The Exam Begins: Katsuragi's Performance

But what cannot be done cannot be done.

You can't just order her to get into the University of Tokyo and expect her to actually get in.

Humans have their limits.

Just then, the loudspeaker came on in the cabin.

"Attention students, we will be disembarking on the island in half an hour. All students, please change into your sportswear, check your toiletries and belongings, and bring your mobile phones to the deck for assembly. Please leave all other personal items in your rooms."

The announcement rang out on the cruise ship.

That means there are only 30 minutes left to record.

There was some urgency.

Hachiman began to concentrate.

Although Kushida wasn't asked to do it, she was also watching the video that Sakura had filmed again very carefully.

Then I entered a state of focused concentration.

But.

Hachiman felt that she wasn't seriously recording suitable camping spots or places on the island that seemed worth noting.

Instead, they searched for secluded spots where they could kick the railings.

After all, she'll be living in a group on the island, which will definitely increase her stress again, so she'll need to find a way to vent.

She does have a knack for finding places where no one goes.

"..." Hachiman.

No, this isn't the time to think about Kushida, so Hachiman started taking notes.

Thirty minutes fly by when you're focused.

The students brought only a few personal belongings as instructed and then gathered on the deck.

For some students, their only feeling was excitement.

Because in their view, they were about to land on the island.

What awaited them after arriving on the island was a pleasant stay-at-home period, a beach, and an outing.

However, for a small number of people, their hearts are heavy.

If I was only skeptical at first, I'm almost certain now.

The Special Exam for this month is about to begin.

If it were just a simple vacation, there's no reason to make them change into sportswear—not the kind with tight short sleeves and leggings, but the kind with long pants and long sleeves.

It can protect your skin and body to the greatest extent.

When Hachiman changed into his sportswear and came to the deck, many people were already waiting there.

However, they weren't just standing lazily in twos and threes on the deck; instead, they were lined up in neat rows, like they were in a training camp.

As the homeroom teacher of Class C, Sae Chabashira stood at the front of the line, calmly looking at everyone without saying a word.

However, those who arrived later all joined the line on their own initiative.

This is a form of herd mentality.

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

The midday sun beat down on the boys and girls on the deck, and many of the Class C students, enduring the scorching heat, couldn't help but complain.

After all, schools all over the world are pretty much the same.

It's supposed to be 30 minutes, but it usually takes 40 or 50 minutes or even an hour.

This is common sense.

So even if you arrive right on time, you still have to stand in the scorching sun for more than ten minutes.

Sweating profusely.

"It's the middle of summer! And they're making us wear these sportswear? It's so hot!"

"Can't we go back to the air-conditioned room?"

"I don't want to go to the island!"

Hachiman watched his classmates from the middle of the line.

They are now students in Class C, the team on the left is from Class B, and the team on the right is from Ryuen's class.

But his own class was the noisiest.

Class A, for example, was almost completely silent; they were very self-disciplined.

The students in Ryuen's class were also very quiet, with hardly anyone talking.

Therefore, the quiet atmosphere of Class C compared to the other classes seemed out of place.

That's why I said Class C is no good.

Hachiman felt fortunate that there were no longer Behavioral Guidelines Exam.

However, the members of Class C were unaware of this.

Or perhaps they simply lack awareness of this.

Rather, they haven't fully realized that Special Exam have already begun.

"There are a few things to note before you go to the island."

Sae Chabashira's gaze swept over everyone, then her slightly rolled-up sleeves revealed her fair and smooth wrists. "First of all, everyone, please hand over your phones to me for safekeeping."

As she spoke, Sae Chabashira reached out and picked up a black, necklace-like electronic watch bracelet. "And you must wear this watch. Anyone who removes the watch without permission during your time on the island will be punished."

"Looks like our camping trip on the island is about to begin." To Hachiman's left, Horikita was standing in the same row as him.

Then he said with a sigh.

Because her body hasn't recovered yet, she's just stubbornly holding on.

Then, if it's a group camping trip, she probably won't be able to help much.

It's a pity.

I feel ashamed of my own weakness.

"So, does that watch only have a GPS tracking function?"

Horikita asked in a low voice.

If it's truly a wilderness survival scenario, then providing GPS devices to ensure the students' location can be found at any time is crucial. Judging from the video taken by Sakura, although the island isn't very large, there is still a risk of getting lost.

Hachiman knows.

She was worried about the watch's functionality.

Because most watches on the market already have some power, and some mobile phones can detect pulse and blood pressure. In other words, physical discomfort can be detected.

She might want to persevere with the exam, but she's worried that she won't even pass the first hurdle of the bracelet test.

"It depends on the situation," Hachiman said. "If you can't pass the first test of the bracelet, then you should give up."

"..." Horikita. "I just tried my best to memorize some positions, and if I give up, then I'll have to give you the position first."

As she said this, Horikita looked at Hachiman. "Did you bring paper and pen? I'll draw a map of the island as I understand it."

It looks quite reliable.

It looks like you've made some progress, Horikita.

But.

"Anyway, let's wear the bracelet for now," Hachiman said. "Besides, it might not end here."

Yes.

Hachiman was also thinking about the issues that Horikita was worried about.

You need to wear a security bracelet, Horikita might not be able to pass the bracelet's test while she's sick.

However, he kept an eye on Chabashira-sensei's expression.

Then, Chabashira's expression didn't change much.

Then you can feel a little more at ease.

Because Hachiman had already revealed to Horikita that Horikita's health was failing, Chabashira wouldn't have been so calm if Horikita hadn't passed the bracelet's test.

So his calm demeanor suggests that the bracelet might just be used for location tracking.

Then.

If it only has a location function, then it can obtain one piece of intelligence.

That means... there might be no danger on the island.

"..." and behind.

The boys' team is here.

"Isn't Hachiman- kun on good terms with Horikita?"

Everyone stared ahead.

To others, Hachiman and Horikita, and Horikita's cheeks were slightly flushed. Was she blushing because the other was teasing her?

What a despicable couple.

"Splash!"

Sae Chabashira stood at the front of the line, while the students of Class C lined up and passed in front of her.

He tossed his phone into the bag beside him, then took the watch from Sae Chabashira and put it on his wrist.

The other three classes were doing the same thing.

With four classes, there are naturally four homeroom teachers.

Tomoya Majima, the homeroom teacher of Class A, is a young man dressed in a black suit.

Chie Hoshinomiya of Class B, is a beautiful older sister with long brown curly hair and a delicate face.

Class C's homeroom teacher, Sae Chabashira, is a beautiful woman with a black single ponytail and a super S-shaped figure.

The homeroom teacher of Class D is a thin, well-dressed man with glasses. He has some acne scars on his face.

Um...

After submitting his phone in exchange for the bracelet, Hachiman observed the homeroom teachers of the four classes and then drew a conclusion.

Chabashira is a good homeroom teacher.

After all, she has the best looks.

Then it was Suzune Horikita's turn.

"Phone," Chabashira reminded the other person, because Horikita seemed to hesitate when they arrived at the phone submission point.

Bump.

Horikita put the phone in the bag, then handed a bracelet to Suzune Horikita.

Suzune Horikita seemed to have made up her mind and put on the bracelet. But the bracelet didn't give any notification.

"Then next," Chabashira said.

It seems the bracelet only has location tracking functionality; it cannot monitor health.

Suzune Horikita breathed a sigh of relief; she could still participate in this exam.

Chapter 114 The exam begins, Katsuragi's performance

Horikita successfully put on the bracelet.