I gave scarves to everyone else besides Chiyu as well.

"Yay! Thanks, Sousuke! It's nice and warm~"

"Oh, thank you. So that's why the four of you were doing something earlier—you were gathering cashmere, weren't you? Hehe, it feels wonderful to the touch."

"It's usually cold enough to get a chill being on top of Mashiro-san's back, so the muffles are really welcome."

And so, all three of them gave it their approval.

Loa, the maid who was relieving Shiine to take charge of watching the pork bone soup, also smiled with delight and said, "I will definitely wear it whenever I go outside."

Seeing everyone so happy, I thought giving them ones too had been a good call, just like Chiyu said.

As expected, or rather as anticipated, the one who didn't take it immediately was Yumegai.

"……No, I'll be fine, really."

She declined politely.

That was something I had anticipated, so I had prepared a response.

"Just consider it a work-issued item and accept it."

"...Kunou, if you keep doing me favors like this, what's going to happen when I can't ever pay the debt back?"

Yumegai looked somewhat troubled.

"I'm not here to collect debts, so don't worry about it."

"...I'll definitely pay you back."

With that, Yumekai accepted the muffler.

"Got it, got it."

"And thanks. I hate being cold, so this really helps."

"Seina, you end up looking like a puffy bear even in full winter gear~"

"...Yoko, don't say unnecessary things. If you keep talking like that, Takano will start..."

"I wonder if I should make some wool cold-weather gear."

I had handed over a complete change of clothes just in case, but it might be good to craft specific items tailored to each person.

I gave Roa a maid outfit, and I plan to gift Chiyu with "Cashmere Socks That Kill Your Virginity."

"Look, we haven't been together for long, but I'm starting to read Takano's moves."

"Sojusuke~ Sojusuke~. Then let me help too. Can't you make cashmere inner legwarmers or something?"

"By 'leggings,' do you mean the tight kind that women who exercise wear?"

Is that right? The ones everyone wears in yoga scenes in dramas and stuff.

"Right, right. The inner leg warmers are meant to be worn at home, right? Like, the kind where you can easily layer them on top of other clothes."

So it’s not about fashion; it’s strictly for warmth.

"That makes sense. I was planning to generate a few things this afternoon anyway. Let's get to it."

"World-class, Sōsuke! You’re doing it too, Seina, right?"

"...I suppose. At the very least, I should harvest my own materials."

"But since I’m the one summoning them, does that mean I get to build up some credit too?"

"You do, but Shōko has a lot of debts on her back from various things in Japan, so those will be paid off first."

"Huh~?"

Shōko burst into a bright laugh.

Despite having completely opposite personalities, they seemed to get along well.

They spent the afternoon doing whatever they pleased— and then it was evening.

Before the sun fully set, they prepared for campfires.

Shion was using multiple stoves to prep various things.

Roa provided general support, while Chiyu worked diligently on making boiled eggs, declaring, "Leave the nikotama to me." "Hmm... Oh, that's right."

It struck me that I should do something, and my mind started racing with all sorts of ideas.

"I think I'm ready to eat now."

Hearing Shion's voice, I moved the item into place near where the three of them were bustling around, being careful not to get in their way.

"Wha— Sousuke? ...Is this..."

"As expected of you, Sou-kun. It really has that vibe going for it."

"I suppose we have both the Head Chef and the Manager here, Miss Shion."

What I had made was a ramen stall.

It was built on a fairly large scale, with a U-shaped counter so that there was plenty of space even when everyone sat down.

I had also prepared a noren curtain for it.

Written on it was "Boar Bone Ramen - Shion."

"Ahh~! The kind you see in dramas!"

"...Yeah, we don't really get to see them much in real life, do we?"

Mousuko and Muikai were also getting a little fidgety.

I’ve never been to a real ramen stall either, so I get it.

For those who haven’t experienced it, it’s a bit of a fantasy in itself.

Lanterns hang from the stall's ceiling, providing ample light.

Steam drifts through the air, carrying an aroma that whets their hunger.

We shuffle into our seats.

"Hehehe. Uh... welcome! Our menu features soy sauce and miso flavors."

Shion slips into character with a slightly bashful look.

It seems she decided to skip the shio flavor due to a lack of rice-seasoning ingredients.

We each order our preferred flavor.

I like both, but today I went with the soy sauce.

I had imagined the smell would be just as strong, if not stronger, than tonkotsu broth... but it was surprisingly light.

"Here you go. One soy sauce."

Shion hands me the ramen.

"Thanks. Whoa, this looks incredibly authentic!"

Sliced pork, a boiled egg, and wakame seaweed sat atop the ramen.

The absence of bamboo shoots or nori was forgivable, but the dish’s vibrant presentation made it impossible to worry about such details.

He took his first sip of the soup.

"—!"

Despite the clean finish of its aroma, the flavor was incredibly deep.

Then he lost himself in the bowl, slurping up the noodles with his chopsticks. Slurp, slurp, slurp—he savored the chewy texture of the noodles and the rich, thick soup clinging to them, only for the noodles to disappear in an instant.

"It's delicious..."

"Wow, that was fast! Hehe, want some refills?"

"...Please."

"Right away!"

Shion and Roa were handling the kitchen duties for now, but I’d offer to switch shifts later.

They needed their time to eat too, but more importantly, I wanted them to know how this food tasted.

Incidentally, Chiyu, who had been in charge of the boiled eggs, was seated next to me once she’d finished her duty.

"Whoa, Sis! This is actually restaurant quality!"

"...And making ramen soup from scratch isn't beyond the realm of a skilled high school girl cook? ...Slurp slurp."

"I was nervous since it was my first time, but I'm glad you liked it."

“I usually just walked past ramen shops in town, but... wow, there’s really nothing like having a bowl of ramen with a friend.”

Fukaho murmured, struck by the realization.

Shinpou, ever the serious one, seemed to have no prior experience detouring off to eat ramen.

"Minorin! Once we get back to Japan, let's go to a ton of ramen shops! And it’s not just ramen—we’ll go out and have fun tons of times too!"

"Eh, um, thank you. I do have studies to attend to, so I might not be the best company, but... I'm happy."

In the end, I ended up ordering extra toppings three times, and Moyo twice.

"Haaah, full, so full. Chiyu's soft-boiled egg had amazing flavor absorption too, it was really tasty."

"Mm. ...I'm slowly becoming someone who only orders eggs. Shion's cooking skills are just too high-level; there’s barely any ground I can keep up with her on."

Chiyu’s expression remained blank, but she looked a little downcast.

"Shion's cooking is incredibly delicious, but I like your cooking too, Chiyu."

"……I know."

Saying that, though she didn't look entirely convinced, it seemed my attempt to smooth things over had worked well enough.

"Sou-suke-kun, if there's anything else you'd like to eat, just say the word, okay?"

Shion chimed in with a smile.

"No matter what I make, I'm the one who controls the egg portion of your stomach capacity."

"P-Please don't..."

"Mm, I won't lose to you."

It was becoming a tradition, the childhood friend and the head chef sparking another flare-up.

◇

And then, night fell.

I tried using the portable shower for my bath as well, but the water pressure was sufficient and it was quite user-friendly.

If I prepared enough units and pre-filled them with hot water, it seemed like we could wash our bodies simultaneously, similar to the washing areas in public bathhouses or hot spring resorts.

It would be a good candidate for purchase in the bonus area too.

As I was thinking about that, there was a timid knock on the door.

"Ah, ah..."

"...I'm c-cooming i-in."

The door opened slowly, revealing Shousou in her uniform.

Her face was bright red and she kept her head down, adopting a pose where she pressed her right hand against her left elbow.

This gesture caused her ample breasts to deform mugyutto, generating a destructive force that was violently intense, though it was likely an unconscious habit.

Today's duty was Shousou, the blonde side-tail gyaru girl.

She's a gyaru who is kind to everyone, regardless of whether they are otaku or not.

The fact that she came to my room tonight meant...

Like Chiyu and Shiine, she had accepted moving one step closer with me as well.

"I-I, that then, um, take care of me……"

So saying, Moyo looked at me.

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I also gave scarves to everyone except Senyuu.

"Yay! Thanks, Souzuke! It's so warm~"

"Oh, thank you. You were collecting cashmere just now, weren't you? Hehe, it feels nice."

"It's a bit chilly when you ride on Masiro's back, so I'm happy to have a scarf," they all said with smiles.

Loa, who was taking turns with Shion to watch the boar bone soup, smiled happily and said, "I will wear it whenever I go outside."

Seeing them happy, I thought Senyuu was right to give them scarves.

As expected, Dream World was the only one who didn't immediately accept it.

"...No, I'm fine," she said, holding back.

I had expected this, so I was prepared with an answer.

"Think of it as a company perk and take it."

"...Kino, if I keep borrowing so much from you and can't pay it back, what then?"

Dream World looked a little troubled.

「I don't plan on collecting, so you don't have to worry about it.」 「...I'll definitely pay you back.」

Saying that, Yumika accepted the scarf. 「Got it, got it.」

「And thanks. I hate being cold, so this helps.」

「Seirin, you really do get all bundled up in winter, don't you?」

「...Shouko, don't say unnecessary things. If you say stuff like that, Kouya will―」

「I could make some woolen winter gear.」

I gave them all a basic set of clothes, but it wouldn't be bad to make items tailored to each person.

I gave Roa a maid outfit, and I was planning to give Senyuu a 'Kashmir Sweater That Kills Virginity'.

「Look, even though we've only known each other for a short time, I can already read Kouya's actions.」

「Souzou Souzou. Well, if I'm going to help, can't I make some cashmere inner leggings?」

「Leggings are those tight things that women who exercise wear, right?」

When yoga scenes come up in dramas, everyone is wearing those, aren't they?

「That's right. The inner leggings are for wearing at home, right? You can layer them comfortably.」

So it's more for warmth than fashion.

「Yeah. I was planning to make a bunch of stuff in the afternoon, so let's do it.」

「That's right, Tsugusa! And Senri, you're in, right?」

「...Well, I guess. At the very least, I should gather the materials myself.」

「But I'm the one summoning you, so I'll owe you a favor too?」

「I will, but I owe you a lot of favors in Japan, so I'll have to settle those first.」 「Eh?」 Shokushi laughs heartily.

Despite their opposite personalities, they get along well.

That's how they spent the afternoon, each doing their own thing... until evening.

Before the sun completely sets, they prepare a bonfire.

Shion uses multiple hearths to get everything ready.

Roah provides overall support, while Senyuu busies herself making hard-boiled eggs. 「Hmm... Oh, right.」

I decided to do something and started thinking about it in my head.

"Looks like it's almost ready to eat!"

When Shion's voice came, I carefully placed it near the three of them, making sure not to get in their way.

"Ah, Souzou-kun? ...Is this?"

"Good job, Souzou-kun. It really sets the mood."

"I am the chef and manager, Shion-sama."

What I had made was a ramen food cart.

It was a large one, with a counter shaped like a C, so everyone could sit comfortably with plenty of space. I even prepared a curtain.

It read 'Boar Bone Ramen - Shion' on it.

"Oh, it's like something you'd see in a drama!"

"...Yeah, you don't get to see it that often in real life."

Sho and Yumika were a bit restless.

I've never been to a real ramen food stall, so I get it.

To those who haven't experienced it, it's like a kind of fantasy.

They hang lanterns from the roof of the stall to ensure lighting.

The steam floating around and the delicious aroma that stirs up hunger. We all sit down at our seats.

"Hehehe. Welcome. Our menu has soy sauce and miso."

Shion acts the part with a slightly embarrassed look.

It seems the salt ramen was abandoned due to a lack of seasoning around the rice.

We each order our favorite flavors.

I like both, but I go with soy sauce today.

I had imagined the smell would be stronger than pork bone broth, but it's surprisingly light.

"Here you go. Soy sauce, one order." I receive the ramen from Shion.

"Thanks. Wow, this is really authentic!"

The ramen is topped with char siu, a boiled egg, and seaweed.

It's a shame there's no bamboo shoots or seaweed sheets, but it's so beautiful that it doesn't matter. I take a sip of the soup. "――――!"

Compared to the clear aroma, the soup is rich and flavorful.

I'm engrossed, using my chopsticks to pull the noodles into my mouth. Zuzu, zuzu, I savor the chewy texture of the noodles and the thick, savory soup. The noodles are gone in no time. "Delicious...!"

"Wow, you're fast. Hehe, would you like a refill?" "…Please." "Sure."

For now, Shion and Roa are in charge of the kitchen, but I'll ask to switch later.

They need time to eat too, and I want them to know how good this tastes.

Incidentally, Shiyou, who was in charge of the boiled eggs, sat down next to me after she was done.

"Hey, Shiyou! This is restaurant-quality stuff!"

"…By the way, making ramen from scratch isn't just for talented high school girls, is it? …Zuzu."

"It was my first time, so I was nervous, but I'm glad you liked it."

"I used to just walk past ramen shops in town, but… eating ramen with friends is so delicious." Shinpo murmured thoughtfully.

Miharu seems to have never made a detour to eat ramen before.

"Minorin! When we go back to Japan, let's eat lots of ramen! Not just ramen, let's go have lots of fun too!"

"Eh, thank you. I have a lot of studying to do, so I might not be very sociable, but I'm happy."

In the end, I ordered three refills, and Shio ordered two.

"Ah, I ate, I ate. The thousand-year-old boiled eggs were delicious, the flavor really soaked in."

"Mm. ...You're starting to look like an egg specialist. Shio-chan's cooking skills are so high that I can't really keep up."

A blank expression, but she seems a little downcast.

"Shion's cooking is really delicious, but I also like your cooking, Chiyu." "......I know."

She doesn't seem entirely displeased, so I guess I managed to smooth things over.

"Sousuke-kun, if you want to eat anything else, just let me know, okay?"

Shion then joined the conversation with a smile.

"I have Sousuke-kun's stomach wrapped around my finger, no matter what I make." "H, hehe." "N, no way."

It had become a tradition, but once again, sparks flew between my childhood friend and the head chef. ◇ And then, at night.

I tried using the portable shower during my bath, and it had plenty of water and was easy to use.

If I prepared enough for everyone and filled the tub beforehand, it would be possible for multiple people to wash themselves simultaneously, like at a public bath or a hot spring inn.

I could put it on the list of things to buy in the bonus area.

As I was thinking this, the door was knocked on softly. "Ah, ah." "…I, I'm coming in."

The door opened slowly, and there stood Shouko in her uniform.

Her face was bright red, and she was looking down, with her right hand resting on her left elbow.

Because of this, her ample chest was squished into a violent shape, but it was likely an unconscious action.

Today's turn was the blonde side-tailed gal, Shouko.

She was nice to everyone, regardless of whether she was an otaku or not.

The fact that she came to my room tonight meant…

Like Chiyu and Shion, she had accepted the idea of taking things to the next level with me.

「S-so, t-then, w-well, p-please take care of me...」 Saying that, Shouko looks at me.

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