Study Trip on an Uninhabited Island part 1 — 7

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Tao: S-SHIN-GI-TAI triathlon…?

Sakujiro: Unlike a regular triathlon, this battle will test you on shin, your mind, gi, your technique, and tai, your body. The times for all three challenges will be averaged together at the end.¹

The format for each challenge is classified information up until it takes place. Please determine amongst yourselves who will represent the team for each challenge.

Chief: Take this time to come up with a plan! Let us know when you’re ready.

Kafka: I should’ve figured Sakujiro would come up with something so elaborate. I bet the challenges will have a bit of his personal flair in them too.

Toi: Let’s try our best, Kafka-kun, Tao-kun!

Tao: So about the challenges…

It’d feel kinda weird having just the three of us figure it out, so the rest of you can chime in if you have any thoughts.

Nagi: Roger. Let’s put our heads together.

Kiroku: I wonder… what kind of challenge… “mind” will be…

Ushio: “Technique” could mean literally anything.

Liguang: Then we should start with “body”.

Kafka: Mhm. I’m assuming it’ll be a straightforward test of our physical capabilities, so it’d probably be best if Tao handled it. Is that okay?

Tao: Yep. Though… I’m not all that impressive, physically speaking.

Kafka: You don’t have to be so modest. The amount of physical effort it takes to be an idol is nothing to sneeze at.

Kuguri: Isn’t it? I’d appreciate it if you could reduce our lessons to, say, about half.

Tao: You already miss like half of our usual lessons…

Ten: That settles “body”, so let’s move on to “mind” and “technique” already.

Ryui: The “mind” challenge’ll be first, right? Toi just used a bunch of energy on that divination, so I’d rather he get a bit more time to rest.

Toi: I already feel okay… but if you say so, Ani-sama. Are you okay with that, Kafka-kun?

Kafka: I’m good with that.

Nagi: Then Kafka will take on “mind”, and Toi will take on “technique”.

Nayuki: Have you made up your minds, Team Air?

Liguang: Yeah.

Renga: We’re ready too!

Yachiyo: Then right this way, Challenge 1 representatives…!!

Kinari: I shall be your opponent, Oguro-sama. Let us have a good match.

Kafka: So I’m up against Kinari. Looking forward to it.

Sakujiro: Our first challenge, representing the “mind”—

Is a 100 question quiz all about HAMA Tours! You may progress once you answer each question correctly.

Chief: On your marks…!

Sakujiro: Ready, steady, GOOO!!!

*HONK*

Kinari: Now accessing database. Opening files related to HAMA Tours. Preparing search queries.

Kafka: (Oh no… I’m pretty confident in my memory, but I’m no match for Kinari…!)

But…

Chief: Good luck, Team Ocean, Team Air!

Kafka: (I want to impress Chief, and…)

I am HAMA Tours’ President! I can’t be losing now!

QUESTION 1: 『What was the flavor of the super energy drink Kamina-san made in preparation for the study trip at Kamikochi?』

Kafka: Hehe, this question was basically made for me. I’d never forget that flavor—

Shumai

Shumai: *pant*

Kafka: A shumai-flavored drink sounds kind of fun, but…

Teriyaki Burger

 

Kafka: The answer is “teriyaki burger”!

Kinari: Subject: 11th Ward’s Feature Tour… Verification complete. The correct answer is “dashi stock made with pork bones that were buried underground under the full moon”.

Muneuji: Azekawa-san’s answering the questions at a remarkable speed.

Yodaka: I’m a little curious what the question was, though.

QUESTION 2: 『Which design was the okiagari created as part of the live painting demonstration during the 6th Ward’s Feature Tour?』

Kafka: (During Kiroku and Nanaki’s art festival? The okiagari they painted was…)
 

 
 

The left okiagari

Kafka: (I know it’s this one, but…)

The right okiagari

Kafka: (Oh, this okiagari…)

 

(It says I can ask my teammates for help, so I might as well.)
 

Kiroku, Ushio. About this question…

Ushio: PWAH?! W-W-W-What’s THAT doing here?!

Kiroku: Ah… the right one… is the one… Kaguya made… of Kurama…

Kafka: Mhm. I saw it in your reports. All of your okiagari were so unique and colorful.

But Ushio looked so happy on it, so I was always curious what kinda book he was reading…

Ushio: M… Mind your own business!! Does that even matter right now?!

Kiroku: (That “thin book” is supposed to be a doujin, right…? Why’s he so embarrassed…)

Ushio: If you already know the answer, then hurry up already!! Don’t even try blaming me if we lose, unless you want to take it up in court!!

Kafka: Sorry, sorry, I was just curious. The right answer is—
 

This one! It was a beautiful performance. You could tell Kiroku and Nanaki put their whole hearts into it.

Kinari: Next question: 『Typically, the “pupa stage” of a silkworm refers to when it encases itself in its cocoon, but…』

Renga: … But?

Kinari: ……
 

Netaro: But what?! WHAT?!

Akuta: (Oh snap. Don’t tell me…)

Chihiro: (Oh no, did Kinyari run out of power…?!)

Raito: (He must’ve been using up a lot of energy going through his database…)

Ten: … Huh? What’s up with Kinari?

Liguang: He’s been completely still for a little while now—

Chihiro: K-Kinyari! Did the question make you freeze up? If it’s too hard, Chii can help ☆

(In you go, charger!)

Kinari: ! Super fast charging detected.

Kafka: And done! Sorry Kinari, I finished while you were stalling.

Could you check my answers, Sakujiro?

Sakujiro: Of course. Hmm… Oh ho ho…

Excellent job, Young Master.

Chief: Kafka's the first one to answer all the questions correctly…!

Kafka: We’ll be counting on you, Toi.

Toi: Okay! I’ll try my best!

Sakujiro: Team Ocean moves on to the “technique” challenge, for which you will make a sculpture of Shumai.

Using whatever materials you find, create an original sculpture based on Shumai.

Chief: Once Shumai approves of it, you can move forward… right, Shumai?

Shumai: Woof woof!

Toi: Okay, I’ll put my all into capturing Shumai’s fluffy cotton candy form…!

Kinari: Fully charged. The questions have been completely answered as well. I apologize for the wait, Nanamegi-sama.

Nanaki: You can leave the rest to me. I've gotten a lot of creative inspiration from Akuta and Kiroku recently.

Nayuki: You have a seven minute penalty, Nanamegi-kun.

Toi: I’ll start with the general shape first…

Nagi: Looks like Toi’s off to a great start.

Toi: Nn… I’m… kinda sleepy…

Astaroth: … Hah…

What an utter lack of soul this thing possesses… I can’t stand the sight of it.

Why don’t I bestow upon it the form of the hound of Hades?

Ten: Oh, change of plans?

Liguang: I’m not sure how to feel about it…

Toi: … Ah!! Did I doze off just now—

Wait, why does the sculpture have three heads?!

Nagi: Woah… Now that’s modern art.

Ryui: NOT THAT FUCKING DEMON!!

Kuguri: I’m quite a fan of it, actually.

Kiroku: Me… too…

Toi: I’ve got to hurry and fix it…!

Nanaki: Alrighty, I’m almost finished.

Toi: Oh no, Nanaki-kun’s gonna finish before me! I’ll have to take my chances and show it off like this…!

Ten: That?

Ushio: There’s no way.

Shumai: Woof ♪

Ten & Ushio: He liked it…

Ryui: Ignoring who made it… Toi thought it’d be good enough, so it was, obviously.

Chief: I think Shumai’s saying it looks really tough!

Nanaki: Finished!

Shumai: Woof woof ♪

Chief: Shumai’s approved of both of them! I really like the smile you gave him, Nanaki-kun.

Nanaki: Oh, thanks, um…

I-I based it off of how he looks when he’s playing with you…!!

Chief: Really? Thanks! You pay a lot of attention to Shumai, huh?

Nanaki: Uh, yeah…! I always watch… since it’s so… captivating…

(I went and said it… I don’t think they got what I meant, though.)

Ushio: (Ugh, what a time to pull all that…)

Toi: Sorry, Tao-kun. Kafka-kun gave us that great advantage, and yet…!

Tao: Don’t sweat it. Off I go!

Nanaki: The rest’s up to you, Kamina-san.

Yukikaze: Alright. Just sit back and relax, my cute little brother. I’ll win, I swear to you.

 

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