As the first rays of the sun heralded a new day, the base stirred to life, each student rising in tandem with the ascending light.
In the approach of daybreak, signifying the impending closure of the survival mission, a sequential procession began to unfold. One by one, students, including figures like Taro and Liz, who had ventured beyond the base, initiated their returns.
Within Taro's group, a contemplative pause punctuated their wait, a silent vigil for Seth's possible return. However, as the passage of time continued unabated without his presence, they concluded that forging ahead was the prudent choice. They clung to an unspoken belief that as long as Seth persisted, he would inevitably find his way back to the base.
