Dive to Azure! (Part 1)
Iruru
Let's see, I'll finish the first half of the math assignment...and I want to take my time with Japanese and classical literature...
Iruru's Friend A
Iruru~, what have you been writing this whole time?
Iruru
Hm? It's like a summer vacation task schedule, I guess.
Iruru's Friend B
What's that? You're planning how to tackle your assignments?
Iruru
Yeah, that's right. I want to have everything properly planned out.
Iruru's Friend A
Seriously!? Isn't making something like that a drag...?
Iruru
Sure, it's a hassle but, bf I don't do this, I'll end up slacking off~.
Iruru's Friend B
Ah, I get it. You need to set goals or else. I understand that. I always end up letting assignments pile up before I realise it...
Iruru
For times like that, I recommend a task schedule. If you make it so you can check things off, it actually becomes fun to make progress.
Iruru's Friend A
Is that how it works?
Iruru's Friend B
Maybe we should make one too. I don't want to be crying at the end of summer vacation.
Iruru
You should, you should. If you don't know how to make one, feel free to ask me anytime.
Iruru's Friend A
Yeah, thanks!
Iruru's Friend B
Let's start making it right away! Break time's almost over!
Iruru
Hehe. With this, our class's assignments might be safe?
Iruru
...Oh right, maybe I should teach Kamikichi about task schedules too. If I leave her alone, she might slack off again.
Iruru
That study camp before was really tough. It worked out somehow because Tsubomi was such a good teacher...
Iruru
(Come to think of it...that's when Tsubomi and I became friends. Before that, I hardly had any chances to properly talk with her.)
Iruru
(She really helped out with Kamikichi's studies too.)
Iruru
(How should I put it, before that I thought she was kind of a strange person...I had some rude assumptions about her. I should reflect on that.)
Iruru
(Having such a wonderful senpai nearby must make Kamikichi happy too.)
Iruru
(If possible, I'd like to become better friends with Tsubomi. Since it seems like we'll be seeing each other more because of Kamikichi.)
Iruru
(Maybe I should just invite her to hang out? If it's too difficult to be just the two of us, I could ask Kamikichi to come along...)
Iruru
Oh, a message from Kamikichi. Speak of the devil~.
Iruru
Let's see, what does it say?
Iruru
"We're planning to go to the beach, want to come with us? Tsubomi-senpai will be there too"...huh.
Iruru
What's with this suspiciously perfect timing? It's a little scary...
Iruru
But well, it's still something to be thankful for. My reply is, "Of course, OK"...there.
Kamira
...Ah! Iruru-san, over here, over here~!
Iruru
Sorry for being late~! I got a bit held up with preparations!
Tsubomi
Your delay was already communicated through astral telepathy. There is no need for concern.
Iruru
Astral...?
Iruru
(...Ah, is this the rumored Tsubomi-language? She probably means she told them through the group chat. Yeah, I kind of get it.)
Iruru
Even so, I made you wait in this heat.
Iruru
Thanks for including me today. Let me properly thank you again.
Kamira
Don't worry about that~! We're all friends here!
Iruru
Not just Kamikichi, but you too, Tsubomi.
Tsubomi
As fellow guardians of Akiru, there is no need for such concern. Rather, was this invitation not too sudden for you?
Iruru
Haha, that's definitely nothing to worry about. I was happy to be invited.
Iruru
(Yep yep, the atmosphere is nice. I think I can blend in smoothly like this.)
Kamira
Well then, since everyone's here...let's go to the beach! Yeah!
Iruru and Tsubomi
Yeah! Indeed!
Kamira
The beach~!
Iruru
Yeah~, it's the beach alright~!
Tsubomi
...There are indeed many people around. The organisation could strike at any moment. We must remain vigilant.
Iruru
It'll be fine, it'll be fine. There are lifeguards properly watching. As long as we're careful, no accidents will happen.
Kamira
That's right! Now, let's get started!
Kamira
I'll be the first one in-guweh!?
Iruru
Hey now. Did you hear what I just said? If you heard it, repeat it.
Kamira
Um, as long as we're careful, no accidents will happen...
Iruru
Then you know what you need to do before getting in the water, right? What's the most important thing?
Kamira
Warm up exercises! Yeah~, I got so excited. I completely forgot.
Iruru
The ocean isn't going anywhere. I'll keep you company, so let's do it together-
Iruru
-There we go. Tsubomi too. Come on, get changed into your swimsuit.
Tsubomi
...W-w-w-w-w-wait. W-w-w-what do you mean?
Iruru
Huh? What do I mean...we need to warm up before going in the water, right?
Tsubomi
That's not what I mean. ...Akiru, didn't your plan say we weren't going in the water?
Kamira
Come on~, you can't go to the beach and not get in the water!? I even brought your swimsuit, senpai! ...Oh.
Tsubomi
...............
Kamira
Hey, you don't have to get that seriously angry...
Iruru
W-w-wait, Kamikichi. What exactly is going on here...?
Kamira
Ah, well~ ...I just wanted everyone to enjoy the beach together~...
Tsubomi
Hmph, to think you would plan such an ambush. Your methods have become even more underhanded than before.
Iruru
I don't really understand the situation, but...forcing someone to do something they don't want to isn't very admirable.
Kamira
Eeeh!? Iruru-san is on senpai's side too!?
Iruru
Looking at this situation, of course I would be. It's obvious that Kamikichi is trying to force things.
Iruru
Come to think of it, there were boys like this in elementary school~. Boys who would pester girls they were interested in, just like Kamikichi is doing now...
Kamira
Ugh...
Iruru
Back then, I would scold them firmly...should I do the same to Kamikichi?
Kamira
P-please spare me from that! Iruru-san when seriously angry is really scary...
Iruru
Then, you have something to say to Tsubomi, right?
Kamira
...Senpai, I'm sorry! It's not just that I wanted to see you in a swimsuit...the beach is definitely fun.
Kamira
When we went before, beach volleyball and stuff was really fun too.
Kamira
I thought it would be nice to play together with senpai again...I'm sorry.
Tsubomi
...That initiative is indeed a powerful weapon for you, Akiru, but if misused, it can become a curse that destroys the world. Reflect deeply.
Kamira
Yes...
Tsubomi
However, I don't intend to deny your desire to play by the water.
Kamira
Really!?
Tsubomi
B-But I absolutely will not wear a defenceless outfit like yours! With the organisation's eyes around, this is a non-negotiable condition!
Kamira
It's disappointing, but I'll give up on that. Now, let's go to the beach right away!
Tsubomi
H-hey! Don't pull me! Honestly, Akiru...
Iruru
Hehe...getting soft on a cute kouhai is the same everywhere, I guess.
Kamira
Hey! Iruru-san, hurry up too~!
Iruru
Yes, yes~. I'm coming~!