Side: Yuki
The summer sunlight mercilessly beats down upon the ground.
This is another world, but the region where Weed is located apparently has four seasons, so this heat has simply come around again.
It had already been over two years and a few months since I came to this world.
Even though I don't exactly have that much free time, as someone who used to live in Japan on Earth, there was one thing I absolutely had to do.
Visiting graves for Obon was something I did in my first year, and we had the fireworks display just a while ago. Having carried out two such obvious summer traditions, it was impossible for me to skip that one remaining staple. Well, if I didn't have my Dungeon Creation skill, I would have had to give up on it.
However, if I could do it, I had to!
Yes, that thing is—
Swoooosh...
The sound of waves rolling in and retreating.
Spread out before my eyes are shades of blue and deep azure.
A horizon stretching endlessly into the distance—or rather, a fake one.
"IT'S THE OCEANーーーー!!"
I couldn't help but shout.
In recent years back on Earth, I never had time to go to the ocean because of work, and summer vacations didn't exist for people like me who were constantly working.
Hounded by the daily grind just to make ends meet, I used to dismiss the summer sea as nothing more than a crowded, exhausting chore. Watching the opening of the beach season on TV, I'd sit in my air-conditioned room thinking I made the right choice by staying home.
But if you asked me, "Did you really not want to go to the beach?" the answer was no.
I only didn't go because I had reasons not to. If I had no lingering regrets or worries, I wanted to go play.
I mean, summer means the ocean, right?
Back when I was a kid, I used to inflate my inner tube the day before, eagerly waiting for tomorrow to come. I'd hop in the car with my best friends, chatting excitedly, and once we reached the beach, we'd leave the prep work to our parents and race each other swimming out to the island floating offshore.
When we grew a bit older and went to play with just our friends, we ignored our friends' girlfriends showing off their swimsuits, dove straight into the water to race, and ended up getting chewed out together when we came back up.
After that, we'd skin-dive to gather seafood, catch fish, build cosmic fortresses in the sand, smash watermelons with sticks, light bonfires... It might be an exaggeration to say I couldn't count them all, but we definitely played hard.
That's why I created it.
By making full use of my Dungeon Creation skill, I created white sandy beaches, a crystal-clear sky, and a blue sea!!
This place was a special layer within the dungeon. I went out of my way to build it just for this—or rather, my soul was screaming at me to make it.
"...What are you shouting about? Wait... this is amazing."
"Haaah~ Now I understand why Danna-sama was insisting on this so strongly."
"Hoho. This is quite a splendid imitation of a beautiful coastline, isn't it?"
I heard voices from behind me.
Turning around, I saw my wives—looking different from usual—holding our children, gazing in amazement at what was likely their very first view of the ocean.
'Different from usual' of course, referred to their swimsuits.
First up was Seraria. She carried off a stylish white triangle bikini.
Ever since giving birth to our child, her chest had grown quite a bit—from peach-sized to an overflowing handful—and the white bikini looked like it was desperately trying to keep them contained. She wore a pareo on her lower half, giving occasional glimpses of her bare legs.
Next was Rurua. She was also in a bikini, but hers was a black halter-neck type tied behind her neck. It wasn't as revealing as the triangle bikini, but given Rurua's overwhelming bust size, it was quite a sight to behold. Honestly, I was surprised Rurua picked this style.
Then there was Derieu. She was wearing a micro-bikini with very little fabric, and she wore it without a hint of embarrassment. The color was blue. Derieu had a fantastic figure, so it suited her extremely well. Well, if I wasn't married to her, it was revealing enough to make a guy lean forward just to hide his reaction.
Ah, no, no, this won't do.
More important than my wives' swimsuits were my daughters.
"It's great to be amazed, but the sun is pretty strong, so after showing the kids a little bit, take them back to the cottage right away, okay?"
That's right, all three of them were holding my daughters.
They were only a little over three months old.
As expected, leaving them out under this scorching sun made me worried.
"Ah, right. Sakura, look, it's the sea! Isn't it amazing~?"
"Sumire-chan, it's the sea! Papa prepared this for us. Isn't it grand~?"
"Yuyu, this is the sea. It might be different from the real thing, but it will be a good experience for you."
"""Kyakkya!"""
The three baby girls were swaying their whole bodies looking at the ocean, so they seemed to be enjoying it in their own way.
"Yaho~ Yuki-san!! Hey, hey, look at my swimsuit! How is it?"
"Riel, wait up!!"
"...So hot. Can I go back to the cottage with Shance?"
"Kaya, endure it a little longer. Onii-san is here too. Besides, going back without showing Shance the ocean is out of the question."
The next group of wives to appear were Riel, Tori, Kaya, and Ratz.
Well, they were wearing swimsuits that showcased their athletic body shapes splendidly.
"Hey, it suits you well."
"Ehehe~ Wait, this is incredible! So this is the sea~!"
"Whoa~!"
"...I'm surprised. Is all of this water?"
"Well, since it's the ocean, it's saltwater, okay? Don't drink it."
Now then, starting with Riel. For some reason, Riel was wearing a competitive swimsuit. Yeah, it outlined her body shape to an extreme degree. Her chest wasn't large, but that didn't diminish Riel's femininity in the slightest; if anything, her toned body was exciting in its own right. In a way, it was the perfect swimsuit for Riel. She looked like she could swim super fast.
Next was Tori. She was wearing a bandeau bikini—simply put, a tube-top style that wrapped horizontally around her chest to cover it. The color was based on white, matching Tori's hair. The bottom was a shorts style, which was also very like Tori. It exuded an active vibe that was refreshing to look at.
Then came Kaya, looking completely listless. Well, since she usually did field work, she probably hated going out into the scorching sun unnecessarily. But the swimsuit she was wearing was a bold, bright yellow micro-bikini... Well, since she normally disliked wearing bulky clothes anyway, maybe she chose it for that reason. Compared to Derieu, Kaya didn't have a voluptuous body, but her well-proportioned figure was plenty attractive... if only she lacked that total lack of motivation.
Soothe-ing Kaya was Ratz. Even while looking at the sea, she was a dutiful wife who waved to me alongside our daughter. The swimsuit she wore was similar to Rurua's: a pale pink halter-neck paired with a pareo. Just like Seraria, her chest had grown larger since giving birth, adding even more allure to what was already a well-balanced figure... I wonder if this kind of charm is why the whole "attacking married women" trope exists?
"Hey. Isn't that a bit too bold for you, Eris? Why that choice!?"
"Obviously because it's only Yuki-san and everyone else here. I wouldn't wear something like this in front of other people's eyes. Right, Eria?"
"Auu."
"Gununu, maybe I should have chosen the same type as Eris, after all? What do you think, Jessica?"
"Ria, we're supposed to be acting as guards, after all..."
While I was musing over that, Milly and the others seemed to have arrived as well.
"Ah, Yuki-san, sorry to keep you waiting! Heeh, so this is the ocean~"
"How is it, Yuki-san? Are you enticed? It's totally fine, you know?"
"Boo~ Can I join in too!?"
"You two... today is supposed to be a day off. Save that kind of thing for tonight."
I give a bitter smile at the conversation of those four.
Eris is wearing an especially provocative swimsuit, but if I get excited and attack her, it'll turn into a battle against all of them.
In other words, I'd collapse before having any time to play... I'd really like to avoid that.
Anyway, setting that aside, onto Milly's swimsuit. Milly was wearing a polka-dot tankini—a camisole-type swimsuit that combined a tank top with a bikini. Milly had the 5th largest chest among my wives (Rurua 1st, Samantha 2nd, Jessica 3rd, Eris 4th, Labyris off-the-charts unmeasurable), so her chest was noticeably large even in a camisole type. It was super cute and very nice.
Next was the problematic Eris. Just as Milly said, she was bold. A green V-cut swimsuit. It was the kind where a slight slip would lead to an instant disaster. True to her line, it was probably meant to tempt me, given that she usually minimized exposure. Now, while it was bold, Eris—possessing an outstanding figure that defied typical elf stereotypes—suited that V-cut swimsuit extremely well. Honestly, regardless of bust size, if someone wears a V-cut like that, you have no choice but to look away. Elves were mostly handsome men and beautiful women anyway. Yeah, looking at Eris was dangerous.
Then there was the Hero, Ria, who tried to jump on Eris's scheme. Ria was swinging her twin-tails as usual while wearing a fringe bikini. The fringes decorated the chest area, making it a very cute swimsuit. The base color was red. Ria also had a pretty great figure, making her quite a sight to behold.
...Yep. A Hero in a swimsuit sure signifies peace.
And accompanying the Hero was my escort, Jessica. She was wearing a monokini—a slightly unusual swimsuit that looked like a one-piece from the front and a bikini from the back, emphasizing her body lines. Having trained as a knight, Jessica's figure was top-notch, and her 3rd-place-ranked chest was emphasized to an impressive degree. Incidentally, the swimsuit's color was black.
"Fuwaaa~ It's amazing!!"
"It's completely different from a pool nodesu!!"
"Hey, you two, don't run."
"That's right. You have to do warm-up exercises properly!"
"Indeed. Just as Labyris-sama and Sheila-sama say. Aslin-sama, Filia-sama, let's do warm-up exercises first."
""Okay~!""
Oh, the little ones I thought would arrive first have finally shown up.
Ah, I see. They're carrying armfuls of floats and ride-on toys, so that's the reason.
"Ah, Onii-chan! Let's swim together!"
"Yes, yes! Let's ride on the dolphins together nodesu!"
"There's also a beach ball, you know?"
"Hmm, it's hard to decide."
"As I've said many times, we start with warm-up exercises first!"
Their conversation reminds me of when I was young.
And their outfits are exactly what we'd worn back then, too.
Aslin, Filia, Labyris, and Sheila were all wearing school swimsuits.
Of course, their class and name tags are on their chests.
However, because Labyris and Sheila had exploding and massive busts despite their age, their name tags were all warped.
As for their guardian, Killue, she was wearing a sleek black one-piece swimsuit. Somehow, it felt very much like her style. She had a great figure that should be enticing, but perhaps due to her ironclad maid skills, an aura of "ready to serve" emanated from her far more than sex appeal.
Hm?
Come to think of it, Killue's daughter, Shael, wasn't here.
"Killue. Where's Shael?"
"Ah, my apologies. She was fast asleep, so I couldn't bring myself to wake her."
"I see. That's understandable. There's no need to wake her. But is it okay to leave her alone?"
"No, I will return shortly, and Kuro-chan's group are watching over her, so if anything happens, we'll know immediately."
"Got it. The other kids will probably return soon too, so I'm counting on you."
"Yes. Leave it to me."
"Still, make sure to take turns with someone and enjoy the sea, okay? Let's play together."
"...Yes. With pleasure."
She falters for a moment, but then answers happily.
Well, Killue was always stuck doing backstage work. Doing something couple-like at a time like this should be fine.
"So, where are the other two?"
Yes—the remaining two.
The two women who recently became my wives haven't arrived yet.
As I look around, I notice someone near the cottage.
It looks like Cleana is pulling along someone who is probably Samantha by the hand.
"...Samantha. Stop being so stubborn. Hurry up and come out."
"B-But, won't I disappoint everyone when they see me like this!? I'm not as dignified as Seraria-sama, and I don't have a large chest like Rurua-sama."
"...Those words. I'm taking that as a personal insult. I'm flat-chested."
I could hear their conversation as they drew closer.
I see. She got scared after seeing the other wives' figures.
Before I could call out, Cleana, having lost her patience, blew Samantha outside using wind magic.
"Kyah!? Since when could you use wind magic?! Cleana-san, you were fire attribute, right!?"
"...If Yuki teaches you, this much is easy. Also, Yuki didn't marry us for our bodies. While there are various reasons, the main one is that he thought he could love us for who we are. There's no need to be scared of something like that. Right, Yuki?"
"Eh? Y-Yuki-sama!?"
Cleana must have noticed my presence; she threw the question over to me without even looking my way, and Samantha, discovering me through those words, tried to hide her body in embarrassment with teary eyes.
Well, Samantha ranks second in terms of bust size, so I don't think she has anything to be ashamed of.
"Just as Cleana said, it wasn't for your body. I chose to be with you because I felt I wanted to live life alongside Samantha and Cleana. Or did you think I would discriminate among my wives based on good or bad looks?"
"N-No! Absolutely not!!"
"Then there's no need to hide. You're plenty attractive, cute, and beautiful. Let me enjoy this together with you."
"...Yes. Yes!! Uuu, I am such a blessed person!"
At those words, Samantha nodded repeatedly, standing up with tears in her eyes.
Personally, saying such cheesy lines ripped my pride to shreds, but for my wife's sake, it couldn't be helped.
It suddenly occurred to me...
...Isn't Samantha's reaction the closest to a Japanese person from Earth?
She's reserved, or something like that.
All my other wives were practically predators by comparison.
"Nn. Now that Samantha is on her feet. Yuki, how are our swimsuits?"
Cleana said so, asking me to evaluate their swimsuit appearances.
Samantha looked embarrassed as well, but believing my words earlier, she stood tall without hiding herself.
Guess I can't leave this unsaid...
Let's start with Samantha first... If I put her off until later, she looks like she'll cry.
Samantha was wearing a monokini just like Jessica, and her chest—rivaling Rurua's and surpassing Jessica's—was beautifully emphasized. The color was white, providing a nice contrast to Jessica. Since Samantha herself never slacked on self-training, her body was tight and toned. From any angle, she was a beautiful girl.
"As expected of you, Samantha. You really meant it when you said you train. You have a beautiful body, and the swimsuit suits you very well."
"T-Thank you very much!!"
...Still, even in a situation like this, what was up with those drill-pigtails? How did that hair even work?
Let me try asking Sarsari...
"Ah, I always arrange Milady's hair myself."
"Whoa!?"
Sarsari suddenly appears behind me.
She was also in a swimsuit; perhaps indulging in the same style as the other maids, she wore a white one-piece. Sarsari had a slightly smaller chest, but she was such a beauty that it didn't matter at all.
And just like Killue, she gives off such a strong aura of devotion that ordinary people probably wouldn't dare approach her.
"Hm? That's a no-go, okay? Well, if it's an order, I will spread my legs, though."
"No, I'm not going to order anything like that."
"As expected of Yuki-sama. Well, setting me aside, please take good care of Killue-senpai. I'll handle looking after the children."
"Thank you. But Sarsari, make sure you value your own time too, okay?"
"...Yes. Thank you very much. For a moment, I thought it might be fine to get pushed down by you, but after all, being too perfect is no good. I'll find someone worth disciplin... err, raising properly."
...You were about to say "discipline", weren't you?
Best of luck to Sarsari's future husband.
"Nn. Yuki, what about me?"
And then we come to the biggest problem.
Cleana.
"...Why did you choose that swimsuit?"
"I learned from Eris-shishou. I thought it would show a woman's sex appeal, allow swimming, and be suitable for seducing Yuki."
That's right.
Cleana is wearing a white V-shaped swimsuit.
Since she's flat-chested, she can't stretch the swimsuit taut across her chest, so her breasts are plainly visible from the side.
...If you ask whether it suits her, then yes, it does.
Red hair, white skin, and a youthful figure desperately trying to wear that swimsuit... There is certainly something alluring about it in several different ways.
But the feeling that something's off isn't just my imagination.
Eris has apparently been teaching her all sorts of things like a little sister, so I'll have to have a word with her later.
"I think you look plenty beautiful."
"Nn. That makes me happy. I'll wear it tonight too. This time for sure, I will make Yuki pass out."
...Well, I've been doing it with Cleana at night, but she still falls asleep first every time.
Since she says her goal is Eris, she apparently intends to keep going even if I pass out.
"Well, we'll see about that when the time comes. First, let's play in the sea."
"Nn. Got it. It's my first time at the sea, so I'm looking forward to it."
"Yes! I only saw the sea once when I was young, so I'm looking forward to it as well."
Saying that, I took both of their hands, did our warm-up exercises, and joined everyone playing in the sea.
Alright, let's play to our heart's content!!
Holy sword wielders? Negotiations with various countries? Magic circles for gathering mana? All of that can wait until later!
Because this year's summer only comes once.
It's not like anything will change in just a day or two!!
Well, I did make preparations just in case, though.
