The coaches all turned to look, their gazes filled with admiration and envy.
"Wow~ No wonder he's such a big shot. The director actually listens to him!"
"Yeah, this is the first time I've seen the director so... so well-behaved?"
"Is this the charm of a strong man? I guess only someone like him can keep her in check."
"All right, hurry up and keep notifying them. There are still seven more places. Seriously, I was hoping to get some rest."
Their whispered discussion didn't escape Tetsuhiro's ears, but he merely smiled and thought nothing of it.
People could say what they wanted. As long as they weren't insulting, abusive, or discriminatory, he didn't care.
Feeling the heart of the beauty in his arms beating faster, his big hand started getting up to mischief again.
"W-wait."
"They'll see us."
"This is a swimming pool!" Unlike yesterday, Ayako didn't submit. Instead, she resisted quite fiercely.
"Fine, I'll keep my hands to myself." His mischievous hand immediately returned to its original position and stayed still.
"Mm..."
They reached the changing rooms.
"Huh? Why did you come in here? Get out. Go change over there!"
"We're just changing together..."
"No! We haven't even defined our relationship, and we haven't... You're being a creep!"
"Go away, now! Don't make me lose my temper!"
"Fine... I'm going." Tetsuhiro slowly backed away, muttering, "I'll win you over sooner or later. Then I'll spank you until you're begging for mercy."
"No! I want seven times in one night!"
"What are you saying?" Ayako's question came from inside the changing room, accompanied by rustling sounds.
"I said, don't cry when I win."
"Hmph, how arrogant. I've got the advantage right now. Don't you cry when the time comes."
"We don't know who'll win yet."
"We'll see."
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