At this moment, Shen He was also hesitating.
The swimsuit Kitsune Saiguu prepared... how should she put it? The style was quite bold.
Before this, Shen He had never worn anything like this—not even the most basic swimsuit. And now, being asked to try something like this right away made her very uncertain.
However... if everyone else was wearing one and she didn't, that would be a bit awkward...
Looking at the swimsuit in her hands, Shen He took a deep breath and made up her mind.
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Under the sun umbrella on the beach, Yu Xie lay on the lounge chair, waiting for everyone to return.
Some time had passed, but they still hadn't come back. He thought to himself, changing clothes shouldn't take this long. Could they be discussing something?
Just as Yu Xie was thinking this, the figures of the six women appeared.
Yu Xie stood up from the lounge chair and turned his head to look, momentarily stunned.
The styles of the swimsuits worn by the six were all different, but generally, they all had a mature, seductive style, with only Chiyo's swimsuit showing a more youthful, girlish design.
In any case, the designs of these swimsuits were eye-catching in their details. They not only highlighted their stunning figures but also maintained an air of "mystery." There were also some straps on the swimsuits that seemed like, with just a slight pull, unexpected things might happen.
This scene was certainly striking for Yu Xie. After all, he was still a man in his twenties.
The six women walked slowly to stand in front of Yu Xie, and it seemed that there was a subtle hint of bashfulness in their expressions.
"H-How do we look?" Kitsune Saiguu was the first to speak, asking Yu Xie.
"They look great, the swimsuits really suit you," Yu Xie responded with a slight smile.
He couldn't think of many fancy words to describe their beauty at that moment. He simply and sincerely thought that these swimsuits perfectly matched their beauty and grace.
This beauty was truly stunning to him.
The day was destined to be anything but ordinary.
Kitsune Saiguu, Yae Miko, and Chiyo stepped into the water, feeling the temperature of the sea, and smiles bloomed on their faces.
Makoto and Shen He lay under the sun umbrella, enjoying the sea breeze.
It was a rare and precious moment like this—letting go of their usual roles and simply playing and relaxing with friends.
Today, there were no Electro Archon, no priestess from the Narukami Shrine, nor generals commanding armies—only a few familiar and trusted friends.
Yu Xie looked at everyone, a faint, contented smile on his face.
But at that moment, he noticed that Ei was missing.
She wasn't in the water, and she wasn't under the sun umbrella either.
Yu Xie looked around, and then he spotted her on the rocks by the beach.
Ei sat on the rocks, gazing at the distant sea, seemingly lost in thought.
Yu Xie pondered for a moment before walking over.
Climbing onto the rocks and approaching her from behind, he noticed that Ei was still staring out at the sea, deeply absorbed, as if she hadn't noticed his presence.
It wasn't until Yu Xie sat down beside her and greeted her that she snapped back to reality.
"Ei, why are you sitting here all alone?"
Yu Xie's voice broke through Ei's scattered thoughts. As the sea breeze brushed against her, she turned her head to look at him, a little surprised.
"Aren't you going to join everyone else?"
"You still haven't answered me," Yu Xie said with a smile.
"Huh... what did you ask again?"
"I asked, why are you here all alone?"
"I... I'm just... feeling a little troubled," Ei said softly.
Her voice was very soft, and in the breeze of the sea, that faint sound seemed to be carried away by the wind.
But Yu Xie heard it very clearly.
"If you don't mind, would you like to talk about it?" Yu Xie paused. "When your mind is in turmoil or when you have something on your mind, talking to someone can help a lot. Don't keep it all to yourself."
"I..." Ei looked at Yu Xie, hesitating, as if she wanted to speak but couldn't.
How could she say it out loud? The reason her mind was in turmoil was right in front of her…
She didn't know when it had started, but Ei's heart had become increasingly confused.
She couldn't figure out how she truly felt about Yu Xie, and she didn't know what she really wanted.
"It's alright, whenever you're ready to talk, you can come find me. I'll be all ears," Yu Xie said with a smile, noticing Ei's hesitation.
"Mm..." Ei nodded lightly, her purple hair fluttering in the wind.
She reached up to tidy the hair that had been slightly tousled by the wind and suddenly spoke again:
"Do you really think this swimsuit looks good on me?"
Her tone was different from usual; it sounded almost like a simple little girl's voice.
There was a hint of urgency, mixed with a bit of shyness.
Yu Xie hadn't expected Ei to ask such a question. He took a moment to appraise her and then nodded firmly. "Mm, it really looks great."
"... I used to think you wouldn't like this style of swimsuit," Ei said softly. "I also worried that my figure wouldn't be enough to pull it off."
"What are you talking about?" Yu Xie replied. "You're practically a walking clothes rack. You can pull off any outfit."
Hearing this, a hint of joy bloomed in Ei's heart, and the corners of her mouth lifted slightly.
She turned her head to avoid Yu Xie's gaze.
"Alright, don't stay here alone. It's a rare opportunity, so come join everyone and have fun," Yu Xie said as he stood up, extending his hand to her, as if inviting her to dance.
Ei paused for a moment, then stood up and placed her hand in his.
"Be careful, the rocks are a little slippery," Yu Xie reminded her.
Such a reminder was actually unnecessary for Ei, as she was no ordinary girl.
Perhaps it was the warmth of Yu Xie's hand that caused her thoughts to scatter, as Ei became completely absorbed in the warmth, forgetting about the ground beneath her.
In that moment, her balance shifted, and her foot slipped.
However, unlike what she had imagined, she didn't fall onto the cold, hard rocks. Instead, a warm and strong embrace caught her.
In a moment of urgency, Yu Xie didn't think much. He used his body to catch her and reached out to wrap his arm around her waist.
With little fabric between them, Yu Xie could clearly feel Ei's smooth, soft skin and the gentle pressure from her body.
Ei lifted her head, and their eyes met.
The soft sea breeze continued to blow, while the waves crashed against the rocks below.
In the moment their gazes intertwined, Ei's heart suddenly skipped a beat.
Memories from hundreds of years ago flashed through her mind, and many details she had long forgotten began to come into focus.
In that instant, it was as if Ei understood something, and a decision was made deep in her heart. Her mind, which had been chaotic, suddenly became calm.
"Are you alright?" Yu Xie asked, supporting her to steady herself, his voice laced with concern.
A faint smile appeared on Ei's lips. "I'm fine, thank you, Yu Xie."
"I'm glad you're okay." Yu Xie breathed a slight sigh of relief and extended his hand again. "Alright, hold my hand and let's go carefully."
"Mm." Ei nodded obediently and took his hand again.
In that moment, it seemed as though the sea breeze became gentler, and the view by the sea grew even more beautiful.
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