บท 151: -150- Eliminate the competitive relationship
Under the shade of the trees, everyone spread the leftover tent cloth used for making hammocks and cushions on the ground, substituting it for a picnic blanket, and sat down.
At Hori's invitation, Ichinose Honami and Kanzaki Ryuji sat down opposite him and Ayanokouji Kiyotaka.
Hirata Yousuke and Kushida Kikyou accompanied them, along with the rest of the classmates, observing the situation.
In this situation, Hori entertained the two central figures from Class B, even boiling herbal tea from herbs he personally prepared to stabilize the mind, aid sleep, nourish the body, and promote health, inviting Ichinose Honami and Kanzaki Ryuji.
After drinking the herbal tea, both of them showed surprised expressions.
"It tastes really good. Did Nanaya-san prepare it himself?"
"It feels warm in the body, my stomach is comfortable, and I feel more alert. It's very effective."
Ichinose Honami and Kanzaki Ryuji praised it incessantly.
"If you like it, feel free to have more."
Hori didn't hesitate to help them brew another cup of herbal tea.
"Nanaya-kun is amazing, even knowing how to prepare herbal remedies," Ichinose Honami marveled, then asked without reservation, "How do you use your points?"
This question elicited a reaction from everyone in Class D.
There was no way around it.
Ichinose Honami's question had touched on a sensitive topic.
After all, how to use points was the secret strategy and tactics of each class.
If other classes found out, it wouldn't just be a matter of stealing methods, but if the usage of points was calculated and the class's activities were predicted, it could lead to major issues.
In theory, with Ichinose Honami's shrewdness, she shouldn't have touched on such a sensitive question.
But this time, Ichinose Honami asked directly without any hesitation, surprising even Kanzaki Ryuji who was beside her once again.
Only Hori, instead of being surprised, directly answered.
"We bought toilets and various tools for outdoor use, as well as small items like hemp rope, tent cloth, paper and pen, and a pot for boiling herbal medicine, among others. All the scattered props added up to a total of 55 points. We made hammocks and various household items using these props for self-production, but because one student applied to withdraw, we were deducted 30 points, so we used a total of 85 points."
Hori disclosed the class's point usage situation straightforwardly.
"Na... Nanaya?"
"Nanaya-san!?"
Led by Hirata Yousuke and Kushida Kikyou, the students in the class were all astonished.
But Hori paid no attention to anyone and raised his hand, silencing everyone.
"What about you?" Hori looked at Ichinose Honami and asked with a smile, "How did you use your points?"
Hori, like Ichinose Honami, asked this sensitive question.
In response, Ichinose Honami smiled and turned to Kanzaki Ryuji beside her.
"Kanzaki, could you please explain the point usage situation in our class to Nanaya-kun?"
Ichinose Honami's request made Kanzaki Ryuji silent for a moment, then he nodded.
So, Kanzaki Ryuji opened his guidebook.
The contents marked various items purchased by Class B.
Kanzaki Ryuji read them out.
"We bought ready-made hammocks, cooking utensils, small tents, lanterns, toilets, fishing rods, and outdoor showers, along with some food. Currently, we have used a total of 70 points."
This usage rate was almost the same as the calculation Ayanokouji Kiyotaka had made before.
As Ayanokouji Kiyotaka had anticipated, the methods of using points among the various classes were similar, and there wasn't much difference in terms of points.
Class D was able to save ten or twenty points because Hori personally taught the self-production of various tools, but the difference wasn't significant.
Excluding Kouenji Rokusuke's withdrawal, there wasn't much difference in the usage rate of points in managing the campsite between Class B and Class D.
Similar to Class D, Class B also found vegetables or fruits in various places in the forest, but unlike Class D, which efficiently explored directly, they found some shortcomings and had to spend points to supplement food. They also went fishing at the beach.
Regarding water sources, because Class B's base camp was near a man-made well, there were no difficulties in this regard. Similar to Class D, they had a fixed water source, used for showering and watering near the campsite, which was very effective.
At the same time, Class B also took various other measures.
For a more comfortable sleep, the floor of the tents was padded with a large number of plastic bags provided unlimitedly when the temporary toilets were provided, and to avoid being disturbed by insects during sleep, the surrounding area of the campsite was smoked with campfire smoke, which although smelled unpleasant, somewhat reduced the impact.
"Did Class D use Nanaya-kun's homemade insect repellent? It would have been great if we had that."
Ichinose Honami seemed envious of this point.
Presumably, as a girl, she should be troubled by this issue.
Hori wasn't pretentious either.
"If you need it, I can provide you with some later. It should be fine to use until the end of the exam."
Hori generously made this offer.
"Really? That's great!"
Ichinose Honami became happy instantly.
But the rest of Class D couldn't bear to watch.
"Is this okay?"
Horikita Suzune spoke coldly.
"After all, we and Class B are competitors. There's no reason to help others save points, right?"
Right.
Hori's gift wasn't small.
If Class B hadn't been provided with insect repellent, the eventually unbearable pestering from insects would have definitely forced Class B to spend points to buy it.
If they didn't buy it, it could likely lead to some students being unable to endure the harassment, and under pressure and emotions, they might eventually withdraw.
In this way, Hori's gift was helping Class B save points, wasn't it?
And helping other classes save points would effectively reduce the gap in points that could be bridged between classes.
There was simply no reason for it.
But...
"That must be based on the premise that we are in a competitive relationship," Hori didn't look at Horikita Suzune, but continued to gaze at Ichinose Honami with a faint smile. "You came here not to investigate competitive relationships, but just the opposite, to eliminate this competitive relationship, right?"
Hori's words stunned everyone present.
Eliminate the competitive relationship?
What does that mean?
Only Ayanokouji Kiyotaka and Horikita Suzune understood somewhat.
Could it be...
"Indeed, Nanaya-kun, you're truly insightful," Ichinose Honami smiled brightly.
Then, she spoke up.
"We would like to establish a cooperative relationship with Class D. Is that possible?"
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