In This World That Favors Men, I... ~Starting a Sweet School Life in a World With a 1:8 Gender Ratio~ - 27

Chapter 27: A Villa and Fireworks

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During summer vacation, I often teamed up with the girls in my class for temporary parties in BatFla, and naturally, we became good friends. Since we had gotten so close, we thought, “Why not go somewhere together?” Just as we were discussing it, Imagawa-kun surprised us by inviting us to his villa by the sea. Of course, it was with his wife’s approval.

Wow… The upper class really is on a different level.

“Amazing! It’s like a resort hotel. And this is a private villa?”

“The location is perfect. We can swim as much as we want.”

“There’s not just a beach, but a pool too.”

The villa had white stucco walls in a Mediterranean style and an orange-tiled roof. No matter how you looked at it, it was a mansion—a real mansion. A spacious wooden deck large enough for a party, a massive private pool, and a tranquil private beach with dazzling white sand. …I felt like I had stepped into another world, in more ways than one.

“Do you think this suits me?”

Yeah.

“Takeda-kun, what do you think of this kind of swimsuit?”

I think it looks amazing.

The girls, having changed into their colorful swimsuits, shyly asked me for my opinion—one after another.

Why are they coming to show me their swimsuits though? Does that mean they’re okay with me looking at their body in swimsuits? It’s okay, right? I can’t fight my instinct… Alright. I won’t hold back then. 

“Everyone looks super cute. It really suits you all.”

And before I knew it, I let slip a sweet, uncharacteristic honest thought. But really, they were all incredibly cute. 

Swimsuits are the best! I could look at this sight forever.

“Really? You’re not just saying that just to flatter us?”

It’s true.

“I’m glad. I was worried it might be too flashy.”

That flashiness is exactly what’s good. It’s not flattery. It really suits them. And, though I won’t say where exactly, everyone is quite, well… Impressive. They’ve got great figures.

So they were the types that looked slender in clothing, huh? Everyone had great styles. I felt like I had just witnessed the true power of the women in this world. The girls’ swimsuits were also quite bold in design. Maybe this was the current trend? Most of them emphasized cleavage and had very little fabric overall.

They looked like they were barely holding anything together. Beautiful curves, long slender legs. Even from behind, the sight was simply breathtaking. And all of it was right in front of me, on full display.

It was like they were saying, “Look! Look!”

Some of them were so daring that I had to wonder, “Is that swimsuit really okay?” One girl in particular had an incredibly tiny bikini…

Yes, Arima-san, I’m talking about you. With your already dangerously overflowing mounds, that tiny fabric coverage is just asking for trouble. Of course, she knows I’m a guy, right?

“How is it? Takeda-kun, do you think it’s a bit too bold?”

She even struck a slightly provocative pose. Whoa. I wasn’t used to this kind of thing, so my eyes were inevitably glued to her, and my heart was pounding the whole time. This situation was seriously dangerous in so many ways.

And then, we played in the ocean. We all tried bodyboarding. Turned out, even beginners could have a lot of fun with it. Riding the waves—splash! And then, covered in sand. Bikini-clad girls covered in sand… They looked oddly alluring. It was too much of a feast for the eyes. I was in bliss.

“A wave’s coming! Let’s go!”

“Kyaa! My swimsuit is slipping!”

What are you talking about now?!

“Ugh, sand got in! Get out!”

…From where though?

Ugh! My ears just kept picking up dubious words!

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As the sun set, we all gathered for a cool evening barbecue. Dressed casually in tank tops and shorts, we sat together, grilling and chatting. I loved this kind of atmosphere.

“The meat’s ready! Come get some!”

“Yes!”

“Takeda-kun, want this piece of meat?”

“Yeah.”

“The mushrooms are nicely grilled too.”

“Thanks.”

“The corn is just right as well.”

For some reason, the girls kept offering food right to my mouth, one after another.

Are they giving this to me? Chomp. This one too? Munch, munch. This… Feels like the classic “Ahn~” scenario. But since they’re casually feeding me one after another, it feels more like I’m being “fed” rather than “Ahn~” in a romantic setting.

“Want more? Here, say ‘Ahn~.'”

Ah! This is definitely an “Ahn~.” I reflexively took a bite before realizing it. Then, I met eyes with the girl who fed me.

Uh… Takahashi-san? The one everyone called Shizu. She always braided her hair to the side. I didn’t know how to react to the eye contact, so I just smiled to cover my awkwardness. Then, Takahashi-san also smiled. She looked super cute.

This kind of moment… It felt nice. It made my heart feel light. Then Kobayakawa-san and Arima-san joined in, and before I knew it, an “Ahn~” battle had started.

“Takeda-kun, try this one too. ‘Ahn~.'”

“Mine too! ‘Ahn~.'”

How did it turn into this? And so, our fun day at the beach came to an end. Imagawa-kun, really, thank you.

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This summer, I also worked hard at my part-time job. When I casually mentioned it to the girls in class, some of them started dropping by.

“I wanted to see Takeda-kun in a waiter uniform, so I came.”

“This café has a nice atmosphere. What’s your recommendation?”

“This pudding à la mode is delicious! Can I come again?”

They came in small groups of two or three, seemingly taking turns. Even though they took the train all the way, they didn’t linger too long or disrupt the place. They were being considerate of me. The café had fast customer turnover, so the owner was happy. He also watched over my interactions with the girls with a warm smile on his face.

“I had my youth too, you know.”

The owner was a rare man in this world. He was devoted to his wife. Even now, they seemed to be very close.

…Right. Just because there are twelve spots doesn’t mean I have to fill them all. Yeah, yeah.

Listening to the owner’s love stories during breaks was unexpectedly refreshing. His wife’s recovery was going well, and she was set to return as planned. He asked if I could keep working once a week after summer break, and I ended up continuing my part-time job every Saturday for two more months.

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And to wrap up summer break—fireworks festival! Our class went together to the festival by the riverbank. Giant fireworks exploded in the night sky. The girls looked even more mature than usual, with a touch of makeup and beautiful yukatas. They were stunning.

“Wow! So pretty.”

“That last one was huge!”

“A rapid-fire display! Amazing. How many hundreds of shots? It’s like a waterfall. So grand.”

Flowers bloomed in the night sky, their glow reflecting on everyone’s joyful faces. We stood closer than in the classroom. If I wasn’t careful, our shoulders would touch as we watched and admired the fireworks together.

This feeling… This is youth, isn’t it?

And so, our fun summer vacation ended in a flash. Tomorrow, the second semester would start.

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