When I woke up, I was in a shopping mall’s hall in my school uniform.
This is the second time, so I still get a thrill from the overwhelming sense of “Japan” or “Earth.”
I wonder if I’ve come back to Japan. But unfortunately, that’s not the case.
This is a bonus area that was released because I, who had obtained the “right of return,” decided to postpone its use.
Every night, me and my companions are summoned here and allowed to take home one item each from what’s being sold.
“Wow…! Y-You’re really being summoned to that shopping mall…” Roa is surprised. She’s in her school uniform because this is a dream.
Considering the nature of the bonus area, it’s better to have more people, so I asked them to join the party for now.
Since it’s a local facility, Loa seems to know it.
But the other three girls are glancing at me and Senyuu rather than the facility.
And Senyuu responded by giving a thumbs up. “Mission accomplished.”
She probably wants to say that she got along well with me.
The three girls turned red when they heard that.
「Y-You’re supposed to be with me on the seventh night, right…?」
「Y-Yeah. And I’m supposed to be with you on the eighth…」
「So I’m with you on the ninth…? Well, it’s all up to you, I guess…」
The three of them were whispering to each other.
Loa was watching them with a gentle smile.
I felt uneasy.
「Ah, well. Loa, you’re probably nervous too, but you know what to do here, right?」
Loa smiled and nodded, understanding my intention to change the flow.
「Yes. You explained it to me. We discussed beforehand within the party and decided on the items to buy, so we can make the most of the three-hour limit in the bonus area.」
We had already explained the bonus area and decided on what to buy before going to bed.
「Right. With a new member, we can take home six points now.」
「But of course, you’re the master. You’ve already obtained the ‘Return Right,’ yet you’ve resisted the temptation to return to Japan and decided to stay with your companions.」
「That’s the agreement, so there’s no way I can leave everyone behind.」
「That’s a special sentiment. In extreme situations, there are those who would prioritize their own safety over leaving their lover behind, and they wouldn’t be considered particularly ugly for it. But to be able to stay for someone else’s sake is, without a doubt, a noble act.」
Since Roa’s expression is serious, I can’t brush it off as a joke. ”…Thanks.”
“No need to thank me. Because of who you are, Master, everyone places their full trust in you. As a maid, I am proud.”
Even though she’s in a uniform, for a moment, I see her in a maid outfit. Roa’s maid persona is so ingrained. “Hmm. My pride and joy.”
“That’s right. ‘As expected of Sugatsubo.’ You can’t call me that anymore.”
“Hehe, I’m glad Roa-chan noticed my wonderful side.”
“That’s true. I don’t think anyone else could have brought this group together like you did.”
I feel flattered to the point of embarrassment.
I cleared my throat and said, “Let’s not waste time…!” and changed the subject.
Everyone smiled warmly but didn’t back down.
“Alright then. One of them should be a hair dryer. Roa-chan’s here now, and we might get more members in the future.” Shion said.
With two hairdryers, they could now dry two people’s hair at a time, and Loa had joined them.
Loa was still a temporary member, but given her seriousness and how well she fit in, it was likely she would become a full member soon.
“First, an additional solar panel. We found out that it works perfectly in our environment, and we can use it for future electronic purchases.” Shinpo was right.
“And then there’s the big-screen TV! We’ll have nothing to do once it gets dark!” Shouji shouted.
Everyone agreed with this.
Well, I didn’t mind since the girls on night duty would come to the room, but…
Anyway, once it got dark, it was too dangerous to explore, and there was only so much we could do at home, so I was feeling a bit bored.
I had heard stories about how in the past, with only moonlight at night, candles were too precious to use, so everyone would just go to sleep… It was exactly like that.
I understood why modern kids would find that tough, so this was something we had all chosen together. And now it was time to test it.
“Question for the mysterious blackboard: What would happen if we tried to set up equipment that required a network connection on that island?” Chie asked.
‘Internet connection is impossible. We cannot answer whether it will be implemented in the future.’ The monitor displayed the message.
“Too bad. If it were possible, we could plug in a video output device and see endless possibilities.”
There are devices that, if connected to Wi-Fi and subscribed to video streaming sites, allow you to watch them by simply plugging the device into the TV.
If the internet is disabled, buying such a device would be pointless.
“Then we’ll have to buy the software one by one.”
“Buy as many as possible, so get the complete box sets,” Shouko responded to my words.
We won’t all be able to go home today or tomorrow, so we’ll have plenty of opportunities to come here in the future.
Even with my ‘Crafting Ability’, I can’t generate movies or anime, so I’ll have to rely on this place for those. Each visual work is worth a total of ‘4 points’. “The rest… are textbooks.” “Are you sure about that?”
Deepo said worriedly, but everyone’s faces were bright.
“Of course! I mean, not just Minori, everyone can use them, and I’d love to be taught.”
“We’re going to inherit our memories and go back, right? Indeed, studying here will definitely be helpful when we return to Japan.”
“Right. We’ll get all the subjects, and once we’re done, we’ll buy reference books and aim to boost everyone’s academic performance.”
“This is the way to utilize life on an desert island that only a party with a stable lifestyle can do.”
“Everyone… ah, thank you. We should always have study sessions whenever we want.” Deepo looked happy.
The last one was the console for a home gaming system.
I can’t use it right away since I don’t have any games, but it’s for tomorrow and beyond.
It was the item I answered to when everyone pressured me to say what I wanted.
It seems like they wanted me to think about myself since I’ve been worrying about the girls all this time.
If that’s the case, then I’ll accept it.
If I can buy more games and controllers in the future, the number of games I can play and the number of people who can play them will increase.
As a gamer, I’m happy about that.
So, in total, six items.
We spent three hours thoroughly exploring the mall while securing the items we wanted.
Next, we looked for things we wanted, researched ingredients and manufacturing methods, and aimed to generate items with our ‘Crafting Ability’.
After three hours had passed,
we finished selecting all the items.
The view turns white, and I am transferred to the usual white space.
The two choices after the sixth day begin.
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