Classroom Of The Elite 2nd Year - Full Volume
Chapter 3: The Meaning of Freedom

The statement that Kouenji made when he left with me and Sakura, has been on my mind for a long time.

On the 3rd day, I left the camp before noon and set foot to

into the forest. Just then, there was a girl who was approaching, running from behind.

"Tu-wait, hosh.. Hosh, hosh ... What are you planning to do next, Ayanokouji-kun?"

Sakura ran like she was looking for me.She exhaled loudly ,************** great sway up and down.

“I'll go to check something. Did I tie a handkerchief to that tree

well, is it ?" I wanted to make sure if it was installed correctly from the start, but I barely had time to do it.

"Woehh ... I get it, I can't come...................... right? I might be an obstacle, but………… .. ”

“Not like that. Aren't you worried about the various rumors going around? "

"That doesn't bother me at all. Besides .... mumble mumble. ” In a whisper, he coughed but even though I brought my ears so close, I could not understand it. His voice was so slow.

“I don't think this is a fun thing to do? After coming to this island with great difficulty, it would be better for you to have a little fun. ” I decided to reject Sakura's request for the right reasons. But ...

"Well, doing that was fun for me too!"

Sakura retreated, feeling worse than I imagined. On those strong words, our eyes

meet with an awkward expression. Sakura looked down, hiding her face,

“Ummm... Ahhh, in other words, this will be different! Urghhhh !! .... " ... .I don't know exactly what Sakura said. He just has to show more

courage again.

“Then should we go together? There's a condition. Then, if you get into trouble,

you don't push yourself."

"Is it okay!? ” He replied while hiding his face .

What kind of situation is this ... On the road, a strange silence ensued, I decided to spend some time talking about familiar topics. There was nothing more awkward than the sound of footsteps on the ground.

"Do you work well with other women ? For a life like this, you can't do it alone. "

"Nuh-uh, not at all. I didn't even talk to them, nor did I do anything else." As if embarrassed by my pitiful self, I coughed as I twisted a strand

hair with my index finger.

"I really can't do anything. I can't learn or exercise, I can't

ever growing in anything. "

"That's not true at all. Sakura keeps growing."

“Ehhhh? I thrive? Hahahaha...impossible.”.

“It's true. Maybe you don't feel it, but little by little, you're definitely growing. ”

I convey these things, not only with words but also through my behavior. It's effective

for the type who is not as confident as Sakura. This is the first time I have appealed

with words from the bottom of my heart, wishing they could reach his heart as well. Sakura stopped walking and looked at me with trembling eyes. As if those words didn't come from me. He subconsciously tried to find the true meaning of my words.

"No problem. Sakura can make new friends soon. And the school will be more

delightful. ”

When our eyes met, Sakura quickly shifted her gaze and looked down.

Even the fact that he managed to see people for a moment. Taking the only reaction from others is a huge change from the moment we first met.

"That's a reminder .. it looks like the man came out after the incident."

The person I was referring to was a man who worked in an electronic retail store located in the building

she is a fan of Sakura and is very enthusiastic when she finds out she is a gravure idol…. Nope,

more accurately he was a stalker. He was not satisfied just by looking and spending

his entire time was at Sakura's homepage but if there was a chance, he would try to contact her

with him and I realized that he was planning something at that moment.

"Thank you for that time ... This is all thanks to Ayanokouji - kun. "

"I didn't do anything .I saved Sakura because Kushida is also close to you and

because Horikita and Ichinose are working together as well and besides I've noticed the stalker. Besides, was there anything strange after the incident happened? "

Even though the stalker left the school yard. There is also the possibility of making contact

via internet.

"Yes, everything's fine. Now, people at the school can see the announcement on the bulletin board .”

It's a precaution, isn't it? I think they made a good decision.

“However, even if you were nervous and scared at that time you were an idol, you always had

different expression .”

“About that ..... basically, I want to take a photo of myself. "

"Have you? Did you take a selfie while you were in a magazine? " Sakura, who heard it, replied with

a bit of a bitter smile.

Also, the cameraman will take photos of all the girls and eliminate the number of people involved

as many as possible. Besides... it's as if I'm holding back the emotion when I'm eliminating the taste.

that nervousness, I can hold it empty. But, in the end, ever since I reached that point, I

stop doing. ”

Because he spoke quickly, Sakura suddenly paused for a moment and took a slow breath.

The stalker case seemed to have left a huge scar on Sakura, but everything turned around

get better.  Before our eyes, there were many bushes spreading out. I preceded Sakura and went ahead to lead and pave the way. If Sakura ended up getting injured due to her branches, there would be a lot of trouble.

Then, after continuing the journey for a while, I felt that the front of the road had become steep so I decided it was better to rest immediately. When looking back. I never thought that when I saw her, Sakura trembled from exhaustion .

“Let's take a break. It will take a lot of time to reach the goal. ” Sakura will be exhausted if we walk on a road full of bushes for 30 minutes.

He looks a little happy .

I'm looking for a big tree that can protect us from the hotter, stinging weather. I

sit between the stretched roots where two people can sit well. However, maybe

as a precaution Sakura wanted to sit a little apart. But the ground isn't flat, and it is

it would hurt him if he sat there.

"Sit here."

"Is it okay?"

"We need to get enough rest in this place. ”

“Mhm, yes .... ” After a short interaction, Sakura sat down beside me, keeping her distance. This is somewhere where the sleeves of our sports uniforms touch a little .

"Nature is amazing, isn't it."

"Thinking back to the disappointed-looking Kouenji, it seems like this place is still good enough to

the school that takes care of him very well.If go deeper into the forest will bring more

many dangers. ”

“When we started leaving, I was very depressed. I have no friends nor am I enjoying this journey. And I thought it would be better to limit myself in my room. I think it will always be the same as usual. But then, this happened. We have been told this will be a special exam ..... ”

I leaned my back against the tree and Sakura looked up at the sky.

“But, at this time..I think it's not a bad thing that we've come here together.

even if for a moment. I never had a chance to talk to you

like this at school, Ayanokouji-kun ... "

It seemed like sitting inside a quiet forest and merging with nature brought a feeling of calmness.

"I wish we could stay like this forever! "

"Yes, it would be fun.”

It was still the third day since we came to the remote island and I felt like spending

the longest time with Sakura. I wonder if this is some kind of reciprocal arrangement

among those who have no friends.

However, it didn't feel strange and it didn't just happen. As Sakura said, I felt that the distance between us had shortened a little. It's not about love or something like that, but when we find out, we've become friends. Our relationship changed so suddenly that I didn't even understand when it started happening .

“Hmm ... Too bad. If we have a digital camera, we can take the best photos ..” Sakura forms a camera with both hands, but she is instantly embarrassed by her movements

he looked regretful, It was clearly visible on his face.

Of course, the camera is very important in forming memories.Special shapes will remain

intact. As I remember watching Sakura at school carrying a digital camera

and taking photos all the time, I think that this moment should be a good opportunity

the perfect for him. So keep a certain shape intact ...  I understand why Ibuki

have a digital camera.

"However, when we're in the photo, does that mean we're going to mess up the scene?"

"If there is Ayanokouji-kun, then it will be the best .. Ah! .. No !!. I mean .. That's because

I never took a picture with a friend! ”

Sakura continued to deny what she said, while shaking her face. It was completely natural. At the

back then, I had conclusive evidence. While sitting side by side, I suddenly looked at Sakura. First, Sakura did not realize that my eyes were watching her, but as our long silence continued, she finally noticed it.

"What's? What was? "

“Hei! Calm. Be still. " I firmly restrained Sakura, who fell into a panic, while holding both of her shoulders.

"Yahoo!! " As I held Sakura's body closer to mine, she couldn't move, like a frog being prey to by a snake. There's something on top of his head.

Seriate.......