We managed to win again at the second event.
We cleared the tough condition of winning all the time and got five “return rights.”
Including the one we got last time, we ended up getting six.
“Wow! You guys are amazing…”
When I told Shion about our victory, she clapped her hands in delight.
“Congratulations! This party is the strongest!”
Shoubu congratulated us and high-fived with Haya.
”…It was nothing over here.”
Mukai was indifferent, but she had been waiting for us in the living room the whole time, so she must have been worried.
Near Roa’s proud face, Lumina-sensei looks gloomy.
“Don’t worry, Sensei. No one got hurt in this event.”
“T-That’s right… We got five students’ rights to return to Japan, so we should be happy. Congratulations, everyone.”
The part about it being a conflict between students probably raised some eyebrows, but since there was no risk of injury, it was actually safer than the sports festival.
Since they seemed to have built a good relationship with the girls’ team through a deal, there was no reason for that to fall apart.
The guys they fought against might stubbornly refuse if they offered them a deal, but that wasn’t something to worry about right now.
“Oh, right. I remembered something from what the teacher said. Since my ‘Return Right’ is duplicated, I’ll transfer it to someone else. I didn’t really consult anyone about this, but is it okay to transfer it according to the order in which we joined the party?” He looked around at everyone.
The four who already had the ‘Return Right’ seemed to be avoiding speaking up. “Of course!” “Of course!”
”…That’s wonderful, Kouno-kun! Your willingness to help a friend without hesitation is truly touching!” “I’m fine, too.”
Roa, Shoubu, Lumina-sensei, and Genju agreed.
”…It’s fine since it’s Kouno’s, but are you sure? If you keep multiple ‘Return Rights’ and return to Japan, you’ll get some kind of bonus, right?” Muuki asked to confirm.
That’s right. The duplicate ‘Return Rights’ could be converted into bonus points.
Considering how difficult it was to obtain them, it might be a considerable benefit.
For example, it might even allow you to change your own nature, like being handsome, intelligent, and athletic.
“Yeah, it’s fine. I’ll transfer one of my ‘Return Rights’ to ‘Umi no Shion’.” “Sou-kun—” Shion froze for a moment.
「Oh, it’s the same as before with Sohju!」 Shouko looks surprised.
「Sou-kun, turn around. Shio-chan, you’re making a face like when you got your picture taken with half-closed eyes.」 「Ah, ah…」
So this is how it’s supposed to look…
During the first event, I was the only one summoned to a completely white space and asked if I wanted to use my ‘return right’.
At that time, it seems my consciousness returned to the base a little late, and everyone was worried about me standing there dazed.
Because I transferred my right, Shion must have been summoned only mentally as well.
「…Hah. Right now, I’m the only one in this white classroom… Wait, why is Sohju-kun facing away?」
「Don’t worry. We’ve protected Shio-chan’s maiden heart.」
「…? M, maybe I made a weird face?」
「Sohju didn’t see it, so don’t worry!」 「Ugh…」
「Ah, can I turn around now?」 「Y-Yeah, of course.」
When I turned around, Shion’s usual delicate face was there.
「You’re here, so you must have put off exercising your power, right?」
「Hehe, of course. I want to go home with Kousuke-kun and everyone.」
Shion smiled and came right up to me, hugging me tightly from the front. 「S-Shion?」
「Thank you, Kousuke-kun. I’m really happy.」 Shion’s eyes were wet.
「I understand! I’m happy too!」
Then, there was also Suzuko hugging me.
「Mm. Knowing that I can go home whenever I want is a huge mental difference.」 Chiyu continued.
「Whoa, wait, wait, I’m about to fall over.」
As I was about to fall backward, someone hugged me from behind to support me.
「That’s right… Going home with everyone is a given, but being able to think that I can go home whenever I want is a big deal.」
Shinpo said this while pressing her cheek and chest against my back.
「Um… Um, I’m new, but I’m so happy to be allowed to participate in such an important event and to be accepted as a member.」
Is she a phantom? She pressed both hands on my shoulder as if to support me. “I see… That’s right.”
I could understand their joy.
They had changed from days when they didn’t know when they could return to days when they could return at any time.
Of course, I didn’t intend to leave my friends behind, and there were still things I wanted to take back.
But there was a huge difference in psychological burden between having the certainty of being able to return and not having it.
Maybe everyone was worried, even if they didn’t show it.
“Ah, I’ll get the four of you a share too. We’ll all work together to get it, so don’t worry.”
To avoid giving the impression that they were left out, I also told Loa, Dream World, Makeup, and Lumina-sensei.
“I will do my best to help.” ”…Yeah.”
“I really need to do my best too. You can tell me anything, really.”
“Thank you. But I can’t leave the other students behind.”
Everyone probably had their own thoughts, but I wanted to avoid jealousy and discord among those who had already obtained the ‘right to return.’
Well, I think we’re safe with this group.
And, I believe transferring the rights to Shion was effective.
With this party, even if I don’t directly obtain the ‘Return Rights’, I should have known that I’d receive them when it’s my turn.
I didn’t really plan it that way, but now that I think about it, it could have that effect.
At that moment, Shaki’s stomach rumbled loudly.
“Ah, ahaha… I was hungry.”
“Haha, I’ll make breakfast right away.” “Mm. I’ll help too.”
“I shall also assist.”
Shion, Chiyu, and Roa head to the kitchen.
“After breakfast, I’ll go fishing for the additional river fish, and then I’ll look for the remaining boys and try to make a deal.”
“That’s a wonderful idea! I’ll do my best to catch fish and increase the bargaining material!” Lumina-sensei is fired up. She’s really a caring teacher. “Kouya…”
Before I knew it, Muuki had come over to me. “What’s up?” “You’re amazing.”
That look in her eyes held a sense of respect.
“Ah, you mean the ‘right of return’? That’s what the agreement says.”
“Say, if I promised to give you half the prize if you won the lottery, how many people would actually keep their word?”
“Ah, you’re saying most people would break their promise because they’d be greedy?”
“Yeah, or they’d ask for something in return. I think that’s more human, but you didn’t hesitate to give it to Shion.”
“The conditions for transfer are that it’s无偿的.
「That’s not what I mean. You chose Shiono over your own interests. That means you care about her a lot, right?」 「U… Well, I guess that’s true.」
It’s embarrassing to be told that, but maybe he’s right.
I couldn’t have given it to someone I didn’t care about, no matter what. 「You’re cool.」 「Ah, thank you.」
It’s rude to be modest when someone compliments you sincerely.
But I feel so embarrassed that my face is hot.
「But I’ll still give it to you properly, Dream World.」 「――――」
I said that to mask my embarrassment, but Yumika looked surprised. “Y-Yumika?”
”…………It’s nothing. Ah, I’ll help with the cooking too.” Yumika hurried out of the living room.
Her ears looked red… “Sousuke, you did it.”
Shakou, who had been waiting at the dining table for the food, gave me a sharp look. “W-What?”
“You gave Shi-on the ‘right of return’ because she’s important to you, right? So you’re giving it to Seirin too?” “――Ah.”
So Yumika thought I was saying that Seirin was just as important to me as Shi-on.
“I didn’t lie, so it’s fine. Actually, you’re not allowed to explain yourself. Seirin would get hurt.”
”…So, does that mean I’m the guy who suddenly spouted cheesy lines?” “Isn’t that better?”
It might be better to leave it as it is rather than risk hurting Yumika by trying to explain.
After all, I really did intend to give Seirin the ‘right of return.’ “Yeah, I’ll do that.”
“That’s good. Make sure to take responsibility.” ”…………Huh?” “Nothing.”
Shakou flopped her arm on the table.
Maybe she became a supporter of the harem, like a thousand recoveries? Or was it more like giving up?
Either way, life on the desert island still continues. Today is still halfway through the tenth day.
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