It’s unclear when, but when the time comes to return to Japan...

I want to take my memories and abilities back with me.

Setting aside the issue of my abilities, the rest of the group shares this sentiment regarding our memories, so the days spent on this desert island will follow us back to Japan as well.

But Japan and this desert island are vastly different.

Japanese social norms certainly won’t accept the nature of our relationships with the girls.

I need to start figuring out how to handle that situation soon.

“Master, the rice harvesting is finished. May I have your assistance?”

But before anything else, it’s time for the celebration.

Called by the maid Loah, I headed over there with Seri named in tow.

Thanks to Nagahata’s ability, countless stalks of rice had sprouted, but they were all harvested and piled up.

While one usually imagines rice growing in paddy fields, thanks to Nagahata’s ability allowing it to mature instantly, it had simply sprouted profusely from the ground nearby.

“Good work on the harvest. I’ll take care of storing it.”

And with that, everything was stored all at once.

Just like that, I skipped everything from threshing to polishing with my [Craft Ability].

Gotta say, it’s a handy power.

I generated a bag woven from straw, filled it with rice, and placed one down as a test.

I wanted the people who had handled the harvest to see the results as soon as possible.

"Truly befitting of you, Master."

"Really. To polish it in an instant..."

Loa and Fukanomi, who knew of my ability, wore expressions of quiet pride, while Nagahata and Kenki looked on with admiration, their faces shifting accordingly.

"Hmm, indeed a highly versatile power. Impressive."

"Quite right~. It is a wonderful ability, I think."

"Master's wonderful traits extend beyond just his power."

Loa reacted to Nagahata's compliment.

"Hehehe, Loa-chan really does like Mr. Kuno~" "Naturally."

Nagahata rested a hand on her cheek, smiling gently.

Moved by the directness of Loa's affection, I felt a flush of embarrassment.

"So-suke. Should I take this over to Shiine?"

At Yorina's words, I nodded.

"Yeah, sure."

I stored the rice I had just taken out again.

"May I come with you?"

"I'd like to help out too~"

Loa and Nagahata seemed intent on following as well.

The two of them had offered to help Shiino with whatever she needed. "U-um... I..."

Fukumi, too, raised her hand modestly, requesting to accompany us.

Though Fukumi had grown quite close to our group over time, she originally hadn't had particularly intimate friends in the class.

She might simply feel uneasy about being separated from us.

"I'm afraid I'm not much of a cook, so I'll have to stop here," Kenki said.

That was where we parted ways with him for now.

Then, we made our way toward Shiino's location.

"Ah, Sou-suke-kun!"

Shiino’s eyes sparkled with expectation.

She was in the outdoor kitchen.

"This is rice generated by Nagahata's ability."

I placed the same items in front of Shiine that I had just now.

"Whoa...! Amazing! This means we can eat as much rice as we want! The variety of dishes we can make will expand too!"

It meant more than anything to me that the chef was so pleased.

As a male high school student, being able to eat rice was incredibly relieving.

I used to eat it without giving it a second thought, but apparently I had become accustomed to it just by virtue of having consumed it for so long.

Ever since coming to this island, I found myself thinking about food more often than before.

"Hehehe. From now on, I'll provide as much dashi stock as you like~"

Come to think of it, how much did Nagahata know about Sumikaze's plan?

It had to be by Sumikaze's design that Nagahata was chosen among those with abilities.

Does that mean he agreed to staying on the desert island?

I was a little curious, but I decided not to ask right now.

"Thank you, Reia-chan."

"Oh, may I call Shiine-chan by her name too?"

"Of course you can."

Uta and Nagahata, two individuals who possessed a mature demeanor in their own distinct ways, exchanged beaming smiles.

"Sonosuke-kun, could you gather the ingredients and cooking equipment?"

"Name whatever you need."

Since the result would be delicious food, he was more than happy to lend his help.

The cattle hunted earlier were butchered into meat and laid out exactly as Uta instructed.

It seemed there were plans to serve it not only as yakitori but also as steaks.

To ensure the large group could enjoy themselves, I also arranged various items.

This time, I’ll set up a standing-grill format, positioning several stone counters and grates.

Charcoal is already arranged on the counters.

I can just light it later.

The bowls and chopsticks were made of wood, which I distributed across several spots.

Soon enough, the aroma of freshly cooked rice began to waft through the air.

Drawn by the scent, the girls gathered around.

What Uta had prepared was meat and onigiri.

However, before the meat could be grilled, everyone swarmed over the rice balls.

Some took a single bite and burst into tears.

I could understand how they felt.

In the binary choice, wheat was likely picked for its convenience, but for the Japanese, rice is deeply rooted in their daily lives.

Perhaps it was precisely because they had been cut off from such things during their time on the desert island that reuniting with rice served as a reminder of life before the transfer.

For those who longed to return to their former lives, this sentiment must have been even stronger.

From then on, it was total pandemonium.

The sizzle of meat cooking could be heard all around.

No one was actually screaming out in pain.

Yet somehow, it was incredibly loud and lively.

There’s a saying that three women together cause chaos, but here we had twenty-four females gathered in one place.

They weren't huddled up with just the party members; instead, everyone seemed to be moving about freely as they pleased.

Seina, who had been glued to my side and refusing to budge an inch, eventually went over at the call of a girl named Sora, saying she’d "be right back" with a reluctant look on her face.

Fukumi was being spoken to in some shadowy corner with an eerie tone.

She seemed to be acting alone, or at least it felt that way after so long.

So, I ended up exchanging words with several of them.

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I don't know when, but eventually I'll be returning to Japan.

I want to bring back my memories and abilities.

As for the abilities, I don't know, but the others agree about the memories, so the days on the island will be carried over to Japan.

But there's a big difference between Japan and the island.

I doubt Japan's norms will accept my relationships with the girls.

I need to start thinking about how to handle that.

"Master, the rice harvest is complete. May I have your assistance?" But before that, there's a celebration.

Called by maid Roa, I head over there with Yorina.

Thanks to Ebarada's ability, there were countless rice stalks, but they had all been harvested and piled up.

Rice usually evokes an image of paddy fields, but thanks to Ebarada's ability, they grew in an instant, sprouting from the ground all around.

"All done with the harvest. Leave the storage to me."

So, everything is stored at once.

I skip the process from threshing to polishing with my "Crafting Ability." It's a convenient power, even for myself.

I generate a bag woven from straw and fill it with rice, then set it up as a test.

I wanted those who helped with the harvest to see the results as soon as possible. "Truly, my master."

"That's right. You can polish the rice in an instant."

Loa and Shinpo look proud, while Nagahata and Kengi express their admiration with different expressions.

"Hmm, indeed, it's a very versatile power. Wonderful."

"Really~. I think it's a wonderful power."

"But my master's wonderful qualities aren't just that power."

Nagahata's praise gets a reaction from Loa.

"Hehe, Loa-chan really likes Koyo-san, doesn't she~?" "Of course."

Nagahata smiles while touching her cheek.

Loa's straightforward affection makes me blush.

「Sousuke. Why don't we take this to Shion's place?」 I nod at Serina's words. 「Yeah, that's right.」 We put away the rice we had taken out. 「I will accompany you.」 「I will help you too~」

Roa and Nagahata are also coming along.

The two of them say they will help Shion. 「W-Well, I...」

Fuka also raises her hand hesitantly and asks to come along.

Fuka has gotten to know us quite well, but she originally didn't have any close friends in the class.

Maybe she feels uneasy being separated from us.

「I'm not very good at cooking, so I'll go this far.」

Kagaki and I part ways there.

And then we head to Shion's place. 「Ah, Souju-kun!」

Shion's eyes are shining with anticipation.

She's in the outdoor kitchen.

「This is the rice Nagahata produced.」

I set out the same things in front of Shion as before.

"Foooh...! Amazing! Now I can eat as much rice as I want! The range of dishes will also broaden!"

I'm glad that the head chef is happy.

As a high school boy, being able to eat rice is very satisfying.

It was something I had casually eaten before, but it must have been deeply ingrained in my body.

Since coming to the island, I've thought about eating it a lot.

"Hehehe. I'll make as much as you want from now on~"

Speaking of which, how much does Nagahata know about Shouka's plan?

Nagahata was chosen as an ability holder because of Shouka's thoughts.

Does that mean she agrees to stay on the desert island?

I was a little curious, but I decided not to ask now. "Thank you, Rea-chan"

"Oh, then may I call you Shion-chan too?" "Of course."

Shion and Nagahata, both mature in their own ways, are smiling at each other.

"Sou-kun, can you get out the ingredients and cooking utensils?" "Ask for anything you need."

Since this means we get to eat delicious food, I'm happy to help.

Shion told me to prepare the meat from the cows we hunted earlier.

They seem to be planning to serve it both as grilled meat and as steak.

To make it enjoyable for a large group, I'll set up a lot of things.

This time, I decided to go with a standing dining style, so I've set up several stone platforms and grills. The platforms are already stocked with charcoal. We just need to light the fire later.

The bowls and chopsticks are made of wood, and I've placed them in several spots.

Soon, the smell of cooked rice wafted through the air.

The girls gathered like they were drawn by the scent.

Shion had prepared meat and rice balls.

But before we could start grilling the meat, everyone rushed to the rice balls. Some even started crying after taking a bite. I understand how they feel.

In a choice between wheat and rice, convenience likely led to the selection of wheat, but rice is deeply rooted in the lives of the Japanese.

Because we were cut off from it on the desert island, meeting rice again reminds us of life before the transfer.

For those who wish to return to their former lives, this is even more so.

From then on, it was a big commotion.

The sound of meat being grilled could be heard everywhere.

No one was shouting, but it was still very lively.

There's a saying that three women together will be lewd, but there are twenty-four women here.

The party members weren't sticking together, but rather moving around freely as they pleased.

Seirine, who had been clinging to me, reluctantly went off with a girl named Ao, saying, "I'll be right back."

Deep Ho is also being approached by someone in a sinister manner, making it seem like she's acting alone again.

I then ended up talking to a few people.

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