Since they had already played on the beach yesterday, the girls decided to explore somewhere else today.
Although the island also had a moderately sized shopping center, once they learned that the shopping district on nearby South Shield Island was even livelier, they decided to head there.
Perhaps because it was close to South Asia, South Shield Island was steeped in Southeast Asian flair.
The only thing that seemed out of place was the naval base not far from the island's shopping district.
"Mahiro, hurry up, come on!"
Not long after Mahiro began looking at the military base separated from them by only a narrow channel, Kasumi and Izumi called him away.
Kasumi held Izumi's hand.
Miyuki was with Minami.
Mayumi and he trailed behind.
The group of five girls and one boy made for an especially eye-catching sight on South Shield Island, and passing tourists could not help stopping to take a few extra looks at them.
"You've really got it easy. There are so many beautiful girls, yet you're the only guy." Mayumi poked Mahiro with her finger.
"Is that my fault?" Mahiro shrugged innocently and whispered, "What can I say? I'm just that charming."
"You really are narcissistic, Mahiro."
Mayumi gave a soft snort. "In that case, we'll be relying on the charming Mahiro to carry our luggage and serve as our gallant protector from now on."
"Of course. Leave it to me."
However, when he said that, he had no idea how serious the situation would become.
He even regretted it a little.
They said shopping was a woman's natural instinct, and Mahiro thoroughly realized that the saying was absolutely true.
From morning until evening, aside from stopping to eat lunch, the girls spent the entire time shopping without taking a break!
Fortunately, most of the