Kikyo: How Does It Feel to Be Accompanied by Two Super Beautiful Girls?

Time flew by, and before Ju Ji knew it, he had spent the entire time contemplating how to explain things once the two met. Now, it was time for the remedial lessons.

Besides Ju Ji, there was one other male student who needed tutoring. It was the boy who had told the teacher he wasn't good at swimming earlier. He seemed to be called Yukimura Teruhiko and wore thick black glasses. He had strong academic ability, but his athletic ability was on the lower side.

"Ah, Yukimura, I didn't expect you to be the one needing remedial lessons. Let's do our best together."

"Shinomiya, don't get the wrong idea. I'm just a slow swimmer, not completely incapable. Still, let's do our best during this remedial session."

For some reason, Yukimura seemed to harbor a bit of hostility toward Ju Ji. However, there were plenty of people in the class who were hostile toward Ju Ji for various reasons, so one more didn't really matter.

"Ju Ji, you're here quite early~ Oh, Yukimura-kun is here too. Let's do our best together. Teacher, let's begin."

"No, there is still one more student who hasn't arrived yet. Let's wait a moment."

"Kushida? Why are you here?"

The third person to arrive was Kikyo, and her arrival truly surprised Yukimura, who didn't know the reason. Because Kikyo had performed very well in the swimming class, logically speaking, she shouldn't have needed remedial lessons.

"There's another one?"

Since it was assumed that, aside from Ju Ji, only Yukimura was supposed to be participating in the remedial lessons, Kikyo was puzzled by the fact that there was another student who needed tutoring.

"Kushida-san, this is?"

Soon, the beautiful figure of Horikita appeared. Upon seeing that Kikyo was also there, Horikita cast a displeased look toward Ju Ji. It seemed as if she were asking why Kikyo was here as well.

"Ah, Yukimura-kun, let's go practice over there. I'll leave this to them. Kushida, you two should get started as soon as possible."

"That's true, Teacher. Let's go practice first."

The two bystanders seemed to sense a certain smell of gunpowder and unanimously agreed to head to the edge of the massive pool to practice. In a sense, they were traitors, but it was also the wise thing to do.

"Ju Ji-kun doesn't know how to swim, right? I happen to be quite experienced in swimming, so as a friend, I've come to help him. But what is Horikita-san's purpose for being here? Surely you aren't here to help Ju Ji as well, are you?

Now that Ju Ji already has me, a friend, to help him, Horikita-san doesn't need to worry. You can go back now."

For Kikyo, this was an impeccable reason. On the surface, as his friend, she clearly had more reason to help Ju Ji. And learning to swim only required one coach anyway.

Horikita-san, glaring at me won't help. Kikyo's reason is just too perfect.

"Haa~, fri... I and Shinomiya... kun, are also fri... ends."

Horikita, if you find it so hard to say, then don't force yourself.

Of course, Ju Ji could only imagine this sentence in his heart; he didn't dare say it out loud. But even if it wasn't sincere, Ju Ji felt happy that Horikita called him a friend. This could be considered a decent step forward.

"Since you're friends, you should call each other by your first names, right? Isn't that so, Ju Ji-kun?"

Ju Ji felt as if devil horns and a tail had appeared on the angelically smiling Kikyo. You're playing with fire, Kikyo. Can't you see the murderous look in Horikita's eyes?

Give someone a way out, won't you? Although Ju Ji knew the situation was dire, he couldn't interject in this situation. As far as he was concerned, he wouldn't mind if both of them taught him. After all, with two beauties in swimsuits accompanying him, what could he possibly be dissatisfied with?

"Shinomiya... Ju... Ju... Ju Ji. We are friends, right, Ju Ji?"

Horikita was gritting her teeth, and only after trying several times did she successfully call out Ju Ji's name. The expression on her face was such that Ju Ji felt he could see blood and tears. It would be best to avoid her for a while.

Otherwise, he would surely be beaten to a pulp by the rampaging Horikita. However, having said that, the distance between the two was about the same as when they were desk-mates; how could he possibly escape? He could only hope that Ayanokoji would be able to distract Horikita.

After Horikita called out Ju Ji's name, the two stopped communicating entirely. It seemed they were waiting for Ju Ji's response?

"Hahaha, of course. I and Horikita... Suzune-san are definitely friends."

Unlike Suzune, Ju Ji had long prepared for this day. Of course, he was able to call her name smoothly. He just hadn't expected it to happen in this form. According to Ju Ji's predictions, he estimated that they wouldn't be able to confirm their friendship until after the midterm exams.

"That's great! Since Horikita-san is also Ju Ji's friend, let's help him train together. Although I have some experience with swimming training, I'm a little bit anxious. It's great that Horikita-san has joined us. Besides, I also want to get along well with Horikita-san."

Kikyo made a victory sign toward Ju Ji where Suzune couldn't see. Combined with her cute expression, she seemed to be showing off that she had done a good job, wanting Ju Ji to praise her. Hmm, I'll treat her to a luxurious meal later.

Regardless of the process or the potential cost later, overall, Kikyo had successfully helped Ju Ji make a friend. He was quite grateful for that, even though the previous scene had been filled with the smell of gunpowder.

"Let's do that then. Let's get this straight: even though I am friends with Ju... Ju Ji, that doesn't mean we are friends too. Don't get too close to me, and you, don't get too carried away just because you've become friends with me."

"Horikita-san, don't be so serious. I believe we'll be able to get along well soon."

"I look forward to that day."

Although this thorny issue had been successfully resolved without Ju Ji having to intervene, there was still a palpable sense of tension between the two. It seemed this remedial session wouldn't be very smooth.

"How does it feel to be accompanied by two super beauties in swimsuits, Ju Ji?"

Kikyo leaned down and whispered into Ju Ji's ear.

Ju Ji was currently lying on a kickboard, his hands being held in front by Suzune, while Kikyo was supporting his body from the side to prevent him from drifting off course and falling into the water.

"It feels amazing, of course. I wish it could be like this every day."

Ju Ji followed his inner feelings and spoke his true thoughts frankly. Then, he saw Kikyo's expression darken. The next moment, the kickboard beneath Ju Ji was yanked away by her.

Ju Ji sank down into the water like a stone dropped into a pond without any resistance, and Suzune, who was holding his hands, ended up choking on a mouthful of water as a result.

"What are you doing, Kushida-san?"

"Sorry, my hand slipped. Let's just pull Ju Ji up first."

Kikyo's innocent and cute expression made it seem as if she hadn't done it at all.

"Honestly, be more careful next time."

Suzune believed her without any suspicion, and in the end, Ju Ji was the only one who got hurt.

Although there were many twists and turns, fortunately, Ju Ji overcame his fear of the water and successfully learned to swim.