By the time Day Five ended, we had teleported to a shopping mall with my party members.

And then, the words from the mysterious blackboard appeared on the massive monitor installed in the hall, scrolling across the screen.

"・Regarding the Bonus Area

・"Kunito Sousuke" and his party members will be invited to the Bonus Area for every day they survive.

・The Bonus Area is a perfect recreation of a commercial facility known to "Kunito Sousuke."

・The conditions inside the stores are identical to those on the day all participants were brought to the main island.

・Invited guests may stay in the Bonus Area for three hours in real-time terms.

・Invited guests may select one "item" each, limited only to goods sold within the commercial facility.

・The selected "item" will appear at the nearest possible placement point at the start of the following day』

Someone’s throat clicked as they swallowed hard.

"S-so... does that mean we can bring one item each, from whatever is sold in this shopping mall, back to the desert island?"

"Is it a bonus for not using the 'Right of Return' that So-kuun mentioned?"

Even Chiya seemed taken aback by what she was witnessing here in Japan.

"And on top of that, you can come here every day? Then all of us could get five things a day!"

I understood Meiko's excitement.

In the situation of being teleported to a desert island, we were living lives close to perfection.

For example, video games, for example manga, for example fashion, for example machinery.

There were plenty of other things on this desert island that seemed impossible to achieve.

"...It's an amazing benefit, but it means the option to not use the 'Right to Return' alone was that significant, right?"

Hearing Shion's analysis, I realized that made sense.

"Like, by picking what seems like an impossible option, you actually end up on the optimal route."

Chia whispered it quietly.

So true.

In dating simulation games, the choice where the player expects the character to hate them is often the right answer, and due to some unique past the other person carries, they receive it favorably... stuff like that.

If you put it that way, I guess I could understand it.

Normally, no one would hold onto the right to return to Japan after working so hard to get it.

If there was a reward obtainable only by choosing to stay in such a situation, why not take it?

"Right. It's a benefit Sonosuke got because he was someone who kept his promises.

Considering how difficult it would be to fulfill that under these circumstances, it's understandable to receive such a perk," Fukaho said as well.

"Ahh... more importantly, I've only got three hours. I should probably ask the Mystery Blackboard some of the things that are on my mind first."

Mixing a bit of feigned embarrassment with what I actually thought, I spoke up.

Judging by the phrasing "three hours' worth in real time," it seemed time didn't flow on the desert island.

Still, since there was a clearly defined time limit, I needed to get moving efficiently.

"Hmm. Then I'd like to know the definition of 'one point.'"

"The definition of 'one point' is any item counted as 'one' product on that store's register."

So, basically, it just had to be treated as a single item on the receipt.

"Oh, what happens if I overthink it and run out of time?"

"If you do not make any selection within the time limit, you will not be able to take anything with you."

I didn't want to waste such a great opportunity, so I decided to keep an eye on the clock while making sure to pick something.

"So conversely, what happens if everyone finishes selecting their items before the time limit runs out? Can we still look around until the time is up?"

"Even within the time limit, once all invited participants have completed their selections, the bonus area will be closed."

……If so, it might be worth having one person hold off on selecting items until the last moment and explore the facility to gather information for future product choices.

"You mentioned that at checkout, a single item counts as 'one,' but what happens if there are products where, say, one apple costs 150 yen at a supermarket, but five of the same items cost 700 yen?"

"Quantity is not considered. Even for set products, if they are sold under the classification of 'one set item,' they are treated as 'one point.'"

That was useful information to learn. Depending on the item, there seemed to be a cheaper way to buy things.

There were options like manga, which could include full-series boxes. If bought under that classification, you could assemble an entire series in one go.

The questions from Chiyu, Shouko, Shiune, and Fukaho had been answered.

So then…… what about me……?

"Right. For example, for appliances, there might be items including installation and usage instructions, or for furniture, items that include assembly service. What happens if you choose those?"

"Staff arrangements are not included in the product. The appliance in question would come with a user manual, and the furniture would be placed in its assembled state."

If that’s the case, it seems fine to just choose whatever I liked, unless it was something particularly difficult to handle.

We exchanged glances, confirming among ourselves that we had no further questions for now.

As if sensing this, the remaining time was displayed on the monitor.

It was a considerate gesture, but if it could only be checked here, it was a bit inconvenient.

"Hey, I know it's a long shot, but... do you mind if I go check something real quick?"

Realizing what Meka meant, I nodded.

Confirming my assent, she sprinted toward the exit.

She reached for the door and then froze.

The automatic doors didn't budge. Forcing them open was an option, technically.

But she never even tried.

"Aaah... I guess... that's how it is... That's what I thought"

We followed slowly and immediately understood the source of Meka's despair.

It was white.

There was no land outside the building. None at all.

This space had merely been constructed as a bonus area opened up to us. Nothing more.

It was the same facility as in Japan, but it didn't exist there.

I gently placed my hand on Meka's shoulder.

"Once we're back in Japan with everyone, we'll go to a real shopping mall." Meka twitched at the remark. "Is that... a promise?" "Yeah. I promise."

"Yat...! It's gotta be Sousuke—!"

"Since it's a 'group' thing, I'm coming too."

Chiya pops her face out.

"Eh, it'd be fine if you just let him have a date with me—"

"In that case, all the more reason for me to go first."

"Waaah, waaah, how unfair for you, Chiya-nee, just because you're his childhood friend?"

"Not at all."

Moe puffed out her cheeks, but her expression was bright.

"We can discuss the order of dates with Sousuke later, okay? For now, let's think about what products to buy."

"Y-Yes, I suppose so. W-While I'm looking forward to going out with Mr. Sousuke, we do need to deal with the current situation."

It seemed that for some reason, he was scheduled to have individual dates with all four of them... but since he didn't mind, it was fine.

"For now, let's just see what's available."

If they were going to go out anyway, they should bring back something you can't get on an desert island.

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On the fifth day, I teleported to a shopping mall with my companions.

Then, the words of the mysterious blackboard appeared on the large monitors in the hall. 『・About the Bonus Area

・Kino Sōsuke and his party members will be invited to the bonus area for each day they survive.

・The bonus area perfectly recreates a commercial facility that Kino Sōsuke knows.

・The conditions inside the facility are the same as the day all participants were invited to the main island.

・Those invited can stay in the bonus area for three hours in real time.

・Those invited can choose one item from the items being sold in the commercial facility.

・The chosen item will appear at the nearest location where it can be placed the next day』

I heard someone swallow.

"Does this mean we can bring one item from the shopping mall on the desert island?"

"Is this the perk for not using the 'right of return' like Sōsuke said?"

Even Kiyuu seemed surprised by the scene in Japan.

「And you can come here every day? Then we can get five things a day for everyone!」 I could understand Shokushi's excitement.

In the situation of being transported to a desert island, we are living a life that's as close to the best as possible.

For example, games, manga, fashion, and machines.

There are also many other things that are hard to do on a desert island.

「...It's a great perk, but it means that the option of not using the 'return rights' was a big deal.」

I felt that Shiomi's analysis was right.

「Choosing an option that seems impossible at first glance can lead to the best route.」 Chiyu muttered. That's so true.

In games where you get closer to the characters, the option that seems like it would be hated is actually the right choice because of the character's special past, and it's accepted positively... that kind of thing.

If you put it that way, I can understand.

Ordinary people wouldn't hesitate to use the right to return to Japan that they struggled to obtain.

If there's a reward for choosing to stay behind in such a situation, why not take it?

「That's right. Because Sohatsu-san is a person who keeps his promises, he earned this perk. Considering the difficulty of fulfilling it in this situation, it's understandable to have such a perk.」 Even Shinbo said something like that.

「Oh... Well, we only have three hours. I should ask the mystery blackboard about anything I'm curious about first.」

I said this, half hiding my embarrassment and half being serious.

Judging from the phrase "three hours in real time," it seems time doesn't actually pass on the desert island.

Still, since there is a clear time limit, I need to get moving.

「Okay, then I want to know the definition of a 'point.'」

『The definition of a "point" is anything that counts as one item in the store's accounting system.』

In other words, as long as it's treated as one item on the receipt, that's all that matters.

「What happens if we run out of time and can't decide?」

『If you don't make a choice within the time limit, you won't be able to take anything with you.』

Since I don't want to waste this chance, I want to make sure I pick something within the time limit.

「Then what happens if everyone finishes choosing their items within the time limit? Does the bonus area stay open until the time runs out?」

『Even if the time limit hasn't run out, the bonus area will close once everyone has made their choice.』

......In that case, to ensure better future product selection, it might be a good idea to have one person explore the facility thoroughly without choosing products until the very end.

What if, for example, an apple costs 150 yen at a supermarket, but five apples cost 700 yen?

"Quantity is not considered. Even if it's a set of items, if it's sold as 'one set,' it will be treated as one item."

This is good information. There might be ways to get a better deal depending on the product.

For example, with manga, there are sets where you can buy the entire series at once.

The answers to the questions from Sen, Shakuji, Shion, and Shinpo are all in. So... what about me...?

"Right. For example, there are appliances that include installation and usage instructions, or furniture that comes with assembly services. What happens if you choose something like that?"

"Staff allocation is not included in the product. For example, if it's an appliance, a user manual will be included, and if it's furniture, it will be delivered in an assembled state."

If that's the case, as long as it's not something extremely difficult to handle, it seems like we can choose whatever we want.

We exchanged glances, confirming that there were no more questions.

At that moment, the remaining time was displayed on the monitor.

It's thoughtful, but if we can only check it here, it's a bit inconvenient.

「Hey, I know it's impossible, but can I go check something out?」

I nodded, guessing what she wanted to say.

She confirmed this and then ran towards the exit.

But when she tried to go outside, she froze.

The automatic doors didn’t respond, but she didn’t even try to force them open.

“Ah... yeah... I thought so...”

We approached her slowly and soon understood the reason for her despair. There was nothing outside.

The building’s grounds didn’t exist.

This space was only constructed as a bonus area for us.

It was the same facility as in Japan, but it didn’t exist there.

I gently placed my hand on her shoulder.

“If we can all go back to Japan, we can go to a real shopping mall.” She flinched. “...Promise?” “Yeah, I promise.”

「Yay...! I'm counting on you, Sōsuke.」

「Since it's 'everyone,' I'm coming too.」 Senyuu pokes her head out.

「Hey, it's fine if you take me on a date.」

「If that's the case, then I should go first.」

「Boo, it's not fair, Senyuu-chan, since we're childhood friends.」 「It's not unfair.」

Shouko pouts, but her expression is bright.

「We'll talk about the order of going on a date with Sōsuke-kun later, but for now, let's think about the merchandise.」

「Y-Yes, I'm looking forward to going out with Sōsuke-san too, but the current situation is important.」

Somehow, I'm going to have a date with all four of them individually... but I'm not unhappy about it.

「Let's see what we have first.」

If possible, I want to bring back something that I can't get on an desert island.

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