Entering into the Lust Shop

He kept moving at his own pace as he arrived in an area of the complex that he hadn't seen before. Looking up he saw a massive sign reading "Monokuma's Special Lust Shop". The sign was hung over a set of overly elaborate oak doors that didn't match the vibes the rest of the place gave off. This must be that weird shop that Chihiro mentioned last night, Hajime thought to himself as he pushed open the grand looking doors.

*RING*

A bell chimed from above as Hajime took a step into the room. Before he could even have a chance to look around Monokuma had appeared in front of him with his usual high energy. The bear seemed to be acting larger than life despite it's smaller stature. It's head coming up to Hajime's chest as he stared it down.

"Hello, and welcome customer to our fine emporium full of the most splendid goods to help you Ultimate students break out of your rigid shells and compete in our fabulous Lust Games. Now then Mister Hajime, Are you looking for a special treat to help you break in that special someone. Need help with getting down, or do you just want to spice up your bedroom scene." As if putting on a show Monokuma read out his little performance as he waved his arms around.

"Uh right. I don't think I'm looking for anything like that. I'm just trying to figure this place out. Since we weren't given much of a description yesterday." As he said this his eyes looked over the room and the myriad of items displayed on the shelves. There were the obvious sex toys lined up on the nearby racks, dildos, plugs, and more. But around the room there were also collections of strange vials, and mysterious machines that Hajime couldn't identify.

"Puhuhuhuhu, Looks like we have a curious boy here. Of course I'm happy to show you around, and show off all the perverted little toys that you could desire. I'm sure this place will truly amaze you, and you'll find the perfect things to continue with your new life." As Monokuma laughed he grabbed hold of Hajime's arm and guided him over to one of the shelves.

As Hajime followed as he was lead to the first shelf off in the corner. Arriving at the tall shelf filled with all manner of sex toys on display. There were rows of Dildos, plugs, and onaholes. All of them on prominent display as though showing them off. Below them were several bottles of slimy lube put in a visible position.

Before Hajime could even begin to express his embarrassment he was dragged over to the next shelf. This one held several different kinds of lingerie. Little bits of fabric that would barely cover anything and lacey outfits that he started to picture Chiaki wearing before he shook his head and tried to bring himself back to reality.

"Puhuhuhu, So, what do you think Hajime. See something you like. We can proceed with the checkout right now if you're willing. Plus I probably shouldn't say this right here but, we're currently running a special sale. First purchase gets 5 LC reduced from the final cost. So if you want to buy one of our cheap Dildo's or masturbation tools, you can get it practically for free." Monokuma's voice was teasing yet weirdly sinister as he tried to sell the items to Hajime.

"Ugh, I'm not interested in any of that. I just wanted to know if there is a cure for Lust Gas that can to be for sale here. As well as if this place held anything that was actually of use for us." Hajime tried to hide his face from the stuff around him. His skin was bright red and he kept imaging different scenarios of himself and Chiaki trying out the various products.

"Oh, of course we have an excellent selection of items here. Most of the good stuff is a bit higher priced, but since you've already earned a few coins yourself I can go ahead and show you what we have here. You may even be able to get something nice right now and not have to save up all of your valuable Lust Coins." Monokuma's voice was dripping with a devilish delight as he said this stuff to Hajime.

Monokuma lead Hajime further and further into the store. Dragging him along like some sort of plaything. "Here we have several costumes and outfits if you want to spice up your activities. We have plenty to offer, from maid outfits, to nurse costumes, and even some specific stuff. Though if you really want to spice up your encounters I do recommend looking for some of the special partners out there to add to your experience." Hajime took a second to think but then realized what Monokuma was getting at. Having met the others already he did remember there being an Ultimate maid, an Ultimate nurse, and even an Ultimate cosplayer. Before his thoughts could continue he was dragged further into the store.

"Here we have some of the more interesting items available only here in Monokuma's lust shop. Please note that much of this stuff was painstakingly crafted by other ultimate's." The shelf he was pointing to was filled with strange colored syringes and vials of what seemed like glowing liquids. "Through the use of several ultimate abilities we have collected a number of concoctions that can change the human body as you see fit. If you want to be taller we have a *potion* for that. Want to be stronger, we have a solution for that too. Even more ridiculous things are possible as well such as gender changes and more. These *potions* as I'll refer to them as have amazing abilities to warp the users body to fit the preference."

Hajime wasn't sure he could believe what he was hearing. This sounded almost fictional in its absurdity. But then he remembered all the crazy things he'd heard of Hopes Peak students doing and thought that it might just be possible. Though Monokuma was probably heavily exaggerating it.

Still being dragged along Hajime passed by another strange shelf. This time he could tell what at least some of the items on it did. Seeing things like Whips and collars and what seemed to be electric shock items. This was clearly a shelf of weird BDSM gear. He was doubly sure when he saw some of the items branded with a symbol of a girl wearing goggles, and he could guess who made them. Before Monokuma could explain this bizarre section Hajime sped up and pushed past it. This time dragging Monokuma with him.

As they left the shelf of weird BDSM gear behind they neared the back of the store. They arrived before the penultimate shelf, another lined with all sorts of glowing substances. However unlike the previous one this shelf seemed to catch Hajime's eye. Something about it drew him to it. Monokuma quickly started to explain as Hajime felt his mind reel back from it.

"Ah, I see you have found our most interesting items for sale. Yes these potions change people as well though a bit differently then the others. These don't change peoples bodies, but rather their brain chemistry. You could make someone think that they love you deeply, or implant a fetish into their very brain. These are some of our specialty products as you could use these to customize your perfect partner. Course we also have that "Antidote" to the lust gas you were asking about. Unfortunately it starts its price at 500 LC." Monokuma said as he pointed to a bright orange vial on the top shelf.

"Ugh, if it's so damn expensive why'd you even bother showing me."

"Puhuhuhu, well I figured you'd need something to work for. A reason to get even deeper into our Lust Game. But if you want anything else I'm more than happy to help out a pervert like Hajime." Monokuma's voice was leering at him as his mind raced form all the strange things he'd been presented with.

"Fine, do you at least sell condoms here." Hajime voice suddenly rang out as he thought through all the items that he'd seen and the one item that had been particularly absent.

"Ah shucks. That is one of the few items this shop won't stock. We had considered adding it for some interesting play but we felt it better to save it for certain special circumstances." Monokuma's voice was less cheeky but all Hajime heard was the we. It felt like a major clue had been dropped into his lap. Something that might reveal what was going on.

"Well then everything here is just useless. Why would I want to play your stupid game." Hajime tried to sound angry as he wanted to get out of here and figure out the clue that had been inadvertently given to him.

"Oh, don't be like that Hijime, You are all already part of this game. Whether you like it or not. This stuff is just here to give you a leg up before all the other students start to figure out the rules here as well." Monokuma looked over Hajime with this strange almost all knowing look. "Tell you what, Pick an item in the shop and I'll heavily discount it for you, or since you have a decent amount of LC and it's your first purchase, I'll give you a special first buy bonus bag. An assortment of items that you normally wouldn't be able to purchase this early in the game hand chosen by yours truly."