Practical teaching, all I want is your reward.

“Failure due to one’s own fault and failure due to someone else’s fault are two different things,” Suzuki Toru said. “The latter could allow her to stand in the position of the victim and turn around and blame me and Katsuragi.”

Because the sudden end of the group exams outside of Class A will inevitably arouse the vigilance of other classes, which will prevent Sakayanagi Arisu from achieving result one, Katsuragi Kohei must give her a reason that satisfies her.

Based on this, and leveraging her remaining prestige, it wouldn't be impossible for her to guide public opinion within the class and question Katsuragi Kohei.

This is what Sakayanagi Arisu was referring to as a draw; in chess, a draw is a very common occurrence.

"So, this is what Sakayanagi-san really wanted?" Ichinose Honami pursed her lips. "Your class... is so strange. There's really no need to treat your own classmates like this, is there?"

The intense infighting in Class A was a scene that Ichinose Honami could not have imagined. She found it unbelievable; shouldn't everyone in the class work together?

"You're the strange one. The more intense the infighting within Class A, the more advantageous it is for you, isn't it?"

"But this will create a divide among many students in Class A. Just because they are under different leaders, they will be ostracized and treated differently. Isn't that very upsetting?"

"Don't you have any cliques in your class?"

"what?"

Seeing Ichinose Honami tilting her head, Suzuki Toru knew he had asked the wrong person; for her, there was no way there could be any cliques in the class.

“Speaking of which, I just met with Sakayanagi-san, and she told me about her thoughts on preferential treatment and outcome one,” Ichinose Honami suddenly said.

Suzuki Toru asked with a half-smile, "Putting aside what she told you, now that you've heard so much, what are your thoughts?"

Honami Ichinose pouted. From the class's perspective, of course she wanted to take you all down with her!

Chapter 201 Bad Kid

They've already lost two key members of Class B, so it's perfectly reasonable for them to fight you cunning guys to the death now.

However, the words came out differently.

"What else can I do? You all know my status as a privileged individual. Even if I said I wanted to take revenge on you now, you could easily stop me. Otherwise, you wouldn't be telling me all this." Ichinose Honami looked dejected. Compared to Suzuki Toru or other leaders, her abilities seemed rather lacking.

“If you want revenge, then go ahead and do it. I never said I would stop you.” Suzuki Toru habitually patted her head. “On the contrary, I’m surprised that you’re willing to listen to me.”

Although Ichinose Honami had joked during the day that he wanted him to pat her head, when he actually did, Ichinose Honami felt a strong, strange sensation, as if someone was tickling her, and her whole body was covered in fine bumps, which made her feel somewhat ashamed.

I've always been the older sister, so let alone comforting her, almost no one would do that for her normally.

"But wouldn't that cause you trouble?" Compared to climbing into Class A, Honami Ichinose was more concerned about how the people around her would feel, even if they weren't members of her class.

“No, it’s precisely because I want you to make a move that I’m meeting you here.” Suzuki Tetsu felt that the touch was quite nice, especially the scent on her body, which subtly stimulated his male instincts. “Sakayanagi-san thought I would go all in, so her approach was similar to mine, deliberately luring the other party into a momentary impulse. This trap is her way of getting back at me.”

Suzuki Toru knew exactly what Sakayanagi Arisu was thinking. Since the start of the semester, the other party had been observing him and knew his style perfectly. Not long ago, the other party had even further figured out his personality by playing Go.

In her own eyes, she is probably someone who likes digging holes and taking risks.

Besides, there are some that are quite astringent.

Faced with the opportunity to turn Sakayanagi Arisu into a maid, wouldn't anyone be tempted to just rush in?

Taking advantage of this moment, Sakayanagi Arisu suddenly turned the tide and won the game to a draw.

Although it wasn't a victory for her, not losing means there's still a chance.

Next time, she'll be serious.

"What did Sakayanagi-san say to you?" Suzuki Tetsu asked.

"She wanted to collaborate with Class B to achieve Result 1 in the Rat, Chicken, and Pig group, but she didn't tell me who the favored student was," Honami Ichinose added. "I ran into her on my way back to my room after the group discussion ended that evening."

In fact, Sakayanagi Arisu had already made it clear that Ichinose Honami and Ryuen Sho were both aware of the situation of the privileged students in the class, and they were most likely to deduce the pattern based on the existing information.

"As expected, she will also tell the people in Class D, and then wait for the situation to change. If we fight back, she will have an excuse to question us. If we don't fight back, we can only watch other classes compete with us for points, and she can still question our decision."

At this point, Suzuki Toru couldn't even doubt Sakayanagi Arisu, because if she wanted to achieve result one, she would naturally need to contact students from other classes, and she hadn't revealed her status as a privileged individual.

Sakayanagi Arisu is now giving two options: to finish the exam early before Class C or any other class, but this would lead to Class A being attacked, thus ruining outcome one, meaning the responsibility would fall entirely on Katsuragi Kohei and Suzuki Toru.

Moreover, there is no way to explain it yet.

After all, the exam for the top group could be a student's solo effort, so there's no need to make a fuss.

Another option is not to retaliate, allowing other classes to compete with Class A for points, and then being questioned by Sakayanagi Arisu about how she knew the answer beforehand but ended up gaining so little.

Furthermore, if she successfully achieves result one, the situation in Class A will once again become a two-way competition.

"This is so troublesome. I suddenly regret listening to what you're saying." Honami Ichinose felt her thoughts were a bit jumbled, unsure whether it was from listening to what he was saying or from the strangeness she had just experienced.

“I also find it troublesome, but she’s mistaken about one thing,” Suzuki Toru said quietly. “She thinks, like everyone else, that class points are very important to me.”

Honami Ichinose looked at him in confusion. Wasn't that right?

In order to win the bet, it's only natural to lead Class A to get more class points, right?

"Did you agree to Sakayanagi-san's suggestion?"

"No, I said I'll think about it."

"Alright, then Class B will be responsible for attacking the privileged members of Class A."

"Wait, wait a minute, what are you saying?"

Honami Ichinose was completely dumbfounded. Wouldn't this cause Class A to suffer even greater losses?

However, Toru Suzuki seemed indifferent.

"Only by comparing with each other can we show our advantages. As long as Class A is in better condition than other classes, there won't be too many complaints. Besides, we can't just leave you to your own devices."

Since Honami Ichinose will eventually figure out the identity of the privileged person anyway, it's better to let her carry out her actions right under my nose, which will reduce the risks.

Another reason is simpler: it's to make Sakayanagi Arisu unable to hold back.

For some reason, after hearing those words, Ichinose Honami looked away in a flustered manner.

After a while, she whispered, "Is it really okay?"

"Of course you can. Actually, I was going to ask you if it was okay, since I was the one who asked you."

"Couldn't you ask someone from Class D for help?"

No, only you can do it.

Perhaps Suzuki Toru felt he needed to give a more detailed explanation, or perhaps Ichinose Honami's slightly lowered eyebrows and exposed earlobes were too alluring, he couldn't help but lean closer and blow a breath into the girl's ear.

In an instant, Ichinose Honami was startled. A blush crept up her fair neck and onto her earlobes, which were still covered in fine down. A look of panic flashed in her eyes. She thought he was going to do something lewd again and instinctively tried to push him away. But then she heard him say a few words softly and stood there motionless.

"...That's the plan, so I'm counting on you, Honami-chan."

When he said the words "Hanami-chan," Ichinose Hanami felt goosebumps rise on her skin. It was as if someone was tickling her ears with feathers, a tingling and itchy sensation that made her heart race. Her cheeks were burning, her blood was rushing, and her head was spinning.

"So, so cunning, boohoo..."

Suzuki Toru looked at her, whose face was flushed, with a puzzled expression. Was she cursing him, or was she cursing something else?

Sensing that his gaze was off, Ichinose Honami felt even more embarrassed.

Does it make you feel awkward?

"No, no... I'm a little hot... Is it okay, is this alright?"

Why do I feel hot when it's so cool at night?

Even Honami Ichinose thought the reason was lame, and she wanted to cover her face and hide somewhere where no one could see her.

"Should I take you home?" Suzuki Tetsu seemed oblivious to her unusual behavior, and was instead concerned about her health.

Honami Ichinose stared at him blankly, wondering if he was telling her to go back and rest.

Wait, when did you become so gentle?

Shouldn't I pounce on her now and do some naughty things to her like before?

Although she only glanced at him occasionally, as a beautiful girl who was always in the spotlight, Ichinose Honami was perfectly able to tell where Suzuki Toru was looking.

First her breasts, then her thighs and buttocks, and sometimes he would stare intently at her own feet, making her a little nervous each time.

While others might just look, Suzuki Toru would actually pounce on them.

She knew that boys would sometimes think about suggestive things.

Since deciding to seduce Suzuki Toru with a reward, Ichinose Honami has been reading some comics in private. Couples inevitably do strange things when they are dating, and she has learned a lot of new knowledge while blushing.

This includes tonight's outfit.

Boys seem to have a strange fetish for girls' shorts, especially school uniforms.

Seeing Suzuki Tetsu staring at her thigh, Ichinose Honami thought he was going to do something lewd again, but he just took her hand in a very ordinary way.

Holding hands is a good thing; it shows that he is very self-controlled and that his relationship with Honami Ichinose is not just about venting his desires.

However, this left Ichinose Honami somewhat dumbfounded.

Of course, it doesn't mean she enjoys being intimate with Suzuki Tetsu; it just means she won't stop Suzuki Tetsu from touching her inappropriately, but it doesn't mean she wants to do so.

There's no particular reason; girls are just such complex creatures that sometimes they don't even know what they're thinking.

In short, Suzuki Tetsu always felt awkward when he wasn't being affectionate with her!

It felt like a character's personality had been ruined in an anime, and Honami Ichinose felt very uncomfortable.

"Going back... seems about time. If I go back too late, Mako-chan and the others will definitely suspect that I'm hiding something from them."

Since he didn't intend to be lewd, Ichinose Honami didn't need to stay any longer, since her excuses weren't enough to justify her lingering outside for too long.

However, Suzuki Toru suddenly grabbed her hand as she was about to turn around.

"If you take me home, someone will be there..."

Before she could finish speaking, Honami Ichinose's voice abruptly stopped.

Because Suzuki Toru wrapped his arms around her waist and gently sealed her lips with his.

Without closing her eyes, Ichinose Honami stared wide-eyed, feeling as if she were about to melt into his embrace. The man's heat made her eyelashes tremble slightly, her breathing gradually becoming heavy, and a faint blush spread across her delicate face. The sucking sounds made her ears burn even more.

"I almost forgot, I haven't even touched your athletic shorts yet."

His fingers slid restlessly down the slender waistline and landed on the girl's pert buttocks. He could feel the slightly raised lines under the thin clothing. He couldn't see any more detailed details, but the buttocks felt plump and rounded, making them look particularly alluring.

"Ugh... Please, please don't do this in public... What if someone sees us... Waaah..."

Honami Ichinose blushed, but inexplicably felt relieved; this guy really hadn't changed at all.