The Island Exam Begins!

"So, which book is Sakura holding?"

Nakano Yuu.

"She's holding the book 'Genius' over there."

Horikita Road.

"Then wait a moment."

Nakano said, "Let me send a message first."

As an elegant young man, he was aware that Sakura had a strong liking for him. And recently, she had been sending him some selfies that she hadn't actually taken pictures of herself.

Although it will probably take her a long time to send the photos if I ask for them, I can tell that she has prepared and selected them carefully.

Nakano Yuu does possess this thoughtfulness, so he usually waits patiently without urging him.

[Sakura, don't you also hate how the male protagonist in those genius stories always changes his mind? If he came back to you, would you accept him?]

Nakano Yuu typed quickly.

However, the message was read instantly.

This surprised Nakano a bit.

He received a reply approximately 54 seconds later.

I always felt that although he had experienced a lot, he had also had genuine feelings for many people, and in the end, he returned to his original wife. It's kind of like he had seen it all, but in the end, he returned to simplicity, which is quite nice.

And he eventually reformed and became a better person, didn't he?

Oh, oh, oh.

However, Nakano-san didn't actually want to know her thoughts on the book; instead, she wanted to know whether she still wanted a man who had cheated on her.

Calling her "Sakura" felt a bit too formal, because Airi absolutely adorable.

If he has to become the breadwinner of the Nakano family in the future, then Nakano-kun also hopes to have a wife who loves him.

Sakura's looks and her affection for him are both noteworthy, which justifies his recent efforts to keep watch and take photos for her.

"Actually, it's no use trying like this. It's impossible to have an affair and still pursue Sakura."

However, Horikita said coldly, "The way you think about reading books and the way you handle real-life situations are completely different. So don't be tempted to change your mind."

"Horikita, why have you suddenly become so sharp-tongued?"

Nakano looked at her.

"?"

But Horikita was completely baffled.

I guess Horikita is just that straightforward. What she just said must have been what she really felt.

Horikita's claim that he was pursuing Sakura is truly unfair, as he has never expressed any feelings for her. Furthermore, he feels that if he were to confess his feelings to Sakura, his Kushida Sakura become impossible.

It's not that Sakura will become a yandere, but rather that he's worried her introverted personality might lead to self-isolation, which would make him feel sorry for her and guilty. As a result, Nakano felt like he might be forced to become a good man.

He was actually quite reluctant to do this kind of thing.

After all, they've all time-traveled; nobody wants a story with only one female lead.

So Sakura probably has this mindset when reading books, but it doesn't mean she can accept a cheating husband. At most, it's the kind of situation where she can't have him, and then this guy runs into trouble, like being dumped or divorced, and then comes to her for shelter, and she can accept that.

"..."

As Nakano watched Horikita's resolute expression, she suddenly realized that Horikita wasn't so bad after all. Although she would have been furious if she had discovered her husband's infidelity, she hadn't, so she wouldn't have done anything. Although she was clever and immediately guessed that he was trying to test Airi, he had just been testing her as well, without her noticing at all.

He's too honest.

This advantage made Nakano feel that it would earn him a lot of points.

But as soon as he raised his phone, he frowned.

"What's wrong?"

Horikita noticed his expression.

"No."

Nakano-kun didn't think it was a big deal, since it was just a mole from Class A contacting him.

After he got on the bus, he instructed Horikita to check her mailbox beforehand. If Sakayanagi made any moves, the mole he had placed next to Sakayanagi would contact him.

That's why Horikita received the intelligence that "[There's a mole among your people]".

This is probably because Sakayanagi used points or some other leverage to exploit the weaknesses of his students and become a spy.

He knew that he had been exposed during the old exam, revealing his intention to collect points and run away.

Sakayanagi didn't cause a scene at the time, but he wouldn't just sit idly by and wait to be killed.

Since she can't take the exam right now, she'll definitely try to cause some trouble.

Therefore, finding a spy to sabotage his plans became imperative.

So, why would your ex-girlfriend be so aggressive towards you?

He clearly broke up with her for her own good, Sakayanagi completely failed to understand his good intentions.

Nakano shook his head, slightly melancholy.

P. S.: 12,500 words today, 8,500 words to pay off debts, still 17,000 words owed.

64

Chapter Sixty-Four: The Island Exam Begins!

Kamuro took the initiative to Nakano-kun.

The meeting place she chose was the coffee shop on the second floor. Although they could have gone to a buffet at this time, Kamuro had no intention of going to eat with him.

When Nakano Yuu arrived at the café as requested, he found only a few students from Class A and Class B inside.

Nakano Yuu casually chose a desk near the students in Class B and sat down.

It didn't take too long.

"Class 1-D, Nakano Yuu."

A cool, clear voice rang in Nakano Yuu's ear.

Looking up, I saw a girl with long purple hair, tied in a side ponytail, looking at me with disgust.

"Kamuro Masumi, Class 1-A, it's been a long time."

Nakano smiled brightly and greeted her warmly, "It seems that pretty girls are all very cold-hearted, and you Kamuro, are no exception."

"They bought my exam papers at a low price before, but now that the exam is over, they're turning their backs on me."

Nakano-kun said this with a hint of regret.

"Didn't we agree not to talk about this anymore?"

"And the exams are already over."

Kamuro said in a stiff tone.

"But you actually came to find me on your own initiative. It must have been Sakayanagi's idea. Does she have some plans for you to come here, little dog Kamuro?"

Nakano called over a staff member and then ordered a coffee.

Kamuro, on the other hand, indifferently ordered a cup of black tea. She usually brewed tea for Sakayanagi, and now she was probably finally enjoying the feeling of freedom.

"Nakano Yuu."

Kamuro Masumi's face darkened, and she said coldly, "I really do hate you."

Just like Sakayanagi, these two scoundrels are simply a match made in heaven.

Because they all treated her like a puppy.

You're not the first person to say that.

Nakano calmly replied, "But Sakayanagi never said anything like that. What do you think would happen if I relayed your words to Sakayanagi?"

"Then she might actually be happy."

Kamuro continued coldly.

Kamuro was actually a little panicked.

If Sakayanagi knew she had insulted Nakano Yuu, he would probably punish her for overstepping her bounds, probably with something like, "Only I can insult him, Kamuro, you're not worthy at all."

Although Sakayanagi never said such a thing, she felt that Sakayanagi might be capable of doing it.

So you might end up in Sakayanagi's little black room.

However, she knew absolutely nothing about love, nor did she understand why Sakayanagi would still pay attention to her ex's actions and emotional state after a breakup.

A breakup should be a clean break.

"Sakayanagi asked me to contact you."

Kamuro replied curtly, then took a cell phone out of her pocket.

All the students at the school have the same model of mobile phone, with no distinction between white and black. At most, they can put different phone cases on their phones to represent their individuality.

However, Kamuro has now released a phone with a case featuring a bear design.

Kamuro is definitely not someone who likes cute accessories.

But Sakayanagi was different. In Nakano Yuu's memory, Sakayanagi Arisu many bear plush toys in her room.

In other words, this is Sakayanagi's phone.

"I'm quite surprised that Sakayanagi would lend you her phone."

"Nakano Yuu said."

"It seems you've gained her trust."

"..."

Kamuro remained silent.

She managed to get Nakano Yuu to come out this time by using Sakayanagi's phone and sending him a message.

Although the two did not add each other as friends, Sakayanagi had sent messages to Nakano Yuu, so she was able to find Nakano Yuu's information and then ask him to Nakano Yuu.

"Since you won't tell me the reason, then I'll have to explain it to you."

Nakano Yuu paused for a moment, then looked at Kamuro. "You're holding Sakayanagi's phone now, which seems like Sakayanagi just lent it to you. But, Kamuro, are you sure Sakayanagi isn't on the ship?"

"!!"

Kamuro Masumi's expression grew increasingly cold, her dissatisfaction and disgust practically written all over her face.

Although she disliked Nakano Yuu and Sakayanagi Arisu.

But she had to admit that these two people were truly exceptionally intelligent.

She didn't come.

Kamuro said.

"But she gave me her phone to pass you a message."

As she said this, she opened a pre-recorded audio file.

Upon opening, the unique and melodious voice of Sakayanagi Arisu immediately filled the air.

[If you can hear this recording, it means you've successfully boarded the luxury cruise ship, and as you probably know, its final destination is undoubtedly the exam.]

[You've probably confirmed this several times already, so please rest assured that I'm not on the ship. This recording will only be played if you repeatedly ask Kamuro whether I'm on the ship.]

[Due to health reasons, I cannot participate in this travel exam, but I will not let you experience the agony of having no competitors.]

Therefore, I will give you a big gift.

[Stay tuned]

Although the recording is less than a minute long, you can hear a provocative tone as you listen to it.

Combined with the information that Kamuro had given them a heads-up beforehand—that there was a mole among them—it turned out to be true.