Why Not Make Both Twins 'Girlfriends'?-Chapter 2Volume 3 . - Suddenly Cat Ears...?

Suddenly Cat Ears…? 2

“What a lovely place.”

“Yeah, it’s really nice.”

Sakuto, while talking to Chikage, watched Hikari energetically running ahead.

“Hii-chan, she’s already so far away… Geez…”

Hikari had gone off on her own, but just before doing so, she had made eye contact with Sakuto. It seemed like she was entrusting him with taking care of Chii-chan and leaving them alone together.

“Shall we take our time going?”

“Yes. Let’s go then.”

As they started walking, Sakuto quietly took the baggage from Chikage’s hand. Chikage let out a surprised “ah,” but soon chuckled and took Sakuto’s arm.

“As expected, such a gentleman?”

“No, it’s not like that… I just wanted to carry it.”

When Sakuto offered a smile, Chikage blushed.

In truth, he had simply employed a technique taught to him by Mitsumi during a shopping trip, “Silently Take the Bag” move, but it seemed to be very effective.

“I really love that casual kindness of yours, Sakuto-kun.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes♪”

Chikage’s smile made Sakuto feel a bit embarrassed.

In this way, they enjoyed a casual date-like atmosphere as they approached the beach, transitioning from asphalt to sand.

“Hii-chan is over there, right?”

“Yeah.”

Hikari had run quite a distance but was waving towards them, signaling “Hey, over here, over here!” to show where she was.

“She’s so excited.”

“Chikage, you should get excited too.”

“Of course, that’s what I intend to do…”

Chikage pulled her dress taut and blushed.

“…Please don’t laugh at my figure, okay?”

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“I wouldn’t do that.”

“Really?”

“Really.”

Then, as Hikari sometimes did, Chikage gave him a mischievous sidelong glance.

“Are you looking forward to seeing my swimsuit?”

Sakuto’s heart skipped a beat. Unsure of the correct response, he simply nodded “yes.”

“But, I feel a bit embarrassed. Actually, Hii-chan picked it out for me…”

“Is that so?”

“I’ve never worn this type of swimsuit before, so… please don’t laugh, okay?”

“I won’t laugh…”

He had a feeling that she would look so good in it that laughter would be impossible.

“But please let me know your thoughts? I want to use it as a reference for the future.”

“O-okay…”

While thinking she was being rather forward, Sakuto also realized that this was Chikage’s way of mustering all her courage.

Chikage must be feeling embarrassed too.

Perhaps she was trying to be proactive like her sister.

Chikage’s determined and brave front was irresistibly attractive. After all, the thought that she was making such efforts for him made her all the more endearing.

“Then, I guess I’ll change into my swimsuit now〜…”

Unable to withstand Chikage’s bashful glances, Sakuto turned away.

(This is kind of nice too…)

Sakuto whispered this sentiment to himself.

***

“──Alright, it’s all set!”

A vinyl sheet, a parasol, a cooler box──everything borrowed from the villa was now set up as their base.

The cooler box was empty, so they needed to stock up on supplies.

“Then, I’ll go buy some ice and drinks.”

“I’ll come too,” “Me tooー!”

Before changing into their swimsuits, Sakuto and the others headed to a nearby beach house.

This was a place that had caught the trio’s attention since arriving at the beach.

Surrounded by several palm trees and hibiscus plants, the stylish white building had a tropical resort feel. An old surfboard, painted with the name ‘Karen’, served as the sign at the entrance.

On the white wooden deck’s terrace, several men and women sat, enjoying the view of the sea and chatting happily.

While Futagoko Town had an air of Taisho romance, this beach had a perpetual summer, tropical atmosphere──the contrasting worlds felt like stepping into another dimension.

Finding this contrast intriguing, the three of them approached the entrance of the shop──

“Whoa…!”

Chikage hid behind Sakuto’s back because there was a small pedestal-like structure in the shade in front of the store, and several cats were huddled on it.

The cats twitched their ears and noses, scrutinizing Sakuto and the others.

Eventually, one of the cats yawned, and the others, seemingly losing interest, closed their eyes and quietly resumed their naps.

“…Chikage, are you okay?”

“Ahahaha… Look, there are so many cats…”

Chikage stared intently at the cats. Calico, white, mackerel tabby, black, tortoiseshell—cats of various fur colors were huddled together like dumplings.

Sakuto gently spoke up.

“Are these the house cats? There are four of them.”

“They’re so cute… But, Chii-chan, are you really okay?”

“Y-yeah… I-I’m fine?”

She didn’t seem fine at all.

Sakuto casually stood between Chikage and the cats, becoming a wall as they entered the shop.

As they entered, ringing the doorbell, the interior was just as white as the exterior. It was cool inside thanks to the air conditioning.

There was a long counter in front, bottles of liquor for cocktails lined up on the wall behind it, and to the right, there were about five four-seater tables.

There was also a small stage that seemed suitable for acoustic live performances.

On the corkboard on the left wall, there were Polaroid photos of what seemed to be visitors to the shop, along with autographs of celebrities who had visited.

The stylish interior, which hinted at the shop owner’s good taste, impressed the three of them.

Aside from the cats that Chikage disliked, it was a slightly mature and nice atmosphere.

“Where’s the staff?”

Hikari looked around restlessly, but there were no customers or staff in sight.

“Maybe they’re in the back?”

As Sakuto said this, Hikari found a call bell on the counter that read, “Please ring for service.”

──Ding.

Hikari amusingly rang the bell, and a voice from the back said, “Yes?”

But at that moment, Sakuto thought, “Hm?”

(That voice…)

He sensed something unpleasant, but then a high-pitched voice from the back said, “Please wait a moment.”

And the person who appeared was a girl Sakuto knew well, dressed in a camikini (a camisole-type bikini) with a staff apron and cat ears(?)—

“Welcome… S-Sakuto!?”

A muffled high-pitched voice came, and it was indeed Sakuto’s childhood friend.

As expected… it really was her—Sakuto made a disheartened face.

Kusanagi Yuzuki.