Yukinoshita Yukino and Shinomiya Kaguya were truly evenly matched. Yes, on every level.
Uchiha Ryo: "It's a rare private pool. Yukinoshita-san, Shinomiya-san, you should be happier. Your swimsuits both look great."
The light blue one-piece swimsuit on Yukino's body, although lacking a certain impact, had a unique charm when paired with her shy expression from being watched.
As for Shinomiya Kaguya in the red swimsuit, her expression was a bit ugly for some reason. It was probably because of the three behind her.
The next to appear was Hayasaka Ai. The gyaru Hayasaka had chosen a black bikini today, which added a touch of coolness to her usual gyaru attribute.
Chitanda's choice was the same style as Hayasaka's, only her color was white.
Chitanda: "Sorry for the wait. I was just helping Fujiwara-san move things."
Fujiwara Chika: "Kaguya's here too Then let's all play together! Although Uchiha-kun paid for the rental, we just went and rented a lot of fun things"
Fujiwara Chika, wearing a flower-patterned swimsuit, ran over quickly.
Everyone turned their heads at the sound. Uchiha Ryo couldn't help but inwardly praise the sight, while Yukinoshita's and Shinomiya's expressions instantly froze.
Don't run... Your swimsuit isn't an M200 sniper rifle, it doesn't have image stabilization!
As the bevy of beautiful girls gathered, Uchiha Ryo was suddenly reminded of the Plants vs. Zombies he used to play when he was bored.
"A Tall-nut, a Wall-nut, a Spikeweed, a Spikeweed, and a Spikeweed. What a great lineup!"
Hayasaka Ai: "What are you talking about?"
Uchiha Ryo: "Nothing. But what did Fujiwara-san rent?"
Fujiwara Chika huffed twice. "Ta-da! Water volleyball and an inflatable boat, of course! We rented the biggest pool, so of course we have to be prepared... Wow, there's a water slide over there too!"
Compared to the other four calm beautiful girls, and Uchiha Ryo who was recording the scenery with his eyes, Fujiwara Chika was like a child who hadn't grown up. (In fact, she had already grown up, and was too big!)
Fujiwara Chika: "Come play in the water, everyone!"
Hayasaka Ai resisted the urge to compare, but this was a swimming pool. As the saying goes, the beach and the pool are the battlegrounds for young women. Bust size is approximately equal to dominance on the battlefield.
As for Uchiha Ryo, the only boy, it was simple. He had nothing on except for a pair of swim trunks. But because of his year-round training in basic taijutsu, his well-defined muscles did attract the attention of several of the girls.
But soon, everyone got into the pool, enjoying the refreshing moment in the middle of summer.
Fujiwara Chika: "Hey, everyone, let's play water volleyball!"
Hayasaka Ai nodded. "Okay. Should we split into teams, or is it a free-for-all?"
Yukinoshita: "If we're splitting into teams, I suggest the girls be on one team, and the boy on another."
Uchiha Ryo: "??"
Chitanda raised her hand. "Or, just like with table tennis, the four of us can play, and Uchiha-kun can be the referee."
Uchiha Ryo: "That's not a bad idea..... You guys play. I'll just be the referee and watch the balls... I mean, watch the game."
Fujiwara Chika thought for a moment. "Mmm, then a free-for-all is fine too. The five of us will stand in a circle. Whoever is near the ball when it lands and doesn't catch it, loses."
"Of course, if you hit the ball too far away, that also counts as a loss!"
The five of them stood in a pentagon formation in the shallow end. Just as Fujiwara Chika was about to serve, Hayasaka Ai suddenly spoke.
"So, is there any penalty in this game?"
Yukinoshita: "A penalty isn't necessary...."
After all, she had already lost once today. What if something worse happened than being a maid for a day?
Fujiwara Chika thought for a moment. "Then if there's no penalty, the winner can get a prize."
Chitanda: "But do we have any prizes? Or should we buy them after we get out?"
Hayasaka Ai giggled, then pointed at Uchiha Ryo, who was sitting on the edge of the pool.
"Isn't the prize sitting right there?"
Uchiha Ryo: "???"
Fujiwara Chika looked thoughtful. "Oh! Alright then. The winner of this match will receive Uchiha-kun as a prize! To be more precise, one right to command him~"
Uchiha Ryo: "...In your dreams."
Hayasaka Ai cracked her knuckles. "I guess we have no choice. Let's begin!"
Shinomiya Kaguya's eyes lit up. This was a good opportunity. If she had one right to command Uchiha Ryo, she could just find a way to make him confess later.
Uchiha Ryo just smiled and said nothing. As long as you're all happy. I'm not going to accept your command anyway. Mere maids, thinking of turning the tables and pinning down your master? Just stay down there where you belong.
The five beautiful girls' water volleyball match was about to begin. Compared to being on land, moving in the water was a bit more strenuous.
This was especially true for those who were naturally lacking in stamina, like Yukinoshita Yukino. Although she had studied aikido for a long time and her combat power was decent, her endurance was somewhat lacking.
Fujiwara Chika also began to get tired in the middle and late stages of the battle. After all, everyone else was lightly equipped, but she was playing ball while carrying balls. It was very tiring!
In comparison, a certain attendant who had been raised as a maid since childhood found this kind of game much easier in terms of physical strength, endurance, and combat power.
Of course, Shinomiya Kaguya and Chitanda were not to be outdone either.
The young lady of the Shinomiya family was no delicate greenhouse flower. Martial arts, archery, jujutsu! Shinomiya Kaguya, known as the all-around genius, planned to win this match, and then invite Uchiha Ryo to the Shinomiya residence again.
Hayasaka Ai realized it. Yukinoshita and Fujiwara Chika could be defeated at any time. Although Chitanda could still hold on, it was only a matter of time before she was out.
The problem was Lady Kaguya! What are you doing? I'm your maid! Your maid wants to show off in front of others for once and win a prize. Shouldn't you let me win!
Twenty minutes ago, Hayasaka Ai was picking out a swimsuit when she received a call from her master.
Shinomiya Kaguya: "Hayasaka, I'm coming to find you."
Hayasaka Ai: "Ah? Lady Kaguya, I'm just out shopping with a few classmates. It's nothing."
Shinomiya Kaguya smiled. "Your phone has the Shinomiya family's tracker. I'm already on my way. Has your capture plan made any progress? Do you need my help, Hayasaka~"
Hayasaka Ai: "....I still need some time. I won't trouble you with this, Lady Kaguya."
It was strange. Why had the young lady become more and more concerned about Uchiha Ryo's affairs ever since she had changed from an ice sculpture to her current self?
Shouldn't she hate this guy whose scores were always higher than hers?!
Shinomiya Kaguya: "Are you sure you don't need my help? It's all the same who captures him, right?"
Hayasaka Ai: "Lady Kaguya, you have an ulterior motive, while I am serious. You can give up on the plan to make Ryo-kun heartbroken."
Shinomiya Kaguya: "The plan isn't given up, it's just that the direction has changed. Heartbreak will indeed cause him to be depressed and his grades to drop, but there's another possibility... the book says that couples in love experience a drop in intelligence!"
So Shinomiya Kaguya's new plan was to completely capture Uchiha Ryo, and then make him think about her every day, causing his grades to drop!
Hayasaka Ai didn't want to talk. She thought that ever since Lady Kaguya had become silly, her intelligence had also been plummeting.