The next day, Shinji pulled up with zero jokes in his system.
Everyone arrived at his house expecting to act normal… but nope. He didn't waste a single breath.
Shinji: "Alright, listen up. Today's training is a full test. All of you will be working together — but without talking. If you master this, your coordination in real battles will level up like crazy."
He walked toward the window, pointing out at the forest below.
Shinji:
"Here's the challenge: One of you will be the enemy. The rest must figure out who it is while finding a hidden spot somewhere in that forest."
"No speaking. Only signals, gestures, and instinct."
"You all must stay at least twenty meters apart."
He lifted five colored cards.
Shinji:
"These are the clues. Each can only be investigated by specific 2 persons:"
Red: Jeisuke or Momoshimo
Green: Jeisuke or Akaimo
Blue: Shino or Shizuku
Purple: Akaimo or Shizuku
Orange: Shino or Momoshimo
"If you find a clue you can't access, you must locate the teammate who can — while still keeping your distance. The enemy among you will try to manipulate the clues I placed, so stay sharp. If you fail to identify the enemy… the game resets."
Akaimo raised his hand, suspicious as always.
Akaimo: "That forest… It's safe, right?"
Shinji didn't even flinch.
Shinji: "Relax. There's nothing dangerous in there. This test is for teamwork, trust, and figuring out who's your strength… and who's your weakness."