Horikita Suzune Feels Wronged

Kanzaki's expression darkened. "Then Aoyama assigning Onodera to our class means we can guess each other's leaders, right?"

"But I accidentally revealed to Aoyama that we were the exam leaders in our class, and Aoyama doesn't plan to fill in Chihiro's name."

Seeing Kanzaki's confusion, Ichinose then offered the explanation she had prepared.

Although Class B didn't manage to auction off any exam points at the start, thanks to Aoyama's early preparations, they didn't use too many exam points.

There are currently nearly 190, close to 200 points remaining.

I don't think Ichinose would make such a simple mistake.

With a sigh, Kanzaki guessed that Shiranami must have given herself away, and Ichinose had taken the blame for her.

Having nothing more to say, he could only watch Ichinose, as she went to find Aoyama Shiki alone.

"I'm going to find Aoyama Shiki."

Meanwhile, after learning from Kushida what she had done yesterday, Horikita Suzune's expression turned as cold as winter.

Leaving Kushida, who had been scolded by her, she headed to the river near Class A's camp.

According to Kushida, Aoyama must have gone fishing with Yamamura and Kamuro.

They actually have the leisure to go fishing? That's outrageous!

Filled with resentment, Horikita Suzune quickened her pace in search of Aoyama.

Before finding Aoyama, she first found the leader of Class B, who was also looking for Aoyama — Ichinose Honami, who always had a smile on her face.

"Is Horikita looking for someone?" Ichinose initiated the conversation with Horikita.

At first, she wanted to ask Horikita if she was looking for Aoyama, but then she thought it wouldn't be a good question, as if Horikita could only look for Aoyama.

Horikita nodded. "Yes, I have urgent business with Aoyama."

With a nonchalant reply, she intended to bid farewell and continue her search for the wretched, ever-changing Aoyama Shiki.

Ichinose" I knew it" look and then followed beside her.

"I'm also looking for Aoyama -kun; we happen to have the same goal."

Following Horikita's lead, Ichinose spoke up again, "Aoyama- san's plan is quite reckless. How could Horikita have agreed to it?"

At the start, sell 300 exam points, betting everything on guessing the leader.

This is undoubtedly a crazy move, and it also blocks the upper limit on the number of Class Points that can be obtained.

"I think that for the time being, individual points are more important than Class Points." Horikita said this insincerely, using the argument he was trying to use to persuade the students in Class D.

"Did Aoyama -kun tell you that you need to accumulate enough personal points?"

"This is my personal judgment, and I cannot explain the reasons."

For some reason, Horikita felt that she didn't want Ichinose to know that Aoyama had betrayed her, which led to the disastrous start of Class D.

Ichinose tilted her head. "To be able to make such a judgment, Horikita- san is really amazing. I don't know which one to prioritize now."

With Twenty Million Personal Points, transferring classes is a minor matter.

What Ichinose was concerned about was being exempted from the penalty of expulsion during the Special Exam.

On the first day of the exam, during the auction, Class B had more money than Class C, but she didn't dare to compete.

"Is Horikita a good cook? I heard that Aoyama- kun has been eating dinner in your dorm since the start of the semester."

Horikita Suzune, "He's alright, it's just that he's too lazy to go to the cafeteria."

"And this is just a transaction; it will be over soon."

She didn't want to chat idly with Ichinose, but it seemed Ichinose wasn't going to let her off the hook.

Ignoring them was impossible, since Class B, represented by Ichinose, was an ally of Class D.

Lazy? That can't be.

Ichinose was somewhat skeptical of Horikita's explanation; Aoyama, who went to the gym almost every day, would only eat at her place because he was lazy.

But what does the deal mean? It's almost over, which means it's very likely that Aoyama won't be having dinner with Horikita. If that's the case, if I invite Aoyama to have dinner with me, will he agree to eat with me?

If I can help Aoyama, it will be a way of repaying Aoyama's kindness to me.

"What does 'transaction' mean? Does it mean that Aoyama -kun pays out points so that Horikita can cook for him?" After some thought, Ichinose decided to ask Horikita for confirmation.

If things go as she thinks, then she can extend an invitation to Aoyama later.

"I guess so." Horikita noticed that Ichinose suddenly seemed a little happy, but she didn't think much of it.

After all, she's Ichinose, and she always gives off the impression of being a student in a cheerful mood.

"Is this any good? We've been fishing for so long, and not a single fish has bitten."

Under the shade of trees by the river, Kamuro mocked Aoyama, who had been fishing for nearly two hours, only to lift his Aoyama to change the bait.

She was very lucky today; she caught her first fish after only ten minutes of fishing, and it wasn't small either, about half the size of her palm.

In the second Yamamura where they successfully caught fish, they also caught a small fish about the same size as yesterday after half an hour.

"I don't care about the small ones, I only want to catch the big ones."

He rolled the bait into a ball the size of a meatball, Aoyama, in a state of despair, cast his line to fish.

Since it was a team fishing trip, the conversation naturally turned to a bet: whoever caught the smallest fish would treat the other to a meal.

Seeing that Kamuro and Yamamura caught fish so quickly, he was originally full of confidence.

Right now, all he wants is for everyone on the Uninhabited Island to temporarily become deaf and blind, so he can take out two grenades from his System Inventory and let the fish in the water know what a surprise is.

"Keep it up, Aoyama." The Yamamura had encouraged Aoyama for who knows how many times.

Kamuro shook his head helplessly, "There's no way you can catch a fish with bait that big."

She felt there were quite a few fish in the river, and they looked more like they were raised by humans than wild ones.

Presumably, it was close to the exam time, and some staff members specially released a batch of fish into the river.

Otherwise, with the students' skills, catching even one fish a day would be incredibly lucky.

"Maybe we should just switch to someone else. I'll try to catch another one; it's almost noon."

"I think it would be better to take three back with us."

So that means you're giving me one, right? Kamuro, you're so kind.

Understanding Kamuro's good intentions in not wanting to embarrass himself, Aoyama decisively stepped down and vowed never to fish again.

Unless someone is in the water and secretly hooks a fish for him.

"Aoyama -kun, I've finally found you."

As Aoyama observed the profile of the earnestly fishing Kamuro, he soon heard a cheerful female voice behind him.

Chapter Ninety-Seven: Horikita Suzune

"I'm sorry, it seems I can't go back with you."

Seeing Ichinose and Horikita appear together, Aoyama didn't think things would be resolved quickly.

Especially Horikita, who must be full of resentment right now.

Kamuro frowned. "The leaders of Class B and Class D have come together; you're quite popular."

"This is also to earn more money, for our future."

Aoyama spoke with a hint of mockery, his suggestive words immediately causing Kamuro's expression to stiffen.

"Huh?! Who... who has a future with you? And I... I'm not going to slack off." Kamuro's tone softened for the second half of the sentence.

That's great, then I can live off a woman.

Kamuro didn't show any displeasure, which made Aoyama feel somewhat pleased.

"I need to speak with you. Please come with me."

When Ichinose approached and greeted Kamuro and Yamamura, Horikita couldn't wait to pull Aoyama aside for a private chat.

As the leader of Class D, the class scored zero and came in last place in the first Special Exam.

She couldn't help but be anxious.

Aoyama knew Horikita was in a hurry, "Okay, Ichinose, could you please wait Ichinose and chat with Kamuro and the others first?"

"Hmm, I'm not in a hurry."

Horikita's urgency was evident, Ichinose naturally had no reason not to give in.

Following Horikita, who was walking quickly, Aoyama also arrived at a place far away from Kamuro and the other two.

"Why sell the Key Card to Ryuen? Is this what you mean by misleading Ryuen?"

"You even swore you wouldn't come in last place. If you're just playing with me, then congratulations, you've already achieved your goal."

After spending time alone with Aoyama, Horikita felt her anger gradually turn into resentment.

She gets up and leaves home at the crack of dawn every day, just for those pitiful four exam points. However, if the exam leader is guessed, the points for capturing Base will be reset to zero.

In other words, she had been doing useless work these past few days, racking her brains about how not to let Ryuen discover her identity as an exam leader.

As the younger sister of the Student Council President, she shamefully scored zero on her first Special Exam after seizing the leadership position in Class D.

This is beyond just being humiliating.

Aoyama, feeling helpless, immediately revealed the truth. "Who said the exam leaders can't be changed?"

If Horikita continued to angrily question him, he would tease her by saying, "Don't you believe me?" before revealing the truth.

But as Horikita spoke, she became aggrieved, her slightly pouting lips making her look incredibly endearing.

Horikita felt that Aoyama was being somewhat self-righteous, saying, "I don't think the school would arbitrarily ask the exam leaders to abstain."

The Guidebook states that replacements are not allowed without a valid reason, and even if a lively exam leader applies to withdraw from the exam, their request will be rejected.

"Have you forgotten about Shiina's fever? If her condition continues to worsen, even though she's the exam leader, the school won't let her continue taking the exams."

"As long as you can pass the doctor's simple on-site examination and be determined that you are not capable of continuing the exam, that's fine."

Horikita is right. The school won't take the change of exam leaders too lightly. To do so would be ridiculous and make a fool of oneself by guessing the rules for exam leaders.

Before Horikita could say he couldn't do it, Aoyama continued, "I have a way to get you through, as long as you listen to me."

Horikita's gaze was firm. "I need concrete solutions, otherwise I won't be able to relax."

She had had enough of the Aoyama teller's methods.

If given another chance in the future, she would never hand over all command to Aoyama, and would never act as a pawn from beginning to end.

"I already know who the leader of Class C's exam is. This afternoon, pack your bags and prepare to leave Class C's camp. I will arrange accommodation for you."

I'll pick you up this afternoon or evening, and I'll let you know then.

Since Ichinose didn't know what Aoyama wanted to talk to him about, he didn't want to have a long conversation with Horikita.

Neither Kushida's past nor his future plans can be explained in just a few words.

Who is it?

"Yamada Albert, I won't tell you how I know." After answering Horikita's question, Aoyama wanted to walk back to Kamuro and the others.

Horikita called out to Aoyama, "I've also figured out who the leader of Class A is—it's Sanada Kosei."

The deal between Hashimoto Masayoshi and her is complete, but she hasn't had a chance to tell Aoyama yet.

Sanada Kosei is one of the few elites in Class A with an A grade in academics and a B grade in judgment. He belongs to neither the Sakayanagi Faction nor the Katsuragi Faction.

He wears glasses, has half-bangs, and has a calm and peaceful personality.

Aoyama asked in confusion, "How did you know? Who told you?"

If the exam leader were an idiot like Totsuka, he might have thought Horikita was discovered through his own efforts.

But Sanada is different. In terms of ability, apart from Katsuragi and him, no one else in Class A can compare to him except Hashimoto.

No wonder Kushida's actions haven't made any progress; perhaps Sanada has already disguised himself to avoid Kushida's probing.

"I can't tell you that; a contract has been signed."