The three of them went outside the cave.
They didn't go far.
They soon stopped in a corner.
Under Juju's gaze, Natsuki extended his right hand and gently touched the top of the the timid girl's head. A small purple mushroom with strange patterns appeared out of thin air.
"The planting was successful," Natsuki said, "Don't worry about it, the mushroom won't fall off easily unless you forcefully pull it. Go back, eat dinner, then sleep, and by tomorrow morning, the mushroom will naturally mature."
"Mm-hmm."
Komi curiously touched the mushroom on her head, and upon hearing his words, she kept nodding, like a well-behaved student listening attentively.
Natsuki turned around and said:
"Let's go, back to the cave."
"Are we really going back?" Juju widened her eyes in disbelief, "You actually just came out to plant a mushroom?"
Unbelievable!
Incredible!
This guy called her and Shoko out, and besides patting their heads, he didn't even lay a hand on them.
Natsuki said earnestly:
"I am a decent person, so of course, I keep my word."
"Tsk."
Juju crossed her arms over her chest, her small face full of disdain.
You say you're a decent person, but when you taken advantage of people before, why didn't your conscience hurt at all!
Natsuki reached out and patted Juju's small head, lowering his voice:
"Juju-sama seems very disappointed?"
"Pfft!"
Juju's small face flushed red, and she couldn't help but shout:
"You're the one who's disappointed!"
"Is that so?" Natsuki put his hand into his pocket, pulled out a strange candy, and explained, "This is a truth candy. After eating it, you can only speak the truth for a period of time… Juju-sama, eat it and answer again?"
Juju: "..."
Taking a deep breath.
Juju clenched her fists and closed her eyes:
"...Eat your big head!"
After scolding him, Juju turned and walked away without any hesitation.
Upon closer inspection, one would notice that the girl's fair, doll-like ear tips had already turned crimson.
That's right.
Regarding not being taken advantage of, Juju indeed had a small, unspeakable disappointment.
But such a thing could never be admitted!
If she admitted it, wouldn't that prove she was a masochist who liked being taken advantage of?
So, she would never eat that truth candy!
Seeing Juju walk away in a hurry, Natsuki casually peeled the candy and threw it into his mouth.
"Eh?"
Komi widened her beautiful eyes, looking over in surprise.
It was clearly a strange candy, why would he eat it so easily?
Could it be that candy…
"That's right, it's just an ordinary candy, and eating it won't make you speak the truth," Natsuki turned his head, raised a finger to his lips, and whispered, "This is our secret, don't tell Juju."
Komi instinctively nodded upon hearing this.
After agreeing, she belatedly realized something was wrong.
W-wait a minute… Juju sacrificed so much for her, why would she help a boy deceive Juju?
"Good, as expected, Shoko is the most obedient." Natsuki nodded in satisfaction, "Come here, I'll give you candy."
Komi instinctively extended her right hand.
"There's no second piece of candy…"
Natsuki reached out and pulled the the timid girl into his arms.
This Shoko's body first stiffened, then she became flustered.
"Don't move," Natsuki whispered, "Juju hasn't gone far yet, and you don't want Juju to hear, do you?"
Komi's black hair trembled, and she instinctively stopped struggling, her beautiful eyes looking over in a wronged manner.
"I'm just giving you candy, I keep my word."
Natsuki said as he leaned closer.
Komi was initially a little confused and bewildered, but when the boy's hot breath fell on her neck, she finally reacted, her body trembling slightly, and her pretty face quickly flushed at a visible speed.
"No, I won't eat it..."
She absolutely didn't want to eat that kind of candy!
But it was too late.
Natsuki quickly fed her the candy, then said seriously:
"How about it? I said I'd give you candy, and I naturally keep my word."
Komi: "..."
Liar!
No one would feed candy this way!
Komi pouted her pink cheeks in a wronged manner, wanting to spit out the candy in her mouth.
"Don't spit it out," Natsuki commanded in a low voice, "Eat it slowly."
"Mmm..."
The the timid girl became even more wronged.
But she had never had the courage to refuse others since she was little, so she could only reluctantly hold the candy under her tongue.
However, it must be said that the candy was a cool mint flavor and indeed very sweet.
"Shoko?"
Juju stopped in front, turned her head, and called out suspiciously.
Komi's black hair trembled slightly, and she quickly lowered her head and ran towards Juju.
Juju said suspiciously:
"Why did you just come over...? That guy didn't take advantage of you again, did he?"
Komi quickly shook her head guiltily, the refreshing candy under her tongue slowly melting, sweet and delicious.
Sorry, Juju... If I told you, you'd definitely be angry, right?
The night passed without incident.
The next day.
Natsuki woke up as usual, then woke Komi.
"Shoko, it's time to go out."
The the timid girl was a light sleeper, or rather, she hadn't been able to sleep all night, so when she heard Natsuki's call, she quickly sat up.
"Shoko-chan, don't worry," Chika, who was on night watch, comforted softly, "Just bear with it for a while, it'll be over soon."
Tsubame followed, saying:
"Shoko-chan, don't worry, it's actually very easy."
Hearing everyone's comfort, Shoko relaxed a little, clenching her fists and nodding timidly.
As the girls awakened one after another, their sleep and rest time actually became shorter and shorter.
Besides Chika, Kaguya, Yukino, Tsubame, and others, everyone else had also woken up.
Last night, while eating, Chika had curiously inspected the mushroom on Shoko's head.
As expected.
It was indeed the mushroom of Arrogance.
As the saying goes, a good word warms for three winters, while a harsh word wounds for six months.
Even between parents and children, words spoken can be very hurtful, let alone among friends.
So it was very necessary to take Shoko out of the cave and return after Shoko awakened.
Otherwise, under the dominion of the Sin of Pride, Shoko might say things that would make everyone awkward and uncomfortable.
"Shoko and I are leaving."
Natsuki waved his hand, preparing to take Shoko out.
The other girls were unconcerned, only Hayasaka, with her arms crossed, looked over with a half-smile:
"Pervert Senpai, how do you plan to shut Shoko's mouth today?"
From the occasional Jealousy mushroom growing on Hayasaka's head, one could tell that this Hayasaka was the most possessive one.
She might say that men are like clothes, to be discarded when not needed, but this Hayasaka's true thought was always to lock Natsuki in an iron cage in the basement, making him her exclusive possession.
Now, seeing Natsuki take Shoko out, she naturally remembered yesterday's events, and the girl's possessiveness flared up, making her unable to hold back and come out to speak.
Natsuki pointed to a corner of the cave and whispered:
"See for yourself."
"Hmm?"
Hayasaka turned her head and looked at the corner where Natsuki rested, quickly spotting the small box they had used yesterday.
Natsuki whispered:
"Now you can rest assured, right?"
"Tsk." Hayasaka turned her pretty face away and waved her hand to dismiss him, "Hurry up and go, don't talk to me."
"..."
Natsuki led Shoko out of the cave.
"Alright."
Arriving at the place where Yukino, Chika, and others had awakened, Natsuki stopped.
The mushroom of Arrogance didn't require depriving Shoko's brain of oxygen; normal treatment was sufficient.
Komi stood in place, clutching the hem of her clothes, her pretty face filled with tension.
"Don't be so nervous," Natsuki said, "Do you want some candy to relax?"
"..."
Komi quickly shook her head upon hearing this.
Eating candy would only make her more nervous!
"Then let's start now."
Natsuki raised his right hand and lightly snapped his fingers.
Snap!
The mushroom on Komi's head instantly burst and disappeared.
"Ugh..."
Komi's body trembled slightly, and as the Sin of Pride filled her soul, the confusion in her eyes quickly vanished.
Her gaze shifted, and Komi lifted her chin, looking at Natsuki, and commanded:
"C-come here!"
Natsuki raised both hands and walked to Shoko's side: "Shoko-sama, I'm here, please give your command."
Under the Sin of Pride, Komi was like a different person from her usual self; at this moment, she had her arms crossed, appearing condescending and arrogant.
If she was usually a timid little quail, now she was an overbearing swan, holding her chin up, unwilling to lower her head.
Komi crossed her arms, then lifted her right leg.
"What are you doing?"
Natsuki was slightly stunned, not reacting for a moment.
The the timid girl's delicate brows raised slightly, and she said with full arrogance:
"I-idiot, k-kiss my foot!"
Hey, hey, right off the bat, asking someone to kiss your foot, you're not the embodiment of arrogance now, your head is probably full of lewd!
Seeing that Natsuki didn't move, Komi's pretty face hardened, and she lifted her foot to step on Natsuki's thigh, saying from above:
"What, do I have to say it a second time?"
Natsuki: "..."
Alright.
Finally, a taste of arrogance.
"Shoko, don't regret this."
Natsuki grabbed the the timid girl's ankle.
It was just kissing a foot, there was no need to get angry; after all, he was a pervert normally, so kissing one more Shoko was completely fine.
This Shoko used to be a super pantyhose fetishist, but everyone had been stranded on the deserted island for several days, and her pantyhose had accidentally ripped before, so they couldn't be worn anymore.
In other words.
At this moment, Shoko had nothing on her legs except for her skirt.
Natsuki held Shoko's ankle, his gaze moving down to appreciate it carefully.
So white.
In the dim morning light, this Shoko's legs were like beautiful mutton-fat doll-like, so white they glowed.
In addition.
The the timid girl's legs were also exceptionally smooth; let alone fine hairs, not even pores could be seen.
Snow-white, long, slender, smooth, perfectly proportioned... a standard pair of legs to play with for years.
This Shoko used to be super shy and couldn't be taken advantage of too much, but now she was actively offering herself, of course he was happy!
"What should I say now?"
Natsuki pondered for two seconds, then said:
"Thank you for the meal."
Komi: "..."
Due to well-known reasons, this part is omitted.
In short, the night passed without incident.
Komi was quite arrogant at first, giving Natsuki various imperious commands, but Natsuki paid no attention, focusing on playing with the the timid girl's legs.
Especially as Natsuki moved upwards, Komi's arrogant scolding became mixed with panic and shyness, and she nervously covered her skirt, stammering:
"W-wait a minute..."
The girl's sense of shame was so strong that Shoko temporarily broke free from the control of the Sin of Pride.
"What's wrong?" Natsuki used a taunt, "Shoko-sama, you're not scared already, are you?"
Normally, using a taunt would be useless, but Shoko in her arrogant state couldn't stand being looked down upon, so she immediately lifted her chin and coldly snorted:
"How could I be scared? Just continue."
Natsuki smiled:
"Yes, yes, if Shoko-sama tells me to continue, I will continue."
"Ugh..."
When the Sin of Pride disappeared, the the timid girl completely softened, leaning breathlessly into Natsuki's embrace.
Natsuki wiped his mouth with his hand, looked up at Shoko, and said:
"You're awake?"
What a pity.
He had wanted to see the the timid girl's embarrassed expression at that moment, but Shoko had already covered her face with both hands, completely unable to face anyone.
However, he could see that the girl's originally fair and doll-like delicate earlobes had now turned into hot, crimson agate.
Natsuki took out a bottle of mineral water, unscrewed it, rinsed his mouth, and said softly:
"Shoko, speak."
"..."
Komi covered her face with both hands, her chest heaving, too embarrassed to say a single word.
"Not talking, huh?" Natsuki leaned close to Shoko's ear and whispered, "Then I'll continue to serve Shoko-sama."
"No, don't…!"
The the timid girl immediately panicked, quickly grabbed Natsuki's wrist, revealing a pair of teary, embarrassed eyes, and a hot, pretty face that looked as if it could bleed at any moment.
She was already so mortified she wanted to find a crack in the ground and disappear; if it happened again, she would really die!
Natsuki said:
"Shoko, you've remembered everything, haven't you?"
The the timid girl nodded shyly, then tried to cover her face again:
"Ye-yes, I remember…"
"Don't move." Natsuki suddenly commanded.
The the timid girl's black hair trembled slightly, and she quickly stopped.
"Just now, Shoko made me do so many things; now it's finally my turn." Natsuki pointed to his lips, "Hurry up and kiss me, and we'll go back after you kiss me."
Komi widened her eyes and shook her head like a rattle-drum.
Natsuki straightened his face and said:
"Shoko, are you looking down on me?"
"N-no…"
The the timid girl quickly denied it.
Natsuki smiled and said:
"If you're not looking down on me, then why aren't you willing to kiss me?"
"..."
The the timid girl bit her lips and remained silent.
Of course, it was because she looked down on herself!
She had just done such a terrible thing, how could she possibly kiss him!
Natsuki whispered:
"I just rinsed my mouth."
Komi still shook her head.
No!
No, no!
Even after rinsing his mouth, it was still a no! In short, she just couldn't accept it! That kind of thing was simply too terrible!
"This won't do, that won't do." Natsuki's face hardened, "Then I'll just kiss you myself."
"N-no…" Komi put her hands on Natsuki's chest and suddenly whispered, "You, you close your eyes."
"Hmm? Shoko-sama is willing again?"
"Hurry up and close your eyes."
"Alright."
Natsuki closed his eyes.
Komi covered her chest with her right hand, took a deep breath, slowly lifted her body, and then… taking advantage of Natsuki's inattention, she flipped over and escaped from Natsuki's embrace, fleeing in a panic.
Natsuki opened his eyes, looked at the fleeing the the timid girl, and showed a relieved expression.
Not bad.
She actually learned to feign an attack to the east while striking to the west, and to use a false path to destroy the state of Guo. Congratulations.
"Shoko, come back." Natsuki called out loudly, "The cave is behind you, you're running in the wrong direction."
Komi: "..."
Natsuki got up, patted the dust off his clothes, pointed towards the cave, and said:
"The cave is this way."
Komi covered her skirt with both hands and walked over hesitantly, but when she was still several meters away from Natsuki, she absolutely refused to get any closer.
"Let's go."
Natsuki didn't tease Shoko anymore and led the way towards the cave.
The two walked one after another and quickly returned to the cave.
"Shoko-chan, welcome to awakening!"
"Once you awaken, island survival won't be so much fun."
"Shoko-chan, your crab!"
The girls enthusiastically welcomed her.
After cooling down on the way, Komi had calmed down and could now communicate and speak softly with others.
Although her voice was very soft, it greatly surprised Juju.
This Shoko was a tight-lipped person; everyone had been stranded on the island for so many days, and Shoko had said less than ten sentences in total, yet now she was speaking so much at once—the sun must have risen from the west!
"Komi, that guy didn't take advantage of you, did he?"
Taking advantage of no one looking, Juju pulled Shoko into a corner.
"N-no…"
Komi's pretty face quickly flushed red, and she quickly shook her head in denial.
"You still say you weren't taken advantage of." Juju widened her eyes and couldn't help but retort, "Your face is even redder than before… What on earth did that scoundrel do to you?!"
Komi secretly covered her skirt with both hands, pressed her legs together, looked down at her toes, and stammered softly:
"Juju, don't be angry… It's not Natsuki's fault…"
If she hadn't grown the arrogant mushroom, such a thing wouldn't have happened, so it was all her fault.
"You're still defending him now." Juju frowned slightly, lowering her voice, "Komi, have you recovered all your memories?"
"Mm."
"That… are you and Stupid Natsuki really dating?"
"..."
After two seconds of hesitation, Komi gently hummed a reply again.
"They're really dating." Juju's face showed an incredulous expression, "I always thought that guy was cheap, using despicable methods to take advantage of us… Shoko, he didn't threaten you, did he?"
"No." Komi gently shook her head.
"Darn it!" Juju clenched her small fists in anger, gritting her teeth, "If he didn't lie to you, then he's been lying to me all along!"
Komi gently shook her head again, whispering:
"Actually… Juju is also dating Natsuki."
"Huh?" Juju widened her eyes, bursting with anger, "He's dating me while dating you, isn't that a two-timing scumbag?!"
Komi whispered:
"And not just…"
"Wait, what do you mean 'not just'?" Juju frowned, resting her small hand on her chin, "I've long noticed that guy is different with Kaguya, is he also dating Kaguya?"
Komi continued:
"There are others…"
Juju: "Chika?"
"Mm."
"Tsubame?"
"Mm…"
For every name she said, Komi would nod her head. Juju finally couldn't ask any more questions and couldn't help but exclaim in embarrassment and anger:
"Darn it! How many people does that guy have to two-time before he stops?! His kidneys won't be enough!"