Deserted Island Survival Opens

Shikyū Kūgetsu walked steadily toward Hoshinomiya Chie, who was watching the workers set up a temporary shelter with keen interest, holding the list of optimized procurement items.

"Hoshinomiya-sensei, this is Class B's final procurement list." He handed the paper over.

Hoshinomiya-sensei turned, took the list, and blinked her large eyes dramatically. "Ara ara? Class B reached a consensus so quickly? This efficiency really impresses me! My luxurious seaside bachelor hut isn't even built yet!" She scanned the list rapidly, and when she saw the curtains, ropes, shower gear, and even entertainment items, a playful smile curled at her lips. "Oya oya? Little Shikyū, are you trying to turn a desert island survival into a star-grade camping trip? What an interesting idea~"

Then, Shikyū Kūgetsu calmly added, "Also, besides the items on the list, we need to request a large quantity of heavy-duty plastic bags and absorbent cloth." He then stated a staggering number.

"Ehh—?!!" Hoshinomiya-sensei gasped in shock, her voice shooting up, filled with disbelief. "W-wait! That number is way too ridiculous!! Little Shikyū, are you planning to cover the entire island with plastic bags?! Or are you making inflatable castles for everyone?" Her exclamation drew the attention of all the students.

Even Shibata, who was setting up a tent, stopped his work and looked over curiously. "Whoa, what's Shikyū up to? Going all out?"

Shikyū Kūgetsu showed no surprise at her reaction, his face remaining calm as he confirmed again, "School rules allow unlimited provision of such basic supplies. Can the school provide this quantity?"

Hoshinomiya-sensei stared at Shikyū for a few seconds, as if trying to find even a hint of a joke on his face, but failed. She quickly returned to her playful demeanor, holding her forehead in a mix of resignation and amusement. "I can~ Of course I can! Rules are rules. I just feel sorry for the staff who have to haul all this stuff~" She winked playfully. "Alright, alright, I'll go apply for it now! The supplies should arrive in about half an hour! Everyone, please be patient!" With that, she swayed the procurement list and walked briskly toward the communication equipment, humming a tuneless song.

While waiting for the supplies to arrive, the students continued setting up tents.

"Secure this side a bit more!" "Can someone help me pull this corner?" Everyone worked together in a harmonious atmosphere.

Meanwhile, Shikyū Kūgetsu used the wood he and Ichinose had collected earlier to start building a campfire at a chosen spot in the center of the camp. His movements were incredibly smooth and practiced, as if following some strange rhythm. In just two or three minutes, a well-structured, layered campfire pit took shape. The base was fine twigs and dry leaves, with thicker wood stacked progressively higher.

"Wow, amazing!" "Done so fast?" A few students helping nearby couldn't help but murmur in admiration.

Shikyū took out a match. With a soft scratch, an orange flame instantly ignited the tinder, dancing cheerfully and spreading steadily upward.

"By the way, didn't we order cooking utensils and gas canisters?" Ichinose Hōnami tilted her head in confusion, looking at the growing fire. "Why go to the trouble of making a campfire? Wouldn't gas be more convenient?"

"I think Shikyū-kun's considerations go beyond just cooking," Kanzaki Ryūji said, walking over. His gaze examined the campfire's structure as he answered Ichinose's question.

"The smoke from a campfire serves as a visible landmark during the day, and the flames pierce the darkness at night, carrying far. Its core function should be positioning and safety. As long as this fire doesn't go out, no matter how far we explore into the forest, we can clearly confirm the camp's direction, greatly reducing the risk of getting lost. It's a very thorough consideration." The surrounding students listened, expressions of sudden understanding dawning on their faces.

Not long after, the large quantity of supplies ordered by Class B arrived.

"Everyone, the supplies are here! Come help carry them!" Ichinose immediately called out.

The students responded at once, stepping forward.

"Whoa, this curtain is heavy!" "Someone give a hand?"

"Careful, don't scatter the stuff."

"Fishing rods! Finally, we can fish!"

"Wow! A new volleyball!" Shibata picked up the volleyball from the entertainment set and excitedly bounced it a couple of times, drawing the attention of a few nearby boys.

"Get to work first, Shibata!" Hamaguchi laughed, patting him on the back.

Everyone worked together, quickly moving the various items to designated stacking points. Though a bit tired, the atmosphere was lively.

Amid the bustle, Shikyū Kūgetsu took a new notebook and pen from the supplies, walked to a quieter spot under a tree, and quickly began sketching on the paper.

Once all the supplies were moved and everyone took a short break to regroup, Shikyū Kūgetsu closed the notebook and began a clear task deployment as the leader. His voice was steady but loud enough for everyone to hear, his instructions precise, and all listened intently.

"First, Ninomiya-kun, Ko-kun." He looked at the two students known for their meticulousness. "You two will take turns watching the campfire, ensuring it keeps burning without going out. This is the camp's core marker, very important."

"Leave it to me, Shikyū! I'll keep this fire blazing!" Ninomiya replied with enthusiasm. Ko also nodded seriously.

"Moriyama-kun, please assist them, mainly by gathering enough dry firewood nearby in a safe area. You can take a bamboo basket for the tools. (Five total ordered.)"

"Got it, leave it to me!" Moriyama patted his chest.

"Tetsuya," he turned to Hamaguchi Tetsuya, "I hear you have fishing experience. This task is yours first."

"Haha, finally my turn to shine! Fishing is my thing!" Hamaguchi Tetsuya laughed confidently.

"You can pick two interested classmates to join you. Tools include one bamboo basket and three fishing rods. Put caught fish in the basket and secure it in the shallow water of the pond to keep them alive. Process them all at once when needed. Other classmates can rotate in later if interested."

"No problem! Hey, who wants to go fishing with me? I'll teach you!" Hamaguchi immediately started recruiting, and soon two boys responded.

Next, he looked at Ichinose. "Ichinose, you'll lead the other female students. Use the distributed simple tool kits to prioritize making the shelter components." He handed her part of the sketches he'd drawn. "These are the specific requirements: cut the large waterproof curtains to these sizes, and divide the ropes into these lengths and quantities."

"Got it!" Ichinose took the sketches, examined them carefully, then said to the girls behind her, "Everyone, come take a look. We need to divide the work!" The girls immediately gathered around, chattering and discussing.

Then, he looked at Kanzaki. "Kanzaki, you'll lead some of the male students to the forest edge to find sturdy, appropriately sized wood and branches for the shelter frame. After collecting them, once Ichinose's group finishes the components, your team will handle the main structure assembly." He handed another set of structural sketches to Kanzaki.

Kanzaki Ryūji took the sketches and examined them closely. The drawings not only clearly showed the shelter's structural diagram but also detailed support points, connection methods, and even suggested the best tree positions and heights for securing ropes. A glint of admiration flashed in his eyes. (If you have the chance, try it—this is how we built secret bases as kids. Use branches as beams, secure that transparent agricultural plastic as a roof, then loop ropes over higher branches to hoist it up. It's like a yurt structure, just one supported internally and the other by external forces from all directions.)

"A very detailed and professional design. Don't worry, with these sketches, construction precision and efficiency will be guaranteed. We're good on our end."

He turned to a few boys who looked strong. "We need to find wood that's straight, sturdy, and of medium diameter—about this much..." He began assigning specific tasks based on the sketches.

"Then, Ichinose," Shikyū added, "after your group finishes the shelter components, your next task is to make simple mattresses." He showed another sketch. "The steps are: first, make a large number of thick, square absorbent pads; after Kanzaki's team sets up the frame and lays the bottom waterproof sheet, arrange these pads tightly; finally, cover with another waterproof sheet and secure it."

"Using plastic bags to wrap absorbent cloth as pads? That works? No wonder Shikyū-kun requested so many," Shirahama Chihiro said in surprise.

"Sleeping on that should be a lot more comfortable!" another girl agreed.

"It feels like a craft project—pretty fun!" The girls seemed interested in the task.

"Finally." Shikyū's gaze fell on a usually quiet, cool-tempered girl—Himeno Yuki.

"I'll go ahead into the forest depths first to scout and confirm the distribution of usable resources. Along the path I take, I'll leave simple terrain markers and resource distribution notes."

Himeno Yuki listened quietly, her face expressionless, only nodding slightly to show she understood.

Shikyū continued his deployment. "Himeno-kun, your task is to follow me into the forest afterward. Using my notes and markers as a base, draw a clearer, more complete simple resource map of the camp's surroundings. At the same time, lead a few assisting male students along the safe path I've scouted to collect some fruits I've confirmed as edible and bring them back to camp. The map should ultimately clearly mark the safe paths and the general distribution of collectible resources."

Himeno listened, her face still cool and detached. She gave a faint nod and replied in a steady tone, "Understood. Since you think highly of me, I'll do my best to complete the map based on the information you leave." Her answer was concise and direct, with no extra fuss, yet it carried a reassuring reliability. She then looked at a few boys waiting for task assignments. "I need five people to come into the forest with me to collect fruit and bring it back. No other requirements—just good stamina." Soon, five stepped forward.

With the tasks assigned, Class B's members began moving like precise gears, each heading toward their goals under Shikyū Kūgetsu's coordination. The camp instantly buzzed with lively activity: someone adding wood to the campfire, someone casting a line at the pond, girls spreading out curtains to measure and cut on the open ground, boys collaborating to find suitable wood in the forest, and a group preparing to follow the scout... The first day of desert island survival officially kicked off amid orderly cooperation and positive interaction.