I Was Stranded on a Deserted Island with a Beautiful Classmate - Chapter 15

Once again, I kept adding wood to the fire today.

I had been standing guard in front of the cave without rest or sleep.

But today, the fatigue felt overwhelming, and sleepiness came rushing in.

“…”

I’m tired.

Really tired.

Even my body felt sluggish.

I forced my heavy eyelids open.

But in no time, I could see my limit approaching.

—Ah, this is it. I’m done for.

As if I had passed out, I was pulled into the darkness.

“――――”

Someone was watching me—at least, it felt like it.

Clear, emerald-green eyes.

Was that…Kitakami?

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“Damn it…I fell asleep.”

When I woke up, it was dim around me.

Is it just before dawn?

—Wait, this isn’t good.

I hope nothing bad happened to Amane and the others…

“Good morning, Hayasaka-kun.”

“Oh, good morning, Kitakami-san…huh!?”

For some reason, Kitakami was beside me.

The campfire hadn’t gone out either. Could it be that she stayed by my side the entire time to keep the fire going?

“You seemed to have fallen asleep, so I took over the watch.”

“Sorry…it’s because I’m so unreliable.”

“No, no. Humans are creatures that need sleep. If you don’t sleep, you’ll die. But being unguarded is dangerous, so we need to ensure our protection.”

She was right.

That’s why humans built houses and strengthened their security.

I truly appreciated the importance of a home.

Electricity, gas, running water—all the comforts we take for granted.

On this island, we don’t have any of those convenient things.

“Well, should we build a house?”

“Yes, we don’t know when help will come. Until then, we’ll have too much free time. Building a house might be a good goal for survival.”

“Kitakami-san, you’re really positive.”

“Oh, you’re embarrassing me.”

“You really are embarrassed. By the way, I just want to ask…are you interested in making a raft?”

“That’s impossible.”

As expected, she answered instantly. I kind of figured.

“Too reckless, huh.”

“Yes, it’s far too reckless. We don’t even know where this island is, and if we drifted out into the Pacific Ocean, it would be the end. We’d get eaten by sharks.”

“Yeah, besides sharks, we could also get swept away by storms or squalls.”

The sea is full of danger.

We should give up on the sweet idea of escaping on a raft.

It’s better to wait for rescue than to act recklessly now.

“So, I think building a house is the smarter choice.”

“I’ll do that. Also, we need to get a better grasp of the island. There could be other survivors.”

“Yes, I’m worried about the other students. There should be about 120 people in our grade.”

“That ferry we chartered was a ship with a passenger capacity of over 400 people. Classes A through D were onboard. Almost 100 people are missing…this is a huge incident, no matter how you look at it.”

“That’s why the TV and internet must be in an uproar. But not a single helicopter or boat has passed by…this is really abnormal.”

Now that she mentioned it, I hadn’t even seen an airplane.

Maybe it’s just a coincidence, though.

In this era, you’d expect at least a drone to be flying around.

This island must be in a really hard-to-find place.

“For now, we just have to get by.”

“Yes, let’s try to find something fun on this island.”

“Something fun, huh. Well, I guess I’m lucky that there are so many girls around.”

“I’ve made my first male friend, too.”

“Really? But aren’t you a survival game fanatic? Isn’t that something you do with guys?”

“No, I play it with my female friends. There’s actually a girls’ survival game club.”

I had no idea that existed…it’s a world I don’t know much about.

But it sounds kind of fun.

“I’ve been meaning to ask…Is it really just survival games? Haven’t you had any special training, Kitakami-san? That fight with the boar was beyond normal.”

Yeah, her movements back then were inhuman.

“Actually, I’m part of the British Special Air Service, the SAS…”

“I knew it!”

I was excited to hear the truth.

Kitakami-san is a special girl disguised as a high school student.

I can’t believe I’ve met someone like her—

“That’s not true. I’m just kidding.”

What!? She’s joking!?

For a second there, I totally believed her.

“I was hoping for a super high school girl.”

“I won’t deny or confirm that.”

What’s with that vague response?

It kind of bothers me. Maybe there’s something going on…or am I overthinking it?

“Well, when the time comes, tell me the truth.”

“Okay. But you’ll have to be ready for it.”

Kitakami smiled mischievously.

Which is it, really?

“Well, I’m thinking of securing a water source.”

“How do you plan to do that?”

“Yesterday’s rain gave me an idea. I’ll make a reservoir. For drinking water, bathing, and for a toilet.”

“The area around the cave is surrounded by a forest, and the soil is soft, so digging shouldn’t be too hard. If only we could dig a well, that would be great.”

“Digging a well would be too difficult. We don’t have the tools. So, let’s make the reservoir instead.”

“Understood. If there’s anything I can help with, just let me know.”

“I appreciate it.”

I stood up and was about to check on Amane and the others—
but Kitakami stopped me.

“Hayasaka-kun, everyone is still sleeping.”

“Is that so…”

“Are you worried about Amane-san?”

“Well…I’m kinda worried.”

“Am I…not good enough?”

Right in front of me, Kitakami started to take off her uniform.

She boldly exposed her shoulders, wearing something dangerously revealing.

…Here? Now?

Her underwear, her cleavage…I couldn’t look directly at her, but my heart was racing with excitement.

“Kitakami-san, you’re very attractive.”

“If that’s the case, then isn’t it fine?”

She took my hand and pressed it against her chest—whoa!

“W-What’s going on…!?”

“…I’ve fallen in love with you, Hayasaka-kun…”

Her unexpected confession left me completely speechless.

No way…really!?

Kitakami likes me?

“Why…?”

“Because you’re the most reliable. You have a lot of knowledge, and your chances of survival are high. It’s natural for a girl to seek a strong man. Besides, you’re the only boy here…the competition has already begun. Fufufu.”

“…Ah, Hayasaka-kun…I like you, I like you, I like you, I like you, I like you, I like you.”

For some reason, she was holding a knife at me.

Whoa! Whoa, whoa, whoaaaa!!