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"I really didn't lie…"
Chika bit her lip, her expression aggrieved.
Amamiya Natsuki raised his eyebrows slightly, his gaze lingering on the junior high school girl's dark circles for a few seconds.
He was very familiar with such dark circles.
Miko was like this yesterday.
The other players were almost the same.
Generally speaking, junior high school girls are at a carefree age. The lunch they bought is so rich, and their family background is obviously not bad, so they shouldn't have such severe panda eyes…
"Did she really have a strange nightmare?"
Amamiya Natsuki began to ponder imperceptibly.
"Could it be a player?"
Just as an evil spirit wandered by outside the window, Amamiya Natsuki silently activated Evil Spirit Banishing to expel it.
Transparent flames burned fiercely outside the window. Moeha's friend continued to eat wearily, with no change in expression on her face.
"It's confirmed… not a player."
Amamiya Natsuki withdrew his gaze and continued to eat his meal.
Lunch ended.
"Senpai, Chika and I are leaving first." Fujiwara Moeha waved goodbye.
Amamiya Natsuki nodded and said:
"Moeha, I'm very interested in the dream you just talked about. If there are any other situations, you can tell me anytime."
Fujiwara Moeha naturally did not refuse, happily agreeing: "Got it, Senpai."
…
In a blink of an eye, school was dismissed in the afternoon.
After handling the daily affairs of the Student Council, and after Kashiwagi left, Amamiya Natsuki closed the door and looked at the girls in the Student Council.
Kaguya and Chika, needless to say, Senpai and Marin were also there, and even Juju ran over from the neighboring school.
"The coins have been recharged. Does anyone need help with gacha?" Amamiya Natsuki clasped his fingers together, resting his chin.
To be honest, Time Stop is quite useful, especially when bad luck is plaguing you.
That extra second of buffer time often allows one to turn danger into safety.
Amamiya Natsuki tossed coins yesterday when he had nothing to do, successfully filling up his luck.
"I want to gacha." Kitagawa Marin was the first to take out her phone. "I want all the limited characters and weapons. This time I'm aiming for full stars."
"Natsuki-kun, me too." Koyasu Tsubame followed, taking out her phone. The screen showed the Uma Musume game.
Amamiya Natsuki looked at the phone and said:
"I suddenly thought of an idea: combine Uma Musume with a gourmet anime. The feature would be glowing dishes. After eating them, the Uma Musume's attributes would increase for a short period of time…"
Tsubame gave him an annoyed look and couldn't help but retort:
"Instead of calling that kind of dish, why don't you call it a stimulant?"
"Senpai, you know too much."
…
Juju walked over and placed her phone on the office desk: "Hurry up, hurry up, I have several games to gacha in."
Amamiya Natsuki looked at Juju and sighed: "Play fewer games and drink more milk."
Juju was so angry she wanted to bite him: "Stupid Natsuki, what's with that sighing gesture?"
"I didn't, you saw wrong."
"Liar, you clearly did."
Amamiya Natsuki looked at the silent timid girl next to him and asked:
"Komi, do you need help with gacha?"
Komi quickly shook her head, holding up her notebook to cover her chest: "I don't play mobile games."
Buzz.
Amamiya Natsuki flicked a coin, activating Lucky Goddess's Favor, followed by gacha time.
Picking up a phone, he casually clicked on a ten-pull. Amamiya Natsuki didn't even need to look at the gacha results; at least five gold items would appear in a ten-pull.
After helping with the gacha, it was time for the daily Blind Box.
Unfortunately, even under Lucky Goddess's Favor, no skills were opened, only an accessory item that could additionally increase the player's base attributes.
Finally, the main event.
Amamiya Natsuki took out the enhancement item, Mermaid Princess's Tear. Though called a tear, it had clearly solidified into a crystal clear gem that shimmered with faint rainbow light under the sun.
[Please select the skill you wish to enhance?]
Amamiya Natsuki silently thought: "Enhance Time Stop."
[This skill's level is very high, and the chance of enhancement failure is relatively large. Do you wish to enhance?]
"Confirm enhancement."
One second of Time Stop was really too short; he had to try enhancing it.
Besides, he still had the Lucky Goddess's Favor buff right now, which was the perfect time to take a gamble.
[Enhancing, please wait…]
The crystal tear transformed into a rainbow stream of light, flying into Amamiya Natsuki's glabella.
Kaguya and the others stopped chatting, waiting for the enhancement result.
A moment later.
Amamiya Natsuki opened his eyes, and a game notification appeared before him.
[Enhancement Successful]
[The enhancement item you used was the Mermaid Princess's last tear. This item possesses a special property… You received a double bonus for this enhancement.]
[This enhancement has ended]
[Please note, the next time you enhance this skill, the failure rate will be additionally increased.]
The higher the enhancement level, the higher the failure rate—a classic game trope.
"Natsuki, how was the enhancement result?"
Kitagawa Marin asked curiously.
"It was successful." Amamiya Natsuki didn't hide it, directly opening the skill panel and making it visible to everyone.
The girls all looked over curiously.
Fujiwara Chika's eyes widened: "Eh, Time Stop has become three seconds."
Senpai: "It feels like there's not much difference between one second and three seconds."
Mrs. Shimizu: "It's not short anymore. Three seconds of Time Stop is enough for Natsuki-kun to openly lift everyone's skirts and peek at the color of their panties, you know."
Hearing this, the girls in the Student Council quickly covered their skirts and looked at him warily.
"You've had enough." Amamiya Natsuki squinted. "I wouldn't use Time Stop for something as boring as peeking at panty colors."
Mrs. Shimizu smiled: "Do you all believe Natsuki-kun's words?"
Marin: "No."
Chika: "No."
Senpai: "No."
Juju: "No."
The girls all looked at the Sheltered Young Lady.
Shinomiya Kaguya's pink lips parted slightly, and she clasped her hands across her chest, joining the formation:
"No."
Very good, you all don't believe me, do you?
Then I'll just give up and become a Time Stop Panty Appraiser, so you don't wrongly accuse good people!
The duration of the Lucky Goddess's Favor buff was about to end. While there was still a little time left, Amamiya Natsuki took out the Witch Potion crystal ball. He didn't have much hope, just trying it casually, but who knew that after he pressed his right hand on it, the inheritance crystal ball actually burst out with a flash of light.
"Eh? The crystal ball is glowing?" Kitagawa Marin's eyes widened. "What about the Witch Potion inheritance? Natsuki is clearly a boy."
Koyasu Tsubame rested her right hand on her chin and mused:
"Actually, there are male witches, they're just rare, like Gargamel."
Fujiwara Chika raised her hand: "Harry Potter counts too, right?"
Juju nodded: "They're all Western wizards, so it should be similar."
Seeing Amamiya Natsuki open his eyes, Shinomiya Kaguya asked curiously:
"President, how do you feel?"
"My head is filled with memory fragments, it's a bit swollen." Amamiya Natsuki gently rubbed his glabella with his fingers, then said, "Unfortunately, it's not a Witch Potion or a method for making magic items, but rather a way to draw mystical patterns on the human body using special materials, with the effect of purifying curses."
Since witches can curse others, dispelling curses is naturally no problem.
"It's getting late." Fujiwara Chika stretched, raising her hands above her head, then turned to look at the sunset outside the window. "See you tomorrow, everyone, I'm leaving first."
"It's already past five o'clock in a blink of an eye." Tsubame tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and looked up at Amamiya Natsuki. "Natsuki-kun, are you free to go to the Hospital today?"
Amamiya Natsuki picked up his schoolbag, stood up, and said:
"I wasn't free originally, but since Senpai invited me, I am now."
Koyasu Tsubame's pretty face flushed slightly, and she pouted at him in annoyance: "Then I'll have to thank you properly."
Everyone packed their things and left the Student Council office.
As they exited, Kitagawa Marin turned her head and secretly looked over.
Their eyes met.
Amamiya Natsuki secretly winked, mouthing: "Wait for my message."
…
Leaving school, everyone parted ways at the school gate. Amamiya Natsuki and Senpai took the train together to the Hospital.
They traveled in silence.
After arriving at the Hospital, Mizuhara Chizuru had already been waiting for a long time.
"Natsuki-kun, and Tsubame, good afternoon." Mizuhara Chizuru greeted with a smile.
Amamiya Natsuki politely responded, "Good afternoon."
Koyasu Tsubame smiled, "Chizuru-nee, good afternoon."
To be fair, Mizuhara Chizuru is a university student, and Amamiya Natsuki is a high school student. In reality, they don't have much interaction. Although he helps paste skills and treats her grandmother's cancer, it's mainly to acquire momotaro rice ball from her—to be precise, they are just ordinary friends.
Amamiya Natsuki had no interest in taking it further.
Similarly, there were many teammates he met in previous dungeons, such as the very handsome Shikimori, Pansy, and the silver-haired loli Aharen, etc. These people, who have no interaction in daily life, are just casual acquaintances, nothing more.
Yukinoshita Yukino was also an ordinary friend, but now... things are a little less ordinary.
The three of them walked into a cold drink shop near the Hospital.
While drinking a cold drink, Amamiya Natsuki pasted the healing skill onto Mizuhara Chizuru. Amamiya Natsuki was well-behaved throughout, with no small movements when holding her hand.
"Chizuru-nee, it's done." Amamiya Natsuki released her hand.
"Thank you, Natsuki-kun." Mizuhara Chizuru thanked him gratefully, paid the bill herself, and then hurried to see her grandmother.
Amamiya Natsuki quickly finished his cold drink and stood up, saying:
"Senpai, how is your cousin doing now?"
"Much better than before." Koyasu Tsubame raised her right hand, her slender fingers tucking strands of hair behind her ear, her smile bright and sweet. "She weighed herself yesterday, and she's already recovered to eighty-five kilos. Her appetite is slowly returning, and her uncle and aunt are all relieved. The doctor said she can be discharged after two more days of observation... Speaking of which, my cousin is very grateful to you and said she wants to treat you to a meal after she's discharged."
"My cousin's anorexia improving is all thanks to Natsuki-kun." Koyasu Tsubame pursed her pink lips and said softly, "Thank you, Natsuki-kun."
Amamiya Natsuki turned to look at the Senpai's bright and sweet face, and said seriously:
"When you say thank you, you should show your oppai."
"What do you mean? You're supposed to show them when you apologize, okay?" Koyasu Tsubame raised her right arm, covering her chest, and gave him an exasperated look. "...Miss Chizuru just thanked you too, but you didn't say a word. You only pick on me."
Amamiya Natsuki turned his head and said softly:
"Because I like Senpai."
"Eh?" Tsubame's breathing hitched. She widened her eyes in disbelief, not expecting such a direct confession. After realizing what happened, her pretty face quickly flushed, and she stammered, "You, you, you... What are you talking about?!"
"After going to Hokkaido, I finally understood how painful unfulfilled regrets can be." Amamiya Natsuki said seriously, "So, even if I'm nailed in a coffin, I'll still shout from the grave with this decaying vocal cord: I like Senpai!"
They had already kissed and hugged, so it was necessary to take responsibility.
Even if it was a romantic battlefield of swords and fire, he had to go through it!
Life is short.
Time waits for no one.
After seeing the regret of the ghost Yuuko, Amamiya Natsuki's heart was completely firm. He never wanted to be like her someday, leaving endless regrets and remorse.
So...
I'm definitely opening this harem!
Seeing people looking over nearby, Koyasu Tsubame's pretty face was flushed like fire, and she stammered:
"You, you don't have to be so loud..."
Amamiya Natsuki said innocently, "I'm afraid if my voice is too low, Senpai won't hear me."
"I can hear you." Koyasu Tsubame couldn't help but roll her eyes, then covered her rapidly beating heart and turned to run, "I have something to do, I'm going home first!"
Suddenly receiving a direct confession from Natsuki-kun, Koyasu Tsubame had no idea what to do.
Only one thing was clear.
She didn't dislike it.
She couldn't dislike it at all.
Instead, she was so happy that the corners of her lips involuntarily turned upwards... As a mature girl, Koyasu Tsubame never deliberately avoided her true feelings.
"That's right, I like Natsuki-kun too." Tsubame-senpai clenched her fists. "No matter if it's Kaguya-san or anyone else, I won't give up!"
...
Unfortunately, Senpai ran too fast and didn't hear Amamiya Natsuki finish his shameless harem declaration, otherwise she definitely wouldn't have been so happy.
Amamiya Natsuki exhaled softly, took out his phone, and sent a message to Marin.
"Where are you?"
Kitagawa Marin replied instantly, feigning ignorance: "What does Natsuki want to do?"
Amamiya Natsuki: "Of course, it's to formally confess to the Marin I like."
Kitagawa Marin: "How much do you like me?"
Amamiya Natsuki: "I like you the most."
Kitagawa Marin: "Hehehe... I'm at the subway station in front of the Hospital. Come over."
...
You've already run over, so impatient! How much are you looking forward to a formal confession!
Amamiya Natsuki put away his phone and walked to the subway station. He looked up and saw a blonde girl on her tiptoes, eagerly looking towards the intersection.
"Natsuki, I'm here!"
Seeing Amamiya Natsuki appear, the Succubus Girl's beautiful eyes instantly lit up. She ran over without hesitation and directly threw herself into his arms.
Amamiya Natsuki reached out to catch Marin and spun the Succubus Girl around twice: "Running so fast, aren't you afraid of falling?"
Kitagawa Marin looked up with a bright smile: "If I fall, you have to kiss me to get up."
Amamiya Natsuki showed a pained expression and said:
"Actually, I just fell..."
"Pfft ~" Kitagawa Marin's bright eyes sparkled, and her voice was clear, "Natsuki's skin is so thick, he won't feel pain even if he falls."
"My heart hurts so much. On the first day of our official relationship, I'm already disliked."
"It's the second day."
Kitagawa Marin, like a clingy cat, rubbed against Amamiya Natsuki, "Natsuki, where are we going?"
Amamiya Natsuki held the Succubus Girl's right hand and stepped into the subway station: "Just follow me, and you'll know."
...
Exiting the subway, Kitagawa Marin immediately saw Tokyo's landmark building: "Eh, is that the Sky Tree?"
"That's it." Amamiya Natsuki said, "We're going up to eat."
Kitagawa Marin tilted her head and looked over: "I remember the restaurants at the Sky Tree all require reservations in advance, right?"
Amamiya Natsuki nodded:
"Don't worry, I've already made a reservation."
As long as you have money, 99% of the world's problems can be solved. It's that simple.
The two entered the Tokyo Skytree, took the elevator, and headed to the observation deck and restaurant.
"Have you ever eaten at the Sky Tree?" Amamiya Natsuki looked at the Succubus Girl beside him.
"No." Kitagawa Marin shook her head. "I've been here with friends before, but the restaurants all require reservations, which is too much trouble, and the prices are super expensive... Otherwise, why don't we play at the Sky Tree for a while and then go down to eat?"
Amamiya Natsuki naturally wouldn't agree. He pinched the Succubus Girl's soft, slender waist: "Listen to my arrangements."
Kitagawa Marin immediately obediently said: "Got it ~"
They arrived at the reserved restaurant, confirmed their identity, ordered, and were served.
To be fair, the food tasted good. It wasn't necessarily a steal, but at least they didn't feel ripped off.
After dinner, Amamiya Natsuki led Marin to the observation corridor.
Night had silently fallen.
The entire Tokyo was brilliantly lit up below their feet.
The observation corridor was bustling with tourists, shoulder to shoulder.
Amamiya Natsuki led Marin, and the two walked around the observation corridor once, finally stopping in a corner and saying:
"It's almost time."
Kitagawa Marin seemed a little reluctant: "Are we going down now?"
"No." Amamiya Natsuki pointed forward with his hand, "Look over there."
Kitagawa Marin looked in the direction of his finger and soon saw a stream of fiery meteors rising from the ground, finally blooming and blossoming in the night sky.
The brilliant fireworks instantly drew cheers from the tourists.
"Such beautiful fireworks."
"And they're four-shaku-dama."
"Strange, it's not a summer festival today, so why would someone be setting off fireworks?"
...
Kitagawa Marin turned her head, her eyes sparkling as she looked over: "Natsuki, those fireworks are...?"
Amamiya Natsuki nodded and said softly:
"They are the fireworks I set off... Will you officially be my girlfriend?"
Kitagawa Marin felt her heart rate quietly accelerate, even drowning out the sound of the fireworks exploding outside. She finally couldn't help but take a half-step forward, wrapping her arms around Amamiya Natsuki's neck, standing on tiptoes, and pressing her soft, moist lips against his.
No questions about the future.
No questions about what comes next.
At this moment, Kitagawa Marin was very clear about her feelings.
She liked Natsuki.
It was the kind of liking where she wanted to be together forever.
They lingered until ten o'clock at night before Kitagawa Marin reluctantly waved goodbye, and they each went home.
"Senpai, you're back?" Hayasaka Ai opened the door, pointing to the large express box in the room, "Sayu's package has arrived."
Amamiya Natsuki grabbed a bottle of drink and looked at Kaguya: "Where are your gifts?"
"It's Hokkaido's specialty chocolate, and fresh cheese." The Sheltered Young Lady had already changed into her pajamas. "It tastes very good."
After finishing his drink, Amamiya Natsuki briefly looked at the gifts in the express box: there were toys, food, manga, light novels, and a tablet... Sure enough, she was a rich girl, super generous.
At midnight, Amamiya Natsuki opened the Theater, distributed the gifts, and then accompanied Miss Sadako, who was immersed in mahjong and completely lost track of time, in her cultivation.
Aside from Kaguya and Yandere Kaguya clashing, everything else was good.
In short, it was an uneventful night.
The next day.
After Amamiya Natsuki woke up in the morning, he suddenly received a message from Fujiwara Moeha:
"Senpai, Senpai, I had a really scary dream last night..."
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