In a spacious mansion in Tokyo, a black-haired boy was talking loudly in his room.
"Let's take advantage of the summer vacation and have a youkai training camp! The location will be Chiba Forest. Because there are rumors that youkai have appeared there, our Kiyojuji Paranormal Patrol must find the truth about youkai!"
"You'll come too, right, Nura Rikuo!"
"And our new member, Keikain Yura, of course you have to attend too!"
.....
In the distance, the ridges of the mountains gradually came into view. Although the Chiba area is located in the Kanto Plain, lush mountains still appear near Mount Fuji.
Uchiha Ryo and Shirogane Miyuki sat together, admiring the scenery outside the window. Compared to Uchiha Ryo who felt bored, Shirogane Miyuki was also looking forward to this activity.
Because it was great not having to work part-time! By the way, all expenses for this trip seemed to be reimbursed by the school....
In the back, Amakusa Shino and Fujiwara Chika lay on the car windows on the left and right, looking at the scenery in the distance, while Chitanda rested her head on Yukinoshita's shoulder and fell into a deep sleep [Zzz——Zzz——].
On both sides were towering mountains, squeezing tightly against the guardrails standing high on the highway. Passing through the tunnel with its dark mouth open between the mountains, everyone's vision was full of bright orange lights.
Just like that, the hour-long drive finally ended.
As soon as they got out of the car, the rich smell of grass accompanied by the scent of soil hit their noses. Surrounded by emerald green forests, it gave people a feeling of being in a paradise.
Outside the Chiba Forest, in the open space where the parking lot was located, several buses were already parked there. It seemed that the elementary school students had arrived ahead of time.
"Mhm—— so comfortable~"
Chitanda Eru stretched lazily immediately after getting out of the car.
Yukinoshita: "...Of course it's comfortable when you use someone else's shoulder as a pillow and sleep so soundly."
Chitanda giggled, came closer and hugged Yukino's arm. "Didn't Yukino not wake me up either~ That means you tacitly accepted my behavior."
Yukinoshita: "Alright then, next time I'll beat you awake."
Chitanda: "Don't, Yukino. At worst, I'll let you sleep on me~"
Shirogane Miyuki, standing at the very front, took a deep breath. "This is the breath of nature. Next, we'll stay on the mountain for three days! Really nice, living in the mountains is really nice!"
Hiratsuka Shizuka parked the car and walked over.
"Don't think too beautifully. We're not here to play. For the next few days, Shuchiin organized me to ask you to assist in completing an activity. In short, the principal inexplicably accepted a request from an elementary school and asked me to find a few people to serve as staff for the elementary school camping activity."
Hiratsuka Shizuka's tone seemed a little unhappy.
After speaking, the small group led by Hiratsuka Shizuka began to move towards the back mountain, and finally came to the only mountain inn located in the back mountain.
There, a total of more than sixty elementary school students from three classes were standing on the flat ground in front of the inn waiting for their arrival.
As soon as they got close, their chatter was drowned out by the noise of the children.
Shirogane Miyuki couldn't help but sigh with emotion. Elementary school was really a carefree age. Why did he feel old when he saw these energetic little guys now?
Yukinoshita subconsciously stayed behind Chitanda. She felt that this place was even noisier than the zoo in the city. The hyperactivity of elementary school students wasn't necessarily a good thing.
Fortunately, when they approached, a teacher much younger than Hiratsuka Shizuka stood in front of the group of students.
"Quiet down, everyone! Please be quiet, children!"
It took a full minute for the group of elementary school students to turn from noisy to whispering. At this time, Uchiha Ryo also found Shirosaki Hana, Hoshino Hinata, and Himesaka Noa in the crowd.
Could it be..... this was the prospect of the principal or homeroom teacher about to start lecturing during a school-wide assembly or class meeting?
"Very good, children. Although our summer camp is about to start, I still have to say a few words simply....."
Next came the very common [I'll say a few words simply]. That young teacher began to lecture a large group of students.
The main purpose was also to manage these excited children. After all, they were about to conduct activities in this back mountain, and there was also a hiking segment. For safety reasons, the teacher must state all the precautions.
After speaking simply for five minutes, the young teacher nodded to Hiratsuka Shizuka.
"Finally, the teacher wants to introduce the big brothers and big sisters from Shuchiin who will accompany everyone these few days. Let's say hello to them together. Please take care of us."
"Please take care of us~"
The prolonged tone unique to children. Uchiha Ryo smiled. These little guys were cute. If a boy like Shirogane Miyuki dared to speak in a prolonged tone, he would definitely make him feel the wrath of thunder.
So, under the curious gazes of the elementary school students, Uchiha Ryo, the representative selected in advance, took a step forward.
"In the next three days, the big brothers and big sisters will provide assistance to everyone. If there is anything, you can come to discuss with any of us immediately. At the same time, I hope everyone can leave many beautiful memories in this camping activity."
"Then, we also ask everyone to take care of us!"
After Uchiha Ryo finished speaking, the small group led by Shirosaki Hana applauded first, followed by a large round of applause. The little girls cast their gazes at Shirosaki Hana and the others one by one.
"Hana-chan, is this your brother? So handsome!"
"I really envy Hana-chan for having such a brother."
Originally, this kind of greeting activity wouldn't be Uchiha Ryo's turn, but Hiratsuka Shizuka first considered the student council president, Shirogane Miyuki.
Absolutely not! With his fierce eyes, he looked exactly like the principal of Futaba Kindergarten. He would scare the children to cry.
Then the Classic Literature Club President Amakusa Shino? Also no. This person would utter some wonderful remarks from time to time, which would lead the children astray.
"Okay, now the outdoor activities officially begin!"
Following the elementary school teacher's order, the children quickly divided into groups of five to seven, a total of ten groups.
Three of the groups were led by the three homeroom teachers of the elementary school, and the other seven groups were led by Uchiha Ryo and the others respectively.
Of course, Shirosaki Hana's team naturally followed Uchiha Ryo. And this group was all cute girls like Hana.
In contrast.... Shirogane Miyuki was surrounded by six boys who looked very naughty, looking at Shirogane with adoration.
"Big brother, you look so fierce, you must be very strong!"
Shirogane Miyuki: "Well.... sort of (Second in the grade is also very strong!)"
"Big brother, I heard you are the boss of all students in the school, right!"
Shirogane Miyuki: "Well, you could say that. (Student council president, in a sense, is indeed the boss of the students.)"
Feeling the admiring gazes from the group of boys, Shirogane Miyuki also laughed.
"Uchiha, they are really energetic. Elementary school students are really young. I feel like we are almost becoming uncles at this age."
Uchiha Ryo: "Shirogane.... stop talking."
"Sigh..... Uncles, no vitality, have we become adults who only know work...."
Uchiha Ryo: "Shirogane! Ahem, let's change the topic."
"What's wrong? I'm just lamenting that compared to these children, I really feel like I'm old. Don't you have this feeling?"
Uchiha Ryo stopped talking, just silently reached out and pointed behind Shirogane Miyuki.
In an instant, cold sweat appeared on Shirogane Miyuki's body. Breathing gradually became heavy, Shirogane Miyuki's pupils trembled slightly as he turned his head.
Hiratsuka Shizuka was looking at him with a "kind" face.
"Is that so? Shirogane feels old. Then me, who is more than ten years older than you, am I almost in the grave?!"
Today's outcome: Shirogane Miyuki — In Danger!