Natsuki seemed concerned about something. Maybe it’d be best to see what’s wrong, if anything.
“Hey Nat.” You called out to the small girl, getting her attention.
“Huh? Wait, don’t call me Nat!” She complained, making you chuckle. Good to know that she’s still the same as ever, despite the situation.
“Is everything alright, it looked like something was bothering you earlier.
“What? Oh…” She looked away, realizing what you were talking about. “Um… it’s… stupid. Don’t worry about it.”
“I doubt that. Remember that I’m willing to help you in any way I can.” Saying this made her fidget some. You’d like to think you were at least close to her, considering you’ve spent a lot of time with her.
“Uuu… f-fine.” She relented. “But… can we talk about it at your place?”
“Sure.” You respond. After saying your goodbyes to the other girls (and receiving some slight teasing from Sayori) you and Natsuki head for you house. After making yourselves comfortable, Natsuki sits on the couch with you. “So. What’s on your mind?” You ask, making her look away, a small blush appearing on her face.
“I-it’s stupid, but… can you… make me taller?”
“… what?”
“W-what? Don’t look at me like that!” She pouted. “It’s just… I got jealous that Yuri and Sayori got taller. Like they need it.” She said, smirking despite herself. “I just… wanted to ask. You don’t have to if you don’t… want to.” She said, a frown making itself known. You got what she was getting at. She was the shortest of the club at 4’11”. You looked at, she was looking away, her face conflicted. You did want to see her happy, plus, was there really any harm in doing so?
“Sure, Nat.” You smile at her surprise.
“W-what? But-are you sure?” She asked, you couldn’t help but appreciate how much kinder she’s been as of late, not that you didn’t like her ‘tsundere’ side.
“Yeah, I mean, there doesn’t seem to be anything wrong with it. I don’t feel any different, Yuri, aside from seeming to become a little more shy, seems perfectly fine, so does Sayori. So why not?” You shrug, Natsuki beams at this.
“…T-thanks.” She says, struggling to get the words out, blushing and smiling. You both stand up which Natsuki noticed something. “Did you get smaller again?” She asked. You did notice that you didn’t have to look as far down as before.
“… I guess I did.” You say.
“Sheesh, if this keeps up, you’ll be as tiny as me!” She laughs. You didn’t know how to feel about that notion. It would certainly be something new.
“Yeah yeah, just give me your hand.” You say, shaking your head. Enthusiastically. She stretches out her arm, and you tap your finger onto her hand, giving her a shock.
“Ouch! You jerk!”
“What?! You knew that was coming!” You retort at her outburst. You two stand there for a second before laughing with each other.
“Yeah yeah, I guess.” She admits, before looking back up at you, not having to look so far up now. “Anyway, how tall do you think I am now?” She asked. She was way more excited than you had anticipated.
“Well, let’s go measure and find out.” You say, going to look for a tape measure.