They all have hidden attributes!

As noon approached, the beach began to get scorching hot, so the group packed up their belongings and retreated to the villa to take a cold shower.

Makoto Takahashi and Hina Nekoya soaked in the sea for a while to thoroughly rinse off the remaining salt before leaving the bathroom, changing into beach shorts and T-shirts, and coming to the living room, where Hanakawa Kaori was wearing a sundress and lying on the sofa reading comics.

"Where are Maya and the others?" Makoto Takahashi sat down on the sofa opposite her.

The air conditioner is on full blast, but since I have a Category B constitution, I don't think I need to worry about catching a cold.

"Uesugi-senpai is making lunch in the kitchen, Junko-nee went to help, and Hina-nee went out to buy popsicles."

Hanakawa Kaori pulled her attention away from the comic book in front of her, secretly glancing at his muscle contours out of the corner of her eye, and unconsciously swallowed.

She was petite and had a youthful figure. When she saw the clearly defined and seemingly strong muscles that were the complete opposite of her own, a hint of greed flickered in her purple eyes.

"Isn't there anything prepared in the refrigerator?" Makoto Takahashi asked.

"Yin Cai said there are no flavors she likes."

"So, are there any light novels?"

"There are many books in the study, most of which are works by otaku."

It sounded like it was prepared for him. Makoto Takahashi got up, went into his study, took two light novels, and returned to the living room to enjoy the air conditioning with Hanakawa Kaori.

A dozen minutes later, Nekoya Hina returned to the villa, eating a popsicle in one hand and carrying various snacks in the other, and sat down next to Takahashi Makoto.

While the three of them were idling in the living room, Uesugi Maya and Shiraishi Junka prepared a sumptuous lunch together.

"Wow, what a luxurious rice bowl!"

Upon arriving at the restaurant and seeing the exquisite food on the table, Hanakawa Kaori couldn't help but exclaim, "There's seafood too! I shouldn't have eaten the takoyaki earlier!"

After saying that, she pouted and gave Nekoya Hina a reproachful look.

"I can still eat."

Nekoya Hina pulled out a chair and sat down, then put her hands together without ceremony: "I'm starting."

"Seasonal pufferfish".

As soon as Shiraishi Jun saw Takahashi Makoto sit down, he immediately handed him an omelet with anchovies and sakura shrimp tempura: "Uesugi said you like egg dishes, so I made an omelet."

Upon hearing this, Uesugi Maya stared at her side with a cold gaze, picked up the salad bowl and placed it next to Takahashi Makoto: "Eat more vegetables. There are many seasonal wild vegetables in Kamakura this season. Don't leave any."

"Where should we go this afternoon? The Enoden Railway seems to be quite famous," Takahashi Makoto asked, changing the subject.

"Do you think that this season, you're the only one who wants to experience the life of a sardine can in a stuffy train car?" Maya Uesugi asked.

August is peak tourist season in Kamakura, and she did her research last night.

“I’m not interested in any of the popular tourist attractions. Hase-dera Temple and Kamakura High School Station are crowded with tourists. I’d rather stay in an air-conditioned room and read a book.”

"The beaches outside are crowded too. We can enjoy a private beach thanks to A-Cheng." Nekoya Haruna took a big gulp of juice.

"It's very hot this afternoon, let's play when it cools down."

Hanakawa Kaori counted on her fingers the things she wanted to do: "When it gets dark and a bit cooler, I want to play with fireworks, have a barbecue, play board games..."

Junka Shiraishi also didn't want to go out, because even if she applied sunscreen, the sun would still damage her skin.

So, after lunch, Maya Uesugi organized a rehearsal, then picked out a few songs with similar styles from her notebook and worked on the arrangement with Junka Shiraishi.

Makoto Takahashi, Hanakawa Kaori, and Nekoya Hina played board games in the living room. When they got sleepy, the three of them didn't go back to their room. Instead, they lay on the sofa or sat on the floor and started to doze off.

As the setting sun slowly sank below the hills opposite Enoshima, painting the lower half of the sky crimson, Tachimi Yuki and Kashima Reiko entered the villa together.

Makoto Takahashi was lying on the sofa reading a light novel when he smelled the familiar floral scent. He looked up and his eyes met those of Yuki Tachimi, who was smiling.

"Good evening, Xing."

He sat up from the sofa, casually tossed aside the light novel he was reading, and stretched his stiff neck.

"Good day, Mr. Cheng. I'm sorry, I only have one day off tomorrow." Tachimi Yuki gave an apologetic smile, his lower lip pursed with some concern.

Her deep blue eyes drifted to Hanakawa Kaori, who was lying on the sofa on the other side, and Nekoya Hina, who was dozing on the floor below her. Both of them were dressed in a cool and refreshing manner.

"It's okay, I didn't find it boring at all, and thanks to you we have a private beach, and the preparations are very good."

Makoto Takahashi showed no sign of blame or complaint, which relieved Yuki Tachimi, who put on her usual gentle smile: "I'll go change my clothes first, and we'll go to Yuigahama Beach together later. There's a fireworks festival in the next couple of days."

"it is good."

"I also brought you a yukata."

"I want to change mine too."

Makoto Takahashi accepted the black yukata with arrow feather patterns handed to him by Reiko Kashima. After changing in his room, he went downstairs and ran into Yuki Tachimi on the stairs.

The setting sun, sinking into the sea, slanted in through the window, its afterglow reddening her short, golden hair. Her black yukata was embroidered with goldfish patterns, her breasts were full and ample, and a light blue belt cinched her slender waist.

"very beautiful."

Makoto Takahashi complimented her subconsciously, and a gentle smile bloomed on her innocent face: "Have you learned to be sweet-talking lately? Or are you just really pretty?"

"My desire to get you drunk is real."

Hearing this, Tachibana Yuki still had a slight smile on his lips, but a hint of smugness showed in his eyes.

As the two of them went downstairs together and walked out of the villa in wooden clogs, Kashima Reiko was setting up a barbecue grill outside the door, while Hanakawa Kaori was squatting to the side counting various small fireworks.

Hearing footsteps, she turned around and looked over, her gaze lingering on the hands of Makoto Takahashi and Yuki Tachimi, who were naturally clasped together. She blinked.

"Brother, Sister Xing, are you going on a date?"

“Yes,” Tachimi Yuki replied with a smile.

"Hmm, we're going to have a barbecue together tonight. I heard that the fireworks display in Yuigahama is most beautiful from this angle, and there's also abalone."

Hanakawa Kaori stood up, and as she passed by, Takahashi Makoto patted her cute head: "Have fun, huh?"

After saying that, the two walked towards the exit of the private beach without any hesitation.

Passing through quiet tree-lined streets, on the bustling seaside promenade, bright streetlights stretch into the distance, all the way to the hills on the other side of Enoshima Bridge.

Before nightfall, the lighthouse on Enoshima emitted a thin, long streak of light, faintly sweeping across the sky tinged with the glow of sunset.

The damp evening breeze from the sea carried the fresh scent of sea rocks, and Ji Jianxing's fluffy hair trembled as it did so.

She straightened her chest, took a deep breath, and swept her slightly cold gaze across the noisy crowd on the beach: "She seemed a bit clingy to you just now. Saying those things was probably her way of hoping you would stay."

"I know."

Makoto Takahashi squeezed Tachimi Yuki's soft hand, noticing that she had taken a step back, and asked curiously, "Are you feeling unwell?"

"Yeah, I feel a little uncomfortable."

"I mean hands."

"Hands."

Yuki Tachibana looked down slightly and smiled as she said, "Wouldn't that make things easier for you, Makoto?"

"Really?" Takahashi Makoto asked doubtfully.

She kept a step behind, pressing close to him: "The information Lengzi gathered says that when walking close together, it's easier on your arms if you're slightly behind than side by side."

"It seems that's indeed the case."

"That's fine then."

Despite having shared intimate moments, such as passionate kisses, their first date after starting to date was inevitably a little awkward.

So they strolled hand in hand along Kamakura's seaside promenade, chatting about topics that were neither good nor bad.

"Even if Maya had a legitimate reason, I would have been very cold just now."

Makoto Takahashi felt Yuki Tachimi's heartbeat through their intertwined fingers, and said with a nonchalant expression, "Isn't it enough to just keep an eye on Yuki today? To be honest, I'm also really looking forward to today's date."

"Hmm~ Hmm~ Cheng-kun, did something happen today? You seem a little different than usual."

Yuki Tachibana narrowed his eyes slightly as he looked at Makoto Takahashi, keenly sensing that Takahashi's attitude towards him today was rather subtle.

Nevertheless, a feeling of happiness welled up inside me.

“There’s no particular reason,” Takahashi Makoto said without changing his expression.

"You kissed Saya again?"

"Sister, do you really think I'm that kind of man?"

"Because Xiaoye is very good at judging people, and she often says you're scum."

Rimi Yuki's reasoning sounds reasonable, but it doesn't make anyone happy at all.

Makoto Takahashi didn't want to reveal his thoughts after waking up this morning, and only showed consideration for his girlfriend.

"Although Xing only had one day off, she must have given it her all, right? For example, asking about dating tips and finishing work early."

The young lady's life is not leisurely. Makoto Takahashi receives Tachimi Yuki's schedule every morning and has almost no time to rest.

Even if her thoughts were a little strange, it's a fact that she poured her heart and soul into the relationship.

“I’m so happy that you said that, Cheng-kun.”

Tachibana Yuki raised her hand to her chest, tilted her head to rest on his shoulder, and naturally revealed a happy smile: "What reward should I give you?"

"I'm not saying these things to please you."

"The reward system is very important."

"What I mean is, if there's anything I can help with, just let me know."

"Hmm~ There is indeed something I need to ask you, Makoto, to trick Sayo into working for me."

Makoto Takahashi's lips twitched slightly, but he didn't take the subject. However, Maya Uesugi was indeed quite clever and could quickly get the hang of various things.

"You look down on me?" he asked, feigning displeasure.

"Doesn't Cheng-kun like a leisurely life? I'll take care of you."

"I have no intention of living off a woman."

Makoto Takahashi cleared his throat and changed the subject: "What are the plans for later?"

"Something like catching goldfish?" Tachimi Yuki hadn't decided on anything specific to do on the date.

Fireworks festivals, summer festivals, celebrations—whatever the name, the vendors only offer the same old tricks over and over again. What truly determines your mood is the people you're with while you're out and about.

After thinking for a moment, she hugged Takahashi Makoto's arm and said, "Anyway, Makoto-kun, just protect me."