Everyone in the swimming hall was stunned...
"Wow, who is this guy? What he said was so profound."
"Comparing people to water-that's really philosophical."
"So cool. I don't understand it, but it just sounds so cool."
"What's not to understand? He means people should be gentle like water and adapt to the circumstances!"
"Oh? Hahaha, right, that's it! I've attained enlightenment! This humble Taoist has attained enlightenment!"
"What Taoist? Isn't your name Ozawa?"
"Mind your own business. It just popped into my head."
While everyone marveled, Kyoko's and Naoko's eyes filled with admiration and longing. Tetsuhiro's philosophical words had moved them both.
"That's my darling for you. He's so handsome."
"Mm, my big brother knows so much. I want to have his babies."
"Me too..."
Only after saying it did they realize what they had admitted. They exchanged a glance, then hurriedly turned away, blushing and too embarrassed to look at each other.
Meanwhile, back with Ayako Hayami.
Her entire body was trembling. She was no stubborn fool. Having spent years working with water, she understood the meaning better than anyone.
"What an apt comparison, what a profound understanding. Truly admirable."
Thump-thump, thump-thump! Her heartbeat suddenly quickened.
"What's going on? This fluttering, this pounding... I only feel this way when I'm going at top speed." Ayako panted, pressing her right hand over her heart, her expression strained.
"Miss Hayami, what's wrong?"
"N-nothing." Ayako thought frantically, What's happening? Why does my heart beat even faster when I hear this man's voice?
"Why don't you rest for a bit?" Tetsuhiro hurried over to support her.
The moment his fingers touched Ayako, she shuddered violently!
"Ah! What is this?!"
The sound of flowing water...
Her face flushed slightly, and she squeezed her thighs together.
"Um, I can walk on my own."
"You're already