Chapter 142 has Chiyo, who was supposed to be babysitting, here.
It’s not that she teleported; it’s just an author’s mistake.
But she did get involved in the events that followed.
I revised chapter 141 to make Senyuu part of the exploration group.
Thank you to everyone who pointed that out.
Three male students who had been causing trouble near the Sumihoshi party.
Thanks to the new healing magic and Professor Lumina’s persuasion, they agreed to the deal.
They apologized to Seiho and received her forgiveness.
That was good, but when Seiho noticed me, she mentioned the huts she had given to the boys.
Therefore, I couldn’t ignore the fifteen girls living in the cave.
So, for those who wanted their own room, I created small huts, and for those who found sleeping alone on the island too difficult, I generated slightly larger huts and placed them accordingly.
Having witnessed my “Crafting Ability,” Seiho’s eyes shone, and she openly tried to recruit me.
Her long golden hair, wavy and shining like gold, swayed as her large breasts bounced.
She was the type of character who would be in a school story if this were fiction, possessing both nobility and beauty. “I won’t give So-kun to you.” Chiyu wrapped herself around my right arm.
And she was definitely doing it on purpose, pinning my arm between her breasts.
“Hey, I’m giving the items to Ryouka and the others as part of the deal, so it’s fine!”
Shouko clung to my left arm and protested.
“Oh, Shouko. Isn’t that strange? Shouldn’t it be Kono who decides?”
“Sou-kun is here with us of his own free will.”
Shion also entered the conversation, somewhat disgruntled.
“Perhaps. But people have the right to seek a better life. You’ve already experienced life with you two. Don’t you think it’s better to let us experience this and choose the path that’s more beneficial for Kono?”
“Is Sou-kun the only exception to your complete exclusion of men?” Shinpo pointed out.
“I only excluded men with impure thoughts to protect the girls’ bodies and minds. As for Kono, he has a very open mind, both because of his nature and his abilities. He’s also willing to do a lot for his friends and takes the lead in events. Welcoming him doesn’t contradict my policy. I thought that someone like you, Shinpo, would understand this?”
Shinpo was left speechless by Shoukou’s unhesitant response.
「Calm down, Seiou.」
「Don’t you think it’s fairer to let them have a chance, too? I think they deserve a chance to show what they can do.」 「Eh, um…」
Trying to mediate, Lumina-sensei was at a loss for words when she was confronted with the word “fair.”
「Of course, it’s up to Kouya Soju to decide. But is that really okay? If I were you, I’d want him to make the best choice for himself. Even if it’s not with me. Because if you care about someone, you should want what’s best for them.」
It was flattering to be so passionately recruited, but…
I had no intention of leaving Chiyu and the others behind to go somewhere else. 「I accept your challenge.」 「Eh, Chiyu?」
「I think Ryouka is attractive, but Soju chose us!」
「Yeah. We trust Soju-kun.」
「Soju-san will think that our days together are the best.」 Even Shouki, Shion, and Shinpo…
「Well, it’s up to Kouya-kun.」
Lumina-sensei glanced at me.
「I’m sorry for interrupting, but I have no intention of leaving this party.」
「Oh, you’re saying something strange. When you go to a friend’s house to play, would you really prepare to leave your home? It’s the same here. I’m just asking you to stay at a friend’s base for a while.」 Chouka’s persuasive skills are impressive.
It doesn’t seem like she’s talking about what she wants to say, but rather saying whatever is necessary at the moment to get her point across. 「But you know…」
「How about you spend one day here at our base? I’ll answer all your questions, including about our members’ abilities, and I think it would be easier for you to collect the materials in this area if you use your ability to store them. Of course, you won’t lose out.」
Indeed, considering that we might run into each other again at future events, the information would be invaluable.
That alone would be worth staying for a day. 「Hmm…」
「Alright then. I’ll allow Shion to come along too. That way, you’ll be able to tell the truth from the lies, won’t you?」
「…! Y-Yeah, that’s great, Souju-kun.」
Shion had become positive.
She seemed to find it appealing that she could come along with me.
Seeing Shouko pout, Chouka chuckled.
She thought Shouko was a good and amazing girl, but her competitive spirit against Shouko still burned. …Should I accept this?
If I refused under these conditions, it would be a rather strong rejection.
Not only would it hurt Shouka’s pride, but her companions listening to the conversation might feel like they were being rejected as well.
I want to continue working well with them in the future, and it’s not something I’m unwilling to compromise on. Still.
“I can’t answer right now. I need to talk to the ones who are staying behind too.”
Shouka lets out a little laugh. It seems like she’s happy about something.
“Of course. Even as the leader, I make decisions after consulting with my comrades. That’s admirable.”
“However, I’ll try my best to give you a good answer.”
“Yes. I’m looking forward to a good answer. We’ve been talking for a while now, even though we’re supposed to be searching for boys.” Shouka smiles and sees us off.
We agreed to give an answer during the next transaction.
We get back on the Mashiro and resume our search for boys.
“But what is Shouka thinking? …I understand that it would be convenient to have a ‘Craft Ability’ user as a comrade, but is it because of her competitive spirit against Komachi?”
However, even if it’s not as much as in the Dream World, it seems like Shouka does have some sense of self-interest.
In other words, I don’t think she would use me to her advantage or be able to.
If you want something from me, I’ll definitely prepare the price.
In that case, the current relationship as trading partners is enough.
I guess there’s no need to consider poaching him… “Sou-kun, you’re too sweet.”
“Sou-kun, you don’t understand your own charm.”
“Sou-kun, on this island, reliable boys are truly very precious. If there are already nine girls who trust you enough to live with you, then there’s no one else but you.”
“I’d try to poach Sou-kun even if I were Seiou.”
Indeed, there are aspects to be valued beyond ability.
Since we weren’t close friends, she probably doesn’t know my inner self very well.
…No, that’s the same for me too.
That’s why she proposed spending a day together to get to know each other.
“I don’t plan to join their party, but getting to know Seiou and the others isn’t a bad thing.”
“Mm. I believe in you. At worst, my harem just gets bigger.”
The members chuckled at the thousand words of advice.
But the teacher looked troubled.
Though it wasn’t for tomorrow or the day after, it seemed that I was going to stay at the base where all the remaining girls lived.
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