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In the dimly lit room, three figures were illuminated by the faint moonlight filtering through the window.

"As expected of Sou-kun, it's perfect."

"It's really warm. I did get a bit chilly once we moved away from the bonfire, so this is a welcome relief."

"Mm, this fluffy texture is so nice. I'm glad I summoned those sheep, just like Sousuke told me to."

If one were to compare costumes, you could certainly say the uniforms were cuter.

But seeing three beautiful girls wrapped up in white fluff was a sight in itself.

It was also somehow heartwarming to see them happily wearing what I had created.

"Glad you like it. I can adjust the size if needed, so don't hesitate to say anything."

"Faa. Sou-kun, we should get some sleep soon."

My childhood friend yawned and opened her mouth wide.

"Ah, ah... right."

Pulled by hand by Chiiru, I was led to the far end of the room.

"Tonight is still before the harem restriction is lifted."

We fell asleep in order: me on the far side, Chiyu next, then Shoushi, and finally Shiune.

"I'm saying this just to be clear, but I'm not aiming for it."

But there’s no denying it was a man’s dream.

Incidentally, having laid down carpets, we made the cabin a strict no-shoes zone.

Everyone took off their footwear.

I didn’t think an intruder would show up just to steal our shoes, but I stashed them in my [Inventory] just in case.

Starting tomorrow, we’d need to expand the base.

It’d actually be inconvenient if I had to handle storing and retrieving everything each time, so we probably need storage spaces too.

No, above all else, we need food.

"...I wasn't sure how it would turn out, but I'm glad we reunited with Sousuke. Getting a bath, meals, a house, pajamas, and blankets—it’s something I couldn’t imagine in the forest. Thank you, really."

Shoushi’s voice drifted out.

"I’m the one who should thank you for the sheep," Chiyu said.

"What about me?"

"Chiyu-sama's healing magic is truly something special," the childhood friend said.

"Mm. Same goes for Sousuke’s [Crafting Ability]. Truly impressive."

Saying that, my childhood friend reached a hand out from under her futon and took my hand in hers.

I returned the squeeze silently and gently.

"I... better do my best so I can be of some use, too."

It was as if Shion's voice, soft as a whisper, had reached my ears…

Even with healing magic at our disposal, it seemed the body still required sleep, and we had finally hit our limit.

There was no surplus energy to engage in the idle chatter one might expect on a school trip; I simply surrendered to sleep.

The first day on the desert island ended there.

◇

It’s a dream.

In a space of pure white, a blackboard floated suspended in the void.

It was strikingly similar to a dream I'd had just recently.

The only difference was that there were only four seats.

Four spots: for me, Chiya, Yobi, and Shion.

"Sō-kun…"

Chiya, positioned in the seat next to me, reached out her hand, so I gently clasped it.

She must have been frightened, remembering the sudden teleportation. I could understand how she felt.

But now was not the time; I needed to think rationally.

"Whether this is just a dream or not—once we wake up and talk to everyone else, we'll know."

"Yeah, you're right, Sōsuke-kun. Maybe we were summoned together because we've been acting as a group?"

"What's happening with the rest of them?"

Shouko looked equally anxious.

"It's just a guess, but isn't it because if you summoned everyone, you'd end up sharing information?"

"I agree. When we were first gathered as a class, I felt like we were being tested on 'how to move,' including that specific information. I even briefly considered whether we might be sent to an desert island as a group, and Sousuke-san was reaching out for Chiiru right before the teleport."

In the first dream, while being suddenly confronted with questions from that mysterious blackboard, how we thought, prepared, and responded was what was actually being tested.

"...After all, since they want us to survive on the desert island individually, I suppose they wouldn't let us gather as a full group in dreams."

I nodded at Chiiru's summary.

"Probably. We don't know the full extent of the island right now, but with forty people, a massive amount of information could be gathered. Plus, we can make arrangements to reunite after waking up from the dream. It wouldn't be easy, though."

The fact that they scattered us via teleport means they have some kind of expectation regarding our individual actions.

Even if that expectation is nothing more than a game-like sense of amusement, there must have been a deliberate intent behind separating us.

And yet, here we were, destroying that very intent ourselves.

"...As usual, Sousuke and Chiiru are serious."

"If there are other kids out there forming groups besides us, maybe those kids have been summoned as groups too?"

"Aah, I think so. The real issue is the purpose of that mysterious blackboard."

The four of us turned our gazes toward the blackboard.

For an instant, text surfaces on the blackboard.

'Day One has ended'

"Question: Which do we need for our life from here on—meat or fish?"

"Meat/fish"

—Another question!

It was infuriating, but there were certain circumstances I could deduce from this.

It served as an explanation for the fact that today, we had seen virtually no beasts or small animals whatsoever.

If it had been assumed that the responses given would be bestowed, as they were at the time of the abilities.

It could also be considered that such a thing no longer exists.

Perhaps even if they had attempted hunting, fishing, or angling today, they had yielded no results.

“……So this. It’s not like we’re getting meat or fish gifted to us, right?”

Menoko’s face twitched.

"Yeah. I think that whatever you choose appears on the island as 'a beast with meat suitable for consumption' or 'a fish with flesh suitable for consumption.'"

It sounded ridiculous even coming out of my own mouth, but that was probably how it worked.

At this point, I should probably abandon the theory that we were somewhere on Earth.

“……Oh, looks like other people’s answers are being reflected too.”

Just as Shiin said, the character for 'correct' began to form next to each of 'Meat' and 'Fish'.

As for the food sources available to commoners, fish seem a more viable option, though...

Unable to resist the allure of the word "meat," the vote in favor of meat is winning.

"So, what about us?"

Just being able to discuss within the party is already a blessing.

"Makoko. Would Mairo actually hunt if you asked him to?"

"Eh? Yeah. Honestly, he seemed bored today since nothing happened."

She can tell that kind of thing too. What’s with being such a good tamer.

"If so, the former option might suit our situation better. We know where the sea is, but we haven’t found any rivers. Still, depending on the species of beast, exploration could get tricky..."

I was mulling this over when, before the four of us could reach a conclusion, the vote for "Meat" hit twenty-one.

"A majority has been reached; voting will now close."

"The environment will include 'meat' starting from the second day."

"Ah, I see. It was only natural, once you think about it..."

Since we have no control over how fast those outside our party vote, we need to make decisions quickly.

And yet, this is still too fast.

Do they really never think things through?

It hasn't even been three minutes by my own sense of time.

Perhaps more students are becoming unable to think clearly, driven by hunger and frustration.

Since it seems unlikely that a chunk of meat would just be handed out, shouldn't they be at least a little more wary?

"W-wait! What is your purpose? How do we get back to Japan? And are everyone safe?"

Based on the previous pattern, the dream ends once his business is done.

And that was why Shion had blurted out her question in such a panic.

I had fully expected to be ignored.

Letters began dancing across the blackboard.

"I have no purpose. If you must frame it in terms of your words, I serve as a game or a way to kill time."

It was something I had anticipated, but an unwelcome development.

It might have been better if they had simply promised to return us to Earth once we killed the Demon King.

As it stands, this is no different from being abducted and tossed into a different world.

Is it too optimistic to think that this is still better than being forced into a death game?

"The method to return to the state before this situation began does exist. However, it has not yet been released for you at this time. Please await future updates."

So an update, is it?

It's fine to use gaming as a metaphor myself, but being subjected to that kind of phrasing actually puts me in a sour mood.

I'm glad I can see the return coming into view, but there's no telling what kind of additional elements might be added before then.

Sure, questions like "Meat/Fish" are one thing, but I could very well get questions asking whether monsters for sure will be added next, like "Goblin/ kobold."

"I cannot answer regarding the status of the survivors."

Due to the mechanics of the voting, the number of survivors can be counted.

Furthermore, since the voting closes once a majority is reached, we can infer how many have dropped off by that point.

Since there were originally forty people, twenty-one votes are required to finalize one side in a vote.

It was twenty-one today, so it’s clear that everyone is still alive.

But if, say, it had been finalized with sixteen votes, that would mean the total number of survivors is thirty, indicating that ten people have died—or fallen into some situation where they cannot vote.

Knowing the numbers doesn't tell us whether they're all still healthy, though.

I turned my gaze toward Shiine.

I wanted to know if her "Ability to Detect Lies" had come into play.

Shion shook her head in denial. Meaning she couldn't hear me.

Well, that was to be expected.

I couldn't activate my "Craft" ability either.

In this dream space, abilities are unusable.

"The second day begins."

"Wait! We're not done yet—"

Shion's scream was in vain as her vision was consumed by whiteness.

We were chased out of the dream.

And when we woke up—

——W-what... is this?

My face was pressed against something soft.

It was Chiyu's chest.

I managed to successfully make it to day two!

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Three girls are illuminated by the faint moonlight filtering through the window in the dim room. "As expected of Saku, perfect."

"It's really warm. I was feeling chilly after moving away from the fire, so this is nice."

"Yeah, this fluffy stuff is really nice. I'm glad I followed Suguru's advice and called the sheep."

If we're talking about outfits, the school uniform is definitely cuter.

But the sight of the three beautiful girls enveloped in the white fluffy blankets is also quite nice.

I'm happy to see them enjoying the items I created.

"I'm glad. If the size isn't right, just let me know."

"Phew. Saku, it's time to sleep."

My childhood friend yawned slightly, opening her mouth. "Ah, yeah. Right."

She leads me by the hand to the end of the room.

"It's still not time for the harem to be unleashed yet today."

We ended up sleeping in the order of me, Senyuu, Shouko, and Shion.

"By the way, I didn't aim for it."

It can't be denied that it's a man's dream.

By the way, since we laid out a carpet, we made it a rule that no one could enter the cabin with shoes on. Everyone is barefoot.

I don't think an intruder would just steal our shoes, but I put them in my 'Inventory' just in case.

We'll need to expand our base tomorrow.

Every time I go in and out, it would be inconvenient, so we might need a storage room. No, first and foremost, we need food.

"...I wasn't sure what would happen, but I'm glad I got to meet Souzou. I never imagined I'd get a bath, food, a house, pajamas, and blankets in the middle of the forest. Thanks a lot, really." Shouko's voice is heard. "Shouko, thank you for the sheep." "Me?"

"Senyuu-sama's healing magic is truly impressive."

"Mm. Sou's 'Crafting Ability' is also impressive."

Saying that, my childhood friend reached out from the futon and held my hand.

I silently returned the gesture, holding her hand gently.

「...I have to work hard to be useful too.」

I could have sworn I heard Shion's whispering voice...

Even with healing magic, the body still needs sleep, and we were reaching our limit.

We didn't even have the energy to chat like we were on a school trip; we fell asleep. The first day on the desert island was over. ◇ It was a dream.

In a completely white space, a blackboard was floating.

It was very similar to the dream I had seen recently.

The difference was that there were only four seats.

One for me, Chiyu, Shokushi, and Shion. "Sou-kun..."

Chiyu, who was sitting next to me, reached out her hand, and I gently held it.

She must have been scared by the sudden transfer. I understood how she felt, but I had to think clearly now.

"We'll know if this is just a dream or not when we wake up and talk to everyone."

"Yeah, Sou-kun is right. We were probably called here because we're all acting together."

「What happened to everyone else?」 Shokichi also looks worried.

「I think it’s because if they called everyone, they’d share information.」

「I agree. When we first gathered in class, it felt like they were testing us on how we would act with that information. I briefly considered the possibility of going to a desert island as a group, and you, Kousuke-kun, even reached out to Senyuu-chan just before the transfer.」

In the midst of being suddenly questioned by the mysterious blackboard, how we thought and prepared to answer was the first test.

「…And they probably don’t want us to all meet in a dream because they want us to survive on the island individually.」 I nod in agreement with Senyuu’s summary.

「Probably. Even though we don’t know the full extent of the island, forty people would gather a lot of information, and we could make plans to meet up after waking up from the dream. It’s not going to be easy, though.」

By transferring us separately, they must be expecting something from our individual actions.

Even if it’s just for the sake of play, there’s a reason they did it separately.

I won’t be the one to ruin that intention.

「…Kousuke and Shin-chan are still a mess.」

「If there are others who have formed groups, they might be called as a group too.」

「Yeah, that’s probably it. The question is, what’s the purpose of the mysterious blackboard?」 The four of us look at the blackboard.

The words appear on the blackboard. "The first day has ended."

"Question. Meat and fish, which is necessary for our survival?" "Meat/Fish"
――Another question!

It's infuriating, but I can understand the situation to some extent.

Today, I hardly saw any animals or small creatures at all, and this explains that.

If we assume that whoever answers correctly will receive something, then it's possible that we won't get anything today.

Maybe hunting or fishing today didn't yield any results.

"...So, this. I guess this isn't about getting meat or fish as a gift, right?" The servant's face is twitching.

"Yeah. I think it will create a 'wild animal with edible meat' or 'fish with edible flesh' on the desert island based on the answer."

Even though I sound ridiculous saying it, that's probably what will happen.

Maybe it's time to give up on the idea that we're somewhere on Earth.

"...Ah, the other kids' answers seem to be reflected too."

As Shion said, the character for "correct" is forming next to both "meat" and "fish."

I think fish would be more feasible as food for amateurs, but...

Despite that, the appeal of the word "meat" seems to be too strong, as it's winning the vote. "What do we do?"

It's nice that we can even discuss this as a party.

"Shokichi. Mashiro, would you hunt for us if we asked?"

"Huh? Yeah, actually, I was bored because nothing happened today."

I see, even that much. You really are a tamer.

Well, in our case, we might be better off with fish. I know where the sea is, but we haven't found any rivers yet. And depending on the type of animal, hunting might be difficult...

But before we could reach a conclusion, the vote for "meat" had already reached twenty-one.

"Since the majority has been exceeded, the voting is now closed."

"From the second day onwards, 'meat' will be added to the environment."

"Oh, right. It's obvious when you think about it..."

Since we can't control the voting speed of others, we need to make a decision quickly. Still, it was too fast.

Do none of you think more deeply about this? I don't think three minutes have passed yet.

Perhaps, due to hunger or frustration, more students are unable to think clearly.

Since you don't think you'll get a chunk of meat, maybe you should be more cautious.

"Wait a minute! What's your goal? How do you get back to Japan? And are everyone else okay?"

Based on the previous sequence of events, when your purpose is fulfilled, the dream ends.

That's why, in a flustered voice, Shion spoke up.

I thought for sure I would be ignored. But letters dance across the blackboard.

'I have no purpose. If you force me to say something, it would be for amusement or to pass the time.'

I had expected this, but it's a nasty pattern.

Maybe it would have been better if he had said something like, "If you kill the Demon King, I'll send you back to Earth."

In this case, it's no different from being spirited away to another world.

Thinking that it's better than being forced into a death game is probably too positive.

There is a way to return to the state before this situation began, but you have not been released yet. Please wait for the next update.

It's fine to use a game as an analogy, but it feels a bit weird when someone else actually says it.

It's great that we're seeing a way to return, but we don't know what additional elements will come before then.

If someone asks about "meat/fish" or "goblins/kobolds," it's certain that monsters will be added.

"I cannot answer regarding the survivors."

The voting system allows the number of survivors to be counted.

Moreover, if the number exceeds half, the voting is closed, so the number of people who have dropped out can be inferred.

Originally, there were forty people, so twenty-one votes are needed to determine a side.

Since that's how it was today, we know everyone is alive.

If it had been sixteen votes, the total number of survivors would be thirty, meaning ten people have died—or have fallen into some situation where they can't vote.

Even if we know the numbers, it's another matter whether they are still healthy. I look at Shion.

I wanted to know if her ability to detect lies had worked.

Shion shook her head. That means it didn’t work. Well, that’s to be expected.

I can’t activate the ‘Craft Ability’ either.

In this dream space, our abilities can’t be used. ‘The second day begins.’

“Wait! I’m not done—”

Shion’s scream was in vain as our vision was enveloped in white.

We were being ejected from the dream. And when we woke up. ——This is…?

My face was pressed against something soft. It was Chiyu’s chest.

We managed to enter the second day!

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