Noticing Nia's gaze, Yoshino shyly made a'shush' gesture to Nia.
Even if Inaba Tsukiyo knew her browsing history of finding those games online, being called out was still embarrassing, especially in front of Kurumi.
Nia was also tactful and didn't say anything. She felt that Inaba Tsukiyo must have figured something out; otherwise, her attitude towards Yoshino wouldn't have become strange recently.
Just as Inaba Tsukiyo finished her lecture and was about to head to the swimming pool, she noticed Nia's clothes.
"Your clothes... what's going on?"
Inaba Tsukiyo was wearing her familiar exposed-armpit miko outfit, Yoshino had a white dress with a cute hat, and Kurumi wore her familiar black noblewoman-style dress.
Nia's outfit... had a bit of a style.
It was a simple shirt with a jacket over it, but the shirt had several words written on it: [All Villains].
"Hmm? Is there a problem? This is a very popular phrase online recently, and it's perfect for describing us, isn't it?"
Nia pulled at her shirt with a grin, completely ignoring the gazes of Inaba Tsukiyo and the others, and pointed at Inaba Tsukiyo.
"You are the big boss behind Anti-Entropy, she is the nightmare who killed tens of thousands of humans, and we are spirits who endanger the world. To some extent, aren't we all [All Villains]?"
"Although I really want to retort your words, since we're on the street, I won't deal with you now. When we get home, I'll have a good talk with you about this 'All Villains' issue."
Inaba Tsukiyo didn't understand what Nia meant by 'All Villains,' but she didn't like the term 'villain.' No one would like that term. Hadn't she seen Yoshino's and Kurumi's expressions?
Nia also realized she had caused trouble and apologized helplessly to Yoshino and Kurumi. The four headed towards the swimming pool.
Upon arriving at the swimming pool, the four changed into the swimsuits they had prepared beforehand... or so one might say.
Because they were all spirits, they could use spiritual power to create the Spirit Armor they desired.
Inaba Tsukiyo and Yoshino both had ruffled swimsuits, Kurumi had a rather sexy bikini, but Nia was a bit different.
Upon seeing the three beautiful girls in their different swimsuit attire, this experienced veteran stroked her smooth chin, and with mischief in her mind, she used her abilities under everyone's surprised gaze to create a swimsuit that would require a holy light to appear in front of children.
This swimsuit was somewhat similar to Nia's translucent Spirit Armor, but it was this subtle, elusive feeling that was most fatal.
At least Yoshino couldn't quite handle it; she immediately raised her hands to cover her eyes the moment she saw it, though it's unknown if she peeked afterward.
Under Inaba Tsukiyo's instruction, she finally gave up on this somewhat age-restricted swimsuit and changed into a more normal one before coming to the pool.
Yoshino was curious about everything in the pool and pulled Kurumi to play elsewhere.
Inaba Tsukiyo, on the other hand, came to the poolside alone. She didn't swim; she just sat by the pool, soaking her feet and enjoying the feeling of her legs being immersed in water.
Inaba Tsukiyo had never told anyone one thing: she was afraid of water, specifically the feeling of being submerged in water.
Before she regained her sight, she had lived hundreds of years in blindness.
Although she could perceive the world through her extraordinary senses, in water, her senses were completely useless.
Unable to breathe, unable to discern direction, her world was pitch black at that time, and even with her powerful swordsmanship, she couldn't use it in water.
Because of an unpleasant memory, she was quite resistant to places like swimming pools, but after her eyes recovered, this feeling gradually faded.
Everyone grows, and Inaba Tsukiyo also gradually overcame her fear of water, able to stand leisurely by the water's edge and enjoy the feeling of her legs being immersed.
"Tsukiyo-chan! What are you doing? You're not thinking about your life philosophy like an old woman, are you?"
Nia, wearing her swimsuit, noticed Inaba Tsukiyo zoning out by the pool and couldn't help but run over.
Originally, she wanted to secretly push Inaba Tsukiyo from behind, but she remembered that Inaba Tsukiyo could detect her approach even with her back turned, and even if she successfully pushed Inaba Tsukiyo in, she would probably be taught a lesson by Inaba Tsukiyo.
For her own safety, Nia finally decided not to do such a suicidal act and simply greeted her properly.
"That's something only Nia, who is already forty-five years old, would do. It has nothing to do with me."
"Ugh! Don't just blurt out a woman's age! You rude person, don't always bring up age!"
Nia glared angrily at Inaba Tsukiyo. This person always liked to bring up her age. Didn't she know that a girl's age is something that shouldn't be mentioned?
However, Nia wasn't someone who cared about such things. After a round of complaints, she took Inaba Tsukiyo's hand and pulled her along to play.
Having finally made it to the pool, besides coming to watch the excitement, Nia still wanted to have some fun.
And in a place like this, some physical contact would be understandable, right?
After all, everyone was wearing swimsuits, and Inaba Tsukiyo's eyes had been set by her to be unable to see, so someone had to guide her to properly experience the atmosphere of the pool.
Nia suddenly noticed a facility at the swimming hall—a play structure similar to a slide. It went from top to bottom, and its path was very winding and twisting, looking extremely thrilling.
Of course, Nia wasn't interested in that; she was interested in something else.
"Hey, Tsukiyo-chan. I'll take you to play something fun."
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