4.5 Chapter 6.2: Bonus Chapter: The Summer Vacation of Ike Kanji, Yamauchi Haruki and Sudou Ken (2)
Then, on the day we went to the pool, we were the first ones to enter the changing room and occupied its far back and spread out our towels. The boys who continued to enter one after another were chatting away with various emotions and did not pay any attention to us.
"Hurry it up, Ike".
While spreading his towel and pretending to change, Sudou urged on the Ike who was crouching down in front of the vent. Ike firstly brought out the radio controlled car and the driver set that was wrapped inside a bath towel, then removed the metal fixings attached to the entrance of the underfloor vent. Then he quickly activated the radio controlled car and started to operate it.
The small machine equipped with a penlight, while transmitting the path to the monitor, proceeds forward.
"S-Shit! As expected, it's dark!".
If it's only the penlight lighting the path, the ventilation opening is far too dark and the visibility on the monitor got worse. But even so, the radio controlled car proceeded forward bit by bit towards the bright light up ahead that was closing in. Even if we ended up going too far, since there were bars in place to stop the car there was no danger of falling. But even so, out of caution we moved the car forward at a slow speed.
"Alright, a little bit further and the visibility should clear up---!".
The changing room was now reflected on the monitor. And although the quality of the image was crude, the figures of Horikita and the others could be seen on the monitor.
"U-Uhyou!".
It could be said that Ike's (Professor's) plan had brilliantly succeeded. On the monitor, the figures of the Class D students as well as Ichinose were clearly captured. Right now, the radio controlled car should be properly recording it all.
If one looks at the monitor, one can witness them changing their clothes in real time.
"Ohh, show me too, Kanji. I can't see properly".
"You idiot, show me too".
Sudou and Yamauchi, seemingly dissatisfied, presses Ike to show them the monitor too. But if they keep this up, there's no avoiding drawing suspicion from the other boys. I decided to make use of that.
"You're recording it, so isn't it better to not overdo it? You're about to draw suspicion".
"Kuu, y-you're right. For now it's better to change.......".
Clicking his tongue and seeming frustrated, Yamauchi grimaced.
That's right, even without peeping through the monitor, it's currently being recorded in advance on the minicard that's installed on the radio controlled car. Resisting the temptation to pull back the radio controlled car, Ike endures.
Pushing the controller along with his baggage into the locker, he focused on changing.
"H-how many minutes should I wait I wonder.......".
"I'd like to keep it there for 20 minutes. At the very least........".
It's necessary to avoid ending it too quickly and unable to hold down the changing scene as well as leaving it too long on the contrary and being unable to recover it. On top of that, if we delay changing for too long, that could also lead to trouble. Probably for these guys, this is going to be the longest 20 minutes of their lives.
"I'll be going ahead".
"W-Wait a minute, Ayanokouji! Are you betraying us!? If you ask us to show you afterwards, we won't show you!".
"That's not it. If 20 minutes goes by and not a single boy comes out, then the others will get suspicious".
"Uuu, I guess that's also true......then go do that properly, get it?".
"I know".
Leaving behind the 3 who were recovering the radio controlled car, I went ahead of the others in heading towards the pool.
On the other hand, at the same time I left the men's changing room. In the girls' changing room, an ideal sight that the 3 Idiots so desired was able to unfold. No, in fact the camera was properly capturing both the sound and the images.
"This is kind of fresh isn't it, to be using the school's pool outside of classes".
As she puts her bag inside the locker, Kushida says that. Ichinose, who was changing beside her, quickly reached out with her hands towards her clothes.
"That's right---. It feels like coming to a public pool to play".
"Ichinose-san, you have such amazing proportions......".
Sighing like she was able to fall in love, Kushida says that. Seemingly a little shy, Ichinose looks at Kushida's frame and said the same thing convincingly.
"Kushida-san too, your body is very well-balanced, I don't think you'd lose out to someone like me".
As a matter of fact, although in terms of breast size tactics, Ichinose's is larger, in terms of integrating it she doesn't lose out either. On the other hand, Sakura, who has the same bust size as Ichinose if not greater than her, slightly took her distance from those two and began to change.
Even amongst those of the same gender, her sense of embarrassment is strong. And besides, thinking that she'll be going to the poolside after this, it couldn't be helped even if her body becomes heavy. Unlike classes, though, her one salvation was that she could wear a rash guard that would completely hide her upper body. For someone of the shy type like Sakura, that item would truly be like a savior.
"Ichinose-san, could you please not stare at me?".
Receiving a passionate gaze like that from Ichinose, Horikita felt a sense of revulsion. Putting a hold on changing, she took her distance.
"No, sorry sorry. How should I put it, I was just thinking Horikita-san's skin is so pretty and transparent and ended up staring. As fellow girls, really I'd end up paying attention to a cute girl. Kikyo-chan thinks so too right?".
"Yeah, Horikita-san is extremely cute after all.......".
"...........".
Horikita changes while sighing at Kushida's one word.
"But still, you came together with us today. I thought you wouldn't show your face at events like this".
"Indeed I'm not here because I like it. But sometimes, irrespective of one's own will, there are times when I just have to accept it".
"Hmm, so? You're saying quite a lot of confusing things, Horikita-san".
Naturally, she cannot speak the details to anyone else. Since the fact that her arm was stuck inside a water bottle and she could not take it out was a disgrace she'll be taking to her grave. The very fact that Ayanokouji learned about this was an intense regret for her. Why did she panic at that time and ended up calling him, she was in the midst of reflecting on it.
"Why don't you change without talking to me?".
Having been lightly dealt with by Horikita like that, Ichinose eyes her next target. That was the existence of Sakura who was changing stealthily in the back. For Ichinose, who treasures the idea of "All for One and One for All", her feeling of wanting to get along with everyone equally was strong.
She was thinking of getting along even with the Sakura whose existence was clearly floating all on its own. Even though Ichinose did not know the internal state of Class D, she understood that Sakura was a student who should be treated preciously. Getting deeply involved with her was out of the question, but she also could not completely ignore her.
Both Kushida and Horikita, fearing they'd do something thoughtless, did not talk to Sakura. At first glance, she seems to be the introverted and mature type. But according to Ichinose's analysis, Sakura was the shy type but towards the people she gets along with, there was the feeling that she'd open her heart up to them and talk with them as well. So she then thought if that was the case, there should be the chance she could become a friend to her as well.
"It's been a while since I've met Sakura-san like this, hasn't it? Looks like since we're both from different classes, we can't meet as often---".
"T-That's right........".
"Honami-chan knows Sakura-san, that's a bit surprising".
Feeling doubt regarding the relationship of those two, Kushida asks that slightly reservedly.
"We know each other from a while back. Right---?".
"Y-Yes.......".
Feeling more rigid than expected, Sakura said that while avoiding eye contact. Towards that shy gesture, Ichinose inquires but she bears with it.
"But even so.....".
To an extent where it could not be considered rude, Ichinose looks at Sakura's body.
Cute features and slender yet a well-padded body, and more than anything else, those large breasts of hers were like those of an idol featured on a page.
She ended up looking at that body with a gaze similar to that of a male's. Sakura, who's the type of girl one would want to protect, feels like she could become the most popular girl across the school year if only she were to become a bit more cheerful.
"Speaking of which Honami-chan, today Kanzaki-kun's also here but about that, could you tell me a little more?".
"Nya? What about Kanzaki-kun?".
Ichinose, who was measuring her distance from Sakura, received such a talk from Kushida and shifted her gaze. Having judged that to be her chance at escaping, Sakura slightly took her distance from Ichinose.
"There's a girl in our class who's interested in Kanzaki-kun, you see. I wanted to ask how things are regarding that topic".
"Wow, Kanzaki-kun's surprisingly popular. There's also a girl in our class who seems to like him. Ahh, but right now none of us should have anyone like that, right?".
"I see, then I'll tell her to consider calling out to him".
"Yeah, yeah. Kanzaki-kun might also be happy about that. Probably, though".
"Probably, huh".
Towards that loose answer, Kushida laughs.
"He's pretty reticient, or how should I put it, he's a man of few words. That in itself is fine but he lacks assertion way too much and I don't understand him very well, you see".
That was her frank assessment of him as a fellow classmate.
"That's right, I guess. He seems like he's hard to understand".
Just as they were beginning to talk excitedly, their surroundings had already reached out for the swimsuits they were supposed to be changing into.
"Woah, we need to change".
Ichinose quickly takes off her clothes belatedly. It was an agile movement reminiscent of the changing of boys. Her breasts sway. Even Horikita, who had been trying not to show any interest, had her gaze stolen away for a moment.
Those outstanding proportions with such destructive power, as long as she possesses those, she could one hit KO the majority of men.
Recently our diet had shifted to a more Western one, but even so, it was still hard to imagine that body is that of someone who's also a 1st year high schooler.
".....you, those breasts, since when?".
"Fue? When, do you mean when they became big? I guess it was around my 3rd year in middle school. They just kept growing, you see. Why do you ask?".
"No, I can understand now. The reason you're feeling overwhelmed".
It's not by any means absolute, however, there is a timing where girls are unable to cope with their own changes. At times, the development of one's breasts is something one might not be able to read.
It couldn't be helped if such rapid growth occurred in under a year. She answered like that. Horikita glanced sideways at Kushida just once but there was no response to those words. Of course, it's not like Kushida thinking anything by it. It's just Kushida said this in a simple, straightforward manner. This time it's not towards Horikita but to the new arrival.
"Hmm, Karuizawa-san? Hello---, you two also came here to play".
Kushida, who was always sensitive to the circumstances of her surroundings, turned to face Karuizawa and the two other girls who entered the changing room.
"What a coincidence. We also came here to swim".
"Heh.....".
Kushida could not hide her surprise. It was because normally in classes, Karuizawa would never swim. Karuizawa and the others headed towards the locker at the far end. Feeling apprehensive towards it, Kushida nevertheless continued changing.
"Uwa......they're really doing it. They're really scummy perverts, the lot of them.....".
She found the radio controlled car that came to a stop after getting entangled in the metal fixtures of the underfloor vent entrance.
The gleaming lens was capturing the girls' changing room from a brilliant angle. Normally, the metal fixtures could be removed by almost anyone, but to remove it it would require a bit of effort and time. Because it was fixed in all directions with a Phillips screwdriver, one would need to remove those fixings first. But Karuizawa touched the metal fixtures and by easily pulling it back, removed it.
It wasn't because she had superhuman strength nor was it because she excelled in regards to her screwdriver skills. It was only because yesterday, someone had set foot in the changing room and removed the screws. It was because the metal fixture, even without the screws, could easily be put into place. Karuizawa holds down the radio controlled car with her hands, and lifts it up.
The lamp beside the monitor was lightly glowing red and it could be seen that it was in the middle of recording.
Then, using the technique taught to her by Ayanokouji, she removed the minicard from the radio controlled car. At that very moment, the recording stopped functioning and if the process for recording is not followed through again, the recording lamp will not work.
Then inserting a new minicard with no data on it, she returned it to the underfloor vent entrance.
"And this does it".
After that, just by letting time pass, the radio controlled car will return.
".......he's the only one, who's proper.......".
While feeling exasperated about the scumminess of the males, she thought about the only one who acted to stop this from happening, Ayanokouji.
If Ayanokouji had been complicit in this peeping, or had pretended to not see anything, both classmates and outside parties, without even knowing, would have had their naked bodies be seen. And on top of that, it would remain as data forever.
"Kei-chan, is it fine now?".
Saying that from behind Karuizawa was her fellow classmate Sonoda. And then, Ishikura also looked at Karuizawa with an uneasy expression.
"Ahh yeah, thanks. It's fine now".
Inside the changing room where the 1st year girls are all jumbled together, if she alone looks down at the underfloor vent entrance it would be blatantly suspicious. Just like how Ike and the others formed a barricade, Karuizawa also used her close friends to block the field of view. Naturally, since all the lockers near the vent entrance have all been marked as being 'In Use', she didn't forget to use keys to lock them all to make them unusuable. Using the eyes of others, Karuizawa without raising her own heartrate, calmly returned each and every one of those keys. She did not explain the details to her close friends Sonoda and Ishikura.
People who, even without an explanation, will obediently follow instructions and can be held in confidence to not reveal a thing.....people who are by no means strong-willed, in addition to fearing ostracism. Such students were selected. Having finished changing and having confirmed that all her acquaintances from Class D are no longer present, Karuizawa spoke words of gratitude towards those two.
"Thanks for cooperating with me today. I have some business to take care of afterwards, but the two of you will be playing here?".
"Ahh, yeah. We were thinking of doing that. Right?".
The two of them nod towards each other. In regards to that, Karuizawa also did not seem to have any intention of saying anything.