"Everyone, don't worry." Natsuki said nonchalantly while helping Haruno out of her predicament, "Yukino and the others will be fine."
Kaguya and Yukino are all experienced players; they aren't little children who need to be worried about everywhere.
"Hmm…"
A low hum came from his ear.
The slippery sensation on his fingertips trembled slightly.
As expected.
When Yukino was mentioned, Haruno's body visibly tensed up again.
Natsuki looked down, and through the faint light, he could vaguely see the expression of shame on Haruno's face. This was probably what they called transgressive shame, right?
"I also believe in everyone." Tsubame nodded, "But I just can't feel at ease… Oh, right, before leaving, didn't Natsuki-kun stick a Letter on Kaguya? Should we ask about everyone's situation?"
Apart from Haruno, Tsubame was the oldest girl on the island. She had always liked taking care of others since she was little, so at this moment, she was naturally extremely worried.
Natsuki responded:
"I'll write it later. Even if I write it now, Kaguya and the others probably won't be able to respond for a while."
"..."
A moment later.
"Haruno, it's done."
Natsuki said in a low voice.
He casually squeezed and directly crushed whatever it was, whether a suckerfish or something else, and then threw it out of the cave.
"It's finally over…"
Haruno reached out and touched, and indeed, the strange fish was gone. She couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.
Hiding in the windless, rainless cave, with companions nearby, now that she had relaxed, the panic receded, and a sense of security quickly welled up.
Haruno had originally intended to wipe and clean herself, but as the sense of security returned, coupled with an unspeakable forbidden thrill, she couldn't resist leaning close to Natsuki's ear and whispering:
"So scary~ My body has gone soft, Natsuki-kun, could you help me a little longer?"
Outside the cave, the wind and rain raged, roaring loudly, so speaking softly meant there was no need to worry about being discovered by others.
Natsuki was startled: "What help?"
Haruno's breath was like orchids, and she whispered into his ear:
"That fish was so slimy and disgusting, and my arm is so sore, I can't lift it. I can only trouble Natsuki to help wipe it clean."
Natsuki: "..."
You brat!
When you were just wiping your hair with a towel, you didn't say your arm was sore and you couldn't lift it. But now you're asking for help to wipe it clean. You're clearly just acting on your mischievous impulse again!
It's hard to change one's nature.
Clearly, this Haruno's mischievous habit of teasing and provoking others had resurfaced.
"To save someone, save them to the end; to send Buddha, send him to the West." Natsuki said seriously, "Since Haruno has no strength, then I can only reluctantly help."
You like to tease people, huh?
Now I'll let you see the consequences of provoking the wrong person!
As soon as he finished speaking, Natsuki decisively reached out and began to help wipe.
"Hmm…"
A tingling electric current, like an electric shock, instantly swept through Haruno's entire body, causing her to involuntarily let out a low moan and hurriedly raise her hand to cover her lips.
Wait, wait a minute!
Upon realizing that something was amiss, Haruno immediately panicked.
The reason she had teased Natsuki was primarily that during the process of him helping earlier, Natsuki had been self-restrained and courteous, not touching any inappropriate places at all.
But now it was completely different. Natsuki not only touched but also showed no signs of stopping.
This was what they called bringing it upon oneself, right?
"Haruno, what's wrong?"
Tsubame heard the movement and asked in confusion.
"N-nothing…" Haruno covered her lips with the back of her hand, her voice a little strained, "I accidentally touched a wound just now, and it hurt a bit…"
"Natsuki-kun, that's enough." Haruno lowered her voice, a rare look of shame appearing on her pretty face, "I, I'll do it myself."
"No." Natsuki leaned into Haruno's ear and whispered, "I just said, if you save someone, you save them to the end. I won't give up halfway."
Lewd!
No wonder Yukino called you lewd. Giving up halfway isn't meant for this kind of thing!
Haruno bit her lip, trying hard not to let her voice tremble: "Natsuki-kun, Yukino will be angry, won't she?"
Natsuki said in a low voice:
"In two more days, Haruno will remember what you said."
Haruno asked curiously:
"What did I say?"
Natsuki said:
"Sisters rice bowl is fine too."
Haruno: "..."
After an unknown amount of time, the sound of wind and rain outside the cave finally weakened, then gradually faded away.
"It seems to be over."
Natsuki stood up and moved away the makeshift wooden door blocking the cave entrance, and the cave immediately brightened.
"Natsuki-kun, don't look back!"
Tsubame's embarrassed voice suddenly came from behind.
"Hmm?"
Natsuki turned his head out of curiosity and saw several patches of white enter his vision.
Hey, hey, what's going on?
Where are your clothes?
"Our clothes were blown away by the hurricane." Tsubame covered her chest with both hands, her pretty face flushed, and she puffed out her pink cheeks slightly, "With such strong winds, there's no way to get them back."
"That's truly impossible." Natsuki nodded, "But what about your underwear?"
Tsubame's eyes were resentful: "They broke as we ran."
"That's normal. After all, it's not sports underwear. The bumping was too much, exceeding the tolerance limit…" Natsuki said, looking at Juju, "Hmm, Juju is also very normal."
Juju clenched her small fists, wanting to hit someone:
"What's normal about it?!"
On the way from the beach back to the cave, everyone's underwear had broken for various reasons, and only she and Aoi-chan were safe and sound. She couldn't be happy at all!
"Natsuki-kun, do you have any spare clothes?"
Tsubame asked expectantly.
"I really don't have clothes." Natsuki said, "But I have the Pure White Bride Skin Card. Do you want to use it, Senpai?"
"Eh…"
Tsubame hesitated upon hearing this.
It's not the lack that's the problem, but the inequality.
Everyone currently has no clothes to wear. If only she used the Skin Card, others would be unhappy, right?
Natsuki saw through Tsubame's concerns and said gently:
"The hurricane has stopped. If we go out, we might be able to find the clothes that were blown away. If we really can't find them, we can also weave a grass skirt from leaves to use for now."
"Eh? A grass skirt?" Juju was startled and couldn't help but retort, "Isn't that like a primitive person?"
"We're already stranded on a deserted island, so experiencing primitive attire for once isn't bad." Haruno had already recovered by now, covering her chest and smiling, "And the mermaids in fairy tales, who just use two seashells to cover their bodies, also seem pretty good, oh."
Tsubame's pretty face flushed, and she quickly shook her head: "No! Seashells are too embarrassing!"
"..."
After a brief discussion, it was decided that Shoko would use the Skin Card and go out with Natsuki. Tsubame would stay behind to take care of everyone, primarily the elementary school student. The previous hurricane disaster had clearly scared the elementary school student, and his daughter was now clinging tightly to Tsubame and wouldn't let go. Going out would definitely not be suitable with the elementary school student.
Originally, it would have been most suitable for Haruno to use the Skin Card.
However, Juju and Haruno had not yet awakened and could not activate the Skin Card. Currently, only Tsubame and Shoko could use it. Tsubame was not convenient for action, so only Komi was left.
"…That's how it is."
Natsuki handed the Skin Card to the the timid girl and smiled: "Shoko, quickly equip the Skin Card. We need to go out."
"..."
Komi had no choice but to take the Skin Card, her pretty face flushed.
If it were just her, it would be one thing, but for everyone's sake, she couldn't refuse at all.
The next second.
A faint light flashed.
A pure white wedding dress, representing the girl's purity and flawlessness, appeared out of thin air on the the timid girl.
"So, so cute!"
Juju widened her eyes, looking over in shock.
The cute girl in a pure white wedding dress, lowering her head shyly, seemed to be glowing. Juju couldn't help but feel her heart flutter.
"This is too cute, isn't it?" Juju covered her chest and couldn't help but say, "Why does Shoko seem to be glowing?"
"The Bride Skin can increase charisma attributes." Natsuki explained, "It's literal charisma. It's not an exaggeration to say she's sparkling."
"She's indeed super cute. If she became an idol, she would definitely be a top popular idol." Haruno walked forward, gently pinched Komi, and said with a smile, "I declare that from now on, I am Shoko-chan's number one fan."
"..."
While the girls were talking, Natsuki took out his notebook and communicated remotely with Kaguya.
Without any surprises, Kaguya, Yukino, Chika, and Hayasaka, all four girls, encountered the hurricane disaster. Although they were a bit disheveled, no accidents occurred. However, all the collected crab claws were blown away by the hurricane and were nowhere to be found, so they had to return to the Red Mangrove Forest to catch crabs again.
After telling Haruno and Tsubame the communication content to reassure everyone, Natsuki did not linger and quickly left the cave with Shoko.
"Hoo…"
Natsuki took a deep breath.
Although the island was a mess after the hurricane, the air was exceptionally fresh.
Komi followed suit, secretly taking a deep breath. After staying in the cave for a long time, the air was inevitably a bit murky and stuffy.
Natsuki turned his head to look at Shoko.
Noticing his gaze, Komi quickly lowered her head, her face flushed with embarrassment as she looked at her toes.
She had never used the Pure White Bride Skin Card before; to Shoko, a Pure White Bride had special significance and was not something to be worn on just any occasion.
For instance, she found it hard to understand girls who wore a Pure White Bride to idol concerts.
Now, wearing a Pure White Bride and being scrutinized by Natsuki's aggressive gaze, she dared not look up.
The next moment.
"Ah…"
Komi let out a small cry, but quickly reacted, covering her lips with her hand.
Natsuki said with a righteous expression:
"Don't move around. I'll carry you out of the valley first. The ground is muddy, and you wouldn't want to get the wedding dress dirty, right?"
"…"
Komi bit her lip, instinctively wrapping her arms around Natsuki's neck, her pretty face flushed, and turned her head to look elsewhere.
Liar, liar!
The Skin Card clearly had a self-cleaning function; even if it got dirty, it would clean itself!
However… since he was already carrying her, it would be useless even if she refused, right?
"Let's go!"
Natsuki carried Shoko and sprinted all the way back to the edge of the shore.
The sea after the hurricane was exceptionally calm, like a huge mirror, without a single ripple, but many trees on the shore were toppled over, creating a mess everywhere.
"We're here." Natsuki put Shoko down and looked at the Pure White Bride girl, "Considering how hard I worked to carry you up, shouldn't Lady Shoko give me a kiss as encouragement?"
"No…"
Komi quickly shook her head.
"No kiss?" Natsuki raised an eyebrow, his face stern, "Then I might have to do what I did yesterday."
Komi immediately panicked. Everything that happened yesterday morning flooded her mind, and steam billowed from her head with a whoosh, turning her into a Steam Princess in an instant.
To Shoko, kissing and hugging were already very embarrassing, but she never expected someone would kiss that place… After the primal sin state ended, Komi almost dug a hole to bury herself in.
She would absolutely not let Natsuki kiss her again!
"I, I'll kiss you!"
In her panic, Komi quickly stood on her tiptoes, offering her rosy lips.
Natsuki pointed to his cheek with his finger: "Here too."
Kiss~
"I have symmetrical obsessive-compulsive disorder, Shoko, you understand, right?"
"…"
All in all, Shoko was incredibly obedient at this moment, kissing wherever he asked.
After teasing the the timid girl, Natsuki felt refreshed and waved his hand:
"That's enough for now, we can start working."
"…"
The main goal of coming out this time was to find something to cover themselves with. Natsuki could run around the island naked, but girls certainly couldn't.
First, they searched for clothes blown away by the hurricane, but couldn't find any at all. Heaven knew where the wind had blown them.
So Natsuki and Shoko changed their objective and began searching for leaves to weave grass skirts.
Natsuki was mainly responsible for finding suitable leaves, while Komi was skillful and responsible for weaving the grass skirts.
When a man and a woman work together, the work is not tiring.
It didn't take long for several handmade grass skirts to be freshly created.
"Looks pretty good." Natsuki picked up a grass skirt and weighed it, then looked at Shoko, saying seriously, "But we still need to verify the quality."
"Eh?"
Komi blinked, looking up in confusion.
Natsuki said:
"Shoko, unequip the Skin Card and try on these grass skirts yourself."
Komi's pretty face flushed, and she quickly covered her chest, shaking her head repeatedly.
"Grass skirts are not just about aesthetics; quality is even more important." Natsuki patiently explained, "If we take the grass skirts back now and they break as soon as they're worn, everyone will surely be very troubled, right?"
Komi bit her lip with her pearly teeth, nodding instinctively.
She had to admit, Natsuki made a lot of sense.
But his starting point was certainly not out of concern for everyone, but from his own wicked intentions.
After hesitating for a few seconds, Komi finally made a choice.
"Then… I'll try it…"
"Of course, you have to try it on." Natsuki's eyes lit up slightly, "Try it now."
"No!"
Komi picked up the grass skirt she had woven and walked behind a large tree.
Skin Cards allowed instant costume changes, but grass skirts could only be put on slowly, so she naturally had to hide behind the big tree.
A moment later.
Komi, wearing the grass skirt, cautiously emerged from behind the large tree, one hand covering her chest, the other covering her lower abdomen, making him feel a sudden surge of emotion.
This Shoko was skillful; the grass skirt fit her perfectly, neither too big nor too small, covering all the necessary places. However, leaves are only so big, so there were always some areas that couldn't be completely covered.
Natsuki's gaze swept over her, and he saw the the timid girl's slender, easily graspable waist swaying gently with the movement of the grass skirt.
The primitive aura and delicate beauty were perfectly combined, but her skin was too white; a primitive person clearly couldn't have skin as white and delicate as milk.
"H-how is it?"
Komi looked at him expectantly, asking in a low voice.
"Hmm…"
Natsuki rested his right hand on his chin, observing Shoko carefully, a thoughtful expression on his face.
"It feels like something is missing…"
Komi blinked, nervously examining her body, and whispered:
"What's missing?"
Slap!
Natsuki snapped his fingers, smiling:
"Finally remembered what was missing."
As he spoke, Natsuki took out a pair of black objects and handed them over:
"Only this was missing."
"…"
Komi's beautiful eyes widened, and her rosy cheeks puffed out involuntarily.
Too much.
This was too much!
He spoke with such a serious expression, and what he finally pulled out was just a pair of stockings.
"You, didn't you say you didn't have any clothes?"
Komi puffed out her rosy cheeks, unable to resist questioning him in a low voice.
"Indeed, I don't have spare clothes, but I have stockings." Natsuki said earnestly, "If I only took out stockings, you definitely wouldn't agree, right?"
Of course, she wouldn't agree!
Just wearing stockings without clothes was too terrible to even think about!
"Here." Natsuki handed over the stockings, "Putting on stockings should be fine."
Komi wanted to refuse:
"I don't want to…"
"Hmm?"
Natsuki's face hardened upon hearing this, "Believe it or not, I'll kiss you…"
Before he finished speaking, Komi snatched the stockings and scurried back behind the large tree.
A moment later.
Komi once again covered her body, her pretty face flushed, as she emerged from behind the large tree, her gaze wandering, full of shyness.
Natsuki openly entered appreciation mode and quickly gave a thumbs up, offering his evaluation:
"Out of ten points, I give it a hundred points!"
Her upper body was a grass skirt woven from leaves, revealing a slender, graspable, snow-white waist, while her legs were adorned with a pair of black stockings.
The combination of black and white, primitive and modern, offered an excellent visual experience.
As long as she was cute, a grass skirt paired with stockings was perfectly fine.
Natsuki contentedly picked up the remaining grass skirts and looked at Shoko, saying:
"Let's go, we can head back."
Komi breathed a sigh of relief, quickly about to run back behind the tree to change clothes.
"Don't go." Natsuki stopped her, "Wear it all the way back like this to see the quality of the grass skirt. If it falls apart midway, we can fix it in time."
"…"
This statement was logical and irrefutable.
Komi had no choice but to follow cautiously behind Natsuki, her pretty face flushed, covering the grass skirt.
However, without realizing it, Natsuki walked slower and slower, eventually falling silently behind Shoko, beginning to admire the amazing combination of the grass skirt and stockings.
"You, you go ahead…"
Komi's pretty face was crimson as she whispered.
"What?" Natsuki tilted his head, a bewildered expression on his face, "Sorry, your voice is too low, I can't hear anything."
"…"