Living Normally In An Abnormal World - Chapter 73: Pool 

Chapter 73: Pool 

“Isn’t it our first time going to the pool together?”

“Yes, it is.”

“I’ll make sure to get a good photo of your new swimsuit, Yuuto-kun, so don’t worry.”

“I don’t think it’s necessary to go to that extent.”

“But, Yuuna-chan. I think better equipment will capture better photos?”

“I’m going ahead.”

“I understand. But don’t forget your warm-up exercises.”

“Fufufu, Yuuto-sama’s back. His bare back. Fhehehehehe.”

The girls had arrived at the pool owned by the Tachibana family. And, wherever the girls are,

“It’s been ages since I’ve been to a pool.”

“Well, it looks like we’ll have fun together, all of us.”

“It’s hard to swim with these big breasts~”

“Be careful, there are both deep and shallow areas.”

“I never imagined I’d be at the pool with Erina.”

“Everyone, don’t forget to stay hydrated!”

Of course, the Mothers and Maids are also present.

“One, two, one, two…”

And, as expected, he is also there.

Originally, today was supposed to be a training day.

In the heat of midsummer, Erina’s hellish training could easily kill you three times. But, being the Tachibana family, they could do it indoors if they wanted to. However, upon overhearing Yuuto’s casual request to go to the pool, they immediately changed all their plans. They sent out a group message on LI○E to their friends, saying, “Come over now if you want to see Yuuto in a swimsuit!” and within an hour, everyone had gathered all together.

These guys are surprisingly free. Erina, in her heart, thought they should join the training instead.

Maria, Erina, and Ribbon had prepared the swimsuits. Of course, they had searched for something that would please him and actually showed it to him, obtaining his permission for it.

There were no problems!

And now, the girls are excitedly taking a shower and heading to the pool.

There, they witness something.

“O-o-o! O-o!”

Yaya, riding something like a surfboard, is happily shouting loudly.

What is she riding?

Focusing their gaze on Yaya’s feet, Yuuto appears. Yaya was riding on Yuto’s back as he swam.

Yaya, unaware of the stunned group, is enjoying the situation. However, a person’s back is an unstable foothold, and since they are swimming, it will continue to shake. If you can’t maintain your balance, you’ll fall immediately.

“O-o! O-o! Ah!”

And, she falls.

Yuuto immediately notices the absence of the sensation of being stepped on, stops swimming, and turns around. He confirms Yaya’s position, moves towards her, and holds her tightly on his back, his eyes meeting with the group. Then, he begins to swim towards them.

“One more time.”

“Later.”

“Hmph.”

“Nii-cha, me too! Me too!”

“Onii-san!”

“No.”

“Why?!”

“Why not?!”

“I’ll sink.”

“You won’t know until you try!”

“Let’s do it!”

“…”

Despite their encouragement, Yuuto still sank underwater, unable to withstand the weight. The other girls, who had high expectations, were now enveloped in sadness as these two failed.

(Was he even able to swim in the first place?)

Their doubts were valid. Since his school trip to the seaside, he had not participated in the sea or pool, and there had been no opportunity for him to swim. Yet, he had just performed a brilliant breaststroke.

When everyone asked why, he said he had been taught by Haruki-san. During their usual abduction, they ended up playing in the pool, and she taught him how to swim while they were at it.

That woman is quite resourceful, even though she has a son.

However, since he said he had been taught, they had no choice but to accept it as that.

“…It’s so high.”

The pool owned by the Tachibana family, the world’s top nobility, has a 1-meter and 3-meter high diving board, as well as 5-meter, 7.5-meter, and 10-meter diving platforms, and a waterslide, which is common in pool facilities.

Yuuto is at the 10-meter diving platform. It is not something a beginner should attempt. However, out of curiosity, he went there, only to find his courage failing him halfway. He uses both hands to hold onto the handrail and climb the stairs. Once he reaches the diving platform, he kneels to avoid accidentally falling and peers down below.

Yuuto being this scared is something truly rare.

“Are you okay, Yuuto-kun~?”

“Re-Reina-san. Yes, I’m fine. But it’s higher than I expected.”

“You won’t die if you dive in, so it’s okay.”

“I’d be in trouble if I died.”

Because of Reina’s arrival, Yuuto stands up so as not to show his sloppy appearance. However, the fear has not disappeared, and his knees are still shaking.

“Do you want to dive together?”

“…I’m fine.”

“Alright.”

“Hah Hah Hah. I’m going!”

“…”

“Oooooooh!”

“Being that cautious while falling… which airborne unit is he from~?”

Then, he hits the water.

“Puwah!”

…He can do it.

He runs towards the 10-meter diving platform again without any fear. He easily climbs the stairs, which he had held onto with both hands earlier. As soon as he reaches the diving platform, he dives in, falling backwards.

He hits the water.

This is how Kinoshita Yuuto overcame another fear.

The adult group, who were watching, thought:

(Here I thought I finally saw a cute side of him, but suddenly he became so manly…)

“I got all the shots. I’ll give you the disc next time.”

“Thank you for your hard work.”

Then, a secret exchange of information takes place calmly within the group.

Today, the girls are not very dissatisfied with how things turned out.

Why is that?

It’s because they were able to see his swimsuit!