I Was Stranded on a Deserted Island with a Beautiful Classmate - Chapter 13

I charged in with a log and delivered a decisive blow to the snake.

The snake stopped moving and was dead.

“Y-You did it, Hayasaka-kun.”

Yaegashi approached cautiously.

“Mission accomplished. I could eat it since it’s edible, but—”

All the girls turned pale and rejected the idea.

Even Kitakami, who usually had no problem with things.

Even for Kitakami, snakes are unpleasant.

Hmmm, it’s a shame, so I might as well eat the snake meat. It’s a valuable protein source.

“Um…Hayasaka-kun.”

“What is it, Yaegashi-san? And you too, Hoshubana-san and Higanbana-san?”

“Thank you so much!”

The three of them had tears in their eyes and bowed their heads.

“N-No, I just did what I had to do.”

“You’re being humble. Fighting such a big snake is amazing!”

“Is that so? But Yaegashi-san, you tried to do something with your bow and arrow, right?”

“My hands were shaking; I couldn’t do anything…”

Is that so?

She seems calm and composed, but she might actually be a delicate girl.

Next, Hoshubana kept bowing repeatedly.

“I was surprised too! Hayasaka-kun, you’re so cool!”

“I was scared too. I thought I might get bitten.”

“Even so, strong men are admirable.”

Receiving looks of respect made me feel good.

After that, Higanbana-san grabbed my hand and repeatedly said “thank you.” It felt like too much.

“Thank you, thank you, thank you.”

“You’re thanking me too much, Higanbana-san.”

“Oh, you can call me ‘Riko.’ Just use my first name. I’ll also call you ‘Tetsu-kun.'”

Wow…so Higanbana gets this close when she becomes friendly. The bubbly feeling is irresistible.

Wait, does this mean my popularity period has finally arrived!?

I thought it would never come.

Every day, I lived in loneliness, having dull days.

I felt treated like an invisible person, even branded as an outcast.

But now, what about now?

Since coming to this island, I’ve become the main character. Maybe if I stay on the island, I’ll be super popular…?

I’ve already got something resembling a harem, and it’s pretty—no, extremely fun.

Rescue team is looking for us, it’s okay if you take a little longer.

“Hey, Hayasaka-kun!”

“We need to talk!”

Somehow, I found myself surrounded by Amano and Kitakami.

What’s going on!?

“Y-You both look scary. —Wait, don’t pull my arms like that, Amano and Kitakami! It hurts! Ouch! You’ll tear me in half! Aahhhh!!”

I heard a terrible noise coming from my body.

Amano and Kitakami were pulling my arms with tremendous strength.

I’m going to die; I’m going to die…!!!

“Let go of me, Kitakami!”

“You let go of Hayasaka-kun first, Amano!”

Why are they both clashing like this?

At this rate, I’m going to end up in half.

I need to escape before that happens.

“Okay, okay! I’ll leave, so just let go!”

I shook off their hands and barely managed to escape.

I had no choice but to bring the dazed Chitose along with me.

“W-Wait, is it me?!”

“Chitose-san, let’s talk for a bit! Come on, come on!”

“Y-Yes…”

She seemed frightened, but I’ll allow it for now.

This is the only way to escape Amano and Kitakami.

I led Chitose deep into the cave and sat down in a suitable spot.

“…Phew. Why are Amano and Kitakami not getting along?”

“Hayasaka-kun, are you serious?!”

“Did I say something weird?”

“Well…Shall I tell you?”

“Please do.”

“Amano-san and Kitakami-san both like you, Hayasaka-kun.”

“…………” (I was left speechless.)

“You just noticed?”

“That can’t be true.”

“Why are you speaking in a strange way!?”

The idol Amano likes me?

Is that even possible?

Kitakami is like a flower on a high peak; she’s a girl out of my reach.

“I don’t believe it.”

“It’s true. I think you could hold hands and they wouldn’t get mad.”

“Really!?”

“Yes, I guarantee it.”

“Should I give it a try?”

If I can understand that easily, it should be simple.

If they reject me, that means I’m beneath even a tiny creature.

“Then, you can try it on me.”

“Me, Chitose-san?”

“Yes. You can touch anywhere!”

“Anywhere?!”

“Yes, anywhere. My chest and butt are fine too!”

Even if she says it with such a cheerful face…

But Chitose seems welcoming.

Wait…does that mean she likes me?

“…Is it really okay?”

“Go ahead.”

“No shouting, lying, or suing, okay?”

“I won’t. Besides, you’ve been calling my name for a while now.”

“Huh?”

“Chitose is my first name.”

“I didn’t know that. I must have called you without realizing.”

“It’s fine. I was in the same class as you in middle school. I’ve been aware of you since then.”

That was unexpected information, and I was confused again.

So that’s who Chitose is.

I don’t remember at all, though.

…Well, it can’t be helped since I didn’t have any friends.

“But why me? I was isolated, and no one came near me.”

“That’s not true. You helped me back then.”

“I did? When?”

“It was in the third year of middle school. I was being bullied by a certain student. Then you appeared and said, ‘Hey, you there! Before my right arm’s seal is released, leave! If not, you’ll be burned in the fires of hell!'”

“Ahhhhhh, stop it!!”

That was my dark history.

Yes, back in middle school…I was in my chuunibyou phase.

Of course, I had erased the memory of helping Chitose.

“If that hadn’t happened, I think I would have rotted away by now. So, I’ve always wanted to thank you for that. Thank you.”

She gave me a lovely smile, and I instantly fell in love.

“Can I call you Chitose…?”

“Yes, I’d be happy with that.”

Once again, I was struck by her angelic smile, and I felt my heart race.

While feeling touched, I heard a noise from the depths of the cave.

“――――Uuu.”

“?!”

W-What was that moaning sound?

“Chitose, just now…”

“Yes…It sounded like the cry of the dead. It’s scary.”

“Surely, Chitose, you explored deeper in here. Did something happen?”

“There was just a path leading further…But it went pretty deep. I still don’t know the whole picture.”

“Then…could it be a ghost?”

“P-Please don’t say scary things!”

Chitose was shaking.

But still…

“I heard a trivia that, in the Tokara Islands, there’s a rumor that Captain Kidd’s treasure is hidden on ‘Treasure Island.'”

“Huh, a treasure?!”

“Yeah, a real pirate. It’s more of a rumor or legend, though.”

“What does that have to do with anything…?”

“For example, Captain Kidd’s treasure could be deep inside…and his resentful ghost might be wandering around.”

“…………”

Just kidding.

But I wondered if this island could be ‘Treasure Island.’

Though, I find it hard to believe such a distance has been washed away…no way.

Anyway, this place feels eerie.

Let’s get out of here.

When I returned to the entrance, Amano cried and jumped on me.

“I’m sorry for earlier, Hayasaka-kun! Please don’t hate me…!”

“Whoa, Amano, you’re too close…No, it’s okay; I was wrong too.”

I tentatively placed my hand on Amano’s shoulder.

This was the best I could do now.

“…Will you forgive me?”

“There’s nothing to forgive. Just cheer up.”

“Yeah, thank you.”

I touched her normally.

I wasn’t rejected.

There was no look of disgust at all…

Does this mean there’s a chance?

I want to touch Amano more, but for now, this is enough.