Hotel restaurant.
Everyone was happily eating and drinking, only Shoko was worried about her good friend.
"Juju… Are you okay?"
Komi's tone was worried.
"Of course, I'm fine." Juju drank half a bottle of milk in one go, rehydrating, "I'm just a bit thirsty… Hurry up and eat."
Komi blinked, confused:
"But there's a red mark on your neck."
"Cough cough…"
Juju quickly raised her hand to cover her neck, her face rapidly reddening, her gaze wandering:
"I accidentally got bitten by a mosquito last night. Don't worry about it."
Komi was still very worried, whispering:
"But you were still wobbly when you walked this morning. Do you want to go to the Hospital to see a doctor?"
"Not going to the Hospital!"
Juju's face flushed, and she couldn't help but complain, "Anyway, I'm perfectly fine now. I'm not sick, just a bit tired last night… You'll understand later!"
"Huh?"
The the timid girl looked confused.
Juju picked up the milk and started drinking it down again: "Hurry up and eat breakfast."
Stupid Natsuki is so shameless and lewd, there's no doubt he won't let Shoko go.
Later, he might even force herself and Shoko to play a three-person game with him… No way! Absolutely no way!
After eating and drinking their fill, it was naturally time for rewards.
Although it was unclear who killed the kaidan, the players' contributions were obvious. All those who participated in the operation would receive a generous reward—the cooperation would not end here, and there would only be more in the future. As an official organization, they certainly wouldn't be stingy.
In short, both sides were very satisfied.
"Please rest assured," Mitsui bowed, "We will deliver the rewards to everyone within one to three business days."
The celebration ended, and everyone left the hotel and went home.
"Juju, stay here and leave a bit later," Natsuki called out to Juju at the hotel entrance, "I have something to tell you."
"Huh?"
Juju's face quickly reddened, and she glared at him in embarrassment.
What did he want her to stay for?
Even if he's an animal, he should have a time to rest!
Natsuki turned his head to look at Shoko, whose eyes were curious, and smiled:
"Do you want to stay too, Shoko?"
The the timid girl quickly shook her head, stammering in a low voice:
"I, I'm going home. I haven't been home all night, Mom must be worried… I'm sorry."
I'm sorry, Juju, I can only abandon you.
"Shoko, go back first," Juju's face was flushed, but she said casually, "I'll leave in a bit."
"Mm-hmm."
Quietly glancing at Natsuki, the the timid girl was full of apologies and quickly left.
Watching Shoko leave, Juju quickly revealed her small fangs, covering her chest with both hands and lowering her voice:
"What do you want to do? Hurry up and say it!"
Natsuki looked around and said slowly:
"There are too many people on the street, it's not suitable for talking. How about we find a quiet place?"
Juju's face reddened, and she said shyly:
"You even want to go to the hotel? You need to control yourself!"
Her legs were super soft that morning, she almost couldn't get up. If they went to the hotel again, she wouldn't even have the strength to go home!
"I clearly said a quiet place, how did it turn into a hotel?" Natsuki sighed, "As expected, the pure remain pure, and the defiled remain defiled."
"Shine!"
Juju couldn't bear it any longer and punched Natsuki's knee.
"Don't worry, I'm not taking advantage of you. It's important business." Natsuki held Juju's right hand, "Let's go to the park to talk."
"Hmph."
Juju snorted lightly, feeling relieved.
It was broad daylight now, and in a busy place like the park, no matter how perverted Stupid Natsuki was, he couldn't possibly do anything excessive, right?
A moment later.
The two arrived at the park near Kabukicho Ichibangai, still the familiar corner bench.
They sat down, and Natsuki took out a card and handed it to Juju, saying:
"This Skin Card is more suitable for you."
"Huh?"
Juju curiously took it, and the [game] appraisal content quickly appeared before her eyes, making her eyes widen rapidly: "It's a Magical Girl Skin Card?!"
Natsuki whispered:
"When I returned to my room this morning, I checked the rewards for defeating the kaidan. This Magical Girl Skin Card was a limited reward among them. Since you like Magical Girl, it's most suitable for you to use."
Although Juju usually cosplayed as cool, mature women, her favorite character was actually Magical Girl. She had loved them since childhood and still did.
"Hmph," Juju's lips curled slightly upward, but she still complained, "I'm not a child anymore. I've already lost interest in Magical Girl."
Natsuki extended his hand and said:
"Since you're not interested, then give it back to me."
"Go away." Juju dodged backward, quickly putting away the Magical Girl Skin Card, "You actually want to take back a gift you gave someone? Shameless~"
Satisfied, Juju put away the Skin Card, but soon her small brows furrowed, and she whispered:
"Now that I have the Skin Card, I can frequently use Marin's acting skill. It's just troublesome when Marin isn't around."
Natsuki said:
"Later, I'll get a skill copy scroll from Mitsui and copy Marin's skill for you."
Juju's eyes lit up, but she was a little worried: "What if the copy fails?"
Natsuki complained:
"If it fails, then you should quickly find a place to cry secretly."
"Pfft~" Juju spat lightly, her small eyes charmingly rolling, "If it fails, it fails. I won't cry secretly."
Natsuki played with Juju's fingers, lowering his voice:
"Who was it crying and begging for mercy this morning…"
"You still dare to say that!" Juju's face quickly flushed, and she bit him, "If you go too far next time, I'll kick you downstairs!"
Natsuki feigned surprise: "There can be a next time?"
Juju: "...Shine!"
"…"
The summer heat was intense.
Natsuki and Juju didn't sit for too long before getting up and leaving the park. They parted ways at the park entrance and went home.
However, after only a few steps, Natsuki suddenly turned around and walked back towards the park.
A girl with long black hair was about to leave. Seeing Natsuki's figure, she quickly hid behind a bush. After a while, she quietly peeked out her pretty face to look around.
"Hoo…"
Not seeing Natsuki's figure, Komi covered her chest and quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
The next second.
Clap.
A hand gently landed on the the timid girl's shoulder.
"Ah…!"
Komi jumped in fright, letting out a soft cry. She hurriedly turned her head and saw Natsuki standing behind her. Her pretty face instantly flushed rapidly at a visible speed.
"I, I, I…"
Komi stammered, trying to explain.
Natsuki said understandingly:
"Are you unfamiliar with this area, and so you got lost?"
"Mm…"
Komi nodded subconsciously.
Natsuki smiled and said:
"Since you're lost, I'll take you back later."
When he was talking to Juju earlier, Natsuki had noticed someone secretly observing, which was why he specifically came back to check and found Shoko.
"Get up first." Natsuki extended his right hand, pulled Shoko up, and walked to the bench where he and Juju had just rested. "How did Shoko get lost in the park?"
"Th-that…" Komi looked up, her pretty face crimson. After hesitating for a moment, she decided to tell the truth, "I found Juju very strange this morning…"
Natsuki said calmly, "What do you mean?"
Komi said in a low voice, "Juju's eyes are a bit red, it looks like she cried..."
You can remove 'it looks like'.
Juju did cry.
"Also, Juju's voice is a bit hoarse..."
That's normal.
It's like a teacher in school; if they teach for too long, their voice will become hoarse from overuse.
Komi continued, "And, and, Juju has two strange red scars on her neck, like wounds..."
That's wrong.
Those aren't wounds, just ordinary marks that will heal automatically in a couple of days.
Natsuki already understood why Shoko was in the park, and while playing with the the timid girl's fingers, he said, "You were worried Juju was in danger, so you secretly followed her?"
"Mhm."
Komi nodded quickly.
"A lot happened last night. Juju was in great danger then, but thankfully I arrived in time..." Natsuki whispered, "Shoko, do you want to know?"
"Da-danger?"
Komi's eyes widened at his words, and she instinctively clenched her fists: "Tell me."
"Speaking of which, we haven't done desensitization training with Shoko since summer vacation started." Natsuki pointed to his cheek and shamelessly said, "Let's practice for a bit, and then I'll tell you what danger Juju encountered last night."
"..."
Komi's pretty face quickly flushed, and she nervously looked around.
When she was taken advantage of before, at least it was at night, but now it's broad daylight...
She looked around and thankfully, the park was quiet, with no pedestrians.
But even so, having the the timid girl openly kiss someone in the park in broad daylight was still incredibly embarrassing and difficult to do.
"I won't force Shoko." Natsuki made to stand up and said, "Since Shoko doesn't want to know, I'll leave first. I have other things to do anyway."
"Wait, wait a moment..."
The the timid girl quickly reached out and hugged Natsuki's arm, shaking her head repeatedly.
Juju was acting too strangely today, as if she had been severely taken advantage of. She desperately wanted to know the truth; otherwise, she couldn't rest assured.
Natsuki sat down smoothly and looked at Shoko, saying, "Then hurry up, or I might change my mind."
"..."
Komi had no choice but to lean forward, her lips gently pecking Natsuki's cheek, then she shyly pulled away, stammering softly, "I-I can do it..."
"Who said you could?" Natsuki pointed to the other cheek. "After kissing the left, you naturally have to kiss the right. Asymmetry is too uncomfortable."
The the timid girl couldn't help but bite her lip: "...Take advantage of!"
Natsuki said shamelessly, "Is it wrong to take advantage of my own girlfriend?"
Komi: "..."
Having no choice, Komi could only sit on the other side with a flushed face, fulfilling Natsuki's demand for symmetry.
"Satisfied." Natsuki reached out and pulled Shoko onto his lap. "Taking advantage of Shoko is indeed refreshing."
Held in Natsuki's embrace, the the timid girl immediately tried to struggle free.
"Don't move."
Natsuki gently squeezed Shoko's waist, instantly neutralizing the the timid girl's squirming, then holding Shoko, he said, "That kaidan last night actually possessed Juju..."
"Eh?"
Komi's eyes widened, looking at him in shock, clearly knowing Natsuki wouldn't joke about such things.
Natsuki briefly explained how Juju was possessed, then whispered, "Because she didn't want to bring you danger, Juju told you to stay with your senpai last night, and then I went to eliminate the kaidan..."
As for staying overnight after eliminating the kaidan, and the morning exercise upon waking up, those naturally wouldn't be mentioned.
Natsuki glossed over it, then said, "When I eliminated that kaidan, it caused some damage to her spirit, which is why Juju was a bit abnormal this morning. Don't worry, she'll be fine after two days of rest."
"That's good..."
After receiving the assurance, Komi breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed.
"It's too hot, let's go back." Natsuki stood up and said, "I'll walk you back."
Since it was broad daylight and in the park, even if Shoko was submissive, she wouldn't want to be taken advantage of, so Natsuki knew when to stop. After holding Shoko for a while, he prepared to leave.
The the timid girl looked down at her toes, her neck flushed crimson, and said weakly, "No, no need to walk me... I can go back by myself."
"Can't hear you, absolutely can't hear you." Natsuki said seriously, "A lost child needs to be escorted home. Auntie just called me to come over, and I've never been, so today is a good time to visit."
"Ugh—!"
Komi's eyes immediately widened, and she quickly shook her head.
She absolutely did not want Natsuki and her mother to be together.
"You don't want me to go, that's fine too." Natsuki leaned close to Shoko's ear and whispered, "As long as Shoko says she likes me, or kisses me, I won't visit Auntie today."
This Komi always had a submissive and gentle personality. Natsuki gave her two choices, and she only knew how to choose between them.
After hesitating for a moment, Komi stood on her tiptoes, her pretty face flushed, her eyelashes trembling slightly, and quickly pecked Natsuki on the lips.
She really couldn't bring herself to say 'I like you'.
But actions could prove her feelings.
Girls, when facing someone they don't like, can play a game of poker, but only when facing a boy they like will they actively kiss him.
"Let's go." Natsuki smiled contentedly, taking Shoko's hand and walking towards the park entrance. "You can go home now."
Leaving the park, he walked Shoko to the train station, and then they said their goodbyes.
Immediately after, Natsuki changed direction and headed to the Hospital. Along the way, he passed a shopping center, and after coming out of the restroom, a silver-haired spider girl quietly appeared beside him.
It was Spider Girl.
This loli's previous injuries hadn't healed yet, and she had to go to the Hospital every day to absorb despair.
Upon arriving at the Hospital, Natsuki conveniently applied a healing skill to Chizuru-san, and after taking care of all the errands, he turned to go home.
The journey was silent.
By the time he reached his doorstep, it was almost noon.
Click.
Natsuki pushed the door open and entered the entryway.
The next second.
A clear, pleasant, familiar voice, like a gentle evening breeze, entered his ears.
"Hmm?"
Natsuki paused, looking up at Kaguya who was standing by the kitchen entrance, wearing an apron, her hair tied up with a red ribbon, revealing two sections of her fair, doll-like arms. A smile involuntarily appeared on his face, and he said softly, "I'm home."
"Welcome back, President." Kaguya's lips curved slightly upward. "The meal will be ready soon, President. Please go wash your hands and get ready to eat."
"Yes, yes."
Natsuki changed into his slippers, washed his hands, then brought out the rice cooker and served the rice, only then remembering that Mrs. Shimizu was also there.
"Kaguya-chan, you're finally back." Seeing her daughter, Mrs. Shimizu's tone immediately became particularly resentful. "Do you know how Mom has been these past few days?"
Kaguya walked out of the kitchen with the dishes and said, "Mom, go play on your phone. The President and I will eat first."
Mrs. Shimizu: "..."
Natsuki looked at Kaguya and asked, "Not going back?"
Kaguya pursed her lips and said softly, "It should be 'I'm home'."
The villa was just a house; compared to the villa, the place where her mother and the President were was home.
After lunch.
Natsuki got up to clear the dishes and went to the kitchen to wash them. They had always divided the chores, and it remained so.
After tidying up, the doorbell suddenly rang.
"I'll get it."
Kaguya got up to open the door.
"Eh, Kaguya-san?" Miko was surprised and asked curiously, "Did you run away from home again?"
Kaguya crossed her right arm over her chest, and upon hearing this, her lips twitched slightly. She said nonchalantly, "That's right... Because of some things, I ran away from home again."
She couldn't say it.
How could she possibly say something like 'I came home'!
Miko walked in and quickly explained her purpose.
It was nothing much.
One was that the Witch Potion was finished and she wanted to sell it, and she also wanted new materials for making potions. The other was that she was curious if the kaidan in Kabukicho last night had been eliminated.
Natsuki finished washing the dishes, came out of the kitchen with a plate of watermelon, and while eating watermelon, he narrated the events of last night.
Of course, Natsuki had been muddling through from the beginning, so the matter of him massaging Juju in the park was naturally glossed over.
"Every kaidan seems very dangerous." Miko listened and couldn't help but worry, "When ordinary people encounter kaidan, it feels like they don't even have the strength to resist."
She wasn't worried about herself, mainly about her mother and younger brother.
Kaguya said softly, "So far, no one knows how kaidan from another world invade, or why they invade. If there's no way to solve it from the source, there will only be more and more kaidan."
"No need to worry excessively." Natsuki held a neutral opinion. "Now that official forces are formally intervening, their command and dispatch capabilities are far beyond our imagination. Perhaps they'll get accurate information very soon... High school students saving the world is something that's enough to appear in comics."
"That's right." Miko nodded, "High school students should study hard and let those capitalists worry."
Natsuki retorted, "People who are becoming rich women shouldn't speak."
Miko: "..."
Speak of the devil, and he shall appear.
The doorbell suddenly rang again.
Natsuki got up to open the door, and outside was Mitsui-san, dressed in a suit.
"Natsuki-kun, good afternoon."
Mitsui-san bowed, the first button of her suit undone, revealing a expanse of white and a deep cleavage.
"Good afternoon." Natsuki nodded, "Mitsui-san, why have you come?"
Mitsui-san entered the house, saw Kaguya and Miko, and discreetly buttoned up her suit before saying, "It's the reward for last night's operation…"