Multiple updates today This is the second one
The faint moonlight filtering through the window illuminated the three figures in the dimly lit room.
“Of course, Sousuke, perfect.”
“It’s really warm. I was feeling a bit chilly when I moved away from the fire, so this is great.”
“Yeah, this fluffy stuff is really nice. I’m glad I called the sheep like you told me to.”
While the school uniforms are cuter, the three beautiful girls wrapped in the white fluffy material look pretty good too.
It’s nice to see them wearing something I made and enjoying it.
“Glad you like it. If the size isn’t right, just let me know and I can fix it.”
“Phew. Sosuke, it’s time to sleep.”
My childhood friend yawned with her mouth slightly open.
“Ah, yeah. Right.”
Chiyu led me by the hand to the far end of the room.
“Today is still before the harem is unlocked.”
We ended up sleeping in the order of me, Chiyu, Shouko, and Shion.
“I’ll say this: I’m not aiming for it.”
I couldn’t deny that it was a man’s dream.
By the way, since we had laid out a carpet, we weren’t allowed to enter the hut with shoes on. Everyone had taken off their shoes.
I didn’t think the intruder would just steal my shoes, but I put them in my ‘Inventory’ just in case.
Expanding our base will be necessary starting tomorrow.
It might be inconvenient every time I take things in and out, so we might need a storage room.
No, first and foremost, we need food.
”…I wasn’t sure what would happen, but it’s great that I got to meet up with Sousuke. I never imagined I’d get a bath, food, a house, pajamas, and a blanket while in the forest. Thanks, really.”
Shouko’s voice spoke up.
“Thank you for the sheep.”
“What about me?”
“Chiyu-sama’s healing magic is truly amazing.”
“Mm. And your ‘Crafting Ability’ is truly impressive.”
Saying that, my childhood friend reached out from under the blankets and took my hand. I silently returned the gesture, gently holding her hand. … I have to work hard to be useful too. … I could have sworn I heard Shion’s whispering voice… … Even with healing magic, our bodies still needed sleep, and we were reaching our limit. We didn’t even have the energy to chat like we were on a school trip, falling asleep. … The first day on the desert island was over. … ◇ … It was a dream. … In the white space, a blackboard was floating.
It was very similar to the dream I had just recently.
The only difference was that there were only four seats. One for me, Chiyu, Shouko, and Shion.
“Sou-kun…”
Chiyu, who was seated next to me, reached out and I gently took her hand. She must have been scared by the sudden transfer. I understand how she feels.
But I need to think clearly now.
“If this is just a dream, we’ll be able to tell once we wake up and talk to everyone.”
“Yeah, you’re right, Sousuke. We were probably called here because we’ve been acting together.”
“What happened to everyone else?”
Shouko looks worried too.
“I think it’s because if everyone’s summoned, they’ll share information.”
“I agree. When we were first gathered in class, it felt like we were being tested on how we would act. I even considered the possibility of going to a desert island in a group, and Sousuke-kun reached out to Chiyu-chan just before the transfer.”
During the first dream, we were tested on how we thought and prepared to answer questions thrown at us from a mysterious blackboard.
”…Maybe they don’t want everyone to meet in the dream so that each of us can survive on the desert island on our own?”
Chiyu’s summary makes sense, and I nod.
“Probably. Even though we don’t know the full extent of the island yet, forty people would gather a lot of information. We could also make plans to meet up after waking up from the dream. It won’t be easy, though.”
By transferring us individually, they must have some expectation for each of our actions. Even if it’s just for fun, there’s a reason for the individual transfers.
I won’t let that intention fall apart.
「…Sousuke and Shion are still as crazy as ever.」
「If there are other kids forming their own groups, do they get called as groups too?」
「Yeah, that’s what I think. The real question is, what’s the purpose of that mystery blackboard?」
The four of them turned their gaze toward the blackboard.
Instantly, words appeared on the blackboard.
“Day one has ended.”
“Question: Meat and fish, which one is more important for your future survival?”
“Meat/Fish”
――Another question!
It’s infuriating, but we can at least guess the situation to some extent.
Today, I didn’t see any beasts or small animals at all, and that’s probably the explanation for it.
If you think of it like the ability questions, where the answerer gets something. Then maybe it’s not happening today.
Today, if I were to go hunting, fishing, or gathering, I might not get any results.
”…This, right? It’s probably not that they’re giving me meat or fish as a gift, right?”
Shouko’s face is twitching.
“Yeah. I think the chosen one gets something like ‘beasts with meat suitable for eating’ or ‘fish with flesh suitable for eating’ to appear on the deserted island.”
It’s ridiculous to say it myself, but that’s probably how it is. Maybe it’s time to give up on the idea that this is somewhere on Earth.
”…Ah, it seems like the other kids’ answers are being reflected too.”
Shion was right; the character for “correct” was forming next to both “meat” and “fish.”
Even as amateur hunters, fish seemed to have more potential as a food source, but…
The allure of the word “meat” was too strong, and it was winning in the vote count.
“What should we do?”
It’s nice that we can discuss this as a party.
“Shouko. If I ask her, will Mashiro hunt for us?”
“Huh? Yeah. She seemed bored because nothing happened today.”
I see. She understands. She’s a true tamer.
“In that case, maybe we should go with the meat option. I know where the sea is, but I haven’t found a river yet. Depending on the type of animal, hunting might be tricky though…”
I was thinking that, but before we could reach a decision as a group, the meat option reached twenty-one votes.
The vote has exceeded a majority, so I’ll close the polls now.
Starting from the second day, “meat” will be added to the environment.
“Oh, right. Now that I think about it, it’s obvious…”
Since we can’t control the voting speed of others, we have to make quick decisions.
But still, it’s too early.
Don’t they think more about it?
From my perception, it’s been less than three minutes.
Perhaps due to hunger and frustration, some students might not be able to think clearly, but since they don’t know they’ll get a chunk of meat, they should be more cautious.
“H-Hold on a second! What’s your objective? How do we return to Japan? And are everyone else okay?”
Last time, it seemed that once my business was done, I would wake up from the dream. That’s why I thought she would ignore me.
But Shion shouted in a flustered manner.
Words dance across the blackboard.
‘There is no purpose. If you force me to insert one, it would be a game or a way to pass the time.’
I had expected this, but it’s still an unpleasant pattern. Maybe it would have been better if she had said something like, “If you kill the Demon King, I’ll send you back to Earth.”
This is no different from being spirited away to another world in a kidnapping scenario. Considering it better than being forced into a death game might be too positive.
‘There is a way to return to the state before this situation began. But at this point, you have not been released. Please wait for future updates.’
An update, huh. It’s fine to compare it to a game yourself, but it feels a bit off when someone else says it.
It’s nice to see that we’re getting close to returning, but there’s no telling what additional elements might come before then.
If it’s something like “meat/fish,” that’s one thing, but there might be a question like “goblins/kobolds,” which would definitely indicate the addition of monsters.
“I cannot answer regarding the status of the survivors.”
Given the voting system, the number of survivors can be counted. Moreover, since voting closes once the majority is reached, the reduction in numbers can be inferred.
Originally, there were forty people, so twenty-one votes are needed to confirm a side. Since that’s how it was today, we can tell that everyone is still alive.
If it were something like sixteen votes being confirmed, then the total number of survivors would be thirty, meaning ten people have died—or found themselves in some situation where they can’t vote.
Even if I know the number, it’s another matter whether they’re still healthy.
I look at Shion.
I wanted to know if my “Lie Detection” ability was working.
Shion shook her head, meaning it wasn’t working.
Well, that makes sense. I can’t activate my “Crafting Ability” either. Abilities don’t work in this dream space.
“Starting the second day.”
“Wait! I’m not—”
Shion’s cry is in vain as my vision is enveloped in white.
We were driven out of our dreams.
And when we woke up.
――W-What is this…?
My face was pressed against something soft. Chiyu’s breasts.
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