As soon as we fell asleep, we woke up in the bonus area.

I guess we'd really gotten used to this routine by now.

Loa, back in her school uniform thanks to the dream logic, was just staring right at me.

Our eyes met, and despite a flush on her cheeks, she smiled.

Someone was watching us do this. "Hm. Looks like it worked."

"Since we have 'Pain Relief' and Sousuke is already the fifth one, I don't think things could fail, though...?"

"It's nice that the group is growing, but j-just how are we going to handle the order?"

"I think we need to discuss that once, too. If it's one person per night, that means every five days in our current situation... And if this became ten people, it would mean only three times a month..."

Chiiru, Shion, Moe, and Fukamitsu were whispering among themselves.

"Sure, it's an urgent agenda item. But Mino-chan has been making out with Sou-kun even when it wasn't night."

"Heh heh heh, true. I tried my best to cook and wait for him, you know."

"Wouldn't things have gotten a bit worse if I hadn't gone with Mashi to pick him up?"

The three pointed out their mistake, and Fukaho flinched for a split second.

"Ugh. I, I do regret it. But but! There should be others besides me who've been getting physical with Sousuke during the day, right?" "Mm. Let's stop fighting."

"That's right. Let's get along and support Sousuke-kun together."

"Mm-hmm, it's pointless to blame a friend anyway!"

At Fukaho's counterattack, the three immediately indicated their intention to cease hostilities.

"...Besides that, Leader. What are we bringing home today? You said something about an announcement later."

One-wolf-type cool girl Yumekai spoke up.

Despite that, I felt she had recently started to acclimate a bit to this party.

Just as Yumekai said, I had indeed conveyed that to everyone during post-meal time.

"Ah. Today—we were planning to have you choose your swimsuits."

The reactions varied.

"Swimsuits! Sousuke, does that mean...!"

While some lit up their eyes with expectation, like the little ones.

"……Kuno-san, you really like to spoil people, don't you?"

Someone shrugged with an air of exasperation, much like the dream world.

"B-bikinis…?"

Others showed a demeanor of confusion, much like the Sensei.

"I figured, since the plan was to find all the guys once we got to the beach, and we've gathered up quite a bit of what we need for daily life, it's okay to spend a day picking out swimsuits."

If it were just about the shape, I could reproduce it with the materials I have now, but I can't compete on design and such.

No, if I studied hard enough, I might be able to get closer to the ideal, but for that, I'd have to explain in detail my preferred swimsuit, which would be a high hurdle for you as a girl too.

"As per Master's command. Working all the time must be tiring. It is important to set aside time for rest."

"Since it's decided then, everyone hurry up!"

Teo rushed them along with an energy that suggested she was about to bolt at any moment.

"No no, we've got three hours, so we're fine, right?"

I said with a wry smile, but...

"Sou-juu, what are you talking about? Three hours is pretty short."

Teo's expression was serious.

"U-uuh..."

The other girls didn't contradict me either.

“Sōsuke-kun, shopping with girls always takes forever, you know.”

Shion said to him, as if gently teaching him a lesson.

“I, I see. But, Chiyu never took that long, did she?”

He had occasionally accompanied his childhood friend on her errands, but he recalled her being quite efficient about things.

“Because she had planned out what she was buying in advance so she wouldn’t keep you-kun waiting.”

It seemed she had been looking out for him behind the scenes all along.

“So that’s how it is... But we didn't really have time to make a list today, did we? Just pick whatever catches your eye.”

“Mm. I will. I’ll choose the cutest swimsuit and use it to hypnotize Sousuke-kun.” Hypnotize...?

That word was a bit strong.

“...So, what kind of swimsuit do you, Sousuke-kun, prefer?”

“Flashy type? Elegant type? Or cute type!?”

“...Between one-piece and bikini styles, which would you say suits your taste better?”

“I would be most grateful if you could enlighten me on that matter as well. And I would also welcome the opportunity to assist in selecting a swimsuit for Master.”

Prompted by Chiyu’s words, the remaining four lovers closed in on him.

"Um... doesn't the one that suits you best just work perfectly fine?"

Honestly, I know nothing about swimsuits, so I can't even speak to personal preferences.

Five lovers caught up in a frenzy of excitement. Meanwhile... "...Haa. Well, whatever."

"Where were the swimsuits again? Which floor?"

"There's a specialty swimwear store on the fourth floor! We're all going to the beach, agaru~"

"S-Sensei... won't you have to pick one out too? No, I'm completely fine accompanying everyone as the supervising instructor... ugh, blah blah..."

Yumekai, Genchuu, Shoubu, and Sensei Lumines seem equally opposed to the idea.

Since Sensei is the only adult here, she probably feels out of place among the students' leisure activities.

Though if you think about it rationally, I'm the one who's truly out of place as the only male.

Nah, looking closely, Sensei is staring down at her midsection; maybe she's actually worrying about her weight?

"Alright, here we go—Off we set!"

Leading the way, Shoushi and the rest of the girls head toward the specialty swimwear store.

I was worried about whether they sold men's sizes, but it seemed the clientele included families, as their Inventory covered a wide range of options for men and children alike.

Parting ways with the women for a moment, I casually selected a dark-colored swimsuit.

I generally dislike overly cheerful or flashy patterns, so I tend to settle for darker shades.

"What else do we need besides the swimsuits?"

As for beach sandals... maybe I could just substitute with geta or zōri?

Parasols and mats shouldn't be an issue, either.

Now then, when it comes to the sea, what would people think of... a barbecue?

How about watermelon cutting or beach volleyball?

While waiting for everyone, I had plenty of free time, so I found myself thinking about various things.

In manga, there's usually a plot point where characters accompany each other to try on swimsuits, but apparently she wants to keep the swimsuit a secret until we reach the beach.

"Master, I believe this would be a better choice?" "Whoa... Roa?"

Roa, who had appeared at my side without me noticing, suggested a different swimsuit for me.

It was navy blue, but it certainly looked better than the one I’d initially picked out.

Water repellent... meaning it had a treatment applied to make water bead up and roll off.

Since price didn't matter here, I went with what Roa recommended.

"Thanks, I'll take this one."

"I am delighted to be of service."

"By the way, have you made your selection yet?"

"...Are you interested?"

Her gaze was somewhat probing.

"Tell me... I'm curious, but... is it a secret?"

At my words, Roa nodded with satisfaction.

"Yes. Please look forward to the day of our swim."

Smiling like that, she looked like any other girl her age.

Normally, her sharp, capable maid persona obscures the rest of her, making the bare-faced girl she is hard to see; so this feels fresh.

"Roachii~"

"Yep, I'm home."

After bowing to me, Roa returned to the women.

In the end, we managed to pick out swimsuits for everyone and made it back to the hall just thirty seconds before the deadline.

◇

『Day Ten has ended』

My vision shifted, replacing everything with a blank, white void.

"Phew, that was way too close~"

Sayingo wiped her forehead with a gesture as she spoke.

"If you needed more time, you could have just taken some other items home and chosen tomorrow, right?"

In response to my words, Sayingo raised an index finger and shook it side to side.

"No, no, no! That's too sweet of you, Sōsuke! You can't waste a chance when someone's offering to buy!"

Several of the girls nodded along to my words.

"I suppose that's how it is."

The Bonus Area isn't going anywhere, and... well, no, it's not impossible for it to end abruptly out of nowhere.

With our party members steadily increasing, the perks of the Bonus Area were growing larger and larger.

It wouldn't be surprising if there was a cap somewhere.

I'd better ask about any conditions on that mysterious blackboard later.

[Question: Harpy vs. Trent?

Fight] [Harpy / Trent]

The women, who had been frolicking in their swimsuits, fell silent as they looked at the text floating on the blackboard.

"Well, it's not like we're just adding one new type of monster..."

The first pick was between a Goblin and an Arvank, and the Arvank got selected.

That's why monsters started appearing in the river.

Our party aside, everyone else is probably using 'water bodies,' including rivers, as their water source, so this is going to be quite a nuisance for them.

"Give us a rundown on the monsters again."

"About Harpies..."

A half-human, half-bird monster. Its arms have transformed into wings.

It possesses the intelligence level of a human child.

They are exclusively female and capture human males for breeding purposes.

They make their homes in caves or crevices on cliffs—locations where other creatures cannot easily intrude.

It is carnivorous, feeding on prey other than humans, as well as human females.

Notes/Precautions

It takes twice the usual amount of time to reposition biological entities killed by a Harpy.

A teleporter is considered dead at the moment they are drawn into a Harpy's nest, resulting in an increase of ten Harpies within the island's population』

"I see... So Goblins were targeting women, but Harpies are the ones going after men."

"Hmm. No matter how you slice it, I can't be added to Kun's harem."

"Since they attack from the sky, being on Micron-chan wouldn't make us safe anymore, would it?"

"M-Micron won't lose...! But yeah, it is dangerous, though..."

"Yes. Since we must constantly stay vigilant of the sky, it's an option we'd prefer to avoid."

"...Even if it's only half, since they take on a human appearance, we might hesitate when killing them."

Sena, Shion, Momeko, Shinpou, and Loa spoke.

Indeed, that was true.

For a split second—just a fleeting instant—a sense of regret swelled up within me, lamenting that the dream of mingling with monster girls in an isekai fantasy had shattered. But I quickly shook it off.

[About Treants]

Human-Face Trees. They normally disguise themselves as ordinary trees, making them difficult to notice.

They capture animals that climb their branches or creatures passing by, using them for nutrients.

Living requires a massive amount of water, and it inhabits areas near bodies of water

Notice

“Biopsies killed by Treant require twice the normal amount of time to reposition.”

“...This is a hassle too.”

"You mean they're tree monsters? The whole island is just forest, isn't that dangerous?"

"If we avoid the water's edge, is it safe...? But it's scary."

"Umm... should I ask the other students to move to the grasslands as well? But either way, securing water remains a bottleneck..."

Yume Kae, Shoubu, Gensou, and Luminas-sensei voiced their opinions.

"If last time was a choice between 'cave or water's edge,' then this time seems to be a binary choice of 'sky or ground'..."

Since goblins were said to use caves as their habitat, I thought many would have avoided them. For the students based in the caves, competing with goblins must have been a nightmare.

This time, there's no way to avoid either the sky or the ground, so it looks like a difficult choice will be required.

"Hmm. But this time, it's a single choice: Treants."

"I agree with Chiya-chan too. This is strictly just about our party, but if we pick Harpies, Sōsuke might get targeted and kidnapped, wouldn't he?"

"Right! If we fail to take them down and Sōsuke gets taken to the nest, it's game over, right? I don't want that."

"That's true. Besides, if Treants also need water sources, it means the areas we need to be wary of haven't really changed. Arvanks live near the water too, after all."

"If we are considering this strictly from our perspective, then yes, that is correct. For parties struggling to secure water, having both Arvanks and Treants roaming around water sources constitutes an increase in threats to watch out for."

Hearing the couple discuss, I nodded in understanding.

If we just think about it in terms of our own group, I get why being hit by a sniper is worse than dealing with Harpies.

Plus, if the threats concentrate near the water source, the rest of the area becomes relatively safer.

It’s true that what Roa said about other parties struggling to secure water is a valid point, but...

"In the worst-case scenario, we could just include water in the items we hand over as part of the deal."

"...You're still so naive.

I don't think you should worry so much about other people," Yume-kyou said dryly.

"I vote for Kuji. Once the water is distributed, everyone just avoids the water source, right? Problem solved? Peace and quiet?"

Kurogyaru, who wore heavy makeup, raised her hand to indicate her agreement.

"U-um. It's not like anyone will actually die, but I don't want anyone to take a penalty."

Genchu, the tall girl from the volleyball club, added her voice as well.

If you died inside the Island, you lost one hundred points.

The point calculation took place upon return, including in cases of death; any negative balance was refunded to the player in the form of "unconsciousness."

Even if they could return to Japan, it was a cruel fate to never wake up again.

Incidentally, committing suicide or killing another transmigrator incurs a penalty of 『1825』 points and a sanction equivalent to roughly five years.

The fact that no one here tries to make an easy escape from this life on the desert island is likely due to these penalties.

"Takano-kun, Shoubu-san, Genchuu-san, you all are magnificent...! Monsters that mimic trees are terrifying, but if we cooperate as a group, we should be able to stand up to them..."

Professor Luminas spoke passionately, hope shining in her eyes.

"Well then, we'll cast our votes for the Treant."

This party had grown quite large; between us alone, they held a bloc of ten votes.

And—

『A majority has been reached; voting is now closed.』

『Beginning on the eleventh day, 『Treants』 will be added to the environment.

Please note that defeated monsters will respawn after ten days.』

And so, a second species of monster was added to the roster on the desert island.

"Commencing Day Eleven."

The view turned white.

Oh, I forgot to ask about the bonus area.

Well, I can just ask about it tonight.

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We wake up in the bonus area as soon as we fall asleep.

I'm getting used to this kind of development.

Loa, in her school uniform, was looking right at me.

When our eyes met, she blushed but smiled.

Someone else is watching us. "Hmm. It seems to have worked."

"With 'analgesia' and Kousuke being the fifth person, I don't think it would fail...?"

"It's good that more people are joining, but how will the order work out?"

"I think we need to discuss that as well. As it is, it's once every five days, and if it were ten people, it would be only three days a month..."

Senyuu, Shion, Shouko, and Shinpo are whispering among themselves.

"True, it's an urgent matter, but Minochan was already cuddling with Souchan even during the day."

"Hehe, that's true. I was working hard to make the food and waiting for you."

"If I hadn't gone to pick up Mashiro, you would have been even later, wouldn't you?"

Deep Ho hesitates for a moment at the three of their remarks….

"Ugh. I-I am reflecting on it. B-But, isn't it not just me who's having sex with Sohaku-san during the day?" "Hmm. Let's not fight."

"That's right. Let's support Sohaku-kun together, okay?"

"Yeah, yeah, it's pointless to blame friends!"

The three immediately showed their intention to cease hostilities in response to Deep Ho's counterattack.

"…Anyway, Leader, what are you bringing back today? You said something about announcing it later, right?"

Dream World, the cool girl who’s a lone wolf type, says.

Even she seems to have started getting used to the party a little recently.

As Dream World said, I had told everyone that after lunch.

“Ah, today—I was thinking of having you guys pick out swimsuits.” The reactions were varied.

“Swimsuits! Sōsuke, that’s…!”

Some, like Shōko, had their eyes shining with expectation.

「...Koji, you like spoiling people, don't you?」

Someone shrugged their shoulders in a disappointed manner, like they were in a dream world. 「Y-You mean a swimsuit...?」

Others showed confusion, like their teacher.

「We were supposed to go swimming after finding all the boys, but we've already gathered quite a few essential items, so I thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to spend a whole day choosing swimsuits.」

While it might be possible to recreate the shape with the materials we have, it's still hard to match the design.

No, if I studied it, I might be able to come close to my ideal, but I would have to explain my preferred swimsuit in detail, which would be quite a challenge for a girl.

「As expected of my master. You shouldn't work all the time. Taking a break is important.」

「Now that's decided, everyone will hurry!」

Shokko urged everyone to hurry, as if she were about to run off.

「No, no, we have three hours, so we're fine.」

I said with a bitter smile, but...

「Tsugusa, what are you saying? Three hours is too short!」 Shokko's eyes were serious. 「Y-Yeah.」 The other girls didn't argue either.

「Sousuke-kun, shopping with girls takes a long time, you know.」 Shiomi says in a lecturing tone.

「R-Really? But Chiyu never acted like that, did she?」

I had accompanied my childhood friend on shopping trips before, and I thought she was always very efficient.

「She would make a list of what she wanted to buy so she wouldn't make me wait.」

She must have been thinking about me even when I wasn't around.

「I see... But today, we didn't have time to make a list, did we? So just pick whatever you want.」

「Okay. I'll pick the cutest swimsuit and drive you crazy.」 Drive me crazy...?

「...What kind of swimsuit do you like, Sousuke-kun?」

「Something flashy? Something modest? Something cute!?」

「...Do you prefer one-piece swimsuits or bikinis?」

「I would very much like to hear your preferences. And if you don't mind, I'd like to help you pick out your swimsuit too.」

The other four lovers react to Chiyu's words and come closer.

「W-Well, it might be best if it suits the person, right...?」

Honestly, I don't know much about swimsuits, so I can't really say what I like.

The five lovers were all so excited. On the other hand...
「...Huh. Whatever.」

「Where was the swimsuit store in this mall again?」

「It was on the fourth floor! Let's all go to the beach or something~」

「D-Do I have to choose a swimsuit too? I mean, of course, I'll be accompanying you all as a chaperone... mumble mumble...」

Dream World, Illusionary Partner, Makeup Department, and Lumina-sensei don't seem to mind.

Sensei is the only adult here, so maybe she feels out of place at the students' leisure.

But the one who feels the most out of place is probably me, the only guy.

No, on second thought, Sensei is looking down at her stomach, so maybe she's worried about her weight.

「Alright, this time for sure--let's go!」

Leading the way, the girls head off to the swimsuit store.

I was worried if they would have men's swimsuits, but seeing that families were among the customers, they had a wide selection, including men's and children's sizes.

I split from the women and picked out a black swimsuit at random.

I'm not a fan of bright colors or anything too flashy, so I went for something darker.

What else do I need besides a swimsuit?

Flip-flops… I could probably use geta or zori instead.

I don't think I'll have any issues with parasols or mats.

What else would I need for the beach… barbecue?

How about watermelon smashing or beach volleyball?

While waiting for everyone, I thought about a lot of things.

In manga, there are events where you help with swimsuit fittings, but apparently they want to keep the swimsuits a secret until we get to the beach.

"Master, I think this is a better choice." "W-What? Roa?"

Roa had appeared out of nowhere and was suggesting a different swimsuit to me.

It was navy blue, but it was definitely better than the first one I picked.

Water repellency... apparently it's treated to repel water.

Since I didn't have to worry about the price here, I decided to buy the item Loa recommended. "Thanks, I'll take this one."

"It's my pleasure to be of service."

"By the way, has Loa already picked one?"

"...Are you interested?" A curious glance.

"Yeah, I am... but it's a secret, right?"

Loa nodded contentedly at my words.

"Yes. Please look forward to the beach day."

With this smile, she looked like a girl her age.

Usually, her side as an efficient maid hid her natural girl side, so it was refreshing to see it. "Loa-chi~" "Yes, I'm back."

Loa bowed to me and returned to the women.

In the end, we returned to the hall with everyone's swimsuits chosen thirty seconds before the time limit.

The screen switched to a white space. 『The tenth day has ended』 "Phew, that was close."

Shouko wiped her forehead and said.

"If you needed more time, you could have taken another swimsuit home and chosen it tomorrow."

Shouko shook her index finger side to side. "Nuh-uh, Souta! You can't miss out on the chance to buy them!"

A few girls nodded in agreement with my words. "I see."

The bonus area isn't going to run away, and it's not like... no, there's no guarantee it won't just end abruptly, right?

As more and more party members join, the benefits of the bonus area are getting bigger and bigger.

It wouldn't be surprising if it hit a limit somewhere.

I might ask the mystery blackboard later if there are any conditions around that.

"Question: If we fight harpies and treants?" "Harpies/Treants"

The women who had been playing around in swimsuits fell silent when they saw the words floating on the blackboard.

「Well, it's not going to end with just one type added...」

The first choice was between a goblin or an arvanque, and the arvanque was selected.

As a result, monsters started appearing in the river.

Since everyone else's party probably uses the river, or any other body of water, as their water source, this is going to be quite troublesome.

「Could you give us a description of the monster this time?」 『・About Harpies

A half-human, half-bird monster. In place of human arms, they have wings. They have the intelligence level of a human child.

There are only females, and they capture human males to reproduce.

They live in holes and depressions on the cliff that other animals cannot easily enter.

They are carnivores and eat not only beasts but also human females. ※Note※

Creatures killed by harpies take twice as long to respawn.

When a transferer is pulled into a harpy's nest, they are considered dead, and this results in ten additional harpies appearing on the island.

"I see... So while goblins go after women, harpies target men."

「Hmm. No matter what, I can't add Sō-kun to the harem.」

「Since they attack from the sky, it wouldn't be safe even if we rode on Miron.」

「M-Miron won't lose...! But it's definitely dangerous...」

「That's right. Since we always have to be on guard against the sky, it's best to avoid it if possible.」

「...Even if it's only half human, hesitation will arise when it comes to defeating it.」

Chiyu, Shion, Shouko, Shinpo, and Roa said. Indeed, that's true.

For a moment, just a moment, I felt regret that the dream of interacting with monster girls in a fantasy world had been shattered, but I quickly shook it off. 『・About Trent

A human-faced tree. Usually, it mimics a tree, making it difficult to notice.

It captures creatures that climb its branches or pass by, using them for nutrition.

It needs a large amount of water to survive, and it lives near water. ※Caution※

It takes twice as long to reposition creatures killed by Trent.』
「...This is troublesome too.」

「A monster tree? This island is full of forests, isn't it? That's dangerous, isn't it?」

「If we avoid the water areas, we should be safe, right? But it's still scary.」

「Ugh... Should we also move the other students to the grassland? But either way, securing water will be the main issue...」

Mumon, Zoubu, Genchu, and Lumina-sensei voiced their thoughts.

「If the last time was a choice between caves or water, this time it's a choice between the sky or the ground...」

Since goblins lived in caves, most people avoided them. For students who used caves as their base, competing with goblins would be a nightmare.

This time, avoiding both the sky and the ground seems impossible, so it's going to be a tough choice.

「Hmm. But this time, it's Trent for sure.」

「I agree with Senyuu-chan. This is only for our party, but if we choose harpies, Senju-kun might be targeted and kidnapped, right?」

「That's right! If we fail to defeat them and Senju gets taken to their nest, it's all over, right? I don't want that to happen.」

「That's right. Also, since Trents need water, it means the places we need to be cautious of don't change. Arvanc also lives near water.」

「If we consider it from our perspective, that's correct. For parties struggling to secure water, having to deal with both Arvanc and Trents near water sources would increase the threats we need to be wary of.」

Hearing the couple's discussion, I nodded in agreement.

Indeed, if we only think about ourselves, it's understandable that we'd prefer the Harpies to target the leader rather than us.

Besides, if the threat is concentrated around the water, the rest of the area should be relatively safe.

As Roa said, it would also be difficult for other parties to secure water, but...

"Even in the worst case, we could include water in the items we trade, right?"

"...You're still too kind. I think it's pointless to worry too much about others."
Dream World is ruthless.

"I'm with Koji. If we distribute water and everyone avoids the water area, it'll be peaceful, right?"

The black-haired girl, Shoubu, raised her hand to show her agreement.

"Y-Yeah. We won't actually die, but I don't want anyone to suffer a penalty."

The tall girl from the volleyball team, Genjuu, followed suit.

If you die on the island, you lose 100 points.

When you return, including death, points are calculated, and the negative points are returned to the individual in the form of 'unconsciousness'.

It's tough to wake up when you're unconscious, even if you return to Japan.

By the way, if someone commits suicide or kills another transferer, they get 1825 points and a penalty equivalent to about five years.

The reason no one easily tries to escape this desert island life is probably because of this.

"Kouno-kun, Shoubu-san, Gengou-san, you're amazing...! The monster that mimics trees is scary, but if we all cooperate, we should be able to handle it...!"

Luminous-sensei speaks passionately with hope in her eyes.

"So, shall we vote for Trent?"

This party has become quite large, and we alone hold ten votes. And—.

'Voting has been closed as the majority has been exceeded.'

'The environment will be set to "Trent" starting from the eleventh day.

Please note that the defeated monsters will be reconfigured ten days later.'

Thus, a second type of monster was added to life on the desert island. 'Starting the eleventh day.' The view turns white.

—Oh, I forgot to ask about the bonus area.

Well, I'll ask tonight anyway.

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