I Really Am Here for a Vacation

Chabashira Sae had handled Zhuge Linghao with ease, but her mission wasn't over yet; a much tougher battle lay ahead.

In her eyes, Ayanokoji's current overall strength far exceeded that of Zhuge Linghao.

That made sense, after all; Chabashira Sae had mostly interacted with Zhuge Linghao in his normal state. Had she ever encountered him while he was equipped with an Identity Skill Card, she might have paused to weigh and compare the two.

Zhuge Linghao walked over to Ayanokoji, beaming, and said, "Teacher Chabashira is calling for you. Go on, get going!"

Ayanokoji walked over and sat in the seat one spot to the right of Chabashira Sae, saying, "Look at this massive cruise ship, look at this grand theater—what a waste of taxpayers' money."

Chabashira Sae seemed to have put on a different face, crossing her arms as she said, "A few days ago, a man contacted the school. He demanded your expulsion."

A ripple of emotion stirred within Ayanokoji, though his face remained deadpan as he replied, "That's truly bizarre. While I don't know who this person is, surely the school wouldn't expel a student for no reason, right?"

Chabashira Sae said coldly, "Indeed. As long as you remain a student at this school, you are under the school's protection."

"However, if you engage in problematic behavior, that is a different matter entirely."

Ayanokoji remained expressionless, saying, "Unfortunately, unlike the arrogant Icarus, I am not the type to go out of my way to provoke the sun."

Chabashira Sae maintained her icy tone, "That is not for you to decide. As long as I deem that you have violated school rules, then all of this becomes fact!"

A tiny flicker of emotion crossed Ayanokoji's deadpan face: "Teacher, may I take that as a threat?"

Chabashira Sae replied, "No, this is a transaction. If you aim for Class A, I will do everything in my power to protect you and ensure you are never expelled. Don't you think that's a fair trade?"

Ayanokoji stood up and said, "Sorry, but it seems we can't come to an agreement."

Just as Ayanokoji was about to turn and leave, a devilish voice reached him.

"Unfortunately, Ayanokoji, you will be expelled and subsequently lose your freedom."

Ayanokoji's eyes reflected the deep starry sky as he grabbed Chabashira Sae by the collar: "What kind of teacher are you supposed to be?"

Seeing this scene, Zhuge Linghao's mouth curled up again. He pulled out his phone, switched it to night mode, and began recording a video...

[Ayanokoji is a beast! A role model for us all! Yes, hit her, keep hitting her!]

Zhuge Linghao, a spectator who loved the drama, was cheering wildly for Ayanokoji in his heart!

But Chabashira Sae remained unmoved. With a sharp glint in her eyes, she stared at Ayanokoji and said, "Decide now. Do you want to promote to Class A? Or would you rather be expelled?"

Regrettably, things did not go as Zhuge Linghao had hoped. Ayanokoji let go of her collar and said calmly, "You are using me now, but you will regret it later."

Chabashira Sae's lips curled slightly: "Don't worry, my life has long been filled with regrets."

Ayanokoji ignored Chabashira Sae and walked over to Zhuge Linghao, asking, "Did she approach you to aim for Class A as well?"

Zhuge Linghao nodded and said, "How should I put it? Want to team up for the next exam?"

The cruise ship had been sailing for who knows how many hours.

Early the next morning, Ike Kanji stood on the deck and couldn't help but shout in excitement: "The vast ocean, the sky as blue as if it had been washed, and this massive cruise ship under the fireball sun—this is simply a vacation paradise!"

Many students gathered on the deck, gazing at the beautiful sea with emotion.

Kushida said, "The view is amazing!"

As the sea breeze ruffled her golden ponytail, Karuizawa Kei, seeing such a magnificent sight for the first time, leaned against the railing and said, "I'm super moved."

Nearby, Yamauchi said to Sudo, "It's a good thing you didn't get expelled!"

Sudo's eyes blurred with tears: "Yeah, it feels just like a dream."

Karuizawa Kei said happily, "The school is so generous, actually taking us on such a luxurious cruise ship!"

And where was Zhuge Linghao?

Where he was didn't matter. Having heard that everything on the cruise was free, he had already made himself at home, going wherever he pleased!

In just a few short hours, he had tasted gourmet food at the ship's top-tier restaurant, watched a play at the grand theater, experienced a massage at the high-end spa, and run 100 meters on a treadmill in the gym, among other things.

Meanwhile, other students were renting clothes, singing karaoke, or playing in the pool...

Approaching 12:00 PM, the five of them were by the pool, admiring the things known as 'balls'.

Suddenly, Ike Kanji stood up and said, "I've decided to confess to Kushida!"

Yamauchi Haruki was startled: "No way? For real?"

Ike Kanji clenched his fists and tossed his hair back: "If I don't do anything, that would be totally lame!"

Sudo looked moved—show some backbone, kid!

Ayanokoji also encouraged him: "Go for it."

Zhuge Linghao faked a smile: "Good luck! I'm sure you'll 'succeed'!"

The scene shifted to a quiet part of the deck where Ike and Kushida stood face to face.

Kushida asked, "What's wrong, Ike-kun?"

Ike Kanji's face turned bright red: "I... I... I think it's about time I called you by your first name, right? Can I call you Kikyo?"

Kushida said cutely, "Then I'll call you Kanji!"

At this moment, Zhuge Linghao was holding his phone to record a video, and the corners of his mouth were about to curl up to the sky!

So, watching Kushida get 'confessed to' is actually this interesting!

Yamauchi Haruki sighed with emotion, "That kid really has a way with things!"

Sudo slapped Zhuge Linghao on the shoulder and said, "Zhuge, what was Horikita's name again?"

Zhuge Linghao put away his phone and said with a grin, "Horikita Suzune, Suzune!"

Sudo's old face flushed red as he said, "What a cute name, I'll call her by her name from now on too!"

Meanwhile, Yamauchi Haruki was muttering to himself, "Airi-chan, Airi-chan, Airi-chan..."

Looking at the love-struck group, Zhuge Linghao helplessly held his forehead!

Truly youthful, isn't it!

And Ayanokoji actually chimed in with a retort: "Are their brains broken?"

At noon, the five of them arrived at a high-class Western restaurant.

It was Sudo's first time entering such a high-end establishment, so he hesitated and said, "Is this place free too?"

Ike, who was holding a swimming ring, was also a bit worried, "They won't send us a bill later and deduct points, will they?"

Yamauchi said, "Probably not, right? Look, people from other classes are eating here too, so it must be free, right?"

Sudo said uncertainly, "We clearly came to the wrong place!"

Ike Kanji frowned and said, "Then what should we do? Should we leave?"

At this moment, the waiter in charge of reception said, "Welcome, are there five of you?"

Ike Kanji had no choice but to respond, "Y... yes."

Once seated, the five of them each held a menu in their hands.

Sudo couldn't understand the dish names at all and said, "What kind of cuisine is this?"

Ike Kanji, who was equally bad at English, said uncertainly, "Should we read it as headcheese? And it comes with herb sauce!"

Yamauchi was clearly panicking; lacking any etiquette, he said rudely, "N... not bad, let's just order something! Waiter, can we order now? Excuse me, where is everyone?"

The people dining around them were clearly disturbed, and everyone showed expressions of annoyance.

Ayanokoji looked at this embarrassing behavior and suggested, "How about we go to another shop instead?"

"You guys are from Class D, right?"

Suddenly, a mocking voice came from a dining table not far away!