Summer Holiday (End)

Moriya Beach, Katsuura, Chiba Prefecture.

It is a bright day in Chiba, and it is a perfect time to swim in Moriya beach. As it is already close to the end of summer, the sun isn't as hot. Many people crowd Moriya beach, setting parasols and tents alike.

Among this crowd, stands a young man. He is looking at the scenery of the beach with his sharp eyes. Some girls will glance his way from time to time, either out of attraction or curiosity.

Yes, I am describing myself.

"What are you doing standing like an Ultraman?"

"I am regretting my decision to come here."

"Huh? You have agreed, and now you are regretting it? What are you? A girl?"

"When you asked me to go to the beach, I just didn't expect we would go on the same day!"

Yeah, so after Shizuka's invitation to go to the beach, she directly told me to get ready, and we quickly left right after.

She got me there, but my rage was quelled, when it was revealed we would stay here for two days in a fairly luxurious resort.

"Well, anyway, let's enjoy the sea. It's three in the afternoon, and the sun will set at 6."

I sigh, and say, "As you wish, mommy."

"Brat, don't ruin my good mood. Getting smacked in the beach is the last thing you want today."

"Just don't smack me, then."

Shizuka snorts, then puts down her stuffs under our parasol. She takes out a bottle of sunblock cream, and lies down on the mat. Not stopping there, she motions her hand at me.

"Well...?" She looks me as if I will understand her meaning.

"What?"

"Do your job! What else?"

"What job?"

"Put this cream on me."

"..."

Although I don't mind to touch the skin of a woman as beautiful as her, the way she asked me irks me. I sigh, and took my hoody off, revealing my trained body underneath. Shizuka is instantly flustered, then looks at me with flushed face.

"W-what are you doing suddenly taking off your jacket, idiot?!"

"Firstly, it's hot. Secondly, it's hoody, not jacket."

"Who cares?!"

Paying no attention to the flustered Shizuka, I sit beside her, and take the sunblock cream. I pour the cream on my hand, and rub it to warm it, so Shizuka will not feel the coldness later.

"Your bikini is on the way."

"W-wait! Don't you da— kyaa!"

"Don't make a weird noise. You are attracting people's attention."

Shizuka shuts her mouth, and I quickly rub the cream on her soft skin. As I have untied the red bikini that covers her breasts, the cream rubbing is smooth sailing.

Shizuka doesn't make any sound in the process, or to be exact, she tries her best to suppress her voice.

"Uhhnnn..."

"I can hear you."

"S-shut up!"

I smirk, while still massaging her, of course.

Have I told you I had achieved so many thing in only 26 years? Yes, massaging is one of my skills. I have trained it a lot on Christine. She had given me many tips that really helped in my massaging skill improvement.

"Uhhnnn... H-hachiman, I think y-you should stop."

"Why?"

"D-don't ask me why. J-just pay attention to your hand! It's going to weird places!"

"I am just massaging the side of your abdomen. What do you mean by weird places?"

"Don't act like you haven't touched my butt— ahhhh!"

Shizuka froze, and I stop moving my hand. We really try our best to not pay any attention to the curious crowd looking our way. I didn't expect my godly massage technique would cause her to slip up. She must be mortified, and I am sure about it.

Quickly assuming the role of the mature one out of the two, I act calmly. With one final rub on her back, I concluded my massage, and tie her bikini back.

Then, I peer into her lower part discreetly. Luckily, it's still safe. Having her wet her bikini even before dipping in the water is the last thing I want today.

"It's done. Are you okay?"

"I will kill you for sure."

She may think she looks scary right now. But, any horny teenager will surely have their heart melt, if they look at her face right now.

Just like that, our first day in Moriya Beach ended, after dipping ourselves briefly into the sea.

...

Night has come, and the scenery I am seeing from the resort satisfies me. Who knows a mere prize trip won from lottery provides us with this good resort.

"Hey, kid! The food is here. Dilly-dally, and I'll devour your part."

"You're grumpy today."

"Hmph!"

I plant my gaze on Shizuka's disappearing back, and shake my head in amusement. She has been like this after the stunt I have done to her. She keeps ignoring me or smacking me whenever she feels like to.

Actually, the latter is very much a normal occurrence. So, I'll cross that out.

I do a seiza on top of the pillow laid on the floor, and position myself directly in front of the table primly and properly. I care about table manner, no matter what the style I use.

"I am sorry." I said to Shizuka who is on the opposite of me.

"Hmph!"

"Look, I know you are really into this couple play. But, if you think I will act sweet to fix your mood, you are wrong. I don't give a crap to people's feelings."

Shizuka stares at me for a while, before turning her head away from me. "Hmph!"

"Huuh... Look, we are going to sleep together tonight. There is no point in antagonizing me. I can 'conquer' you, while you're sleeping."

"So you're planning to really do it, huh?!"

Okay, she finally regains her spirit. I smile to myself and nod my head. Shizuka is livid now, but at least her mood has returned.

Smack!

Ouch. That is not really hurt to be honest, but it still surprised me. Lucky her, I did her a favor for not dodging it.

"W-why didn't you dodge it?" Shizuka is flustered.

I sigh. She has just perfectly demonstrated women and their indecisiveness. At times like this, I will play it dramatically.

"That's just how much I want you to quell your rage. I like you better this way."

"W-w-what?!"

Fumu. I nod my head in satisfaction at Shizuka's flustered face. Of course, it is all in my head. My face is still as straight as a new sheet of paper.

"Ku-kuhum!" After some time, Shizuka finally regains her composure. "W-well, I have forgiven you. I was just messing with you."

I nod my head at her answer, then eat my food. I really like to ruin the moment by saying I was also messing with her, but I quickly stomp the urge down. I don't want to ruin her mood again.

Why? Because the sacrifice of my face that has been smacked with the resort's slipper will be in vain!

The meal is quickly finished, and we are now going to bed. As the resort is Japanese style, we will sleep on two separate futon.

What? Do you expect we will sleep in one bed?

"Shizuka."

"How many times have I— huuhh... nevermind. What?"

"I will warn you something."

"What is it?"

"I will have a morning wood in the morning, so avoid getting out of your futon."

"Morning wood? What is— oh..." She turns her head to me, and glares at me in disgust. "Just don't do anything disgusting!"

"Do you think I will use my hand, when I can use you?"

"Hachiman... It's night, don't make me turn this night into a night of tragedy."

"It means I won't do anything you worry about. I'm the one worrying about my safety here."

"Ha-ha. Very funny. Just go to sleep!"

Shizuka quickly lays her body on her futon, then buries her face under the blanket. She may think I don't know it, but I know she is covering her blushing face. Well, I guess I will just let the single woman having her fantasy.

I lay my body on the futon, and quickly fall asleep.

...

Morning has come, and Shizuka is sleeping beside me, while hugging me like a dakimakura. Her thigh is on my stomach, and it is very close to my 'awake' junior.

I sigh, and wait for the even to unfold.

Not long after, Shizuka's hand starts traveling, and eventually lands on top of my junior. She grasps it, before letting it go, and repeats it for a few times. She must be curious in what kind of stick she is holding.

Swiftly opening her eyes, she is quickly met with my unamused eyes. Her eyes widened, before she quickly looks down at her hand, that is holding on my junior. She even has the audacity to softly squeeze it, before letting it go in haste.

"W-what did you do to me?!" She distances herself away from me, and looks at her hand in shock.

"Excuse me. What did YOU do to ME?"

"I-it was this big..."

Rather than responding me, she tries to measure my junior with her hand instead. I sigh, and pick my blanket.

"Get yourself together, perverted woman!"

Then, I throw it at Shizuka.

...

It's already noon, and we are on the beach once again. After a couple of minutes of civil discussion, we decided to forget any dumb thing we have done to each other. Thus, we are here, on the beach back to lovey-dovey again.

"Hachiman, do you think I can join them?"

"Beach Volleyball? Sure, you can join them. Just ask."

"Yosh! Let's go!"

"Huh, me too?!"

Just like that, I am forced to play beach volleyball along with her, against the other people on the beach.

She becomes my partner, and she is always excited when we "purge" every accursed couples, as she likes to say. As it is so apparent on her face, I decide to call it a quit, and drag her away.

I don't want this woman to ruin everyone's fun just because she is single. That's so sad, even for her.

"Hey, why did we stop? We were just starting to warming up!"

"Huuh... Don't say that after seven consecutive wins."

"Well, can't help it. I'm too good at volleyball."

"Did you mean, I AM too good at volleyball?" I said while pointing my thumb to my chest.

"S-shut up! Let me revel in my moment!"

I smile faintly, before taking her to eat yakisoba. Surprisingly, it tastes very good.

Right after that, we swim until seventeen meters away from the shore, before returning back. Along the way, Shizuka is almost drowned.

Luckily, I am there to save her. I have a good laugh out of it though. I know I'm cruel, but she's also laughing with me. So, it's fine.

...

Before we realized it, night has come. The beach is having a firework festival, and Shizuka is eager to see that. Her enthusiasm even makes her to wear a yukata. Surely, I am also forced to wear one.

I comply, and here we are on the beach, waiting for the fireworks to be set.

"Kuuhh! It's been so long since I watch a firework with someone!" Shizuka exclaimed bitterly.

"Well, you have me now. So, you are not alone anymore." I replied her offhandedly.

She turns to me, and looks at me in surprise. "I thought you were going to make fun of me." At her words, I shake my head, and say, "Nah, I won't make fun of my future wife anymore."

"I really thought you wouldn't mess with me for a second."

I laugh softly, and pin my gaze to the sky. The night is clear, and I can see many stars decorating the sky.

Such a scene will be impossible in my previous world. But, here I am, in the world where I thought was merely a fiction.

Suddenly, something soft grabs my hand. It is Shizuka's hand.

"Why?" I look at her in curiosity, and she dodges my gaze. "S-shut up! You look sad. Just let me do it, dammit!" She said hurriedly.

I merely smile to myself, and grasp her soft hand back. Looking to the front, I can see the fireworks are ready to be launched.

Not long after, the fireworks are lit, and the sky is quickly beautifully decorated by them.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

I believe she does that that unconsciously, but Shizuka leans her body on me, and puts her head on my shoulder. Responding in kind, I also lean my head on hers.

That way, my summer holiday ends. Dare I say, it's not a bad one.