"Senpaku, I am Sakamoto. What brings you here?"

Hunger.

Everyone's stomachs started rumbling uncontrollably.

more importantly,

Nobody wants to be in this kind of environment.

They easily used their precious 300 special points to buy food.

All eyes

Once again, they all turned their attention to Sakamoto without prior agreement.

Sakamoto felt everyone's gaze.

He pushed up his glasses.

Look out at the shimmering sea and the stream and woods beside the campsite.

"Nature's gifts are far more abundant than we imagine."

He said calmly,

"No need to hunt, yet one can still have enough to eat."

He first led several boys to the stream.

"There is treasure in the flowing water."

He pointed to some bright green, filamentous algae clinging to the rocks in the stream.

"This algae is non-toxic, rich in nutrients, and edible."

He demonstrated how to collect the materials carefully.

It was emphasized that only a portion should be taken, without damaging its growth.

then,

He then pointed to the wild berry bushes and several wild fruit trees in the woods.

"These fruits have been identified as safe for consumption."

Morishita Ai volunteered, and based on her memory and Sakamoto's instructions,

They were responsible for identifying and guiding everyone in collecting edible wild fruits and berries.

even,

Sakamoto also took Hashimoto and other male classmates to the beach and rocky area after the tide receded.

We harvested some shellfish and edible seaweed.

"We must approach the acquisition of food with reverence, obtain it ethically, and avoid depleting resources."

His words

This would allow students who might have initially approached the situation with a predatory mindset to...

They also became more cautious.

After the ingredients have been collected,

The real "magic" has begun.

In the center of the camp,

Sakamoto chose a sheltered, open space.

A simple stove pit was built with stones.

He did not use matches.

Instead, they found dry, soft sawdust, a hardwood stick, and a piece of wood with shallow grooves.

"Drilling wood to make fire?"

Some students gasped in surprise.

Sakamoto then placed the tip of the stick against the groove in the wooden board.

Hands clasped together

Quickly rub the wooden stick.

His movements were incredibly fast.

His arms transformed into a blurry, ethereal shape.

It even created a faint sound of wind.

"Secret Technique—"

Sakamoto murmured,

Just as the sawdust began to emit a wisp of almost invisible blue smoke,

His body suddenly moved!

Instead of continuing to rub,

Instead, it centers on the squatting posture.

The upper body began to sway from side to side at an extremely high frequency!

"Repeatedly jump sidestep!"

Morishita Ai lowered her voice and explained to the stunned classmates around her:

"Sakamoto is using rapid left and right movements to create airflow around his body, forming a directional micro-wind field. This wind field is precisely aimed at the point of smoke, which is applying aerodynamics to the most primitive fire-making technique."

really,

Under the influence of airflow caused by the "repeated lateral movement",

The wisp of smoke quickly thickened.

Then,

With a soft "poof" sound,

A bright flame suddenly shot up from the sawdust!

Sakamoto's movements stopped instantly.

He carefully transferred the ignited embers to the prepared hay and kindling.

Blow gently.

The campfire was then successfully lit.

but,

The fire was started.

No cookware or seasonings were provided.

How can I make food that soothes my stomach?

Sakamoto,

This once again demonstrated the ability to turn the impossible into the possible.

He did not simply roast the ingredients.

He first displayed several specific plants that he had selected in advance:

A type of leaf that, when crushed, emits a fresh, sour aroma similar to lemon;

A deep purple berry, when crushed, releases a juice with a slightly salty and savory flavor.

There is also an unassuming brown tuber that, when roasted, produces a slightly sweet aroma similar to caramel.

"These natural plants can replace seasonings."

Sakamoto explained calmly.

then,

Katsuragi understood Sakamoto's meaning and arranged for the students to divide the work and cooperate:

Some people folded large, thick banana leaves into shallow dish shapes;

Some people cleaned and sorted the collected algae, shellfish, mushrooms, wild vegetables, and edible wild fruits.

Another group of people were responsible for making clean wooden skewers of varying lengths and simple tableware.

Sakamoto, however, was not idle; he helped his classmates prepare the ingredients.

All the students in Class A got moving.

It's like a highly efficient kitchen team.

When the preparations are complete

The cooking has begun.

Sakamoto adjusted the heat of the simple stone stove to the perfect level.

He wrapped the shellfish and algae, mixed with the juice of sour leaves, in clean, large leaves and buried them in the hot ashes at the edge of the stove pit to roast.

Brush the skewered mushrooms and wild vegetables with fruit juice, then carefully grill them over a fire until the edges are slightly charred.

The brown tubers, grilled on a hot stone slab, release an enticing aroma.

They even process some wild fruits and edible flowers simply and use them as a garnish for "salads".

Without modern kitchenware,

No oil, salt, soy sauce, or vinegar.

However, the complex fragrance that permeates the air is distinct in its layers.

As each "dish" was served on a banana leaf plate and presented to the guests,

Everyone was somewhat surprised by their results.

This is hardly a simple wilderness survival meal.

Although the plating is primitive, it is ingenious and the colors are harmoniously matched.

The aroma is irresistible and makes one's mouth water;

It's very generous in portion size; it looks like a sumptuous meal.

"This...this really was made using those things we just made?" one student asked in disbelief.

"Try it," Sakamoto gestured.

Everyone couldn't wait to start tasting it.

Wow! This clam meat is so tender, with a slightly sour taste and no fishy smell at all!

"The mushrooms are grilled perfectly, slightly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and have an indescribable umami flavor!"

"This roasted tuber tastes like a snack! It's fragrant and sweet!"

"Algae tastes so refreshing!"

After carefully tasting each dish, Katsuragi also showed an expression of extreme surprise and appreciation:

"...Incredible. The balance of flavors is excellent, even bringing out the natural taste of the ingredients better than many restaurants."

Masumi Kamuro ate the grilled mushrooms in small bites.

His gaze occasionally drifted to Sakamoto, who was busy at the stove.

In the firelight,

His profile was sharply defined, and his focused expression resembled that of a top chef.

She quickly lowered her head, her ears turning slightly red.

Night slowly falls,

The stars began to twinkle in the sky.

At Class A's camp.