Is This... a Honey Trap?

"Haha, good afternoon, Kanda- kun." Ichinose's tone was somewhat forced.

That's obvious!

It feels like when you just logged in, the screen is suddenly forcibly switched to your base, and there's someone next to your base holding a hammer, pointing it at your base, which now only has one drop of health left.

Who could stand this? I just logged on, ready to peacefully farm with you for a while, and then my base got raided?

Can demolition teams really move that quickly?

At this moment Ichinose once again experienced the feeling of being the class leader when Shuichi Kanda had seen through her true feelings on the Uninhabited Island.

Could there be a mole in our Class B?

No, that's impossible. The VIP only told me, and I also instructed them not to tell anyone else. The conversation took place in an absolutely safe room, so there couldn't be a mole.

So, did Kanda figure out the selection rules for VIP simply by looking at the three VIP?

The selection of rules isn't a secret; any smart person would easily figure it out after seeing the text message. But still, isn't this all too fast?

Forget it, thinking about it won't solve the problem. It'll be faster to just call and ask directly.

Since my fate is already in someone else's hands, I might as well just give up.

Of course, she could choose not to admit it, but that would only be self-deception, and even if she didn't admit it, she probably couldn't hide it from Shuichi Kanda for long.

No, perhaps it was impossible to hide it from the start.

"Um, has Kanda already discovered the rules?"

Having chosen to give up, Ichinose appeared quite open-minded, getting straight to the point without any unnecessary words, because useless probing would only lower her standing in Shuichi Kanda's eyes.

"Yes, judging from your expression, my guess was right."

"Haha, so what does Kanda- kun want us to do?"

Ichinose understood perfectly well that since Shuichi Kanda hadn't chosen to deliver Class B's answer immediately, it meant that he had something he needed Class B's help with.

So, does Kanda really want to achieve result one for the whole group?

Then Ichinose breathed a sigh of relief. If Shuichi Kanda had chosen to directly obtain 450 Class Points, then Class D would have been promoted directly to Class A in this exam.

Class B will then experience the awkward situation of being promoted to Class A again within a month, only to be relegated back down before the class sign is even changed.

If a student has this experience twice in a semester, and both times it's due to the behavior of Class D, then even students in Class B might start to doubt themselves.

Chapter 132 Is this... a honey trap?

When faced with Ichinose's question, Shuichi Kanda and felt that it might be difficult to explain over the phone.

"How about we talk face-to-face?"

"Okay, that works too. So, where shall we meet?"

Ichinose had no right to refuse Shuichi Kanda's request, having lost the initiative, especially since Shuichi Kanda's request wasn't unreasonable.

"On the second-floor deck, there's a refreshment stand next to it; I often rest there."

"Okay, I'll set off now."

After agreeing on a meeting place, Shuichi Kanda folded the paper in his hand and put it into his bag. He would tell Hirata about discovering the rules, but he did not plan to disclose the specific rules for the time being.

After carefully putting away the piece of paper he had written on, Shuichi Kanda placed the notebook that Hirata had given him on the table and left the room.

Because it's at sea, you immediately feel a humid heat as soon as you leave the room.

Stepping onto the deck, the smell of the sea wafted over me, giving me a particularly refreshing feeling.

The boys' room was on the third floor. Shuichi Kanda simply walked down a corridor and then down a flight of stairs to reach his destination. Looking at the empty deck, Shuichi Kanda ordered a watermelon juice at the ice cream shop.

In Japan, watermelons are very expensive, and watermelon juice is naturally considered a high-end drink. However, everything on this ship was provided free of charge, so Shuichi Kanda ordered this high-end drink without hesitation.

I drank a bit too much cola; it would be nice to drink something healthier.

"Kanda- kun."

While waiting for the watermelon juice to be ready Shuichi Kanda Ichinose calling him and looked up at the sound.

Ichinose was standing on the third-floor deck, waving and greeting Shuichi Kanda with a smile.

From Shuichi Kanda's angle, one can just catch a glimpse of what's beneath Ichinose's white pleated skirt.

Above the black over-the-knee stockings was a short, absolute territory, and above that, the mysterious territory wasn't black, but unexpectedly white...

How pure and Ichinose.

However, Shuichi Kanda didn't get to appreciate the beautiful scenery for long. Soon, Ichinose turned around and walked down the spiral staircase from the third-floor deck, standing next to Shuichi Kanda.

"Um, could I have an iced Americano?"

After glancing at Ichinose Honami unexpectedly, Shuichi Kanda picked up his watermelon juice and prepared to sit down under the nearby parasol.

"I'll go wait for you over there."

"Okay, I'll be right there."

A few minutes later, as Shuichi Kanda was checking the School Forum on his phone, Ichinose pulled out the chair opposite him and sat down.

"Um, what are your plans regarding this exam, Kanda?"

"It's nothing, I just hope you can assist me in the meeting. I need to finalize everything in tonight's discussion. I prefer a relaxed atmosphere, so if the discussion continues in the same atmosphere as tonight, I'll be in a difficult position."

Shuichi Kanda was equally decisive; there was no need to argue with someone like Ichinose —he wasn't Ryuen.

However, Shuichi Kanda didn't seem to like arguing with Ryuen. Communicating with that guy was actually simpler. As long as the pros and cons were made clear, he would know what to do. However, in this matter Shuichi Kanda still preferred to cooperate with Ichinose's side.

"Then, is there anything we can do?"

"Just support my decision when the time comes." Shuichi Kanda smiled. "Of course, I might impose some harsh conditions, I hope you won't mind, Ichinose. But I won't make things too difficult for you."

"Haha." Ichinose gave a wry smile, "Then I'll have to ask Kanda to go easy on me."

How could I dare to offer any opinions? I'm at their mercy now, how could I possibly raise any objections?

However, if Shuichi Kanda's conditions are too harsh, or even more excessive than losing 150 points, Ichinose will have no choice but to start resisting.

Next Ichinose made some simple probes into Shuichi Kanda, but Shuichi Kanda gritted his teeth and refused to reveal any of his ideas.

Don't think I'll soften just because you showed me your panties. It's not like I haven't seen Kushida's before.

After Ichinose left, Shuichi Kanda also prepared to eat. After all that fuss, it was already evening and time for dinner.

"Ah, I've got it! Shuichi, want to go eat together?"

Wearing a white T-shirt and beach shorts, Miyake waved to Shuichi Kanda from the third-floor deck.

"Akito, you've come just in time! I was just about to go eat."

"I noticed you weren't in your room, so I thought you might be here."

With that, Miyake walked down the stairs and stopped at the ice cream shop. "A Pepsi with ice, please."

"Have you become obsessed with cola lately? Be careful not to consume too much sugar, or you'll gain weight. You don't want to end up like that Sotomura, do you?"

Shuichi Kanda stood up from his seat, threw his empty watermelon juice glass into the recycling bin next to him, and walked over to Miyake's side.

"I do exercise, you know. I swam in the pool for quite a while this afternoon." Miyake seemed unconcerned, but quickly his expression turned to amazement and exclaimed, "But Kouenji is really amazing. His speed and endurance are beyond my reach."

"You can tell that guy's a monster just by looking at his size, right? What are you comparing yourself to him for?"

Shuichi Kanda rubbed his forehead. Comparing himself to that kind of monster? That's really weird.

Miyake Shuichi Kanda and sighed, "Yeah, he's a monster, but I'll do my best too."

Shuichi Kanda doesn't quite understand why Miyake has been exercising so diligently lately. Is it to win over Hashikura- senpai? If so, then I can only wish you the best, Akito!

"Your Coke is ready. Let's go eat."

Shuichi Kanda day without fail, and after a few months, his weight has reached almost 60kg. However, given his height of 183cm, he still looks very thin.

After having dinner with Miyake, it was still before 7 PM. The discussion was from 8 PM to 9 PM, so Miyake had an hour to spare before heading back to his room to rest. After all, he had been swimming all afternoon and must be tired.

After reminding him not to be late, Shuichi Kanda planned to stroll around the ship.

On the first deck, Sakura Airi and Hasebe Haruka were hiding in a secluded corner, doing something.

Sakura Airi and Hasebe Haruka stood about a meter and a half apart. Hasebe Haruka one hand on her hip, looking at Sakura Airi with a smile.

Sakura Airi, her face flushed, lowered her head, staring at the deck in front of her, while muttering incoherently.

"Kanda- kun, please, please, please... you and I... um... make a date, make a date, make a date—..."

He talked for a long time but couldn't get to the point.

"Sigh, Airi-chan, even if Kanda- kun is smart, he definitely won't understand if you don't say it." Hasebe Haruka sighed as she looked at Sakura Airi's state.

"But, but, but, Haruka, I, I really can't say it."

Seemingly because the tension from earlier hadn't subsided, Sakura Airi kept breaking up her words even when speaking to her close friend in class Hasebe Haruka.

"Airi-chan, the person in front of you isn't the real Kanda- kun. If you can't even speak properly to me, your substitute, you'd probably faint if you faced the real me, wouldn't you?"

Hasebe Haruka is also very worried about this new friend. She clearly likes Shuichi Kanda, but she doesn't dare to approach him.

Even when I offered to pretend to be Shuichi Kanda she could practice, I couldn't help her overcome her fear.

"Oh no, what am I going to do?" Hasebe Haruka lamented inwardly.

No, I need to encourage her!

"Airi-chan! Do your best, treat me Kanda, do your best!" Hase Haruka her hands on Sakura Airi's shoulders and nodded to her.

"Then, shall I try again?"

Sakura herself was somewhat uncertain at that moment, but after seeing Hasebe Haruka nod, she didn't know where the courage came from.

"Kanda, Kanda- kun..."

"Okay, Airi-chan, try your best! Say it!" Hasebe Haruka Sakura Airi.

"Please, please ask me out!"

Sakura Airi's mind went blank. At that moment, she had only one thought, "I said it. I said it."

"A date? Sakura, you actually like girls?"

Just before turning the corner Shuichi Kanda had just wandered over here, heard Sakura shout, "Please go on a date with me!", and after turning the corner, he saw Hasebe Haruka bowing to Sakura Airi.

He was shocked. Holy crap, the air around him was filled with the scent of citrus?

That led to his question just now.

Sakura, you actually like women?

How many men would weep over this!

Shuichi Kanda Haruka was startled by Hasebe Haruka's sudden appearance, as she hadn't expected Shuichi Kanda to show up there.

Sakura Airi's reaction was even more exaggerated. Although her mind had gone blank just now, she had at least heard what Shuichi Kanda said.

No way?

Is this a scam?

Sakura Airi turned her head, and when Shuichi Kanda's unique face came into view, Sakura Airi mind went blank again.

Then...

His eyes rolled back, and he fainted instantly, his body falling towards Shuichi Kanda.

Holy crap, what's going on?

Although somewhat confused about the situation, Shuichi Kanda immediately stepped forward, reached out his hands, caught the falling Sakura Airi, and pulled her into his arms.

As expected of Sakura, who was recognized by the boys in the class as the second oldest girl, he felt the beauty of her soft body the moment he pulled her into his arms.

Hasebe Haruka, who had been nervously trying to help Sakura Airi, stopped in her tracks.

Not only that, this guy also took out his phone and snapped several photos of Shuichi Kanda, who was hugging Sakura, with the flash making it hard for Shuichi Kanda to open his eyes.

Holy crap?

Shuichi Kanda's first reaction was... "Am I being set up?"

Then she shook her head violently. "Sakura isn't that kind of person, so what are you trying to do, Hasebe?"

"Hey, stop filming, come over and help me up."