Running away from the past (Year 1)

16- Troublesome situations

(Y/N) pov

After discussing what to do for a while, Class D walked into the forest. Hirata, who was carrying a tent, lead the group.

"Wow, Karuizawa-san. Hirata-kun is really amazing, isn't he?"

Karuizawa: "Oh, yeah. The other guys are pathetic, so it's great to have him, right?"

I glanced over Horikita, who was isolated from the other girls. She looked tired.

(Y/N): "Not in a good mood?"

Horikita: "To be honest, I'm depressed. These kinds of things just aren't for me."

(Y/N): "Maybe you should try to join the other girls. This is going to be a long week, and you'll get bored if you're alone."

Horikita looked at me with a deadpanned expression, as if saying "Don't you know me already?"

(Y/N): "Reaching Class A isn't something that you can do alone. You need allies."

Horikita: "I don't need anyone. I'll reach Class A by myself, and then..."

Horikita hurried her pace and left me behind. Apparently she was still obsessed with her brother.

I looked behind me and spotted Sakura. She had been behind me for a while now, but didn't seem to find the courage to speak.

(Y/N): "Hello Sakura."

Sakura: "H-huh? H-hi."

I slowed down and we started walking together. After a while, everyone stopped.

Hirata: "Okay everyone. I think we should start searching for a spot. Any volunteers?"

Hirata raised his own hand. A few students also raised their hands, but the others still seemed reluctant.

I was surprised when I saw Kouenji raising his hand. Kushida was the next one. The three idiots and some other male students raised their hands right after her.

I raised my hand, and Sakura, who was beside me, raised her hand right after.

Hirata: "Thanks, Sakura-san. We are twelve, so we will go in groups of three people. Regardless of the results, I want everyone to reunite here in two hours."

The volunteers began to gather in groups of three. Hirata went with Karuizawa and another girl. Kushida with two of her friends, and the three idiots also went together.

I, on the other hand, was alone with Sakura. I wondered who would join us, and then, he came.

Kouenji: "The sun certainly is refreshing. My body needs energy."

You've got to be kidding me.

(Timeskip)

(Y/N): "Kouenji?"

Kouenji: "Ah, so beautiful. As I stand here amongst such vast nature, with an air of composure, I really am too beautiful. The pinnacle of beauty!"

I thought that it would be a good idea to get to know Kouenji, but I couldn't keep a proper conversation with him. I doubt that anyone could.

(Y/N): "Are you okay, Sakura?"

Sakura: "Huh? Y-yeah."

We had been walking for half an hour while trying to keep Kouenji's pace, which was rather fast if you ask me.

(Y/N): "How about we take a break? We've been walking for a while now and it's really hot." I raised my voice so Kouenji could hear me. Surprisingly, he actually stopped.