LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 68.1
Stage 3-1. Paradise
What exactly does “paradise” refer to?
A world where endless riches spring forth.
A realm overflowing with delicacies that leave you craving more after just one bite.
A place where talent is bestowed, and you can achieve anything effortlessly.
The paradise each person envisions in their mind likely varies.
And for me, paradise—was right in front of me.
“Hey, Ouga-kun! Come play with us over here!”
Waving cheerfully, Mashiro beckoned me over with a perfect smile.
She was daringly clad in a black bikini.
It emphasized her cleavage, though it seemed barely sufficient to contain her ample curves.
Her sarong, made of sheer lace-like fabric, only added allure to her thighs, which peeked out provocatively.
Yet, it didn’t feel vulgar—perhaps her sunlit smile purified any sense of impropriety.
“Ouga, the water’s cool and feels amazing! Come work up a good sweat!”
Standing beside Mashiro, Karen, my fiancée, held a beach ball, brimming with enthusiasm.
Her swimsuit featured frilly white accents that framed her chest.
But holding the beach ball against her chest made her side cleavage even more pronounced, defying the frills’ attempt to conceal anything.
If anything, it made her look even more enticing.
She seemed eager to play, but was it safe to exert herself so freely?
It was hard not to worry that something might pop out.
“Ouga-kun, everyone’s waiting. Shall we wrap up the warm-ups and head over?”
That was Reina, my newly appointed sister-in-law, addressing me with a gentle tone.
She wore a rash guard, ensuring her chest stayed modestly covered.
Still, feminine charm isn’t limited to the chest.
Her oversized rash guard concealed her shorts, creating the illusion that her shapely legs sprouted directly from it.
Those legs, sculpted to perfection, were a masterpiece that demanded attention.
My gaze traveled down from her thighs to her toes, only to be drawn back up as she teasingly lifted the edge of her rash guard.
Stopping just at the threshold of visibility, she toyed with me, her actions a calculated provocation.
This was Schrödinger’s panties in action!
“Oh my, Ouga-kun, it’s rude to stare so much.”
Naturally, my intense gaze didn’t go unnoticed. Reina, triumphant in her mischief, chuckled softly.
I raised my hands in surrender.
There was no way I could turn the tables now.
“Reina-sama, perhaps that’s enough teasing for now…”
Alice, who had been watching everything unfold, discreetly intervened.
She had been setting up a parasol and arranging other comforts to ensure we could enjoy the beach to the fullest.
Her diligent nature was, as always, appreciated, but watching her stirred a different thought within me.
“…Alice, why aren’t you in a swimsuit?”
Yes, Alice was still dressed in her usual maid uniform.
Even in the scorching heat, her long sleeves showed no sign of sweat. Impressive, but disappointing.
Alice had a figure that could rival any of the others, and I’d been looking forward to seeing her in a swimsuit just as much.
Her steadfast refusal to change was a letdown I couldn’t ignore.
“I am Ouga-sama’s maid. I cannot neglect my duties…”
“Just this once, forget about that. Enjoy yourself with us.”
“Your kind words are appreciated, but such a thing would be unthinkable…”
“Don’t worry about it, Alice. Remember what I told you?”