Natsuhi Special Exam

Daybreak.

Accompanied by a cool sea breeze, the fresh air was permeated with the scent of the ocean.

A rising red sun ascended slowly from the surface of the sea, the scene brimming with vibrant vitality.

Zhuge Linghao, who had been sleeping soundly, was suddenly awakened by a broadcast.

"Good morning, students. We will be able to see the island shortly."

"During this time, you should be able to see some unique and meaningful scenery, right?"

Zhuge Linghao couldn't care less; he pulled his blanket over his head and continued to snooze away.

At 10:00 AM, all first-year students gathered in formation on the deck, dressed in their autumn athletic uniforms.

Chabashira stood directly in front of the students and said, "Before we land on the island, there are some precautions I need to share with you. Before that, wait here."

There were already quite a few students in Class D complaining, showing no discipline whatsoever.

"It's so hot, can we hurry up?"

"Wearing long sleeves and long pants in summer? Are they crazy?"

"Idiot, we're landing on the island soon, we obviously need to be covered up to prevent mosquito bites!"

The other classes were speechless listening to the conversation from Class D; they truly were defective trash, not even understanding basic common sense.

Zhuge Linghao, yawning, looked toward Horikita Suzune and said, "Suzune-chan, I haven't seen you these past few days. Where have you been?"

Horikita Suzune rubbed her right arm and said, "I've been in my room reading. Why?"

Zhuge Linghao grinned and said, "A day apart feels like three autumns; I missed you a little!"

Horikita Suzune replied coldly and hoarsely, "Get lost."

Zhuge Linghao looked at Ayanokoji and said, "Brother Ayanokoji, did you bring any personal items?"

Ayanokoji's mouth twitched as he said, "No. Didn't the school just announce that we aren't allowed to?"

Zhuge Linghao shrugged: "Oh!"

At this moment, Chabashira continued to speak: "All student mobile phones must be confiscated. Everyone is to put on these watches equipped with tracking functions. Anyone who removes the watch without permission will be punished."

After hearing Chabashira's words, Horikita Suzune analyzed calmly: "Strange. Rather than telling us to be extra careful, it sounds more like they are guarding against something."

Ayanokoji spoke up: "Indeed. If it were just a trip to the beach, it wouldn't go this far."

The other students were also discussing something.

Next, a middle-aged man stepped onto a high platform, holding a megaphone to address them.

"I am the homeroom teacher of Class A, Mashima Tomoya. First of all, I am glad that everyone arrived safely, but it is a pity that one student is unable to participate in the activities due to health reasons."

"We will now begin this year's first special exam. The exam duration is 7 days. You will need to live a collective life on this uninhabited island. From now on, you must make all decisions for yourselves."

"The survival game has begun. Prepare yourselves!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the students below erupted!

"Huh? What does that mean? The exam is starting just like that?"

"Summer special exam? What is that?"

"What's going on? This is inexplicable!"

"What collective life? I advise the school not to stir up trouble!"

Ayanokoji also sighed: The days of vacation are over.

The students disembarked from the luxury cruise ship one after another.

The first thing they did after getting off the ship was for each student to go to the supply collection point to receive a backpack containing toiletries.

The school provided each class with four 8-person tents, four flashlights, two boxes of matches, several portable toilets, and sunscreen that could be used by both boys and girls.

It was clear that these supplies were not enough for the entire class to survive for a week.

The students of Class D gathered on the beach, and Hirata Yosuke and a few others were studying countermeasures with a supply guide.

On the other side, Katsuragi from Class A and Ryuen from Class C were secretly meeting in a dense forest.

They seemed to have reached some kind of agreement.

Ryuen said, "Hmph, just do as we agreed."

Katsuragi nodded solemnly.

Suddenly, Ryuen revealed a mocking face and said, "Katsuragi, you failed to get elected to the student council! How pathetic. It seems the Sakayanagi faction is still stronger. You better cherish this opportunity for cooperation!"

Katsuragi gritted his teeth and said nothing. As the leader of the conservative faction, he did indeed frequently clash in opinion with Sakayanagi and other representatives of the reformist faction.

Zhuge Linghao's current evaluation of each class is as follows:

[Class A: Two tigers cannot share the same mountain; Katsuragi is just a small tiger.]

[Class B: United and positive; Ichinose is a little angel.]

[Class C: Oppressive rule; one super-power and many weaklings.]

[Class D: A dumping ground for trash; a chaotic brawl at a vocational school.]

Shifting the perspective back to Class D, Hirata Yosuke looked at the manual and muttered to himself: "We have to be self-sufficient for food on the island? Or do we purchase it from here? Are we really expected to survive on this uninhabited island until noon on the 7th day?"

Ike Kanji jumped out and said: "The teacher already said just now that catching fish in the river and having a barbecue are all allowed."

Hirata Yosuke nodded and said: "That's right, we can use the 300 S-points exclusive to each class to buy things like barbecue grills, and the range of supplies we can purchase is quite extensive!"

"Also, the remaining S-points after the exam ends will be converted into class points!"

Upon hearing this, Zhuge Linghao's eyes immediately reflected the shape of gold coins, and he said: "Doesn't that mean if we save more S-points, it's equivalent to having more personal points?"

Ike Kanji and the others were all so excited that they started howling.

However, Hirata Yosuke also emphasized some point-deduction items:

[Physical discomfort or withdrawal due to serious injury: -30sp!

Polluting the environment: -20sp!

Roll call at 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM daily; 1 absentee: -5sp, etc.!

Of course, acts of violence, looting, or destruction of property against other classes will result in the disqualification of the perpetrator's class and the confiscation of all that student's private points.]

At this moment, Karuizawa Kei asked: "Besides the point-deduction items, are there any ways to earn bonus points?"

Hirata Yosuke replied: "Yes, there are many bases set up on the island, and each time we occupy one, we can earn reward points!"

Ayanokoji, standing nearby, spoke up: "It really is a free-spirited special exam."

Horikita Suzune closed her eyes and said: "Yes, if we can make good use of this, it's possible to catch up to those higher-ranked classes in one go!"

At this point, Karuizawa Kei began to act spoiled, saying: "Hirata-kun, it should be fine if we spend a few S-points, right?"

Yukimura Teruhiko stepped forward and said firmly: "No, we should endure it unless it's an absolute last resort!"

Karuizawa Kei frowned and said: "Isn't that too harsh of you!"

The girls looked at the packaging box for the portable toilet and voiced their opposition one after another!

"If I could, I would want to endure it too, but..."

"We'll die!"

"No way, it's too dirty!"

"There's absolutely no way we can use that!"

Zhuge Linghao analyzed the situation: [A portable toilet; it can be used without water, uses absorbent pads to secure waste, and can be reused, but for most girls with mysophobia, it is indeed unbearable!]

On the boys' side, Ike Kanji advocated for saving the S-points, pointing at the portable toilet and saying: "I think this is enough, isn't it!"

Karuizawa Kei crossed her arms and said aggressively: "It's precisely because some girls can't accept it that we came to discuss it with you all!"

Hirata Yosuke flipped through the guide and said: "We can also purchase a regular toilet here!"

Yukimura Teruhiko adjusted his glasses and said ruthlessly: "To use points, we at least need the consent of more than half the class, right?"

Many boys agreed with Yukimura Teruhiko's point of view.

Ike Kanji insisted: "This is a good opportunity to increase our class points; I don't think we should buy it!"

Yukimura Teruhiko walked toward Hirata and said bluntly: "Do you intend to satisfy every whimsical demand of these girls who like to act on emotion? Then what kind of exam are we even taking?"

Karuizawa Kei said angrily: "What do you mean by that? Have you ever considered the feelings of us girls?"

Ike Kanji shouted: "Isn't this toilet fine for use? I really don't understand what you girls are thinking!"

At this moment, even Zhuge Linghao was amused by the bluntness of Ike Kanji and Yukimura Teruhiko!

Seeing this, Hirata's expression lost its sunshine, and he tried desperately to stop the conflict: "Everyone calm down, let's not argue..."

But the two sides continued to bicker endlessly!

Watching this headache-inducing scene, Horikita shook her head and said: "It seems this exam is even more complex and difficult than I imagined."

Zhuge Linghao sighed.

[If it weren't for those 100,000 points from Chabashira-sensei, I wouldn't even bother meddling in this.

And you, Hirata, you're trying to cater to both sides and ending up with neither satisfied; can't you just be decisive! Grow a backbone!]

Therefore, in this situation, Zhuge Linghao's approach was: stand on one side, but find a way to make the other side accept it!

Zhuge Linghao suddenly started running around the crowd while singing at the top of his lungs: "Good luck is coming to wish you good luck, good luck brings joy and love, good luck is here, we have good luck, facing good luck, we will prosper and flourish across the four seas..."

The arguing came to an abrupt halt.

[No way! People are in the middle of a fight, what is the meaning of you running around singing?]

After running two laps, Zhuge Linghao stood firmly on Karuizawa Kei's side, pointed at the noses of Yukimura Teruhiko and Ike Kanji, and cursed: "Hey, hey, hey, what the hell are you guys doing?"

Zhuge Linghao held his nose in the air and said with utter arrogance, "Do you really want the girls who refuse to use the makeshift toilets to keep holding it in? That's completely inhumane!"

"Or are you suggesting you want them to relieve themselves out in the wild, surrounded by mosquitoes?"

"Or perhaps you want them to swallow their pride and beg to use the toilets of other classes?"

"We cannot afford to lose face like that!"

"So, take my advice, let the girls buy them. As for the lost points, I will find a way to earn them back!"

Zhuge Linghao revealed a crazed smile and said, "If I can't earn them back, I will voluntarily withdraw from the academy. How about that? Are you satisfied?"

In an instant, Zhuge Linghao found himself the target of everyone's condemnation!