"That was my wish when I was a child..."

Zhu Shi first whispered, then looked at me, "But... I'm not insensitive to the point of strictly refusing here. I know what you're worried about, and I know you've always been thinking about me. In your view, the current me is pushing myself a lot on a spiritual level, and I can't keep going without distorting myself...

"And now I don't have any reason to continue forcing myself. Even if I retrieve my childhood, I won't become completely unable to fight or continue using the Yama Sword. But is that really okay?

"If I regain romantic feelings, well... Senior Brother Zhuang, you're so indecisive, I might not be able to sit still!"

"Don't worry." I wasn't sure if Little Bowl was serious, "I've been your Dream Avatar for so long, and even I haven't said anything, so you shouldn't have any problems in that regard either."

"But our actual situations seem to be different..." Zhu Shi said.

"If you're doubting my resolve on this matter, there's no need." I summoned Zhu Shi's childhood soul component, "I've already prepared myself mentally."

"Senior Brother Zhuang, by mental preparation, you mean in terms of adventure, right? Jumping from 'legendary world-saving adventure' to 'romantic heartbeat adventure' all of a sudden, isn't your adventure genre transition too abrupt!?" Zhu Shi loudly retorted.

She took a deep breath, then looked at the white soul orb in my hand and said forcefully, "Alright... In that case, don't regret it!"

"I won't regret it." I said.

Zhu Shi grabbed the white soul orb, and her childhood soul component was drawn into her body as if attracted by a magnet.

Then her whole body froze.

"...How is it?" Mazao asked with concern, "...Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?"

After a brief pause, Zhu Shi said, "Uncomfortable... not really, just feel a bit strange... What is this feeling?"

Her gaze swept over us, and when she met my eyes, she suddenly looked away, her cheeks slightly red.

Seeing this, Mazao and Little Bowl exchanged glances, then Little Bowl gave a mischievous smile and said, "Then let's strike while the iron is hot... It's time for the 'third phase'!"

"Huh? What 'third phase'?" Zhu Shi seemed to have a very bad premonition.

Little Bowl dramatically exclaimed, "You've touched and kissed before, what else could be next! Sister Mazao, hold her down!"

"Okay!" Mazao immediately sprang into action.

Zhu Shi hurriedly backed away, but her arm was caught by the nimble Mazao, while Little Bowl quickly grabbed the other side. The two petite, flower-bud-like girls held Zhu Shi down firmly.

"W-wait a minute!" Zhu Shi struggled in panic, "We're outside here! What if someone sees us, what are you thinking!"

Little Bowl laughed and asked, "So you're saying if no one sees, it doesn't count as out?"

"It's okay, I've already set up a barrier. Anyone who could potentially notice this place from the outside will have to revert to a previous step before making any related actions..." Mazao said seriously.

"Is this the way you use the Power of Return meant for saving the world! Using such immense power on trivial, unserious things!?" Zhu Shi exclaimed in horror, "Even if no one sees, it's still not okay! This kind of thing should be consensual!"

"Really? Jiuxing, you actually look forward to it too, don't you?" Little Bowl said in a devilishly seductive voice, "I've acted as another you for so long, and even had all your romantic feelings for a while. I know exactly what you think deep down and how reserved you actually are, you know?

"Besides, wasn't it you who initially suggested doing it with Brother Zhuang Cheng? It's because you backed out at the last minute that we had to go through the extra steps of touching and kissing. Now you've delayed enough, don't you think it's time to take responsibility for your past words and actions?

"By the way, it's one thing not being able to break free from Sister Mazao's restraint, but how come you haven't been able to break free from my grip either?"

"—I'm afraid of hurting you!" Zhu Shi shouted, "Zhuang Cheng! Senior Brother Zhuang! Say something, they're already starting to undress me!"

Watching the interaction between these three, I thought for a moment and then seriously said, "Honestly, I also think it's too soon to do this kind of thing right after restoring your romantic feelings, and it could hurt you emotionally, but Mazao and Little Bowl are so enthusiastic, and I personally also want to continue.

"So let's do it like this, Zhu Shi. If you absolutely want me to stop, call me by my full name or say nothing at all, and I'll stop; otherwise, I'll keep going... What do you think?"

As I spoke, I slowly approached Zhu Shi, stretching out my hand extremely slowly.

Zhu Shi tightly closed her eyes and stammered, "Zhuang... Senior Brother Zhuang! Stop it!"

"I understand." I nodded knowingly.

Mazao and Little Bowl exchanged smiles.

My next adventure began.

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