I woke up on my back, a heat radiating from the right side of my body.

Looking over, I made eye contact with Shiine.

She rested her head against my chest, smiling with a look of pure bliss.

"Good morning, Sousuke-kun."

Her voice was sweet, like something melting in the mouth.

"Morning, Shion."

She leaned in without moving her body any further, and we kissed for a while.

"Chuuu... chuuuu... eleroro, rero, reroro... juuru... chuuuu..."

It was an intense kiss, our tongues intertwining deeply, but Shiine's emotional investment felt on a completely different level than before.

Up until now, there had been a certain sense of duty or consideration in how she acted toward me, but now it seemed her own desires were layering on top of that.

As a man, it was gratifying, but I wondered if something had shifted in her mindset.

When we finally parted lips, Shiine's eyes were glistening with heat.

"So this is what it feels like to be mutually in love with someone," she said.

It made sense; I could feel the relief settling in.

It seemed that confirming our mutual feelings was the catalyst for this change.

On my end, it was incredibly joyful to receive affection back from a beautiful girl as charming as Shiine, someone who had previously been completely out of my reach.

The happiness was so overwhelming it felt almost unreal.

「……fufu, Souzou-kun.

You were so big yesterday, but you've grown even bigger」 「Ugh... my bad」

It wasn't just the morning light; there was undeniably excitement stemming from understanding the situation I found myself in.

Pushing aside the futon, she set up her tent, and Shiun's smile shifted into something obscenely lascivious.

"Sougosuke-kun, could you prop yourself up?"

"Oh... ah, yeah."

Shiun got to her knees on the bed, so I raised my upper body as instructed.

Then, Shiun pressed her lips in again.

But that wasn't all. Pressing the left side of her body tightly against mine, she extended her right hand down to my lower abdomen and began stroking upward along my shaft.

「I want to kiss you a lot, so... is it okay if I use my hand?」

While devouring my lips, Shiun moved her hand back and forth with a rhythmic shuck-shuck motion.

That movement perfectly replicated, down to the millimeter, the preferences she had once explored and discovered about me.

I nodded slightly, returning to Shiun's kiss.

The lip movements exchanging saliva, my chest rubbing against her smooth, warm skin and fluffy breasts, and my shaft being stimulated with a shuk... shuk... motion by hands as pale as whitebait—everything felt incredibly pleasant.

How many men on this island could be so lucky as to have such a blissful experience right after waking up?

No, I’m the only one who should be able to claim that.

Since Shion is here with me, and only here.

"Chu~... Once you start feeling it, don't hold back for even a second. Just go ahead and pew pew whenever you want."

"……Guuuuuh!"

Before long, I’d ended up staining Shion's hand with my milky cum.

Even after the throbbing stopped, Shion kept moving her hand gently, never letting her lips drift away from mine.

"Mmm... Sōsuke-kun, you're still so big... I'm happy, but I should probably get started on cooking breakfast soon."

"Yeah, right. That's true. It's fine. Go grab some water and a bucket now, then clean up after that."

"Mm, alright, okay."

With a look full of reluctance, Shion leaned in and pressed her lips to the base of my ear.

"From now on, you'll only do this after breakfast, right?"

"Whaaah!"

An electric jolt shot through my entire body.

"You made me grow so big with your cock, so it would make me sad if you used it on any other girl."

When she pulled her face away, Shion stared at me with a pouty, sulky expression.

"Ah, yeah... sure..."

“Hehe, that’s a relief… Thanks for the water. Mind if I wash my hands?”

Shion had always been a pure, beautiful girl—the kind every boy dreamed of—but…

Now that she knew love and men, it seemed to me that she was beginning to cultivate a certain diabolical charm.

The realization that the target was herself gave rise to an indescribable surge of joy.

◇

For breakfast, bread finally appeared on our table.

Today’s offering was orthodox white bread.

On a desert island, that alone possessed value akin to gemstones.

We all shared the sandwiches Shion, Chiya, and Rora had prepared.

“Shi-nee, you’re a genius… Marry me.”

Sayoko shed tears of overwhelming emotion.

I agreed completely.

The taste was excellent, and since it was easy to eat, they’d make a great packed lunch too.

“Hehe, sorry. I have someone I like.”

Shion replied that way to Sayoko’s words.

The way she shot me a look at that exact moment made my heart race.

"So, Sō-kun, how is the egg sandwich lovingly prepared by your childhood friend?" "Ah, yeah. It's delicious, Chiyu."

"Mm. Naturally. I put love into it."

"Sōsuke-kun, what about my bread?"

"Really fluffy and delicious. Only to be expected from Shion."

"Hehe, thank you. Maybe because I poured as much feeling into it so I wouldn't lose out to Chiyu-chan?"

Chiyu, the cool childhood friend with white-silver eyes.

Shion, the pure-haired orthodox beauty.

One expressionless and one smiling, they seemed to be sparking off each other...

And yet, that wasn't a hostile tension at all; it was an exquisite balance.

"Breakfast is incredibly delicious, but... do we not need to talk about the monsters?"

Yume-kyō took a sip of sheep's milk before speaking up.

"Since we received confirmation that our abilities are effective against the monsters, it also confirms that Yume-kyō's barrier can obstruct them.

That point provides us with some assurance," Shinhō responded.

"The issue is exploration. But even that, if we split into the Mikuron and Mashiro groups and avoid water sources, should be manageable. Just to be safe, I’d like to fight Arvanth once before noon, but…"

"Mm. As expected of you. While you're usually able to evade them, there might come a time when you have to fight during events. It's important to get used to the mechanics now so you're prepared for when it matters."

Chiayu seemed to have understood perfectly well.

"I'm fine with that. After all, 'Attribute Magic' is originally meant for combat."

While she had been useful as support during gathering, Shinpo's original conception of her role must have been that of a mage in battle.

It was precisely in monster fights that this potential would shine.

"Seriously? …I mean, I've let Mashiro handle the boars up until now, so… huh. But you're right. It’d be a worst-case scenario if I couldn't do anything when it came down to it…"

"No, there's no need to force yourself to fight. Put the right person in the right place."

There are definitely people who can eat meat without hesitation but find it psychologically impossible to slaughter livestock themselves.

That doesn't mean they're being lazy or spoiled.

Each person just needs to focus on what they are capable of.

On top of that, if they can show respect for the work others do, that is ideal.

With this lineup, there's no need to worry about that particular point; it’s reassuring.

"Yeah, I agree. I don't really feel like I'd be much help in a fight either."

"I... likely lack the aptitude for combat as a maid as well..."

"As for me, I'm just totally out of my depth with that kind of stuff, which is why I chose Barrier abilities. But I'll help with exploration and gathering materials. Otherwise, the debt I owe you guys will just keep piling up."

The ones who count as combatants on our side are me, Fukumasa, Mashiro, and Mikuron.

The non-combatants are Shouko, Chiyu, Shiine, Roa, and Muakai.

That said, Shouko moves around with Mashiro, and Chiyu will likely come along to provide support.

"Still, I think it's best for everyone to actually see the monsters for themselves. Whether you leave things to your comrades or not, when you witness them up close, you need to make sure you don't freeze up—you need to be able to retreat immediately."

Everyone seemed to agree with that.

"At first, we'll head toward the water's edge and watch the Arvanks together as a whole group. Anyone who thinks they can take on a fight should step in. Once that's sorted, we'll move on to exploration. Also, I'm thinking of making this afternoon free time for everyone."

"...Taking into account the mental fatigue of witnessing monsters up close?"

Chiyu spoke as if trying to gauge my intentions.

"That's one factor, but haven't we been pretty busy up until now? I've got a fair amount of supplies in my 'Inventory,' and I was thinking we could start carving out some personal time for everyone gradually."

It might be possible to rush collection before more monsters spawn, but our supply stockpiling rate is quite substantial.

I think we should switch from a two-shift system (morning and afternoon) to just one morning-only shift.

"I think that's a great idea. As someone who often has to be home alone, I'm happy to have more time at home with everyone."

"I also feel grateful for the increased opportunity to serve you all, Master."

Shion clasped her hands in joy, and Loa agreed as well.

"I'm glad too. Whether it's for studying or practicing magic, having a dedicated block of time is wonderful."

"Me too! I vote yes~. It'll help Roa-chan and Sera-sei get used to being here more easily!"

Fukaho and Shouko agreed as well.

"If Leader Tamano has decided it, then that's fine... but..."

For the dream world entity, they might feel that being given work is a way to repay their debt.

"As I said yesterday, maintaining the barrier is already contributing to the party. If you need more, there's something I'd like to verify using my dream-world abilities. Could I have your help with that?"

"...Of course. Please tell me more about things like that."

"Shoun-kun, what do you do in your free time? Something naughty?"

Chi-ru, don't say things that freeze the breakfast table.

No, "freeze" might not be the right word; it's more like everyone outside the dream realm is feeling restless.

"...Ah, no. Since everyone gave us permission to choose, I was thinking we could play a game. I even bought the software."

The title I picked yesterday is a single-player RPG, but if I can get more controllers later, picking a game we can all play together might be nice.

"Hehe, that sounds wonderful. Sou-suke-kun, you're trying too hard, you know."

"Exactly! Our leader, Sou-suke, needs to take the lead in taking a break himself!"

"Yes, indeed. We hope Mr. Sou-suke can have some time to rest his mind, too."

"When it comes to game snacks, how about drinks and sweets? Shion-sama, would you like to join us?"

"Sure, let's make them together!"

"I'll just be sitting by Saku-kun's side, chiming in occasionally."

Since she was little, Chi-ru has mostly watched me play rather than playing herself.

Apparently, that alone is plenty of fun for her.

With so many people these days watching gameplay videos, I suppose the feeling is similar.

"Well, everyone's free to do whatever they want in the afternoon. For now, let's just push through the morning shift."

Responses came back from everyone.

After breakfast, it was their first encounter with a monster.

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When I woke up, I was lying on my back and felt warmth on my right side. Looking over, I met Shion's eyes.

She had her head resting on my chest, smiling happily. "Good morning, Souzou-kun." Her voice was sweet and melting. "Good morning, Shion."

She leaned in and we kissed for a while.

"Chu... Chuu... Ero, lelo, lelo... Juruu... Chuuu..."

It was a deep kiss, with our tongues intertwined, but it felt like Shion was pouring more of her feelings into it than ever before.

Before, there had always been a sense of her serving me, but now her own desires seemed to be mixed in as well.

As a guy, I was happy, but I wondered if there was some kind of change in her mindset.

When I pulled away, her eyes were moist and feverish.

"Being in love with someone who loves you back is this wonderful." I nodded in agreement.

It seemed that confirming each other's feelings was the reason for the change.

For me, it was also very happy to have my feelings returned by a charming beauty like Shion, whom I had never interacted with before.

I was so happy that it felt like a dream.

「...Heh, Sōsuke-kun. It's so big even though we did it yesterday.」 「Ugh... I'm sorry.」

It wasn't just because it was morning, but also because the excitement of understanding my situation was definitely there.

When she saw me pushing up the blankets and setting up a tent, her smile turned lewd.

「Sōsuke-kun, can you sit up?」 「Ah, ah.」

When Shi-on sat up on her knees on the bed, I did as she said and sat up.

Then, she leaned in and kissed me again.

Not only that, she pressed her left side against me and reached her right hand down to my lower abdomen, rubbing it.

「I want to kiss you a lot, so can I do it with my hand...?」

As she kissed me, she moved her hand, shushing and shushing.

Her movements perfectly replicated what she had discovered was my preference.

I nodded slightly and kissed her back.

The exchange of saliva, the soft and warm skin against my chest, and the white hands stimulating my shaft, everything felt good.

How many men on this island could wake up to such a happy experience right away? No, I’m the only one.

Shion is the only one here.

“Chu… If you feel good, don’t hold back for even a second, and cum whenever you want.” “…Guh”

Soon, I would stain Shion’s hand with my cum.

Even after my pulses stopped, Shion continued to move her hand gently and didn’t let go of my lips.

“…Lero… Sou-kun, you’re still so big… It’s nice, but I should start cooking soon.”

“That’s right, isn’t it? It’s okay. I’ll bring you water and a bucket now, so you can wash.” “Yeah, that’s right.”

Shion looked reluctant to let go and then brought her lips close to my ear.

“From the second time onwards, after breakfast, okay?” “～～”

A current-like sensation ran up my entire body.

“Since I made you big, I don’t like the idea of you giving it to other girls.”

When I pulled away, Shion looked at me with a pouting expression. “Ah, yeah…”

「Heh, good… Thanks for the water. I’ll wash my hands now.」

Shion was originally a beautiful, innocent-looking girl that any guy would be envious of…

But now that she knew love and men, she seemed to be developing a kind of seductive charm.

And the fact that I was the object of her affection filled me with an immense joy. ◇

At breakfast, bread finally made its appearance at the dining table.

Today, it was a plain loaf of white bread.

That alone has the value of a gem in this desert island.

Shion and Senyuu and Roa made sandwiches that everyone eats.

"Shi-chan, you're a genius... Let's get married." Shokichi is shedding tears of emotion. I agree with him.

It's delicious too, and it's easy to eat, so it would be good for a bento.

"Hehe, sorry. I have someone I like."

Shion answered that to Shokichi's words.

That's when she sends me a look, making my heart skip a beat.

"So, Sō, how's the egg sandwich from your beloved childhood friend?" "Ah, it's delicious, Senyuu."

"Mm. Of course. I put a lot of love into it." "Shōsuke, what about my bread?"

"It's very fluffy and delicious. Truly, you're amazing, Shion."

"Hehe, thank you. Maybe I put as much feeling into it as Senyuu did?"

My cool, silver-haired, blue-eyed childhood friend, Senyuu.

The black-haired, proper, beautiful Shion.

They both look like they're sparking with emotion, though they're expressionless and smiling.

But it's not actually hostile, which is a perfect balance.

"The breakfast is unbelievably delicious, but... Do we really have to talk about the monsters?"

Dream World takes a sip of sheep's milk before speaking.

"We got confirmation that the monsters are affected by our abilities, and that your barrier can stop them. That's reassuring for us." Deep Law responds.

The problem is exploration. I think this can be avoided if we split into the Mikron and Mashiro groups and avoid water areas. Anyway, I want to fight Arvank once before noon, but...

"Hmm. As expected of you, Satsuki. Even if you avoid it normally, there might be a time when you have to fight during an event. It's important to get used to it now so you can move when the time comes."

Chiyu seems to understand thoroughly.

"I'm fine. After all, 'attribute magic' is meant for fighting."

While she's also helping with gathering, the magic user was originally supposed to fight monsters.

It's only in monster battles that it can be used to its full potential.

"Really...? Well, Mashiro has taken down boars before, but... ugh. But yeah, it would be terrible if I couldn't do anything in a worst-case scenario..."

"No, you don't have to fight if you don't want to. Everyone should do what they're best at."

There will always be people who are fine eating meat but can't bring themselves to kill livestock.

That doesn't mean they're being lazy.

Everyone should focus on what they can do.

And it's best if they can respect others' work.

This team doesn't have any worries about that, so I feel at ease.

"Yeah, that's true. I don't think I'll be much help in a fight either."

"I, too, probably don't have the aptitude to be a fighting maid... "

"I chose my barrier ability because I can't do anything else. But I'll help with exploration and gathering. Otherwise, I'll just keep accumulating debts."

The only combat members in our group are me, Shinpo, Mashiro, and Mikron.

The non-combat members are Shouko, Senyuu, Shion, Roa, and Muuki.

However, Shouko will be with Mashiro, and Senyuu will probably come along for support.

"Just, I think everyone should see a monster in person. Whether you let your teammates handle it or not, you should be able to retreat immediately instead of freezing up when you actually see one."
Everyone seems to agree with this.

"We'll head to the water first and all watch Arvank together. We'll fight any that we can. After that, we'll move on to exploration. Also, I think we should have free time in the afternoon."

"... Considering the mental fatigue of seeing monsters in person?"

Senyuu asks, trying to figure out my intentions.

"That's part of it, but we've been pretty busy so far, right? I thought we could start making some personal time for ourselves, since I have a lot of supplies in my 'Inventory'."

We could hurry to gather resources before the monsters increase, but our rate of resource accumulation is quite high.

We could switch from a morning and afternoon schedule to just morning.

"I think that's a good idea. I'm happy that everyone will be home more often, as someone who's often left alone at home."

"I too am grateful to have more time to serve everyone."

Shion clapped her hands in delight, and Roa agreed.

"I'm happy too. I'll have plenty of time to study or practice magic."

"I agree too! That way, Roach and Sereine will be able to get used to it here more easily!" Shinpo and Shouko also agreed.

"As long as it's the leader, Kouno's decision, though..."

Maybe for Mue, having a job to do means she can repay her debt.

"As I said yesterday, continuing to maintain the barrier is a contribution to the party. If you want more, I have something I'd like to test with Mue's abilities. Can I ask for your help with that?"

"Of course. Feel free to ask more often."

"What do you do for free time, Souchan? Sex?"

Chiyu, please don’t say anything that’ll make breakfast awkward.

Well, maybe it’s not awkward, but everyone outside the dream world is fidgeting.

“…Ah, no. Since you all let me choose, I thought I’d play a game. I’ve already bought the software.”

Yesterday, I chose a single-player RPG, but if I get more controllers, maybe I could pick a game we can all play together.

“Haha, that’s great. Tsuyoshi-kun, you work too hard.”

“That’s right! If Tsuyoshi, our leader, doesn’t take a break, none of us will.”

“Yes. I want Tsuyoshi-san to have a relaxing time.”

“Speaking of game snacks, would you like some drinks and sweets, Shion-sama? “Yeah, let’s make them together.”

“I’ll be the one who occasionally pipes up from Tsuyoshi-kun’s side.”

Chiyu has always enjoyed watching me play more than actually playing herself. She still seems to have fun that way.

Maybe it’s similar to how many people enjoy watching others play on videos these days.

“Well, everyone can spend their afternoons however they want. For now, let’s focus on the morning session.”

Everyone gives their answer in turn.

After breakfast, it's time for our first encounter with a monster.

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