I decided not to make a tomb of Mizuno.
If we make it, we'll treat him like he's dead.
Yutaro Mizuno is alive.
We arrived safely on the other island and could not return.
That's what we thought.
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Day 41. Wednesday, August 28.
Towards our distant goal of crossing the sea, we have moved again.
"The Eli fishery is great. I'll catch the fish myself, please."
I left the recovery of the fish caught by Eli to Yoshioka.
It's easy because all you have to do is squeeze up the fish that's accumulated in the gloves.
"Are you sure you don't want to make a fire shadow or a rabbit trap?
"After the overharvest, the species will perish. I want to ask the monkey army for agriculture."
Joey!
Ask your favorite vegetables to engage the monkey army in agricultural work.
I also took care of wheat, rice, and ducks swimming in paddy fields.
I would like to introduce new crops when I can do those jobs.
Due to the convenience of the arable land area, it is difficult to increase gungan.
Tomatoes in the lake of Ajito are taken care of by hand.
This tomato, I'm glad it germinated the other day.
The flowers are not blooming, and they are still coming, but I definitely feel the growth.
"Sofia, are you okay?
"No problem."
Over the course of a few days, Sofia will do a simple job in Asia.
Cleaning floors, folding laundry, washing dishes, etc.
I also came to Sofia. My period is bad.
Shinomiya-kun, you just got here.
Meiko talked to me when I went back to Asia to see how Sofia was doing.
"I think that's it. Could you please try it on?
That's what Meiko gave me.
It is not a repair of the upper, but a product made from 0 in this world.
She had been trying to make shoes for a while.
The Jomon man who saw her shoes would surely pull his hips out.
Because the shoes she makes are not old-fashioned grass shoes.
What a contemporary sneaker.
It goes beyond the Jomon period, the Yayoi period, and even the Edo period at the end of the day.
That is why the work was extremely difficult to navigate.
So far, there have been many failures.
Insufficient strength, difficulty walking on the sole of the shoe in a strange way, and so on.
"It looks like a shoe that tends to be completely Japanese anymore."
"Except for the sole of the shoe, which is made of material."
"Well, technically, it's breathable."
"Ahahah, don't say anything. It's just a lack of durability."
I quickly put on the shoes made by Meiko.
At first it was terrible because of the size feeling, but now it is perfect.
Even a bespoke fit won't fit this well.
It's still a slip-on style.
"It takes a lot of work to make strings."
Shoes made by Meiko are all slip-on sneakers.
That's why I want shoes when I wear them.
As a matter of course, Meiko was also making shoes.
"Size and comfort are no longer the same as commercially available products"
I have been able to clear it many times so far.
The problem lies ahead.
The rest feels like it's in use.
Can I actually use it?
Until now, I have spent a lot of time in this regard.
The sole peels off, it is difficult to walk due to the subtle difference between the left and right heights, etc.
"So far, so good."
There is no problem if it feels like running around lightly.
Sofia, Saori, and Yonako clap their hands as they work in Asia.
"Outside of Asia... I mean, it's going to be a harder road."
"Don't let your feet get in the way."
Wow.
I held my jacket in my hand and ran out of Asia.
The performance is excellent.
The feeling conveyed on the soles of the feet is quite different from the upper ones.
Because the sole is thick, it doesn't hurt even if you step on the stone.
I was able to run through at full speed.
Saul won't come off either.
It feels good durability.
There was no peeling of Saul, which was difficult.
I think I managed to use my handicraft techniques.
I'm home.
I ran around for about 30 minutes before returning to Asia.
"Welcome back, how was it?
Meiko asks with an anxious face.
I answered with nipples and white teeth.
"As you can see, I didn't have to change into my top."
"I mean...."
"It's finished!
"I did it! Aaaaaaaaahhh!
Meiko is in a big guzzle pose.
She seemed so happy that tears were spilling from the edge of her eyes.
"Did you really finish your shoes!? Amazing, Meiko."
I'm impressed by Meiko-san's craftsmanship skills.
"Oneechan, it's amazing! Awesome!
Those in Asia applauded Meiko with blessings.
Meiko repeatedly said "thank you" and wiped her tears with shame.
"Now I've mastered how to make shoes. I'll also teach Yonako and Sofia how to do it, so let's work together to make shoes for everyone in the future."
"Yes!" "Yes!
Meiko is currently in charge of the handicrafts sector.
Meiko himself is challenging state-of-the-art technology, and Yonako and Sofia are mass-producing.
It feels really good.
Shinomiya-kun, I need a favor.
"What's wrong?
"I'm going to make two pairs of shoes for everyone in the future."
"It's painful to wear it on, thank you. So?"
"That's why we don't have enough rubber."
"Okay, then I'll get some rubber. You need sulfur, don't you?
"Yes, please."
Copy that.
Rubber is easy to procure.
Finish by shredding the rubber tree and harvesting a sap called "latex".
When this latex solidifies, it becomes rubber.
However, rubber in this condition is less durable than "raw rubber".
Sulfur is added to the raw rubber.
The mixing of sulfur transforms the raw rubber into an "elastic rubber".
This elastic rubber is the commonly used "rubber".
"Shoes are directly connected to work efficiency, and I'll be right there."
"Then I'll help too. I've just finished my work."
Saori raised her hand.
It is true that she has finished cooking.
There was a smell that seemed to be delicious today as well.
"Please, both of you."
We saluted Meiko before heading out of Asia.