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

He remembered that last time they said there were 4 people, and besides Yagami Takuya, who was the best in this season, there were still 3 people.

“Including Amasawa, there are three.” Correcting his typo, Ayanokouji Kiyotaka shrugged and said, “Because after that, that guy named Yagami Shiroya approached a few of them, and one of them was persuaded.”

There were originally four people, but perhaps Yagami Taku heard the news from over there. He also knew the value of Shiraya Isamu, so he actively tried to win over his "classmates," which resulted in one person being missing.

What can overcome faith, besides greater power, is also greater benefit.

Uesugi Genshin could only nod in regret before saying, "Let's go."

Upon reaching the shore where the cargo ship was docked, everything on board had already been unloaded. On the open ground, there were some people from the Advanced Education Institute directing a group of laborers to carry the cargo back to the warehouse.

Some people were standing on the boat enjoying the breeze; some had come with Shuchiin, and others were from Sobu High School.

Hayasaka and Haruno were nowhere to be found, but Hachiman saw Uesugi Genshin from the edge of the room.

But before he could even say a word of welcome, the junior schoolgirl with red twin tails next to him waved her arms excitedly, "Ah! Uesugi-senpai is finally back!"

"Hmm." Uesugi Genshin, who had just boarded the ship, saw Hayasaka, waved to her, and pointed to Chabashira, saying, "This is Chabashira-sensei from Class D of the first year. She will be leaving with us. Hayasaka, why don't you take her to put her luggage away?"

After hearing this, Hayasaka Ai glanced at Uesugi Genshin, then narrowed her eyes briefly before nodding calmly and saying, "Understood."

After she left with Chabashira Sae, Hachiman stepped forward, nudged Uesugi Genshin with his elbow, and asked, "I didn't expect you to bring along a teacher. Are you close to her?"

Uesugi Genshin glanced at him and said casually, "Well, I guess I'm only as familiar with you as I am with Hiratsuka-sensei."

"Ugh—" Hachiman's eyes widened suddenly upon hearing this. He turned his head and raised his trembling finger, pointing at Genshin, but he couldn't utter a word.

At this moment, the bewildered Kamuro Masumi still couldn't understand the meaning of their conversation.

Kiyotaka Ayanokouji clearly understood, and he looked at the boy with the unusual eyes with admiration.

...Teachers and students, that's how it is now.

Chapter 330: I Gave You a Chance

Hachiman noticed Ayanokouji's surprised look and asked, "Who is this?"

"I am Kiyotaka Ayanokouji," Kiyotaka Ayanokouji introduced himself simply.

Uesugi Genshin then chimed in, "I'm going to appoint him as the new captain of the executive division. Ayanokouji's strength is about the same as mine."

"Really?" Hachiman asked Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, breathing softly through his nose. It wasn't that he didn't believe him, but rather that he wanted to confirm with Kiyotaka himself.

"Well, there probably isn't anyone in this world who can beat me and Uesugi-kun in a head-on fight right now," Ayanokoji Kiyotaka replied calmly to Hachiman's question.

“…” Uesugi Genshin smiled at this. He had roughly guessed Ayanokouji’s thoughts, which were…

Before the fight: Who can beat me?

After the fight: Who can beat the two of us?

Hachiman clicked his tongue, thinking to himself that this was yet another monster, but he still sincerely welcomed him, as it would be of great benefit to Soubu High School.

Then there was something else. He leaned closer and poked Xuanxin's stomach with his elbow, pointing there and asking, "Then, who is that girl named Tianze Yixia?"

Uesugi Genshin put his arm around his shoulder and asked, "What did she say?"

"That kid said he wanted to see you as soon as he arrived." Hachiman's gaze no longer went in the other person's direction, which was a bit impolite. "I feel like he looks a lot like Isshiki."

Beneath her beautiful exterior lies a cunning scheme fueled by her innocent and childlike cleverness; she's a cute little devil, and also has a younger man/older woman dynamic.

“No, they’re still different.” Uesugi Genshin’s expression instantly turned complicated. “One is light pink, and the other is dark pink.”

One is a pale pink, and the other is a blackish pink.

There's no inherent superiority or inferiority between them, but Isshiki might have the idea of ​​wanting to marry her in the future, while Amasawa has already filtered out that possibility from his mind.

This is something that Hachiman couldn't deduce based on their first meeting; a person's appearance is a thick layer of disguise, making it difficult to see into their inner self.

Furthermore, Uesugi Genshin reminded Hachiman, "And she's probably the strongest girl I've ever seen."

"!" Hachiman resisted the urge to look over. "Really?"

Not only did he hear this, but those nearby could also hear it. Among them, Kamuro Masumi couldn't help but glance at the girl named Amasawa, but was immediately noticed.

Looking back, Amaze smiled sweetly, but Kamuro Masumi felt a chill run down her spine.

Just then, a group of people approached from a distance, walking slowly. The reason was that they were carrying a lot of luggage, and Ichinose Honami was surrounded by them as she walked in front.

She stood below the boat, waving happily at Uesugi Genshin, her lively demeanor seemingly infectious.

Uesugi Genshin smiled and waved to her as they walked up.

Honami Ichinose and Ryuji Kanzaki walked up to him, and she said cheerfully, "There are 15 people in Class B, and everyone is here."

"Okay, Ichinose, go find Hayasaka and ask her to take them to put their luggage away," Uesugi Genshin said to Ichinose with a smile.

"it is good."

Ryuji Kanzaki, who remained behind, asked Genshin Uesugi, "What am I supposed to do?"

He had clearly gotten into the swing of things, or perhaps because of Ichinose's persuasion, he himself showed a positive adaptation to the new environment.

“There’s nothing to do.” Uesugi Genshin looked at Ayanokouji and thought of something. “You pick out two people who dare to fight zombies, and your group will be under Ayanokouji’s command.”

This is mainly based on the principle of striving for excellence. If other boys or even girls are willing to fight zombies, they can go to the security department first. But given the atmosphere in Class B, there probably aren't any girls.

Upon hearing this, Ryuji Kanzaki looked at Ayanokouji and the two boys standing casually behind him, and nodded, saying, "Okay."

He then returned to his class group and talked to the boys.

"Are you handing him over to me?" Ayanokouji asked from behind Uesugi Genshin.

“Yes.” Uesugi Genshin turned his head and smiled. “From now on, they are your people too. You are responsible for them. However, apart from morning training and daily tasks, you are free to do whatever you want in your private time. As for organizing extra training, it is up to you as the captain.”

"Personally, I have no intention of taking on any additional work," Kiyotaka Ayanokoji replied calmly.

These words resonated strongly with Hachiman; he felt that working overtime was unnecessary and best avoided.

Uesugi Genshin shrugged and remained silent.

Soon, Ichinose Honami came over, bringing Hayasaka with her, and invited everyone to walk together.

She jogged over and smiled at Uesugi Genshin, "Mission accomplished."

He placed his palm on his forehead in a salute, and his joking manner was quite adorable.

"Speaking of which, what about Rinne?" Uesugi Genshin asked.

"Ah, Horikita-san said she was going to find the people from Class D, and Sakura-san went with her. They should be here soon."

Horikita Suzune was thinking that Sakura Airi was ultimately a member of Class D, and given that connection, she should try to get to know the other students in the class better.

"That's good."

But to everyone's surprise, it wasn't Horikita Suzune and the people from Class D who arrived later; instead, it was Ryuen and his people who came over first.

To be honest, the atmosphere of this group is very different from that of Class B just now. There's not much of a cheerful vibe; instead, it feels like everyone's a villain.

Of course, this is just a joke. The main reason why Uesugi Genshin felt this way was because several students from Class B who looked very menacing were crowding around Ryuen.

He also saw Shiina Hiyori, who was walking with Ibuki Mio, who had short blue hair. She was struggling to carry what looked like a very heavy suitcase. Her delicate and quiet demeanor seemed somewhat out of place among the group of people in Class C.

"Ha..." He would need to arrange a better apartment for her later, referring to her roommates. Sakura Airi might be a good choice.

"Yo~" Ryuen Sho chuckled and greeted Uesugi Genshin, "I've come as promised."

Although his tone was somewhat provocative, this is probably a bad habit he developed as an active-duty player, and it's likely difficult for him to correct.

"Hmm." Uesugi Genshin smiled at him with his hands on his hips, "I'll arrange the rest. You pick two people to join the Execution Department and take orders from Ayanokouji. From now on, you'll be on the same team."

Ryuen Sho's expression hardened as he looked at Ayanokouji. "Even though I lost to you, it doesn't mean I have to obey you. I'm not your little brother."

“That’s what I think too.” Ayanokouji Kiyotaka didn’t react to Ryuen’s words. Instead, he pointed out, “You just need to follow the combat orders I give as the commander of the execution unit. What I need is for you to complete the mission well.”

"Hmph~" Ryuen Sho grinned, just what he wanted. Then he asked Uesugi Genshin, "Is this alright?"

“No problem.” Uesugi Genshin shrugged. “And remember to obey the rules, the disciplinary committee chairman is Ichinose.”

That was obviously a joke.

"Tch." Long Yuanxiang picked at his ear, but still said, "I know."

Ryuji Kanzaki walked over from behind Ryuen and was slightly surprised after hearing their conversation. He had heard about Ryuen's behavior since the start of the school year and after the appearance of the zombies. He thought Ryuen used to be a vicious delinquent, but he didn't expect that the other party didn't question his relationship with Ayanokoji.

This gave him a preliminary assessment of Ayanokouji's abilities. He would never have imagined before that a student from Class D would become the leader of Classes B and C.

He walked up to the man wearing a black mask and combat suit, Hachiman, and started talking to him. He said that they would be in the same department from now on, and he could ask him some questions.

Uesugi Genshin, bored, started wandering around the deck, looking for a chair to sit facing Tokyo Bay and enjoy the sea breeze.

Unexpectedly, the chair was right under Yang Nai's buttocks, and she was leaning against it just as Uesugi Genshin wanted her to do, with a book in her hand.

She was flipping through the pages at random, and there was no one around her; she was sitting there all alone.

Uesugi Genshin walked over quietly and looked at her. Her quiet posture while reading was indeed very similar to Yukino's.

Whether it's the fingertips turning the pages, the fair neck revealed while sipping water, or the corners of the eyes narrowing slightly when the gaze lingers on a passage of text.

It was so beautiful, like a painting, that one wished they could capture the scene in a drawing.

He slowly reached out and wrapped his arm around her shoulder from behind, trying to startle her.

Yang Nai looked up at this childish person speechlessly, "If it were someone else, I would have just poured this cup of water on them."

"So, I'm the exception?" Uesugi Genshin tilted his head and smiled.

She gave him a look that seemed to say, "Are you out of your mind?" and then Yang Nai revealed a beautiful, mocking smile.

Uesugi Genshin asked somewhat sadly, "Isn't that so?"

"Can't you understand human language if I don't just say it clearly?" Yang Nai scolded, sounding somewhat like Yukino. "And your arm."

“I wouldn’t take the opportunity to touch your breasts,” Uesugi Genshin said.

“Isn’t this just common sense?” Yang Nai exhaled softly, a delicate fragrance emanating from her. “But if you have the guts, I have no problem with it.”

Uesugi Genshin glanced around; there were quite a few people on the deck. He put his right hand to his mouth, deliberately lowering his voice and jokingly asked, "Can we do this next time when no one's around?"

"Hehehe..." Yang Nai let out a pleasant chuckle, which was immediately drowned out by the sound of the waves.

"I did give you a chance."

Chapter 331: Are all popular men unfaithful?

These words made Uesugi Genshin hesitate slightly. Even now, he still couldn't see through Haruno's true feelings. He let go of her arm and leaned back in the chair where Haruno was sitting.

"I think I just saw a beautiful woman go in from over there." Closing the book, Yang pointed to the cabin.

"Which one?" Uesugi Gen's heart skipped a beat, but then he thought that there was nothing to panic about.

"It's that one with the high ponytail, black stockings, and a great figure..." Yang Nai counted on her fingers, one by one.

"Ah..." Pretending to suddenly remember, Uesugi Genshin interrupted Haruno's speech, "That's the Chabashira teacher from Class D in the first year. I'll have her team up with Hiratsuka-sensei later."

"Hmm—" Yang Nai pondered for a moment, then raised her chin slightly and looked up at Uesugi Genshin with her face turned upside down. "So that's how it is."

The tone of voice, as if reading aloud with reverence, seemed to say, "I believe you."

Pinching his chin, Uesugi Genshin looked at the sky, wondering if Haruno had really figured something out.

impossible?

Just as he was letting his thoughts wander, he heard approaching footsteps ahead. Kamuro Masumi was walking towards him with a blond boy with a mohawk hairstyle.

Kamuro Masumi gestured for the boy to stay where he was, and then she walked over to Uesugi Genshin and reported, "This is Hashimoto Masayoshi from Class A."

"Is he the one Sakayanagi was talking about?" Uesugi Genshin turned to Kamuro Masumi to confirm.

“Yes.” Kamuro Masumi nodded. As Uesugi Genshin was speaking, she glanced at Haruno sitting in the chair. Haruno was also blinking at her and giving her a slight smile.

That smile made Masumi Kamuro feel uneasy, as if there was something deeper in it.

"What kind of person is he?"

Upon hearing Uesugi Genshin's question, Kamuro Masumi snapped out of her reverie, thought for a moment, and then used the evaluation that Sakayanagi had given to Hashimoto Masayoshi in the past to say: "A man like a bat."

“Eh~” Uesugi Genshin sighed slightly. The earliest recorded evaluation of bats in Japan was by Oda Nobunaga during the Sengoku period, who described Chosokabe Motochika as “a bat on a birdless island.” This meant that since there were no large birds like Nobunaga himself in Shikoku, Motochika, like a bat, was able to fly. It was a mix of sarcasm and praise.

But Masumi Kamuro's metaphor probably has another meaning.

Because bats have wings, yet they are mammals.

It is said that when birds and beasts fought, when the birds had the upper hand, the bat said, "I have wings, therefore I am a bird." But when the beasts had the upper hand, the bat said, "I am born viviparous, therefore I belong to the beasts."