The Azure Sea is not a warrior with ripped clothes.

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That said, Aina is under a lot of pressure. With Nanaka and Azusa as her two undisputed top talents, and Chisa's normal-sized body suppressing her completely, it's truly remarkable that she hasn't been so discouraged that her resolve has been shattered.

"Ahem! Are you two being polite?!"

Watching the two guys squatting together, whispering to each other about their collection.

Yoshihara Aina, seemingly finding the strength from nowhere, got up from the bed and squatted behind the two men with half-open, resentful eyes, complaining, "And what can I do? It's just that you guys all like big ones!"

"Aina, don't take advantage of your illness to talk nonsense, or I'll sue you for defamation, you know that!"

"And don't get out of bed and move around unnecessarily, your body won't be able to handle it~"

With a sigh, Kohei Imamura turned around and picked up the swaying Aina in a princess carry once again, preparing to put her back on the bed.

However, this time, Aina, who was particularly obsessed with the amount of breast milk, was extremely uncooperative.

She wrapped her arms around Kohei's neck and peeked out from his side, angrily asking Miyazawa Yu, "If Nanaka-nee-san had a flat chest, would Yu still have pursued her immediately?"

“Yes!”

"Ugh?"

The answer was too quick, and Yoshihara Mana's little brain was completely stuck. She didn't ask again until she was tucked back into bed.

"Why? Senior Azusa clearly said that Yu only likes older sisters..."

"Azi really does tell everyone everything, but that's true."

With his arms crossed, Miyazawa Yuu began to consider whether he should set some keywords for Azusa-senpai, otherwise Azusa would expose all his secrets sooner or later.

However, one thing is certain—

"But Nanaka-nee is an absolute exception. When I first arrived in Izu, I didn't know where to go, and only Nanaka-nee was willing to lend a helping hand even though she knew he was a pervert!"

His eyes were filled with reminiscence. In the midst of the helplessness he felt after being doubled down by the little girl and the beautiful woman, he could never forget Nanaka's Adam-like entrance!

"So even if Nanaka-nee is a brat who spews nothing but trash, I'll still go for her without hesitation!"

"How heavy! Just how bizarre was Yuu and Nanaka's meeting?!"

While it's true that even a little devil would go for it, Yoshihara Mana still sensed a strong stench of scum from Yu's confession!

Knowing full well that it's a trap, she still jumps in. Perhaps only the gentle Nana Hana could do that!

"...Isn't body shape a problem? Cough cough!"

Recalling her first encounter with Pab Club, Yoshihara Mana looked shyly at Kohei, who was standing by her bedside, and said with a wry smile, "I'm sorry, Kohei, I didn't leave you with any good memories back then."

"It's okay, because I like Mana now more than the drunken, corpse-like creature she was back then."

"!!!"

I can hardly believe what I'm hearing!

Staring at Kohei, whose expression was completely flat and even excessively calm, Yoshihara Aina's heart suddenly raced wildly, but her vision gradually sank into darkness.

One of life's illusions—it seems like my friend likes me! But is it really just an illusion?

Chapter 233 Kohei... he's probably in love!

"So much happened yesterday! How are you feeling, Mana?"

The next day, on the sofa reserved for the Grand Blue ladies.

Chisa Kotegawa never expected that simply going out with her sister to run an errand would lead to a life-or-death situation for Mana.

It's important to know that even in industrialized societies, a severe cold can be quite dangerous. If left untreated, even if you recover, the damage to your brain and body will be irreversible!

She nervously hugged Aina's small face, looking her up and down, her eyes filled with concern.

"Does your head still feel dizzy? Should we go back and rest for another two days?"

"Haha, it's okay~ Kohei and Yu stayed with me until the evening and my fever almost broke. I'm perfectly healthy now!"

Unaccustomed to physical contact with others, Yoshihara Aina burst into laughter instantly when Chisa's small hand touched the soft flesh of her neck.

Seeing that she had recovered both physically and mentally, Chisa Kotegawa breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good. Next time something like this happens, be sure to tell me directly! Don't be afraid of the trouble!"

"Mmm, Arigatou Chisa! Hehe~"

As expected, Yoshihara Mana felt a warmth in her heart when she saw Chisa's distressed expression, but in addition to feeling apologetic, she also felt a little smug.

After all, if Chisa had been told in advance, Yu and Kohei probably wouldn't have rushed over so eagerly, and she would have had a hard time realizing how much everyone had taken care of her!

besides……

"Damn it, drink it! Why won't you drink it!"

"Iori, you beast! Do you think I didn't see you put wasabi in your oolong tea?!"

"Holy crap! No wonder the vodka is so spicy! Iori, you're doomed!"

The pungent taste in his mouth hadn't even faded yet, and Miyazawa Yu was wondering why his alcohol tolerance had deteriorated so much. Little did he know that it was Iori, that beast, who had poisoned him by using the same spiciness as a pretext!

No way! If Iori dares to add wasabi today, I don't even want to think about what he might put in my drink tomorrow!

Pushing Kohei aside, Miyazawa Yuichi launched a Leo Flying Kick, using his normal physique to initiate a fair one-sided beating of Iori!

"..."

Normally, Yoshihara Mana would have already stepped in as a peacemaker, demonstrating her absolutely irreplaceable role in mediating disputes within the Pab Club.

Unfortunately, just as Iori looked at Mana hoping she would save him from his predicament, he was shocked to find that the latter's attention was not on him at all!

While flying through the air and being relentlessly attacked by a combo, he used his higher vantage point to follow his opponent's line of sight and discovered that the landing point was actually... Kohei?

What I heard yesterday, I hope it wasn't just a hazy dream.

With these thoughts swirling in her mind, Yoshihara Aina stared at Kohei as he poured out the spiked sake, completely ignoring Iori's desperate attempt to drink with his seniors, caught in a dilemma.

Putting aside the possibility of auditory hallucination, if Kohei really said those words yesterday, what did he mean?

Is it simply an expression of recognition and care for the Pab club members, or...?

"Ugh! I'm so conflicted!"

"What's wrong, Aina? Is your head still not feeling well?"

"Qian Sha..."

With her face pressed against the table, Yoshihara Mana's voice was a little muffled, but you could still hear the shyness and confusion in it—"So, do you have any thoughts about finding a boyfriend?"

"what?"

Her expression instantly turned disgusted. Of course, this wasn't directed at all boys, but rather at the few scumbags her age around her, making it really hard for her to even think about dating.

As the saying goes, "One who enters into vermilion gets stained red, and one who enters into ink gets stained black!"

It's already quite remarkable that she hasn't been corrupted by spending so much time with scumbags; expecting her to develop special feelings for men is wishful thinking!

"Absolutely not! Otherwise, I wouldn't have used Iori as a shield! And why is Mana asking this?"

"I see. After all, Chisa and Iori's relationship is just a pretense, so I'm a little concerned..."

Seeing Chisa's hands forming a cross in front of her chest, her head shaking so much it was almost blurry, Yoshihara Aina chuckled awkwardly and tried to explain her motives.

"In that case, does Mana want to find a boyfriend?"

"what!"

Startled by the counterattack, her pupils shrank to pinpoints. Faced with Chisa's question, she glanced at Iori and then at Kohei, and her head suddenly started to ache!

"I don't know either... but you're a college student, right!"

As expected! In the Pab department, only I keep thinking about this kind of thing...

Hiss... Wait a minute!

Just as she was lamenting why she didn't fit in with the free spirit of the Pab Club, Yoshihara Mana suddenly realized her blind spot—she wasn't the only one in the Pab Club pursuing love!

"Yu!"

"Huh? But Yu already has Nanaka-nee and Azusa-senpai..."

"no no!"

Seeing that Chisa's gaze towards her was becoming strange, Yoshihara Mana quickly waved her hands to indicate that she didn't mean it that way!

"What I was trying to say was, Yu has always gotten along well with Nanaka-nee and Azusa-senpai, right? If you want to date, wouldn't it be more convenient to ask your seniors for advice?"

"Yu?"

After resting her chin on her hand and organizing her thoughts for half a minute, Kotegawa Chisa patted Mana's shoulder and advised, "We can't learn to be that kind of scumbag. It's better to figure out love on your own!"

“That’s true…”

Hearing Chisa say this, Yoshihara Aina, who had calmed down, sighed and echoed her, since she could never do something like going out as a couple.

Moreover, it would be more reliable to consult with Kiyoko or Kanako than with Yu.

The most pressing matter right now is to quickly resolve the biggest question in my mind—how does Kohei really view me, and how should I view Kohei…

"Gentlemen, would you like to take a stroll around the elementary school?"

"Ugh!"

She scrambled and crawled from her spot into Chisa's arms, proving that Yoshihara Aina had overestimated her bravery.

For an introverted girl who can't even confess to someone she likes, asking others if they have a crush on her is an incredibly difficult task.

The mere sound of a familiar voice behind her instantly extinguished all the courage she had mustered, turning her cheeks red with heat.

"Geng, Gengping! When did you get here?!"

"Just now."

His clothes were intact. In fact, Kohei Imamura had been there for a long time, but he had been considerate and had kept quiet because he saw Mana's conflicted little expression.

"So, what's your decision? Spending the night at an elementary school?"

"Go to primary school?"

The fierce fighting stopped, and this time Kohei's louder voice reached Miyazawa Yu's ears.

Iori, who had unleashed his full physical resistance and managed to withstand a combo attack while still cursing, asked with a bewildered look, "Does Kohei have any younger siblings in elementary school who organize summer activities?"

"No, it's just about going to primary school and living there!"

"Such a starting lineup..."

Although her tone was one of sudden realization, her eyes were vacant. Yoshihara Aina smiled and took out her phone to call the police station—this kind of malicious premeditated crime required the serious crimes unit to crack down hard!

There's no need to dwell on the previous questions anymore. After all, she has nothing to say to a criminal who's capable of stealing gymnastics uniforms from an elementary school and then staying overnight to admire his criminal masterpiece!

"Wait! Hold on! Mana, are you calling the police?!"

His expression instantly darkened. Looking at Chisa, who was being protected by Yu and Iori's outstretched arms and who was looking at him with disdain, Kohei Imamura cried out in horror, "Don't bother the police with this kind of thing!"

"Oh? So, Kohei prefers having his friends do the dirty work? Well then, I'll reluctantly take you to the police station! You'd better reform yourself, understand?"

"I've already said it's not a criminal case! What kind of person do you take me for?!"

Heartache sometimes comes after being misunderstood!

Seeing that Miyazawa Yu was already eager to claim the Good Samaritan Award, Imamura Kohei had no choice but to stop keeping him in suspense and take out his phone to show the rental notice for the abandoned elementary school open to the public.

"It's an abandoned elementary school! And I'm not interested in elementary school students at all!"

"Sigh... What a scumbag's comment. The fact that you can even see something like this proves a lot!"

"Well, it's normal that Kohei isn't interested in the three-dimensional world since his interests are primarily in anime and manga..."

Based on her past experience, she gave a fair assessment. Feeling apologetic for her earlier doubts, Kotegawa Chisa waved her hand to help Kohei clear his name.

However, before he could finish speaking, Kohei Imamura's firm voice abruptly cut off his explanation.

"No, actually there are very interesting people in the real world, so sexual interest isn't necessarily..."

"Ugh?"

"Then it's decided. The seniors said they want to have a training camp and take a group photo with all their clothes on to submit to the administration department."

"..."

Pointing blankly at the blond-haired man's retreating figure as he waved goodbye and walked towards his seniors, Kotegawa Chisa tilted her head in astonishment with a fascinating expression and asked, "Was it Kohei who said those words just now?"

"It's hard to believe, though."

Kitahara Iori had a feeling that Kohei had changed, but he couldn't quite put his finger on what it was, so he could only hesitantly reply, "But it's probably true, this guy... he's probably in love!"