Tent-Sharing on the Horizon? / Undercurrents Emerge: A Conspiracy Targeting the Uninhabited Island
She operated the phone, and the large screen displayed the tablet's features.
[Tablet User Guide]
First, all students will receive a small tablet at the start of the exam.
Second, the tablet can be used to browse the entire map of the Uninhabited Island and check a specific area and your current location at any time.
Third, the tablet allows users to view the location of the [project] and the detailed remuneration for the project.
Fourth, from the fourth day of the exam to the twelfth day, the tablet will display the scores of the top ten groups and the bottom ten groups, as well as the score details of your own group.
Fifth, after the sixth day of the exam, the tablet will enable the GPS search function to confirm the location of all students, and each search will cost one point.
6. In the event of any problems arising during the examination that affect the entire group, the school will issue a brief statement to all students.
7. When the tablet's battery is low, students can go to the starting point and the location of the [topic] to charge it (if the exam map query function is kept on, the tablet's battery life will only be eight hours).
"Whether it's a tablet or a watch, these are items I absolutely cannot leave behind. This is truly an extraordinary exam."
Hashiba Hikaru sighed, while his girlfriend sitting next to him was intently examining the contents of a shopping guide.
"Guang, let's go buy supplies tonight and carry them up to the island. That way we can save more resources."
"Can."
Chapter 839 The Imminent Tent Cohabitation?
After the rules were read out, almost all the Second Year students crowded around the staff's supply shelves. The school had prepared several large boxes of supplies, and the weight of them piled up was quite alarming.
"There's an additional condition regarding the water issue; it's all written in the manual."
Hashiba Hikaru and Ichinose Honami stood in a corner to the side, while Ibuki Mio followed them. From this moment on, the three of them became partners in the same group.
"After the exam begins, the starting point on the second day will provide a place to replenish water. Although you can't take the water with you, it's still crucial to stay hydrated if you're moving fast enough."
Although water is the source of life, Hashiba Hikaru does not recommend buying a lot of water at once when you arrive on the island, since water is not cheap.
A 500ml bottle of water costs 100 points, a 1000ml bottle costs 150 points, and a 2000ml bottle costs 250 points. Putting aside the high price, the main issue is that carrying water on your back is a huge burden, as water is quite heavy.
"How much water do you think we should bring before going to the island?"
Ichinose Honami looked at the plastic bottles of varying heights in front of her, hesitating about which one to choose.
"If you buy water after arriving on the island, the price will double. A 500ml bottle of water will then cost 200 points, which is a very bad deal."
Ibuki Mio crossed her arms and spoke slowly.
"I think everyone should bring at least 2000ml of water, so that they can last for at least two to three days. If that doesn't work, they can always go back to the starting point to get more water."
"2000ml of water... it's actually not so bad."
Hashiba Hikaru casually picked up a plastic bottle containing 2000ml of water. It wasn't heavy for him, but it was a completely different story for the girls.
"Hmm, I think what Ibuki said makes sense, and besides, we can each get a free backpack, right? They have all kinds of sizes."
Ichinose Honami looked at the backpacks piled up in the distance, a thoughtful expression on her face.
This is the core prop that students can choose freely before the exam begins. The largest bag can hold 80 kilograms of items, but the bag itself is also heavy, and if it is too big, it will be difficult to move.
"If that's the case, I can choose the largest backpack; it won't be a problem for me anyway."
Hashiba Hikaru shrugged and quickly made a decision. Now they were a group of three, with a total of 15,000 shopping points, which allowed them to prepare a lot of supplies in advance.
"Is that really okay? If you're just carrying it without moving, I can help share the load."
Even though she knew her boyfriend was very strong, Ichinose Honami didn't want him to carry a backpack weighing dozens of kilograms around the island by himself; it would break her heart.
"Ichinose and I are not delicate little girls. I'll choose a 40-kilogram backpack. I can carry my own water; I don't need your help!"
Ibuki Mio's tone was firm. This time, she only agreed to team up with Hashiba Hikaru to gather information about Class A. The short-haired girl would not really rely on the other party; that was not her style.
"Of course, no problem. Since Ibuki wants to promote an independent and self-reliant style, Honami can have it even easier."
"I don't want to."
Ichinose Honami pouted, her tone somewhat reluctant.
"Honami, since we're in the same group this time, I'll definitely take good care of you. Just pick a small 20-kilogram pack and let me carry your water."
Hashiba Hikaru made the decision for his girlfriend directly. With his current stamina of 8 points, carrying dozens of kilograms of weight was a minor issue and wouldn't even affect his running speed.
Is this really a good idea?
Ichinose Honami weighed the backpack in her hand, which could hold twenty kilograms of items. It was probably the lightest bag she had ever carried; before she packed anything, it felt like she was lifting thin air.
Don't overthink it, I think this is appropriate.
Hashiba Hikaru gently patted her head, openly displaying their affection in front of Ibuki Mio, which made the short-haired girl's face turn ugly.
"I've promised everyone in Class A that I'll take good care of you; it's my duty as your boyfriend."
Hashiba Hikaru wasn't saying sweet nothings; she was stating a fact in a serious tone: Ichinose Honami was very popular in Class A, and everyone expected the boy to take good care of her.
"All right."
Although Ichinose Honami still wanted to fight for something, after seeing Hashiba Hikaru's expression, she finally gave up her plan to go against him and chose to carry the bag that could hold twenty kilograms of items on her back.
Ibuki Mio chose a 40-kilogram bag, while Hashiba Hikaru chose the heaviest one, which could hold 80 kilograms of items.
"Besides water, toiletries such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, and underwear can be picked up for free at the starting point, so we don't need to worry too much about that."
Hashiba Hikaru flipped through the shopping catalog in her hand. The school had taken many things into consideration. For example, sunscreen, insect repellent spray, and feminine hygiene products could be supplied without limit, which was also part of protecting everyone.
"Next, we need to choose our food. Since we need to move four times a day according to the instructions, cooking is not very practical. We can choose canned food or something similar to save time."
"As for accommodation, I'm actually fine with it. I can just bring a mat and sleep on the grass."
Hashiba Hikaru looked at the two girls beside her, "But you two should at least exchange for a medium-sized tent, right?"
A single tent costs 1000 points, a tent that can accommodate two to three people costs 1500 points, and the largest six-person tent requires 2500 shopping points.
"No, even Guang has to sleep in a tent!"
Ichinose Honami wasn't particularly particular about food or drink, but when she heard that her boyfriend wanted to sleep under the open sky, she immediately voiced her strongest objections.
"But doesn't the rule strictly prohibit men and women from sleeping in the same tent?"
Hashiba Hikaru rubbed her forehead in exasperation. "There are three of us, so we need to exchange for at least one medium-sized tent and one small-sized tent. That will cost 2,500 shopping points, which is just too expensive."
"If all else fails..."
Ichinose Honami's face flushed slightly, and she seemed hesitant to speak, but Hashiba Hikaru naturally understood her unspoken meaning.
Although this rule is indeed in the handbook, the school does not monitor everyone's situation at all times when camping, and there are no specific penalties listed in the handbook, only a statement prohibiting boys and girls from sharing tents.
In that case... it should be fine to go slightly over the line, right?
This is a girl's little secret: when camping in the wild, of course, the most comfortable place is in her boyfriend's arms.
"I don't mind if you sleep together, but I won't stay in the same tent as you."
Ibuki Mio guessed what the pink-haired girl in front of her was thinking and spoke directly.
"I can exchange for a smaller tent to use myself."
"... Won't the final result still be the same?"
Hashiba Hikaru hoped to save as many shopping points as possible, since there were only fourteen days left and no one knew what unexpected situations might arise.
"Does... you want to share a tent with me?"
Suddenly, Ibuki Mio stared intently into the boy's eyes. Ever since she learned that her friend Shiina Hiyori had become Hashiba Hikaru's secret lover, her attitude towards Hashiba Hikaru had become very strange, a strange feeling that she couldn't quite put her finger on.
"This is to save shopping points. If we're all crammed together, I can sleep on the innermost side and Honami can sleep in the middle."
Hashiba Hikaru was quite frank; he had no ulterior motives towards Ibuki Mio, and stated this confidently.
"What's your opinion, Ibuki?"
"Hmph~"
After thinking for a while, Ibuki Mio finally agreed to the condition.
She also believes that shopping points are important, and if she can save those 1,000 points, of course there's no harm in it.
"Alright then, let's exchange for a medium-sized tent so the three of us can share."
Hashiba Hikaru lowered her voice, after all, this wasn't something that could be publicized.
"Uh-huh."
The pink-haired girl's eyes crinkled with excitement, and she suddenly felt a surge of anticipation for the upcoming camping trip.
Chapter 840 Undercurrents Approach: A Conspiracy Targeting the Uninhabited Island.
The next day, around eight o'clock in the morning, the Luxury Cruise Ship slowly approached the Uninhabited Island.
Once everyone has disembarked, at 10:00 AM, this Uninhabited Island Special Exam, affecting all students from three grades, will begin on time. Everyone will live here for a full fourteen days, experiencing the most brutal competition.
The total number of students across the three grades is approximately 300, and they are currently divided into 157 groups, including individual groups and four-person groups that can be formed by first-year students at this stage.
Regardless of the current number of participants, at the end of the exam, there will be five losers from these groups who cannot pay the one million Private Points. This will be their last chance to experience the Special Exam.
Hashiba Hikaru, Ichinose Honami, and Ibuki Mio walked down the gangway together, and facing the sea breeze, they officially stepped onto the ground of the Uninhabited Island.
These past two days, the students have mostly stayed with their group members, and the boy hasn't had time to look for the girls he's close to. He can only hope that everyone is doing well.
After everyone was on the island, the teachers gave their final speeches.
The exam started promptly at 10:00 AM, and everyone was watching their watches and tablets, eager to know where the first area to be moved would be.
"Hikaru, is your bag really not heavy?"
Standing next to her boyfriend, Ichinose Honami couldn't help but glance at his luggage a few more times.
This backpack, which can hold eighty kilograms, looks huge, much thicker than the boy's frame. Because it was packed full, it was hard not to notice it.
"It's not a big problem, I feel fine now."
Hashiba Hikaru tightened her shoulder straps. Yesterday, the three of them discussed purchasing supplies for a long time, and it wasn't until after ten o'clock that they decided what to buy.
The boy's backpack contained a range of daily necessities, some of his own and Ichinose Honami's.
Includes a medium-sized tent, 8000ml of water, fifteen servings of portable food, a flashlight, a lighter, disposable paper cups and bowls, and a simple round frying pan (for heating food).
In addition, there were disposable toiletries. He also helped Ichinose Honami carry some clothes and food, and finally filled the entire backpack before disembarking.
Standing on the beach, Hashiba Hikaru glanced at her watch. The island's landing point was D9, which was basically everyone's first stop. The next area to move to had not yet been announced.
"Now, please do a final check of your items. There are three minutes left before the exam begins."
Chie Hoshinomiya stood at the very front of all the staff, holding a microphone. Her gaze swept over all the students standing in front of her; the more than three hundred students had different expressions, and she wondered what they were thinking.
"Time's up, the exam is officially starting, everyone can set off!"
"Hurry, my zone has been identified, it's D7."
"I'm B8, damn it, I need to hurry!"
"Charge! Charge! Charge!"
"Keep it up!"
While everyone rushed toward the island, the faculty and staff on the shore began to hurry up and set up the site, since this was the starting point and there were many things to take care of.
"Chairman Sakayanagi, would you like to return to the Cruise Ship to rest?"
Teacher Mashima noticed that Sakayanagi Narimori was standing alone and went up to him to ask what was wrong.
"No, I want to stay here and take a look. Everyone here is so full of youthful energy."
The silver-haired man smiled; he had been having people keep an eye on the Kujo Family and Ayanokoji Atsuomi for the past two days.
Just to be on the safe side, Sakayanagi Narimori made some minor adjustments to the tablet he gave to Hashiba Hikaru, allowing him to send messages one-way to the boy via his mobile phone without anyone being able to find any trace of it.
"I hope I'm just overthinking it."
Just as the exam on the Uninhabited Island officially began, in a building in Tokyo's Minato, Tokyo, the white-haired and Elder Kujo. Kujo was talking to his secretary.