Hearing the pattering sound of water from the bathroom, Natsuhi finally flopped onto the bed.
"Phew~ I'm absolutely exhausted today. It feels like I haven't had a moment of rest, and so many things have happened."
"Ah, my head is such a mess."
Scratching her head, Natsuhi sat up irritably, then lay on her side, resting her head on one hand. Her curvaceous figure and the black braided pigtail resting on her chest looked casual yet charming.
"As expected of a Galge world; no matter where you go, you run into plot events. System, there aren't any tasks for now, right?"
System: [As long as you don't trigger any special events... but then again, it's hard to say. You said it yourself, this is a Galge world, anything can happen.]
"Huh? Then if something happens in the middle of the night, do I have to run off again?"
"Forget it, there's no point in overthinking it."
"Come to think of it, I haven't had a chance to properly look at that Galge Shop. I've been busy ever since I transmigrated; there's just been no time."
With that thought, Natsuhi abruptly sat up cross-legged on the bed and excitedly opened the system interface. Having heard from the system before that there were many magical items inside, she wanted to see what it was all about.
"Whoa—!"
A flash of golden light washed over her, and a dazzling array of goods appeared before her eyes.
(Galge Coin Balance: 340)
[Physical Enhancement Area]
[Physical Fitness +1]
Effect: Permanently increases physical fitness by 1 point.
Price: 100 Galge Coins
Note: The long road from "frail and weak" to "unrivaled under heaven." One must ask, who could refuse the thrill of crushing all enemies in the world with a single punch?
[Flexibility Mastery]
Effect: Significantly increases body flexibility, unlocks more high-difficulty combat moves, and includes... uh, certain unspeakable advantages.
Price: 300 Galge Coins
Note: Wait a minute, is there something wrong with that last sentence?
[Power of Nine Dragons!]
Effect: Unlocks the physical limit, allowing physical fitness to exceed the human norm of 100 points.
(Strength, speed, explosive power, endurance, flexibility, reflexes, coordination, healing speed, defense, all massively increased. With this, you are invincible!)
(The ultimate mixture of Trenbolone + Methenolone + Oxandrolone + Anadrol + Stanozolol + Drostanolone + Synthol + Nandrolone Decanoate + Nandrolone Phenylpropionate!)
Side Effects: Irritability and aggression; can be used with sedatives...
Price: 3300 Galge Coins
[Secret Potion from America]
Effect: After injection, you can refuse to die, just like having locked health; endurance is massively increased.
Price: 1500 Galge Coins
[Wonder Items]
[A Certain Unknown Pink Potion]
Effect: After drinking, it significantly increases the user's sensitivity to the surrounding environment.
Possible effects include, but are not limited to: cheeks flushing slightly, gaze unconsciously searching for a focal point, difficulty concentrating during conversation, and other physiological reactions common to a "heart-fluttering" state (no side effects).
Price: 30 Galge Coins/bottle
[Ninja Village Smoke Bomb]
Effect: Instantly creates a large amount of smoke, allowing for instant movement, just like in anime.
Price: 50 Galge Coins/piece
Note: You can teleport others with it too.
[David·Dai]
Effect: Turns your stomach into a bottomless pit; eat whatever you want.
Price: 300 Galge Coins
Note: Perfectly solves the dilemma of having too small an appetite to enjoy eating.
[One-Click Outfit Change]
Effect: Instantly changes into a preset outfit, ignoring the laws of physics.
Price: 20 Galge Coins/use
Note: "Magical girl transformation?! This art style is wrong!"
[Master Key (Disposable)]
Effect: Can open any "non-magical/non-high-tech" door lock.
Price: 50 Galge Coins
Commentary: "Who uses this seriously?! But... it actually seems very useful."
[Face-Obscuring Black-Rimmed Glasses]
Effect: Obscures 80% of appearance.
Price: 50 Galge Coins
Note: To fit the character setting, the host must wear these glasses to enter the academy grounds...
"What the hell! Why do I have to wear this to go to school?!"
Natsuhi couldn't help but complain,
"What is this? A forced plot item?! You can't enter the school gate without wearing it? That pair of glasses I crushed earlier was actually worth 50 coins?! I'm so annoyed!"
After browsing for a long time, although there were many strange things, the only item that seemed necessary right now was those black-rimmed glasses, because without them, the plot couldn't advance.
After all, there seemed to be quite a bit of main content within the academy...
She closed the system interface and collapsed onto the bed, feeling mentally exhausted.
That strange shop seemed to be full of 'consumption traps.' After pondering for a long time, she ultimately decided to rely on herself; taking drugs to get stronger was not the right way to go.
Plus, there were side effects; she was afraid that instead of becoming invincible, she'd end up tearing the house down first.
Then there was that Secret Potion from America; the boost to defense and endurance was truly tempting. It would be like maximizing her error tolerance during a fight.
Natsuhi's current plan was to avoid redeeming items unless absolutely necessary, and just exchange some cash to live comfortably.
"Oh, by the way, where is my lamborghini? How do I use it?"
System: [Have you played GTA5?]
"I have."
[Have you used cheat codes?]
"I have."
[It's similar to that. When you want to use it, just let me know. It will randomly spawn in the surrounding area, and the car keys will automatically appear in your pocket.]
"That's so convenient, it even saves the trouble of looking for a parking spot. Not bad, I'm very satisfied!"
The soft sound of the bathroom door sliding open pulled Natsuhi back to reality.
She looked up subconsciously, her gaze catching Yui stepping out from the steam.
Yui was wrapped only in a white bath towel, which barely covered her vital areas.
Damp, blue-purple hair clung to the side of her neck, and undried water droplets rolled down her fair, smooth skin, tracing over her delicate collarbones.
Below the hem of the towel were a pair of straight, well-proportioned legs.
Sitting on the bed, due to the angle, Natsuhi was practically "looking down" at the full view of this "abyss." The graceful curves of her body and the aura of youthful vitality rushed towards her.
Noticing her overly focused gaze, Yui's cheeks flushed slightly. She covered her chest with her arms, her tone carrying the languor and annoyance of someone who had just finished bathing:
"Which part is so attractive to you? Pervert..."
"Ah, no, it's the hair. I just wanted to ask if you need help drying your hair? I can lend you the hairdryer."
Natsuhi only then realized she had been staring too intently; to put it bluntly, she was about to get sucked in. Besides, her hair wasn't too far from that area, so this excuse would barely pass.
"Oh? You're actually quite thoughtful in this regard. Then I'll leave it to you."
It really wasn't very convenient for a girl to dry her own hair. Yui hadn't expected that although Natsuhi looked rough, she was actually quite good at handling many small details.
Natsuhi picked up the hairdryer and looked at Yui, who was sitting on the floor with her knees hugged to her chest,
[I've clearly had plenty of experience living with women before, so why is this time the only time it feels different?]
Is it because of the influence of this body itself? Or is it because... the other person is "Yui"?
This thought made her heart skip a beat, and it was gradually suppressed by the noise of the hairdryer.