They crossed the border with the Seiho party and stepped into their own territory.

It lasted but an instant to feel that peculiar sensation as they passed through the barrier.

“Welcome back.”

As if she had been waiting for the perfect moment, it was Lora the maid who greeted them.

One might wonder if she simply possessed a sixth sense.

I replied, “I’m home,” as she bowed, her cream-colored hair swaying.

“Mm, good work on the welcome.”

Sena gave a gracious nod.

Micron was heading toward the roof of Fenrir’s shack, while Highlow turned his neck left and right, scanning the area as if searching for someone.

“Aren’t you back? Welcome home—!”

The one who burst out through the entrance was Shoako, the cheerful gyaru.

Perhaps feeling stifled, she had undone several buttons on her uniform; it was a poison to the eyes of any man.

Even though I had grown close enough to her to see the fair skin hidden beneath her clothes, my heart still pounded like crazy.

“Woof! Ahaha, good work, Highlow~”

Highlow trotted over to Shoako and rubbed his cheek against hers.

I see, so you wanted to meet with the Master.

"Welcome home. Is everyone safe?"

"Maa!"

Out came Mr. Luminous with a worried expression and Juna acting exactly as usual.

"Yes, Sensei. Everyone returned safely."

"Juna, don't you dare shorten 'welcome home' when speaking to me."

Miyuki and Yona each replied in turn.

"S-Si-ne is...?"

Genchu mentioned the head chef who wasn't present at this moment.

The one who answered was Loha.

"Miss Shi-no is awaiting the Master's return."

Could it be that there was something necessary for cooking?

"Got it. May I take a look in the kitchen?"

"Please do."

"Understood."

Stepping inside the house, I headed toward the living room.

From behind the counter of the kitchen, Shi-no noticed me.

「Ah, Sousuke! Welcome home.」

Shion ties her hair back while cooking, but it has its own unique charm.

「I'm home. I heard Shion was looking for me.」 「Yeah.

But before that—」

Shaking her hair like a horse's tail, she came to me and threw herself into my arms.

"Shi... Shiine?"

「I'm glad you're safe.

Are everyone else okay too?」 「Yeah, everyone's fine.」

I'll tell them about Momo's situation later; this is good enough for now.

I know it's the right person for the right job, but I hate that I can't be there to support Soosuke when he needs me most.

Shion's voice sounded lonely.

「I've been pushing myself hard looking forward to your cooking. I'm being supported just fine.」

My heart pounding at her embrace, I gently held her back.

「Heh. In that case, I suppose I have to fulfill my own role too.」

After giving one final tight squeeze, Shion pulled away with a snap, so I followed suit.

「Oh, by the way, if you're working this afternoon, how about we go all out for lunch?

Like, steak or something?」 「That sounds great!」

Now that I can finally get my hands on some beef, I’m going to eat my fill.

A nice yakiniku grill would be great, but a steak sounds just as good.

“Huh, glad you asked. Since there’s the whole issue of doneness and everything, I was actually planning to fire it up after everyone gets back.”

“What can I do?”

“I was thinking we’d cook outside, so could you help set that up? Also, since I’ve got the salad, soup, and side dishes ready, would you mind helping me carry them over?” “I see.

You’ve got it.”

“Hehe, thanks as always.”

“Don’t mention it.”

With that said, we stowed away all the gear prepped in the kitchen and headed outside with Shion.

“Everyone, good work today. Lunch is steak!”

As soon as Shion joined the group, she announced the menu.

“Yatta!”

Meoko was particularly thrilled.

While Shion chatted with everyone else, I finished setting up the equipment.

In addition to everything needed for cooking, I set up the table and chairs for the meal.

On a whim, I conjured up a tablecloth using Asanbo and draped it over the table.

“Huh, Sōsuke, that’s awesome! It looks like a real restaurant!”

Meoko came over to my side and praised me.

“Mm. Since we’re going all out, how about you take on the role of chef, Shi-chan?”

Chiyu’s suggestion struck me as a brilliant idea.

"Well, that sounds good. Assuming Shiin doesn't mind, of course."

"Huh? Heh, then I guess I'll take you up on that offer."

So, I generated a chef's hat and placed it on Shiin's head.

She offered a shy smile.

"It suits you, really suits you. I could whip up some clothes for you, too, but dealing with changing would be a hassle."

"Mm. And besides, I have the apron Soosuke gave me, so I'm covered."

I had made it for her and given it to her before.

It's an apron embroidered with a cat on it.

“Hey there, Chef Shiine~”

Mimimi called out to her.

"Chef, I'm at your service."

"Aha ha, nice to meet you, Roa-chan."

Shiin and Roa were in charge of the cooking.

After confirming everyone else was seated, I placed the salad and soup on the table, just as I'd been asked to do earlier.

"Everyone, how would you like your grilling done?"

Responding to the chef's query, each person stated their preference.

I wondered if he could keep track of that many orders, but Roa answered with "Understood," so I figured it was no problem.

"The soup is potato potage!"

"And the salad is cabbage... what was it called? French style?"

The gal duo, Moko and Junme, explained.

They didn't know about the steak but knew about the soup, so did they peek at the cooking process?

Imagining the image of that gal duo made me feel fond of them.

The main courses, the soup and salad, were both extremely delicious.

By the way, the cabbage and salad had been taken back from the "Bonus Area" and increased using Nagahata's "Plant Magic."

Speaking of "Plant Magic"...

"Teacher, shall I serve you some beer?"

He had also taken back "Barley." "Huh? Ah, well..."

It felt a bit too late for such concerns, but he still seemed hesitant about drinking alcohol in front of the students.

"Yep yep! I want some sparkling water!"

"I get it, I really want that bubbly feeling."

The gyaru pair are genuinely energetic and brighten up the whole atmosphere.

"Haha, of course, feel free to name anything you like. I'll get it ready right away."

As I was taking everyone's orders, Sensei Luminas murmured in a small voice, "Sparkling wine..."

Since I heard it perfectly clearly, I went ahead and prepared some.

"Wah... Ugh, thank you so much, Kuno-kun..."

Watching Sensei sip the drink delicately, looking overjoyed while treating it like a treasure.

I've been thinking about this for a while now, but hasn't Sensei Luminas's dietary life actually become richer since we came to this desert island?

Judging by how grateful Shiin is for the cooking and how moved I am by alcohol, it’s the only conclusion that makes sense.

I just wish that when we go back to Earth, they’d be able to enjoy pleasant meals like this again.

But then again, since our relationship will revert to student and teacher, it’ll probably be tough to eat together.

No wait, what if I founded a club activity and had them serve as the faculty advisor?

I guess I can just figure it out as things happen.

As I was lost in those thoughts, the main course arrived.

Shion and Rora came serving it, accompanied by the wonderful aroma of grilling meat.

They seemed to have adjusted the cooking so that despite the different levels of doneness, everything would be served at exactly the same time.

Shion had always been a good cook, but it felt like her skills had really leveled up during our stay on this desert island.

"I hope you didn't have to wait too long."

"Please enjoy your meal, everyone."

Everyone took their seats and dug into the steak.

"...!!"

It was so incredibly delicious that it completely wiped away the fatigue from our battle against the Treant and the Slimes.

Seeing our reactions, Shion and Rora smiled with satisfaction.

With this energy boost, we should be able to handle the afternoon fight against the 'Crimson Black Arvanc'.

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We step into our base from the boundary with the Clear Phoenix Party.

For a brief moment, we experience the unique sensation of passing through the barrier. "Welcome back."

It's as if she had been waiting for us, a maid named Roa greeted us.

It's almost like a sixth sense.

I tell her, "I'm back," as she shakes her cream-colored hair and bows. "Oh, thank you for welcoming us," Chiyu nods cheerfully.

Mikuron heads toward the Fenrir hut's roof, and Hyorou moves his head around, looking for someone.

"Back already? Welcome home!"

A cheerful gal, Shokushi, bursts out of the entrance.

She's loosened a few buttons on her uniform, perhaps because it's too tight, but it's not a sight a guy can bear.

Even though I've become close enough to her to see her skin underneath her clothes, I still get flustered.

"Pfuu. Ahaha, Hyorou, you're back."

Hyorou approaches Shokushi, rubbing his cheek against hers.

I see, you wanted to see your master.

"Welcome back. Are everyone safe?" "Welcome--!"

Luminus-sensei looks worried, and Mito is her usual self.

"Yes, sensei. Everyone returned safely."

"Mito, you should at least say 'welcome back' properly."

Deepo and Serina answered. "A-And Shion...?"

Genjuu mentioned the head chef who wasn't here. Roa answered.

"Shion-sama is waiting for her master."

Does she need something for cooking?

"Got it. Should I go to the kitchen?" "Please do." "Understood."

We enter the house and head toward the living room.

Shion notices me from inside the kitchen.

「Ah, Sōsuke-kun! Welcome back!」

Shion ties her hair back while cooking, and it looks really nice.

“I’m back. I heard Shion was looking for me.” “Yeah, but before that—”

She comes up to me, shaking her hair like a horse’s tail, and hugs me. “Shi, Shion?”

“I’m glad you’re safe. Is everyone else okay?” “Yeah, everyone’s fine.”

I’ll tell her about Momo later, but for now, this is enough.

“I know you’re in the right place, but it’s tough not being able to support you at times like this.” Shion’s voice sounds sad.

“I’ve been working hard to look forward to Shion’s cooking. I’m being supported, too.”

While my heart races, I gently hug her back.

“Hee hee. Then I have to do my part.”

After giving me one last hug, Shion suddenly lets go, and I follow suit.

“Hey, if you’re going to work in the afternoon, you should eat a hearty lunch, like steak, how about that?” “Sounds good!”

Now that I finally have beef, I want to eat as much as I can. Grilled meat is good, but so is steak.

Heh, glad you like it. I was thinking of waiting until everyone gets back since there are different ways to cook it. "What should I do?"

I was thinking of grilling it outside, so I need you to set it up and bring out the salad, soup, and side dishes. "Got it." "Heh, thank you as always." "You're welcome."

So I packed up everything from the kitchen and went outside with Shion.

"Everyone, good job. We're having steak for lunch."

Once Shion joined everyone, she announced the menu. "Yay!" Mago was especially happy.

While Shion was talking to everyone, I finished setting everything up.

I set up the table and chairs along with the other things needed for cooking.

On a whim, I generated a tablecloth out of linen and laid it out on the table.

"Hey, that's great! It looks like a restaurant!"

Mago came over and complimented me.

"Hmm. Since we're doing this, how about Shion being the chef?" Chiyu's suggestion seemed like a great idea.

「Oh, that might be good. As long as Shion doesn't mind.」

「Huh? Hehe, then I'll ask you to do it.」

So, I generated a chef's hat and placed it on Shion's head. She smiled bashfully.

"It suits you, it suits you. I could make you a uniform, but it would take time to change."

"Yeah. Besides, I have an apron that Kousuke gave me."

I had made and given it to her before.

It was an apron embroidered with a cat. "Hey, Chef Shion~" Jun芽 called out.

"I'll help you, Chef."

"Hehe, please do, Roa."

Shion and Roa were in charge of the cooking.

After confirming that everyone else had taken their seats, I placed the salad and soup on the table as Shion had asked me to do earlier.

"Everyone, how do you want your steak cooked?"

I wondered if I could remember the orders for this many people, but Roa said, "Understood," so it should be fine.

"The soup is potato puree!"

"The salad is cabbage, right? French style?"

Shouko and Junme taught me.

I didn't know about the steak, but knowing about the soup must mean they peeked at the cooking.

Thinking about the two of them made me feel warm.

The soup and salad were both very delicious.

By the way, the cabbage and salad were brought back from the 'Bonus Area' and grown with Yonehata's 'Plant Magic.' Speaking of which...

"Teacher, shall I get you a beer?"

They had also brought back barley. "Huh? Oh, um..."

It's a bit late to think about it now, but it seems he still has trouble drinking in front of students.

"Okay, okay! I want some carbonated water!"

「I know, I want to drink something fizzy.」

The gal duo is really energetic and they brighten up the atmosphere.

「Haha, of course, everyone can say what they like. I'll get it right away.」

While taking everyone's orders, I heard Lumina-sensei whisper, "Sparkling wine..."

I heard her clearly, so I got it for her.

「Wow. Ugh, thank you so much, Koyo-kun...」

She drinks it with great care and seems to enjoy it.

I've been thinking this for a while, but Lumina-sensei's diet has probably been richer since she came to the desert island.

Seeing her appreciation for Shiho's cooking and my drinks, I can't think otherwise.

I wish she could enjoy good meals even when she goes back to Earth.

But, since we'll be returning to the student-teacher relationship, it'll be hard to eat together.

Or, maybe I could start a club and have her be the advisor?

Well, I'll think about it later.

While I was thinking about that, the main course arrived.

Seion and Roa came with the smell of the meat roasting.

It seems they adjusted the timing so that the steak would be served at the same time despite being cooked to different doneness levels.

Seion was originally skilled at cooking, but it feels like she's gotten even better during our time on this desert island. "Sorry for the wait." "Everyone, please enjoy."

We all sat down and ate the steak. "......!!"

It was so delicious that it blew away the fatigue from the battle with Trent and the Slimes.

Seion and Roa smiled contentedly at our reactions.

With this, we should be able to handle the battle with the "Red and Black Arvanc" in the afternoon.

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