Two days until the release of volume two of the book!!! “Kazuki, did you get your reward?”
While returning to the base with the help of the phantoms, Tekiwa asks Kagiya.
“Yes, it’s the ‘Invincible Potion.’ I obtained it. It seems to appear when I wish for it. However, once it’s out, I can’t put it away.”
It seems that potions can’t be taken out and put back like in an ‘Inventory.’ …That’s fine, though.
Kagiya has been looking at me with a smile since earlier. “Hmm, it’s not just my imagination.”
As if reading my mind, Chiyu says.
“Sousuke, you should start to realize your own charm.”
“Y-Yes… You were always a wonderful person, but your accomplishments since coming to this island deserve praise.” Even Serei and Shinpo.
So, Kagiya’s feelings for me aren’t a misunderstanding, then?
“Kino… No, let me call you Souza.” “S-Souza…?”
The young man is confused by the formal term he doesn’t seem to use.
“I am a maiden too. I have a longing for a unique way to address me. Considering my personality, this won’t clash with others. If Souza dislikes it, I’ll stop?”
I can’t refuse when she looks so lonely. “No, it’s fine.”
Then, a gaze that seems to be expecting something from Kagemiki.
”…So, can I call you Kazaki?”
”～～. Huhu, of course it’s fine.”
Kazaki trembled and then smiled happily. ”…Kino, you’re amazing.” “S, s, s…”
Tekuwa, blushing, murmured that, and Inami was making inaudible noises.
Despite all that, we arrived safely at the grassland where we set up our base.
As before, we first head to the area of the Seiou party. “Good work.”
Seiou and her companions welcome us.
“Indeed. We have obtained the ‘Invincible Potion’ safely.”
“Yes, I received your report earlier. Really, thank you so much.”
After the battle, we contacted our comrades via radio.
I let one of the members of the Clear Phoenix party enter our territory, so the information probably reached Clear Phoenix through that person. “Should I give it to Clear Phoenix?”
“No, I’ll give it to you first.” “Understood.”
“Yukino and Onisenko, thank you for your hard work.”
“Yukina and Onisenko did great, but to be honest, I didn’t feel like I was much help. I understand that you were supposed to take over as the leader on this side in place of Ryouka.”
The reason why Tokihane was chosen, even putting aside compatibility with the enemy, was likely because she was the sub-leader.
It’s the same reason why I, who don’t have combat abilities, participate in most battles.
“Just being safe and sound is enough to say that you’ve fulfilled your role perfectly.”
“That’s true. And besides, Tokihane defeated a lot of enemies too. Defeating big enemies isn’t the only way to be useful, right?”
The number of normal individuals she felled with her arrows is quite considerable.
”…Thanks. You’re right, it’s not good to belittle yourself.”
Tokihane scratched her cheek and laughed bashfully.
“Sousuke-kun, are you done with everything? If so, let’s chat with Momo?”
Momo jumped into my arms.
”…So that’s how you greet me?”
Momo didn’t care about the cold look Seina was giving her.
“I was worried about you, but I heard you were safe. And since you’re so popular, I thought the early bird gets the worm.”
Momo said that and wrapped her arms around my back.
Her ample chest pressed against my chest, and I couldn’t help but feel a flutter in my heart.
Chiyu and Seina were staring at me.
And then, Shinpo looked at me with a forlorn expression.
“I’m sorry, Momo. I still have things to do.”
“Eh? But Momo’s all about you, you know?”
Momo looked up at me with teary eyes and a tilted head.
”…Ugh. I can make time for you tomorrow.”
「…I understand. I’ll hold back. In exchange, can I be a little more indulgent tomorrow?」
Momoka smiled and obediently moved away from me.
「Oh, you’ve become such a good girl, Momoka.」 「Nene, shut up.」
Momoka quickly responded to the cheerful voice of Inugami and returned.
「Hmm. Then, could you also make time to talk to me after Momoka? I want to know more about you.」
「Ah, um, ah, w-well, I… I mean, Kino-kun might not like it, but hehe…」 From Kagi to Inazumi. 「W-Well, okay.」
「Oh, then how about after breakfast tomorrow? I’ll welcome you, Kino Soh.」
Glancing at her companions, Chiyu and Serina shrugged, and Shinpo was pressing her chest in relief.
I should probably do Shinpo’s ‘training’ today. 「Then, we’re heading back.」
「Yeah, I really appreciate what you did today.」 「It’s mutual.」
We exchanged a light laugh with Jyoukou and headed back to our own territory. 「Welcome back.」
Loa’s greeting was perfectly timed as usual. 「I’m back.」
「I’m glad everyone’s safe.」 「Yeah, it was a tough battle.」 「Haha, you’re right.」
「Thanks to you, we won.」 「That’s true, isn’t it?」
「As expected of my master.」 「No, it was thanks to everyone.」
Thanks to my friends, we were able to clear it easily. 「By the way, how are the others?」
「Shion is preparing the menu for dinner. Lumina is getting ready to teach classes on the island. Miyose is watching a drama with Rinme. Shouko is riding on Mashiro’s back with the customer… Oh, she’s back.」
Following Roa’s gaze, I saw Shouko riding Mashiro’s back and approaching us.
The barrier isn’t just around our base but also around the surrounding grassland, so Mashiro has plenty of space to run at full speed.
「The customer… Ah, to share information through wireless communication.」
「Yes. She wanted to talk to you.」 「Huh?」 「Welcome back!」
Mashiro came over to us and stopped.
The two girls slid down Mashiro’s back like a slide.
Shouko did it with gusto, while the other one held down her skirt more modestly.
「Sōsuke, do you know? It’s Mimori-chan, who’s been skipping school a lot!」
She’s a girl with hair that looks like ice, tied up in a demure bun.
Her eyes are a wine red, and her skin is pale, giving her the appearance of a well-bred lady with a delicate body.
Like all the girls in our class, she has a big chest.
I know she’s a member of the Clear Phoenix Party, but I do feel like I haven’t seen her much in class.
Maybe she was often absent from school, as Chōko said. “I am Seijū Mikado.”
Mikado bowed politely when she stood in front of me. “Nice to meet you, Mikado-san.” “…Yes, Sōsuke-sama.”
For some reason, she called my name in a dreamy tone. “S-sama…?”
“I’ve been looking forward to this moment when I can speak with you, Sōsuke-sama.” “Is that…so?” I’m still confused.
“Yes. But I cannot intrude on your ‘harem’. I will leave now, feeling happy to have met you.” “Hmm, you’re being very considerate.” “I’m honored, Chiyo-sama.”
She bowed and passed by my side. “I’ll see you again, Sōsuke-sama.”
“Ah, yeah. Have a good one.”
「Mr. Sōsuke, you’ve also had a long day. Thank you for your hard work.」
Kami no mura then crossed the boundary and disappeared from sight.
“So, Mr. Flag-Generator, what’s your excuse?”
“What’s with that weird nickname…? I haven’t even spoken to Kami no mura in class.”
“Maybe Sou-suke just doesn’t remember?”
“I get it~. Even if it’s a small thing to Mr. Sōsuke, it could be a precious memory to a girl, right?”
She even got a reproachful look from Shōko.
Clearly, she didn’t trust him at all.
Well, given how many girls he interacted with, it was understandable that they wouldn’t believe him.
But this time, he really had no idea what was going on.
“He doesn’t seem to be lying. So, is it the same as the maid’s case?”
“Me? …Ah! You mean, someone who’s noticed my master’s charm since we came to this desert island?”
「I had a reason to, but Kojin didn’t have any connection, right? Like seeing Sōsuke’s ability at the previous base?」
「It didn’t seem like she was interested in Sōsuke’s ‘Craft Ability’…」
「Somehow, Sōsuke’s like a benefactor to her. She didn’t go into details.」
Everyone’s eyes turned to me at Shōko’s words.
「…I’ve never talked to Kojin in class. That’s for sure.」
But that devout, intense gaze is indeed strange.
What could be the reason…?
「Well, we’ll figure it out eventually. But what are we going to do next?」
「Ah, there are two things I want to do. One is transferring the ‘Return Rights’.」
Currently, we can return two boys on the island.
That’s good for Ms. Lumina who worries about her students, and it also removes future concerns for us.
The other is… training with Shinpō.
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