"I thought so too. So for the next few days, we need to keep a closer eye on things."
"Keep an eye on who?"
"Everyone. Especially the people from the other classes."
After a while, the announcement system came on. It was Chabashira-sensei's voice.
"Students, we will arrive at Haneda Airport in approximately an hour and a half. Before then, please confirm your group numbers and members. Once we arrive at the airport, gather according to your groups. Do not get separated or act on your own."
A wave of discussion rose through the cabin as everyone checked their group members.
"Akira-kun, who's in your group?" Kushida Kikyou, seated in the row ahead, turned around and asked.
Shimizu Akira handed her the group assignment sheet.
Kikyou glanced at it, and her expression shifted subtly.
"Ryuen Kakeru? How did you end up in the same group as him?"
"The school arranged it." Shimizu Akira spread his hands. "There's nothing I can do about it."
"Then be careful. Don't get into a fight with him."
"I won't. I'm not him."
Kikyou smiled, then gave Horikita Suzune an extra glance. "Horikita-san, I'll be counting on you to keep an eye on Akira-kun this time. Don't let him go around attracting more girls. During the last Forest Overnight Exam, he picked up two of them."
For once, Horikita Suzune did not argue. "You don't need to tell me. I'll keep him under control!"
These two...
During the last Forest Overnight Exam, hadn't Kikyou secretly been the one who sent Haruka and Sakura Airi after him?
Besides, was he really the kind of guy who liked picking up girlfriends everywhere?
Ten o'clock in the morning, Hokkaido, New Chitose Airport.
All the second-year students began assembling in the airport lobby.
Having arrived safely, they would