[HI3] Protocol Stigmata

Chapter 42 - Good Times Never Last

"By the way, the loser gets ordered by the winner!" Kiana declared with a smirk.

EH!?

And so the volleyball match commenced, with Mei and Kiana on one side, and Bronya and I on the other.

"Let's do this!" I exclaimed as I served the ball, sending it flying over the net.

Mei reacted swiftly, skillfully returning the ball with a precise hit.

Kiana followed up with a powerful spike, aiming to catch us off guard, but Bronya intercepted it flawlessly, showcasing her remarkable agility.

"Nice one, Bronya!"

Bronya simply gave me a thumbs up in response, her expression as stoic as ever.

As we continued to play, I couldn't help but notice Bronya's incredible flexibility. However, something seemed off... Was she moving in sync with her Project Bunny?

"Hey, that's cheating! Bronya used her Project Bunny!" Kiana protested.

Oh, she got caught.

Bronya remained impassive. "No, it's not cheating," she replied calmly.

Before the argument could escalate further, we were interrupted by the arrival of Principal Theresa and Major Himeko.

"Playing without us, are you?" Theresa remarked with a playful smile.

As I first caught sight of Himeko's swimsuit, my eyes widened in surprise. Those are... quite substantial! However, my attention quickly shifted to Principal Theresa, and I couldn't help but sigh in disappointment. "Small," I murmured under my breath.

Theresa's expression immediately hardened as she shot me a glare. "Excuse me? I feel like you're insulting me," she retorted sharply.

"Ah, no, that's not what I meant at all! I was just thinking that you two look really beautiful in your swimsuits," I said, flashing them both a grin in an attempt to defuse the tension.

Himeko let out a resigned sigh. "Well, Shin is a boy too," she remarked with a small smile directed at me. "Anyway, can we join you four?"

"Of course!"

"Here I go!" I served the ball, sending it soaring through the air.

Mei sprang into action, her movements swift and calculated as she exchanged a nod with Kiana, their silent communication speaking volumes.

Theresa watched closely, her posture poised and ready for the incoming volley.

Suddenly, Theresa leaped into the air and spiked the ball towards the net, catching us off guard. But to my surprise, Himeko immediately dove down to catch it, and Bronya swiftly intercepted it, sending the ball back over the net with a powerful spike.

"Bronya is using her Project: Bunny!" Theresa exclaimed.

"I'm not..."

Himeko interjected with a chuckle, "Haha~ Well, Bronya is more of an introvert, after all."

"Major Himeko... Your words sting," Bronya said sulking down.

"Sorry about that," Himeko replied apologetically.

"Bronya-onee-chan!"

As we regrouped, another figure suddenly appeared, running towards us, with two others following closely behind.

"Wendy?" Bronya turned to face Wendy, who enveloped her in a tight hug. "Wendy... Your embrace is a little... tight."

I couldn't help but notice Wendy's swimsuit, finding it both cute and alluring at the same time.