As we were thinking about where to go next, we heard some kind of announcement.

“A dolphin feeding experience will be held in 15 minutes. Those who are interested, please come here.”

Apparently, you can experience feeding the dolphins.

Can they even do something like this!?

If we don’t hurry, there might be a line forming.

Thinking that, I looked towards the other four people…

“Was it written on the pamphlet? Let’s go try it out!”

Ryou proposed, and Suzuka-san also gleamed with excitement and agreed.

“Yeah, it sounds interesting! I want to try it too.”

Everyone seems interested as well.

If that’s the case, we should go right away!

“Then, let’s all go together.”

I agreed too, and we headed towards the registration for the feeding experience.

When we arrived at the counter, there were already several people waiting in line. While waiting our turn, we discussed excitedly with anticipation.

“Next person please~”

It was our turn.

“Yes, uh, five people— wh— a man!?”

The female staff standing at the counter looked slightly surprised when she saw us.

“Yes, there are five of us. Is there any problem?”

Ryou asked the staff, and she quickly shook her head.

“Oh, no, it’s fine. It’s just that it’s rare for men to participate…”

“Ah, I see. Well, it’s a precious experience, so I want to enjoy it.”

“I see. I’d like to confirm one thing… During the feeding, a female trainer will stay beside you for safety. Is that acceptable?”

“Yes, it’s fine.”

I said that, and the staff smiled and nodded.

“Right. Then please take this bucket and proceed to the dolphin pool.”

We took our turn receiving buckets and headed towards the dolphin pool. On the poolside, we could see several women already feeding the dolphins.

“Wah, the dolphins are waiting for us!”

Suzuka-san said excitedly, and Hiiragi-san also looked at them with shining eyes.

“They’re so cute.”

While we were admiring the dolphins, a female staff member approached and began explaining carefully.

“Then, let’s start the dolphin feeding experience. First, please take the fish from your bucket and gently offer it to the dolphin. The dolphins are very friendly, so don’t be afraid to try it out.”

We did as instructed, taking the fish from our buckets and offering them to the dolphins. The dolphin approached happily and ate the fish in one bite.

“Wah, that’s amazing! It actually ate it!”

When I said that, the female staff smiled and nodded.

“Yes, the dolphins are very accustomed to this, so they will eat the fish you give them properly.”

Continuing to feed them one after another, we kept being moved by their reactions. Haruka was also happily interacting with the dolphins.

As for Suzuka-san, she seemed to have become close enough to touch them.

I wonder if I’m liked…

“Hey, Kai! This dolphin is super cute too!”

Haruka called out, and I looked in that direction. The dolphin at Haruka’s feet was playfully splashing water and making a “Kyuu” sound.

So cute!!

It just keeps looking more and more endearing.

“Cute……!”

“You can get kissed if you bring your face close. If you’d like to try it out.”

The female staff explained how to interact with them. Hearing that, Haruka and Hiiragi-san immediately brought their faces close to the dolphins.

As Haruka slowly brought her face closer, the dolphin looked at her with great interest. Then, suddenly, the dolphin made a cute sound and surfaced from the water, kissing Haruka’s cheek.

“Wah, I got kissed!”

Hiiragi-san followed suit by bringing her face close as well. I imitated them and brought my face close to the nearby dolphin. The dolphin looked at me with curious eyes and slowly approached. Then, it gave me a cute little kiss.

I was moved but also surprised by that first sensation. It felt hard, but since it was gentle, it didn’t hurt. Moreover, after being kissed, the dolphin made an adorable “Kyuu” sound.

…Maybe I should buy a stuffed animal on the way back.

Beside me, Ryou and Suzuka-san were also similarly kissed by dolphins and were greatly excited.

“Dolphins are cute~”

“Yeah. It’s amazing to be able to interact with them up close like this!”

The dolphin feeding experience was very popular, and other participants couldn’t stop smiling. After a while, the female staff announced that it was time to end the experience.

“Then, the feeding experience is over. Thank you all for participating.”

“Oh, already? Time flies when you’re having fun.”

Saying that, we followed the instructions and moved away from the dolphin pool.

I’m thirsty now.

Suddenly thinking that, I suggested to everyone, “How about going to the vending machine?”

However, since they didn’t want anything, I decided to go alone. But since it’s dangerous to walk alone, Haruka joined me too.

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“Hey, we haven’t been alone together at all since then.”

Confirming that the two were sufficiently far away, Ryou complained with dissatisfaction.

“I might have made a wrong choice…”

“That’s true. Both situations are good, but it felt more like an enjoyable experience rather than anything else.”

Suzuka and Hiiragi also agreed with Ryou’s words.

“Ahh~ Haruka is so unfair~”

Saying that playfully, Ryou pouted. Suzuka smiled teasingly at Ryou.

“Ryou was kissed by the dolphin too. I think you had enough fun?”

“That’s true, but it’s just that I feel a little jealous of Haruka and Kai being together.”

“Yeah… since each of us had a plan to be alone with him once.”

Hiiragi patted Ryou on the shoulder to encourage her.

“This seems like something we need to plan ahead. This time, our spontaneous idea backfired.”

Hiiragi analyzed it calmly.

“That’s right. Next time, let’s think more carefully. We should have another strategy meeting somewhere else.”

“Yes, that sounds good.”

“Right.”

When the conversation was settled, the two who had gone to buy drinks returned.

“I’m sorry for keeping you waiting.”

“Hmm? Were you doing something?”

Haruka asked curiously.

“No, nothing really…”

“…I’ll tell you later.”

“Understood.”

Ryou muttered quietly so Amiya wouldn’t hear..

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“I’m sorry for keeping you waiting.”

“Hmm? Were you doing something?”

Haruka asked with curiosity.

“No, nothing really……”

Somehow, they were whispering like they were discussing something secretly…

Well, whatever. Let’s just drink the juice.