A test tube is put into a clamp stand as the translucent liquid swirls around. A pair of dainty hands twists the knobs of the clamp, making the test tube stay still.
Another test tube is held. Some drops of liquid is squeezed into the pipette. The pipette is placed directly on the test tube on the clamp. "Here it goes".
She bites her lips. A drop of liquid fell into the test tube. No reaction. She puts a hand to her chest, a breath of relief. Only to have soot covering her vision. With some clean cloth, she wipes away the soot on her glasses. She whispers in disbelief. "I-I hope no one sees this".
=itl=
Manami's bullet shot through the air. The bullet bounces off the practice plank, hitting the ground. Hayami shoots, obviously making it in the middle and making the plank Koro-sensei fall down. "What's wrong? It's not like you to miss a shot".
Manami sighed. "I-I haven't been able to c-come up with a po-poison for Koro-sensei's assassination.."
"That's alright", Hayami said, making another shot. "You've got your shooting skills. You can kill him on the island with that".
"Yeah, don't worry too much, Okuda-chan", Nakamura said, making some shots. "It's time to get his tentacles with our guns".
She blew on the edge of the pistol, winking.
Manami nods, making an attempt once more. The target comes down. A man with a slender stature and a rough facial expression walks up to her. "Good posture and aim. Make sure to keep your eyes focused on the target".
"Y-yes, Lovro-san".
=itl=
Sea breeze greeted the band of students on top of the ferry. Unlike school days, everyone is dressed in casual clothes. Manami picks up a small bottle from her shorts. Soft winds blew her mint green balloon top, tickling her stomach. She downs her pills. On her left, Koro-sensei hangs onto his straw hat as he pales by the railings of the boat, unable to join Nagisa and Kayano's conversation. "If I could eat pills, I would have asked you for one. But they are so bitter".
"Aw, don't be too sad, Koro-sensei", Kurahashi chimed. She holds onto her white fedora with the pink ribbons flowing through the wind. Her hands swished through Koro-sensei's tentacles which seemed fine at dodging her attempts. "We're on an island vacation".
Her efforts are turning his face even greener.
"Hey, look. Is that what I think it is?" Sugino said, circling his hands as a telescope. He wears a light blue shirt which he uses as a jacket for his white top.
"Ahoy, land", Maehara exclaimed. His burst of energy knocking over his hood back down.
"We're getting close to the resort", Kayano exclaimed. Her excitement fits the yellow shirt she's wearing as she looks over Nagisa.
Nagisa nods. "The island where we would do our assassination".
The yin to her yang, his white short sleeve jacket with the black hood flows as calm as the waves. Kayano had once asked him the meaning of his name, which befits him well by their current destination. She sent him a smile as the boy focus in on his target. When the ferry docks, Kayano is the first to step out, stretching her hands in the air.
"We made it", she exclaimed.
"Oh, this white sand is so soft", Kurahashi sighed while walking.
"The ocean looks so clear", Yada hummed. Her white tie dye tunic ruffles through the breeze, catching the attention of a few boys in class. They regained their thoughts when Kataoka announced that she wouldn't count the baggages of whoever didn't claim them in the next five minutes.
The group made their way to the hotel. Fukuma Resort Hotel, a sign that is dimmed by daylight and is covered in slithery ivy, is a five star hotel reserved exclusively for the best students of Kunugigaoka Middle School. After besting the class with the best students, Class E is finally able to come here, is what Koro-sensei thought as he sends a smile to Isogai. Kimura's blue vest stood out among the nude circle patterns of the wide reception hall. "Wow, it's so big".
"I wonder how many rooms they would have", Chiba mused, fixing his grey beanie that almost fell when he drops his bags.
"The exterior is a little bit too ordinary though", Sugaya sighed. He puts his hands at the hem of the lime green shirt he's wearing. "It makes them look like the buildings in Tokyo".
"But the stairway is so grand", Mimura touched the railings. His red shirt moves with him as he runs up and down while touching the railings. "I wonder if we could use it in a video project".
After the group had adjusted to their hotel rooms, they decided to gather at the balcony of the restaurant. It is an open space overlooking the strait of the beach where they could enjoy the calm waves of the ocean. Strolling through every table, a bulky man with the white waiter uniform and a red apron serves the drinks. "Here are your complimentary drinks. Have a wonderful stay at the Fukumajima Resort Hotel".
Hara and Kanzaki thanked him simultaneously. Sipping away at her orange juice, a smiley face appears on her yellow shirt. "Ah, this is the life".
As ladylike as her white sleeveless dress, Kanzaki maintained a good posture, enough to sip the juice comfortably while being able to face Hara as they converse. "Yes, it's good to be able to go to the beach in the summer".
The waiter arrived at Fuwa and Manami's table while they were doing different things. Fuwa was leaning back in her chair reading an old manga, comfortable in her sleeveless hoodie. Manami quickly thanked the waiter as she fidgets in her seat, careful as to not reveal the pink BB she's been playing with. Noticing the arrival of the drink, Fuwa puts down her manga. "Summer is a good beach episode for the shonen life. Wouldn't you say so, Okuda-san?"
Manami fumbles her hands. The waiter had already left when Fuwa stands up holding the drink.
"Okuda-san, can you help me?" Karma chimed. He wears a merlot buttoned up short sleeve shirt and a black long sleeve top underneath.
Manami nods. "What can I help with, Karma-kun?"
"I'm looking for some crabs for Koro-sensei. To scare him", Karma said. "Who knows, maybe they'll cut one of his tentacles before dinner time".
An opportunity to prove her use in the assassination attempt has come. "Okay. I-I'll help".
Karma smiles, then turns his head as he rests his hands in his pockets. "Nagisa-kun, you're coming too, right?"
"Yeah", Nagisa said, looking up from his table. "Let's invite Kayano and Sugino as well".
Sugino sipped his drink and Kayano seems to be talking about guns and shooting range with Hayami.
"Oh, a group retreat. Can I come as well?", Fuwa said.
"Course, the more the merrier", Karma chimed.
Manami smiled. "L-let's do it together. W-what will you p-plan to do with the crab, Fuwa-san?"
Fuwa chuckled. "A battle of strength between girl and crab is a must. Then doing the final turn so that crab will become one of my celestial spirits.."
Manami looks confused, sharing a look with Karma who keeps a calm face, but Nagisa seems to pick up. "You're going to collect the crabs?"
Once Kayano and Sugino joins in their activity, the group walks around the beach. The group made a line of two people on each side.
"Here, Okuda-san. You can get the crabs on this beach", Karma said. He pointed to a red crab that hides itself in the bushes.
"Oh, I thought we had to get into the water", Manami said.
"We don't have to. It's a friendly activity for those of us who can't swim".
That hit a nerve. "N-now I can swim".
"What? Sugino exclaimed. "Really?"
"Yes, because", Manami said. "When I won first place in Science, my dad gave me a swimming membership. He's happy that I'm picking out a hobby other than Science. A-and I swim regularly with Kanzaki-san, so.."
Nagisa sighed. "Your dad has a very unique personality, Okuda-san".
Sugino mutters about Kanzaki-san and swimming. Kayano screamed when he fell. "Sugino. Somebody help him up".
=itl=
Four gliders adorn the sky. One of them moves at Mach 20. Kurahashi giggled, as her wavy hair blows when they pass through the wind. An array of bullets are shot at the Mach 20 creature.
"You're too fast, Koro-sensei", Yada, one of the shooter, said.
"Yeah, how can we shoot you?" Kimura, the guy who drives their glider, groans. He's been working his legs as fast as he can, gripping the handle bar tighter as he picks up speed.
Koro-sensei nerufufu-ed. "I'm moving as fast as a fighter jet. Naturally, I am a tough opponent. You can't catch me".
"Yes, naturally. You're moving at a maximum speed of 150 kilometres per hour. Beating you in speed under these circumstances is not our main goal", Ritsu said, as a matter of fact. "Okano-san. Aim for his right side".
"You got it, Ritsu", Okano said, letting off the bullet. She has been practicing her shots with Lovro-san for a whole month, on top of her gymnastic skill practice with Karasuma-sensei. Aiming at a fast speed glider with sharp turns without hurting Kataoka, her glider partner, or Ritsu, whose on the small monitor at the side, is not possible for a normal middle schooler. That is, if they are not a Class E student.
"Missed me", Koro-sensei chirped. "Too slow".
"Aw, come on".
Covering the other side, Isogai swerves through the other direction. If he could move away, he is sure to find Koro-sensei. As he thought, Koro-sensei swoops from down under. The gust of wind shocks him and Maehara. When their glider becomes stable, they move their hands away from their faces. "Who is that?"
Discarding his straw hat, Koro-sensei wears a taupe and some fake moustache. He adjusts his glasses. "Horikoshi Jiro".
"Hori-?" Maehara scoffed. "That's too meta".
"Hey", Isogai screamed. "He's more of a builder than he is a rider".
The rest of their team follows them as they continue shooting the bullets. Koro-sensei takes them around in loops. Kurahashi laughs out loud, her laughter doesn't leave a sound to the onlookers who are setting up to swim. "Team 1 is doing a good job at distracting him".
Nagisa chuckles while giving Karma one of the goggles. "We'll have enough time before the other team takes on their shift".
Karma hummed. "It's Team 4's job next. Wonder how they'll use the crabs we caught".
"It's a shame we couldn't eat the crabs", Kayano sighed. "I don't wanna go fishing".
She meant catching the fish directly from underwater instead of using the fishing hooks they have forgotten. When the others learned physical combat skills from Karasuma-sensei, Kayano learned how to set up traps with Bitch-sensei, who successfully encased Karasuma-sensei in one of her traps. This didn't lift up her burden on not being able to swim.
"Yup, you stay right here, Kayano-chan", Nakamura said, walking past her. "You'll be counting the fish we all caught. No need to go into the water".
An eminent frown is present in Kayano's face. "And who knows? Maybe Yada-chan could trade 'em for some crabs later".
A lopsided grin is on Kayano's face. Crab meat. On the table. Her wearing a fancy white napkin as she chows down crabs..
"Sugino. Are you okay now?"
Nagisa hands him the goggles. "Yeah, sorry about that. I'm all fresh and ready".
Sugino takes a seat by the pier. "So when do we go in?"
"Alright, guys. You have your goggles on? Good. Took some breathing while you're up? Good", Kayano said, maintaining eye contact with all of them. "Let's go go go".
At the dock, Koro-sensei has finished his gliding session. A line of students slouched as they walk past him, run out of ammo and nutritional energy. Kanzaki stands with three other girls who are waiting for him. Her hands had a hard time not being rude to point. "Koro-sensei, what happened to your face?"
"Oh, just a little sunburn. Only a part of the glider covered my face", he said, chuckling. His face is in the shape of an inverted yellow triangle. "If I'm not mistaken, Team 4 will be going for dolphin watch. Is that correct?"
"Yes, i-it's in a boat", Manami said. "I-it's okay, right, Koro-sensei?"
"Yes".
Fuwa smiled. Once he steps into the boat, the hotpot with crab sticks will be ready. Taking into consideration Koro-sensei's passion for food, he will trip up on the way. That's when the domino effect will activate. The string will send a signal to drop the cue ball, and once Koro-sensei reaches the end of the room, he will be trapped in a sea of live crabs, pinching at his tentacles before dinner time. All that's left to do for Class E is some good old shoot and swishing.
"To my knowledge, picking out a spot inside the boat will make you less dizzy. How about we head to the best seats, Koro-sensei?"
Hara smiled. In fact, everyone smiled. One of Koro-sensei's weaknesses should take over his instincts. Sure he will rather spend some time inside the boat with the girls rather than mope on the railings.
"No need". Koro-sensei disappeared. "I can just swim with the fishes".
The girls gawked when he's changed his attire. "You have a fish suit?"
"Of course".
Acting as if it was the most natural thing, Koro-sensei threads in and out of the water, blissfully unaware of the dejected looks on his students' faces. Beside him, the dolphins show up, but the girls couldn't even enjoy it.
"We failed", Kanzaki sighed.
Fuwa scoops up some hot pot. "So what do we do with the live crabs now?"
They don't have time making them into crab sticks, even with Manami's possible knowledge in food science. The clicks of the crabs accompanies the sounds of the waves and dolphins, and a Koro-sensei who is making dolphin sounds, that an octopus shouldn't make. The sun's ray fractured at Manami's glasses. "H-how about some poison crabs?"
"Ooh", Fuwa perked. "Like the poison food they made in that hit detective series running past three decades".
Manami and Fuwa had the same mind.
"No poisoning the crabs".
Hara's screams didn't carry over to the mountains although Hayami did feel a chill down her spine. Some of their plans must have gone slightly different. Nevertheless, she and Chiba had to carry their equipments. Far down the slope, Takebayashi and Sugaya are struggling to catch their breath. Noticing this, Chiba turned back, mostly facing Hayami. "Koro-sensei. Where is he now?"
"Currently with Team 3 sighting the sea coves", she said as she adjusts the shoulders of her red sleeveless top. She took out her phone with a photo of the current situation. Terasaka and Muramatsu are coddled by Koro-sensei as Yoshida avoids being seen with them. In front, Hazama sent a backhand V-pose to the camera.
"So he wouldn't see us", Chiba mused. "We should set up here".
"Yeah, but I think that spot would look better. What do you think?"
"Fine by me".
They walked a couple steps more as Takebayashi and Sugaya completely stops walking.
"These two are on a different level". Takebayashi grips his dark grey shirt which brushes past his hands when he moves the straps of his backpack.
"Yeah, they look like pros", Sugaya sighed. Minutes later, they caught up to the two.
=itl=
The sun sets on the beach, signaling the end of their play time. The octopus teacher fans himself, making himself comfortable on a long folding chair. "Is that all, students? All of the assassination training that you've been doing just for assassinating me? Seems like I've had more fun dodging your attacks today than before".
Nagisa sighed. "You got a free tan that it's making us hard to see your facial expression".
It seems like Nagisa's words left more of a mutter as Koro-sensei didn't budge, even as each of the students circling him has had enough of today's shenanigans.
Isogai shakes his head.
"So, Koro-sensei. Ready to get dinner?"
He nerufufu-ed. His passion for food certainly shows.
"Ready as I'll ever be".
Okinawa Teams:
Team 1
Role: Distraction
Assassination attempt: Air shoot
Kurahashi Hinano
Yada Touka
Kimura Masayoshi
Jiritsu Shiko Kotei Hodai (Ritsu)
Okano Hinata
Kataoka Megu
Isogai Yuuma
Maehara Hiroto
Team 2
Role: Set up
Assassination attempt: None
Shiota Nagisa
Akabane Karma
Kayano Kaede
Nakamura Rio
Sugino Tomohito
Team 3
Role: Distraction
Assassination attempt: [Foiled by a scared Muramatsu]
Terasaka Ryouma
Muramatsu Takuya
Yoshida Taisei
Hazama Kirara
Team 4
Role: Distraction
Assassination attempt: Before dinner attempt pincer crabs
Kanzaki Yukiko
Okuda Manami
Fuwa Yuzuki
Hara Sumire
Kurahashi Hinano
Team 5
Role: Set up
Assassination attempt: None
Hayami Rinka
Chiba Ryuunosuke
Takebayashi Koutaro
Sugaya Yosuke
Upcoming June birthdays
9 June: Okajima Taiga
12 June: Kimura Masayoshi
15 June: Kataoka Megu
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Assassination Classroom. Assassination Classroom is a series written by Yusei Matsui. The anime is produced by Lerche. This is a fanfiction to provide a character spotlight on Okuda Manami. Themes and characterisation may differ from the original series. Also uploaded on lavender1112 blogspot and AO3.