Chapter 40: Pool Class (Part 4)
The underwater world was quiet, far removed from the noise above—a deeply calming space.
With my Aqua Breathing technique activated, I could breathe underwater just like on land.
『Being in the water really does feel nice…』
Alicia said with a wistful tone. Her words reminded me of something she’d told me before.
『Oh yeah, didn’t you used to go to the underwater shrine every day?』
『That’s right. As a priestess of water, it was part of my daily routine to offer prayers to Lady Minstia at the lake shrine.』
『I see... Then maybe we should’ve gone swimming this summer, huh?』
This summer had been so busy that I never got the chance. Honestly, a big part of it was me being reluctant to put on a swimsuit.
But seeing Alicia so happy now… maybe I should’ve pushed myself and taken her.
『It’s okay. I still do my daily prayers in the bath, and I’m content just being able to soak every day.』
...Is that really alright for a priestess of water?
『...Let’s go next year, to the sea.』
『Yes... I’d love to.』
『It’s a promise then. Anyway, I should probably head up...』
I realized I’d been underwater for quite a while. Someone might get worried and think I was drowning.
I kicked off the pool floor and surfaced.
"Whoa! You scared me! Alice, you really pop out of nowhere!"
Jun and Fumika both jumped a little when I suddenly emerged from below.
"You were down there for ages… I was starting to get worried, you know?"
"I’ve got a bit of confidence when it comes to diving!"
Not like I could tell them I could stay under for a whole day without issue.
Right now, we were in the free swim time after doing several 25-meter laps during class. Until the bell rang to signal the end, everyone was free to enjoy the pool however they liked.
All that stuff from before class—I’d managed to shove it into the back of my mind by throwing myself into non-stop swimming.
"Ugh, boys are so gross. Their stares are all over the place."
There was a dividing line in the center of the pool separating boys and girls, but that didn’t stop the boys from staring and whispering about the girls across the water.
As a former boy myself, I couldn’t deny I understood exactly how they felt—though I only replied to Jun’s complaint with a wry smile.
Especially since a lot of those stares were clearly aimed at Jun herself. Despite her petite frame and baby face, her chest was... well, let’s just say it made quite the statement. That kind of mismatch between body and bust was, frankly, erotic.
"Hmm? Even Alice’s gaze is feeling kinda naughty, you know~?"
"N-no, that’s not—"
She hit the nail on the head, and I flinched.
Jun caught my reaction and gave me a sly, satisfied smile.
"Then this is what Alice gets—!"
Suddenly, Jun pounced on me from behind, snaking her arms under mine and grabbing both my breasts with a firm squeeze.
"Hyah…!"
"Hmm, hmm, not bad at all..."
Even as she said that, Jun kept kneading away with both hands.
"...S-stop... Jun... cut it out…!"
I twisted my body, slipping through the gap she’d left open and diving into the water to escape. Luckily, I had a body with few snags and managed to wriggle free with ease. Still... it was miserable.
Hugging my thoroughly fondled chest with both arms, I drifted along the bottom of the pool.
…I can't let that humiliation slide.
『...Hey, Alicia.』
If you touch, be prepared to be touched.
『I understand, Ikuto-san… Let’s get payback!』
Of course she got it instantly—Alicia had been through more underwater battles than I could count.
『Heh heh... We'll knead that needlessly oversized chest of hers in front of everyone…!』
...Alicia-san, you're kind of terrifying right now.
I started swimming silently, waiting for the perfect moment. Jun had been watching my movements at first, but eventually lost track of me and started glancing around in confusion.
I kept my position behind her and gradually, stealthily closed the distance. I felt like a shark from that one movie. And the moment she let her guard down—
"Gotcha—!"
I lunged at her from behind and clamped my hands around her two soft targets.
The sensation of my fingers sinking into that plushness came with a mental fwnya sound. The bulges overflowed past my grip, their elasticity pressing back.
"Ch—no, st—stop! That tickles!"
I was too caught up in the moment to stop.
Squish, squish. Squish, squish.
"Kyaaah—! I give up! I was wrong, okay!? So please, stop!"
The spectacle we were making was drawing everyone's attention. The boys’ eyes in particular were glued to us. I could clearly see many of them hunched forward awkwardly—and I knew exactly why.
...Guess I’ll let her off with that much.
"Well then, I’ll be taking my leave."
I slipped back under the surface and vanished from their sight.
“D-Don’t leave me here alone!?”
Heh. Serves you right.
Putting some distance between me and Jun, I settled myself at the bottom of the pool to catch my breath.
『Even through a swimsuit… it was that soft.』
Alicia spoke to me telepathically.
『Yeah… I was shocked too.』
I moved my hands through the water, recalling the sensation from earlier.
Then, almost absentmindedly, I brought both hands to my own chest and gave it a gentle squeeze. What came back was… a tragically modest response.
『It’s just… not the same, huh…』
『Yeah…』
We both sighed in unison.
A trail of bubbles floated up from us, rising quietly to the surface before vanishing.
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