To be honest, Arisu Sakayanagi only felt her heart slightly beating, accompanied by a faint stinging sensation.
A subtle electric current coursed through her body, leaving her feeling both numb and itchy.
It was difficult to control this instinctive physiological reaction.
No, rather, the more Kaoru Mitoma treated her this way, the more excited she became.
"Hehehe, on the first day of the exam… no, did you already know the answer yesterday?" Arisu Sakayanagi smiled as she gazed at the man before her.
"You're ahead of me and that's really quite displeasing."
Kaoru Mitoma shook his head "Even if you understood the rules faster than I did, it would still be meaningless."
Because Arisu Sakayanagi didn't care about Class A's victory or defeat.
She was only concerned with whether the exam could bring her enjoyment.
Because of this, she wouldn't end the exam prematurely.
However, Kaoru Mitoma was different from her.
"You were able to deduce the exam's answer just by understanding the rules. No wonder you could uncover the school's truth on your first day here." Arisu Sakayanagi recalled the scene, pressing her fingers against her chest, feeling the palpitations.
"Fortunately, Kamuro-san told me those things, otherwise Class A would have been too boring."
Noticing Kaoru Mitoma's gaze, Masumi Kamuro pursed her lips.
"She kept asking about you, so I had no choice but to tell her everything."
Kaoru Mitoma reached out and placed his hand on her thigh.
The smooth texture was irresistible, the tender skin soft and elastic, somewhat alluring.
Although it wasn't the first time he had touched her thigh, Masumi Kamuro still felt a hint of embarrassment and annoyance.
At the same time, an unusual sensation spread throughout her body from his slightly rough palm.
Especially when he tried to go further, Masumi Kamuro tightly pressed down on his hand.
A girl's skirt wasn't something that could be so easily breached.
"I was planning to make another bet with you, but it seems I misjudged the situation." Arisu Sakayanagi felt regretful.
Since the other party was faster than her, this summer trip seemed to be a bit boring.
"Aren't you going to struggle a bit more?"
As he spoke, Kaoru Mitoma was also testing Masumi Kamuro's limits.
The smooth, delicate bare leg felt cooler than stockings and through the skin, he could sense her tension.
Due to Masumi Kamuro's defense, he didn't go further up but instead slowly caressed her thigh.
This gentle rubbing wouldn't make her feel overly tense, yet it would intermittently tease her sensitive nerves.
The faint stimulation brought a tingling sensation, accompanied by a subtle sense of restlessness.
She wanted him to let go, yet she also wanted him to increase the pressure.
Humans, like monkeys, are social animals.
Whether in a troop of monkeys or among humans, acts of touching are often observed.
From a psychological perspective, this is an intimate gesture that can increase mutual affection and is also an expression of deep emotional connection.
Clearly, Masumi Kamuro wasn't very knowledgeable about this.
She only felt that it was somewhat unbearable.
What surprised her even more was that she hadn't pushed away this lecherous scoundrel.
Masumi Kamuro pursed her lips tightly, telling herself in her heart that this was merely fulfilling his request and wouldn't go any further.
But how on earth did Arisu Sakayanagi put up with this guy?
Kamuro Masumi secretly glanced at her delicate feet, unable to imagine the scene of him licking them.
It was too embarrassing.
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"Sorry to disappoint you, but I won't show any signs of desperation" Arisu Sakayanagi reflected on herself.
"I'm starting to regret it. I shouldn't have let you run wild on the island… No, even Hashimoto-kun probably couldn't stop you. Does it have to be me who steps in?"
Since Kaoru Mitoma already knew the answer, this exam was essentially over.
No matter how much she struggled, she couldn't escape Kaoru Mitoma's grasp.
As Kaoru Mitoma had just said, he could now end the exams for all nine groups early or take his time, ending one group's exam after each discussion.
No, she still had one way out.
Help the other classes and stage a grand betrayal against Kaoru Mitoma and Class A.
If she could make Kaoru Mitoma fail a few exams in a row, most of Class A's students would turn back to her.
However, this approach also carried risks.
If Kaoru Mitoma caught wind of it, it would be difficult for her to maintain her footing in the class.
"Thinking of allying with the other classes?" Kaoru Mitoma suddenly said.
Arisu Sakayanagi blinked, a teasing smile playing on her lips as she whispered.
"Rather than being Mitoma-kun's maid, I'd much prefer having Mitoma-kun as my servant. After all, a cute and delicate girl like me is easily broken."
Kaoru Mitoma shrugged it off.
"Actually, you've already lost since you boarded the ship. Even if you tell the other classes the answer now, Class A won't lose much."
Suppose Arisu Sakayanagi shared the answer with the other classes today, allowing them to share the losses.
For example, by attacking each other, making concessions and ending the exam early, they could avoid Class A being completely wiped out and even split Class A's points.
But such a move would only minimize losses, not gain any real benefits.
Unless Arisu Sakayanagi only told one class, allowing them to end the exam early.
However, that would bring things back to square one.
Class A wouldn't see Arisu Sakayanagi's strength, nor would they witness Katsuragi Kohei or Kaoru Mitoma's failure.
This special exam had a unique mechanism, no longer relying on teamwork but on individual thinking.
At most, they would attribute it to the strength of their group members, who managed to identify the VIP.
This was a deliberate mental trap set by the school, focusing everyone's attention on their group members and discussions while ignoring factors outside the group.
"Though it's frustrating, let's call this exam a draw for now," Arisu Sakayanagi said after a moment of silence, then smiled.
"But I won't give up. On the contrary, please look forward to my turn next semester."
By this point, Masumi Kamuro couldn't help but fidget with her legs, her breathing growing erratic.
"I'm tired of hearing that. Maybe you should compete with some genius instead" Kaoru Mitoma couldn't help but glance downward, only to have his soft waist pinched by her.
"Hehe, let's not talk about him. I'm more interested in you right now, Mitoma-kun~" Arisu Sakayanagi extended her cane and poked his calf a few times.
"It's about time to stop. Although I don't mind the game you're playing with Kamuro-san, it's quite rude to make another girl blush in front of one."
Before Kaoru Mitoma could respond, Masumi Kamuro suddenly trembled, her pretty face flushing red as she stammered.
"I-I'm not blushing! It's just because of your bet. I'm only fulfilling his request!"
After hearing this, Kaoru Mitoma's expression turned strange.
When had he ever said this was a request for her?
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