"Hey! I'm comin' in!" Okuyasu sat on the edge of the hole, twisted around gripping the edge, and lowered himself so that he hung from the floor above. With a flash, he disappeared and reappeared a foot above the water surface.

He fell in, enveloping himself in cold water up to his chest.

"It's freezing!" He bit his lip to stop himself from cursing in front of Nozomi, but he had to be strong for her. "J-j-jump! I'll catch you!"