Now, after everyone except Roa in her maid outfit had changed into their uniforms, it was time for everyone to wash their faces.
After that, it was time to prepare breakfast.
Shion and Roa formed the cooking team.
There were even volunteers from the Seiou party, so the team ended up with six people.
I asked Seiou for permission and decided to rely on Nagahata.
I asked him to use his Plant Magic to grow cabbage, potatoes, and barley.
“Well, this is… no, that’s not important. I’ll be happy to help.”
Nagahata swallowed his questions and happily agreed.
In an instant, fields of the three plants appeared.
Many people helped with the harvesting.
Momoe complained about getting dirty and said it wasn’t cute, but she still helped out with her ability to create clones.
Inugai had Trent do the harvesting for him.
Kengki chuckled, “Heh, leave the cutting to me,” and swiftly cut the stalks with his enhanced ability, “Flying Slash.”
Kagemori said, “Not as much as you guys, but I can manage this much,” and pulled out the potatoes with his ability to manipulate shadows.
Even the kids without abilities didn’t spoil anything and helped at their own pace.
The ones who really shone were Shinpo, Senyuu, and Serina.
Shinpo’s wind magic was, of course, amazing, but Senyuu’s ‘healing magic’ was also a lifesaver.
Thanks to them, everyone was able to avoid carrying around pain and fatigue.
「Everyone, you’re amazing. My magic pales in comparison…」
「That’s not true. I’d be lost without you, Deepo.」
「Ah, thank you… I’d be lost without you, too, Souzou.」
「Hmm. The master of the harem disappearing would be a big problem.」
While Deepo and I were blushing at each other, Senyuu joined in the conversation. 「…I won’t disappear.」 I smiled wryly.
「Hey, Sousuke. What about me?」
Shirina’s ability is an application of her ‘Barrier Power.’
If it’s a wheat field, she generates a barrier slightly above the ground, rejecting any ‘intrusion’ by the plants.
In this case, anything inside the barrier when it’s generated stays there, while anything touching the boundary line gets repelled.
As a result, what happens is that it gets cut off.
Since she couldn’t do this before, it’s a benefit of her ‘Awakening.’
“Wow. It’s evolved to be useful for defense, harvesting, and even attacking.”
She smiles happily at my praise.
“Oh, right. We should share information about our awakened abilities before we fight the unique monster.”
“That’s true. We didn’t have time for that yesterday.” “Various…” “Yeah, we did various things.”
“If you want to do various things, Sou-suke, you can do it anytime.”
Deepma blushes, Senyuu nods contentedly, and Serina smiles mischievously.
“It’s nice. Awakening is like in a manga.”
「Wait, who awakened again?」
Shouko and Junma also joined in the conversation while continuing to harvest.
「Shizubou, Iyoyama, Jyouou, Ebarada, Kenki, Sensei, Yumakai, Sou-chan… that’s Kouno, right?」
Luminous-sensei explained it smoothly.
Well, I got stuck on my own name, but it was just an alias I used when we were alone, so I guess I should just ignore it.
「Indeed… I might want to hear it.」 Gengou said modestly.
「Let’s talk about it after breakfast. For now, let’s finish harvesting.」
「Then, Kouo Sousei, shall we start harvesting here?」
Jyouou was in charge of the harvesting. Following her instructions, the work went smoothly.
This wasn’t just charisma, but Jyouou’s leadership skills. She had a high natural ability.
By the way, Toyoshima with the ability to produce food was hanging her shoulders in disappointment while collecting eggs. Jyouou’s party also had chickens.
Since she wouldn’t work if left alone, it seemed Jyouou was giving her appropriate tasks.
I thought the harvest wouldn’t be enough for breakfast, but when Shi-on said she wanted to use it, I took out the stored items from my ‘Inventory.’
I wondered if breakfast was already prepared, so I asked her, and she told me about a plan. “I see, that’s great!”
“Hmm. I thought so. So, to keep the food from getting cold, would it be okay if I stored it for a bit?” “Of course!”
Even if it took a bit longer to cook, no one complained.
Everyone wanted to get the dirt off them, so I prepared the bath again, and they happily rushed in.
I also cleaned their clothes through reconfiguration in storage.
With everyone’s recovery keeping me busy, Chi-yuu, who didn’t get dirty, came to talk to me.
“So, Souchan, did you complete the girls’ panties?”
“I don’t even collect them. I just reconfigure whatever’s stored without thinking.”
“If I don’t see them being worn, it doesn’t count, got it?” “Don’t agree to that.”
By the way, in the early days of our life on the desert island, I could see the women’s shorts when we started a fire.
We still start fires, but with more members now, I often have them do it without me around.
Once the fire is lit, it shouldn’t be allowed to go out, and there’s always something to gain from it.
Since we rely on Professor Lumina’s “Light and Heat Magic” for lighting, there are fewer opportunities in that sense.
Even so, there are still opportunities, and I’m completely captivated by the glimpses of her lingerie.
“Sougou, no matter how much you expand your harem, don’t forget about your virgin heart.”
Perhaps she means to keep me from becoming arrogant because of my experience.
Indeed, I’ve seen guys get carried away after their first time. I don’t want to make others feel as uncomfortable as I do, so I’ll take that to heart.
“Actually, I don’t know if I’ll ever get used to it. Just having Chiyou nearby still makes my heart skip a beat.”
It’s a little embarrassing, but I’ll tell her the truth.
“…You really are something, Sougou. You make my heart flutter unexpectedly.”
Chiyou’s cheeks were tinged with a light pink. “S-So it is.”
“I felt like dragging you into the bushes.” “Y-You’re a predator.”
Chiyou sometimes says things that leave me at a loss for words.
「Can we spare some time to talk? I want to discuss things with the other leaders.」
Since she was in charge, she was the clean one, Seiho.
「Ryoka-chan, eavesdropping isn’t nice.」
「I’m sorry. You two were being so obvious that I didn’t think there was anything to hide.」
「Hmm, you’re right. In fact, I could do it right here.」
「Okay, I’ll be more careful next time. Now, close your button.」
Seiho was slightly blushing as she watched Senkyuu take off her uniform.
「Ahem. Anyway, Kino Souzoku, about this dream.」
「Yeah. We’ve already decided on the party’s strategy.」
She had enjoyed eight kisses in the morning, but she didn’t forget what needed to be done.
She had quickly gathered their opinions while washing her face.
「You’re quick. So, I want an ‘Invincible Potion,’ is that okay?」
She must know that we want to inherit the memories.
“Then, I’ll let you have the ‘Memory Inheritance’.”
“And I’ll also give you the ‘Right of Dual Choice’. Don’t worry, I’m not going to say that it’s my turn next. I’m not asking for anything in return, but I’d like a share of the mine’s benefits. Is that okay?” As expected of Shouka.
She even figured out that I want to place the ‘mine’.
She’s negotiating to let her do whatever she wants and in exchange, she’ll share the results. “Alright, let’s do it.” This precedent is very helpful.
For example, if in the future Shouka’s party wants additional supplies, and in exchange we get to take on the unique monsters, that wouldn’t be unfair.
For us, it’s worth it to avoid conflicts with our partners and get the rewards without hassle. “You’re quick to agree.”
“That’s because I’ve already prepared what I need to say.”
“So, we’ve both gotten what we wanted. It seems like we’re a good match.”
She says with a graceful smile.
Even after such a harsh job, this smile alone made me feel like it was all worth it.
I see, so this is ‘Charisma’.
Of course, it’s also due to the synergistic effect of his own charm.
“So-kun is a perfect match with his childhood friend at 200%.”
“I was impressed by Iizumi Chiyu’s generous heart, but it seems she does have a normal amount of jealousy. Still, if she prioritized the party’s unity over that, I respect her.”
“It’s fine for So-kun’s charm to spread. It’s understandable that he’ll be popular. But, that being said, he’s still my childhood friend.”
“Right. I don’t intend to come between their bond either.”
“In that case, I’ll allow him to join the harem.”
“Thank you. But if Koyo Sojutsu ends up liking me the most, please forgive me.” Shouko smiled challengingly.
There was no malice in her words, as expected of Shouko. ”…I accept the challenge.” “I like your honesty.” Sparks flew between them.
If I were the heroine, I’d probably say “don’t fight over me,” but in reality, all I can do is stay quiet. “Kou-kun!” “Ah, ah, I’m coming right away.”
When Shizune called out to me, I quickly headed to the outdoor cooking area.
And then, I proceeded to store all the dishes they had made.
Before long, the other girls who had finished cleaning off the mud also emerged from the bathhouse.
「Shion, how should I set this up?」
「Ah, sure. Can I ask you to do it the way I tell you?」 「Of course.」
Omelets, scrambled eggs, beef sausages, fake bacon, fresh bread, steamed rice, miso soup, mushroom and mountain vegetable soup, pot-au-feu, salad, sashimi, grilled fish, chilled tofu, French fries, sautéed potatoes, pasta, udon, yakisoba, pork cutlets, stuffed cabbage rolls, raw eggs, various fruits, and more.
A dazzling array of dishes is laid out under the blue sky.
It’s a breakfast buffet prepared by Shion, the head chef, and her cooking team.
「Eh?! A buffet?! Shion, you’re a genius!」
「Whoa! That’s so Shion!」
Starting with Mochi and Rinme, the two girls, everyone is cheering with joy.
「Ms. Togumi, can’t you be my mom?」 「T-Tomishima-san?」
Tomishima’s eyes are sparkling as she looks at Shion, who is confused.
It’s probably because Tomishima wants Shion to make meals for her every day.
「Then everyone, let’s enjoy the food while thanking the cooking team.」
Everyone went to the dishes they wanted, as Shouga spoke.
I also indulged myself in the buffet, showing an appetite on par with the athletes in the sports club. I’ll be updating tomorrow too!
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