In Academy City, the Paradise Project begins.

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"Higashino-kun, there are fewer people over there, and the view is better~"

Misaki Shokuhou took his right arm and pointed in another direction.

"This side is clearly better!"

Mikoto retorted defiantly and grabbed Higashino Yu's arm as well.

"Big sister is right!"

The haters immediately voiced their support.

Ruiko had already pulled Jinyi and Runzi forward, saying, "Let's go grab a spot!"

Higashino Yu felt a bit helpless as he felt the different girls' strength on his arms.

"Let's go, or we'll miss our chance."

With Higashino's reassurance, Shokuhou and Mikoto gave up their argument and were led by Higashino toward the crowd.

Chapter 217 Hot Springs and Mixed Bathing

After watching the parade, everyone strolled around for a long time.

At this moment, the girls' ankles were a little sore, and their skin under their yukatas was damp with a thin layer of sweat.

"Phew... I'm so tired..."

Chun Shang Jin Yi's voice carried a hint of weariness as she gently tugged at Chu Chun Shi Li's sleeve.

"Yes, my legs are about to break from walking."

Saten Ruiko rubbed her calves; although her spirits remained high, her body was indeed protesting.

Misaki Shokuhou was the worst off. Already lacking in stamina, she was now sweating profusely, constantly wiping the beads of sweat from her forehead with a handkerchief.

"Mr. Higashino, as the only gentleman tonight, shouldn't you consider a place for us tired ladies to rest?"

Higashino Yu felt the faint scent of sweat surrounding him, and looked at the pretty faces flushed under the moonlight and streetlights, a meaningful smile appearing on his lips.

He had already planned where to rest after the fireworks display, and Misaki Shokuhou's suggestion was exactly what he wanted.

Besides, it's getting late, the fireworks festival is nearing its end, and there won't be any more novel experiences if we continue to wander around.

Instead of wasting this last bit of time, why not relax and unwind to relieve the fatigue of the day?

"Of course. There's a well-regarded hot spring hotel not far ahead. Shall we go soak in the hot springs and relax?"

"spa!"

Chu Chun Shiri's eyes lit up instantly.

The sticky feeling on her body was very unpleasant, and she had already spent the whole day shopping, so she was now very much in favor of going to the hot springs.

"Yay! Soaking in hot springs is the most comfortable thing ever!"

"Agree!"

Tears immediately raised her hand in response.

"Hmm...that sounds good..."

Chun Shang, wearing a collared robe, also chimed in softly.

Misaka Mikoto and Shirai Kuroko exchanged a glance and nodded.

Although Junko Hokaze sensed that Higashino's motives seemed to be more than just purported, she didn't object: "I'll listen to everyone."

Misaki Shokuhou squinted at Higashino thoughtfully, and finally nodded: "In that case, let's all go soak in the hot springs."

"Then, let's go."

If there were a mirror, Higashino would definitely see that he has developed a pouty mouth like the Dragon King, which he can't suppress.

Soon, the group arrived at the quaint and elegant hot spring hotel.

Higashino Yu skillfully completed the formalities and rented a private open-air hot spring pool in a relatively secluded location.

The pool wasn't large, but it was a bit crowded to accommodate the nine of them, which was exactly the effect Higashino Yu wanted.

When the waiter left, leaving only the group standing at the entrance of the changing room, Higashino Yu looked at the eight beautiful girls in front of him, each with a different style but all wearing yukatas, coughed lightly, and put on what he thought was a friendly smile: "Um... everyone, you see, I'm the only boy here, it would be such a waste for me to go to the other side of the hot spring by myself."

He scratched his head as if in distress, then looked at everyone with expectant eyes.

"Everyone... shouldn't mind including me, right?"

No sooner had he finished speaking than the expected "punishment" erupted.

"Huh?! What are you thinking, you pervert?!"

Misaka Mikoto was the first to jump up, her cheeks flushed, pointing at Higashino.

"Who, who wants to go for a soak with you!"

She instinctively hugged her arms tightly, as if Higashino would pounce on her at any moment.

"Perverted health care teacher! Kuroko will absolutely not allow you to lay a hand on my sister! Come at me if you have a problem!"

Shirai Kuroko immediately responded, standing in front of Mikoto and watching Higashino Yu warily.

"Higashino-kun, your idea is dangerous."

Misaki Shokuhou crossed her arms, looking like she knew it. She had guessed this was a possibility when Higashino suggested going to the hot springs.

"To have so many elegant ladies bathe with you? Your intentions are obvious to everyone."

"Yu! This is outrageous!"

Chu Chun Shiri blushed.

"That's it!"

Although Saten Ruiko is usually very outgoing, she was unusually shy at this moment.

Junko Hokaze and Haruka Koi were so embarrassed that they couldn't speak, and they lowered their heads, almost burying their faces in their chests.

Higashino Yu remained expressionless, simply smiling as he looked at them. Even though they didn't care how many girlfriends he had since they accepted his harem-like persona, the idea of ​​bathing with multiple people was still a bit off-putting.

Just like the requirement for collective punishment, it requires additional ability to modify cognition again.

Amidst this fierce "condemnation," a faint, almost imperceptible silver glint flashed deep within his pupils.

The silver light flashed and disappeared in an instant, unnoticed by anyone. The arguing and protests gradually subsided.

The anger and resistance on the girls' faces receded like the tide, replaced by a subtle calm tinged with shyness and hesitation.

It seems that the fierce opposition just now was just a minor incident, and the idea of ​​bathing together... doesn't seem so unacceptable after all?

Misaki Shokuhou blinked, seemingly finding something odd, but seeing that everyone had stopped vehemently opposing it, she felt that... it did make some sense?

Mikoto awkwardly turned her face away and mumbled, "Whatever...whatever you want..." which was considered an admission.

Seeing Mikoto's reaction, Kuroko had no choice but to suppress her awkwardness and nod in agreement.

Haru and Ruiko exchanged glances, blushing as they nodded. Junko and Jinyi had absolutely no objections.

"It seems everyone agrees? That's great."

Higashino Yu smiled with satisfaction.

"I'm going to soak first, you guys can change your clothes slowly."

After he finished speaking, before the girls could react, he walked familiarly toward the entrance of the men's bath, leaving the girls standing there blushing and looking at each other in bewilderment.

Soon, Higashino Yu entered the warm open-air hot spring alone. He let out a comfortable sigh, leaned against the edge of the pool, closed his eyes to rest, and waited.

Inside the changing room, the girls began to gradually remove their yukatas.

"Seriously, Yu-kun actually wants to bathe together..."

Shiori's voice was slightly melancholy. With her back to everyone, she slowly untied the sash of her yukata, revealing the smooth, fair lines of her back.

The thought of appearing before Youjun wrapped in a thin bath towel made her cheeks burn.

"Oh dear, Chuchun, what are you being shy about!"

Saten Ruiko wasn't as nervous; although her face was flushed, her movements were much more agile.

She untied herself, and her bathrobe slipped down, revealing a figure even more beautiful than in early spring, especially her legs.

"Anyway, everyone's Yu-kun's girlfriend, we'll get used to it sooner or later! Besides, it won't matter if there's one more person at the hot spring! He can't possibly do something bad in front of so many people, right?"

As she spoke, she picked up a clean white bath towel, neatly wrapped it around her chest, and tied a knot under her armpits. The towel outlined her well-developed, full breasts in an alluring curve.

“Chu Chun is right.”

Junko Hokaze's gentle voice rang out as she elegantly tidied her long hair. Her yukata was removed, revealing a toned, powerful physique honed through years of training; her clearly defined abs and sculpted muscles were subtly visible under the light.

She picked up a bath towel, wrapped it carefully, her movements fluid and natural, but the slightly reddened tips of her ears betrayed her mood.

"Although Mr. Higashino's motives are impure, it doesn't matter if there's one more person in the hot spring."

She added softly. She also didn't think Higashino would do anything overtly intimate in front of so many people.

On the contrary, if Higashino were alone in the next room, he might find an excuse to let her sneak back, and then she would definitely not achieve the purpose of relaxing in the hot spring, and might even be more tired.

"Tsk, that lecherous doctor is really lucky. He actually dared to make such an outrageous request."

Shirai Kuroko pouted as she quickly took off her yukata, revealing her petite but perfectly proportioned body.

She picked up a bath towel and wrapped it around herself meticulously, tightening it especially around the curves of her body to make her shapely figure appear slightly fuller.

"Big sister! Please rest assured, Kuroko will definitely protect your purity! I will absolutely not let that pervert succeed!"

She turned to Mikoto, her eyes resolute, but the slight upturn of her lips betrayed her inner thoughts.

Being able to be "frank" with her older sister today is already a huge win for her; as for having multiple Higashinos, it doesn't matter to her at all.

Two days ago, she was completely taken advantage of by Higashino. She also took advantage of Higashino, and there was also senior student Hokaze next to her. So, sharing a hot spring bath was nothing.

"Hey, what nonsense are you talking about!"

Misaka Mikoto's face flushed slightly. She frantically untied her yukata, which slipped down, but before Kuroko could get a good look, she quickly grabbed a towel and wrapped it around herself, hugging herself tightly. The rise and fall of her chest was clearly visible beneath the towel.

"Who needs your protection? And don't you dare lay a hand on me!"

Mikoto swatted away Kuroko's hand as she tried to sneak up on him, her gaze drifting towards the hot spring. She had originally intended to refuse Higashino's request; even though she didn't mind him having a harem, the idea of ​​her boyfriend getting mixed up with so many girls seemed rather inappropriate.

But somehow, I ended up agreeing that time, and now that I think about it, it's too late to back out.

"Oh yeah yeah."

Misaki Shokuhou's voice carried a hint of amusement as she slowly and deliberately untied her yukata.

When the yukata slipped off, her figure, which surpassed most of the girls present, was revealed in all its glory. Her full breasts, slender waist, and rounded hips formed a perfect curve.

She picked up a pure white bath towel, slowly wrapped it around herself, and deliberately tied it a little loosely in front of her chest, making her deep cleavage faintly visible. Her long hair was casually tied up, revealing her fair neck and delicate collarbone.

"Misaka-san is so cute. She must be looking forward to it too, right? After all, Yu-kun is really looking forward to 'appreciating' you."

She glanced meaningfully at Mikoto's chest, which was wrapped in a bath towel, and made a gesture that would make any Korean man angry.

"Shokuhou! You!"

Mikoto understood perfectly well that the other person was saying that small things are also cute, and she immediately glared at them angrily.

"Your Majesty, please stop teasing Misaka-san."

Junko Hokaze tried to smooth things over, while gently tugging at the edge of Shokuhou's towel to signal her not to go too far.

Because they are both Gekota fans, she and Mikoto actually have a pretty good relationship.

"Runzi is so thoughtful."

Misaki Shokuhou didn't care at all. Instead, she moved closer to Junko and whispered in her ear, "No wonder Higashino-kun was so attached to your body that night. Even I'm smitten with your perfect figure. Don't you think it would be interesting if everyone knew about this?"

As she spoke, her fingers seemingly unintentionally brushed against the edge of Runzi's bath towel, revealing her firm waistline, causing Runzi to stiffen and her cheeks to turn even redder.

"Your Majesty, I..."

Runzi glanced at the others and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that no one had heard their conversation.

She knew that her queen didn't seem to care about her relationship with Higashino on the surface, but she was somewhat dissatisfied with her behavior of sneaking ahead of her and having an affair before her.

But there was nothing she could do; it was all because that guy, Higashino-kun, went too far.