Hi hi I a everyone favorite author Fangking2! It has been over a month since my last update on this baby, but my beta readers need the time.
This baby is over 40 pages with comments excluded!
Also I am saying this one more time. I already did ch20 and 21 for this fic and all I need is for my Beta reader to send it back to me. Be paitent, because I am not going to abandon this out of nowhere…I actually have been slavingmyself to finish the second fight between Ichika and The Silver GOSEP!
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IS 19 Sea Side Here We Come
Today was the day…The day of the seaside school trip. The students were riding in buses headed toward the sea…Well everyone but one rebel.
"ARE YOU READY GUYS?"
"YEAH!"
"PUT YOUR GUNS UP!"
"YEAH!"
"ALRIGHT! THE SEA! THE MANLY BEACH AND HOT SUN AWAITS US! PUSH YOUR STEEDS TO THE LIMIT AND LET'S RIDE!"
"YES! ANIKI!"
Orimura Ichika, the Doukugan Ryu and the leader of Oshu was riding his personal bike that was tricked out and customized for maximum use on the open highway.
Behind him was a small group of ten riders and Kojuro on their own motorcycles following him. Hey now, they are a biker gang so this is only natural… for them at least.
They were keeping close to the bus as they rode and they were not really quiet about it.
"COME ON! WE ARE NOT OVER YET!"
"WE WILL FOLLOW YOU TO DEPTHES OF HELL AND BACK! ANIKI!"
At least they are in high spirit.
(Cecilia's POV)
""""I can see the sea!""""
As the bus went through the tunnel, the girls in the class shouted out.
It's the first day of the seaside school, and fortunately, today the weather's clear . The sea that's reflecting the sunlight off is rather stable as the sea breeze gently swaying it. Outside however was Ichika's group of mechanics and Kojuro-san.
"Honestly! Ichika-san should have joined us in here to talk at least! What is with men and bikes and big fast vehicles?" I complained as I watch the scenery outside the window before I turned to face the one I was talking to.
"Are you listening to me Charlotte-san?"
"Uu, uu? Yeah."
On the bus, Charl's sitting beside me. But it's been like this ever since we departed; I haven't heard her say much. Right now, it's the same as well. After she finished answering, she immediately focused on her hand and ignored almost everything else.
"Really, Charlotte-san's been in a good mood since this morning started." I said with a smile, a forced one, trying to be sarcastic to her.
"Mn, that's right. I'm sorry. Ehehe..." Charl's said with a smile, not realizing that I have been sarcastic to her.
This is also made me more irritated. Looking at Charl's, I immediately found my source of irritation.
The bracelet that Charl's wearing on the left wrist was a gift Ichika-san bought for her during their shopping trip. It was a sudden and unexpected development for all of us.
"Ufufufu "
Kuuu…. She's in a good mood and honestly it makes me so envious of her…Ichika-san no baka.
"Mou…It was sneaky of Ichika-san…Only buying you a gift." I voiced my dissatisfaction to her.
"Mn, that's right. I'm sorry. Ehehe..." by the way Charl's said, she is not sorry at all.
Charl didn't even care about what I said as she continues to smile. This girl's good fortune is really bugging me…But I am more upset with Ichika-san for not considering me as well.
"I'll make him make up to me for this!"
"Sure…Go ahead." Answered Charlotte-san in an uncaring tone as she continued to admire her silver bracelet.
"KKKIIIIIIIII! I am so jealous! I am so jealous! I am so jealous! I am so jealous! I swear on my honor that I will be compensated for this! I swear upon the name of Cecilia Alcott!"
"Little girl over there, mind being less noisy!"
Eki! It seems I have annoyed Orimura sensei…Not a very smart move of me since she was upset with Ichika-san ignoring the rules and setting off in his bike after sneaking off the bus…The feat that none of us know how he did it.
"…Its all Ichika-san fault…He better make up to me for this!"
If not, the consequence will not be pretty at all, you better prepare something good for me, Ichika-san.
(Cecilia's POV end)
"A…A…Achoo! Hah…Some one is talking about me." Thought Ichika as he held the handle of his vehicle tightly.
"I wonder who was talking about me…" Ichika wondered as he think who is the most likely that talking about him.
"Too many to count…But I can guess by the upset individuals for your little escape today." Said Masurao as he floats next to Ichika.
"Nah…if it was Chifuyu-nee than I would have felt the cold chill down my spine…It was someone else." Ichika said, speaking from his own experience.
"Well I don't know. I am your IS ,not an oracle." Masurao said, as she seems in bad mode.
"Ok…Relax…We are almost there." Ichika said unsurely and a bit nervous, after all he was there when her sister was in bad mode and that was not pretty.
He turned to his group.
"WE ARE ALMOST THERE BOYS! GUNS UP AND FIRE ON! TOTSUGEKI (CHARGE)!"
""""!(ANIKI!)""""
"…My master is a baka and so are his followers." Masurao thought, but cannot help to smile a littler. After all, that is one of Ichika charming points.
(Ichika POV)
"We're about to reach our destination. Everyone, sit down."
The entire class immediately obeyed Chifuyu-nee's order.
This leadership ability is really outstanding and something to be envied for.
Just like Chifuyu-nee said, the bus soon reached the hotel. The 1st years of IS Academy scoot off the four buses in a chaotic manner and started to line up.
"Then, this is the Kagetsu resort. From today onwards, we're going to be in their care for 3 days, so everyone is to be most respectful and not let the staff's work increase."
"""Thanks for taking care of us!"""
After Chifuyu-nee finished speaking, everyone said their greetings. Our Academy seems to be taken care of by this resort every year, and the lady boss-san in the Japanese clothing bows at us politely,
"Alright, please move this way. The freshmen this year seem rather energetic. That's good."
She's probably about 30 years old, and she gives off the vibe of a hardworking woman. Maybe it's because her profession makes her smile often, as she doesn't look like she became the lady boss of this place at all. She sure feels young. However I didn't really paid her any attention.
I turned to Kojuro.
"If I am staying here, where are you and the other crew be staying at?" I asked Kojuro because they couldn't have staying with me.
"Worry not Ichika-sama. I have arranged a place for the crew and myself in another inn down the road. There will not be any trouble meeting up and the distance is about 10 minutes on foot. The crew and I still have some projects and tuning to do, but if there is any problem with Masurao please contact us. As soon as you head for the inn, I'll join the others and join you soon enough." Answered Kojuro with all business tone. It seems he is all fired up for the beach.
"Very well, I'll be seeing you later."
"Hai!" said Kojuro with a deep bow. After his farewell, my loyal retainer left the Kagetsu Inn on his bike and rode away.
"Oh my, is this the rumored...?"
I turned to the sound and saw the inn's owner staring at me with a look of wonder…What am I, a zoo animal? Well couldn't blame her because I am the only male that could use IS and in this all girl school.
"Oh, yes, as there's a male student this year, it'll be hard for you to separate the baths. I'm really sorry." Said Chifuyu-nee with an apologetic look on her face.
"No no no, that's not the case. He's a fine boy. Feels reliable."
"That is a miss placed feeling. He is a lot more troublesome than he looks." said Chifuyu-nee.
"Funny nee-Chan, but tell me that as soon as you stop burning water and destroy laundry when you do the house work." I told her in a low voice.
Chifuyu-nee only pinched my back and wordlessly glared. Nee-Chan's mysterious power to epically fail in all household work was a mystery that not even Tabane-nee can solve…Something about a family curse she mumbled about, but I didn't bother listening to it.
I turned and did a polite bow to the owner.
"My name is Orimura Ichika, I as Class Representative of Class 1-1 appreciate you for taking us in." I said in a polite, but firm tone. I take pride in my position of leader and being a class rep is no different from being a gang leader…Only more educational.
They are both violent as hell thou.
"Hohoho, how polite. I'm Kiyosu Keiko."
After the lady boss said that, she bowed politely to me again. Her action is as full of presence of a mature woman, but I felt even more oppressing presence from Chifuyu-nee and from many fighters before so it didn't faze me much…I might, just might be a sis-con, but I can somewhat resist the glow of mature women!
However,…I might be failing a bit.
"My younger brother here's really useless. Sorry to bother you Keiko-san."
"Not true." I muttered but hearable.
Why is Chifuyu-nee so adamant to make me look like a failure?
"Oh my, I have to say, Orimura-sensei, you're really strict with your younger brother." Said the owner with her hand covering her mouth lightly in a lady-like laugh.
"Because I'm normally cleaning up the mess he made."
"So not true and I am sure I am the one taking care of you half the time." I muttered again. This time nee-chan actually threw a chop to my head, but I bent forward to dodge the blow. Seeing that her attack failed, she reached forward to grab me for lord knows what.
I decided that it would be safer to slide forward further, but in my hurry, I failed to realize that sliding in my bent form would make me lose my balance.
I wobbled and moved forward taking Keiko-san with me. In a fast reflex that only can be gained with natural talent and experience I twisted my body and took a sharp step to balance myself. At the same time, I grabbed on to the lady I accidently pushed over with my body and pulled her up in a bridal carry.
I jumped away from where I was about to fall in order to get a better stance and through the process of jumping I grabbed tightly to the inn owner so she would not fall off. I can't have our host for three days hurt now can I? That would be so unethical.
"Hueee~ That was close. I could have fallen and hurt you as well." I said to the shocked and blushing lady with a smile.
"Ah?...Oh my…You have quite the arms…and a toned chest…"
"Huh? Did you said something Keiko-san?" Keiko-san seems muttered about something but I don't hear it clearly.
"No nothing Orimura-san…I am quite…Fine."
"AHH-Humm…"
A sound of coughing can be heard.
I looked up and saw all my classmates and teachers glaring at me…More like how tightly I was holding on to Keiko-san. Oh! I might be holding her too tightly!
"Ah I am sorry Keiko-san, I might have held you too tightly." I apologized to her and I gently let her down. Keiko-san seemed hesitant to come down, but she slowly stepped on to the floor.
"…Very well built…he is more fit than my husband…"
"Huh? Did you said something Keiko-san? Did I hurt you?" Keiko-san muttered about something again but I still didn't hear it to clearly. In my defense, the stare from my classmates and the glare from the teachers seems distracted me.
"Oh no no no no. I am fine"
She turned to face my class.
"Well, since no one was hurt. Everyone please head towards your rooms. There's a changing room at the annex. All students who want to go to the beach, please head there to change. If you aren't clear on where it is, you are welcome to ask the staff members."
The girls didn't reply at first, but they did glare at me and Keiko-san with a stare that I was not comfortable with.
Few seconds later the girls answered 'yes-', they immediately walked into the resort.
"A-Ahe-Ahem-Orimu~"
Huh? This manner of calling me, it must be that Nohohon-san, right? Looking behind me, she's the same as normal, moving towards me at a snail's pace. That sleepy look of hers is most probably real. She always did stand out among the sea of female students. Maybe it was the way she dressed and acted, but her presence had a slowdown effect on me. It is as if it can null or weaken my focus by simply standing there. If she was a fighter, she might have been deadly. Ability to dull enemy's senses by presence alone is a feat that not many can boast about after all.
"That was bold of Orimu~ Are you conquering older nee-chans and house wives as well? Orimu is a player~"
"Huh? What are you saying?" This girl is confusing? Conquer? Nee-chans? The What?
"AH~ Orimu should realize your power before your power consumes you."
What kind of anime and manga quote was that? She is not making sense at all.
"I am somewhat glad at the time that you are as thick as a wall master. I swear to god if you did that before on purpose I would have given you a brain damage…I am serious."
"What are you talking about Masurao?"
"Never mind…I might need to make hologram program with older women and maybe house wives after all…NEE-CHAN! Help me out!"
"…Ok…" came the soft reply from the quiet Tama-chan.
I don't understand them…I really don't.
I returned back to the real world when Nohohon-san asked me a question.
"Hey hey Orimu, Orimu! Where's Orimu's room~? The room plan never indicated it. I want to play with you, so hurry up and tell me~Tell me."
"Room plan huh...Honestly I don't know. I might have to sleep outside…I will have to ask Yamada-sensei or Ne-"
"Orimura. Here's your room. Follow me."
"-e-chan…Speaking of the devil." I turned to face my sister and followed her.
"I got to go Nohohon, see ya."
"Ok Orimu! You have to tell me later ok?"
I waved to her as I walked away. What that she is want me to tell me later? My room perhaps?
"Well, Chifuyu-nee, where's my room?"
SMACK!
She slapped the top of my head before I could react…She upped her speed.
"It is Orimura-sensei! Shut up and follow me."
I don't know what happened but it seem Chifuyu-nee is in bad mode.
We walked down the corridors and turned to the hall. We walked through the inn and I looked around the wide space and many rooms for relaxation and foods.
"Over here."
"Huh? This is..."
Pasted on the door is the paper with the words 'Staff room'.
It can't be…Could it?
"The initial plan was to give you a single room, but if we do that, there will be girls who will ignore the lights out timing and stay in your room."
Chifuyu-nee sighed, and continued,
"So in the end, you'll be rooming with me. That way, the girls won't approach you that easily."
"Oi oi…I haven't had nightmare since I was like…5? I don't need to sleep with you Nee-chan. Or do you need to hold me like your teddy bear agai-!"
POW!
THUB!
She smack and tripped me!...Flawless usage of jujitsu! I have much to learn.
"Stop talking if you know what is good for you…" she threatened with her face all red.
"…Hai."
"Let's make this clear first. I'm a teacher, don't forget that."
"Hai, hai….A teacher that smacks around her brother/student, but a teacher is a teacher."
She only glared at me and flexed her fingers into a claw.
Bad move…
"I humbly obey and serve my sister!"
…She lowered her hand. That is a good sign.
Thus, she allowed me to enter the room. It's a twin person's room, but the room itself is rather spacious. The wall is a shoji door, and the scenery from here is beautiful. The entire sea's right in front of me. As the room's facing East, I can definitely see a beautiful sunrise.
"Oohh, amazing-"
Besides that, the bathroom is isolated from the room, and even the sink has its own room. The luxurious bathtub is so big; I will give it a shot later.
"The large bath can be used, but you must use it according to timing. The plan was to separate guys from girls, but since it involves all the students in this batch, it will be too weird if everyone's to feel uncomfortable because of you. Thus, you can only use it at certain times. If you want to take a bath during the middle of the night or in the morning, do it in the room."
"Got cha!"
Even though there's only the two of us, Chifuyu-nee's still fulfilling her duty. Such devotion to her work and obligation is to be admired. I just hope that she lets me call her Chifuyu-nee thou…
"Alright, it's free and easy today. We've put down our luggage as well. You can do whatever you want."
"Huh? What about you, Orimura-sensei?" I asked her with my eyebrow raised. I put down my luggage bag and opened the zipper to remove the items within.
"I still need to contact and check with the other teachers. There's a lot of things to deal with."
"Ho ho? It's tough being a teacher huh. I never expected you to be so busy at the beach thou."
"Ahem." Chifuyu-nee cleared her throat.
"Anyway, I intend to swim. Besides, a certain little brother specially chose a swimsuit for me."
"(Naruhodo, naruhodo. (I see, I see) I am honored."
Though I answered with an easygoing tone and relaxed feeling, but inside my heart beats were getting faster.
Doki Doki! Doki! Doki! Doki Doki! Doki Doki!
I'm happy that she would wear the swimsuit I chose for her. Speaking of which, how many years has it been since I last saw Chifuyu-nee in a swimsuit? Masurao in a swimsuit doesn't count.
"HEY! I worked hard on my image you ungrateful jerk!"
"…Master…bad…"
I ignored the two voices in my head. I need a mute button in there. Sometimes I need some silence in my own head you know.
*Knock knock*. My thoughts got interrupted by the knocking on the door.
"Excuse me, Orimura-sensei. Can I bother you for a while?"
That voice definitely belongs to Yama-Pi.
"Sure, please enter."
On hearing Chifuyu-nee's answer, Yamada-sensei opened the door, and met my eyes as I'm standing opposite the door.
"WAH! ORIMURA-KUN!"
"Huh, you don't have to be that shocked Yamada-sensei." I told her in a calm voice. Dealing with her is like dealing with a kohai…a kohai who was blessed with good chest….Dan will be envious, very envious.
"So-Sorry! I forgot that Orimura-kun's sleeping in Orimura-sensei's room!"
"Yamada-sensei, I thought that was your idea, right?"
"Ye-Yes. That's right! Yes! I'm sorry!"
Being on the receiving end of Chifuyu-nee's sharp glare, Yamada-sensei looks like a snake bit her.
"Alright, Orimura, we're going to work. You can go wherever you want, so enjoy yourself."
"Yes, I'll head to the beach as soon as possible."
"Don't play too much though."
I nodded top her as she closed the door behind her.
"Mataku…Thanks for looking out for me Chifuyu-nee…I really do appreciate it." I muttered.
I pulled out my towel and my swimwear for the day…This is something that screams manliness!
Alright, let's go to the sea!
"..."
"..."
What the hell?
On the way to the changing room, Houki and I met coincidentally. This is nothing. The problem is the mysterious scene in front of us.
There are bunny ears sticking out of the ground. On a side note, I'm not talking about living bunny ears here, but 'rabbit ears' that bunny girls would wear. It's just that these bunny ears are white.
And there's even a 'Please pull' piece of paper stuck on it. There is only one person that I can think of that might have this kind of sense of humor…But that person is so well hidden that I can't even contact her…Kojuro might, but I doubt it. Her helping me and Kojuro with Masurao was most likely a onetime deal.
"So… is this who I think it is?" I asked Houki to verify.
"I don't know, don't ask me. It has nothing to do with me."
Houki immediately denied with a huff. This means…yup, I'm correct.
Her talents are limitless, the genius amongst geniuses, the woman who self-proclaimed to have 35 hours a day, the so called Witch of Shinonono, or 'that damn woman who ruined us men' according to some guys I know, the developer of the IS, and Houki's older sister. It's definitely Tabane Nee-chan alright…Haven't seen her in years huh.
"Huh...Oi Houki, I'm pulling, is that alright?"
"Do whatever you want. It doesn't involve me."
After saying that, Houki immediately left. Oi Oi, it seems that her relationship with Tabane-san's is somewhat hard to repair. Such troublesome siblings.
Well where was I…Oh yeah the bunny ears.
"Masurao…I need Shigure."
"Roger."
My hand was covered with a glow of light as one of my many collections of katana's appeared. I held the sword by my hip and drew the blade in a blink of an eye.
FIIIIIIINNNNNNGGGGG!
Click!
I sheathed and put it away in a flash.
The two bunny ear fell off into pieces and I took a step back.
"What are you doing?"
"Oh, Cecilia. It's nothing, I was cutting off these bunny ears."
"Wha-What?"
Cecilia asked back with a surprised voice. This can't be helped. If I were to hear others explain this to me, even I would feel that it's ridiculous.
"No, the bunny ear-"
*KIIIIIIIINNNN*...
Huh? My senses felt someone with high level of craziness approaching! This aura of madness…this feeling of dread…This is! This is!... What is that thing flying at supersonic speed at us?...WOW hold on,! UWAAHHH!
I jumped in front of Cecilia and pushed her aside.
BOOOOOOOMMMMMMMM!
Sound of debris falling back down.
*DON-K!*
An unidentified flying object drilled deeply into the ground, and it looks like-
""A-A carrot...?""
Cecilia and I said that together. Also, it looks like a cartoon-style transforming carrot. Speaking of which, what's going on!
"Auhoooo You cut them off , Ii-kun!"
*PA!* The carrot split into half, and the person who appeared while laughing is the genius I mentioned before-Shinonono Tabane-san...Honestly can't she enter through a normal way? The door is right outside you know.
She's wearing a tightfitting blue and white skirt that's like the one in Alice in Wonderland. She had identical bunny ears that I cut off few seconds ago on the top of her head and hopped off the her missile(Carrot). Honestly, I really can't keep up with her.
"Hello, Tabane-nee " I told her with a bored tone. She is hyper for both of us, so I really don't need to go for hugs and kisses.
"You are so cruel Ii-kun" She pouted as she pointed the bunny ears that I had cut, "Why you must cut my ears?"
Okay that caught me off guard because I thought the first thing she will ask is about Houki. But it seems my assumptions have been wrong. Well not for the first time in Tabane-nee case, no one could predict her after all, not even god himself perhaps.
"In my defense I got Houki permission to do whatever I want with that bunny ears"
"Mou, even so why you must to cut it?"
No that she asked me that…..why I must cut it? Oh yes, I was itching to use one of my collections of katana's but never get the chance to do that so….
Still that is not an answer that I should tell Tabane-nee, I don't want her to be mad to me. Though I wonder if Tabane-nee is capable to angry as I never seen Tabane-nee angry before but I am sure that I don't want to see it. After all, you don't want someone like Tabane-nee to be your enemy.
"…I don't know?" I answered uncertainly, "By the way, what is that?"
I hope that change of topic will be enough for Tabane-nee to forget about me cutting her bunny ears.
"Well, when I used a missile to fly, I was nearly shot down by a certain country's scouting planes! I'm a creature who knows how to learn. Fui Fui!"
I cannot help to sweat dropped, this is the so called genius that created IS way of thinking? Well they said there is a thin line between genius and….madness… or foolishness maybe both, I'm not sure which one but you get the meaning as Tabane-nee is the living proof of that.
"Okay but it's been a Long time no see, Tabane-nee "
"Yup yup, it's been long, really long. Speaking of which, Ik-kun, where's Houki-chan? Were both of you together just now? Did she go to the bathroom?"
I relieved that Tabane-nee attention has diverted from me.
I pointed down to the hallway. Yep, I effectively betrayed my first childhood friend but for a good reason.
"Oh! Thank Ik-kun! Now I need to use Houki-chan detector to find her definitely! Yup yup!"
She hopped like a bunny as she waved to me like a little kid.
"Bye bye Ik-kun. See you later!"
Just like that, she vanished like the wind, and blazingly fast. On a side note, it seems that the Houki-chan detector she's talking about seems to be that pair of bunny ears. The detectors successfully turn towards where Houki went…I am not even going to ask how that ear is detecting Houki. Was it the hair? Sense? Ki? Or perhaps smell? I really don't care or want to know now.
It's just not worth and too troublesome for me.
"I-Ichika-san? Was that..."
"She's Tabane-san, Houki's older sister." I told her with an indifferent tone as I walked away.
"Huh...WHAAT? That-That was Professor Shinonono? The professor who's currently missing and every country's looking for?"
"Yep, that Shinonono Tabane."
Don't worry Cecilia, your reaction is normal for someone that just met Tabane-nee. Since Tabane-nee is nothing like the media has portrayed her.
To come here out of nowhere…She is up to something. This is my Tabane-nee's scheme detector going wild…installed by Chifuyu-nee with no extra cost. Any side effect will not be held responsible for Orimura clinic.
"Well, it seems like she's looking for Houki, so it looks like it's unrelated to me…for now. Speaking of which, I'm going to the beach, what about you Cecilia?"
"Oh, okay, I'm going to the beach too. Oh-Oh yes!"
Ahem, Cecilia clears her throat.
"I-I can't rub sunblock lotion on my back, so I want Ichika-san to help out...can you?"
Rubbing sun oil? Hmmm…Is it ok for a guy to do it for her? I mean…isn't it kind of…I don't know…
"Oh now you somehow realize embarrassment? The world is at its end." Muttered Masurao in a sarcastic voice.
"…Hell…Froze over." Muttered Tama."
"Oi oi! I am not that dense you know."
"…"
"…stare…"
I decided to ignore their mental stares in my head…Wow that is weird.
"Well that is a strange request from you Cecilia…Did you try asking one of your friends?"
"Huh? Ohh, that's true, but if possible...well, Ichika-san..."
She seems to be uncomfortable, but she did ask me…And it is not like it's rocket science. Ah what the heck.
"Since it is a request from Cecilia, I guess I can do it for you. After all it is kind of trivial, so I'll help."
"Re-Really? You won't take it back, right?" asked Cecilia in a happy tone.
"Yes, yes I will. Now you should go and change as well Cecilia. I was on my way to change anyway."
"Hai! I'll see you later Ichika-san!" yelled the British girl as she quickly headed toward the girl's changing room.
Well now that is over with, I headed towards the guys' changing room. I entered the changing room and saw my choice of swim wear…Its form and history speaks volumes! This…This…This is the symbol of manliness! If it's not, nothing else could.
A few minutes later.
"Ah, it's Orimura-kun!"
"Wow ,what is he wearing?"
"Th-That is very bold of him."
"Kari-chan! Kari-chan! No! Wake up! Don't faint now!
"AR-ARE YOU FOR REAL? I-I AM NOT DREAMING RIGHT? RIGHT?"
"This…This is my first time seeing this thing…it is…very fitting."
"Wa-Wahh~ his physique's amazing~ he did train~"
"My my…Orimura-kun isn't ashamed of his form isn't he….Yummy."
"Ah! Asuke-chan! Don't drool!"
"I can't help it!"
Having just exited the changing room, I met a few girls who exited from the neighboring changing room. They're all wearing cute swimsuits, and the amount of skin they revealed really made me nervous. I shyly scratched my eye-patch, to lessen the nervous feeling for seeing so much skin.
The moment they saw me they all had strange reactions. What my choice of swimwear that awkward? I thought it was a fine swimwear. It holds tradition and value of strength…I am not ashamed of it one bit!
I ignored the pointing fingers and many pair of eyes watching me and stepped into the baked sand. The hot sand baked by the July sun was hot, but against my feet that were rough and hardened over harsh training, it felt very warm and relaxing.
That's right; this's how the beach should be like!
The heat!
The glow!
The wind!
And the Smell of the sea!
How epic!
How grand!
How manly!
I stood there in the open and did a light stretch to get rid of the stiffness on my shoulder and legs. I am ready for some aquatic activity.
"Ichika-dono."
"Hmm…Ah Yukihana, I see you had a similar idea as well huh."
In front of me was Sanada Yukihana the Kai no Waka Tora. She was the spear master of her generation and a fellow student in the academy…And now she was wear a white fudoshi and wrapped her chest with white clothes. It was not even a women's fudoshi, but traditional male one…VERY BOLD! I APPROVE!
I on the other hand was only wearing a red fudoshi. My fudoshi was tightly bounded to me and as any fudoshi it had a small, thin, and short apron or a sari on the front that barely covers anything, but it has words stitched on.
It read 'Manliness!"
"Hahahahahaha! At least you realize the importance and usefulness of a fudoshi!"
"Indeed Ichika-dono, I always used fudoshi when going in water and I always found them to be more comfortable."
"I don't mind any swim trunks really, but since this is our first sea side school trip, I thought something more spectacular was needed, so I found this baby. It is truly well-made cloth!"
The two of us let out a barrel of laugher as we both appreciated the usage of fudoshi.
"Oiiiiii! Ichika!"
I turned around to see Rin running toward us. Oh, I know what she is planning. Even back, when we were in primary school and middle school, she would always jump on me when she puts on a swimsuit. She is really like a cat.
I turned away from her to get a large platform to grip on.
"Ora!" shouted Rin as she got on my shoulder.
"Yo! A sports bikini? Didn't you always wear one piece?"
If my memory serves me correctly, she always wore a one piece to pool. But now she is wearing an orange sports bikini that has white lining and reveals the bellybutton.
"Ha! As if, I am a big girl now! Declared my second childhood friend, as she held tightly on my back.
"Oi, oi Nothing changed huh. You always got on my back at the pool or the beach."
"And you always wore a fudoshi…It was awkward for people you know."
"Nonsense. A fudoshi is a fine swimwear. Aren't I right Yukihana?"
"You are absolutely correct Ichika-dono. A fudoshi and wrapping bandage will not fall off as easily as a bikini top." Answered Yukihana as she shamelessly showed off her choice of swim wear. Her action caused several men to bleed …And it was not an injury from cuts or bruises.
"Whatever." Rin simply dismissed the two of us.
I snorted at how she dissed the fudoshi, but I let it slide.
"Oi Rin! You should do some warm-ups too! I don't care if you drown."
"I won't drown! I was a mermaid in my previous life, most likely."
She continued to pull as she quickly climbed up my body and sat on my shoulders. A mermaid? More like a cat or a monkey in her previous life.
"Ohh-I'm so high up. I can see things far away from here clearly. It's great. You can be a mini-observation tower, Ichika."
"Not being a lookout worker, but a tower?" I asked her with my eyebrow raised.
"What's wrong with that? It can benefit others anyway."
"Who would climb up..."
"Mn...me?"
Rin chuckled. Oya oya-this person. Such is my second childhood friend.
"I…Would like to as well…" whispered Yukihana in a timid voice. Oi, what happened to the confident Yukihana who wears fudoshi with pride? Girls are weird.
As the three of us continued to chat , girls from our school and other people on the beach stared at us at our unusual choice clothing and attitude. Some were scolding Yukihana's choice of swim wear, but I noticed few staring at me…Was letting my friend sit on my shoulder a bad thing?
"No, it's you show off your goods."
"Ah Masurao, what do you mean?"
"I'll be blunt master; most guys don't have a 6 pack with a muscled body like yours at your age. Your training makes you an eye candy for all the girls here!"
I thought over what she said. My physical conditioning is a lean muscled body that was more like that of a runner than a body builder. However, I have amassed muscles in my body to be slightly buff, but not overly noticeable. To retain all the speed and power I needed I went through extreme training with old man Katakura to harden even the smallest muscles to rock like toughness…it was a pain in the ass.
"Oh…OH! I see…Wow, that is embarrassing."
"Nothing to be embarrassed master, but no shame in beach right."
"You are right; now let's see what we can do."
Before I can walk toward the beach with my friend on my shoulder and Yukihana on my right, I was stopped by a sudden cry from behind.
"Ah-Ahh-Aahh! What, what are you two doing?"
Walking over here, Cecilia questioned us. She's holding onto the foldable beach umbrella, a beach mat and sunblock.
She's wearing a bright blue bikini, and the sari that's tied around her waist has a bit of elegance. It looks nice, just like a model. The ample breasts the swimsuit emphasizes are more alluring than what I had imagined, thus I slightly turned my remaining eyes to the other side…Slightly enough to still peek.
"Nothing much, just sitting on his shoulders. It is my privilege as his childhood friend."
"More like abuse of relation. Just how long are you planning to climb on me like a cat?"
"Oh shut it, we did this since we were kids."
"And you didn't change much since then, you are still the short one among our age group. At least you got Laura with you right?"
"Ichika, I am sitting on your shoulder near you head…Don't think I will not smack you."
"Your thin arms can never hope to beat me. You can't even swing your Souten Gagetsu without your IS. Your skill with that weapon wouldn't improve unless you learn it by hand you know."
"Want to bet on it?"
"Try me"
"Could-Could you please stop ignoring me!"
Opps, it seems me and the cat on my shoulder took too into the conversation. How rude of me.
"Anyway, Rin-san, hurry up and get off him!"
"No."
"What, what kind of childish tantrum are you throwing...!"
*PAZZ!* Cecilia stabs the beach umbrella into the sand. It seems she is running low on patient for Rin's childish tantrum. I kind of understand her, but I know Rin will enough that she is doing this on purpose. She is good at grinding people's nerve.
"What's wrong? Is someone arguing?"
"Huh? Ah-! O-Orimura-kun has someone sitting on his shoulders!"
"Whaat? That's so nice, so nice~!"
"Oh! Orimura is really toned huh."
"He must train a lot and is he wearing a fudoshi!"
"Rin-san is lucky, she is holding on to him as if there isn't anything wrong. How bold of her."
"Hey, hey, this must be by turn, right?"
"So the one who gets first will go first!"
I could randomly hear some quarreling girls seemingly creating a misunderstanding as they all squeezed over and asked me to let them sit on my shoulders. This is getting a little overbearing. As a guy I am grateful for all the attention, but I am not planning to be a watchtower for all of them to climb in turn.
"Rin! Oi Rin! Hurry up and get down. There will be misunderstandings."
"Hmm? Well, it can't be helped."
Alright. Rin jumped down from my shoulders and used her hands to land before flipping forward. Amazing, she's practically the same as a cat.
"Rin-san...? Wasn't that against the rules...?" Cecilia said with a stiff smile on her beautiful face. Inside she was fuming at the Chinese girl's boldness and advantage…advantage that is called time..
On a side note, I'm explaining to the girls gathering here 'I don't provide such services'. Sigh, it's all because of Rin. It was like this any time in the past…Only back then it was holding hands and sharing lunch in middle school.
"Speaking of which, Cecilia, you definitely asked Ichika to do something for you, right? We're even now, aren't we?"
"Huh? She did? What did she ask Ichika-dono for?" asked Yukihana with a question mark above her head.
"No, that..."
"Huh? You didn't ask him to do something? Then, I'll-"
"I-I did! ICHIKA-SAN, HURRY OVER AND HELP ME APPLY SUNBLOCK!"
"""WHAAT(de gozaru?)!""" yelled Rin and Yukihana at the same time.
Oh boy, Cecilia you big mouth! Even I can tell this will cause a misunderstanding. Not if I am right, the mess was about to spill in about 10 sec-
"I'LL GET THE SUNBLOCK!"
It haven't been 10 second and it already a mess.
"I'LL GET THE BEACH MAT!"
Never mind.
"I'LL GET THE BEACH UMBRELLA!"
Just ignore it.
"I'LL WASH THE SUNBLOCK OFF THEN!"
"OIII! Since you already applied it, stop deliberately increasing my workload! " I yelled but the girls didn't heed my words.
SPLASH!
*sigh*
That girl just now jumped into the sea.
Oi oi….this is too much.
Anyway, the girls who gathered here because of Rin dispersed because of Cecilia.
"Ahem, I'll leave it to you then."
Cecilia gently takes off her sari. The action itself looked bewitching, causing my heart to skip a beat. I nervously scratched my eye-patch as she kneed down to her mat.
Alright! This is it!
"So…. erm...just the back, right?"
"If-If Ichika-san wants, you can apply it on the front as well."
So daring! But I am not sure…For a friend that kind of thing seems too much.
"No, no, I'll just apply it in the back."
"If that's the case-"
Cecilia suddenly undoes the swimsuit knot that's tied at the back and presses her breasts against her swimsuit as she lies face-down on the beach mat.
"I-I'm ready. Please rub, okay?"
"O-Okay..."
The swimsuit that was undone is now stuck between the beach mat and her body, as Cecilia's completely defenseless back is naked for show to me. The cleavage that's revealed under the armpit is distorted, and it's a little-no, extremely sexy.
In addition, maybe it's because she's pressing down, as her curvy buttocks aren't making me forget about them, and because the sari was blocking just now, I didn't notice that the lower part of her swimsuit revealed quite a lot.
Her straight legs are as pretty as ever, making me swallows my saliva unconsciously.
I did massaging for Chifuyu-nee in the past and I learned from that when applying lotions it is better to warm my hands to counter the coolness of the lotion. It brings less discomfort.
I rubbed my hands together for a bit and stretched and cracked my knuckles to make them flex and ready. I squeezed the sunblock on my palms, rubbed them warm until it got suitably warm before applying it on Cecilia.
I felt the smooth and supple skin against the rough palm of my hand. I felt the body's form beneath my hand and I rubbed and slightly massaged the muscles on her back and shoulder as I applied the lotion. I used the palm of my hand to smoothen the sunblock cream to spread around her shoulder and used the fingers and side of my hand to apply the lotion in circular motions. I repeated the process from above the shoulder and slowly traveled down the body.
I took extra care in the spine area by gently rubbing the sunblock and finally reached the butt…Ah…What should I do now?
"Ah? It feels warm Ichika-san…and very smooth…Have you done this before?"
"Applying sunblock is no different from applying massage oil or lotion, so I figured that it would be the same. Am I being too rough?"
"No! No no! It is fine Ichika-san. Ah…Mn...that's nice! Ichika-san, do the bottom part as well."
"Oi, I don't mind applying this on your legs, but your butt should be off limit right?"
"No, no...Since you already started rubbing it on me, please rub onto the parts my hands can't reach, including the butt."
"""WHAAAT!"""
I am in a bind. As a guy this is a like a god's gift to me. But as a gentleman, this is a prime example of no no.
"HAHAHAHAHAHA! This is crazy! Hey master I dare you."
"…Ecchi…"
Oh great my ISs are making fun of me. Before I could do anything Rin pushed me aside and kneed down before me. She had a mischievous look on her face as she reached for the bottle of sunblock's.
"Okay okay, I'll rub it for you, until you're all sticky." Said Rin with an evil smile on her face. Now I know she is about to do something that will backfire to me…Ah, it reminds me of the middle school days.
My old friend poured herself a handful of sunblock and started to apply on Cecilia's legs and reached her hands into her swim suits. As this was happening I could only gasp, for what I was seeing is something that is a step away from being a view that any men will kill to see…live.
"Oi master, you are not so innocent after all." Teased Masurao with a smirk on her face. I can see an image of her in my mind wearing a wrapping and a fudoshi herself while smoking a pipe …Wait a freakin' minute! NO SMOKING IN MY MIND!
"….jiiiiiiiii…." Tama was not saying anything, but I can still feel the silent spirit's glance in the back of my mind.
"KYAH! Ri-Rin-san, why did you come here to me-IT-IT'S COLD!"
"What's the problem? Since you just need to apply sunblock, it's doesn't matter how you do it. I'll rub it on you." Said Rin with a devious smirk.
"Ahh, that's enough! Behave your-"
Cecilia stood up angrily to scold at Rin, however her sudden movement and her forgetfulness of her state of dress caused her swim suit top to slip off her and…revealing two melons that no men has seen before.
"…Dumplings."
Yep that's what I thought. In front of my eyes were two supple and big breasts that were exposed for all to see. Thank god, I was in front of her to cover her form other guys hanging around the beach. But damnnnn…It was very pale white and pink…Oh so pink. I felt the blood rushing into my head…Oh dear.
"Master! Oh no it might be too much for him! Tama-Neechan!"
"…Checking pulse…Clear."
I suddenly felt a jolt from my black dragon arm guard on my right as my IS in Standby mode shocked me slightly…I didn't know they could do that! Ok! Back to real world!
"KYAH!"
Cecilia ducked down, so embarrassed that her ears became red. She covered herself with her arms to hide her chest. She glared at Rin in anger.
"Ah...sorry."
"It-It-It's basically, saying sorry now, that's...RIN-SAN! I DEFINITELY WON'T FORGIVE YOU!"
Cecilia noticed my stare and she turned even redder. She instinctively lift her fist and her hand was covered with the soft glow of IS activation.
"Wait Cecilia! Don't-!"
KA POW!
A clean punch into the face.
A flawless strike that cut off all explanation and truth.
The power of youthful girls!
I was send flying into the sea…What did I do wrong?
(Location change...In the water)
This time, Rin and Yukihana to avoid Cecilia's rage dragged me into the water. The punch I received was already settled, as my body was tough like that.
"Oi oi, Rin that was not cool, how could you do that in a public place!' I scolded my old friend but ,as always, she waved it off as if it was nothing.
"Ah, don't worry, it was a prank."
"Rin-san, I don't think being topless in a beach with many strangers is an acceptable prank." Said Yukihana as she pedaled next to us. The wrapping binding her chest was still tightly bound as it secured her modesty.
"You worry too much Yukihana, relax more."
"You are missing the point of me scolding you." I told my friend, but I already knew it was useless. Rin is too much of a free spirit to be held down by words.
"It fine." Suddenly Rin went underwater and in a surprisingly skilled maneuver got behind Yukihana and reemerged…Perhaps, she has a reason to claim herself to be a mermaid in past life. She grabbed on to Yukihana as she reemerged.
"A mean prank is only a coin flip away from a funny and embarrassing prank that brings laugher. The deciding factor is the taste of audience."
With that word Rin masterfully ran her finger on Yukihana's binding and with a single tug found the knot of the cloth wrap.
"R-Rin-san!"
"MATTE! RIN!"
"ORA!" exclaimed Rin in an excited tone as she pulled the knot and…revealed another set of melons in front of me.
"…SHUUUUU!" Ah…There goes my nose bleed…
"RIN-SAN!
"Yeahaaaaaaa! You can't stop me!"
Yukihana's brown orbs swelled up with anime tears as her face became as red as her armor…I felt her 'Dou' Ki spiked unlike any other and she turned back to the shore and swam away leaving behind massive splashes and waves as she cut through the ocean in a blazing speed.
"NNOOOOOOO! MY BARE BODY WAS SEEN BY A MAN BEFORE MARRIAGE! I CANNOT BE A BRIDE ANYMORE!"
Yukihana blasted toward the shore in a neck breaking pace…Only later at night will she remember one of Japanese older legends and traditions…Woman who allowed another male to see her bare body before marriage…must marry that man to protect her honor.
"…Look at what you did. You made her cry." I turned to Rin. "Your prank went too far." I scolded her as I washed away the nose bleed…
"Masurao! how much blood do I have left?"
"Sir! You have enough for a few more ero-moments."
Well, it seems I am still ready to go.
'Good job solider! Keep me posted!'
"Sir yes sir!" said Masurao with a mocking salute, but I thought it was cute of her.
"…Aye." Was Tama's reply…She is so cute.
I turned back to Rin again.
"You are the class 1-2's Class Representative, you should know better."
"Ah, but…There is nothing I can say to make this go away huh."
I nodded to her conclusion. At least her brain is working fine.
As for Rin she had an apologetic look on her face…Good! She had better properly apologize later. Suddenly Rin shook her head side to side to rip of something I her mind and she splashed sea water at my face.
"Ah! What-! Rin, what are you-?"
"Hahahahaha! My behavior is one thing, but that is no excuse to be a bore in a beach! Hey Ichika! Let's have a race to that buoy over there. If you lose, you have to treat me to parfait at 'CRUISE!'(What? Wait a min-)-READY,(RIN!) GO!"
Rin blasted toward the buoy in an amazing speed, despite her small frame, she is trained by the Chinese military before enrolling to IS Gakuen…Her conditioning showed the result of her effort and training.
"Oh boy…But she didn't even warm up properly…Well…What could go wrong?"
(A FEW moments later…Ok, a drowning later)
"I spoke too soon. Of course it turns out his way, what was I thinking…Rin no baka." I muttered as I swam to the shore and slowly stood up.
I stepped out of the water while carrying a body on my back…It was alive by the way.
"Hey, Rin! Are you alright?" I asked my friend who was being carried by me truly after an accident in the water.
"GUHA! Ha ha! I-I'm alright..." coughed out Rin as she steadied herself.
"Really, didn't I tell you? It's because you didn't do your warm-ups properly."
"Tha-That's not it. I nearly drowned because, because of you..."
"Sure blame it on me. I am sure the global warming is my fault too."
"At least…You know it."
She is fine, since she is making up these lame ass jokes.
I settled her down and let her take a lungful of air. She seemed scared from the near drowning, but this is Rin. She will bounce back.
"Are you ok Rin-san?" asked Cecilia as she ran to us in a hurry.
"She just scared a bit; she will be fine with a little rest."
"Oh that is good. Ichika-san I'll bring her to her room. Akira-san please help me." She said this with a kind smile, but I felt a hint of frost in them…At least it isn't aimed at me.
A girl from class 1-2 nodded as she helped Cecilia pull/drag Rin away to her room.
"Huh? Wait! Ichika I am fine! Don't let them take me!" begged my old friend.
"Now now Rin-san…Let this Cecilia Alcott the Sora no Mei HELP you with all my heart…Don't think you can get away."
I wish I could help, but I couldn't help her for one; she was just in an accident so a rest will settle her down. Two, I am being attacked by Yukihana out of nowhere…It seems she got her wrappings back together and is coming at me with a powerful fighting spirit driving her…I wonder why?
"Ichika-dono saw me half naked… Ichika-dono saw me half naked… Ichika-dono saw me half naked… Ichika-dono saw me half naked… Ichika-dono saw me half naked… Ichika-dono saw me half naked… Ichika-dono saw me half naked… Ichika-dono saw me half naked… Ichika-dono saw me half naked… Ichika-dono saw me half naked… Ichika-dono saw me half naked…HE IS AN ACCOMPLICE WHETHER HE DID IT INTENTIONALY OR NOT! HE BETTER TAKE RESPONSIBILITY! BUT FIRST! FIGHT!"
Yukihana did a double spin kick and dodged a punch by side step around me. She threw a powerful chop along with the spin for extra power.
"FIGHTING MAKES EVERYTHING GO AWAY!"
…For some reason her embarrassment and panic made her a little…irrational.
"Ichika-dono! This is your fault! I don't know how and why or truth for the matter, but it is easier if it is ALL YOUR FAULT!"
"THAT DOESN'T EVEN MAKE SENSE!" I screamed to her as I block her offending attacking by using my arm as a buffer to weaken her chop. I dropped to her torso level and in a lightning reflex did a low swipe kick to knock her over, but the Tiger's Cub jumped away with a graceful flip. I followed her jump with my own flip to trade blows in mid-air and as we land back on the floor.
POW!
Voosh!
BAM!
I jumped kicked the fudoshi wearing girl, however the Waka Tora managed to block the kick with a cross guard. The moment I landed the two of us crossed fists as we engaged in a furious fistfight. As both of our feet were submerged in the water, it slowed our footwork greatly. By what seems like a minor hindrance the two of us decided to engage in a fistfight that was not hindered by the water.
"You pick today of all days to fight me?'
"A true warrior never rests! A warrior who knows he will station shall forsake rest for a battle every moment of their life! Twenty four hours! Seven days a week!"
"What kind of manga did you get that cheesy quote from?"
I grabbed one of her punches by the arm and grabbed her hand with my other hand. I bend her arms by her joint in elbow and her arm. Then I twisted her hand by her joint and lift it slightly up to cause a powerful sting of pain from a simple lock.(Fangking2: I learned this from my Tae Kwon Do class and by glimpse it doesn't seem to hurt, but it hurts like a bitch.)
Normally this lock is a game breaker, but Yukihana is no common thug or a young student in a dojo. The moment she felt the pain, she used her one free hand not to cradle her pain, but used her hand to palm strike me in the chin. My head jerked back in pain. By accident, my lock was broken and Yukihana was free.
This is an opening that Yukihana will not fail to take advantage of.
Yukihana got on all four as she pounced me with all her body. Her tackle sent me into the water and the Tiger's club managed to straddle on my body.
"I got you now!" She yelled in triumph; however I bent my hips and legs to go around her body and squeezed as hard as I could. Yukihana let out a groan of pain as I squeezed her and I used her lack of focus to shift our position so that I will be on the top and her on the bottom.
"Like hell, I'll be pinned! If there is anything I am on top!"
Yukihana blushed.
"Ma-Matte! I am not ready! This is too soon!"
Huh? In a fight does she think I will give her chance to get ready?
"Mouuu! I am not going to be responsible to the result!" yelled Yukihana as she kicked her leg toward herself and by effect smashed my back with her flexible legs. Nevertheless, I was persistent as I held my position. Yukihana let out a shriek as she used both hands in a double palm strike to my torso and faced my hold on her to loosen. As I groaned in pain, which made me close my eye in pain, the fundoshi wearing girl rolled off and on her knee she throw a kick to my head, which I managed to block with my arm.
"Ghhh…You are more lively than usual!"
"It is the summer Ichika-dono! It is burning my spirit brighter than ever!"
Yukihana got up, but she had to raise her hand to block a chop from me, but was unable to block a low palm to her stomach, which forced her a few feet back. Yukihana flared her 'Dou' ki to her fist as she ran toward me to take offensive. In response, I too flared my Ki, which made my fudoshi's sari flip slightly in an invisible wind as I gather my focus on to my sword hand.
"ORRRAAAA! Hiban(Fire Seal)!"
"ICHIGEKI(One Strike!)!"
The two of us were about to clash, however…
"Byakurai(White Lightning!)!"
The two of us jumped away as a powerful sword strike that for some reason held no killing intent was slashed between us…This kind of sword strike…This was!
"Kojuro?" "Katakura-dono?"
"Please do pardon my rudeness Ichika-sama, Sanada-dono! However, I was commanded by Chifuyu-sama to be a counselor for the students with all the authority of a student teacher. It was her ladyship's command to prevent any fighting by the two of you. My lord, I am willing to accept any punishment for interfering with your fight, however…Chifuyu-sama's authority is…too much to refuse."
Ah…So he was pressured by Nee-chan. Not even the mighty Kojuro can refuse my sister's absolute command.
"It is fine Kojuro, It is fine. No one can truly refuse Nee-chan's command to begin with…Anyone beside Tabane-nee anyway. Be at ease, I once did command you to show my sister the equal loyalty you offered me. It is fine."
"Hahhh! This Katakura Kojuro is most grateful of my lord mercy and understanding! This stain in my honor I shall repay with all my soul!"
I nodded to him as I relaxed. If Kojuro is here to be the peacemaker under Chifuyu-nee's order than he holds my sister's will regarding the behaviors students should have and that includes me. He is much like an envoy of a foreign nation in ancient times. Much like how an envoy of a powerful nation holds the will of their emperor and equal to his will, right now Kojuro's action is will of my sister…Even if he is my retainer I am not willing to make him break his vow and order for that means going against nee-chan.
"Let's spar later Yukihana…I would like to fight in a dojo gi at least."
"I understand Ichika-dono, I feel kind of naked fighting like this."
"You two are pretty much naked already…" Thought all those who witnessed the sudden fight.
I walked away from the water as I rolled my neck to get the stiffness out. Kojuro followed behind me as I walked away.
"Ah, Ichika, you're here!"
Having my name called up, I turn around to see Charl and-
"Huh? Who's this towel mummy?"
There's a super mysterious thing-it's covered completely in quite a few towels, from the head to the knees...what-what is this thing... Could it be…Something interesting and amusing to fight?
Behind me, Kojuro too had a weird expression on his face, but he resigned to expect any form of normality near me, so he didn't mind. He decided to kick back to watch the love comedy that is about to occur.
"Alright, come out now. It's alright."
"I-I'll decide whether it's alright..."
Hm? This voice...Laura? Laura Bodewig?
But why is it that the proud Laura sounded so cowardly? And Charl's trying to convince her. Hm, I don't know what's going on.
"Oh~ come on, it's rare for you to wear a swimsuit. Let Ichika see it!" said Charl as she tugged on the mummy's wrapping, but it was useless as the mummy was a resisting with every fiber in her being.
"Ho-Hold on, I need a bit of mental preparation as well..."
"Well-, you've been saying that for a while, and you still haven't come out. And since I helped out, he should have the right to see it as well, right?"
Speaking of which, Charl and Laura seem to be staying in the same room. Both of them were enemies who fought intensely in the incident last month, but now it seems that they're ordinary roommates with quite the good relationship. It is good to see rivals becoming good friends. In life, sometimes that is how all guys make good friends. Beat the crap out of each other for a while and then drink it away and become friends.
"Okay, Laura, if you don't want to show yourself, I'm going to play with Ichika and ignore you."
Hmmm? Attacking her insecurity? That is a good plan as any I guess.
"Wha-What?"
"Yeah, let's do it. Let's go Ichika."
After that, Charl grabbed my hand, and then leaned on my shoulder as she dragged me to the sea.
"Oi, will this work?"
Charl waved her finger at me.
"Sometimes it just needs a delicate touch of a woman to solve a problem Ichika. Drawing a sword isn't the answer for everything."
"Wa-Wait for me! I-I'll go!"
"See."
"I see your point, but that was not really delicate thou."
Charl lightly hit me on my chest, but her playful smile was reassuring.
"Humph-I'll take it off! I'll take it off!"
*Papapa!*
Several pieces of towel dropped down in an instant. Under the sun, Laura's dressed in a swimsuit. And as for that swimsuit-
The black swimsuit is decorated with a large number of laces. On first glance, it looks like a piece of sexy lingerie. Her hair that's usually not dolled up is now tied into ponytails on left and right side. Though it looks like she's imitating Rin's get up, in truth, Laura looks-really cute. Seeing her really insecure added that cuteness factor. In sort, she is….
"It's not weird at all! Right, Ichika?"
"Very moe…Huh? Oh, yeah! I was surprised, but this really suits you."
"WHA...!"
Did I say something unexpected? Laura seem to be taken aback by that as she paused for a while, her face all blushed.
"That-That's enough for courtesies..."
"No, I'm not just saying that at all. Right Charl?" I asked to confirm with my old roommate. The Bisho no Otome(Maiden of Faint Smile) gave the Kin no Yousei(Golden Fairy) her billion dollar smile as she nodded.
"Yup, I told her that she was cute, and yet she didn't believe me at all. By the way I helped design Laura's hairstyle! It's rare for her to wear a swimsuit, so she should of course look a little trendier."
"Oh. Therefore, that's how it is. Yeah, your swimsuit suits you well too, Charl."
"Uu, yeah! Thanks."
After I praised her, Charl fiddled with her hair looking embarrassed. The bracelet I bought for her yesterday as a gift was still glittering on her wrist.
"Won't that rust? Is it alright?"
"It's alright. I carefully did all sorts of anti-rust measures before coming here. After that, I'll use salt water to wash it. It's a rare thing that Ichika would give me something~"
Charl chuckled. It seems that she really likes it. It seems I have a good eye for gifts after all.
"Ichika."
"Hm?"
In a completely different voice from before, Laura's voice regained her usual calm.
"That's too despicable! You didn't buy a gift for me...well, I hope that you buy me one..."
"Gomen, gomen, How about this? I'll get you one if you have some day worth celebrating, like a birthday or something." I negotiated with the German girl and the silver haired fairy thought over in a cute thinking expression with a hum of 'Mmmmm.'
"Uu, I see. Then you must give me one if there's a chance! Promise!" said Laura as she pulled out her pinky finger. I smile as I locked my pinky finger with hers.
"I promise, with the honor of the tittle Doukugan Ryu, but the price can't be too high. I'm still a student and I don't want to ask Kojuro for money."
"Uu, but one day, you have to give me a gift worth three months' salary! I heard my squad mates say that in Japan, important gifts need to be worth that much money."
Arararara? It seems that the people making Laura mistaken about Japan are her comrades. Though it's not really wrong, it does feel that way.
"By the way, do you have anything you want? It doesn't seem like you really wear anything decorative."
"You're right. To be honest, I don't really have any interest in those sorts of things...bu-but, if you choose one for me, I'll be really happy no matter what it was."
"I see. Hmm, what should I get for you? A necklace...ah, your hairstyle now will reveal your ears. Earrings are suitable for you as well. I think it would be very cute."
"Cu-Cute...?"
The different hairstyle must have made Laura uneasy, right? She looks embarrassed because I said that as she intertwined her fingers.
"ORI-MU-RA-KUN!"
"WE JUST AGREED TO PLAY BEACH VOLLEYBALL!"
"WA- AGAINST ORIMU~ THAT'S GREAT!"
It's the girl I just agreed to play with and her friends, and that scantily dressed-san. For some reason, I feel that I should start remembering other people's names... Nah, later.
"Heh! Here, Orimura-kun!"
*Pa!* The beach volleyball flew to me. After receiving the ball, I confirmed the members beside me. I never really played volleyball, but I know the rules. Since we are at a beach, this is a good chance to play it.
"Alright then, after adding Charl and Laura, it'll be 3 on 3. OK, let's start!"
After hearing my reply, the two girls quickly began to expand the net, and the scantily dressed-san is drawing the boundary on the beach. Uwah, she's super slow.
"Then, we'll use the basic rules, okay? Maximum of 3 hits, no consecutive spikes, first to 10 gets the set!"
Rules are set…Let the game begin.
"Alright, you people can serve first."
I threw the ball over. The receiving girl's (Huh-should be Kushinada-san) eyes glowed.
"Hohoho, let me show you the Summer Devil of July's...ability!"
Summer Devil of July is it? Let's see how she deal with the Doukugan Ryu of Oshu!
She jumped for the serve! A clean hit with good speed and angle.
I ran up to it and managed to bunt it with my arm, but the angle was wrong!
"Watch me!"
Charl said that with a confident voice and good posture. As expected of the reliable honor student. I'll leave it to her then.
"There!" yelled Charl as she slid and hit the ball back up.
"Laura! Hit it!"
"Huh! WAH!"
With a 'thonk' I turn around and see that Charl chased after the ball and Laura with a red ball shape mark on her face, who by the way was standing there blankly.
"Are-Are you alright?" I asked worried.
"Hey, what is wrong with you, Laura?"
"Cu-Cute...sa-said, that...I...UU!"
"…Still going about that?" I heard Charl muttered, but I didn't think too much on it.
"Oi? Laura? Are you okay?" I asked the fallen Gingan no Yousei (Golden Eyed Fairy) and the said girls' eyes focused on me.
"H-Huh? I-ICHIKA!"
For some reason, Laura blushed after seeing my face, and (Wahhhhh!)then ran off like a scared rabbit.
"Huh?...HEY! LAURA! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?"
Even though I called her, Laura ran off into the water and caused a huge blast of water as she used her IS's thruster to blast away into the deep blue, leaving Charl, the three dumbfounded girls and me.
"Uu~hm, so it's that~ Orimu's Love Love Shroud of Crimson activated~"
The scantily dressed-san said. By the way, in this blazing sun she was wearing a fox costume that covers her entire body, with even the ears to boot…How does she stand it? Also, her taste would go along with Tabane-san as well?
"Uu...yeah, never mind. We'll play on. I'll check on Laura later."
"I agree~"
Though it became 2 on 3 now, that scantily dressed-san's clothes seem to have a negative effect, so we continued to play 2 on 2.
"TAKE THIS!"
"Ora!"
I bump up the volleyball into the air and Charl jumped up to spike the ball. I looked up at her from the side, and those breasts that bounced crazily when she jumped stunned me.
"Uu, no...speaking of which, Charl has quite the nice body…"
"Master no ecchi…I Masurao has never been so insulted before! I who has the most fabulous body that you have ever imagined lose to that little girl! I do not accept this!"
"But you are what…less than a year old?"
That is true, Masurao was made for my sake less than a half a year ago. She is by all mean, not even a year old.
"Don't get technical master! Being a Woman is not determined by age, but maturity!"
"Hai, hai, I got it."
I really don't get it, but it is better than to hear a lecture from her about the beauty of cyber woman.
Realizing this, my attention will be attraction, and when the opposing girls jumped up, their soft breasts would jiggle as well.
"..."
"What's wrong, Ichika?"
"No, nothing. Hey Charl, it's about time for lunch, right? What do you want to do later?"
"It isn't safe to swim after a full meal, so I plan to sun bath, what about you Ichika?"
"I would like to take a nap myself."
"I guess playing too much has its disadvantage huh…Oh! By the way, Ichika, which room are you staying in?"
"Ah-I want to know too!"
"Me too, me too!"
"I want to know too~ useless bed top information should be shared~"
That scantily dressed-san's words made everyone look awkward. Anyway, let's ignore her for now.
"I am sleeping with Nee-chan."
The excited looks of the girls up until now seemed to be frozen. It's like they stopped thinking due to the unexpected development. Or was it the wording? But what's wrong with it?
"Sle…Sleeping…With…"
"Yeah, I'll be in Chifuyu-Nee's teacher's room, so it's dangerous to look for me."
"So it is not ince-! Ye-Yeah...but we can meet Orimura-kun during lunch."
"Yeah! We don't have to enter the devil's lair-"
"Who's the devil?"
"!"
The girls jumped back in fright, but it was too late…My devilish-I mean majestic sister has arrived…In swimsuit.
"Nee-chan, you are late."
"Gave me a break you baka otouto, being a teacher is not easy."
Ah! The swimsuit she's wearing is the black sexy one that I picked for her…My heart is beating wildly as my senses were going into overdrive. Even though the hands on her waist aren't different from usual, there's a slight sense of sexiness the way I see it now. Not to mention she's got good looks like a model. Compared to the other girls, she has an overwhelming victory over them. She is such dangerous sister…I had better keep an eye out for any trash hitting on her!
However, despite my attempt to focus…my traitorous left eye turn to Chifuyu-Nee's sexy hips and busts…Nee-sama, your brother is a worm…
"...Ichika's drool is about to flow out."
"WHA...! CHAR-CHARL! WHAT! WHAT ARE YOU SAYING! AHAHAHA..."
"You were enticed by it."
Ho! Well...I can't deny that.
"Alright, hurry up and go have lunch!"
"What about you, Nee-chan? Want something to bite? My treat."
"No need for that. I'm going to enjoy this really pitifully little free time."
Just as she said, the teachers don't seem like they have much free time. If that's the case, I don't want to delay her much.
"We'll go have lunch then. Don't attract any weird guys nee-chan."
"Do I look like a woman who allows worms to be near? Just follow the gathering time. Don't be late."
"Yes my oh so noble mistress."
I did a little bow and behind me, Kojuro did a bow as well. Then my group and I left for something to eat.
"Did you see Orimura-sensei's swimsuit? So pretty~ cool~"
"Ah~ I want to become like that as well."
"I don't think you have any hope."
"How would you know if you don't try?"
The students were debating furiously. I was positively happy to hear them praising nee-chan. She deserves all the praise and honor after all.
Truthfully, Chifuyu-nee is a symbol of beauty and power…Nothing like a simple model, but a crystallization of humanity's view of noble and beautiful woman everywhere. The very pinnacle of the goddess of war and beauty in mortal form.
"Ichika, is Orimura-sensei your type?"
"Huh? What are you saying out of blue Bisho no Otome?"
"Nothing, it's just that I find that your reaction on seeing our swimsuits was somewhat different."
Was I that obvious? Was my abnormal affection so easy to read? I need to more subtle.
"Sigh, there're so many enemies...and they're all so strong. It'll be even tougher with Orimura-sensei in the mix."
Rival? What rival? Does she meant our little personal IS group? Well, I guess being the representative of France, she views our friends as good people and as worthy enemies to best and surpass. I guess Chifuyu-nee is on the top of the list for all IS pilots…Not that they can reach her height mind you…Not when I am here to weed out the weaklings and face the strong.
"She's amazing, that's my sister…Unmatched and peerless under heaven and over earth…for now."
"...I get the feeling that Ichika's missing the point here."
"Huh? Really?"
"That's right. Sigh...You are a whole other level in terms of enemy too."
While we did team up before, I guess she wants to face me as well. A sentiment that I agree to. For a fighter like me a battle from those worthy truly is a gift.
Suddenly I heard something that caught my ear and I turned around.
What is going on now?
In front of me, I saw three guys and two girls standing in the shade. It looks like the guys are talking to the girls, but the girls seemed uncomfortable.
"You girls are from that IS academy right? Wanna hang out with us for a while?" A tall brunette said with a cocky smile.
'Are those guys hitting on the girls? That is rare to see since in Japan we lost many bold men."
Since the IS came out, in Japan a major shift in gender power occurred, in other counties men are not treated as badly, but in Japan it is a nation run by women in all but name. Seeing as these guys are acting cocky, they must be foreigners.
"Come on, you girls seems bored and we can give you a real good time. Come with us to our hotel and we can party. What do you say?" A blonde man with sunglasses said as he leaned towards the girls. His action brought discomfort to the girls as they stepped back.
"Yeah yeah, let's go have fun somewhere else!" Another guy said with a lecherous grin on his face.
"W-We're really sorry but this is a class trip so we are not allowed to leave the beach right now." Said a blue haired girl while bowing in an apologetic manner. However, her meek action brought sneers and smirks to the faces of the foreigners as they approached more aggressively.
"Huh? Why not? Girls trust me, a stupid field trip is nothing compared to some fun with real men. I promise you won't regret it." A tall pale-skinned man said in a cocky voice.
"We really can't so please-"
Before the girl could finish her sentence, the blonde had grabbed her hand and held her there.
"Hey! Let go of my friend!" The other girl who had stayed because of fear screamed out.
"Oh come on, you'll have a good time with us. We'll be gentle for the first timers… won't we boys?" The brunette "asked" the other two men present.
""Heeeheeee""
"Hmmm…That's going too far. I had better interfere before-
"Oi! What are you brats doing to my students?" said Chifuyu-nee as she walked over to them.
The lecherous pigs openly stared and checked out my sister's figure and that alone boiled my blood.
*Crack!*
I flexed my fingers into claws.
"I-Ichika?"
"M-My lord?"
I didn't hear the concern from Kojuro or Charl as I watched the rude behaviors from those fearless boys.
"Hey baby…You are looking fine too. What do you say, wanna join in on the party too?"
Chifuyu-nee demonstrated a godly control of her emotions as she didn't kill the worm for his action…My sister is truly god sent.
"I am their teacher and I am warning you now to leave or suffer the consequences."
The lechers stared at my sister and started to laugh.
"HAHAHAHAHA! Oh man you~ baby, is a riot, So…what do you say? You , me, and a hotel with nice bed…I'll make it worth your time."
"Do I look like someone to associate with worms? Learn your place 17 year olds." Was my sister's bored answer…At first glance it is boredom written on her face, but underneath it…It is the fires of hell.
"You cocky bitch! What the fuck did you say!"
"Oh? Do I have to repeat myself?"
"Ah? You know what you big titty slut! Why don't you suck my-" before he finished that sentence I intervened.
I draped my arm around the blond speaker's neck and push him to me. "You know…You foreigners are either have balls made of brass iron to ignore your survival instinct or…You simply came to this country to die a horrible, horrible death that's befitting for a dog…So which is it?"
My tone was almost gentle, but that was simply me channeling y inner 'Sei' so that I do not commit first-rate murder in broad day light.
"What the fuck?" exclaimed the Blondie until in my hand a ball of light appeared and formed into a katana…It had the mark of demon on it…One of the six realm swords…Asurado of Demon Path.
"Your bravery is admirable, but your sense of reality is deplorable. You need your survival instinct if you want to be something more than a lowly trash in this world you know." I retorted in a bored tone with a slight hint of irritation as I held the guy's life on the tip of my blade.
"Ichika, what are you doing?"
"Simply saving you from the taint that is these pieces of trash and helping out schoolmates."
I slightly turned to the two girls that were being harassed before.
"Yo, you girls alright?"
"H-Hai, Orimura-kun."
"That is swell…That is fine."
"Hey…Hey, hey, hey! What the hell was that for? We were just asking them out, what's the deal with the sword!" the man whose head I was holding yelled in fear. Oh the feeling of fear…How nauseating and yet necessary. After all sense of fear is what keeps people alive and learns them to avoid danger…It is in a way a life saver…A life saver these guys should've paid more attention to…Too bad.
"The sword is called Asurado, a steel carbon katana that I treasure dearly…Wanna see how good I take care of it?"
"Hey! That eye patch, that look! He's that guy that was on the news a few months back." The one with the pale skinned one said in a surprised tone.
"You mean the one who can use an IS? He doesn't look so tough." The blonde guy remarked.
"Well…I am not the toughest yet, but…Compared to trash I am a heaven and you are the bugs that crawl in the dirt underneath."
"What did you say!"
"I will watch what I say if I were you…Even Buddha has limited patient and only forgives three times…Your ugly mugs and pathetic attitude before already earned you two strikes…One more and you are out."
"What the fuck are you going to do? Cut me? We are in a middle of a beach in broad day light you Japanese fuck face!"
I simply smiled as I tighten the grip on his neck and held my sword tighter.
"I see your point." I released him and pushed him to his friends; now that he is fee the Blondie looked more confident. He and his two buddies gathered tighter as they tried to intimidate us.
"…Kojuro."
"Hai!"
I lift my hand and from there was a wallet I snatched from the blond one's pocket. I opened the wallet and pulled out an ID and few other cards that h.
"Matthew Stone, age 18 and a foreign exchange student from US…A basketball lover from what this baseball card in his wallet shows…I am not impressed."
I tossed the ID and wallet to Kojuro.
"You know what to do."
"Hai."
We are not going to do much…Just use our connection to harass them…Japanese street thug style. Their faces and names are already taken care of…I'll leave it to Kojuro and the crew later to abuse them…With no permanent physical damage…Mental condition is not guaranteed to be at optimal sanity afterwards.
"Hey! What the fuck are you doing?"
"I hold a tight ship in terms of discipline on my turf. I am only dishing out the punishment."
"What! Who are hell do you think you are? A turf? Dream on you fucker!"
I shrugged as I turned to him.
"Me? Didn't you figured it out by my eye-patch? I am Doukugan Ryu Orimura Ichika, and as the moment I stepped onto this beach, it is now temporary part of the Oshu and my words became the law…Not the government or the law enforcement."
I glared down at the worms.
"Just be glade I do not sled blood in front of ladies…I have half a mind to cut you down for even speaking to my sister."
"Your sister?" I nodded to my sister.
"Oh that broad. Yeah she has a nice body. I can't wait to make her moan." Said the Blondie with a lecherous smirk. That boiled my blood very good, he just crossed a line that he shouldn't.
"Three…"
"Huh?"
"My patient…ran out."
My body rumpled in anger and rage as my IS responded to me. My body was covered in a soft glow as it revealed that I was in my IS suit. However, this is not my regular suit, but a custom model that I received days ago, but never wore until now.
I am now dressed in deep black and white form-fitting armor trimmed with silver tracing along my legs and waist, while interlocking silver plates over the shoulders and around my neck in a collar. My body was completely covered save for the hands and head.
(Imagine Lancer's outfit from FSN in different colors)
A combat type IS suit that has more patting and armor. It is built for flexibility and speed. A fine addition to my tools.
However, in my anger I did a partial summoning as my left arm was slowly being covered by black armor and the right half of my face was covered by my helmet and facemask. The torrent of red particles flew out of me form as they created my signature Shroud of Crimson, the Akakiri.
My sheer form and intimidating looks scared the crap out of those boys as they stumbled back in fear. I was not thinking rationally as I drew out a sword that was all jagged up and damaged from my armory. The sword in my hand was not for battle, but it was kept for the sake of ripping flesh apart, for this kind of occasion…I think I mention this sword before…oh well.
The Anti-Boyfriend sword has entered the stage…Now a blood bath is inevitable.
'Ghh…GRRRRAAAAHHHHH!" I roared out as the right side of my face that was covered by my helmet let off a red glow in my red eye. My anger clouded my senses as I slowly approached them to rip them into pieces.
"Wait! Don't! Don't come near me!"
"What the fuck man! We didn't mean any harm!"
"Forgive us! Mercy!"
However, their pleas fell on deaf ears. I am a distorted monster that lives for one person and that person alone…AS IF I'LL LET AN INSULT TO SOMEONE SO PERFECT GO UNPUNISHED!
"'Ghh…GRRRRAAAAHHHHH!"
""""Ichika-sama!"""
""""ANIKI!""""
I didn't notice, but my crew came out of their trance as they held me back by grabbed all over me, but it proved to be useless as I forcefully took another step. Normally people would run in fear, but I used my sheer killing intent to freeze their sense of flight or fight…. They were too much of a trash to fight and a complete failure to let a killing intent to freeze their flight senses….Truly trash….They do not deserve to even glimpse at my sister, no, they don't even deserve to breath the same air as her.
I was about to spill blood until a voice reach into my mind.
"Ichika…That is enough, you IS is not a toy for this kind of situation…Do no disappoint me."
Disappoint? ME? Never! As if I'll disappoint her! It might make my heart burn in furry, but if it is her will…then I shall follow.
Voosh!
"Agh!"
I picked up the leading lecher and held him up high by his collar. My red shroud still on my person and it made my form looked bigger and intimating in close range.
"…It seems someone from above still has use for a sack of human waste like you…I would pray to them to not to run into me again…"
"Ahhh…Hai! LET'S GET THE FUCK OUT OF HERE! JAPNANESE DUDES ARE CRAZY! KNOCKING ONE OF THESE JAPS GIRLS ISN'T WORTH IT!"
The three cowards ran away like dogs with their tails between the legs. Seeing this I calmed down, as my half materialized IS fades…To think I lose control so easily…I need more training.
"Ichika…"
"Hai."
"Using IS outside of training or competition is forbidden! Do not forget your IS is a weapon of Japanese government and military! To use them for personal manner that could have led to injury of any kind is unacceptable! You will receive your punishment for using your IS, however…Good job. It seems I raised a good man after all." Said my sister as she let out a small smile.
I smirked to her.
"Well, I am an Orimura after all. It comes with the territory."
This trip is getting better and better.
How was it? This is the Gospel ARC! I hope you all enjoyed the personal touch and please review!