My Gift Is “Beauty”. I Think It’s Useless, but It Seems to Be an S-Rank Gift With the Strongest Buff Effect for Beautiful Girls - Chapter 36.2: At the Sea, Inside the Tent

Chapter 36.2: At the Sea, Inside the Tent

Midori, who had seemed confident, blushed and fidgeted at Koharu’s compliment. Koharu found the contrast cute.

“Does your agency work with the Tenchi Guild?” Koharu asked.

“Of course! We scout famous adventurers with good terms to keep them from other agencies. Those three are amazing in looks and skill, so we eagerly approached them,” Midori said.

Koharu and Kirino nodded, as expected.

‘Treasure Next’ was the most famous entertainment agency in the adventurer industry. Most adventurers in entertainment belonged to it.

Even Koharu, who wasn’t interested in adventurers, knew the name.

Midori likely interacted with many adventurers.

“Do you help with the agency’s work, Midori-chan?” Koharu asked.

“Yes. I joined the Dungeon Tour as part of that work…” Midori said.

(So, Midori-chan was the target back then. Does that mean her agency—or someone in entertainment—ordered the assassination?) Kirino thought.

Kirino knew why that incident happened.

Midori Hourai was the target of the assassination. They had been caught up in it.

A photo held by the boss of the criminal Snake Sky Guild showed Midori, revealing her as the target.

Even with Asami’s Appraisal skill, they couldn’t identify the one who ordered the assassination.

(I should tell Asami-chan later,) Kirino thought, planning her next steps.

“Since we’re here, want to exchange contact info?” Midori suggested.

“Great idea! Definitely!” Koharu agreed.

“Okay…” Midori said.

“With my eye, I think Koharu-san has the potential to be a gravure idol!” Midori added.

“What!?” Koharu exclaimed.

During the contact exchange, Midori’s surprising comment made Koharu’s eyes widen.

Perhaps due to her work, Midori could judge who had star potential and decided Koharu did.

“Amazing proportions, fair skin, glossy black hair, and beautiful skin… You’d sell!” Midori said.

“Wait, Midori-chan, that’s a bit…” Koharu stammered.

“If you’re interested, let me know. We’re adventurer-focused, but we’re connected to general entertainment agencies too,” Midori said.

“I’m happy just living normally, but I’ll keep it in mind…” Koharu replied.

Koharu felt delighted by the words.

When she had her scar, such an offer was unthinkable. It was all thanks to Hibiki and Hiroyo. Koharu resolved to cherish them again, never forgetting her gratitude.

“By the way, Kirino-san’s beauty could make a photo book sell like crazy. But with your family’s connections, you probably don’t need my offer,” Midori said.

“I’m like Koharu-chan. I’m satisfied with my life now,” Kirino replied.

“I can tell from your expressions. I’m a bit jealous,” Midori said.

“…” Kirino paused.

Midori’s words had a hint of something, but after exchanging contacts, they parted ways.

Midori, absorbed in the conversation, left with her soft-serve completely melted.

—

“We’re back!” Koharu announced.

After enjoying soft-serve, Koharu and Kirino returned to the tent.

As they unzipped the tent’s entrance, a thick, musky scent hit them, surprising them.

“What’s this…?” Kirino asked.

The four inside were naked, clearly exhausted, their bodies coated in something. It looked like a transparent, sticky liquid mixed with sweat, glistening.

“This? I brought it… lotion. It’s amazing, but be careful—it’s super slippery,” Himari said, holding up a lotion bottle.

“It hardens and gets crusty over time, so watch out,” Umirin added.

Himari, lying down, explained while holding the bottle.

The substance on everyone’s bodies was lotion.

“Looks nice…” Koharu said.

“Yeah…” Kirino agreed.

Koharu and Kirino, who had never used lotion, looked at the others with slight envy.

“Time to switch. You guys get out,” Koharu said.

“What about my break?” Hiroyo asked.

“If you take a break, it’ll be evening soon. Wipe off the lotion with a towel, and let’s go for round two, right, Kirino-chan?” Koharu said.

“Yes. I want to try sweaty lotion sex with Hiroyo-kun too,” Kirino said.

Hiroyo couldn’t escape.

The two, full of energy, had waited long enough.

“Wow… Kirino saying something like that is super hot,” Himari said, eyes wide.

Such words from someone as refined and beautiful as Kirino were shocking.

“Hibiki-chan, get up,” Koharu said.

“Koharu, my hips are sore…” Hibiki groaned.

“Come on… Whoa!? It’s so slippery!” Koharu exclaimed.

“That’s what’s great about it. Touching Hiroyo while all slippery feels totally different,” Hibiki said.

*Gulp* Koharu swallowed hard.

Koharu felt a tingle in her lower body.

Kirino seemed to feel the same, quickly wiping the wet sheet with a towel and giving Hiroyo water.

As Hibiki and the others left the tent, Koharu and Kirino’s turn began.

“Hiroyo-kun, thank you always,” Koharu said.

“What’s with that all of a sudden?” Hiroyo asked.

“Just… accept my thanks,” Koharu said.

Koharu recalled Midori’s gravure idol offer and felt grateful to Hiroyo but didn’t plan to share the details.

“Yeah, I’m always grateful to you too, Koharu,” Hiroyo said.

“Ugh, you’re such a ladies’ man,” Koharu said, smiling.

That one sentence made Koharu happy.

Not to be outdone, Kirino shared her feelings.

“Me too… So, take this—” Kirino said.

“Mm!” Hiroyo gasped.

Kirino put ice she created in her mouth and passed it to Hiroyo with a kiss.

“It’s cold…” Hiroyo mumbled.

“Hehe, cute,” Kirino said.

“Okay, Kirino-chan,” Koharu said.

“Yes,” Kirino replied.

The two took the lotion bottle, poured it into their hands, and began using it.

—

The beach trip ended, and it was the middle of summer vacation.

“Kirino-chan, can we talk?” Kasumi asked.

“Mom… what’s up?” Kirino replied.

At the Hyoudou household, Kirino’s mother, Kasumi Hyoudou, spoke to her daughter.

Kirino looked puzzled, but the next name mentioned startled her.

“Hiroyo-kun… he played at our house with you before, right?” Kasumi said.

“Uh… yeah,” Kirino replied.

“He’s not your boyfriend, is he?” Kasumi asked.

“No, but…” Kirino said.

With Hibiki’s permission, they maintained a physical relationship.

Though not dating, Kirino loved everyone and was very satisfied with their current relationship.

“Can you bring him to our house again, ***chan?” Kasumi asked.

“Mom, do you have business with Hiroyo-kun? —Mm,” Kirino said.

At that moment, Kirino’s vision blurred briefly, and she felt dizzy.

It lasted only a fraction of a second, so she didn’t think much of it.

“Hmm… well, can you bring him for *** from *** to ***?” Kasumi asked.

“…Okay, I’ll bring him. It’s better when Dad and the others aren’t home, right?” Kirino said.

“Thank you. You’re truly my daughter!” Kasumi said.

Kirino didn’t hear Kasumi’s words clearly.

Still, Kirino agreed and nodded.

Kasumi, smiling, hugged Kirino tightly and then let her go.

“—” Kirino said nothing.

Kirino returned to her room and took out her smartphone.

She searched for Hiroyo’s chat in her contacts and sent a simple message.

“Hiroyo-kun, I have a request—”