"Horikita-san... Oh, Amane-san, you're awake too? What are you discussing? Ah, I don't mean anything by it, I just thought it would be better to discuss things after we get back. Kouenji-san mentioned that wild boars seem to roam this forest and it's quite dangerous, so we should be careful."
Hirata quickly explained.
He had just been leading the way and hadn't seen Horikita follow. He had just turned back to look for Horikita Suzune when he heard Amane talking to Horikita, so he asked out of curiosity.
Immediately after, he realized that such a question was somewhat akin to moral blackmail. If they said it was nothing at this point, it would appear very insincere and imply they didn't want to tell him, even if Amane didn't have such a thought, in his eyes, it would still mean that.
And some matters were not suitable for him to know, so such a question was tantamount to embarrassing the other party.
It was precisely because of this that Hirata was eager to explain that he had no other intentions, it was just a casual question.
"Wild boars? I wonder if they taste good..."
Amane looked around expectantly, as if a wild boar would leap out at any second.
"Seriously, Amane, you're still more interested in food. Encountering wild boars at night can be very dangerous. Even if you were suddenly attacked by a wild boar, it would be quite troublesome, wouldn't it?"
Horikita rubbed her forehead, looking helpless.
Both of them tacitly avoided discussing what had just happened.
Hirata didn't mind either. For him, as long as Class D could move forward, that was more joyful than anything else.
As for how Amane and the others were pushing Class D forward, Hirata sometimes wondered, but he was very clear about his own position.
He knew what to ask and what not to ask.
Knowing too much can sometimes be a source of distress.
Because... the more one perceives their own weakness, the more anxiety it causes.
By the time all three of them returned to the Class D camp, almost an hour had passed.
Hirata simply washed his face and intended to go to sleep.
Horikita, on the other hand, left a separate room for Amane, which was where the fishing equipment was stored. There was a small bed that could accommodate one person.
From the moment she first discovered this place, Horikita had specifically cleared it out, intending to let Amane stay there.
Now that Amane had returned to her class due to the dissolution of Class C, the lodging that was originally thought to be unnecessary finally awaited its owner.
"Get some good rest. If there's anything, I'll discuss it with you tomorrow. Don't run around at night."
Horikita emphasized the phrase "don't run around."
Amane naturally knew what Horikita meant, so she crashed into Horikita's embrace and rubbed against her affectionately.
"I like Suzune the most, I wouldn't dream of running around."
"I hope so."
Horikita evidently still suspected that Amane would sneak off to some girl's tent or room in the middle of the night.
Facing Horikita's suspicious gaze, Amane, annoyed, burrowed directly into the covers.
"I'm sleeping."
"Good night, Amane."
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