The air was still recovering from the "Malaysian beach incident."
Nobody trusted silence anymore.
Yuji stood with his hands on his head.
"…I'm still not over that."
Hakari nodded.
"…I don't think any of us are."
Maki exhaled slowly.
"…We need stricter rules for him."
Gojo, meanwhile, looked entirely too entertained.
"…I think we need looser rules."
Nanami had already started walking away again.
Quietly.
Like distance might fix reality.
And then—
Takeru spoke.
"…Well."
A pause.
He looked toward the school building.
Then back at the group.
"…I guess a field trip is coming up."
Silence.
Yuji blinked.
"…Huh?"
Hakari slowly turned.
"…Did he just predict school scheduling?"
Maki frowned.
"…We don't have a field trip planned."
Gojo tilted his head slightly.
"…We don't?"
Nanami stopped mid-step.
Slowly turned back.
"…We do not."
Takeru nodded once.
Calm.
Certain.
"…We will."
Silence dropped again.
Heavier this time.
Yuji pointed.
"…YOU CAN'T JUST DECLARE A FIELD TRIP INTO EXISTENCE!"
Hakari laughed.
"…He's literally manifesting school administration now."
Maki stepped forward.
"…Explain."
Takeru looked at them.
Like it was obvious.
"…Training exposure increases through environmental variation."
Yuji blinked.
"…That's not how school works."
Gojo smiled.
"…That's exactly how my school works."
Nanami sighed deeply.
"…No."
Takeru continued anyway.
"…Field trip increases adaptability. Unknown variables improve combat response."
Hakari nodded slowly.
"…Okay that part is actually kind of smart."
Maki narrowed her eyes.
"…That's not the problem."
Yuji groaned.
"…Why is he always one logical step away from disaster?"
Gojo clapped once.
"…Alright, I'm sold. Field trip it is."
Nanami immediately:
"…No."
Takeru tilted his head.
"…Approval pending?"
Nanami stared at him.
Long pause.
"…No."
Hakari whispered to Yuji:
"…He's about to negotiate again."
Yuji whispered back:
"…I can feel it."
Takeru nodded slowly.
"…I will propose alternatives."
Nanami immediately raised a hand.
"…Absolutely not."
Gojo laughed.
"…Too late, Nanamin. He's already in planning mode."
Takeru looked at the group.
Calm.
Focused.
Already building scenarios in his head.
"…Options include coastal training, urban simulation, or cursed zone exposure."
Yuji immediately:
"…WHY ARE THOSE YOUR OPTIONS?!"
Maki muttered:
"…We are doomed."
Hakari grinned.
"…Field trip arc confirmed."
Nanami turned away again.
"…I need a vacation."
Takeru nodded.
"…Noted."
Nanami froze slightly.
Gojo smirked.
"…Careful, Nanamin. He might guess yours again."
Nanami didn't look back.
But his pace quickened.
And behind him—
Takeru quietly added:
"…Field trip probability increasing."