In Academy City, the Paradise Project begins.

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Hei Zi crouched down, covering his head, and let out an exaggerated wail, which made everyone laugh.

Pao Fu deftly picked up a yellow-green bikini, simple and neat.

"This fabric and cut should not hinder movement in the water."

She gave a serious evaluation.

"Hmm, the flotation is indeed very professional."

Wannai Kinuho nodded in agreement, and she quickly chose a dark blue and black striped one-piece swimsuit.

"I prefer one-piece dresses; they make me feel more at ease."

Her choice was dignified and elegant, matching her gentle temperament.

After getting married, Guangzi chose a bright red rope-tied backless bikini.

"Hmm~ This is it. This vibrant red, just like my radiance, will surely become the most dazzling presence."

Photon confidently displayed her swimsuit in front of her.

"I wonder what Higashino-kun's reaction will be when he sees this? Ah, I really can't wait to find out~"

Her bluntness caused Saten Ruiko and Uiharu Kazari to exchange a knowing look. Even Mikoto couldn't help but mentally facepalm: This girl is so blunt!

Amidst the laughter and chatter of the crowd, Kofumi stood quietly near the door, appearing somewhat awkward.

Her gaze wandered among the rows of swimsuits, her fingers hesitantly touching a few before finally settling on a classic black and white polka dot bikini. The design and comfortable boxer briefs were relatively conservative, with a touch of retro charm.

"This one... is a classic."

Wan Neiju noticed Kofumi's hesitation and said softly.

"Ah, um."

Kofumi looked surprised and blushed slightly.

"I feel... it won't be too exaggerated."

As she spoke, her eyes unconsciously drifted toward the locker room door, as if wondering what someone outside would think if they saw her like this.

Haru Shiori noticed Miwei's awkwardness, but she considerately didn't press the matter. She simply nodded encouragingly, "It suits you very well, senpai. The polka dots are so cute."

Hei Zi had already gotten up, holding her daring black bikini, and looked at Mei Wei with a puzzled expression.

"Senior Kofuku, you should hurry up and change into your swimsuit now that you've chosen it, so as not to delay everyone's filming time."

A mischievous smile played on her lips, clearly an attempt to retaliate for the hand chop she had just delivered.

"I know, I know."

Gu Famei quickly responded, and carrying the polka-dot swimsuit, she hurried towards an empty cubicle.

Her mind was in turmoil.

Did Chu Chun and the others notice anything from your behavior just now?

She took a deep breath and secretly resolved to maintain the image of a senior disciplinary committee member, at least on the surface, and not to reveal any flaws.

When eight girls, each with a distinct style and dressed in carefully chosen swimsuits, emerged from the changing room one after another like blooming flowers, Higashino's eyes lit up.

The youthful energy, unique beauty, and individualistic swimwear create a breathtaking scene.

Looking at the dazzling scenery before him, even though he was mentally prepared, Higashino couldn't help but sigh inwardly:

"This shoot... looks like it's going to be very enjoyable."

He maintained his usual smile, but a hint of expectation flickered deep in his eyes.

Just now, a really good idea suddenly popped into my head.

It's such a waste that all the girls are wearing such beautiful swimsuits; it would be a waste to just take a few simple photos.

"Hmm, after we finish the important business, let's do something fun."

Chapter 186 Swimsuits and photography only have meaning when you do it yourself!

The filming area for the water park was a spacious, pure white circular platform covered with non-slip mats.

Surrounded by transparent walls that shimmered with a faint light, the interior space felt cool and refreshing, unlike the sweltering summer heat outside.

The female manager who had been greeting them stood in the center, smiling as she explained to everyone: "Ladies and gentlemen, this is our filming location today. We are using Academy City's latest 'holographic environment real-time projection and cameraless capture technology' here."

She pointed to the seemingly empty walls and ceiling around her, proudly puffing out her chest.

“Within this area, you can switch shooting locations at any time. So you won’t see any traditional cameras here, so please relax and move around naturally, just like on a real beach or in a private pool. The scenes will automatically switch according to the settings, and the hidden cameras will automatically capture your every perfect movement.”

Ruiko looked around curiously: "Wow, I can't see the camera at all, that's amazing!"

Chu Chun also breathed a sigh of relief, seemingly feeling more at ease with this "invisible" shooting method.

Before coming, she was actually a little concerned about the photographer. It would be too awkward if a male photographer was invited to take the pictures, but considering that the senior had invited them, she must have considered this issue.

Just as the person in charge was about to activate the system, Dongye stepped forward, shook his head, and stopped her:

"The technology is indeed very interesting, and the ideas are cutting-edge. But..."

He paused for a moment, looking around at the simulated tropical coconut grove and seascape.

"The details and lighting transitions of this virtual background are still somewhat distorted, and the texture lacks the 'noise' of the real world. Most importantly, the 'depth' and 'airiness' of the space itself cannot be simulated, and it inevitably feels a bit 'fake' after looking at it for a long time."

The manager's professional smile froze slightly, as if he wondered if this guy was here to cause trouble.

After all, when it comes to taking photos, you only need to consider the background and the model. What necessary connection do spatial depth and atmospheric effects have with taking photos?

She wanted to retort, but before she could explain, Higashino had already raised the corners of his mouth and continued talking.

"When it comes to taking photos, I prefer something more... authentic, and my abilities are perfectly suited to do what the latest technology in this room can do!"

He raised his right hand and snapped his fingers lightly, instantly activating his ability.

"Furthermore, I trust my artistic intuition more than relying on machines to capture images; only photos taken by myself have a real feel for them."

Snapped!

With a crisp snap of the fingers, a scene that shocked everyone present unfolded!

The originally hard, pure white platform ground seemed to transform into soft white sand, and the surrounding transparent walls instantly disappeared, replaced by truly boundless, clear blue seawater!

The coconut trees swayed gently, and the sea breeze, carrying a salty smell, ruffled the girls' hair. Golden sunlight streamed down, making the air seem thick and warm.

This is not a large-scale spatial movement, but rather Higashino's phase space.

Having seen the technology used in this shoot, Higashino felt that using phase space to create different environmental changes seemed like a more perfect choice.

Not only is it more realistic, but it also allows you to test and hone your skills.

He had never experimented with changing the environment in such a short period of time before, and this filming was a great opportunity.

"ah--!"

In early spring, she let out a soft sigh and subconsciously stepped on the real sand beneath her feet.

"This is... a real beach?!"

Gu Famei squatted down, grabbed a handful of sand incredulously, and watched it slip through her fingers.

"Hehehe! As expected of Higashino-kun!"

After the wedding, Mitsuko excitedly pointed at the sun in the sky with her folding fan.

"Even the temperature and feel are so realistic!"

Pao Fu Wanbin and Wan Nei Juanbao were also shocked by the sudden change in scenery and looked around.

"It feels like a completely different world."

Take a deep breath while floating on the water, and you can even smell the unique scent of the sea breeze.

"Could this be teleportation? No... there's no way something that's that far-fetched."

Wan Nei also felt that his idea was outrageous, after all, it was impossible to suddenly move so many people to the beach at the same time.

After all, this place doesn't look like the vicinity of Academy City at all.

But this kind of realistic change of the surrounding environment seems even more outrageous than large-scale spatial movement.

Mikoto and Ruiko also found it outrageous. Although they knew their boyfriends were capable of doing some incredible things, this operation still made their eyes widen in astonishment.

"Senior... I saw in the news a while ago that you might become a legendary absolute ability user. At the time, I thought it was just bragging, but now I think it might not be impossible!"

Mikoto nodded in agreement when she heard Ruiko's assessment.

"That's right, Yu, you wouldn't have reached Level 6 already, would you?"

"Not yet."

Although Higashino felt that his combat strength was already above Level 6, his actual ability level had not reached that level.

However, it seems we are getting closer and closer to that critical point.

Kuroko immediately sidled up to Mikoto and pulled out a compass from somewhere: "Big sister, look! The compass is malfunctioning! It's swinging around wildly, like we're not on Earth! If I didn't know that such an absurd thing couldn't happen, I would have thought that Higashino had used teleportation to send us to a very far place!"

Kuroko's assessment is quite accurate, since phases are essentially another world.

As everyone marveled at the perfect beach that had appeared out of nowhere, several light and airy photos, as if they had a life of their own, slowly drifted down from the sky and hovered perfectly in Higashino Yu's outstretched palm.

The first photo captures the moment in early spring when she bent over in surprise after stepping on sand, her skirt fluttering slightly.

The second picture shows Kofumi with her head down, a strand of hair falling down, sand flowing between her fingers, her profile calm with a hint of bewilderment.

The third image shows Kuroko handing a compass to Mikoto, the two leaning against each other in the sunlight, their interaction a mixture of intimacy and resistance.

The fourth image is a silhouette of Leizi turning around and laughing joyfully.

Each photo is perfectly lit and exquisitely composed, like a decisive moment captured by a top photographer at the perfect time; each one is absolutely perfect.

"This this……"

The female manager stared in disbelief, instinctively pushing up her glasses, which were about to slip off.

Having worked in this industry for so long, she has seen countless high-tech photography techniques, but she has never seen such a dreamlike and efficient method.

No complicated equipment is needed; you can frame the shot instantly and finish in an instant, with the final photo appearing out of nowhere!

Moreover, the realism of this scene completely surpasses the state-of-the-art technology that is actually here.

With a smile playing on his lips, Dongye handed the photo to the person in charge: "How about it? Using my abilities to directly create a realistic background, and then instantly capturing or compositing it, doesn't the effect have more 'soul' than a projection?"

There's no need to explain the concept of phase to the person in charge; it's enough to let her believe that the change in the scene is an effect of her own abilities.

"It's...absolutely perfect!"

The person in charge took the photos, which seemed to possess a magical quality, with both hands, his voice trembling with excitement.

"As expected of the strongest esper in Academy City, it's truly an honor to have your assistance! I won't disturb your enjoyment of the 'private beach' any longer; the filming is now in your hands!"

Holding the photos as if they were priceless treasures, her eyes gleaming with fervor, she almost staggered as she hurried away from the shooting space shrouded in this "real illusion."

Where the gate originally was, Higashino deliberately left the same gate in the phase space, so that she could leave from there and return to her original world.

However, when she returns to her original world, the photo in her hand will naturally disappear, and she will feel that although the photo is perfect, it doesn't seem suitable for use as an illustration in a magazine.

Then came the bold idea of ​​having male students wear women's swimsuits for a photoshoot. But that was no longer relevant to Higashino. He would transform into a photography master and meticulously photograph the girls in their swimsuits for his own private collection.

Today's phase is his "fantasy photo studio".

"Alright, the troublesome person is gone."

Higashino clapped his hands, his smile becoming unrestrained and flamboyant.

"Girls, let's do something fun! Let's not waste such a great set!"

He wouldn't be content with being just an observer; these kinds of things are only interesting when you're personally involved.

"The space will change randomly from here on out, so please feel free to move around as you like. I will record every perfect moment!"

And so, filming began!

"Crack!"

With another snap of the fingers, the surrounding scenery instantly changed!

One second it was a golden sand beach, the next it turned into the inside of a huge, transparent bubble suspended in the air, with countless bubbles slowly rising.