I've noticed my mindset slowly changing after these recent intimate encounters. Have I become evil? Not exactly. It's more like I'm following my true desires more freely now.
I feel like I've become someone who just wants to have fun and do whatever makes me happy. That strong urge to strictly follow traditional morals has faded. It's like I've broken down the moral barriers between my past and present lives.
But I still consider myself a good person. After all, if someone else had Doraemon, they'd probably turn into some kind of supervillain, using his gadgets for destruction. All I want is a little harem and some sexy fun - that's not so bad, right?
I'm not sure if it's because of developing my psychic abilities, but my body seems to have gotten stronger too. Otherwise, that auntie wouldn't have enjoyed our encounter so much.
My mind has definitely changed as well. I feel a stronger desire to do as I please. Maybe this is what they called enlightenment? But is my true nature really just about having sex?
I seem to crave complex relationships with more and more women. But I'm Nobita - I'm supposed to be a proper guy! Then again, what proper guy writes his innermost thoughts in a future diary?
The truth is, I don't dislike this new situation. Understanding myself better actually makes me feel more at ease.
I plan to keep practicing my psychic abilities. After all, they seem to have a slight kidney-strengthening effect too. In my mind, strengthening my body = strengthening my kidneys. So I'm even more motivated to train hard.
But my peaceful days were about to see some excitement.
One day, Doraemon suddenly poked his big blue head out of my desk drawer, then crept out with an excited look on his face.
"Nobita, I'm back from the future!" he said. "Guess what awesome thing I bought this time?" He had a mischievous grin.
Ever since I started sharing my earnings with Doraemon, he's had money to not just buy dorayaki, but also gadgets from the future department store like he used to. Though he's still frugal, saying people who don't know how to save will eventually lose all their money. So he still shops the sales.
At least now he can buy gadgets outright instead of having to pay them off in installments like before.
"I'm not guessing," I said, exasperated.
"You're no fun anymore, Nobita," Doraemon pouted.
He reached into his 4D pocket and pulled out an ornate black box with brass rings on the sides, tied with a red ribbon.
"Ta-da! Urashima Candy!" Doraemon announced proudly. "It's a new product at the future department store. I only got it because I'm a VIP customer now after spending so much lately. And it was 10% off!"
He looked so pleased with himself.
Before I could respond, Doraemon launched into an explanation: "If you eat this Urashima Candy, as long as you do good deeds for others, they'll be sure to feel grateful and reward you - just like in the story of Urashima Taro! Remember how he saved a turtle and it took him to an underwater palace to thank him with feasts and entertainment?"
"Isn't this gadget great?" Doraemon boasted.
"But I don't really need something like that right now," I pointed out.
Doraemon's round face fell. But he had to admit I was right - now that we had money, I could pretty much get whatever I wanted.
Still, he stubbornly insisted, "This is how kids in the future make friends! Being appreciated by others makes it way easier to befriend them. Who knows, you might even get a pretty girlfriend out of it!"
He winked suggestively at me.
Ever since I've changed and become more successful, with my family having money now, Doraemon's felt like he hasn't been as helpful. He keeps thinking I'm still missing something in my life.
Seeing me always training my psychic abilities alone at home, he suddenly realized the issue - I still don't have many friends. And I've never had a girlfriend. As for Shizuka? Doraemon's noticed there hasn't been much progress between us, even after all this time.
He wants to make absolutely sure I end up happy, since he doesn't know if the future might change. What Doraemon doesn't realize is that Shizuka and I have actually made some drastic change in our relationship lately.
Doraemon used to just want me to change enough to be like a normal person - get married, have kids, establish a career, live happily ever after. But now his new goal is to make me truly exceptional - rich, surrounded by women, reaching the pinnacle of success. That's what he sees as his mission as a robotic caretaker now.
"I see," I said, suddenly remembering something from the original story. I'm pretty sure Nobita met a beautiful girl because of the Urashima Candy in that version.
Thinking about that, I started getting excited. But don't get the wrong idea! I just want to make friends with a nice girl, that's all.
Seeing my interest, Doraemon opened the box to reveal the pale blue candies inside.
I popped one in my mouth. "Is that all I need to do?" I asked.
"Yep, now you can go out and have some fun," Doraemon smiled. "Be careful and stay safe!"
With that, I eagerly headed out the door, ready for adventure.
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# Support with Power Stones!
# Every 400 Power Stones = Bonus Chapter