Yes, but cautiously

“That would be a big help,” you answer. “But… you’re not gonna be lewd again, a-are you?”

“I promise not to lay a finger on you, as much of a shame as it may be~.”

“G-Good, thank you. Let’s go. And no funny business!”

Erika gives you a serene grin. “As you wish.”

Erika leads you through the forest with a relaxed stride, occasionally glancing back just to smile at you. And, perhaps, to make sure you haven’t wandered off and gotten lost again. Maybe you should make some small talk to put her at ease. It could also help to take your mind off the pink vapors that are continuing to make your heart throb.

“Erika, you seem like you know this place well. Not to ask a weird question, but… are you from here?” you ask.

“Ah, so you noticed?” she replies, staring over her shoulder with her flower-shaped pupils as she continues walking. “It’s nice to return to my natural environment for a change. Not to mention, I’ve finally had a chance to reunite with my favorite little flower after so long! I had no idea that my trip back home would include such an adorable treat!”

“Oh yeah, what are you doing here, anyway? Don’t you have to stay at your Gym?”

Erika’s voice turns dramatic and sorrowful. “Normally I would, but something awful happened. Thus far, my Gym has been safe from those tyrannical men your species has to tolerate, but it seems I overestimated the reading level of the average human male. One of them ignored the signs posted outside and stomped his way inside! It didn’t matter how kindly I negotiated with him, or how desperately I pleaded. In the end, the vulgar brute trampled all over the precious greenery of my Gym! It’s tainted now. I’m here to gather more soil and flowers, so as to eliminate the stench of male within my Gym’s peaceful walls.”

Wow. Boys can be annoying, sure, but she really takes it to the next level. “Well, at least you beat him and kicked him out, right?”

Erika’s face turns deathly serious. “Yes. That is what happened.”

The more you walk with Erika, the more you’re affected by the pink gas. It’s taking all your willpower not to flip up your skirt and start rubbing your panties. “H-Hey Erika, is there any chance you could turn down the whole aphrodisiac fume thing?”

“I’m afraid I’m already suppressing my pheromones as much as I can. Don’t worry, though. I’m always available to relieve your arou… sal? Emilia, don’t fall behind now!”

Fatigue just hit you like a truck. You’ve been walking around the forest for so long that your legs are tired and sore. Between being tuckered out and turned on, you drop to the ground to catch your breath. You’re one step away from masturbating to relief, too.

Erika walks over and looks down at you with a pitying face. “I was only joking, but it looks like I might actually have to take care of my best girl after all. Goodness, how have you been surviving out here for so long without me?” She crouches down and starts to wrap her arms around you, but you both freeze when you hear wet, sliding noises from within a nearby thicket of trees. Before you can act, tentacles lash out from the darkness, wrapping tightly around you and Erika. You both exchange worried glances before being pulled into the trees.