"Teacher Hoshinomiya."
"I see in the manual that the school will provide two tents and portable toilets. What specific models are they?"
After deciding on the leader, Ichinose and the others moved on to the next phase.
"The school provides large tents that can accommodate eight people. As for the toilets..."
Hiki-Gaya was speechless.
Hoshinomiya took a cardboard sheet from a staff member and quickly pieced it together, then fitted a blue absorbent cloth over it.
A square-shaped sitting toilet appeared before everyone's eyes.
"Ta-da~"
Hoshinomiya's fair arms spread out into a K-shape. Her hands trembled slightly as she introduced it with an excited face:
"It's this! Plastic bags and absorbent cloth are supplied in unlimited quantities. It's convenient to carry, and we're also giving away a lightweight tent for changing clothes for free right now~"
"This... is a bit..."
one of the girls spoke up.
It might be barely acceptable for the boys, but it was really difficult for the girls.
"The girls will probably find it hard to accept."
The normie Shibata spoke the girls' thoughts and suggested: "Using two portable toilets for forty people feels a bit strained. It'll probably be miserable during peak hours every day. Let's buy a temporary toilet for the girls to use; that will also improve efficiency. What does everyone think?"
"Indeed." Kanzaki nodded. "I agree too."
You two.
If you think you'll become popular just by sucking up to the girls, you're dead wrong!
Though.
They seemed to have been popular to begin with.
Then it's fine.
It was just simple consideration.
Hiki-Gaya didn't have any objections either; he didn't want to share a toilet with the girls.
If the girls behind him were to cry out, "Hiki-Gaya used this, how gross, I definitely won't use it," he would want to die.
It was better for his peace of mind to keep things separate.
"Eh?"
Hoshinomiya puffed out her cheeks, a bit displeased. "It's fine. Don't look at the fact that the portable toilet is made of cardboard; it's actually very durable. I can guarantee it won't break even after seven days of use."
Hmm?
Hiki-Gaya glanced sideways.
As a wage slave, it wasn't strange to be forced by a superior to learn how to use something.
But seven days was surely too long; did this teacher have experience using one?
It's just that the others didn't seem to care; after all, it wasn't a question of quality.
"Mm."
Ichinose unified everyone's opinions and nodded with a smile: "Let's buy one first. If it's not enough, we can buy another later."
"The tents aren't enough either. I just saw hammocks in the manual. If we buy some incense too, they should be enough for rest, and they're cheaper."
"As for bathing, not washing for seven days in summer will make us uncomfortable and might cause health problems. Let's also buy a temporary shower. What does everyone think?"
Naturally, there was a wave of agreement.
After all, there was nothing wrong with Ichinose's choices; she was making trade-offs between saving and efficiency. Some money just had to be spent.
"Um..."
At that moment, Watanabe raised his hand to signal: "When I went camping before, I used those water-heating type showers. They're quite convenient. I wonder if they're in the school's manual."
"They are, and they're very cheap."
Ichinose tilted her head, slightly confused. "It's just that with forty people using it, won't heating the water be a bit too troublesome?"
"It's fine. As long as we stagger the usage, it's quite convenient to arrange for one person to heat the water."
Watanabe nodded and guaranteed.
"I see."
Ichinose smiled. "It's great to have someone with relevant experience in the class. Watanabe-kun, if possible, I hope you can provide more advice."
"No problem."
Watanabe nodded.
The discussion in Class B was a scene of harmony, with boys and girls yielding to and considering each other. Ichinose also tried to satisfy everyone's opinions.
The atmosphere was almost like playing house.
How wonderful, how wonderful.
It's just that they seemed to have forgotten one person.
Why was that?
Well, Hiki-Gaya didn't have any complaints either.
"Hiki-Gaya, what do you think?"
Just then, Ichinose smiled and walked to his side, and the others' gazes also turned toward him.
Ichinose would not forget anyone.
She would also try her best to satisfy everyone's needs—reasonable needs, of course.
"Hahaha."
Hiki-Gaya was overwhelmed by the unexpected favor; it was the first time anyone had sought his opinion. He quickly gave a dry laugh and said, "How about... staying in that wooden house to the west?"
"Eh?"
Ichinose was momentarily stunned, and the others in Class B were also equally taken aback.
"What did you say?"
Kanzaki frowned.
What's going on? Did he say something wrong?
"No..."
Hiki-Gaya raised a finger and explained quickly: "I just think the wooden house should be equipped with a bathroom and toilet. The girls can sleep in the wooden house, then all those problems would be solved. Isn't that good?"
The people around them looked at each other.
There was actually such a good thing on the island?
Speaking of which,
why didn't this guy say so earlier? Doesn't this make those of them who were seriously discussing things earlier look like idiots?
"How do you know there's a wooden house to the west?"
Kanzaki frowned, his tone serious.
"Eh?"
Hiki-Gaya was a bit speechless: "Didn't the cruise ship circle the island earlier? I saw it when I was taking photos..."
Feeling Kanzaki's sharp gaze, Hiki-Gaya felt a bit frustrated; how had he offended him again?
"As expected."
Ichinose clapped her small hands and praised: "Hiki-Gaya really is amazing. It's just that next time you discover something, could you please let us know beforehand?"
"Ah... yes!"
Hiki-Gaya responded sheepishly.
"Then we'll have to trouble Hiki-Gaya to lead the way, since you're likely the only one who knows where the wooden house is!"
Are you serious?
Such a big wooden house—didn't any of you see it?
"Understood."
Feeling those stinging gazes, Hiki-Gaya got up and left, with Ichinose and Kanzaki walking beside him.
The other Class B students followed behind them in small groups.
Chie Hoshinomiya nodded with satisfaction, trailing at the very back with a few staff members. After all, students couldn't complete certain equipment installations on their own.
"Um..."
Being sandwiched between the two of them made Hiki-Gaya feel a bit uncomfortable.
The surrounding woods were dense. Ichinose was wearing her white short-sleeved gym shirt, and her lotus-root-like arms kept brushing against him.
It was just a simple accidental occurrence.
Searching for meaning in accidental occurrences is a trait of unpopular guys.
But it was still a bit uncomfortable.
Even though he knew the path was a bit hard to walk, couldn't she stay a bit further away!
When Ichinose squeezed him, he could only squeeze the Kanzaki next to him.
There was nothing else he could do.
I trust the hero Kanzaki will be understanding.