What Happens Under The Water. A Rising Sickness?

After a long day of playing, the group settles down for a bit by hanging out in a mostly vacant pool and jacuzzi area. Chizuru, Touma, Alice, Lucy and Ryuji share the jacuzzi as the others hang out by or play in the larger pool next to them. 

Lucy "Ahh~ that's what I'm talking about."

She says, letting out a sigh of relief as she relaxes in the warm water. Ryuji nods in agreement as Chizuru wiggles about with a look as if holding in a thought. Lucy notices immediately.

Lucy "Chizuru? You look like you have something to say."

She is surprised by Lucy's statement before deflecting and looking away.

Chizuru "What? Nooo, definitely not! I definitely didn't just learn some very valuable information."

She says nervously. Lucy and Ryuji look at each other before looking back at Chizuru. Alice leans over to look at her past Touma with an unimpressed face.

Alice "Even I could tell that's a lie."

Ryuji "You know you can tell us anything."

Lucy "Yeah, we've been bestfriends since we were kids. Spit it out."

Chizuru shakes her head back and forth quickly.

Chizuru "Uh uh! I said I wouldn't talk about the crush!"

They get surprised looks. 

Lucy "Crush huh?"

She looks at Ryuji before smirking.

Lucy "Speaking of crushes…"

She puts her hands behind her head and leans back.

Lucy "Hey Chizuru, I was wondering. Do you eat a specific diet to get boobs that big or are you just lucky?"

She asks with a mischievous look as Touma blushes intensely at the question. Chizuru looks surprised before looking down at her chest in the water. She pokes one of her boobs giving it a little squish. 

Chizuru "No, I don't think I eat anything in particular. Maybe it's all the sweets?"

Touma suddenly slaps his face, startling the others. 

Touma "S-sorry! There was a bug!"

He says nervously as an intense blush is across his face and his nose bleeds a bit. 

Ryuji "Stop messing with them. You're so mean."

Lucy "You let me do it."

They say cutely to each other before nuzzling their foreheads and noses together just a bit before stopping. Alice hits Touma in the arm a bit.

Alice "You can think whatever you want is hot, big boobs or whatever but you're seriously missing out big boy."

She then turns and stares adoringly at Shiori and Hikigaya sitting on the edge of the pool with their feet in the water, talking happily.

Alice "Them right there is what I like. Ah~ they're so hot.."

She says with a blush on her face as she watches them.

Ryuji "You're weird main."

Alice gets an angry look.

Alice "I can like who I want, okay?!"

She shouts as Chizuru also looks at Shiori and Hikigaya laughing. She smiles before getting up and out of the jacuzzi. 

Chizuru "I'm gonna go talk to Shiori. Be right back!"

Lucy "Don't bother them too much Chizu."

Chizuru "I won't!"

She says back with a giggle before approaching Shiori and Hikigaya.

Chizuru "Hey Shiori, can I tell you something?"

They look at her surprised.

Shiori "Sure."

She sits down next to Shiori and motions for her to lean in close so they can whisper. They begin talking in secret for a moment as Hikigaya looks away but leans a little closer and grows his ear in an attempt to hear what they're saying. Sugawara notices and gets a shocked look.

Sugawara "Hey!"

He grabs him by the wrist and pulls him into the water with him and Haru. Hikigaya surfaces quickly and looks at Sugawara in shock before he gets close to his face with a finger pointed at him scoldingly.

Sugawara "No listening in on secrets!"

Haru "That's right! Besides, it's go time!"

He says before tackling Hikigaya and dragging him under water as he did to Haru earlier with Ryuji. Back on the edge of the pool, Chizuru talks to Shiori.

Chizuru "I promise you, now would be as good of a time as any to tell him!.."

Shiori "But… I just can't… I'm so scared, what if he says no?.."

Chizuru "Shiori, I understand you're scared but I promise on my soul that he won't. Just trust me okay?"

She says with a very slightly frustrated tone but still very supportive. Shiori sweats nervously while looking at Chizuru. Her eyes convey truth and support as Shiori sighs and nods softly. Chizuru smiles widely and excitedly before hugging her.

Chizuru "This is gonna be so exciting! Okay, I'll leave you to it!"

She quickly gets up and walks away before noticing Haru and Sugawara messing with Hikigaya.

Chizuru "Haru, Sugawara!"

She says sharply causing them to stop and look at her. She gives them a serious look before motioning her hand sharply across her neck indicating them to stop immediately. They sweat nervously before letting him go. Hikigaya pants before swimming over to the edge where Shiori is sitting.

Hikigaya "Main, those guys play rough haha!"

He says with a smile as Shiori looks nervous. She smiles back nervously as she sweats.

Shiori "Haha yeah, they can get pretty crazy.."

She looks down at him a bit as he floats in the water holding onto the edge. She opens her mouth slightly as if to speak but hesitates for a moment.

Shiori "H-hey, Hikigaya?"

He looks up at her in response as the others watch from the jacuzzi in anticipation.

Shiori "Do.. do you maybe…"

She stutters out softly before quickly jumping to her feet with a playful and determined look on her face.

Shiori "Do you think you can beat me in a breath holding contest?!"

She shouts as Chizuru facepalms. Hikigaya looks surprised for a moment before getting a determined smile.

Hikigaya "Without a doubt!"

Shiori "Oh? Real confident, are you?"

Hikigaya "Duh. Out of all the fights we've had, who has more endurance and stamina?"

Shiori "Probably me."

A vein pops on his head.

Hikigaya "Just jump in the water already!"

She smirks at him before doing as she was told and jumps in the pool with him. They float a bit away from the edges of the pool and stare at each other with determined and excited looks.

Hikigaya "Let's make a bet."

Shiori "You're on. If I win, you have to sleep on the floor for the rest of the trip, like the Watchdog you are."

She says smugly. They both blush a little as they speak.

Hikigaya "Oh really? Then if I win, you have to sleep on the floor instead."

Shiori "Like that'll happen."

They smile before preparing to go under.

Shiori/Hikigaya "1… 2… 3!"

They shout before dropping under the water. They both float under the water with their eyes closed but after a moment, Shiori begins to open her eyes. She stares softly at Hikigaya who's closed eyes and focused face causes Shiori to blush. She stares at him for a moment before she gently lifts her hands and lightly places them on his cheeks. He opens his eyes in surprise and stares at her as she slowly pulls in closer to him before placing a kiss on his lips. Hikigaya's eyes widen as they kiss for a moment until Shiori pulls back. They both blush intensely under the water as they stare into each other's eyes.

Hikigaya "Shi-"

He opens his mouth and lets out in a muffled tone before quickly closing his mouth again, remembering he's still underwater. In that moment, Shiori quickly surfaces before swimming to the edge of the pool and rushing out of it. Hikigaya quickly tries to follow her but by the time he surfaces and takes in a deep breath, Shiori has already picked up her towel and rushed to Lucy.

Shiori "Come with me."

She says quickly before grabbing Lucy by the hand and dragging her along. Lucy smiles in excitement and confusion before running off with Shiori who has an embarrassed and flustered look on her face. Hikigaya floats in the water while staring at her as she leaves.

Hikigaya "Shiori..?"

Chizuru "Hikigaya."

She calls his name while wrapping her towel around herself.

Chizuru "You better not have ruined it again."

She says with a smile before following Lucy and Shiori. Hikigaya stares with a mix of confusion and fluster. Ryuji and Touma stand in the jacuzzi as Ryuji puts his hands on his hips.

Ryuji "I guess it's time to go back."

Touma nods in agreement when suddenly Suiyoubi steps in front of them with a panicked look.

Suiyoubi "Has anyone seen Mormo!?"

She asks frantically. Cuts to a shot of Mormo floating lifelessly face down in the pool on the far side from the group. 

Kitaro "I guess he does float."

He says with a smirk as Alice quickly jumps in after him.

Alice "Not again!"

Alice holds Mormo on the inside of her arm to her body as she walks back to the others. Mormo coughs and cries as he drips water with blank eyes.

Mormo "I'm seriously gonna kill you guys one day…"

The day eventually comes to an end as they make their way back to the beach house.

After the sun has gone down and a starlit sky begins to shine, the group hangs out in the living room except for Shiori and Lucy. Haru rummages through the fridge for a moment before stepping back with a look of disappointment.

Haru "Who was it that wanted to cook tonight?"

Hisana "I think Shiori said she would."

She answers from the couch.

Lucy "I don't think that's gonna happen."

Lucy says while coming out from Shiori and Hikigaya's room.