Shikime Natsu followed behind Kamuro Masumi and soon entered her dormitory room.
The last time he came to Kamuro Masumi's dorm, it was together with Morishita Ai and Yamamura Miki. Of course, he was the only one who stayed until the end.
However, the last time they were here, their relationship was still that of ordinary desk-mates. But this time, their relationship had undergone an earth-shattering change—they had become boyfriend and girlfriend.
"Um... Natsu, wait for me for a moment," Kamuro Masumi said somewhat embarrassedly, then opened her wardrobe.
She stood in front of the wardrobe, her gaze scanning back and forth inside, her brows furrowing slightly as if she had encountered some massive problem.
It had to be said, compared to other young girls in the prime of their youth, Kamuro Masumi's wardrobe truly appeared somewhat shabby.
Aside from a pile of uniform school outfits, her casual everyday clothes were pitifully few.
Shikime Natsu briefly recalled that the first time they went out to watch a movie, she wore that white T-shirt paired with a white skirt.
Adding on the slightly loose casual wear she currently had on...
Calculating everything, she only had these two sets of presentable casual clothes.
Watching the young girl standing hesitantly in front of the wardrobe, unable to pick out a satisfactory outfit after a long time, Shikime Natsu couldn't help but chuckle.
This was actually quite similar to himself.
"Masumi."
Shikime Natsu walked up behind her and gently patted her shoulder.
"Since you can't pick anything out, then there's no need to pick."
"?"
Kamuro Masumi turned her head, looking at him with some confusion.
"Let's go shopping," Shikime Natsu proposed with a smile.
"It's perfect timing. As your boyfriend, I haven't given you any official gift yet.
"Let me help you pick out a few nice new outfits."
Hearing him specifically emphasize his identity as her boyfriend, a faint smile appeared on Kamuro Masumi's face.
She nodded gently.
"Mm... okay."
Although Shikime Natsu possessed the powerful Item Card 'Clothing Camera', allowing him to just take a picture of whatever clothes he wanted, it was still better to keep the use of this kind of superpower a bit more hidden. Moreover, Shikime Natsu currently didn't know Kamuro Masumi's measurements or anything, so there was no way to produce a good fit. The Clothing Camera could indeed be used to give gifts, but... that would be for next time.
Furthermore...
For a newly official couple, going shopping together, helping the other person pick out clothes, and watching them try on new outfits for you... this in itself was a rare and precious delight.
The two of them soon arrived at Keyaki Mall.
Shikime Natsu familiarly led Kamuro Masumi, weaving through the various shops within Keyaki Mall.
Originally, Shikime Natsu was still a novice when it came to picking clothing stores. However, the last time he was invited by Kushida Kikyou to go buy clothes together, Mei-Yu Wang had also been there. With Kushida Kikyou introducing them one by one, Shikime Natsu could be considered to have learned quite a bit of information regarding these clothing stores.
Even though he now held a considerable amount of points in his hands, Shikime Natsu didn't want to be a sucker.
Just moments ago, the 100,000 personal points from Sakayanagi Arisu had also been credited to his account.
The 100,000 personal points given by Sakayanagi Arisu were more than enough to buy a few outfits for Kamuro Masumi.
Shikime Natsu led Kamuro Masumi to the same store where he had bought clothes for Kushida Kikyou and Mei-Yu Wang the last time. The clerk today was different from the one he saw last time, but it didn't matter.
"Masumi, you take a look first and see if there's anything you like."
Shikime Natsu pointed at the dazzling array of clothing racks.
Kamuro Masumi nodded and began earnestly examining the clothes in the store.
It had to be said, the variety of clothes here was truly too diverse.
Various styles, various designs, various colors... it dazzled her eyes.
If it were in the past, with her personality, she would probably just casually pick two pleasing, comfortable, simple designs and directly check out and leave.
But it was different now.
Now, Shikime Natsu was accompanying her.
Moreover, this was picking out clothes for their future dates and daily interactions.
Would this piece be too flashy?
Would this piece look too childish?
Would this piece... be a bit too revealing?
Kamuro Masumi's heart was filled with conflicted thoughts.
She hoped that after putting on the new clothes, she could become a little more attractive and charming in Shikime Natsu's eyes.
Wanting to make the person she liked fall for her even more—what was wrong with that?
It was precisely because she cared so much that she instead became hesitant.
She hesitated for a long time, ultimately turning her gaze toward Shikime Natsu for help in helplessness.
"Natsu... which outfit do you think is better?"
Hearing Kamuro Masumi's plea for help, Shikime Natsu merely smiled.
To be honest, if Kamuro Masumi brought an outfit over, the evaluation Shikime Natsu would give would only consist of two words: "Looks good."
At times like this, it was more reliable to leave it to a professional.
Thus, he turned his head and looked at a female staff member who had been waiting on standby nearby.
"Hello, could I trouble you to pick out a few outfits that suit her?"
Hearing this, the staff member immediately and enthusiastically came forward.
"Right away."
She first exaggeratedly praised Kamuro Masumi's delicate facial features and unique aura, and then began bustling about the store.
"Miss, your long purple hair is truly beautiful, and your skin is also very fair..."
"Your eyes are also very pretty. You are extremely suited for cool-toned clothes or those with a bit of a designer flair..."
Before long, the staff member had selected several coordinated outfits, introducing the styles and design highlights to Kamuro Masumi one by one.
Kamuro Masumi took the clothes picked out by the staff member and entered the fitting room.
A few minutes later, the curtain was pulled open.
Kamuro Masumi walked out somewhat shyly.
This was a pale purple dress, paired with a cream-white knit cardigan on the outside.
The color of the dress resonated perfectly with her hair and eye color.
The waist-cinching design outlined her slender waist, and the hem of the skirt stopped right above her knees, revealing a pair of long, straight, beautiful legs.
Dressed in this outfit, Kamuro Masumi actually lost that inherent sharpness she usually carried; instead, her entire aura became much softer.
"How is it...?"
Kamuro Masumi tugged at her skirt somewhat uneasily, her gaze darting evasively as she looked at Shikime Natsu.
"It suits you very well, Masumi."
Shikime Natsu's eyes were full of smiles. Looking at Kamuro Masumi's outfit, he gave a slight nod.
"Masumi looks incredibly good wearing this outfit."
Hearing this sincere and straightforward praise, a blush instantly surfaced on Kamuro Masumi's pretty face.
The corners of her mouth curved up slightly, revealing a somewhat bashful smile.
Being praised by the person she liked that her clothes looked good—although both the clothes and the person played a part, obviously, the person played a bigger part, even if the old saying goes 'clothes make the man'.
"Try these other sets as well," Shikime Natsu said, pointing at the few outfits nearby.
"Mm."
If it were the Kamuro Masumi from before, she wouldn't try on clothes one by one when shopping. After all, it was truly too bothersome. Just like cooking, she didn't like troublesome things. However, with Shikime Natsu here now, Kamuro Masumi didn't feel it was bothersome at all.
Sure enough, a thing like love really could change a person.
After Kamuro Masumi tried on every single outfit, she changed back into her original clothes.
"Please wrap all of these up," Shikime Natsu said to the staff member.
"? All of them?"
Kamuro Masumi froze for a moment, just about to open her mouth and say he didn't need to buy so many.
"This is my first gift to you as your boyfriend."
Shikime Natsu turned his head, looking at Kamuro Masumi with a face full of smiles, purposely emphasizing his identity as her boyfriend. Since he said it was as a boyfriend, she shouldn't refuse, right?
"If you refuse, I'll be very sad, you know."
Since he had already put it this way, what else could Kamuro Masumi say?
She pursed her lips, a warm current welling up in her heart, and could only express her gratitude to him once more.
"Thank you... Natsu."
Once the staff member had packed up the clothes, Shikime Natsu readily paid the points, then casually picked up all the shopping bags.
Kamuro Masumi initially wanted to reach out and take a portion of them, but was stopped by Shikime Natsu.
"Just let me carry them.
"When dating a girl, helping her carry things is basic etiquette for a guy."
Looking at his broad back, Kamuro Masumi felt a complex mix of emotions in her heart.
How come the moment they established their relationship, this bad guy suddenly became so gentle and considerate toward her?
Although he was also quite nice to her in the past, often helping her study and cooking delicious food for her.
But that feeling was completely different from now.
The current Shikime Natsu seemed to pour all his gentleness onto her. That meticulous care gave her a feeling of being overwhelmed by an unexpected favor.
Furthermore...
After establishing their relationship, he seemed to become more proactive and expressed his opinions more. If this were before they established their relationship, whenever she said something, Shikime Natsu would respect her opinion and not say much else, right?
But now, Shikime Natsu would express his views to her. She didn't hate this feeling; on the contrary, she really liked it.
Because if it was their previous mode of interaction, Kamuro Masumi always felt like there was still some sort of barrier between them. It was different now; she could feel that Shikime Natsu was trying to pull their distance closer.
"Since Natsu gave me a gift, and it's even his first gift as a boyfriend..."
Kamuro Masumi walked up beside him and said seriously. Since Shikime Natsu had said she couldn't refuse, then he couldn't refuse her return gift either.
"Then... I also want to give you a gift.
"This is a return gift from your girlfriend. You're not allowed to refuse."
Hearing her slightly forceful tone, Shikime Natsu nodded, a trace of anticipation flashing through his eyes.
When she said the word 'girlfriend,' Kamuro Masumi's face couldn't help but be dyed with another layer of blush. What was wrong with her? Why was her face blushing so many times today? It was clearly never like this before.
"Alright.
"Then I'll thoroughly look forward to Masumi's gift."
The two of them walked side-by-side along the streets of Keyaki Mall.
Kamuro Masumi's little gaze couldn't help but steal glances at Shikime Natsu's free hand.
If it were a normal boyfriend-girlfriend relationship...
At a time like this, they would probably be walking together holding hands, right?
She felt a bit of longing in her heart, yet also a bit of hesitation.
But...
Shikime Natsu was planning on building a harem, after all.
If they acted too intimately in this place full of people coming and going, what if other girls saw them...
Or if it reached the ears of certain people...
It would probably cause him a lot of trouble, right?
Although she felt slightly unwilling in her heart, although she really wanted to feel the temperature of his palm once again.
However, since she had already decided to accept this playboy, she naturally wasn't willing to do things that would put him in a difficult spot or hinder his future plans.
This was her resolve, and also her gentleness.
If she wanted to hold Shikime Natsu's hand, it could only be when the two of them were alone together in secret.
Shikime Natsu naturally noticed Kamuro Masumi's little glances, as well as those subtle expressions. Sensing that her gaze was landing on his free hand, Shikime Natsu, being highly experienced in gal games, naturally figured out what she was thinking.
The corners of Shikime Natsu's mouth curled up slightly.
He didn't say a word, merely silently taking a step closer to Kamuro Masumi's side.
And then...
That free, large hand naturally reached over and grasped Kamuro Masumi's soft and tender little hand.
Fingers intertwined.
"...!"
Kamuro Masumi's entire being froze for a moment, her footsteps pausing slightly as she raised her head to look at him in surprise.
"We are boyfriend and girlfriend."
Shikime Natsu turned his head, looking into her surprised eyes, and smiled as if it were a matter of course.
"Holding hands while shopping together is the most normal thing to do, right?"
"But..."
Kamuro Masumi looked around with some worry.
"Natsu, aren't you planning... to build a harem?
"If we act too intimately outside and get seen by others...
"Won't it bring trouble for you?"
"Silly girl."
Shikime Natsu chuckled lightly, tightening his grip on her hand.
"Masumi is my girlfriend.
"If, for the sake of a so-called harem, I hid my own girlfriend away tightly and didn't even dare to hold her hand on the street...
"If I could only build a harem in secret, wouldn't that make me far too lame?
"However, thank you for considering me, Masumi.
"But...
"Since you are my girlfriend, it's absolutely impossible for me to treat you unfairly.
"Whether in private or under the gazes of the public.
"I want to hold your hand."
Hearing these words, Kamuro Masumi slightly raised those purple eyes to look into Shikime Natsu's incredibly gentle gaze.
Kamuro Masumi only felt as if her heart had been fiercely struck by something.
All her misgivings, all her unease, vanished into thin air in this moment.
What remained was only an overflowing sense of being moved and happiness.
She didn't speak.
She merely nodded heavily.
Then, that small hand enveloped within his palm also exerted a slight force, tightly holding back onto Shikime Natsu's hand—an incredibly warm hand.
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