Chapter 274: Ocean Park (1/2) (1/2)

”That took longer than I expected,” I mutter as I glance at the gate behind us that leads inside the Ocean Park.

We were a little delayed due to there being a line that we had to wait through.

Fortunately, Tohka and Yoshino were already in an excited state, so they didn't find it that boring. However, the same couldn't be said about Kotori as she continued to whine about how annoying the line was.

While doing so, she pressed her head against my shoulder, hence why I didn't bother to do something about it.

Anyway, it didn't take us that long to get inside. The reason for that is because there were some machines set up that could apparently detect 'foreign' objects.

At least, that's what Reine had said through the earbud in my right ear.

Well, whatever. The Ocean Park should be more concerned about 'foreign' individuals than 'foreign' objects.

”Wow!” Tohka suddenly exclaims, causing me to shift my attention back to where we are.

What meets my eyes is the sight of numerous water slides of all sizes and colors as well as a huge pool at the bottom.

Expectedly, Tohka and Yoshino are both gawking at the water slides with stars shimmering in their eyes.

It seems like they will be enjoying their time here quite a bit.

”Hey, hey, big brother,” Kotori says, ”We should go get changed, right?”

Right… They will be changing into their swimsuits now. Still, wouldn't they get cold?

Focusing my vision on the water slides, I will for my abnormal sight to disappear, resulting in the whole place to dim down quite a bit.

Nevertheless, there is plenty of lighting set up all over the place that gives it a rather mysterious feel.

”Go on ahead,” I say after checking the small building designated for changing out.

And so, Kotori happily walks toward the changing room while carrying a plastic bag containing all three girls' swimsuits as Yoshino and Tohka follow after her.

With the three of them off to get changed, I begin to look around the place with intrigue.

A few minutes pass by with the girls still being in the small building.

All of a sudden, an odd sound reverberates all over the place as a portion of those present begins cheering.

Following that, the sound of huge mechanical objects operating reaches my ears as the 'walls' surrounding the Ocean Park begin moving.

Shortly, the moon and stars get blocked by what seem to be panels of light that are turned off.

Before I can make sense of what's happening, the panels on top light up.

And so, here I am standing with wonder upon my face as I witness an artificial sky and sun from atop of us.

The technology used is rather credible as the sky looks rather realistic unless I make use of my eyes' properties.

Just as I begin to think that's all there is to it, the sound of mechanical objects moving once again reverberates all over the place as the temperature seemingly begins to rise.

Air conditioning as well? They sure weren't kidding when they said this place is 'unique'.

I wonder when this place was constructed and how long did it take. Apart from that, there is the cost for the building and maintenance, particularly the power supply.

In conclusion, this Ocean Park is definitely government-funded. Makes me wonder if there are other similar places.

At this moment, I sense three figures walking toward me, causing me to look over and find all three girls near me while dressed in their swimsuits.

All three of them are currently looking around with amazed expressions on their faces. Tohka, in particular continues to switch her sight from me to the sky and vice versa.

”Are you not going to get changed, big brother?” Kotori asks.

”Right,” I say as I use Creation to skim through the database and create a pair of black and gray camo shorts right underneath my current clothes.

Then, I take a few seconds to wait for a moment that only the girls are watching before using Destruction to get rid of all my clothes apart from the newly-created shorts.

Tohka's eyes widen in shock at the sight, while Yoshino immediately blocks her eyes using her hands.

”Amazing!” Kotori exclaims, ”What was that just now?”

Patting her head, I say in a casual tone, ”Don't pay much attention to it. Let's enjoy our time here.”

Following this, Tohka and Yoshino who has dropped her hands, stare at my body, while Kotori has a slightly deliberative look on her face that's unlike her current 'spoiled' persona.