Chapter 52 Oh no, another embarrassing chapter, QAQ...
"Jingguang, I'll treat you to ice cream."
As Morofushi Kagemitsu turned around, he was greeted by two ice cream cones, one from each of Furuya Rei and Nekono Ikuya, offered to him by their respective eyes: "?"
They had returned to the beach, where Morofushi Kagemitsu was sitting on a beach chair enjoying the sea breeze.
"Why did you suddenly decide to treat me to ice cream?" Morofushi Kagemitsu asked, puzzled. Most importantly, why did they each have to buy him one?
"I had a surfing contest with Yuya, and the loser had to buy ice cream," Rei Furuya explained honestly, holding up his ice cream.
"You two ended in a draw?" Morofushi Kagemitsu was still puzzled.
Rei Furuya nodded without changing his expression: "In the end, we tied."
Morofushi Kagemitsu was utterly baffled. How did Nekono Ikuya and Furuya Rei manage to tie the surfing match?
"Haha." Nekono Yuuya suddenly burst into laughter. He explained with a smile, clearly finding the matter quite amusing, "Actually, it's because Rei and I were inexplicably motivated during the competition. The losers were unwilling to admit defeat, and the winners wanted to win again. So we had one extra match after another."
"Until you tie?" Morofushi Kagemitsu said, he understood somewhat.
"Until we tie," Nekono Ikuya said with a smile. He seemed quite calm and unconcerned about the matter. Furuya Rei, on the other hand, pursed his lips, looking slightly embarrassed.
Two top cancers.
It's obvious that Rei Furuya is a top-ranked player and a "top-ranked player," while Ikuya Nekono's performance is more intermittent.
But he clearly is, because he never loses points when he can get a perfect score. It's just that people are used to his consistent excellence, so they often overlook it. Or perhaps it's because his other qualities are more prominent, such as his versatility and ability to disguise himself? This makes his image less serious than that of Rei Furuya.
Morofushi Kagemitsu was speechless, never expecting that surfing in private could ignite their competitive spirit.
But it's alright, I guess. With Nekono Yuuya and Furuya Rei vying for power, he and Black are the ones who benefit. Now, they both get two free ice creams.
He glanced at the two ice creams Blake had just acquired, and fairly accepted the ice creams that Nekono Ikuya and Furuya Rei each handed him, without showing favoritism by taking only one.
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Rei Furuya lowered his head and ate the ice cream that Ikuya Nekono had given him, smiling quietly.
In fact, his insistence on playing against Nekono Ikuya until a draw was not out of a desire to win, but because he didn't like them to have a clear winner.
He preferred the feeling of their names side by side, as he usually did. Rei Furuya had always felt it was a silent romance.
So a draw is good, he likes it very much.
Of course, Furuya Rei did not deliberately throw the match or admit defeat; he gave it his all.
But that's precisely why he and Nekono Ikuya were able to reach a draw in the end... Furuya Rei's eyes crinkled with laughter, wasn't that even more romantic?
Rei Furuya savored his prized ice cream, appreciating the silent romance within.
Nekono Ikuya was also enjoying his ice cream—the one Furuya Rei had lost to him—but he wasn't thinking about as much as the others.
He looked at the ice cream in his hand, his bright green eyes filled with curiosity.
When ordering the ice cream, Nekono Ikuya noticed that the shopkeeper paid extra attention to his appearance before handing it to him without suspicion.
What a strange reaction! Is there anything special about this ice cream?
Ikuya Nekono initially wanted to try the ice cream because of its beautiful appearance, but now she can't help but be curious about it.
He took a small sip, and then his eyes lit up.
It's delicious!
Although the ice cream is a bright and clear Tiffany blue, reminiscent of the color of a shallow sea under the sunlight in summer, it gives people a refreshing feeling at first glance.
However, its initial taste is a very rich and refreshing pineapple flavor, with a hint of lemon tartness, which neutralizes the sweetness of the pineapple and gives the ice cream a fresh feeling. It is very refreshing and instantly awakens the taste buds.
The ice cream melted completely in my mouth, the intense spiciness of pineapple and lemon faded, and Ikuya Nekono also tasted the milky flavor of coconut milk and the sweet aroma of orange.
It can be said that the flavors are very rich, but the layers are surprisingly distinct, and the tastes are not mixed.
Nekono Ikumi took another bite with delight, then closed her eyes contentedly. Even though the initial novelty had worn off, it was still incredibly delicious. Thumbs up!
Well… while eating, Nekono Ikuya shook her head absentmindedly.
Why did he suddenly feel so dizzy?
I feel... I feel a little tipsy?
Wait, it seems like I tasted alcohol?!
Oh no! Nekono Ikuya stared blankly at the ice cream, her brain instantly shutting down.
"I saw there are speedboat rentals over there. Zero, Yumi, and Mr. Black, do you want to come with me for a speedboat ride later?"
Morofushi Kagemitsu, Furuya Rei, and Black, who was more relaxed than usual, were chatting casually when Morofushi Kagemitsu suddenly made a suggestion.
Black nodded silently in agreement, and Furuya Rei had no objections.
“Sure, Hiro.” He turned to look at Nekono Ikuya: “Ikuya, what do you think?”
Nekono Ikuya held up the ice cream, remaining motionless as if she hadn't heard anything.
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Everyone turned to look at Nekono Ikuya, who hadn't reacted at all, and the air suddenly became very quiet.
It is not a still image.
Caw, caw, caw, an illusory crow flies by, leaving behind six silent black dots: ...
"?" Furuya Rei hesitated.
"Yuya, what's wrong?" He peeked at Yuya's face and noticed a distinct blush on her cheeks. "???"
But this was clearly not because of shyness, so could it be—"Heatstroke?" Furuya Rei's tone was a little nervous, this was his first reaction.
He quickly got up, preparing to quickly lower Nekono Ikuya's fever before taking him to the hospital. Morofushi Kagemitsu also stood up to help, looking worried.
Just as Furuya Rei was about to remove the extra clothes from Nekono Ikuya's body, and Morofushi Kagemitsu was bringing an ice pack to cool him down, "Wait!" Black suddenly interrupted them.
"?" Morofushi Kagemitsu and Furuya Rei obediently stopped.
Although they were still anxious, Black had always been a reliable figure in their minds, and he had consistently valued Nekono Ikuya. They still needed to listen to what he had to say. So why wait?
Blake carefully observed Nekono Ikuya's dazed expression, then slowly lowered his gaze to the ice cream Nekono Ikuya was holding.
"..." His expression gradually became complicated as he slowly pulled out the ice cream.
Nekono Ikuya still held her fingers loosely, her gaze following the ice cream, but her emerald green and empty eyes were unfocused.
Then he slowly lowered his head, confusedly clenched his suddenly empty hand, and tilted his head in puzzlement: Huh, where did my ice cream go?
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Morofushi Kagemitsu and Furuya Rei: "..." Now even they could see something was wrong.
Morofushi Kagemitsu hesitated: "Ikumi, this is..."
"...Are you drunk?" Furuya Rei continued.
“Yes, young master Yumi is drunk,” Blake declared.
But why?
Morofushi Kagemitsu and Furuya Rei exchanged a puzzled look, then, unsure of what expression to make, slowly looked at the ice cream that had been transferred from Nekono Ikuya's hand to Black's. It was the only suspect.
But an ice cream? No way... right?
The loading icons on Morofushi Kagemitsu and Furuya Rei's heads began to spin.
Rei Furuya quietly provides a clue: "This ice cream is called Blue Hawaii."
“Blue Hawaii is the name of a classic cocktail.” Blake’s eyes were complicated.
The mystery is solved! It was actually a cocktail ice cream. Nekono Ikuya was really drunk!
Generally, you might need to show identification when buying ice cream containing alcohol. But Blake could already picture the shopkeeper being swayed by Nekono Ikuya's appearance and making an exception for him.
Logically speaking, the alcohol content in an ice cream shouldn't be enough to make someone drunk, let alone the fact that Nekono Ikuya only took two bites.
But Nekono Ikuya was still drunk...
They stared silently at the two small notches on the cocktail ice cream, then looked in astonishment at Nekono Ikuya, who sat quietly in place with her hazy cat-like eyes. They all fell silent.
Unbelievable! Nekono Ikuya's alcohol tolerance is so low! After all these years, he's still a lightweight?
Speaking of which, Morofushi Kagemitsu's thoughts have gone astray. If he puts cooking wine in his dishes, will Nekono Ikuya get drunk if he eats them? Hmm, I'm kind of tempted to try it.
Zhufu (Black Sesame Dumpling Version) - A wicked idea was born in the stillness of the scene. Black sesame is brewing.
Rei Furuya looked worried and helped Ikuya Nekono up, asking, "What do we do now? Where can we buy hangover soup around here?"
Upon discovering the mysterious disappearance of the ice cream, the drunken Yuya was only slightly puzzled before following his favorite scent to find Furuya Rei. He decisively hugged Furuya Rei and contentedly squinted his eyes.
Rei Furuya even suspected that Ikuya Nekono might rub his head against him and purr softly, like walking on snow.
He stroked Nekono Ikuya's soft black hair. Although Ikuya was cute like this, being drunk was usually unpleasant, so it was better to sober up as soon as possible.
“Actually, no need. Young Master Yuya gets drunk quickly but also sobers up quickly. He’ll sober up soon, in about ten seconds.” Black judged Yuya’s condition based on his experience, and his tone was very calm.
"Ten seconds?" Morofushi Kagemitsu and Furuya Rei quickly looked at Nekono Ikuya and found that he slowly closed his eyes, the blush on his face was disappearing, and his hazy expression calmed down.
Then he suddenly opened his eyes, his bright green eyes sharp and clear, sparkling like jewels.
"Wow!" exclaimed Morofushi Kagemitsu and Furuya Rei.
How amazing!
After glancing around briefly, Nekono Ikumi, realizing what had just happened, curled the corner of her mouth.
Oh no, another embarrassing moment in my life, QAQ~
...
After the brief incident of getting drunk, they were able to try speedboat rides, as well as shallow diving, seaplane rides, whale watching, and sunset cruises.
But the energy of young people has no limits. The next day, they still got up early and headed to the training base in Hawaii, showing no signs of fatigue.
They changed into tight-fitting clothes, tightening their collars and sleeves, because "beginners need to be wary of ejected cartridge cases, which are incredibly hot," Blake said.
Black stood slightly behind and to the side of Rei Furuya, his tone steady and his voice clear: "Okay, look at your crosshair and rear sight, keep them level. Then feel your breathing, and stop when there's minimal body movement during the interval between your breaths. Yes, that's it. Now slowly press down with your index finger and pull the trigger naturally."
As the surrounding scenery gradually blurred, Rei Furuya's index finger naturally pressed backward.
"Bang!" The bullet hit the bullseye precisely.
Rei Furuya raised his head with high spirits, then focused his attention again, and his clothes had transformed into a police academy student's uniform.
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