restless daily life

"Chitanda, winters in Jinde are quite cold, it'll probably snow, right? Plus, it's quite far from the city, so if any students catch a cold, it'll be a bit of a hassle to deal with..."

Yukino Yukinoshita thought for a moment and pondered, "Izu has a warm climate, is close to the sea, rarely snows, has many famous scenic spots, and winter is not the peak tourist season, so there are no traffic congestion issues. There should be places like hot springs and diving, so if we were to arrange activities..."

Bai Ying interrupted, "Vice President Hero, we're here to teach our seniors, not to play around."

"So what's Shirakimi's opinion?" Yukino Yukinoshita said calmly, "If we're going to prepare for study activities, why go to other places? School is the most suitable place. If we go to other places, we should focus on arranging sightseeing, otherwise the students will definitely be distracted. Does Shirakimi have any way to balance both?"

The white figure said mercilessly, "I found a deserted island."

A murmur of silence fell over the student council room.

Angelina exclaimed in astonishment, "Sir! Where did you find this?!"

“I went there when I was touring all over Japan with the theater troupe. It was a beautiful, sunny afternoon…” Bai Ying recalled slowly. “During a casual chat, the playwright and I had a heated argument about how to portray female beauty. I scoffed at descriptions of appearance, believing that words needed to convey a woman’s charm through her words and actions. The playwright agreed, but argued that it should be expressed more through the backdrop and depiction of the surrounding environment…”

"Huh?" Yui Yuigahama asked in confusion, "Did I hear that right? When describing beauty, shouldn't you describe the appearance?"

"Your brain can turn TXT into JPG? Where did you buy it? I want to buy one too."

Bai Ying said, "For example—Yui Hama smiled and said to Hikigaya, 'Confess your love, will you say yes? If you don't, I'll put you into a cookie.' That's the way of expressing myself that I advocate."

Yui Yuigahama slammed her hand on the table: "What do you mean by 'entering the cookie'?! Where is the beauty of a woman in this?!"

"Doesn't this make you look like a great cook? Being a great cook is a great asset."

Bai Ying continued, "If we were to interpret it as a playwright's interpretation, it would be like this: a passerby exclaims, 'Look! That's the pinnacle of culinary competition! The creator of the ultimate cookie! A girl who can dominate the world of martial arts with just one cookie!' In simpler terms, it's like the story of the beacon fires that summoned the feudal lords, the beauty trap, or the King of Yue's defeat of King Fuchai—all using major events to depict the beauty of women..."

Yui Yuigahama slams her hand on the table: "This doesn't mean the same thing at all!!"

"In short, in the end, we accidentally tore each other's manuscripts to shreds during the argument," Bai Ying sighed. "Because of this, we failed to complete the script assignment given by the team leader. We only hate that cold-blooded and ruthless team leader who actually dumped us on a deserted island and told us not to leave until we finished writing the script!"

"That deserted island might still bear traces of our past lives. It's beautiful, quite safe, and could easily accommodate a whole grade of students. There's no escape route, ensuring we couldn't leave until the mission was complete. Later, the leader bought the island and used it as an execution tool. The leader has many similar places, like temples deep in the mountains of China, or abandoned castles in Europe..."

Bai Ying introduced them as if they were her own treasures.

Everyone felt that the story was permeated with the atmosphere of the Scarlet Theatre Company.

Angelina suddenly asked abruptly, "Sir, could it be that you and the playwright colluded, pretending to have a dispute, but actually agreed to destroy each other's blank manuscripts and then reasonably postpone the submission date?"

Bai Ying: "..."

This is even more outrageous for the Scarlet Theatre Company!

"That's the gist of it!" Bai Ying said solemnly. "Next, we'll move on to communicating and making arrangements! I'll report the plan to the principal, and you guys will promote the pre-exam relaxation trip to the senior students, then notify the high school teachers on the list and ask about their wishes and arrangements. Also, let's inform the juniors and freshmen and ask if anyone wants to participate in the organized trip. They'll need to pay some fees themselves. I've also prepared some tutoring materials suitable for the juniors and freshmen..."

Although everything seemed absurd, upon closer inspection, it seemed alright. There were many things to complain about that were stuck in her throat, and she wanted to vent them. Bai Ying had already used her power as student council president to finalize the matter and even arranged the general outline. All that remained was to fill in the details and push it forward.

Yukino Yukinoshita found that there was really nothing to object to. The only problem was that Haku was planning to scam the senior high school students.

Studying and getting tutoring? Of course, that's necessary.

"Hmph, let my student council organize a thrilling and intense cram school session..."

Bai Ying suddenly frowned, her sharp gaze fixed on the door.

"Who is eavesdropping on military secrets?!"

Chapter Thirty-Five: The Treacherous Nature of the Human Heart

"Hello! Are you a senior in high school? Please take a look."

In front of the gate of Soubu High School, Isshiki Iroha, with a cute smile on her face, warmly stopped a student and handed him a flyer.

The male student was clearly shy and introverted. Although he was busy at the moment, he couldn't refuse the enthusiasm of the younger female student, so he reached out and took the flyer, glancing at it briefly. The younger female student smiled kindly and explained, "The student council is preparing an activity for our senior high school students. It's still in the planning stage, so we're conducting a survey first. Senior high school students must be very busy, right? Every day is filled with homework, exams, and tutoring. So, to help them balance work and rest, the student council is planning a week-long trip to Izu!"

The senior high school boy was taken aback and subconsciously said, "Huh? Didn't the student council put together a particularly difficult test paper and make it a senior year exam?"

Iroha shrugged and laughed, "That's why we call it a balance between work and rest."

"Oh... this Izu Tourism..."

The high school senior took another look at the beautifully produced flyer. It featured pictures of scenes such as food, hot springs, the ocean, and fishing, each accompanied by neat and elegant text descriptions.

Izu has a mild climate, with cool winters and early springs, and has been renowned for its beauty since ancient times. During the off-season in winter, there are few tourists, so there's no worry about crowds; the sea is wide and clear, teeming with plump fish, offering the pleasure of fishing. The shimmering white hot springs are like a fairyland, a soothing respite from the fatigue of studies; the tranquil blue waters are like the passing of time, inspiring youthful vigor and ambition.

Time flies, and partings never cease. Now, our seniors are about to graduate and go their separate ways. Perhaps it will be an unforgettable memory, or perhaps it will be a life of indifference. Whether we cherish the memories or not, whether we were moved or not, whether we experienced joy or sorrow, whether it was real or not, our three years of high school have come to an end and are about to draw to a close.

[Let's go on a trip together during these last few days! Maybe you're tired of group activities, then consider it something you're forced to do because of the atmosphere. Maybe you're not feeling sad or melancholy right now, then consider it like you're getting ahead of work and learning to cater to your superiors. Maybe you're suffering from endless studying, then you definitely deserve a break for your body!]

[I am Bai Ying, the student council president. I will wholeheartedly strive for the well-being of all my seniors. With your help, we are destined for victory!]

“Senior, if you’re interested, you can sign your name on the flyer,” Iroha Isshiki said enthusiastically. “There’s no extra charge. The school will provide funding as soon as the event is confirmed. Signing your name won’t put you in any responsibility or require you to testify in court. It’s just that the student council wants to get a sense of everyone’s interest, and some upperclassmen are inevitably too busy to attend…”

The senior high school boy was somewhat surprised: "That...that white figure would do such a good thing?"

Iroha Isshiki smiled insincerely and said, "You can think of it as President Shiro wanting to go to Izu, so he abused his power to plan this special school trip."

Yes, that fits the character's persona.

The senior high school boy believed this answer.

"Senior, are you planning to pursue further studies or start working after graduation?"

"Of course, it's about getting into a better school..."

"You're so amazing, senior! What university are you planning to apply to?"

"This...it hasn't been decided yet..."

"So what exactly is the process for the college entrance examination? I'm only in my first year of high school, so I don't really understand it."

"Well, first there's the national unified entrance examination for graduates. After that, the results are released, and each university will issue its own admission standards and prepare for its own entrance examination. If you want to go to a certain university, first your unified entrance examination score must meet the requirements of your target university, then you need to take the entrance examination of your target university, and if you succeed, you can get in..."

Amidst the calls of "senior," the senior high school boy gradually became more at ease, and casually signed his name on the flyer, expressing his strong support for the event.

Isshiki Iroha took back the flyers, and looking at the stacks of flyers and names in her hands, a sense of guilt crept up her spine.

"Wow, you've already accomplished so much? You're really good at communicating with people."

A listless voice came from behind him. Hachiman Hikigaya sighed, "Why do I have to come out here and do this kind of soliciting work? Can't I do some technical work that doesn't involve dealing with other people?"

Isshiki Hachiman's smile vanished: "Senior, I won't help you!"

"It's alright, I don't need any help," Hachiman Hikigaya said calmly. "Anyway, the chairman can definitely handle it. The fact that he assigned me this customer-attracting task means that the task isn't important."

Isshiki Hachiman said in surprise, "Huh? If it's not important, then I..."

"Stop thinking about it," Hachiman Hikigaya said solemnly. "What we do isn't important; what we're doing is very important. If you don't do it, and I don't do it, how will anyone else do it? How will the chairman do it? Give up; you've already become an accomplice."

Iroha Isshiki was heartbroken; she shouldn't have been so curious as to eavesdrop that day!

Hachiman Hikigaya said mercilessly, "Once you're on board, there's no turning back—those foolish third-year high school students will surely remember being deceived by the student council president's lackeys..."

"You're the lackey!" Iroha Isshiki snorted, forcing a smile. "You're the famous, popular senior."

"Ah, yes, yes..."

Hachiman Hikigaya is already completely obsessed with this title.

Iroha Isshiki was momentarily exasperated, then casually asked, "Senior, I heard you and President Shiro have been friends since your first year of high school? Is President Shiro always this strange?"

Hachiman Hikigaya thought for a moment and shook his head, saying, "I certainly haven't seen the other sides of the student council president, so I can't say I fully understand him... Ah, why are there still so many flyers? Am I going to have to go to every senior classroom and ask everyone for an autograph?"

"It's alright! We can leave this to our capable juniors!" Iroha Isshiki gritted her teeth secretly, then smiled and took a stack of flyers. "Does senpai know anything about this?"

Hachiman Hikigaya: "I don't know, does the president's girlfriend know what her boyfriend is like?"

Isshiki Iroha: "#!"

"Are you perhaps referring to Yukinoshita-senpai, senpai?" Iroha Isshiki pointed out the blind spot. "But do you know Toyohama-senpai, senpai?"

Hachiman Hikigaya said leisurely, "I not only know Toyohama, I also know Sakurajima-senpai."

Iroha Isshiki: "???"

“Foolish junior, what you admire is exactly what the student council president sneers at.”

……

"We need to be fast! We must reach the target today!"

"The quality must be excellent! There absolutely must be no mishaps!"

"Dry it when it rains! Dry it when the wind blows! Dry it on sunny days and cloudy days alike..."

"Alright, alright, stop talking nonsense." Yukinoshita's father's voice came through the phone. "I've checked it out. The building materials here are very sturdy. Just fix the toilets and tidy up the corners, and there shouldn't be any problems with moving in or living here. You kid, do you have some family business to inherit?"

"How dare you speak like that, brother?" Bai Ying raised his voice. "How can a real man live a life of subservience, kneeling and groveling to serve another as his father? A man must have backbone!"

You're implying something, aren't you?

Yukino's father sneered: "Oh? My dear brother, do you want to be that irresponsible, unreliable, and faithless scumbag? I know you have personality, your own pursuits and abilities, and you live a colorful life, doing all sorts of messy things all day long, but even though you and Yukino are so close, you still don't respect me, and you won't even call me father..."

Bai Ying: "Dad!"

Yukino's father was furious. The moment he heard the traitor call him "Dad," he thought of Yukino and Haruno leaving home. The thought of them leaving home made him think of his life being lonely and desolate. The thought of the important people being taken away made his murderous intent rise in his heart. The moment he wanted to kill them, he thought of the horrific sight of two cotton-padded coats with thorns growing inward. He immediately lost his mind and started talking nonsense.

Shut up! I don't have a father like you!

Bai Ying: "Son?"

[...] Yukino's father calmed down, pretending nothing had happened, and started chatting about everyday life, "[How did you become student council president? Why don't you immediately hand it over to Yukino?]"

Bai Ying said, "Brother, don't worry. I am the student council president in name only. The real power is in the hands of the hero."

"Hmm?" Yukinoshita's father raised his voice, "You're so glamorous as student council president, but you're pushing all the work onto Yukino?!"

“Brother, let’s be reasonable!” Bai Ying said earnestly. “Everyone has their own personality and strengths. The brave one is clearly not the kind of person who is good at everything. She doesn’t do empty talk, she only does practical things and likes to prove herself with actions. She is suited to doing more things, accumulating work experience, and developing her abilities even better…”

The father sneered: "[Want me to do more work?]"

Bai Ying said with dissatisfaction, "Brother, if you have a problem with me, just say so. What kind of skill is it to nitpick at a hero?"

"Hmph..." Yukino's father sneered, then suddenly realized something was amiss. "Wait a minute! When did I have a problem with Yukino?"

Bai Ying said earnestly, "Brave one, don't be so busy. Leave the work to others. All you need to do is learn oral gymnastics, how to say a hundred different kinds of nonsense, and then become an adorable vice president mascot..."

Yukinoshita's father's eyelids twitched several times: [My good brother's words suddenly turned into something awful...]

"Father, as for work matters, Bai Jun and I will figure out how to handle them ourselves, and we will be sensible, so you don't need to worry too much." Yukino Yukinoshita's voice suddenly emerged softly.

Is the little goddess listening?

Yukinoshita's father frowned. "Oh no! The rebels have ruined me!"

"How does Father have contact with Haku-kun?" Yukino Yukinoshita asked疑惑地, "What are you secretly planning?"

"It's not some secret plan," Yukinoshita's father quickly explained. "My dear brother, you've placed an order with the company to have someone go to an island in Izu to conduct building inspections and repairs, and also to temporarily set up some portable kitchens, toilets, gas cylinders, and generators, etc., in preparation for your school's special school trip."

[Hmm? I thought Bai-kun was planning to organize this event as a camping trip...]

What?! You can accept squatting in the bushes to poop...?

【White fungus! ! 】

[Isn't it normal to consider this kind of thing? If we really dumped them on a deserted island, an unparalleled emperor would probably appear that very day, single-handedly defeating a hundred opponents and sweeping through the senior class without fear, suppressing the dark unrest.]

[Cough, it's because Bai Jun is never normal anyway, so his sudden normalcy at a time like this just seems abnormal.]

[Alright, Vice President Hero, stop slacking off! Have you got your textbooks, teaching materials, blankets, and test papers ready?]

[Some of the goods have already been shipped, and others are being prepared for purchase... Isn't this spending a bit too much?]

You're seriously underestimating the school's budget. Don't use private property to imagine an organization's finances.

[Hmm... what's with this money marked as a donation?]

[Sponsored by the group leader.]

[The one from the Scarlet Theatre? Why is he...?]

[Don't use the funds of an organization to imagine the wealth of an old man like Deng.]

Everything's been taken care of... Phew, there shouldn't be anything missing. What to eat tonight?

I want to eat pork ribs.

Okay, remember to buy it.

【Oh—it just so happens that you're in Izu, can you hear me? I'll let you know when the goods arrive in Izu. Remember to pick them up and get them ready on the island. Also, buy some daily necessities wholesale in Izu and move them to the island from there.】

Snapped!

The call was abruptly disconnected.

Wearing a helmet, the father squatted on the snowy beach, holding his phone, his face contorted in a grimace.