Drum roll, please!
…I don't expect anyone to be playing a drum roll with real drums. UknownHero here, and welcome to CHAPTER 100 of Senran Person: Ninjas of Hearts! I did not think this fic would actually reach this number. We had plenty of ups and downs (and I do mean some serious downs) throughout this story's entire existence, but I'm proud to say that this is pretty much the best fic on my profile. Still need to update the Ao3 version, maybe I'll do it once this story is done or if I feel like it, but I'd like to thank not only my partners in crime but all of you for somehow sticking with this story since 2017 or have read 100 of these damn chapters over the course of a while. I sound like a YouTuber…
Anyways, to the reviews. To Starpion: Yes, I've seen this for a very long time and it was about time we corrected this. We will now use 'said'. Please applaud. To MastaofBitches: Yeah, to be honest I actually forgot about the bed for a very long time, only to remember it one day while reading this fic. It probably should've been a running gag, but we needed something to make a difference during the cafe scene where they all just eat so…yeah. To Miguel Aguitago: Uh…thank god for Google Translate. But thank you for leaving such a good review. All criticism is accepted and will be used to improve this story.
Anyways…that's it. Time for the beach episode.
Load Game…Start!
Chapter 100: Peach Ball Splash
(8/29, Early Morning)
(Shibuya, Shin Megami Apartment Complex)
When the two sisters woke up that morning bright and early, they already went to work to make everything set for the beach as they equally divided the duties among themselves.
"Ok, one last check to make sure we got everything." Homura stated as she looked at the list she made on her phone. "Snacks?" She asked.
"Check!" Asuka replied while digging through their bags.
"Drinks?"
"Check!"
"Umbrellas!"
"Check!"
"Sunscreen?"
"Check!"
"Towels?"
"Check!"
"Sunny day?"
"Hmm..." Asuka hummed as she checked her phone. "...Check!" She then got out.
"Alright, we're ready for the beach!" Homura declared with a fist pump. "I am so glad we're finally doing this!" She then confessed.
"We have to remember that this is for Futaba-chan's sake." Asuka meanwhile reminded. "We have to make sure she doesn't get into too much trouble...or shut down from nervousness." She then added.
"Yep." Homura replied with a nod. "But that doesn't mean we can't enjoy ourselves. Are you wearing your swimsuit under your clothes?" She soon questioned.
"Yep. And I have my spare in my bag." Asuka replied and added. Her sister answered as she pulled up her top to show it to her.
"Me too." Homura responded. "It feels...kinda weird not to be wearing a bra. It feels...looser." She then admitted while cupping her breasts in her hands.
BOING BOING!
"It's fine." Asuka got out before checking her phone again. "Hmm...it won't rain today, but there will be a heatwave later." She then informed.
"Hopefully those don't continue after we go back to school." Homura replied. "Would it kill someone to install air conditioning?" She grumbled in growing annoyance.
"Hopefully Daidōji-senpai has done something for the gym..." Asuka responded. "I looked her up in the school forums and a lot of people like her and are already seeing results...even if she is a slave driver." She then revealed before sweatdropped.
"Because she isn't Kamoshida." Homura reminded. "I really wished I castrated him before the police hauled him off..." She then admitted.
"Hey, today's supposed to be fun. No thinking about all that stuff." Asuka advised as she shook her head. "We should be thinking about that heat wave later today. Let's work on our swimming when that comes around." She then suggested.
"Oh, we haven't proved who's the better swimmer between us, have we?" Homura replied and noted. "All that time in the water together, and we've never tried." She then joked.
"We're usually in baths together, Homu-neechan." Asuka happily reminded. "Buuuuttttt...loser has to cook dinner tonight of the winner's choice." She then decided.
"Bring. It. On." Homura playfully growled competitively as the two sisters' eyes lit on fire...in their imagination.
"These two definitely share a soul." Their Personas remarked at the same time while sweatdropping.
(Yongen-Jaya, Leblanc)
"Miyabi, these guys didn't convince you into chaperoning their little trip in case something goes wrong, did they?" Sojiro asked. Akira and Futaba had woken up early this morning, and by the time he arrived at the cafe, they were dressed and ready to go. Miyabi was there too, although he distinctly remembered locking the cafe and the only ones there were the kid and the cat...
"What?" Miyabi got out before narrowing her eyes. "...Are you calling me old?" She then suddenly accused.
"Huh?" Sojiro blinked in surprise.
"Just because I'm 21 doesn't mean I can't hang out with people five years younger than me!" Miyabi growled. "I'm still mentally 18 dammit!" She then declared with a twitching eye.
The others blinked as they stared at the woman in confusion and slight fear. "...She has issues. Don't ask." Akira explained.
"That explains it." Sojiro sarcastically muttered.
"Hey!" Miyabi called out in an indignant tone before focusing on the orangette. "Are you ready to go, Futaba?" She then asked in a softer tone of voice.
"As I'll ever be." Futaba sighed while rubbing her shoulders.
Sojiro nodded to that. "Futaba will be in your care." He reminded his charge and older friend. "Make sure you don't let any dudes try to hit on her." He then added.
"Like I would let her." Miyabi remarked in a protective manner.
"We'll fight them off." Akira promised, really wishing he had his pistol so he could do a dramatic gun cock.
"Don't do anything that'll make you stand out, moron." Sojiro sighed out. "Just act with your brains, OK?" He then advised.
"...Have you seen the girls we know?" Akira and Futaba couldn't help but think as their gazes drifted over to the white haired woman.
"...What?" Miyabi meanwhile asked.
"Hey, can we go already?" Futaba soon asked as she shifted a bit. "My swimsuit feels...weird under my clothes." She mumbled out.
"Are you sure you'll be alright?" Sojiro got out in concern.
"It's just a day trip! Don't underestimate me!" The hacker declared while puffing out her chest.
"R-Right...Sorry." Sojiro apologized. "...Guess I just have to let it go. Have fun, but be careful you three." He then decided and stated.
"We will." The Thieves responded with a nod.
"We'll be back before nightfall." Miyabi added before they began heading for the train station, her taking the orangette's hand into her own.
(Shinjuku, New Moon Apartment Complex)
"Yosh. All set." Yumi breathed out as she closed up her bag. "A shinobi must be prepared for anything, even fun." She then muttered before going to the fridge to get a drink. "...That sounds like something Shiki-san would say." She soon realized with a giggle.
BZZT! BZZT!
"Hm?" Yumi hummed in a curious manner as she looked at her phone. "Yozakura-san." She got out with a smile as she then answered the call. "Good day Yozakura-san." She soon greeted.
"Good day to you too Yumi." Yozakura greeted back. "How are things?" She then asked.
"Everything is going well. I am just preparing my things for the day." Yumi replied and informed.
"Oh, you're going out Yumi?" Yozakura asked in a curious manner.
"Hai." Yumi replied with a nod. "I've made such wonderful friends during my stay here and we're going to the beach today. Ooh, maybe you should meet them later." She then confessed and suggested.
"I already met Akira-kun, remember?" Yozakura reminded.
"Yes you did, but you haven't met all my friends." Yumi corrected. "Yusuke-san, Ann-san, Ryuji-san...they're all quite the personable bunch." She then listed off and admitted.
"Maybe I will in the future." Yozakura replied. "But I am currently busy with...something." She then hesitantly informed.
"...Yozakura-san, why do I hear a heartbeat monitor?" Yumi suddenly questioned. "...Is it Ojii-sama?" She then guessed in concern.
"Y-Yes, but it's nothing too bad." Yozakura stammered with uneasiness.
Yumi in turn frowned. She knew her own grandfather better than anyone did. And she did remember how the youngest of their group came to Tokyo just to obtain medicine for him. "Ojii-sama is quite old. He should be attending regular checkups at this point in his life. Is he sick or did he hurt himself?" She soon stated and questioned.
"Only a fracture." Yozakura answered. "Yumi, I know you're worried, but you should focus on your mission. We have things handled on our side. Everything is fine." She then reassured.
BZZT! BZZT!
"Eh?" Yumi got out in confusion before seeing who was calling her. "Uh, someone else is calling me and it's really important. I need to go." She awkwardly revealed and informed.
"Really? Who is it?" Yozakura soon asked.
"N-None of your concern!" Yumi squeaked. "I'll call you after we get back from the beach. A video chat." She then offered.
"Sure. We would like that." Yozakura responded before pausing. "Please do. Have a good day." She then requested.
"Thank you." Yumi responded as she ended the call and answered the new one. "Rise-san!" She soon greeted with a smile.
"Hey, I just wanted to call you to see if you need more practice before the big day comes up." Rise informed.
Yumi let out a breath and smiled. "I...I feel like I'm ready. I don't think I require any further training." She then admitted.
"Really? You've been such a workaholic the past week or so. What happened?" Rise had to ask.
"Oh, it is nothing serious. My friends and I are going to the beach today." Yumi revealed.
"Oooooh~ So you're going to the beach Yumi-chan, nice!" Rise repeated and complimented. "Today is definitely one for the beach. Especially with school going to be starting up again for you guys. Make those summer memories last." She then added and instructed.
"Hai." Yumi replied with a determined nod.
"Well, I won't bother you too much today. I'll see you at the debut, okay?" Rise decided and asked.
"Hai. And thank you, Rise-san. You've been a big help and inspiration." Yumi responded in a grateful tone.
"Didn't you say that before?" Rise reminded with a giggle.
"E-Erm...just...feeling some jitters, is all. Good bye." Yumi responded with a blush.
"Bye bye!" Rise replied as she hung up from her end.
Yumi smiled at this as she then sighed. So much had happened to her, both good and bad, but it was all her life now as she was growing up.
BZZT! BZZT!
"My, I have been getting a lot of calls- Oh, a group text this time." Yumi began before noticing what it was and looked into it.
[TheWildJ0ker: To all Thieves still at home, the train's coming in two hours! You better hurry!]
"Right." Yumi got out before grabbing her bag, putting on some sandals and headed out the door, ready to have some long awaited fun.
(Shinjuku Train Station)
Akira put away his phone after texting everyone to hurry over to the station. They had already been here for 30 minutes and yet none of the others had arrived yet.
"Urgh...it's already getting pretty warm, even in a place like this." Morgana groaned.
"Yeah..." Futaba agreed as she wiped the sweat off her forehead. "Urgh, why can't the beach be inside?" She then asked with a pout.
"Because they're probably full." Akira assumed as he opened a bottle and dripped water into the not cat's mouth.
"It is a scorcher though." Miyabi had to admit. "A good day to go to the beach though." She then stated.
"But everywhere else is hell." Futaba whined as she slumped down while the white haired woman comforted her with a head rub.
As Akira laughed at the orangette's misery of being outside, he suddenly remembered something from his past. It was quite a long time ago yet it was still burned into his brain.
"Hey, Akira, what's on your mind?" Morgana asked out as his head popped out of his bag.
"Just remembering the last time I went to a beach." Akira simply replied, casually tapping his foot on the station floor. "Nothing major, just me and my parents walking on sand and concrete like most people would do. Of course, they did leave me alone to have some private time..." He then recalled before trailing off.
"Okay, I get it." Morgana replied. "Huh, come to think of it, normal cats don't like water often, right?" He then remembered.
"Yeah, naturally." The Leader responded. "If you want, you could swim in the ocean to get used to it." He soon offered.
"I'll...think about it." The not cat replied with a wince. "N-Not because I'm scared of water, okay, Leader?" Morgana then declared.
"Suuure." Akira replied with a playful smirk.
"I'm serious." Morgana responded. "It's just that..." He then started, however...
"Hey guys!" Asuka happily greeted as the sisters approached the Leader.
"Yo." Homura meanwhile casually greeted with a wave.
"Asuka, Homura." Akira replied with a smile.
"So you two are the first to arrive, Lady Asuka, Lady Homura." Morgana noted with a smile.
"I am here as well, Morgana-san." Another familiar voice informed, causing the four to look over to see the light gray haired girl approaching them.
"Morning Yumi-chan!" Asuka greeted once more.
"Good day Yumi-senpai." Homura politely spoke up with a bow.
"Homura-san, please. This is supposed to be the day we can finally have some unmitigated fun." Yumi reminded with a giggle and a smile. "Do not be formal with me today. This will be...ahem...Thuh most fun we've had all year, like, wow ever since we've met." She then requested in a forced valley girl-like manner.
"...Tighten it back up, Yumi." Akira suggested in a tone that left no room for argument.
"Sorry. I recently had a phone discussion with Yozakura-san." Yumi sighed and revealed.
"How are they?" Asuka had to ask.
"Fine, as far as I can tell." Yumi responded. "Although, my grandfather is in the hospital. He's a fighter, he should be on his feet in no time." She then reassured.
"That's great." Homura got out. "I kinda wanna fight him some day..." She then sheepishly admitted.
"I might arrange a match. Although do go easy on him, he hasn't been on missions for several years." Yumi soon advised.
"Of course." Homura responded with a nod. "But he better give me a run for my money." She then added.
"Shinobi really like challenges, huh." Futaba remarked.
"It pushes everyone to improve, always." Asuka stated with a fist pump.
"Hey there, guys!" A familiar voice called out. The four turned and saw the other members of their group; Ann, Ryuji, Yusuke and Makoto.
"Morning, everyone" Makoto greeted before seeing the hacker hugging herself and keeping close to the Leader. "Um...is Futaba okay?" She asked in concern.
"Too many people back in Shibuya...uuuhhh...still not used to it..." The orangette grumbled as she fidgeted from nervousness. "Good thing you guys are here to protect me." She then added.
"Futaba, you're here to get used to people. All people." Miyabi reminded. "The beach we're going to will still have people around, so either pull up your bikini bottoms and charge into it, or run away and cry like a genin after killing a bunny." She then stated and instructed.
Immediately, everything went silent (for a train station in the middle of the city, at least).
"...Holy shit, dude." Ryuji whispered in shock.
"...Was that analogy bad?" Miyabi awkwardly asked.
"Yes. Yes it was." Makoto deadpanned.
"But...you're right." Futaba eventually responded. "Pull up my bikini bottoms and charge into battle. This is my final boss! It's time to nut up or shut up! Let's do th-" She soon decided and declared as she pulled up her bottoms from over her pants before pausing. "Uh...I accidentally untied my bottoms." She suddenly informed.
"!?" Miyabi's eyes immediately widened before quickly looking around. "Ah, crap, um...when's the train coming?"
"We still have a good hour to go." Akira informed while checking the time. "But I passed by the bathrooms earlier. They're out of order." He then revealed.
"Shit, uh..." Miyabi swore as she began thinking before snapping her fingers. "Surround us! Now!" She suddenly ordered.
"Huh?" The dyed blond got out in confusion.
"Oh, I get it." Ann however got out in realization before standing in front of the two. "Don't leave any gaps!" She then instructed.
"Alright, you heard her." Akira announced as the group quickly formed a circle around the two, creating at least a semblance of modesty...if they weren't standing directly in front of a security camera.
"Hey, stay still!" Miyabi struggled. "Is that really how you tie your knots?" She then questioned in disapproval.
"I didn't go to a knot-tying course like you people." Futaba called out.
"Let me do it." Miyabi grumbled.
"H-Hey, don't pull down my pants all the way! They're still not-" Futaba yelped in a whisper.
The advisor quickly realized the boys' weakening willpower and knew she had to do something before they did something they regret. "If someone turns around, they're dead!" Makoto threatened.
"Yes, ma'am!" The boys responded almost militaristically.
"...Why are you in your hoodie, Yusuke?" Homura casually asked with a raised eyebrow as she noticed the artist's attire.
"The sun's heat can be a bit much for me, so I decided to do so." Yusuke simply replied as he adjusted his hoodie.
"Considering the heat wave today, I think I get it." Ann awkwardly replied. "Still, we might get a heat stroke if we don't get enough water to drink." She then added.
"Well...I guess it makes sense." The tan-skinned girl agreed with a nod.
"Yusuke-san has always been careful around summertime." Yumi stated. "He is quite fair skinned." She then revealed.
"Why am I not surprised?" Homura got out with a sweatdrop.
"Whew! Finished." Miyabi sighed in relief, allowing the Thieves to stop surrounding the girl.
"It feels way more secure now!" Futaba exclaimed. "And give me a moment." She soon got out before pulling out her phone. "Boop! Security footage of the last minute deleted. No pesky pervs on security getting any of this." She then declared before putting a thumb on her buttcheek and mimicking a sizzle.
"...That was scarily fast." Ann squeaked.
"Mwehehe~ Don't underestimate me or my skills." Futaba giggled and confidently remarked.
"Except when it comes to being around other people." Miyabi however thought to herself with a sweatdrop.
"So, we're all here." Akira eventually got out as he noticed that everyone was accounted for for their beach trip.
"Are we gonna be okay, though?" Morgana however asked out. "I mean, it is still a heat wave, and we might get a stroke." He soon reminded.
"It's going to be very hot." Makoto informed as she checked her phone. "It won't be a record high, but it'll definitely require protection from the sun." She then stated.
"Well, we can at least think of it as part of our shinobi training." Akira got out while making sure no one else apart from their group was hearing them. "To survive and adapt in the harshest of conditions, including extreme heat, you know?" He then pointed out.
"Huh, if you think of it that way, that is very much convenient." Miyabi got out with a nod along with a finger on her chin. "Not a bad idea there, Leader. I shall do so once we arrive at the beach." She then added.
"There are still risks of sunburn, though." Makoto pointed out.
"We brought some sunscreen." Asuka meanwhile revealed. "We should all be protected from whatever tries to ruin our day." She then stated.
"Except pervs." Futaba quietly added. "You guys are magnets." She then added.
"Hey, you think I should get a tan while we're out there?" Ann meanwhile asked. "I brought tanning oil and everything." She then added.
"Ehh...you're better off pale." Ryuji admitted. "Turnin' into a gyaru ain't your style." He then explained.
"Gyaru?" Homura and Miyabi repeated with raised eyebrows.
"Don't worry about it." Ann sighed.
"Still wondering how Homura has tanned skin for a long time." Futaba muttered.
"It's natural." Homura simply responded.
"Excuse me, natural!?" Futaba got out in shock, barely audible for any people not in their group to hear. "Y-Your body has marks of a sarashi wrap and underwear similar to a tan and you call that natural!?" She then questioned.
"Yeah, so?" Homura simply responded with a raised eyebrow.
"...Shinobi are weird...in a good way, of course." Futaba soon stated.
"Welcome to our world, Futaba. Ya little gremlin." Homura giggled while playfully rubbing the girl's head.
"Ehehehe..." The hacker giggled. "But seriously." She then got out in a serious tone.
"Move on, Futaba." Ann spoke up.
"Attention, everyone. The next service on Platform 5 is the 7:28 AM train to Shimoda City. Please stand behind the line as the train stops at the platform." The announcer informed just as the train arrived.
"Train's here. Let's go, guys." Ryuji got out just as the train came to a full stop before opening its doors.
"Yeah! Can't wait to go to the beach!" Asuka happily declared with a pumped fist. "This is gonna be fun!" She then declared.
"Yeah!" The Thieves cheered.
And they all entered the train to start their beach break before their return to school.
(Train)
After a while, the train doors closed on their own before the train began to move, starting its journey towards its next destination.
The group then made themselves comfortable by either standing up while holding the handles or sitting down on the seats.
"Thank God the train's not packed." Ryuji breathed out in relief as he sat down. "Really not willin' to spend the next few hours squished between people." He then admitted.
"And seats are going to be a godsend going home." Makoto breathed out as she leaned back in her seat. "It feels nice to kick back a little.
"Just keep an eye out for gropers, ladies." Akira warned them as he observed the train from left to right. "Break some limbs if necessary." He then ordered.
The female shinobi Phantom Thieves nodded in response...while some of the female civilian Phantom Thieves feel slightly surprised about that last part.
"Uh...excuse me?" Ann got out in concern.
SHINE!
"Break...some limbs?" Makoto repeated, surprisingly having a gleam in her eyes to the idea. "Well, time to put my training to the test for sure" She then muttered in anticipation and a smirk on her face and a fiery aura surrounding her.
"...You've been influenced by Homura." Ann muttered with a sweatdrop.
"Is that really a bad thing for this situation?" Makoto however countered.
"Makoto's becoming a Berserker." Futaba remarked.
"Dude, she's been like that ever since she got her Persona." Ryuji remarked. "Actually, maybe before, just really deep down." He then realized.
"What was that?" Makoto spoke up as the tan skinned girl glared at the dyed blond over her shoulder.
"Nothing, Prez!" Ryuji yelped out.
"...I am suddenly very glad I don't go to school." Futaba admitted.
"Oh, school!" Asuka gasped. "Are you thinking about going to school after this?" She soon asked.
"Well, it's too late to enroll for this year." Makoto meanwhile informed. "Try next year. That way you don't have to catch up on all the school work." She then suggested and explained.
"Eh...I'll think about it." Futaba mumbled, not exactly excited about the idea of learning about crap she could look up online.
"Dude, look at those girls over there."
"Huh? Whoa..."
"I know, right? And they look like our age!"
"Their chests...jeez...wish my girlfriend was like that..."
"She's gonna kill you if she hears you say that."
"I know. Let's just look at them, alright? They might hear us."
Akira however heard them clearly as he shook his head before adjusting his glasses.
Homura sighed in annoyance as she heard them as well. "Teenage boys." She groaned in disapproval.
"Scum of the earth." Ryuji added with a self-deprecating smirk.
"Ugh, can they be any louder?"
"Look at them. They probably got their daddies to pay for those tits."
"Their real ones, or their daddies?"
"Both, if they're willing."
"...Correction. Teenagers." Homura deadpanned.
"The disgusting part of envy." Yumi stated.
"You can't blame them, though." Futaba remarked. "Puberty and the social ladder and stuff." She then reminded.
"Still being a hindrance to girls with our body type here." Yumi sighed out.
"Just don't give them the chance to place their hands on you." Akira advised. "I know you can protect yourself, but I don't want our trip to be cut short by getting kicked off the train or by the police." He then stated.
"Sure thing, Akira-kun." Asuka replied.
"Let's see, some food and snacks, sunblock, pencil case, sketchpad...okay, it seems like everything is here for me." Yusuke meanwhile muttered as he checked his beach bag.
"You brought your art stuff with you, Yusuke?" Homura asked as she heard some of the certain items that the blue-haired artist brought with him.
"Inspiration is everywhere to be found, Homura-san." The blue-haired artist answered as he faced her. "Including the beach, so I won't miss this opportunity. Maybe I can have the chance to make intricate sandcastles and sculptures." He then explained and added with a hint of passion in his tone.
"Uh-huh..." Homura got out reluctantly while looking at him.
"Don't forget I'm still here, Yusuke." Yumi however reminded as she eyed him.
"I know, senpai." Yusuke responded with a slight nod.
"Good boy." Yumi soon praised instinctively, causing the others to snicker.
"Good boy?"Akira repeated with a raised eyebrow. "When did that happen?" He had to ask.
"When it became a routine occurrence with his antics ever since I met him." Yumi simply answered with a sigh.
"Yusuke being Yusuke as always." The group all thought at the same time as the train traveled to Shimoda City.
(8/29, Daytime)
(Shimoda City, Shirahama Beach)
The sun was shining down from the blue sky while white clouds drifted quietly on the breeze and seagulls flew through the sky and over the blue ocean. On the sandy beach, people are having fun taking in the sun, building sandcastles, playing volleyball, surfing or burying others in the sand for the fun of it.
Asuka soon took in a deep breath as she looked at the nearly empty beach. "So pretty! Such a beautiful day!" She got out in a relaxed manner while in her swimsuit and sandals with a purse on her shoulder. "So worth the ride coming out here." She then added as she used her hand to block out the sun with a delighted smile on her face.
"Got that right Sis." Homura admitted in agreement as she placed a hand on her sister's shoulder. "I think it was a good idea that we came here to this beach today, especially on a nice day like this. It's not as crowded here." She soon added.
"Huh, you two matching actually suits you two well." Ann admitted in an impressive manner as she approached her friends while holding an inner tube.
Both Asuka and Homura wore black and white cross strap bikinis much like their masks while as Phantom Thieves. The left cup of the bikini tops was white and the right cup black. As for the bottoms, they were zebra striped patterned in black and white.
Meanwhile, Ann's swimsuit was a simple light blue bikini with red, orange and yellow flowers on it while also wearing a yellow scrunge on her left wrist.
"Hehe, I guess we really are like Yin and Yang." Asuka giggled out. "Right, Homu-neechan?" She then asked in the same childish and delighted tone.
Homura in turn nodded in agreement to that. "Yeah." She replied in an amused tone as she placed a hand on her shoulder. "Not to mention pretty empty here." She then added.
"Yeah!" Asuka replied in agreement while smiling happily. "We can place our stuff down wherever we like!" She then added as she looked back to where the others were coming. "So, what do you guys think?" She soon asked.
"Well for your swimsuits, they surprisingly suit you two." Yumi politely admitted in a delighted tone as she approached the two, wearing an icy blue swimsuit with white polka dots and a frill skirt while holding her own bag.
"It actually does." Makoto replied in agreement as she wore a simple white bikini with a frill skirt as she also held a bag of supplies.
"Hehe, thank you." Asuka replied with a smile. "And the beach itself?" She then asked.
The two Student Council Presidents in response smiled in approval. "I believe the trip was worth it for the clear beach." Yumi replied.
"Indeed, I believe so as well." Makoto replied in agreement as they met up with the boys.
"Daaaaaamn..." Ryuji got out, wearing a pair of red swim trunks as he looked at all the girls, a blush on his face and his jaw slightly dropping.
"You couldn't find anything...bigger, could you?" Akira awkwardly guessed.
"Er, no. We couldn't." Asuka replied with an embarrassed blush on her face. "Does it look good?" She then asked.
"Do you even have to ask that!?" Ryuji countered in excitement. "Man no wonder you're doing well as a model Asuka-chan!" He then added.
Asuka in turn smiled happily at that praise. "Thank you Ryuji-kun." She replied as she then looked at the Leader. "How about you Akira-kun? What do you think?" She soon asked.
Akira in turn gave a thumbs up to that. "You look great Asuka." He simply replied. "Both of you do." He then added.
"Hehe, thanks!" Asuka giggled out in a pleased tone.
"Y-Yeah...thanks..." Homura stuttered shyly.
"How stylish." Yusuke praised in an impressive manner while wearing a white zipper jacket and dark blue swim trunks.
"You really think so, Yusuke-kun?" Asuka asked with a smile.
"Indeed. It does bring out your natural charm." Yusuke answered as he did his pose and focused on her.
"As much as I agree with you Yusuke-san, I'm also keeping an eye on you." Yumi advised as she stepped into the discussion. "I hope there isn't any ulterior meaning in your praise." She then added in a more accusing tone.
"No, of course not Yumi-senpai. I was just merely praising how she looks in her swimsuit." Yusuke responded in a reassuring tone.
"If that is the case, I will let it slide this time." Yumi soon informed before narrowing her eyes. "But if there is an ulterior motive to your praise, I will have to put my foot down. So let this be a warning to you." She then advised.
"Yes, ma'am..." Yusuke replied.
Akira however noticed something. "Are we missing someone?" He soon asked.
"Now that you mentioned it, where's Futaba and Miyabi?" Homura soon asked in agreement "Shouldn't they be ready by now?" She then added.
"Maybe they're having some trouble in the changing room?" Asuka suggested.
"I don't think so, it could be some other problem that's keeping them occupied." Makoto answered.
They heard some movement in the changing room and noticed someone was walking out. It was Futaba, wearing a yellow two piece swimsuit with reddish-pink polka-dots that had a frilled skirt and too that wrapped around her body and not over her shoulders, but also with a towel wrapped around her head and was basically blinding her.
"Uh...?" Everyone looks at her with raised eyebrows.
"This is perfect!" Futaba declared in a muffled voice as she tried walking around with her arms out, but couldn't really see where she's going.
The group however then heard a groan. "Futaba, I told you to take that towel off your head." Miyabi chided in a deadpan tone as she came out and went over the youngest member of the group. The white haired girl's swimsuit was dark purple bordering on black in color with white lined wing patterns on both cups. Meanwhile for the bottoms, the back had a full set of white wings. "Seriously, you're going to crash into something or someone." She then stated as she unwrapped the towel.
"Come on Miyabi, I can see! Watch this." Futaba however countered. "Hey, Inari! Come here." She soon called out as she pulled out her phone. "Selfie!" She declared as she took a picture.
"Futaba, that's a tree." Akira pointed out.
"...I know. I was just...making a joke..." Futaba then got out in an awkward manner.
"I was lying. It's Miyabi's chest." Akira then informed. Huh, he didn't think he could see someone blush through an opaque towel.
"Ugh. Here." Miyabi sighed out as she took the towel off the younger girl's head, releasing the girl's orange long straight hair as she then smiled. "That's better." She soon declared in a satisfied tone.
Opening her eyes to that, Futaba looked around a bit in a shy manner before looking at the Leader as he was smiling at her, causing her to smile back.
"Now that we're all together, I think it's time to have some fun!" Asuka declared as she raised her fist into the air.
"Sounds like a plan. So what should we do first?" Ann wondered.
"Well, we still need to set up our spot." Akira then pointed out.
"That's true, we've still got to do that." Makoto replied in agreement.
"So where should we put our stuff?" Ryuji then asked.
"Are you serious?" Homura however asked in a deadpan tone. "Most of the beach is empty at the moment. Just pick anywhere." She then reminded.
"Then we better get going before it gets too crowded." Ann suggested.
"Exactly." Homura responded with a nod.
Everyone gathered their things and headed out to find a spot on the beach.
"I believe being somewhat at the center would be nice so we can be both close to the water and towards the food stands." Yumi soon suggested.
"Hey! How about that spot?" Ryuji points to a particular open space in the beach.
"I think that'll do." Miyabi replied with an approving nod as the group began to put their stuff down.
"Same here." Homura also got out. "Sis, let me put some sunblock on you." She then offered in an older sister-like tone.
"Ok Homu-neechan. I definitely don't want to get a sunburn." Asuka replied with a nod as she laid down and undid the back of her swimsuit. "Make sure to get everywhere Homu-neechan. I wanna get a tan like yours." She soon requested.
"You're gonna have to work a lot harder than that to get a tan like me." Homura remarked with a smirk as she began applying the sunscreen onto her hand and began rubbing her adopted sister's back. "But I know you can Sis." She then encouraged.
"That's because I've got you right behind me Homu-neechan." Asuka replied as she then smiled. "You're always the one that I can count on the most to have faith in me." She then added.
"Come on, you're just saying that because we're now sisters officially." Homura however reminded with a smile.
"No, I really mean it, Homu-neechan. You are someone I can always count on." Asuka calmly replied. "Whenever I feel down or I need some comfort, I know that you'll be there when I need you. I can say the same for Akira-kun and the others, but I know that you're there right beside me." She then added.
Homura blushed from hearing that as she couldn't help but gush at her little sister for her comment to her as she practically began massaging her little sister's back while rubbing the sunblock on her.
"Make sure to get everywhere Homu-neechan~" Asuka got out in a satisfied tone from the massage-like feeling she was now getting. "Mmm~ Soooooo gooooood~" She moaned in bliss.
"She is just so adorable! I am so glad that I'm her big sister now!" Homura thought to herself, resisting the urge to openly gush over the brunette.
Eventually, the tan skinned girl finished applying the sunscreen onto her sister's back and was now protected from the sun's UV rays.
"There you go. All done." Homura replied as she smiled.
Asuka meanwhile happily smiled back. "Thanks Homu-neechan, I appreciate it!" She responded in a delighted tone.
"Well, we don't want our rising model to get a sunburn and peeled skin. That would be bad for your job." Homura reminded.
"Homura-chan's right about that Asuka-chan." Ann replied as she just finished applying sunblock to herself. "With our line of work, anything out of place would really bring the whole industry down. So we've got to make sure that everything stays intact." She then advised.
"Hai!" Asuka happily replied as she watched her roommate preparing to apply sunblock. "May I, Homu-neechan?" She soon offered.
"Be my guest." Homura replied with a smile as she undid her bikini top after laying down on her front.
Asuka begins to apply the sunscreen onto the tan skinned girl's back in the same manner as before.
"Ahhh...That feels sooooo good." Homura sighed out in satisfaction.
"I'm glad you like it, Homu-neechan." Asuka replied as she smiled.
"Oh...I really do." Homura responded.
Meanwhile, everyone else was all set up with their supplies.
"Those two sure are getting along nicely." Akira got out.
"Yeah, definitely sister-like Lady Asuka and Lady Homura." Morgana replied in agreement.
"Maybe a lot more with the latter." Ryuji remarked in a joking manner.
"Aw come on, it's cute." Ann replied with a giggle.
"Indeed. They do look cute together." Makoto got out in agreement.
"Hai." Yumi responded with a nod. "Though it is fun to tease them about it too." She then added.
"I'd definitely like to tease them all right." Futaba remarked as she grinned.
"You better not be planning something mischievous, Futaba." Miyabi however remarked with crossed arms under her chest.
"Ugh, you're no fun." Futaba got out as she pouted in disappointment.
"Well, someone has to keep an eye on you." Miyabi countered as she crossed her arms over her chest.
Futaba just stuck her tongue out at the white haired girl, but pulled back when she was then looked at.
"I better keep an eye on her and make sure she doesn't cause any trouble." Miyabi thought to herself.
At that moment, Asuka had finished applying the sunblock. "Ok, all done Homu-neechan." She declared in satisfaction.
Homura soon sat back up while retying her top as she looked at her skin. "Thanks sis. You've got every spot." She informed. "My skin's feeling really smooth now, so I won't have to worry about the sun shining down on me." She then added.
Smiling to that, Asuka helped her sister to her feet as the two approached the rest of the group.
"Hey, you two finished?" Akira asked.
"Yup! All good Akira-kun." Asuka happily replied.
"Cool. We're all set up as well." Akira responded as he smiled.
"I can see that." Homura remarked in amusement. "Now then, how about we-" She started, however...
"Nyahoooo~! Asuka~!" A playful female voice called out, interrupting the tan skinned girl.
To that, the tan skinned girl blinked as she heard this. "Huh? Was that who I thought it was? It can't be..." Homura thought as she looked around.
"Eh?" Asuka got out in confusion as she recognized the voice. "That voice..." She then muttered in her head.
BOING! BOING!
"EEP!" Asuka squealed out as she saw a set of hands groping her breasts. "K-KATSU-NEE!?" She got out in embarrassment, confusion and shock.
A familiar blonde haired girl then revealed herself with a playful and teasing grin on her face. "The one and only, Asuka! How's it been?" Katsuragi asked with a grin from the brunette's shoulder.
Asuka meanwhile was still blushing as she struggled to break free. "I-I'll tell you when you knock it off!" She replied.
"Aaaw~ Come on Ms. Rising Model, it's been sooooo long since I got my hands on these, let me enjoy myself!" Katsuragi got out in a whiny yet playful tone. "Not to mention your wearing such a sexy swimsuit that reveals soooo much! How bold you've become~" She then added in a very delighted tone.
"That's part of the job! It's not like what I'm wearing reveals so much!" Asuka countered as she struggled.
"Oi! Stop that right now Katsuragi!" Suddenly, Homura called out as she as well as the rest of the Phantom Thieves came rushing over to her. "I told you last time Asuka's off limits!" She declared in an angered tone while a fiery aura formed around her as she began grinding her teeth.
"You two know her?" Ann asked, although she blinked to see her friend being groped the way she was.
"That's...Katsuragi, the groping obsessed girl..." Homura reluctantly revealed in annoyance.
Ryuji meanwhile was staring in awe at the blonde while she continued groping the Vice Leader's breasts as the latter counters to struggle. "Holy shit..." He muttered in shock.
Ann looks over to see him staring. "Ryuji? Hey, Earth to Ryuji. Hellooooo?" She called out as she waved her hand in front of his face. "Yep, he's gone." She then concluded.
"...This explains so much." Yumi soon stated as she looked on at the sight.
"Yup..." Homura replied as she nodded in agreement.
"Wow, a pervy girl." Futaba got out as she adjusted her glasses. "I thought those were only in ecchi anime." She then muttered.
"When Asuka said about one of her friends being a little more physical, I didn't think she meant like this." Miyabi remarked with a sweatdrop.
Morgana meanwhile looked on with widened eyes to the sight of this.
"Perhaps she didn't want us to know the real meaning behind that." Yusuke theorized.
"...Uh, guys? Someone should-" Akira soon started, however...
WHACK!
Suddenly, a hand smacked over the blonde's head. "Katsuragi-san, cease those actions this instant!" A mature female voice ordered. "I'm sorry about this, Asuka-san." She then apologized.
Asuka in response sighed to that as she turned around while still covering her breasts. "It's okay Ikaruga-chan. Thanks for getting me out of Katsu-nee's groping." She replied in relief.
"You're welcome, Asuka-san. I had a feeling that Katsuragi-san would do so ever since you visited during Golden Week with your roommate." Ikaruga replied as she smiled. "It was really difficult to keep her in check as I'm sure you already know the real reason why she misses you." She then added.
"I can tell." Asuka replied with a sweatdrop.
"Ooooow." Katsuragi winced out in pain while placing a hand on the part where she was hit.
"Let that be a lesson for you Katsuragi-san. This is what happens when you don't keep your hands to yourself." Ikaruga scolded with hands on her hips.
"Yeah, yeah, jeez." Katsuragi got out as she rubbed her head.
"Honestly, you're just so impossible sometimes." Ikaruga sighed in annoyance.
"That's the understatement of the century." A stern and serious female commented. "She's always been like that and it doesn't change very much." She then added.
"That's Katsu-nee for you though." A more childish female however reminded with a giggle.
At that moment, two more girls soon walked up to the others. The first girl has white hair tied in a ponytail, a pink fringed bikini, carrying an umbrella and has an eyepatch over one of her eyes. The second girl has pink hair tied with three blue ribbons, a pink frill bikini as well but with a skirt for the bottoms, the most noble feature are her blue eyes with pink flower shaped irises.
"Hibari-chan? Yagyū-chan? You're here too?" Asuka asked.
The pinkette in response nodded happily to this question. "Mm! It's really great seeing you again, Asuka-chan!" Hibari replied while smiling.
"I'll say! I didn't really expect to see you guys here, but I'm sure glad you did!" Asuka beamed.
Homura meanwhile smirked at this display. "It has been quite a while." She got out.
"Indeed it has. Since Golden Week if I remember correctly." Ikaruga replied in agreement as she brought out a hand. "How are things with you Homura-san?" She then asked.
"It is going well, Ikaruga." Homura maturely replied with a smile as she brought her hand up and shook hands with the ravenette.
"I see. That's good to hear." Ikaruga replied with a nod and a smile of approval.
"Um...excuse us?" Ann called out, finally getting attention to the ones who talked.
Ikaruga heard her and turned towards her. "Yes?" She called back.
"I'm assuming all these girls are your friends as well?" Yusuke guessed as he observed the new arrivals.
To that, the Vice Leader of the Phantom Thieves happily nodded to that. "Yep! Everyone, meet my friends from back home," Asuka happily began "First is Ikaruga-chan," She started as she referred to the ravenette in the solid black bikini. "Katsuragi-chan, who I also call Katsu-nee," She continued as she referred to the blonde in the blue and white frill bikini while giving a two finger salute. "Yagyū-chan," She continued while referring to the pigtailed white haired girl with the eye patch and wearing a pink frilly bikini, who simply nodded in response to her name being called. "And finally Hibari-chan." She then concluded as she referred to the pink haired girl wearing a pink frills bikini as well as she waved to that.
"..." However, everyone remained silent as they all couldn't help but stare downwards.
"Our eyes are up here." Ikaruga sighed out, almost tempting to cover her large breasts.
The blonde however grinned in a prideful manner. "Hehe, they can keep staring." Katsuragi however declared with a snicker.
"That's because shame is not a word in your vocabulary." Yagyū deadpanned as she faced the blonde.
"Come on Yagyū-chan, Hibari doesn't think Katsu-nee is that bad." Hibari got out as she took the white haired girl's hand.
The Phantom Thieves group then looked at the pink haired girl as they blinked a couple of times. "...D-Did she just-" Akira started.
"Yup." Homura deadpanned.
"Well that's...kinda cute actually." Makoto admitted.
"It really is..." Yumi admitted in agreement. "She reminds me of Minori-san." She thought to herself.
Meanwhile, the not cat's eyes were sparkling at the sight of the four girls. "Ooooooooooooh! What beauties!" Morgana got out in an excited tone.
The tan skinned girl however rolled her eyes to that. "Morgana, keep it in your nonexistent pants." Homura sighed out.
"I don't think I've ever met someone with natural pink hair..." Yusuke admitted in an intriguing and fascinating manner while making a frame with his fingers like he usually does.
"Her eyes kinda freak me out, though." Ryuji meanwhile admitted in a muttering tone with a hand behind his head.
"Ryuji..." Makoto got out in a chiding and threatening manner.
The dyed blond immediately jumped in fear and looked over to the Student Council President who had a threatening smile on her face.
Hibari meanwhile tilted her head in an innocent manner. "What was that all about?" She soon asked.
"Nothing for you to worry about Hibari." Yagyū simply responded.
Akira then stepped forward. "It's nice to meet all of you." He politely replied. "My name is Akira Kurusu." He then introduced himself.
The ash blonde meanwhile smiled. "Ann Takamaki." She introduced herself with a hand on her hip.
The dyed blond gave a short wave to that. "Name's Ryuji Sakamoto." He greeted them with a genuine grin.
"Yusuke Kitagawa. A pleasure to meet you all." The dark blue haired boy greeted them with a slight bow and a hand on his chest.
"Yumi Tsukikaze." The light gray haired girl introduced herself with a polite bow.
"Makoto Niijima." The brunette soon introduced herself.
The white haired girl briefly narrowed her eyes to the four girls before calming herself down. "...Miyabi Kurayami." She got out.
"F-Futaba Sakura!" The orangette stammered out with a slight fidget.
"And the little guy here is Morgana." Akira revealed as he pointed downward.
"Hey, why am I last!?" Morgana complained.
To the sight of the cat and hearing its meowing, Hibari's eyes began sparkling. "Aaaaaw! What a cute kitty!' She delightfully got out as she kneeled down and began petting the not cat in a gentle manner.
"Meeeeow~!" Morgana happily meowed out from the pink haired girl's touch while wagging his tail in satisfaction.
"Sounds like he's enjoying it a little too much." Ryuji remarked.
"Indeed." Yusuke replied in agreement.
"Oh let him enjoy it Ryuji-san." Yumi got out with a chiding tone towards the dyed blond.
"Yeah it's not like he can do much while in that form." Ann quietly replied in agreement to the light gray haired girl.
"I guess so." Ryuji replied with a hand on the back of his head.
Miyabi meanwhile narrowed her eyes to the newcomers. "So these Hanzō Academy's Elites besides Asuka..." She thought as she then glanced at the white haired girl. "Huh, another girl with my hair color. Is her's natural though?" She added and wondered in her head.
Makoto soon enough noticed the white haired girl eyeing the Vice Leader's friends. "Is there something wrong, Miyabi? Why are you eyeing Asuka's friends?" She soon asked in a whisper.
"Huh? Oh it's nothing Makoto." Miyabi soon answered.
Makoto however didn't think so as she raised an eyebrow at the white haired woman's answer. "If you say so..." She hesitantly whispered back.
"Still, it's kinda weird finally seeing Asuka-chan's friends in person." Ann replied. "She's told us a lot about you guys, but I somehow feel like we've known you even though we've only just met." She soon confessed with a smile.
Katsuragi meanwhile grinned in excitement at the ash blonde. "Ohoho! I know you all too well Takamaki! You were on that magazine cover with our little Asuka here!" She declared.
"O-Oh! Y-You recognized me?" Asuka got out in a bashful manner. "And I'm not little..." She then mumbled with a pout on her face.
"It's not that hard." Katsuragi replied as she pointed at the most outstanding part of the brunette's body. "You two did look sexy in those dresses, nehehehehe~!" She then added as the perverse grin appeared on her face while bringing her hands up in a groping fashion.
This meanwhile caused the two models to sweatdrop. "...She really needs to get laid..." Asuka and Ann soon thought.
"Hell yeah, ain't that the truth." Ryuji got out in agreement to the blonde's statement with a grin on his face...before getting kicked in the shin. "Ow! Why is it always the good leg!?" He complained as he doubled over.
"Again, down boy." Homura remarked in annoyance.
Ryuji just grumbled as he held onto his good leg in pain.
"Speaking of which, I was surprised to see you on that magazine cover Asuka-san." Ikaruga admitted.
Asuka in turn rubbed the back of her head to that. "Ehehe, yeah." She got out in a bashful manner while playfully sticking out her tongue.
"I didn't picture you as someone who would appear in a magazine while wearing those clothes." Ikaruga admitted. "I almost didn't recognize you until Hibari pointed it out." She then added.
"That's because she helped me during a photoshoot a while back when one of the other models called in sick and I called Asuka-chan for some help." Ann informed as she stepped in.
To hear this, the dual pigtailed, whited haired girl nodded. "I see, that sounds like Asuka. Wanting to help out her friends in any way she can." Yagyū replied.
"That's true. She also helps out at Leblanc, a cafe where I work at as a part timer." Akira informed with a nod. "So I can vouch for Asuka helping out with me and the owner." He then added.
"I see. That definitely sounds like Asuka-san." Ikaruga replied with a nod.
"Yep. That's definitely our Asuka." Katsuragi responded with a smirk on her face.
Yagyū in turn also nodded to this.
"Yep! Good old Asuka-chan!" Hibari beamed.
"In any case," Akira then started as he looked at the Hanzō Academy' girls. "Would you like to join us? The more the merrier I say." He soon offered.
"Sure. I'm game." Katsuragi replied with a nod as she looked at his and the other boys bodies and purred in a pleased manner.
"Are you sure it's alright?" Ikaruga meanwhile asked while running a free hand on her long raven-black hair.
"Yeah, we don't mind. Since you're all Asuka's friends, I'm sure it'd be no problem." Akira replied with a nod.
Hibari meanwhile also nodded to this as she smiled. "Sure! It'll be fun getting to know Asuka-chan's new friends!" She happily replied while she continued to pet the not cat's head.
"I suppose it doesn't really matter in the long run." Yagyū responded with a shrug.
Asuka meanwhile nodded happily to this idea. "Yeah!" She replied as she looked at her adopted sister with a smile.
"Then it's decided. We're all spending the beach together." Akira replied as he smiled.
To that statement, the now bigger group nodded as they settled their stuff.
A few moments later, everyone's stuff was spread out around a decent amount of the beach as a couple of umbrellas were also set up along with the backpacks and bags in the shade along with beach chairs as well.
"Ok, it looks like we're all settled." Akira stated as he noticed everyone setting up.
"Hai. I agree, Akira-san." Ikaruga replied in agreement.
"So what should we do first?" Ann soon asked the group.
"How about we take a dip?" Ryuji suggested as he finished adjusting the umbrella.
"Well the beach is still pretty clear since we got here early." Homura reminded, her eyes gazing on the waters.
"Maybe half of us can stay and watch our stuff and the rest of us go swimming?" Asuka soon suggested.
"That sounds like a good idea." Yumi replied in agreement.
"I agree." Yusuke responded with a nod.
"So who's staying behind?" Katsuragi then asked, though her eyes were more focused on other things at the moment as she glanced at the other girls.
"I will watch our stuff." Yagyū then offered as well as she sat down on one of the beach chairs they brought along with.
"Hibari's gonna rest a bit too." Hibari replied as she stretched her arms in an exhausted manner.
"Same here." Futaba agreed with a nod as she adjusted the top of her two-piece swimsuit.
"As will I. Someone needs to keep a close eye on Futaba." Miyabi offered, making the orangette sigh and pout in response.
In response, Akira nodded as he looked at everyone else. "Alright then, let's go." He soon decided.
Everyone else nodded in agreement as they headed for the ocean to have fun swimming and splashing each other.
"Banzai!" Katsuragi cheered as she began splashing the ash blonde.
SPLASH!
"Oh yeah! Take that!" Ann splashed back.
SPLASH!
"Ohoho, you're gonna get it now!" Katsuragi countered with an excited grin as she splashed some more, hitting not only the ash blonde, but also the ravenette and both the Advisor and the light gray haired girl.
SPLASH! SPLASH! SPLASH!
"Hey!" Asuka covered herself from the water.
"Oh it's so on!" Homura countered in amusement and with a grin on her face.
The guys meanwhile watched in amusement as the girls in the water kept splashing one another.
BOING! BOING! BOING! BOING!
"They sure are having the time of their lives." Akira remarked to the guys as he sat down on one of the other beach chairs...while trying to keep his libido in check.
"Hell yeah." Ryuji got out in agreement, though was more focused on the girl's assets.
"Indeed. It is one of the best qualities of summer." Yusuke also agreed with his fingers forming a frame on the girls.
"Agreed. Hm?" Morgana replied before noticing the pervy expression on the dyed blond's face. "Oi Ryuji, stop staring that way." He then chided.
"Hey, shut up cat! I'm just enjoying the view!" Ryuji shot back. "Besides, it's not like you're any different from me. Not the way you've been acting around all the other girls." He then countered with a smirk.
"MEOW! I'm not a cat!" Morgana yowled out at him.
"Totally a cat." Futaba meanwhile remarked to herself in amusement.
"He does have a point, Morgana. You do act like that when around Asuka, Yumi, Homura and Ann." Akira pointed out in agreement.
As the not cat was about to respond, the pinkette began to happily pet him, unaware of his talking.
"And he seems to enjoy being petted by Asuka's friend as well." Yusuke added in amusement.
"MRROW~" Morgana however meowed out.
"I rest my case, or something like that." Ryuji smirked.
"Who's a good kitty Morgana-chan?" Hibari meanwhile cooed out with a smile.
Morgana puts off being petted by the pinkette while the rest of the guys watch in amusement. "Sooo good~" He got out in satisfaction.
"I guess we can add Hibari to the list along with Asuka, Homura, Ann and Yumi." Akira joked.
"Oh yeah." Ryuji remarked in agreement.
"Indeed." Yusuke nods in agreement as well.
"Obviously." Miyabi also remarked.
Yagyū however felt jealous that the cat was getting more attention than her. "Why can't Hibari give me the same kind of attention that cat's getting?" She mumbled to herself until she felt someone tapping her shoulder. "What?" She soon asked.
The orangette then tilted her head. "...So, can I ask about the eye patch?" Futaba asked in a curious manner.
"No." Yagyū automatically replied in a neutral tone.
Hibari however pouted. "Come on Yagyū-chan, no need to be shy." She got out in a childish manner.
The orangette however adjusted her glasses to that. "Ah, did you lose it in some tragic or dramatic accident, or sacrificed it to save a loved one?" Futaba causally guessed with a nod.
"...I wish it did..." Yagyū darkly mumbled under her breath.
"Ooooh, that's backstory material." Futaba soon thought, getting more and more curious now.
"Futaba, don't bother her anymore." Miyabi however ordered. "If she doesn't want to talk about what happened, she doesn't want to talk about it." She then stated.
Futaba just pouted and puffed up her cheeks as she crossed her arms. "Killjoy." She mumbled out.
Miyabi however rolled her eyes to that. "Don't give me any sass, young lady." She countered in a chiding manner.
That made Futaba remember back when her mother was still alive and told her the same when she misbehaved.
"Futaba? Are you alright?" Miyabi asked.
"Y-Yeah, I'm alright." Futaba responded.
"Are you sure? You were quiet for a moment." Miyabi pointed out in concern.
"I-I'm alright." Futaba once more responded.
"Alright, if you say so." Miyabi replied with a nod, though still unsure.
Yagyū meanwhile looked at the white haired woman with interest. "Hm..." She hummed out.
Eventually, the other girls were finished splashing each other and were drying off with their towels.
"So you guys, are you here for summer vacation as well?" Asuka soon asked.
"Isn't it obvious? Still, didn't you come here instead of one closer to Shikuya." Katsuragi replied.
"Shibuya, Katsuragi-san." Ikaruga corrected.
"Yeah, that." Katsuragi replied as she nodded and sheepishly rubbed the back of her head. "Thanks Ikaruga." She then thanked.
Ikaruga however just sighed. "Honestly, Katsuragi-san." She soon got out in annoyance.
"So now that we're dried off from swimming, we should do something else." Homura soon suggested.
"Yeah, but like what should we do next?" Ann then asked.
"Well, what else did we bring?" Yumi on the other hand asked.
"I've brought a volleyball." Ann revealed as she smiled.
"That's an option." Homura pointed out.
"Oh I've brought some water guns." Katsuragi declared with a smirk.
This in turn caused the Vice Leader to smile. "Ok, who's up for a water gun fight!?" Asuka soon suggested.
Homura meanwhile smirked at the suggestion. "Oh I am so in!" She declared in an excited manner.
"I will join in as well." Yumi replied with a smile.
"Same here! Count me in!" Ann replied in agreement.
"I'm actually inclined to play some volleyball." Ikaruga admitted. "Anyone else want in?" She then asked.
"Sure, I'll join." Makoto replied with a smile as she looked at the orangette. "Futaba, would you mind being the referee?" She then asked.
The orangette in mention shot up to the request asked to her. "S-Sure!" Futaba stammered out.
Miyabi meanwhile sighed. "I guess I'll join in on the water gun fight." She got out as she stood up.
"Then I guess that leaves the rest of us for the water guns." Homura replied.
"Good, 'cause we brought with us a bunch of water guns. Take your-" Katsuragi started, only to stop as the five of them already picked their weapons. Twin water handguns, twin spray guns, a spray tommy gun, a sniper rifle and a spray gatling gun respectively. "...Pick. You guys chose those pretty fast..." She then pointed out before picking up a spray shotgun.
Asuka meanwhile giggled as she twirled the twin spray pistols. "These just felt right in my hands." She admitted.
"So true." Ann giggled out in agreement. "But maybe we should get a secondary weapon, just in case." She then suggested.
"I already have mine." Homura got out as she hefted her dual water rocket launchers onto her back.
"As do I." Yumi replied as she pumped the sniper rifle full of water.
"Same." Miyabi added while pumping the tommy gun.
"So now that we're ready, what teams should we work with?" Homura soon asked.
"How about me, Asuka-chan and Homura against Yumi, Miyabi and Katsuragi?" Ann soon suggested.
"Yeah, that can work." Asuka responded with a nod.
"Sounds good enough." Katsuragi replied.
"Sure." Yumi and Miyabi also replied in unison as they then looked at one another and blinked.
"Well those two were in sync." Homura quipped out with a smirk.
"They sure are." Asuka got out in agreement.
"Yep." Katsuragi also agreed as she then noticed the two looking slightly awkward. "So is there somethin' up with them?" She then asked.
"Or somethin'." Homura answered.
"We recently met Miyabi-chan and she and Yumi-chan didn't hit it off at first." Asuka explained as she looked at the two still awkwardly looking at one another.
"Oh, that makes sense." Katsuragi replied with a nod. "But why is that?" She then asked.
"It's...complicated." Homura vaguely explained.
"Yeah. Really complicated." Asuka agreed with a nod. "But how about we forget about that and get back to having fun?" She soon suggested.
To that, the blonde from Hanzō Academy smirked in a confident manner. "Sure!" Katsuragi replied.
"Sounds like a plan to me." Homura replied.
"Sure." Miyabi responded.
"Very well." Yumi replied with a nod.
"Then let's get into position." Ann decided.
The girls then went and split up into two teams of three players. Ann, Asuka and Homura on the left side with Yumi, Miyabi and Katsuragi on the right side.
"I'm going all out!" Asuka called out.
"I won't leave even your splashes behind!" Homura declared.
"You think you can win?" Ann meanwhile asked with confidence.
"Now then...it's time to move out." Yumi calmly informed.
"Let's splash!" Miyabi declared.
"I'm gonna splash you 'til your swimsuits are off!" Katsuragi meanwhile declared.
"Ready? GO!" Asuka cheered out, signaling to start.
Almost immediately, both teams scattered and started firing water at each other while running around to make sure not to get soaked.
Though some were not so lucky...
"Hey! Stop spraying me in the face!" Homura called out, only to drink more sea water. "Ack! Okay, that's it!" She soon declared.
"Whoa!" Katsuragi got out as she rolled out of the way. "Nice try!" She taunted.
"How about this?!" Ann shouted as she fired her water gun.
"Wah!" Miyabi got out as the water hit her back, sending a shiver down her spine.
"Gotcha!" Ann cheered with a satisfied smirk.
"No, I got you!" Katsuragi shouted back as she blasted water in the enemy's direction.
"Yikes!" Ann yelped out from the cold.
However, as the water gun fight went on, the shinobi unintentionally started to put in a little bit more...effort into it.
"I'M GONNA DROWN YOU IN YOUR OWN BLOOD!" Homura declared.
"I'D LIKE TO SEE YOU TRY, BITCH!" Miyabi called back.
Both fired their water guns at each other, which resulted in them getting soaked, blasting each other backwards.
"Time for some fireworks!" Katsuragi declared as she suddenly started swinging her shotgun like a nunchuck, forcing the other team to go into cover.
Meanwhile, Ann dived towards Asuka's hastily built sandpile, only making it when the Vice Leader grabbed her bottoms and helped her to safety. "Aw, come on!" Ann got out as she checked her ammo. "I'm out. I need a refill, stat!" She informed in a panic.
"Don't worry, I'll give you what you need." Asuka assured before rushing out of cover, strafing right and firing at the other team.
"Shoot her! Blast her!" Yumi ordered as she, Katsuragi and Miyabi fired at Asuka, allowing Ann to sneak out and head for the water. "Wait a minute...Ann-san is heading for the water!"
"She's vulnerable!" Miyabi announced before they focused their attention on the ammoless blonde.
"Shit." Ann swore as she dived to the ground. "Homura! I need cover!" She then called out.
"Got it!" Homura responded before throwing out some water grenades. "Keep them together! It makes them an easier target!" She then ordered.
"Damn, they're surrounding us!" Katsuragi growled. "We need to divide and conquer! Any ideas, ladies?" She responded and asked.
"Other than throwing sand in their faces?" Miyabi guessed before thinking. "Oh, I have an idea. RYUJI! WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING!?" She called out.
Homura instantly stopped what she was doing and groaned. "What is that idiot doing this time?" She grumbled as she turned to see the dyed blond...doing nothing.
"...Huh?" Ryuji got out in confusion.
"What the?" Homura got out in confusion before turning back to see the opposing team was gone. "Oh, you daughters of-" She began, however...
SPLASH!
"Language." Yumi coldly stated from several feet away as she pumped up her next shot, watching the tan skinned girl be blasted to the sand by the headshot.
"Nice shooting!" Miyabi praised as she went after the ash blonde. "Dammit, Katsuragi, behind you!" She called out.
"RAIN STORM!" Asuka shouted out, flipping upside down midair and firing on her enemies below her.
"WAH!" Katsuragi yelped out as she dove out of the way, her breasts hitting her face upon landing on the sand.
"Homu-nee!" Asuka called out in concern.
"I'm alright! We have an opening! Go!" Homura yelled back, already on her feet as Ann rushed to the ocean.
"REFILLING!" Ann screamed as she refilled her ammo, however she was forced to stop as the cold sniper managed to wing her.
"Steady breaths...every shot counts." Yumi whispered to herself as she pumped up for the next shot.
"SNIPER!" Homura screamed at the top of her lungs.
"FLUSH HER OUT!" Asuka ordered before firing on the gray haired girl's position.
"No!" Yumi cursed under her breath as she ducked down. "Repositioning! Miyabi, I need backup!" She soon requested.
"Coming right up!" Miyabi responded as she got up. "Hey bitches, remember me?" She then called out.
"Oh crap! RETREAT!" Homura exclaimed and ordered as they quickly began building cover from the sand, buying some breathing room. "God, this back and forth is frustrating." She then admitted.
"But we can do this." Asuka encouraged. "We just have to believe in ourselves and outplay them." She then stated.
"So what's our plan, Leader?" Ann asked.
"Okay. Ann-chan, you'll stay here and provide covering fire. The ocean isn't too far from here so ammo shouldn't be much of a problem. Homu-neechan, your part is going to be tricky. I'll throw a grenade, forcing Miyabi-chan to move. Meanwhile, you sneak up behind them and hide. I'll be drawing their attention, making sure they're distracted while Ann-chan makes sure I stay safe. Meanwhile, you'll be preparing your launchers for the surprise attack. When I give you the signal, which is handsign 82-2-B-N in the shinobi handbook, you start launching those water rockets. Once we do that, then it's step 2 of our winning strategy." Asuka soon ordered.
Homura nodded, however she paused as she began thinking. "...Win what?"
"This battle." Asuka reminded.
"Yeah, but how do we win?" Homura asked.
Instantly, Ann and Asuka stopped as they quickly replayed everything up until this point. "Wait, what's the win condition again!?" Asuka suddenly called out.
The enemy immediately stopped firing and everyone looked at each other. "Oh...did we ever establish that?" Yumi muttered to herself.
"Um...Oh! If you lose your top, you're out!" Katsuragi suggested with a perverted grin.
"Hell no!" Homura quickly shut down before thinking. "...Honor system?" She soon suggested.
"Honor system." The girls instantly agreed.
"Okay, back to fighting." Asuka announced before clearing her throat. "TO BATTLE!" She soon ordered in a dramatic manner while raising her water gun to the air.
"CHARGE!" Ann and Homura roared as they ran into battle once again.
"FRAG OUT!" Miyabi screamed as loud as she could.
"I WANNA SEE THOSE GRENADES OUT THERE LADIES!" Katsuragi commanded as they began tossing grenades at the opposition.
Asuka and her team stumbled around and jumped as the grenades exploded around them, barely soaking them as they moved for a more advantageous position.
SPLASH!
"AGH!" The Vice Leader suddenly screamed as she hit the ground, a burst of water exploding on her left breast.
"ASUKA!" Homura cried out as she slid to her knees and placed her sister's head on her lap.
"I-I'm okay..." Asuka groaned, still clutching onto her weapons. "It's only a flesh wound." She then assured as she wiped the water off her chest.
"Stop camping, Yumi!" Ann snapped.
"It's a legitimate strategy!" Yumi called back. "That is the role of a sniper!" She then declared.
"Grrr..." Ann soon growled out. "Let me deal with her. Get Asuka-chan to safety." She then offered and ordered.
The sisters gasped. "Ann, she'll destroy you." Homura stated, her eyes widened in shock. "Please, don't go. We need you. I need you." She then added.
"No." Ann however responded as she shook her head. "This is personal, a duty I must fulfill by my lonesome. Now go...when I have her eliminated, I'll catch up." She then stated.
"Ann-chan..." Asuka whispered in awe, tears running down her cheeks.
"You heard her, Sis." Homura whispered while shaking her head. Just as Ann was about to head into battle, the tan skinned girl stopped her by grabbing her hand. "Give her hell."
"I will." The ash blonde promised before stepping back into the battlefield while the tan skinned girl aided the Vice Leader to somewhere safer. "Hey Yumi-chan!" Ann called out.
"Hm?" Yumi hummed out.
"You splashed my friend, my ally, my sister-in-battle! Through the cowardly act of sniping from afar!" Ann called out as she glared at the gray haired girl. "This cannot stand. You must pay." She then growled in a threatening manner.
Yumi looked towards her teammates, who nodded before they chased after the retreating girls, leaving only herself and the ash blonde in that area of the beach. "Very well. I shall accept your challenge...Takamaki." She replied.
"Right back at you, Tsukikaze." Ann responded as she pumped up her gun.
There was a beat...before the bullets began to fly!
SPLASH! SPLASH! SPLASH! SPLASH! SPLASH! SPLASH!
Immediately, Ann and Yumi were trading blow after blow, soaking each other with every splash of water they took. Eventually, the ash blonde had enough and started charging at her opponent, staying low and constantly moving from side-to-side.
"This battle is futile, Takamaki!" Yumi called out.
"Not...until...I...DIE!" Ann declared before firing her gun, spraying the girl from her crotch to her head.
"AH!" Yumi exclaimed, stunned and stumbling backwards.
"Dance water dance!" Ann declared with a playful grin as she aimed at the light gray haired girl's head and pulled the trigger.
SPLASH!
"Kya!" Yumi got out with a yelp as she fell backwards into the ocean.
"Hehe, gotcha!" Ann playfully got out while sticking out her tongue.
However, a chill ran down the ash blonde's spine as the light gray haired girl rose from the ocean, her expression blank, yet filled with single-minded determination and cold fury.
The light gray haired girl swiftly reloaded as Ann dived for cover before peeking out to fire.
Yumi didn't blink as she raised her rifle and fired, using her own bullets to counter the ash blonde's own, still walking forward with an icy mist surrounding her.
"What's gotten in her!?" Ann thought in a panic as she fired again.
Fwish...
"What!? No!" Ann exclaimed before switching to her secondary.
"You will now suffer!" Yumi proclaimed.
Ann froze on the spot, accidently leaving herself exposed for the light gray haired girl to fire, the water bullet tearing the left strap of her swimsuit and throwing her to the ground. "O-Ow! That actually stung a little." She got out.
"There is no mercy in war, Ann-san." Yumi stated.
"How powerful are these guns?" Ann asked as she checked the settings.
Kids
Adult
R-18+
"Okay, what the hell...?" Ann got out, her eye twitching before the light gray haired girl kicked her gun away and placed her rifle's barrel against her head. "U-Uh...We can talk about this." She nervously suggested.
"No." Yumi responded as she pulled back the bolt. "We cannot." She added.
SPLASH!
"AAAAHHHHH!" Asuka and Homura heard the ash blonde scream, announcing her elimination as they saw her fall back into the sand with swirls in her eyes and stars floating above her head.
"No! NO! Ann-chan!" Asuka exclaimed as she reached out for her, only for her to nearly lose her hand to a stream of water. "N-No..." She whimpered.
"Shit, we're pinned down!" Homura swore out as the Vice Leader tried to repair their sand cover as fast as the white haired girl continued firing. "You have a plan, Sis?" She whispered.
Forcing down her grief for not protecting a friend, the Vice Leader took a moment to think. "...Pincer. Split up and we take her from two sides. Her gun is too heavy to allow great mobility." Asuka replied. "On the count of three." She then instructed.
"Are you sure? This could be dangerous." Homura reminded.
"Come on, I live for it." Asuka responded with a smirk, pumping her guns. "1...2...3!" She soon countered.
For the shinobi, it all played out in slow motion. The two dived out of cover, firing their guns in mid air and blasting the white haired woman, causing her to wiggle and jiggle around as if she was being shot by actual guns.
Soon, Asuka and Homura landed into the sand, still firing their guns yet there was nothing coming out but a few pathetic spurts. Homura had landed in dry sand, while Asuka managed to get herself near the ocean.
Miyabi groaned, but she still wasn't out for the count just yet. Suddenly, a wave of water splashed over the Vice Leader, giving her an idea. She quickly got onto her feet and spun around in the water, refilling her guns in one smooth motion.
"RRRRAAAAHHHHH!" Asuka roared as she blasted the white haired girl with everything she had, draining her guns of all its ammo, even when it was obvious that her enemy was defeated. "This! Is! GAME!" She then declared before pulling out a water balloon, tearing the tied up neck with her teeth and then throwing it into her defeated opponent's face.
SPLASH!
Asuka was soaked, her guns dry and she really wanted to get a drink...but she finally did it.
However, her hopes were crushed upon realizing that Miyabi was laughing.
"Hahaha...HAHAHA! You really think I was the one you should worry about?" Miyabi laughed madly, spitting out water that she accidentally drank, as the brunette's eyes widened. "I was a distraction." She soon revealed.
"For me." Katsuragi finished as she pressed her shotgun against the brunette's back, where her bikini was tied together.
"K-Katsu-nee..." Asuka gasped out, paling slightly to what was to come.
Homura could do nothing but watch as she was too far away to do anything.
"I'm sorry, but this is the only way." The perverted blond whispered out, regret in her tone...before blasting her friend point-blank.
SPLASH!
"A-ASUKA!" Homura screamed in horror as her adopted sister's bikini flew off. "NNNOOO!" She exclaimed, collapsing to her knees.
"Oh, that's...that's lost now..." Miyabi muttered as she watched the bikini go into the ocean. "So lucky we brought matching spares." She then added.
"...Aw crap, that would've been smart..." Katsuragi groaned out.
Homura, however, ignored all that and dashed over to her fallen sister and lifted her head onto her lap. "Asuka! I'm sorry! I was too weak to protect you!" She confessed in an ashamed manner.
"It...It's okay...I'm glad...that you are still in this game..." Asuka wheezed out before coughing up some water. "Ack! Accidently drank sea water. Ack!" She got out in disgust.
"Asuka, Sis, please stay with me!" Homura begged, tears running down her face.
"Homu-neechan...I..." Asuka overdramatically and quietly choked out before playfully fainting.
"Sis? Sis!? Asuka!?" Homura pleaded for her sister to awaken but it was too late.
Asuka was eliminated.
"...They'll pay for this." Homura growled before grabbing two water rocket launchers. "Say hello to my little friends!" She soon roared.
"Oh you son of a-!" Miyabi began in shock at the sight.
BOOM! SPLASH!
"Oh shit! She's got batshit crazy!" Katsuragi shouted.
"Asuka, I hope you're watching from wherever you are!" Homura growled out, raining hell on her enemies.
"I am, Homu-neechan!" Asuka called out as she sat up, covering her chest with her arm.
"Heh. Even dead, you still give me hope." Homura got out in a wistful smile.
"But...I'm not dead, Homu-neechan..." Asuka once more called out.
"Sis, please stay quiet. You're supposed to be dead." Homura muttered back.
"H-Huh? Oh, oh! Okay I get it. Hurk! Blah..." Asuka responded before playing dead, crosses in her eyes and her tongue hanging out of her mouth. "Ack! Sand!" She soon spat out the sand that got in her mouth.
"Homura..." Miyabi panted as the tan skinned girl stomped over to her. "I always knew there was this animal inside you...waiting to be unleashed..." She soon accused.
"Shut up." Homura growled. "You don't get to talk." She then declared.
"Oh, but I shall." Miyabi taunted with a vile smile on her face, clutching onto her wet bikini top. "How does it feel, Homura? To stand on the very sands that ran with your sister's water? The one you failed to protect? Do you feel sad? Full of rage? Or does that bikini help bury your feelings? Hiding your true self..." She then got out in a mocking tone.
"Shut up!" Homura demanded.
"I was trying to make you a great warrior." Miyabi admitted.
"...You succeeded." Homura replied, pumping her gun before...
SPLASH!
Homura let out a breath as the white haired woman finally fell. Her hands were shaking, her heart wouldn't stop thundering in her chest, and she kinda needed to head to the restroom. They were right; war was hell.
"Hey!" A voice called out. The tan skinned girl returned back to reality and turned around to see her last opponent. "So...it's just me and you." Katsuragi got out as she lifted her gun over her shoulder.
"Yep." Homura replied as she threw down her water rocket launchers and pulled out her twin spray guns.
"Hold on, I'm still in-" Yumi started, however...
SPLASH!
Katsuragi didn't hesitate in eliminating the gray haired girl without a second thought. "Now it's just me and you." She corrected.
Homura nodded, finding new respect in the woman. If only they were on the same team, things might've been different. But now here they were, as enemies, with nothing but their bikinis and their guns. "Let's settle this. Like the honorable women we are." She then started.
"May the best survive." Katsuragi stated as she pumped her shotgun.
The two girls stared each other down as a beach ball bounced across their line of sights like a tumbleweed.
"This beach...will be your watery grave, Katsuragi!" Homura declared.
"Sorry, but I plan on leaving you alive myself." The busty blonde however admitted. "I love it when they scream when I tickle the nipples." She then declared.
"...This is for Asuka." Homura deadpanned.
"And this is for the Breast Goddess." Katsuragi responded before they both turned around, back-to-back.
Conveniently, it was high noon.
"Five paces, then go." Katsuragi got out.
"On my mark." Homura responded. "One!" She then started.
"Two!" Katsuragi replied, her finger on the trigger.
"Three!" Homura added, sweat running down her head.
"Four!" Katsuragi continued.
"Five!" They both concluded, stopping in their tracks.
Suddenly, the beach was devoid of all other sounds but the waves of the ocean. A slight breeze dramatically caused their hair to flow...and their breasts to slightly sway. The two girls both closed their eyes and took a deep breath.
"...DRAW!" They both declared as they spun around...only to see that Katsuragi was gone.
"What!?" Homura gasped out as she turned around...to see the blonde aiming at her face.
"This is the end." Katsuragi declared as she pumped her shotgun. "Goodbye." She concluded.
Fwish...
Katsuragi gasped.
Homura only smirked. "You didn't count your shots all too well, Katsuragi." She soon informed as her enemy's eyes widened. "This is for Asuka, you pervert." She then declared as she aimed her gun at the blonde's chest.
"No...NO!" Katsuragi exclaimed in shock.
SPLASH!
The beach was silent as the bodies of both friends and foes laid down, unmoving and wet from water.
It was tough, and wrought with sacrifice...but her team won.
Homura then took a deep breath as she calmed down. "...Good game, Katsuragi." She admitted. "But it's my team's win." She then declared.
"Dammit, I was so close too...I knew I should've refilled..." Katsuragi groaned out as the tan skinned girl helped her to her feet.
"U-Um, I need to get my top back..." Asuka mumbled out while covering her breasts.
"...That was so much fun..." Yumi breathed out.
"It was intense." Ann admitted while rubbing the back of her head with a smile. "You broke my strap though..." She then added as she glanced at the strings barely keeping her left strap together.
"Sorry. These are oddly rather powerful." Yumi stated. "I wonder if we can use them in the Metaverse." She then thought to herself.
"So...next round? New teams?" Homura soon asked while the brunette dived into the ocean to get her top.
"NEXT ROUND!" They all cheered out in unison.
"WOOHOO! I got it back!" Asuka meanwhile cheered out with delight while waving it around, before blushing when she saw the boys and dipped into the water.
A distance away, the one on one volleyball match between the two third years was getting just as intense while the former shut-in was acting as the referee.
BAM! CRASH!
Too bad she was one of those more lenient refs. "It's 30 to 30 in this intense volleyball match between Makoto and Ikaruga. These two beauties have been battling since the time before time, and their rivalry has only gotten more intense with every rally! Let's see if this time the tie will break." Futaba announced as she gave commentary.
Ikaruga's eyes narrowed as her shinobi mind went into overdrive.
"Human beings have different sources of motivation and the power of them varies. Steven Reiss' research group found out that there are 16 different motivation groups for people which are power, independent, curiosity, acceptancy, order, saving/collecting, honor, idealism, social contacts, family, status, revenge/winning, romanticism/aesthetical, eating, physical activity and calmness/peace of mind. Individual's motivation can be measured with a motivational profile tool to find out one's order and intensity of motivation. In sport, at least winning, power, order, social contacts, acceptance, status, physical activity, honor, peace of mind and aesthetical aspects may be involved. Motivational elements can also be divided according to push-pull theory, where the person is pushed to do something because he has inner motivational power for that. If the action itself is not rewarding, a person can still be pulled by rewards or penalties, which come from the outside." The Hanzō ravenette thought to herself while recalling everything she knew.
After running through thousands of calculations in her head, she finally determined her winning strategy.
"You have done well so far, Makoto-san. But alas, this will end with your defeat!" Ikaruga declared with a smile on her face as she raised the ball into the air, ready to deal the final blow.
"Do not make me laugh, Ikaruga-san. We may be similar in skill in this game, however, you have forgotten one thing." Makoto soon stated with a smirk of her own.
"And what is that?" Ikaruga however questioned in a curious manner.
"Your bikini is untied!" Makoto soon informed.
Ikaruga gasped as she looked down and blushed.
Futaba gasped as her glasses gleamed in the sun.
Akira gasped because he forgot to bring iced coffee for this trip. "Aw man..." He grumbled.
"Since point 24, your bikini has loosened little by little until it was too late. And thus, you either forfeit the match or play undressed!" Makoto soon explained.
"...My pride will not allow me to let such a petty reason to lose." Ikaruga however stated. "I am willing to throw away my dignity in order to achieve my goals." She then declared before...tossing her top away without thinking.
"..." Futaba's jaw simply dropped. Was this real life? Because this was way more awesome than she was expecting.
"..." Ikaruga was frozen in her dramatic stance, a blush rapidly appearing on her face as she realized what she had done.
"..." Makoto's eyes meanwhile widened to the sight. "I'll let you get your top back." She soon got out.
"Yes, thank you." Ikaruga replied as she finally had the idea of covering her chest with her arms.
"This is an awesome volleyball ecchi anime." Futaba got out as she took a sip of her soda, looking very much pleased by the turn of events.
"This is not an anime!" Makoto however called out as the two continued playing.
"..." The males of the Phantom Thieves (save for the artist, he was too busy sketching) couldn't help but stare dumbly at the volleyball game and water gun fights. If it was an anime, all of this would be playing in slow motion.
"I don't think my heart and mind can handle this many boobs." Akira got out as he rubbed his forehead with his finger. "To think this was part of my probation..." He then muttered softly.
"Such elegance in their movements, it's like watching a painting in motion." Yusuke meanwhile stated as he framed it with his fingers before working on his sketchpad once again.
"I...I need to go to the bathroom." Ryuji announced as he waddled away.
"...Vulgar, but I can't blame him..." Morgana soon admitted. For a not cat, he still has urges on his own, and he tried his very best to resist those.
"They really look like they're having fun, Yagyū-chan." Hibari happily declared while petting the not cat, causing him to purr in response as she then giggled.
"I think they're too into it though..." Akira awkwardly admitted as leaned back on his beach lounge chair. "And we're so lucky there's not a lot of people here." He then added as he imagined if there were a crowd of people staring at them with various reactions, mostly on the perverted side of things.
"WATER GRENADE!" They heard the brunette scream out as she used herself to protect the light gray haired girl from the water explosion just as the Advisor's face got smacked by ravenette's return spike.
"Ah! Sorry!" Ikaruga got out as she rushed to see if her opponent was alright.
"I-It's alright." Makoto got out before wincing in slight pain.
"It doesn't hurt too badly, does it? Should I have someone look at it?" Ikaruga asked.
"I'm alright, I've had worse from aikido." Makoto replied.
"Oh, you do aikido?" Ikaruga asked with curiosity.
"I believe it is good to have self defense." Makoto replied.
"Huh. That's interesting to know." Ikaruga replied with a nod as the two continued chatting
The boys were still watching the girls talk or play with each other as the sun blazed down on them.
"Man, it sure is getting hot. I feel like I'm gonna melt." Ryuji got out as he returned from his bathroom break.
"Hey, wanna help me get ice-cream for everyone?" Akira asked the guys as he got up from his beach lounge chair.
"Sure, I can go for some." Ryuji replied with a nod.
"Cool, let's go get some." Akira replied with a nod before looking at the pinkette. "Please watch over Morgana." He soon requested.
"Uh-huh..." Morgana got out as he simply nodded while still eyeing the girls' assets.
"Sure!" Hibari happily replied as she continued petting the not cat.
"I could go for some as well." Yusuke responded with a smile.
Yagyū in response simply nodded to that.
Akira then turned to everyone else and cupped his hands around his mouth. "How about anyone else?" He called out for the others to hear.
"Chocolate!" Asuka and Homura called back in unison.
"Mint chocolate chip for me!" Katsuragi called back.
"Green tea if it is a choice please." Ikaruga requested. "If not, vanilla." She then added.
"I will have the same as Ikaruga-san." Makoto requested as she stepped in.
"Strawberry!" Ann and Hibari called out at the same time.
"I'll have either dark chocolate or rocky road." Miyabi requested.
"Seconded!" Fubata got out.
"Blue Moon, if you please." Yumi requested.
Akira in response nodded to this. "Ok, I'll be back." He informed as he and the dyed blond headed out.
"Hey, wait up, man. I'll go with you." Ryuji replied as the Leader once more nodded to this offer.
"Thanks Ryuji, I could use the extra hands." Akira responded. "I'm not sure if I can carry all that ice cream myself." He then admitted.
"Eh, no problem dude, you remembered everything?" Ryuji replied.
"Yeah, I believe so." Akira answered "I believe it was two chocolates, mint chocolate chip, either two green teas or vanillas, same with the strawberries, as well as dark chocolates or rocky roads and blue moon. That's about right?" He replied and asked after listing all of the flavors off.
"Sounds about right to me." Ryuji replied with a nod.
"Cool. Then let's get some ice cream." Akira replied, however...
"See, I told you they'd be here!" A deep suave but obviously male voice suddenly started. "I could sense it deep in my loins!" He then declared in a passionate manner.
"Tehehe," A brawny but also obviously male voice giggled out. "Those lovely boys look like they're just begging to be hit on!" He then stated in a passionate tone.
Upon hearing that, the two male turned to unfortunately see two familiar faces, one having a small red cap on his head in a white swimsuit with red hearts on it while the other was in a purple, dark blue, red and green striped swimsuit while both of them posed in a feminine manner.
"Wha!? Y-You're those guys from Shinjuku!" Ryuji exclaimed in a fear filled manner and a pale face. "W-What the hell are you doin' all the way out here!?" He then asked in confusion.
"We just couldn't resist coming to the beach. It'd be such a missed opportunity." The brawny man answered. "With all these healthy young men in one place, we couldn't just pass it up." He then added.
"And plus, we've had a feeling that you two would be here and we were right." The suave man added.
"I'm happy to see you guys are continuing the stereotype." Akira sarcastically greeted, though still had a pale face at the sight of them.
"But of course, and we're glad you think so." The suave man replied as he then winked "Now how about we have some fun together, shall we boys?" He soon suggested.
This in turn caused the two in mention to pale even more as they looked at one another before looking back at the two from Shinjuku.
"You thinking what I'm thinking?" Akira soon asked his dyed blonde companion.
"Run like hell?" Ryuji guessed.
"That's part one." Akira replied with a nod.
"Then on 3." Ryuji replied as he made a stance.
"2." Akira responded as he followed suit.
"CHEESE IT!" Ryuji screamed in panic as the two made a mad dash in the opposite direction.
"WAIT FOR US, BOYS!" The men shouted in unison.
As the dyed blond and black haired boys started running, Yumi turned to hear the screams from her friends, seeing as they were as such before she then saw who was chasing them, causing her eyes to twitch. "Those two again?" She got out in a frustrated manner as she stood up as she then began to wave to her two friends. "Akira-kun, Ryuji-san! This way!" She called out.
To hear that, said boys ran towards the direction of the light gray haired girl with the two men chasing them.
"Yumi! Save us!" Ryuji screamed in a frantic manner.
"Need immediate assistance!" Akira called out as he ran somehow flawlessly on the sand.
"Hah-hah-hah...how are they so fast!?" The brawny man panted out as he began to tire himself out from running.
"Oh, I like a man who tries hard to get...but this is a little too hard..." The suave man responded in an exhausted manner.
As a result, all the others looked on with a variety of expressions.
"What the hell?" Katsuragi got out.
"Oh my..." Ikaruga also got out as she blinked a couple of times.
Hibari meanwhile tilted her head to the sight. "Yagyū-chan, why are they-?" She began to ask before the white haired girl covered her eyes.
"Just don't ask any questions. The less you know, the better." Yagyū answered.
"You gotta be kidding me..." Ann muttered at the sight.
"What did you do this time, Ryuji?" Homura asked.
"That...is so wrong..." Asuka awkwardly admitted to the sight.
"It's not me this time!" Ryuji yelled back.
"Ok...how?" Miyabi had to ask.
"Talk later! Help us now!" Akira meanwhile shouted.
"R-Right!" Makoto got out in a flustered manner. "E-Everyone, get a water gun!" She soon ordered.
"Way ahead of you!" Homura replied as she grabbed her water gun.
Ann nodded in agreement as she readied herself. "Oh so this is what almost happened to Ryuji in Shinjuku..." She muttered in realization.
"Not the time!" Ryuji shouted as he ran past her.
No one meanwhile had noticed that the orangette had gotten her phone out.
"Girls. FIRE NOW! MULTIPLE WATER BARRAGE! NO MERCY!" Asuka commanded.
"Say hello to our little friends!" Katsuragi declared.
"Eat this creepos!" Ann shouted.
"Take this!" Homura and Yumi declared in unison.
"Take a cold shower!" Miyabi shouted.
And with that, the barrage of ten girls using water guns was unleashed, releasing a large torrent of water at the poor men.
SPLASH! SPLASH! SPLASH! SPLASH! SPLASH! SPLASH! SPLASH! SPLASH! SPLASH! SPLASH!
Immediately, the men shielded themselves from the water as they quickly turned around and ran back where they came from.
"Hey! Stop that!" The suave man shouted.
"There's no need for- Wah!" The brawny man got out.
Both men were being pelted with water as they tried to protect themselves with little success.
"Moh! Leave our friends alone!" Asuka called out.
"The last thing they need is nightmares from you two!" Homura yelled.
"I thought I made it clear last time they were off limits!" Yumi loudly reminded in annoyance.
"You keep away from them, you perverts!" Katsuragi shouted.
Ikaruga meanwhile sweatdropped at this. "You are the one to talk, Katsuragi-san..." She muttered in annoyance.
"Indeed..." Yagyū agreed.
Hibari however just giggled as she kept spraying. "This is really fun!" She happily and innocently declared.
Soon enough, the two men were out of the group's sight.
"Wow, it was like a 35 page Muda..." Futaba muttered in awe while holding her phone up.
"35 page-what now?" Morgana raised an eyebrow.
"Nothing kitty." Futaba replied as she pinched the not cat's cheeks.
"Yreowww!" Morgana meowed.
Soon the two being chased were able to catch their breath. "Whew, thanks girls." Ryuji breathed out in relief.
"W-What the heck was that about?" Katsuragi asked out in slight disbelief and annoyance at what just happened while lowering her water gun.
"Some wannabe drag queens attempting to sexually assault us." Akira simply replied with a hand on his hip. "...That's a very weird sentence I don't wanna say again." He then muttered.
"Should we call the police?" Ikaruga soon asked.
"We'd make a big commotion." Yagyū meanwhile stated.
The busty blonde frowned before getting an idea. "Um...give me a second." Katsuragi got out as she left the group for a moment.
"I think we went a little overboard though..." Ann muttered.
"Not...overboard...enough..." Ryuji panted out. "Whew...thanks girls." He then got out in a grateful manner.
"No problem." Yagyū responded with a nod. "Always here to protect the innocent." She then added.
"Where are those guys now?" Homura got out as she looked around.
"Uhh..." Ann spoke up as she pointed over to the distance.
There, they saw the two drag queens were...hanging off a nearby flag pole by their swim trunks, unconscious, while there were several people either trying to figure out how to get them down or taking pictures and videos.
"HA! KARMA ASSHOLES!" Ryuji laughed.
The group blinked at the situation. "Uh...I feel like this could've been resolved a little more peacefully." Akira admitted.
"Hai..." Ikaruga agreed as she turned her head towards her fellow third year, who had just appeared behind the group.
"What? I didn't do anything!" Katsuragi lied as naturally as she breathed.
"They'll be fine. So, ice-cream?" Akira sternly replied then offered.
"Me Akira-kun!" Hibari happily replied with excitement while raising her hand.
"Sure Hibari." Akira replied as he handed out the ice cream.
Meanwhile, Futaba was happily looking over the prior event with the boys on her phone before the ash blonde smacked it to the sand. "Aw~!" She whined with a pout on her face.
"Oi Futaba, we're getting a banana boat." Miyabi called out, waving to the girl.
"Huh? We are?" Futaba asked before grinning. "Sweet!" She then added as she got up and ran over to the short white haired girl.
"Honestly, that girl..." Miyabi sighed to herself, though couldn't help but smile.
"Mm? Something up Miyabi?" Futaba asked as she approached her.
"It's nothing. Come on, let's go get the banana boat." Miyabi replied while shaking her head.
"Sweet!" Futaba happily and excited replied...before realizing something. "Oh...right..." She started all of a sudden in an awkward manner.
"What now?" Miyabi asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Ehehe..." Futaba awkwardly giggled out while rubbing the back of her head. "I...I don't know how to swim." She sheepishly revealed.
"...What do you mean you can't swim?" Miyabi then questioned in a deadpan tone to the orangette.
"Exactly what it means. What makes you think I can swim in the first place?" Futaba pointed out with a slight pout.
"...Fair enough." Miyabi admitted with a nod. "I'll help you learn how to swim." She then bluntly offered.
The orangette in turn smiled to that. "Thanks Miyabi!" She replied as she adjusted her glasses. "Maybe you can give me some tips for developing in the chest department too. Nehehe~!" She then added in a witty tone.
Miyabi however just rolled her eyes at that remark.
Later, the two were in the shallow part of the water but not too deep. Just around waist length as Futaba was laying on her stomach on the surface with Miyabi holding her arms.
"Just like that Futaba, just keep kicking your feet." Miyabi instructed as she held the orangette's arms and slowly moved across the water.
"My legs are already burning!" Futaba meanwhile called out.
"That's good." Miyabi however praised.
"No it's not!" Futaba whined out.
Miyabi however rolled her eyes to that once more. "Just bear with it and keep kicking." She then instructed.
"Slave driver!" Futaba whined, but kept going.
Miyabi just rolled her eyes as she kept pulling the orangette slowly along the surface of the water to help her learn how to swim.
Akira meanwhile chuckled at the sight. "Looks like Miyabi's becoming like an older sister to Futaba right?" He quipped to the Vice Leader and the tan skinned girl.
"Yeah, she sure does." Asuka replied with a nod.
"Got that right...though it's unexpected to say the least with who she is." Homura admitted.
"Yeah, that's true. But I think the same can be said with you, Homura." Akira countered.
"Eh?" Both Asuka and Homura got out in confused unison while tilting their heads.
"I rest my case." Akira remarked as he smirked.
The two however just looked on in confusion for a moment before coming to the realization. "Hey!" The duo exclaimed in an offended manner.
Akira just laughed at the two for realizing what he meant.
"Not funny..." Both girls then declared as they then pouted.
"Relax, I'm just pulling your legs." Akira remarked with a smile.
Though both girls just continued pouting.
Akira however chuckled at this as he pats their shoulders before looking back at the white haired girl and orangette.
"But it does look like Miyabi has mellowed out since Futaba joined us." Akira then pointed out.
"Yeah, it's nice." Asuka admitted with a smile.
"Yeah." Homura replied. "...especially with who she is..." She quietly reminded in a whisper.
"You say something Homu-neechan?" Asuka soon asked in concern.
"It's nothing Sis. " Homura replied as she kept watching.
Meanwhile, Miyabi looked on as the orangette had her eyes closed as shen then let her go, allowing her to swim on her own. "Yes!" She whispered out her cheer as she pumped her fist, feeling proud of her accomplishment.
Only for Futaba to sink into the water as she flailed and splashed around, trying to get back to the surface.
"Futaba..." Miyabi sighed out with a sweatdrop before going to help.
Futaba was coughing out the water and taking a deep breath of air. "Oh god...I thought that I was about to die..." She declared in an exaggerated manner.
"There's still a lot of work to be done." Miyabi pointed out.
"Wait, what?! I have to keep doing this?!" Futaba asked.
"Cause you should learn to swim." Miyabi bluntly countered.
"You slave driver!" Futaba declared.
This however started to irritate the white haired girl. "Oh don't give me that missy." Miyabi countered as she continued teaching the orangette how to swim by holding her arms again and slowly pulling her across the water.
This goes on for about an hour until Futaba could keep herself floating without sinking under the water again.
"See, I knew you could do it. Well done." Miyabi declared as she smirked in satisfaction.
"Slave...driver..." Futaba mumbled out.
"What was that?" Miyabi soon questioned.
"Ugh..." Futaba groaned.
"That's what I thought." Miyabi replied in satisfaction as the two continued.
Elsewhere, Makoto was sitting up on her own beach lounge chair and relaxing under the umbrella at their spot while taking a sip of water. It really was a relaxing day for her.
However she was unaware of the grinning shadow that was creeping up behind with yellow, four prong star shaped gleams in her eyes.
"BANZAI!" Katsuragi suddenly exclaimed in happy excitement as she began groping the Shujin Student Council President's breasts and butt.
BOING! BOING!
"Eeep!" Makoto yelped out at the sudden action. "W-What are you-!" She struggled out, an embarrassed blush on her face as she struggled to break free.
"Nehehehe! You really have a nice butt Makoto, now you just need a chest to match!" Katsuragi declared in a seducing manner as she began groping her newest victim.
"K-Katsuragi-san, t-this really isn't necessary!" Makoto struggled out. "A-And that remark about my butt isn't needed!" She then added before moaning from the touch.
"Nehehehe~ That's nice a sound you're making Makoto~" Katsuragi then got out in a satisfied tone with a smirk on her face as she kept going. "I have to give it an 8 out of 10, comparable to Ikaruga in sound quality." She soon revealed.
"P-Please stop..." Makoto struggled out.
"Nehehehe~ Why would I stop when I just got started?" Katsuragi however asked.
"T-This is c-considered harassment..." Makoto then stated.
"It's not harassment! It's skinship groping!" Katsuragi however countered. "And there's nothing wrong with that!" She then declared in even more excitement.
"Yes there is!" Makoto countered.
"Don't care! Growing boobs!" Katsuragi got out as she continued groping with enthusiasm.
A distance away, the rest of the group looked on as the Advisor was being groped by the perverted blonde.
"Holy shit..." Ryuji muttered as he looked on with wide eyes. "Makoto's powerless against her. I don't think I've ever seen her like that!" He then admitted.
"The power of desire is a powerful thing." Morgana stated as he looked on with widened eyes.
"I think it's more about the power of boobs." Akira pointed out as he pulled out his phone. "Katsuragi." He whispered into it.
[No candidate found.]
"Okay, good to know." Akira got out as he then placed his phone away. "It's so ironic, Takemi once told me Makoto went to her clinic asking about medicine to make her boobs bigger." He then revealed.
"Hmm, you probably shouldn't have mentioned that." Yusuke pointed out.
"She shouldn't have mentioned that in the first place." Akira deadpanned. Every time he saw her now, she seemed slightly more frustrated and traumatized.
"Still...holy shit..." Ryuji muttered out in a dazed manner, still amazed at the sight.
Asuka meanwhile palmed her face in embarrassment at the sight. "Katsu-nee..." She mumbled out.
Homura on the other hand sweatdropped to witness this. "Damn." She muttered.
"I guess some things just never change with her." Asuka then sighed in annoyance.
"You can say that again..." Homura replied in agreement.
"M-My word..." Yumi muttered out as she looked at the sight with a blush on her face. "S-She did this to you all the time Asuka-san?" She soon asked.
"Hai..." Asuka replied in an awkward manner. "More times than I can count..." She added. "Do you have anyone like that, Yumi-chan?" She then asked in a curious manner.
To that question, Yumi began to think about it for a moment. "I believe the best I can come up with is Shiki-san, but I wouldn't say she is anything like Katsuragi-san." She answered as she looked on. "She can be a little irresponsible at times and does often try to weasel her way out of training, but she's more insightful that I give her credit and she is more tech savvy than me." She soon revealed.
"Huh, that's interesting." Akira simply said.
"Yeah." Asuka admitted in agreement and nodded.
"...You're lucky to have an easy going grandfather..." Homura meanwhile muttered.
"Hmm? Did you say something, Homura?" Akira asked.
Homura in turn sighed. "...It's nothing..." She got out.
"If you say so." Akira replied with a nod and shrugs.
Asuka meanwhile looked at her adopted older sister. "Homu-neechan..." She muttered to herself in concern.
Everyone else continued watching the perverted blonde fondle with Shujin's Student Council President as she struggled to escape from the former's grip.
"Tits are life! Ass is hometown!" Katsuragi meanwhile declared in a gleeful manner.
"W-What does that even mean!? Oooooh~!" Makoto got out in confusion before another moan escaped her lips.
"Oh~? Was that a moan~? And a cute one at that~" Katsuragi remarked in a teasing manner as she smirked while still groping the Shujin Student Council President's breasts.
"N-No! I did not moan!" Makoto exclaimed in denial. "Oooooh~!" She then let out another moan as the blush formed across her face.
Everyone else however heard her moan and were all just as shocked to hear their Student Council President let out an obvious pleasure filled moan.
"Did...did our Prez just moan?" Ryuji asked with a raised eyebrow.
"I think she did. And it sounded like she's enjoying it even though she says that she doesn't." Ann replied, just as shocked as everyone else.
"Guess there's a first for everything." Morgana soon got out.
"I guess..." Akira replied in agreement while still watching this unfold. "And good thing we're the only people here in this space. Imagine if this happens at school..." He then added in slight relief.
"Oooh, that would be a big problem." Ryuji agreed as he slightly cringed at the thought of everyone in Shujin Academy hearing their Student Council President moan for the first time and how would they react, especially the male students.
The white pigtailed girl soon sighed to this display. "She's gonna grow at this rate..." Yagyū then stated. "We went up a cup size thanks to her..." She revealed in annoyed mutter as she looked down at her chest.
"Mmm..." Hibari hummed out with a nod of agreement.
Ikaruga merely sighed in annoyance. "Katsuragi-san..." She muttered.
Miyabi meanwhile blinked to see this. "And I thought Imu was bad towards me..." She muttered to herself.
The ash blonde however heard that as she looked at the white haired girl. "Really? Is she that bad?" Ann asked in a whisper.
"Unfortunately..." Miyabi sighed out while pinching her temples.
"...You wanna talk about it sometime?" Ann then offered.
Miyabi in response turned to her and nodded. "If you're offering then yes." She awkwardly replied.
Ann, in turn, sweatdropped. "We'll go shopping sometime." She soon revealed.
"Sounds like a plan." Miyabi replied with a nod. "Do you mind if Futaba comes as well?" She then asked.
"If you don't mind me bringing Asuka-chan along." Ann responded.
Miyabi in turn sighed. "If you must..." She muttered.
"Great. I'll let her know." Ann replied.
"Right." Miyabi replied as they continued to watch.
Futaba however noticed the scene with pure amazement...before slowly raising her phone to get the video recording opportunity for a lifetime in her eyes.
Whack!
...Only for her phone to get smacked again, but this time, it was Miyabi instead of the ash blonde.
"What specifically happens here at the beach stays at the beach, Futaba." Miyabi bluntly stated.
"Aw~" Futaba groaned out with a pout.
"Don't you give me any back sass, missy." Miyabi ordered.
"Fine." Futaba sighed as she shook her head. "I'll just record it the old fashioned way." She then decided before staring intently at the scene.
Miyabi looked severely confused. "...Futaba?" She called out.
"Be quiet, you're ruining the shot." The hacker responded as she nudged the woman away.
"P-Please! L-Let go already!" Makoto got out as she continued struggling.
"Sorry, no can do! I want to see just how big your chest can grow!" Katsuragi replied.
"If you want a big chest, go for Ann!" Futaba called out.
"Futaba-chan!" Ann exclaimed to the suggestion as she covered her chest with her arms.
"Nehehe! Oh I know that, but why not help out developing others?" Katsuragi then teasingly replied as she continued groping.
"But why does it have to be me?!" Makoto yelled in anger.
"Because I believe you need it more!" Katsuragi explained as she grinned perversely. "So I'm here to help you develop a lot faster!" She then declared.
"T-That isn't necessary!" Makoto stammered out as she struggled to break free.
"Are you sure about that? Because I think your melons begged to differ~!" Katsuragi however countered.
"W-What are you- Iyaaaah~!" Makoto started to ask before unintentionally moaning once more.
"She moaned again." Ann got out.
"I heard it too..." Ikaruga sighed out as she looked at the others. "I apologize for Katsuragi-san's actions. She just doesn't know when to stop." She apologized and explained.
"It's not your fault. We were just surprised by how she likes to get really close to people." Akira replied, though still blinked at the sight.
"Close is an understatement." Yagyū deadpanned.
"I can tell." Akira replied with an awkward chuckle.
"Hehehe...These are some really perky boobs, Makoto-chan. I can't wait to see just how big they'll get when I'm done with them." Katsuragi declared as she smirked.
Makoto simply panted heavily as her boobs were being constantly groped. "S-S-Stop it this instant!" She struggled out.
"Hehehe~ Since there's no random people around..." Katsuragi started before slipping her hands under the Advisor's bikini top. "Yahoo~! Skinship groping at its finest!" She soon cheered.
Makoto's eyes immediately widened. "W-What the-!? Hyaaa~!" She barely got out before moaning again while her eyes appeared to go a bit hazy.
"D-Did she really...!?" Futaba got out as she processed what she was seeing. "Holy crap..." She breathed out in shock, awe...and interest.
"Oh my god..." Ann sighed out in disbelief as she unconsciously placed her hands on her own breasts while feeling nervous.
"She's really going all out on Makoto." Ryuji got out as he couldn't keep his eyes off the scene.
"I admire her tenacity, but this seems a bit too much." Yusuke meanwhile stated. "Never in my life I thought that I'd encounter someone with such passion such as her." He then added.
"You'd be surprised just how passionate some people would be. For better or worse." Akira sighed as he lifted his glasses to rub his eyes in annoyance.
"Eh?" Asuka got out in confusion.
Ikaruga meanwhile sighed as she rubbed the bridge of her forehead again to the display. "I...apologize for this..." She muttered with a short bow. "If there is anything we can do to make up for this..." She began to offer.
"This is enough." Ryuji spoke up.
"Eh?" Ikaruga got out in confusion.
"Ryuji...!" Makoto growled before moaning even more. "A-Aaahhhnnn~!" She got out.
"Ok, enough is enough." Homura growled as she began storming up the grope session. "Oi Katsuragi, knock it off!" She soon ordered.
"Hehe, Make me!" Katusragi taunted.
Homura only sighed before cracking her knuckles. "Alright, you asked for it!" She called out...before dashing towards and tackling her down, boobs first.
The two girls wrestled in the sand for a few minutes, no one noticing the orangette holding up her phone and filming the entire thing. It went back and forth, with the tan skinned girl trying to restrain the perverted blonde and said blonde feeling up tanned skin girl.
Finally, Homura had enough.
"Ok that's it! Counter grope!" Homura called out as she suddenly grabbed the blonde's breasts.
Surprisingly enough, Katsuragi blushed as she looked down. "Wh-What are you doing!?" She exclaimed in disbelief.
Homura however just smirked. "Fighting fire with fire! So, Katsuragi, how does it-" She began to ask, however...
"P-P-PERVERT!" Katsuragi shouted out as she grabbed the tan skinned girl's arm and flipped her over her shoulder.
"WHA!?" Homura exclaimed to the sudden declaration as she landed back first onto the sand. "O-Ow..." She winced in pain. "Why you!" She got out in anger as she then got up and went at the blonde again, grabbing her breasts once more.
"G-Get off of me!" Katsuragi got out as she struggled to break free. "That isn't appropriate Homura and you should be ashamed of yourself!" She then declared.
To that accusation, the tan skinned girl narrowed her eyes. "...You are a hypocrite." Homura bluntly stated as she still kept a hold on the blonde's chest.
"I don't get it. What's the problem?" Katsuragi got out in confusion while struggling to break free. "Real sexual harassment is what that asshole did to that girl in the video that was posted online. What I'm doing is appreciating the bodies of my friends through physical contact. There is a difference." She soon passionately declared.
"...Okay, is it like some coping mechanism or something?" Homura asked in a deadpan tone.
"No, it's a groping mechanism! Come here!" Katsuragi soon declared.
"You have gotta be kiDDING ME-AAAAAAHHHH!" Homura exclaimed before crying out as the two fell and began to roll around on the ground once again.
Homura quickly realized that she was losing, however then remembered her best friend was still around.
It was time to make a sacrifice.
"This is your chance to escape Makoto-senpai! Run! Save yourself!" Homura soon called out before the blonde jumped on her back.
Nodding to that, Makoto did as such.
Homura smiled as her resistance to the busty blonde was starting to give. "I hope you have a nice life, Makoto-senpai..." She thought, accepting her fate.
Just as she was about to dive into groping hell...her savior arrived.
SPLASH!
"Katsuragi-san! Let go of Homura-san!" Makoto shouted out as she cocked her water shotgun.
"Over my dead body!" Katsuragi declared while spitting out some water.
"If that's what it takes to make you release her, then so be it!" Makoto shouted.
"I'd like to see you try, princess!" Katsuragi challenged as she got ready to grope again.
Makoto in turn aimed her water shotgun at the blonde and fired it, but the blonde pervert managed to dodge it out of the way while grabbing her water gun and pumped it. "No mercy!" She then declared as she kept firing.
"Not a chance!" Katsuragi countered.
Both girls fired their water guns at each other as Makoto was trying to keep Katsuragi away from Homura while Katsuragi was ready to grope both of them again.
SPLASH! SPLASH! SPLASH!
Eventually, both girls managed to escape the hands of the perverted blonde, their swimsuits barely giving them modesty as they worked to readjust them.
"You ok Makoto-senpai?" Homura soon asked.
"I feel violated." Makoto breathed out. "Asuka goes through this every time she's around her?" She soon asked.
"Unfortunately..." Homura replied in an awkward manner. "Sorry you had to go through that." She then got out.
"It's alright, Homura-san. I was just surprised when she did that." Makoto replied.
"Homura, uh...not to be inappropriate or anything but...is it just me or is Makoto's breasts just got...a growth spurt or something?" Akira suddenly informed the tan-skinned girl in concern.
FFFFFRRRRIIIIPPPPP!
And with that, the tan-skinned girl turned to where the frizzy-haired student just described.
"...Ooooh crap they're a bit bigger..." Homura thought to herself as she noticed the Shujin Student Council President's breasts filling out her bikini top more. "They should not have grown that fast." She then muttered in concern.
"Huh?" Makoto however got out as she heard the mutter as she looked down at her own chest. "W-What the!? H-How is this possible!?" She soon asked in even more confusion as she couldn't help but get a feel for them and blushed. Her bikini top definitely looked a little more strained than it did before.
"I'm not sure. I guess whatever Katsuragi did, they somehow got bigger." Homura answered, still staring at her senior's new cup size in slight disbelief.
"Wait, for real!?" Ryuji got out in shock.
"That...That doesn't seem real!" Morgana exclaimed.
"...U-Ugh..." Ann groaned in defeat, having given up on understanding anything about shinobi.
"Ohhh..." Asuka got out in realization, remembering something from her visit to the clinic.
"Oh my..." Yumi breathed out.
"You have got to be kidding me..." Miyabi groaned in disbelief.
Futaba however had a starry look in her eyes to hearing this information.
"H-How?! How does that even work?!" Makoto asked in embarrassment as she covered her chest with her arms.
"I guess Katsuragi just has that kind of touch Makoto-senpai." Homura awkwardly explained, though unsure herself.
"What can I say? I have my ways." Katsuragi proudly responded as she smirked
"That's not something to be proud of!" Homura and Makoto declared in annoyed unison.
"Sheesh. Everyone's a critic." Katsuragi joked with a witty grin on her face.
This however caused the tan skinned girl and the Shujin Student Council President to groan.
"I don't know how I'm going to explain this to my sister...She's gonna be asking me how my chest got so much bigger..." Makoto soon muttered.
"That...I can't help you with Makoto-senpai." Homura awkwardly admitted.
"Just tell her that you finally hit a growth spurt and your boobs just got bigger." Katsuragi suggested with a hand wave.
"You be quiet." Homura and Makoto bluntly ordered with deadpan expressions on their faces.
"Fine, fine. Don't get your bikini bottoms in a twist." Katsuragi replied as she shrugged her shoulders.
"The blessing of the shinobi has been passed down to you, Makoto." Futaba meanwhile stated in a mutter as she adjusted her glasses. "May it treat you well." She then added.
This in turn caused the tan skinned girl and the Advisor to groan in unison. "This is not a blessing..." Both girls got out in unison.
"Join the club..." Asuka stepped in.
"What am I going to do now with...this?" Makoto asked while gesturing to her chest.
"You...better start training your back muscles because they are going to hurt like hell for a while in the coming years." Homura awkwardly advised.
"...Noted..." Makoto muttered.
"And maybe some new clothes that fit you since I'm not sure if your old clothes might not fit as much anymore." Homura then added.
"It's fine." Makoto squeaked. "It's just...the chest. Slightly." She then mumbled.
"Now if you two excuse me." Futaba began as she started walking away while humming a playful tune.
"Futaba...?" Makoto asked.
"...Where is she going?" Homura soon asked in a concerned manner.
They then saw Futaba walking towards the blonde of Hanzō.
"...You don't think!?" Homura and Makoto soon asked at the same time.
They saw Futaba talking to the blonde while making groping motions.
Katsuragi meanwhile seemed to look skeptical...before shrugging and nodding with a smirk on her face.
"Futaba, NO!" The duo exclaimed as they ran after the orangette.
"Don't you dare, young lady!" Miyabi exclaimed in protective fury.
"So, think you can help a fellow girl out?" Futaba soon asked as she gestured on her own breasts.
In response, the blonde from Hanzō Academy began to get a better look at the orangette's chest. "Hmm..." She hummed out before nodding. "Sure! Your boobs look decent enough." She replied, getting the younger girl excited as a result. "Just let me do my thing and you'll be one hell of a girl in no time!" She then reassured her with confidence.
"Sweeeet~!" Futaba responded in excitement and anticipation. "Also, do you mind if you can...you know, teach me how to do that too?" She soon asked while making groping motions.
Katsuragi in turn blinked to this request...before smirking with glee. "Oh, you and I are gonna be the best of friends, Futaba." She declared in amusement.
"Yeah we are! Mwehehehe!" The orangette replied loudly with a smile along with a pumped-up fist followed by her own form of laughing.
However at that moment...
"Futaba, NO!" Two familiar voices exclaimed in a panic.
"Don't you dare, young lady!" Another familiar voice also exclaimed in a more protective yet furious tone.
"Oops, looks like I'm busted." Futaba awkwardly got out.
"We'll continue this chat later 'kay Futaba?" Katsuragi requested with a smirk as the two exchanged phone numbers and Chat IDs.
"You got it, teach!" Futaba responded as she then saluted before they both separated with a fist bump.
At that moment, three girls arrived at the orangette's side. "Oh, hey guys." Futaba greeted with a grin and a wave.
"Yo." Miyabi got out with a peace sign...before pulling out a water pistol and aiming it towards the leaving blonde. "Step away from the pervert." She then ordered.
"Shouldn't you be aiming it at her?" Katsuragi called, only to get sprayed in the forehead. "...Real funny." She then remarked with a smirk.
"And just what in the world were you doing?" Homura and Makoto questioned at the same time with their hands on their hips.
"We're just talking, jeez." The orangette replied while crossing her arms over her chest. "No need to worry about it." Futaba then reassured.
"That didn't look like talking!" Miyabi called out.
"What did you two talk about, then?" Homura soon asked. "I swear, if it's something perverted, I'll..." She then began, however...
"Oh, come on, I was just suggesting to Katsuragi if she wanted to hang out with Ryuji. She seems interested in him, so I helped her out." Futaba replied while hiding the fact that she wanted to get a bigger bust and grope girls as well like the Hanzō blonde.
"...That's it?" The two soon asked with raised eyebrows.
"Yeah, totally." Futaba responded. "What did you two think I was talking about with her?" She then asked.
"Something perverted." The duo bluntly responded at the same time.
"Something that could lead you down a dark, dark path with no way out." Miyabi answered. "She must not be corrupted..." She thought to herself.
"That's just Katsuragi and her own mannerisms or something as she talked with me." Futaba waved off. "She's fun. I like her." She then revealed.
"And that's what I'm most afraid of..." The trio thought with sweatdrops.
"Don't worry though, there's nothing replacing you Miyabi." Futaba assured "You're like the awesome big sis I never had." She then admitted with a smile.
BANG!
"O-Oh." Miyabi got out, surprised by this revelation. "H-Huh...well...um..." She soon stammered with a blush.
"And Katsuragi is the cousin that gives me games for Christmas!" Futaba then revealed with a more witty grin. "Except replace the games with big boobies!" She added in her head.
"Oh dear god no." Homura groaned as she covered her face.
"F-Futaba..." Makoto got out in an uneasy tone.
"B-Big sis huh..." Miyabi meanwhile mumbled, the blush still on her face as she continued processing what she heard.
Meanwhile, Katsuragi was riding on high. Who knew an impulsive decision from her fellow third-year would actually turn out into an amazing day! "Whew, this beach day is the best, for sure. I got myself a disciple in the art of skinship groping now!" The Hanzō blonde stated to herself with a satisfied grin as she flicked her long blonde hair. "I wonder if there are many cute and sexy girls for me to eye and grope in Tokyo? Could give Futaba the proper training as well." She then added in anticipation and giddiness to the growing idea.
"Yo, Katsuragi!" A familiar male voice called out to her.
That made the female Hanzō blonde turn and noticed the dyed blond approaching her. "Oh hey Ryuji!" Katsuragi greeted with a grin. "How are you doing?" She soon asked.
"Eh, I'm good. Havin' fun and all." Ryuji casually replied. "How about you?" He then asked back.
"Same here." Katsuragi replied with a hand on her hip. "Asuka should've told me about you guys. We could've been friends from the start or something." She then added with a smirk.
"I mean I don't think she expected seein' you guys here." Ryuji pointed out...before stealing glances on her whole body and figure, especially her chest.
"Hehe, likin' what you see~?" Katsuragi teasingly asked with an amusing grin while tugging at her swimsuit strap.
Ryuji immediately snapped out of it. "Oh, uh...um...s-sorry." He awkwardly responded while rubbing the back of his head.
Katsuragi however playfully giggled in response. "Hehe, I don't mind." She replied while playing it off. "That just proves you are a man through and through." She then added.
"Should I feel proud about that or something, though?" Ryuji questioned with a raised eyebrow.
"Of course it is. Don't be a...a..." Katsuragi began, only for her smile to fall into a blank look. "Crap...I forgot what I was gonna say." She embarrassingly admitted.
"Hey! I do that sometimes too!" Ryuji admitted with an understanding tone.
"So, wanna get some ramen together?" Katsuragi suggested with a grin as she saw a ramen stand parked near the road.
The blond in response grinned. "Hell yeah!" Ryuji replied in an excited tone.
Katsuragi soon smiled as she latched onto his arm with her breasts pressing against him. "Sweet! Then let's go!" She declared.
Ryuji meanwhile blushed as he noticed the gesture, the Hanzō blonde snickering at him as a result.
"Ryuji-kun!" A familiar female voice called out. "And...Katsu-nee?" The voice then added.
"Oh hey guys." Katsuragi soon greeted. "We were just about to leave to get some ramen together." She then revealed with a grin.
Ryuji in turn nodded in agreement to this. "Yeah. Catch you guys later. Katsuragi and I are gonna get some lunch." He revealed with a grin and a blush on his face.
Akira meanwhile smiled at that as he nodded. "Sure, have fun." He replied in a casual manner.
"Later!" Both blondes called out as they headed for the ramen stand up the beach.
Asuka meanwhile blinked at the sight of this. "Huh, it looks like Katsu-nee and Ryuji-kun are getting along well." She admitted as she watched as the two started chatting.
"Yeah." Akira replied in agreement with a smile.
"Of course the ramen lovers get along." Homura meanwhile quipped.
Ikaruga meanwhile sighed in an exhausted manner. "At least Katsuragi-san is distracted now." She got out as she looked towards the Shujin Student Council President. "Once again, I apologize for Katsuragi-san's...actions." She got out with a polite bow.
"It's not a problem." Makoto replied as she blushed while looking down at her chest. "I...just wasn't expecting the after results." She then admitted.
"Everyone is gonna be so confused and jealous when school starts again." Homura soon pointed out.
"Oh, and you might wanna make some changes to your uniform just in case, Makoto." Akira then added. "As well as some of your regular clothes and undergarments and such."
"Noted..." Makoto sighed out in an exasperated tone. "Sis is gonna have a word with me for this." She then added.
"You want someone to be with you when the time comes? I can come if you want." Homura soon asked and offered.
"Erm, I'd rather have it be a personal and private matter." Makoto replied. "Now, about that ice cream..." She then started as the two headed back to the rest of the group.
(Jack Bros. Ramen)
Meanwhile, the two blonds had sat themselves down at the stool at the ramen cart.
"Alright, time for some good delicious ramen." Ryuji declared with a grin and a fist pump.
"You and me both, Ryuji!" Katsuragi replied with a grin before stretching her arms out a bit. "Man this is nice though, I've been due for a day off from training." She then confessed.
"Training?" Ryuji repeated, pretending to not know that he already knew that the other blonde was a shinobi. Hopefully he won't let his own mouth fail him this time.
"Ah, I do taekwondo and kick-boxing." Katsuragi sheepishly revealed in an awkward manner as she scratched her head. "I'm more of a sporty girl that likes to use her legs, you see." She then admitted.
To that, Ryuji couldn't help but glance down at the girl's legs after she mentioned them. "Damn..." He muttered in an impressed manner before trailing up to see the girl's bikini bottoms, resulting in him blushing.
"Sexy-looking, am I right~?" Katsuragi playfully guessed in a teasing manner.
"Yeah." Ryuji dumbly responded with a nod.
That however caught the blonde off guard. That was a first for her. "Really? Admitting to it just like that?" Katsuragi responded as she blinked a couple of times. Huh, was she feeling hotter now?
"Uh, I mean, yeah, you look great. Totally." Ryuji awkwardly corrected while rubbing the back of his neck. "Is she blushing?" He meanwhile thought before shaking it off. It was probably just the heat getting to her.
"You know, I like people who are honest." Katsuragi admitted with a smile.
"Well, that's just being a good guy and not being like the, uh...the many assholes throughout my life." Ryuji replied, mumbling out that last part.
"Assholes?" Katsuragi repeated with a raised eyebrow.
"Uh, well..." Ryuji awkwardly started before sighing. "Just that a lot of adults in my life haven't been the most...helpful." He vaguely revealed.
"Which ones?" Katsuragi soon asked.
"Like uh...my dad." Ryuji awkwardly admitted in a low tone. "Just been me and mom for as long as I care to remember right now." He added with a frown.
"R-Really." Katsuragi responded, flinching.
"It's not that bad." Ryuji replied. "She really likes embarrassing me though. I mean, all the girls that show up to our place..." He then revealed.
"Wow, what a ladykiller." Katsuragi giggled.
"Well, it's usually just Asuka, Homura, Yumi and Miyabi and uh...they could actually kill me." Ryuji revealed and added in an awkward manner.
"I can tell." Katsuragi giggled. "Well, maybe not Asuka. She's too sweet to beat you up." She then added.
"Yeah, well, you'd be surprised." Ryuji mumbled under his breath. "Okay, time to switch topics. Gotta bring up something else to talk about..." He then thought as he spun the Wheel of Bullshit Conversations.
...Which landed on the Phantom Thieves.
"...I deserve a respin." The dyed blond thought in a flat tone.
"Sooooo, you go to Shujin Academy like Asuka does, right?" Katsuragi guessed.
"Oh thank god." The dyed blond mentally breathed in relief. "It's how we met." Ryuji replied with a nod before sighing. "God that day sucked." He then groaned.
"Hm?" Katsuragi hummed out. "I never heard about Asuka's first day at that school. How was it?" She revealed and asked.
"Uh...w-we got lost. Ended up halfway across town." Ryuji awkwardly answered. "Y'know, the incidents with the trains and all." He then added.
"Yeah, I heard about that." Katsuragi responded with a nod. "You ever see one?" She soon asked.
"Nope." Ryuji responded while shaking his head. "But...I can't imagine goin' through that and living. I've already had enough shit broken." He then stated.
"Broken?" Katsuragi repeated with a raised eyebrow.
"Ah, sorry! Accidentally said that out loud, didn't I?" Ryuji awkwardly got out while rubbing the back of his head.
"It's okay." Katsuragi replied as she glanced down. "I noticed your limp on the way here. Is there a story about that?" She then informed and asked.
"...It's...It's not somethin' I like to think about much." Ryuji responded in an uneasy tone.
"It's okay. It won't leave this restaurant. The place is too loud anyways." Katsuragi replied in reassurance and pointed out.
To that, the dyed blond sighed again while rubbing the back of his head. "...So...you've heard of Kamoshida right?" Ryuji hesitantly asked.
"Yeah. The Phantom Thieves first target. The gym teacher that touched..." Katsuragi began before going green in the face. "Oh..." She soon realized.
"I-It's not like that! Like, really not like that!" Ryuji exclaimed in a panic before letting out a sigh. "Let's just say the guy wasn't a fan of most of the sports clubs." He vaguely revealed.
This in turn peaked the Hanzō blonde's interest. "Go on." Katsutagi replied.
"Well...he was tryin' to get any of the clubs he didn't like shut down, but for some effin' reason he didn't just ask the goddamn principal to shut us down. No, he had to go around and effin' screw with people and make them hate it that they blew up on their own!" Ryuji ranted, nearly slamming his fist on the table before stopping himself. No, he wasn't gonna screw up here.
Suddenly, he felt a soft hand go over his hand, her thumb rubbing his palm. "...He came after your club too." Katsuragi realized in a concerned manner.
"Track and field." Ryuji revealed with a sigh. "We were gettin' bigger than his stupid team, so he..." He soon started before trailing off as he glanced down at his leg. "He broke my leg. He went out of his way to get me because I was the star and then...yeah." He eventually revealed.
"What!?" Katsuragi got out as she winced at the thought and imagined it. "And he got away with it!?" She then asked.
"Yeah. He even told everyone that it was self-defense. I couldn't even run the way I wanted anymore after that." Ryuji responded with a nod with a clenched fist. "But that's all behind me. Thanks to...some friends of mine." He soon declared. "That asshole's rotting in jail and my leg's gettin' better. It's...it's been a nice few months." He then confessed with a grin.
"Man...it must've been hell though..." Katsuragi got out in a sympathetic tone. "At least you had your mom to help you through it. I've...I haven't seen my folks in a long while..." She then muttered, the second part being quieter than the rest.
"Uh, you okay?" Ryuji asked in concern.
"I-It's nothing! I'll see them again soon enough!" Katsuragi waved off. "Hopefully." She mentally added.
"Here you go. Two ramen bowls. Enjoy." The store clerk stated as he finished preparing two ramen bowls and set them down in front of the two.
"Thanks for the food!" Ryuji and Katsuragi declared as they began placing their respective hands in a praying position before they started eating.
Katsuragi took a small batch of noodles with her chopsticks before slurping it up with her mouth, and the same thing went as well with the dyed blond. Both of them enjoyed the meal that they were having right now.
PLOP!
Suddenly, a piece of narutomaki just landed between the Hanzō blonde's breasts. "Hehe, whoops." Katsuragi giggled.
Ryuji on the other hand simply stared at it as he stopped chewing for a moment with a slight blush.
"Hey, aren't you a gentleman?" Katsuragi eventually asked. "Come on and take it. I dare you." She then challenged in a teasing manner.
"I...I..." Ryuji stammered before quickly looking around the restaurant. Once he knew everyone wasn't staring, he stuck out his tongue and leaned in.
"Hahahaha!" Katsuragi suddenly let out a hearty laugh. "Kidding. But..." She then got out as she lifted her tits up and licked the narutomaki into her mouth. "Aaahhh...never could resist a good fish cake." She soon breathed out.
"You have a...really...flexible tongue." Ryuji soon admitted.
"Oh, I could do so much more...if you buy me another bowl." Katsuragi soon informed and requested in a playful manner.
"W-Well...um..." Ryuji barely got out. "Okay. One more. But only because you look like you're gettin' full. I'm gonna stay here and eat another few." He then decided and revealed.
"Puh-lease, I still have another five more to go. I can totally beat you! No one can put away more ramen than me!" Katsuragi scoffed.
The dyed blond smirked. "Oh, you are so on! Hey, 'nother round!" Ryuji called out.
"Comin' right up!" The cook responded as he started to prepare more food. "Ah young love." He thought in amusement.
(Shirahama Beach)
"And...done." Yusuke breathed out as he stood up from being finished in making an intricate looking sandcastle with unique-looking designs around it.
SPLASH!
...And was almost instantly destroyed by the ocean. Maybe he shouldn't have made it so close to the tide.
"Hm?" Out of the corner of his eye, he saw a certain ravenette lying down on a folding chair while reading a small book under an umbrella to protect herself from the heat of the summer sun.
"Hmm..." Yusuke hummed out as he looked at the Hanzō ravenette before approaching her. "Ikaruga-san." He soon called out.
Ikaruga meanwhile turned around to see the dark blue haired boy examining her. "Yes Yusuke-san?" She responded in a curious manner.
"Can I ask you something?" Yusuke began.
"Is that the question you wish to ask me?" Ikaruga assumed.
"No. Would you be interested in being a model for a future art piece?" Yusuke soon asked.
"Model? For a future art piece?" Ikaruga repeated with a curious tone.
"There's no need to worry, Ikaruga-san." Yusuke however reassured. "It's only a simple painting with you as the subject." He then explained.
"Ahem." A voice coughed out behind the blue-haired artist. He turned around and saw the light gray haired girl looking at him with crossed arms under her breasts and a smile that hid her true feelings. "Is there a problem, Yusuke-san?" She soon asked in a sweet tone.
Yusuke sweatdropped at her senior's presence. "N-Nothing, Yumi-senpai." He awkwardly responded. "I was just asking Ikaruga-san to model for my next art pie-" He then started explaining.
"Yusuke Kitagawa." Yumi cut him off with the same tone. "Please leave Ikaruga-san alone." She then ordered.
"Y-Yes, senpai." The artist simply responded, not wanting to make his situation even worse for him and her own senior. "I'll just...go back to making sandcastles." He then added before leaving and going back to his recently built sandcastles to make another one.
Yumi just simply watched him leave before giving out a sigh. "What am I going to do with him?" She then thought in a disapproving tone.
"What was that about?" Ikaruga questioned with a raised eyebrow.
"Nothing, Ikaruga-san." Yumi responded. "Just keeping my junior in his place." She simply stated.
"Is there something I should be worried about, Yumi-san?" Ikaruga soon assumed.
"He can be a bit too...passionate about certain things when his mind is focused on art." Yumi vaguely explained.
"I...see." Ikaruga responded with a sweatdrop. "So, do you two attend Shujin like Asuka-san and Homura-san?" She soon asked in a curious manner.
"Oh no, me and Yusuke-san attend Kosei High." Yumi responded and revealed.
"Hm. I've heard it's quite prestigious." Ikaruga recalled. "Not quite as exciting as Shujin, I hope." She then added.
"Not at all." Yumi replied. "It's an enjoyable experience, although we do face some...looks." She then informed with a sigh.
"I've had some at my school. You get used to it." Ikaruga replied in a sympathetic tone with a nod of understanding.
"I am. Just wish it would follow me everywhere..." Yumi replied and confessed. "I guess we just have to live with it." She then stated.
"Agreed." Ikaruga responded with a nod. "At least you don't have to deal with someone like Katsuragi-san." She then added in a mumble.
"I don't know, I think I have the feeling that it will happen at some point..." Yumi muttered as her eyes drifted over to the orangette, who was pressing beach balls against her chest while the male Leader facepalmed.
"Senpai!" They suddenly heard the artist called out rather excitedly.
The Kosei Council President couldn't help but shake her head. "What is it now, Yusuke-" She began to ask, only to do a double take as she saw what was in his arms. "...Yusuke-san?"
"They would make excellent subjects for my next art piece, don't you think?" Yusuke assumed as he held the two large lobsters in his hands.
"...Where did you get those lobsters?" Yumi asked as a dark, hollowing feeling grew in her gut.
"Oh, I happened to stumble upon them in that cove over there." Yusuke explained. "I didn't know such creatures would live in such a place." He then admitted.
"...And now I'll need to buy him a tank..." Yumi sighed while rubbing her forehead.
"Actually, I was thinking about..." Yusuke began, however...
PINCH!
"YEOW!" The artist yelped out as the crustation clamped onto one of his fingers.
"Yusuke!" The Kosei Student President exclaimed as she rushed to his side. "H-Hold still! We don't want to hurt the creature. Let's just release it back into the water." Yumi got out in a calming tone. However, she forgot there were two of these damn things and-
RIP! BOING!
"..." Ikaruga blinked as she suddenly felt a breeze on her chest and the other lobster with her bikini top in its claws. "...Why is it always me?" She deadpanned with a sigh of depression as she then went over to assist and get her top back.
SPLASH!
Meanwhile, the ash blonde and pinkette were playing on the water's edge as they splashed one another while giggling all the while.
"Hahaha!" The two laughed as they made it back to the beach and grabbed their towels to dry off.
Grrrr…
"Man, I'm starving…" Ann mumbled before heading over to their bags and checked for any leftover food. "Aw, come on! Someone already ate all the snacks!" She soon complained.
"Oh right! Almost forgot that Hibari brought these." The pinkette got out before she took out a plastic purple food container. She then pulled the cover off, revealing a batch of different sweet-looking treats that almost looked like they were made by a professional.
Ann couldn't help but notice it. "Whoa, did you make those, Hibari-chan?" She asked in slight surprise.
"Yup, and they taste great, too!" Hibari happily answered. "Yagyū-chan helped me with the baking as well."
The girl in mention simply nodded with a hum of her voice along with closed eyes.
"Do you want one? I made plenty for everyone. Well, at school." Hibari soon offered and explained.
"I'd love to try out one of your sweets Hibari-chan." Ann replied before taking one and popping it into her mouth. "Mmmm~ This is great!" She soon declared with a smile.
"Thanks." The pinkette blushed. "It's been Hibari's hobby for a while. Hibari's glad she can make something tasty." She then admitted.
"Are you thinking of becoming a sweets maker?" Ann questioned with a raised eyebrow.
"U-Uh...no." Hibari answered with a shake of her head. "I want to keep it as a hobby. Something to do in my offtime rather than something I do every day." She then mumbled. It was a lie, but she knew her shinobi duties came first before her dreams, even if she didn't like it.
"Really? That's too bad." Ann got out in a disappointed yet understanding tone. "But I guess you shouldn't turn every hobby into a job, right?"
Hibari in response blinked. "Y-Yeah..."
"You're in your first year, right? How's high school been treating you?" Ann had to ask.
"Oh, it's been great!" Hibari answered with a happy smile. "I-It was scary for a while, and Hibari needed help sometimes, but it's been so fun!" She then added, her mind going through some of the missions she had to perform with her friends and by herself.
Ann couldn't help but let out a sad smile. She had been like that too...on her first day of school in Japan. Society and reality quickly killed the innocent little child. "I hope you can keep that feeling for the rest of your high school days. Make the most of them." She advised as she petted the pink haired girl's head.
"Hai. I will." Hibari responded with a nod.
Yagyū meanwhile looked on at the sight with awe. "She's good." She mentally admitted.
A distance away, the sisters were practically tearing through the water at peak human speeds. "Hah! I win!" Asuka cheered.
"No, I won!" Homura countered.
"Nuh uh! I totally got to the finish first!" The Vice Leader got out in an immature manner.
"Prove it!" The tan skinned girl called out.
SPLASH!
Homura covered her face to shield herself from the water before smirking. "Oh, you're so gonna get it!" She declared before dunking her sister under the water, a start to their water fight.
(8/29, Afternoon)
"And what have we learned today?" Makoto questioned in an authoritative manner while crossing her arms over her chest.
"Don't use the sea life for games..." Asuka and Homura answered in unison, both of them wrapped in towels.
"Good. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to lecture the others." Makoto sighed as she went to talk to the other troublemakers in the group...while her new bust kept bouncing all the while.
"I'm gonna kill Katsuragi if that happens again." Homura grumbled.
"Homu-nee..." Asuka got out with a glare.
"What?" Homura asked. "She forcefully made Makoto-senpai have a bigger bust." She then reminded in disapproval.
Without another word, Asuka got up and sat down next to Akira who was staring out into the ocean. The sun was setting and she was starting to get sleepy.
"Everyone seems to be getting along well." Asuka admitted with a smile.
"Yeah. But remember the mission, Asuka. This is about Futaba." Akira reminded the Vice Leader. "But having your friends conveniently being here certainly helped out. She didn't freak out upon seeing them." He then added.
"Well, my friends are really easy to get along with." Asuka stated with a smile. "But yeah, you're right. She does look like she's enjoying their company." She added in agreement.
"A little too much, in my opinion." Homura spoke up in a flat tone as she sat down next to Asuka. "But this whole thing...it came out beautifully, didn't it?"
"Yep." Asuka agreed as she leaned her head on her sister's shoulder. "What a way to end our summer, huh." She breathed out.
"Yeah." Akira replied with a nod. "We should head back. The sun is setting."
"I don't want this day to end..." Homura sighed.
"It doesn't have to, but you will need a tent." Akira jokingly stated as the trio headed back to the group, who were in the middle of a conversation.
"We should totally exchange numbers with one another!" Katsuragi soon suggested as she took her flip phone out.
"Yeah! Definitely!" Ryuji agreed as he pulled out his phone as well.
"Aren't you a little too eager, Ryuji." Ann remarked with a light chuckle, softly jabbing his side.
"Sh-Shut up, Ann." The dyed blond mumbled with a blush.
"Aw, don't tease the big guy too much." Katsuragi giggled. "I mean, who wouldn't want a girl's number on their phone?" She then pointed out.
"Katsuragi-san?" Ikaruga whispered to herself in a curious manner while looking at the blonde. She seemed more enthusiastic than usual to want to stay in contact with a boy.
"Right?" Ryuji meanwhile got out in agreement
"Ooh, we can talk about boobs all night long!" Futaba thought in excitement. "Let's do it!" She replied in agreement.
"Katsuragi." Yagyū suddenly whispered. "We shouldn't put civilian contacts on our phones. They could be put in danger." She stated and reminded.
Katsuragi however blew a raspberry in response. "Oh, like we'll ever get caught." She countered in a whisper.
"Until we do." Ikaruga sighed. "I...I'm sorry, but these are school-issued phones. Only students from Hanzō and family members can contact these phones." She apologized and explained.
"Aw man, that sucks." Ryuji sighed in disappointment. "...Wait, your school gives you guys phones?" He then asked.
"Uh, special privileges. We're in a...Elite program." Yagyū lied.
"Yeah! We have to work really hard for-MMPH!" Hibari added, only for her protector to cover her mouth.
"Honor students?" Makoto got out in disbelief, feigning a little ignorance.
"Yeah, we're kind of a big deal. But...they never said we couldn't give our personal phone numbers away..." Katsuragi muttered. "Well, as soon as I get one..." She then added, now noticing how outdated her phone was now.
"Too bad. I would've really liked to see you again." Ann admitted.
"We live in Asakusa. It shouldn't be that hard to see us." Katsuragi replied and revealed. "Actually, Asuka, why didn't you visit sooner?" She then asked.
"Y-You know...busy..." Asuka awkwardly responded.
Katsuragi's eyes flashed between the Leaders before she let out a smile. "Right...Well, Asuka, it's been fun, but we better get going." The blonde admitted with a smirk.
The Vice Leader looked confused for a second before shaking it off. "Have a safe trip back, guys." Asuka replied. "I'll make sure to visit Asakusa soon. I promise." She then assured.
"You don't have to." Ikaruga got out as she leaned in and hugged the Vice Leader. "After all, you have the Phantom Thieves to worry about." She whispered into her ear.
Asuka had to resist squeaking in nervousness as the acting leader of the Hanzō Elites released her.
"Mmm! We'll come and visit sometime!' Hibari declared with a nod. "I wanna hang out with Ann-chan again!" She then added, already planning to get her own phone now.
"Same here! Ryuji and Makoto are so much fun!" Katsuragi admitted with a smirk while glancing toward the two with a perverse grin on her face. "Banzai!" She then happily got out in excitement.
The two in mention on the other hand shuddered, but for completely different reasons.
"Hibari is also gonna miss you, Morgana-chan." The pinkette got out in a sad tone as she brushed her fingers through his slightly grimy fur.
"Mrow!" The not cat meowed in pleasure as the pink haired girl scratched under his chin.
Ikaruga meanwhile sighed. "I'll admit though, it would be nice talking with Makoto-san and Homura-san again along with Yusuke-san and Yumi-san." She then got out.
Yagyū simply nodded in agreement to this. "You have made some good friends, Asuka." She then stated.
"The best besides you guys." Asuka responded with a smile. "Take care everyone!" She then called out.
"Bye!" Futaba got out with an excited wave.
"Good-bye/See ya/Bye-bye!" The Hanzo girls (save for the white haired girl, who just waved) called out as they went on their way back to their spot to pack up their things.
The Vice Leader soon sighed as she stretched her limbs. "Aaaahhh...!" Asuka breathed out as the Thieves looked out at the ocean and the setting sun. "Look at that view..." She then added.
"We should probably start heading home as well." Makoto soon suggested.
"Agreed. Let's pack up." Yusuke responded with a nod.
"Futaba seemed fine around other people and in the crowd too, so it looks like she's overcome her last exercise." Ann meanwhile noted.
"She's already grown so much." Miyabi got out with a smile.
"Hey, Futaba. We're goin' home. Stop standin' around and help us." Ryuji called out.
"Hey, let her wistfully stare out into the sunset for a while." Akira responded.
However, the orangette crouched down and hugged her knees. "You know..." Futaba soon began, tracing her finger in the sand. "All this time, I thought that it was my fault that my mom died." She soon confessed.
"Uh-huh..." The dyed blond urged the youngest girl to continue.
"It's because everyone said that I killed her. Everyone looked at me thinking I was a murderer. I ended up hating this world. That's why I shut myself in and covered my ears. I wished...I wished my mom would come back to life." She eventually confessed. "Sometimes, I'd wake up and think it was all a dream. But nothing had changed in the world. That's why I'd sleep again. It'd be a repeat of that..." She then sighed.
"Futaba..." Miyabi breathed out as she slowly approached the orangette.
"Ah..." Makoto got out.
Futaba eventually stood up and looked at the group. "I loved my mom. I wanted to become just like her." She then admitted. "How she'd work late into the night. How she'd wake up early and make me a boxed lunch every day. How she'd do her best to further her research. How she'd scold me for peeking at her notes." She soon listed off while remembering at the same time.
"It was cognitive psience, wasn't it?" Makoto assumed.
"The cognitive world can become distorted through desires." Futaba began to recite. "If it becomes distorted, a person begins exhibiting problematic behavior in reality. That cognitive world disappears when you remove its core, and further problematic actions stop." She then recalled.
"Isn't that about Palaces...?" Ann realized with widened eyes.
"That's the Metaverse! She knew about that?" Morgana exclaimed and questioned in shock.
"Did...Did Futaba's mother have a MetaNav...?" Akira thought with a frown.
"It made no sense back then, but now I understand, after it actually happened to me." Futaba continued. "All I thought about was my mom. I was trapped in a cognitive labyrinth. I couldn't get out of it. There was nothing I could do by myself."
"That's why you asked us to steal your heart? That's a huge jump in logic in so many ways!" Ryuji called out.
"At first, I didn't believe the rumors about the Phantom Thieves...That they steal hearts." Futaba soon admitted. "But I overheard you accidentally. I learned that you were near me." She then revealed.
"Overheard? Ah, the bugs..." Yusuke repeated in confusion before realizing.
"You guys know already, but when I heard Sojiro was accepting a criminal...I kinda panicked. I rushed in when he was out and bugged Leblanc with so many cameras and mics that I lost count." Futaba confessed, a little sheepishly. "I didn't want him to be hurt."
"You really care about him..." Asuka muttered.
"Even to leave the confines of your room." Yumi added in awe.
"That, and to make sure he was actually working and not smoking himself to death." Futaba then bluntly stated before looking to the Leaders. "And then...you two came in." She then got out as she turned to the Leader and Vice Leader.
"Hm?" Asuka hummed out in confusion.
"You talked about stealing hearts and real life ninjas. When I heard that I was jumping for joy." Futaba soon got out as she held her chest. "I thought, maybe the Phantom Thieves could cure my heart. I also got a little obsessed with tracking down shinobi." She then sheepishly admitted.
"Huh?" Miyabi got out in surprise. "How many did you manage to find?" She had to ask.
Surprisingly, Futaba grinned proudly. "26 of them. Including Asuka's friends, all the Gessen girls and Homura's friends. I even have access to your schools' servers." She casually revealed.
SHATTER!
The Thieves nearly choked at the number and what she did.
"Y-You hacked into our schools!?" Miyabi got out in disbelief and shock with panicked concern.
"Yeah, it's really easy. Everyone I found interesting within range of this guy's phone was instantly connected to my PC." Futaba began as she pointed a thumb to the Phantom Thieves Leader. "Just had to keep them online for long enough until they head home. From there, I could ping their school's server. They're usually offline, however I can just force it to do an online update check and gain access to it that way. By the way, their security could be cracked with a calculator. They seriously need to be patched." She then explained.
"...I have no idea what you just said." Ryuji soon stated with a confused look.
"I used Akira's phone to connect to the shinobi's phone and then to the shinobi's school servers." Futaba simplified with a smirk. "I also did it with Asuka and Homura's phones when they went and visited her Asuka's during Golden Week."
"Oh..." Ryuji got out in understanding, even though he still didn't understand it at all.
Instantly, everyone turned to Akira. "And when Homura's friends kidnapped me." He soon realized with widened eyes.
"And on your little dates with every ninja you ever bumped into." Futaba soon revealed while adjusting her glasses.
"Huh?" Homura got out in confusion.
"I...I feel like it's my fault your friends got hacked." Akira admitted as he rubbed the back of his neck.
"And our school's..." Miyabi added. "I gotta say, I'm very impressed, Futaba." She then admitted in amazement.
"Thank you. Hey, do you wanna know Yumi's-" Futaba soon began to offer, only for the white haired woman to cover her mouth.
"Please. Don't." Yumi kindly requested. "Are there any other gigantic holes in our security?" She soon asked.
Futaba pulled away from Miyabi's hand to answer. "Nope. I was only interested in all the juicy stuff. Like your names and your personal quirks." She replied with a shrug.
"Okay." Homura breathed before pausing. "...Excuse me? Wait, does that mean you know our r-" She began, however...
"We're getting off topic here." Ann sighed. "You could've just told us from the start..." She then pointed out.
"You might've been wary of me if I asked out of nowhere. And besides, you could've been bad guys. That's why I cautiously got in contact with you. I checked many times to see how you'd react." Futaba explained.
"Yes, you had us twisted around your little finger." Makoto soon confessed.
"But, Futaba, you didn't talk to anyone besides Boss for a long time, right? You must've needed a lot of courage to contact the Phantom Thieves." Ann then got out.
"...There were two reasons for it." the hacker responded. "One was Medjed's taunt. The Phantom Thieves were so pitiful, it frustrated me. I would've been in trouble if they got disbanded too..." She stated with a frown.
"Indeed. You were our only hope." Yusuke soon stated.
"The other was what I heard through wiretapping Leblanc. Sojiro was being blamed with lies, like abusing me...He was being threatened to spill everything about my mom..." Futaba then mumbled, clenching her fists. She was really tempted to just dox her and ruin her life if she dared hurt her father figure.
"Talk about makin' shit up." Ryuji grumbled while narrowing his eyes.
"Whoever this is, they deserve a fucking pounding to their ass." Miyabi growled as she cracked her knuckles.
Meanwhile, Makoto began to sweat profusely.
"It made me sad, and it hurt. I thought, I have to save Sojiro. I gotta do something." Futaba continued.
"So that's why..." Asuka muttered in a quiet manner.
"But the Phantom Thieves...I didn't think you guys would be taking such risks for me. I didn't think you'd worry about me so much. I'm sorry that I acted like I doubted you guys." Futaba got out before apologizing as she hugged the white haired woman.
"It's ok sweetie." Miyabi instinctively responded while rubbing the girl's head.
"Do you believe in us now?" Asuka had to ask.
"Yeah. I can tell. You aren't bad guys. That's why I'm joining you guys." Futaba answered with a nod.
"And to hunt down your mother's killer." Akira added.
"Yeah." Futaba nodded before frowning. "Someone must've caused a mental shutdown for her." She soon declared while narrowing her eyes.
"Wait...you're sure about that?" Ryuji questioned.
"It was written in her notes. Should the self in the cognitive world die, the self in the real world would lose consciousness..." Futaba answered and recited.
"Then, the criminal that Madarame and Kaneshiro mentioned..." Yusuke began.
"Yes, that could be the case. I don't like pursuing this line of thought, but perhaps your mother's Shadow was..." Makoto responded and stated before trailing off at the end.
"I don't know for sure...But, right before my mom died, she didn't seem right." Futaba however revealed.
"In what way?" Ryuji asked.
"No matter how much I talked to her, she wouldn't answer back. And she didn't jump into the road. It was more like she collapsed and fell in..." Futaba soon revealed. "That's why I thought what was written in the notes was real and looked into it. I read books, checked theses that were released online...I even snuck into the networks of various research labs to look at their classified data." She then stated and confessed.
"That's why you're good at hacking...What kind of brain do you have?" Ryuji realized and asked.
"But, I didn't figure anything out. My mom's research was nowhere to be found." Futaba sighed. "She was killed by someone, and her research was erased from history, like it never existed. I bet it's them...Those adults in the black suits who read the fake suicide note." She soon growled. "I'll never forgive them." She then declared while staring out into the sun.
"Futaba..." Ann got out, the girls looking rather sad.
"If I stay with you guys, I think I can find out more about that world." Futaba continued. "Then eventually, it might even lead to those men in black. It's a super-personal reason why I wanna join you...Is that OK? Or would I just be dead weight?" She then stated and asked.
"If anything, you're dependable. Ain't that right, Mona?" Ryuji soon remarked.
"Why are you looking at me? Are you trying to say I'm inadequate!?" Morgana questioned in an accusing manner.
"What? Nah, dude. It's just that it's never a bad idea to have a guy in the chair." Ryuji explained as he petted the cat's head. "Have you never seen a heist movie before?" He then asked.
"Erm...we-well..." Morgana stammered before looking away.
"This is what our Phantom Thieves are like, but I hope we get along, Futaba." Yumi warned.
"Thanks." Futaba replied with a smile.
"Let's leave those two be..." Makoto sighed as she shook her head. "Why don't we not waste time and decide on Futaba's code name now?" She then suggested.
"Huh? Oh, that thing. Almost forgot about that." Futaba got out. "So...it's Joker, Yin, Yang, Skull, Mona, Fox, Widow, Queen...um..." She began listing off before trying to remember.
"Serpent." Miyabi concluded.
"Right." Futaba replied as she snapped her fingers.
"In Futaba's case...Hacker wouldn't be right, would it?" Makoto assumed.
"And we're not using Alibaba." Homura added as she gained a thoughtful expression.
"Mech?" Ann offered.
"PC?" Yusuke added.
"Ufo?" Asuka spoke up.
"No." Futaba instantly shook her head to those names.
"Alienware? I heard that's a thing." Miyabi suggested.
"Oh, god no." Futaba groaned in disapproval.
"Why don't we go literal and call her Goggles?" Morgana spoke up.
"Super lame. You've got no taste, kitty." Futaba bluntly responded in disapproval once more.
"Haha, in your face!" Ryuji laughed out in amusement, making the not cat grumble in annoyance.
"This is coming from the guy that wanted to call Makoto-senpai Shoulder Pads." Homura deadpanned.
"Is that any better than Brawler?" Ryuji countered in a teasing manner.
"He got ya there, Homura." Akira said, a smirk on his face as the tan skinned girl blushed.
"Well...if she's going to be our navigator..." Asuka muttered as she tilted her head from side to side.
"Hm, Navi might be good." Futaba eventually muttered.
Akira however smirked in a trollish manner. "Hey! Listen! Hey! Listen! Hey! Listen!" He suddenly started in a high pitch tone.
SMACK!
With the orangette immediately smacking the Leader over the head. "Nope! None of that! Shame on you!" Futaba however interrupted while wagging her finger. "I hereby retract that suggestion and burn it back to Hell from whence it came!" She then declared with an annoyed pout.
"Huh?" Miyabi got out in confusion while tilting her head. "Am I missing something?" She soon asked.
Ryuji meanwhile snickered to that in amusement.
Ann sighed and shook her head before turning to the Leader. "Do you have any good ideas for Futaba's code name?" She soon asked.
Akira closed his eyes as he went through his limited English knowledge for a codename. "...Oracle." He decided. "Oracle might be good." He then concluded.
"Hm...Oracle." Futaba said with a smile. "With my vision, I'll guide you all to victory."
"Sounds great." Ann agreed with a nod.
"Then, Futaba'll be Oracle from now on." Ryuji declared with a fist pump.
"But man, I never even dreamed that the rumored Phantom Thieves would be so close! And freaking hot, big-titty ninjas right at my doorstep! I didn't think the real world would be this exciting." Futaba then cheered, causing everyone to either sweatdrop, blush, or both.
"Do you really have to say that...titty part out loud when they're literally right here?" Akira added with a sweatdrop.
"What? I'm just telling the truth." Futaba pouted. "Besides, it's not like anyone else would hear about it except us here." She then added.
The shinobi, meanwhile, felt like they were all struck in the heart with the same arrow. "U-Urgh..." Homura groaned.
"Moh! We have other traits!" Asuka whined.
"Same goes for you. To think you'd be the daughter of a Metaverse researcher...Talk about chance." Morgana remarked.
"Or destiny." Yumi added with a smile.
"Should we get going then?" Makoto spoke up.
"Yup! Let's go home!" Futaba declared with a bright smile on her face.
"Let's." Miyabi replied with a nod before looking towards the orangette. "But you better help us pack our stuff." She then instructed.
"Aww, what?" Futaba whined.
"Everyone here pulls their weight." Homura answered. "And that includes non-combat members." She then stated.
"Urgh, if only I could summon Necronomicon to pick up everything for me…" Futaba grumbled as she began helping the Thieves clean up and end their day at the beach.
Save Game…Quit!
Asuka/Yin's Social Stats:
Leadership- Mastermind (Level 4)
Knowledge- Professor (Level 4)
Proficiency- Masterful (Level 4)
Diligence- Thorough (Level 4)
Courage- Daring (Level 4)
Homura/Yang's Development Stats:
Maturity- Adult (Level 4)
Knowledge- Professor (Level 4)
Femininity- Natural (Level 4)
Elegance- Gentlewoman (Level 4)
Understanding- Motherly (Level 4)
Whew! Done! It's not the longest chapter (that belongs to the torturous 51,000 word Chapter 46: Confrontations in Reality and Distortion), but it certainly setting up the most interesting developments in my perspective. The Hanzo girls have met the Phantom Thieves! Ryuji may not be single in a few short months! Oracle has officially joined the Thieves! And, by not my own decision, the girls might be getting bigger boobs.
Stay tuned for that and more in the next chapter: Debut (WIP title)
Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go and add all the damn line breaks.
From UknownHero, JGResidentEvil, and VividMind17!
We couldn't have done it without you! Have fun, my friends!
