"...Ugh, I feel like throwing up."
Grass Wonder covered her mouth, her expression listless.
"Grass Wonder, are you okay? I'm sorry, it's all because of my selfishness."
Special Week supported Grass Wonder, her expression apologetic.
"I'm truly sorry, it was my mistake; I didn't expect the boat to rock so severely."
Seiun Sky stood to the side, uneasy and uncharacteristically reserved.
"No, no, no, it's all my fault; if I hadn't been rowdy last night causing everyone to be sleep-deprived, Grass Wonder wouldn't be feeling so uncomfortable."
El Condor Pasa said dejectedly.
The matter started a few days ago.
Facts proved that Gold Legend's investment was quite effective.
Therefore, the resort's service was very thoughtful; you couldn't say it had everything, but it was well-equipped.
For example, the resort provided deep-sea fishing services, and even had a dedicated boat!
So when the fishing enthusiast Seiun Sky saw the promotional poster, she couldn't tear herself away.
Originally, this wouldn't have been a problem.
But as classmates and good friends, the relationship between the Golden Generation members went without saying.
To fulfill Seiun Sky's wish, Special Week proposed that everyone go out together on their day off for deep-sea fishing.
Since Special Week had spoken, how could Grass Wonder refuse? If Grass Wonder didn't refuse, how could El Condor Pasa refuse?
Everyone agreed, so how could King Halo stay out of it?
Thus, King Halo could only bring everyone along to make preparations, such as buying things and so on.
As for why it was on their day off, they were, after all, nominally here for training.
Under King Halo's reliable arrangements, everyone safely arrived at their day off.
This group activity actually didn't have any mishaps?
El Condor Pasa was so happy on the eve of the day off that she dragged everyone to celebrate this fact.
And she successfully made everyone suffer from insomnia together.
However, it was just a lack of sleep after all, so it wasn't a big problem.
As it turned out, the person least likely to have a mishap, Grass Wonder, was the one who did.
She was seasick.
"It's fine, everyone. Go ahead; I'll just rest here for a bit."
Grass Wonder smiled, shook her head, and reassured them.
"But!" Special Week wanted to say something more.
"You all! Instead of holding a blame-shifting meeting here, hurry up and get out! Grass Wonder is just seasick, not sick! You're obstructing the air circulation here!"
The reliable Mother King Halo spoke up.
Then the whole group was kicked out by King Halo.
"Are you really okay?" King Halo asked Grass Wonder with some concern.
"Yes, it's just seasickness; I can't ruin everyone's fun because of me. Ugh."
Grass Wonder covered her mouth.
"...I really didn't expect that the flawless Miss Grass Wonder would have a weakness, too."
King Halo handed Grass Wonder a glass of water.
Then, she looked carefully and realized Grass Wonder wasn't just putting on a brave face, so she teased.
"Sorry to disappoint you. Alright, go look after everyone. You have to do your best on your own."
Grass Wonder's smile remained perfect.
"...That's true. If you need anything, remember to call me."
King Halo gave a long-winded list of precautions with earnest concern before finally leaving reluctantly.
"I've made everyone worry."
Grass Wonder felt a bit down.
"If I empty my mind and try looking at the distant scenery, will I feel a bit better?"
Grass Wonder was always a woman of action; she did it as soon as she thought of it.
"Hm? That child seems to be in Special Week's team?... Ugh!"
Ah, no, thinking just makes me feel more like throwing up.
In that case, I can only close my eyes and rest...
Grass Wonder closed her eyes peacefully.
It's so quiet. Without El Condor Pasa's noisiness and Special Week's voice, there's only the sound of the waves.
Ah, I feel my head starting to spin. If this keeps up, what will happen to me...
"...Hey, are you okay?"
"Yes, I'm fine. Sorry to make you worry..." Grass Wonder replied subconsciously.
Hm? Whose voice is this?
Grass Wonder suddenly opened her eyes.
The first thing she noticed was that pair of eyes, as beautiful and brilliant as gemstones.
They seemed to smile yet not, filled with emotion.
The sea breeze blew past, and golden hair shimmered in the sunlight.
A face round and fair, eyes clear and bright like water-almonds.
Lips red without lipstick, brows dark without makeup.
Just one glance, and Grass Wonder was already intoxicated.
"Hey? Can you hear me?"
Seeing the person in front of her dazed, the newcomer waved her hand.
Grass Wonder finally snapped back to reality.
"...Um, I remember, you're Special Week's teammate, Classmate Gold Legend, right? May I ask what you're doing here?"
"Ah, yes, that's me. You're Classmate Grass Wonder, right? Thanks for taking care of our Special Week."
Gold Legend replied.
Grass Wonder frowned upon hearing the words "our".
"As for why I'm here, well, I was just dragged here by family."
Specifically, when the sun hadn't even risen yet, Gold Ship kicked open the door to Legend's room.
Ignoring the Student Council President who had been woken up but wasn't fully awake, she shouted at the still-dazed Gold Legend.
"Oba-chan! Let's go find that legendary Golden Tuna that only appears in the center of this ocean!"
After saying that, without waiting for Gold Legend to answer, she dragged her off and set out.
Gold Legend didn't even have time to change out of her pajamas.
She even dragged Nakayama Festa and Orfevre along for the ride.
That's how the four Uma Musume arrived on this sea fishing boat, still wearing their pajamas.
...Luckily, on a whim last time, she had bought everyone a set of normal, cute dinosaur onesies just like the one Oguri Cap had.
Gold Legend was secretly relieved.
"Well, anyway, it was an emergency situation? Please don't mind this outfit."
"O-okay... Um, may I ask about the water in your hand?"
Grass Wonder was a bit confused.
"Oh, here. You didn't look very comfortable. Is something wrong?"
"Ah, it's just a bit of seasickness, please don't mind it."
Grass Wonder took the water and took a small sip.
"Thank you. Thanks to Legend-san, I feel much better."
Grass Wonder stood up, wanting to thank Gold Legend.
"Whoa!"
Before she could steady herself, a wave hit, and Grass Wonder fell right into Legend's arms.
So soft...
That was Grass Wonder's first thought.
"Are you okay?"
Legend steadied Grass Wonder.
"N-no, I'm fine. Even though it's rocking quite a bit, thanks to Legend-san, I didn't fall." Grass Wonder was still in Legend's arms. "Also, um, although it's hard to say, um, could you help me over there?... I don't have any strength right now..."
"Huh? Oh, it's no trouble at all. What's wrong?"
"I... feel a bit like throwing up."
Ugh...
...
"I am so sorry! I've caused you trouble!"
Perhaps she had more energy after throwing up, or perhaps it was for some other reason.
Grass Wonder was now blushing as she apologized to Legend.
This is terrible! To show such a pathetic side in front of my enemy!
"It's fine, it's only human," Legend said with a smile.
"No! To show such a terrible side in front of you, it is my failure!"
Looking at Legend's genuine smile, Grass Wonder became even more agitated.
She immediately performed a dogeza.
"I shall commit seppuku to apologize!"
Then, she pulled out a naginata from who knows where.
"What the—! Stop that!"
Legend immediately went up and restrained her.
"Please let me go! Having exposed such a state in front of you, I no longer have the qualifications to live in this world! Ningen Shikkaku!"
"Calm down, girl!"
...
It took a bit more time to get Grass Wonder to calm down.
"You seem to have some energy back. That's good."
Legend, having used all her strength to get Grass Wonder to stop, hurriedly changed the subject.
"...Yes, thanks to you. Because of you, I can go fishing with everyone now."
"Eh? Are you here to fish too?"
"Yes, I came with Special Week and El Condor Pasa," Grass Wonder replied.
"Oh? Special Week is here too, huh."
"...!!!" Grass Wonder suddenly realized.
What's going on? I should be on guard against this person.
How am I completely defenseless against her right now?
"Well... I won't disturb you anymore. Have fun, Grass Wonder."
"Grass Wonder?"
"Hm? Is that not allowed? Special Week calls you that, right?"
"It's not that it's not allowed..."
If anything, she didn't feel any aversion at all.
"Then that's settled. Gold Ship and I still have to go catch that Golden Tuna, so we'll be going now."
"O-okay."
"Well then, goodbye."
Gold Legend turned around with stylish grace, waving her sleeve without taking a single cloud with her.
Grass Wonder waved back, somewhat dazed, watching the girl's back.
She looked at her own hands; the sensation of the embrace seemed to still linger.
This won't do! Grass Wonder, what are you doing?
That's the enemy who's trying to steal Special Week from you! What are you longing for!
Grass Wonder shook her head violently, as if trying to shake something away.
But for some reason, her face was just so hot...
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