It was sudden.

The club president Kawauchi made a sudden declaration during club activities.

This weekend we will be going camping

It was the beginning of June.

It was a Tuesday, two days after the events with Eda and Shirota.

It seems somehow the only ones not informed of this camp were me and Kurusu.

The other members applaud those words.

Eh? A camp?

The one who responded to my question was the vice president, Ebara.

Coincidentally, Kawauchis face is square and Ebaras face is round.

Thats right. We are going to a campground at the foot of Mt. Futagi

Kurusu and I made eye contact for just an instant.

And then simultaneously look at Ebara.

Why?

I continued to ask as the representative.

Ebara replied.

Near that campground there are the Mt. Futagi ruins. You knew about Mt. Futagi ruins, right?

I dont know

Even so, arent we the Human Culture Research Club!?

I was taken aback by Ebaras exaggerated surprise.

It seems better to listen quietly.

A few shell heaps from the Jomon period were found in Futagi ruins. There also seems to be traces of a village and there is also a museum of the Futagi ruins. It is an excellent topic for Human Culture Research

We can get to Mt. Futagi in an hour by train too.

I also remember going there on an outdoor picnic in primary school.

At that time, I probably saw some shell heaps but I cant remember.

Ebara gave a frantic and fervent speech with a round face.

So, lets go to study! And then after that we will go camping!

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The researching is most likely not the focus.

The real purpose is to camp.

Im sure it was an idea in order to go camping with Kurusu.

It seems both the juniors also had that thought.

Karata and Ooki zealously nods their heads like a dog.

Are we staying the night there?

Its a day trip

Kawauchi replied to my question.

And then Ebara did a follow up.

Its because Kurusu will be there. Theres no way a girl can stay alone with 5 guys

If thats the case even I dont need to be reluctant to participate.

Since there is a hot spring near the day trip, I want to go there

Ah, yeah

I dont want to go though.

In any case, its impossible to go in with anyone.

What do you think, Kurusu?

I think its fine! It sounds fun!

Kurusu gives a cheerful reply at Ebaras words.

She must have realized the guys intentions but she made no show of it.

*Paa*, Kuwauchis, Ebaras, Karatas, and Ookis face became brilliant.

I-If its been decided then, well start preparing immediately!

Ebara announced that and started preparing seeming happy.

It seems my going was already decided as I wasnt asked if I would be abstaining from going.

After club activities, I tried to go home but Ebara stopped me.

Wait up, Okutani

Eh? Why?

Kurusu tried to go home too but she stopped her feet.

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Ah, Kurusu, youre fine. See you tomorrow

Y-yeahlater

Kurusu tilts her head seeming just a bit curious.

However, after changing to a smile, she waves her hand to everyone and leaves the clubroom.

When Kurusu left the clubroom, there was just 5 guys left.

Okutani, sit down

Ebara indicates with a slightly tight expression.

What is it? I sat on the sofa thinking that.

The rest of the club members took the other seats.

Ebara looked at Kawauchi with a fleeting glance.

The taciturn Kawauchi gave Ebara a profound nod as if he was entrusting everything to him.

Ebara then returns the nod and looks at me.

OkutaniI didnt want to have to talk to you about this but

What is it? Youre so formal

Certainly, I participate in club activities but I have barely conversed with the other members.

Kawauchis, Ebaras, Karatas, and Ookis eyes are piercing me.

Its about Kurusu butwe cant steal a march on her

Haa?

My head couldnt follow the sudden topic.

It is an agreement between the guys of the Human Culture Research Clubin other words, us

Wh-what do you mean?

You dont get it? Its a miracle that Kurusu is in this club! We want to keep this miracle as it is. But someone may try to steal a march on her. Of course if it doesnt go well, then Kurusu may leave the club

Ah, so thats it?

In other words, everyone agreed to keep things the way they are.

You arent as zealous for Kurusu but thats how it is. Got it?

I became tied up in a one-sided agreement.

Everyones eyes were serious.

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The men in this club are the type to gather in the corner of the classroom.

They are happy just being able to converse with Kurusu and are desperate to keep it that way.

If you understand then its fine for you to go home

Hey, what if the agreement is broken?

The four were a bit frenzied at my question.

What a love for Kurusu.

Y-you mean to take a march on her?

Kawauchi opened his mouth.

Kawauchi probably liked Kurusu the most among the people here.

I said ifif

Kawauchi had quite an intensity on his face.

He usually doesnt speak much so it is difficult to talk to him.

If someone tries to steal a march thenat that time, well kill them

Thats too scary Kawauchi.

Since his eyes were serious, wont Ebara and the two first years also draw back?

And then it was Saturday. It was the appointed day for the camp.

The meeting place was Ichikura Station, the closest station to Hashizume High School.

We met at 8 in the morning and rode the train to Mt. Futagi.

ThisItll probably rain

The sky didnt look that good.

Heavy black clouds hang low over the sky.

The forecast before noon said it would rain.

Ebara shook his head at my words.

But we will go! If it only rains a bit then were fine!

Kurusu finally came and was wearing a light yellow T-shirt and jeans.

She was carrying a black backpack and had her hair tied up in a ponytail.

It seems she chose attire that was easy to move around in for the camp.

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The guys delight rose just by looking at her plain clothes.