Why Not Make Both Twins 'Girlfriends'?-Chapter 10Volume 3 .1 - Beach Volleyball...?

Beach Volleyball…?

Upon returning from Aneko Island, the situation had taken an unexpected turn.

“Huh? Matori-senpai, what’s going on? And Yuzuki too…”

What surprised Sakuto and the others was that Matori and Yuzuki had stepped outside the store, changed into swimsuits, and were leisurely lounging on sunbeds.

Both of them looked quite relaxed.

“We’re on a break.”

“Eh? Then what about the store?”

“Well, you see, my dad and mom wrapped up their work early and came over. They hurried here because my uncle is in the hospital.”

“I see.”

Sakuto paused for a moment, pondering.

“…then, I’ll go greet Matori-senpai’s parents and report on everything that’s happened so far.”

“Wa───Wait a sec, Takayashiki-kun!”

Matori blocked Sakuto’s path in a panic.

“What do you mean by ‘report’? What exactly are you planning to report?”

“You know, all the various things senpai did to me before summer vacation?”

“Don’t be hasty! We’re friends now, right?! Right!?”

Matori seemed desperate not to have her school misdeeds reported to her parents.

“And greeting a girl’s parents? Ahahaha! What if my mom and dad get the wrong idea? That’d be bad for you, Takayashiki.”

“Ah… don’t worry about that. Now, please step aside.”

“Sorry! I really am sorry for everything I’ve done!”

Matori clung to Sakuto’s leg as if begging for forgiveness.

From the sunbed, Yuzuki watched Matori with a look of dismay, “Ugh…”

“Sakuto, it seems like Matori-senpai is genuinely remorseful, maybe you should forgive her?”

“Well, if Hikari says so…”

“No! We must be thorough in these matters!”

Chikage interjected firmly.

“We need to tell her parents and make sure she reflects properly!”

“That’s right, isn’t it? Chikage is correct.”

“Takayashiki! Are you just going to do whatever the Usami sisters say?!”

Having discovered Matori’s weak spot, Sakuto scratched the back of his neck with a sigh.

“So, we don’t need to help out anymore, right?”

“Yeah. Yuzuki-chan and I will manage from here. Oh, and we’ll treat you to something delicious tonight for your help.”

Though Matori said this, Sakuto and the others suddenly found themselves with free time.

Then, they heard a small sigh and a murmur from next door.

“That’s too bad… just when we were getting along…”

Chikage’s lips were smiling, but her eyes were slightly furrowed with disappointment.

Sakuto guessed she was referring to the cats, but there was still time until tomorrow, so there was no need to be too downcast.

“…how about we go give them some ‘ChuruChuru’ treats later?”

“That sounds good… yeah, let’s do that.”

Chikage narrowed her eyes with a smile.

──And so.

The current time was four o’clock.

As they contemplated what to do until evening──

“How about we play beach volleyball now?”

Matori suggested, holding a ball in her hand.

“Where will we play?”

“There’s a beach volleyball court over there. It’s technically under our management, and it seems to be free right now.”

“I see… Hikari, Chikage, what do you think?”

” “We want to play!” “

Seeing the two of them excited, Sakuto smiled.

“Then, shall we play? …What’s with that look?”

Matori stared at him with a serious face.

“You, you’re really under the thumb of the Usami sisters, aren’t you?”

“No, I’m not…”

“I smell something fishy… really fishy…”

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“What are you talking about? Come on, let’s go──”

***

The beach volleyball court, including equipment rental, was one thousand yen per hour. As Matori had said, it was currently unoccupied.

“Let’s decide on the teams.”

As Matori suggested this, Sakuto raised his hand slightly.

“Before that, I’d like to be the referee.”

“I see… you want to catch the moment of a clothing malfunction…”

“That’s not it… now, why are you saying that with such a serious face…”

He thought it would be better for the four girls to split into two teams of two, not out of any lecherous intentions.

After forming the teams, they ended up being Hikari and Matori, Chikage and Yuzuki.

“Alright Hikari, let’s do our best.”

“Likewise, please take care of me!”

This was the Newspaper Club team.

The other team──

“Yuzuki-san, please take care of me.”

“Sure.”

──Team Hydrangea?

The only commonality seemed to be the Hydrangea Festival, but it appeared their relationship wasn’t bad.

Rock-paper-scissors determined that the Newspaper Club team would go first, and Hikari was up to serve.

“Hikari! Go for a big one!”

“Got it! ──Alright, here I go!”

Hikari got ready to serve the ball, and it seemed to be a floater serve. She lightly tossed the ball into the air,

“Here it goes!”

The ball she struck flew straight and fast—

“Oof…!”

—striking Matori in the back of the head, causing her to fall forward.

” ” ” “…” ” ” “

Everyone made an “Uh…” face, and silence fell, but Hikari hurried over to Matori.

“Matori-senpai!? I’m so sorry! Are you okay…?!”

“I’m fine… it’s nothing… ahahaha…”

Though it was unintentional, such a mistake can be quite awkward, especially when it involves a senpai.

Matori, trying to show the magnanimity expected of a senior, desperately maintained a smile.

“N-next time, I’m counting on you…?”

“Understood…”

Due to Hikari’s mistake, the serve went to Team Hydrangea, and they scored a point.

Next to serve was Yuzuki—her underhand serve was soft and gently landed in the Newspaper Club’s court.

Matori received it, Hikari set it up—and Matori’s spike beautifully pierced Team Hydrangea’s court.

“Nice, Matori-senpai!”

“Alright! Keep it coming!”

In front of her juniors, the proud Matori seemed to have saved face as a senior.

The serve returned to them, and this time it was Matori’s jump serve.

“Got it!”

Chikage received it, Yuzuki set it up—

“Chikage-chan! Finish it!”

“Leave it to me!”

Chikage took a running start and soared high into the air,

“Here it goes!”

Her spike with perfect form flew towards Hikari.

“Hikari, it’s coming!”

“I’ve got this!”

Hikari’s mind went overdrive, beep-beep-beep…

Calculations for the spike’s trajectory began—

Weight, diameter, elasticity—she estimated these characteristics based on her recent touch of the ball, and now she was using the equations of motion to factor in initial velocity, angle, and the effects of gravity.

Furthermore, weather, wind direction, the ball’s topspin rotation, fluid dynamics, air resistance—she combined various approaches and calculations, including something-something variable and Chikage’s somewhat perverse something, to pinpoint the exact landing spot of the ball—

“Right here!”

Hikari positioned herself perfectly under the ball.

Sakuto, watching from the side, exclaimed, “Wow!”

As the ball hit Hikari’s arms, it flew straight to the side—

“Ouch…!”

—This time, it hit Matori on the side of her head, causing her to fall sideways.

” ” ” “…” ” ” “

Once again, everyone made an “Uh…” face, and silence ensued.