Backstab

On the seventh day, the final day, the special exam on the uninhabited island had concluded, and everyone waited for the teachers to announce the results.

Just then, a disheveled vagrant with messy hair crawled out from the bushes, startling the students and causing them to scramble backward. The stench emanating from the vagrant was unbearable; it was unclear how long it had been since he last bathed, and his clothes were tattered and stained with filth.

"Who are you? Why are you here?"

Aside from the teacher for Class C, the other teachers were somewhat taken aback, but they quickly composed themselves to ask.

If the teacher hadn't noticed the school gym uniform, he would have called security on the spot. Ryuen chuckled.

"I've been living on this island the whole time. Didn't expect that, did you?"

After saying this, he burst into laughter all on his own.

[According to Ryuen's plan, everyone assumed Class C had withdrawn from the exam early, leaving him to stay until the end to secretly occupy the base, guess the leaders, and backstab Class A to gain at least 176 points.

However, what he didn't anticipate was that once a simple diversion is seen through, the leader is exposed with 100% certainty.

Everything ended up serving as a wedding dress for Class D.]

[The exam results are now being announced.]

Mashima, the homeroom teacher for Class A, began the announcement.

Tied for last place, Class A and Class C with 0 points.

Second place, Class D with 244 points.

First place, Class B with 275 points.

(Oh~ Class A spent points over the next five days as well, deducting at least 250 points or more. It seems the false information worked; it was worth notifying Ichinose to intentionally reveal the leader card to create an opportunity.

Ryuen's mole took the bait as hoped, providing the wrong information, which caused both Class A and Class C to lose everything. Now, Katsuragi's faction has completely collapsed, and Class A will be under Sakayanagi's sole control.

However, I didn't expect Class A to be backstabbed by Class C as well. Was their agreement exploited?

1. Class A had 3 of their leaders guessed correctly and 2 incorrectly, and they spent over 50 points within 5 days, resulting in 300-250-50=0 points.

2. Class C had 2 of their leaders guessed correctly and 2 incorrectly, resulting in 0 points.

3. Class D guessed 2 correctly, resulting in 300-170+100-30+24=224 points. 30 points deducted for withdrawal, 24 points for checking in at the base for 7 days, and 170 points for daily expenses.

4. Class B guessed 2 correctly, resulting in 155+100=255 points.)

"Katsuragi, what is going on? Under your leadership, Class A only scored 0 points and is about to be overtaken by Class B. Do you still have the ability to represent Class A?"

Hashimoto Masayoshi said bluntly. Katsuragi found it hard to refute, his face turning grim as the crushing defeat of 0 points drew criticism from the majority of the class.

Falling from heaven to hell in an instant, the students couldn't accept the disparity. Their dissatisfaction was immediately apparent as they began to question Katsuragi one after another.

"If someone of Yahiko's level can be a leader, does he even have the capability? Do you understand that you lack the ability? If this continues, we'll lose to Class B, then after losing to Class B, we'll lose to Class D, and then to Class C. There will be no one left to lose to, and we'll be the new Class D."

Hashimoto pressed his advantage, refusing to give him any room to breathe.

Pushing through the noisy crowd, Katsuragi walked up to Ryuen and demanded.

"What is going on, Ryuen? Are you trying to break the agreement and get expelled?"

"Hmph! I didn't break any agreement. Who said only someone from Class C could represent Class C in guessing the leader?"

"You despicable coward!!!"

"You're the one who's too naive, Katsuragi."

"Class C may have lost miserably, but so did Class A. A double loss is better than a single one."

Chang Shui Jing looked silently at the two from Class A, savoring the revenge for their earlier trash talk; he felt incredibly satisfied.

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Cheers of victory from Class B and Class D drifted over.

Although most people didn't know what was going on, the fact that Class D had so many class points, combined with memories of the countless "zero-cost" meals they had eaten, caused the crowd to erupt in cheers.

"Waaaah! Thank you, Horikita-san, you really are my goddess. I can finally go back to school and buy an eel bowl."

"Thank you, I can finally redeem my game console."

"Me too, me too! I can buy the latest The Only Male Student in My Girls' High School. XX-chan, here I come!"

"Ayanokoji-kun helped me out a lot, too."

"It was all Horikita-san's hard work."

Ayanokoji retorted; it seemed he only wanted to live a peaceful life.

On the yacht, looking at the azure sea, a sense of relief washed over his heart. The ocean was so vast and boundless, as if it could contain all the calculations and disputes of the world.

Waves surged one after another, beating a rhythm and playing a beautiful melody, making one momentarily forget the troubles of the mundane world. His mind slowly sank into the depths of the sea, everything returning to nothingness, all worldly desires cast to the back of his mind, finding release in the void.

In his prolonged meditation, Chang Shui Jing reached a state of harmony between man and nature. He looked like a high monk, as if he were about to enter nirvana at any moment.

"Hello, Chang Shui-kun, thank you for the heads-up. Without you, Class B wouldn't have won so easily."

"Eh!" Chang Shui let out a startled sound.

Ichinose smiled slightly, her eyes curving into crescent moons, the corners of her mouth lifting into a lovely arc, with shallow dimples appearing on her cheeks.

(Although it forced me to join the student council, I'll forgive you because you're cute.)

"I didn't expect even the leader of Class C to guess that. I even went out of my way to hide it. You're impressive, Honami."

"Eh? Did you learn that nickname from Hoshinomiya-sensei?"

"It comes from the heart, Honami."

"Hehe, I'd been thinking about it for a while. If points can be used to buy fake cards, then surely they could buy information about other classes. After Class C withdrew from the Uninhabited Island Special Exam, that thought really took root."

"But information regarding the leaders definitely couldn't be purchased; that would be too much of a foul. So, I asked Hoshinomiya-sensei and bought information on whether Ryuen-kun was still on the island. That led me to a bold guess."

(Not bad at all, Ichinose-san. I didn't expect you to immediately exploit a loophole in the rules I let slip. I'll need to be more cautious when working with you in the future. I take back my previous rude thought that you were just a pretty face with no brains.

Although you forced me to join the Student Council, an opponent like you is worth the challenge. I don't dislike you at all. The days ahead certainly won't be boring.)

"This victory was impressive. I acknowledge you."

"Let's get along well from now on, Kagami! As an opponent, I won't be holding back either."

The young girl nodded vigorously, her face full of anticipation for the next challenge.

(Kagami, huh? Isn't that a bit too intimate? Women only slow down my punching speed.)

Facing the sea breeze, the beautiful girl gently brushed her waterfall-like pink-gold hair, which swept across her fair cheeks.

Her hair danced lightly in the wind, casting a dreamlike halo around her. The strands fluttering in the breeze carried the faint scent of shampoo, mixing with the fresh air to permeate the surroundings, like the boundless vitality of summer, tugging at the heartstrings.

(Oh no, this is the feeling of falling in love.)

[Class point rankings after the Uninhabited Island Special Exam.]

Class A: 940

Class B: 875

Class C: 490

Class D: 307

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