Haruka Yuzan didn't speak, and after wiping away the last bit of stain for the girl, he wrapped his arm around her smooth waist and prepared to return.
"If, after ten times there's no effect, you will die a very ugly death, Classmate Haruka."
The voice was cold and without warmth, as Chiba Shimizu covered her mouth with her hand, unable to suppress the disdain and resentment in her eyes any longer.
Haruka Yuzan shrugged nonchalantly and said with a smile,
"Perhaps, there will be some effect today? Everyone's constitution is different, and the body's absorption capabilities are not the same. It's uncertain whether it's a day early or a day late."
Chiba Shimizu glanced at him and didn't reply, but she did give it some thought.
Indeed, the level of the body's absorption capability varied...
No, I can't let him lead me by the nose!
If I have to come a hundred times before it works, then what's the difference from being outright deceived?
"I don't care about you, there are eight more times. If there's no effect by then, just wait to die...."
Chiba Shimizu said angrily,
"Also, if the effect is not obvious..."
"If the effect is not obvious..."
Chiba Shimizu stood in front of the mirror, incredulously touching her own face, her whispered tone full of surprise and shock. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ novel{f}ire.net
The reflection showed skin pure white as snow, and upon touch, it felt like a newborn baby's, so tender that it bounced back when blown on, not only her cheeks but also her swanlike neck had become supple.
The girl's skin was already in good condition, but today, it had reached an unprecedented level of improvement!!
No wonder Arisugawa Hoshina had said she looked somewhat different today when she entered the house. Initially thinking there might be something left on her mouth corner that wasn't wiped clean, she hurried to the bathroom to brush her teeth and clean up.
But when she saw the reflection in the mirror, she was stupefied.
"The effect, is it so obvious?"
Last night, there hadn't been such an effect....
Could it be, everyone's constitution really is different, and it worked so well for me on the second try?
"Shimizu, are you done brushing? It's time for breakfast."
A gentle voice of a beautiful woman reached her from outside, and after Chiba Shimizu replied, she began to wash up vigorously, slapping her cheeks.
The clear water flowed slowly along her fingers, and the splashes on her cheeks seemed even more refreshing than before.
By the time Chiba Shimizu came out of the bathroom, the others had already gathered early in the living room, ready to enjoy today's breakfast.
Perhaps because it was the first time seeing so many people at home, Mariko Akiyama stood to the side, her eyes filled with joy and happiness.
For the lady, seeing her family happy and content was a moment of great joy, and the busier the atmosphere, the happier and more delighted she felt, especially for someone like her, an empty nester.
"Hey! I'm sitting here!! Don't fight with me for the spot!! [○･｀Д´･○]"
"You're so small, do you have to take up so much space?? Make some room for others!!"
"There's clearly a spot over there, you're just bullying me, I'm getting angry now!! (•́へ•́╬)(｀ﾍ´)=3"
"That's Auntie Akiyama's seat, can't you understand that, you little brat!"
"Argh! ε＝ε＝ε＝(#>д<)ﾉ I'm gonna fight you!!"
The beautiful morning unfolded amidst their playful bickering.
Sitting in her spot, Chiba Shimizu observed Haruka Yuzan across from her, who was both holding Misaki Saki and enjoying his sandwich, a complicated look flickered in her eyes.
How many secrets does this guy still have, and what is he hiding from me?
"Alright, alright, Mr. Haruka, stop teasing Misaki already."
At that moment, Reiko Onodera emerged from the kitchen holding a pot of enhancing soup, the black clay pot steaming, its heat adding a hint of life to the crisp morning.
"Uhm, Sister Reiko, Haruka is bullying me again, and he called me a little brat!! o(╥﹏╥)o"
Seeing her support arrive, Misaki Saki quickly lunged forward, embracing the lady's slender waist.
This scene made Rika Onodera feel somewhat displeased, pouting her lips. Why was Misaki Saki competing with her for her mother's embrace? She too wanted to be held close...
"Okay, okay, our little Misaki is already an adult now, no more tears."
Reiko Onodera said gently, her maternal warmth enveloping the several love-starved beautiful girls in the living room.
Or rather, Sister Reiko was an indispensable part of the villa, the reason why everyone must stay...
"After breakfast, let's have Rika take you to catch river shrimp by the river!"
"Catch river shrimp?"
"Yes!! The shrimp-catching master Misaki Saki is on the move!!"
"And, and I'll be the little shrimp-catching master, Rika Onodera, going into action!!"
"You two, eat first, after breakfast, then go catch....."
The morning sun gently shone through the clouds, illuminating the tranquil woods. A light breeze caressed the swaying leaves, as if awakening the slumbering earth, carrying with it the freshness of the air and the fragrance of dawn's dew, stirring one's spirit.
The neatly attired group bid farewell to the Onodera mother and daughter, as the lady was off to help the madam sell souvenirs on the beach today.
After all, the end of July and the beginning of August marked the peak of tourist season, and they could not afford to miss out on earning money because of the arrival of Haruka and company.