We decided to proceed with negotiations with the boys as well.
We spotted the three boys who had been bothering the Seiou team.
Thanks to Senryuu’s healing magic, the teacher’s persuasion, and my creation, the boys changed their minds.
They wanted to apologize to the Seiou team right away, so we went with them.
Without us intervening, they would have been turned away at the door.
“Man, Kono is seriously amazing.”
“Usually, if someone asks you a weird question in a weird dream, you’d just answer back随便地.”
“Who would have thought it would end up being life-threatening…”
After calming down with ‘Tranquility’, changing into clean clothes, and having a civilized meal, the three of them were back to their old selves.
“Because it was a dream, I could say things I wouldn’t normally say.”
Many people praise me for my ability selection, but I always feel embarrassed every time.
Since it wasn’t an action with deep thought behind it. “Ah, I see.”
「Thanks to Kouno not reading the room, we got a huge break.」
「…By the way, Kouno, I’ve been wondering.」 One of the boys looked serious. 「Hmm?」
「How do you manage to get nine girls to join your party?」 「…I don’t know.」
Another boy patted the shoulder of the one who asked the question.
「In elementary school, the popular guys were the fast runners. In middle school, it was the tough guys. In high school, it was the good-looking or smart guys. As an adult, it’s the rich guys. The factors that make someone popular can change depending on the situation.」 「So?」
「On a desert island, the popular guy would be the one with the ‘Crafting Ability.’」 「I totally agree…!」
He seemed to be saying it as a compliment, not as sarcasm, so I smiled wryly.
「That makes it sound like we’re only with Tsukasa-kun because of his ability.」
「‘Crafting Ability’ might be part of Tsukasa-san’s appeal, but whether or not he uses that appeal is entirely up to him.」
「Exactly! And we’re grateful for the effort he puts into making things for us, not just the things themselves!」
「Besides, I’ve liked Soun-kun since before the transfer. Whether he has an ability or not is irrelevant.」
The girls shot cold stares at the three boys.
The boys ended up apologizing to the girls in our group before heading to the Shouka party. ◇
And so, we arrived at the Shouka party’s area.
Because we were with three boys, it took a little while for the guards to let us in.
“Is that so? Then let’s be careful not to interact with each other in the future.”
Shouka ended the conversation quickly when she came out.
“Anyway, it’s nice to see you again, Kouya Souzoku.”
The boys, who were given a rough pardon and treated like “anyway,” left with their shoulders slumped.
It’s a little pitiful, but to the girls here, they’re the ones who caused trouble. It’s understandable that they’re not welcome.
Still, their living conditions have greatly improved.
In order to maintain this, they’ll have to work hard.
“Yeah. I just stopped by this time.”
“I was planning to ask after the first deal was over, but you gave the boys a cabin, right?”
I understood what Sumihime was trying to say and gave a wry smile.
「…Yeah, let’s get one for everyone here.」
Last time I visited, I was hiding, so I couldn’t provide any tents.
「Can you prepare one for a single person and another for a few people to sleep together?」
Considering the whole party rather than just herself, that’s very Sumihime.
That’s why she can manage so many girls.
I arranged the tents as requested.
People who knew about my ability as well as those who didn’t all cheered.
Some ran to the houses, while others thanked me.
「Wonderful…! Kouno, please come over to our side.」 Sumihime came closer, sashaying.
She probably did it on purpose, leaving one button undone.
The girls from Sumihime’s party stared at me, listening to their leader’s words.
Everyone seemed to be cheering for Sumioka.
Some even opened their buttons and rolled up their skirts in response.
…I had come looking for the boys, though.
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