He really had the urge to invest in shares, inject hundreds of millions in funds, and become a super-major shareholder!
However, Akashi had already had his fun with Yukiko not long ago.
So now, still in sage mode, he was able to keep himself in control.
That's why the little shota behaved completely normally.
The Succubus Shota stretched out his hands.
Ran had an unusually slender waist, graceful curves, and two holy spirals—features that made her look incredibly attractive.
These sacred dimples were rare; only 3% of women had them. They were also known as the Dimples of Venus.
Fortunately, both mother and daughter—Ran and Eri—belonged to that lucky 3%!
The young shota couldn't help feeling a little curious and subconsciously pressed the sacred spiral on her waist.
In the next moment, Ran's body trembled.
A critical hit!
The young shota had forgotten that this particular spot happened to be one of the body's acupuncture points.
Combined with his Lv2 『Pleasurable Massage』skill while applying sunscreen—of course it had an effect!
Little Shota stuck out his tongue, not embarrassed in the slightest.
He was already used to this.
The same thing happened when he applied sunscreen to Eri and Haibara. Now that Ran had experienced it too, everything felt balanced.
Meanwhile, little loli Haibara watched the two with narrowed eyes.
Her expression was full of disdain.
She didn't even bother to drink her coconut. Instead, she walked straight over and said to Akashi:
"You're taking too long with the sunscreen. Let me do it."
As she spoke, the little loli snatched the bottle from the shota and began applying it herself.
Ran, who had been lying on her stomach, felt Akashi's hand leave and couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
Akashi didn't mind. There would be plenty of opportunities anyway.
Naturally, he wasn't concerned about the small gains or losses.
He reclined on the beach chair and began experimenting with the new ability he received from his latest check-in: the Polarizing Skill.
Ever since discovering the Updraft skill effects, he no longer believed in "useless" abilities.
As soon as the skill activated, it consumed a bit of his mental energy.
The Lv1 Polarizing skill displayed its effect immediately.
A beam of sunlight was diverted from its original path and shone directly onto the butt of loli Haibara.
Even though she was under a beach umbrella, Haibara suddenly felt heat on her back!
When she turned around, the light shifted—this time hitting Eri.
Eri, who was lying down sunbathing, didn't seem to notice a thing.
Akashi redirected the beam again.
Sometimes he aimed it at the bearded man nearby…
Sometimes at the kid playing volleyball next to them…
And sometimes at a dark-skinned woman walking past.
At first, he thought this skill was like some kind of mirror gimmick—a bit of a joke.
But now… he was starting to reconsider.
In a real fight, using this polarizing ability to "bend light into an enemy's eyes" could easily cause temporary blindness. It was actually a decent support skill.
Yet Akashi couldn't shake the feeling that this ability held even more potential.
At that moment, Ran had finished applying sunscreen and stood up.
This high school girl always seemed to tremble a bit when standing.
"Akashi, let's go swimming together!"
"Ai-chan, Mom, let's go too!"
Ran cheerfully extended the invitation and grabbed the loli's hand.
Haibara originally wanted to join in.
But as a scientific genius with a naturally weak constitution, and a body still adjusting from APTX, she was already starting to feel tired.
She'd just gone swimming with Eri, and helped apply sunscreen for Ran. Now she really didn't feel like moving.
The elegant queen Eri, lying nearby on vacation mode with her sunglasses on, waved off her excitement.
"You two go ahead. Mom's sunbathing."
Hearing this, Haibara also put on her sunglasses.
"I'll stay and keep Auntie Eri company. You go have fun."
When Ran heard that neither of them were going into the water, she was inexplicably thrilled.
Before they could change their minds, she grabbed the succubus shota and dashed toward the sea.
Haibara couldn't help but shake her head at the scene.
"So full of energy…"
There was a faint trace of envy in her voice.
Eri chuckled softly beside her.
"Ai-chan, why do you sound so old-fashioned? You're still a child—you've got energy too!"
Haibara glanced at her and said nothing.
The soft, damp white sand squished beneath their feet. In front, a beautiful high school girl pulled a little boy forward.
Her long white legs dashed across the beach, full of youthful energy, leaving deep footprints in the sand.
The scent of the sea breeze wafted over, while the warm sun shone above.
In the distance, the laughter of children echoed across the beach.
It was the kind of scene that made you smile without even realizing it.
It felt… really nice.
But the moment they ran into the sea—everything changed.
It seemed like Ran was planning to take revenge for the earlier prank on the beach.
Ran pulled Akashi along, rushing into the deeper part of the sea. Once the water was high enough, she used both hands and forcefully shoved him forward.
She picked up the young shota in one fell swoop and then fell into the incoming waves. Then, without hesitation, Ran plunged in before he could retaliate.
Good! Good! Good!
So this is how you want to play, huh?
Caught off guard by her surprise attack, Akashi was pushed underwater.
His entire body seemed to fall in slow motion, bubbles rising on either side like an underwater dance.
But in the very next second, his legs kicked into motion. He began to swim like a dragon set free in its element.
Lv1 Swimming Skill activated immediately!
Ran didn't realize it yet—
This ocean is Akashi's domain!
Throwing him in was like tossing a sea dragon back into the waves!
Despite her smooth form and quick strokes, Ran swam hard, but by the time she reached the spot where Akashi should have been—
He was gone.
Ran looked around, confused. She was just about to dive deeper in search of him when—
Something touched her leg.
Her long white legs were suddenly lifted!
Before she could react—
Splash!
Ran was sent flying.
It was Akashi!
He had swum beneath her, located the "panda position" from behind, and launched a surprise attack from below.
In one fluid motion, he pushed up her legs and sent her toppling backward.
The high school girl was launched from the water and smacked back down with a tremendous splash.
SPLAAAASH!!!
Normally, Akashi wouldn't have had the strength to pull it off.
But earlier, he had triggered his horseback riding skill—
The buff that doubled his strength was still active!
Not to mention—before leaving the hotel, he had Yukiko (still unconscious at the time) recharge his strength to full power.
At this moment, the young shota, full of energy and bursting with strength, could naturally pull off a stunt like this with ease!
Ran wasn't angry at all. She resurfaced, swept her wet hair back, and called out with a bright grin:
"Don't run away!"
Then she dove back in and swam toward Akashi.
But with the swimming skill activated, Akashi was as agile as a fish in the sea.
How could Ran catch him?
To Akashi, the entire ocean felt as close as his own skin. His body moved swiftly and effortlessly through the waves.
He swam circles around Ran, darting left and right, occasionally sneaking up to smack her ass playfully.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Each surprise slap sent shivers through Ran.
It was too fun!
So much fun!!
The two kept swimming, splashing, and playing—gradually drifting farther and farther…
Until they were almost past the buoyed safety boundary!