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In the corner.
Amamiya Natsuki and the Spy Maid were in close discussion.
"Did it come off?"
"No."
"It won't come off? Looks like it's super chewing gum that someone chewed for a long time."
"…"
No matter what it is, anyone who spits chewing gum on the ground should be sentenced, preferably hanged!
"Hoo…"
Hayasaka Ai took a deep breath, biting her lower lip.
Calm down.
It's just chewing gum.
Don't lose your composure over such a small matter.
"Natsuki-kun, please hold my backpack." Hayasaka Ai handed over her backpack. "I'll get the chewing gum off the sole of my shoe first."
"Leave it to me." Amamiya Natsuki took the backpack. "It's impressive you've walked this far with chewing gum stuck to your shoe."
Hayasaka Ai: "…"
Darn it.
I always feel like this man is gloating, which is infuriating.
With chewing gum stuck to her foot, every step was super uncomfortable, and she couldn't scrape it off. Hayasaka Ai had no choice but to go with Amamiya Natsuki to an empty alley first.
"Go for it." Amamiya Natsuki took two steps back. "I'll keep watch for you."
"It's not a crime, so there's no need to keep watch!"
Hayasaka Ai secretly gritted her teeth, bent down, and took off the small leather shoe on her right foot. In the moonlight, she could see a blob of chewing gum stuck in the groove of the sole, no wonder it wouldn't come off no matter how much she scraped.
Disgusting.
These shoes probably can't be worn anymore; I'll throw them away when I get back.
But how to get the chewing gum off…
Hayasaka Ai slightly furrowed her brows, looking down for something usable.
"Here you go."
A thin, long object was handed over from the side.
Hayasaka Ai was surprised: "Where did you get a toothpick?"
"Blind Box item." Amamiya Natsuki tossed the toothpick dispenser in his hand. "Feel free to use it; there are three hundred sixty-five toothpicks inside. It's fine even if you step on chewing gum ten more times."
He had even drawn a strange pack of tissues before, so drawing a can of toothpicks was perfectly reasonable, right?
Normally useless, but unexpectedly handy at critical moments.
"I definitely won't step on it again!"
Hayasaka Ai took the toothpick, and without any mishaps, smoothly removed the chewing gum.
"Natsuki-kun…"
Hayasaka Ai pursed her lips and turned to look at Amamiya Natsuki.
"Give it to me."
Amamiya Natsuki extended his right hand, holding an unfolded tissue.
"Eh, this man actually knows what I'm going to say?"
Hayasaka Ai's eyebrows subtly moved, a little surprised. She had only called his name just now, and the rest of her words hadn't even left her mouth.
But she had to admit, a tissue was exactly what she wanted.
Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you.
Since she hated others spitting chewing gum on the ground, she naturally couldn't do the same.
"Natsuki-kun, how did you know what I wanted to say?"
Hayasaka Ai curiously looked up, speaking as she placed the chewing gum on the tissue.
"I don't know, I'm just being prepared," Amamiya Natsuki said calmly, crumpling the chewing gum into a ball with the tissue. "You're currently plagued by bad luck, and if you don't deal with it, I have a feeling you'll step on this chewing gum a second time."
"Tsk, I'm being underestimated."
Hayasaka Ai secretly bit her silver teeth.
She was a Spy Maid who had undergone professional spy training; she would absolutely not make the same mistake twice!
Feeling sulky, this Spy Maid still wore a sweet smile on her face, blinking her eyes as she looked over: "Anyway, thank you, Natsuki-kun."
No sooner had she spoken.
Suddenly, a sharp, piercing sound exploded in the darkness, followed by two dark figures darting out, one after another.
The alley was dimly lit, and Hayasaka Ai was startled, instinctively stepping back half a step, closer to Amamiya Natsuki.
The two dark figures swiftly darted towards Hayasaka Ai, reaching her in an instant.
Amamiya Natsuki reacted quickly, grabbing the Spy Maid's arm and pulling her into his embrace, allowing Hayasaka Ai to avoid being attacked.
Watching the two dark figures run out of the alley, one after another, Amamiya Natsuki finally saw what they were:
"Two stray cats."
"Hmm…"
Hayasaka Ai's eyebrows furrowed, her expression clearly in some pain.
"What's wrong?" Amamiya Natsuki asked, puzzled. "Those two stray cats didn't scratch you, did they?"
"It's not the cats." Hayasaka Ai bit her lower lip. "Something pricked my foot."
Amamiya Natsuki looked down. The incident had been sudden, and Hayasaka Ai was still holding her shoe, not having had time to put it on. Her right foot was bare, with only a black stocking touching the ground.
It was only natural for her foot to get pricked while not wearing shoes in a state of bad luck.
"Darn it, darn it, darn it!"
Hayasaka Ai couldn't help but shout in her heart, "Is being plagued by bad luck really this terrible?!"
"It's too dark here to see clearly." Amamiya Natsuki suggested, "Should we go to the Park and sit on a bench to look at your foot?"
"Okay." Hayasaka Ai nodded. "Please take me there, Natsuki-kun."
Amamiya Natsuki helped the Spy Maid out of the alley and headed to the park.
Upon seeing the park gate, the Spy Maid's steps immediately hesitated: "Um, what if we encounter a bird attack?"
An attack by the terminal metabolic products of a bird's digestive system was even more terrifying than chewing gum.
Better safe than sorry.
"I was just giving an example," Amamiya Natsuki reassured her. "Birds can't see at night; they won't fly around randomly."
"Owls are nocturnal birds."
"There are no owls in Tokyo."
"…"
Next to them was a Convenience Store. Amamiya Natsuki turned and walked into the store. A moment later, he came out with a baseball cap and placed it on Hayasaka Ai's head:
"Now you don't have to worry."
"Thank you, Natsuki-kun."
"You're welcome. Two thousand yen."
"…"
The two walked into the Park and sat down on an empty bench.
"My foot still hurts a bit." Hayasaka Ai bit her lower lip. "I'll take off my stocking to check; it seems something is stuck in it."
Thankfully, she was wearing ordinary over-the-knee socks, which were much easier to take off than pantyhose.
Amamiya Natsuki pondered: "Should I turn away?"
"No need." Hayasaka Ai immediately refused. "I might not be able to see it myself, and I'll have to trouble Natsuki-kun later."
The period of bad luck hasn't ended yet; I won't let you leave now. If you stay by my side, at least you can help block some unfortunate events.
Hayasaka Ai hooked her thumb under her stocking and gently pulled it down. The smooth stocking slid all the way off, and the girl's fair, delicate skin immediately appeared under the light.
Amamiya Natsuki looked down and felt a bit dazzled.
So fair.
Dazzlingly white.
The girl's legs were quite long, appearing well-proportioned with beautiful curves, and her skin was as white as fine porcelain; in short, they were exceedingly beautiful.
"Hmph, men."
Noticing Amamiya Natsuki's gaze, Hayasaka Ai secretly curled her lip.
Since she had taken off her stockings in front of Amamiya Natsuki, she didn't mind if Amamiya Natsuki looked… Wait a minute, it's fine if he secretly peeks, but staring openly is too much!
"No, I can't see." The Spy Maid looked up, appearing pitiful and feigning weakness. "I can only trouble Natsuki-kun."
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