Multiple updates for today
This is the second one

I got so excited that I spent more time on lewd activities than on practicing magic.

To avoid just pleasing myself, I served Fukaho as I had done for Chiyu and Shouko, but her bashfulness was cute, and I got hard again, and when Fukaho noticed, she reached out to me again... and so on, and time flew by.

Still, we both had our physical limits, and the activity eventually came to an end.

After cleaning up with the damp towels and rearranging the costumes.
　With her face still flushed, Fukaho stood up.

"Sh-should we head back now?"

"Y-yeah. It's already sunset..."

"I-I'm sorry. It's all my fault..."

"No, no, it's not like that..."

We both blushed and started heading back.

Actually, this means I've now experienced intimate things with all four of my companions.
In Japan, this would be a scandal, but luckily, everyone is on board with it.

For me, this transfer to the desert island might be more of a blessing than a curse.

"K-Kouno-kun...?"

"Yeah, what is it?"

"Well... If you don't want to, that's fine, but... Can I hold your hand?"

I immediately answered, fearing she might refuse.

"Ah, sure. Of course."

It’s the first time I’ve had a request like this.

I gently take her hand.
　Even though I was doing something more intense just a moment ago, I feel oddly restless.

Something’s off about how this is progressing.
　It’s like we’re connecting hands after the part where she should be doing something for me.

“Thank you… I know it doesn’t suit me, but this is something I’ve always admired.”

“There’s no such thing as whether it suits you or not. I’ve felt envious of couples holding hands and walking together too.”

“…Have you never experienced something like this with Chiyu-san?”

Fukaho looks surprised.

“I think I did when I was in elementary school… but not since I entered middle school.”

「S-so, that’s it...」

Fukaho’s voice sounded happy.

「N-Ne, Kouno-kun.」

「Hmm?」

「Um, before I couldn’t do it well... but, um, can I call you by your name?」

I thought it was something important, but it was just this.

「Sure, feel free to call me whatever you like.」

「T-Then... can I call you Sousuke-san?」

「Sure, you can call me that, or just Sousuke.」

「N-No... I’d like you to call me Sousuke-san.」

「Got it. Can I stay as Fukaho?」

「Yeah. Nice to meet you again, Sousuke.」

Fukaho smiled as if her face were splitting.

「Yeah, nice to meet you too.」

「W-well, if you ever need anything, just let me know.」

「Fukaho... If you say that, I might take advantage of you.」

「Heh, maybe you should. You're too kind normally.」

「W-well, I'll take you up on that then.」

「Sure, I'll be waiting.」

「I might ask you to do something you'll hate.」

「If you really don’t want to, I’m sure you’ll stop me… But don’t worry. I wouldn’t think it’s unpleasant if you asked me to do it.」

Fukaho gently rested her head on my shoulder and said that.

This is bad… Fukaho is too cute.

Actually, aren’t all four of them too attractive?

We head home, holding hands the whole way.

We finally arrive at our base.
　At the entrance, we let go of each other’s hands without saying a word and enter the building.

“Welcome home!”

“Welcome back! Shouko, the two of you are home!”

Shouko’s voice comes from the living room.

「Sousuke-kun. I'm sorry to ask you right after you got back, but could I ask for your help?」

「Oh.」

「Heehee, Sousuke-san is popular.」

「It's convenient to have the ‘Crafting Ability’, after all.」

「And yet, you say such things. It's because of you that I can rely on you like this.」

On my way through the living room, Chiyu greeted me with a "Welcome back, ‘Basic Healing’".

Then, Chiyu and Shouko flanked Fukaho on either side and said, "Minorin, you were late today, weren't you? Did you have a lot of fun?" "Mm. I need to vomit out all the information. Information sharing is important," before dragging Fukaho away.

While hearing the chairman's voice say, "I know, I know. I'll tell you everything," I showed my face in the kitchen.

「Shion, what should I make?」

「Ah, welcome back, Sousuke-kun. You see, could you make ‘Balsamic Vinegar’ from ‘Mountain Grapes’?」

There's a basket filled with 'Wild Grapes' and 'Sugar Beets' in the kitchen, so I'll store them away.

"...I've heard of the name before."

"Ah, sorry. Well, it's vinegar made by long-term aging concentrated grape juice."

"Hmm hmm. So first, I take the juice from the 'Wild Grapes' and then make 'Balsamic Vinegar' from it... Oh, the recipe's out."

It seems seasoning can be generated.
　Skipping the aging period is one of the benefits of 'Crafting Ability'.

"Typical of you, Sousuke-kun...!"

Shion looks delighted.
　Since it normally takes at least twelve years to age, her happiness is understandable.

"What's this for?"

「Hehehe... That's a surprise for you to look forward to!」

Since becoming the head chef, Shion has been wearing a lively expression.
　Part of it is due to her love for cooking, but I also think she's happy to have found her role in this situation.

「Shion's cooking is delicious. I'll be looking forward to it.」

「Yeah...! Oh, and――」

「What is it?」

「Could you tell Fukaho-chan that I'll be talking to her later too?」

I can only nod at Shion's beaming smile.

「...Ah, right, I'll do that.」

While it's true that I was a bit late, isn't it a bit too much to think that the three of them are already jumping to conclusions?

I left the kitchen and, after a moment's hesitation, headed for the bathhouse.
I had planned to take a bath first, but I also had another idea in mind.

After passing through the changing room, I opened the door and arrived at the bathhouse, which was in an open-air style.

A large stone bathtub was placed there, with a roof set up to protect it.
However, I couldn't store the roof in my inventory if I were to construct its foundation or bury it in the ground.

But I couldn't have the roof collapsing either.
In other words, it needed to be secured with the same strength as if it were deeply buried in the ground or reinforced with concrete.

My idea was simple.

I placed large rocks with holes in them around the bath, and inserted pillars into them.
To be precise, I set up the roof together with the pillars, which fit perfectly into the holes.

It's pretty much the same as the 'banner stands' lined up under the eaves of convenience stores.
Those also don't get buried in the ground or fixed in place; instead, they have a weight placed on top of a pole.

Thanks to the 'Crafting Ability,' I was able to make clean holes in the stone and set up the roof before placing them.
This way, I can store things inside, and they won't easily fall over.

Since it's just right, I'll store all the wooden partitions and replace them with a tall stone wall.
A stone wall won't easily fall over from a normal wind.

The open-air bath feel is finally coming through.
I immediately fill it with hot water, dilute it with water to the right consistency, and use it to wash my body.

"Come to think of it, since body soap and shampoo are separate, they must have some differences, right...?"

I'll ask the women if they can make them, and if they can, I'll have them try.

I get the feeling that it has something to do with stimulation to the skin and moisturizing ingredients.

While taking a light bath, I generate scented soap for the girls.

Phew... I want something sweet, but just sugar alone...

I tried making cotton candy, but I failed.
Apparently, sweets, or rather cooking, are classified as such.

Even though my "Crafting Skill" is a cheat, I can't make everything.

...Ah, what about rock candy?
That's just sugar crystals, so it shouldn't be classified as cooking, right?

"Ah, I did it, I did it!"

I put it in my hand and put it in my mouth.

「Ahhhh...!」

Maybe because it was the first sugar I’d had in a while, the sweetness hit my brain like a punch.

“Yeah… I’ll tell everyone about this later.”

Shion might know a way to use this in cooking, and even just licking it a few times was plenty enjoyable.

After the sugar had mostly melted in my mouth, I got out of the bath and put away the large tub. I dried off and went back inside.

Then, I noticed a nice smell tickling my nostrils.

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