A youth story of a passerby at the end of the world

He then pointed to the hangar next to him and said, "There are no helicopters left. They've probably all flown away. This was definitely an organized evacuation, huh."

A sneer escaped from its nostrils; the other person was unaware, but from its perspective, it was certainly quite unpleasant.

"So there was no success this time?" Hayasaka Ai slung her backpack over her shoulder.

“How can you say there was no gain?” Uesugi Genshin glanced at Hayasaka Ai. “At least we learned that they are really experienced in being inhuman.”

"Pfft..." Hearing her lover's sarcastic tone, Mai Sakurajima couldn't help but smile.

"Well...weapons are the source of chaos, and it's only right to destroy what you can't take with you," Hayasaka Ai offered as a temporary consolation.

But to Uesugi Genshin, it wasn't comforting at all. He stuffed the Pocky into his mouth and chewed it vigorously; perhaps only the taste of chocolate could truly bring him some comfort.

"I'm leaving," he said. "I'll go to the hospital here one last time."

Infirmary? Medical room? Who knows what it's really called? Anyway, he saw a military truck with a Red Cross symbol on it parked outside.

They found some medicines that hadn't been taken away, such as cold medicine and anti-inflammatory drugs, which were basically all taken away.

There were many fever reducers that needed to be inserted into the anus, but using them required a certain amount of courage, whether it was for yourself or the person inserting them for you. There were also some medical supplies, which was probably the only gain from this impromptu operation.

Back at the beach, you can see Hayama Hayato waving in this direction from the boat, and Uesugi Genshin frees one hand to wave back.

Back on the ship, Yu Sheng had people move their belongings onto the ship, mainly the Yamato and Ooka ships, because they had fewer people and more space.

"How is it?" Hayama Hayato asked, inquiring about the situation inside.

“The army has already withdrawn,” Uesugi Genshin explained briefly. “Before they left, they destroyed everything; these should be the last things we can find.”

"I see." Hayama Hayato didn't notice the bags on Sakurajima Mai and Hayasaka Ai's backs, but smiled with relief. "Safety is the most important thing. It's good that you're all safe and sound."

He was also a little worried, wondering if there might be zombies or soldiers on guard inside attacking indiscriminately.

"You're too optimistic," Uesugi Genshin said helplessly, glancing at Tobe Sho, whose face had clearly turned dejected. That was the real reaction.

However, Tobe Sho's straightforwardness was evident on his face, his expression resembling a loud and drawn-out "Eh~~~".

"Well, as long as we're alive, we'll find it eventually," Hayama Hayato laughed. He had watched the school gradually recover from the brink of collapse.

“That makes sense.” Uesugi Genshin shrugged and announced to the Hayama squad, “Back to Soubu High School.”

"Oh!" everyone cheered. It was the first time they had been so far from school, and they were indeed a little concerned.

Tobe Sho walked to the wheelhouse, started the fishing boat, and began to sail towards Tokyo Bay.

Once the fishing boat left the land, the view suddenly opened up considerably. Standing at the bow, he could see the Nakanoshima Bridge a little further south, a famous romantic spot for couples in the area.

It wasn't just talk; the locals actually put the "LOVE" symbol on it, which was like official certification. As for the reason, he didn't know because he wasn't from there.

All that's left is to return along the coastline the same way we came; there shouldn't be any problems.

So Uesugi Genshin went inside. The layout of the fishing boat consisted of a wheelhouse and a small lounge.

He and Mai sat together on the long bench. The group outside didn't come in, probably not because of him, but because they were all excited about their first boat ride and found the feeling of the sea breeze very novel.

Indeed, looking at the azure blue of the sea and sky is exceptionally healing and can bring comfort to the heart.

"Do you want to take a nap?" Mai Sakurajima suddenly asked.

"Was I that obvious?" Uesugi Genshin placed the sword that was on the ground to one side.

"After all, she's been staring at Hayasaka the whole time," Sakurajima Mai said, looking across at the other side.

"..." Hayasaka Ai blinked.

When a person's mind is blank, their eyes will unconsciously look towards the most comfortable angle. As for what constitutes comfort, no one knows!

"It's my own fault." Staying up late is not a reason to rest now. Uesugi Genshin gazed at the sea outside the window.

"Is that so?" Mai Sakurajima glanced sideways. "I was originally thinking of using a lap pillow or something..."

Uesugi Genshin slumped down onto her lap, saying, "I'm going to sleep for a while."

"What did you do yesterday?" Mai Sakurajima asked in a disciplining tone, running her fingers through his hair, implying that he wasn't a child anymore and was still staying up all night.

“…” Uesugi Genshin adjusted his head slightly, finding a more comfortable position.

Pants and such are not considered civilized, and a lap pillow offers absolutely no romantic or alluring feeling.

A little disappointed.

"The pants are uncomfortable," he honestly remarked.

He was hit in the head with a chop to the neck by Ma Yi.

"Stop complaining!"

Chapter 183: This man's name is Horikita

What else do you want her to wear? Pantyhose?

What a foolish thought.

A lap pillow was already her limit, and she certainly wouldn't want to do that in public.

She took off her yellow jacket, which was stained with dirt from the previous battle, while Hayasaka Ai had already draped her raincoat aside.

The inner layer was an ordinary women's shirt, but it seemed particularly astringent on Mai. A girl's fragrance and the radiating body heat made Uesugi Genshin involuntarily move closer to his lower abdomen, and he could even feel the warmth on his cheek.

He lay there in a very peaceful posture, the standard posture for ascending to heaven. Jesus might not take him in, but that was all he could do on the narrow bench.

The swaying of the ship made him uneasy, and seeing this, Mai Sakurajima reached out and hugged his shoulders, and his brows finally relaxed.

My mind went blank for a brief moment; I guess I really fell asleep.

A sudden, violent shaking startled him awake, as if he had bumped into something.

How could that be?

Did it run aground? Or did Tobu Sho bump into the beach?

Moreover, the sound of a collision followed by a rocking motion of the ship indicated that they were still at sea.

"Minister of Revenue!!!" Uesugi Genshin hurriedly got up from Mai's soft thighs and shouted towards the driver's seat.

He knew it! You shouldn't trust someone who's sailing a boat for the first time.

Standing up, Uesugi Genshin handed Mai the life jacket that had been prepared on the table beforehand, and looked at Tobe Sho who rushed in.

Hobu Sho flailed his arms and legs wildly, crying, "No, Minister, someone..."

While the collision is a fact, isn't the lack of coordination between the two sides the real issue?

Neither of them had come to a complete stop before they collided.

Well, he meant to surprise the minister, but it turned out to be a shock.

"Hmm?" Uesugi Genshin went up to the deck and saw the fishing boat next to him. The people on the boat were not his people, which meant that the boat belonged to strangers.

Then, at a glance, I saw the most eye-catching man. I could tell at first glance that he was the leader of that group. It was that straightforward.

That composed demeanor, or perhaps the subtle charisma of a leader that one could vaguely sense, appeared in him.

Strong people attract each other.

Horikita Manabu instantly looked at the man who walked out from the opposite side and kept staring at him. His black shirt could not hide his powerful physique.

Like him, it's not the kind of fake muscle gained from drinking protein powder, but a well-defined physique that only shows its muscles when taken off. He must have undergone special training.

I glanced at the knife at his waist; it wasn't a fake, so the other person really knew how to use it.

And this location feels very familiar, like I've seen the same face somewhere before...

“Uesugi Genshin.” Uesugi Genshin extended his arm.

"Horikita Manabu." Horikita Manabu calmly grasped his hand, while tentatively asking, "Sword Saint?"

"..." Uesugi Genshin was taken aback, but calmly replied, "President?"

"..."

How did he know he was the student council president of Advanced Nurturing High School? Did he guess? Or...?

...What a terrible man.

Meanwhile, Uesugi Genshin was also observing the other person. Just by looking at the glasses he was wearing and his cold face, he almost immediately remembered who the other person was.

Not to mention that I had heard the name of Advanced Nurturing Middle School on Hayasaka Ai's radio show before, which left a deep impression on me.

The other person was simply wearing swim trunks, probably planning to go into the water, and she had a great physique, just like him.

The abdominal muscles are aesthetically pleasing, not prominent, but full of power.

And indeed, he was very strong. When they shook hands, I could see the calluses on his hands, a mark of a warrior who had been holding a weapon for a long time. I had them too, so I knew very well.

But why would someone from Advanced Nurturing High School be here?

Or rather, I never expected to encounter it at sea; it was truly unexpected.

The opposing side's people and their own people gathered behind them at the same time, presenting a scene of two sides standing on equal footing.

At this moment, Uesugi Genshin was thinking that his side had the advantage because of Hayama Hayato! This Taiyou-kun from Soubu High School, who would give a friendly smile to reject a girl's confession, would only be a guaranteed Class A student even if he went to the opposite Advanced Education Middle School.

And there's Mai Sakurajima! This new-era actress, known to 70-80% of the nation, is a celebrity!

Standing next to him, I instantly felt that Zongwu Gao's vision had broadened.

He was far superior to the mediocre group on the other side. Horikita Manabu was an excellent leader, but the people on the ship were not SSRs; at least, he didn't recognize any of them.

"I never expected we'd meet like this." Horikita Manabu pushed up his glasses, his eyes fixed on Uesugi Genshin.

“Indeed.” Uesugi Genshin glanced past him and behind him. The room was full of high school boys; he didn't recognize any of them. There were freshly caught fish in the fishing nets on the deck. “Are you fishing?”

"Hmm." Horikita Manabu showed no inclination to speak.

"Is it because there isn't enough food?" Uesugi Genshin knew very well that communication was essential to obtaining more information.

“Not really.” Horikita looked back at the fishing net; usually, a single haul could catch quite a lot of seafood.

Uesugi Genshin didn't know what he meant by "not counted," but one thing was clear.

The fact that Horikita Manabu was allowed to stay on the fishing boat to fish shows that food was a very high priority, and this cannot be concealed.

"How is the Self-Defense Force?" Uesugi Genshin heard on the radio that the Self-Defense Force would use helicopters for rescue, and that the helicopters might even be from the former Kisarazu garrison.

Suddenly, Horikita Manabu's micro-expression turned cold, making his already stern face as cold as ice, which Uesugi Genshin, who was facing him, could see very clearly.

"Those Self-Defense Force personnel... are not trustworthy," he said succinctly.

But Uesugi Genshin closed his eyes and nodded in deep agreement, "Indeed."

The two of them reached a deep consensus on their very first meeting, which was a good start.

We owe everything to the inhuman Self-Defense Forces.

Do you need help?

"what?"

“Flour and frozen fried rice, I have a flour mill over there.”

"...What do you want?"

When talking to a smart person, you can always quickly understand their intentions.

Horikita Manabu did not believe that the other party was simply being kind, especially as a leader.

He calmly observed the group of violent thugs behind the other party. Apart from two very pretty girls, the other boys held menacing baseball bats with red spots on them.

After they stopped, the other two ships approached silently, with people standing on them as well.

The reason he could relax for the time being was simply because he saw on TV that a man named Uesugi Genshin would risk his own safety to save two female students. Even if he was strong enough, there was no guarantee that something might happen to him. It was this man's behavior that made Horikita Manabu think that he must be a good person.

"Is it urgent?"

"Do not."

"Then I will visit next time."

Lowering his head slightly, his gaze subtly revealed behind his glasses, Horikita nodded.

"Okay, I'm looking forward to it."