Kind-koji

Chapter 16: Sacrifices

Ayanokoji POV

We have landed on the island. It's time for the revelation of whether what we had in mind is what's going to happen

"Students of all the classes, now that you all have gathered, I shall announce this. We shall commence the first special exam of this school year." Mr Mashima of class A said as most of the other students outside of class C were surprised

It seems that most people didn't reach the conclusion we did. Good, that gives us a great advantage.

"Special test? What do you mean?" Asked Yahiko from class A

"The duration period will be of one week. It ends at noon on August 7. From now on, you are going to live on this deserted island for one week. It is a test to see if you can live all together as a group. Furthermore, this special trial has been designed in reference to real life corporate training. Even before we start I am going to give you hints about what it takes to win this special test." Mr Mashima explained as my class listened intently.

This has caused a lot of students to feel dejected including a few from my own class.

"Living on this island requires you to consider everything, from sleeping place to meal preparation. The moment the test starts, each class will separately receive 2 tents and 2 flashlights. You will be provided with one box of matches. There is no restriction in supply of sunscreen cream. Each person will receive one toothbrush. As an exception, sanitary good are allowed without restriction only for girls. You can ask anything to your homeroom teacher. That's all. What's left now is to distribute the provisions." Mr Mashima continued as the things we were provided seemed to be enough

We had an easy source of fire, some shelter and sun screen. Of course the sun screen would be our greatest asset.

"This is barbaric! You can't expect us to live with that little for a whole week!" Screamed a girl from class D as my class also gained a few wary looks

It's not the most ideal way to live but we have prepared for this. Now all that's left is to know the limits of what we can do

"This may seem very rough and cruel to you as you expected a vacation but are instead forced to participate in an exercise like this." Mr Mashima said as most of the students agreed to that sentiment

"But, do not worry. In this cruel every day life, to be coerced into rigorous criticism is quite common. When we say that this is a special trial test do not think of it too deeply. From now on during a week, you will swim in the sea, you will also have barbecues. I think it will be nice. You will be able to sit around campfires, talk with friends and develop relationships. That's not too bad, right? The theme of this special test is 'Freedom'." Mr Mashima explained as a lot of people gained some hope

It isn't all bad now is it, happiness can be made as long as you have the ability to create it. Freedom is a beautiful construct that as long as you can believe in, you can feel good that you are able to use it to the fullest and enjoy what you have.

"This survival test on the deserted island is supposed to be of major importance. It has been decided that each class will be provided with 300 points. If you decide to spend these points wisely for one week, there is a possibility that you will enjoy this test like you are being on a trip. For this very reason we have prepared a manual. Mr. Mashima has made this manual by gathering info from various teachers for years, until it was big enough to be turned into a book. This book contains a list of how you can obtain points. Advises about every day necessities, drinking water or finding food, also about how to make a barbecue. About equipment, ingredients and how to prepare a meal, how to catch food from the sea, how to have enough food and water, how to fully enjoy your everyday life, how to gather various tools and how to use them in many occasions." Ms Chabashira explained the test as my class gained an insight