1 Prologue : Opening of a Fun Summer Vacation

Many students happily relax when they see the mobile phone returned for the first time in 2 weeks.

I'm sure mobile phones have become an indispensable tool for those who live in the present age.

The rate of smartphones for teens to 20's will exceed 99% around 2020.

There is no doubt about that fact even if we look back on such a world.

Like for me, who started to own a mobile phone after becoming a high school student, it is still a daily necessities.

It is not a high priority, but it is only a matter of time before it happens.

The luxury liner gracefully navigates the ocean and provide students with a summer vacation for some time to come.

In retrospect, I couldn't really enjoy my summer vacation last year.

Existence that can be called a friend, existence of a lover.

The number of students who can call each other's name, even if they are acquainted with each other.

No matter which one you take, it is incomparable to last year and is making a big leap.

The time on such a passenger ship is an unforgettable memory for me and for the students, it will be the same

You can enjoy in the pool, enjoy a big meal, or talk with a person on the deck overlooking the sea.

But that doesn't mean you can do whatever you want. It is necessary to enjoy within the set rules.

For example, it is forbidden to leave your room after 10pm unless there are special circumstances.

It seems that the rules set on the ship is much stricker than last year.

This "special situation" includes sudden illness at night. In that case, you will have to go to the medical office, which is open 24 hours a day.

No student will violate the rules, but there will be no problems as there are some strict penalties.

Besides that, the hierarchy that students were allowed to enter was decided in advance, not only at night.

Therefore, it is not good to go out just anywhere on the ship.

There are some areas that are off limits even within the permitted hierarchy.

Keeping that aside, let's enjoy a week of cruising with moderation and morals.

INTRODUCTION

It was the morning of August 4th, the day after the uninhabited island special examination was completed.

Students will spend a seven-day holiday on a luxury liner from today until the end of August 10th.

It is promised that there will be no special exams like the zodiac exam that was held last year.

There are swimming pool, fitness gym, movie theatre, concert hall, large communal bath, shopping area, cafe terrace and other restaurants and various entertainment facilities.

In other words, I got the right to enjoy them all from today. Where am I on the first day?

In the room for 4 people assigned to the students, they are relaxing and holding their mobile phones.

You don't have to rush to play just because it's a day off.

Rather, it's not a bad time to throw away all the entertainment and devote it to the rest.

Unlike the hard sleeping comfort of a dormitory, a first class brand bed gently wraps your body.

Immediately after living in a tent on a harsh uninhabited island, the feeling is even greater.

Let's leave that for the situation on the first day.

Based on the results of the uninhabited island test, the class points for the August were confirmed and announced.

Normally, the month changes and it is announced on the 1st, but this time the beginning of the month was during the uninhabited island test, so it was an irregular late announcement after the reflecting the results of the special test.

For students enrolled in school, the beginning of the month begins with checking class points.

As with their personal ranking, class points are directly linked to private points, which is directly linked to the points paid in the month.

Without free points, a holiday on this luxury liner would be a treasure trove.

2nd grade - August class points

Class A led by Sakayanagi - 1206 points

Class B led by Ichinose - 578 points

Class C led by Horikita - 571 points

Class D led by Ryuuen - 551 points

As a result, our class stopped at Class C by a small margin.

However, there is no element of pessimism, and it can be seen as a good result.

300 class points earned by Koenji in the 1st place alone.

Koenji has been strongly recognised by many in the class as a obstacle, but the surroundings have no choice but to change their perspective.

But I'm skeptical about how long that view will last.

In return for the enormous amount of class points he got a card saying " I am exempt from any cooperation until graduation."

If this fact is announced, the number of people who will be obediently pleased will decrease.

However, I think this is good.

If we didn't have 300 class points from Koenji, I had to keep fighting for a while to find out if I could really catch up with the upper class.

However, if the three classes are lined up side by side in this way, it will be a great help in terms of spirit.

After that, it would be possible to move on to the step of getting out of the head and moving up to the Class B alone, controlling the direct confrontation with Sakayanagi's class and closing the gap.

The flow of this rise is the same for the Ryuuen class, which has fallen into the D class.

Since I was not in the 3rd place on the podium in this uninhabited island test, it is unavoidable that the class points will be separated, but the ability is perfect.

Joining of Katsuragi will raise the level of low academic ability of the entire class and give the sense of stability.

And Ryuuen had some king of transaction with Sakayanagi.

It's hard to guess at this point whether it's all about private points, class points, or something I didn't expect at all, but it could be a source of change in future battles.

There are some uncertainties, but the momentum is not declining but it will continue to increase, so it is safe to say that it is the scariest class right now.

On the other hand, Ichinose's class, which has resurfaced in Class B, is not bad to look only at the results.

With Sakayanagi's lead, Ichinose, who had a cooperative relationship, got class points.

But they can't be relieved, only 27 points difference from Class B to Class D.

Due to a trivial behaviour problem during the period when the special examination was not conducted, the battle situation entered into a situation where it could not be strange if the rankings were changed on September 1st.

Depending on the results of the uninhabited island test, it was not strange to fall into the Class D, so Ichinose's anxiety may be quite strong.

No I have to be anxious Ichinose, the real momentum is finally coming from here.

In the future, it seems that all - class participation - type exams such as uninhabited island exam will be held continuously.

If so, the next special exam will be a battle of grade.

If you easily fall behind the Class C and Class D, the future of the Ichinose class will be dark.

In other words, the next race may decide the future.

The situation of the three classes side by side is easy, but that's the place.

The last is the Class A led by Sakayanagi, with which the gap can't be easily closed.

The sense of stability is outstanding, and even in this uninhabited island test, she steadily slipped into 3rd place and accumulated class points.

There are many excellent students individually, and Sakayanagi's ability to control them is also perfect.

Furthermore, the strategy used by Sakayanagi does not matter whether it is royal road or evil road but both are dexterous.

It can be said that it is immovable Class A, an activity suitable as its leader.

At first glance, there is no chance, but if Horikita's class gains momentum from here onward, it's not impossible to catch up.

Yes, it's not that there is no change to take advantage of it.

The shortest route is to let Sakayanagi leave, but it is extremely difficult to eliminate Sakayanagi who has protection points, and even if there are no protection points, it will not be easy.

It would be wise to crush the pieces that are the limbs rather than the head.

It is also required to eliminate more than one or more people.

If Kamuro, Hashimoto, and Kito are absent or dysfunctional, Sakayanagi will be limited in what she can do.

There are many unclear points about Kito, but it seems that the former two persons who have various problems.

Well, let's leave the analysis of other classes so far for the time being.

By entering the official summer vacation, all grades have temporarily stopped fighting and are in a truce.

From here, it's a turn to be entertaining as much as you can enjoy, like a student.

Until the other day, my feelings were cold, but with the announcement of class points and the provision of private points in August, my wallet was moistened at once.

In our class, 571 class points that is, private points equivalent to 57100 yen, were paid to each person.

In the special exam, I couldn't compete with the top ranks for additional rewards, so there is no + bonus, but it's still enough.

The existence of private points is indispensable for spending a fulfilling time on this luxury liner.

This is because the system requires at least private points to enjoy movies and your favourite meals.

Last year, all the facilities on board were free of charge, so the rules are becoming stricker in terms of money.

Of course, if you live a life of staying in your room for a week without a sentence, you won't have to pay for it, but it's no different from staying in a holiday dormitory.

Prnn..

A creepy sound was heard briefly and an email arrived.

In the email on the mobile phone it was informed that the details of the uninhabited island special examination will be released at a break space near the fitness gym on board for only two days from today.

Many students will also be interested, as only a few pairs of top and bottom were present.

I want to make sure to check it so that I can keep an eye on the future.

However, it is easier to send the list to the mobile phone, but not doing so, do you not want the students to take the results back and analyse them for a long time?

This time, Tsukishiro was in the dark behind the scenes, so it can be considered as a measure to leave no extra evidence.

There are some things that I want to go to see immediately, but it may be safe to take some time because there is a possibility that the students will come in large numbers.

I should forget about the test results and finish another matter.

On my cellphone, I send a message to Ichinose.

It's a simple matter asking if I could have some time to meet in the evening three days later.

Of course it's easy for her to imagine that it was because of something like a reply to a sudden confession received on an uninhabited island.

You might think that you should meet and reply immediately, but only after the harsh uninhabited island test is over.

You can recover your strength first, and then spend some time with your close friends.

It seems that it has not been read yet, so I turned off the screen of the mobile phone for the time being.

Here, I decided to take a look at what the three members of the same room, Aoshi Miyamoto, Ryotaro Honda and Akito Miyake would do.

"Ryotaro, the test results have been announced. Would you like to go see it?

"Hmm ... I will pass. I can't walk with my body tattered. Now I want to put myself in bed ....."

Not only is it tiring, but it's no wonder that this bed deprives you of the energy to move.

Everyone, including me, is obsessed with the temptation of the bed.

Honda, who was particularly exhausted, turned weakly to the left and tuned it's back.

" It's been like that since yesterday."

" I was dying on the last day and I really wanted to eat, but I couldn't get through"

With his back turned, he covered his head with a futon and curled up.

Now it seems that he just wants to lie down and sleep.

The journey on a luxury liner lasts for a week. It's a wise decision to wait for your strength to recover without rushing.

"What about Miyake and Ayanokouji? Don't you care about the ranking?"

Akito turned his gaze towards Miyamoto while playing with his cellphone.

" I am fine. I don't know how much we are. To be honest, I think it's enough to avoid dropping out now. Like Honda, I want to relax for about a day today."

It's not hard to imagine that Akito, who was acting with both Haruka and Airi, would have a lot of trouble to follow him as the only boy.

I think he was more mentally ill than his physical strength.

"Miyake, you were in the same group as Sakura and Hasebe right?"

Miyamoto asks Akito about that while sitting on the bed.

"Yeah, so?"

"I was in a trio of guys, so it was just a sweaty time and it was hell, but wasn't it heaven surrounded by girls?"

" What is heaven? It was hell because I too was concerned about it. It's definitely easier to be in a boy group."

Both the groups have different opinions, so each insists on heaven and hell.

Honestly, I didn't have to join either group because I was listening to the story. Unless you're a close friend, it's better to have one person for that kind of exam.

Anyway, Miyamoto's gaze was turned to me as the two refused.

Unlike Honda and Akito, I lost my physical strength on the uninhabited island because I slept slowly in bed. I was able to get it back.

It's not perfect, but there is no problem in moving around the ship.

However, you can see the test results later without rushing.

Even if Akito doesn't go to see it.

It is possible that other Ayanokouji group members will go to see it instead.

"I going to relax today. Everyone cares about the rankings and I don't like the crowds."

Don. Don. Don.

When I tried to make a refusal like the former two, the door of the guest room was hit multiple times.

The momentum of hitting was tremendous strength as if it had happened in an abnormal situation.

When Akito who jumped up hurriedly opened the door, it was Ishizaki who appeared from there.

Somehow a tense air was about to flow.

" Ayanokouji! Let's go see the test results together!"

Everyone was amazed at the smile and the content of the words.

Akito turned around and looked at me while losing his voice.

" No, I am...."

" Why? You are free anyway let's go!"

As he entered the room, he forcibly grabbed my arm sitting on the bed.

" You guys, did you get along like that before? You know it?"

What surprised me about the situation was Akito, who spends a lot of time with me on a daily basis.

Since Ishizaki is also a problem child, it is no wonder that Akito is wary.

In fact, the other two were also taken a back by Ishizaki's appearance, so they remained a little rigid.

"Well, as it happens"

I can't answer anymore, but I don't think it's convincing for Akito.

Ishizaki's smile is so strong that I decided to decline while pulling a little.

"I am tired today."

" What are tired of? You're fine. Let's go!"

There is no sign of giving up whether he intends to forcibly pull out without understanding his feelings.

"....I understand. Let me change my clothes for the time being"

"Oh, then I'm waiting in the hallway!"

Ishizaki goes out of the guest room, perhaps because I answered that I would go.

" You also noticed that it was troublesome. Please tell me if you have any problems?"

"Thank you Akito. Well, Ishizaki is not a bad guy, so it's okay."

"Isn't he a bad guy? I don't have a good impression of him because maybe Ryuuen is pulling thread behind the scenes. It's best to be careful."

So far, he has repeatedly collided with the bad guys led by Ryuuen.

Not knowing the inside of the other class. It is natural to think so from the non-existent side.

Ishizaki is not a person who can do bad things.

However, if he is manipulated behind the scenes without being informed of it, it becomes a troublesome existence.

However, it is safe that there is no such case now that the special examination is not underway.

After changing into my uniform, I lightly raised my hand to Akito and left the room.

It seems that only Ishizaki was waiting in the corridor, and I couldn't see the other students.

"Let's go~"

" You don't have to hurry so much right?"

"What? Why?"

"Even if you don't panic, the test results are open to public for 2 days, you can see them later."

I want to see it. I can't stand the new movie so I'm the type to go to see it right away."

Even if it is explained that it is such a type, I can not understand it. It's hard to imagine Ishizaki, who is enthusiastically visiting the movie theatre on the day of release.

"The other day, I wanted to see the release date of World Domination (suppression) 16."

It's the title I heard for the first time, but it's a title where guns and fists are likely to fly.

But why isn't the title really fascinating?

Even so, the student named Ishizaki should not have few friends in the class.

I think he didn't bother to invite anyone from another class.

" Is it okay to not invite Ryuuen and other people who are worried about the ranking?"

Implicitly, I will ask him to find out what he really mean.

" That person will call out when needed. You don't have to call him right now. That's right."

" Easy to understand."

" Isn't it? Most of the other guys pass because they're tired of uninhabited islands."

It means that there are many students who want to take rest now, like Akito.

"I am fine. Are you tired?"

" I? I recovered when I slept."

"Really"

The answer was surprisingly simple, but not easy to understand. Motor nerves are not particularly high. But resilience may be better than others. But that's why I came to call you as result of the elimination method.

" Ayanokouji is easy to talk to."

"... Is that so?"

It's a little surprising because I'm not really good at socializing.

" It's must easier to talk to you to than the weird Kaneda."

I'm not familiar with Kaneda, but somehow it became complicated as an person to be compared.

On the way, when I passed in front of the shop.

" Uo, you're selling the national flag!"

Ishizaki, whose eyes were shining, was excited to pick up the flags of the world at the shop.

When I was wondering what it was, Ishizaki replied while rubbing his nose with his index finger.

" No, when I went to Albert's room before, there was a collection of national flags. Maybe because I was inspired by it, I should wake up to collect it too."

Does it mean that one hobby influenced another and that's how it spreads?

" We have a common point of having a hobby of collecting national flags, which seems to be rare nowadays."

" I don't know much about Albert, but he's a good guy."

" Oh that's right. When I first entered the school I had a lot bumps, but now he is also my best friend."

Certainly I see Ishizaki and Albert relatively often together.

" Is it smooth sailing when it comes to friendships?"

I was honestly impressed and said so, but Ishizaki's face walking beside him became slightly stiff.

" Not really. I'm not popular person in the class."

"Is it because it's on the bottom?"

" I don't know why, it happened right after I entered the school. However, after interacting with Ayanokouji on the roof, I was supposed to defeat Ryuuen and regain the class. I've been on playing more with those who were far from me."

He talked to the point that he choked on words. Certainly, Ishizaki's position may be complicated.

A few students were hoping to defeat Ryuuen and thanked Ishizaki.

However, if it falls to the army gate of Ryuuen again, it is inevitable to get annoyed.

" I'm also part of the cause."

" Ah, I've made a bad and strange way of saying it. Ayanokouji is not responsible for anything. That was the fight we originally set up. Certainly there are few friends who have left, but instead, I have you and good friends. Don't worry about me."

Ishizaki laughed powerfully at me.

However, the smiles was somehow fragile and seemed not to be genuine.

" Don't try to solve class problems alone."

" I know. Class problems are solved with the classmates. Even Ryuuen will return with that preparedness."

Ishizaki believes in that and will follow him with all his might.