When I got home, the black dragon Mycron, who had been keeping an eye on me, flew over, so I stroked her face.
Seeing this, Shinhō went ahead and carried the few chickens we’d caught back to the coop in my place.
With new members joining the team and plenty of eggs being laid, there was no problem since I could just store them in my ‘Inventory,’ so I went ahead and captured the ones I found as a precaution.
I also managed to grab a few eggs that were lying near them.
“Huh? The mud and grass are gone; it’s all clean now, isn’t it?”
The dirt from when we leveled the land for the house had been washed away.
Her scales looked a bit shiny and moist—maybe she’d taken a bath in water.
“Welcome home, Master, Lady Summoned One, Shinhō-sama.”
The entrance opened, and Roa came out, bowing gracefully.
She was wearing the maid’s outfit I had just given her.
Her hair and skin also seemed to have regained their luster.
“Aah, I’m home. How’s the maid outfit fitting?”
“Yes. It fits surprisingly well. To already be mastering such abilities is truly characteristic of Master.”
Having generated the girls’ clothes so many times, I had gradually developed an instinct for estimating sizes by eye.
“I’m glad that’s settled. Did you wash Masyro too?”
“Yes. Was that overstepping?”
“No, thank you.”
“Yup yup, thanks a lot, Ruo-chi! As a reward, there’ll be plenty of fruit!”
She seemed pleased to have her companion’s phantom beast treated with such respect, as Shou was beaming.
“It is my greatest honor to be of service.”
And there, Fenrir’s Mashiyo came up to me and started nudging my back with her nose.
…Got it, got it.
“Right, Ruo. When the girls go to bathe at night, could you wash Masyro too? Since everyone else has experience, I think it’d be easier if you helped.”
My Masylo is a male Fenrir who loves girls.
“Understood. …Forgive my presumption, but is it acceptable to wash only Master’s Masylo?”
“Huh?”
“I also wish to wash Master’s back.”
Roa’s cheeks flushed as she spoke, and the words made my heart skip a beat.
“S-So, Shuuso is not the kind of person who would force anyone into such lewd acts,”
Mibun finished putting the chickens in their coop and interjected into the conversation.
“Indeed, he is not. I have heard from Ms. Chiyu and Ms. Shion about your master’s character. Therefore, this is purely of my own volition.”
“Oh, come now… We knew Shuaso was a good guy, sure, but Roa-chan never really hung out with him, did she? S-So, wanting to have sex with him feels a bit premature, don’t you think?”
It’s true that Shion and I didn’t interact much before the transfer either, but thanks to her ability to detect lies, there was an element of trust in how she viewed me.
But as for Roa, her connection to me amounted only to the gratitude of having saved a life when I had been down on my luck.
Well, if someone helped me out, I’d certainly be thankful, but whether that translates into romantic feelings is a whole different matter, I think.
At Miko’s remark, Roa smiled calmly.
“Hehe. A master’s caliber cannot be measured by time.”
“I’m not really the type to have such stature.”
“No, you are. At least regarding this household, my lord possesses both the qualification and the capacity for the role of head. It is something that becomes apparent just from a brief observation.”
“Is it really that simple, though…”
Well, looking at how organized we were compared to the other transferred persons during the event, perhaps that was indeed the case.
Even accounting for those who couldn’t move like Roa, there were still too many students missing from the scene where we secured the light orbs, so I have no idea what state they’re in.
“Anyway, let’s put the bath thing aside for now; my stomach is growling.”
With a casual, off-the-cuff delivery, Moshiko said “let’s put it aside,” rubbing her belly at the same time.
Fukupo, who had been listening nearby, seemed to be pondering something like, “Is rhyming really that important…?” But since people just say these kinds of things off the top of their heads without much thought, as long as it makes general sense, it’s fine to just let it go.
“On a related note, Poine-sama… no, I mean—the Chef would like to have lunch in the garden. It’s an honor beyond our station, but she’s planning to hold a barbecue party to double as your welcome event.” “Yaknikuuu! Sweet!”
Men absolutely love yakiniku (beef and pork BBQ).
“Wasn’t it yakiniku when I came, too?”
“Yeah, yeah. It kinda feels nostalgic, doesn’t it?”
Fukupo and Moshiko said this, reminiscing about the past.
I understood why, even though it had only been six days, it felt like I’d been there a long time—every single day was incredibly intense.
“Everyone wait here. Let me go check the kitchen to see if there’s anything I can help with.”
I stepped through the entrance and headed toward the kitchen area.
“Oh, welcome back, Souzou-kun!”
“Welcome home, Master!”
“I’m home. Or rather, Chiyu, stop it.”
“Not only did you get your own place, you’re even hiring a maid. That’s not something a normal high school student could pull off.”
Well, I suppose that’s true.
I was about to say something else when I noticed a deep, humming whoooosh of machinery kicking in.
Glancing at the massive appliance enthroned in the kitchen, I nodded.
“So, the fridge is installed?”
“Mm-hmm. It’ll take a little while to get cold inside, but it’s working properly.”
Shiine sounded delighted.
“Glad to hear it. If it runs stably, we might as well add more solar panels or buy new equipment.” “Heh, yes. That sounds good.”
“Now then, Sou-kun.
Did you get the item you were after?” Butsu?
“Yeah, I got a ton of fruit and plenty of other edible stuff. Could you check them out for me later?”
I said, looking over at Shiine.
“Okay. Ah, actually, I might want to do a quick check on just the fruit right now.”
“Understood.”
“Sou-kun, that’s not Sou-kun. What I’m talking about is what I asked for.”
My childhood friend grabbed my hem and pulled me down.
“The eggs. And yeah, I didn’t forget the extra chickens either.”
“Condoms.”
Soreya lost her patience and cut straight to the point.
”……As for the rubber tree, I searched around quite a bit and managed to find one.”
“Wah. Then, Sou-suke-kun, did you… succeed in making it?”
Shion blushed, yet her expression turned eagerly interested.
It was only Soreya who had explicitly asked for it, but it seemed the other girls were curious too.
“Ah, ah yes. The recipe got unlocked as well.”
“Glad to hear it, Sou-kun. Tonight, become a grown man.”
Soreya said so while patting my shoulder.
“What kind of perspective do you have on that……”
“The gaze of an innocent maiden who is about to lose her virginity to Sou-kun.”
“Ugh!”
Once she said that, I was left with nothing to say back.
“Ah, aha. That story sounds good, but how about we talk about lunch now? There’s a lot of stuff I want you to help me with, Sou-suke-kun. Like storage and layout things.”
「Of course, feel free to say anything you want」
The meat was raw since they were grilling it outside, but the kitchen already filled with a delicious aroma.
「I made some egg soup」
「Ah, I see.
That sounds perfect!」 It seemed like the ideal pairing for yakiniku.
「Hehe, seeing Sousuke get all energized over grilled meat is kinda cute, don’t you think?」
「Mm. It’s kind of adorable how he acts like a kid」
Being teased like that by Shion and Chiayu, I felt my cheeks heat up, realizing I’d gotten way too hyped up.
「E-everyone’s waiting outside, so let’s hurry up」
My abilities were perfect for carrying things and keeping the food warm.
He finished his preparations with a swift snap and stepped outside.
“Yakiniku!”
Moushi was bouncing up and down.
Finding someone whose love for grilled meat rivaled my own, I felt a sense of relief.
I’d lit the lanterns in the kitchen, but I thought about using that fire to start a campfire…… and then I stopped myself.
“It’s better to be able to stand up and eat, just like at a barbecue.”
So, I crafted a table out of stone. I made the section corresponding to drawers deeper, using it to feed wood into the fire.
That completed a stand equipped with a stone griddle.
Then, I placed a regular wooden table nearby as well.
A simple campfire would have sufficed for just grilled meat, but since there were other dishes to prepare, a table became necessary.
“Whoa! That’s handy! This way, we don’t have to place plates on the ground or worry about them every time.”
“I see. Even without metal, various things can be formed depending on Master’s perspective and ideas. Truly remarkable.”
Youko and Roa praised me.
“We have wild boar and venison for the meat. I’ll grill the venison with just salt and butter.”
Shion took the plate of meat set on the table and began arranging the cuts onto the griddle with serving chopsticks.
Soon, the sizzling sound of splattering oil and a delicious aroma began to drift through the air.
“Suso-kun, can I ask you for the other dishes now?”
“Leave it to me.”
I placed a clay pot containing egg soup on the table, along with flatbreads resembling naan, and bowls and cutlery for everyone. “Eh? Bread!?”
“Is it chapati? Certainly, unleavened bread can be made without yeast.”
Meiko’s eyes widened, and Fukaho nodded in approval.
Since there was no rice yet, this would have to serve as the main course.
The combination of yakiniku and bread wasn’t exactly a classic pairing, but meat and bread were generally compatible enough.
“Let’s save the fruit that the three of you and Mashiro-kun brought back for dessert.”
“Ah…! How wonderful. By pooling our collective strength, we are able to enjoy such a meal even though we are stranded on a desert island.”
Loa clasped her hands together in awe.
“Everyone, it’s almost done roasting!”
We picked up our chopsticks and plates, said “itadakimasu,” and began our lunch.
The yakiniku party under the blue sky was a huge hit, thanks in part to the excellent taste of the food.
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