Manabe Shiho's cell phone vibrated in his pocket.
At this time, she was sitting in the shadow of Deck, surrounded by Yabu Nanami and Yamashita Saki chatting, and the expressions on their faces still retained a little excitement after "justice was served."
Manabe took out his phone, and the account with no avatar and no ID still lit up on the screen.
Click on it and the image will load.
At that moment, Manabe Shiho felt that all the blood in his body was rushing to his head.
The picture is a little dim, but it clearly captures the scene of her holding Karuizawa Kei's golden ponytail.
Karuizawa Kei's painfully twisted face, and her arrogant and violent posture.
"Asshole..."
She gritted her teeth and tapped her fingers quickly on the screen, her nails almost scratching the glass.
"What do you mean? Betrayal?"
"You actually filmed me secretly, you despicable person!"
When the message was sent, the other party seemed to have anticipated it and responded very quickly.
"It's just an insurance policy."
A few simple words, but it's like a basin of ice water poured on Manabe Shiho's head.
"Aren't you afraid that I will turn you in? You were the one who instigated us. If we die, you won't be able to live well!"
Manabe Shiho's reply was full of hostility.
"Confess?"
"You are the ones who did it, not me. If we are to investigate and instigate him, you will be guilty, but you will not be able to get away with it. When the time comes, Expulsion will be counted among you."
"Moreover, if this matter gets bigger and Class C is deducted from Class Points... do you think how Ryuen Kakeru will treat the 'sinner' who caused all this?"
Ryuen Kakeru.
This name was like a curse, instantly shattering all Manabe Shiho's anger, leaving only a bone-chilling chill.
She knew very well what that man did.
If she causes damage to the class without any benefit, or even gets Expulsion... the consequences frighten her more than the punishment from the school.
"So, my advice is - keep this matter to yourself."
"Forget what happened tonight, forget Karuizawa Kei, and forget me. This is the best ending for everyone."
"As long as you don't cause trouble, no one will find out."
Manabe Shiho stared at the screen, breathing rapidly and his chest heaving violently.
For a long time, her fingers hung down feebly, and the light of the screen gradually went out in her eyes.
"Shiho, what's wrong? You look so ugly?"
Yabu Nanami noticed something was wrong and came over to ask.
"It's nothing... From now on, don't mention Karizawa again."
"Huh? Why? Didn't you say that we still need to..."
"Shut up! I told you not to mention it!"
Manabe Shiho roared low, his fierce look startled the two companions.
She stood up and looked at the vast sea in the distance, her eyes full of unwillingness.
She knew that she had been completely plotted.
Lost to a ghost I've never even seen.
Time passed quietly in the shaking of Cruise Ship.
The day before Cruise Ship is about to return.
Cruise Ship The last night before returning home.
The lights on Deck are brighter than before, as if they are pushing Final Carnival to a climax.
However, for some, behind the carnival lies the anxiety of waiting.
Kazehara Tetsu stands in the corner of Deck, holding a glass of orange juice in his hand.
Not far away, Ichinose Honami was surrounded by a group of Class B classmates. Her smile was still bright and warm, like a little sun, lighting up the people around her.
"Kagihara! Come here quickly!"
Seeing Kazehara Tetsu alone, Ichinose Honami immediately waved hello.
Kazehara Tetsu smiled slightly and walked over.
He knew very well that this was not just a simple game.
Ichinose Honami specifically called him out and even roped in most of the core members of Class B - Kanzaki Ryuji, Shibata Hayato and others.
It's called "Get-together", but it's actually a "preparation" for the exam results that will be announced soon.
After all, it was a huge gamble involving the class.
Even if there is an agreement before, no matter how determined Kazehara Tetsu is, as Class B Leader, Ichinose cannot completely let go of the big stone in his heart until the dust settles.
She needs to use this method to confirm the attitude of her allies and at the same time appease the uneasiness within the class.
"How is it? The scenery is nice, isn't it? This time there are no dark clouds like that day."
Ichinose Honami walked to him naturally, keeping the distance between them just right.
"Really good."
Kazehara Tetsu looked at the sea in the distance, where there was a little bit of starlight and the glimmer of waves, "However, I think everyone's thoughts don't seem to be on the scenery."
He glanced around pointedly.
"You saw through it..."
Ichinose Honami stuck out his tongue helplessly and whispered, "After all, it is such a big bet. Although I believe in Kagihara, the thought of 'what if' always lingers in my mind."
"Moderate tension helps to stay awake. As long as the results come out, everything will disappear."
In the next few hours, Kazehara Tetsu fully played the role of an "ally".
He accompanied Shibata Hayato to chat with Soccer. Not only did he know the situation of the major leagues well, he could even put forward unique insights into some classic tactics, which made him say "we meet each other too late".
He played card games with several Class B girls, and quickly won the favor of everyone with his timely flirtations and humorous conversations.
Even the students who were somewhat hostile to Class A before looked at him much softer now.
"It's incredible..."
Kanzaki Ryuji looked at Kazehara Tetsu in the center of the crowd and sighed in a low voice, "Core Figure is obviously from the rival class, but he can blend in with Class B so naturally... Is this why Ichinose likes him?"
Ichinose Honami stood beside him, the corner of his mouth raised slightly, "Maybe. But I feel that Tetsu-kun has a special kind of magic power. He can always easily see through other people's thoughts, and then give the most appropriate response... Sometimes, it really makes people feel a little scary."
"Is it scary?" Kanzaki Ryuji frowned.
"It's the kind of 'scary' that makes people want to rely on it." Ichinose Honami said softly, his eyes never leaving the black-haired boy.
Time passed quietly amidst laughter and laughter, and before we knew it, the night was already deep.
A group of people who were tired of playing came to Lounge Area.
It is much quieter here than the hustle and bustle of Deck. The soft lights shine on the sofa, creating an atmosphere suitable for heart-to-heart conversations.
Everyone ordered various drinks and sat together. The topic gradually shifted from the game just now to thoughts about the future and the upcoming exam results.
10:55 p. m.
The originally lively chatter and laughter gradually became sparse.
No matter how much fun you had before, when that fateful moment approaches, everyone's attention involuntarily turns to their phones.