Chapter 31

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……Why did it come to this?

Is it okay? No, it’s not. No matter how I think about it, it feels wrong.

Even if it’s a party, living together with four people…

But… but, what if I refuse too strongly, they might think I have some ulterior motive?

That said, what about this situation?

Hmm…

“K… What should I do…!”

--A few hours earlier.

We returned to Monday Real Estate and smoothly completed the purchase contract, successfully acquiring a base for our party.

Marina was very happy and enthusiastically talked about how she wanted to arrange the rooms, which I found endearing, but I froze when Silk spoke.

“So, which room will you take, sir?”

“…?”

When I tilted my head, Silk also tilted hers.

“Room?”

“Yes. The one at the back or the front… I thought you might have a preference.”

“Wait, Silk. What are you talking about?”

“I’m talking about your room, sir…?”

It feels like we’re not on the same page.

“Just to be sure, you’re not saying I’ll live here too, right?”

“It’s a party base, so you’ll live here too, sir.”

“Together?”

“Together.”

…After this exchange, it seems they had been looking for a base with this in mind.

Moreover, it seems all three of them had intended this from the beginning, and now I’m here, struggling with my accelerating thoughts.

Their lack of concern, which could be seen as innocent, made me sigh as I looked at the room where my furniture was already set up.

“Look, you’re still… worrying. So feminine.”

Rain poked her head out from the open door and peered at me.

Following her, Marina and Silk also poked their heads out to look at me.

“Really?”

“Surprisingly, you’re dwelling on it.”

It’s a bit harsh, but you’re the cause of this. Really.

“It’s too late to say that, Yuki. If it were camping, we’d be sleeping next to each other anyway.”

“That’s different, isn’t it?”

“It’s the same. We trust Yuki… and being able to eat Yuki’s cooking every day is the best!”

“Marina, household chores will be rotated.”

Silk’s stern words made Marina chuckle awkwardly.

“Well, if it’s too late, it’s too late, I guess…”

“Mm. You should give up. Hehehe.”

Rain entered the room in a good mood and laughed.

“Besides, with Yuki here, it’s reassuring. You said a group of women is dangerous, right?”

“G… That’s true.”

Indeed, I did say that.

Ah, well… I have no choice but to resign myself to it.

We’ve already moved in, after all.

“…Make sure to lock your doors properly. Keep in mind that I’m a man and manage the risks accordingly.”

“Okay.”

“Understood.”

“Got it.”

I’m not sure if they really understand.

“Alright, let’s… get back to finishing the move. Call me if you need help.”

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“Good work!”

“Thank you for your hard work.”

“Good job.”

“Congratulations, everyone.”

We clinked our mugs filled with fruit wine and drank it all in one go.

The pleasant sourness and burning alcohol refreshed our throats, and I exhaled deeply.

“Yuki is still a bit formal! I demand a redo!”

“Don’t say that, Marina. As a formality, I have a housewarming gift for everyone.”

I reached into my magic bag and pulled out the item I was looking for.

It’s a bit large, but not too heavy.

“I’ll put this… here…”

I set it up on the wall and turned to the three at the table.

“Oh, it’s a ‘Tablet’…!”

“Such a big one… It must have been expensive, right?”

“Wow! It’s so big!”

“I thought we might need it to watch records and strategy broadcasts to decide on our plans, so I splurged a bit.”

I turned it on right away.

“--…This is the Royal Broadcasting Agency. The Royal Academy of Sciences has issued the following statement regarding the recent expansion of monster habitats…--”

“Wow, it works! The screen is so big! It’s really easy to see!”

“We used to watch small ones together. This is much better.”

“I’m glad you like it.”

As I turned to smile, the three of them were already pouring more wine into my empty mug.

“Thank you, Yuki!”

“Thank you, sir.”

“Thanks. Let’s… have another toast?”

“O, oh. Sure. Let’s do that.”

I returned to my seat, took the mug, and everyone raised their mugs.

“Then, let’s… raise a toast to the leader.”

“I’m not good at this kind of thing.”

“It’s strange to think Yuki isn’t good at something! Anything will do!”

“Then… to our new life and our future. Cheers.”

“““Cheers”””

As we clinked our mugs, the ‘Tablet’ displayed the next piece of information.

The faces of familiar people appeared on the screen.

“--…Today, the kingdom has granted permission for multiple parties to investigate the ‘Dungeon of Colorless Darkness,’ which has been sealed. This was initiated by the A-rank party ‘Thunderpike’ and is expected to be a large-scale investigation request aimed at the ‘Gate of the Abyss.’ Additionally…--”

Completely unaware of the broadcast, I was drawn into the alcohol and, in the end, only found out about it the next day.

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