"I've adjusted the afternoon lineup on our end."

Chenghuang was the first to speak.

Truly, she was a fast talker.

"Momo wants to be with Sousuke-kun~"

Given that Momo was throwing a tantrum, it seemed she had been cut from the afternoon team.

"Hee-hoo, I've been granted permission to lead the squad in the afternoon. Please take good care of us."

Katsuki, the woman from the Kendo Club, seemed delighted.

"Ah, you too."

Guarding the base was an important duty, but it appeared she had wanted to fight.

From our side as well, we were grateful for her participation now that she had mastered flying slash techniques.

"I'll leave Inui Shizune and Hayate Mai behind too."

"Then the members are Tokuba, Inimori, and Katsuki?"

"Yes. Is there anything on your end?"

A probing smile.

"No, no problems."

We could fly through the sky using Shousu's phantom beast and protect ourselves within Selen's barrier.

Hiding our forms while maintaining defense, and launching one-sided attacks from the air, was the basic style.

Last time, they likely assembled the team with ground combat in mind, but after seeing the real fight unfold, they must have decided that specializing in aerial combat yielded better results.

Glancing at Inuaji and Shippuu, I noticed Inuaji was gently coaxing Momo with a smile, while Shippuu looked slightly frustrated.

"I really do believe the day will come when we can rely on your speed, Shippuu."

“Heh, I said the same thing.”

“Doesn’t erase the regret of the person involved, though, does it?”

“Indeed.”

Is it common to be benched just because they plan to field you in the next match?

From his perspective, I suppose he wants to keep being active.

"And also, Soujirou Kudo. By not bringing Yuuko Momohara along, we lose our means of information sharing with them."

"Ah, right. Then let’s ask Serina to get someone authorized to pass through. We have the transceivers on our end, after all."

"That works, I’ll ask her. From now on, we need to work hard enough that they trust us with a transceiver too."

"Ha, I’ll secure one by today."

Although I had already secured three in reality, the person destined to receive them was already decided.

"Everyone, there’s a place we need to visit before we set off, so please wait a moment."

I've already filled the others in, so no issues there, but the members of the Sōhō party looked at me with puzzled expressions.

"A meeting with the other collaborators?"

"Well, something like that."

"You are an indispensable person, so please be careful."

A mere extra in my class acting like a VIP.

Then again, on this desert island, they really were.

I should be careful not to get cocky, but also fully aware of my position.

"I'll definitely keep my guard up."

I mounted Mikuron and exited the barrier.

Mikuron couldn't hide his displeasure at the prospect of meeting the guy I was about to see.

Well, he did practically get abducted once before.

"Cheer up a bit. Didn't you work together with me during the Behemoth incident?"

Mikuron turned his nose up in protest.

Come to think of it, what age would the beast spirits equate to in human years?

Mashiro and Mikuron act pretty young, and even the grown-up Hairow acts like a child around Moyoko. "Hm? Is this the place?"

It wasn't as refined as Mashi's sense, but Mikron was clearly capable of tracking a scent as well.

She decelerated, coming to a complete stop in midair.

"—Kuono, have you come?"

Perched on one of the thick branches stood a single boy.

With long bangs obscuring his eyes, he was Tenshoukin, a partner possessing the 'Teleportation Ability'.

"Ah, Tenshoukin. It's only been three days since our last meeting, yet you've shown up."

"...I'm just here to ensure everything is in order while I'm exploring."

"Haha, well, at least this wasn't a wasted trip."

"...That Black Dragon seems to dislike me. Let's get this done quickly."

"Then, let's deliver what needs to be delivered first."

I had Mikron descend just until we were skimming the ground, landing on the surface for a moment.

Tenshoukin teleported, appearing right in front of me.

"Teleportation is incredibly convenient, but you must be gaining weight using it, huh?"

"If I keep this up, I'm bound to get fat by the time I hit middle age."

Tensen Ran-tai raised the corner of his mouth slightly. It was hard to tell if he had just smiled.

So we've reached a point where we can joke around with each other.

"I have a method for losing weight rapidly, so don't hesitate to give me a shout if you need it."

"Then I'll try to exercise in moderation so that doesn't become necessary."

As we talked, I handed over the supplies.

Tensen Ran-tai gave me back the materials he had gathered until his basket was full, along with a simple map.

"I owe you one."

"I appreciate it too. Exploration would become quite difficult if I didn't have someone like you; most other men wouldn't be able to handle it."

"Aah, the monsters have been increasing in number. Especially slimes, which appear everywhere. It's a headache for those who lack the skills to fight them."

"Regarding that matter, I've been thinking about something..."

I shared my plan with Tensen Ran-tai as well.

"...Aren't you being too kind?"

"But it would be hard to sleep if we just left them behind. Besides, it benefits us too."

"It's true that the benefits of staying on the island for a long time are immeasurable. But... no, it’s up to Kunou to decide, so I won’t say a word against it.”

Tenpoun probably thought there was no need to go out of his way to save other males.

After all, if 'Return Rights' overlap, they can be converted into different perks upon returning.

That might be true, but it’s not guaranteed that the other men won't gain a 'Ability Awakening' in the future and become a threat.

Considering the safety of my companions, I still think this plan is good.

Professor Luminas will likely feel relieved too.

"Tenpoun, as you said before, you're staying, right?"

"Of course."

He was having a secret affair with the older female teacher in charge of history, and he hopes for a future where his lover comes to the desert island, just like Professor Luminas did.

That way, by surviving on the desert island, his lover's lifespan would be extended.

"We appreciate it as well that Tenpoun is staying."

"As promised, I will cooperate in whatever way you need."

Having a user of Teleportation as an ally when something happens is incredibly reassuring.

"Anyway, here. Take this."

He glanced at what I pulled out, his shoulder giving a slight twitch.

"……A transceiver?"

"Yeah. There's a way to get one, but it's a bit complicated."

"Is there some kind of perk? Is it okay if I keep it?"

"Ahh. Whether on our appointed day or not, wouldn't it be better to have this for contact?"

"Understood. I'll make good use of it."

"And finally, here."

I handed him the steak on the tray. It included the side dishes and soup Shion and Roa had prepared. "……Thanks. I appreciate it."

Tenvoron paused for a moment, looking surprised, but he accepted it immediately.

"Well then, I'm heading out."

"Then, see you later."

After teleporting the luggage away first, Tenvoron himself vanished last.

He really is convenient, huh.

"Alright, let's reunite with the group."

Mounting Micron again, I headed back to my companions.

"Welcome back, So-kuun."

Upon returning to the Seifū party's base, Chiya was the first to greet me.

"I'm home."

"Even if it's just the two of us meeting directly, shouldn't I and Chiya come with?"

"I, I think it would be best if you took me along too. In case something happens, I might be able to help out."

Terina and Fukuhō looked at me with concern as they spoke.

"Right, I suppose so. I'll make sure to do that from now on."

I had been careful because Tenzanrin is bad around girls, but if it means worrying my comrades like this, it's probably better for them to follow along at least part of the way.

"Sozou-kun! You get to be alone with Momo, but Tempolin-kun gets to come too? I think that's so unfair~"

Realizing who I'd been meeting up with, Momo protested.

I gave a wry smile.

Ita-no-kun and Tenzanrin-kun together... Male friendship... It's so beautiful...!"

Yamokurikusa? Why are you getting excited about that?

"As expected, it's not just about gathering girls."

"Mm-hm. The fact that he doesn't slack off on the effort required to survive is one of Itano's charms, I suppose."

Tsugumi and Kenki seemed impressed by something.

It's nice, but isn't that a bit over the top?

"Anyway, let's head out."

So, with that, we went about eliminating Arvank's unique individual.

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「I've adjusted the afternoon members as well.」 Shinou was the first to speak. She's really a quick one.

「I want to be with Tsoujun-kun~」

From the way she's pouting, she must have been left out of the afternoon members.

「Huh, my participation has been approved for the afternoon. Please take care of me.」

Kaneki from the kendo club looked delighted. 「Yeah, take care.」

While guarding the house is an important role, she wanted to fight.

From our side, having her join after learning to dodge attacks is a welcome addition.

「I'll also keep Shikushie and Akane.」

「Then, the members are Takanoha, Inshin, and Kaneki?」

「Yes. Do you have any issues?」 She smiled as if testing us. 「No, it's fine.」

We can fly with Shouji's phantoms and protect ourselves with Seirin's barrier.

Hiding our presence and defending ourselves, while being able to attack from the sky is our basic style.

Last time, they probably formed the team considering ground combat, but they must have judged that specializing in aerial battles would yield better results after experiencing actual combat.

Looking at Inugai and Shippuu, Inugai is smiling while soothing Momoko, but Shippuu looks a bit disappointed.

"I think there will definitely be a time when Shippuu's speed will be relied upon in the future."

"Haha, I said the same thing." "But her disappointment is a different matter." "Yes."

Would they be taken off the roster for the next match?

As for her, she probably wants to keep performing.

"And also, Kouya Sou. By not bringing Yūko Hyakuhara with us, we lose a means of sharing information."

"Oh, right. Then we'll ask Seirin to get someone to give us permission to pass through. We have a walkie-talkie here."

"Yes, I'll ask her. From now on, we have to work hard enough to be trusted with a walkie-talkie."

"Haha, I'll secure one today."

Actually, they already have three, but the person they'll give it to has already been decided.

"Everyone, there's a place we need to go before we leave, so please wait a moment."

I had already told the others, so it wasn’t a problem, but the members of the Shoukou party looked puzzled. "You’re meeting with other collaborators?" "Well, something like that."

"You’re an indispensable person, so be careful."

The class mob seemed to think I was an important person.

No, that's probably not the case on this desert island.

I should be careful not to get carried away and remember my place. "I'll be careful."

I mount Mikuron and leave the barrier.

Mikuron doesn't hide her dislike for the person she's about to meet.

Well, she did get kidnapped by me once.

"C'mon, cheer up. We worked together during the Behemoth incident, didn't we?"

Mikuron turns her head away.

Now that I think about it, how old are the phantoms in human years?

Mashiro and Mikuron act like kids, and even Hailo, who seems mature, acts like a kid in front of his summoner. "Huh? This must be it."

Mikron can follow the scent, though not as well as Mashiro.

She slows down and eventually stops in midair. "Kouna, you're here."

A boy stood on a thick tree branch.

His long bangs covered his eyes. He was a collaborator with the "transfer ability," Dharma Wheel.

"Yeah, Dharma Wheel. You came even though we agreed to meet every three days."

"...I just stopped by to check things out."

"Heh, I'm glad it wasn't a wasted trip."

"...I seem to be disliked by that black dragon. Let's get this over with quickly."

"Alright, then hand over what I need."

Mikron descends to just above the ground, and I stand on the ground.

Dharma Wheel also transfers to stand in front of me.

"Transfer ability is really convenient, but it looks like it could make you gain weight."

「If I keep going like this, I’ll definitely get fat.」

The Dharma Wheel slightly raised the corner of his mouth, but was he smiling?

So we’re on a level where we can joke with each other, huh.

「If you get desperate, there’s a way to lose weight quickly, so just let me know.」

「I’ll try to keep that in mind and do some moderate exercise.」

While talking, I provided the supplies.

I got a bunch of materials he collected and a simple map from the Turning Wheel. "Thank you."

"It helps me too. Having to explore without the Turning Wheel guys would make it a lot harder."

"Yeah. The monsters are increasing. Especially slimes, they appear everywhere. They'd be a nuisance for those who can't fight back."

"I have some ideas about that... I'll talk about my strategy with the Turning Wheel too."

"......Aren't you being too kind?"

"But it'd be a bad conscience to leave them behind. Besides, it's beneficial for us too."

「Indeed, the benefits of having him stay on the island for a long time are immeasurable. But... no, if Kouno decided this, I won't say anything against it.」

Perhaps Chuanfa Lun thought it wasn't necessary to go out of his way to save other boys.

After all, if the 'Return Rights' were duplicated, they could be exchanged for other privileges at the time of return.

That's true, but there's no guarantee that other boys won't gain 'Ability Awakening' and become a threat in the future.

Considering the safety of our comrades, I still think this is the best option. Lumina Teacher would probably feel relieved too.

「Chuanfa Lun will stay, right?」 「Of course.」

He's in a secret relationship with the history teacher, and he hopes that his lover will come to the desert island just like Lumina Teacher did.

That way, by surviving on the desert island, his lover's lifespan will also be extended.

「Having Chuanfa Lun around is also a great help for us.」

「I'll cooperate with you in any way you need.」

Having a Transfer Ability user on our side is quite reassuring.

「I'll leave this with you.」

When he saw what I took out, his shoulder twitched. "…A walkie-talkie?"

"That's right. There's a way to get one, but it's a bit complicated."

"Is it some kind of perk? Can I have it?"

"Yeah. Wouldn't it be better if we could contact each other on the day of our meeting and on other days too?"

"Got it. I'll take good care of it." "And one last thing."

I handed over the steak on the tray, along with the side dishes and soup that Shi-on and Roa had prepared. "…I'll accept it gratefully."

Tendo paused in surprise for a moment, but quickly took it. "Well, I'll be going then." "See you."

After sending his luggage ahead using his teleportation ability, Tendo himself disappeared. It's really convenient. "Alright, time to meet up with the others."

I got back on Mikron and headed to my friends. "Welcome back, Sou-kun."

When I returned to the base of the Shouka Party, Chiyu was the first to greet me. "I'm back."

"Even if you only meet two of us, wouldn't it be better to bring me and Chiyu along?"

"I, I think it would be better if you brought me along too, in case it's useful for something."

Seirina and Shinpo look at me with concern and say.

"Yeah, I will."

I was worried about how Tenpo was uncomfortable around girls, but if it made my friends uneasy, it would be better if he came along even if it was just halfway.

"Kousuke-kun! You won't spend time alone with me, but you're okay with Tenpo-kun, that's not fair!"

Momo protests, having guessed who I was with. I smile wryly.

"Kousuke-kun and Tenpo-kun alone… a boy's friendship… how noble…"

Creepy? Why is her mood suddenly so high?

"As expected, it's not just about gathering girls."

"Indeed. His determination to survive is one of Kousuke's charms."

Ikeha and Kengi seem impressed.

I'm glad, but aren't they being a bit dramatic? "Let's get going."

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