The true identity of the cute cat was a female volleyball player.

I couldn't quite make sense of it even as I said it, but on this desert island, things like that actually happened.

She had a "transformation ability."

She must have been transformed into a cat.

"Mmm... why is it always exposed..."

Red hair reaching down to her shoulders. Tall and slender, yet possessed of a toned body.

She was wearing her uniform, but there were no signs of dirt on it. Perhaps that was because she had been in her cat form for so long.

She hadn't worn a single thing as a cat, yet when she reverted to human form, she was wearing her uniform, so the equipment used during transformation was likely stored away somewhere.

Something like an "Inventory" system for me.

Genju Oyu.

Probably called Miao after sounds like "mia-miao" or "meow."

Her nickname seemed feline, but I wondered if that was related to her ability to transform into a cat.

"It's Miao!" / "Seriously, it's Miao" / "Miao-chan" / "Just as I suspected, it's Miao"

Called by the nickname in rapid succession by her group members—Shobuko, Shoubu, Shiin, and Yumeikai—Genju hunched over.

「Quit making those miau-miau sounds...」

Genshū covered her face with both hands, her voice rising in pitch as she squeaked.

“Genshū. It's good to see you're unharmed, but why did you approach us in the form of a cat?”

Even if she wanted to become allies, I thought they might remain on guard after her true identity was exposed like this.

“...If she’s a cat, she’s cute”

I usually imagined her speaking a bit more clearly and boldly, but perhaps the embarrassment of her cover being blown was getting to her, because her voice was very quiet. It was the kind of volume that would be lost if even a light breeze blew.

“Yeah, cats are definitely cute, but...”

I couldn't quite get my head around it.

Just as he said that, her stomach let out a loud, embarrassing rumble.

Genshū’s face turned an even deeper shade of red. Even her ears were bright red.

“For now, how about we have you come inside and eat something?”

Shion suggested.

Because they were friends, she didn’t seem to be too wary.

“Right, I suppose. Before that, though, there are two things I need to confirm with Genshū. You don't belong to any other team, do you?”

“...No. I've been alone all along”

“If that’s the case, then one more thing. It’s fine for you to want to become our comrade, right?”

"…Yeah. Ku-no was… no, um, Seirei and Junme were there too, so I didn't want the other guy."

When she looked at Shion, she met my gaze and nodded.

She wore a faint, bitter smile, but I couldn't quite tell what that meant.

Anyway, it seemed true both that they had been traveling alone and that they wanted to join us.

"Then, let's head back to base for now."

So, we all returned to our headquarters.

I'll skip the usual scene of the new members being shocked by the barrier or the base itself.

I guided them into the living room and served the bread, jam, and soup from my Inventory.

I figured it was better if they had something in their stomachs first.

Genchu was surprised by this too, but her hunger apparently won out, as she started eating with incredible speed.

"Mmph. Hmph. Thank you. I haven't had a proper meal in ages…"

"The food was made by Shion."

"Oh? That's impressive, Shion."

"Phew, thank you. Now that you've calmed down... is it alright if I ask you about a few things?"

"Mm... yeah."

The boy's face turned red again.

In summary, it hadn't been that difficult.

She had been stranded on a desert island and had survived all this time by making full use of her transformation abilities.

By transforming into a slender cat, she could easily escape predators; apparently, she would climb trees to weather the attacks.

However, no matter what she transformed into, the amount of food she needed remained dependent on her human form's requirements, and it seemed she had struggled hard to secure food supplies.

She explained that she would only revert to her human appearance when eating something; otherwise, she transformed into animals just to barely scrape by with her life.

「Ugh-uh... That must have been tough, Genchu-san」

Sensei Luminus teared up thinking about her hardships.

"Maybe it's possible to become an animal."

Shouko, who had chosen the summoning ability, murmured.

"It is certainly a power one would admire."

"It is the ability to dream as a child, yes."

Fukaho and Roa agreed.

「...So, what are we going to do?

You're one of the three girls we were looking for, so should we send you off to Jouh's place?」 Yumekai said.

It sounded a bit cold, but they couldn't keep expanding their group without limit.

Someone had to keep a level head, so Yume-kai took that role.

"Wait, hold on.

I'd really like to join this group," Genchu said in a fluster.

As for me, it looked like we’d be stuck on this desert island for a while longer, so an extra body wouldn’t hurt...

Naturally, assuming they were someone the rest of us could actually get along with as teammates.

If Genchu had the drive and the others accepted her, then her Transformation Ability would be useful, I figured. It was a fair enough deal.

"Can you follow our rules?"

Sen-ju asked, crossing her arms.

"I'll do whatever it takes!"

"Well then, adding to Saiku-kun's harem—-"

"Genchu-san! Don't say something so careless!"

Mr. Luminas cut in swiftly to interrupt Sen-ju.

"Mm-hmm. Take good care of yourself, okay?"

Shoube added, speaking with a gentle, admonishing tone.

"I've been listening to what Takano and the others have to say, so I know anyone can't just become a member. But I think my ability could be useful!"

Genchu stood up from her seat and looked me straight in the eyes as she said it.

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The cute cat was actually a girl from the volleyball club.

Even though I can't quite understand what I'm saying, it makes sense here on this desert island. She has a "transformation ability."

That's why she was a cat.

"Ugh... Why did I get found out..."

She had shoulder-length red hair. She was tall, slender, yet well-built.

Her uniform was clean, even though she had been in cat form. Maybe that's because she had been transformed the whole time?

She hadn't been wearing anything while she was a cat, but when she changed back, she was in her uniform. Maybe her clothes are stored somewhere when she transforms.

It's like an "Inventory" for me. Miyao, Miau, Miaa...

She's probably called Miaa.

Her nickname sounds like a cat's, but is it related to her being a cat?

"Miaa!" "Seriously, Miaa!" "Miaa-chan!" "You really are Miaa!"

The group members, Shouko, Shou, Shi-on, and Mu-kai, called her by her nickname one after another, and Miyao curled up.

「Don't say 'meow, meow' like that...」

Genjuu covered her face with both hands and spoke in a high-pitched voice.

「Genjuu. I'm glad you're safe, but why did you come to us in a cat form?」

Even if she wanted to be friends, she would probably be treated with suspicion after her true identity was revealed. 「...Because cats are cute.」

She usually seemed more confident and lively when she spoke, but now that her true identity was revealed, she seemed embarrassed. Her voice was so quiet that the wind would drown it out. 「Yeah, cats are cute, but...」

At that moment, her stomach growled loudly.

Genjuu's face turned even redder. Her ears were red too.

「How about we let her eat something inside?」 Shion proposed.

Since she was a friend, she didn't seem to be too wary.

「Right. Before that, I have two things I want to confirm. Are you not part of another team?」

「...No. I've always been alone.」

「Then the other thing. Do you want to be our friend?」

「...Yeah. Koji was there... no, wait, Seirine and Junna were there too, and I didn't want the other one around.」

When I look at Shion, she nods at me.

She's smiling bitterly, but I wonder why.

Anyway, it seems she really was alone and really wanted to join us.

「Well, let's go back to the base then.」

So we all head back to the base.

I'll skip the usual amazement at the barrier and the base from the new members.

I show them to the living room and take out bread, jam, and soup from the 'Inventory'.

I thought it would be good to put something in their stomachs first.

Hanzou was surprised, but his hunger got the better of him, and he ate it all with incredible speed.

「Nngh. Hah. Thanks, it's been so long since I had a proper meal...」 「The food was made by Shion.」

「Is that so? Shion, you're amazing.」

「Hehe, thank you. If you’re calm now, would you mind telling me a bit more about yourself?」 「Ugh… yeah」 Again, Genjuu’s face turned red.

In short, it wasn’t too difficult.

She had been stranded on a desert island and had used her transformation ability to survive until now.

By transforming into a light cat, it wasn’t difficult to escape from beasts. She seemed to have managed by climbing up trees and so on.

However, no matter what she transformed into, the amount of food she needed seemed to depend on her human form, so she had struggled to secure food.

She said that she had managed to survive by only returning to her human form when she needed to eat and transforming into an animal the rest of the time.

「Ugh… It must have been tough, Genjuu-san.」

Luminas-sensei thought about her hardships and teared up.

「I might have become an ant too.」 Shouko muttered, who had chosen the summoning ability. 「Indeed, it’s a desirable ability.」

「It’s the ability I dreamed of as a child.」 Shinpo and Roa agreed.

「…So, what do we do? She’s one of the three girls we were looking for. Should we send her to Seiou?」 Mugai said.

It sounded a bit cold, but they couldn’t keep adding to their number indefinitely.

Someone had to say it calmly, so the Dream World took on that role.

"Wait, wait. I really want to be part of this group." Genju said hurriedly.

I was still planning to stay on the desert island, so I didn't mind having more members.

Of course, only if they could work well with the group.

If Genju was willing and the others accepted him, his ability to transform would be useful, and I thought it might work.

"Can you follow our rules?" Chiyu asked, crossing her arms. "I'll do anything!"

"So, you'll join Sou-kun's harem--"

"Genju-san! You shouldn't say such things so lightly."

Luminas-sensei quickly interrupted Chiyu.

"Hmm hmm. You should take care of yourself." Tsuzuki also said in a lecturing tone.

"Well, after hearing Kono and the others, I understand that not everyone can be a member. But I believe my ability can be useful!"

Genju stood up from his seat and looked at me.

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