โ One Week Later
In the lingering summer heat, with an emerald green sea and clear skies.
Compared to the concrete jungle of Tokyo, the temperature felt rather refreshing.
It was around 12 o’clock when the sun reached its zenith.
We were in Okinawa.
A week or so after our discussion at the chairman’s house, we headed to Okinawa to clear the A-Rank Cube.
During that time, I had cleared numerous B-Rank Cubes and had become stronger.
And now, we were at Naha Airport, having completed our flight.
“Waaaah! Big-brother, it’s beautiful! Look! The sea is so clear! It’s not like Tokyo Bay!”
“Calm down, NagiโNo, rejoice. Rejoice for years to come, I’ll allow it. Have fun to your heart’s content.”
“Awesome! Let’s quickly drop our luggage at the hotel and go for a swim!”
Nagi tugged at my arm. It felt like we were on vacation, and honestly, I felt a bit of the vacation mood too.
When I mentioned that we were going to Okinawa, Nagi expressed her desire to come along, so I decided to bring her.
Her complexion had improved considerably, and her cuteness was at its peak.
Above all, her sense of style had doubled her cuteness.
She wore her hair in twin tails with a black ribbon.
She wore a long T-shirt that revealed a lot of her legs, almost as if she wasn’t wearing anything below.
Her thick-soled black boots stretched her height to its limit.
She seemed to have learned how to apply makeup, what’s referred to as “sick makeup”. I’m not very familiar with it, but it looks cute, so I guess it’s good.
It’s a rare vacation, let’s enjoy it.
But it’s not like we came here to play.
Our purpose is to clear the A-Rank Cube.
It seems like the dungeon is about to collapse, and Avalon is taking care of it.
So, actually, all the travel expenses for this trip are covered by Avalon.
Of course, Nagi is different, so I pay for her.
“Kai-san, it seems that Ryu-san and Tanaka-san have already reached the hotel, so we should get going too.”
The person who landed at the airport with me is Aya.
With her straw hat and black off-shoulder dress, she has a very ladylike and rich feeling.
She has finished the AMS documents and is about to start clinical trials jointly with foreign institutions.
It can’t be immediately adapted like Nagiโs case, she says. I honestly don’t understand the details, but it seems that’s how it is.
After this trip, Aya’s name will be announced to the world as “Ash-style”.
“It’s a pity for grandfather, but it can’t be helped…”
Chairman Kagetora couldn’t come because of work and was very sad, but only Aya ended up coming with us.
It’s safer for her to be with me, and she already has the status of an S-Rank, so there’s no shame in that.
Moreover, I’m not the only one here in Okinawa.
Tendou Ryunosuke, Japan’s strongest man, has already arrived.
And, one more person.
“Aya, it’s hot… lend me that straw hat.”
Reina Ginno, who is dripping with sweat, is also with us.
Dressed casually, revealing her stark white skin and silver hair; it seems like she’s about to melt in the sunlight.
This languid Reina is a bit cute.
“I told you so… Fine, here, I’ll lend it to you. You’re not good with heat.”
“I’m half snow-country… I can’t handle the heat.”
“It doesn’t matter, you’ve lived most of your life in Japan. Here, you can have it.”
Saying that, Aya put her straw hat on Reina.
In terms of age, Reina is two years older, but Aya seems more like the older sister.
“Thank you, Aya.”
Well, you could also see it as an incompetent older sister who relies entirely on her younger sister.
Knowing a little bit about Reina, I understood that she was completely inept at living on her own.
She sleeps as much as she wants, eats as much as she wants, leaves her clothes scattered everywhere, and walks around in her underwear even when I’m there.
There’s no emotional fluctuation. If I were to touch her chest, she might not even react. Maybe I should give it a try…
“So, what do we do? Grab a taxi?”
“That’s a good idea, since we’re exactly four people.”
So, there we were, four of us: me, Aya, Nagi, and Reina, in Okinawa.
The ones who will clear the A-Rank Cube are Reina, Tendou-san, and me.
In terms of dungeon points, we have three S-Rank people for a A-Rank Cube, so we should have sufficient force.
Moreover, the other two are veterans. They’ve been through more tough situations than I have.
From Naha Airport, we took a taxi to the hotel.
I heard it’s one of the top five hotels in Okinawa, managed by the major resort management company, Yumeno Resort.
Honestly, I’m excited. I’ve never been on a luxury trip before, so I’m thrilled.
We got into the taxi and headed for the hotel.
I sat in the front and the three girls sat in the back.
Turning back, what a wonderful scene it was, everyone a S-Rank beauty. Even between the two, Nagi was extremely adorable.
The atmosphere was lively and cheerful, bringing happiness just by watching.
Aya was 18, Nagi was 14, and I think Reina was two years older, making her 20.
“Are you tourists!? What a harem! All of them are beautiful ladies!”
The jovial taxi driver, clad in black with sunglasses, typical of Okinawa, chatted cheerfully. His seemed like he probably spent his off-days diving.
“Haha, exactly. All of them are so beautiful that I can’t even compare.”
“Nah, you’re quite handsome yourself, sir. You’re here in Okinawa after all. Please enjoy your stay!”
We continued our journey to the hotel in the taxi.
The coastal road was beautiful, the emerald sea shimmering in the sunlight.
I was looking forward to swimming in the sea, it’s been a while.
“โฆSo this is it, impressive.”
We arrived at the hotel, Yumeno Resort, also known as theใOkinawa of Dreamsใ.[1]
“Wow!! A resort hotel! Big brother, let’s hurry!!”
Nagi was already beyond excited at the sight of the luxury hotel.
The hotel, adjacent to the sea, boasted a tropical beach, and at this busy time, there were hardly any people on the private beach.
It was almost like having the white sandy beach and the sea all to ourselves.
We headed straight to the lobby to check in.
“Ah, tired from the journey, everyone?”
There stood not the usual business-suited, competent elite salaryman Tanaka-san, but Tanaka-san in sandals, shorts, and an aloha shirt, embodying the vibe of a day off.
This change suited him very well, making him look even cooler than usual.
“Tanaka-san!”
“Check in under the name of Avalon, it’s the best room. It’s a suite, to be exact. Is two double rooms okay? Since you had the chance, you should have chosen to enjoy it in one room. The harem.”
“Haha, no. We’ve already graduated from high school, after all.”
Tanaka-san let out an old man-like comment and chuckled.
I wished we could have done it that way, but I couldn’t bring myself to say it.
“I apologize for the intrusion this time, Tanaka-san! Thank you for your kindness!”
“No, no, you’re here on your brother’s money. Even when I offered to pay, your stubborn and kind older brother refused. He’s quite the cool big brother.”
“Yes! I’m proud of my brother! I love him!”
“Stop it, it’s embarrassing.”
“Haha, what a close-knit pair of siblings, Iโm jealous! Reina-kun, you’re in the same room as Aya-kun. After you’ve finished checking in, change and head to the beach. Let’s eat lunch.”
“Yes!”
We headed straight to the hotel’s front desk.
I, Nagi, Aya, and Reina.
In a typical situation, you might think we’d end up in the same room, but there was no such mistake at a high-end hotel, and Tanaka-san wouldn’t make such a mistake either.
“See you later.”
Nagi and I parted ways with Reina and the others and headed to our room.
Opening the door, the room was spacious enough to be called a suite.
“But, after seeing our billion-yen home, it feels just okay, doesn’t it?”
“Really? I think it’s incredibly grand. Look, there’s even a hammock and tropical plants in the room. These trees seem to be everywhere.”
We explored the room a bit.
The room was meant for two, likely designed for couples.
Two siblings traveling together is uncommon in general, but Nagi is the world’s cutest, so it feels normal to me.
I am not a siscon, I just love my sister.
“Big brother! I’m changing into my swimsuit, don’t come here!!”
“Got it! I’ll change in the bathroom.”
We changed into our swimsuits.
I donned shorts and a hoodie, my six-pack visible when it’s unzipped.
Hmm, my abs always look so well-defined, like they could finely grate a radish.
Avoiding the same mistake as before, I waited for Nagi to finish changing and returned to the room.
“โฆAn angel.”
Standing there was an angel.
She was in her second year of junior high school. Her white skin was angelic, embodying both femininity and innocence.
Her chest was modest, but it suited her well.
Yellow frilly swimsuit and denim shorts.
That’s what a little sister is like. Even though a busty sister wouldn’t be bad, Nagi is perfect in every way, proving that modesty is indeed a status.
“Stop saying strange things!”
“It suits you well, and you’ll definitely catch everyone’s attention on the beach!”
“Even with Reina-san and Aya-san around, don’t say stupid things. And your abs, they’re incredibleโฆ Can I touch?”
“Go ahead, feel free.”
“Wowโฆ If you weren’t my real brother, this is a spot where I mightโve found you sexually attractive!”
“I’m quite the catch, after all! Anyway, let’s head to the beach. I’m hungry. Tanaka-san said there’s a BBQ.”
“Yes! I’m excited!”
We then made our way to the beach.
I thought we’d wait for Aya and Reina, but Nagi insisted on going ahead, saying that they’d want to make their beach debut together.
But wouldn’t it be the same regardless of where we saw them?
We headed to the private beach managed by the hotel.
And there…
“…Why?”
There was muscle-man, who originally shouldn’t have been there.
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[1] Yumeno: ย ๅคขYume = Dream + ้No = Plains or large open land. ๅคข้
In Japanese yumeno can also be writtenใโๅคขใฎโ which makes โdreamโ possessive, as in โdreamโsโ. The โDream of Okinawaโ title is a play on words using this homonym like quality. โๅคขใฎๆฒ็ธโใ= โDreamโs Okinawaโ or better phrased “Okinawa of Dreamsโ.
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