One week after their wedding—
Yuzuru and Arisa were on a plane.
“The kangaroos were so cute!”
“They were. …And delicious, too.”
“…Well, I won’t deny that.”
They were in the middle of their honeymoon.
They had started in China, then travelled through Southeast Asia, moved on to North Africa and Europe, visited South America, and then Australia.
Now, they had left Australia and were on their way to Hawaii.
After sightseeing in Hawaii, they would return to Japan.
It was a journey of about a month.
After that, they planned to rest for a while before returning to America—
where both of them would begin their new lives.
“By the way, Yuzuru-san—why Hawaii?”
“No particular reason. You’ve never been, right? …Was it a bad choice?”
“No, not at all. But Hawaii was your pick alone, and since it’s still America… I was just a little curious.”
Both of them had already lived in America and would continue to do so.
Of course, Hawaii was very different from the mainland—
but it was still America.
It wouldn’t feel entirely like a foreign country.
“That’s exactly why. …We’ve been constantly on the move, haven’t we? Since it’s the last stop, I thought we could relax at a resort.”
A month-long trip sounded long—
but travelling across so many places left little time to slow down.
The journeys themselves were long, and while everything had been enjoyable, it had also been hectic.
So for the final leg, Yuzuru wanted them to unwind.
“I see. That makes sense.”
It was logical.
And for Arisa, it was her first time in Hawaii.
She had no complaints—if anything, she was looking forward to it.
So she didn’t press further.
“I’m glad you understand.”
As Yuzuru let out a small sigh of relief—
his phone rang.
“What is it?”
“…A message from Ayaka-chan.”
He checked the sender, then quickly put his phone away—
almost as if hiding it.
“Aren’t you going to read it?”
“I want to focus on our time together right now.”
“You should reply sooner rather than later…”
Arisa looked at him suspiciously.
“More importantly, Arisa—about Hawaii.”
“Yes? What is it?”
Yuzuru leaned closer, whispering into her ear.
“Can I look forward to your swimsuit?”
Her cheeks flushed faintly.
“Honestly!”
Smack—she lightly hit his shoulder.
“…I’ve prepared one. So… you can look forward to it.”
She answered shyly.
“Wow! The ocean is so beautiful!!”
At a beach in Hawaii—
Arisa exclaimed happily.
Before them stretched a brilliant blue sea and white sand.
“It really is. And there aren’t many people… definitely worth the expensive entry fee.”
At typical tourist beaches, crowds often ruined the scenery—
but not here.
With limited access, it was also safer.
Ideally, Yuzuru would’ve preferred to have the place entirely to themselves—
not wanting others to see his bride’s skin—
but that was asking too much.
“Let’s go for a swim.”
Yuzuru said as he took off his shirt and trousers.
He already had swimwear underneath, ready to go.
Arisa was dressed similarly—a swimsuit beneath her one-piece—
so she should’ve been ready too.
But for some reason, she didn’t change.
“…Aren’t you getting ready?”
“Turn around.”
She pointed away from the sea.
Though he didn’t think it mattered, Yuzuru obeyed and turned his back.
He heard the soft sound of fabric slipping away behind him.
He had seen her body countless times—
yet in a situation like this, his heart still raced.
“Can I turn around now?”
“…Yes.”
When he turned back—
there she was.
His wife, in a black bikini.
The dark fabric contrasted beautifully with her pale skin.
(…Her first swimsuit was black too.)
He suddenly recalled their first pool date.
She had worn a black bikini then as well.
He remembered how nervous it had made him feel.
Now, he was used to seeing her—
or so he thought.
But this one had far less fabric.
Her ample chest was barely contained,
and the lower half looked like it could slip at any moment.
At this level of exposure—
his heart still couldn’t stay calm.
“Well? Did it meet your expectations?”
She spun lightly in place.
Her full, pale hips came into view—
barely covered at all.
It was essentially a thong.
“It exceeded them. You look incredible.”
At his honest answer, Arisa smiled happily.
“Would you apply some sunscreen for me?”
“Of course.”
Yuzuru nodded without hesitation.
