Acheron has worn this too...
I wonder what it looked like exactly...
After hearing Kaito's answer, Lumine was also very curious about exactly what kind of swimsuit Acheron wore back then. Was it even more revealing than the one she was wearing now? Or was it a bit more conservative?
And more importantly, did Acheron wear it of her own accord? Or did Kaito make her wear it?
Thinking about these questions, Lumine really wanted to ask them all. But if she did, it would be a bit strange, and her motives would seem too obvious. However, not asking made her feel stifled inside, so Lumine felt she had to ask.
"Then... where did you go?"
After thinking for a moment, Lumine decided to take it slow and first ask what specific places Kaito was referring to.
Why is Lumine focusing on this issue...?
Not expecting Lumine to ask this question again, Kaito was a bit troubled. There was no helping it; he had made it all up, and he hadn't thought of exactly where they went yet. However, making up something like this was quite simple, so he replied, "It was just an indoor swimming pool. We suddenly wanted to go for a swim back then."
Although saying they went to the beach would be more plausible, since he had just said the swimsuit Acheron wore was similar to the one Lumine was wearing now, he claimed it was an indoor pool. Regardless, wearing this kind of swimsuit at the beach wouldn't work.
"I see."
Nodding, Lumine continued, "Then... was it you who wanted to swim, Kaito? Or was it Acheron? Or maybe Wendy or someone?"
Lumine still didn't ask the core question directly. She wanted to first guess whether the swimsuit was prepared by Acheron herself or by Kaito by finding out who initiated the swim.
"It was me. I suddenly wanted to swim back then, so I found a place to swim with Acheron and the others."
Kaito answered this question without even thinking.
Strange... Why is Lumine so concerned about this question...?
By now, Kaito could clearly feel that Lumine was very concerned about the story he just made up, which made him very curious. Is it because of this swimsuit?
Thinking this, Kaito glanced at the swimsuit on Lumine, which was now hidden underwater. He wondered if Lumine wanted to know whether Acheron had chosen to wear this kind of swimsuit herself. After all, if she knew the answer to this question, Lumine might not feel so awkward. Because if Acheron did it, then it would be normal for her to do it too.
Although only this type of swimsuit was available here and she had no other choice, Lumine was probably looking for a rationale—that since someone else had done it, her being forced to do so was more reasonable.
"Speaking of which, I didn't expect Acheron to wear a swimsuit like that back then either. I reacted just like I did when I saw you appear just now."
After forming that guess, Kaito directly indicated that Acheron wore it herself. He felt that this way, Lumine wouldn't be awkward anymore.
So Acheron prepared it herself...
But that makes sense. Acheron must have already bared it all to Kaito... Let alone wearing this kind of swimsuit...
Thinking this, Lumine felt it was very reasonable.
"Then... do you like looking at it?"
Hesitating for a moment, Lumine asked this question. Since she was already wearing such a swimsuit, she decided not to be as conflicted as before. She should just ask whatever she wanted to ask, and do whatever she wanted to do.
"Of course I like it."
Kaito answered this question very quickly, without any hesitation. Although he didn't feel much about female bodies anymore, Kaito still liked looking, especially at bodies other than his own.
"Then do you think it's a bit too revealing?"
Because the swimsuit she was wearing had too little fabric, Lumine was worried it was too revealing.
"Revealing? It's not revealing."
Kaito shook his head.
Not revealing? This isn't revealing?
Unexpectedly hearing Kaito's answer, Lumine was stunned. Given it was like this, how could it not count as revealing? But soon, Lumine seemed to understand Kaito's meaning, and her face turned red immediately.
"It only counts as revealing if I'm wearing nothing, right? You pervert!"
Although she said that, Lumine actually had the thought of taking off her swimsuit. But thinking that doing so would make her seem like she was throwing herself at him too quickly, she canceled that thought. No matter what, she should take it slow.
"I feel like one should still wear a little something when soaking in a hot spring."
Not answering Lumine's accusation directly, Kaito just said this faintly. Because previously, whenever he heard about hot springs, bathrobes were involved, so over time he developed this view.
This guy... Is he implying that I should show him what I look like wearing nothing after we go back?
Seeing Kaito answer like this, Lumine immediately thought this. There was no helping it; Kaito's answer sounded too much like that kind of hint. And maybe Miko did that before because he hinted at it; it's just that Miko didn't tell her. Of course, this was just her own guess; she didn't know the specifics.
"Tch, you definitely want me to wear nothing."
Regarding her guess, Lumine decided to test him.
"Huh? No, I don't."
Surprised Lumine was being so open, Kaito shook his head. Actually, he felt Lumine looked quite good as she was now; wearing nothing would be a bit boring instead. However, he didn't know if this was normal—perhaps it was because he had "several selves."
After all, being like this, he knew the opposite sex's body like the back of his hand, just like his own body. Of course, they were indeed his own bodies. So, Kaito felt it was more alluring to wear a little something.
I feel like I can get some eye-catching clothes for Acheron and the others to wear next time...
With this experience, Kaito immediately thought this.
While he was thinking about this, Lumine opposite him was somewhat dissatisfied.
This guy... Is it necessary to be so direct? At least pretend a little, right?
Lumine, who was originally prepared to call Kaito a pervert, was very dissatisfied after hearing his answer. After all, if he didn't want to look, fine, but acting so surprised was really infuriating. But this was also good. Otherwise, she would be a bit strange—what girl thinks about not wearing clothes for people to see all day? Although this person wasn't just anyone, she still had to be a bit reserved.
Right... Miko said Kaito might be tired of looking at Acheron and the others...
Suddenly thinking of this, Lumine spoke up.
"You're definitely tired of looking at Acheron or Kiana and the others."
Kaito: "???"
Kaito was shocked that Lumine would say something like that. And more importantly, it seemed he really could say that. But there was no helping it, his situation was too special. It wasn't that he was tired of seeing Acheron and the others not wearing anything all day; it was different.
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