"Fuiii, fun fun~!"
Even for high school students, it was tiring playing for several hours. The four of them sat on the bench to rest.
They rented a ball for volleyball, and under Chitose's vigorous pressing, Mahiru was dragged along to a small water slide experience. Nevertheless, it might be really exciting to her.
She looked refreshed as she sat next to Amane, but was leaning onto him gently, probably due to fatigue.
"I'm so happy. It's been a while since I had this much fun."
"Yeah. I haven't exercised this much in a long time."
"You didn't really show up during the sports festival. Did a good workout this time."
Amane was no slouch at athletics to begin with, but he could not consider himself adept, and would never have exercised as he just down. He would participate in the gym classes fully, but was never too enthusiastic.
"Amane started swimming seriously midway through."
"Well a pool's a place for swimming...it's nice to do so once in a while."
"Mahirun was looking at you back then."
"Eh, s-sorry Mahiru."
Mahiru and Chitose had much fun, so Amane went for a simple swim, but perhaps Mahiru was waiting for him back then.
However, she hastily shook her head.
"Th-this is not what I mean...it is good."
After some thought, Amane realized what she meant by good.
Mahiru could not swim, and was envious of Amane, who could.
However, he dared not mention to Chitose and Itsuki that Mahiru could not swim, and merely smiled wryly as he patted her head.
If they had another chance, they probably could practice a little.
"Let's go to a pool next time."
"Y-yes."
"Hm, what~? You want to see Mahirun's black bikini?"
"Are you an idiot. I don't want to show that to anyone else."
"So you obviously want to see it when you're alone."
"That's...a privilege as a boyfriend."
Itsuki nonchalantly dodged the issue and praised her. "Ikkun, serious~" Chitose looked completely satisfied.
"Ah right, Amane, hurry up and tell me when you're going back. I want to go out and play with Mahirun before you two leave."
"Sure sure sure. Probably in August. Have fun then...also, do your assignments."
"Why are you sounding like my mom~!?"
"Isn't it because you complained last year, "I can't finish my assignments~!"..."
Chitose probably was the type to dither her assignments until the last moment, and last summer, she only began in a panic when the vacation was ending.
Amane was already done with his assignments, and so was Mahiru. They would continue with their revision.
"I don't wanna do it though...oh yeah, I can get the Angel to teach me."
"I may, but I will not if you keep calling me Angel."
"How strict. I like the cold hearted Mahirun though."
Mahiru and Chitose were able to converse easily, and Amane felt some relief as he ate his food before it got cold.
He did not find outside food delicious, for he probably was completely used to Mahiru's cooking.
"Mahirun, I want some fried egg rolls tomorrow."
Amane muttered to Mahiru, who was next to him, and she looked towards the tray before him.
"Are you not eating it?"
"This is no good. Something's missing. Yours is the best."
"Fufu, I really have to hand it to you. I shall make breakfast and wake you up then."
"Okay."
It was summer vacation, and Amane could not wake up early, so it was great that Mahiru would wake him up.
It would be bad for his heart to see Mahiru's face immediately after waking up, but it surely was the best alarm clock.
Amane was excited, for he discreet looked forward to the next day's breakfast. Itsuki stared at him dumbfoundedly.
"A couple already staying together..."
"Shut up."
Half-staying together,he did not comment as he quietly drank the somewhat cooled miso soup.
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