About an hour later, Fang Li, who was staying in his room, heard an announcement broadcast throughout the ship.
"This voyage is about to arrive at its destination. The cruise ship will dock at an isolated island owned by our school. Students are requested to change into their gym uniforms within thirty minutes, confirm that they have the required luggage, and gather on deck with their phones."
"Special notice: Other than your phone, please leave all personal belongings in your room. Do not bring them with you."
"Repeating, this voyage..."
The announcement echoed throughout the entire cruise ship three times.
Fang Li, who had been lying in his room, immediately opened his eyes.
"Have we finally arrived?"
After murmuring that, Fang Li got out of bed and changed into his gym uniform as instructed by the announcement.
The homeroom teacher had told them to bring gym uniforms before departure.
However, Chabashira Sae had instructed the students to bring winter gym uniforms—ones with jackets and long pants—instead of summer uniforms consisting of short-sleeved shirts and shorts.
It was summer vacation, yet they were being told to wear winter gym uniforms. There were probably quite a few students complaining about the heat.
Fang Li put his on without a care and even wore the jacket.
Just as Fang Li finished changing, Hirata Yosuke entered from outside.
"You're quick, Nanaya," Hirata Yosuke greeted him. After looking around the room, he asked, "Where are Ayanokoji and Koenji?"
Fang Li did not have time to answer that question.
Because almost the instant Hirata Yosuke finished speaking, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka returned.
"I'm back."
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka greeted them in his usual flat, uninflected voice.
That dull, listless voice probably could not leave a good impression on any girl.
"Welcome back, Ayanokoji."
Hirata Yosuke gently welcomed Ayanokoji Kiyotaka back,