"By the way, Kamuro-san, have you done anything bad with him?"

Faced with Arisu Sakayanagi's sudden question, Kamuro Masumi thought she was deliberately trying to tease her and felt both embarrassed and annoyed.

"Do I have to be as shameless as you?"

Although the two of them had indeed done some bad things, it was Kaoru Mitoma who had forced her, not her own initiative.

So, she glared at Arisu Sakayanagi with full confidence.

Arisu Sakayanagi leisurely added some sugar to her coffee and after stirring it evenly, the aroma of the coffee gradually wafted up.

"Kamuro-san, your word is too harsh. Even I would feel hurt."

"I'm sorry... I'm just really bothered when I think about him."

"Is it because he often plays with other girls?"

Kamuro Masumi subtly averted her gaze.

There were many things she hadn't reported to Arisu Sakayanagi, such as Kushida and Horikita.

The erotic scenes still lingered in her mind—Kushida blushing as she lifted her skirt and the scenes on the deserted island left a deep impression on her.

She couldn't understand what Kaoru Mitoma was thinking, daring to do such things in front of her.

Kamuro Masumi felt slightly uncomfortable.

"I see, I understand." Arisu Sakayanagi took a sip of her coffee. "In fact, I'm just as concerned about this as you are. Not to mention Morishita-san in our class, he seems to be quite interested in kids from other classes as well."

It wasn't just interest!

Kamuro Masumi felt that if things continued this way, they might not be far from the final step.

"Why bring this up suddenly?"

"Human talent is determined from the moment of birth. Postnatal learning is merely about continuously strengthening certain abilities." Arisu Sakayanagi looked at the steaming coffee in front of her.

"If he were to defeat me, I could accept that result because he is undoubtedly a genius, not some fraud."

Kamuro Masumi stared at her blankly.

Wasn't this topic a bit too heavy?

"Mitoma-kun hasn't exceeded my understanding, but sometimes he does leave me feeling quite puzzled."

At this point, Arisu Sakayanagi rarely showed a hesitant and bewildered expression.

"A pervert?" Kamuro Masumi ventured.

Arisu Sakayanagi nodded. "I can accept that he has some quirks, but he doesn't give me a sense of excitement. Instead, he seems very restrained and calm."

Anyone who sees a man earnestly holding his own ankle and then seriously licking it would naturally fall into self-doubt.

Because under normal circumstances, when encountering something they enjoy, even the most indifferent person would inevitably show excitement and happiness.

However, Kaoru Mitoma showed no sign of losing composure, as if he were treating it like a delicacy, meticulously consuming it clean.

It was too strange.

Arisu Sakayanagi couldn't quite put this feeling into words.

"So, I want to understand his heart," the girl whispered softly. "No one would do such things without a reason. I want to know why."

Kamuro Masumi was slightly taken aback, suddenly feeling a pang of something sour.

She had never thought about it this way, always assuming that Kaoru Mitoma was just inherently perverse.

"So, are you planning to surrender and become his maid?" Kamuro Masumi slightly teased her, as if trying to change the subject.

"Haha, it's too early to say that. Unpredictable things always happen in this world," Arisu Sakayanagi smiled faintly.

In fact, Kaoru Mitoma had guessed correctly.

She had presented two options, both of which forced a draw between the two sides.

It might sound a bit embarrassing, but preventing the other side from achieving their desired outcome could still be considered a victory, albeit a basic one.

After hearing about Honami Ichinose's thoughts from Masayoshi Hashimoto and Miki Yamamura, Arisu Sakayanagi quickly made her judgment.

Yes, with Honami Ichinose 'the good-natured person' around, achieving the first outcome wouldn't be difficult.

Therefore, Arisu Sakayanagi immediately approached Kakeru Ryuen.

Through an exchange of information, they secretly agreed on a contract.

If Class A sensed something was off and ended most of the group exams early, then as compensation, Class C would be free to attack Class A VIPs.

If everything went normally, Class C would not attack the groups with Class A's VIPs and would cooperate with Arisu Sakayanagi to achieve the first outcome.

The other groups would be free for Class C to attack.

Under this plan, both she and Kakeru Ryuen could get what they wanted.

However, Arisu Sakayanagi preferred the first outcome.

Originally expected gains that ended up being significant losses were even more frustrating.

But—

"No matter how I think about it, my heart keeps racing," Arisu Sakayanagi gently pressed her slightly raised chest, her face flushed.

"What will he do next? Why am i so nervous..."

Kamuro Masumi had a dark expression on her face.

She knew the most perverted one wasn't herself, but this seemingly innocent little girl in front of her!

And, most likely, a masochist too!

"Hahaha, Kamuro-san, I won't pretend I didn't hear that."

"I didn't say anything!"

"Because we're good friends."

"Ugh... why do you and that foot fetishist seem to have mind-reading abilities!"

After teasing Kamuro Masumi for a while, Arisu Sakayanagi finally saw the person she was waiting for appear at the café.

"Good morning, Hirata-kun."

Indeed, the person who appeared here was the nominal leader of Class D, Yosuke Hirata.

"Is there something you wanted to discuss with me by inviting me here?" Yosuke Hirata looked puzzled.

"I wanted to talk to you about the first outcome," Arisu Sakayanagi smiled faintly.

Class D could serve as a backup attacker.

"Sorry, although I personally want the first outcome too, I still don't know who the VIP in the group is," Yosuke Hirata smiled wryly, thinking she was referring to the Dragon group.

"No, that's not what I meant. Achieving the first outcome in the Dragon group would be good, but I have a more suitable plan."

Arisu Sakayanagi sat on the chair, her posture proper, her lips slightly curved and her gaze unwavering, making it hard for Yosuke Hirata to look away.

"I want to discuss the VIPs in other groups with Class D."

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"Phew, finally finished reading. It really is a good novel."

On the other side, Kaoru Mitoma closed the novel in his hands.

Upon hearing his sentiments, Hiyori Shiina also smiled softly and said.

"Actually, you don't have to read so quickly. The stories of Detective Poirot are no less fascinating than those of Sherlock Holmes."

"Because they're so captivating, I want to know if the answer matches my own thoughts, so I have to read faster," Kaoru Mitoma replied. "But indeed, it's a great story."

Then, he began to share his thoughts on the book with Hiyori Shiina, discussing the characters and plot.

Shiina listened attentively.

In their entire grade, only Kaoru Mitoma didn't reject her interests and actively engaged with her.

Having a friend to share thoughts on books with felt wonderful.

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