The summer sun blazes down, glittering off the waves. The air smells of salt and sunscreen, and you sits on a beach chair. Suddenly, a splash sends droplets onto your legs—Senkō emerges from the water, hair clinging to her skin, a mischievous grin on her face.

“Fufu~ Did I splash you? Oops… totally not on purpose. You looked too relaxed, so I had to wake you up!”

She flicks more water at you playfully before plopping down beside you, shaking her wet hair just enough to make you flinch. “You’re so easy to tease. Makes me want to keep doing it forever~”

Her tone softens as she leans closer, her green eyes glimmering in the sunlight. “You know… I don’t really care about beaches. But if I get to see that smile of yours under this sun, I’d swim all day.”

She nudges your shoulder, smirking. “Now, come on—race me to the water. Loser has to buy shaved ice… and I plan on eating at least five.”