The beach was abuzz with activity as everyone scattered to enjoy the sunny day. Sora, dressed in an overly revealing bikini, strutted along the shoreline, drawing attention to herself and her "perfect" appearance. The boys, clad in beach shorts and tank tops, mostly ignored her, heading straight for the water.

Fourth, with a mischievous glint in his eye, playfully slapped Gemini on the back and darted off, sticking his tongue out. Gemini, immediately irked, took off in pursuit, his competitive spirit flaring up. Dunk and Joong walked hand in hand along the beach, Joong holding both their slippers in one hand and Dunk's hand in the other. Phuwin trailed behind, amused by the antics of the younger group and the loving couple.

As they walked, Pond glanced around, taking in the scenic beauty of the beach. His peaceful mood was disrupted when Sora's voice cut through the air.

"Oh my, the sun is so hot!" Sora exclaimed dramatically. "How can you guys just walk out here? It’s irritating my beautiful skin. It’s burning me! I refuse to stay out here any longer. Pond, come inside with me!"

Pond, as usual, ignored her complaints and quickened his pace, moving away from the group. Sora huffed in frustration and, seeing that Pond was not interested, turned on her heel and left.

Phuwin shook his head with a resigned smile. "Guess we’re done with Sora for now," he muttered to himself.

Soon after, James arrived with a volleyball and a grin. "Hey guys, how about a game of volleyball? It’ll be fun!"

Everyone agreed, and the teams were quickly organized: Joong, Dunk, and Fourth on one side; Gemini, Phuwin, and Pond on the other, with James acting as the referee.

The game was lighthearted, with Joong being overly protective of Dunk, handling most of the playing himself. “Don’t overexert yourself, Baby!” Joong said, keeping a watchful eye on him.

Meanwhile, Pond and Phuwin showed excellent coordination, their teamwork evident as they scored points. After some time, the game ended, and they all collapsed on the warm beach sand, basking in the sunlight.

As everyone relaxed, Gemini’s eyes narrowed with a plotting smile. He exchanged knowing glances with Phuwin, who understood the plan immediately. The two of them looked over at Dunk and Joong, who were also in on the scheme. Pond, however, was too engrossed in the sky to notice.

Gemini stood up abruptly, followed by Phuwin. Together, they approached Fourth, who was lounging with his eyes closed and a content smile on his face. Without warning, they lifted his arms and legs, quickly joined by Joong and Dunk.

Fourth’s eyes flew open in shock. “Nooo!” he yelped, realizing what was happening. As they carried him toward the sea, he spotted Pond running towards them. For a moment, Fourth felt a surge of hope.

“p'Pond! Help me!” he called out, thinking Pond might rescue him from this playful torment.

But as Pond got closer, his grin widened, and instead of helping, he joined in, grabbing one of Fourth's arms with a chuckle. “Looks like you’re going for a swim, Fourth!” Pond laughed.

Fourth’s face fell in mock betrayal. “Phi, I thought you were on my side!” he exclaimed, realizing that Pond was not coming to save him but rather to ensure he ended up in the water.

“Sorry, but this is too much fun to pass up!” Pond replied, still grinning.

Despite his protests, Fourth accepted his fate, going limp as they carried him towards the sea. With one final heave, they tossed him into the water. Laughter erupted as the group quickly retreated, running back to the resort, their giggles echoing across the beach.

Pond, caught up in the excitement, found himself running hand in hand with Phuwin. He looked at Phuwin, who smiled back, both of them laughing heartily as they made their way back to the resort, feeling a rare sense of joy and camaraderie.