A Spy's Been Exposed? No, This Is a Chance to Win Over Class B's Little Angel! (Continued)

So if she were the school, she would also choose to hold several more exams on the cruise ship.

In other words...

"Today is June 22."

"Based on the school rules we've learned so far, exams are generally held at the end of the month."

"So there'll be another exam coming up."

"And the cruise ship is still circling the Deserted Island without any intention of returning to school."

"So there's a high chance the exam will be held directly on the cruise ship," Oreki said. "And although we know that much, the content and direction of this exam are still unknown."

"So we can only gain as much support from the students as possible."

"That way, we can make arrangements accordingly when the time comes," Oreki said.

"I see." Horikita Suzune nodded.

That explained why Oreki had supported Class B.

And why he had boosted Kikyou Kushida's popularity.

In other words...

The new exam would require Kushida's help.

Then he would make Kushida take the blame again.

"And taking that into account, although some of the Class D students are truly hopeless, they definitely won't listen if you're the one speaking."

"So if Kushida speaks up, she'll surely get much better results," Oreki said.

Mm.

That explanation was the same as what she had just thought.

Suzune felt that settled it.

At first, she had thought Oreki was playing favorites.

But thinking about it...

"Then can we shake hands now?" Oreki said.

"..." Horikita Suzune.

That meant he had not been won over by Kushida. Or rather, it was precisely because he had not been won over that he could manipulate Kushida.

In other words...

The handshaking training she had done with Oreki these past few days had still been useful.

Thinking that, Suzune extended her hand.

Her fingers