Chapter 98. It’s The Swimsuit Chapter
"What a beautiful sea…"
It feels like the waves are cleansing my soul.
"You sound like an old man, Jun."
"That’s not something a kid should say, Onii-chan."
Well, mentally, I’m already over fifty.
Lately, though, it feels like my mind’s being dragged down by my body, making me act more childish.
Not just me—Ai and Yuu too.
By the way, did you read my mind again?
After calming down Shakti-san and the girls’ pointless argument, we’ve come to the beach.
To put an end to the fight, I pulled out my trump card.
"I wanna see everyone in swimsuits at the beach~"
That managed to shift everyone’s focus, and now we’re here on the sand.
"Jun-kun, sorry to keep you waiting~"
Shanze-sama and the Fremelila crew arrived in their swimsuits.
Even the knight escorts are in swimsuits.
Though the fact they’re still wearing swords is kinda…
"Shanze-sama, that’s a bold swimsuit…"
"Is it? Does it suit me?"
"Yes, it looks wonderful on you."
Shanze-sama is wearing a micro bikini.
Everyone’s swimsuits were made in advance by Ai and Yuu, but I didn’t know they made something like that.
"Jun-sama, how do I look?"
"Uh, Lala-san, that’s… a swimsuit, right?"
"Yes. I thought it fitting for a maid like me."
Lala-san’s swimsuit is a one-piece that looks like a maid dress.
I can’t believe they made something like this.
"It suits you very well, Lala-san."
"Thank you, Jun-sama."
"Hey, Jun. What about me and Yupha?"
Cornelia-san and Yupha-san are wearing tube top bikinis, I think?
Cornelia-san’s is yellow, and Yupha-san’s is blue.
"Both of you look absolutely lovely."
"R-really? Hmph, of course I do."
"Thank you, Jun-sama."
Meanwhile, the knight escorts are in bikinis too.
Given how fit they are, they all have great figures.
"Sis, bro-in-law, sorry to keep you waiting."
Next, Sieg-kun and the Darmdatt group arrived.
Papa’s interrogation must be over, since Gaul-sama and Alizee-neechan are here too.
"Sis, let’s swim together."
"Huh? Oh, yeah… okay, let’s go."
In her past life, Ai was an only child and didn’t spend much time with Sieg-kun.
So she once told me she’s not sure how to act around him.
Though Sieg-kun seems pretty attached to her.
"Jun, did you make these swimsuits too?"
"No, that was Yuu and Ai’s idea."
Alizee-neechan’s swimsuit is a high-cut leopard print one.
You don’t often see someone who can pull off leopard print that well.
The Darmdatt maids and knights are in swimsuits too.
"Is that so? I heard they were designing clothes, but I didn’t know they were making stuff like this. My daughters are more talented than I realized."
"Yeah, they’re amazing."
I genuinely mean it when I say Ai’s incredible.
She’s been amazing since her past life.
"Jun~! Sorry to keep you waiting~"
Mama Eliza dragged Papa, who looked like a ragged cloth, along with her.
Grandpa and Grandma are with them too.
Sebast, Noela, and Lily are following behind.
"Uh, that…"
"Hm? This? It’s your father."
"No, I know it’s Papa. I meant that swimsuit…"
"Oh, this? Does it suit me?"
Mama’s swimsuit is a seashell bikini…
A mother in a seashell bikini is kinda intense.
But I can’t say that out loud.
"Yes, I think only you could pull that off, Mama…"
"Really? Thanks~"
I didn’t really mean it as a compliment, though.
"But I never knew seashells could be used like this~"
"That’s not the correct way to use them, Mama."
Please don’t spread misinformation like that.
After that, the Fenrir family arrived, so we called Tina and the others to start a barbecue on the beach.
Nothing says summer at the beach like a barbecue.
"Jun, water, please."
"Sure, sure."
"Big bro, me too."
"Here."
Ever since I used magic to create drinking water, everyone demands it at every meal.
I’ve gotten used to pouring it without spilling.
Since it’s a barbecue under the blazing sun, I serve it ice-cold.
"Why does everyone drink water from Jun-kun’s magic? There are plenty of other drinks, you know?"
Shanze-sama asks, puzzled after seeing the trend.
I guess it’s natural to wonder if you don’t know.
"The water from Jun’s magic is exquisite."
"Big bro’s water is the best. It’d sell like crazy if we marketed it."
"Really? Can I try some?"
"Sure. Here you go."
Not just Shanze-sama—almost everyone there wanted some, so I served them.
"「「Sooo goood!」」"
Huh? Guess everyone really loves this water.
I don’t think it’s that special, though.
Maybe because I’m the one making it?
"Jun-kun, seconds!"
"Sure, sure."
"Jun-sama, me too, please." "Me too." "I’d love some as well."
With so many people asking for refills, I poured water into pitchers and let them serve themselves.
Even after filling ten pitchers, they were almost empty in no time.
Drinking too much water’ll upset your stomach, you know?
"Jun-sama, you can steal everyone’s hearts just with magic water. Amazing."
"Nah, I don’t remember stealing any—wait, Shakti-san?"
Shakti-san appears not in her maid outfit but in a one-piece swimsuit with a circular cutout at the chest. Did we even give her a swimsuit?
"We couldn’t just leave her out, could we?"
"Tch… pretty big for a twelve-year-old…"
I won’t ask what Yuu means by "big."
I don’t need to ask.
Yeah, she’s pretty big.
"Jun-sama, I’m bigger, you know?"
"Yeah, you are~ Here, have some meat instead."
Christea volunteers that info, but I already know.
Her swimsuit is a pink bikini matching her hair. Really risqué.
"Ugh… she’s as big as me… and I’m older…"
"Same here, Lutina…"
Lutina and Yulia look crushed.
They both have great figures—they should be more confident.
And Yulia’s plenty big too.
By the way, Lutina’s wearing an off-shoulder bikini, I think? And Yulia’s in a halter-neck one.
I only remember swimsuit types because Ai dragged me shopping in my past life.
"I’m bigger too, Jun-sama."
"Yeah, you are~ Lydia, have some meat too."
Even Lydia’s chiming in. You’re pretty big for your age too.
Her swimsuit’s a boyshort bikini. Maybe she’s shy about showing her bottom.
"So, Shakti-san, are you on break too?"
She’s staff on this island, so shouldn’t she be working right now?
"Yes. Grandpa told me to stay by Jun-sama’s side. Said it’s fine to play along."
Guess he wants her to spend time with her fiancé.
But with this many people here, is the mansion even running properly?
"Meril is helping out, so it’s fine, Jun-sama."
Noela, who somehow appeared behind me, fills me in.
Wait, is she reading my mind now too?
"Noela, aren’t you wearing a swimsuit?"
Noela’s still in her usual maid outfit, just with a straw hat added.
"Yes, I can’t swim, so…"
I didn’t know she couldn’t swim.
An unexpected weakness from Noela.
"Even if you don’t swim, a swimsuit’d be better, right? The maid outfit must be hot. I can teach you how to swim if you want."
"You’d teach me, Jun-sama!?"
Whoa, she’s way too eager.
Everyone else looks like they just missed a huge opportunity.
Even Yuu and Ai—but I already know they can swim.
"Then I’ll go change right away!"
"Ah, wait until after lunch—and she’s gone."
Never seen Noela run that fast before.
"Um, Jun-sama? Can you teach me too, pwease?"
"Lily, you can’t swim either?"
"I can a little, but I’m not very confident, uwu."
"Got it. Sure."
Lily’s swimsuit is a white bikini with flower-petal frills.
Cute yet sexy—it suits her perfectly.
My eyes keep drifting to her cleavage.
"You’re staring too much, Onii-chan."
"You’d lose in court for sure if this were harassment."
"Nah, it’s nothing. I wasn’t looking at anything?"
Why are girls so sharp about guys’ gazes?
Even when it’s not directed at them, they notice.
"Mmm. Anyway, Shakti-san, I have a question."
"Yes? Is it about my measurements?"
"No."
Why would I ask that out of nowhere…
Maybe Hoffman-san’s education wasn’t perfect after all.
"I heard there are no demon beasts in this area, but is it completely safe?"
"Yes. Well, not entirely, but they leave quickly. Seadra-chan protects us."
"Seadra-chan?"
"Yes. She might come if we call her. Seadra-chaaan!"
Shakti-san shouts toward the sea.
Almost immediately, something emerges.
"Ah, she came! That’s Seadra-chan."
"That’s…"
What appears is a blue-scaled seadragon.
It stares intently at us.
"She’s the guardian of this island. Thanks to her, these waters are safe."
"She’s one of the dragons contracted by the first Demon King of Elmvern. He loved this island and ordered her to protect it—and she’s done so ever since."
Shakti-san’s explanation is supplemented by Grandpa.
The first Demon King ruled thousands of years ago.
So this dragon’s been alive for millennia? Amazing.
"Thank you for everything~! Keep protecting the island, okay~?"
After Shakti-san says this, the dragon lets out a birdlike cry and dives back underwater.
"Her name’s Seadra?"
"No, I just call her that. It’s easier than nothing…"
"Seadragon → Seadra-chan?"
"Yep. Makes sense, right?"
Well, I guess.
But is it okay to just name a dragon left by the first Demon King?
No one’s complaining, so maybe it’s fine.
"Jun-sama, I’m back."
After Seadra-chan leaves, we resume eating.
Noela returns in her swimsuit.
"Welcome back. That swimsuit looks amazing on you."
"R-really? Thank you. This is the first time you’ve complimented me like this, Jun-sama."
Is it?
But it really does suit her.
A white bikini with a light blue pareo.
The mature style fits Noela’s calm demeanor perfectly.
"Hey, Jun."
"Hey, Onii-chan."
"What?"
"You haven’t complimented my swimsuit yet."
"Or mine."
"Well, I mean… yours are…"
They’re school swimsuits. Like from the picnic.
"Aren’t those just joke swimsuits?"
"Guh… should I have gone with a classic design…?"
"I thought Onii-chan’d love a school swimsuit…"
"That’s ridiculous."
I was a teacher in my past life. If I got excited over school swimsuits, I’d be in trouble.
Like, handcuffs trouble.
Though in this world, maybe it’s fine.