I, the mastermind behind the scenes at Soubu High, refuse to be caught in a bloodbath.

Yukinoshita said, fiddling with the hair dye.

"Would you like to give it a try?"

“In that case, black hair really isn’t a good choice for a Yuki-onna,” Yukinoshita pondered, while everyone waited for her choice. Finally, Yukinoshita took out a bottle labeled ice blue and nodded slightly, saying, “This seems quite suitable, but how do I use it?”

"Ah... let me teach you."

Yumiko started to help, leading her to another room. Everyone chose their preferred color. Himekoji, whose naturally different hair color suited the role, didn't dye it. In the end, only Hikigaya and Himeko were left in the room. He asked, "Aren't you going to dye it?"

"I'll pass."

"So, what are you going to dress up as? A zombie?"

“While that’s true, I’m not actually planning on dressing up anymore,” Hikigaya said, pointing to his listless eyes. “Isn’t this already scary enough? It’s like the zombie actor from the world’s number one haunted house is actually here!”

"..."

Himeko was momentarily speechless, then immediately burst out laughing.

In fact, after the swimsuit water battle, the group, guided by Hiratsuka Shizuka, first observed the routes set up for the courage challenges. They had a basic plan in mind before being brought here to change. After confirming the entire route, they placed talisman paper at the end point in a shrine converted from a louvered box. The elementary school students who came here to obtain the talismans completed their mission.

The courage test is a major highlight of camping activities, and always has been.

That being said, they wouldn't go so far as to use special makeup techniques or visual effects. Instead, they would use simple content that most people have experienced, such as playing scriptures on the street, shaking tree trunks in the dark, or chasing children while draped in a cloth. Of course, Himekoji's makeup was still within the normal range.

Author's Note:

P.S.: There will be ten updates today. I suggest you don't skip any of them, otherwise it would seem like my massive update schedule is meaningless.

PS2: I need a knife.

Ps3: I've finally finished writing the first season of Oregairu... I've already written up to the school trip arc.

Chapter 120 Beep beep beep, [Yukino Yukinoshita] chooses to call the police.

However, the forest at night is terrifying in itself. The rustling of the trees sounds like the voice of the dead, and the howling wind sounds like the dead caressing their cheeks.

No matter how thorough the preparations are, in order to prevent primary school students from getting lost in the chaos, they still need to check for any dangerous places.

Besides these things, while getting ready to change clothes, everyone also had a brief discussion on the way to arrange where to place the ghosts and monsters, and to set up eye-catching cones to prevent elementary school students from accidentally wandering in – in order to prevent elementary school students from running into dangerous areas, we can scare them away from that area.

So, after everyone had their hair dyed, they all had a new look that was quite eye-catching.

Hayama's blonde hair was dyed purple. Actually, his original blonde hair was also dyed. The school rules originally prohibited dyeing hair, but now this rule is basically ignored. Only those old-fashioned teachers would grumble about it. Himeko thought that she should go back and hold a referendum to abolish this school rule.

Yuihama's little devil had dyed her hair red, while Yukinoshita had chosen ice blue, elevating her ethereal aura to a whole new level. Just standing there, she exuded a cool and aloof aura. Yumiko hadn't dyed her hair; she seemed quite distressed about her blonde hair. The others also chose their own colors. Once everything was basically settled, Yuihama raised a question: "So, how do we resolve that matter?"

The question is naturally about Rumi Tsurumi, so it couldn't be anyone else.

"I think it would be better to let Liu Mei explain things clearly to everyone."

Hayama remained seated while Yumiko helped him with his makeup.

"But if that happens, students studying in the US might be bullied."

"Then...how about we talk to them one by one?"

Then he was promptly criticized by Ebina.

"Himekoji, aren't you going to tell me your plan?"

Hikigaya looked at him.

"As I said before, I'm only providing ideas this time, which means changing her surroundings."

"Well... in the end, it's pretty much the same thing. Interpersonal relationships can also be considered a social environment," Hachiman said, facing the setting sun. "Since you won't tell me, then I will. I have a plan—"

No one would object to Hachiman's plan; it was indeed a plan that could achieve the best results in the shortest amount of time. However, in the end, it was just a half-baked, incomplete plan that couldn't solve the problem itself.

So, everyone was assigned to their respective routes.

Ji Xiaolu finally released all the annoyance she'd felt from the chattering of the elementary school students these past few days. Watching those little devils run away in terror, crying and screaming, was incredibly satisfying. Some even crashed headfirst into trees in their panic. The only problem was that one girl was so scared she wet herself and her legs were too weak to move, while all her teammates had deserted. Helpless, Ji Xiaolu had to contact them via radio, saying, "Hey, I have a girl here who's completely paralyzed from fear. Could any lady come and help...?"

Then there was a prolonged silence on the other end of the radio for almost half a minute.

"Really?! That's terrifying! I almost peed my pants!"

"I was absolutely terrified... I'm not exaggerating."

"I hope it doesn't cause psychological trauma."

"You'll be saying goodbye to vampire movies for the rest of your life, kid."

"I...I'll go. I feel like my role isn't being utilized at all...the children aren't afraid of me at all, boohoo—"

Yuihama volunteered to come over, carried the girl on her back, waved to Himekoji, and headed towards the clubhouse.

"The last group is coming, get ready."

Komachi's voice came through the earphone. She was the one who was in charge of explaining the rules at the beginning, so she knew best who was left. Rumi was specially assigned to the last group by them.

"Understood."*N

Hayama, Yumiko, and Tobe began removing all the miscellaneous items from their bodies. Apart from their hair color not being changed back, they looked no different from usual. Hachiman had originally wanted Himekoji to play the villain, since he was perfect for the role, but Himekoji refused, citing that the costume could not be changed.

If you really want to change into this outfit, you have to go back to the clubhouse, unlike Hayama and the others' outfits, where you just need to take off the cover.

"I wonder what kind of monster will be next..."

"It's all fake anyway. It might scare you at first, but it's okay~"

"That's true."

The girls' conversations grew closer. They were all in the same boat, deliberately raising their voices to try and quell their fear during this test of courage. It was all fake, but deep down they were still terrified because of the unknown—

“If you take another step forward, I will drain your blood.”

A travel-worn Ji Xiaolu emerged from behind a tree, leaning on her cane and standing shakily in the middle of the road. Her other hand trembled as she reached out to them, stretching her neck and revealing her fangs.

Hey, you know what, scaring elementary school girls is really satisfying. I saw that girl get so scared she peed her pants, and Ji Xiaolu felt like she had been elevated to a whole new level.

"Aa ...

The four girls huddled together and screamed in fright. Tsurumi Rumi was so frightened that she almost fell over.

Ji Xiaolu then began to approach, but in the last few steps, she pretended to fall. However, her hand was still reaching towards the elementary school students. Finally, one of them opened his eyes and, seeing Ji Xiaolu fall, led his friends to rush forward. Someone even deliberately kicked Ji Xiaolu in the arm. Hey! That's not fair! You get back here, or I'll pretend to fall and scare you to death!

Tsurumi Rumi eventually ran past Himekoji, trying her best to catch up with the squad that was ostracizing her.

"Ahem, I've got this sorted out."

"You're always the one making the loudest noise... Aren't you taking this too seriously, Himekoji?"

Yukinoshita had a headache; she began to worry about the elementary school students.

"I only have one sentence to say."

"What? You intend to confess to me? I'm not a nun in a convent, unable to guide a lost sheep like you. Besides, even if you wanted to confess, the sins you carry are so heavy that even the Pope of the Vatican is helpless. Even going through the Holy Gate wouldn't help." (Legend has it that going through the Holy Gate can cleanse all sins, but Rodrigo Borgia and several popes used it as a means to make a fortune.)

"No, that's not it. What I meant was, could we have another chance to test our courage? I want to."

"...Beep beep beep" "Moshi moshi, is this the Gunma Prefectural Police Station? I have a pervert here who specifically targets elementary school girls..."

"Hey, Yukinoshita, you can't do this! How am I supposed to grab your phone and hang up if you keep doing this?!"

"Hmph, thank me, I couldn't make the call because we're already outside the circle."

Hikigaya, standing next to Yukinoshita, subconsciously glanced at his phone. Not only was the mobile signal at full strength, but the Wi-Fi was also at full strength.

Author's Note:

PS: Please give me some criticism, this is the second update today.

Chapter 121 It's all over, [Hiratsuka Shizuka] is a super scumbag woman.

"..." Himekoji was speechless for a moment, then asked, "Hachiman, are you at the reserved location?"

"Yes, Yukinoshita is here too."

"Oh, I'll be right there."

The final result was the same as Himekoji remembered, but this time the person who stopped Hikigaya from jumping out was changed from Yui Hama to Himeko himself. Everyone who had accomplished this task felt a little uncomfortable, especially the three who played the bad cop. But in any case, the initial goal was achieved.

Himekoji, Yukinoshita, and Hikigaya walked back in silence for a long time.

As they were about to leave the woods, Yukino asked, "If possible, I would still prefer to choose a gentler method of changing the environment."

"But it will consume more time, resources, and energy."

Even so...

"Hachigaya's method is already quite good. I would have done the same. Don't expect a better outcome." Himekoji shrugged and spread her hands. "Besides, although the plan has gone wrong, the result is not bad."

"Indeed... I, who can't think of any way to help her, have no right to say such things."

"Well, I won't comment."

"I hope that one day I can have as many resources as you do."

"Then I wish you success soon." Ji Xiaolu said with a slight smile, "Then we can cooperate, or even start a real war."

"You two are having a divine conversation!"

Hikigaya couldn't help but interrupt.

"Hachiman, I'll say it again: do you want to come to the student council as the executive chairman?"

"I refuse, and wouldn't it be better to let Yukinoshita do it?"

"Wait, wait a minute, why was it pushed directly to me?"

"Well, you two each have your strengths and weaknesses. It would be easier if one of you became the chairman and the other the vice chairman."

"Hey! Don't make decisions on your own, you idiot!"

"Don't worry, it's not the cultural festival yet, so don't rush. Besides, I really do have the right to make decisions on my own."

"Privileged bastard!"

"Class scum!"

"Hahahaha—say whatever you want."

The three of them happily returned to the outside of the hall. The elementary school students were dancing around a bonfire, and then they formed a circle to sing a song, something like "We'll always be good friends." Tsurumi Rumi kept a distance from the group of four who had ostracized her earlier, and the atmosphere was quite awkward. No one sang a song. The elementary school students were still a little intimidated by Himekoji. Whenever he got close to someone, that person would scream "Waaaaaah!" and run to where there were more people. Thanks to this, Himekoji stopped moving and just sat on the steps with Hikigaya. Yukinoshita also sat down next to Himekoji.