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"Ichisa, did you get your reward?"

On the way back to base camp, carried by the phantom beasts, Miyu says to Katsuki.

"Mm-hmm, it's the 'Invincible Potion.' I acquired it. Apparently, it only manifests when I will it into existence. However, once it's out, there's no way to put it back."

With an Inventory feature like 『Inventory』, we can’t store potions or take them out, I see.

…Well, that’s fine.

Ever since a moment ago, I've had the feeling that Katsuki has been staring at me with a mischievous smile.

"Huh, you're imagining things."

Chia says, as if she's read my mind.

"Sousuke, you really should start acknowledging your own charm."

"W-well, I suppose so... You were already a wonderful person, but your performance since arriving on this island has truly been worthy of praise."

Even Serina and Shinfu chime in.

In other words, the idea that Katsuki harbors feelings for me isn't just my imagination?

"Ikuno... no, please allow me to address you as Lord Sousuke."

"L-Lord..."

I'm baffled by this honorific; a young person wouldn't normally use it.

"I am a maiden myself. I have always dreamed of having a unique title just for me. Considering my personality, this one is unlikely to be used by anyone else. But if you dislike being called Lord Sousuke, please feel free to stop."

When spoken to with such a pitiful expression, I couldn't possibly refuse.

"No, it's fine."

Kengi looked at me with eyes that seemed to expect something.

"……Then, is it okay if I call you Ichisa too?"

"Tt… Hehe, of course. That’s no problem at all."

Ichisa trembled slightly before smiling with evident joy. "……Kuno, that was amazing—" "Nnn…! Nn…"

Tsuha murmured that while blushing, and Inimori let out a voice that couldn't quite be called words.

After that, we safely arrived at the grassland where we were setting up our base camp.

Just like in the morning, we first headed to the Jurou party's area.

"Good work."

Led by Jurou, her teammates came to greet us.

"Hmm. We successfully acquired the 'Invincible Potion.'"

"Yes, I received the report earlier. Truly, thank you for your hard work."

After the battle ended, I contacted my comrades over the radio.

I allowed one member of the Seihou Party to enter our zone, so information must have reached Seihou through that person.

"Should I pass it along to Seihou now?"

"No, please hold onto it for us for the time being."

"Understood."

"It has been a struggle for both Yuno and Inmori Sho," she said.

"Ichika and Sho did a lot of the heavy lifting, but honestly, I didn't do much myself. I get it, stepping in as the leader for this side to replace Ryouka, but..."

Setting aside compatibility with enemies, the fact that Tsubasa had been deployed so heavily was likely due to her role as the sub-leader.

It’s the same reason I participate in most of the combat despite not having a combat-type ability.

"As long as all your teammates are safe, you can say you fulfilled your role perfectly."

"That's true. Besides, Tsubasa took down quite a few enemies, didn't she? Taking out the big guys isn't the only measure of contribution."

The number of standard units felled by her arrows was considerable.

"...Thanks. Yeah, putting myself down is no good."

Tsubasa scratched her cheek, smiling with a slightly shy expression.

"Sousuke-kun, are you finished up there? If so, want to have a chat with Momo?"

Momo lunged at me, burying her face in my chest.

"...Is that all you've got when we're supposed to be going home?"

Momo paid no heed to Tserina's icy glare.

"I was worried about you, too, but I heard you were safe. Since Sojiro-kun is such a ladies' man, I figured first come, first served."

With that, Momo wrapped her arms tightly around my back.

Her plush chest pressed against my bare pectorals, and honestly, my heart skipped a beat.

Chi-iya and Tserina stared at me with fixed gazes.

And Fuka watched me with a look of lonely longing in her eyes.

"I'm sorry, Momo. I still have stuff to do."

"Huuu? But Momo has only ever had Sojiro-kun on her mind—"

Momo looked up at me, her eyes brimming with tears and her gaze slanted upward.

"...Ugh. If it's tomorrow, I think I can make some time."

"……Got it. I'll hold back. Can you be a little lenient with me tomorrow?"

Momo flashed a bright smile and obediently moved away from me.

"My, my, how well-behaved you've become, Momo."

"Nene, shut up."

Responding sharply to the cheerful voice of the Inu-inaka, Momo returned to her group.

"Hmm. Then, could you make time to speak with me after Momo? I wish to know more about you."

"I-I can do that too... I mean, it might be a bother to you, Tanooki-kun, hehe..."

Including Tsurugi and Inbain.

"G-Got it."

"Oh, would after breakfast tomorrow suit us? We should welcome you, Sojusukou Noya."

I glanced over at my companions. Seiryu and Serina shrugged, while Fujihou pressed a hand to her chest in relief.

We should conduct the 'training' with Fujihou before today is over.

"Well, we're heading back."

"Oh yes, I am truly grateful for what happened today."

"It was nothing."

Sharing a light laugh with Seiryu, we finally headed toward our domain.

"Welcome home."

No one was surprised anymore.

Loa's greeting was perfectly timed again this time.

"I'm home."

"I'm so glad to see everyone safe and sound, that's what matters most."

"Mm, was quite a fierce battle."

"Haha, indeed it was."

"Thanks to Sou-suke, we managed to win."

"Yes, I think so too."

"You truly are the finest of masters."

"Nah, it's all thanks to everyone else."

Because I had my companions by my side, clearing this out was a breeze.

"Anyway, what about the others?"

"Shion is currently devising the menu for dinner. Lumine is preparing lessons for the upcoming classes on the desert island. Miyao is accompanying Uruna in watching a drama series. And Mero... ah, they've just returned."

Following Roa's gaze, I saw Mero riding on Mashiro's back approaching our position.

The barrier enclosed not only the perimeter of our base camp but also stretched widely around the surrounding grasslands, providing more than enough space for Mashiro to run at full speed.

"Our customer... ah, it's to share information via radio contact."

"Yes. It seemed they wished to speak with my master."

"Huh?"

"Welcome back~!"

Mashiro came to a stop near us, folding its legs.

Two girls slid down from Mashiro, like going down a slide.

Mero descended boldly, while the other held her skirt and slipped down more discreetly.

"Sousuke, you know? It's Mimori-chan! The one who's been skipping school a lot!"

She was a girl with icy-blue hair tied up in an elegant bun.

With wine-red eyes and pale skin, her delicate frame and gentle appearance gave her the air of a young lady raised in seclusion.

Like all the other girls in our class, she had big breasts.

I knew she was a member of the Seihou Party, but it certainly felt like I hadn't seen her much around the classroom.

Maybe it was because she skipped school so often, just as Shouko said.

"My name is Kamisono Mikamori."

Standing before me, Kamisono offered a graceful bow.

"Nice to meet you, Kamisono-san."

"...Yes, Sousuke-sama."

For some reason, Kamisono called my name with a dazed, dreamy expression.

"-sama...?"

"I have been eagerly anticipating the opportunity to exchange words with you, Sousuke-sama."

"Is that... so?"

I remained thoroughly confused.

"Yes. However, I cannot intrude on your 'healume.' With the joy of having greeted you today in my heart, I shall take my leave."

"Hm, what a gracious attitude."

"You flatter me, Chiyu-sama."

Bowing her head slightly, Kamisono passed by my side.

"Until we meet again, Sousuke-sama."

"Ah, yeah. Um... good work today."

"Master Sou, thank you for your hard work."

Kami Sono crossed the boundary as she was and disappeared from view.

"That so-kun, our unconscious, fully automated love-flag manufacturing machine—what's your excuse?"

"What a weird nickname... I've never even spoken to Kami Sono in class."

"Maybe you just don't remember?"

"Totally get it. Even if it's something minor to Sou, for a girl, it could be an important memory, right?"

He ended up being glared at with the kind of reproachful look usually reserved for Moushi.

It seems he has completely lost their trust around here.

Well, when you're connected to so many different girls, it's probably hard to make them believe otherwise.

But this time, he truly had no memory of such an encounter.

"He doesn't seem like he's lying. So, is it the same pattern as with the maid?"

"Me? ...Ah! Does that mean I realized my master's charm after coming to this desert island?"

"I'm not sure about me, I had a trigger. But Kankon doesn't have any points of contact at all? Something like 'I saw Sōsuke's ability at the previous base'?"

"It just looked to me like he was interested in Sōsuke-san personally, rather than in the 'Craft Ability'……"

"I heard that Sōsuke is someone who saved his life. He didn't tell us the details, though."

At Sayoko's words, everyone's gaze converged on me.

"...I haven't spoken with Kankon even once in class. That much is certain."

And yet, that powerful gaze, reminiscent of faith, certainly seemed strange.

Just what kind of reason could it be……?

"Well, we'll find out eventually. More importantly, what are we doing next?"

"Ah, I have two things I want to do."

The first was the transfer of 'Return Rights'.

As things stand, we can send two male students on the island back.

It's a good thing from the perspective of Lumina-sensei worrying about the students, and for us too, it removes a future concern.

The second was…… 'Training' with Fuhō.

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Two days until the release of volume two of the book!!! "Kazuki, did you get your reward?"

While returning to the base with the help of the phantoms, Tekiwa asks Kagiya.

"Yes, it's the 'Invincible Potion.' I obtained it. It seems to appear when I wish for it. However, once it's out, I can't put it away."

It seems that potions can't be taken out and put back like in an 'Inventory.' ...That's fine, though.

Kagiya has been looking at me with a smile since earlier. "Hmm, it's not just my imagination."

As if reading my mind, Chiyu says.

"Sousuke, you should start to realize your own charm."

"Y-Yes... You were always a wonderful person, but your accomplishments since coming to this island deserve praise." Even Serei and Shinpo.

So, Kagiya's feelings for me aren't a misunderstanding, then?

"Kino... No, let me call you Souza." "S-Souza...?"

The young man is confused by the formal term he doesn't seem to use.

"I am a maiden too. I have a longing for a unique way to address me. Considering my personality, this won't clash with others. If Souza dislikes it, I'll stop?"

I can't refuse when she looks so lonely. "No, it's fine."

Then, a gaze that seems to be expecting something from Kagemiki.

"…So, can I call you Kazaki?"

"～～. Huhu, of course it's fine."

Kazaki trembled and then smiled happily. "…Kino, you're amazing." "S, s, s…"

Tekuwa, blushing, murmured that, and Inami was making inaudible noises.

Despite all that, we arrived safely at the grassland where we set up our base.

As before, we first head to the area of the Seiou party. "Good work."

Seiou and her companions welcome us.

"Indeed. We have obtained the 'Invincible Potion' safely."

"Yes, I received your report earlier. Really, thank you so much."

After the battle, we contacted our comrades via radio.

I let one of the members of the Clear Phoenix party enter our territory, so the information probably reached Clear Phoenix through that person. "Should I give it to Clear Phoenix?"

"No, I'll give it to you first." "Understood."

"Yukino and Onisenko, thank you for your hard work."

"Yukina and Onisenko did great, but to be honest, I didn't feel like I was much help. I understand that you were supposed to take over as the leader on this side in place of Ryouka."

The reason why Tokihane was chosen, even putting aside compatibility with the enemy, was likely because she was the sub-leader.

It's the same reason why I, who don't have combat abilities, participate in most battles.

"Just being safe and sound is enough to say that you've fulfilled your role perfectly."

"That's true. And besides, Tokihane defeated a lot of enemies too. Defeating big enemies isn't the only way to be useful, right?"

The number of normal individuals she felled with her arrows is quite considerable.

"…Thanks. You're right, it's not good to belittle yourself."

Tokihane scratched her cheek and laughed bashfully.

"Sousuke-kun, are you done with everything? If so, let's chat with Momo?"

Momo jumped into my arms.

"...So that's how you greet me?"

Momo didn't care about the cold look Seina was giving her.

"I was worried about you, but I heard you were safe. And since you're so popular, I thought the early bird gets the worm."

Momo said that and wrapped her arms around my back.

Her ample chest pressed against my chest, and I couldn't help but feel a flutter in my heart.

Chiyu and Seina were staring at me.

And then, Shinpo looked at me with a forlorn expression.

"I'm sorry, Momo. I still have things to do."

"Eh? But Momo's all about you, you know?"

Momo looked up at me with teary eyes and a tilted head.

"...Ugh. I can make time for you tomorrow."

「...I understand. I'll hold back. In exchange, can I be a little more indulgent tomorrow?」

Momoka smiled and obediently moved away from me.

「Oh, you've become such a good girl, Momoka.」 「Nene, shut up.」

Momoka quickly responded to the cheerful voice of Inugami and returned.

「Hmm. Then, could you also make time to talk to me after Momoka? I want to know more about you.」

「Ah, um, ah, w-well, I... I mean, Kino-kun might not like it, but hehe...」 From Kagi to Inazumi. 「W-Well, okay.」

「Oh, then how about after breakfast tomorrow? I'll welcome you, Kino Soh.」

Glancing at her companions, Chiyu and Serina shrugged, and Shinpo was pressing her chest in relief.

I should probably do Shinpo's 'training' today. 「Then, we're heading back.」

「Yeah, I really appreciate what you did today.」 「It's mutual.」

We exchanged a light laugh with Jyoukou and headed back to our own territory. 「Welcome back.」

Loa's greeting was perfectly timed as usual. 「I'm back.」

「I'm glad everyone's safe.」 「Yeah, it was a tough battle.」 「Haha, you're right.」

「Thanks to you, we won.」 「That's true, isn't it?」

「As expected of my master.」 「No, it was thanks to everyone.」

Thanks to my friends, we were able to clear it easily. 「By the way, how are the others?」

「Shion is preparing the menu for dinner. Lumina is getting ready to teach classes on the island. Miyose is watching a drama with Rinme. Shouko is riding on Mashiro's back with the customer... Oh, she's back.」

Following Roa's gaze, I saw Shouko riding Mashiro's back and approaching us.

The barrier isn't just around our base but also around the surrounding grassland, so Mashiro has plenty of space to run at full speed.

「The customer... Ah, to share information through wireless communication.」

「Yes. She wanted to talk to you.」 「Huh?」 「Welcome back!」

Mashiro came over to us and stopped.

The two girls slid down Mashiro's back like a slide.

Shouko did it with gusto, while the other one held down her skirt more modestly.

「Sōsuke, do you know? It’s Mimori-chan, who’s been skipping school a lot!」

She’s a girl with hair that looks like ice, tied up in a demure bun.

Her eyes are a wine red, and her skin is pale, giving her the appearance of a well-bred lady with a delicate body.

Like all the girls in our class, she has a big chest.

I know she’s a member of the Clear Phoenix Party, but I do feel like I haven’t seen her much in class.

Maybe she was often absent from school, as Chōko said. “I am Seijū Mikado.”

Mikado bowed politely when she stood in front of me. “Nice to meet you, Mikado-san.” “...Yes, Sōsuke-sama.”

For some reason, she called my name in a dreamy tone. “S-sama...?”

“I’ve been looking forward to this moment when I can speak with you, Sōsuke-sama.” “Is that...so?” I’m still confused.

“Yes. But I cannot intrude on your ‘harem’. I will leave now, feeling happy to have met you.” “Hmm, you’re being very considerate.” “I’m honored, Chiyo-sama.”

She bowed and passed by my side. “I’ll see you again, Sōsuke-sama.”

“Ah, yeah. Have a good one.”

「Mr. Sōsuke, you've also had a long day. Thank you for your hard work.」

Kami no mura then crossed the boundary and disappeared from sight.

"So, Mr. Flag-Generator, what's your excuse?"

"What's with that weird nickname...? I haven't even spoken to Kami no mura in class."

"Maybe Sou-suke just doesn't remember?"

"I get it~. Even if it's a small thing to Mr. Sōsuke, it could be a precious memory to a girl, right?"

She even got a reproachful look from Shōko.

Clearly, she didn't trust him at all.

Well, given how many girls he interacted with, it was understandable that they wouldn't believe him.

But this time, he really had no idea what was going on.

"He doesn't seem to be lying. So, is it the same as the maid's case?"

"Me? ...Ah! You mean, someone who's noticed my master's charm since we came to this desert island?"

「I had a reason to, but Kojin didn’t have any connection, right? Like seeing Sōsuke’s ability at the previous base?」

「It didn’t seem like she was interested in Sōsuke’s ‘Craft Ability’…」

「Somehow, Sōsuke’s like a benefactor to her. She didn’t go into details.」

Everyone’s eyes turned to me at Shōko’s words.

「…I’ve never talked to Kojin in class. That’s for sure.」

But that devout, intense gaze is indeed strange.

What could be the reason…?

「Well, we’ll figure it out eventually. But what are we going to do next?」

「Ah, there are two things I want to do. One is transferring the ‘Return Rights’.」

Currently, we can return two boys on the island.

That’s good for Ms. Lumina who worries about her students, and it also removes future concerns for us.

The other is… training with Shinpō.

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