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Evening arrived in the blink of an eye.
The sun was setting in the west.
The sunset glow was golden.
The shimmering Sea reflected golden light and still, sunken doll-like.
"Still haven't seen a single Shadow." Fujiwara Chika put her right hand on her hip. "It seems Yote is determined to be a coward."
Amamiya Natsuki said:
"Being a coward is shameful, but it's certainly effective."
To kill Yote, they had to go to the cave system, which was an unexplored enemy lair. Fighting in someone else's home ground was incredibly dangerous.
Shinomiya Kaguya folded her arms across her chest and said softly:
"Before that, we need to find a new way to enter the cave system… The passages in the two Hospitals are out of the question. If we can think of it, they can too."
Yukinoshita Yukino nodded and said:
"There will definitely be Shadows ambushing at both passages. Entering rashly would be extremely dangerous."
Kitagawa Marin raised her hand and said:
"Didn't the intelligence the President brought back from the third cycle say that there's a natural entrance to the cave system under the island's cliff? Can we go in from there?"
"Probably." Amamiya Natsuki nodded. "The me from the previous cycle likely had the same idea as Marin when I revealed that information."
The senpai student said softly:
"Then we need to scout ahead."
"Very good." Amamiya Natsuki turned to look at the senpai student, giving her a thumbs up in praise. "You're getting more and more comfortable with the identity of a dark force, senpai student."
Koyasu Tsubame's pretty face blushed, and she couldn't help but glare at him, saying:
"Don't say you're a dark force with such a smug look on your face!"
"..."
The intelligence Amamiya Natsuki brought back from the previous cycle didn't specify the exact location of the cave entrance, so they had to scout ahead before acting.
"I remember seeing small rental yachts at the pier before." Amamiya Natsuki thought for a moment and said, "It seems they can only seat two people. You all stay here; Hanamori and I can go together."
Hayasaka Ai agreed, her voice clear:
"Leave it to me and Senpai."
"..."
After the discussion, Amamiya Natsuki and Hayasaka Ai didn't waste any time. They quickly copied and replaced two passing tourists, then headed to the pier.
The island's tourism was well-developed, and it being evening, many small yachts were docked by the sea.
Amamiya Natsuki walked up to an old man, first subtly stepping on the Shadow on the ground to confirm that the other party had no reaction, then said:
"We'd like to rent a small yacht, something quiet…"
Before he finished speaking, the old man's face showed a knowing smile, and he beckoned:
"Please follow me, guests. I happen to have a boat that fits your requirements."
Amamiya Natsuki and Hayasaka Ai followed, and soon arrived at a small boat.
The old man kindly introduced:
"This boat type is very popular with couples. Everything inside can be used freely. The fee is fifteen thousand Japanese Yen for the first two hours, and an additional two thousand Japanese Yen for each hour exceeded. You two can take a look first."
After listening to the introduction, Amamiya Natsuki curiously looked into the boat and was immediately speechless.
Why was there a mattress stuffed into such a small boat?
And what was with all those strange items?
This yacht isn't proper at all!
No wonder it's popular with couples; it's clearly for experiencing the thrill of boat vibrations!
Hayasaka Ai also clearly saw the items inside the cabin. She didn't know what she thought of, but her pretty face flushed slightly, and she whispered:
"Senpai, how about we switch to another one?"
Amamiya Natsuki said seriously:
"This is it."
"Huh?"
"The tourists we're impersonating are a couple. We can't let anyone suspect anything."
"Liars will swallow a thousand needles."
"..."
Amamiya Natsuki paid the money quickly, then took the key from the old man, figured out the basic boating skills and precautions, and also asked about the location of the island's seaside cliff. After marking it on the map, he turned and beckoned to Hayasaka Ai:
"Ai, hurry up and get on the boat."
"Tch."
Hayasaka Ai pursed her pink lips and stepped onto the small boat.
Amamiya Natsuki started the small boat with the key and slowly sailed into the sea.
The sunset was golden-red.
The small boat pushed aside the waves, leaving a small patch of white spray behind it.
"Pervert Senpai, please behave yourself." After getting on the boat, both of them had released their transformation effects, revealing their true appearances. Hayasaka Ai covered her chest with both hands and said, "Don't think you can do whatever you want just because we're alone. That kind of thing is not allowed."
Amamiya Natsuki said while steering the boat:
"You say 'not allowed,' but didn't you still get on?"
Hayasaka Ai: "It was all Pervert Senpai forcing me onto the boat."
Amamiya Natsuki: "Don't slander my innocence."
"Tch."
"..."
Amamiya Natsuki certainly wouldn't take advantage of Hayasaka.
If it were a vacation in reality, he might not be able to resist, but with a major enemy at hand, he really had no mind for such thoughts.
The two chatted while searching for the cave entrance on the sea, and half an hour passed in the blink of an eye.
"Senpai, look there." Hayasaka Ai suddenly pointed and softly reminded, "It looks like an opening."
Amamiya Natsuki narrowed his eyes and looked, then said softly:
"I see it."
This area was full of strange rocks and steep cliffs, with no human traces or footprints. Beneath the cliff face near the shore, a dark natural cave entrance was clearly visible.
"Let's go take a look." Amamiya Natsuki turned the boat around and sailed towards the entrance.
They soon arrived near the entrance.
Amamiya Natsuki turned off the engine, pulled out the key, picked up the mooring rope, tied the small boat to a stone pillar on the shore, then jumped off the boat with Hayasaka Ai and came ashore.
Underfoot was a small patch of soft white sand, constantly washed by the seawater over the years, where many shells and starfish could be seen. Noticing humans approaching, many hermit crabs scrambled to flee.
Amamiya Natsuki whispered:
"You wait outside for me; I'll go in and take a look."
The intelligence obtained in the previous cycle only mentioned an entrance to the cave below the cliff, but the exact location was unknown, so he had to go in and investigate to confirm the location.
"What nonsense is the President talking about?" Hayasaka Ai put her right hand on her hip and rolled her eyes. "Of course, we're going in together. Leaving me alone outside would be even more dangerous, wouldn't it?"
Amamiya Natsuki said softly:
"The situation inside is unknown…"
"Less talk, hurry up and drink a Potion." Hayasaka Ai took out a Witch Potion, tilted her head back, and chugged it down. "To be safe, don't use a flashlight. We'll drink the Potion and go in."
"Alright."
Amamiya Natsuki also took out a Potion, drank it, then took out a Shadow Cloak and handed it to Hayasaka, saying softly:
"The Cloak is for you. I have the stealth skill copied from Yukino."
"..."
Hayasaka Ai didn't refuse, pursing her pink lips as she took the Cloak. She couldn't help but recall her first experience entering a dungeon.
That dungeon was the Ghost Ship. At that time, she also hid in the Cloak with Amamiya Natsuki, but they weren't familiar then. Even though they hid together, they would deliberately maintain distance. Now… the previous cycle's self had already had close contact!
Hayasaka Ai quickly shook her head, chasing the little story she had written out of her mind, then put on the Cloak and said softly:
"Let's go in."
"..."
Because it was a naturally formed cave entrance, as they went deeper, the ground was full of gravel, and the ceiling was covered in hanging stalactites, making it quite difficult to walk. Fortunately, the players had good physical fitness and successfully passed through silently.
After passing through a narrow passage, the space ahead suddenly opened up.
Hayasaka Ai's spirits lifted, and she whispered:
"It's the cave system."
Amamiya Natsuki softly acknowledged, whispering:
"It's still not certain. We can only be 100% sure of the location if we can see Shadows… Let's continue."
"Mm."
The two continued their stealthy exploration.
Soon, they discovered a crack in the mountain wall, like a natural passage, winding upwards.
Amamiya Natsuki and Hayasaka Ai silently climbed up. After a short while, they suddenly saw a faint light coming from ahead.
"Sunset… No." Hayasaka Ai whispered, "Is it a light? slouch"
"It doesn't feel like a light." Amamiya Natsuki whispered, "Let's go take a look."
"Wait." Hayasaka Ai lifted her Cloak and whispered, "Senpai, come in and hold me. Be careful not to be discovered. We absolutely cannot let our guard down now."
"Alright."
Amamiya Natsuki nodded lightly, put on the Cloak, then embraced Hayasaka. Just as he was about to continue forward, he suddenly felt a strange sensation in his hand, a fluffy touch coming from his hand, seemingly gently brushing against it. He asked in surprise:
"What is it?"
"It's a tail." Hayasaka Ai bit her silver teeth. "That Potion had a side effect."
"Why didn't you say anything earlier?"
"A tail won't affect our movement. Of course, the main task is more important… Senpai, stop nagging and keep moving."
"..."
Amamiya Natsuki held Hayasaka, and the two shared the Cloak, continuing their movement.
Soon, they approached the source of the faint light. After seeing what was glowing, Amamiya Natsuki was immediately speechless.
"President, what is it?"
Hayasaka Ai wrapped her arms around Amamiya Natsuki's neck, carefully peeking out through a gap in the Cloak. Soon, she showed the same speechless expression as Amamiya Natsuki.
"It's actually two people playing on their phones?"
"You're wrong." Amamiya Natsuki corrected her. "It should be two Shadows playing on their phones."
It seems that even shadow creatures cannot resist the temptation of technology.
After confirming the identity of the other party, Amamiya Natsuki naturally did not act rashly, and quickly retreated with Hayasaka, returning the way he came.
"This cave system is indeed the Shadow's lair," Amamiya Natsuki said softly. "The two Shadows playing with phones, I saw them in Juju's notebook. They were the Shadows who pursued us in the last cycle. They should have been on guard just now."
"Good luck," Hayasaka Ai took off her cloak, her fluffy cat tail gently swaying behind her. "The first time I found the right location... Send a message to Yandere Kaguya to confirm the location."
"Hmm." Amamiya Natsuki nodded, took out his phone, and turned it on. When they entered the cave system just now, they had turned off their phones to avoid accidents. "Well, no signal... How did those two Shadows play with their phones?"
"You can play mini-games even without a signal," Hayasaka Ai exhaled softly. "It's better than being bored and staring blankly."
"That makes a lot of sense."
...
The two quickly returned to the sea.
The sunset grew dimmer, threatening to sink below the horizon at any moment.
"President," Hayasaka Ai extended her right hand, "Give me the Skin Card."
Amamiya Natsuki untied the rope, returned to the small boat, and slowly said:
"Such a precious thing as a Skin Card, shouldn't there be a reward when borrowing it?"
Hayasaka Ai folded her arms across her chest and said:
"Tsk, what kind of reward does Senpai want?"
Amamiya Natsuki pointed to his cheek: "Kiss me."
Hayasaka Ai looked disgusted and said:
"After I kiss the left side, are you going to ask me to kiss the right side too?"
"Correct answer."
...
Amamiya Natsuki started the small boat and drove away from the cliff. On the way, he took out the Pure White Bride Skin Card and handed it to Hayasaka Ai.
With a flash of light, a white wedding dress quickly appeared on Hayasaka Ai.
Amamiya Natsuki turned to look at the girl beside him, a hint of astonishment flashing in his eyes.
The last ray of sunset fell on Hayasaka, dyeing the girl with a dazzling golden hue.
It must be said that although this Spy Maid was flat-chested, her beauty was quite high. With the charm bonus of the Skin Card, plus the pair of cat ears on her head, it was even more difficult to look away.
A golden-haired, cat-eared bride, no one could refuse.
Seeing the change in Amamiya Natsuki's gaze, Hayasaka Ai proudly raised her chin, revealing a fair, slender neck. She extended a finger, gently touching her lips, and smiled:
"If Senpai praises me and satisfies me, perhaps I can let the perverted Senpai have a kiss, oh."
Amamiya Natsuki shook his head and said:
"I won't praise."
"Eh?"
"At this time..." Amamiya Natsuki turned off the boat's engine and hugged the Spy Maid. The sweet fragrance of the girl immediately filled his nostrils. "Of course, I'll just kiss you directly!"
"Hmm..."
Hayasaka Ai struggled symbolically for a moment, then quickly extended her arms, wrapped them around Amamiya Natsuki's neck, and began to respond.
It is well known that boys, as creatures, all have the gene to push their luck. Amamiya Natsuki was no exception.
When hugging, he wanted to kiss, and when kissing, he couldn't help but want more.
A moment later.
Amamiya Natsuki breathed lightly, surprised:
"Ai... how could you..."
Usually, at most, it was kissing and hugging, or touching. If he wanted to go further, Hayasaka would stop him. However, today, Hayasaka Ai actually didn't stop him.
What's going on?
I didn't plant a lust mushroom on you!
"Hoo... hoo..."
Hayasaka Ai's breathing was rapid, her pretty face flushed, and her eyes were filled with moist mist.
"Perverted Senpai, don't speak... just hold me tight..."
As a well-read and knowledgeable Maid-chan, Hayasaka Ai was naturally very curious about such things.
However, out of a girl's modesty and self-respect, she would certainly not let Amamiya Natsuki have his way easily.
However, after reading the little essay she personally wrote in the previous cycle during the day, Hayasaka Ai unconsciously changed her mind... She had no memory of her first experience, and she actually wrote such things to humiliate herself. It was unfair, too unfair!
Even she couldn't forgive it!
If I've tried it once, it's okay to try it again, right?
As for Kaguya... she already went first once, so it's okay to go first again, right?
Sorry, Lady Kaguya, I will definitely keep it from you...
And then.
A night without words.
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