Hello everyone! What's up?!
Well, as for me, I'm doing fine, in this new story that I give you! Or rather, this little expansion of the universe I and wesst1 gave you.
That's right! This is my first side project, which I will balance out with my main fic for as long as it lasts! This means, at least a few chapters! If you haven't read our collab, then go check out wesst1's profile, okay? I asked him if this was okay, and he said yes.
For the rest, here is what I propose: we all saw what happened on the island, but I thought 'and what if we show people more smut scenes?' So, here we are. You guessed it, you can expect smut all the way, as of the second chapter. This first one will be mainly to set things up for everyone, just in case you have forgotten.
Well, I believe that is all I needed to say. Let's jump in!
Everyday Island Life with Ultimate Brides
Prologue Part 1 : The Preparations for an Unforgettable Confession
'Holy crap… why did this have to happen?!'
Those were the thoughts of Makoto Naegi, the Ultimate Lucky Student, as he rested under the shadow of a tree.
His whole situation was… simply unbelievable. He and all of his friends from the girls' dorm all went on a trip with some guests on a friend's private yacht, so they could relax after the tiresome midterms. Things were all calm and relaxing until they all crashed into a deserted island with no way to communicate to the exterior world, leading them to be trapped in a wild place, all thanks to the personality of an incompetent AI that didn't properly obey his instructions. Survival was thankfully handled thanks to the most physical persons, and the organization was not a problem either, as they managed to find a shelter in a cave and organize it for everyone. It needed to be done, considering there were 31 people.
Doesn't mean that Makoto had it easy. After some time, all of the girls needed to change clothes, and thus, decided to wear the swimsuits the yacht provided for them. But as the heat was too much to take, Junko suggested to wear bikinis made of the fur of the animals found, and it exposed every part of their bodies to his eye. Only their modesty was barely kept intact.
As such, with all of those conditions, he felt himself… quite hard between his legs. The feeling would never get away, and her realized that he actually looked at them, longer than he should do so. As such, he started to distance himself from the group. He already knew being the only man in the group was gonna be a problem, so his side of the shelter was already isolated, and he actually started to do errands on his own, taking the weapon Mukuro made for him and making sure to at least bring some fruits with him.
Speaking of fruits, today, he was going to take those star-shaped fruits Angie recognized when they explored the island. He was even planning to do it for everyone alone today, as he felt himself ashamed of his conduct with the girls he respected so much. And considering they told him they wanted to talk between them, he was so eager to accept their request. As he got up and collected his weapon, he only sighed as he walked towards his destination.
'I know my presence is disturbing their peace, but… I hope once this is all done with, we can all forget about this. I will not ruin whatever I have with them.'
"So, everyone, I believe that it is time for us to talk."
In the cave that served as their provisional home, every of the 30 girls were present. All of the girls of class 78, 77-B and 79, the four members of staff and two Reserve Course students were present in a circle. All of them were now having their meetings… with one subject in mind.
"Before we go any further, let's make one thing clear." Mukuro spoke for everyone. "We are talking about Naegi-kun, right?"
"Quite right," Chisa nodded at her. "I'm pretty sure we all noticed how our friend has started to act as weird around us. Not only he is seen alone most of the time, but he has started to avoid us. He doesn't want to participate in our activities anymore?"
"I-is he alright?" Mikan asked very nervously. "I-it's not my fault, right?"
"He is nervous, yes, but none of us are particularly to blame for this." Kirumi spoke calmly. "There are many factors to explain this behavior."
"I hope this is nothing too bad," Sonia said worriedly. "I wish to help Darling, but if he doesn't let me approach him, then"
"AH! You shouldn't worry about that!" Miu laughed at them. "If you're wondering about what's wrong with Lucky Boy, don't look any further! He's just checking us out!"
Everyone blushed and looked away for a second, before Kaede started to reprimand her. "Iruma-san! We told you several time not to say things like this in public!"
"Hey, it's just us, for fuck's sake! Do you see anyone else besides us?!" Miu retorted with a scowl. "Besides, is this really your main concern? Are you really not going to deny he's been looking at us all funny?! You really think he didn't rinse his eyes looking at our bodies like he wanted to jump on us?! Who knows what he may be thinking?!"
"That is a very serious thing to accuse someone of, Iruma-san," Chisa said with a scold through the blush. "I thought you would not do something like this."
"A-actually, Yukizome-sensei…" Tenko slowly raised her hand. "I never though I would say this, but… perhaps Iruma-san is into something there…"
Everyone looked at her with widened eyes, but Sayaka spoke for most of them, giving her an angry glare. "Wait, what?! Do you really believe that Naegi-kun would do anything to us like that?! After everything he's done for us?"!"
"O-of course not! Tenko knows Naegi-senpai wouldn't try anything like that! She promised she would make efforts for that!" Tenko defended herself, her hands in front of her. "But think about it! Why would one of us start to avoid contact with us, unless the situation would make him uncomfortable?! He's the sole male in our group!"
"Yeah, she got us there." Ruruka supported her. "Can't really say I blame him. This whole trip is a mess. Everything's hot in here… and we're all in our swimsuits… this must be a sight for him."
"Right?" Miu jumped on the occasion. "So this must be a pretty sight for a virgin like him! Bwahahahah!"
"T-this is getting really off topic…" Sato sweat dropped at this. "I-I didn't expect us to talk about this kind of thing…"
"W-well, neither did Tenko, but I think that it's important to talk about it!" Tenko explained her point. "Naegi-seznpai has been under the same conditions as us, but I think he is suffering more than everyone else! Tenko has seen briefly look at everyone's body with… those eyes when someone desires something deeply! On numerous occasion!"
"Wait!" Himiko looked at her with shocked eyes. "You mean… he has eyed even me?"
"Yes! Of course!" Tenko answered. "Naegi-senpai has definitely looked at your waist more! Tenko saw it!"
That made Himiko staring in front of her with a… relieved look. "…uh."
"Hold on, you mean all of us?" Mahiru also looked shocked. "I mean, I did think he had a red face, but… I-I didn't know he was doing that!"
"That is… indeed unexpected," Sakura spoke. "So, it seems like he is aware of his actions, and ashamed by it… I know he's not one to betray anyone's trust, but… this is quite the information to process…"
"Oh dear God, so Naegi-san is also suffering!" Mikan panicked. "Would it help if I took off my clothes?"
"Wha – are you nuts?!" Hiyoko looked at her shocked. "Nobody is doing that, you hear me?!"
"Hey, I told you we should have just stopped wearing clothes altogether." Akane looked at everyone with an annoyed look, pinching her bikini. "Seriously, it's just an obstacle now."
"H-hey, do you want Naegi-kun to see us like that?!" Aoi covered her own chest with a red face. "I-I wouldn't be able to look at him in the eyes if he sees us!"
"Desensitization is an... idea." Miaya spoke quietly, her batteries long gone. "An interesting idea."
"Not a good one though," Chisa sighed in defeat. "This situation is simply unbelievable… poor Naegi-kun…"
"Yes, this is really difficult to process, even for us." Seiko looked down at her own skin, rubbing her arm awkwardly. "To think Naegi-kun would… watch us like this… it does feel a bit weird."
"Yeah…" Tsumugi sighed too. "I mean, I have nothing against Naegi-senpai, but… those swimsuits are really embarrassing."
"You said it…" Natsumi looked away with a blush, before looking at Junko with narrowed eyes. "Why the fuck did you begin to wear that shit anyway?! Now the guy is just eyeing us out!"
"Hey, I wanted my skin to breath!" Junko defended herself. "And don't think I didn't hear you complain about the heat either!"
"Please, let's not make a scene right now." Peko took Natsumi's hand in her own. "This will not help anyone."
"Ibuki wonders, is he also sick?" Ibuki asked. "Ibuki has seen that sometimes, he had some trouble walking from mtime to time."
Everyone blushed heavily at this, with Angie responding happily. "Nyahahaha! No worries, Mioda-senpai! Atua simply told Angie that he'll get better very soon! All we have to do is to check up on him!"
"Yeah, well, let's… try not to force ourselves onto him." Celes coughed a bit. "He'll probably faint if we are too direct."
"For sure." Maki quickly nodded. "I don't think he can handle being with usd, and honestly, I can't blame him."
"This is… quite the problem." Kyouko sighed in defeat. "Help isn't coming, and one of us is suffering… obvious problems. What to do…?"
"Let's just tell him."
Everyone turned towards Mukuro, who had yet to speak. Junko looked at her funny and asked, "Uh? What do you mean, sis?"
"I say we just tell him what's wrong, and we help him." Mukuro then looked on the ground with a blush. "Maybe we can even… confess or something."
Everyone was silent for a second, before blushes and shours of durprise were heard."
"Wait, are you nuts?!"
"You can't be serious!"
"You want us to look at him in the eye when he can't look at him?!"
"Wow, sis, didn't think you were that bold," Junko raised an eyebrow. "Why the sudden confession? Don't you think it's, I don't know, a bit rushed?"
"It's like you said, nobody is coming, and we have time to kill." Mukuro reasoned. "If we're never going back to civilization again… then I'd rather pass the remaining of my life with the person I love."
Everyone felt silent at this. Everyone in the circle knew that Mukuro was the first person to fall in love with the Lucky Student…. But to think she would feel this way…"
"H-hey, let's not be pessimistic, okay?" Kaede tried to reassure them. "I mean, it's been long, and I know this is difficult, but… I'm sure people will come and rescue us in time! We are Hope's Peak Academy's students!"
"That's right!" Chisa joined in. "People are getting surely worried, but I'm sure they've already sent some help! We have to hold on! This is what Naegi-kun would say!"
"Well, let's hope so." Maki sighed. "I don't doubt he would say that, but it's been three weeks. And I've been counting."
"So did I. And I know I shouldn't be pessimistic." Mukuro reasoned. "But… I think now is the perfect time to come clean. There is no one but us… and Makoto is probably the people I love the more from the bottom of my heart, aside from Junko-chan. So, I don't know about all of you, but I'm taking my chances."
"Wow… that's… pretty forward." Sayaka looked at her impressed. "I envy your courage."
Mukuro looked very determined when she said the next words. "He deserves this, and so much more."
"I agree." Mikan spoke next, getting everyone's attention. "My beloved… he always made sure to be there for us. He makes our lives so much better… he made my life so much better. And… and I think he is the perfect person to die with." She looked at Mukuro with the same look. "I've made my decision. I'll tell him too."
"What?!" Hiyoko among others looked at her shell-shocked. "Y-you too?!"
"Nyahahaha! Atua just spoke with Angie right now!" Angie spoke this time, looking… very peaceful. "Atua said that… Angie should start to look for her own happiness. He said that now is the perfect opportunity to tell Naegi-senpai how Angie feels… and she agrees. Angie thinks that… that she wants to tell him how she feels." Angie looked at the two with a smile. "And… Angie thinks everyone here should be honest with him too."
"H-hold on, that is just way too fast!" Mahiru's face was redder than her hair. "Just what on earth are you thinking?! We can't just spill it out together like that!"
"Can't we? Three of us were willing to step up, and we will all tell him how we feel towards him tonight." Angie reasoned. "All of us have our reasons to fall in love with Naegi-senpai here."
"He makes me feel like a normal girl," Mukuro confessed. "Something I wanted for as long as I remember."
"He is so gentle, and so caring… like how I craved," Mikan continued. "My life is so much better ever since he entered it."
"And he accepts me for who I am," Angie seemed peaceful, before she looked at everyone else. "So, again, you should be honest with him. After all… don't we feel the same way for our dear friend? Don't you all have a reason to love Naegi Makoto?"
Everyone looked at them with surprising looks, silence overtaking their shelter.
"Well…" Everyone turned towards Sayaka, who was blushing, looking at the ground. "…it's true. I've always… been interested into Naegi-kun. Ever since I saw him save that crane when we were in junior high… and once we got to know each other better, he became more than a friend… he's my idol." Sayaka looked determined at everyone else. "As an idol, I'm not allowed to date. So I planed to tell him my feelings towards him once we graduated… but looking at you all ready, I know I can't back down now! Forget about all my profession, I'm a girl just like all of you tonight! I'll join you girls!"
Mukuro smiled at her challenge. "I knew you would, Maizono-san."
"Well, since we're talking about idols…" Kaede spoke this time. "He's a real source of inspiration. He's… really strong in his own way. I know I felt that when he appeared on television, but actually seeing it in front of me… I admit it was a bit overwhelming. And when he pushed me forward, during all our year together… I felt like I could fly." Kaede then joined the girls. "I know I don't know him as long much as you girls, but I won't let this get in my way of confessing how I feel."
"Neither will Ibuki! She wants to tell him how she feels if this is going to be how she ends!" Ibuki stood up. "Makoto-chan was probably Ibuki's best friend ever since he came in the school! He was willing to play with her and make memories for her… even after what happened with Ibuki's former friends." Ibuki looked at them, a serious expression on her face. "And I don't want to let go of this feeling. Ever."
Some of the girls looked slowly as determined as them, and soon, this group started to speak, beginning with Sonia. "As you all know, I see Darling as a hero. I am pretty sure that you all remember the incident at the Novoselic Embassy. People called him a hero because he saved me… but the truth is, he already has. He always made sure to be there for me because I felt… angry at my own problems and my doubts… just like the Legendary Hero would." Sonia then smiled at all of them. "And I believe it is time for me to come clean."
"M-me too…" Aoi blushed, but didn't stop. "I always thought he was cute. I know, it's lame compared to you guys, but… I really liked his smile too. And he's just so… kind and understanding. He always listens to me and my problems… and I don't have to force myself with him. I'm just… natural, and I haven't felt like this with any other guy before. That's why I… I would have liked it if he was my date, because I know… he's the guy I want to share my life with."
"And he's really… inspiring too, just like Akamatsu-san said earlier." Tsumugi added. "I always viewed myself as… nothing special, even with my talent. But Naegi-senpai… he really pushed me forward and taught me to have more confidence in myself. I… it's the first time that I ever felt someone like an equal, you know. And… and I want to feel like this amazing person with him more."
"Eh. So even Ultimates can feel that way, uh?" Natsumi said with a smirk. "Hope's Peak Academy is really not beyond saving. just like he said."
"Seems so…" Sato nodded with a smile. "And to think… we all have him to thank for that."
"It is true… Naegi-kun has brought so much into our lives." Kyouko admitted with a smile. "I'll be completely honest with all of you. My initial plan was to confront my father, tell what I thought about him, and leave so I wouldn't have to see his face again. But… Naegi-kun made me change plans. And I'll be honest, I didn't know I needed that… and he also was the one who made me approach my problems from a different angle. And he was the one to help me get back up after the truth was revealed… I can't thank him enough for that. Because he didn't just fix my family… he fixed me. And… I want to thank him. By getting to know him better… and perhaps more."
"That's who he is. He just wants to help people, and he would feel guilty if he felt like he caused problems." Chiaki added with a smile. "That's what he did when the scandals happened. Hinata-kun was mad because of his low self-esteem. But Naegi-kun worked hard to fix those problems. He wants to make everyone happy… and with him… it's like when I play games. I always enjoy our time together, and… and I want this playthrough together."
"Just like me." Himiko smiled at her. "I know I'm pretty lazy. I know I tend to use excuse just not to work… but Naegi-senpai… he has that little something that makes people… wants to progress and do better. With him by my side, I do tend to work harder, but… it's not as exhausting as it used to be. Probably because he has something… magical inside of him." Himiko looked at her hznds. "And… and he truly is a believer too. I feel that, he gets what I'm trying to say to people… and I feel that no matter what, I can do anything."
A little moment of silence, before Chisa put her hand on her chest. "Before anyone says anything… I know I am a teacher. And I know he is my student. I agree that this relationship is anything but normal." She then looked at everyone with a smile. "But Naegi-kun… he is everything that you said, and so much more. A hard worker that would do anything to help those he cares about. And someone who loves people genuinely… now, who wouldn't fall for someone like that? Can this be a good reason for this teacher, to fall in love with a student? Because yes, this is love. I know it in my heart."
Everyone looked around, those who has spoken eyeing those who had yet to do so. "Well?" Mukuro asked. "I know this situation isn't normal, but I feel like if you don't do it now… you will regret it for the remaining of your life."
Everyone then hesitated for a moment… before finally, and to everyone's surprise, Tenko was the one who raised her hand. "W-well… Tenko knows she may not be in a favorable position to say this, but… she wants to have her chance to confess either."
To say that this as a shock for everyone would be an understatement. "…wait a minute, really?" Sayaka spoke for them. "I mean… I knew you had something for him, but… you know, with your whole thing with men in general…"
"T-Tenko knows that she has her own problems! A-and she knows she had her different with Naegi-senpai!" Tenko defended herself before speaking. "But… he has showed me the errors of my way. He has worked hard and never given up on me… despite the things I have done to him. He is… a non-degenerate, the model of what every man should become. That's why I… I want to help him on this way." Tenko then looked at everyone. "I know I said I didn't like boys, but… I don't dislike him either."
Everyone looked at her with an impressed look, Himiko talking for everyone. "…wow. You must have been thinking about this for quite some time."
"It hasn't been easy, Yumeno-san. And I'll admit, I… I don't think I will need to work on my… passion with girls." Tenko admitted, with a blush on her face. "But… I feel like Naegi-senpai is the best person who can help me on this."
"Ngeeeh… of course he would… M-Makoto-sama wouldn't let anyone alone, even if they don't deserve it…" Toko spoke next. "I-I'm pretty sure all of you know about Syo… m-my other-self. She… I mean, we did those awful things, and I felt like… there was no way out. And yet… and yet he reached out for me. I was… I was so hurt because of what happened that I decided to lash out… but he's… he's like the knight in my dreams." Toko looked around seriously. "I didn't see it until recently, and I know I don't have as much of a chance as some of you, but… I will fight to have my happy ending. Me… and my other-self. Because he said he accepted me… and we believe him."
Everyone looked at her for a moment, before Hiyoko spoke next. "Well… for all of your flaws, at least you tried to do something about it. Meanwhile, I got on everyone's nerves, to the point that I almost got myself…" The words had some trouble to get out of her mouth. "I'm sorry, it's… not something I like to talk about."
"Hiyoko-chan…" Mahiru patter her shoulder. "It's okay…"
"It's not. And it wasn't either. I behaved like a brat, because I suffered in my life, and… if it weren't for you and Naegi-onii…" Hiyoko calmed down, before looking up with a smile. "You know… he reminds me of my dad. Someone who was by my side, no matter what. And I was mad at him for what he did, but… now, I know he wanted to help me. So… I want to protect him now. For all the hit he received, I want to be there for him when he needs me." Hiyoko nodded seriously. "This is my duty."
Again, silence overtook the shelter, before Natsumi chimed in. "Eh. So, you also have your pride, don't you? I can respect that."
"…more than me for sure." Sato sighed in defeat. "I just… I just can't believe it. I did go to Gekkogahara-sensei's session… and now, I feel like this. Want's wrong with me…"
"Sato-chan…" Mahiru patted her head now. "I… I honestly can't tell why you feel this way, but… you are still my friend. You know that, right?"
"I know… but I don't feel like I deserve it. I feel like… I'm betraying you right now." Sato confessed, clearly looking ashamed. "After what I tried to pull, after what I thought of him… I know I don't have the right. And yet… you and he are so similar. I didn't think it would be possible. You both have… that smile and hope into you. And you both help people in your own ways, but… but with time, I understood why you would feel that way." Sato looked at her with a sad smile. "I… I don't want to destroy your happiness if he makes you happy, but… I want to help all the way with him, however I can."
Mahiru sighed sadly at this. "…I'm not like him, Sato-chan. Naegi-kun knew that there was maybe more to what it looked like with my dad, and… and it took me so long to realize it. I'm… I just feel like I'm a normal girl, with the same flaws as most people. But… but Naegi-kun took his time with me. He was really… patient. He took all of my expectations, and he proved himself to be very dependable." Mahiru then looked at her with a smile. "I don't know what's going to happen, and I don't know how he will react, but… I promiser you, whatever happens, we'll do it together. Like always."
"Mahiru-san…" Sato almost cried at this. "Thank you. Thank you so much…"
"Tch, I suppose it was to be expected. You would hate it to break your friend's heart…" Natsumi said, looking away, before sighing. "Honestly, I didn't forget what happened between the three of us. And I know you didn't forget either… but… seriously, I'm tired of feeling like this." She then looked at the two with a serious expression. "I don't want to keep it against you. I know you're trying to do better… and ignoring it would only aggravate the situation. Especially since I'm… also trying to do better."
Mahiru tried to reach out for her. "Kuzuryu-san-"
"Let me finish, 'kay?" Natsumi cut her off, before sighing again. "I… I wasn't a good person to you. I had my reasons, but that's no excuse. I guess that's why… this whole mess started. Ad all of this, because I felt worthless." Natsumi calmed down a bit. "But that guy… Naegi-kun… he's got balls for sure. He may be a goody for two shoes, but he can act up when it truly matters… and he's a really good supporter too. Someone who believes in people… truly, a good right-hand man material." Natsumi looked around seriously. "I don't care that some of you are closer to him than me. This guy believes in my potential… and I'll prove his belief in me isn't misplaced."
"Kuzuryu-san…" Peko looked at her shocked. "I never knew…"
"I told you, call me Natsumi. You're not part of the clan anymore, so drop the formalities." Natsumi reminded her. "Besides, it's good for you, right? Now you can express how you feel towards him. Because you also like the guy, am I wrong?"
Peko hesitated for a moment, before nodding. "Yes. I needed some time to think, to have a better idea of my feeling, but… now I know for sure, I love Naegi Makoto. From the bottom of my heart. He… he fixed me too. I was broken when this happened. I was disregarded because of my own way of thinking… and he picked me, piece by piece, and he did everything he could so I could… become myself." Peko then looked determined at everyone. "That is why… on the name of Pekoyama Peko, the Ultimate Swordswoman… I swear to become a warrior, someone that will protect Naegi-kun with everything I have. I know I have to become my own person, but this is the path I have chosen. For saving my life… I intend to make sure his will not suffer like mine."
"As do I." Kirumi spoke immediately. "I know I have trouble to get to separate myself from my role as a maid. But you have all seen the circumstances of such matters. And Naegi-senpai… truly treated me as an equal. A boy helping a maid out… it might sound unprofessional, but… he is one of the few person I truly wouldn't mind offering my services." Kirumi looked at everyone with a little smile. "It is also my way of… sharing my life with him."
"Grrrr… oh, to hell with this! So many of you have spoken your mind, and I don't want to hesitate anymore!" Akane shouted of frustration. "Naegi is just so amazing! At first, I thought he was annoying by butting in, but… he showed me that I didn't have to be alone. That it was okay to be scared. And that… that it was okay to receive help. And… and he's really good for taking care of kids." Akane blushed at that last part, before sending to everyone her own smirk. "Where I live, people can be dangerous… that's why I'll protect him when he'll get to live with us! He made my family's life better, and I intend to protect him all the way!"
"There is nothing wrong with being afraid, Owari-san. None of us would judge you for that." Miaya spoke, slowly and quietly, and everyone listened to her as she spoke without Usami. "Naegi-kun has been quite the help for the school in general. And he is also quite the listener… truly, I don't blame you for falling for him." Miaya then looked around with a blush. "Like I said, to Yukizome-san here, I would never put your work into danger, but… I do intent to request his help for my job. It has been so long since anyone has taken care of me like he did."
"M-me too…" Seiko admitted, refusing to look at anyone in the eye. "I-I know this is wrong, but… Naegi-kun has treated me with such kindness, and without wanting anything in return… I-I've never felt like this before… no offense, Ruruka-san."
"None taken, Seiko-chan." Ruruka smiled awkwardly. "I had time to think about it, and… I had it coming. But please, continue. I'll have my chance later."
"Thanks." Seiko smiled before continuing. "I… my reasons for feeling this way is really that simple… but I felt like this relationship couldn't work because of our position… well, until this whole thing happened." Seiko looked at the surrounding people. "I… I know this is selfish of me, but… I really, really want to continue or relationship together. I want him to be by my side… for as long as I can."
A little silence overtook the shelter once more, as the remaining girls of the group hesitated once more. Everyone else decided to follow the group… and none of them planned to be left behind.
"…well, since Seiko-chan was honest with herself…" Ruruka spoke, gaining everyone's attention. "I know I have no right to feel this way either. With what happened with Sonohsuke… on top of my attitude before any of this happen. But… Naegi-kun is really sweet and caring. On top of that, he knows when to stop people to hurt everyone. He is this… odd yet exciting side of him." Ruruka then admitted with an ashamed look. "I know this was because of what I did, but… with Sonhosuke, there was no resistance at all. I guess that tired me a bit. I think we were very good friends when we were kids, but…" She then sighed sadly at this. "I wonder if I can even admit it to him…"
"Ruruka-san…" Seiko patted her shoulder. "You're doing better ever since. Yes, it was bad, but you didn't tell him to attack Naegi-kun."
"I guess…" Ruruka sighed again. "But… I want to keep growing with him. I want to keep improving… with him by my side." Ruruka looked at everyone with honesty. "Nobody else can make me feel like this."
Everyone looked at her with widen eyes, before Sakura spoke next. "I… feel similar. When Kenishiro died, I thought everything was over. I stopped altogether. I pulled myself in a shadow of despair… and my efforts disappeared." Sakura smiled sadly as she looked at her body. "But Naegi-kun… he also fixed me. He… he fought his own way to bring me back on my feet. And… and he made sure that I followed my dreams on a safer path. And to think that… that my intense training was destroying me, just like with Kenishiro."
"Sakura-chan…" Aoi hugged her friend. "It's okay. Nobody would blame you for feeling like this."
"Thank you, Asahina-san." Sakura returned the gesture, before looking around. "I also want to protect him with my hands… but to also embrace him with those. He reminded me so much of Kenishiro… but with time, I saw him as Naegi Makoto, his own person. And… Kenishiro's name will be forever in my heart… but Naegi Makoto is a name that is already in my soul."
As the girls around looked at her with respect, Celestia raised her hand. "Well… I suppose this is time for me to reveal my motivations, isn't it? I suppose that after knowing all of you for so long… you deserve to know."
"Hey, no need to be pushy," Aoi gently told her. "You don't have to if you don't want to, Celes-san-"
"Taeko."
Everyone was left a bit shocked. "Uh?"
"Taeko Yasuhiro. Until today, only Naegi-kun knew about it." Celestia, or rather, Taeko, revealed to everyone. "I will be honest there. He has been… quite the wild card to have. As all of you said, he is quite the caring person. And with what happened at the school… I also learned to care about all of you. You can all tell that I was not one to socialize." She revealed with a little smile. "…and yet, he accepted me. Not just Celestia Ludenberg… but Taeko Yasuhiro as well. And this is the first time I have ever met someone… this loyal." Celestia then looked around with a challenging smile. "That is why I wanted to reveal my name to all of you. Because… no matter what name I use, I always plan to win."
Everyone looked a bit shocked at her, but quickly gained the same confidence before… all except for three girls, who had yet to speak.
"Ummm… are you okay, Iruma-san?" Kaede asked her, noticing the Inventor's sudden depressed mood. "Are you… going to confess too?"
"What's the point? He would just dump me." Miu's voice was trembling. "And after all the shit that happened because of me… I wouldn't fucking blame him."
"Uh?" Everyone looked shocked at this, Tsumugi speaking next. "D…do you really think that-"
"What?! It's the truth, isn't it?!" When Miu looked up, everyone could see that she was crying. "I'm loud, annoying, rude, arrogant, horny… and now, my so-called talent brought us this mess!" Miu was calming herself a bit, but she was trembling. "And just when things were starting to look up for me. I-I just find myself the perfect guy around. Someone who actually put up with my shit, and… and who wouldn't leave my side." Miu sniffled at this. "But now? With so many better pretenders like you girls around… he won't need this fake genius anymore."
Everyone was left shell-shocked at this. Was this… was this really how she felt? It was the first time anyone has ever seen her this way. And to think that, not too long ago, she was barging about her position…
"You have more chances that I do."
Everyone turned towards Maki, who had a look of compassion on her face. Chisa remembered that she was still the teacher around here. "Harukawa-san, you shouldn't look down on herself like that-"
"But isn't it true? I killed all of those people, regardless of the circumstances. It's something that I can't take back, no matter what." Maki began. "Naegi-senpai has been someone who supported me. He has literally risked everything just to give me something that can be close to freedom… and what can I offer him? A life of danger and violence? Some cold gazes when he makes a mistake that everyone can do?" She then looked around. "Naegi-senpai is an amazing person. But I can't offer him anything he wants… nor do I deserve it. You're maybe all of those things, Iruma, but… any choice would be better than me."
Another moment of silence passed, nobody knowing what to say. Then…
"You've got that wrong. Both of you."
Everyone turned toward Junko, who looked at both of them with a serious expression.
"Both of you have more to offer than you imagine." Junko started. "You, Iruma-san, you're a fucking genius, the ultimate Inventor. Sure, your inventions can be weird at first glance, but who else would fucking think of what you do, uh? Nobody else. Because you're fucking Iruma Miu, for crying out loud! The gorgeous girl with the golden brain! You don't fucking give up until you finish what you have in mind, and you would do anything to please those you have in mind! Am I right?"
"I…I guess…" Miu looked a bit shocked at this. "B-but… y-you really think I can make up for this mistake? You think he… would accept me?"
"Since when had he left anyone behind? Naegi-kun really likes that side of yours, I can tell. The side that makes you want to keep going." Junko then looked at Maki. "As for you, Harukawa-san, you did all of those things. You can't erase that… but what you are now can change. And you are changing. You still the ultimate Assassin, but you're also becoming a true Caregiver. You said you didn't like doing this, but I don't think I ever saw you so happy with doing anything else but taking care of kids. Kids who loves you because not only you protect them, but also because deep down… you care about them. And Naegi-kun saw how fzr you would go for his siblings from the elementary Course. Why wouldn't he accept you?"
"How would you know that?" Maki raised an eyebrow, but with no hostility in her voice. "How can you be so sure that he would accept someone like me?"
"Because he accepted me." Junko pointed at herself. "Of all the people here, I probably caused the most shit of all of you. All in the name of… Despair." She left out a soft laugh. "Wow, it sure sounds different now, uh?" She mused before going back. "I cause so much trouble to everyone else. All of this… because I was lost and behaved like a fucking nine-year-old girl who lost her own sandcastle. Castle that she destroyed, all to get attention." Junko then looked up at everyone. "But Naegi-kun… he accepted me. He fought so I could find myself, and… things I never knew of myself before. But most importantly… he gave me hope."
"Junko-chan…" Mukuro looked surprised at hearing her say that.
"Yeah, I admit it." Junko then stood up. "I, Enoshima Junko, the so-called Ultimate Despair… has fallen for Naegi Makoto, the Ultimate Hope! My exact opposite, and yet… my equal. My soulmate." She declared happily. "And what hope did he give me? Well… the hope of being a normal girl with my own flaws. The hope… of having a meaningful life. I'm going to tell you one thing: I love him soooo much that I love being in love with Naegi Makoto, and I'll never get bored with loving him. I have no other desire for my future, but to love him. I want his heart. I want his soul. I want his love. I want Naegi Makoto. And guess what? I love him." Junko then advanced towards the two to give her hands. "And I see that you also love him. Abandoning now would be too despair-inducing… and boring, to be honest. Because it would make things too easier for me. So… I think he's worth this much, isn't he?"
Both girls looked at her with disbelief, before finally taking her hands. "…I suppose it's worth the shot. At least… he'll know for sure."
"Y-yeah…" Miu looked a bit hesitant, and she was blushing too. "I-I guess… this genius will not back down from this challenge after all."
"Damn right you won't. None of us will." Junko smirked at everyone. "So, is everyone in? Tonight… we'll let our hearts speak freely."
"And whatever happens… let's face things together." Mukuro finished for her. "Nobody will be left behind. Sounds good?"
"It does, Ikusaba-san." Sonia smiled before pouting a bit. "Though I have the feeling that it is very close to my proposal for all of you."
"Sorry, but…" Sayaka nodded with a sweat drop mimicked by everyone. "It's… not a proposition that we like too much, to be honest."
"I understand, but please, think of it. Now that we are all together, I consider you as family already." Sonia sighed before getting up. "I am going to join Darling for this task. He probably will need some help."
"Angie too! That's what she decided!" Angie got up and joined her friend. "Atua says that he deserves that much, and Angie agrees!"
As the two left to help the sole male of the group, everyone sighed with patience, with Mukuro speaking for the rest of them. "Well… guess this is happening for real."
"It is." Junko smiled at her. "And something is telling me that none of us will forget this night anytime soon."
The night had now fallen, and everyone was now in the shelter, the fire brightening the cave, its heat spreading for everyone. Everyone was sitting around it, forming a circle.
And this time, Makoto joined the group, as they all insisted that he was a part of their group, and wanted to speak to him regarding what they were all talking about. Thus, he was put between Mukuro and Junko, which embarrassed him considering that not only both of them were beautiful with their jungle underwear, but he was with all of his other female friends who were just as stunning. He was sure his face was redder than Mahiru's hair, and his erection… 'No! Let's not think about this right now! You're with your friends, for God's sake!'
"Naegi-kun?" Mukuro's voice snapped him out of his trance. "Are you okay?"
"U-uh, yeah, I'm fine. Just hot and all," Makoto quickly answered as he ate his fruit piece along with the others.
Mukuro didn't seem convinced, but decided to let him go for this time. "If you say so."
"Yeah, I feel you. It's pretty damn hot in here." Junko passed her hand on her skin. "So, Naegi-kun… we had a small talk regarding our current situation, and… there's something that we need to tell you. All of us."
"O-oh?" Makoto felt himself heat up at the moment. "W-what is this?"
"W-well, seeing nobody was going to rescue us, we thought that… tonight would be a good occasion to… be honest with you." Junko started to pant. "N-Naegi-kun, we… God, why is it so hot?"
It was true, Junko's face was blushing mad and panting hard, sweat rolling down her breasts and waist, down to her between legs as well, making her skin shine.
"Uugh!" Makoto jumped back at this, groaning as he felt his penis harden itself already. But when he looked around… he saw the exact same thing. All of his friends bodies, looking at each other with a look of desire and ragged breath, sweat rolling down their assets for his eyes to feast upon, and for his dick to twitch for.
'This… this is not good. Definitely not good.'
Little did he know, pretty soon, he would experiment the best night of his life… along with all of his female friends present.
AAAAND DONE! The prologue is up!
So, I wanted to start off quite easy, to set things up. In the next chapter, the smut will officially begin! And this time, I'll make sure to improve what I did for the collab. A lot of you thought that this was rushed, to which I agree, and now… well, my perv side will be taking up from here!
I'm just going to say this again, I'll only be back for this story in two months, so you're gonna have to be patient with me for this.
Until then, see you in April, for the next chapter of Conquering Hope! See ya!
Pupla out, Coron begone. Stay safe, people.
