Vol. 3 Ch. 1 Ep. 10: Boot Camp, Here We Come!

We're finally here! So, this is where our boot camp is going to be?

H-Haha... Guess so.

When I heard we'd be going to an unused annex, I just assumed it wouldn't be furnished at all. So much for sleeping naked together on the cold, hard floor.

But it's actually quite comfy-looking and spacious. Even the beds are really cute!

I'm so glad we won't have to be on the floor when we sleep naked together! ♥

Why does every scenario end with us sleeping together in the nude?! And there are plenty of beds, so stay in your own!

Aw, are you sure? It's not every day we get to attend boot camp together. We're here to study, so...why not study a few other things about ourselves?

We're not here to study perversion! No lewdness allowed!

A shame. Well, the day is still young. Let's see if you change your tune later tonight. ♥

...?!

Well, anyway. This is where we're going to be staying over the next week for our studies. We'll be doing everything here, from sleeping to eating. And that's why I want you all to...

Wait a sec. Where did Azusa go?

Oh, yeah. She was with us just a minute ago.

Encampment scouting complete.

Scouting? Wait, did you just call the annex an encampment?

We're a comfortable distance from Trinity's main building. Sniper fire is unexpected. Location acceptable.

There are only two entrances connecting to the outside, which I also find favorable.

Worst-case scenario, we could barricade one entrance and lead the enemy to an ambush in the first floor gym.

I've also identified several weak points in our defenses, but they shouldn't pose a problem with a little fortification.

U-Uhhh...

And this must be the barracks... Excuse me. Dormitory is the proper name, yes? Unexpectedly luxurious.

I'm surprised such a valuable foothold has been lying unused. What a waste.

Azusa! We came here to study, not to prepare for a war, remember?

I'm aware. We're here to train for a week, correct? High-intensity training where we're banned from leaving the grounds, having free time, and are under 24-hour surveillance a day.

It isn't quite that strict...

I'm prepared for anything. I brought all of my personal belongings: changes of clothes, gym equipment, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, dry goods, blankets, water...

Oh, my. You're so thorough, Azusa.

Naturally. Preparedness is the key to survival.

Heeheehee. Eating together, sleeping together, studying toward the same goal... Doesn't boot camp sound absolutely divine?

Hm...

Yes. I'm looking forward to it.

But completing the mission comes first. I'll study and pass the second evaluation exam. That is our main objective.

It's not my intention to be a liability again.

Azusa...

By the way, I prepared anti-personnel mines and claymores for possible ambushes. I also brought the necessary materials to manufacture IEDs and antitank mines.

E-Enough, Azusa! We're not going to need all that!

Hmm.

Nagisa said we'd have to go to boot camp if we failed the first evaluation exam.

We'll be here for a week until the second exam.

The building is showing its age and is a little neglected, but it should be more than fine with some cleaning. And we still have a lot of amenities available to us, like a gym and shower room.

There's even a swimming pool outside. It looks like it hasn't been used for a long time, though.

Yeah, and we're within walking distance of the main building. There's a kitchen in the basement where you can cook simple dishes too, so we shouldn't go hungry.

Not to mention, Sensei will be with us the entire time we're here, so we can always ask for help if we really need it...

Your choice

"Helping is my middle name."

Haha. Thanks, Sensei. There's a room for you at the other end of the hall to stay in too.

Stop right there, Hanako! No lewdness allowed!

I didn't say anything at all. I haven't the faintest idea of what you're talking about.

That's because it's written all over your face! Do you want the death penalty?!

My, you're so strict.

Is Sensei using the room down the hall truly necessary? There are enough beds in this room. I find splitting our unit apart to be to our disadvantage.

Your choice

"I'll leave you all to get comfortable, so holler if you need me."

S-Sure... Well, let's unpack and get to today's studies.

Wait a minute. Don't you think there's something else we should do first?

Huh?

Practice installing traps while under fire?

No...

I mean cleaning. ♥

C-Cleaning?

Yes! The exterior's been maintained, but the inside is so dusty and dirty from not having been used in so long, don't you think?

How can that be good for us? They say a healthy body leads to a healthy mind, so let's start off by giving this place a good cleaning before we hit the books!

I...guess you have a point. It makes sense to clean all the desks at the very least before we begin using them.

Hygiene is a critical responsibility. It has a large effect on unit morale.

Seriously? Cleaning? Well, I guess if it's just a little bit...