Chapter 19: Island : Arrival
"Holy shit! This cruise is crazy!" Yuto's exclamation echoed across the deck as he precariously balanced on the railings, much to the alarm of his classmates.
"Crazy bastard! If you fall you will die!" Kei's voice cut through the air, her tone laced with genuine concern as she watched Yuto with wide eyes.
"Eh? Who says I'm going to fall?" Yuto retorted, his arms crossed defiantly as he maintained his precarious position.
Before anyone could react, Ike's sudden shout of "Kikyou-chan!" sent Yuto into a panic, his balance faltering as he teetered on the edge. "I am going to fall!" he cried out in alarm.
But just as disaster seemed imminent, Horikita sprang into action, swiftly grabbing Yuto's shirt and pulling him down to safety, where he landed on his butt with an undignified thud.
"Thanks, Suzune-chan!" Yuto exclaimed gratefully, flashing Horikita a sheepish grin.
Horikita responded with a swift bonk on Yuto's head, her expression stern as she scolded him. "Idiot."
"It's not my fault!" Yuto protested, shooting a pointed glare in Ike's direction. "Ike, you bastard! I almost died!"
Meanwhile, Ayanokoji approached Yuto with his usual calm demeanor, tapping him on the shoulder as he spoke in his monotone voice. "Yuto, I'm going to eat. Will you join me?"
Yuto nodded eagerly, grateful for the opportunity to escape the chaos of the moment. "Sure thing," he replied, casting one last glance at the railing he had narrowly avoided falling from before following Ayanokoji and the other boys towards the dining area.
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"Hey what kind of food is this..." Sudo finally said.
"It's french cuisine" Yuto said in a muffled voice.
"Why are you wearing a mask and weird sunglasses!" Yamauchi exclaimed. "They will recognise me if I don't." Yuto calmly said. "What are you? A celebrity?" Ike scoffed.
"You can say that..."
"Anyway lets order something." Yamauchi finally stated as he proceeded to shout to gain attention. Everyone looked at him with weird faces."Let's just go-" Ayanokoji got cut. "Your Class D, aren't you?" They all looked at the direction of the voice.
"Yeah? What if we are?" Sudo scoffed looking at a guy with olive hair.
"Litsen, this restruant has no place for garbage like you. Garbage should eat junk food." Sudo stayed paitant. He didn't ponce on olive until he said this, "Go get your selves some hamburgers." Sudo grabbed olive's collar as he shouted, "You got a problem with hamburgers you peice of shit?"
"Yahiko." A guy said. "Cease this ridiculous provocations." and while he said that Yuto pressed Sudo's hand and said, "Leave him Sudo.."
"You lot would do well to study some manners, aswell, to stop being a nuisance to those around you." Katsuragi stated.
A vein popped on Yuto's forehead as he replied, "The only thing being a nuisanse to my ears is you bald man."
Katsuragi looked at Yuto and asked, "who might you be?"
"A clown" Yahiko laughed. Kasturagi glared at him to shut him at once. yuto didn't let that slide though, "How can I be a clown when a dog like you knows more tricks than me."
Everyone chuckled at Yuto's joke as the class A students simply glared at Yuto. He sighed as he said, "Let's go have some hamburgers everyone, I don't want any monkeys in my vicinity while I'm eating." This comment ticked Yahiko off but didn't say anything.
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As Yuto made his way to the designated meeting spot made by Horikita, anticipation bubbled within him. Upon arrival, he was greeted not only by Horikita and Ayanokoji, but also by the unexpected presence of Ryuen sitting beside her.
"Well, well, looks like your loyal hound has arrived, Suzune," Ryuen remarked with a sneer, his tone dripping with disdain.
Yuto's lips curled into a sardonic grin as he retorted, "Oh my, if it isn't Kakeru Rubin." Ryuen's expression soured at the jab, his annoyance evident as he corrected Yuto's mispronunciation of his name. "It's Ryuen," he grumbled, his tone tinged with irritation.
Yuto's eyes widened in mock surprise, his expression a picture of feigned innocence as he delivered his retort.
"My apologies," he began, his tone dripping with sarcasm, "but the resemblance between you and that pig named Rubin from that movie is quite striking."
Ryuen's expression twisted into a scowl as he launched a kick towards Yuto, who effortlessly dodged the attack with a smirk. Surprised by Yuto's agility, Ryuen prepared for another attack, only to freeze in astonishment as Yuto prepared to strike back aswell.
However, their impending clash was interrupted by the sudden appearance of a petite girl with short blue hair – Ibuki. Yuto's hostility evaporated as he recognized her, a hint of concern flickering in his eyes.
"Oh, Ibuki..." Ryuen murmured as he slowly freed himself from Yuto grasp and walking off with Ibuki. He turned around and looked at Yuto with a grin, "You might be entertaining."
Yet amidst the tension between him and Ryuen, Yuto couldn't help but notice the fatigue etched on Horikita's face.
"Hey, Suzune, are you feeling unwell?" Yuto inquired softly, his concern genuine as he met her gaze.
Horikita nodded in confirmation, her voice tinged with resignation as she admitted to a minor cold. Yuto offered a sympathetic nod.
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The next day, the students of the ship were gathered in a circle as the teacher elucidated the details of their upcoming excursion to the island. However, Yuto found himself preoccupied with concern for Horikita's health, her flushed complexion not escaping his notice amidst the sea of faces.
"Is your cold improving?" Yuto inquired quietly, his voice laced with genuine concern.
Horikita offered a small nod, though her tone carried a hint of exasperation. "It's still lingering, but it's nothing serious. Please, Yuto, pay attention to the teacher's instructions. They may be important," she urged, her words tinged with a subtle plea for his focus.
Yuto acquiesced with a solemn nod, though his worry for his friend lingered beneath the surface.
As the faculty proceeded to outline the details of the island exam and distribute wristbands to the students, Yuto couldn't help but feel a sense of frustration at the perceived restrictions imposed upon them.
"These wristbands seem excessively limiting," he muttered under his breath, his dissatisfaction evident in his tone.
Upon their arrival at the island, Yuto found himself growing increasingly bored as Yukimura and Kei engaged in a petty argument over the necessity of purchasing a toilet. Yuto couldn't help but lament that he was not in Class B as it would've been much more enjoyable than standing and watching two Idiots argue over a toilet.
Following the lead of his classmates, they embarked on the ascent of a nearby mountain. However, Yuto couldn't shake the feeling of unease that gnawed at him as he stole glances at Horikita, whose condition appeared to be worsening by the minute.
"Are you truly alright?" Yuto pressed once more, unable to suppress his concern.
Horikita's patience seemed to wear thin at his persistent inquiries, her response tinged with a note of irritation. "Yes, I'm fine. Please refrain from discussing it further, and I'd prefer to keep my interactions to a minimum for the duration of our stay. Just focus on enjoying yourself, Yuto. Or do what you were planning to do without worrying about me." she asserted firmly.
Yuto's frown deepened at her curt response, but he acquiesced with a reluctant nod, his worry for his love overshadowed by her clear desire for solitude.
"Is she really going to be alright?..."
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