The three of them split into two groups. Suzuki Tsubame headed for the first stronghold to check in at noon, while Horikita and Ayanokoji chose to head to the Class A camp.
After a long trek...
Suzuki Tsubame returned to the camp. Besides the Class D students busy sorting supplies, a familiar figure sat alone at the edge of the camp.
Just then, Hirata approached with a worried look on his face.
"Suzuki, you're back."
Suzuki Tsubame nodded and pointed in Ibuki's direction, knowingly asking, "Isn't that girl from Class C? Why is she staying at our camp?"
"That's Ibuki from Class C." Hirata sighed and explained, "Ike and Sotomura found her in the woods just now. Ibuki said she had a conflict with Class C's leader, got beaten up, and was then driven out by them. Her injuries were pretty serious, and Ike couldn't bear to leave her alone, so he brought her back."
Hirata looked somewhat uncomfortable. He awkwardly scratched his head and continued, "We didn't want to turn a blind eye to her either, so we let her stay in the camp for now."
Suzuki Tsubame nodded slightly and said casually, "Since everyone agreed on it, we'll handle it that way."
Ibuki was an important part of his plan, so Suzuki Tsubame had no reason to drive her away.
"Alright." Hirata seemed to breathe a sigh of relief before turning back to resume his work in the camp.
Just then, Horikita walked over from the side.
"Just as Ayanokoji observed yesterday, Class A is patrolling the area around their camp in an organized manner. Their members hardly leave, and they won't let us get close enough to inspect the place. It's as if they're hiding some kind of secret."
"Oh?" Suzuki Tsubame understood at once. Class C's