It's a Chastity-Reversed World, But It's Different From What I Imagined? - 66

Chapter 66: Memories of the Training Camp

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Having finished their rather hectic first day, the Men’s Cheer Team began their real training camp activities on the second day. In the morning, we had a running and exercise session on the beach. 

With Mori-san, Tsurugi-san, and a personal trainer giving instruction, we were fortunate to receive a rather luxurious setup. The villa was equipped with everything from training equipment to a dōjō. Since the training sequence was tailored individually, everyone was able to build up stamina efficiently.

At lunch, they ate with the student council members, and in the afternoon came dance training and voice training. For the dance training, we began by practicing with newtube as reference. Since we couldn’t manage very difficult choreography, the focus was on checking our movements in the mirror to synchronize as three.

For voice training, we were instructed by Terumi-senpai. Terumi-senpai belonged to the chorus club and was skilled enough to serve as its president. It was truly breathtakingly beautiful to see her sing with Kiyoe-senpai as her accompaniment. 

It seemed each student council member had their own special talent beyond academics. Reika-san played the violin. Kiyoe-san played the piano. Terumi-san sang. Kaho-san played the flute. Harumi-san played the guitar and Kuramine-san could apparently play almost every instrument.

“Besides, the president is also skilled at Japanese dance, isn’t she? And Kiyoe-san, didn’t you also earn a teaching license in ikebana?”

“Yes. Although in my case, it was because of Reika-ojousama. Ojou-sama has earned nearly every qualification one can acquire in this country. Though she carries herself in this rather haphazard manner, in truth she is an incredible person.”

During a break, while having tea and sweets, we listened to the student council members talk.

Once again, the high specs of President Reika were put on display: beautiful, amazing, and wealthy. Just what kind of person was Reika-san, really? The question could not be ignored.

“She really is amazing, isn’t she?”

“Yes. But she is someone who has put in the effort for all of it. Time spent in a villa like this for rest must truly be one of the very few moments of peace in Reika-sama’s life.”

Kiyoe-san must have truly respected Reika-san. Her expression, full of affection, seemed to hold both concern and trust at the same time.

“All right, let’s keep at it until night!”

Even Youhei, who had struggled with the morning stamina training, regained his energy once the music instruction began and was more enthusiastic than anyone. Since we had set the second day aside as a training day, we continued to practice thoroughly, even after dinner. Once we were done practicing, we took a bath, and went straight to bed.

On the third morning, we again began with strength training, and in the afternoon, voice training. But on the third night, an event awaited us.

“Everyone~ Over here~”

The gentle call of Reika-san’s voice beckoned us. We followed it down to the night beach.

“Since it’s summer vacation, let’s make some summer memories. Fireworks!”

The girls had changed into yukata to welcome the boys. Plenty of fireworks had been prepared, the hallmark of summer awaiting them.

“Wow!”

With the opening shot of a rocket firework lit by Celine-san, everyone grabbed handheld fireworks and played together. The student council members in yukata radiated a kind of Japanese beauty, their natural good looks paired with elegant charm. And yet, their delighted expressions as they watched fireworks made them look youthful, cute, and incredibly lovely.

“Yoru-kun. May I speak with you for a moment?”

As I watched everyone enjoying themselves, Reika-san called out to me.

“Reika-san. Of course.”

Led by her invitation, we moved away from the beach to a rocky area. Though the villa’s lights reached this far, the footing was rough. It was hard to see clearly.

“Kyah!”

Reika-san lost her balance and fell, and I  hurried to catch her.

“Are you all right?”

“Yes, thank you. Fufu, Yoru-kun, you really do have such a strong, impressive body.”

Catching her against my chest left her in an embrace. Reika-san rested her hand on my chest, and her touch against the pectoral muscles I had just recently started to train tickled me. Her fingers were slender, feminine, and beautiful.

In a world where gender roles were reversed, perhaps one could imagine the woman forcefully pushing the man down. But in this moment, she seemed fragile somehow. And above all, the sensation of her chest pressed against me was so soft, it felt like heaven itself.

“Yoru-kun, in about half a year, I will be leaving Aoba High School.”

Could she let go of me soon? My heart was pounding way too hard like this. With her face lowered, I couldn’t see her expression.

“You’re going to graduate. I’m going to be sad, Reika-san.”

“Will you feel sad for me? I am your senior, after all. It can’t be helped, but…”

From her hair came the pleasant scent of shampoo. Our shared body heat rose, making me feel hotter.

“Tell me, Yoru-kun. Do you see me as someone you could fall in love with?”

“Eh?”

“I know you already have someone you like. And I know it is not me… But still, could you answer me? Do you see me as someone you could fall in love with?”

Was this… A confession? From Reika-san? Or was I imagining it? Was this real?

“Uh, w-well, o-of course. Reika-san, you’re beautiful, and… I think you’re a very attractive woman.”

The words tumbled out quickly, as if I was making excuses. But just for a moment… Ran’s face flickered in my mind, then vanished.

“I’m glad. But… If only we had met a year earlier… Maybe then I wouldn’t feel so rushed now.”

Suddenly, Reika-san raised her face. Her eyes were wet, her cheeks flushed red.

Ah—this is…

Before I realized it, her lips were pressed to mine.

“I’m sorry.”

It was just the lightest touch of lips… A gentle kiss… All I could do was watch her back as she ran away. On the beach, fireworks soared into the sky, announcing the end of the night.

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