At noon the next day, the blazing midsummer sun hung high overhead, and the scorching air warped the scenery until everything in sight looked slightly blurred.
After an entire day of rest, the exhausted group had fully recovered, only to wake drenched in sweat beneath the stifling heat.
"Honestly, I feel sticky and awful all over."
Nami sighed. Fragrant sweat had soaked her little black camisole, making it cling to her chest, and she could not help tugging at her collar to fan herself.
When she turned around, Uta was the only one still asleep in the other beds. Sweat beaded her forehead as well, her brows knit and lashes trembling slightly. Clearly, she was having trouble enduring the heat too.
Robin and Pudding were gone, their white blankets neatly folded beneath their pillows.
Buru~ Buru~
Pale blue wisps of cool air floated along the ceiling, crowding together as the room gradually cooled. Uta's furrowed brow slowly relaxed as well.
"I should take a shower first."
Nami smiled faintly, put away her Clima-Tact, and walked outside.
"Oh, this is starting to look pretty good. Not bad, Franky."
"Really? Hahaha! Actually, I modified it based on Vegapunk's island-wide temperature control system. That guy really was incredible."
As soon as Nami stepped out of the dormitory, she saw Reiner and Franky tinkering with a square metal contraption on the grassy deck below.
"What's that?"
Nami asked curiously as she headed downstairs.
Hearing her, the two immediately turned to look.
"You're awake, Nami. Did you rest well?"
Reiner gave her a gentle smile and moved aside so Franky could show Nami his new invention.
"This is called an 'air conditioner.' It runs on a combined energy source of seawater power and cola, and it can keep indoor temperatures constant."
"An air conditioner? Can