On the fifth day, I teleported to a shopping mall with my companions.
Then, the words of the mysterious blackboard appeared on the large monitors in the hall. 『・About the Bonus Area
・Kino Sōsuke and his party members will be invited to the bonus area for each day they survive.
・The bonus area perfectly recreates a commercial facility that Kino Sōsuke knows.
・The conditions inside the facility are the same as the day all participants were invited to the main island.
・Those invited can stay in the bonus area for three hours in real time.
・Those invited can choose one item from the items being sold in the commercial facility.
・The chosen item will appear at the nearest location where it can be placed the next day』
I heard someone swallow.
“Does this mean we can bring one item from the shopping mall on the desert island?”
“Is this the perk for not using the ‘right of return’ like Sōsuke said?”
Even Kiyuu seemed surprised by the scene in Japan.
「And you can come here every day? Then we can get five things a day for everyone!」 I could understand Shokushi’s excitement.
In the situation of being transported to a desert island, we are living a life that’s as close to the best as possible.
For example, games, manga, fashion, and machines.
There are also many other things that are hard to do on a desert island.
「…It’s a great perk, but it means that the option of not using the ‘return rights’ was a big deal.」
I felt that Shiomi’s analysis was right.
「Choosing an option that seems impossible at first glance can lead to the best route.」 Chiyu muttered. That’s so true.
In games where you get closer to the characters, the option that seems like it would be hated is actually the right choice because of the character’s special past, and it’s accepted positively… that kind of thing.
If you put it that way, I can understand.
Ordinary people wouldn’t hesitate to use the right to return to Japan that they struggled to obtain.
If there’s a reward for choosing to stay behind in such a situation, why not take it?
「That’s right. Because Sohatsu-san is a person who keeps his promises, he earned this perk. Considering the difficulty of fulfilling it in this situation, it’s understandable to have such a perk.」 Even Shinbo said something like that.
「Oh… Well, we only have three hours. I should ask the mystery blackboard about anything I’m curious about first.」
I said this, half hiding my embarrassment and half being serious.
Judging from the phrase “three hours in real time,” it seems time doesn’t actually pass on the desert island.
Still, since there is a clear time limit, I need to get moving.
「Okay, then I want to know the definition of a ‘point.’」
『The definition of a “point” is anything that counts as one item in the store’s accounting system.』
In other words, as long as it’s treated as one item on the receipt, that’s all that matters.
「What happens if we run out of time and can’t decide?」
『If you don’t make a choice within the time limit, you won’t be able to take anything with you.』
Since I don’t want to waste this chance, I want to make sure I pick something within the time limit.
「Then what happens if everyone finishes choosing their items within the time limit? Does the bonus area stay open until the time runs out?」
『Even if the time limit hasn’t run out, the bonus area will close once everyone has made their choice.』
…In that case, to ensure better future product selection, it might be a good idea to have one person explore the facility thoroughly without choosing products until the very end.
What if, for example, an apple costs 150 yen at a supermarket, but five apples cost 700 yen?
“Quantity is not considered. Even if it’s a set of items, if it’s sold as ‘one set,’ it will be treated as one item.”
This is good information. There might be ways to get a better deal depending on the product.
For example, with manga, there are sets where you can buy the entire series at once.
The answers to the questions from Sen, Shakuji, Shion, and Shinpo are all in. So… what about me…?
“Right. For example, there are appliances that include installation and usage instructions, or furniture that comes with assembly services. What happens if you choose something like that?”
“Staff allocation is not included in the product. For example, if it’s an appliance, a user manual will be included, and if it’s furniture, it will be delivered in an assembled state.”
If that’s the case, as long as it’s not something extremely difficult to handle, it seems like we can choose whatever we want.
We exchanged glances, confirming that there were no more questions.
At that moment, the remaining time was displayed on the monitor.
It’s thoughtful, but if we can only check it here, it’s a bit inconvenient.
「Hey, I know it’s impossible, but can I go check something out?」
I nodded, guessing what she wanted to say.
She confirmed this and then ran towards the exit.
But when she tried to go outside, she froze.
The automatic doors didn’t respond, but she didn’t even try to force them open.
“Ah… yeah… I thought so…”
We approached her slowly and soon understood the reason for her despair. There was nothing outside.
The building’s grounds didn’t exist.
This space was only constructed as a bonus area for us.
It was the same facility as in Japan, but it didn’t exist there.
I gently placed my hand on her shoulder.
“If we can all go back to Japan, we can go to a real shopping mall.” She flinched. “…Promise?” “Yeah, I promise.”
「Yay…! I’m counting on you, Sōsuke.」
「Since it’s ‘everyone,’ I’m coming too.」 Senyuu pokes her head out.
「Hey, it’s fine if you take me on a date.」
「If that’s the case, then I should go first.」
「Boo, it’s not fair, Senyuu-chan, since we’re childhood friends.」 「It’s not unfair.」
Shouko pouts, but her expression is bright.
「We’ll talk about the order of going on a date with Sōsuke-kun later, but for now, let’s think about the merchandise.」
「Y-Yes, I’m looking forward to going out with Sōsuke-san too, but the current situation is important.」
Somehow, I’m going to have a date with all four of them individually… but I’m not unhappy about it.
「Let’s see what we have first.」
If possible, I want to bring back something that I can’t get on an desert island.
Thank you for making me the second place winner for two days…!!!! More bonuses to come.
I love isekai stories, but I also get excited about the “Earth things” that appear in them.
I hope you enjoy the even richer lives that Sōsuke and the others are living.
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