Tsukishiro: My Teammates Have Brains of Pigs. What a Headache! (Continued)

Because this was abandoned by Hachiman Hikigaya.

So.

The path she was going to take was the path he was going to take.

So, shouldn't she try to accumulate points, and then collect 20 million to leave Second-year Class C? That would be a true sign of growth.

While thinking this, I picked up the kettle.

Horikita walked back from the riverbank and then heard Hachiman Hikigaya's voice.

Then she heard him say that he hadn't come to see her, but specifically to see Sakura.

This made Horikita, who had been thinking about the other person but who didn't care about her at all, feel inexplicably dissatisfied.

"So, what happened?" Horikita asked as she stepped out from behind.

"Hmm," Hachiman said. "I have a student who was sent out on a mission, but her bracelet has broken."

"So there's no way to find her in time, but her condition isn't good, so I need Sakura's intuition," Hachiman said, turning to Suzune Horikita.

Oh.

I see.

Suzune Horikita immediately felt her previous dissatisfaction being suppressed.

Hachiman Hikigaya did indeed come to Sakura because he had something important to discuss.

Sakura is indeed very capable. In the Sudō assault incident last year, it was Sakura guided her and then witnessed Sudō assaulting someone with Hachiman Hikigaya, and even recorded it on video.

When she inquired about it afterward, Sakura said that she felt the location was dangerous.

As a result, they actually captured some incredible footage.

According to Hachiman Hikigaya, the situation appears to be somewhat dangerous.

"So, do you need my help later?" Suzune asked.

Um?

Upon hearing this, Hachiman couldn't help but glance at Horikita again.

Having not seen her for several days, seeing Horikita again now feels fresh. Perhaps it's because she's been on a long journey and seems a bit tired, which makes her appear somewhat weak.

This feeling is very novel, just like the Uninhabited Island Exam last year.

She became weak because she got sick.

And now he seems sickly.

In summary, Horikita seems to have become even more beautiful.

"Once I've confirmed the direction, I can go find it myself," Hachiman said. "But if you're willing to help, that would be fine too. I'll leave Ibuki behind."

"Two members of my team have already abstained, so if I go with Ibuki and we both get wiped out, that would be bad."

"So Ibuki, you can stay here for now," Hachiman said.

Ibuki:??

Ibuki felt as if she had been immediately replaced.

But.

"Horikita, your score wasn't good," Ibuki said to Horikita. "Did something happen that made you drag the team down?"

"..." Suzune Horikita.

There are wounded on the Hachiman Hikigaya side, and you Ibuki, are still concerned about this?

And she did indeed have wounded on her side, which made Onodera's expression suddenly very awkward.

Suzune felt that Ibuki really had no sense of atmosphere.

"Um... I think I heard someone calling my name."

At this moment, the pink-haired girl with pigtails, who had also gone to the river to fetch water, spoke somewhat timidly.

This is Sakura.

"Kami, Kamuro."

Sakura still held Kamuro, who had rigorously trained her, in high regard.

So they took the initiative to greet Kamuro.

"Hmm," Kamuro replied, feigning indifference.

Actually, I don't quite understand Hachiman Hikigaya's approach.

Because.

If Hachiman Hikigaya is worried that his team will be wiped out, then he can simply team up with her when necessary.

Although her team has Sakayanagi, who can't do strenuous exercise, there's also Hashimoto, who can work hard as a support.

Instead of deliberately leaving Ibuki behind and having Horikita take her with her.

So this move... doesn't seem very smart.

Wait a moment.

Kamuro suddenly noticed something.

That is it.

Could it be that Hachiman Hikigaya deliberately acted alongside Horikita, intending to work together with Horikita?

Since it's been a while since I've seen Horikita, does Hachiman Hikigaya want to spend more time with Horikita?

This is really bad, Sakayanagi.

Kamuro instantly felt that Sakayanagi, because Hachiman Hikigaya had already shown that he had a romantic interest in him.

And yet you're still waiting, waiting... what are you waiting for?

Wouldn't it be better to confess your feelings earlier?

And in the beginning, Hachiman Hikigaya into their class.

So.

The only people who can team up with Kōenji now are the students from their Second-year Class A.

Kamuro momentarily doubted Sakayanagi's attack power, feeling that Sakayanagi had missed a great opportunity.

Now that we've found Sakura, things will be much easier.

"Eh eh eh..."

"Should I use my intuition?" Airi Sakura seemed very insecure.

"The person I sent out was injured," Hachiman said. "And now she's being tracked. Logically, she should have returned to the most dangerous place, which, conventionally speaking, is the safest place."

But she didn't come back.

"And right now, the weather is terrible," Hachiman said. "I suggest you go back to the starting point with Ibuki to replenish your supplies and rest."

"It looks like a downpour is coming, and it's not safe for you to be stationed by the river," Hachiman said.

"Yes, that's what I think too," Onodera quickly replied.

But.

I just picked up Hachiman and felt something was off.

Because.

Isn't this a normal exam? How can there be such a sudden situation as someone getting injured, being chased, and then going missing?

Didn't everyone receive the message on their tablets saying that the school would absolutely protect everyone's safety?

But she's currently injured and has no right to say anything else.

"Um—" Sakura noticed that everyone was looking at her.

I felt an overwhelming sense of shame.

But.

She is also working hard.

Well—

"If it were me, I wouldn't go back to the most dangerous place, but I also think we shouldn't stray too far from that most dangerous place."

"So, I might be nearby."

"But not too close."

"It would involve crossing at least two or three regions."

I see.

Hachiman took out his tablet and opened the map.

The most dangerous areas are H10-H9.

The diameter of one area is only one kilometer.

It's quite dangerous for adults trying to escape the White Room.

Therefore, it requires crossing at least 3 regions.

So.

According to Sakura's instructions, Amasawa should be between H6 and I6. The map indicates those two areas are forests; since it's a forest, climbing a tree might be a good hiding place.

"Thank you so much, Sakura," Hachiman said sincerely.

"Hmm, did I... did I come in handy?" Sakura seemed very unconfident.

I think so.

Hachiman then said to Ibuki, "Then help them pack up and head to the starting point."

"If we're lucky, we can pick up Ichika Amasawa this evening."

"Then we'll see if we should head back to the starting point tonight," Hachiman said.

Although it's said so simply, the actual situation is not good.

Because if there is lightning or heavy rain, and since Ichika Amasawa is hiding in a tree, that's when the real danger will occur.

Because lightning specifically strikes trees.

In this way.

Hachiman didn't have time to wait for Horikita's team to deal with the tents, and then he led Horikita and Kamuro to the H6 and I6 areas.

Three hours later.

At this moment, the three finally arrived at one of their targets, area H6.

Tons.

Having traveled a long way, the three of them relaxed a little upon arriving at their destination.

Start replenishing fluids.

They also ate some of the jerky, which was used as a basic food item, to replenish their strength.

"Thanks."

Horikita accepted the small bag of dried meat that Hachiman Hikigaya handed over.

"But it's a bit too hard," Hachiman said.

"If it's just regular jerky, it's not difficult to make. I'll try to make some when I get back to school," Suzune Horikita said.

"Then thank you for your hard work." Hachiman Hikigaya still trusted Horikita skills.