"Ding Ling Ling Ling..."

The sound of the noisy bell woke me up from a deep sleep. I rubbed my nose. Is it the bell for class?

"Uh... Isn't this the school infirmary? Why am I sleeping here?"

Sitting at the end of the bed, Youmu, who was sleeping soundly, murmured, "I really can't eat anymore, so much sushi..."

...How outdated is this sleep talk?

"Hey, stop lying. Youmu, are you awake?!"

I tried to pinch Youmu's cheek, but she was still sleeping like a log. The only difference was the trail of drool that flowed from her mouth, along with a happy smile on her face.

"Geez, don't you have any awareness? This is the worst sleeping posture I've ever seen. You're sprawled on the sickbed like a dog."

"Never mind, let me check the current time first."

But I didn't bring a watch or a phone, so I couldn't confirm how late it was. I searched around the infirmary.

Finally, I found an old wall clock behind the desk.

Eleven o'clock... thirteen minutes!!!

As for the classroom, today is the overseas study trip that is held only once every second year of high school. I hope I didn't miss it!

"The chairman of Yunhai Academy specially organized this trip for more than five thousand students from our school. We are going to the barren eastern part of Zeglophia, a country that was once visited by the famous diplomat Zheng He..."

"Sorry, I'm late!!"

Upon my arrival, my teacher, Mr. Ximo, who had been talking on the podium, immediately pretended to be in tears and sobbed in front of me, "It's useless to say more. Since it's your first time being late and you apologized, please go back to your seat."

As soon as I entered the classroom, I was inexplicably mocked by the homeroom teacher. It seems that I used to be quite notorious for being late.

At that time, all I knew was that there were many people talking about what the teacher said, but I didn't know then that this trip would involve us in a terrifying event.

"In other words, after negotiating with the head of that country's government, we will fly on their plane to the local government for registration."

Yuanhui, who suddenly gained insight from the teacher's words, gave a thumbs up and made a face that seemed to say, "I understand your dilemma."

"Wow, Sakai is so amazing and knowledgeable..."

Being able to directly dig into the teacher's private life naturally attracts the admiration of many girls.

"It's nothing special, hahaha!"

Being surrounded by flowers (girls) feels really great. Sitting in the back of the classroom, I was already envious and resentful, gritting my teeth as I stared at him.

"Ugh! Beast!"

Youmu, sitting at the desk next to me, spat at me with contempt and cursed.

Her insulting words and the sharp and vicious look in her eyes caused me immense damage... Our relationship had just started to improve a bit and now... sigh!

In a hurry, I quickly regained my composure, trying my best to please her.

"Are you jealous of me?" I leaned in close to her, trying to test the waters.

"Alright, I won't be like him... Oh, it seems I've misunderstood?"

No matter what I said to appease her, she acted as if it had nothing to do with her, but for a moment, she revealed a disgusted expression... Well, apparently it's not jealousy.

"It's good that you know. I just simply dislike you. I hope you don't misunderstand!"