Practical teaching, all I want is your reward.

Faced with this result, Suzuki Tetsu felt that it wouldn't be unreasonable for most of the students in Class A to want to give up.

If someone really betrays the collective interest, then it means that the internal strife in Class A is more serious than imagined.

Actually, Suzuki Tetsu was quite looking forward to this outcome. Compared to getting something for nothing, losing it is more regrettable and infuriating, especially something that can be obtained for free.

Even without evidence, he could still frame the Sakayanagi faction for betraying everyone.

For Sakayanagi Arisu, if she doesn't take action, she can only watch helplessly as Katsuragi Kohei's prestige far surpasses her own, while if she joins forces with other classes, she will only fall into Suzuki Tetsu's trap.

However, Toru Suzuki did not forget the potential risks.

Ryuen Sho.

If the other party has a grasp of the class's favored students, they are very likely to be able to deduce the answer as well.

In theory, Long Yuanxiang could disrupt his plans.

Should we minimize the risk and finish the exam on the first day?

While pondering this question, Toru Suzuki suddenly heard people arguing.

"...Didn't you promise to protect me?!"

"Of course I will protect you, but we cannot solve problems with violence."

"I already said it's impossible! I'm your girlfriend! Why can you let them bully me?!"

"I will try to make Ibuki apologize to you properly."

"I absolutely have to make her apologize! Besides, Manabe and the others are threatening me. Can you help me?"

"Manabe-kun? Was it from the very beginning when Karuizawa-kun and Moroto-kun had their conflict?"

"..."

The arguing was coming from the emergency staircase next door, but since everyone was using the elevator, the staircase was empty.

At the same time, since the group discussion has just ended, most students are playing outside, and very few people like Suzuki Toru have returned to their rooms.

The voices sound familiar; it must be Karuizawa Megumi and Hirata Yosuke arguing.

If Suzuki Tetsu remembers correctly, the two were the most popular couple in Class D, one a nerdy guy and the other a gyaru.

Since they are a couple, it's ridiculous that Hirata Yosuke calls his girlfriend Karuizawa-kun; that's such a formal way to address her.

Suzuki Toru instinctively reached for his phone to record, but then changed his mind and abandoned the idea.

"No matter the reason, Karuizawa is one of my important classmates. I will protect you, but I cannot hurt others for this, even if they are classmates in Class C."

"fraud!"

"I've said it from the beginning, I only want to protect you, that's why I pretended to be in a romantic relationship, but that doesn't mean I'll only protect you."

Upon hearing this, Suzuki Toru looked puzzled. So the two of them were just pretending to be a couple?

"Enough! You can't even protect your own girlfriend, get out of here right now, you liar!"

As Karuizawa Kei shouted, the surroundings fell silent, except for the sound of footsteps.

Eavesdropping is never a good thing, so Suzuki Tetsu hid to the side and watched Hirata Yosuke walk out of the stairwell and leave the corridor.

After waiting for a long time without seeing Karuizawa Kei appear, he only vaguely heard sobbing and a girl muttering. He thought for a moment, and then took the initiative to walk into the stairwell.

Just as expected, Karuizawa Kei sat on the stairs, hugging her knees with both hands, her head down, her pretty face buried between her knees, and occasionally she could be heard muttering something under her breath, but it was hard to make out.

Seemingly sensing someone approaching, she looked up warily and saw Suzuki Toru standing in front of her, a hint of panic flashing across her face.

Suzuki Tetsu thought she would question him about what he was doing there, but to his surprise, she simply turned her head away, pretending not to see him.

It's strange. Just now when we were arguing, I was clearly very assertive, but now I inexplicably feel like a helpless little rabbit.

Not knowing what to do, I had no choice but to play dead, burying my head in the sand like an ostrich.

What should we do in this situation?

Suzuki Toru walked behind her, from an angle that wouldn't let her see what he was doing, but would allow her to hear certain sounds.

Rustling——

Karuizawa Megumi, who was already nervous about his appearance, became even more uneasy when she suddenly heard a strange sound coming from behind her.

She secretly glanced back and could only see Suzuki Toru seemingly doing something, with his hands on his belt.

Wait, why put it on my belt?!

Chapter 194 I Only Want Your Reward

A man and a woman alone, living together in the same room.

Moreover, Karuizawa Kei is well aware of her own appearance, so in this situation, something terrible could very well happen.

"W-What are you going to do? I'm warning you, you'd better not do anything rash!" Karuizawa Kei panicked and tried to get away from Suzuki Toru. Her back accidentally bumped against the wall. Like a cornered rabbit, she tried every means to intimidate him. "If you dare to do anything, I'll scream for help right now!"

Upon hearing this, Suzuki Toru slowly raised his hands as if he were about to take something out of his pocket.

This strange behavior made Karuizawa Megumi feel extremely nervous, especially the other person's calm gaze, looking down at her from above, which involuntarily reminded her of past scenes.

However, Suzuki Tetsu said something even stranger to her.

"Sorry, I don't think I brought any tissues."

Karuizawa looked at him blankly as he spread his hands, which were empty.

Karuizawa Kei suddenly snapped out of her daze when she realized that Suzuki Toru's gaze had been fixed on her, and she quickly touched her face.

My fingertips felt slightly cold, clearly from crying earlier. No wonder he suddenly mentioned not having any tissues.

"Don't, don't stare at me, I'm not crying!" Karuizawa Megumi raised her hand as if to block his gaze, her expression a little embarrassed and annoyed.

When I was at my most vulnerable and embarrassed, I accidentally let someone witness this scene, and I felt like I wanted to die.

Moreover, how would Toru Suzuki view her?

Don't you think she's nothing special? She usually acts like a bully in class, but now she's acting like a little girl.

Wait a minute, she and Suzuki Toru aren't in the same class, so the worst-case scenario might not happen.

"I'm sorry, I overheard your conversation with Hirata earlier," Suzuki Tetsu explained. "I was going to go back to my room, but leaving you here doesn't seem quite right."

Karuizawa Kei was pale. Had he heard the argument just now?

In other words, he already knew that he and Hirata Yosuke were only a couple in name only.

"Don't worry, I won't tell anyone, and I'll forget about it after today," Suzuki Tetsu assured the girl, while also sitting on the steps.

Karuizawa Kei found it hard to believe him, but there was no way to erase his memory now, so she could only mutter, "So you just came here to laugh at me?"

At this moment, the girl's pretty face still bore some marks, her eyes were misty with a faint moisture, her voice was slightly nasal, and her lips were bitten until they were bloodless, making her look pitiful and irresistible, making one want to bully her.

"No, I'm a little curious about your situation. You just mentioned Ibuki-san and Manabe-san, right?"

Karuizawa Kei paused, her eyes suddenly glistening with tears, as if she were about to cry again, her delicate shoulders trembling slightly.

"So Suzuki-kun knows them too?" Her voice trembled as she looked pitifully at Suzuki Toru. "You probably don't know, but during the exam on the deserted island, our class took in Ibuki, and then she deliberately ruined my shoes and stole my socks. Isn't that a bit much?"

Faced with a cute girl, it's hard to imagine anyone ignoring her pitiful appearance; most would side with her and attack the despicable Ibuki Mio.

"Two months ago, Class C framed the students from Class B, and the ringleaders were Ibuki and Manabe," Suzuki Toru said, mentioning another incident.

Karuizawa Kei's eyes lit up, and she quickly chimed in, "Yes, yes, they're so mean! Now Manabe is threatening me too, it's outrageous!"

"What did she threaten you with?" Suzuki Toru asked.

For some reason, Karuizawa suddenly stammered, "They just wanted me to bow and apologize to them because they wanted to bully me..."

Her acting skills are slightly inferior to Kikyo Kushida's, but she is more fragile and helpless than imagined, and even subconsciously wants to seek help from Toru Suzuki, an outsider.

Even though Hirata Yosuke is her boyfriend in name only, does it really have to come to this?

What is she afraid of?

Moreover, when he encounters trouble, besides asking others for help, he can only hide here and drop small pearls. Doesn't this guy have the ability to solve problems independently?

Since they usually have no interaction, Suzuki Toru also finds it difficult to judge the correct answer at this time. However, judging from Karuizawa Megumi's current behavior, her inner self is not as strong as her outward appearance.

"Hey, why aren't you saying anything?" Karuizawa Kei cautiously sized him up.

[Karuizawa Megumi: Frustration, worry, helplessness, anxiety, insecurity...]

[It is suggested to comfort the target's emotions by stroking their chest and head, which can effectively reduce their insecurity.]

Suzuki Tetsu pondered for a moment, then said, "It might be a bit presumptuous of me, but why do you pretend to be lovers with Hirata-kun?"

Unexpectedly, Karuizawa Kei suddenly stood up and walked straight out of the stairwell.

"where are you going?"

"I almost forgot, I'm going to the coffee shop with Rino and the others next."

“Running away won’t solve the problem. You thought Hirata was your protector, but he rejected your suggestion. If this continues, the thing you’re afraid of will happen.”

Karuizawa Megumi stopped and stood behind him, falling silent without uttering a word.

"Although you look a bit intimidating, Ibuki-san and Manabe-san are not weak girls either, and they might be quite good at fighting."

One side is a rebellious girl, the other a fashionable hottie; it's obvious who's stronger and who's weaker.

"Don't, don't think you can scare me like that. If they fight at school, they'll be expelled immediately!" Karuizawa Kei still stubbornly retorted.

"This is a cruise ship, and there are many areas without surveillance cameras," Toru Suzuki kindly reminded him.

Karuizawa Kei stood still, then slowly hugged her arms tightly, her expression very unpleasant. After a while, she finally gave up in despair.

"I hate you! Ibuki and Manabe, you should just die! And you too, get out of here!"

Suzuki Toru turned around and calmly looked at the somewhat distraught girl.

"Instead of getting out of here, I'd rather help you solve your problem."

Regardless of what happened in the last world or what temptations he might encounter in the future, all he could see now was the wish embodied in Karuizawa Kei.

【Huibao, my Huibao, for you, I will become Ichinose Honami's lover!】、【Hehehe, now it's my turn to bully Karuizawa-kun】、【In front of everyone, I'll bully Karuizawa Megumi hard】、【Lick Karuizawa Megumi's jade feet until they're raw】、【Too small, need a massage】、【PUA Karuizawa Megumi hard】、【Parasites, come parasitize me too】、【You must become the most beautiful princess in the fairy tale】、【Pat pat】……