The next morning, the sun shines into Cave through the gaps in the trees.
The students of Class A woke up one after another. After a night of rest, their spirits were restored well.
Not long after, Tozuka Yahiko and several students who stayed up late returned to Cave, their faces full of exhaustion.
"How's it going?" Katsuragi Kouhei greeted him with concern in his voice.
"It's all done."
Tozuka Yahiko wiped his sweat and said, "According to Kagihara's route plan, all Base have been reoccupied. The time is stuck very accurately, and there is basically no waste."
Several other students who participated in the action also nodded in confirmation.
Just at this time, Majima Tomoya also came to Camp.
It was just around eight o'clock, and it was the fixed roll call time every day.
"Class A Assembly Point name!" Majima Tomoya's voice sounded outside Cave.
The students walked out of Cave and formed a loose queue near Cave Entrance.
The roll call process went smoothly, and all thirty-nine students arrived.
Majima Tomoya nodded after confirming one by one on Roll Call Book.
"Very good, let's work hard today." Majima Tomoya put away Roll Call Book, then turned and left.
After the roll call, several people who had just completed the overnight task immediately returned to Cave to catch up on their sleep.
They were so tired that they almost fell down on the ground covered with plastic bags and started snoring.
Kazehara Tetsu looked at the brightening sky and decided to go to the nearby river to wash his face.
From Cave to the creek, you only need to pass through a patch of bushes that are not too dense, and the distance is very short.
This is also one of the reasons for choosing this Cave as Camp.
It is both Freshwater Source and relatively hidden.
The morning air carries the island's unique sense of moisture, mixed with the grassy fragrance of plants.
Kazehara Tetsu Along the trail, we soon came to the not-so-wide Freshwater River.
The river water is crystal clear, and the flow is slow and calm.
He knelt down, took a palmful of cold water, and poured it on his face. The cold water drops slid down his cheeks, dissipating some of the heat.
"This school is good enough for CS. They have to take this exam in the summer..."
Just when he was about to hold another handful of water, he noticed something moving in the woods on the other side of the river out of the corner of his eye.
A figure was hiding behind a thick tree trunk, obviously observing the situation here.
Kazehara Tetsu didn't show any panic, and didn't even stop his movements. He just continued washing his face as if nothing had happened.
The figure obviously realized that he had been discovered.
After hesitating for a few seconds, the man gave up hiding and walked out from behind the tree.
Kanzaki Ryuji.
The deputy squad leader of Class B, one of Core Figure of Class B.
He was wearing Sports Uniform, and his clothes were a little messy. It was obvious that he had just arrived.
"If you want to see who in our class gets Key Card, you can't see it from that distance."
Kanzaki Ryuji stood on the other side of the river, with a somewhat bitter smile on his face.
"I was discovered..."
"While I do have this intention, this goal is only secondary. Our main strategy is not here."
This answer was somewhat unexpected by Kazehara Tetsu. He originally thought that Kanzaki Ryuji would make up some other reasons, such as just passing by.
I didn't expect that the other party would admit his purpose so directly.
"Want to come over and sit for a while?"
Kazehara Tetsu pointed to the back, "When it's almost ten o'clock, we are going to order a set meal, so we can share some and eat together."
"Let's forget it, I don't want to cause unnecessary verbal disputes."
He paused for a moment, with a hint of sigh in his tone, "But Class A is really generous. He is actually willing to spend Points to buy a set meal. I heard that the price of those set meals is not cheap."
Kazehara Tetsu chuckled, "Six Points can feed the whole class one meal, which is actually very cost-effective. And as long as everyone is happy, Points and other things are not the most important."
This sentence caused Kanzaki Ryuji to fall into a brief silence.
""The atmosphere inside Class A is really good, it's not like what was reported before."
He was referring to the rumors of fierce factional fighting within Class A.
The opposition between the Sakayanagi Arisu and Katsuragi Kouhei factions is not a secret in the school.
"Maybe..." Kazehara Tetsu's answer was very brief, and there was no emotion in his tone.
Kanzaki Ryuji obviously noticed the reservations in Kazehara Tetsu's words and did not continue to ask further.
There was a brief silence between the two, with only the sound of the river flowing echoing.
Kanzaki Ryuji seemed to be thinking about something, his eyes stayed on Kazehara Tetsu's face for a few seconds, and then turned away.
Kanzaki Ryuji pointed to a path behind him
"Follow this road and you will encounter a broken giant tree. Keep going and you will find our Class B's Camp."
"Are you inviting me?" Kazehara Tetsu's tone was filled with a hint of playfulness, his eyes looking directly at Kanzaki Ryuji on the other side.
"It's what Ichinose said."
Kanzaki Ryuji's answer was a little helpless, but there was indeed sincerity in his tone, "If you are willing to come, she will welcome you."
"She is really..."
Kazehara Tetsu paused, as if looking for the right words, "As always."
"Yes, sometimes I think she is too kind."
There was a hint of worry in Kanzaki Ryuji's voice, "In this environment, kindness is sometimes not an advantage."
This sentence made the atmosphere between the two suddenly become delicate.
Kanzaki Ryuji realized that he might have said something he shouldn't have said, and quickly added, "Of course, I'm not criticizing Ichinose's actions, it's just..."
"Are you just worried that she will suffer a loss?"
Kazehara Tetsu took over, "This worry is understandable. After all, not everyone can survive the competition while remaining kind like Ichinose."
Kanzaki Ryuji nodded, the worry in his eyes becoming more obvious.
As the core of Class B's strategy, he knows the advantages and disadvantages of Ichinose Honami better than anyone else.
Her leadership charisma and charisma can indeed unite the class, but at the same time, they may also be exploited by people with ulterior motives.
"But..."
Kazehara Tetsu's tone suddenly became relaxed, "As you said, there shouldn't be any big problem."
This sentence surprised Kanzaki Ryuji.
He didn't expect that Kazehara Tetsu would evaluate his role in this way.
"You think so?"
"The combination of rationality and sensibility often produces the best results."
"Ichinose provides cohesion, and you provide strategic thinking. As long as the two can effectively cooperate, the strength of Class B cannot be underestimated."
Kanzaki Ryuji After listening to this analysis, a complex emotion surged in his heart.
This feeling of being recognized by his opponent not only made him feel gratified, but also made him feel wary.
"Are you saying these words to test our Class B strategy?" Kanzaki Ryuji asked bluntly.
"If so, will you tell me?" Kazehara Tetsu asked, with a hint of amusement on his face.
"Of course not." Kanzaki Ryuji answered without hesitation.
"That's fine. Since you can't tell, why should I Waste of Time test it?"
This logic made Kanzaki Ryuji stunned for a moment, and then he couldn't help laughing.
"You are really... difficult to figure out."
"Each other."
"So, about Ichinose's invitation..."
Kazehara Tetsu returned to the previous topic, "I am indeed a little curious about your Class B's Camp. I will find time to go there later."
"You are welcome at any time. However... if you want to come, I suggest you choose a less sensitive time."
"For example?"
"For example, during the lunch break, no one will discuss plans at those times, so it is less likely to cause misunderstandings."
"You are really a qualified assistant. You can not only support the squad leader's decision, but also consider the interests of the class."
Kanzaki Ryuji heard this compliment and showed a wry smile on his face. "Sometimes I feel like I am more like a nanny, taking care of everyone's various emotions and needs."
"That's not a bad thing."
"In a team, we need both visionary leaders and careful executors. If you Class B can have the cohesion you have now, your contribution must be considerable."
Kanzaki Ryuji was a little embarrassed by these words, so he stood up and prepared to leave.
"Then I'll go back first, there are still some things that need to be dealt with."