An Incompetent Explorer Who Failed to Make His High School Debut but Mastered Being a Human Being

Episode 357: Feeling of gratitude

 We receive a reward from Shindou-san. All that's left is to go home.

"I'll prepare various things, so I'll act separately, alright?"

"Alright. I'm always relying on Rei, but can I ask it of you?"

"It's not such a big deal. Rather, it's for our sake. Leave it to me."

 Since Rei immediately starts to prepare for the various procedures to create the organization, she leaves by herself.

 Rei keeps supporting me and I can't even lift my head. It might be a good idea to give something as a token of gratitude next time. Let's talk with everyone.

"Won!"

 Or so I thought, but just as I am about to make a proposal, Luck barks.

 Oops, it looks like this isn't the time to discuss it.

"Everyone, it looks like we've found our next target. Let's go and help."

"Understood. But, what about Rei?"

 When I tell them that I had received information from Luck, Amane nods on behalf of everyone, and then brings up the person who just went off to act separately a moment ago.

 If I contact her with my smartphone, she will probably come back, but she's doing something that only Rei can do. I should let it go for now. Besides, even if Rei isn't here, we should be able to help the missing people on the list without any problems.

 The right person in the right place.

"If it's just to help them, we'll be fine even if Rei isn't here. Rather than that, they've been fighting for an hour. Let's go help them right away."

""Roger.""

 We don't have time to call her back, so we immediately fly to the next target.

 After that, we managed to rescue three people that day. All of them were barely in time, but it was a situation where one wrong step could cost them their lives.

 Like Noelle, they were captured by someone, and like us, they were entangled with people from another country, and they fought among explorers.

 If we weren't able to make it in time, we could have Luck's Kagema deal with it so that they wouldn't die at the very least.

"I'm tired~."

"Really ... I have to go to school tomorrow ..."

"Nn."

 As soon as the three of them came back, they took a bath and were lying on the sofa. Although there was no Stampede this time, we saved three people, so everyone is exhausted.

 All of them were brought back after being put to sleep by Nanami's magic, so we weren't seen transferring. Like the person who we helped first, I left them in the hospital, reported about them, and came back.

"Not just yesterday, but today as well, and three of theeeeeeeeeeem!?"

 I think it's not hard to imagine Shindou-san screaming again.

 Next time, I have to ask Rei to teach me how to write a report. If Rei doesn't go with me, it will be impossible for me to write the report.

 Speaking of which, I remembered that I was going to consult with everyone before going to the rescue.

"I'm sorry when everyone is tired, but I think we are very indebted to Rei. And thus, I would like to give her a present, but what do you think would be good?"

"It's definitely a game, Onii-chan!!"

 As soon as I consult them, Nanami emphasizes.

 It's true that when Rei plays games, she becomes completely absorbed in them, and every time she comes over to my house, she plays games with everyone, so I think she likes it, but I wonder how it would be as a thank you gift.

 I'm sure she would be happy with that, and I don't think it will be the case with Rei, but I'm worried that she might get too absorbed in it and lose her grip.

 Let's use this as a last resort.

"After all, I guess it's sweets. I think it would be fine to use products that are a little luxurious or are hard to come by."

 In contrast to Nanami, Amane suggests a very realistic item.

 It's true that women who don't like sweets are rare, and I've seen Rei eat them too, so she shouldn't hate them. I think there was a cake shop in the neighborhood that had a reputation for being delicious, so it might be a good idea to go there to buy some.

"Fuu-kun."

 And finally, Shia.

 She calls my name for some reason.

"What is it?"

"Different."

 Shia shakes her head after answering.

 What do you mean?

"What?"

"Present is Fuu-kun."

 When I ask her back, she says that the present is me.

 I'm even more confused.

"Ah, is it the right to as you like with Onii-chan?"

"Yes. The right to spend a day with Fuu-kun."

 Nanami gives her a helping hand, and Shia nods and explains more concretely.

"Eh? Is that supposed to be a gift!? I think that the right to spend time with me can only be considered a punishment game."

 However, I can't believe it would be a present, so I ask everyone.

"Want."

"I want it too!!"

"I, if you offer it to me, I'll take it."

 Then, it seems that it's not a bad thing for the three of them to receive.

 Nanami and Shia have different qualities of affection, so I don't understand because they like me, but if Amane wants it too, it may also be the motive of going out somewhere while saying that I am a luggage carrier.

 If they want me to carry luggage, that might be a way to use me.

"Well, this time it's a present for Rei. Let's make it sweets."

 However, this time it's all about giving Rei a present.

 I decide to be safe and hand over sweets.

"Thanks for always? I'm fine without that ... But, thanks. I'll accept it and eat it when I get home."

 Later, when I hand Rei the cake I bought for her, she smiles wryly, but her cheeks are relaxed, so I think she is happy.