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This is the fourth one

The production of the lotion was a success.

Since I figured I needed to make enough for all the women, I generated small cylindrical containers.
　Just like with the water bottles, the grooves and lids can be easily made with the ‘Crafting Ability’.

I placed the lotion-filled containers on the table.
　Four-Staff looked at me, trembling, and asked.

“C-Can I touch it?”

“Yeah. Actually, that one’s for you.”

Four-Staff blinked.

「...Is that okay? I haven't been able to give you anything back yet today.」

「No, no, did you forget our conversation just now? This is a joint creation between us, isn't it?」

When I spoke, Shiz杖 carefully held the vessel and smiled.

「Thank you, Kouno-kun. I'll use it with care.」

「Use as much as you need. The recipe has been unlocked, so you can make as much as you want.」

Shiz杖's eyes widened momentarily at my words, but she quickly smiled.

「Hehe, I see why the girls here trust you.」

「Because I make useful things?」

「No. It's because you're considerate and don't make me feel pressured.」

Shiz杖's gentle smile revealed a beauty different from her usual stern expression.

I couldn't help but get lost in the sight.

Fourz also stared at me intently.

"Sou-kun, sorry, could you help me rearrange the towels?" Shion's voice came from the bathroom, and we both looked away at the same time.

"Y-Yeah, go ahead, Kouno-kun."

"T-That's right. And Fourz, why don't you try using the lotion? Since you just woke up, you might as well wash your face, too."

"That's right. Since I just woke up... yeah."

In an instant, Fourz covered her face with one hand.

"~~~~~~~~! I-I'm so embarrassed...! I was talking to Kouno-kun with my messy morning face!"

I didn't really mind, but it was all about how she felt.

Still, I thought I should tell her that I didn't think she was lazy.

"Alright, I'll go ahead and use it...!"

I chased after Shion, who had bolted off, with a wry smile.

"Kyaa--! Shion!?"

Shion rushed into the bathroom, and Shion let out a scream.

"I'm sorry. I'm borrowing the bucket and the hot water. I want to try the lotion Kouno-kun gave me while washing my face."

"Wh-Whipped cream! ? You made it! ?"

Shion was surprised.
　There was some distance between us, and there was a screen too, so it seemed like they couldn't hear our conversation.

"Oh, I put a portion for you in the basket along with your clothes."

I dried the towels using the Storage Rearrangement skill and placed the basket right next to the screen.

Just then, Shouko and Chiyu returned.

"Big catch, big catch! The basket is full, so I came back."

"There were no chickens... I'm looking forward to the next update."

"Welcome back. I just finished making the lotion."

In an instant.

"――What?!" "――What is this?"

The two leaped down from the bed, landed gracefully, and sprinted to my side.
Their movements were incredibly swift.

"Show us, show us!"

"That's why I thought you'd do it, Sousuke."

She handed them to the other two, who immediately moved the screen and entered the bathroom.

"Yay! Thanks, Sousuke, I love you!"

"From now on, I'll show you my soft, supple skin."

"Kyaa! Already, you two too...!"

After that, the excited voices of the four of them could be heard.

"If it's that good, I'm glad I made it."

I'm glad they liked it.

Also, thanks to this, I now understand the effects of the lotion.
　But what's the difference between toner and serum?

While thinking about such things, I approached the basket that the two of them had left behind and put its contents into my Inventory.

"Good work, Mashiro."

As I stroked Mashiro, who had come over and leaned close to me, I checked out the items that the two of them had gathered.

There were mushrooms, nuts, and various other plants.
　Not only things that could be used to make oil, but also spices and mountain vegetables.
　I also got my hands on some sturdy vines.

And the biggest find was one thing.
　Flax.

"Wow!"

This is the stuff that turns into linen, right?

Plant fibers, meaning that with the 'Crafting Ability,' cloth can be generated!

There isn't much of it, though, as generating a single face towel depleted most of the stock.
　I take it out to look at it.

It's a soft, white cloth.
　It reminds me of hand towels you can buy at hot spring inns.

Until now, my former innerwear had been used as a towel and repeatedly stored and rearranged so that everyone could use it.
　If I can generate more towels, that problem will be solved.

With more of it, I could even make clothes.

While rearranging from the 'Inventory' storage is convenient, it doesn't fix any damage.
　If the cloth gets burned, it won't be repaired.

Hm? Should I break it down and regenerate the uniform again?
The burned parts would be lost, but I could shorten the sleeves and such.

Now that I think about it, she was complaining about the sleeves and length being too long because she had to get a larger size uniform due to her big chest. If I break down and regenerate the women's T-shirts, they might fit perfectly and I could get the fabric.
I might even be able to make an extra T-shirt as a backup.

Anyway, the towel is done.

"Hey everyone, try using this to wipe your faces."

I called out as I approached the bath.

"Wow, wow! It really is lotion! As expected of Sousuke—wait, how many times have you done this!?"

"I was worried about my face drying out after washing and during the fire, but this makes me feel better! I can't leave Sousuke-kun now."

"My childhood friend is too considerate."

「...Kouno-kun, you were working hard to make it. It was like you were making it for yourself, with such seriousness.」

I feel like I'm being praised for something I didn't do.

I do enjoy crafting, but getting praised for it isn't unpleasant.
　Actually, it's nice.

「Hey! I made a towel from the stuff Shouko and Chiyu brought back.」

I shout a bit louder and hang it on the screen.

「Huh? Really? Chiyu, did we get something like that?」

「I don't know. I just picked up whatever seemed appropriate and left it to you to decide.」

I don't know where they got it from... but I could ask Mashiro to use her sense of smell.

「That's it!」

「Anyway, I’ll gladly use it.」

Chiyu had apparently collected the towel.

After a while, the women came out of the bath.
　Looking closely, it seemed that everyone’s skin was moisturized…?

Also, a faint mist rose from Shion’s body after her bath, and combined with her flushed cheeks, it made her look sexy and cute.

「Sousuke, thank you. You can count on a reward.」

「Is there anything else we can get for you? We can go get more!」

「Oh, if it’s ingredients, let me know. I might be able to use them for dinner.」

「If we’re going to explore again, I’ll help. Just let me know what you need.」

My friends didn’t rely on me just because I had a convenient cheat ability. They always thought about what they could do and showed their gratitude.

Thanks to her, I could appreciate the strengths and abilities she had that I didn't possess, and sometimes rely on her.

If I were to gain more companions here, I would prefer those who could build such a relationship.
　With these thoughts in mind, I began to think about my afternoon plans.

I seem to have written around 15,000 characters today.
The stories I wanted to write, plus the encouragement from the readers, gave me a boost.
Tomorrow is going to be hectic, so I might only be able to update twice, but
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