A Smooth Operator in Love!! (Continued)

Furthermore, she is indeed not very good at class battles, because if Sakayanagi launches a fierce attack on Ichinose Class after figuring out the patterns, it will actually be counterproductive.

Because Sakayanagi only attacked Ichinose Class, a VIP, he gave Ichinose some leeway.

Let Ichinose passively choose to coexist peacefully. Everyone walks together to achieve result one, gaining points to make up for the losses in this exam.

Kamuro, on the contrary, felt that the intense attack was useless, because even the gentle Ichinose Class, if really pushed to that point, might make some choices, such as attacking Sakayanagi or joining forces with the loser Ryuuen, which would allow Class B to continue to lose points.

That would mean a failure for all the first-year students.

Classes A, B, and C all lost points, and Class D got 0 points.

Naturally, the same applies to Nakano Yuu; you are all his ATM machines. Since you all still have the ability to repay now, then don't do this, or you'll all end up defaulting on your debts later.

"So, why did she ask you to meet me?"

Since Kamuro is just a puppy, Nakano Yuu has no choice but to greet the puppy's owner. Although Sakayanagi isn't here, she has already given Kamuro the order, which means she had already anticipated what he would say.

"Sakayanagi seems interested in your new pet, so next time we meet, you can bring your new pet to the special teaching building for a chat."

Kamuro Road.

"She'll be waiting for you there. And naturally, she'll bring me with her."

It takes some courage to say things like "[pet] [she will bring me over]".

However, like some students in Kamuro Sakayanagi Faction, Kamuro seemed to have lost all will to object, as if he had been treated like a dog.

For example, she has no sense of shame now. She's indifferent to being a puppy.

"..."

Nakano stroked his chin.

Oh.

So, Classmate Sakayanagi has sent out an invitation to a pet-friendly meet-up.

So you specifically asked him out just for this reason?

Nakano Yuu thought he would see Sakayanagi here, meaning his ex-girlfriend and classmate. It turned out that she didn't intend to meet him after half a month apart, as he had expected.

Because listen to her, "[when we meet next time]," meaning she didn't give a specific time to meet, and she didn't seem to be in any hurry.

However, Nakano Yuu frowned slightly; he felt that things were not so simple.

This didn't seem like Sakayanagi's style. He felt Sakayanagi would be much more demanding.

"Well... the message has been delivered. I'm going back now."

Suddenly, Kamuro took out her phone and made a beeping sound, which seemed to indicate that the recording had ended.

"... Sakayanagi asked me to do it."

Perhaps feeling that her actions were too embarrassing, Kamuro added, "She doesn't trust anyone."

But.

Why do we have to record even the simple act of transmitting a message?

"..."

No, no, no, Classmate Sakayanagi, what are you thinking? Nakano-kun has absolutely no interest in Kamuro.

Although he said he would take the cow away, he didn't really intend to do so.

After all, it would be more useful for him to have Kamuro stay by Sakayanagi's side.

"It's lunchtime now, and I haven't eaten yet either. How about we go to the shopping street to grab something to eat?"

So, Nakano-kun, who had no intention of going for cattle, immediately extended an invitation before the girl left.

"Of course, I'll cover the expenses."

"No."

But Kamuro shook his head. "The atmosphere in the class has become very tense. The Katsuragi Faction students are now investigating Hashimoto's betrayal during the Island Exam. Hashimoto has directly shifted all the blame to Sakayanagi, so the Sakayanagi Faction and the Katsuragi Faction are now irreconcilable enemies."

"Of course, more importantly, Sakayanagi needs me to go back. She hasn't eaten yet."

So, after finally escaping Sakayanagi for a while, all I can do is go back to being a dog?

That's really not easy.

And that's what I was thinking.

Nakano Yuu noticed that Kamuro showed no sign of leaving, and instead looked over with slight hesitation.

How about we shake hands?

She suddenly said...?

No.

Nakano Yuu looked at her strangely.

"Is this also Sakayanagi's idea? To have you shake my hand in her place?"

"No."

However, Kamuro denied this.

In other words, she wanted to hold it. Kamuro is also a rare beauty, and her extremely fast hand speed and strong athletic ability make her stand out from the crowd.

So shaking hands with such a beautiful girl is not a bad thing.

"Oh."

Nakano-kun then extended his right hand. Kamuro took a light breath and then extended his right hand as well, clasping his hand with his.

Their warmth was transferred to each other.

Unlike Kushida, Kamuro is taller and has bigger hands. Her fingers are long and strong, and when you touch them, you can feel a sensation that is completely different from that of an ordinary girl. She seems to be extremely skilled in a certain technique, yet she gives off a warm feeling.

In the original story, Kamuro was a member of the art club, so she can actually draw. Could we say that she's holding the hand of a future artist?

Nakano-kun could be considered to have grasped the other person's hand.

A handshake, if rounded up slightly, would also be considered holding hands.

And that's what I was thinking.

"I feel so at ease."

Kamuro said this, and then she shook off his hand.

"What happened?"

Nakano Yuu felt that things were not so simple.

"No, that's a good thing for me."

For the first time, a glimmer of hope appeared on Kamuro's face—the excitement of surviving a near-death experience.

Nakano-kun didn't understand why the girl in front of him, who always had a look of disgust on her face, had her heart fluttering because of his sudden approach on the ship. But she had just realized that even after shaking hands with Nakano Yuu like that, her heart hadn't raced.

In other words, she wasn't in a romantic relationship. Therefore, Nakano Yuu couldn't possibly be her type.

All I can say is...

Her previous unusual experience was indeed enjoying herself on the ship, with the school paying for it. So, after a good meal, she started thinking about sex, just like any other student. When she had free time, she would think about all sorts of random things that made her hormones surge.

Now, having disembarked from the ship, her enthusiasm had indeed faded.

Therefore, she didn't develop any romantic feelings for Nakano Yuu. This put her at ease.

Otherwise, she would feel desperate. Because wouldn't that be like Sakayanagi, being strung along by a terrible guy? She didn't like that.

And so, Kamuro left with light, quick steps.

So Nakano Yuu watched her retreating figure, shook his head, and then returned to Class D' s victory celebration.

"I was a bit surprised; I thought you weren't coming."

Nakano Yuu arrived at the self-service restaurant location that Hirata had pinned to the top of the class group chat, acquaintances immediately greeted him.

"I'm surprised you would participate in an event like this."

Nakano-kun replied.

Because it was Horikita Suzune who greeted him.

Even under the slightly dim and gentle lighting of the restaurant, Horikita stood out like Ruri Gokou, aloof and dignified, seemingly untouched by the bustling scene.

Quite eye-catching.

"After all, one person's strength is limited, so sometimes, it may be necessary to cooperate with others."

"Take this exam for example, if I were alone, I wouldn't be able to handle it."

"That's what Horikita Suzune said."

Her explanation was quite strange.

However, as the second person in the school to understand her, Nakano Yuu understood.

She was expressing her thoughts and feelings.

In other words, Horikita did achieve something in this exam, since she might not have even made it onto the list of those VIP if she were alone.

Therefore, personnel cooperation is still required.

When Horikita confiscated everyone's cell phones on the ship, she realized that she might not be so capable.

To be precise, the students in this class have very different ways of thinking. For example, Horikita believes in persuading people with reason, but the students in this class are not people who listen to reason. They may even have their own preferences. Even if you are right, if they don't like you, they will deny you. And if you think someone's point of view is wrong, the students in the class will support that person because of their preferences.

It's fair to say that the students in Class D are incapable of reasoning.

However, class confrontations are not a matter for one person alone, so they must involve the will of at least most of the students.

However, one person cannot do this alone.

That's probably why Horikita Suzune had such insights.

"Then say those words again later."

"Nakano Yuu said."

"Why?"

Horikita was puzzled.

Why? Of course, so I can record it and let your brother hear it.

As someone with sisters, Nakano Yuu could somewhat understand Horikita's brother's feelings. A younger sister who had always followed him had ended up at this special school. And Horikita, like someone in Class B without any special training, would only get beaten up at this school. So if his sister hadn't grown by the time he left, all he could do was take her with him.

So, that's why Horikita transferred 500,000 points to Horikita Suzune, which is a year's living expenses.

However, the fact that Horikita Suzune was able to say such things suggests that her biggest problem—weak interpersonal relationships—might be improved.

And this is naturally what her brother wanted to see.

Sakayanagi borrowed Asahina's phone, a second-year student, which clearly indicates her intention to attack the second-year students. Perhaps she also wants to compete for the Student Council President position. Since she has already invited him, it's hard to say who will become President. If Nakano becomes Student Council President, he will naturally Nagumo- senpai's legacy and develop the Student Council into his own backyard.

To achieve this, one must first gain the approval of the current Student Council President, such as being nominated by him to be a candidate for the next President.

Therefore, it's definitely a good idea to cultivate a good relationship with Student Council President Horikita Manabu.

However, that would seem too utilitarian.

Nakano reflected on his actions.

It's all Classmate Sakayanagi's fault that he almost lost his mind.

"Naka, Nakano-kun."

Sitting next to Horikita was Sakura Airi, who looked like a small animal.

She still dresses in a slightly unfashionable way, but if you observe Sakura carefully, you'll find that things like ugly or unfashionable are irrelevant to her.

She is a naturally beautiful girl.

Given her introverted personality, it was already quite remarkable that she would take the initiative to greet him like this. However, Nakano Yuu also noticed that there was a plate and a cell phone next to Sakura's table. Nakano Yuu recognized the pattern on the cell phone case; it was Hasebe Haruka.

In other words, not only on the ship, but now in this free gathering where he could sit down with his good friends, did Hasebe still choose to stay by Sakura's side?

It seems they were only given an opportunity, but Sakura has certainly gained a friend.

"So."