When they returned to the surface, a staff with the camera was ready. They climbed the boat and returned to the beach with the box and thest golden key.
They didn''t n to open it on the boat.
Max didn''t know whether thest key was the perfect fit or not, so he nned to get all his keys first before trying. He would open it from the fifth key he got to the first key, the hardest test among the five.
And there were also the other two participants. When he arrived at the beach, Max immediately sought Mr. Strange to talk about it.
"Should we open the chest when all participants arrive or should we open it now?"
That was a question that could change the editing.
And Mr. Strange''s answer was…
"Just do whatever you want. This is a challenge, apetition. If you win before yourpetitors are here, that means you''re just much better! And our editors are good, leave it to him to edit it."
This conversation wasn''t recorded on camera. Max nodded at Mr. Strange and got the key from the changing room. He also got a jacket for Lily to wear.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
After getting the key, they returned to the beach and put the chest on the sand. He opened the wrapping and was about to open it when Lily spoke.
"Can I open it?"
Max looked at her and smiled. She looked like a little child who found a new toy.
"Sure. Start from the fifth key."
"Un, got it."
Lily smiled and held the fifth key and inserted it into the hole. Cameras were focused on them. When she twisted the key, it didn''t do anything.
"Wrong one." Max said, "Try another."
She nodded and took the fourth key. It also didn''t work. She frowned and used the third key. When she twisted it…
Click!
It opened.
Lily beamed in a smile and turned to Max. She raised her hands and high-fived him.
"We did it!"
"Good job!"
The winner of this Couple Paradise Ind was clear. They only needed to finish thest instruction in the paper.
"Read it, Max!"
Out of excitement, Lily called out to him. Max only smiled and took the paper, reading the instruction.
"Kiss your partner."
A simple instruction. For a couple, kissing was something normal. Max looked at Lily and let her read the instruction herself.
When she did so, her face reddened in embarrassment. Kissing was normal, she did it many times with Max. But when there were so many people and cameras around… That became embarrassing.
"U-Umm, I am ready." Lily said, closing her eyes.
She leaned toward Max, her lips were puckered, and her arms were ready for a hug. Max didn''t let her wait. He put his hand on her cheek and kissed her.
A second, two seconds, three seconds.
The participants watched them with aplicated expression, the girls were a bit jealous, while the guys were a bit envious.
When Max pulled back, Lily looked like a ripe tomato. Her face was so red, but a wide smile was on her face. She was embarrassed but happy.
She couldn''t help but hide her face behind her palm.
"Breeze and LilyPixel pair is the best couple in Couple Paradise Ind!" Mr. Strange announced and the crowd pped their hands and cheered.
The host walked toward them and shook their hands.
"Congrats. You two are really good, and a cute couple."
"Thank you."
"Umm, thank you."
Max and Lily said. Her face reddened even more after Mr. Strange gave thepliment.
After that, the other two couples arrived. Maxwell and Airi managed to get their key and the chest. But they weren''t fast enough, as first ce was taken. They ended up being the second ce while June and Queeny endedst. Explore more adventures at empire
The reason they camest was because of June''s injury, and Queeny''s fear of high ces.
In the end, they couldn''t jump from the building. They had to use adder, as Max suggested. But the time spent to do that made them lose the match.
Thest game finished, and the day came to an end. After the staff did a quick interview with the couples, they were sent back to the hotel to have their rest.
"Are you okay?"
In the hotel''s restaurant, Max asked June worriedly.
Queeny had to support June with her shoulder as he limped. The staff also helped by carrying their luggage, so they didn''t have to do anything.
"Ah, thanks for asking. I just twisted my ankle, nothing much. I just stepped down thedder too fast. It also won''t have asting effect. ording to the scan result, I will be able to walk normally tomorrow."
"Is that so? That''s good, then."
Max didn''t feel guilty at all. They werepeting against each other. ident was normal, and June was just unlucky.
Though losing the reality show sucked, June seemed to have fun. But his girlfriend wasn''t too happy about it.
"Ugh~ I will definitely win the next challenge!"
The idol girl drank too many beers and got tipsy. In front of her were three empty sses, while the other just finished around half of their drink. Still, no one said anything. It was the after party. The restaurant was filled with staff members, no one but people in the industry watched her.
"Lily! Airi! Drink with me. Ugh~ It''s my fault. If only I am not afraid of heights, June wouldn''t be injured!" Queeny said, sobbing so suddenly. "June~ I am sorry, baby.
I will repay you tonight in bed!"
"Hoo, how bold." Max teased as a smirk appeared on his face.
"H-Hey, Queeny. We''re outside. Please keep your voice down."
"What? It''s normal, right? We''re all adults here, and all of us have lovers! There is nothing strange about talking about that!" Queenyined, her face red from drunkenness.
"But still…"
"I will repay you tonight! That''s final."
June''s voice died down under Queeny''s forceful invitation.
Airi blushed, while Lily looked down. Her face was also red as she nced at Max.
Max knew where this was going and changed the topic. The party was pretty fun. Everyone got drunk in the end and returned to their own room.
The next day, everyone woke upte but looked refreshed.