My love is abyss mode

Chapter 134 Camping at Mount Takao (1)

At the entrance lined with cedar trees, the air was filled with a damp smell. The wind that swept across the sky ruffled Shirakawa Momo's short black hair, and her petite figure exuded a cold aura.

The light rays intersected, and sparks flew from the friction of their gazes.

Chitose Toyama stood opposite her, her crystalline purple eyes revealing dissatisfaction, her alluring face unusually fierce: "Choosing Line 6 is nothing more than a selfish choice because you don't like crowds. There's no reason for Shionai-chan to compromise for you."

"This is the result of comprehensive consideration."

Shirakawa Momo turned to look at the three onlookers, her gaze finally settling on Hatsushino Ryo. With a cold face and an indifferent tone, she said, "Ryo, Line 6 is the closest to nature. You might encounter a wild boar."

Based on her understanding of Hatsushino Ryo, she knew he was definitely preparing to go hunting.

Line 1 is crowded with tourists and has many shops, making it difficult to encounter wild animals. Line 6, on the other hand, only has directional signs, and hiking enthusiasts often post photos of encountering animals on Line 6.

Seeing that Shizuno Ryo nodded in agreement, Toyama Chitose looked at Shinkai Shiona and advised, "Shiona-chan, you can't walk on Line 6. Putting aside the shoes, your stamina is also a problem."

If she had enough energy, she wouldn't be so weak as to be unable to keep up with the drumbeats.

"Hmm~ Senior Chitose has a point."

Shinkai Shiona chuckled, scratched the back of her head, then made an "X" shape with her hands in front of her chest, saying seriously, "But arguing isn't good, how about we let Ya make the decision?"

All four of them turned their gazes toward Kuronuma Kiba. When Shinkai Shiona threw the question at him, he glanced at them helplessly and frowned as he asked, "Do we really have to climb the mountain?"

"." Hatsushiro Ryo tilted his head in confusion, wanting to confirm his thoughts.

"To be honest, I'm only interested in camping."

Kuronuma Kiba's gaze fell on the suitcase beside Shirakawa Momo, a hint of helplessness appearing in his dark eyes: "Momo, putting aside Shinkai's shoes, are you planning to drag this suitcase up the mountain road?"

"Tch." Shirakawa Momo turned her face away, a disdainful sound on her lips.

Cats often miscalculate.

Upon hearing Kiba Kuronuma's words, Shiona Shinkai's turquoise eyes lit up, and she looked at him with admiration—Kiba is speaking up for me!

"What do you want?" asked Chitose Toyama.

"I want to take the cable car straight to the top of the mountain." Kuronuma looked back at the road leading up the mountain, feeling inexplicably tired.

Last night, Hashiro Ryo exhausted him until midnight, and even though she's a stamina monster, she probably doesn't have much energy left now.

Moreover, mountain climbing is tiring and boring, unlike camping which is more fun.

Kuronuma, the perfect boyfriend, nodded firmly, fully considering his girlfriend's feelings: "Let's take the cable car."

Seeing that the other three did not object, Chitose Toyama took a deep breath of the fresh forest air and put on a serious expression: "As the club president, let me first explain the rules of this club activity."

"First, only funds provided by the school are allowed to be used."

"Secondly, it is forbidden to do vulgar things or talk about vulgar topics."

As she said this, she glared at Shirakawa Momo: "Finally, calling for off-site assistance or getting involved with unrelated people is prohibited. This is an activity of the mountaineering club."

The last point is clearly aimed at Shinkai Shiona; she may very well invite "friends" to Mount Takao to provide supplies under the guise of a gift.

"Can we go take the cable car now?" Kuronuma asked.

"The school only provided 1 yen per person, and we have no budget left."

Chitose Toyama looked him straight in the eye and emphasized, "During the camping trip, you can only use the supplies you have prepared in advance, and you are not allowed to quit halfway."

"My senior is so self-centered. She didn't inform me of any of these things beforehand," Kuronuma thought to himself.

"If you have any opinions, you can raise them. Now you can leave."

Chitose Toyama added a comment, but Momo Shirakawa remained silent with a cold face. Shiona Shinkai glanced at the expressionless Ryo Hatsushino, not wanting to miss the opportunity to play with everyone.

"Isn't it enough to just use the funds provided by the school?"

Kuronuma took off his backpack, took out his wallet, and counted out 15 1 yen bills: "The academy gives me a scholarship of 5 yen every month, and everyone gets a quota of 3 yen. Let's go take the cable car."

"You—" Toyama Chitose gritted her teeth, too angry to speak.

Her goal was to use the rules to coerce Kuronuma into asking Matsusaka Kanon for extra funds; otherwise, the mountaineering club wouldn't even have the funds to soak in hot springs on the mountain.

"Senior, stop struggling. I'll get Hanon to approve another 15 yen, and then give that money to her; it'll be the same."

Kuronuma Kiba waved his hand dismissively, then turned to look at Shirakawa Momo and Shinkai Shiona: "Let's go, let's take the cable car."

After saying that, he led Hatsushino Ryo towards the entrance of the cable car.

"Wait for me, Kiba!" Shionai Shinai gripped the backpack straps with both hands and quickly caught up with him.

Shirakawa Momo followed at the back, dragging her suitcase. As she passed Toyama Chitose, her golden eyes glanced at her indifferently, and she said with a cold sneer, "Minister, you can take Line 1 by yourself."

"Tsk, I'm riding in the same cable car as you."

Chitose Toyama walked beside her, took the suitcase from her, and said with a sly glint in her eyes, "Let Shionai-chan protect the luggage and take a cable car by herself."

"A scheming woman is not well-liked. No matter what your schemes are, it's better to be honest."

"I'm just waiting for an opportunity to make him fall in love with me."

"Ha, you'd better not have tampered with the tent."

Shirakawa Momo didn't believe a word Toyama Chitose said, but she didn't refuse her invitation to ride in the same cable car.

After purchasing three cable car tickets, Kuronuma Kiba and Hatsushino Ryo set off first, followed closely by Shinkai Shiona with her suitcase and backpack, and finally Shirakawa Momo and Toyama Chitose.

The Takaoyama Ropeway has a very simple design, almost just a two-person bench with no safety measures. Fortunately, it is not very high off the ground, and some sections are equipped with safety nets to prevent falls, so even if you fall accidentally, you will not be injured.

The cable car swayed and slowly made its way to the top of the mountain. A cool breeze brushed against her cheeks. Chitose Toyama untied her hair tie, and her long purple hair fell loose, covering half of her charming face.

She gripped the railing on the side of the chair, turned her head to look at Shirakawa Momo's delicate face, and smiled with a pleasant curve: "You don't need to worry about my family's affairs. The dojo has been closed, so I can focus on making music from now on."

When Chitose Toyama went to see Momo Shirakawa last time, she overheard a brief conversation between her and Kiba Kuronuma.

Shirakawa Momo's lips twitched slightly, but she remained silent.

Seeing that she still had a cold face, Chitose Toyama looked away and looked at the woods that were slowly passing by. She said in a relaxed tone, "Well, after all, it's really embarrassing for those kinds of videos to go viral on the internet."

The crushing defeat of Kendo 1th Dan Han Shi in just one minute dealt a heavy blow to the entire Japanese Kendo movement, with the Toyama family bearing the brunt of the damage.

"However, I won't give in to you because of this."

She held her hands up to her eyes and examined them, then changed her tone and her voice turned cold: "Once I find my chance, you'll be out of the picture."

"What exactly are you trying to say?" Shirakawa Momo frowned slightly and asked impatiently.

"Forget it, let's not talk about this."

Chitose Toyama sighed softly and stated her purpose simply: "Go back to the band. It'll be a new part-time job. You can do it in your spare time between school and part-time work. I'll give you 30 yen a month."

"I can play 3 games a day for someone else." "My suggestion is more cost-effective. If you're willing to coach Shionai-chan, it'll cost you 50 yen."

"Deal." Shirakawa Momo thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

Last night, Shionai overcame her fear of stairs and practiced in the evening without affecting her part-time job.

Earning 50 yen using only spare time is undoubtedly a worthwhile business.

Seeing that Shirakawa Momo had agreed, Toyama Chitose brushed a strand of long hair behind her ear and smiled smugly: "Can you tell me how the boxing match works now?"

"Nothing to do with you."

"Is this an extra charge?"

"If I won't tell you, you should look for the reason within yourself." Shirakawa Momo's words pierced Toyama Chitose's heart, her golden eyes shooting her a sarcastic glare.

Chitose Toyama shook her head and didn't ask any further questions.

Her disadvantages were too great; intelligence was always not timely enough. Rather than launching a blind attack, it would be better to bide her time and wait for the right opportunity.

At the same time, thoroughly stir up the water so that it's easier to catch fish.

Neither of them spoke again, and the atmosphere cooled down rapidly. Fortunately, the cable car ride only took about ten minutes, and they soon arrived at the cable car station on the mountain.

During the autumn foliage season, the top of Takao Mountain was crowded with tourists. The five of them did not want to squeeze into the crowd to enjoy the view, so after gathering together, they went directly to the campsite led by Chitose Toyama.

On a secluded northern hillside, two sturdy black tents, one large and one small, were pitched among the beech trees. In the open space in front of the two tents, an oven and a sunshade were set up, along with a large rectangular wooden table and five folding chairs.

Kiba Kuronuma and Ryo Hatsushino sat on the left, while Shiona Shina and Momo Shirakawa sat opposite them. Chitose Toyama placed the paper bag on the wooden table and sat alone on the narrower side of the table.

Since there was no hiking up the mountain and there was still some time before lunch, Chitose Toyama, as the department head, took the initiative to organize an activity.

"First of all, Tao has agreed to let me return to the band."

Upon hearing this, Kuronuma Kiba looked at Shirakawa Momo with a questioning gaze. She nodded slightly, confirming Toyama Chitose's statement.

"Great!"

Shinai Shiona raised her hands in cheers, her face beaming with a bright smile: "With Momo here, we're sure to make it to the Budokan."

"Fool."

Shirakawa Momo glanced at her coldly and explained indifferently, "I'm just a mercenary, and besides, a non-commercial band can't perform on the Budokan stage."

"cough."

Chitose Toyama placed her clenched fist to her lips, coughed lightly, interrupted Momo Shirakawa, and steered the conversation back on track: "Let's take out the supplies we each purchased first. I'll reimburse you for the 1 yen allowance when we get back."

"I'll come first!"

Shinonome Shionai raised her hand high to attract everyone's attention, then opened her hiking backpack and dumped its contents onto the table.

Potato chips, popcorn, cookies, fruit, drinks—almost all snacks.

In a sense, she is really easy to understand.

Shinkai Shiona pushed the lemon tea in front of Hatsushika Ryo, tossed a can of cola to Kuronuma Kiba, then picked up a sports drink and handed it to Shirakawa Momo, smiling and saying in an enthusiastic and energetic voice:
"I went a little over budget, but these snacks and drinks are enough for us for three days!"

"Is that all?" Kuronuma Fang asked.

"Because fruit is expensive, I bought mangosteens, oranges, dragon fruit, and many other fruits that I wouldn't normally be willing to eat."

Shinkai Shiona counted on her fingers, then looked at Hatsushika Ryo and asked innocently, "What did Ryo-senpai buy?"

"." Hatsushiro Ryo placed the compound bow on the table expressionlessly.

It was obvious that she planned to obtain food by hunting, and only Shionai Shiona was unaware of this.

"I prepared insecticide, toilet paper, disinfectant wipes, disposable paper cups, emergency medicine, matches, and a power bank."

Shirakawa Momo opened her suitcase and took out various items as she spoke, finally placing a box of compressed biscuits on the table: "Even if there's no food, eating compressed biscuits won't kill you."

Kuronuma Kiba looked away from the various messy things and turned to Toyama Chitose, asking with a hint of helplessness, "Senpai, you didn't really only bring manga, did you?"

She opened the paper bag and took out two comic books with red 18R labels: "I only bought two comic books, I didn't spend any money, and I can use the remaining 1 yen at the shop on the mountain."

Self-centered and cunning.

If Kuronuma hadn't forcibly allocated an additional 3 yen to everyone, the only hope for supplies would have been to rely on Toyama Chitose's 1 yen, which would have given her a lot of leverage during the camping trip.

"Okay, but I have a question."

Kuronuma took out the supplies he had bought from his backpack. The only food items were wild vegetables, beef, and bread that Matsusaka Kanon had baked yesterday: "What are we having for lunch? Beef and fruit sandwiches?"

When everyone prepares for camping separately, the following problem inevitably arises: a lack of necessary supplies.

There was an oven, but no food at all.

"Compressed biscuits".

Shirakawa Momo's answer came out without hesitation. She tossed each person a compressed biscuit and gave them a serious look, as if she planned to live on such a thing for three days: "Three biscuits a day for each person. We'll use wild vegetables to supplement our vitamins. We won't die if we don't consume protein for three days. As for water, we'll provide beverages."

Kuronuma rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on, and couldn't understand why he had come all the way up the mountain to eat compressed biscuits.

"." Hatsushiro Ryo stood up, picked up his compound bow, and prepared to go hunting.

"I didn't prepare any charcoal."

Chitose Toyama tore open the plastic wrap of the manga, turned to a page, and began to read it by herself: "I thought you guys would buy it, after all, I only mentioned the oven."

Without charcoal, the grill is just for show; you can't grill meat at all.

"You deliberately."

Shirakawa Momo's lips curled into a faint, cold smile, her golden eyes shooting her with icy gaze: "Heh, no wonder you have to follow so many rules."

"So what?" Toyama Chitose narrowed her eyes slightly as she met her gaze, her words full of provocation.

She certainly wanted Shirakawa Momo to withdraw immediately.

"It's okay. When I arrived at the camp, I saw that the shop sold charcoal and various ingredients."

Shirakawa Momo got up and walked to Toyama Chitose's side, snatched the comic book from her, and a cruel smile appeared in her eyes: "However, the price is twice that of Yamashita. Considering the limited funds, let's use the pages of the book to start a fire. You are still somewhat useful."

If Kuronuma hadn't broken the rules, Toyama Chitose's scheme to "gain a voice for 1 yen" might have actually succeeded.

With that thought in mind, under the watchful gaze of Chitose Toyama, Shirakawa Momo tore up the manga without hesitation: "From now on, your rules are null and void."

The moment the words left his mouth, the atmosphere instantly became tense.

(End of this chapter)