Multiple updates today.

This is the second chapter of the two-part update.

I was so worked up that I spent more time on lewd acts than practicing magic.

So it wouldn't end with just me getting off, I serviced Fuka just like I had done for Chiya and Moyoko. But she was too cute in her embarrassment, which turned me back on again. The moment she noticed, she reached out to me again... and that loop repeated until the hours melted away without us realizing.

That said, everyone had their physical limits, so eventually the act came to an end.

After tidying up by putting away the used towels and rearranging our clothes.

Still blushing, Fuka stood up.

"S-shall we head back?"

"Y-yeah. It's already sunset... I didn't even realize."

"I'm sorry. It was my fault for..."

"Nah, don't say that..."

Blushing on both ends, we started the walk home.

Actually, this meant I had finally had a sexual encounter with all four of my teammates.

In Japan, this would be a situation where someone gets stabbed, but luckily, in this dreamlike scenario, everyone was fully okay with it.

As far as I'm concerned, being transferred to this desert island might actually be a plus. "K...

Kitano-kun...?"

"Ah, what's up?"

"U-um... it's okay if you don't want to, but... may I hold your hand?"

The utter fragility in her voice, as if terrified of being refused, made me answer immediately. "A-ah. Of course."

Offhand as it was, it was the first time I'd ever received such a request.

I gently took her hand.

Even though we'd been doing far more extreme things just moments ago, I found myself strangely flustered.

It felt like the progression of our intimacy was all over the place.

How could holding hands feel bigger than being touched?

"Thank you... I know it's not my style, but this kind of thing was always a dream of mine."

"It's not about looking the part or not. I've watched couples holding hands as they walked home and thought, 'I wish I had that.'"

"...Have you never experienced anything with Chiyu-san?"

Mikizuku looked surprised at the question.

"I think it might have happened when we were in elementary school... but I haven't done anything since middle school started."

"R-really?..."

Fumino's voice had a certain joy in it.

"Hey, hey, Kouno-kun."

"Hm?"

“Um, things didn't go well before, but... um, m-may I call you by your name?”

So that's what was on her mind.

"Yeah, feel free to call me whatever you like."

"Th-then... would it be okay if I called you Sou-suke?"

"That's fine. You can drop the honorifics too, if you want."

"No... please keep calling me Sou-suke-san."

"Understood. Can I just call you Fuhou?"

"Mm-hmm. It's nice to meet you again, properly this time. Sou-suke-san."

Fuhou smiled broadly.

"Ah, it's nice to meet you properly too."

"So, um... whenever I make a request, please don't hesitate to reach out to me."

"Fuhou... being asked that might make a man get carried away."

"Heh, perhaps Sou-suke-san is best suited for that kind of thing. You're usually too gentle."

"Y-Yes, I understand. Well then, don't hesitate to rely on me."

"I'm looking forward to it with anticipation."

"I might rely on you until it becomes a burden for you to bear."

"I know you'd stop if I truly resisted, but... you can rest easy. I don't find it repulsive when you ask for this."

Fukami rested her head gently against my shoulder as she said that. Damn it...

Fukami is too cute.

No, rather, aren't all four of them way too attractive?

We held hands the rest of the way and headed home together.

Eventually, we arrived at our base of operations.

Out in front of the entrance, we let go of each other's hands without really deciding to, stepping inside the building.

"I'm home~"

"Welcome back.

Shi-chan, here come two people~" Miko's voice drifted out from the living room.

"Sōsuke-kun. Sorry to bother you right after you get back, but is there something I could ask of you?"

"Go ahead."

"Fufu, Sōsuke really is a popular man, isn't he?"

"The 'Craft' ability really does come in handy."

"Please don't say things like that again. It's only because of you that I can rely on you in this way."

As we passed through the living room, Chiyu cast a "Novice Heal" on us, saying, "Welcome back."

Then Chiyu and Miko moved to either side of Fukami. "Mio-san, you're late today? Did you have quite a bit of fun?" "Hmm. Spit it all out, everyone. Sharing information is important," Fukami was dragged along by them.

Hearing the chairwoman's voice go, "U-Understood. I'm planning to explain everything in detail," I poked my head into the kitchen.

“Shion, what do I need to make?”

“Ahh, welcome back, Souji. Um, would it be possible to make ‘balsamic vinegar’ from the ‘wild grapes’ we have?”

I see baskets filled with “wild grapes” and “sugar beets” in the cooking area, so I store them away for now.

“I’ve heard the name before, though...”

“Oh, sorry about that. It’s, um, a type of vinegar made by long-term fermenting concentrated grape juice.”

“Hmm, hmm. So first I extract the ‘juice’ from the ‘wild grapes,’ and then generate the ‘balsamic vinegar’ from that... Oh, look, a recipe has appeared.”

It seems I can generate seasonings.

Being able to skip the aging period is likely one of the advantages of the “Craft” ability.

Shion looks delighted.

“Just as expected, Souji-kun...!”

Considering it’s a product that traditionally requires a minimum of twelve years to age, her joy is understandable.

“What will you use this for?”

“Fu-fu-fu... That’s a surprise! You’ll have to wait until it’s done!”

Since taking office as head chef, Shion has been displaying much more vibrant expressions.

It’s not just her love of cooking; I get the feeling she’s also happy to have found her role in this kind of situation.

“Shion’s cooking is damn good, you know. I’m really looking forward to it.”

“Mm...!

Ah, and—”
“What?”

“Could you tell Fukaho-chan that I want to hear her story later too?”

Faced with Shion’s beaming smile, all I could do was nod.

“Ah, yeah, got it.”

Admittedly, things might have been a bit slow, but weren't the three of them overreacting to some vague feminine instinct?

I left the kitchen area and, after a moment's hesitation, headed toward the bathhouse.

Part of my plan was to get my shower done early, but I had other things on my mind as well.

Passing through the changing room and pushing open the door, I arrived at an open-air style bath area.

It featured a large stone bathtub, sheltered above by a roof that protected it like a canopy.

I had avoided making a foundation for this roof or burying it into the ground, as that would prevent it from being stored away.

But I couldn't have it just collapsing on someone.

Essentially, it just needed to be secured with the same amount of force required to dig deep into the earth or set in concrete.

My solution was simple.

I placed large boulders with holes drilled through them at the four corners of the bath, fitting pillars into them.

To be precise, I arranged the pillars in a state where they fit snugly, including the roof.

It's roughly the same as those 'nori stands' you see lined up in front of convenience stores.

Those don't get buried or anchored into the ground either; instead, a heavy weight is prepared, and the rod is inserted into it.

Thanks to the 'Crafting Ability,' I was able to create clean holes in the stone and set up the structure with the roof already assembled.

This way, it can be stored away and won't easily tip over.

Since this works well enough, I'll store all the wooden screens and replace them with a taller stone wall.

With a stone wall, even a normal gust of wind wouldn't knock it over.

Finally, it's starting to feel like a proper open-air bath.

I immediately poured in the water, diluted it appropriately with cold water, and then washed my body.

"Come to think of it, since body soap and shampoo are separate things, there must be some difference between them...?"

I'll ask the women; if it seems like I can make it, I'll give it a try.

I have a vague suspicion that skin irritation or moisturizing ingredients play a role in it.

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

"Phew... I really want some sweets right now... but if it's just plain sugar, then..."

I tried making cotton candy to see what would happen, but I failed.

So snacks... are they classified under cooking?

It's a cheat-tier crafting ability, but that doesn't mean it can create anything and everything.

"...Ah, how about rock sugar?"

If it's just sugar crystals, maybe it wouldn't be recognized as cooking. "Oh! Got it, I made some!"

I brought it to my hand and put a piece in my mouth.

"Wahhhhhh...!"

Maybe because it was such clear, distinct sweetness after a long time, it hit my brain hard.

"Hmm... I should teach everyone how to do this later."

Shion might know some cooking methods that utilize this, and even if I just lick one or two, it would be plenty enjoyable.

After the sugar had mostly dissolved in my mouth, I stepped out of the bath for a moment and stored the large bathtub.

Drying off my body, I returned inside the house.

And then, a faintly pleasant scent would drift into his nostrils.

A Request to All Readers

If reading this work has given you, even for a fleeting moment,

“If you felt like it was fun, if you’re curious about what happens next, or if you’re thinking ‘Write more!!!!!’—”

・Please add to your bookmarks.

• Add a bookmark.

• Change the ☆☆☆☆☆ buttons in the "Give points to support the author" section at the bottom of the page to ★★★★☆★... I mean, change them to all stars.

That would be a huge encouragement for future updates!!!!

Please do it!!!!

Multiple updates today, this is the second one.

I got so excited that I spent more time on the dirty stuff than on practicing magic.

To avoid just pleasing myself, I served both Senyuu and Shouko, and like before, I served Shinpo as well. But when I saw her blushing, I got hard again, and when she noticed, she reached out to me again... and so on, the time just flew by.

Still, we had our limits, and eventually the act came to an end.

After cleaning up the towels and reorganizing the costumes.

Shinpo got up, still flushed.

"Sh-should we head back now?"

"Y-yeah, it's already sunset..."

"S-Sorry, it's all my fault..."

"Nah, it's fine..." We both blushed and started heading back.

Actually, this means I've now done something naughty with all four of my teammates.

In Japan, this would get me stabbed, but fortunately, everyone's okay with it.

As far as I'm concerned, this transfer to an desert island might be more of a blessing than a curse. "K-Kouno-kun...?" "Yeah, what's up?"

"I-I was wondering... If you don't mind, can I hold your hand?"

I immediately answered, fearing she might reject me. "Ah, sure. Of course."

It's the first time she's asked for something like this. I gently take her hand.

Even though we were doing something more intense just a moment ago, she seems oddly nervous.

Something's off about how this is progressing.

It's odd that she's asking to hold hands after she's already done more.

"Thank you... I know it doesn't suit me, but I've always admired this kind of thing."

"There's no such thing as whether it suits you or not. I've also felt envious of couples holding hands and walking together."

"...You've never experienced that with Senyuu-san?" She looks surprised.

"I think I did when I was in elementary school... But not since I entered middle school." "S-So that's how it is..."

Her voice sounds happy. "S-So, Kouno-kun." "Hmm?"

「Well, I wasn't able to do it properly before... but, is it okay if I call you by your name?」 I thought it was something else, but it was just that.

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

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

「Sure, you can call me by my first name if you want.」

「No... I'd like you to call me Kousuke-san.」

「Got it. Then can I just be Shinbo?」

「Sure. Nice to meet you, Kousuke-san.」 Shinbo smiled like a flower blooming. 「Yeah, nice to meet you too.」

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

「Shinbo... if you say something like that, I might get carried away.」

「Heehee, Kousuke-san, you might like it that way. You're usually too kind.」

「O-Okay. Then I'll just go ahead and ask.」 「Yeah, I'll be looking forward to it.」

「I might even ask you until you get sick of me.」

「If you really didn't want it, I'm sure you would have stopped me... but don't worry. I wouldn't think you were asking for something I didn't want.」

Deep Hō put her head on my shoulder, and said that. This is bad... Deep Hō is too cute.

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

We walked home hand in hand. We arrived at our base.

At the entrance, we let go of each other's hands and went inside. "I'm home."

"Welcome back. Shi-chan, the two of you are back." Shouko's voice came from the living room.

"Kousuke-kun. I'm sorry to ask you right after you got back, but can I ask a favor?" "Sure." "Heehee, Kousuke is popular."

"Craft abilities are useful, you know."

"Don't say such things. It's because of you that I can ask for such things."

On the way through the living room, Chiyu gave me a "Welcome home 'Basic Healing'."

Then Chiyu and Shouko went around Deep Hō's sides, and said, "Minorin, you were late today, weren't you? Did you have a lot of fun?" "Mn. I'll make you spit out everything. Sharing information is important." and dragged her off.

"Y-Yes, I understand. I'll talk to you properly," I heard the chairman's voice as I went into the kitchen.

「Shion, what should I make?」

「Oh, welcome back, Souzoku-kun. Well, I was wondering if you could make ‘Balsamic Vinegar’ from ‘Wild Bunch Grapes.’」

There are baskets filled with ‘Wild Bunch Grapes’ and ‘Sugarcane’ in the kitchen, so I’ll store them away.

「...I’ve heard of it, but I don’t know much about it.」

「Oh, sorry about that. Um, it’s vinegar made from concentrated grape juice that’s aged for a long time.」

「Hmm, hmm. So first I take the juice from the ‘Wild Bunch Grapes’ and then I make the ‘Balsamic Vinegar’ from that... Oh, the recipe’s out.」

It seems that condiments can be created.

Skipping the aging period is one of the benefits of ‘Crafting Abilities.’ 「You’re amazing, Souzoku-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 secret until it’s ready!」

Since becoming the head chef, Shion has started to look more lively.

I think it’s partly because she loves cooking, but also because she’s happy to have found her role in this situation.

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

「Yeah...! Oh, and--」 「What is it?」

「Could you tell Mihoko-chan that I'll be asking her about it later too?」

Shion's cheerful smile left me no choice but to nod. 「...Ah, yeah, I got it.」

Although I might have been a bit late, maybe the three of them were just being overly suspicious.

I left the kitchen and after a moment's hesitation, headed to the bath.

I had planned to take a bath first, but I also had another reason.

After passing through the changing room and opening the door, I arrived at the open-air bath.

A large stone bathtub was set up, and a roof was placed above it for protection.

Since I couldn't store the roof if I were to build a foundation or bury it in the ground, I avoided doing so.

But I didn't want the roof to collapse.

In short, if I could secure it with the same amount of force as if I had buried it deep into the ground or poured concrete, that would be sufficient. My idea was simple.

They had placed large rocks with holes in them around the bath on all four sides and inserted pillars into them.

Actually, the pillars were inserted perfectly and the roof was placed on top of them.

It's kind of like the "banner stands" you see lined up under the eaves of convenience stores.

Those are also not buried in the ground or fixed in place, but instead have a weight prepared and a pole inserted into it.

Thanks to the "Crafting Ability," they were able to drill beautiful holes in the stone and place the roof along with it.

This way, it can be stored away and won't easily fall over.

Since it's just right, I'll store all the wooden partitions and change them to a tall stone wall.

With a stone wall, it won't easily fall over even with a normal wind.

The feeling of an open-air bath is starting to come through.

I immediately poured in the water, thinned it out with some water, and washed my body.

"Come to think of it, body soap and shampoo are different, so there must be some difference, right...?"

I'll ask the women and try to make them if it seems possible.

I kind of think that the stimulation to the skin and the moisturizing ingredients are involved.

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

Phew... I want to eat something sweet, but sugar alone...

I tried making cotton candy, but I failed.

Candy... or rather, cooking, is it classified as that?

My cheat-like ‘Crafting Ability’ can’t make everything.
“...Ah, what about rock candy?”

That would be sugar crystals, so it shouldn't count as cooking, right? "Oh, I made it, I made it."

I put it in my hand and put it in my mouth. "Ahhh...!"

Maybe because it was the first time in a while that I had something so clearly sweet, the sweetness hit my brain like a punch.

"Mm... I'll tell everyone about this later."

Maybe Shiomi knows a way to use this in cooking, and even just tasting it a few times is 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, a pleasant scent tickled my nostrils.

-------A Request to All Readers------- If you feel even a little bit

"Interesting!" "I want to know what happens next!" "Write more!!!!" while reading this work, please

・Add this book to your bookmarks

・Change the ☆☆☆☆☆ button at the bottom of the page under the "Support the author by giving points" section to ★★★★★

This will be a great encouragement for future updates!!!!!!! Please do!!!!!!!