Rivalries, River Games, and Restless Hearts

My heart was pounding like crazy, and my face felt like it was on fire. Splashing water on my face, I felt the shock of cold hit me, cooling my head a bit.

"Ahh, the river water is the best. Finally, my head's cooled off."

I glared at Fukushima, who was standing by the riverside, blushing and looking a bit embarrassed. "N-no, it's not what you think! I was just worried that my disciple might… you know… go wild again with his perverted tentacle moves!"

It didn't seem like she was planning to prank me, so I decided to let it slide.

Moving away from the river, I plopped down on the pebbly shore, letting my clothes dry off while I watched the water flow by.

"Damn that sneaky chick Uchina. I can't believe she brought a swimsuit… But I, the mad scientist Yakuzen, am a man of reason! I will resist her charms and refuse to fall prey to her seductive allure!"