Here, Take This Good Luck-Want It? (Continued)

At most, there were some losses, but he also heard some very important news.

"Are we taking another exam?"

He asked.

"So, do you still have that camera and the telescope?"

He was thinking about what the teacher had said during last month's written exam: if he failed, he would be expelled.

So, this exam... I hope it won't also result in expulsion.

This is a devastating weapon for Hirata.

"Unfortunately, that's not available."

"Nakano Yuu said."

"However, if we go and ask Ryuen..."

"Ryuuen will also cease to exist."

Meanwhile, Katsuragi had already arranged for the students to obtain cameras and binoculars, and he had already begun his work.

While directing his classmates to take photos, he also used binoculars to look at the small island in front of him, and then took out a small notebook to record any landmarks he could see.

Ryuuen's actions were similar to his, but Katsuragi was also different from Katsuragi. For example, although Ryuuen was busy, he also paid attention to the conversation Nakano Yuu Hirata.

Then I heard Nakano Yuu trying to sell Ryuuen's help to Hirata.

Although Katsuragi has now obtained the camera and temporarily joined forces with Ryuuen, the resources on an island are limited. He and Ryuuen paid a high price to achieve a monopoly, aiming to monopolize all available intelligence.

Therefore, we can't let anyone else get a share of the pie, not even Class D.

"That's it, they bought it out at a high price."

Nakano then opened his arms.

So, are we just supposed to watch?

However, there are some thoughtful students in Class D. Although most students think that Nakano is very lucky, he only rented out all the cameras on the ship and ended up earning enough to cover his living expenses for three years at the school. Even if he were to save a little, he wouldn't be able to spend it all in three years.

Some students, however, had a brighter idea: since Nakano-kun could rent things from the ship for free, could they also rent other things and make money?

For example, you could rent playing cards or lifebuoys... Or, to be even more ruthless, rent out all the swimsuits provided on the ship, so anyone who wants to wear a swimsuit would have to pay them!

Of course, there are still some people who share the same concerns as Hirata's mother: will this exam lead to expulsion from school?

"So, if we're suddenly notified that there's an exam, isn't there a risk of dropping out again?"

A girl from the Karuizawa team came over to ask a question.

It's Matsushita Chiaki with a hair clip. Although Matsushita is also a member of the Gal Team, she seems to have excellent thinking skills, and her taste and dressing are more refined.

"Have no idea."

Karuizawa said.

Although Nakano Yuu gained 2.4 million points, she wasn't jealous at all. In fact, she had just sold the news about the upcoming exam to Ryuuen, and had also gained 100,000 points.

It can be said that...

I won't have to worry about living expenses this month. I can pay back the 4,000 points I owe Kushida, and then I can even give some points to Sato, Shinohara, and Matsushita.

Although she initially only intended to dress up as a hot girl so that she wouldn't be easy to bully, she ended up being surrounded by the real hot girls in her class, which made her nervous.

Now, thanks to Nakano Yuu's recommendation, she joined the Student Council, and her position in the Gal Team has become very important; she's now even the leader.

Although surprised by this development, he had become the leader, and naturally needed to address the issue of supporting the team.

So now that I've received 100,000 points, it's a real lifesaver.

"It seems we missed our chance."

The students from Class B also all came over, or rather, after learning about the exam, they all came to this deck.

Led by class Ichinose and vice-president Kanzaki, they arrived at the railing, while the other students from Class B also strained their eyes to look at the small island ahead.

Unfortunately, the island is always at a distance that is neither too far nor too close to the ship.

Using the phone's focus function is completely useless; all you can see is a blurry blob.

"Katsuragi, you've received ten cameras, and we have spare binoculars. Could you perhaps...?"

Ichinose chose to talk to Katsuragi.

"While it's not a bad thing for classmates to help each other, Ichinose, you need to understand that we're about to take an exam."

"And we're still rival classes."

But Katsuragi refused to comment.

Unfortunately, it seems Ichinose has run into a wall.

"2.4 million points."

However, Ryuuen was more direct, saying, "These are points that Katsuragi and I put in together. If you give me 5 million points now, I can lend you my camera or binoculars."

2.4 million is already a huge sum, and 5 million is an even bigger one.

Katsuragi glanced at it briefly before continuing with his work.

He knew that since Ryuuen had chosen to join forces with him, their only concern was Class B.

So even if Class B can come up with 5 million points, Ryuuen won't agree to bring Ichinose in as well. After all, gaining an early advantage in this exam might secure their position or even allow them to advance to the next class.

He had already seen the opportunity.

Through the telescope, he could see the general layout of the island, and he noticed some peculiar patterns, such as caves, a vast flat area suitable for camping, and White Tower located in the center of the island.

Such a suitable location for camping or resting is truly exceptional.

So Katsuragi was quickly drawing a map.

He had previously bought the Student Council Secretary position from Nakano Yuu, and Ryuuen probably also made a deal with Nakano Yuu, which is why Ryuuen was able to enable Class C to perform at a level far exceeding that of ordinary Class C students and to get more points in exams.

However, the fact that Ryuuen seems to have made several deals with Nakano Yuu also suggests that the information provided by Nakano Yuu was quite accurate.

Otherwise, Ryuuen wouldn't have made so many direct transactions with the other party, and wouldn't have offered 1.2 million points to buy Nakano Yuu's camera and binoculars without even knowing the specific details.

It's worth noting that Katsuragi himself only spent 1 million yen to become the secretary of the Student Council, and that was funded through fundraising by students from Katsuragi Faction.

But Ryuuen showed great courage, directly offering 1.2 million.

Therefore, based on this deduction, if Nakano Yuu chooses to sell the camera and binoculars, it means he can afford such a high price for the agency. So the exam questions might be related to the island's topography, and the Matoba suitable for camping might be the key to success in this exam.

Thinking about this, Katsuragi's mood improved.

"Oh."

Ichinose stared at them, seemingly trying to understand the meaning of Ryuuen's words. Could it be interpreted that Class C not only spent money to buy cameras and binoculars, but also possibly chose to join forces to attack Class B in this exam?

Without the help of cameras and binoculars, the students had no choice but to obediently leave the deck, as the sun was gradually getting stronger and being exposed to the sun for too long was not comfortable.

Then Ichinose chose to take her students back to the dining room closest to the deck to rest.

Now that she has lost the initiative and has been excluded from Class C, and the exam questions are uncertain, all she can do is conserve everyone's energy.

Since the exam Matoba is a small island, it's very likely that students will have to disembark from a ship, which would require considerable physical exertion if they had to trek there.

As for the students in Class D, there's not much more to say. Once they realized there wasn't much to watch, they went to eat, some panicked about the upcoming exams, while others thought it was just other students exaggerating and wanted to continue enjoying life.

After all, they signed a 14-day leave application form, and this is only the morning of the fourth day. Going back to school will definitely mean continuing their miserable days, so they definitely need to have fun now.

Finally, around ten o'clock, the ship's announcement came over the loudspeaker.

[All first-year students, please wear your gym uniforms, bring your cell phones, and assemble on the Banjo in class order. Remember, you can only bring your cell phones, nothing else. Special Exam is about to begin!] X3.

It was the voice of an adult male that Nakano Yuu had never heard before, but he could tell that it was the voice of Mr. Mashima, the homeroom teacher of Class A.

After all, the students at this school are ranked by class, and the system prioritizes merit. The teachers are similar. And the examiner for the exam will definitely be the homeroom teacher of Class A.

Otherwise, whether students advance to a higher grade or not wouldn't be linked to the teachers, and the teachers wouldn't be enthusiastic about taking responsibility.

People can only maintain their best work attitude when their own interests are at stake.

That's what they say, Nakano Yuu knew that her class's Chabashira-sensei probably had no work ethic anymore, because her hopes had been dashed, and there was no chance of her being promoted to another class.

It's fair to say that Chabashira-sensei is not a likable character in the original work.

Speaking of Chabashira-sensei, it reminded Nakano that he hadn't seen him for three days straight after arriving at the ship.

This is actually worse than being at school. At least at school, you can see Chabashira-sensei wearing high heels and black stockings.

"Finally, the exam is about to begin."

While Nakano-kun was thinking, a voice suddenly came from the other side.

"I didn't say I wanted to see Chabashira-sensei's stockings."

Nakano Yuu answered quickly.

Horikita Suzune looked at him strangely. She felt as if she had just heard a strange reply.

"Oh. I meant you seem to be feeling better today."

Nakano Yuu said with a serious expression.

"So the medication we prepared in advance worked?"

"I feel fine physically now."

Horikita said.

"Thanks to your medicine."

"That's good."

Nakano Yuu nodded.

"..."

Seeing the other person's serious attitude, Horikita suddenly felt that she might have been a little rude, because she had just thought that this guy was fantasizing about Chabashira-sensei and talking about stockings.

And when he's in Chabashira-sensei's class, this guy's gaze seems to be mostly focused on Chabashira-sensei's legs.

But now, looking at the other person's expression, they are serious and sincere, clearly showing concern for her.

"..."

This inexplicably stirred a sense of guilt in Horikita Suzune's heart.

However, Nakano Yuu's way of thinking is completely different from Horikita's.

Is that so?

Horikita has recovered, so we'll go live together on the island with a healthy Horikita.

Therefore, if you are going on an adventure to a small island, you don't need to pay extra attention to her health.

So.

"If we're going to the island later and we encounter snakes, then you'll have to stand in front of me."

Nakano Yuu added.

"You've studied martial arts, haven't you?"

No.

Horikita began to look at him with a questioning gaze.

"I've also studied martial arts, taekwondo, boxing, judo, aikido, and karate, but I absolutely dislike snakes, or rather, they're my natural enemies! They're my natural enemies!"

"Nakano Yuu said."

"..."

Horikita.

Does that mean you've discovered the opponent's weakness?

If it were just a snake, she wouldn't be afraid. Both she and her brother had practiced martial arts, and she had no fear of snakes.

"Then when we get to the island later, you'll follow behind me."

"That's what Horikita Suzune said coolly."

"Good!"