After Akira Fujimiya finished applying sunscreen for Isshiki Iroha, she happily ran off to join the beach volleyball game.
On one side of the court stood Yukinoshita Yukino and Yuigahama Yui, together with Miura Yumiko, Ebina Hina, and Isshiki Iroha, who had just joined the match with great enthusiasm.
On the other side were Nakiri Erina, Arato Hisako, Tadokoro Megumi, Sakurajima Mai, and Kawasaki Saki.
Nishimiya Shouko did not come over to play with others.
She was most likely taking care of the completely drunk Hiratsuka Shizuka, who had already collapsed somewhere in the shade earlier.
Nagano Setsuna was also present here. With her usual gentle smile and impressive social skills, she had somehow secured the referee's position without anyone objecting.
Akira lay back on a beach chair, lazily watching the volleyball match in front of him. He had to admit that beach volleyball was a very civilized and healthy activity.
The only problem was that his gaze kept drifting. With so many familiar figures and 'assets' moving back and forth in front of him, he genuinely did not know where to focus.
"Akira-sama, would you like a glass of orange juice?" a soft voice asked.
"Thank you for your help, Miss Shichijō," Akira replied, glancing sideways at Aria Shichijō, who was dressed in a neat maid outfit.
"I'm playing the role of a maid at the moment, so please don't call me Miss Shichijō," Aria Shichijō said calmly as she poured the orange juice into his glass.
"It's a pity you're not a real maid," Akira said casually, looking at her.
"You really are bold, Akira-sama," Aria Shichijō replied. Despite his gaze, there was no sign of displeasure on her face.
"This island is nice," Akira said, turning his head to look at the vast blue sea.
"If you like it, I can give it to you," Aria Shichijō said lightly.
"What are the conditions?" Akira asked without hesitation. "Tell me."
"I originally planned to tell you my three wishes and ask you to help me fulfill them," Aria Shichijō said slowly. "But now, I have a new idea."
"What are your three wishes?" Akira asked.
"An adventure, a love affair, and finally… dying in the arms of the one I love," Aria Shichijō said softly.
"That's romantic," 'Except for the maybe second wish' Akira said after a short pause. "But if I were that person, I'd probably leave this world together with you."
"Indeed," Aria Shichijō smiled, covering her mouth lightly. "If Akira-kun truly stayed with me and fulfilled those three wishes, Father would most likely allow you to accompany me to the end."
"As expected of the Shichijō family," Akira said as he picked up the orange juice.
Aria Shichijō smiled and glanced toward the girls playing volleyball on the beach.
"My current condition," she continued, "is that I believe Akira-kun can make me better. I also hope the Shichijō family can continue into the future. Do you understand what I mean?"
"I don't," Akira replied calmly.
"Akira-kun owes me a favor," Aria Shichijō reminded him. "If I hadn't lent you those fifty billion yen, it would have taken you much longer to build your current status."
"Are you sure you want to use that favor here?" Akira asked, fixing his gaze on her.
"You're the person I like," Aria Shichijō said honestly. "I like your works, I like your looks, and I like how intelligent you are. If we had a child, that child would definitely inherit your intelligence and my beauty." There was a trace of longing in her eyes.
'Love at first sight, wish I was that lucky in my previous world'
"…Since you put it that way," Akira said after a brief silence, "I agree."
"I thought you would refuse," Aria Shichijō said, smiling.
"I have no reason to refuse," Akira replied.
Aria Shichijō understood what he meant and did not say anything more.
Akira seeing that she didn't have anything to say returned his attention to the beach volleyball match.
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The beach volleyball game lasted for nearly two hours.
Yukinoshita Yukino's physical strength was not as good as Nakiri Erina's, but Miura Yumiko's physical strength was also outstanding.
When Yukino began to get tired, Yumiko naturally became the core of the team, stabilizing the situation.
Because of this, the two sides remained evenly matched, and the match stayed intense until the end.
At one point, Akira took a small yacht out to sea to do some fishing.
When he returned, the game had already finished.
The girls were now resting, and the maids had already begun preparing the grill — Vegetables, various cuts of meat, and the fish Akira had just caught were neatly arranged.
The maids handled the ingredients skillfully and efficiently.
Even Nakiri Erina, who was notoriously picky, had to admit that their cooking skills were quite impressive.
She glanced toward Yukinoshita Yukino.
The last time she attended Yukinoshita Yukino's birthday party, Yukino had stood alone, without anyone by her side.
Now, however, Yukino was surrounded by friends.
Erina, on the other hand, only had Arato Hisako.
Moreover, Hisako's feelings toward her leaned more toward reverence than friendship, making it difficult for the two to truly stand on equal footing.
"Poor Erina," a voice said casually.
"You don't need to pity me," Erina snapped coldly at Akira.
"I was planning to hold your hand for ten minutes," Akira shrugged. "But since you said that, forget it."
"You…!" Erina clenched her fists.
"I know you have other ways to eliminate the side effects," Akira continued. "I don't mind holding your hand. But You can try other methods too. I don't mind."
"N-No need! Holding hands is very effective," Erina said, her gaze evasive.
Seeing this, Akira did not press the issue and walked toward Yukinoshita Yukino.
Because he could see Erina's system status, so he naturally understood everything.
Erina watched his back as he walked away, a faint blush appearing on her face.
Of course, there were other methods.
Like kissing, and.....
But she could not accept those.....
{T/N: Yet}
Holding hands was something she had thought over for a long time and chosen only because she had no other option.
Akira lay down naturally on the beach chair beside Yukinoshita Yukino.
Yukinoshita Yukino was chatting with Sakurajima Mai. When she noticed Akira beside her, her expression softened.
"Yukinoshita-san, you and Akira-kun seem to be a very good match," Sakurajima Mai said with a gentle smile. "May I ask when you plan to get married?"
"That will probably have to wait until after college," Yukinoshita Yukino replied after some thought.
"That sounds lovely," Mai said.
"Yes, I think so too," Yukino said lightly, lifting her hair.
"Yukino, after we get married, you'll work hard, and I'll take care of the children at home," Akira said casually.
"If you like taking care of children, I'll leave that to you," Yukino rolled her eyes. "I'll handle the company affairs."
Akira smiled and held her hand.
Sakurajima Mai watched from the side with a complicated expression.
Yukinoshita Yukino looked genuinely happy.
But Akira's situation…
Mai was not sure whether Yukino fully understood this or not....
"Mai-senpai, this guy is terrible," Yukino suddenly said. "He has several girlfriends, so you should be careful."
"Huh?" Mai froze.
"Yukino, I don't have that kind of thought toward Mai-senpai at all right now," Akira said seriously. "Don't say strange things."
"Right now?" Yukino looked at Akira with a cold smiled.
"Ahem," Akira coughed. "What I mean is, you're the most important person in my heart."
"That's more like it," Yukino smiled. "I'll go get some food. You can keep chatting with Mai-senpai."
After Yukino left, Akira turned to Sakurajima Mai.
"Mai-senpai, Yukino-chan is telling the truth," he said calmly. "I'm a very bad person."
"Fujimiya-sama you…" Mai was stunned.
She had expected him to explain or deny it, but instead, he admitted it outright.
"The girls traveling with me this time all have some kind of relationship with me," Akira continued. "I don't even know why they like me so much. To be honest, I often feel confused and also afraid of making them cry."
Mai understood immediately.
Among them, there were surely girls who would surely cry if Akira rejected them.
His fear of making girls cry revealed his gentleness.
{T/N: (+_+) }
"They chose to stay with me after struggling for a long time," Akira said. "What I can give them is probably material security and occasional companionship at most.... "
"Do their parents know about this?" Mai asked carefully.
"Some do, some don't," Akira replied. "Some like me because of my help, others because of family circumstances. They don't like me for money. What I give them now is only assistance. In the future, it'll be material support."
"You really are… gentle," Mai said after a pause.
"So, Mai-senpai, don't worry," Akira smiled. "There are already plenty of girls around me. I won't actively pursue you. Of course, if you ever like me, I'll leave a place for you in my heart."
"I… I don't plan to fall in love right now," Mai said, blushing. "At least, I'll wait until I graduate from university."
Akira smiled and said nothing more.
....
During Sunset,
Nishimiya Shouko arrived, supporting Hiratsuka Shizuka.
Shizuka had taken the afternoon off because she was drunk.
When she saw the barbecue and the many empty beer cans near Akira, she suddenly felt the urge to drink again.
Seeing her expression, Akira smiled.
Hiratsuka Shizuka sat down and reached out her hand.
Then her smile froze.
"Hiratsuka-sensei, I'm sorry," Akira said with a grin. "These are empty cans. The maids drank them earlier."
"You… you actually let them drink?" Shizuka glared at him.
"Of course," Akira replied. "The maids are all adults."
"Akira-sama told us to limit the amount Hiratsuka-sensei can drink." Nagano Setsuna said as she placed a bowl of soup in front of Shizuka. "So we only had a few cans."
"What's this?" Shizuka asked, puzzled.
"Hangover soup," Akira explained. "Drink it while it's hot."
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