At this moment, Kazehara Tetsu still maintained a calm posture, as if the conflict in front of him was just a boring farce.
But it is precisely because of this calmness that Karuizawa Kei looks so calm and so... powerful.
If it is Class A...
If it were the person in front of me...
Although it is embarrassing to ask Class A for help, and although she may be rejected, she has no choice now.
She must never let Manabe send the photos out!
Karuizawa Kei gritted his teeth, suppressed the fear in his heart, and tried to sound tough but in fact it was a little weak.
"Hey! Class A's!"
Her eyes were fixed on Kazehara Tetsu, as if she was grasping the last glimmer of hope.
"Are you Class A people just looking at it like this? This kind of behavior of taking photos without others' permission is wrong no matter what!"
This sentence is not so much a question as it is a cry for help with a commanding tone.
She was betting that Class A would stand up and say something for the sake of order.
Hearing these words, the air in the room seemed to freeze.
Everyone's eyes were diverted from the confrontation between Class C and Class D, and focused on the boy Class A who had been silent.
Kazehara Tetsu slowly raised his eyes, first glanced at Karuizawa Kei, and then fell on Manabe Shiho who was holding the mobile phone.
He didn't immediately get up and do anything heroic to save the beauty, he just put down the mobile phone in his hand.
"Indeed."
"Although I don't intend to interfere with your personal grudges, in this closed examination environment, if such boring actions cause violent conflicts or riots..."
Kazehara Tetsu turned his head slightly and looked at Manabe Shiho.
"It would be very troublesome if the exam is affected, or even if other members of our team are judged as 'Joint Responsibility' by School Authority."
He did not directly accuse Manabe from the moral high ground, nor did he show sympathy for Karuizawa Kei, but cleverly elevated the matter to the level of "Exam Order".
"Class C, this classmate, how about you put away that unsightly thing in your hand? I don't like the feeling of someone swinging the camera around, even if you are not filming me."
Manabe Shiho's hand froze in mid-air.
Facing Kazehara Tetsu's words that looked like consultation but were actually warnings, she felt an inexplicable pressure.
It felt like being stared at by a ferocious beast.
If there is a conflict with Class A here, and it is still a conflict of no benefit...
Manabe Shiho gritted her teeth. Although she was unwilling to do so, after weighing the pros and cons, she still put down her phone.
"Cut..."
She sneered, turned around and glared at Karuizawa Kei, "You are lucky. But don't think that this matter is over, Karizawa."
Karuizawa Kei felt as if all the strength in his body had been drained away in an instant.
Although the crisis was temporarily resolved, her heart was still beating violently.
She secretly glanced at Kazehara Tetsu not far away.
The boy had picked up the phone again, as if he was not the one who had spoken to save the situation.
Although Karuizawa Kei escaped temporarily, the atmosphere in the room did not warm up.
"So... do you have any other ideas about finding Favored One?"
Ichinose Honami attempts to assume the role of coordinator again.
She looked around, scanning everyone's face, hoping to see a hint of response in someone's eyes.
However, all she received in response was silence.
Even Ichinose, who has always been a good talker, couldn't help but feel a deep sense of powerlessness when faced with this negative situation.
Finally, that hour of suffering came to an end with the sound of the radio.
"First Round The discussion time is over. Please leave in an orderly manner."
As the sound of the broadcast ended, people in the room got up and left one after another.
In the blink of an eye, only Ichinose Honami, who deliberately fell behind, and Kazehara Tetsu, who seemed to be waiting for something, were left.
Kazehara Tetsu did not speak, but tilted his head slightly to indicate a direction.
Ichinose Honami understood and silently followed the young man's pace.
The tail of Cruise Ship is far away from the noisy Guest Room area and the lively Deck Swimming Pool.
The huge propeller stirred underwater, making a dull roar.
Kazehara Tetsu walked to the railing, put his hands on it casually, and looked at the sea in the distance.
"The scenery here is nice, although it's a little noisy."
He turned around and looked at Ichinose Honami, who was standing a few steps away with his arms folded and seemed a little nervous.
"However, it is perfect for talking about some 'secrets that cannot be told'."
Ichinose Honami is not in the mood to enjoy the scenery.
In her mind, she was still thinking about the text message just now.
"Kagihara..."
She took a step forward, her eyes filled with confusion, "How on earth... how did you do that?"
Although she didn't say it explicitly, both of them knew it.
Being able to pinpoint Class B on the Favored One list of other Small Groups less than half a day after the exam started is simply like a fantasy.
"How?"
"The answer to this question is confidential. If I told you that I hacked into the school's server, would you believe it?"
Ichinose Honami shook his head, his eyes serious, "I don't believe you would do something illegal like that. But... this is too unbelievable."
"But now, the facts are before our eyes."
Kazehara Tetsu interrupted her, "The process is not important, Honami. What is important is the result."
He took steps forward and approached Ichinose.
"You should believe the authenticity of the list I hold in my hand, right?"
"Or do you still have some luck in your heart and think I'm bluffing, and those three names are just my luck?"
"To be honest... I really hope you're wrong."
She smiled bitterly, with a hint of helplessness in her voice, "But... reason tells me that you are not the kind of person who would joke about this kind of thing. Since you sent it to me, it means that you are absolutely sure."
"Since it has been made clear that it is correct, there is no need for me to deceive myself and others."
Hearing this answer, Kazehara Tetsu nodded with satisfaction.
"Now that the foundation of trust has been established... we can talk about the deal."
"... you said."
"Twelve Groups, except for the class where Favored One is in, if other classes guess Favored One correctly, they will get 50 points for Class Points. On the contrary, if the class where Favored One is in is guessed correctly, 50 points will be deducted."
"For us Class A, although this is an opportunity to earn points, there is also a huge loophole."