Chapter 56: Mahiro and the Battle Plan Meeting

When Kaede comes in all hot and sweaty, Mahiro casts the tie-breaking vote to go to the beach this summer.

## Features of this Chapter

### Social Setting

Kaede's home, the downtown department store, Mahiro and Mihari's home.

### Transition Development

Mahiro is included in the plans to go to the beach, with her wearing a new bikini swimsuit.

### Skills Learned

Cooperation and voting on deciding where to go this summer is so much better than arguing about it.

MAHIRO AND THE BATTLE PLAN MEETING

CHAPTER 56 OF THE MANGA

## Previously

Just before the beginning of the summer break, Mahiro, due to a misunderstanding, becomes embroiled in a romantic ploy between two classmates, one of the ringleader girls who 'rule the roost', namely Satsuki, and the boy who she almost always likes to tease and criticize, namely Yuuta. A Love Letter from Satsuki is mistakenly attributed to Mahiro. The problems, however, do get straighten out, more or less, with Satsuki chasing after Yuuta, to make her romantic intentions more clear and definite. So the last days of the school term end with a bang, and the friends and classmates have to now decide what to do for the summer.

## This Chapter's Story

The friends have gathered at Momiji's home to decide about what to do during the upcoming Summer Break. The new girl, Nayuta, was invited to be a part of this summer's activities, too. Asahi kicks things off by suggesting that everyone attend the Summer Festival together. If that is going to happen, Miyo-chan wants to stay into the evening so that she can see the fireworks. Momiji offers the classic choices, either go to the mountains, or go to the beach. A vote is taken, and so far it is two for the mountains, and two for the beach. However, Mahiro has yet to vote, her vote will be the tie-breaker.

About this time, Kaede comes through the front door, sweating up a storm, as it is so hot out today. Her cami is soaked, and it does not appear that she is wearing a bra. Seeing Kaede all 'hot and bothered', Mahiro makes her voice heard. She votes for the beach, and the selection for summer fun has been decided. Miyo-chan mentions that she does not have a swimsuit, so Kaede knows just what to do.

In a while, Kaede has lead the group of friends to the downtown department store, and specifically, to the girls' and women's swimsuit department. In the store, Nayuta questions why one can's just use the official school's female swimsuit ? Only the most bottom-of-the-barrel social outcasts and okatu creeps do something like that, replies Mahiro. Kaede mentions that she will help everyone find the type of swimsuit that closely fits their body and fashion style. The little group begins roaming the swimsuit department.

For Asahi---Kaede selects a bikini with a ruffled top. The ruffles hide the fact that Asahi has a practically flat chest. The colors of the bikini, swirling colors of soft brown and warm orange, add to the concealment, and add mystery to the wearer.

For Nayuta---A bikini with a boob-tube top. This adds a layer of volume to her 'muffin top' bust, and gives it a nicely rounded shape.

Miyo-chan, because she already has large, adult-sized boobs, is advised to wear a halter top to conceal her bust, and a pareo wrap skirt to draw attention downward, away from her bust. She can remove the pareo skirt if she wants to, to show off the tiny, string bikini bottom, that also draws attention away from her large bust.

Miyo-chan thanks Kaede for her advice and expertise. Kaede says that she can understand and sympathize with her, as Kaede herself developed large boobs in middle school, too ! That made her so embarrassed, until she came to the revelation that one can't excessively worry over their body size and configuration. Instead of grieving over your bust, make it your 'piece-de-resistance', Miyou-chan, wherein you can be proud of your boob size, whether or not others revel or revere you, or are jealous of, your already mature body. Either way, you can develop more self-confidence in yourself, and then go "knock 'em dead" ! "Onee-chan ! (lit. Big Sister)", calls out Miyo-chan toward Kaede, for offering such encouragement.

So far, Kaede has not cornered Mahiro about a new swimsuit. Mahiro aimlessly wanders the department, but tells herself that she already has a bikini swimsuit, bought some time ago. Why, Kaede, at that time, helped pick it out. My how time flies ! "All right, next is ....", as Kaede draws a bead on Mahiro. But Mahiro is talking to Miyo-chan, wanting to see the bikini in her shopping bag. What did you end up with, Miyo-chan ? **It's a secret !** Meanwhile, Momiji wants Kaede, her actual Big Sister, to pick out a bikini for her, too ! Yet, Kaede only points out to Momiji to wear the one that she got last summer. Miyo-chan remarks to Mahiro that it must be wonderful to have an older sister, as she is an only child. A sister, huh ? The annoying thought of Mihari pops into Mahiro's head, just as Kaede comes from behind, reaches around Mahiro, and squeezes / fondles her boobs. "I see how much you have grown !", barks out Kaede. Pleading for dear life, Mahiro points out that she already has a bikini swimsuit. "That's beside the point; let's just get you *a new one !*", commands Kaede, as she drags Mahiro toward the dressing booth. So, Kaede has 'that side' to her, huh, offers Asahi.

That evening, Mihari announces that dinner is ready. During dinner conversation, Mahiro mentions that the group decided to go to the beach this summer. Of course, you are coming too, Mihari, aren't you ? Mihari practically chokes on her food, as she spits out that she has to go on a diet before she shows herself on the beach, probably wearing her own bikini. Mahiro is silent, but thinks to herself that it would be cruel to compare Mihari's lackluster, mundane body to that of Kaede's full-figured, fashion model body !

(End Chapter 56)

## Chapter Lookback, Commentary, and Opinion

What is the girls and womens garment called a haltertop ?

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