There was pressure on Group 7 and Group 8 as well.
The event they were competing in was Old Maid.
It could be said to be an exam related to luck.
But that was not entirely accurate.
Because—
Old Maid required luck on one hand, but acting skills on the other.
That was right.
Acting skills. Sometimes, when the Old Maid card was in your hand, your opponent might seem to feint at drawing it but leave it behind. They could even watch your expression at that moment. If your reaction was too obvious, they might realize that card was the Old Maid and simply choose another card instead.
So—
Acting skills were needed.
Of course.
That was only one possibility.
This round of Old Maid had another unusual rule.
The leaders of both groups could participate by standing on the opposing group's side, allowing them to see whether the opposing players held the Old Maid card.
They could then give hints to their own teammates.
Of course.
They could not make obvious gestures. Although there were fewer restrictions on facial expressions, they could not be too blatant either.
So this tested the understanding between the group leader and the members.
And this sort of thing—
Was not easy for a group leader.
"Sakura, just follow your instincts."
When Sakura, as Group 7's leader, had to enter the match, she seemed somewhat uneasy. That was what Suzune Horikita had told her.
However, considering that this exam might determine the final results—
And that losing could place a psychological burden on the members participating in this exam—
Horikita had arranged for students who were comparatively more resilient to take part.
There was herself, along with four lower-year students.
And now, the match had begun.
"The exam ends when one side has