On the deck, over a hundred first-year students from the entire school had gathered together. A small raised platform stood at the front.
A Class's homeroom teacher, Majima Tomoya, walked to the front of the platform with a megaphone. Below the stage, B Class's homeroom teacher, Hoshimiya Chie, C Class's homeroom teacher, Sakagami Kazuma, and Chabashira Sae stood quietly to one side.
"First, aside from one student who was unable to participate due to illness, I am pleased that everyone arrived here safely. Next, we will begin this academic year's first Special Exam!"
"A Special Exam? What's that supposed to be?"
"Did the teachers ever mention this? I feel like I've never heard anything about it."
It was not just Shinohara behind him; Matsushita Chiaki in front of him was equally confused.
Yeyue listened quietly. The one who had not shown up was probably Sakayanagi Arisu from A Class.
To go from a Luxury Trip to wilderness survival in an instant—most people probably found that hard to accept.
Majima-sensei did not care about the students' unrest at all.
"The exam will end at noon on August 7. During that time, you will spend one week surviving in the wilderness and living on this island. You will need to think through everything yourselves."
"The school will provide each class with two tents, two flashlights, and one box of matches. However, Sunscreen is unrestricted, and each of you will receive one toothbrush. As a special exception, girls may use Feminine Hygiene Products without restriction."
Before the teacher had even finished speaking, the students below had already erupted into commotion.
Some even began voicing their objections. Ike Kanji questioned it loudly enough for everyone to hear.
"We were never told about anything this absurd! And there are only two tents—what are we supposed