"Teacher Hoshinomiya."
"I see in the manual that the school will provide two tents and portable toilets. What specific models are they?"
After deciding on the leader, Ichinose and the others moved on to the next phase.
"The school provides large tents that can accommodate eight people. As for the toilets..."
Hikigaya was speechless.
Hoshinomiya took a cardboard sheet from a staff member and quickly pieced it together, then fitted a blue absorbent cloth over it.
A square-shaped sitting toilet appeared before everyone's eyes.
"Ta-da~"
Hoshinomiya spread her fair arms into a K-shape. Her hands trembled slightly as she introduced it with an excited face:
"It's this! Plastic bags and absorbent cloth are supplied in unlimited quantities. It's convenient to carry, and we're also giving away a lightweight tent for changing clothes for free right now~"
"This... is a bit..."
one of the girls spoke up.
It might be barely acceptable for the boys, but it was really difficult for the girls.
"The girls will probably find it hard to accept."
The normie Shibata voiced the girls' thoughts and suggested, "Using two portable toilets for forty people feels a bit strained. It'll probably be miserable during peak hours every day. Let's buy a temporary toilet for the girls to use; that will also improve efficiency. What does everyone think?"
"Indeed." Kanzaki nodded. "I agree too."
You two.
If you think you'll become popular just by sucking up to the girls, you're dead wrong!
Though.
They seemed to have been popular to begin with.
Then it's fine.
It was just simple consideration.
Hikigaya didn't have any objections either; he didn't want to share a toilet with the girls.
If the girls behind him were to cry out, "Hikigaya used this, how gross, I definitely won't use it," he would want to die.
It was better for his peace of mind to keep things separate.
"Eh?"
Hoshinomiya puffed out her cheeks, a bit displeased. "It's fine. Don't look at the fact that the portable toilet is made of cardboard; it's actually very durable. I can guarantee it won't break even after seven days of use."
Hmm?
Hikigaya glanced sideways.
As a wage slave, it wasn't strange to be forced by a superior to learn how to use something.
But seven days was surely too long; did this teacher have experience using one?
It's just that the others didn't seem to care; after all, it wasn't a question of quality.
"Mm."
Ichinose unified everyone's opinions and nodded with a smile. "Let's buy one first. If it's not enough, we can buy another later."
"The tents aren't enough either. I just saw hammocks in the manual. If we buy some incense too, they should be enough for rest, and they're cheaper."
"As for bathing, not washing for seven days in summer will make us uncomfortable and might cause health problems. Let's also buy a temporary shower. What does everyone think?"
Naturally, there was a wave of agreement.
After all, there was nothing wrong with Ichinose's choices; she was making trade-offs between saving money and efficiency. Some expenses were simply necessary.
"Um..."
At that moment, Watanabe raised his hand. "When I went camping before, I used those water-heating type showers. They're quite convenient. I wonder if they're in the school's manual."
"They are, and they're very cheap."
Ichinose tilted her head slightly. "It's just that with forty people using them, wouldn't heating the water be a bit troublesome?"
"It's fine. As long as we stagger the usage, it's quite convenient to assign one person to heat the water."
Watanabe nodded confidently.
"I see."
Ichinose smiled. "It's great to have someone with relevant experience in the class. Watanabe-kun, if possible, I hope you can provide more advice."
"No problem."
Watanabe nodded.
The discussion in Class B was harmonious, with boys and girls yielding to and considering each other. Ichinose also tried her best to accommodate everyone's opinions.
The atmosphere was almost like playing house.
How wonderful, how wonderful.
It's just that they seemed to have forgotten one person.
Why was that?
Well, Hikigaya didn't have any complaints either.
"Hikigaya, what do you think?"
Just then, Ichinose smiled and walked to his side, and the others' gazes also turned toward him.
Ichinose would not forget anyone.
She would also try her best to satisfy everyone's needs—reasonable needs, of course.
"Hahaha."
Hikigaya was overwhelmed by the unexpected attention; it was the first time anyone had sought his opinion. He gave a dry laugh and said, "How about... staying in that wooden house to the west?"
"Eh?"
Ichinose was momentarily stunned, and the others in Class B were equally taken aback.
"What did you say?"
Kanzaki frowned.
What's going on? Did he say something wrong?
"No..."
Hikigaya raised a finger and explained quickly. "I just think the wooden house should be equipped with a bathroom and toilet. The girls can sleep in the wooden house—then all those problems would be solved. Isn't that good?"
The people around them looked at each other.
There was actually such a convenient facility on the island?
Speaking of which—
why didn't this guy mention it earlier? Didn't this make those who were seriously discussing everything before look like idiots?
"How do you know there's a wooden house to the west?"
Kanzaki asked seriously.
"Eh?"
Hikigaya was momentarily at a loss. "Didn't the cruise ship circle the island earlier? I saw it when I was taking photos..."
Feeling Kanzaki's sharp gaze, Hikigaya grew a little irritated. How had he offended him again?
"As expected."
Ichinose clapped her hands lightly and praised him. "Hikigaya really is amazing. But next time you discover something like that, could you please tell us earlier?"
"Ah... yes!"
Hikigaya replied awkwardly.
"Then we'll have to trouble Hikigaya to lead the way, since you're probably the only one who knows where the wooden house is!"
Are you serious?
Such a big wooden house—didn't any of you notice it?
"Understood."
Under the weight of those stinging gazes, Hikigaya stood up and started walking, with Ichinose and Kanzaki beside him.
The other Class B students followed behind in small groups.
Chie Hoshinomiya nodded in satisfaction, trailing at the very back with several staff members. After all, there were certain equipment installations the students couldn't handle on their own.
"Um..."
Being sandwiched between the two of them made Hikigaya feel uncomfortable.
The forest around them was dense. Ichinose, wearing her white short-sleeved gym shirt, kept brushing her lotus-root-like arms against him.
It was just an accidental occurrence.
Searching for meaning in accidents was a trait of unpopular guys.
Still, it was uncomfortable.
Even if the path was narrow, couldn't she keep a little distance?
When Ichinose pressed closer, Hikigaya could only push against Kanzaki beside him.
There was nothing else he could do.
I trust the hero Kanzaki will be understanding.