Amamiya Natsuki squeezed Shoko's fingers and said softly,
"I came over this time to replenish your magic..."
At the words "replenish your magic," Komie-san hurriedly shook her head in panic.
"On the beach... we can't!"
"Don't worry, I definitely won't bully you on the beach," Amamiya Natsuki reassured her gently. "Actually, I just learned a Golden Legendary this morning that can reverse the side effects of Succubus Physique."
"Eh?"
Komie-san looked up at him in confusion.
Amamiya Natsuki lowered his voice.
"There are too many people on the beach. Some of them might be players. Let's go swimming in the sea and reverse the side effects while we're at it."
Komie-san didn't suspect a thing. She only said softly,
"I'll take the strawberry smoothie back first."
Amamiya Natsuki said,
"Just finish it in two gulps."
Komie-san shook her head.
"I bought it for Mom."
"..."
When you were out, having your daughter run errands for you was perfectly reasonable. There was nothing wrong with it at all.
Amamiya Natsuki thought it over and decided not to go meet Mrs. Komie.
For one thing, he'd have to explain himself, and she would definitely tease him. For another, time was limited, so he might as well spend a little longer alone with Shoko.
A little while later.
Komie-san walked over in small, quick steps across the sand, carrying a bag in her arms.
"Let's go," Amamiya Natsuki said, beckoning. "We can talk while we swim."
"W-wait a moment." Komie-san stopped him and spoke softly. "Let's put on sunscreen first."
Amamiya Natsuki looked toward the horizon, where the red sun was slowly sinking below the sea. The magnificent sight of sea and sky blending into one filled him with peace.
"It's already evening. We still need sunscreen?"
Komie-san lifted her pretty face slightly