Just As You Wished

That's right, it's conservatives and radicals.

The conservatives believed that although they were temporarily behind and had suffered some setbacks in the Uninhabited Island Special Exam, they would still be more likely to achieve final victory by focusing on Sakayanagi Arisu. Therefore, what they needed to do was to act conservatively for the time being and patiently wait for Sakayanagi Arisu to adjust her condition.

Everything will be alright as long as Sakayanagi Arisu launches an attack!

The radicals, however, had a different perspective. After carefully calculating the gains and losses from the point changes in this exam, they believed that if they could achieve a resounding victory and win all the group matches, they could recover at least 600 points of the Class Points difference in one fell swoop. If they could seize even more points from Class A, they could even further close the gap.

This is a rare opportunity, don't miss it.

We must launch a full-scale attack!

The two factions were arguing fiercely, because neither side could convince the other or suppress the other, as neither had a leader.

Katsuragi Kohei wanted to speak up, but he was immediately rebuked as soon as he opened his mouth.

When I get emotional, I get angry when I see this bald guy.

If you hadn't misused me in the first place, would we have needed to go through all this?!

In truth, given the quality of Class B, things shouldn't have escalated to this point. However, it seems that someone surnamed Morishita, always eager for a good show, has been cheering and fueling the flames from both sides.

Everyone was already furious about failing the Uninhabited Island Exam. Sakayanagi Arisu, and the culprit, Kito Hayato, had also been nominally punished, so everyone let it go.

But now that we have a reason, it's time to start cursing.

During this time, it seemed that Kamuro Masumi wanted to say something countless times, but for some unknown reason, she kept her mouth shut.

Therefore, Machida and the others didn't know what to do.

Should we defend or attack?

The situation with the four in Class C was even more complicated. A trio of gyaru (gal girls) led by Manabe were together, and Ibuki Mio clearly stood out from them. They had that standard gyaru vibe of always being on their phones, telling meaningless jokes and chatting about formulaic things, no matter where they were.

"What?!"

"Haha, that's hilarious."

"Yes, I knew it."

This chatter continues back and forth.

Clearly, Ryuen Kakeru hadn't given them any orders.

After all, Asakusa Toru said that the Rabbit Group would solve it for him.

As for Class D...

Karuizawa Kei, who clearly looked down on the boys in her class, kept a considerable distance from them from the start, while the remaining students seemed unsure how to continue the exam without a host.

Slightly awkwardly, the Sotomura took the lead and started playing with their phones.

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka imitated him, and after scanning his surroundings, he also started playing with his phone.

Just as Karuizawa Kei was hesitating about whether or not to approach Asakusa Toru in front of Ichinose Honami.

"Are you Karuizawa? I have something to ask you."

As if they had just noticed her appearance, Manabe from Class C moved and approached with her two companions.

Three hot girls together seem to create an unusually intimidating atmosphere.

"Huh? What's wrong?" Karuizawa Kei, somewhat flustered.

"Rika, do you know her? A girl with glasses and a bun." Manabe described her appearance, then said, "She said she was bullied by a girl named Karuizawa from Class D. She said she was in line at a coffee shop when you cut in line and bumped into her."

"If you did it, I expect you to apologize."

Manabe Shiho spoke very seriously and made very reasonable statements.

In her eyes, she was simply seeking justice for her friend.

If she didn't act like a bully driven by her rising malice, she would just be an ordinary-looking hot girl with her own set of logical reasoning.

Asakusa Toru had no intention of punishing anyone for baseless accusations, and the spoilers in his diary were merely casual remarks used to mock others.

I don't really intend to make a big deal out of that.

So he simply watched calmly as this scene unfolded.

"It wasn't me! I don't know the person you're talking about!" Karuizawa Kei denied, clutching her Personal Terminal tightly.

"Can I check with Rika? Is that okay? If it's not you, I'll apologize." Without waiting for her opinion, Manabe took out her device and switched to the camera.

But before the flash went off, Karuizawa Kei smacked her terminal away with a snap.

What are you doing?!

"I told you I don't know you! And I didn't give you permission to take pictures, did I?!"

"What if it breaks? There are very important photos inside!"

"Just ask the teacher to replace it if it breaks, it was issued by the school anyway, right?"

The unfolding remains unchanged, with predictable contradictions.

The process changed somewhat, but perhaps it was destined, Karuizawa Kei still provoked the other party, and showed no intention or attitude of apologizing.

If Asakusa Toru is not mistaken, judging from Karuizawa Kei's behavior, she did indeed do something outrageous.

It is precisely because she has no intention of apologizing that she acts so tough.

... Although it was more like putting on a brave face and putting on airs than being truly tough.

In order to maintain her position, she had no intention of bowing to anyone openly.

The arguing continued for a while, then the sounds quickly grew closer.

For some unknown reason, Karuizawa Kei decisively moved closer to Asakusa Toru, her warm hips and legs pressing against him. Seemingly dissatisfied, she even leaned her upper body closer, as if trying to use Asakusa Toru as a shield. She called out:

Taking photos without permission is really scary!

She didn't immediately hug his shoulder because she was still concerned about her public identity as Hirata Yosuke's girlfriend.

But the probing began the moment the physical distance closed.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Karuizawa Kei launched a probing attack.

"You agree, right, Asakusa...?" Just as Karuizawa Kei turned her head to seek a response from Asakusa Toru.

What she saw was Asakusa Toru's ambiguous smile.

"Yes, yes, yes, it's really not good to violate privacy rights." Asakusa Toru nodded obediently in agreement.

Seeing him say that, Karuizawa Kei suppressed the feelings that had just risen in her heart and quickly put on a smile, intending to put on airs.

But before she could speak, Asakusa Toru snapped his fingers, "So, let's stick to the facts. Manabe -san, please just invite your good friend Rika here."

"Whether it's true or not, a face-to-face confrontation will make it immediately clear."

He seemed to be leaning more towards Manabe Shiho's words.

Yes, Asakusa Toru did indeed intend to target the little parasite, and planned to use Karuizawa Kei as a breakthrough point in this Special Exam.

But that doesn't mean he's a fool who'd just stand behind someone and defend them at the slightest provocation.

Karuizawa Kei's expression froze:

"Huh?"

Chapter 254 As You Wish

Karuizawa Kei is a parasite.

They depend on others, hide in their shadows, flaunt their power, and act like foxes borrowing the tiger's might; they are parasites who cannot survive on their own.

This is how she perceives herself.

Clearly, since enrolling in school, she has consistently adhered to the survival rules of a parasite.

As long as you demonstrate a certain level of strength and show that you can provide her with a sense of security, Karuizawa Kei will obediently and submissively reside within you.

--That's how it looks.

In reality, parasites are the creatures most adept at assessing the weight of their hosts, most likely to test the limits, and most capable of doing anything reckless.

Obedience? Why should we obey?

Didn't you say you'd protect me? Didn't you say you'd help me?

I'm just protecting myself in my own way; I'm just making myself appear stronger in my own way!

As for the problems caused, as for the other people affected, as for the mistakes made...

That's completely irrelevant!

If you really wanted to protect me, you shouldn't have cared about these trivial things!

--She's a parasite who says things like that.

To be attached to, to yearn for, to depend on, to rely on, to depend on.

To win over Karuizawa Kei, who is as sweet and obedient as a little girlfriend, one cannot, like Hirata Yosuke, make promises of protection.

Rather, it's domestication.

They put a collar on her, chains on her, and treated her almost like a captive, making her their dependent.

For no apparent reason, Asakusa Toru thought of Sakayanagi Arisu.

Perhaps this is his truest thought.

Shatter Sakayanagi Arisu's pride, break her crutch, and defeat her in the very field she is most proud of.

They put a collar and chains on her, almost Sakayanagi Arisu as a pet.

It perfectly matches the emotions I feel right now.

What exactly were his feelings for Sakayanagi Arisu? Was it love?

If so, why is the essence so distorted?

"..."

No, don't think about Alice anymore.

Now standing before me is Karuizawa Kei.

He also finds it difficult to say whether he truly likes women who evoke feelings.

"Haha, Asakusa is much more sensible than you. She won't be seduced by you and start protecting you like a treasure."

Hearing Asakusa Toru's words and seeing Karuizawa Kei's frozen expression, Manabe Shiho revealed a gleeful expression, and she mocked in a rather villainous manner:

"You think you can compare to Ichinose? Take a piss and look at yourself in the mirror. Do you even have the right to compare yourself to Ichinose?"

To be honest, Karuizawa Kei isn't bad in terms of looks alone, but compared to Ichinose Honami, she can only feel ashamed in terms of figure and temperament.

These words completely hit Karuizawa Kei's sore spot.

She was already worried that she might not be as good as Ichinose, but Manabe pointed that out directly, and Asakusa Toru didn't seem to be on her side either.

"--You! I! I don't want to!" She hesitated for a moment, then refused, her eyes blinking. "Why do I have to stay here and meet her? I'm leaving as soon as the discussion is over!"

Asakusa Toru has become an enemy.

Is the only option to find other targets to parasitize?

Why is this happening?! No matter how you look at it, I seem much more trustworthy than that guy named Manabe!

I even deliberately moved closer to you! Don't you like the feeling of our thighs being pressed together?!

Karuizawa Kei never truly used her physical advantages to seduce anyone. Although she knew that her body was her biggest asset, she also knew that only the purest body was the most valuable asset.

... Of course, what's more important is the ugly mark beneath her that she was terrified of and dared not look at.

It was an extremely glaring scar on fair skin.

Make her hate her body, hate this mark, hate that scar from the past.

The scars made her aware of her body's potential, yet she resisted using that potential.

That being said, if someone were to bully her again, she would probably still freeze and spread her legs.

But at least for now, at least for now, she is pure, and even Hirata Yosuke hasn't touched her at all!