People bring their own maids to the training camp

"I hope that we can remain allies during this period." Chihaya finally revealed her purpose. "Right now, only our two classes know some of the inside information, and our alliance is the most effective way to achieve this."

"Yes, it is possible, but I have a question I would like to clarify."

"Excuse me."

"Actually, even without joining forces with Class D, Class B would still have a very good chance of winning, right? In that case, wouldn't it be better not to cooperate with Class D? If you're just using Class D to restrain Class C as a reason, I find it hard to convince me."

"Rin, can you eat a 15-inch pizza by yourself?"

“I can’t eat it.”

"So, what do you do with the leftovers? Throw them away, or share them with your friends?"

"......I see."

To put it simply, Class B couldn't take it all, so they gave up a portion to Class D in exchange for Class D's future support. At the same time, giving to Class D would also indirectly reduce the influence of Class A and Class C. It was actually a win-win situation for both Class B and Class D.

Class D needs points to narrow the gap, while Class B also needs Class D to weaken Class A and Class C.

At the same time, Class B can also do Class D a favor, which is more than a business deal.

"Oh, right, Rinne, there's something I need to remind you—you may represent Class D, but I've never represented Class B. Do you understand what I mean? Whether it's the cooperation we've reached this time, or the help I gave you before, it's all my personal help to you, not assistance from Class B."

"Is that so? I understand." Rinne nodded. She had known all along that Chihaya was no ordinary person, otherwise the leader of Class B would definitely not be a nice guy like Ichinose Honami.

Honami was not only less astute than Chihaya, but also less adept at forming alliances and counter-alliances.

"Well then, I'll contact you again once we're on the cruise ship. At that time, I'll be able to provide you with something very important, so look forward to the cruise trip, Rin."

Suzune nodded, without asking Chihaya what her true purpose was. She couldn't quite understand what Chihaya's actions were all about.

She doesn't do activities for the benefit of the class, but she's very helpful to me. If Chihaya weren't also a girl, Suzune would have suspected that Chihaya had a crush on me and that's why she did these things for me.

However, Chihaya never made any inappropriate moves, which led Suzune to believe that Chihaya could not possibly be interested in her.

154. Final Exam

Finally, the final exams arrived.

Because there were no special activities involved, and all students simply reviewed for the exam, all four classes passed the exam without any problems, and no one dropped out.

The exam results were released very quickly.

Class B ranked first, Class A second, Class C third, and Class D fourth.

Then, in the five exams, Class B had the highest average score in three subjects, while Class A had the highest average score in two subjects.

The top student in the grade is undoubtedly Chihaya.

In summary, the changes in class points for the four classes are as follows:

Class A: 985 + 75 + 10 = 1070

Class B: 745 + 100 + 15 = 860

Class C: 590 + 50 = 640

Class D: 80 + 25 = 105

At the end of the semester, Class A, which had the strongest overall performance, even earned more class points than when the semester started, while Class D, which came in last, barely managed to reach three digits.

The monthly points of around 10,000 gradually gave the students in Class D some extra resources.

After the final exam results were released, all four homeroom teachers informed their students of the cruise trip arrangements, which caused a stir among the entire first-year students—after all, it was free for everyone, allowing them to enjoy themselves without spending any points, while also accumulating points for a period of time.

You can accumulate quite a few points even if you don't spend any money for almost half a month.

After the exams, all students will have a short break, followed by an exciting luxury cruise trip.

Because no one failed, and there were no tutoring sessions or similar activities at the high school, the students, free from psychological burdens, inevitably became a little complacent. Even Sudo, who had been feeling down for a long time, regained his spirits.

After all, he was just a teenage high school boy; his emotions came and went quickly.

With the upcoming luxury cruise ship, the three idiots indulged themselves to the fullest.

"I really want to wear swimsuits with Kokushida and recreate the classic Titanic scene at the bow of the ship! You jump! I jump!"

"Hmph, then I'll stay in the room with naked Kushida and paint oil paintings!"

"Damn it, you're not allowed to fantasize about my little Kushida!"

"It's you who shouldn't be fantasizing about my little Kushida!"

As is typical of Ike and Yamauchi, Ayanokouji completely ignored them.

"Hey Ayanokouji, have you noticed anyone getting close to Suzune lately?" Sudo ignored the two idiots and instead approached Ayanokouji.

Did you get her permission to call her that?

"Of course not, and she's not here. As long as I'm not in her presence, I can call her whatever I want—Rin-ne Rin-ne Rin-ne."

Although Suzune was unable to turn the tide in the C-class framing case, Sudo wasn't completely stupid. He had seen all the contributions Suzune had made before, so he reluctantly accepted the "mutual destruction" outcome. He believed that although the class points were deducted, without him, Class D would not have been able to close the gap with Class C.

It emphasizes a psychological victory strategy.

Therefore, Suzune's favorability towards him naturally increased even more after the trial ended. Although this was just Sudo's own delusion, he couldn't help but think it made more and more sense. He had completely accepted this conclusion and believed that Suzune was the so-called tsundere, saying that she didn't care at all, but her body was very honest and found a witness.

"You just need to tell me if Lingyin has been getting close to anyone—excluding yourself, okay?"

Because he had already confirmed the relevant issues with Ayanokouji, Sudo didn't see Ayanokouji as a competitor at all, but rather as Suzune's deskmate and errand boy.

"If I had to say, it seems like she and Hasebe have gotten along quite well lately? I've seen them talking during breaks, which wasn't the case before," Ayanokouji casually told Sudo what she had discovered.

After all, Sudo had been suspended from school for a period of time, and it took him a few days to recover from his depression and get back into studying for the final exams.

Although Suzune attended the Princess Group's study session, she did not forget about Misaki. She gave Misaki a set of practice questions that she had compiled through Ayanokouji, but she did not continue to provide explanations for the questions.

Compared to the three idiots who are incompetent and troublesome, Suzune thinks the members of the Princess Group are simply angels.

"Hasebe? Girls don't really matter."

“It’s probably nothing for guys,” Ayanokouji said. “Horikita’s life is pretty much a routine of going back and forth between home and work.”

"Is that so? But I think I saw Kohorikita at 'Shiki'?" Ike also gave up on the pointless internal strife with Yamauchi and came to join Sudo's conversation.

"It's normal to have a cup of coffee once in a while, isn't it?" Sudo said dismissively. "It's not like I'm meeting a guy alone."

"That's true. The one with Kohorikita is that elegant silver-haired demon lady."

“…” Sudo was silent for a few seconds before slowly speaking, “I’ve known for a long time that they have a good relationship.”

"It seems like Kohorikita only smiles when she's with Himegami-kun, right? In my memory, she's always been cold and unapproachable, and she hardly ever smiles."

"It's said that Horikita once made a bento for the princess, and the two of them even made plans to make desserts together." Ayanokoji "timely" revealed a little bit of information that the three idiots didn't know.

"Damn it, I really want to eat Suzune's bento and desserts too!" Sudo slammed his fist on the table.

"There's nothing we can do about it, right? It's normal for two girls to act like that, isn't it? Because they're girls, their behavior towards each other will be very intimate." Chi shrugged. "But they're probably not in that kind of relationship, right?"

The following sentence was spoken as quietly as possible.

As for the meaning behind it, those who know, know.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible! That concubine simply has good relationships with many people! And if that's the case, doesn't Kushida also have good relationships with many girls? This proves nothing at all!" Sudo immediately objected to Ike's statement.

"I was just saying, why are you getting so worked up! Besides, you're no match for that Demon King lady, are you?"

"Who said that! Although she's strong, she's not without weaknesses! If it were basketball, I would definitely win!"

"There's nothing to be proud of in a basketball team member beating a girl..."

"I'm just saying I can win! She's not invincible either; there will be tough battles for her too! If we ever have a chance to compete, I'll definitely show you!"

"You're really great," Ayanokouji thought to himself.

155. Departure, cruise ship!

The days flew by, and soon it was time to set off and board the cruise ship.

This extravagant trip is finally about to begin today. The first week of the itinerary will be spent enjoying the summer in a guesthouse built on a deserted island, followed by a week on a cruise ship. The first-year students took a bus together to Tokyo Bay this morning, and then departed on the ship. After breakfast in the ship's lounge, the students were free to do as they pleased.

There are a total of 160 students in four classes. Four students share a room, and each class is allocated 10 rooms, with five boys and five girls per room.

Chihaya, Hayasaka, Honami, and Amakura were assigned to the same room.

When the room assignments were announced, Chihaya felt that Shiraha was looking at the three of them with a very resentful gaze, after all, this was a great opportunity to get closer to them.

The girls really looked forward to their late-night dorm chats, since everyone lived in single rooms at school, and even if friends stayed over, it was only two people. Chihaya's room could only accommodate a maximum of three people, and one of them had to sleep on the floor, otherwise the bed the school provided simply couldn't fit three people—unless they changed the orientation, but then their legs would be dangling in the air, which was uncomfortable, and it was much more comfortable to sleep on the floor.

Although Bai Bo was very dissatisfied, the die was cast, and raising his opinion at this point would seem like expressing dissatisfaction with his current roommate.

Honami was also looking forward to the girls' gathering. Hayasaka had jokingly asked her to stay overnight many times, but because the timing wasn't right, Honami, despite being close to Chihaya, never stayed overnight in Chihaya's room. However, she knew that Hayasaka and Kushida had both stayed overnight before.

Having familiarized herself with the special exam content beforehand, Chihaya only brought a change of clothes and nothing else. Also, the cruise ship had everything she needed, so she didn't need to bring anything extra.

Hayasaka suggested bringing along a certain consumable package that couldn't be described, but Chihaya firmly refused. She could keep it quiet in the room, but there wasn't much privacy on this ship, and even if there were, Chihaya didn't dare fully trust it.

Even if the school turned a blind eye to sexual activity on the ship, Chihaya would absolutely not allow it; her admission information clearly stated "female" as her gender. Being exposed due to uncontrollable lust was, in Chihaya's opinion, the stupidest way to reveal her identity, and something she would never accept.

The four-person cabin on the cruise ship is quite spacious, with a bed, a private bathroom, a table and chairs, and a window with a view of the sea.

"As expected of a luxury cruise ship, my life is now complete and without regrets!"

After putting down his luggage, Wang Cang spoke in a rather exaggerated tone, accompanied by hand gestures.

This cruise ship is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also incredibly well-equipped. From top-notch restaurants to theaters where you can enjoy theatrical performances and luxurious spas, it has everything you need.

If you want to travel alone, even in the off-season, you'll probably need several zeros.

To most people, this would be an extraordinary trip. At this state-supported school, students have absolutely no obligation to pay tuition or fees. Of course, they don't need to pay for this trip either. It's truly exceptional treatment.

"This is nothing! There are many more luxurious places on this ship!" Hayasaka said. "I saw the restaurant descriptions; they have all kinds of cuisines, including Italian, French, and Spanish food."

"Can my dream of sleeping with abalone and lobster finally come true?"

"Sure, but I suggest you don't bring Ma Zi Jiang back to your room, it'll smell really bad," Fan Bo joked. "You could ask the staff if you're allowed to rent a diving kit and sleep in the same tank as the lobster."

"Damn it, even Honami-chan is like this! Onee-sama, look how they're bullying me! I didn't do anything to them!" Amakura chose to "complain" to Chihaya.

"When Ma Zi goes to sleep, you can bring out a few lobsters and I'll help you process them, so your living space will be a bit more spacious."

"Even without lobsters, it won't work, right? I can't get in! No matter how I think about it, I can't get in! There's no way I could lie down inside!"

“Then let’s try a big fish tank,” Hayasaka said. “That way we can add a fish to dinner, half of which can be pan-fried and half steamed.”