Sakura, female, was a flat model during her junior high school period, is good at photography, and often takes selfies after entering high school.
And before this ship vacation, she specifically asked Hachiman if she could bring her camera.
And now.
This camera immediately came in handy. It must be said that Sakura has a great advantage in some aspects.
Her sixth sense and intuition are very strong.
And this also shows that many people actually have their strengths and weaknesses and can help others.
Therefore.
Perhaps he can continue to explore the Class members and find people who can help.
Then work together towards the goal of being promoted to Class A.
And now.
"This island is a bit large."
"And even if the video is recorded, there's still a feeling of not being able to find direction."
"However, wait a moment, Sakura, please, step back a bit... No, step back a bit more, yes, right here."
"There's a White Tower at this location, look... this White Tower seems quite tall. If we can reach the island and stand on this White Tower, then perhaps we can stand high and see far."
"And speaking of camping, there seem to be many places on the island suitable for pitching tents and living."
After entrusting Sakura with help, everyone waited for Sakura to hold the camera and photograph the ship circling the island. Then they returned to Horikita's cabin.
In other words, they temporarily used Horikita's room.
Hmm.
Horikita was already used to this, and Hachiman and Kushida didn't feel there was any problem.
The only one who was slightly uncomfortable was Sakura.
Her camera was now being passed around by everyone.
But fortunately, what they were looking at wasn't her selfies, but the scenes of the island that could be seen from the ship's deck, which she had recorded.
Everyone checked the full view of the island that could be seen more clearly after using the camera.
Previously, Kushida went to seek information and learned that it was a First Year tradition to take a ship and then have a group life on an island.
Although the exam questions were different, there were similarities.
That's why Hachiman borrowed so many camping books and had Horikita read them too.
And now.
The broadcast informed everyone to go to the deck to view the island, and the ship was also cooperative, circling the island, indicating that the school wanted them to discover information on the island.
And what can be known now is the approximate area of this island, and some suitable terrain and arrangements for camping.
There are streams, caves, and even a White Tower similar to a lighthouse.
"The exam questions cannot be determined yet," Hachiman said. "For now, let's focus on remembering the appearance of the island that was photographed. Especially those locations that look suitable for camping."
"And Horikita, can I entrust this to you?" Hachiman asked.
"This... I will try my best." Horikita's eyes began to sparkle.
And Kushida looked at Hachiman strangely.
Because, is he only entrusting Horikita, who is sick? Does he not need to entrust her, who is healthy?
Of course, she didn't know this was Hikigaya's consideration.
Kushida hasn't released her stress recently, and she was also confessed to by Ike Kanji, so her inner pressure has probably increased again.
And if she also has to painstakingly remember things, the pressure will probably explode very soon.
So Hachiman is adjusting the detonation time of her bomb.
It belongs to Hachiman's gentleness.
And equally gentle is that Hachiman only said this on purpose and would not force Horikita, who is sick, to remember these contents.
So the one who is truly working hard and trying to memorize is him.
He has a talent for liberal arts.
For a subject like Kokugo (National Language), he feels that if he really puts in the effort, he might not lose to Horikita.
This is his strong subject.
And his memory is also very strong.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to remember so many dark histories.
So the act of entrusting Horikita just now was actually just to make Horikita feel that she was useful.
Otherwise, she would constantly fall into thinking that the exam is coming soon and her body has become a burden or something similar.
Hachiman had finally pulled her out of Horikita's older brother's shadow, and he didn't want her to fall back down.
So occasionally giving her some positive encouragement is also necessary.
The path to Class A is difficult alone, but it might be easier with a group of people. It's just that maintaining their relationships and getting them to help is an art.
Originally, Hachiman also invited Hirata to come and watch the video and take notes, but he went to help Yukimura.
Yukimura, full name Yukimura Teruhiko, is the top student in Hachiman's Class.
His physical ability in physical education is a mess, but he is very good academically.
Among the students in the Class, Kouenji ranks First, Horikita can get Second, and Yukimura is Third.
He is a student worth paying attention to.
It's just that Hirata went to help him.
Even though it's a special exam, Hirata is more concerned about his classmates.
So this is also Hirata's weakness.
He will help when there's trouble, but he might also drop the ball at any time.
As for why Hachiman didn't look for Karuizawa, on one hand, the fact that Karuizawa is his informant is only known to Horikita; Kushida is still unaware.
And then... although Karuizawa is very obedient and will follow orders.
But what cannot be done, cannot be done.
You can't just order her to get into Todai and then she'll actually be able to get in.
Humans have limits.
As he thought this, the broadcast echoed through the ship's cabin.
"Attention, students, we will be disembarking in half an hour. All students, please change into your athletic wear, confirm your toiletries bag and luggage, and bring your mobile phones to the deck for assembly. All other personal belongings should be left in your rooms."
The sound of the broadcast rang through the cruise ship.
In other words, there were only 30 minutes left for recording.
It was a bit urgent.
Hachiman began to concentrate.
Although Kushida had not been asked to, she was also seriously re-watching the video Sakura had taken.
Then she entered a state of complete concentration.
But.
Hachiman felt that she wasn't seriously recording suitable camping spots or places on the island that seemed to require attention.
Instead, she was looking for secluded places where she could go kick railings.
After all, they were going to live together on a small island, and her stress would definitely increase again, so venting also needed to be on the agenda.
And she had some talent for finding uninhabited places.
"…" Hachiman.
No, it wasn't the time to think about Kushida, so Hachiman began to record.
…
Thirty minutes flew by in concentration.
Students, as requested, carried simple personal belongings and gathered on the deck.
For some students, their only feeling was excitement.
Because in their view, they were about to disembark.
And what awaited them after disembarking was a pleasant training camp, a beach, and an outing.
However, for a small number of people, their hearts were heavy.
If at first they were only half-believing, now it was almost certain.
This month's special exam was about to begin.
Because if it was truly just a simple trip, there was no reason to specifically ask them to change into athletic wear—not the tight-fitting short-sleeved and leggings type, but the long pants and long-sleeved type.
It could protect their skin and body to the maximum extent.
When Hachiman changed into his athletic wear and arrived on the deck, many people were already waiting.
However, they were not standing idly in twos and threes on the deck, but lined up neatly like a training camp.
As the Teacher of Class C, Chabashira Sae stood at the very front of the line, calmly looking at everyone, without speaking.
Only those who arrived later consciously joined the line.
This was a form of herd mentality.
"It's so hot, can't they hurry up?"
The scorching midday sun shone down on the boys and girls on the deck, and many Class C students, enduring the blazing sun, couldn't help but complain.
After all, schools all over the world are the same.
They say thirty minutes, but it usually drags on for forty or fifty minutes or even an hour.
This is common sense.
So even if you arrive on time, you still have to stand in the blazing sun for more than ten minutes.
Sweating profusely.
"It's the middle of summer! They even ask us to wear these athletic clothes, it's so hot!"
"Can't we go back to the air-conditioned room?"
"I don't want to disembark!"
Hachiman watched his classmates in the line.
They were currently students of Class C, with Class B's line on their left, and Ryuen Class's line on their right.
But only his Class was the noisiest.
Like Class A, there was almost no sound, very disciplined.
And Ryuen's Class also had few students talking, appearing very quiet.
So Class C's boisterousness stood out from the quiet atmosphere of the other Classes.
That's why he said Class C wasn't good.
Hachiman felt he should be grateful that there were no more behavior exams now.
However, the people in Class C were not aware of this.
Or rather, they had no such awareness at all.
Instead, they hadn't fully realized that the special exam had already begun.
"Before disembarking, there are some precautions that need to be explained."
Chabashira Sae's gaze swept over everyone, then her slightly rolled-up sleeve revealed her fair and smooth wrist, "First, everyone will hand over their mobile phones to me for safekeeping."
As she spoke, Chabashira Sae reached out and picked up a black necklace-like electronic smartwatch bracelet, "And, you must wear this watch. During your time on the island, anyone who removes the watch without permission will be punished."
"It seems the camping life on the small island is about to begin." And in the girls' line to Hachiman's left, Horikita stood in the same row as him.
Then she said with a sigh.
Because her body had not yet recovered, she was still stubbornly holding on.
And if she were to go on a collective camping trip, she might not be able to help much.
It was regrettable.
She felt ashamed of her own weakness.
"So that watch, does it only have a positioning function?"
Horikita asked in a low voice.
If it was truly wilderness survival, then providing a positioning device to ensure that students could be located at any time was also very important. From the video Sakura took, although this island was not very large, there was still a risk of getting lost.
Hachiman knew.
She was worried about the watch's functions.
Because ordinary watches on the market already have some functions, for example, some smartwatches can perform functions like detecting pulse and blood pressure. In other words, physical discomfort would be detected.
She might want to continue the exam, but she was also worried that she wouldn't even pass the first hurdle of the bracelet.
"It depends on the situation," Hachiman said. "If you can't pass the first hurdle of the bracelet, then withdraw."
"…" Horikita. "I just tried hard to memorize some locations, and if I withdraw, I'll have to give you the locations first."
As she spoke, Horikita looked at Hachiman. "Did you bring paper and a pen? I'll draw out the island map as I understand it."
She seemed quite reliable.
It seems you've made progress, Horikita.
But.
"In any case, let's wear the bracelet first," Hachiman said. "And it's not necessarily the end here."
Yes.
Hachiman was also thinking about the problem Horikita was worried about.
To wear a safety detection bracelet, Horikita might not be able to pass the bracelet's detection while sick.
But he had been observing Teacher Chabashira's expression.
And Chabashira's expression had not changed much.
Then he could relax a little.
Because Hachiman had already revealed the information about Horikita's poor health to her, if Horikita couldn't pass the bracelet's detection, then Chabashira wouldn't be so calm.
So being so calm now meant that this bracelet might only be used for positioning.
Then.
If it only had a positioning function, then one piece of information could be obtained.
That is… there might be no danger on the island.
"…" And in the back.
In the boys' line.
"Isn't Hikigaya on very good terms with Horikita?"
Everyone looked ahead.
In the eyes of others, Hikigaya had been whispering to Horikita, and Horikita's cheeks were slightly flushed. Was this a blush from being teased by him?
Damn couple.
"Splash!"
Chabashira Sae stood at the very front of the line, and the students of Class C lined up to pass in front of her.
They threw their mobile phones into a bag nearby, then took a watch from Chabashira Sae's hand and put it on their wrist.
The other three Classes were doing the same thing.
Four Classes, naturally, also had four Teachers.
Class A's Teacher, Majima Tomoya, a young man in a black suit.
Class B's Teacher, Hoshinoimiya Chie, a beautiful older sister with long brown curly hair, a good figure, and delicate features.
Class C's Teacher, Chabashira Sae, with a black single ponytail, a super S-shaped beautiful woman.
Class D's Teacher, a skinny, well-dressed man with glasses. His face had some acne scars.
Hmm…
After submitting his mobile phone and receiving the bracelet, Hachiman observed the Teachers of the four Classes and then came to a conclusion.
Chabashira was a good Teacher.
After all, she had the highest appearance.
Then it was Horikita Suzune's turn.
"Mobile phone." Chabashira reminded her, because Horikita seemed to hesitate when she reached the mobile phone submission point.
Thud.
Horikita put her mobile phone into the bag, then Chabashira handed a bracelet to Horikita Suzune.
Horikita Suzune seemed to have made up her mind and put on the bracelet. But the bracelet gave no prompts.
"Next," Chabashira said.
It seems the bracelet only has a positioning function. It cannot detect health.
Horikita Suzune breathed a sigh of relief; she could still participate in this exam.
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