Classroom of the Elite: Elite Challenge

Volume 3 Chapter 1

Ryusei Pov

I am now enjoying the beautiful view of the blue Pacific Ocean while feeling the gentle sea breeze, it is honestly a relaxing feeling in this hot season.

"Wow! This is the beeeeat best!"

The one who just shouted was Ike, with both hands raised in the air. His voice echoed across the deck of the luxury liner. Normally someone would tell him to shut up, but everyone was in a good mood and didn't even pay attention to his shouting. The view from the "special seats" on the deck was exceptionally beautiful.

"This view is amazing! Honestly, I'm super excited right now!"

A group of girls led by Karuizawa came out of the ship's cabin.

Karuizawa pointed to the expansive ocean, with a radiant smile.

Kushida: Seriously, the scenery here is simply amazing!

Kushida Kikyou was also present among the group of girls. It seemed like the extraordinary sight had stolen all of his attention.

After overcoming countless hardships, midterm exams, and the final exam, we welcomed the summer vacation with open arms. Advanced Nurturing High School organized an extravagant two-week trip-a cruise on a luxury ocean liner.

Yamauchi: Wow, Ken, you must be glad you didn't get expelled. I mean, if this was a normal trip, it would have been impossible for us to go. Hey, how did it feel to be on the verge of expulsion since you had the lowest score on the final? Come on, tell me. How did it feel?

Even though Yamauchi Haruki was insulting him and I kept wondering how Sudou considered him his friend with such an attitude, but Sudou Ken was far from being in a bad mood. In fact, he started laughing.

Sudou: With my abilities, there was nothing to worry about. Didn't I tell you that I would prove myself and it would be easy?

This trip seems to be making people forget the troubles they had endured.

Sudou: I never dreamed that high school students would be able to embark on such a luxurious cruise. And it's for two whole weeks. Two weeks! When my mother and father hear about this, they'll be so shocked they'll wet themselves!

As Sudou had bluntly stated, this was certainly no ordinary trip. At our government-sponsored school, there was absolutely no need to pay tuition or other miscellaneous expenses-which, of course, included this trip. We were given the ultimate in special treatment. The cruise ship and its facilities were of the highest quality possible. This ship was fully equipped with everything from prestigious restaurants to a theater and even a luxury spa. All by itself, this would probably have cost me around 100,000 yen, even in the off-season.

And this being my first time traveling on a cruise ship, it's certainly going to be an interesting experience.

Our trip, which promised to be the height of luxury, finally began today. According to the schedule, we would spend our first week in a luxurious summer cottage on a deserted island. After that, we would enjoy the cruise for another week.

But one thing I have to complain about is why we had to wake up so early to be ready to leave at 5 AM today! Damn, I hated waking up so early, I don't like having to wake up even when I know I have something to do.

The first-year students boarded the buses and set off for Tokyo Bay. The passenger ships departed from the port as soon as the students arrived. After having breakfast in the lounge, the students were free to move around the entire ship. The best thing was that we could use any of the ship's facilities for free. For those who suffered daily due to lack of points, this ship was a godsend.