The Delinquent Shimizu-san Sitting Next to Me Has Dyed Her Hair Black-Chapter 4Volume 3 .1 - Shimizu-san and the Sea

Shimizu-san and the Sea

“It’s the sea!”

After several hours of being rocked by the train, the Astronomy Club arrived at its first destination for the summer camp, the beach.

Looking around, I noticed that there were quite a few people at the beach despite it being a weekday.

Probably because not only high schools but also universities had started their summer vacations.

“You won’t last until the night if you go full throttle from the start.”

“No worries! I went to bed at eight last night to prevent that!”

“That’s too early.”

“Well, what do we do now?”

“First, let’s change into our swimsuits! Let’s meet back here once we’re done!”

“Sounds good. Is everyone okay with that?”

“Yes.”

“Yeah.”

Seto-san nodded silently as well.

“Alright, it’s decided! Boys, come back early to make sure us three cool beauties don’t get hit on!”

“There’s nothing ‘cool’ about you.”

“That’s not true! I’ve been told I’m cute when I talk and cool when I’m silent!”

“Whoever said that? Even if we take a million steps back and assume it’s true, the fact that you can’t stay silent means you’ll never be cool.”

“Yeah, Ai-senpai doesn’t really suit ‘cool’.”

“Mio-chan, you too!?”

Ai-san seemed genuinely shocked as she covered her mouth.

Our eyes met.

“Daiki-kun, you think I’m cool, right?”

“Uhh…”

“That hesitation in Hondō’s response says it all.”

“No way…”

Finally, Ai-san’s gaze turned to Yousuke-san.

“Yousuke… Even if it’s a lie, please say I’m cool, beautiful, cute, and pretty.”

“That’s a lot.”

“Just hurry up, please!”

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“Alright, alright. Ai is cool, beautiful, cute, and pretty.”

“You don’t sound sincere!”

“You’re the one who said a lie is fine…”

“That’s true, but… you’ll never become a great actor with that attitude!”

“I have no intention or plans to become one, so it’s not a problem.”

“Hmph…”

Ai-san puffed up her cheeks, looking dissatisfied.

“That’s it. I’ll change into my swimsuit and make Yousuke sincerely say I’m cool! You two, let’s go!”

“Hey, don’t grab my arm!”

“…it’s a little strong.”

Despite their resistance, Shimizu-san and Seto-san were helplessly dragged away by Ai-san.

“…We should go change too.”

“Yes.”

Yousuke-san and I headed to the changing room.

***

“Ai and the others aren’t back yet.”

“That’s right.”

I wonder how many minutes have passed since we returned to the meeting spot.

The female members of the Astronomy Club still hadn’t come back.

“It seems we didn’t need to rush after all.”

“Hey, you two~”

Turning towards the voice, I saw Ai-san and the other two girls walking towards us.

“It took you longer than I thought.”

“Sorry, we took a while putting on sunscreen. Now, Yousuke-san, don’t you have something to say to me?”

“Something to say? What are you talking about?”

“I’m asking if you have anything to say to the ultra-pretty girl who has changed into a new swimsuit.”

I see.

Ai-san was wearing a brightly colored swimsuit with frills and wanted Yousuke-san to compliment her.

“…It looks good.”

Yousuke-san said that and looked away from Ai-san.

Looking at him closely, Yousuke-san’s face was slightly red.

I’m sure it’s not just because of the summer heat.

“Hmph. Yousuke, is ‘it looks good’ the only phrase in your vocabulary?”

Ai-san didn’t seem to realize that Yousuke-san was embarrassed.

“…Alright, give me some time to think of a better response.”

“Very well! Then, Daiki-kun!”

“Y-Yes?”

I was honestly surprised to be suddenly called out.

What was I being asked in this situation?

“During Yousuke’s thinking time, I’d like you to comment on Kei’s swimsuit!”

“Uh…”

“W-What are you suddenly saying!”

Shimizu-san seemed even more flustered by the situation than I was.

“Daiki-kun is good at giving compliments. I want Yousuke to learn how to compliment girls by watching Daiki-kun praise Kei!”

“Why am I the one being complimented? It could be you or Seto!”

“It could be, but is that okay with you, Kei?”

Ai-san grinned as she looked at Shimizu-san.

Shimizu-san glared at Ai-san, but it had no effect.

“I…”

“If Shimizu-san is not interested, I don’t mind taking your place.”

“Seto, you?!”

Seto-san’s expression was as unreadable as ever, giving no hint of her real thoughts.

“Come on, at this rate, Daiki-kun will end up praising Mio-chan, you know?”

“Grrr…”

It seemed that I couldn’t choose who to compliment based on my own will.

As I thought this, my eyes met Shimizu-san’s.

“Hey, Hondō.”

“What is it?”

“…instead of Seto…”

Her voice trailed off too quietly for me to catch the rest.

“Sorry, Shimizu-san. I couldn’t hear you. Could you say that again?”

Shimizu-san glared at me for a few seconds before opening her mouth again.

“Praise me instead of Seto!”

Shimizu-san’s face was flushed red as she shouted.

“Alright.”

I nodded reflexively.

The option to refuse didn’t even exist in my mind.

“If Kei insists that much, I guess it can’t be helped. Is that okay with you, Mio-chan?”

“No problem. That was my intention from the start.”

It seemed that Seto-san’s earlier suggestion wasn’t really serious.

“Seto, you set me up!”

“I was just pushing a little since you were hesitant.”

“Let’s have Toshiya-kun praise Mio-chan’s swimsuit later. Okay, cheese!”

With that, the sound of a shutter echoed.

Ai-san had taken a photo of Seto-san with the smartphone she brought.

“Wow! It came out beautifully! Everyone, take a look!”

The smartphone screen displayed Seto-san in a one-piece swimsuit, making a peace sign.

Despite the photo seemingly being taken by surprise, somehow Seto-san was ready for it.

“Are you going to send this photo to Matsuoka-kun?”

“Yeah, I’ll send it later along with the other photos. Toshiya-kun will definitely be thrilled!”

Indeed, Toshiya would probably cry tears of joy without any exaggeration.

“I see…”

“Huh? Mio-chan, do you not like it? If you do, I won’t send it.”

“It’s not that I don’t like it. It’s just… kind of embarrassing…”

Upon hearing this, Ai-san hugged Seto-san tightly.

“Mio-chan is blushing! This is too cute!”

“Ai-senpai, I can’t breathe.”

Then Seto-san peeled Ai-san off with an expressionless face.