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Vol 20 Chapter 9
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Chapter 9 – Houseboat Summoning
I returned to the Dark Elf Island and completed the request, so I received a reward from Princess Annemarie. As a result, Pent was able to shrink, and we were able to spend most of our time together. Feeling relieved, I decided to make a full apology to Girasole.
“Whoa, no, you’re going to fall!”
Actually, it’s me who’s going to fall… In love.
The yacht was summoned, and the curious women who had learned about it didn’t wait to see what would happen, so they quickly picked up the yacht and headed out to sea.
It would be impolite to point out that a yacht, even a small one, is not something to be carried around like that. Women of a high level in this world can lift a small yacht with ease. It’s common sense.
“Come on, Alessia, you fell off, so you’ll have to take your turn.”
“Dorothea, wait a minute. I think I’m getting the hang of it.”
“No, you’re not. I’m almost there myself.”
Even if you are a high-level adventurer with sailing experience, it seems that flying yachts are not as easy to control as you might think, and they capsize frequently.
Let’s face it. It’s a beautiful sight.
I’ve seen the women in their revealing swimsuits many times before, so I thought that seeing them in their swimsuits again would only excite me a little.
However, the scene in front of my eyes exceeded my expectations. It intensely stimulated my passion, which I had thought to be silent in atonement.
The sight of beautiful, healthy, and stylish women playing in such a wonderful environment─white sandy beaches, crystal clear water, and the sun shining down on them is too much for me to bear.
Because these people are so absorbed in their sailing that they’re completely defenseless.
It’s amazing; they unconsciously take such extreme poses that I feel like telling them not to dress like that… Oh, Marina-san, if you bend your chest like that, it’ll come out… Oh, no, Ilma-san, if you open it like that… Hey, Claretta-san… It’s a bliss.
I’m going to ask permission to take some pictures… No, I think my purpose has changed, but this is atonement, so I can’t make such a request. I see. It’s also a kind of punishment that I can’t record this scene in film.
For now, I’ll try to burn this scene into my brain with all my might.
Even though it was a special kind of yacht, the women who had gained knowledge and had excellent physical abilities were able to handle it easily after a while of practice.
As I thought, the benefits of leveling up are immeasurable. If you can’t use it like me, it’s not really worth it.
And once you can use it, of course, the competition begins.
What surprised me was that even the members who don’t usually show much interest in speed were eager to participate in the race.
Unlike the boats we’ve used so far, the part that uses physical skills seems to be quite fun.
Right now, Marina-san is ahead of the rest in the race.
The reason for this is her ability to read the wind. It seems that her scouting skills come in handy here.
Yachts basically move forward by catching the wind in their sails. Marina-san, who always knows the direction of the wind from smells and sounds when scouting, is exceptionally good at catching the wind. By the way, Marina-san also has Fuu-chan as a familiar. It would not be an exaggeration to call her a professional when it comes to the wind.
I would have given up in a heartbeat, but the members of Girasole who have become A-rank adventurers, especially the speed freaks among them, are showing their competitive nature and boldly challenging the professional Marina-san to beat her.
Even though it’s only been a few hours since they received the yacht, they are already obsessed with it and are already planning to hold a Dark Elf Island Race. It’s as if their rivalry is so intense that sparks fly from their eyes.
“Hey, Felicia, I offered them the yacht as an apology, but do you think it’s really an apology? Isn’t it just a spark?”
It’s already like a sports competition.
“There is no spark at all. The yacht is a very good boat.”
Ah, that’s right. Felicia is also a speed freak. I asked the wrong person.
“I see, that’s good. Ah, isn’t it Felicia’s turn next? Go ahead.”
“Oh, that’s right. Thank you, Master. I’ll go then.”
Felicia’s bright smile was cute, if a little unusual.
“Rimu and Pent, today’s lunch is special. It’s delicious, so look forward to it.”
The situation was already out of my control, so I decided to leave them alone and play with Rimu and Pent.
“It’s almost noon, so please come back!”
I called the women who were still playing in the sea. Unbelievably, the women continued to play happily from morning until noon. Moving around in the water is pretty tiring, and I’m sure it takes a lot of energy to sail a yacht…
I thought about taking the yacht back if they got carried away and didn’t come back, but it seemed they weren’t that kind of kids after all, and they all came back with refreshed smiles.
“Fufu, I moved around a lot during the training and the monster slaying, but it’s a different feeling to move around as much as you want for fun. Wataru, it was fun, thank you.”
Starting with Alessia-san’s thanks, the member of Girasole thanked me with a smile. I wonder if my atonement is going well?
If I keep going at this pace, I might be able to get them to show some leniency, even if I can’t be found innocent. I guess I’m already screwed at this point. I’ll have to face my apology seriously. Even though I can’t take my eyes off her dazzling swimsuit.
I think a swimsuit that’s just a light towel and a thin hoodie is actually quite erotic.
“Wataru, I hear the lunch is special, too. What? What’s for lunch? Is it delicious?”
I was thinking impure thoughts, so I was surprised by Carla-san’s sudden close-up.
Huh? I prepared something special for lunch today, but I didn’t tell anyone because I wanted it to be a surprise, right?
“Well, did I say something like that somewhere? I thought I was keeping it a secret.”
“What? Wataru, you told Rimu and Pent, right?”
Carla-san tilted her head in confusion. She looked so cute. Uh, did I tell Rimu and Pent?
Oh, that’s right, I told Rimu and Pent something like that a while ago. But at that time, there was no one else around but me.
I’m not sure where she was, but I’m pretty sure Carla-san was by the sea… I’m convinced when I see Carla-san’s bear ears moving cutely. I don’t know how she heard, but she did.
Let’s not think too deeply about it. Carla-san, who is so excited, is so cute that everything is okay.
“I see. Well, yes, I have prepared something special. Please look forward to it.”
“Yes!”
“Then I’ll summon it right away. Ship Summoning!”
I summon the houseboat after sending the yacht back to meet Carla-san’s expectations.
When they see it, Alessia-san and the others, as well as Ines and Felicia, let out a surprised cry. The nice reaction makes me feel good, too.
Ilma-san thinks it looks like the buildings from an old time in a country she saw in a drama, but I’ll leave it at that. Where did you get this information? I can’t help but wonder if it’s from a period drama, but I’m afraid to go too deep.
“We’ll have lunch there. We’re moving.”
I called the women who were making a fuss, and we moved to the houseboat.
The inside of the houseboat was tatami-floored, with low tables with iron plates on them lined up along the sides.
There were other houseboats with tables, but I chose this one because I thought tatami mats were the most typical feature of a houseboat.
Alessia-san and the others were used to tatami mats from the ferry, and I thought they would be happier with tatami mats in terms of atmosphere, so I don’t regret my choice. Especially Alessia-san and the others are adventurers, so they don’t care if it’s tatami or not.
“Is it teppanyaki?”
Oh, Carla-san’s expression looks a little disappointed. She’s had teppanyaki on a luxury liner before. She enjoyed it but was probably disappointed because she was expecting something new.
“It’s teppanyaki, but it’s a dish you’ve never had before, so you can expect it to be good.”
“Really?”
“Yes.”
I nodded confidently, and it seemed Carla-san was satisfied.
…Wait a minute. Speaking of monjayaki, it’s a B-grade gourmet food, right?
Can I satisfy the ladies with refined palates on a luxury liner?
Well, it will be fine. Because monjayaki is delicious. And it’s fun to make. So there should be no problem.
“First of all, please gather around so I can explain.”
As expected, it’s impossible to make monjayaki without an explanation, so I gathered everyone around to explain.
To be honest, if I appointed everyone as staff for the houseboat, there would be no need to explain, but I decided against that because it would make the work less fun.
“Today’s dish is one you can enjoy while making it yourself. It’s called monjayaki. The way it’s made is a little unique, so I’ll show you how to make it first.”
The ladies seemed to understand, so I put the grill on the fire.
Now, for the menu, I think I should start with the basic monjayaki. It’ll be more fun if I try the options after that.
I’m going to order… Well, I’m also going to order drinks, and I might need some help with the demonstration, so I’m also going to summon Saporabi. Two should be enough.
I can’t help but feel that a Saporabi and a houseboat don’t go together, but I guess I’ll just have to give it up.
…Thinking that, I summoned Saporabi, and it was summoned with a happi coat and a twisted headband.
No, maybe they were trying to match the atmosphere, but when it comes to Saporabi… Well…
“Ara, that’s cute.”
“Yes, it’s interesting, unlike the luxury liners and ferries.”
A good impression! Oh, that’s only natural since Saporabi is already popular. I’m the only one who’s afraid of Saporabi’s revenge. I’m a little jealous.
Well, I think it’s time to try to get their attention back from Saporabi.
I’ve been to a lot of monjayaki restaurants, and I got some serious image training last night. I’m going to dazzle the ladies with my brilliant spatula skills.
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