After hearing from Kushida that morning that Horikita had taken her breakfast, Aoyama had planned to share some food with her. There were still plenty of supplies in the Wooden Cabin, anyway.
"Do you need me to join the discussion? If not, I'm going to get some rest." Horikita made no attempt to refuse and took the can, holding it against her stomach.
It had been bought with Class D's exam points, after all. She might as well take it.
She planned to get up early tomorrow and earn as many points as she could from checking in.
Aoyama turned his gaze back to Ryuen. "Whether Suzune stays depends on your answer, Ryuen."
"Do whatever you like."
Ryuen shifted into a more comfortable sleeping position and turned onto his side, showing Aoyama the back of his head. His words made it clear he wouldn't send anyone to stay at the Base and guard it against Class B.
"Then that's perfect." After getting a definite answer, Aoyama began searching the campsite for Shiina.
Just like earlier, he still hadn't spotted that cute figure.
It wasn't even nine yet. Surely she hadn't gone to bed this early?
"Do you know where Shiina is, Suzune?" Aoyama called to Horikita as she was about to leave.
"She should be resting in her tent. She didn't look well."
When Sakagami had called roll for Class C that evening, Horikita had noticed Shiina's reply sounded even weaker than usual.
Shiina had also left the campfire early tonight.
The night before, she had sat quietly to one side, but still stayed until the fire was nearly out before returning to her tent.
"Could you check whether Shiina's asleep? If she isn't, ask her what's wrong."
Aoyama didn't think it was appropriate for a boy to enter the