Ren and Ichika's adventure at Amagi Brilliant Park continued.
The two explored every corner of the bustling Sorcerer's Hill. After their experiences at Moffle's Candy House and the roller coaster, they moved on to other attractions.
Their next stop was Macaron's Music Theater, a small musical theater brightly decorated and themed after the mascot Macaron.
However, as soon as they entered, a wave of sound assaulted their ears. Instead of soft pop or jazz melodies, it was the pounding of guitar riffs and the heavy thud of drums from intense heavy metal music.
Inside, a group of young people rocked energetically, headbanging to the rhythm.
Ichika immediately covered her ears. "Ugh, this is too loud for me, Ren-kun!"
Ren, who also disliked the noise, nodded. "Let's go. This isn't our thing."
They quickly left the theater, seeking some peace.
Next, they visited Tiramy's Flower Adventure, a gondola-style attraction resembling a tunnel of love, guided by the flower fairy mascot Tiramy.
They boarded a small cart that glided slowly along the tracks, passing through a room filled with beautiful flowers of various types and colors, with a fragrant aroma filling the air.
"Wow, it's so beautiful! Ren-kun, look at those purple flowers! What are they called? I've never seen them before."
Like most women, Ichika's heart melted at the sight of the stunning flowers.
With his photographic memory and vast knowledge, Ren answered immediately, "Those are Ecstatic Dream Violas. A hybrid flower that only blooms in specific humidity conditions."
"Wow, do you really know everything?" Ichika praised, pointing to another cluster of flowers. "What about those pink ones all bunched together?"
"Maple Land's Blushing Sylphs. They're said to change color based on the mood of the person looking at them."
Throughout the ride, Ichika kept asking questions, and Ren patiently answered each one, leaving her increasingly impressed.
Their third attraction in the area was Elementario, a stage show featuring four elemental fairies: Muse, Kobory, Salama, and Sylphy.
The fairies showcased their elemental manipulation skills brilliantly, creating dancing fountains, controlled rings of fire, beautiful rock formations, and mesmerizing whirlwinds.
However, Ren's attention didn't seem entirely focused on the performance. His eyes were drawn to the fairies' costumes, which were provocative, designed to accentuate every curve of their bodies.
Ichika, sitting beside him, noticed this. A spark of jealousy began to fill her heart.
"Pervert." She muttered under her breath before her fingers reached out and pinched Ren's waist sharply.
"Ow! What's that for, Ichika-san?" Ren squinted, feigning ignorance.
"The show's over. Let's go."
With a flat tone, Ichika stood and pulled Ren's hand to leave their seats before the performance had fully ended.
As they walked away from Sorcerer's Hill, Ichika remained silent. Her lips were slightly pursed, and she deliberately walked a step ahead of Ren.
"I didn't expect Ren-kun to be so interested in nearly-naked fairies." she said, her voice tinged with a sulky tone.
"They're just performers, Ichika-san. I was only observing their costumes." Ren reasoned, though he knew the excuse was weak.
"Yeah, yeah. 'Observing.' I know exactly what kind of 'observing' you were doing." Ichika said without looking back. "Am I not attractive enough for you that you have to ogle other women like that?"
Too lazy to argue or coax her, Ren chose to divert her attention. His eyes scanned the surroundings and suddenly lit up when he spotted something.
"Ichika-san, look over there."
He pointed toward a man and a woman, seemingly still in high school, engaged in a serious conversation near a kiosk.
Ichika followed his gesture. "What's so special about those two?"
"They're the managers of Amagi Brilliant Park." Ren said, recognizing Kanie Seiya and Sento Isuzu.
"Oh, still in high school but managing a huge amusement park like this? That's impressive." Ichika said, genuinely amazed.
Suddenly, a shocking scene unfolded. With swift, practiced movements, Isuzu pulled a long-barreled rifle from under her skirt and, without hesitation, shot the mascot Tiramy, who had just made a crude joke.
*BANG!*
Tiramy staggered and collapsed.
"EHHH?!?!" Ichika nearly screamed, her eyes wide with shock. "I didn't see that wrong, did I, Ren-kun? That girl just killed someone!"
Ren remained calm. "Relax, Ichika-san. No one died. She didn't use lethal bullets. They're probably special rounds from another world that do things like erase memories, cause pain, or something similar."
His energy detection confirmed that Tiramy's life aura was still strong. After all, there was no way Isuzu would actually kill a coworker in public.
"Instead of worrying about that mascot's life or death…" Ren continued, his tone suddenly curiously out of place, "I'm more interested in where Sento Isuzu keeps that rifle. Maybe there's an alternate dimension behind her skirt? Or perhaps her anus—"
"Don't say anything crude, Ren-kun!" Ichika interrupted, her face flushing. She quickly covered Ren's mouth with her hand before he could finish. "Let's move on to another attraction. Hurry!"
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They then headed to Splash Ocean, an outdoor water park led by the mascot Genjūrō.
After changing in separate changing rooms, they met again at the pool area.
Ichika approached Ren with a hint of shyness. She wore a daring bikini—little more than a few strings and scraps of fabric that barely covered her sensitive areas.
The faint outlines of her areolas and pubic hair were vaguely visible through the thin, wet fabric. Under normal circumstances, as a national actress, Ichika would never wear something so risqué in public.
However, thanks to Ren's perception-blurring spell, everyone around them saw her as an ordinary woman in a plain, one-color swimsuit, completely unremarkable.
"What do you think, Ren-kun?" Ichika asked, slowly spinning to gauge Ren's reaction. "Onee-san picked this swimsuit just for you. Do you like it?"
Ren looked her up and down, a satisfied smile curling his lips. His eyes gleamed with genuine appreciation, undisturbed by the gazes of others.
"Very much. It's my favorite swimsuit so far. It's… very fitting for you, Ichika-san." His voice was low and meaningful.
His compliment made Ichika's heart race, washing away all her earlier doubts and jealousy. For a moment, she felt like the only woman in Ren's world.
"…"
The sunlight reflected off the water's surface at Splash Ocean, creating sparkling glimmers.
After showing off their swimsuits, Ren and Ichika finally entered the cool pool area.
With her playful demeanor, Ichika immediately splashed water at Ren.
"Take that, Ren-kun!"
Ren easily dodged, though some droplets still wet his face. He retaliated with a gentler splash, making Ichika giggle.
As they played, Ichika's agile movements unwittingly emphasized her barely-covered curves. Every time she bent to splash water or laughed heartily, her round buttocks were almost fully exposed. The wet fabric became even more transparent, leaving little to the imagination.
However, Ichika's gaze inadvertently slipped toward Ren's swim trunks. There, a noticeable bulge made her choke on her breath.
Her cheeks, already flushed from the sun, burned like fire. Her body suddenly felt hot, and her breathing grew slightly ragged.
Her mind immediately wandered to inappropriate places, recalling all the scandalous stories she'd heard about Ren's "abilities."
(N-No… don't think about it, Ichika!) she scolded herself, forcing her gaze anywhere but there.
Ichika tried to keep playing in the water, but her movements became more self-conscious.
She deliberately turned her body, showing off her sexy profile to Ren, or lingered longer than necessary when bending to pick up a water ball, giving a clear view of her nearly bare backside.
It was all bait, a silent invitation.
From the corner of his eye, Ren caught every "performance" Ichika was staging with perfect clarity. He knew exactly what his sister-in-law was doing.
But instead of indulging Ichika's obvious desires, which radiated like a female animal in heat, Ren chose to play a different role—that of the oblivious, innocent male protagonist from a romantic comedy anime, completely clueless to her signals.