We arrive at the river, at that moment I go to Chabashira-sensei to inform her that I am the leader, when she finishes the whole process she gives me the card with my name on it. At once I also buy the portable toilet.
I go to the sign and pass the card over it.
This way I claim this place as ours.
Yousuke: I think it's better if we all divide the work to finish faster.
Horikita: I also agree, we should keep our priorities in mind.
Hachiman: Ike, what is the first thing we should consider?
Ike: We should check how the water in the river is, then I think it would be like having light during the night, and set up our tents.
Hachiman: Okay, let's start with the river.
We approached the river bank, it's crystal clear water.
Ike: This looks good, the water looks crystal clear and pure.
Hachiman: Do we need to boil it?
Ike: I don't think so, this kind of water usually comes from a freshwater spring.
Everyone's expressions are very doubtful.
Shinohara: Isn't it dangerous for us to drink it without boiling it first?
Karuizawa: It looks great for bathing, but .......
Matsushita: Maybe it's better to take precautions.
Onodera: I'm sorry, I can't drink from it.
The girls' opinion is very unified in engatse on taking from the river, this opinion is also spreading among the boys.
Ike: I tell you, it is totally safe.
Ken: It may be, but one wrong step and we may suffer a disease.
Okitani: One rule of survival is not to trust appearances, right?
Sotomura: mmmmmmmmmm, it's quite complex, I'm also very hesitant to take it that way.
This is annoying, Ike's reputation makes them doubt his knowledge, I decide to give a push, this way it will boost a new opinion of him among our peers.
I send my hands making a bowl towards the water I collect some with them. And I start to drink from it.
My action surprises everyone.
It actually tastes very good, maybe I needed to refresh myself, after all I had talked enough today. There is nothing better than this, if I could I would drink ten liters of this water, it's a lie, my kidneys would not be able to take so much, I think.
When everyone catches on that I just drank the water.
Ike: H-Hikigaya, did you just drink from the river?
haaaa? This idiot is blind, I just did.
Hachiman: Didn't you say it was okay to drink it?
Ike: Well yes, but that you would take it took me by surprise after all several were against it.
Hachiman: You are right, the right course would be to wait better to analyze. But I think it would be faster if I experienced it on my own, about an hour or two we will know, I will tell you if I feel bad or something.
Even though my immune system is abnormal, I'm sure my body has some reaction, or so I think.
Ike: Still wouldn't it be better not to take the risk?
Hachiman: You said it was safe, so trust your knowledge, I think you still don't know the responsibility you have.
Ike: Huh?
Hachiman: Right now you are the one with the best weapon to pass this test.
I'm sure all classes would want someone who has your knowledge. So I'm counting on you. You are the most suitable for this desert island, besides I think I already told you I want to trust my classmates.
These words are not only to encourage Ike but also to increase credibility in front of everyone.
Hachiman: We just have to wait how my body reacts, for the moment we will continue dividing the work.
Horikita: Very well, how about if we make groups specialized in looking for wood for the campfire, another group for the search of food and another one in charge of setting up the tents.
Hachiman: That reminds me, it seems to me that we will have to use some points to buy a couple of tents.
Yousuke: That's right, we can't possibly use only two.
Hachiman: Ike, tell me in this river is there any chance of passing fish.
Ike: I see, that would help us cut down on the points we spend on food. I think so, since it looks like a freshwater spring several fish can pass through.
Kikyo: That's great, but how are we going to catch them?
Horikita: In the manual it says that there are fishing rods, they cost 1 point each.
Hachiman: That's good, I'll order them right away. Ike I would like you to lead the foraging group, that way we can avoid dangerous fruits and more people will know about them. The best option is that Horikita also accompanies you.
Horikita: I agree.
Hachiman: Yousuke, you will stay with the group to set up the tents, as it is a heavy job most of the guys will stay with you.
Yousuke: Leave it to me.
Hachiman: Kikyo, you will be with the group collecting wood for the bonfire, remember to look for dry wood, this will help a lot when lighting the fire.
Although I think it is better to form several groups, but Kikyo will be in charge of leading them.
Kikyo: Okay, what are you going to do, Hachiman-kun?
Horikita: Don't tell me you're going to slack off.
Yousuke: Huh? That's not right Hachiman-kun, this is the time when we all have to contribute something.
Blinked once........Twice...........three times.......
What the hell, I didn't give that whole speech for them to think I'm going to rest on my laurels, it bothers me that they think that because I didn't include myself in some of the groups I'm automatically going to slack off. My image was completely degenerated in the minds of my peers, yet at this point I can't deny it.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! They may be right however it doesn't detract from my annoyance.
Hachiman: Hey, are you doing this on purpose?
Kikyo: Well ........... your track record doesn't say good things about hard work, Hachiman-kun.
Hachiman: You make it sound like I'm a leech who's just glued to the feet of the class.
Horikita: Please don't insult leeches, at least they have a function in the ecosystem.
Hachiman: Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Yousuke: I think we've had enough of annoying Hachiman-kun, it's time to get going.
Hachiman: Hey, you bastard, don't say it like it's an anti-stress activity.
Horikita: That's right, Hirata-kun, let's split up the groups.
Hachiman: Are you listening to me?
Kikyo: We should start at once, that way we can coordinate better.
They're doing it on purpose. I give up, it's useless. I don't know how long Koenji will take, so I also have to do some work, then I'll go on with my own plans, we can't just depend on the leader's riddle score, plus we have to take into account the budget we have counting Koenji's possible withdrawal after he finishes the work. There are many unknown factors that I don't know yet. For the time being I will help with installing the class base.
Hachiman: *sigh* it's useless to argue now, I just want to tell you that I have my plans so I won't be able to help 100% with the base maintenance.
Yousuke: Will you tell us this time?
Hachiman: It's not so mysterious, but the preparations are not done yet.
Kikyo: As long as you don't keep us in the dark it will be fine.
Hachiman: Somehow I'm sorry, you made it seem like I don't trust you.
Horikita: You made it seem that way, but I think we know the truth, you're just extremely careful, not to say paranoid.
Ugh, I can't refute that.
But I'm glad these guys are at least supportive, my actions can seem secretive and obscure from a third party.
Now they seem like a real group, not just distinct parts looking to fit together. It's a sign that they are maturing.
As I think Horikita takes out a sheet of paper and starts writing down names, for this kind of administrative work she is very good.
Horikita: Very well then, the groups will be as follows.
Food collection group
Ike kanji, Horikita Suzune, Teruhiko Yukimura, Mei-Yu Wang, Haruka Hasebe, Kyōsuke Okitani.
Shopfitting group
Yōsuke Hirata, Ryōtarō Hondō,Akito Miyake,Hideo Sotomura,Ken Sudō, Kayano Onodera,Ryūko Nishimura,Kiyotaka Ayanokōji
Wood Gathering Group 1
Kikyō Kushida,Haruki Yamauchi,Kokoro Inogashira,Nene Mori,Sana Azuma.
Wood Gathering group 2
Kei Karuizawa,Chiaki Matsushita,Maya Satō,Airi Sakura
Wood Gathering group 3
Soshi Miyamoto,Satsuki Shinohara,Wataru Ijūin,Ruri Ichihashi,Susumu Makida
.......... What a bad split. Of all people he had to leave Airi at the mercy of Karuizawa's group, though she should think it's a chance for her to bond with the others, but for a loner to be cornered from all sides seems like a bad joke.
Well Horikita bases her actions on logic like me, no charge does not take into account the position and emotions of each person, of course she did not include me in the list at my request, I will not be all the time in the camp.
Horikita: Are there any objections?
Of course there are, but no one dares to challenge her, her presence has a similar air to her brother, she overwhelms people without their knowledge, genetics is a frightening thing.
Since no one vocifies their thoughts, then the list remains like this.
Yousuke: Let's get to work, if no one else has anything to say.
Kikyo: Come on, guys! It's time to give our best effort, let's spend on this deserted island everything.
As expected of her, she boosts everyone's morale in a single instant, multiple cheers go up.
Hachiman: Is it okay if I join one of the groups to collect wood?
Horikita: It's better that, than having you wandering around the camp.
Kuhhh, that lasted.
Horikita: You said you had plans that have to do with Koenji, but they're not ready yet so I think it's okay for you to join a group, which one are you going to join?
Hachiman: I guess 2.
With this the face turns into an ice tempane.
Horikita: You're looking to be alone with girls, how disgusting, if you dare to do anything, I swear I'll do everything I can to make you spend the rest of your life behind bars.
Hachiman: Why do you take it for granted that I will commit some criminal act? That is a slander against me, I can sue you for those accusations.
Horikita: So now you are going after me, hilarious, you can only do it in your delusions, but if you take action in reality I want you to know that I know self-defense.
Hachiman: Yes, yes, as you say.
I'm getting a headache just talking to her.
Hachiman: Well, can I join that group? They have fewer people than the others, so the best option is for me to help them for the time being.
Horikita: Go ahead, I also have to get ready for the exploration.
Hachiman: Ohhhhhhhh, look at her, she looks like a city girl going out into the wild for the first time.
Horikita: You know you don't do the easy work so you don't beat yourself up?
Hachiman: Yes ma'am.
Horikita: Then keep quiet.
Something keeps bothering me, a little doubt scratches my brain, it's better to say it.
Hachiman: Aren't you going to ask about that night?
Horikita: No need, you told me you would tell me when you were ready, I'll wait for you. Now that we are alone I will tell you that you were very imprudent taking water from the river, you should know that your position as a leader is delicate.
I could not deny the fact that I was reckless but I have a little confidence in my metabolism, or so I think, I got sick very little.
Hachiman: I understand. Goodbye.
This girl is maturing fast, does that mean something good or bad, I don't know, only time will tell, I have rolled my dice many times since I arrived.
I say goodbye to her and head towards the group that I honestly wouldn't want to be surrounded by, for a teenager like me, who has never had female contact it's hard to be surrounded by pure girls, but I can't complain. There are several things I want to check out with this group. Hahhhhh, I sound like Kiyotaka when he's doing experiments in his head.