Kaguya-sama: Love Is War wants me to turn myself in.

“Every year, a large number of challengers from all over the world come to climb Mount Everest. The first attempt by mankind to challenge Mount Everest was in the 1920s, but a hundred years later, only six thousand people have successfully reached the summit.”

"Most of the people in the camp will eventually give up and will not be able to successfully climb Mount Everest."

"..."

In other words, players can chat casually while climbing Mount Everest without breaking a sweat. In contrast, for ordinary climbing teams, silence is the most common situation, because when people are lacking oxygen, they will be exhausted and dizzy, and they simply don't have the strength to speak.

"I can't take it anymore, my head feels so heavy and uncomfortable, I feel like I can't breathe..."

When they reached an altitude of 6,000 meters, Yukinoshita began to experience symptoms of oxygen deficiency.

She's just a newbie player, and her physical abilities haven't actually improved much. The fact that she was able to climb this far is already due to her regular exercise and good foundation.

If you asked someone who usually sits or lies down and can't even run a 1,000-meter physical fitness test to climb Mount Everest, they would collapse on the ground, panting, after just two steps.

Amamiya Natsuki extended her right hand and said:

"Sister Yang, I'll hold your hand. When we get to the campsite ahead, we'll buy a can of oxygen."

Yukinoshita Haruno leaned over and hugged Amamiya Natsuki's arm, looking pitiful as she said:

"But I also want to do what you guys do and summit without oxygen."

"It's impossible, don't even think about it," Natsuki Amamiya complained. "Yono-nee, go wash up and go to sleep. You can have anything in your dreams."

"Natsuki-kun, that's so mean! I'll tell Yukino on you. You're the one who bullied me."

How could you, a college student, complain to your high school sister? How could you be so shameless!

Yukino Yukinoshita, seemingly deaf to reason, quickened her pace and walked forward silently.

Upon arriving at the rest stop at an altitude of 6,000 meters, Yukino bought a can of oxygen, took a deep breath, and squinted as she said:

"Phew... I survived, it feels so good."

Yukinoshita Haruno turned her head and asked:

"Natsuki-kun, Yukino, and Sayu-chan, do you want to try it? It feels super comfortable."

"No need." Yukino Yukinoshita crossed her arms and resolutely refused. "My breathing is perfectly normal right now."

Amamiya Natsuki said from the side:

"A real man should climb a mountain without oxygen."

Shayou didn't care about anything else: "I'm going to try it... It feels so good, I'll buy it!"

Generally speaking, people who climb Mount Everest fall into two camps: one group uses oxygen, and the other group refuses to use oxygen and wants to climb to the summit entirely on their own. There is no inherent superiority or inferiority between the two groups. Those who refuse to use oxygen for the sake of saving face and end up losing their lives are the real fools.

Natsuki Amamiya was unwilling to use oxygen, not out of pride, but because he genuinely didn't need it.

Although he had reached an altitude of 6,000 meters, he did not feel any difficulty breathing, did not need any oxygen supply, and did not even feel much cold. On the contrary, he wanted to take off his mountaineering clothes because he was sweating.

Of course, it would be too shocking to actually take off the mountaineering protective suit; it must be worn properly.

The climb continues.

When they reached an altitude of 7,000 meters, Shayou also experienced symptoms of oxygen deficiency, including difficulty breathing, and had to use the oxygen cylinders she had purchased earlier.

As for Yang Nai, he was already panting heavily and clearly exhausted.

"No, it seems my journey to climb Mount Everest has to end here." Yukino Yukinoshita picked up the oxygen tank and took another deep breath. "...I'm sorry, I can't accompany everyone to the end."

“Then let’s stop and rest at the rest area ahead.” Yukino Yukinoshita said speechlessly, “Don’t speak in such a strange tone.”

“Ugh…” Yukinoshita Haruno turned around and complained, “Natsuki-kun, Yukino was mean to me.”

Amamiya Natsuki said seriously:

"Once we finish the challenge, I'll teach Yukino a lesson for you."

"Ah."

Yukino Yukinoshita crossed her arms over her chest and let out a soft hum.

Talking all the way, the group finally arrived at a rest stop at an altitude of 7,000 meters.

I thought there wouldn't be many people in the rest area, but when I went in, there were dozens of people.

"Saya, shall we keep climbing?"

Amamiya Natsuki helped Hinano sit down, then turned to look at Sayu and asked softly.

“I’m not climbing anymore.” Shayu shook her head. “I also feel tightness in my chest and shortness of breath, and my whole body feels uncomfortable. If I continue climbing, I will definitely slow down Natsuki-sama and Yukino-chan. I’d better stay here with Haruno-nee.”

Amamiya Natsuki said softly:

"Decided?"

“Yes, yes, it’s decided.” Sha nodded. “We also have the possession skill, so we can accompany Natsuki-sama to the top in another way.”

Yukinoshita was breathing oxygen when she heard Sayu's words. She roused herself and raised her right hand, saying:

“Natsuki-kun, I want to paste the ‘Possession’ skill too.”

"..."

Yukino Yukinoshita's lips twitched slightly as she couldn't help but glance at Hinano.

Sayu wanted to attach possession skills because she genuinely wanted to travel together, but Sister, you want to attach skills? You must have ulterior motives!

During these days, Yukino Yukinoshita did not give up observing secretly and discovered that Haruno went to the bathroom almost every two days late at night, and it would take at least an hour.

No matter how you look at it, it's too frequent!

Yukino Yukinoshita initially thought that doing it too frequently would harm her health, so she secretly searched online for some information.

The results showed that many people said they would reward themselves once a day, and simply couldn't resist.

No way?

Surely no one really has such a weak will?

“No problem.” Natsuki Amamiya nodded in agreement, saying casually, “I’ll rest for a bit first, and then I’ll paste it to you before I leave.”

Yukino Yukinoshita moved her pink lips, but in the end, she sighed silently in her heart and chose to give up trying to dissuade her.

My sister didn't fall victim to telecom fraud; she was just rewarding herself. Besides, she's an adult now, and I shouldn't interfere too much in her life... as long as there's no harm done, it's fine.

They warmed themselves by the fire, ate to replenish their energy, and drank water to stay hydrated. After transferring their possession skills to Haruno and Sayu, Natsuki Amamiya was finally ready. She and Yukino left their resting place and continued their journey toward the summit.

"call……"

Amamiya Natsuki exhaled a breath of stale air, then took a gentle breath. The icy air from the 7,000-meter-high peak immediately filled her lungs, invigorating her.

"It's snowing."

Yukino Yukinoshita stretched out her right hand and caught a crystal snowflake. The perfectly hexagonal snowflake looked especially exquisite under the light.

By this time, darkness was gradually falling, and fine snowflakes began to drift down from the sky. The climbing conditions were becoming increasingly harsh, but many people continued their journey forward.

In a place like Mount Everest, it's perfectly normal for it to snow from time to time. If you give up every time it snows, you might as well go home and wash some garlic.

Amamiya Natsuki looked up at the gray sky and sighed:

"It's a pity there are no stars, so I can't watch the stars with Yukino on the summit of Mount Everest."

Yukino Yukinoshita pulled down her snow goggles to protect her eyes and said:

"You can see the stars anytime, it's time to set off."

Amamiya Natsuki stepped forward and followed:

"That's different. The stars in Tokyo are completely different from the stars on the summit of Mount Everest."

Yukino Yukinoshita calmly retorted:

"However, the truth is that the stars are still the same stars, neither more nor less, without any change."

"..."

The two talked as they climbed up the snow, their feet crunching through the snow.

As for a guide... that's completely unnecessary.

The purpose of climbing Mount Everest was to complete an extreme challenge, not to challenge oneself, so the two chose the most popular and safest route.

Looking up, you can see four or five hikers walking together a hundred meters away. Just follow them.

Speechless all the way.

It took them an hour to reach an altitude of 8,000 meters. This was only because the two of them didn't want to stand out; otherwise, Natsuki could have run straight up.

“Let’s take a break.” Natsuki Amamiya stopped. “Above that is the final, deadly height.”

Mount Everest is over 8,000 meters high, but climbers don't start from the foot of the mountain. Instead, they take a car directly to Everest Base Camp, which is at an altitude of 5,000 meters, and then take the challenge.

In fact, most people who come to challenge Mount Everest can reach an altitude of 8,000 meters, but the next few hundred meters is the section where most people give up.

Lack of oxygen, dizziness, cold, strong winds, and completely frozen ice underfoot... In such extremely harsh environments, many people experience symptoms such as blackouts and tinnitus as they walk.

For the sake of their lives, most climbers will wisely choose to give up after experiencing discomfort.

As for those who feel it's too much of a waste to try it out... most of them end up dying after trying it.

"call……"

Yukino Yukinoshita took off her goggles and took a deep breath.

"Are you feeling unwell?" Natsuki Amamiya gently patted Yukino's back. "Would you like some oxygen?"

Just to be on the safe side, Natsuki Amamiya brought two canisters of oxygen with her, just in case.

"Not for now." Yukino Yukinoshita shook her head, clutching her chest. "I feel a little tightness in my chest and shortness of breath, but I can manage... How are you?"

Upon hearing this, Natsuki Amamiya smiled and said softly:

"Is Xiaoxue concerned about me?"

Yukino Yukinoshita's pretty face froze, and she said expressionlessly:

"You're overthinking it. I just don't want you to put on a brave face and end up dragging me down with you."

Amamiya Natsuki sighed:

"I never expected that Yukino, who is always so outspoken, would start saying one thing and meaning another."

Yukinoshita Yukino: "..."