I have a life simulator.

Karuizawa Megumi, who had finally arrived at the scene, immediately confronted the students from Class D after hearing their brief presentations:

"At first, the school said that classes would be divided according to overall academic performance, but now it seems that this is not the case. For example, this Totsuka Yahiko, he is not only not as good as the students in Class B, but he also has no advantage over the top students in Class C."

Totsuka Yahiko's face turned pale and then red after Karuizawa Megumi's words. He knew that he was indeed the weakest in Class A, but he was still in Class A. As long as he could stay in Class A peacefully until graduation, he could enjoy the benefits provided by the school. But being called out in public was really embarrassing.

"Karuizawa Megumi from Class D?"

Katsuragi Kohei, however, didn't seem to care about her sarcasm and said very seriously:

"I heard earlier that Karuizawa-kun got the better end of the deal with Class B. As a student from Class D, he is really quite outstanding."

It was clearly a sincere compliment, but saying it like that always had a sarcastic tone. Karuizawa Megumi accepted the compliment without batting an eye and retorted with a question:

"I heard there's another student from Class A, Sakayanagi, who didn't come with you?"

"Sakayanagi-san was unable to participate in this trip due to health reasons."

Kohei Katsuragi seemed to intend to talk to Kei Karuizawa a little longer, but since the deserted island was getting closer and closer, he apologized and ended the conversation. Surrounded by the students of Class A, he found another deck and began to observe the terrain of the entire deserted island.

After approaching the uninhabited island, the cruise ship deliberately circled the entire island again. Kitagawa Ryo and Ryuen Sho had a clear division of labor, quickly identifying the targets that marked their respective areas, each memorizing one side, trying to retain as much information as possible in their minds:

"The area is about 0.5 square kilometers, and the highest point is about 200 to 250 meters."

Compared to the uninhabited island that Kitagawa Ryo had envisioned, this island was too heavily man-made. It seems that the school was not comfortable really leaving students to survive in the wilderness. After all, this was just a special exam for a high school, not training mercenaries.

"We are about to disembark on the island owned by our school. Students, please change into your sportswear in thirty minutes and, after confirming that you have all your bags and luggage, please bring your mobile phones to the deck for assembly. Please leave all other personal belongings in your rooms. Since you can still use the restrooms for the time being, please take care of your needs first."

After completing its circumnavigation, the cruise ship slowly docked, and this announcement was broadcast on board.

Although Ishizaki Daichi and the others had heard a bit of the news, when the truth was finally in front of them, they sighed and helplessly put the prepared beach shorts and sun hats back into their rooms.

"Now, please disembark in order, starting with the students from Class A. Also, mobile phones are not allowed on the island. Please hand them over to your class teacher and then disembark."

After the first-grade students had all changed into their sportswear, the loudspeaker continued to issue commands.

So the students in each class handed their phones to their respective class teachers one by one, and after another strict body search, they finally stepped onto land and stood on a barren beach that could hardly be called a vacation beach.

After classes A, B, C, and D completed their body searches and handed in their cell phones, they lined up in a square formation under the guidance of their class teachers, somewhat resembling a scene from an entrance ceremony.

After everyone had taken their places, the class teacher of Class A, holding a megaphone, began to speak:

"First of all, I am very pleased that everyone has arrived here safely today. However, on the other hand, although there is only one student here, it is still very regrettable that someone is unable to attend due to illness."

As Kitagawa Ryo listened to the A-class teacher's speech, he glanced at a spot a little further away where several adult men in work clothes were setting up tents. He could also see computers and other items on a long table.

"Now, we will have our first special exam of the year."

These words immediately reversed the relatively relaxed atmosphere on the field. Apart from Class C, which was prepared, Classes A, B, and C were thrown into turmoil to varying degrees. However, the classes quickly quieted down after their leaders spoke up.

"The exam period is one week from now and will end at noon on August 7th. You will spend the next week living in groups on this deserted island, and that is the content of the exam. Also, let me make it clear upfront that this is a special exam designed with reference to real corporate training. It is very practical and realistic."

"Living on a deserted island? ...So, we're not going to be on a ship, but living on this island?"

In Class B's formation, a student was the first to ask the teacher a perfectly reasonable question.

"Yes. You will not be allowed to board the ship without a valid reason during the exam. You will need to figure out everything for yourselves, from where you sleep to preparing your own food. At the beginning, the school will provide each class with two tents, two flashlights, and a box of matches."

Then, there is no limit to the amount of sunscreen you can use. Each of you will be provided with a toothbrush. As an exception, we allow girls to use feminine hygiene products without restriction. Please request this from your class advisor. That's all.

The class teacher for Class A continued to explain the rules of this special exam:

"As a prerequisite for this special exam on this deserted island, we will first distribute 300 exam points to each class. By making good use of these points, you may be able to spend a week of special exams as if you were enjoying a trip. We have also prepared a guidebook for this purpose."

The teacher collected a thick booklet of dozens of pages from other teachers.

"This guidebook lists all the items that can be obtained with points. Needless to say, there are necessities like drinking water and food. If you want to barbecue, we will also provide equipment or food. We have also prepared countless game props for you to enjoy the ocean to the fullest."

Upon hearing that they weren't really being asked to fend for themselves empty-handed, the first-year students' serious expressions gradually turned calm.

"In other words, can we get anything we want using those three hundred points?"

A student raised their hand and asked a question.

"Yes. As long as you use points, it's possible to collect all the items. Of course, you need to plan ahead before using them. As long as you have a solid plan and stick to it, you can get through a week without any problems."

Just when everyone thought the school's special exam was nothing special, the next sentence from Class A's homeroom teacher shattered their illusions:

"When this special exam ends, all the remaining points in each class will be added to the class's total points, and the results will be reflected at the end of the summer vacation."

A gust of wind carried these words across the summer beach, stirring up dust and instantly igniting a passion in the hearts of every student.

【coming. 】

Kitagawa Ryo and Ryuen Sho exchanged a glance. This was the purpose of the school's special exam: to accelerate competition between classes and the promotion and demotion process. In fact, throughout the first semester, all four first-year classes progressed based on the class points announced on May 1st. The only opportunity to increase or decrease class points was during the midterm exam, and even then, everyone (except Class D) would receive an increase, which was only one hundred points. There was simply no way to reverse the class rankings.

In exams like the written test, which currently only assess academic ability, top classes like Class A, which gather students with high basic academic abilities, will inevitably have a significant advantage. If academic competition continues, the gap between Class A and the other three classes will only widen. However, this special exam on the deserted island is completely different. From the outset, all four classes—A, B, C, and D—are on the same starting line, even—

"Each class will be assigned a guidebook. Although replacements can be issued in case of loss, they will cost points, so please keep them safe. Also, the absent travelers this time are students from Class A. According to the special exam rules, those who withdraw due to illness or other reasons will have 30 points deducted from their class. Therefore, the Class A exam will start at 270 points."

Class A was already 30 points behind at the start.

Kitagawa Ryo opened the booklet handed to him by his homeroom teacher. At the same time, each student was also given a watch. According to Kazuma Sakagami, the watch has the function of detecting students' physical condition such as body temperature and pulse. It is also equipped with a satellite positioning system, so students can use it to call for school assistance in case of emergency.

The last page of the booklet contains four additional rules:

[Thirty points will be deducted for students who are clearly unwell or seriously injured and are deemed by the school to be unable to continue taking the exam. In addition, the student will be withdrawn from the exam.]

[Deduct 20 points for each instance of environmental pollution]

[Five points will be deducted from each person for absence from the daily roll call at 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.]

[If a student commits acts of violence, looting, vandalism, or theft of equipment against other classes, the class to which the student belongs will be immediately disqualified, and all personal points of the individual will be confiscated.]

Finally, Kazuma Sakagami took out another magnetic card and handed it to Ryo Kitagawa:

"Each class needs to elect a leader for this exam. The leader can use this magnetic card to occupy a stronghold on the island. The strongholds are randomly distributed and can be swiped once every eight hours. Each swipe earns one special exam point, but these points cannot be redeemed and can only be accumulated as points after the exam ends. Using a stronghold occupied by another class without permission will deduct fifty points. Furthermore, the leader cannot be changed without a valid reason."

"Are there any other things leaders should pay attention to?"

Kitagawa Ryo played with the magnetic card and asked Sakagami Kazuma a question.

"Yes, on the seventh day after the exam, each class will have one chance to guess the leader of another class. If they guess correctly, they will gain 50 special exam points. If they guess incorrectly, their class will lose 50 points. Furthermore, if their class leader is guessed correctly, the points earned from the strongholds they occupied during the entire exam period will be invalidated."

"The deadline for selecting leaders is today's roll call. After you report to me, I will issue key cards with your name engraved on them. If you don't have one, the system will select one randomly."

After Kazuma Sakagami finished explaining all the rules, Ryo Kitagawa didn't act immediately. Instead, he stood there quietly thinking. The students in Class D seemed to be arguing because they weren't used to the makeshift toilets. Although Megumi Karuizawa was quite respected, the opposition from the girls was too strong, and it was difficult to suppress their demands. Yosuke Hirata could only keep advising them, looking rather overwhelmed.

After a brief discussion, Class A and Class B seemed to have decided on their respective destinations. The whole class moved neatly towards the center of the island. After realizing that Class A and B had taken the lead, Class D also temporarily stopped arguing and hurriedly followed. After all, a good base is not easy to find, and it would be troublesome if it was taken by another class.

So only Class C remained standing in the field. Fortunately, due to Kitagawa Ryo's usual reputation and his performance over the past six months, Class C had no objections and simply waited quietly for Kitagawa Ryo's plan. Based on their understanding, their leader had guessed that the special exam would be held on a deserted island about two months ago, which meant that he must have already prepared a plan.

It can only be said that Kitagawa Ryo's image of being in complete control gave the students of Class C too much confidence. Even their homeroom teacher, Sakagami Kazuma, did not urge them and waited for Kitagawa Ryo to finish thinking.

Various fragments were embedded into the main body like parts, and after making a clicking sound, they were tightly interlocked in an absolute manner that could not be otherwise possible.

Thoroughly understand all the rules of this exam, find any loopholes that can be exploited, and combine them with the cards you have in hand.

Kitagawa Ryo's thoughts gradually became clearer, and numerous clues gradually converged into a fairly good plan in his mind.

"Teacher, I need to go to the toilet."

Seemingly because the wait was too long, a boy from Class C raised his hand. Just as Kazuma Sakagami began skillfully assembling the absorbent cloth, plastic bag, and cardboard box, Ryo Kitagawa grabbed his arm to stop him.

"Sakagami-sensei, I remember the exchange booklet included a temporary toilet with flushing, right?"

"Indeed, but it requires twenty special test points."

Kazuma Sakagami nodded in reply.

"I have one last question. When the special exam points reach zero, and a member of the class withdraws from the exam, the special exam points shouldn't become negative, right?"

"Yes, the lowest score for the special exam is zero points."

Kazuma Sakagami looked at Ryo Kitagawa with some confusion, but he didn't intend to interfere; he simply explained the rules.

"Ok."

Kitagawa Ryo got the answer he wanted, and as he turned around, he bumped into Ryuen Sho, whose eyes were also sparkling with excitement:

"Hey, you wouldn't be thinking of..."

"bingo."

Kitagawa Ryo snapped his fingers and turned to look at Shiina Hiyori, who was already somewhat exhausted from standing in the sunlight for too long:

"How about it?"

"I can still hold on, don't worry about Liang."

Shiina Hiyori's physical strength was indeed very poor, but she still managed to answer with a forced smile. After all, withdrawing from the exam would deduct a full thirty special exam points, and Kitagawa Ryo seemed determined to surpass Class B in one fell swoop with this exam, so she naturally didn't want to hold them back.

"That's not what I'm asking you."

Kitagawa Ryo's lips curled into a smile as he unfolded the exchange booklet and placed it in front of the students in Class C:

"Jet skiing, jet skiing, snorkeling, flyboarding, and underwater walking—which ones would you like to try?"

"Well, speaking of which, if it's a beach vacation, we should also prepare deck chairs, parasols, and chilled drinks. How about a bonfire and barbecue in the evening?"

"The shower room and toilet aren't expensive, so I'll buy them."

Seeing Kitagawa Ryoma's carefree expression as if he were on vacation, the students of Class C, including their homeroom teacher Sakagami Kazuma, were all a bit confused and no one responded for a moment.

"Boss, I mean... shouldn't we be more careful with our money?"

Ishizaki Daichi weakly tried to dissuade him.

"Save some money? Why should we save some money?"

Kitagawa Ryo, on the other hand, looked completely bewildered.

"Weren't we on vacation?"

"Or do you not believe I can lead Class C to victory?"

[Katsurai Kohei of Class A's strong desire to consolidate his position while Sakayanagi Arisu was away]

[The pawn I was given to use in order to undermine Katsuragi Kohei's prestige—Kamuro Masumi]

Chihiro Shiranami, lurking in Class B

[Class C, who are completely at my disposal, and Class D, led by Kei Karuizawa]

Horikita Suzune is not feeling well.

[The leadership mechanism and the rules of this exam]

【as well as……】

Kitagawa Ryo raised his hand with a broad smile and made a declaration:

"Category C only has one task now—"

"Keep playing music, keep dancing!"

Chapter Twenty-Six: A Light Kiss

"let's go!"

"Speed ​​up, speed up!"

"Faster!"

A staff member from Tokyo Advanced Ikusei Junior High School, dressed in uniform, stepped on the accelerator of a speedboat, listening speechlessly to the wailing and howling coming from high above. The special exam for deserted island survival was a regular exam for first-year students at Tokyo Advanced Ikusei Junior High School. Having worked there for almost ten years, he was quite experienced, having rescued boys who had accidentally fallen off cliffs and comforted girls who had secretly run away crying in the middle of the night to go back to the boat. But this was truly the first time he had seen students turn deserted island survival into a beach vacation.

"Fly, fly, fly!"

Pulled into the air by the yacht on a parasail, Daichi Ishizaki, strapped with a landing belt, stretched out his hands, feeling the oncoming wind pressure, and shouted excitedly:

"We've reached C! Speed ​​up! We'll be at D soon!"

Lying under the parasol, Kitagawa Ryo almost choked on his iced cola when he heard the kid shout.

"Liang, what did he mean?"

Shiina Hiyori, dressed in her swimsuit, didn't swim and play in the sea like the other girls in Class C. Instead, she sat quietly next to Kitagawa Ryo and asked a question out of curiosity when she heard the roar of the waves echoing across the entire beach.

"Ahem... I guess it means I'm not quite sure either."

Kitagawa Ryo quickly stopped talking and placed the cold drink in his hand on the table next to him. There was a small refrigerator there, which was filled with various kinds of drinking water and beverages. Every now and then, the C class students who had played to their hearts' content could be seen taking out water from the refrigerator and drinking it in the hot sun in a rather carefree manner. The water droplets slid down their chests, creating a completely cheerful atmosphere of summer vacation.

"whispering sound."

Long Yuanxiang, lying on another chair not far away, clicked his tongue in disdain:

"It's just a virgin's pointless fantasy about girls."