
"H-Hic...!"
Sion whipped her head around at the sultry moans.
She stifled a laugh at Clara and Ichinose's lewd faces under Rohan's hands.
Was that my face too?
Glad she hadn't shown it to him.
"All done!"
Rohan smeared the remnants on his arms and approached Sion.
Then asked permission.
"Everyone's covered—now really really water time?"
"Mm, we'll catch up soon."
Sion spoke for the girls still catching their breath in the afterglow.
Rohan bolted across the sand and hurled himself toward where Noah bobbed.
Splash! Water erupted, and Noah yelped.
— Idiot! You scared off the fish!
— You caught plenty. How many more you want?
Sion quietly watched Rohan laughing and splashing about.
A daily life unimaginable just months ago.
So happy.
Seeing the one you love joyful and smiling felt incredible.
Trip satisfaction: already maxed out.
As she lowered her sunglasses for an unabashed ogle of Rohan.
Ichinose and Clara gathered beside her, faces red, legs wobbly.
"Rohan's hands... so big and warm..."
"Haa... my body's still all weird... no strength..."
The two glanced where Sion looked.
Quietly admiring Rohan goofing off with Noah.
Ichinose grabbed the camera under the parasol and snapped focused shots of Rohan.
"Shall we go?"
"Can't just spectate."
"Yeah...!"
The girls steadied their recovered bodies with deep breaths.
They waded slowly into the water toward Rohan.
Each had tons of goals for the trip cluttering their minds.
But at the beach? Fun first. That was certain.
"Nose! Check this! Caught a monster!"
"Don't shove the fish in my face!"
"Eee~ Praise meee~"
With three more joining the sea, the commotion swelled with added delight.
Rohan laughed until his cheeks ached, cherishing time with them all.
..
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"Get ready—let's shop for dinner."
A bit over two hours later, the sun dipped, naturally ending their swim.
Rohan headed up to the third floor to rinse off; the girls to the second.
"Now the real fun begins."
Ichinose's murmur.
Sion and Clara nodded with utmost seriousness.
They'd enjoyed the water play so much they'd forgotten their detailed plans.
But so what? Beach tomorrow, and tonight's drinks awaited.
The night bloomed with their pent-up desires.
Hopes of not embarrassing themselves drunk, wishes to see Rohan tipsy, cravings to probe his ideals and views on love in depth.
The girls' yearnings began to whirl in earnest.