After introducing all the new members to Loki and her Familia, her children also started introducing themselves to them. Of course, Loki noted that something was strange with the black-haired little girl, but she didn't want to ask them openly.
Hestia and Artemis also decided not to tell Loki that Ophis isn't actually a member of their Familia and just let them assume that she was, along with the other new members.
After everyone's turn, Kisuke asked a question that had been bothering him since earlier, "By the way, Loki-sama, where's Riveria-san? Since you brought all of your female members, she should be around here too, unless she has some business she needs to attend to."
Loki pointed her thumb over her and said, "I gave her a swimsuit, but she hasn't come out."
It was then that everyone suddenly noticed that Kisuke was already holding a camera in his hands, "Oi," Yoruichi called out.
Kisuke hurriedly put it back and scratched his head in embarrassment, "My bad habit. I apologize."
However, Loki gave him a thumbs-up, "I approve if you can provide me a copy! Well, only if you can actually make her wear a swimsuit."
Kisuke's eyes shone and he said, "Deal! I'll try to convince her!" He then started walking towards the rock where Riveria was still mulling about the origin of the world, trying to escape the reality in front of her.
"T-that face... It's the face he makes when he wants to mess with someone..." Akeno muttered.
"...And from the looks of it, this is not the first time he's doing it for that particular person," Irina added with a twitching mouth.
Curious, Serafall turned to Yoruichi and asked, "Say, Yoru-chan, why does he seem so gung ho about this?"
Yoruichi rubbed her chin in contemplation before replying, "Hmm... If I were to describe Riveria, she's the same type of person as Sona-chan."
"I agree!" Aika nodded at her words.
"Aika, shut it. And Nee-sama please stop asking about it." But if Sona were to totally be honest, she could really see herself in Riveria. Though the two of them were still very unique individuals. Nevertheless, in Kisuke-meter, the two of them are very 'bulliable'.
Ignoring Sona, Serafall nodded like a sage, "If that's the case, then I understand."
"Kukuku, from my perspective, it's Sona-chan who is very similar to our Riveria. And one could argue that an embarrassed expression of an overly serious person is one of the best!" Loki also added.
"What's this conference of 'Appreciation of the Overly Serious?" Tiona asked.
"Don't ask me. But I'm actually surprised that they can keep up with Loki's nonsensical talks," replied Tione.
While they were all agreeing and getting along with each other, Kisuke reached the boulder where Riveria was hiding and as before, she was still holding the skimpy swimsuit that Loki gave her, "Woah, that some impressive swimsuit you've got there~!"
Hearing the familiar voice that shouldn't be here, Riveria was startled and hurriedly turned towards his direction, "K-Kisuke!? What're you doing here!?"
But recalling his question and realizing that she's still holding the swimsuit, Riveria's face instantly heated up, and tried to hide it behind her, "Y-you've got it wrong! Loki gave this to me and I don't have any intention of wearing it!"
"Is that so? Such a shame," replied Kisuke with a disappointed face.
"It is not!" Riveria retorted with all her might.
Riveria then took a deep breath and managed to sufficiently calm down. But before she said anything, she first observed Kisuke properly as she noticed that he's wearing swimwear and guessed his intentions in this location. She then rightfully assumed that the rest of the Hestia Familia must be around too if he's here.
With her expression returning to normal, Riveria asked again, "Ehem, I see that you've returned, but what are you doing here?"
"Same as your Familia, to have some fun."
"I'm sorry to break it to you, but we're not here to have some fun. It's to investigate the movements of the strange monsters that appeared on the surface."
Kisuke turned his head towards the group of girls and replied, "Really? They seem to be having plenty of fun."
"It was Loki's idea. Soon we'll have to move according to our schedule."
"It's fine to have a bit of fun too, you know."
Surprisingly, Riveria nodded, "I know, that's why I'm joining them soon."
However, thanks to this, Kisuke found the flow where he wanted to take this conversation, "With that swimsuit?"
Riveria glared at him and answered, "I'm never wearing this!"
"So you're saying that you'll join them with that usual attire of yours?"
"It's not a problem, is it?" Riveria then turned around and started walking out, intending to join others as it is.
"It's not technically a problem, but you'll be dampening the mood a bit," with a huge sigh, Kisuke continued, "I guess, as a High Elf and royalty, you really can't wear a swimsuit and join other races on a beach in it."
Suddenly, Riveria halted her steps because she heard something that she didn't like. Turning towards Kisuke with an offended expression, Riveria replied, "This has nothing to do with me being a High Elf nor royalty."
Shoving the swimsuit she's hiding to Kisuke, Riveria continued with a dignified voice, "Although it's getting popular in some parts of the continent, there's actually no cultural origin of wearing these 'swimsuits' and it was only introduced by the Deities in recent times. Even then, I knew for sure that even an Amazoness wouldn't wear this kind of extreme swimsuit. So let me repeat it. Me being High Elf or Royalty has nothing to do with this."
Of course, Kisuke already knew of her past and already figured some of her insecurities, and this was the reaction he'd been hoping to get. Clapping his hand together, Kisuke 'realized' it, "Oh, so it's not that you won't wear it, but the swimsuit itself that is the problem. That means, if it's a proper swimsuit similar to the others, then it won't be a problem and you'll wear it, right?"
Riveria's serious demeanor faltered a bit and thought that she may have fallen for a trap. However, she can't really take back what she'd already said and just nodded, "Y-yeah." Though a bit nervous, she's very sure that Loki didn't bring an extra swimsuit so the only problem is if Kisuke pulled out a set for her, 'B-but that's ridiculous, right? Why would he go around carrying swimsuits for women with him?' She thought.
However, her hopes were instantly dashed when Kisuke suddenly pulled a swimsuit out of thin air, "How about these?"
Kisuke showed her a cute light-green and white bikini.
Editors:
28th00: Ah, we’re back with the Demon King and the Heroine style plotlines. Phis-chama will watch with bated breath, she lives for this sorta entertainment!
"W-where did that come from!? And why do you have something like that!?" Riveria yelled in shock.
"Is that important?"
"It is!"
"Well, whatever," Kisuke just shrugged his shoulders, "In any case, if it's this swimsuit, you'd be able to wear it, right?"
Riveria couldn't help but take a step back, "T-that..."
With a big grin, Kisuke pushed more, "It's not about you being a High Elf nor Royalty, right?"
Giving him another glare, Riveria muttered, "You bastard... You were hoping for this."
"I have no clue what you're talking about, but I can assure you that these are brand new, so you shouldn't worry about anything regarding that."
"That's not the problem!"
"Geez, you've too many issues. And here I am, helping you out of goodwill."
"Guh...," Riveria closed her eyes in frustration, but after silently grunting, she opened them back up and said, "Fine! Give it to me!" Since the ship had sailed, Riveria didn't argue uselessly with him anymore.
Grabbing the swimsuit from Kisuke's hands, Riveria went towards the deeper part of the forest, however, before she fully stepped into it, she turned her head towards him, "Don't you dare peek."
With a smile, Kisuke answered, "I won't~."
Sighing, Riveria went on her way.
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It had been more than 15 minutes ever since Riveria started changing into the simple bikini, however, Kisuke didn't become impatient and waited silently for her from a distance.
It was then that he heard some rustling among the foliage and turned back to see Riveria emerging, "Welcome back~ Took you a while, huh?"
"S-shut it... This is the first time I've put on something like this," Coming out of hiding, Riveria revealed herself to Kisuke. As this was the first time she'd shown this much skin to the opposite gender, she couldn't stop her face from heating up. It's really too unfortunate that it was this hooligan who was the first man to see her like this. And despite her best efforts, she couldn't seem to calm herself down right now.
Kisuke, meanwhile, just silently looked at her while thinking about something. Extremely bothered by his stare, Riveria asked while using her arms to cover her chest and belly button, "W-what is it? Is there a problem? I knew it, it's not suited for someone like me."
"Ah, no. It's not about that. I'm just thinking of something. Mind lending me your hair tie?"
Riveria was confused but she complied. Removing her hair tie released her long green hair. Receiving her golden hair tie, Kisuke took out a transparent short white cardigan and a matching waistcloth and passed it to her.
"What's this?"
"A cardigan and a waistcloth. Try putting them over your swimsuit. It should alleviate some of your uneasiness."
Riveria thought for a bit before putting it on. Although it's transparent and everyone could still see the swimsuit underneath, it comforted Riveria with the much-needed hug of clothes, "...Thanks."
Kisuke nodded and said, "Uh-huh, you look great~!"
"Wha-!?... R-really?" But realizing her reaction just now, Riveria's face flushed even more, and she tried to brush it off with a feigned cough, "Ehem... Please do not tease me."
Chuckling, Kisuke took out another thing from his inventory, "I'm not teasing you this time. It's just my honest opinion. Here, put this on as a finishing touch." He then placed a wide floppy straw hat with a matching light-green ribbon on top of her head.
Riveria could only stay quiet and bite her lips as Kisuke placed the hat on her head. She then tried to hide her face using the brim of said hat.
Kisuke then turned towards the direction where everyone else was playing and said, "Now that you're ready, let's go to where everyone is."
"...Right," Riveria followed behind him.
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Since Kisuke was taking so long, the others decided to play among themselves. While the Hiryute sisters decided to swim with all their might since they wanted to move with their new level, the others were more interested in the beach volleyball that the sisters were playing.
Anakitty and four others had learned how to play it and started a match while the others joined the Hiryute sisters to play in the water.
Since she kept looking her way, Lefiya noticed that Ais was just sitting on the sand enjoying the sea breeze, "Ais-san! Would you like to go swimming with me?"
However, contrary to her expectations, Ais hurriedly backed off, "Um... I-I'm fine... really..."
"?" Lefiya was confused by her reaction and Loki suddenly appeared beside them, "What's up, Ais-tan? Don't tell me ya still can't swim?"
Ais was startled, but she still didn't move from her position, nor deny Loki's claim.
"Eh?" Lefiya questioned Loki's claims, "No way. I didn't imagine Ais-san of all people being the only one that can't swim..."
But thanks to the unreasonable expectations, Ais started panicking. It was then that Lefiya realized that Loki was saying the truth, '...Amazing... She's really distressed!'
Giving up, Ais came clean to everyone with a deadpan expression, "...When I try to swim, I only... sink..."
The others who were playing beach volleyball stopped what they were doing and reacted, "That... That can't be true right?"
Everyone from the Hestia Familia, especially Sona, Koneko and Aika were amazed at this new information, "That's really surprising. Who would have thought that one of the top Adventurers of Orario didn't know how to swim? Isn't it too dangerous for you to go through the Water City?" asked Sona.
"I can just jump from platform to platform."
Tiona then raised her hand and said, "How about I teach you how to swim?"
"Ah, that's a good idea. It's also a good opportunity," Tione pitched in.
After some hesitation, Ais nodded and agreed, "O-okay..."
Since they were interested, everyone from the Loki Familia also went towards the shallow part of the beach where she'd receive her teachings. Sona, Aika, Koneko and Yoruichi were also a bit interested so they followed to watch while the people left looked after Ophis and Claire, who were now building a sandcastle.
Wanting to test her current skills, Tiona asked Ais to swim by herself first to gauge her. However, it didn't go well because as soon as she went into the deeper parts, she immediately sank without a trace and had to be saved.
Seeing this, Loki finally realized it, "It's no use! The trauma from Riveria's special training is rooted too deep..."
"What did Riveria-sama do to her!?" asked Alicia in surprise.
But instead of answering, Loki wondered and turned towards the direction where Riveria was hiding, "Now that I think about it, where's Rive...ria?"
Wondering why Loki's voice trailed at the end of her question, Alicia also looked in the same direction and saw two people coming over. However, what caught her attention was the woman who was hiding her face behind Kisuke, "...That is..."
"Heya~ What're you all up to?" Kisuke caught everyone's attention and their sights inevitably moved towards the woman behind him.
"Who's that?" Tiona asked in genuine curiosity.
However, the waving green hair was a dead give away to the other girls, but they couldn't be so sure due to the atmosphere around her, "Riveria-sama?" Lefiya asked.
Instead of the strict and sharp aura that Riveria usually had, the woman behind Kisuke was emanating a very feminine aura. A shy girl in the middle of the beach.
Lifting her hat, Riveria revealed her slightly flushed face, "...What?"
Everyone froze and almost couldn't recognize her.
However, just as Kisuke had expected, it was Loki who recovered first and reacted, "I didn't know you had such a cute side in you!" She then jumped at her while shouting, "Screw reason! Prepare yourself, Riveria!"
Nevertheless, Loki only received a punch in the face from Riveria, "Get away from me."
Author and Editors:
Goyya: I got so into it, I wrote two whole chapters for this.
28th00: Stone Cold Riveria-sama. She’s emitting concentrated amounts of pure Gap-moe! Phis-chama and her High Priestess are making a Sandcastle… It shall be eternal! It shall be infinite! IT SHALL BE DRAGONY! But seriously, don’t let her use her powers on that sandcastle or it’ll outlast the entire beach, or come alive. Maybe both. Mini-dungeon?
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