Chapter 125: Epilogue 1: Raising the Curtain
August 7th. At last, our never-ending short life on the uninhabited island was reaching its end. Was our minimal salvation lying in the fact that we spent our ti having modest fun in this cruel survival?
There was still no sight of Mr Mashima and others when noon arrived. It was ti to end.
"I'll announce a tally of the trial's result. Please wait for a mont. Due to the trial being already over, we're kindly asking people wanting to use toilets or drink to use the rest spot."
With this announcent, the students went to gather in the rest spot in unison. Among others, there were tables and chairs prepared under the temporary tent and it seed as if you could take plenty of rest. There was no sign that Kouenji, Horikita or retired students were waiting on the cruise ship. Sudou who was always with Ike and the others was standing still, looking up at the cruise ship.
"Ayanokouji. You're close with Horikita, right. ... How close, actually?"
Rather than getting mad or making a fuss, Sudou seriously wanted to know.
"There's nothing between us. We're just friends. Not more, not less."
"...Even that makes
jealous. I'm still treated as a friend."
Sudou seed a little disappointed, maybe because he was irritated he couldn't find the girl.
"But even Horikita noticed you for a mont on this occasion?"
Without causing troubles, I took the initiative and acted in the na of the class while having Horikita in mind. A huge step-up.
"I hope so. After all, she couldn't call
by my first na."
"Good job, both of you. Thank you for everything this week. You really saved us."
Having said words of gratitude, Hirata appeared. He handed
one of the two paper cups he had. A cold sensation crossed my palm when I grabbed it with my hand. He handed Sudou the other one.
"It's
who should be thankful. You followed , a classroom's outsider. Moreover, you covered up the fact that Horikita retired or when I got late for roll calls."
"I couldn't condemn you when I heard the reason. Besides, Horikita-san gave us a big information."
"Do you believe what she said?"
"She isn't a type that would say irresponsible stuff. That's why you got close, didn't you?"
This guy would protect a colleague even if he had to gamble his pure reputation.
"I'd be lying if I said there's no risk, but I have to act for Horikita."
"That's my friend," said Hirata softly. His profile was like that of a phantom. As if there was a non-comprehensive part in our dialogue, Sudou tilted his head.
"Information? What's that about?"
"I think you'll figure it out pretty soon. Even so, C class is strange... On a whole other level."
Due to most of C class' students retiring during the roll call of the second day, there was no one left in this spot. I couldn't find Ibuki anywhere on the sandy beach as if she had also retired. Only the bizarre sight of Ryuuen was ahead us.
"Why is he... Why only Ryuuen hasn't retired?"
When Hirata and I peeped from a distance, he turned his head in our direction as if being aware of our gazes. He then slowly moved closer as if thinking sothing. Tension arose in the air.
"Oi, stalkers. What happened to Suzune?"
Ignoring Hirata's presence, Ryuuen ca closer with a paper cup in his hand. Hearing "Suzune" coming from Ryuuen's mouth, I beca aware of Sudou's head vein pulsing due to his glare.
"It'd be a problem if you hear it from us."
"I know you chased around Suzune's ass. We were together before that."
Having drained its content, Ryuuen lightly crushed the paper cup and threw it at my feet.
"Throw that thing for ."
Sudou, after ignoring it with all his strength, kicked the paper cup covered with sand back.
"What a childish thing to say. Pick up your garbage."
"Picking up garbage suits well with defectives."
Unlike Sudou who was radiating intimidation, Ryuuen didn't show signs of caring about anything.
"Calm down, Sudou-kun. I'll throw the garbage away."
When Hirata hurriedly picked up the garbage, Sudou clicked his tongue and kicked the sand. Ryuuen tediously moved away his gaze. He had dirt all over his upper body and his pants and jersey were also full of dirt. I didn't think he had given up on his efforts.
"You didn't retire, Ryuuen-kun."
"Who are you? And where is Suzune? I thought of sweetly grabbing her ass."
The second ti he said "Suzune
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