Chapter 22
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 22
Chapter Title: Summer Vacation with Two Magical Girls (2)
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Beneath the breathtaking vista where a distant lake and mountains blended in perfect harmony, a single modern, upscale building stood proudly.
This was the pool villa where the three of them had decided to spend their special summer getaway.
Its structure resembled a zigzag arrangement of crisp white boxes, complete with a swimming pool positioned to soak up the sun while offering a panoramic view of nature.
"Wow...!"
Athena had been to water parks on family trips as a kid, but a place this luxurious and pristine was a first for her.
Stepping out of the car, she gasped at the immaculate building and stunning scenery, then dashed excitedly to the poolside, craning her neck to take it all in.
"Hehe... It's nothing special."
Unlike Athena, who was bubbling with childlike excitement, Flora played it cool.
Even so, she subtly positioned herself next to Athena, her eyes darting around.
'No one else here but us... Looks like she rented out the whole villa.'
While the two Magical Girls stood by the pool admiring the natural beauty, Jae-hyun was busy dragging all three of their bags into the villa.
He shuttled back and forth between the car and the accommodation several times, finally sorting everything away before joining them to catch his breath.
"So... Good call coming here, right?"
Flora asked with a smug grin, hands on her hips, eyeing Jae-hyun as he gulped down the fresh air.
As the one who had suggested the spot, she was eager for his verdict.
"It's close to Seoul... and above all, it's so peaceful."
Not many places offered great natural views and quiet vibes within an hour's drive from central Seoul.
Of course, that was thanks to Flora shelling out big to rent the entire pool villa.
With summer vacation crowds swarming hotels and tourist spots, she'd put in serious effort weeks ago to book this place.
'Hehe... She's loving it inside but playing it cool on purpose.'
Flora had hoped for the same enthusiastic reaction from Jae-hyun as she'd gotten from Athena moments ago.
His response was a bit understated, but considering his recent demeanor, it was decent enough.
"It's still a bit early for lunch, so... we could splash around in the pool for an hour or two."
"Then I'll go change into my swimsuit!"
"Me too."
As Athena and Flora unpacked and headed off to change, Jae-hyun opened the massive cooler by the kitchen and started organizing its contents.
"Almost didn't fit it all... Glad it worked out."
Inside the oversized cooler—big enough for a group event—were the items Flora had texted him to grab the day before their trip.
Meats for the barbecue party, the highlight of any summer vacation; stew kits to simmer on the grill; and even Flora's favorite sweet snacks and drinks.
'Why'd she make me buy so much... We won't even finish it all.'
Diversity in types was one thing, but the quantities were way too much for just three people.
The grilling meat alone looked like it could feed twenty, and the snacks like chips and chocolate were overkill too.
Snacks could always go to the office, but meat and veggies would be a waste—he'd end up taking the leftovers home.
"All sorted now... Guess I should change too."
Having emptied the cooler and crammed the fridge full, Jae-hyun wiped the sweat from his brow with the back of his hand and stood.
He hoisted his suitcase from beside the fridge and carried it into his room.
"Hmm..."
After stripping off his sweat-soaked shirt and pants and slipping into his swimsuit, he checked himself out in the villa's mirror.
"Bought it in a rush, but... it looks decent."
With the trip coming up so suddenly, Jae-hyun had ordered a swimsuit via express delivery from an online mall.
He'd worried about sizing or the design looking off in person, but it suited him just fine in the reflection.
"The weather's perfect... Been ages since I soaked up the sun like this."
Beating the two Magical Girls who'd entered the villa first, he stepped outside, stretched out on a sunbed, and basked in the rays.
"Hm...?"
Moments later, as he closed and reopened his eyes, a shadow fell over him. Rubbing his eyes, he looked up.
"Manager-nim! Have you been waiting long?"
The source of the shadow was Athena.
Hearing her voice, Jae-hyun shrugged his shoulders and sat up, only to have her massive, hefty pecs right in his face.
"No... I just came out and lay down."
She wore a cute ribbon-adorned white bikini and matching hat, beaming beside him.
Just like the pristine white dress she'd arrived in, it was pure and innocent—yet somehow stirred something naughty.
'They're really huge...'
The reason was her overwhelming bust size.
"Staring like that... makes me a little shy... Ahaha."
Bikinis were practical for swimming, sure, but they were also meant to flaunt her assets.
Athena knew that, but with Jae-hyun boring holes into her, she felt a flush of embarrassment.
"Sorry. It suits you so well, I couldn't look away."
"R-Really? Hehe... ♥"
At his compliment, she tugged her hat low and flopped onto the sunbed next to him. Beneath the brim, her lips curved into a smile.
"You two seem cozy."
Having overheard and watched the whole exchange, Flora strolled up with a playful smirk.
"You look gorgeous... It suits you perfectly!"
Her jet-black casual bikini layered with sheer mesh, paired with round sunglasses that evoked a comic book villainess.
The fabric hugged her curves transparently, matching her confident pose—hands on hips, grinning wide.
"This much is... just the basics."
Swelling with pride at Athena's praise, she shrugged nonchalantly, then sauntered over to Jae-hyun, fishing for her own compliments.
"Ah... ♥"
But Flora was the first to steal a glance.
She'd seen him naked plenty during mana replenishment... sessions, but in the bright outdoors, his muscled physique stood out even sharper.
'Was he this built...? This guy's body... ♥'
Chiseled abs like a washboard or chocolate, broad shoulders that screamed reliability thanks to his natural frame.
Not overly bulky or veiny—just perfectly balanced muscle that looked incredible.
Athena was thinking the same.
'Manager-nim... Your body's amazing... ♥'
Part of their draw to him was his power, but objectively, his physique was magnetic.
"Looking sharp. It fits your image perfectly, Flora-nim."
Finally eyeing her bikini, Jae-hyun offered a simple compliment.
"What?! That's all you got?"
Of course, Jae-hyun didn't want to keep it that brief, but anything more could spark a backlash.
No way was he blurting out how he wanted to motorboat those bikini-strapped mega-tits, or how the straps on her shoulders and neck were so sexy he might burst.
Saying that outright would earn him a slap, no question.
"Um... Mind if I'm honest?"
"Spit it out."
"Seeing you like that... Honestly, my heart skipped a beat."
Filtering out anything too pervy, he delivered his genuine feelings plainly and cautiously.
"That's plenty...!"
His words made Flora's own heart pound in response.
Her smug face flushed crimson in seconds, steaming under the summer sun.
'His praise hits different... My lower belly's throbbing...! ♥'
Not just her heart—her core was pulsing too.
"W-Well, then! I'm jumping in first?!"
She tossed her sunglasses onto the sunbed and dove into the pool, desperate to cool her burning face.
"Me too!"
Athena ditched her sun hat and followed Flora in, starting light laps.
'Almost... lost it there... ♥'
'Why's my heart racing so much around Manager-nim...? ♥'
Both were reeling from Jae-hyun's praise and physique.
'Ha... How am I supposed to hold back...'
Jae-hyun was struggling just as much to keep control.
Any guy would have dirty thoughts with two gorgeous, busty Magical Girls in bikinis right there.
"Not coming in, Manager-nim?"
"I'll join in a bit."
Seeing them wet might break him, but this was their special vacation—he wanted them to enjoy it.
'Just gotta last till lunchtime...'
Biting his lip, Jae-hyun resolved to endure until mealtime.