A youth story of a passerby at the end of the world

Ichinose introduced it to them when she brought them here before.

"..." I was just thinking about Ichinose when she walked over from the other side.

A purple-haired boy with a serious expression was also with her.

"Ah, Uesugi-kun~" Upon seeing him, Ichinose Honami waved her arms vigorously and smiled sweetly.

Energetic girls can make everyone around them feel warm, and Ichinose is that kind of person.

Her every smile and gesture easily captivates those around her. Her overtly confident demeanor never comes across as unpleasant; instead, it amplifies her popularity.

"I was just looking for you." She walked over, then noticed the person next to Uesugi Genshin. "And who is this?"

"Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, a talent I personally recruited." Seeing that Ayanokoji had no intention of speaking, Uesugi Genshin extended his hand and introduced him.

"Like Sakayanagi-san?" Ichinose Honami looked curiously at the student known as Ayanokoji.

"Yes." Because he had assured Ayanokouji that he would only let him do what was assigned to him.

So if Sakayanagi Arisu also comes, it's hard to say which one would be more useful.

One is the student council vice president who can delegate all sorts of miscellaneous tasks, and the other is the executive team leader who can be trusted with a group of people.

"Ah." Ichinose Honami suddenly remembered that she also had someone the other party didn't know with her, so she introduced him to Uesugi Genshin, "This is Kanzaki-kun, who is in Class B with me."

"Hello, I am Ryuji Kanzaki." Although Ryuji Kanzaki's tone was calm and indifferent, one could sense that he was very friendly and approachable, simply because he was not good at talking.

It's only fitting that someone like that would become Ichinose's right-hand man.

"Hello, I am Uesugi Genshin." Uesugi Genshin nodded in response.

"I just discussed it with my classmates about Uesugi-kun's suggestion. Then, there were some things I wanted to ask, so Kanzaki-kun and I came to find you." Ichinose Honami showed a bright smile, so cheerful that it made one feel that today was a wonderful day.

"I see." After expressing his understanding, Uesugi Genshin looked at Kanzaki Ryuji.

Ryuji Kanzaki looked back at him and asked his question.

"My first question is, what kind of treatment will we receive if we go there?"

Chapter 260: I'll go ambush her tonight

“That depends on you.” Uesugi Genshin raised his hand, pointed a finger at Kanzaki Ryuji.

“Me?” Ryuji Kanzaki looked at his hand in disbelief.

"Hmm, do you have the courage to go outside?" Looking at his malnourished face, Uesugi Genshin knew that he was not a student like Ryuen who joined an action team to risk his life.

Some people are even allowed to go out and fight, but it's not his turn as a first-year student.

"Outside..." Ichinose Honami, who was originally standing sideways, turned her body completely around, probably because she was very concerned about it.

So, you mean to fight those zombies, is that what Uesugi-kun means?

"As for outside," Kanzaki Ryuji took a deep breath and nodded solemnly, "I can."

“Then there’s no problem.” Uesugi Genshin nodded, pointing to Ayanokouji beside him, “If you can recruit at least two people, you’ll be the team leader under Ayanokouji. If it’s just you alone, you’ll be his deputy. And…”

As he spoke, he looked at Honami Ichinose and said, "Ichinose, I can make you the head of the Disciplinary Committee."

"Huh?" Ichinose Honami stared blankly at Uesugi Genshin. "Disciplinary Committee Chairman? Is it really okay to give me such an important position?"

Indeed, Ryuji Kanzaki knew very well that the head of the disciplinary committee was an important position in the student council, responsible for supervising the students on campus. Since the other party was a student self-governing body, supervising discipline was basically equivalent to having internal law enforcement power.

The fact that she wanted to be placed under Ayanokouji's command means she intends to form a separate force based on the students of Advanced Nurturing High School.

This effectively gave them a say in fieldwork as well. Combined with Ichinose's authority over internal affairs, the students of Advanced Nurturing High School undoubtedly occupied two key positions, and their treatment was undeniably generous.

Uesugi Genshin explained to Ichinose, "I trust your abilities. Ichinose, you have strong interpersonal skills and a strong sense of justice. I also hope that your optimism and positive attitude can inspire the students of Soubu High School."

"Hahaha, I don't even have the same confidence in myself as Uesugi-kun. I can't even handle my own affairs right now," Ichinose Honami muttered dejectedly.

“Ichinose-san, there will definitely be no problem. Everyone in Class B thinks the same way, which is why they believe in you,” Kanzaki Ryuji said from the side. This wasn’t just a consolation, but a statement of fact.

Even now, everyone is waiting for Ichinose's decision.

"Don't you have any other questions?" Uesugi Genshin asked, looking at Kanzaki Ryuji who had spoken up for him.

"..." Ryuji Kanzaki shook his head, took a half step back, and gave Ichinose Honami space to speak.

"Um, actually I have another question for Uesugi-kun." Ichinose Honami, with her brows furrowed and eyes closed, took a deep breath and looked very serious before opening her eyes to look at him.

"Excuse me."

"If, if the people from Class B and Class A don't go to Soubu High, then will the food aid that Uesugi-kun mentioned be canceled?" This was what she desperately wanted to know.

“No, that was just an excuse. Whether Class B goes or not, the food will still be delivered.” Uesugi Genshin shook his head and pointed to the side with his thumb. “Besides, I’ve already made my money back anyway. Ayanokouji alone is worth 10 tons of food.”

As Uesugi Genshin pointed, Ichinose Honami and Kanzaki Ryuji simultaneously turned to look at Ayanokoji Kiyotaka.

"With his abilities, he can reduce the probability of a team's casualties to zero and still ensure the mission is completed perfectly."

So, we also need to ensure there are no sacrifices? Ayanokoji Kiyotaka looked at Uesugi Genshin with a surprised expression.

"Don't look at me." Noticing Ayanokouji's gaze, Uesugi Genshin retorted, "This is just part of the job. A qualified captain should ensure that his team members do not make meaningless sacrifices."

What a trouble...

Thinking to himself, Kiyotaka Ayanokouji slightly raised his head to look at the sky.

With a helpless smile, Uesugi Genshin looked at Ichinose again, "To be honest, I really admire Horikita Manabu. He did things that even I wouldn't do."

Even he wouldn't want to live in the apocalypse with a bunch of "burdens".

But Horikita Manabu did just that, and he's still trying his best to do it well.

"Therefore, another consideration in my proposal to have students from Advanced Nurturing High School join us is to make him trust Soubu High School more, so that we can achieve other collaborations in the future."

Even as allies.

Although he might need some assistance, Horikita Manabu is not the kind of person who can rely on aid; the spirit of self-reliance is deeply ingrained in his bones.

Such a convenient ally will surely become a great help in the future.

Hearing his answer, Ichinose Honami smiled with relief, "I see."

Even Ryuji Kanzaki felt the same way; regardless of what others did, they were undoubtedly grateful to Chairman Horikita.

His initial handling of the situation was excellent, and he ensured that everyone was able to survive.

The students in Class B, who felt like a "burden," felt guilty for not having the opportunity to help.

Is that so? This isn't the whole story, is it? Ayanokoji Kiyotaka looked at the man beside him. He had only spoken of matters of public interest, but what about his personal interests?

Ah, you can't say that this is wrong. Satisfying one's own desires while taking public interests into account is not wrong in any way.

“Then Class B will accept Uesugi-kun’s proposal.” After confirming, Ichinose Honami readily agreed.

People who appear gentle can be very decisive in making judgments.

No wonder Uesugi suggested making her the head of the Disciplinary Committee; Kiyotaka Ayanokoji now understood his thinking.

"Mm." Uesugi Genshin reached out and grasped Ichinose's outstretched hand.

It's soft, small, and slippery.

This is the feeling Ichinose's hands gave him.

"Hehehe, we're all partners from now on," Ichinose Honami said innocently, laughing as she spoke.

“Yes.” Uesugi Genshin also returned a gentle smile.

"Ah..." Ichinose Honami made a small "ah" sound, pulled her hand back, and lowered her somewhat wavering gaze. "...Uesugi-kun, you look really handsome when you smile. You should smile more often."

"...I will be careful."

"Then I'll go tell the classmates about this." Taking two steps back and waving her hands slightly in front of her chest, Ichinose Honami said goodbye, "See you later, Uesugi-kun."

"See you later." Uesugi Genshin also nodded to Kanzaki Ryuji.

The two then left together.

Meanwhile, Uesugi Genshin and Ayanokoji Kiyotaka continued walking towards the northeast corner, around a green belt consisting of a lawn surrounded by trees.

However, the grass on the lawn has been completely cleared, and some crops have been planted instead.

If you walk a little further, you can see the sea again, and you can also see the Tokyo coastline on the other side.

The artificial island is also divided into two parts, like two pieces pieced together.

The school's main facilities are located on the side directly facing Tokyo Bay, while the two bridges that connect to the inland area are on the inland side.

However, they are still standing on the outer area, but it's the closest part to the inside.

It's diagonally opposite Tokyo Corner, not the closest place to swim to, but a relatively convenient location.

"Well, I usually don't go here, because it's fine to swim a little further. I usually go into the sea near the wind turbines, which are a bit further away from the dormitory building," Ayanokoji Kiyotaka explained, adding that this area was another person's usual spot.

Streetlights and benches are placed here every few meters, which makes it convenient for some students to rest after their walk.

A person was sitting on a bench a few dozen meters away.

At first glance, one would think she was a beauty, with an arrogant demeanor, her arm draped over the back of the chair, and her long white hair cascading over her shoulders.

If it were Hiyori Shiina, she would probably sit with her hands on her thighs, looking quite dignified.

This one, however, is completely different, which also shows that she is far from being obedient or gentle.

Her raised leg was covered in black pantyhose, and from a distance, the leg area appeared completely black, making it impossible to see even the "absolute territory" (area of ​​skin).

This is the person Ayanokouji brought him to find.

“I saw her a few times from the other side of the sea, although she didn’t notice me. She was also looking for food. I watched her when I was following her from behind, and she was quite skilled. But she didn’t join the Horikita group that went out during the day; instead, she chose to go out at night, just like me.”

“Eh~~~” Uesugi Genshin sighed softly.

He had a pretty good idea of ​​who it was—a strong, independent woman who lived outside the group.

Maple flowers in Guilongyuan.

Her surname and given name are slightly disconnected, but that precisely illustrates that she is indeed a powerful beauty.

In the second year under Nangumo Masayuki's control, they are students who are independent of Nangumo Masayuki.

"Let's go up and ask." After thinking for a moment, Uesugi Genshin said, and then walked up with Ayanokouji behind him.

"There are people here!" Kiryuin Kaede tilted her head back and glanced sideways at them. "No, it seems you've come to see me."

“Yes,” Uesugi Genshin admitted.

"Is there something you need? I'm very busy." Without moving one arm, Kiryuin Fuka raised her other hand, shook it stingily, and then put it back in its place.

"Busy daydreaming?" Uesugi Genshin asked, tilting his head.

"No, I'm just busy thinking."

"Yes, I've come to recruit you."

“Ah, someone else said that to me before.” Turning her head smugly, Kiryuin Fuuka chuckled softly, “But you make a better impression than that guy.”

"Hey~, who is it?"

“What’s it called, Kogenji?” She raised her right hand again, making a gesture that said, “Ah, that’s the name.”

Kiryuin refers to Koenji, right? Koenji Rokusuke is also recruiting people who can help him.

It seems that the heir to the conglomerate has become serious. Is he planning to recruit subordinates and rebuild the power of the "Kōenji Conglomerate"?

“Then he has good taste,” Uesugi Genshin praised.

“Well, I refused.” Kiryuin Fuuka turned her head back to look at the sea and said, “I have no intention of being anyone’s subordinate, especially not a self-important junior.”

“I’m the same age as you, and I consider myself quite humble.” Feeling like he was on a blind date, Uesugi Genshin pointed to himself.

"Pfft, hahaha..." Kiryuin Kaede burst into laughter, clutching her stomach. Something she had just said must have amused her.

She got up from the bench and walked over to Uesugi Genshin.

It was only then that Uesugi Genshin realized that she was unexpectedly tall, exceeding 170cm.