Free Web NovelChapter 976: Summer School Trip II
Aurora smirked, looking over at Brenda. "I think this is where the Test of Courage comes into play, right?"
"Precisely," Brenda nodded, a rare, chillingly professional smile appearing on her face. "A traditional Kimodameshi. However, doing it on a private island elevates the psychological stakes. We can map out a safe, designated trail through the island’s forested interior. The path will be clearly marked with bioluminescent stakes so no one actually gets lost. We will station volunteers from the Drama Club in costume at various intervals to provide the necessary atmospheric jumpscares."
"Oh, the Drama Club will absolutely love that," Hanako giggled. "They’ve been dying to reuse their props from the Halloween festival. It’s perfect recycling!"
"And from a safety perspective," Brenda continued, unfazed by the excitement, "every group of four students will be required to carry a GPS-tracked safety beacon provided by the school’s security office. If anyone panics or suffers a minor injury, they press the distress button, and a chaperone will deploy immediately. High thrill, absolute security."
"Perfect," Aurora said. "That leaves Day Three. What’s the grand finale, Umaru?"
Umaru paused, before saying with a heavy sigh, "I think my inspiration ended. Maybe we should just have a free day, and leave the students to do what they want?"
"A completely open itinerary?" Carolla mused, tapping her chin with her stylus. "Logistically, a free day actually reduces our operational expenses. No structured event materials, no club prizes, and minimal coordination. The budget would certainly approve, but..."
"But it feels like a bit of a letdown for an entire private island getaway, doesn’t it?" Aurora countered gently, looking around the room. "The students will have spent the first two days in highly structured, high-energy activities. If we just leave them entirely to their own devices for the grand finale, the momentum might fizzle out."
Vivian leaned back, crossing her arms as she stared at the whiteboard. "Aurora has a point. A free day during the afternoon is fine—students will want time to swim, explore the coral reefs, or just lounge on the beach without a student council member blowing a whistle at them. But the final night? We need something spectacular to close the semester out with a bang."
Hanako’s eyes lit up as she tapped her tablet aggressively. "Wait! What if we lean into the local lore of the Sapphire Archipelago? There’s that famous legend about the Twilight Bioluminescent Bloom that happens along the reefs every summer!"
The room went quiet as the council members visualized the idea. freeωebnovēl.c૦m
"Oh, that is incredibly romantic and beautiful!" Umaru gasped, her temporary burnout completely vanishing as she sat up straight. "In the afternoon, we give them their free time to relax and pack. But for the evening finale, we host the ’Island Twilight Gala’—a casual, open-air music and dance festival right on the main pier and shore, lit up by the glowing water!"
"We can coordinate with the Light Music Club to set up an acoustic stage," Aurora added, her mind already racing with creative logistics. "And the Cooking Club can set up food stalls with tropical summer drinks and snacks using our remaining event budget. It turns the final night into a magical, unforgettable celebration that completely rewards the seniors for all their hard work."
"And since it’s an island-wide event held in a centralized pavilion, security will be a breeze to manage," Brenda added, nodding her approval as she made a note in her legal ledger. "We can establish a clear perimeter and let the students safely celebrate under the stars. I will draft the standard curfew extensions for the final night."
Vivian smiled proudly, turning to the whiteboard to write Day 3: Free Afternoon & Island Twilight Gala in massive, triumphant letters. "It’s perfect. Day Four will just be packing up, a final group photo on the docks, and the train ride home. The itinerary is complete."
Carolla looked down at her tablet one last time, verifying the final totals. "With the bankruptcy discount for the islet lease and the chartered train carriage agreement... Even though I don’t have the exact numbers, I can still predict, based on the superficial numbers, that the entire four-day island excursion still comes out to around 4% to 10% under our original budget for the summer trip. We did it, girls."
An audible collective sigh of relief and profound triumph echoed through the briefing room. Vivian capped her black marker with a loud, satisfying snap and turned around to face her council, her eyes shining with immense pride.
The afternoon sun had begun its final descent, casting long, golden shadows across the polished wooden floor of the Student Council Building, completely matching the warm, celebratory mood in the room. freёwebnoѵel.com
"Alright, my brilliant co-conspirators," Vivian laughed, leaning against the whiteboard and tossing her marker up in the air before catching it perfectly. "When we walked in here today, I honestly thought Carolla was going to lock me in a closet to save the school budget, and I was fully prepared to beg the universe to cancel summer. But look at this!"
She gestured dramatically to the whiteboard, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "We didn’t just survive the meeting; we basically bought a private island. Well, leased it, but still! The student body is going to think we are literal geniuses."
"We are geniuses," Umaru cheered, throwing her arms up and spinning her chair around in pure joy. "I’m already deciding which swimsuit to pack!"
"Please focus on packing the actual event permits first, Umaru," Carolla teased, though she was beaming, completely relaxed now that the numbers were safe.
"I’ve already drafted the approval templates," Brenda added, her strict composure softening into an eager, satisfied smile. "The Principal won’t know what hit him on Monday morning."
Hanako clapped her hands, practically bouncing out of her seat. "I can’t wait to see the look on everyone’s faces when we drop the announcement banner. It’s going to break the school forums!"
Aurora smiled softly, leaning back and watching her friends share the excitement. Her wild idea had turned into something real, and seeing the team this happy made all the administrative stress completely worth it.
Vivian picked up her wooden gavel, tapping it lightly against the palm of her hand with a wink. "Exactly. So, I will formalize this beautiful masterpiece of a plan over the weekend. For now? Your presence is demanded at the cafeteria. I’m buying the biggest bowl of ice cream on the menu, and Carolla can’t stop me because it’s a mandatory team-building expense."
"Approved!" Carolla laughed, slamming her ledger shut.
"Then, by the power vested in me, and because I’m incredibly hungry—" Vivian giggled, giving the table a playful, ringing tap with the gavel. "This meeting is officially adjourned. Let’s go celebrate!"
With a chorus of excited chatter and giggles, the six girls scrambled to pack up their bags, their smiles were filled with happiness and youthness.
