"Is that your answer?"
"Indeed, we still cannot become friends." Hayato shook his head expressionlessly.
"On this point, we are in agreement." Tenya scoffed.
A night passed without a word...
Summer camp, second day.
The daytime was free activity, not limited by class.
Miko said, "Rumi being isolated still hasn't changed."
Miko looked at Rumi, who seemed out of place among the elementary school students, her face showing a pained expression.
"The bullying clique has already been disbanded."
"As for the rest, as long as her heart is strong enough, she won't be hurt."
Yukino had a deep understanding of this.
"Kujou-san? You look a bit pale, did you not rest well last night?"
Hana noticed that Alisa's complexion wasn't right and asked with concern.
"No..."
"I just had a strange dream."
Alisa rubbed her slightly tired brow.
Last night, she dreamt of a close friend who had passed away unexpectedly in childhood.
It's just that this dream felt a little too real.
Tenya noticed that there was a faint spiritual energy fluctuation on Alisa's body.
She has been affected by the Hogyoku so quickly?
"I remember there's a river in the forest, let's go play there together!" Yui suggested excitedly.
"Mhm."
"I can practice water magic there."
Rikka took out several water guns from her backpack. Obviously, she had prepared in advance.
"Fortunately, I brought a swimsuit, just in case..."
Megumi's eyebrows curved, also showing some interest.
Just like that, the group changed into their swimsuits and came to the river.
"Tenya, what are you doing?" Rukia sensed that Tenya was doing something and asked.
Tenya casually said, "Creating an illusion array to block outsiders from entering."
Tenya naturally couldn't let others disturb his peace.
"Is this what they call a man's possessiveness?" Megumi's retort was spot on.
"Your swimsuit suits you very well." Tenya boldly admired the swimsuit-clad Megumi in front of him.
The black and white stripes made her look pure and innocent. Speaking of which, she wasn't lacking in the important sector in the least.
Yui asked, "Um... how about this?"
Yui was wearing a sky-blue swimsuit with an ultra-short laced skirt. Yui also had no problem in that department.
"Not bad, not bad. Rich and generous." Tenya gave a positive evaluation.
Sizzle... Sizzle...
"This is the disparity between classes. Even in modern times, there are ranks! That's unfair!!!"
Rikka held a water gun and shot at the "fortresses" on their bodies.
Despite her small frame, she had what she should have. She was just not as ample as the two in front.
Miko complained, "Seriously, are you guys children?"
Miko was wearing a sporty, form-fitting swimsuit that really highlighted her figure.
"Hehe~ I want to play too."
Hana jumped into the water, causing a lot of splash.
Yukino said, "You guys are being too intense, how about you restrain yourselves a little?"
She was wearing a one-piece swimsuit. Although the style was conservative, it gave her a unique dignified aura.
Tenya turned his head, looked closely, and his eyes suddenly became much clearer.
"Don't mind it. Your sister looks amazing. So genetically speaking, you have a promising future, right?" Tenya deliberately beat around the bush.
"What does this have to do with my sister?" Yukino didn't understand what he meant for a moment.
Alisa comforted, "It's okay, Yukinoshita-san."
"A girl's value is not determined by that."
"And there are individual differences..."
Alisa stayed on the shore because she hadn't brought a swimsuit.
"Sister? Genes?"
"Value? Individual differences?"
"Hmm?!"
Yukino instantly understood the hidden meaning in their words and subconsciously wrapped her arms around her chest.
"I don't mind at all!"
"Even if one's evaluation were to be determined by external features..."
"A relative standard should be adopted..."
"Not based on a part, but on the overall balance as a reference..."
Yukino explained forcefully while quickly scanning her surroundings.
After looking around, she was shocked to find that she was the weakest.
Even Rikka was stronger than her.
"Yukinoshita, it's not time to give up yet."
Tenya reached out and patted her shoulder, advising her earnestly.
It's just that the corner of his mouth uncontrollably turned into a Nike logo.
"Die!!!"
The angry Yukino used an Aikido palm strike to knock him into the river.
"Oh dear~"
Tenya was naturally pretending to be knocked away.
The moment he started to fall, he grabbed Yukino's arm with one hand, pulling her into the water with him.
"He is definitely doing it on purpose!" Alisa watched, dumbfounded.
"Alisa-san, please help us take some photos."
After falling into the water, Tenya conveniently tossed his phone to Alisa on the shore.
"бесстыдный!" (Shameless!)
"You really know how to boss others around."
Despite that, Alisa still took his phone and started taking photos of everyone playing in the water.
Then, out of curiosity, she casually clicked on the bookmarks on his phone.
Then, she found a bunch of "special" photos inside!
"Wait, isn't this Kirisu-sensei?"
Alisa's eyes widened, her face full of disbelief.
(Note: Sagami incident)
The Kirisu-sensei in her impression was a serious teacher who rarely smiled.
But contrary to her expectations, she actually wears such daring clothes in private?!
Just then, an elementary school student walked over, it was Rumi.
She sat down beside Alisa without saying a word and casually asked, "Why is big sister staying alone?"
"I didn't bring a swimsuit, what about you?" Alisa was very patient with children.
"Today is free activity. After eating breakfast and going back to the room, there was no one left..."
Rumi squatted, hugging her knees, but her eyes were fixed on Tenya, who was playing with the girls in the water.
She softly muttered, "I wish I could grow up quickly!"
"When you grow up, there will be many more troublesome things, you know." Alisa said earnestly.
"What do you think of Tenya, big sister?" Rumi asked seriously.
Tenya?
Calling him so affectionately?
Alisa first looked at Rumi with a strange expression, and then slowly explained, "A handsome guy with a terrible personality. His personal ability is very great... and he seems to possess mysterious power that is unknown to others."
Rumi concluded, "As expected, Tenya is very charming!"
"If you think so."
Although Alisa was unwilling to admit it, she had a good impression of Tenya in her heart.
"Rumi-chan, want to come play together?" Yui noticed Rumi and invited her.
"I-I can't swim..." Rumi shook her head.
"That's simple, come here."
Tenya reached out, picked up Rumi, and placed her on the back of his neck.