Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 187: The Gate to Another World
“Everyone, would you mind listening to me for a moment? Don’t worry, it’s nothing urgent. You can continue your meals as usual.”
As Drago began speaking—some were still unaware of the situation, while others had an inkling, and a few seemed unusually determined—everyone’s attention turned towards him.
“Actually, earlier, the goddess descended—. And so, as Nanasia-sama, she expressed her desire to interact warmly with the townspeople. Therefore, everyone here is requested to warmly welcome her with that intention.”
After saying that, Drago silently looked towards me. Surely, he meant “escort her here.”
The entire cafeteria was buzzing with excitement.
It was only natural for there to be a commotion when the long-awaited goddess descended. Since most people were looking up at the ceiling, it seemed that the common belief here was also that “the goddess descends from the heavens.”
“Nanasia-sama, allow me to guide you. Since we’ve come this far, I think it’s best to walk calmly.”
“Yes, please, lead the way.”
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Walking together, the goddess and I ascended to the stage. Whether the surprise plan had succeeded or not, no one fell to their knees in awe.
The goddess was indeed beautiful, but her attire was the same as that of a villager, so there wasn’t much of a sense of incongruity as introductions proceeded smoothly. I remained composed throughout, maintaining an attitude as if introducing the villagers.
Eventually, as explanations about the goddess’s ultimate goals, the method of returning to Japan, and the newly evolved “Goddess Faith” were given, the atmosphere was filled with welcome, and the goddess’s debut came to an end.
It was quite an uneventful descent ceremony, but I believe we obtained a sufficient sense of “familiarity.”
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“In hindsight, it was a great success, wasn’t it? At least it didn’t cause a commotion.”
“Yes, I am very satisfied. Everyone listened to my words as usual, and I felt a strong increase in their faith.”
After the exchange in the cafeteria, we moved to Nanashi Village in the afternoon. People had gathered around my home to witness the moment when the “Gate to Another World” would be opened.
“Chief, I brought the refrigerator. Is this spot okay for installation?”
“Yes. It seems like it’ll be quite big, but this space should be enough. It’s close to both my house and the teleportation circle, so it’s just right.”
Since Touya brought the refrigerator, I immediately instructed where to place it. This was directly in front of my house. Previously, this was where the blacksmith’s workshop and Natsuki workshop were located. The refrigerator door was set to face towards my house.
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“Goddess, I’m sorry for asking this now, but does the refrigerator just increase in size? Or does its shape change as well?”
“It just changes in size. As for its function as a gate, you can set it to either the refrigerator compartment or the freezer compartment. I recommend the refrigerator compartment.”
“… I see. Then, please set it to the refrigerator. Opening a drawer and teleporting seems a bit risky in terms of visuals.”
My refrigerator had a single-door refrigerator compartment and a drawer-style freezer compartment below. Honestly, either one would have been fine, but somehow, opening a door to move seemed safer… or so I thought.
Once the location and size were decided, the ceremony began. As the goddess poured her divine power, the refrigerator began to gradually enlarge. It was a surreal sight, but to non-Japanese, it was extremely surprising.
After a while, when it reached the size of a large storage shed, the changes stopped.
“It doesn’t have even a trace of fantasy… but this is the ‘Gate to Another World.’ Well, it’s certainly a remarkable phenomenon…”
Having such thoughts, it seemed that the next step was to release the gate’s function.
Since the refrigerator had grown larger, it was now impossible to reach the door, so I used earth magic to create stairs. Although I aimed for an image of “stairs leading to the Gate to Another World,” for practicality’s sake, I made it a slope. Later, I would ask Juri to create something that looked more like it.
Once the slope was completed, I followed the instructions and opened the door—here, a strange incident occurred. However, it seemed that only the goddess noticed it.
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“What on earth… No, it can’t be—”
“Um, Nanasia-sama?”
“Keisuke-san, please close the door for now. The Gate to Another World has been opened.”
The goddess seemed puzzled, lost in thought. By the way, inside the open door, there was nothing but a mirror-like surface. It was indeed a strange situation, but I didn’t understand what was wrong.
“Everyone gathered here, the Gate to Another World has been opened. Although we cannot go there yet, I would appreciate it if you could accompany me there someday. I’m looking forward to tonight’s banquet, so please enjoy it! Thank you very much!”
Although I didn’t quite understand, it seemed that this concluded the ceremony. The villagers who had gathered soon dispersed, with most of them returning to the town. Since we planned to hold a formal welcome party tonight, I assumed they were starting preparations for it.
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After installing the Gate to Another World, all the Japanese gathered for a meeting. Some of Drago and the other main members were also present.
The purpose of the gathering was one and only: to confirm everyone’s intentions regarding “whether to return to Japan or stay here.” We were currently gathered in the village cafeteria, receiving explanations from the goddess once again.
“It’s truly up to you whether you want to cooperate or not. You’re free to stay here or return to Japan. Well, if you return to Japan, it will surely cause a commotion… but I leave that to your discretion. I doubt I can protect you entirely.”
After making that declaration, we listened to everyone’s opinions and honest thoughts.
“I mean, I’d like to try going back to Japan once… But if I can’t adapt to life there, is it okay for me to come back here?”
“No problem at all. I don’t think it’ll happen, but it’s impossible if your loyalty drops below 50, you know?”
“Then, is it okay to invite family and friends? Of course, assuming that loyalty is cleared.”
“If the person wishes it, they’re welcome. I’m considering recruiting others as well. As for the means… I’ll decide after seeing the current situation over there.”
The majority of the questions revolved around these two points. There were also questions like, “Will you establish a village in Japan?” “Do you intend to occupy Japan?” “Is there a way to bring people from Japan?”
As for establishing a village in Japan, it’s something we won’t know until we try going there. We’ll need to confirm the situation at home and whether we can set up barriers.
As for occupying Japan… First of all, it’s unlikely. There’s no point in occupying it, and I don’t want to waste points on such a futile endeavor. If things get weird in Japan, I intend to return promptly.
“At the moment, there’s no way to procure goods from Japan. So, I’m considering setting up barriers to store such items.”
“I see. At least we can do some shopping. As for money… well, we’ll figure something out.”
As for the last question, it will be resolved by strengthening the “Blessings of the Goddess.” Since I can strengthen up to three perks, I plan to choose “Gate to Another World.”
As for the remaining two, I’m still undecided, but since I can decide each time, I’ll take my time to choose.
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<Gate to Another World +: –pt>
A dimensional gate that allows passage to another world.
※ No restrictions on the passage of Earthlings <NEW>
※ Movement of non-humans is not allowed
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“So, that’s about it… But, Nanasia-sama, what was that just now? Does it have something to do with the Gate to Another World?”
“Yes. Actually, that gate… It was already unlocked when Keisuke-san opened it. It was in a state where it could be used before I unsealed it.”
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“Does that mean another goddess released it?”
“It seems so. I don’t know when or how it happened… but it’s definitely something only a goddess could do.”
“If that’s the case, did they use the dimensional gate to send someone back to Japan?”
(If I remember correctly, the goddesses of the sun and moon should be in the form of thought bodies. Even without a physical form, can they still wield such power?)
“It’s possible, if it was when Keisuke-san was in the divine realm. At that time, perhaps it was possible to summon someone… “