Chapter 46: Luxury Cruise Ship “Dream of the Sea”
In the midday campus, a hint of excitement filled the air.
The classroom was filled with rising and falling discussions.
Students talked loudly, with laughter and gasps echoing now and then.
Even before Nagino entered the teaching building, their voices could be heard.
This year, the second-year groupings were not limited to one class.
So now, students from classes 2-A and 2-B were arranged to gather by group.
Nagino’s group was assigned to Class B.
Rin and Mana had long been waiting in the classroom.
Rin even wore sunglasses on his head, looking full of a festive vacation atmosphere.
The moment they saw Kanade walk in holding Nagino’s hand, smiles appeared on their faces, clearly satisfied that the plan was proceeding smoothly.
Rin intended to take a picture with his phone, only to have it swatted away by Kanade.
Students were required to wear their school uniforms today, which made it easier to identify them as students.
The tardy teachers wore bright-colored sports outfits.
From the dark circles under their eyes, it was clear that even the teachers had trouble sleeping due to excitement the night before.
According to the schedule, the next steps were roll call and luggage inspection.
Boys and girls were arranged in separate classrooms for inspection.
This was to prevent students from bringing strange or dangerous items on the school trip, a situation that had occurred frequently in previous years.
So every year, just before the field trip began, teachers had to check the students’ luggage.
During the luggage check, Mana looked at Nagino, who was standing next to her, with some concern.
At that moment, Nagino also wore an indescribable look of nervousness.
Both were afraid that the female teacher in front of them would discover the bold swimsuit.
The good news was that the swimsuit had little fabric and could be easily hidden among other clothes.
Of course, the bad news was also that the fabric was too little.
“Anti-mosquito spray… sunscreen… we’re well-prepared, aren’t we, Hoshimiya?” the teacher praised Nagino.
The school was aware that Nagino was still in a state of amnesia, so they instructed the teacher to pay special attention to her.
These items were actually bought on the Saturday when everyone went shopping at the mall.
If it weren’t for Mana reminding her, Nagino wouldn’t have thought to prepare these.
After the teacher finished speaking, she helped Nagino close her suitcase and moved on to check the next student’s luggage.
After narrowly escaping a crisis, both Nagino and Mana let out a slight sigh of relief.
After the luggage check, the students gathered again and headed to the front door of the teaching building.
A few buses rented by the school were lined up neatly, gleaming under the sunlight.
Teachers stood in front of the buses, checking the students’ names one by one to ensure no one was left behind.
The next itinerary was to take a bus to the nearest Aolanshi City and then board the cruise ship from the port there.
As students boarded the bus one by one, laughter and chatter gradually filled the seats.
Some competed for window seats, hoping to enjoy the scenery along the way.
Students sat in groups on the bus.
Each row had two seats on each side.
Kanade couldn’t help but recall that weekend when he went on a date with Nagino to the aquarium.
It was also on a bus, also heading to Aolanshi City.
But the difference was—
“What’s wrong, Kanade? Are you feeling down because I’m sitting next to you?” Rin asked with a playful smile.
“Not at all,” Kanade retorted, turning his head to look out the window.
Behind them, Nagino and Mana were conversing.
—Of course, the teachers would never allow boys and girls to sit together.
Kanade sighed inwardly.
At the same time, his right hand slipped into his pocket, gently touching the repaired star bracelet.
—Looks like I’ll need to find a chance to return it to Nagino after we board the ship.
As the roar of the engine started, the bus slowly moved, carrying everyone away from the campus.
The campus scenery gradually faded, and the bus left Kawano City.
Surrounding views outside the window were covered in lush greenery.
Kanade’s mood also slowly shifted from disappointment to calm.
Because he had missed the school trip last year,
this was his first time traveling with the entire class, and he felt an unprecedented lively atmosphere.
The laughter and chatter of other students on the bus reminded him of the promise he made with Nagino last year.
—Have I fulfilled that promise now?
Thinking this, Kanade happened to meet Nagino’s gaze in the reflection of the mirror sitting behind him.
For some reason, in that moment, Kanade felt Nagino was thinking the same thing.
—This school trip must create beautiful memories for each other.
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After a long bus ride, everyone finally arrived at Aolanshi City.
Through the window, people could already see the blue sea and the harbor.
Docked at the harbor was the elegantly streamlined, creamy-white cruise ship that everyone would be boarding today.
“Dream of the Sea.”
A refined small to medium-sized luxury cruise ship with nine decks and fully equipped facilities.
It had various themed restaurants, shopping areas, and leisure entertainment zones.
As the bus slowly drove into the harbor, the students’ gazes were immediately drawn to the huge vessel docked there.
The pure white hull sparkled in the sunlight, resembling a majestic and elegant white whale lying quietly.
Its towering smokestack, exquisite decorations, and layered decks silently declared its luxury and distinction.
The students on the bus began to excitedly shout.
Because Seikage High School had booked the entire cruise ship, there was no need for ticket checks for the students.
So several buses parked directly beside the cruise ship.
After receiving their boarding passes from the teachers, the students picked up their luggage, eagerly lining up to board.
The entrance to the deck was lined with a red carpet, with uniformed crew members on either side.
As they walked up the gangway step by step, the details of the ship gradually became clearer.
The shiny handrails, the solid deck beneath their feet, and the swimming pool and rest area faintly visible in the distance all showcased the luxurious splendor.
Through the railing, they could see the endless blue sea, the shimmering surface of the water seemingly blending with the sky.
The interior of the cruise ship was even more astonishing.
The spacious hall had a floor paved with exquisite marble, smooth as a mirror, and luxurious crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling. The light shone around, making it especially radiant.
Everyone’s faces were filled with uncontrollable excitement.
Even Nagino was no exception, looking around excitedly, like a curious child.
Until Kanade, feeling a bit worried, tightly held her hand from the side, afraid she would get lost on the ship.
“Don’t run around; the teacher will organize a safety briefing after we board, explaining the escape routes and gathering points,” Mana, as the group leader, said to Nagino and the others.
“Hey, hey, Kanade, this place is amazing~ There’s even an outdoor swimming pool…” Rin, looking at the map on the wall, took a picture of it with his phone.
“It seems to open tonight. Should we go play?” Rin asked.
