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Hmm.

Did I go too far?

It was midnight yesterday, and once my head flipped the switch, I ended up disregarding the kids in front of me… um, so to speak.

Yeah. Relationships. I got involved.

I’m serious about my feelings. I don’t want to give any of the three of them up to someone else. Just thinking that way makes me uncomfortable.

When I quietly recall the memories of yesterday’s excitement, the three of them didn’t seem too repulsed by me. Rather, they looked a little flustered, as if they were afraid I might devour them.

In the end, we all went until we were exhausted, so they can’t say they didn’t enjoy it.

So, what happens from now on, I don’t know, but for now, it seems fine—

—But at the same time, I feel like it was a bit much to hug all three of them and sleep with them at once.

Maybe it was the excitement, or maybe I just vanished a few times, but after I laid Ji-hye and Jua down next to Ha-yoon, I crawled under Ha-yoon.

Then I fell asleep, wrapped around the three of them, all naked.

Even though they like me because I’m a ‘girl,’ I don’t think they’d want to get physical with anyone else.

It would be incredibly awkward to wake up in the morning cuddling naked with them.

“…”

Let’s reflect.

The reason I’m thinking this is that until yesterday, the kids who were playing so hard at the pool now seem a bit awkward, keeping their distance from each other.

It’s not just among themselves; I’m included too.

Maybe it’s more because we were in swimsuits at the pool.

I scratched my head.

Hmm. Unless I make the first move, it seems like it’ll stay awkward.

“Um…”

“Eek!?”

When I tried talking to Jua, who was closest to me, she screamed.

Her face turned bright red when our eyes met. For some reason, she covered her body in a swimsuit with her arms.

Come on, even I wouldn’t openly try to tackle someone in a place like this.

Realizing a bit too late that she screamed without meaning to, her face was almost exploding red. Jua hastily turned away from me and said,

“Uh, I’ll go get some drinks!”

And with that, she hurriedly bolted away from us.

“Uh…”

I reached out but ended up feeling so awkward, so I just scratched my head again.

Everyone was looking at me.

If someone saw me, they’d think I’m some kind of perv who tackled her yesterday.

Literally speaking, phew.

“I-I’ll go get something to eat too! Ha-ha, it’s really hot out…!”

Ji-hye turned away but glanced back at me and shouted before sprinting off.

They’re really going to get something, right?

They aren’t just making excuses to run away, right?

Will I get hurt?

That was my first experience too—

…

No, that feels a bit shameless to say.

If we’re going to count it, I experienced multiple things in one night anyway.

I turned my head back and met Ha-yoon’s gaze.

“Um, um…”

And it seemed like Ha-yoon was trying to move away too, so I quickly jumped towards her.

“Ah, eek!?”

But unfortunately, Ha-yoon was too close to the pool, so she fell backward with a splash.

I managed to grab her wrist, but it was too late to pull her back, and I ended up falling into the pool too.

As I felt the water rush into my ears, I thought, what a mess this was.

This is a resort where heroes often visit, and it’s a place where reporters can’t just snap and leak photos easily. But on the flip side, that meant lots of heroes like us were around.

Although we might not be close enough to talk, they should at least recognize my face from the media. Moreover, I’m somewhat famous among them.

I quickly got up and flipped my wet hair back.

Then, I caught Ha-yoon, who was a moment behind me, trying to get her balance.

I wrapped my arms around her waist tightly from behind so she couldn’t escape.

“Huht!?”

I wasn’t doing anything special, but Ha-yoon let out a strange sound.

Her back pressed against my stomach. It was a bit damp but warm too. That memory of holding someone—

—The memory of our bodies colliding yesterday started coming back, and I felt my cheeks heat up.

But I was even more angry.

Why?

When she was all over me, making me embarrassed in front of everyone, and now she shoots jealous glares like she’d eliminate anyone who touches me.

Why am I the one running around now after all that? Does she just want to sleep with me once?

…Well, I don’t think she’s actually thinking that, but I’m still mad.

This is my first time ‘dating’ someone. I don’t know what the atmosphere is like the day after getting involved, but it should be a bit softer and gentler, right?

Not with a look like a herbivore fleeing from a carnivore.

“…Are you planning to run away?”

As I whispered that in Ha-yoon’s ear, I heard a melting sigh escape her lips.

“You clung to me so eagerly, and now you want to flee?”

“N-no, that’s not it, Ji-eun.”

When I gently bit Ha-yoon’s earlobe, she held her lips tight, stifling a sound.

My hand roamed over her stomach. As I touched a slightly sensitive area, Ha-yoon shivered.

“What do you mean, it’s not?”

“I-I…”

“What about you?”

“Um, I just… don’t know how far the line is.”

“Line?”

I blinked.

When I regained my senses, I realized everyone was looking at us. Sure, some of them were girls together like us. Although I didn’t see anyone hugging from behind and rubbing their hands on their lower stomach.

“…Well, yesterday was a thing, so if we start being all clingy today, I feel like it’ll never end.”

Ha-yoon said in a tiny voice, sounding really peculiar.

“Ah, I can’t help but think the others might feel the same, and once we start clinging…”

…

Ah.

That’s right. It was true.

Even when we were dressed, before we reached this point, Jua and Ji-hye acted the same way.

They didn’t discuss it openly, but it was a kind of implicit truce. The three of us.

“…Ji-eun?”

By the time I realized that fact, a voice came from behind.

When I slowly turned my head, I saw two people with their arms full of food.

Jua was carrying four cups of iced coffee piled high with ice, and Ji-hye had an enormous milk shaved ice that could serve four people.

Both of them were glaring daggers at me.

…Hmm.

What should I say to excuse myself—

Beep! Beep!

Someone blew a whistle loudly.

And then pointed a finger at me and Ha-yoon, shouting something in English.

“…They say sexual acts are prohibited in the pool…”

“…”

Feeling the attention of those around us again, I had no choice but to let go of Ha-yoon.

We quietly got out of the pool and squatted under our parasol, hiding our faces.

“Well, that’s something.”

Sitting next to me, Jua said.

“Ji-eun really is a dangerous creature to leave alone. Do you just tackle any girl you see? If another girl walks into the spectacle we faced yesterday, it could be a problem; I might need to monitor you continuously.”

“Right. The name Magical Girl suits her. After all, she’d managed to get three of us under her spell. I really don’t know how she held back that lecherous nature when she was young.”

“…”

Hearing those words, I stretched my arms out from hiding and pulled both of them into a hug.

Then I brought their faces close to mine and said.

“…You enjoyed it so much last night, and now this is what you say?”

“…”

At my words, Jua and Ji-hye fell silent, like they’d swallowed honey.

“Which one of us fell unconscious at the end? You guys couldn’t even wake up until I laid you down on the bed.”

I decided not to mention how I ended up covering all three of them with my body like a blanket.

“Or are you intentionally trying to provoke me? Hoping for another round tonight?”

At my words, even Ha-yoon, who had come closer, fell silent.

…

Could it really be true? I don’t mind if it is, but.

Anyway, not one of the kids here, including me, is being honest.

Yeah, there are three days and four nights left.

Let’s just be completely honest with each other during this time.

After that, we absolutely must not lie to each other.

In every possible sense.

 

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