On the cruise ship.
Arisu was sitting in a chair, playing international chess alone. She held a black piece, moved it to position E5 in the center, then took a white piece and placed it in the upper right corner.
She stopped her movement, then pondered in her heart.
"Next... what's the move?"
What Arisu was thinking about wasn't that chess game, but the outcome of this exam. She admitted she had been careless; she didn't expect the exam would be wilderness survival. She herself couldn't be present directly at the location, and that was very disadvantageous for her.
However, don't expect her to give up so easily. She was Sakayanagi Arisu; even if she had to face a rapidly flowing river, she would leap over it like a koi fish!
Arisu placed the black piece in a dead-end area, a genius move. She looked up with a sharp gaze, her eyes as cold as winter wind.
"Akasaka Ryunosuke, I won't give up that easily..."
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On the other side, Kohei from Class A was also working very orderly.
He did what Arisu ordered. At this time, he had sent people to Class B and the old Class C. Entering Class B's territory turned out to be much easier than imagined. However, what was unexpected was the old Class C.
Who would have thought that after Ryuen left, that class instead of falling apart, quickly united like a strong rope. At this time, the frontline was led by Hiyori as the class leader. That literature girl who usually behaved very politely and cultured turned out to have the leadership side of a king.
Kohei couldn't help but feel admiration. Because for a girl to want to lead an entire class, she not only needed intelligence but also strategy and a leader's authority.
Perhaps Hiyori was still slightly lacking in that, but her classmates could cover her weaknesses. Albert, who was 2 meters tall, could cover the deficiency in physical strength. Ibuki helped lead the female students' group.
Hiyori's two assistants also couldn't be underestimated. Fumino had nearly perfect literature grades, far exceeding second-year and even third-year seniors. The other one was a science genius who was equally impressive. It's just that their other subject grades... er, how to put it? Didn't even reach double digits.
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Meanwhile, Ryunosuke had arrived at Class B, where Honami was.
They were having fun as if on a picnic, laughing cheerfully without realizing at all that this was an exam. Although Ryunosuke had already guessed this from the start, the corner of his mouth still twitched.
Was his choice of making Class B his backup path a bit too rash?
Ryunosuke immediately shook his head. Now wasn't the time to think about that... he had to talk to Honami.
Seeing Ryunosuke arrive, Honami ran over to him with a happy face. In her hand was a baked potato she had just taken from the fire. At this time, her face was full of dust from digging potatoes, but her smile showed she didn't feel dirty at all.
(It seems she's really enjoying this... does she think this is a summer camp?)
Ryunosuke looked at Honami with a flat expression, feeling both exasperated and disappointed seeing how unambitious this girl was. However, he also realized that because of his interference, Class B had never experienced any difficulties. A reaction like this was actually very natural.
It seemed this time he couldn't help them anymore. Just complete the 200-point fluctuation mission. They also needed to be tempered, otherwise they would collapse...
Honami's face was full of dust; both hands peeled the cooked baked potato then offered it to Ryunosuke.
"Here, the potato I just roasted. Eat it while it's warm."
"Oh, thank you very much then." Ryunosuke took it and started eating without hesitation. "Hmm... the roasting is quite good."
"Right? Hehe." Honami laughed foolishly, looking very happy.
In front of Ryunosuke, Honami could always chat very casually. Only with this person could she be like that.
Honami hid both hands behind her back shyly, her toes moving restlessly. She felt somewhat embarrassed because her appearance now was indeed very dirty. She had to bathe soon; fortunately there was a river nearby.
At Honami's place they also didn't buy shower room facilities, because they were too expensive—needed 80 points. The school only gave 300 points, and their operation plan was very simple: economize. They didn't intend to dominate other location points and chose to hold out until the exam ended.
Ryunosuke put on a flat face.
"You all are too relaxed. This is an exam, is it okay to act like this?"
However, Honami shook her head.
"It's okay. Besides, our points are already so many they're endless, so losing a few of these points doesn't matter~"
"Naive." Suzune muttered unable to hold herself back.
Honami just smiled awkwardly and didn't refute.
"By the way, what business does Akasaka-kun have coming here?"
Ryunosuke didn't want to waste time and got straight to the main topic.
"I have an agreement with your teacher. I must help you return to Class A position. You help me a bit."
Hearing that, Honami was stunned. "Hoshinomiya-sensei... transacted with you again?"
Ryunosuke nodded. "That's right. Honestly, even if I help you, you'll fall again because you won't be able to maintain it."
Honami's gaze dimmed slightly. Facing Ryunosuke's reprimand, she couldn't refute.
Both fell silent...
Seeing the uncomfortable atmosphere, Kanzaki Ryuji approached them, followed by Shiranami Chihiro.
Chihiro glared at Ryunosuke dissatisfied and snapped.
"What are you doing coming here? Aren't you a Class C person?"
"Then, are you bullying our Honami?"
"I'm warning you! If you dare bully Honami-chan, I won't let you get away!!!"
Chihiro showed her small fangs and spoke fiercely. At the same time, she hugged Honami and groped her soft chest.
"Eh?" Honami made a cute sound. Lately she had been attacked by Chihiro so often that she had no defense at all.
Ryunosuke glanced at her and muttered in his heart.
(This same-sex loving girl still hasn't given up, so persistent...)
However, on the surface he remained calm and continued his suggestion.
"Who is your leader?"
Ryuji had already heard from Honami that Hoshinomiya-sensei asked Ryunosuke to help them, so he behaved very cooperatively.
"Our leader is Shiranami Chihiro."
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