"Speaking of which."
Ichinose occasionally pushed aside the bushes around her and said: "Hikigaya, have you discovered anything else?"
"No..."
Just as Hikigaya finished speaking, he felt something was slightly amiss.
Although this group of people was excellent, they seemed a bit careless; perhaps things he had noticed, the others might not necessarily know.
"I think there isn't."
Hikigaya squeezed a bit closer to Kanzaki's side and said: "I just don't know if the fact that this island is an artificial island counts."
"Eh? What do you mean?"
Ichinose turned her head to look this way.
Feeling her pretty face in such close proximity, Hikigaya coughed lightly to hide his embarrassment and said:
"We should be the first ones to come through here, but look at the ground; although some concealment was done, there are obvious signs of being trampled."
"It should be from previous staff or past examinees. Since it's an exam, the school should have left some places on the island with abundant supplies."
"Otherwise, relying solely on 300 Special Points would make it impossible to take the exam, and in the end, few points would remain, making the exam lose its meaning."
No matter how much of an exam it was.
Ultimately, it was just a school; they probably wouldn't make things too extreme.
Moreover.
Using an island only once would be too uneconomical.
It must be used multiple times and then repaired; perhaps there is even treasure left behind by a former graduate, Senior Roger.
"I see."
Ichinose nodded in agreement and said: "Hikigaya-kun, this kind of information is very valuable. You must make sure to explain things like this first in the future; otherwise, explaining after the fact just makes people feel awkward."
"Yes..."
Hikigaya nodded.
It wasn't that he didn't understand; he was afraid there were people behind him right now thinking things like "what's there to show off about."
Who would have thought that with such a large log cabin, they just couldn't see it?
He had thought there was some special reason for not staying in the cabin, as staying there also had drawbacks.
"Next is that direction."
Hikigaya pointed forward and said: "I'll leave it to you guys, is that okay?"
"As you wish."
Kanzaki's tone was stiff.
He really didn't know where he had offended this guy, but since he was used to being disliked anyway, Hikigaya turned and walked to the back of the group.
The island itself wasn't large; it wouldn't reach the point of getting lost during the day, at least that's what he thought.
Both Kanzaki and Ichinose were much more excellent than him.
Presumably, they wouldn't either.
"Kanzaki-kun!"
After Hikigaya left, Ichinose said somewhat helplessly: "Aren't you being a bit too harsh on Hikigaya?"
Ichinose had also keenly noticed that Kanzaki's attitude was completely different from the beginning.
"Sigh."
Kanzaki sighed and caught a subtle glimpse behind him: "You must have noticed too, Hikigaya is undoubtedly a strong individual."
"When you wanted to ask him about his needs just now, his instinctive reaction was to solve the problem for us."
"This is undoubtedly the mindset of a superior, and the mindset of a strong person—believing they have the ability to solve everything and don't need anyone's help."
"At the same time, this shows he doesn't view us as comrades, nor does he view himself as a member of Class B."
Class B had long seen that Hikigaya was unsociable, but that was his own choice, and others had no room to intervene.
"No."
Ichinose's tone became serious as she said: "Hikigaya is undoubtedly a member of the class and our most important comrade. Furthermore, he has practically provided us with help and made contributions to the class, hasn't he?"
Whether it was the information at the start of school.
Or the cabin and judgment just now, Hikigaya's contribution was undoubtedly the greatest.
"I know."
"That's why I also wanted to help him integrate into the class at the start of school, but I only realized at the very end that he isn't someone who needs my help."
"However, for a capable person to do nothing is the most foolish behavior in the world. I simply cannot accept that."
Kanzaki's expression became complicated.
If the other party were just an ordinary person, it would be fine, but the other party is very capable yet lacks any motivation; he simply cannot accept this.
"Maybe..."
Ichinose also said somewhat complicatedly: "It's just that we haven't gained his recognition yet..."
On the other side.
Feeling the awkward gazes of the Class B classmates, Hikigaya unobtrusively quickened his pace and walked to Hoshinomiya Chie's side.
"Ya, Hikigaya~"
Hoshinomiya was full of enthusiasm: "It has to be like this, okay? That way, teacher can relax a lot more~"
Pushing work onto students.
This person really has a great personality.
Being able to push work onto others—people who are leaders are truly enviable.
"Hoshinomiya-sensei."
As a wage slave, Hikigaya could only endure and say: "Were you also a student of this school before?"
"Eh?"
Hoshinomiya said in surprise: "How did you find out?"
"I didn't find out, I just had a question."
Hikigaya explained: "Didn't you just say that portable toilets won't break even after seven days of use? I was a bit curious."
"I see."
Only then did Hoshinomiya nod in realization: "I indeed was a student of this school, and I've experienced the same exam before."
"Is that so."
Not unexpected, Hikigaya nodded in realization: "Then is Chabashira-sensei as well?"
"Yes, and Sae-chan was in the same class as me."
Hoshinomiya Chie puffed out her chest proudly and smirked: "What's wrong, have you taken a liking to Sae-chan? I'm telling you, she's still a virgin. If you're interested, teacher can introduce you."
"Hahaha."
Hikigaya gave a dry laugh.
Selling out her best friend just like that, this teacher really has a great personality.
No wonder she has such a good relationship with the Class D homeroom teacher.
It turns out they were former classmates and are now colleagues.
That makes sense.
"Hoshinomiya-sensei."
Hikigaya nodded nonchalantly: "If you ever want to betray Class B, remember to call me. We can lie flat together!"
If the homeroom teacher defected.
Then there would be no point in competing at all; anyway, he didn't want to ascend to Class A that much.
Might as well just lie flat together.
"Eh?"
Hoshinomiya was slightly stunned, and it took a good while before she reacted. Her pink, tender small hand suddenly slapped Hikigaya's back.
"Cough."
Having been hit from behind, Hikigaya coughed hard.
This person actually hit for real.
It hurts.
This sound also attracted attention from the front; Hikigaya's face turned red as he averted his gaze.
"Hikigaya and Hoshinomiya-sensei have such a good relationship."
Ichinose said with some sentiment as she watched the scene.
By the way, some gossip about an "Older Woman Complex" could be vaguely heard from within the group.
"Really."
"How could a teacher do such a thing... rather..."
Hoshinomiya Chie was somewhat speechless. She suddenly leaned close to his ear, her breath like orchids as she whispered:
"If you can stop Class D from rising to Class A, teacher can give you a reward~ Ah, by the way, teacher is also a virgin."
Hikigaya's face turned red and his heart pounded; he quickly took half a step back.
This person's act was too deliberate.
The reward definitely wasn't that reward; it was a total bluff.
Then again.
A teacher who is so casual couldn't possibly be a virgin; she must have given it to some Class B senior long ago.
"Hikigaya, your expression is very rude~"
Hoshinomiya Chie had her hands on her hips, looking like an old hen, but on her, it appeared quite cute. She pouted her cherry-colored lips and said:
"There's a strange guy in Class D this time who feels a bit dangerous, that's why I'm doing such a big giveaway~ Teacher is not a casual person."
"Hahaha."
Hikigaya gave a dry laugh and couldn't care less.
Who cares about the grievances and hatred between them? It would be best if they started fighting; he loved watching girls fight the most.
As long as he knew the teacher didn't have thoughts of betraying them, it was fine.