Yummy!###
Shouko’s exclamation of delight echoed through the dining room.###
“Ah, I’m glad you like it.”###
The main dish for dinner was ‘Balsamic Glazed Wild Boar Ribs.’###
The meat around the rib cage and several vegetables were well coated with a sauce made of balsamic vinegar and sugar.###
“It’s really delicious. This sweet and sour flavor makes me want rice…”###
Being a high school boy, he naturally wanted rice with the meat, but this dish made him feel it even more.###
“Ah, I want rice too. Actually, I’d like some pepper, potato starch, and garlic, but we’ll have to look forward to finding those in future explorations.”###
“Mm. If Shio-chan’s cooking repertoire expands, I’ll be happy to explore.”###
Chiyu chewed her food and said, completely agreeing with her.###
The more new ingredients they found, the more excited they would be to see her repertoire expand.###
“The salad is also delicious. This is balsamic vinegar too.”
「Yeah. That’s why it tastes even better now that I’ve had it plain before.」
Indeed, since salt was the only seasoning we had, we either added it or ate it plain.
But it was still delicious. I’ve said this several times, but I’m starting to want rice or wheat. It all depends on the mystery blackboard.
We finished our dinner and the women went to take a bath.
From morning to evening, we wore our uniforms, and we changed into wool or linen clothes when we took a bath.
Then we went to sleep, and when we woke up in the morning, we changed back into our uniforms.
「Oh, by the way, Shinpo, how are soap and shampoo different?」
Shinpo answered me, putting a finger to her chin.
She looked like she was thinking about how to explain it.
「Well… There are different types of shampoo, and you can wash your hair with soap, but soap is alkaline, so it’s harsh on your hair. If you make shampoo, you should aim for an amino acid-based one and add the moisturizer we got on the island, and you’ll end up with something gentle on your hair.」
「Oh, really? I can wash my body with soap for now, but teach me how to make an amino acid-based shampoo.」
「Of course.」
With the ‘Sodium Carbonate’ and ‘Water’ I already had, the ‘Oil’ selected by Shinpo, and the ‘Glutamic Acid’ extracted from seaweed, I was able to produce an amino acid shampoo.
I also added a moisturizer called ‘Squalane’, which I apparently could get when shearing sheep.
Shinpo told me about it, and it was added to my Inventory. Sheep… they’re really useful, aren’t they?
Maybe I should summon her again.
“Anyway, I’ve completed an amino acid shampoo with plenty of natural moisturizing ingredients.”
I put the shampoo into stone containers, preparing one for each of the women.
Next up is the main scented soap.
“Try it out right away and let me know if you have any requests.”
I thought everyone would be happy as usual, but an unexpected silence fell.
The four of them stared at the shampoo and soap on the living room table.
“What’s wrong? Did you find something strange?”
I was starting to get a bit worried when Chiyu suddenly hugged me from the front.
「So-kun. The affection level of my childhood friend, which was already at the maximum, has just broken through the roof.」
Chiyu then presses her forehead against my chest. She seems to be really happy.
「Oh, you’re happy about it? That’s good.」
Relieved, I feel Shouko jump onto my back. “Sou-suke, god!”
Her chest presses against my back, reminding me of what happened in the sea.
「Even though I thought I’d managed to repay you a little, you keep giving me more things, so I’ll never be able to repay you.」
Shion says, looking troubled, and leans against my left arm.
「I’ll definitely repay you, so if you think of anything, Sou-suke, I’d be happy if you told me.」
Deepo, blushing a little, sticks to my right arm.
This is a classic harem situation, but it’s making my heart race and I can’t relax.
「Min-chan, you’re being naughty.」
「Min-riin, not only is she good at studying, but she’s also great at charming guys… she’s too strong.」
「Hmm, hmm, hmm… I can’t believe you’re saying that after calling it ‘lewd’ yesterday.」
「Y-You all are so mean…!」
Deep Hoa’s face turned red as she teared up.
She was clearly being teased, but the serious Deep Hoa might not have much experience with this kind of banter.
She’s adaptable, so she’ll probably pick up the skills to retaliate or deflect soon enough.
Eventually, the four of them seemed satisfied and left me, heading to the bath with shampoo and soap.
I needed to fill the tub, so I followed them. Once the water was at a good temperature, I returned inside.
「Ah, I’ve already taken a bath, so leave the tub as it is today.」
I’ll rearrange the storage tomorrow.
As I listened to their responses, I returned to my room.
Alone in my room, I suddenly felt like generating paper from wood. I spread it out on my desk and sat down.
Using charcoal and relying on the light from a candle, I tried to draw something map-like… but all I could manage was a child’s treasure map.
「W-Well… It’s enough if I know the general layout.」 The sea, the forest, and the base.
The locations where Deep Forest and Logging were headed, and the locations of specific resources.
If I share this information with my teammates and keep updating them, we might be able to explore more efficiently.
「Hmm… I should probably ask Miko or Shion to transcribe this.」 This kind of thing is best left to the right person. 「Is there something wrong?」
Before I knew it, Shion was peeking over my shoulder.
「W-Whoa… Shion? Did you already get out of the bath?」
Steam rose from Shion’s fluffy clothes, her black hair shone, her skin was soft, and her cheeks were flushed.
「Hehe, you were really focused. Everyone else has already gotten out.」
「S-So… Why are you in my room?」
My question made Shion blink.
「Huh? Didn’t you hear from Miko? Sorry, I thought you already knew and just came in.」 「What are you talking about?」
Despite her embarrassment, Shion explained.
「So… um, it’s kind of like… Sōsuke-kun’s turn to sleep with us… or rather, have the right to sleep with us. We decided to take turns, four of us.」 ……What?
So yesterday was Senyuu’s turn, and today it’s Shion’s.
And tomorrow and the day after will be Shouko’s and Shinpou’s turns, respectively. “Did you… not like it?” I shook my head vigorously. “No way.”
“Thank goodness. I was worried that since you used so much today, you might not respond to me anymore.” She had used a lot today, and I was worried she wouldn’t respond to me anymore, even though I said I was recovering with ‘Basic Healing’.
Since this morning, I’ve been with Senyuu, Shouko, and Shinpou multiple times.
Even though Senyuu’s ‘Basic Healing’ restores my stamina, it’s still an incredible number of times.
Shion looked relieved and sat down on my bed.
“It would be lonely if I were left out… Can you give it to me today?” Her pleading eyes were moist.
I couldn’t refuse her.
I stood up and approached her.
When I touched her shoulder gently, she let out a cute, exaggerated “Kyaa!” and fell onto the bed.
Then, with her eyes full of anticipation, she slowly lifted the hem of her own clothes.
「I hope you’ll let me be useful for things other than cooking too?」
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