I Was Supposed to Be Giving Love Advice on the School Radio, but Before I Knew It, the Beautiful Girls at School Were Hitting on Me
Tomori dutifully took Shonai senpai away, leaving me, Kinami, Kitahara, and President Saionji behind at the counter of the beach house.
The space that had been so noisy just a few minutes ago was now completely quiet, and the sound of the waves and the voices of families and couples could be heard from far away, but clearly.
“Erm…….”
This indescribable silence was awkward and I tried to speak, but I did not speak. The three girls’ gazes are intricately crossed, but their true intentions remain unclear.
Even so, it’s quite a strange group of people… But the other day the president and these two were together, right? Maybe they’re pretty close and I just don’t know about it…?
I see, thinking about it like that, the reason for this awkward silence makes sense.
“……?”
Kinami looked at me suspiciously as I nodded my head.
I’m a man who understands the female mind. I have experience in relationship counseling. In other words, there is only one option I should take here…..!
“Well, I’m taking a break alone, so you guys go enjoy the beach !”
Yes, the person they were being considerate of was me. In reality, they probably just wanted to hang out with the girls, but it must have been hard for them to tell me off to my face.
Yeah, you don’t need a guy to come in between close female friends. Anyone who gets in the way can just leave on their own, so I guess everyone is relieved…
“Huh? What are you talking about? Why don’t we all just go play on the beach?”
“You whispered such passionate words to me earlier, but now you run away.”
“Kageyama kun, you’re always on the radio, but you don’t understand this kind of thing? Tomori chan would be shocked if she heard it.”
…..Love counseling, I think I’ll retire.
♢
Blue sea, blue sky, white sandy beac…… The shining sun reflects off the sea and shines dazzlingly. The sea breeze from the ocean and the sound of the waves gently heal your body, although I feel a chilly sensation as if my skin is being burned by summer.
“Look, Makino ! Let’s go !”
“Oh, Prez, you’ve got some nerve challenging me with a water pistol～”
Kinami and the president are also happily splashing each other on the beach. What a feast for the eyes～.
“Hey, wait a minute ! Prez, that’s not the firepower of a water gunl !”
“Oh, the conditions are the same, right?”
“Don’t you ever go easy on your juniors? Ugh, my face is soaked…”
I feel like I’m getting salt water all over my face, but yes, it’s a feast for the eyes.
“It looks like they’re having fun over there.”
“Yeah, it does.”
On the other hand, Kitahara and I, the indoor group, put up a parasol on the beach, opened a chair there and relaxed. Kaori chan had lent it to us, and it looked a little worn, but there was no problem with using it normally.
I glanced to the side and saw Kitahara sitting in the chair beside me. She is wearing sunglasses and a hoodie, and she is holding a tablet device in her hand.
“Kitahara, you don’t want to mingle over there?”
“Do you think I’m the type to do that? Look at this soft skin.”
Kitahara tugs up the sleeve of her hoodie a little to show it off. It was a thin arm with hardly any scars, tan or even muscles. ……Something immoral.
I felt bad for staring at her arm for so long, so I looked up, and saw that Kinami and the president were still splashing water on each other. Yes, what a lovely scene. It’s wonderful to be friends.
I stood up for a moment, approached them and listened to their conversation.
“Speaking of which, how did the president know we were working here? It can’t be a coincidence, can it?”
“Hm? Of course it’s because I’m the student council president.
The moment the president answered, a burst of water was shot out of a smiling Kinami with great force. That wasn’t a water gun, it was a hydro pump.
“Hey～Prez, that’s not a good answer～”
But she herself seemed unconcerned. Even from afar, it could be seen that the people who had witnessed the 120 power were slowly backing away, not wanting to be caught in the crossfire.
……I should go back to my umbrella like an adult too. When I got under the umbrella, Kitahara quickly pushed up her sunglasses.
“Oh my, back already?”
“I’m not optimistic enough to expect a 20% drop in the drop rate.”
“Drop on……?”
Kitahara, who doesn’t play games, nodded and shook her head, but then immediately dropped her eyes to the tablet.
“By the way, just to be safe….what are you doing?”
“This? Scarlet Whispers?”
“I see…..”
I thought I had asked her what she was doing with the tablet, but it seemed to be assumed that she was reading.
“It’s very interesting, the tragedy that takes place between girls who are separated from the world in the name of raising a daughter……. It’s spine-tingling and perfect for summer.”
“T-tragedy…….”
Kitahara turns up the corners of her mouth and gives a seductive smile.
“Would you like to read it too, Kageyama kun? Just the first part will cool you down.”
“No, I’ll pass……
After Kitahara’s disappointment, she began to concentrate on her tablet again.
Even though I had declined Kitahara’s invitation, I was still bored. I stared blankly at Kitahara flipping through the pages. What can I say, this situation…
‘”Isn’t this situation the same as in a normal class?”
“Eh.”
Kitahara grinned, not taking her eyes off the tablet.
“You look just like you did in class.”
“….So you knew.”
“Yes, how many months do you think I’ve been sitting next to you?”
Kitahara snorted proudly. Feeling embarrassed, he looked away, focusing his attention on the beach.
“Sorry for not being different.”
“Oh my, I’m quite enjoying the situation, though.”
“Thank you for your concern.”
Although she brushed it off quickly, Kitahara sighed softly.
“…I’m serious, but you don’t believe me, Kageyama kun.”
I glanced to the side, not sensing any intent to make fun of her words. Kitahara was still looking at the book as usual.
“I didn’t even have any friends until just recently, and now I can come to the beach with my friends? What more could I ask for?”
“I’m sure it’s thanks to Kitahara’s efforts that you’ve made friends, and you’ve become friends with both of them before you even knew it.”
“It’s different from Kinami san and koe…..Prez.”
“Different? What kind of relationship are you talking about?”
“Well….”
Kitahara suddenly took her eyes off the book and stared right at me.
“….. No, it’s nothing after all.”
“Eh, you said it yourself?”
“It would be kind of embarrassing to tell you, Kageyama kun.”
Kitahara gave a satisfied smile.
“…..I see.”
Looking at her with a satisfied smile, I felt it would be rude to ask any more questions, so I decided to keep quiet. After all, I was enjoying this situation too…..
“There’s a gap.”
I was just about to get into that sentimental state when I was hit in the face with a powerful splash of water.
I reflexively closed my eyes, but the water was splashed around my mouth and I swallowed some of it.
“Mm…..so sour !”
“What is this……seawater?”
The water was dexterously poured over her clothes, just enough to keep it off her tablet.
“What are you two being sentimental about?”
“Kinami…….”
I opened my eyes and saw a frustrated looking Kinami with her hands on her hips.
“It’s nice to cool off in the shade, but if you’ve come all the way to the beach, it’s a waste not to enjoy it !”
“But you’re being forceful though…”
“Senpai, do you really not wanna play with me…?”
“Eh?”
For a moment, Kinami looked down and her face was no longer visible…or so I thought, but then she immediately looked up.
“No, being forceful is just right for radio junkies and book junkies ! Come on, once you’ve had a decent rest, we’ll hang out together !”
With these words, Kinami turned her back and ran off. After giving her a quick once-over as she quickly became smaller, she and Kitahara lightly exchanged glances.
“…..What do you want to do?’
“I’m almost done reading, so maybe I’ll join you then.”
“Got it.”
Well, I guess I’ll do some light warm-up exercises in the meantime… I stand up and get into a squatting position on the sand a little distance from the umbrella.
“Hey.”
The moment I bent my legs, someone grabbed my swim trunks. I almost stood up, but somehow managed to stop myself. Luckily, I had tied the laces tight.
Who would do such a mischief…..
“….A kid?”
I turned in the direction I was pulled and saw a little girl. She was probably 5 or 6 years old…….
“Akebi is not a kid. She is a lady.”
She’s a very impudent girl despite her appearance,…..I’d really like to see what her parents look like
But when I looked around, there was no one who seemed to be her guardian, and no one seemed to be running up to us……
With some bad feeling, I squat down and look at the child….Akebi.
“Um……Akebi chan.”
“What?”
“Are you lost, by any chance…..Akebi chan?”
Akebi chan laughed softly at my question and slowly shook her head.
Oh, thank goodness……
“Akebi isn’t lost, she just got separated from Neene.”
“….I see.”
The words I managed to squeeze out were lost in the sound of the waves.
Maitoshi