Pool Opening!

The summer sun shone brightly overhead without a single cloud in sight. The intense rays following the end of the rainy season made the pool's surface sparkle. Inside the boys' changing room, excited and nervous voices mingled together.

“So, it’s swimsuit season again…”

“Yeah, but this year’s different. Sora’s here!”

"Ah... Sora-sama in a swimsuit..."

Takashi carefully polished his brand-new, high-end DSLR camera, his face already flushed.
“I poured all my part-time job earnings into this…!”

“Why are you bringing a camera to class…?” Yuta muttered, exasperation clear in his voice. The other boys completely ignored his words, their anticipation only growing stronger.

Suddenly, cheers erupted from the poolside.

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"Whoa...!"
"No way..."
"An angel...!"

Sora had appeared at the poolside, her black twin-tails swaying in the breeze. Though she wore the simple white school-issued swimsuit, when she wore it, it seemed to radiate an almost sacred aura.

"Everyone, let's get in quickly!" Sora waved innocently, her natural and pure gesture instantly capturing the boys' attention.

Takashi immediately raised his camera. "This angle... perfection...!"

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The PE teacher’s firm voice broke through the excitement, quickly bringing everyone back to attention. “Sora-san! The pool can be dangerous. Let’s begin with warm-up exercises.”

"Oh, sorry!" Sora looked slightly startled before quickly regaining her cheerful demeanor. "Then let's all do exercises together!"

“Alright, start with forward bends,” the teacher instructed. “Make sure to stretch properly to avoid accidents.”

As the students bent forward, Sora moved with effortless grace, her hands easily reaching beyond her toes to touch the floor. The other students looked on in astonishment. Meanwhile, Takashi, whose body was infamously stiff, could barely reach his knees.

"Are you okay, Takashi-kun?" Sora looked at Takashi with concern.

Takashi blushed as he answered sheepishly, "Well... I'm not very flexible..."

Sora smiled brightly, saying "Then I'll help you!" before moving behind him.

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"W-wait, Sora...!" Takashi stammered as Sora moved behind him, his face turning bright red.

"Don't worry, I'll push gently!" Sora reassured him, completely oblivious to the atmosphere.

The moment her soft hands touched Takashi’s back, a faint sweet fragrance filled the air. Takashi’s thoughts went completely blank, his heart pounding wildly. He had no choice but to let her take control.

"Okay, relax~" As Sora's hands pressed against Takashi's back, mysteriously, his previously stiff body gradually became more flexible until his hands finally reached the ground.

“Wow! I did it! My hands touched the ground!”
Sora clapped her hands together in delight.
“Good job, Takashi-kun!”

She leaned in and planted a quick, innocent kiss on his cheek.
“Here’s your reward!”

The pure gesture left Takashi utterly frozen. Meanwhile, the rest of the boys stared at him with open envy and disbelief, their gazes burning with jealousy.

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With warm-ups completed, the long-awaited pool lesson began. The sunlight reflected brilliantly off the water, casting a dazzling glow. Sora energetically dashed toward the pool.

“She’s… too cute…” Takashi, overwhelmed by her innocence and beauty, couldn’t stop himself from getting a nosebleed. Even so, his hands never stopped snapping photos.

“The water feels amazing!” Sora’s cheerful voice echoed across the pool, and her infectious smile naturally brought smiles to everyone around her. The atmosphere grew light and cheerful until—

"Oh?"
Sora paused, lightly touching her shoulder with a puzzled expression.
“I think my strap slipped a little.”

Those words instantly froze the boys in their tracks. They exchanged panicked glances, tension building rapidly. Sora, oblivious to the chaos she had caused, began adjusting her swimsuit.

"Hmm, I should retie the back strap too..."
Yuta's face turned bright red as he rushed to stop her.
“Sora, stop that! Don’t—!”

“Huh? But it’s loose, right? Yuta-kun, could you help me retie it?”
Sora’s casual request left Yuta utterly speechless, his face glowing a deep red. Sensing an opportunity, Takashi leapt forward. 
"I-I'll do it!"

Before long, the other boys joined in.
“No, let me!” 
“Move, I’ll handle it!”

The poolside descended into total chaos, with boys clamoring to help. Watching this unfold, Sora tilted her head in confusion but eventually smiled.
“Wow, you’re all so kind! Let’s take turns, okay?”

Her innocent statement only fueled the boys’ competitiveness, creating even more havoc.

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From the poolside, Ume watched with her arms crossed, sighing half-exasperatedly while observing the boys' behavior. "Geez, that girl really knows how to tame the boys, making them act like puppies..."

While watching the boys become increasingly enchanted with Sora, Ume twisted her lips slightly. "Well, I suppose I could be that cute too if I wanted to wrap boys around my finger," she mused, looking somewhat enviously at Sora's innocence while maintaining her confident smile.

However, Ume's composure was short-lived as Sora suddenly turned toward her with sparkling eyes and called out, "Ume-chan too!" extending her hand.

"Eh, me?" Ume was surprised for a moment, but quickly recovered with a grin. "Well, why not? I'll play along!" She confidently accepted. As Sora led her into the pool, she didn't even seem to notice the boys' attention shifting to their direction. "So, about this swimming technique? How much can you teach me?" she asked with a challenging smile.

The sight of these two different types of beauties swimming together in the pool left the boys breathless. They were captivated by Sora's innocent gestures while being overwhelmed by Ume's confident presence.

Feeling the stunned gazes of the boys around them, Ume proudly lifted her chest and continued swimming with even more confidence.

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As the swimming class progressed, Sora's swimming began to overwhelm those around her. Her movements in the water were graceful and smooth, as if she was passing through the water without any resistance. Every time Sora emerged from the water surface with her radiant smile, her appearance seemed like an illusion of unity with the water, leaving all the students breathless.

"What's with that swimming style... it's like a dolphin" "It's like she's not affected by water resistance at all..." "Hey, how long has she been underwater...?"

While the boys were expressing their amazement, Takashi continued frantically taking photos. "Sora-sama's Swimsuit Photo Collection - Summer Memories Edition... this will become a historical document for future generations...!" He kept pressing the shutter button repeatedly.

Watching Takashi's behavior, Yuta sighed slightly and muttered under his breath. "Are you seriously planning to make a photo collection...?"

While the boys were captivated by Sora, the afternoon light began to shine gently on the pool surface, making the gently rippling water sparkle. As the class drew to a close, students gradually returned to the poolside.

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"Alright, class is ending soon!" The teacher's voice echoed across the poolside, and students reluctantly began getting out of the pool. "Aww, I wanted to play more~" Sora pouted slightly in disappointment. While the boys were enchanted by her pure expression, they were brought back to reality by the end of class. Yuta looked at her somewhat exasperatedly, "Sora, you were the most energetic one..."

"Really?" Sora tilted her head in confusion, then innocently continued, "Maybe I should wear a cuter swimsuit next time!" At that moment, the boys nearly stumbled, their minds racing with imagination.

Watching this scene from a distance at the poolside, Ume let out a small sigh. "Boys are really stupid..." she muttered, though her expression showed some amusement.

And so, an unforgettable summer day with Sora came to a quiet end. The boys would forever remember Sora's innocent smile and dazzling swimsuit appearance as a vivid memory in their hearts.

Later, the "Sora's Secret Swimsuit Photo Collection" that Takashi had secretly taken would be strictly guarded as a treasured possession by him and a few members of the Guard Corps.