In the blink of an eye, summer vacation was nearly over.
And the end of this scorching summer naturally called for the refreshing coolness of a swimming pool.
Uesugi Hara spotted a familiar group of four ahead of him, led by Sakayanagi Arisu, who was leaning on her cane.
She wore a light beige wide-brimmed hat with a striking red ribbon wrapped around it, along with a white off-the-shoulder dress. The ruffled neckline made her temperament seem even gentler. On her feet were white sandals, leaving her dainty little feet exposed to the sunlight, looking especially delicate.
"Hey! Sakayanagi, you look... really cute in that outfit."
"Hehe," Sakayanagi Arisu chuckled. "Then tell me, Uesugi, when have I ever not been cute?"
"Well," Uesugi Hara stroked his chin thoughtfully. "As long as you're not causing me trouble, you've always been cute. Are you heading to the pool?"
"Yes, as you can see." Sakayanagi Arisu nodded. "Are you going too, Uesugi?"
"Yep!"
"Then come with us."
"Sure."
Thus, Uesugi Hara joined Sakayanagi Arisu's group and walked beside Kamuro Masumi.
Kamuro Masumi shot him a disdainful glance but said nothing.
Today, she wore a light brown shirt over her swimsuit, with only two buttons fastened, vaguely revealing the outline beneath. She paired it with casual shorts, looking fresh and sharp.
Uesugi Hara suddenly leaned close to her ear and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Kamuro looks really cute today too~"
C-C-C-Cute!
Those two words struck Kamuro Masumi like a thunderbolt, instantly leaving her mind completely blank.
Her cheeks flushed bright red with a whoosh, as though steam were rising from her head, while the tips of her ears turned faintly pink.
"Y-You idiot! What nonsense are you spouting?!" She abruptly snapped back to her senses and glared