"Senpai? Where are Maya and the others?"
At the camp, only the two seniors were setting up their tent—no girls in sight.
"Oh, them? They're changing inside the tent. Shiro, your habit of calling girls by name hasn't changed a bit."
Tokita senpai pointed to a nearby tent. As for Shiro's blunt name-calling, he was no longer surprised.
Shiro and the others followed his finger and did indeed see some blurry shadows inside the tent.
But they were just shadows—obscured and annoying, like a mosaic.
!!!
Kohei, who had been hiding behind Shiro and Iori, suddenly had bloodshot eyes and stepped forward. "Utopia! That's my utopia!"
"Weren't you the one who didn't like 3D women?!"
"Stop your indecent thoughts!!"
Shiro and Iori finally understood. It wasn't that Kohei didn't like 3D women—it's just that none of them had been voice actresses or little sisters before...
The two managed to stop Kohei, but in truth, Kohei didn't even have the guts.
After all… he was the one who grabbed their hands to stop himself.
"You're really hopeless."
"Let's do some deep breathing. You're clearly not okay like this."
Iori tried to calm Kohei down and taught him deep breathing techniques.
"Come on~ inhale~ exhale~"
"Inhale~"
"Exha—"
"Ah~ nooo~ A-Asuza, you're so naughty~"
"Ehehe~ It's been so long since I got to grope Maya's boobs~"
Because it was a tent, there was no soundproofing. The girls' playful teasing could be heard clearly by the three guys outside.
PFFFT!!!
Kohei, who had been practicing deep breathing, immediately sprayed blood and collapsed with a thud, turning back into a salted fish~
"Kohei! Kohei, are you okay?!"
"Check his pulse!"
"It's gone! Where's the air pump?!"
"Quick!"
(′｀;)?
Inside the tent, the four girls looked at each other in confusion. Kohei passed out again?
Also, why does resuscitation require an air pump?
...
On the Beach—
"Sorry to keep you waiting."
After resuscitating Kohei, Tokita brought Iori and the others over.
The girls had already changed into sexy swimsuits!
"You're all wearing swim trunks~"
Nanaka smiled at them. It was rare to see all the guys in swimwear together.
"Haha, well, it's only natural to start off wearing them."
Tokita laughed. After all, they had just left camp—gotta be mindful of the old man's dignity.
Middle-aged men were easily self-conscious about these things.
"Huh? Where's Shiro?"
Azusa, who had been expecting to appreciate Nanaka's butt with her usual viewing buddy, suddenly realized Shiro was missing?!
"No idea. Haven't seen him since a while ago. Maybe he went to the bathroom."
Iori shrugged nonchalantly. As far as he was concerned, that guy's corpse should be floating up from the sea by now.
"I see... But Maya's also missing, isn't she? Did they go to the bathroom together?"
After scanning the area, Azusa noticed that her old friend Maya was also gone. Then a knowing smile formed on her face~
!!!
Iori and Kohei, who hadn't cared much about Shiro's disappearance, suddenly went pale after hearing that!
Then their faces twisted like titans.
"I see… the two of them disappeared together."
"To dare be alone with Maya-sama?! Prepare to die, scum!!!"
Kohei erupted in golden flames, and in that moment, everyone around felt like they were witnessing a Super Saiyan!
Azusa scratched her head, feeling like she might've just said something really dangerous. Hopefully Shiro's okay~ (λ?_??)
...
On another beach—
Wearing sunglasses and a face mask, Shiro was walking along the beach with Maya.
Maya brushed back her hair with a faint, teasing smile on her lips.
"Shiro-kun, what did you want to talk about alone~?"
"Well… I've never been around a big star before. I wanted to experience what it's like to walk on the beach with a celebrity. Don't you think it feels kind of romantic?"
"Romantic, huh..."
Maya smiled without denying it. Walking together on the sand, leaving footprints behind—it really was quite romantic.
Then, she suddenly sped up, walked ahead of Shiro, and turned to face the suspicious man in sunglasses and a mask.
"Where were we on the yacht, again?"
Looking at that enchanting smile and the pale skin beneath the bikini, Shiro was a little dazed and subconsciously responded.
"Yeah, a couple! Shiro-kun, did you know? I also have someone I like~"
"Uh… is that so? I guess I just got hit with a huge piece of gossip… hahaha."
Kamishiro forced a smile—it was obviously strained.
"That was about a year ago. I was feeling down from work and decided to go get drunk at a bar," Maya said, seemingly not hearing Shiro's words, speaking to herself.
"It was my first time at a bar, and since I wasn't used to drinking, I ended up totally wasted."
"Then, this young guy showed up in front of me. Though he looked inexperienced, there was something oddly mature about him~"
"I really can't figure out how many girls this bad boy must've seduced to get so good at his game."
As she spoke, Maya's eyes sparkled with a touch of nostalgia, clearly remembering that night.
"That night, maybe because I was drunk, I got fooled by that boy's sweet talk—and ended up in bed with him~"
"Hmph, that little guy was quite wild. But unfortunately, that scumbag left in the morning without saying a word—completely different from the gentleman he pretended to be that night."
As she spoke, Maya stepped closer and closer to Shiro, eyes misty with emotion.
Seeing her expression, Shiro suddenly found himself unable to admit the truth. He had thought it was just a beautiful, fleeting encounter. Nothing special—just the girl's first time.
But he hadn't expected her memory to be that vivid!
He… panicked.
"Uh, Maya, I think I hear those idiots—Kitahara and the others—calling me. I'll head over first. It was nice chatting, see you later!"
Bang!
Just as Shiro turned around, he suddenly felt a soft body hugging him from behind.
And then—
He heard a girl sobbing.
"Found you at last… you little scumbag."
On the golden beach, amidst the sound of waves, Maya found the one she'd been searching for.
"..."
The soft feeling on his back, along with the salty sea breeze, made Shiro freeze in place.
"Sigh…"
He sighed. As expected—he'd been recognized.
He removed his sunglasses and mask, returning to his normal voice. "How did you know? I disguised myself so well… and it's been a whole year."
"Instinct, maybe~"
Maya rubbed against his back, still hugging him tightly, unwilling to let go.
Instinct? What kind of instinct lasts a whole year? This top voice actor really is surprisingly pure…
Shiro turned around. After a whole year, he met those star-like eyes once again.
"Long time no see, Maya."
"So you're finally willing to admit it."
Maya's eyes glistened with tears as she reached out and touched his face.
It wasn't really instinct. She had recognized the small mole on the center of the back of his neck.
That tiny black mole was why she was so certain.
"This time, you're not getting away! Still trying to avoid me?"
After the brief moment, Maya pinched his cheeks—no longer the gentle image from before.
"Ow ow ow~ I was just scared, Maya! You know what Kohei is like…"
Shiro turned his head guiltily. If Kohei saw this kind of intimacy, he'd probably be sleeping with the fishes.
Hearing that, Maya, who had only been half-serious, suddenly applied real force. Her gaze grew dangerous.
"So you chose Kohei over me?"
??!!
That was too much to process—so much that Shiro didn't even feel the pain anymore. "I was just trying to protect my life!"
"But didn't you say you'd risk your life for me?!"
"..."
Shiro's mouth twitched. Was this girl delusional from too much voice acting? He had only said that to comfort her back then…
But since things were like this—
He took Maya's hand and slowly leaned in toward her.
"Of course I didn't forget. The reason I ran away that day was because I didn't know how to face you, Maya!
I've been searching for you too—but I couldn't find you in Tokyo… and a Tokyo without you was a place I didn't have the courage to stay in!
When I saw you again at Oumi… I was truly happy. So happy!
I felt the overwhelming urge to just hold you tightly!
But…
I couldn't. That's when I realized—
You're a nationally beloved idol. I was afraid I wasn't good enough for you. And more than that—I feared you had already forgotten me."
Shiro seemed to pour out his true feelings as he stepped closer to Maya.
"Maya… thank you for still remembering me…"
As he hugged her, Maya was already in tears. She hadn't expected her fame to become such a burden on someone she cared for.
"Shiro…"
But just as the two were about to embrace—
A golden blur darted toward them!
"Villain! Take your hands off her!!"
BANG!
In that instant, Shiro saw a flash of light—and then felt his neck seized by an overwhelming force.
The next second—
He found himself lying on the sand, stomped down by a heavy foot.
"Ko… Kohei?! Pfft!!"
Shiro stared in horror at the demon-like figure. He hadn't even done anything yet—how did he get caught?!
Grab!
Kohei straddled Shiro, grabbing his face with both hands. "You bastard! How dare you lay your hands on Lady Maya! Absolutely unforgivable!!"
"Mmph mmph!!"
Shiro's eyes bulged. He wanted to defend himself, but with his cheeks squished, he couldn't speak—only look helplessly toward Maya.
Maya, still stunned, had watery eyes.
Just now they were about to embrace—and in the blink of an eye, her man was on the ground?
She didn't fully understand what had happened, but seeing Shiro in this state made her heart ache.
"Um… Kohei, maybe let go of Shiro for now."
Maya patted Kohei. She felt there must be some misunderstanding here.
But that touch only excited Kohei more. With blood streaming from his nose, he went into overdrive—turning the scene unexpectedly bloody.
"Don't worry, Lady Maya! I won't let this scumbag near you! As your loyal knight, I will rid you of all this trash! I'm throwing this horny dog into the sea!!"
Maya's hand froze mid-air. She finally understood what Shiro meant by "life-threatening."
"Wait! We haven't done anything yet!"
Shiro, now resembling a pig head, desperately tried to explain. Kohei with his enhanced strength was terrifying—he couldn't break free at all.
Also… could this guy stop spraying nosebleeds?!
It's gross!
Hearing this, Kohei paused mid-punch. Just as Shirothought it was finally over—
He heard the devil's whisper again.
"Well, I know that. But what does that have to do with me eliminating all potential threats around Lady Maya?
By the time you do make a move—it'll already be too late!"
Then the rain of punches continued.
"..."
Shiro gave up resisting completely.
Fine. Let him go at it. Better this than sleeping with the fishes.
"Stop fighting already~!"
Maya, now clearly anxious, tugged at Kohei again.
Pfft!
Kohei's nosebleed became even more severe.
So much so that when Iori and Azusa arrived, this was the scene they witnessed:
Shiro, bruised and swollen, with the beautiful Maya beside him.
The supposed knight protecting purity—Kohei—was twitching nearby, nose gushing blood.
"…This isn't what I imagined at all."
Bean-eyed Iori blinked. Wasn't this supposed to be the scene where Kohei beats up the scumbag? Why does it look so surreal?
And… is Kohei actually okay?
With experience, Iori could tell immediately—Kohei had fainted from overexcitement!
And judging by the nosebleed volume, the reason was clear.
Maya(Kaya Mizuki).
Looking at the stunning Maya beside Shiro, Iori had a horrifying realization.
He already scored?!
This quickly?!
How the hell did this guy pull that off?!
Iori fell into deep thought, wondering if it was time to become his apprentice.
Meanwhile, Azusa hugged both Shiro and Maya , grinning like a pervert.
"Ehehehe~ Double the happiness~"
On the beach, Azusa looked teasingly at Shiro and Maya.
"You two are hiding something~ Come on, spill the beans!"
"Yah~ Azusa, stop teasing~"
"We were just catching up, that's all."
"Oh~ catching up, huh~"
Azusa looked at the two with a knowing smirk. She definitely didn't believe they were just "catching up" from Oumi.
She had sensed something fishy long ago!
But she didn't press further. This kind of juicy story? Of course, you wait until you're back, armed with popcorn, and ready to enjoy every detail.
Listening to it now would be a total waste (λ?_??)
"By the way—how's Kohei doing?"
"Nothing's wrong, just too excited."
Iori poked the still-bleeding Kohei, wondering if he needed another pump-up.
"Excited?"
Azusa glanced at Shiro and Maya. "What did you two do?"
"Uh… I just tugged on Kohei a bit. Didn't expect…"
Maya looked embarrassed. Her fan seemed even more fanatic than she'd thought.
"Oh, that's all? No big deal. Let's go—everyone's waiting to play games!"
Hearing the story, Azusa waved it off. For Kohei, this was a perk.
"Oh, right…"
Maya glanced at Shiro, her eyes clearly wanting to linger with him. They'd only just *reunited*, after all.
"Let's go. Can't keep the senpai waiting."
Shiro kept his gaze forward, heading toward the camp. It wasn't that he didn't want alone time with Maya, but…
Azusa's expression said it all!
If they stayed behind, a pair of eyes would definitely be watching from the shadows!
"Such a pity~"
Sure enough, Azusa muttered as soon as Shiro spoke.
(;?＿?)
This woman's tastes were terrifying.