Hashimoto: You Could've Lived Off Someone Else and Saved Yourself 20 Years of Detours! Part 1 (Continued)
This made Hachiman feel very reassured.
He thought he had met Classmate Sakayanagi, who was usually very unguarded in the dorm, and that she had some kind of plan or strategy for him. But now it seems he was overthinking it.
"Because of the heavy rain tomorrow, nearly 300 students have gathered here at the starting point, but there are still more than 100 students in other areas."
Then President Sakayanagi got down to business.
"Well then—" Hachiman decided to get down to business.
"This small island is Uninhabited Island belonging to the school."
"Is it normal for a small boat to exist on a ship?" Hachiman asked.
"A small boat?" Sakayanagi blinked gently.
So when Hachiman went to the H10 area to find Ichika Amasawa, he mentioned the small boat with its engine hidden under the palm tree leaves that he had discovered.
"Normally, this is not normal," Sakayanagi said. "After all, there are so many students on the island. If a student can't swim and then tries to take a shortcut in such a small boat, wouldn't an accident happen?"
"That's how I see it too," Hachiman said. "Then..."
He paused for a moment, then asked, "What is the purpose of these small boats?"
"You should know that these small boats cannot sail continuously at sea," Hachiman said.
"Regarding this," Sakayanagi provided an important piece of information.
"These past few days, besides arranging for the students to stand by and properly handling the small shop, I also arranged for a group of students to conduct a terrain survey."
"Then."
"Someone reported that a medium-sized speedboat was spotted anchored some distance from here," Sakayanagi said.
"Because they carried binoculars, they could see."
I see.
Hachiman understood.
I now understand the significance of the small boat hidden in area H10.
Simply using that small boat wouldn't be enough to fight the ocean, but it's a different story if someone comes to meet you.
So.
It is possible to transport people out by placing them on a small boat and then heading to a rendezvous point.
In addition, Ichika Amasawa was directly called to area H10 by Tsukimaru Ten.
So.
There is a high probability that this was a scheme by Tsukimaru Ten.
Did the Acting Chairman Tsukishiro know this? Probably not, otherwise he wouldn't have allowed the other party to directly attack Amaza, and then Amaza would have recorded it as evidence.
Thinking about it this way.
Hachiman took out a tablet.
[Would you like to pay 1 resource point to find Kiyotaka Ayanokoji's location?]
Yes.
E3 area.
[Would you like to pay 1 resource point to check Teruhiko Yukimura's location?]
Yes!
E3 area.
[Would you like to pay 1 resource point to check Nanase Tsubasa's location?]
Yes!
Area B2.
"Have Kiyotaka Ayanokoji and the others returned to the starting point today?" Hachiman asked.
"Let me see."
Sakayanagi took out a small notebook.
The notebook records the time students returned to and left the starting point.
This is not something one person can do alone, so it should be done by several people at different times.
It seems that Second-year Class A is quite capable, especially in intelligence gathering.
"They came back at 11 a. m."
"However, he left again at 2 p. m."
"It seems to be to use up the 2,000 resource points per person subsidy issued by the school," Sakayanagi said.
That perfectly matches Hachiman's impression of Yukimura.
"I might have to set off again once the downpour stops," Hachiman said to Sakayanagi. "I suspect that small boat was the one that was sent to take Kiyotaka Ayanokoji away."
"The timing was likely chosen with Kiyotaka Ayanokoji's stamina declining. For a genius like him, it shouldn't be time for his stamina to decline yet."
"At the same time, we still don't have a way to contact him," Hachiman said.
That's why it's necessary to inform the other party of this information in advance.
"Understood," Sakayanagi said. "I will arrange for Kamuro and Hashimoto to continue following you."
"Good."
Hachiman did not refuse.
Having Kamuro around definitely makes me feel safe.
After parting ways with Sakayanagi, a sudden downpour began.
The rain was pouring down.
However, there are no exams today or tomorrow, so the students are very relaxed.
Moreover, the students have been rushing to check in and score points in designated areas, so they haven't had a proper rest. Now, with the sound of the rain pattering down, they can actually sleep soundly.
Hachiman thought so too.
Thinking this way.
It was around four or five in the morning, still a bit hazy.
Hachiman awakens instinctively.
Because today is Saturday morning, it's her special time to date Kushida and let her vent her emotions.
Hachiman is often woken up by her at four or five in the morning.
So I've gotten used to waking up at this time.
"Kushida?"
Inside the tent, Hachiman noticed a figure sitting beside his bed in the shadows.
Judging from her posture, she is a girl, so it must be Kushida.
I didn't see her when I got back yesterday, but she still didn't want to miss this opportunity to vent her emotions.
Only.
Kushida, the exam rules state that boys and girls are not allowed to share a tent, and tents are not soundproof.
Thinking this way.
Hachiman prepared to offer some "kind advice" to Kushida.
But.
After his eyes adjusted to the darkness, Hachiman suddenly realized that the person in front of him was not the little angel with short blonde hair.
And the cute junior with long red hair.
The other duck, obedient and quiet, sat to one side.
Hmm!
Hachiman was instantly startled.
Why are you here?
Hachiman was taken aback. "And how long have you been here!"
If someone finds out they were in the same tent, even if they weren't sleeping, but were reported—
They will both abstain.
And this is how she repays him after he helped her?
"I woke up and suddenly found myself in a tent. My injured arm had been disinfected and bandaged. The bracelet on my left wrist had also been replaced," Ichika Amasawa said. "I went to ask the senior student from Second-year Class A who was on duty."
"After I was brought back, the medical team treated my injuries, and then, President Sakayanagi personally replaced my bracelet."
"And now I'm also living in a tent set up by Kamuro."
"I appreciate it."
I see.
It's about repaying kindness.
But shouldn't you be grateful to the person who helped you?
That's what Hachiman Hikigaya was thinking.
"Then I should thank those who helped me, Hachiman Hikigaya is thinking now?" Ichika suddenly said.
That's really startling.
Only.
Hachiman suddenly realized that this junior was a genius student from White Room student, and had even told Kushida that she knew a little about psychology, so perhaps she could help Kushida.
So, it's probably possible to see through other people's thoughts.
"Don't be so nervous, senior," Ichika said. "I just thought that's probably what you would say."
Is that so?
That means his personality has been analyzed.
It's a little embarrassing.
Because Hachiman Hikigaya always prided himself on being a top-notch human observer, he actually had a day when he was being observed and seen through.
"So."
Hachiman said, "At this point in time..."
Hachiman's left hand began to grope around the area above his head, preparing to pick up the tablet.
"The tablet is here." Ichika Amasawa, took the initiative to hand over the tablet.
"..." Hachiman.
Use the Hachiman Results tablet to check the time displayed.
4:30.
"Cough cough."
"So what are you doing here at this hour?" Hachiman put down his tablet and asked in a low voice.
"Thanks to your help, senior, I have been expelled from the White Room and gained my freedom," Ichika Amasawa said. "That's why I came here specifically to thank you."
I see.
She felt he had helped the most, so she thanked him first.
This reason is more acceptable to Hachiman Hikigaya.