Yuuichi's daily life in COTE

Chapter 3.1

The eternal summer sea. The infinite blue sky. Perfectly clean air. The gentle rustle of the salty sea breeze wrapping around the body. Here, in the heart of the Pacific Ocean, without feeling the suffocating heat of midsummer.

Yes, this is truly a marine paradise.

Ike: Ohhhh! This is the best! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Loud shouts echoed from the deck of a luxurious transatlantic ship as Ike Kanji stood with both hands raised. Usually, complaints like "Shut up!" would come flying from all directions, but today of all days, none arrived, and everyone finally enjoyed a happy moment.

—"What a fantastic view! I'm so excited!!!!"

A group of girls led by Karuizawa emerged from the interior compartments. She pointed at the ocean and with a smile from ear to ear said:

Kushida: It's true, such an incredible scene...

Kikyō Kushida, one of the girls in the group who was usually laid back, was also in ecstasy and sighed as she looked at the sea.

After overwhelming difficulties, midterm and final exams, we finally welcomed the summer vacation. It was waiting for us with open arms. Koudo Ikusei High School had organized a luxurious two-week trip for us. A cruise on a luxury transatlantic ship.

Yamauchi: I'm glad I didn't drop out of school, Ken. If this were a regular trip, it would have been impossible for me for sure. How does it feel to be someone on the verge of expulsion, who was in last place even on the final exam? Tell me, how does it feel?

Previously, I would have undoubtedly shown displeasure at Yamauchi's figure, but nowadays, I value him as the first cannon fodder, followed by Ike and Shinohara in that order.

Sudo: I never dreamed I could be part of such a luxurious trip. And it's for 2 weeks, 2 WEEKS. When Mom and Dad hear about this, they'll be so surprised that they'll wet their pants.

As Sudō said, from an ordinary person's perspective, this is not a standard trip. I myself would have had to send an incalculable number of journals; a simple trip with my classmates took months of hard work to get.

—"Attention all students! Please gather on the deck. You will soon be able to see the island. For a while, you will be able to see a very significant and splendid scene."

This curious announcement suddenly reverberated throughout the ship. Kushida and the others paid attention, calmly awaiting what was about to come.

A few minutes after several students started gathering, the island appeared. Ike let out a cry of joy. The students noticed it, and they all crowded onto the deck at once. As a large number of people crowded the area, some inconsiderate students pushed us aside to take our place in the best spot.

—"Ugh, so annoying... Hey, get out of the way! Defects!"

At that moment, one of the most intimidating boys shoved Ayanokouji's shoulder. In sudden confusion, he grabbed the deck railing to avoid losing balance and falling. Those students sneered with disdain.

Sudo: Hey, you, what the hell are you doing?

Sudō got really angry and emitted a threatening aura right away.

—"You must understand the system of this school. It's a merit-based school. There are no human rights for Class D. The 'defects' must behave obediently and submissively, like the rejects they are. On this side, we're all from Class A."

(Sigh) I guess it's my turn to intervene.

Yuuichi: I think you're the one who doesn't understand the school's system.