To reach the massive leisure pool, the five of us walked to the nearest station and hopped on a train.
After waiting on the platform for a bit, we boarded a carriage and found a row of three empty seats on a long bench, with two more open directly across from them.
We were going to have to split up—two in one spot, three in the other.
Alright, here was my chance to snag the middle seat in the row of three and enjoy a girl on each arm...
"Hey, Ryouta. We’re sitting over here."
"Wait, Yuria?"
"Airi, Rui, and Tanaka can have the three-seater."
"Hey, why so suddenly—"
Yuria snatched my hand and hauled me down beside her before I could protest.
Across from us, for some reason, Tanaka ended up in the middle, flanked by Airi and Rui.
Because the seats were narrow, I could see Airi’s massive chest leaning into Tanaka, her heavy mounds pressing firmly against Tanaka’s petite frame.
T-Tanaka, you lucky... Airi’s breasts are right there...! That beautiful girl sandwich is way too enviable! Trade with me!
"Ugh, Yuria. Why’d you do that?"
"Why? Are you kidding?" Yuria sighed, whispering as she adjusted the hem of her tight hot pants. "You’ve been staring at Airi’s chest since this morning. Give it a rest already."
"W-What? You’re actually trying to ban me from looking? That’s a total violation of my Breast-Viewing Rights."
"There’s no such thing. Stop making up creepy laws."
"B-But look, if I don't have Airi’s huge racks to look at, my eyes will literally rot."
"That’s why I told you before... if you have to look, just stick to my thighs."
Airi told me to only look at her breasts, and Yuria told me to only look at her thighs... Why were these girls so determined to sacrifice themselves for my sake?
Still puzzled, I kept the conversation low.
"Fine, I’ll admit I might have been a bit too focused on Airi’s chest this morning. My bad. But you had to know that if you took me to a pool, I’d spend the whole time staring at Airi’s racks and your thighs, right?"
"Everyone still thought it’d be more fun if you came along, Ryouta."
"Eh? R-Really?"
"But if you spend the whole day staring at Airi’s tits, I’m knocking you flat. Got it?"
Yuria cracked her knuckles for emphasis before poking her index finger into my cheek.
"Ah, yes. Loud and clear. I’ll make sure to divide my attention between Airi’s breasts and your thighs, Yuria."
"...Fine. As long as you understand."
She pouted, looking dissatisfied, yet she nodded with a hint of contentment as she pulled her finger away.
In the first place, Yuria was way too tolerant when it came to me looking at her...
"Hey, Yuria. I know you're my Understander and all, so maybe you don't mind me looking at your thighs, but normally, wouldn't you hate being looked at with such lecherous eyes?"
"Are you, the perpetrator himself, really asking that?"
"No, I just got curious."
"Sigh... I’ve told you a million times. Ryouta, you're special. I wouldn't let any other guy even get close to me."
"H-Huh..."
I really couldn't tell if Yuria’s guard was incredibly high or incredibly low.
"Actually, there’s something I wanted to ask you, too."
"Hmm?"
"Yesterday... did you do it with Airi?" Yuria asked in a low murmur, glancing away toward Airi.
Not this again! First Rui, and now her? Why was everyone so convinced?
"Of course not. Think about it. You’re the one who confiscated the condom anyway."
"Would you have done it if you had it?"
"...I-I think I might have. Probably."
"Still such a virgin. I guess it really is impossible for you, Ryouta."
"W-What’s that supposed to mean!"
"Because you're spineless. To be honest, once Airi told me about the sleepover, I was actually pretty relieved. I knew you wouldn't have the guts to pull anything."
Yuria teased me with a smirk.
Ugh... the worst part about being a loner virgin is having no comeback for that.
"F-Fine, whatever. I’m just a spineless, forever-virgin. So what?"
"Oh, don't get all sulky. Look, if you really end up with no one to take you for the rest of your life, I guess I wouldn't mind taking you myself as a last resort."
"You... keep teasing me like that and you'll regret it. Once you say it, it's a promise. Even if you're a married woman by then, I'll make sure you take responsibility and take me."
"No, that’s just gross. You read way too many adult doujinshi."
For someone who loved mocking my virginity, Yuria was surprisingly quick to hit me with a reality check. NTR is a hard no. Absolutely not.
"Anyway, Ryouta, that’s not what I meant."
"Eh? What do you mean, 'not what you meant'?"
"...Never mind. We’re getting off at the next station."
"O-Oh."
The bravado from a moment ago had vanished, leaving Yuria looking strangely awkward.
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The facilities at the leisure pool were massive, visible from far outside. As soon as we arrived, we bought our tickets and headed inside.
"Okay, Ryouta. Wait for us out here once you're done changing!"
"O-Oh."
I watched Airi and the girls disappear into the women’s locker room, then headed into the men’s side to change.
There was no way I wasn't going to be the first one out. I needed to see the Beautiful Girl Trio in their swimsuits immediately.
Hurry, hurry!
I performed a stylishly high-speed undressing, slipped into the trunks Rui had bought for me, and practically sprinted outside.
And then—
"...Ah, Ryouta-kun. You were fast."
Tanaka was standing there all by herself.
T-Tanaka... and that swimsuit...
"What’s with that disappointed look?! That's incredibly rude!"
"No, it's just... you're wearing a school swimsuit."
Yes, Tanaka’s choice of swimwear was, bafflingly, a standard-issue school swimsuit.
Moreover, since Tanaka hadn't really grown since junior high, it looked like the exact same worn-out one she’d used back then...
"I-It couldn't be helped! This whole trip was decided at the last minute, and besides, there's no way a loner like me would just own a cute swimsuit!"
Tanaka, who was wearing contacts instead of her usual glasses, turned bright red with fury.
Fair point. I only had a decent pair of trunks because Rui had bought them for me.
Even so, seeing her like this... she really was tiny.
"Hey, Ryouta-kun! Stop staring!"
"............"
"Geez... Ryouta-kun."
Her thighs were barely half the size of Yuria’s, and her waist was so thin it looked like it might snap if I poked it. But more than anything... Tanaka, where was your chest?!
"You really need to eat more, Tanaka."
"Th-That is none of your business!!"
"Sorry to keep you waiting!"
"!!"
I turned around, and a massive, eye-popping set of racks was waiting for me.