After the leader was decided we started searching for a spot.I sighed,as many people shot me suspicious looks.They were perhaps not comfortable with me knowing the name of the leader.But I didn't mind if they decided to change the leader because I would find it soon enough.
"So we should split up to search for a good spot."
I sighed but I spotted ibuki looking at me behind a tree.She was really careless.Anyone from class could have spotted her.
I took this as a cue and split from the group going my own way.
No one questioned me.But Matsushita glanced at me.It looked like she had an idea where I was heading.She had read the note earlier.It seemed she had spotted ibuki.
I made my way,and when I was far enough I looked at Ibuki.She tched and said to follow her.
I decided to start a conversation with her.
"So what's up."I blew it.Honestly I didn't know what to say to her.We weren't exactly friends.We were from different classes.And I wasn't good in holding conversations with strangers.
She looked at me and tched.A feeling of nostalgia hit me.It was the same way me and kamuro met.She looked at me as a disgusting insect.Now she's my friend and I'm the one controlling our friendship.Maybe ibuki was walking on that golden path too.
What the hell has happened to me.This thinking is unlike me.
Is this what people call pride?Am I feeling proud of making friends.
Am I getting curious?
Now how will I feel if I become the most popular person in the year.It would be interesting.But that would conflict with my other goal.That is,to lead a normal highschool life. He told me once,'One who doesn't use his talent is nothing but a fool.'
I was interested in learning how it felt to use all the talents I have.So I put my best in that room.But now,I no longer harbour any curiosity towards it.
I just feel more empty when I think about using my talents.Because the same talents are the reason I was denied freedom.
We reached near a tree and I saw Ryuuen and a large man.Honestly he was too tall and looked as if he would stomp on me.When Ryuuen saw us he smirked and looked at ibuki.
"Now tell him,before I kill him."Ibuki said to Ryuuen.Kill me?This girl is dangerous.
Ryuuen just chuckled"Comeon now ibuki, don't be such a spoilsport.He is one of the top guys in the year.He has even got ichinose with him.Kukuku I'm taking down ichinose by using him."
I internally sighed.This guy is a pain to deal with.
Ryueen looked at me once and turned towards ibuki.
Surprising all of us he punched her.I would have been able to stop it but I wanted to know why exactly he punched her.If he did something further then I will have to stop him.I definitely wasn't going to see a girl being beat in front of me.
Ibuki was shocked too.He grabbed her by throat and threw her at a tree.
He then started saying,"Ibuki,I expect you to sabotage Class D."
Then everything became clear.Ryuuen really was a cunning man.
He then told us his plan.If you ask me,this plan was having flaws,but I didn't question it.
After he completed his talk I decided to head back to avoid suspicions on being away.
I reached there but no one noticed me as they had found a spot and were deciding when to head their.
"So lets fix the spot which Ike and sudo kun have found out."Hirata called out.
When we reached their I was surprised.Not by the fact that they had found this spot in so less time.But by the fact that who had found it.
I never expected the idiot trio to actually do something.
But it seemed Ike had knowledge about campings as his assistance was gladly welcomed by our class.Even I felt thankful to Ike for having this knowledgeable.I don't want to eat berry's for 7 days,you know?
The spot was a very fine one.Their were lot of trees surrounding the spot.And a small stream was flowing to the right side of the camp.
I looked to see the reactions of Class D students.All were happy.Even horikita who usually had her arrogant behaviour was impressed.But the fact that she was sick was still sticking out.
I went to stand beside a student whose name was Miyake Akito.He was standing beside a girl who had a very unique reputation.Her chests were the most developed in the whole year.
I sighed.Damn my dirty mind.
I asked Miyake casually,"Where is Koenji?"
He looked unsure as I was just a stranger to him.But in the end a jab from the girl standing beside him made him spill the beans.
"We have no idea.He had went to search for spots but he still hasn't returned."
I sighed,"Rollcall is about to begin."
He nodded,"I know,but I can't do much in this situation."
I nodded.Koenji is bigger problem than I thought.
Now then,who should I talk to?
Kushida?No she is definitely talking with her friends.Unlike me she is most likely the most popular girl in our school year.
Then my eyes went on a certain pinkhead who was coincidentally staring at me.But was it a coincidence.I sighed and went to speak to her,
"Hey Sakura,what's wrong you were staring at me."I asked oblivious.I mean the best way to get out of this situation was to act dense right.I don't want to play with her feelings,but I seriously don't know how to reject her.She is not even confessing to me.This is a very troublesome situation.
Sakura flushed on hearing me,and began shaking her hands in embarrassment.
I sighed,"Come on let's head to search for something to do."
She was the perfect companion.She won't doubt me with my plans but I needed someone else too.Then my eyes fell on a idiot.
I looked at Sakura who was blushing furiously.It seems she hadn't expected me to call her.
We started to make our way to yamauchi haruki.
I knew he was in love with Sakura and it was the perfect time to make use of it.
"Yamauchi,me and Sakura are going to search for some firewood.Mind accompanying us."
I pointed at Sakura to make my point.
His face lit up and he smiled.Quite creepy if you ask me.
"Yes Sakura chan,I'll gladly accompany you both."
We made our way to hirata and told him that we'll be heading to collect firewood.
He smiled and nodded.He was concerned about me,due to the ongoing suspicions in the class.But I brought it upon myself so their was no need for his concern.
I led them both to where the plan would start.Their she was,lying on the dirt.
Ibuki Mio.
The bruises on her face were enough to tell the story to yamauchi who quickly went to help her.
"Are you alright?"
Sakura was also worried.
She tched,"And why do you care if I'm fine or no."
Yamauchi just ignored her comment and said,"What happened exactly?"
She looked at him and then at me,"I didn't agree with Ryuuen so he abandoned me."
Yamauchi had a look of anger on his face.Sakura felt bad for ibuki.
Yamauchi looked at ibuki,"Do you have place to stay?"
Ibuki just stared at the ground.
I decided to take the baton in my hand,"You can stay in our camp if you want to."
None of the other two were surprised.It looks like they were thinking the same thing but were afraid to say it loud.Probaly worrying what the class would think.
Then I passed the baton to Sakura.
"Don't you think so too Airi?"
Sakura flushed on hearing me calling her first name.
"U..um... Yes I agree with Kiyo... Ayanakoji kun."She tried to say my first name but unfortunately she couldn't.
This was the reason I brought Sakura.I really feel bad for using her feelings for me.But I don't have much choice do I?
No one in the class trusts me,so I have no one.
Man I'm a loner in my highschool years.
Sakura did her job now it was time for yamauchi.
"Yes I agree with Sakura chan.You should come with us."
I knew it.He would definitely agree with whatever airi would say.
I sighed and held a hand in front of ibuki.She looked at the other two with surprise.She didn't expect them to believe her story so easily.Then she put the pieces together and she looked at me.She had caught my plan.
I sighed,why is everyone so good in observing.
She took my hand and we started to make our way to our spot.
Ibuki too had suspicions of me now.
This Exam is turning into a hassle now.
I sighed and looked at everyone in the spot who were chatting with each other while setting the tents to live.
When everyone spotted us with the Class C girl,they immediately looked at me in suspicion.I sighed and looked at Matsushita.
She glared at me seeing my plan.It seems she knew I was using her.
Like I care what she thinks of me.
After some conversation and Matsushita convincing everyone to let Ibuki stay.
Everyone agreed and went back to doing their business.
But a problem arises,water.
"We think we should drink the water from the river."Ike suggested the class.
"We aren't drinking from it.Who knows if it is even pure."A girl,whose name being Satsuki Shinohara retorts.
I sigh.
This is gonna be a troublesome test.
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A.N. Hey guys,I know it's a late update.But seriously I'm focusing on my other COTE fanfic.So this will have slow updates.