CH 193

Episode 193: End of a dream

It's been almost a month since the school dungeons Stampede ended. It's July, and the rainy season hasn't ended yet, but there's a summer feeling. The humid summer particular to Japan is almost here.

After the Stampede in the school's dungeons, the number of Stampedes in Japan gradually decreased, stopping suddenly after about a week.

In addition, the dungeons that seemed to have caused a 'Dungeon Rebirth' have also returned to their pre-Stampede state.

The tension was maintained for about a week after the Stampedes stopped happening, but after two weeks, the tension of the explorers gradually faded, and it seemed to be a situation that they were more focused on exploring than on leveling up.

"Sei!!"

"Hmm!!"

"Taa!!"

"Haa!!"

"God Bless!!"

In the midst of this, we continued to raise our levels in the Shushima Dungeon as usual. Mainly Shia and I are raising our levels as usual, but Nanami, Amane, and Rei were going in a group together.

At Nanami's suggestion, they went to other dungeons, but they didn't seem to like them, and after that she decided that the Shushima Dungeon was fine, and showed no interest in other dungeons.

I wonder what they didn't like?

Maybe it's all about experience points and money.

"Fuu. Good job."

"Yeah, I'm tired!!"

"We made money today too."

"How much on earth do we have."

"Hmm!!"

We don't need to earn any more money because our magic stone savings have already reached a point where we won't be able to use them all in a lifetime. Defeating monsters was like playing a game to see how much experience points and money we could increase every day.

Recently, it has become our set routine to go to SpaEmo once a week and stay overnight to relax. Of course, I contact them beforehand, and since it's not my intention to bother other guests or interfere with their operation, I told them that they didn't have to forcefully rent it out.

Even so, I can't help but laugh wryly that it's reserved every time we go.

They always greet us with a smile.

And we're planning to go to SpaEmo again today.

"Well then, let's all meet at the station in an hour."

""Roger.""

We split up at the usual park, and after working up a sweat together, it's our usual routine to meet again at the station.

Riding that flow today, Shia and I return to the school dormitory, after taking a light shower, we then head to the station together, it's the same situation as usual, or rather, the same situation as when Shia and I first went to my home.

Yes, there was a mountain of defeated people  who meddled with Nanami and the others and had a painful experience.

Due to the decrease in Stampedes creating slackness, ordinary people and low-rank explorers are beginning to go out of control. It's good that things are getting peaceful, but don't go out of control on the wrong people.

If you make a mistake, you will become part of that mountain.

"Ah, Onii-chan!! Onee-chan!!"

Shia and I were watching from a distance, but Nanami spotted us and waved to us, so we couldn't escape. Gazes from the surroundings pour down on us.

"Oh, Nanami. Are you okay?"

"Yeah, Acchan and Rei-chan were here."

I approach Nanami and the others and ask, and Nanami looks at Amane and Rei standing on either side.

She's just been taken care of by those two. I'm especially grateful to them for getting along with Nanami, who doesn't have any acquaintances or friends here.

"Thank you as always, both of you."

"Y, you don't have to worry about it. However, I don't think Nanami would have a problem even if we weren't here."

"Y, you don't have to worry about me either. But there are people who look down on Nanami-chan because she's small. If we can keep them in check, that's fine."

"That's true."

When I thank them with a smile, they both blush and speak with their eyes wandering.

They seem to be as shy as ever.

"Anyway, let's get going quickly."

"That's right, I want to get a massage as soon as possible."

When I make a suggestion while pointing at the onlookers who are gathering with my eyes, Amane turns her shoulders and replies while tilting her head to the left and right.

I lead everyone along and head for the train to get away from their gazes, and we go inside the station.

Looking at it objectively, I'm completely in a harem situation, but I'm really grateful that I'm getting less hateful gazes lately, probably because of the SpaEmo treatment.

However, there will always be a certain number of people who have such feelings, and it's troublesome that they are increasing lately due to their laxness.

However, when I'm with everyone, no one will come hear them, so I'd like to act as an insect repellent at least.

After two hours of being shaken by the train, we safely arrive at SpaEmo and are completely healed.

"Oh, it looks like they're going to hold an emergency interview."

When I was watching TV, the screen suddenly changes to a live broadcast, and Nakatsugawa-san, who is the current Prime Minister, stands in front of something like a podium and beings to speak.

If a Stampede doesn't occur within the next week, the emergency high alert will be temporarily lifted. However, the age limit will remain the same.

That was the summary of the press conference.

"Is this the end of our fun exploration life."

"I don't like studying. I can live without graduating."

When I mutter after listening to the interview, Nanami also mutters while leaning against the back of the sofa.

"Well, something like that. Mom would be sad."

"I know. I'll make it through High School."

When I look at Nanami like that and shrug my shoulders, Nanami answers with a wry smile.

"What are you two going to do once the emergency is over? If nothing happens, it would be fine if we form a party once in a while, right? Shia."

"Hmm."

The end of the emergency means the return of everyday life. There's no reason to form a party with Amane, who's just teaming up for school reasons, and Rei, who's originally an outsider, but there isn't anyone I trust more than the two I've been with for the past month, it would be ideal to keep the party formed as it is.

"I don't mind. We originally teamed up because of the school, but I'll go out with you when I have free time."

"I don't mind either. However, I have a job, so I can't always be with you."

In this way, we continue to form a party even after the emergency alert is lifted.