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1PROLOGUE
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3MONOLOGY SAKAYANAGI ARISU
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5I still remember the scene I saw on the screen that day as if it had happened yesterday.
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7The outside of the facility, which is located deep in the mountains, that I saw when my father took me with him was pure white. No, not only the exterior.
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9The corridors, the rest rooms we passed are all painted in one white color as far as I remember.
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11I put my hands on the transparent glass doing my best to see what was behind it. On the other hand, this screen is like a magic mirror so they can't see us here.
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13"What's the matter, Arisu? It's rare to see you so interested?"
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15"This is an experiment to create an artificial genius. There's no way I wouldn't find it interesting."
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17"... That's not a very childish way of speaking, as usual."
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19My father said that, showing a surprised smile when he hugged me.
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21According to my father, anyone who follows the curriculum of this facility, without exception, will be educated to be someone extraordinary. There's no way I wouldn't be interested in that.
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23"It's just that this experiment seems to have many troublesome elements."
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25"You mean?"
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27"It seems that in all sorts of ways it deals with humanity."
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29"Ha ha ha…"
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31"That's what I'm saying, even I don't think they can be geniuses or anything."
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33When people are born into this world, is when they receive life, their potential is set on stone. A coincidence product. Then, sometimes expertise will manifest in various fields. That is the discovery of the human world.
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35They cannot do more than what is carved into their DNA. They are awakened by blood passed down from ancestors or by sudden mutations. In other words, if you want to make genius, you have to do it from the DNA stage.
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37People who are born ordinary people will never be separated from the world of ordinary people. No matter how blessed their environment is, if students were not superior from the start, they would not be geniuses. It's been my trust since I was little.
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39That's the conclusion of seeing my classmate who was given a high quality education since a toddler. That's why this experiment is contrary to my own way of thinking. In other words ... It's not easy if only DNA can solve it.
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41"Even if someone passes this facility as the best, will it be the fruit of the experiment?"
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43"What makes you think that?"
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45"The kids at the top should have superior DNA from the start, that's what I think."
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47"I understand. The curriculum that these children follow is quite intense. There is a possibility the winners are left, very good from the start as you said. You are really as wise as your mother. Including your personality."
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49"That makes me happy. Compared to my mother are the highest words of praise for me."
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51I obediently and honestly remember what my father said and pay attention to the children again. Children with talents, children without talents, everyone shares in this education. And then on the system, where people fall down, one after another turns.
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53"In the end, even though there are children who live to the end, they are only blessed by the talent of their parents."
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55Even though I was interested, it was an experiment without meaning. I feel that way.
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57"I don't know, maybe so, maybe not. I also do not know. But I cannot rule out the possibility that these children are destined to carry our future. "
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59I don't understand what my father's acquaintance wanted to achieve, wasn't he the first child? My gaze returned to what was reflected in the mirror.
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61"—Child, it seems to have completed the tasks calmly and without difficulty for a while now."
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63As for completing the assignments given to themselves, all the children reflected in our eyes had taken care of them. However, everyone has done it with despair and with all their concentration. That should be clear. Whether studying or sports, the level of competition here far exceeds that of normal children. Among them there is a single existence that shows abnormalities.
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65A boy continues to defeat his opponents in sequence in a chess game, which they are doing now. Among the children I could see through the mirror, he was the only existence that grabbed my view and heart. Seeing this my father looked rather happy, while somewhat sad when he spoke.
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67"Yes, he is Sensei's son. The name should be ... Ayanokouji ... Kiyotaka if I'm not mistaken. "
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69Sensei is an acquaintance of my father, and the person who runs this facility. He is a person who never gives up on anyone and I remember my father always showing a humble attitude to him.
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71"He's Sensei's son, so his DNA must be amazing, right?"
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73"I don't know. At least, Sensei is not a graduate from a top university or has extraordinary motor nerves. His wife is also an ordinary woman. Their parents also never showed any talent. But, Sensei has a stronger ambition than anyone and a fighting spirit that never surrender and very persistent, that's all. That's why he became so great. That he too, at one time, could move the country. "
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75"In that case - wouldn't that child be the perfect specimen for this experiment?"
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77My father nodded with conflicting feelings at my question.
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79"Well ... I think he would consider that child perfect. But ... as I see it, I feel sorry for him. "
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81"Why ?"
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83"Since he was born, he has lived in this facility. For him, the first thing he saw was not his mother or father, but the white ceilings of these buildings. If he had to deliver early, he might be able to live with his father. Or at least, the fact that he continued to live here, earned him his father's help. If so, that's very ... "
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85Simply put, he did not receive love from his parents. How boring and lonely life like that. Although there are many things that can be learned and learned from touching other human beings, by putting aside their talents. I immediately hugged my beloved father, which made him hug me back.
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87"The ultimate goal of this facility is that every educated child becomes a genius. But it is still in an experimental stage. This will continue for the next 50 or 100 years. This is not to make the children gathered here to show talent when they become adults later, but for the sake of children in the future. Neither survivors nor those who fail are more than a sample. "
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89The life trapped inside these buildings and their extracted data is the life that awaits them, my father said.
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91My father's face when he said those words looked like he was in pain.
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93"Don't you like this place?"
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95"Hmm? ... I wonder what to say? ... Honestly I might not be able to support it. If, the children here really become superior to others, this facility will be a natural thing, then this must be a good start. bad, that's what I think. "
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97"Believe me. I will personally destroy it for you. I will prove that talent is not determined by education, but from the moment people are born."
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99I will not lose to the children who grew up in this facility no matter what and how much. I, who inherited superior DNA, had to stop it.
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101"Yes, I expect a lot from you, Arisu."
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103"By the way, father. I think I want to start playing chess— "
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105(Sakayanagi Arisu colored illustration)
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111I opened my eyes and sat half asleep.
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113"A great dream of nostalgia ..."
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115Maybe because of the approaching confrontation. I never thought I would remember that day. But since I met him until now, I have never forgotten him. I'm sure one day will come when I will meet him again in person.
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118CHAPTER 1
119 
120THE BATTLE OF TEACHERS
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122One day in February. This is what happened just before the official voting exam in class was decided.
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124During this time, KOUDO IKUSEI high school teachers continued to be busy in their work.
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126They prepare for increases, expenses and graduations.
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128In addition, there are also the final special exam preparations that all classes take.
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130Moments of various factors are complex interrelated.
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132Every teacher has no free time, every day they are busy with work ... However, the hearts of the teachers who are responsible for class one this year are more complex than other class teachers.
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134"The above is the final special exam content for first grade students, as well as notifications about the introduction of the new system."  
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136A man completes an explanation of this year's special exams to all teachers.
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138The explanation is the same for classes 2 and 3, but only class 1 is different.
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140"If there are teachers who have questions, please."
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142In a tense atmosphere, he looked around the teachers who listened to his speech.
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144There was silence for a few seconds.
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146"May I ask a few questions, Director Tsukishiro."
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148The atmosphere The staff room was still filled with silence.
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150Mashima who is responsible for class 1A raises his hand and breaks the silence.  
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152Both Chabashira and Hoshinomiya who were in charge of the first class also seemed to agree, they sent their views to Mashima.
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154The man, who was known as the interim Director of Tsukishiro, had long noticed that the teachers in charge of first graders had many questions. It's better to say that he thinks if they don't have questions, it will be too bad.  
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156This is related to his evaluation as a person.
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158Are they just members of the community, or are they just adults, or just a teacher who works only to get paid?
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160"Is there something? Class 1-A teacher, Mashima-sensei."
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162Tsukishiro, who predicted the question, smiled softly.
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164"Compared to special exams for Class 2 and Class 3 students, the benchmarks for first grade students are much higher than the average compared to previous years. For example, voting in class ... This exam carries a high risk of dropping out."
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166As a teacher in charge of grade 1 students, and considering children who have a future, Mashima is not afraid of the temporary director Tsukishiro to represent them and protest to him.  
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168"I'm sorry for being rude, but the interim Director Tsukishiro was not here long before I came to this school. Although I think this is an assessment you made with reference to previous experiences, but because there was no dropout in grade 1, you took steps- coercive steps to make it happen. I think it's a mistake. "
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170Getting a question from Mashima ...... Tsukishiro smiled as he was criticized and showed his white teeth.
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172"Does it contain a lot of risk of dropping out of school? Are students worried about dropping out of school? Is the current situation the same as special exams so far? In the rules of this school if someone fails the exam, they will be expelled from school. Isn't this a difficult rule for high school students here? "
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174"I mean it has nothing to do. It's true, students who don't get a certain grade will be excluded. I don't want to say that rules like this are very difficult for students. Besides that there have been many withdrawals of students in previous years. That is a fact."
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176Every year, this school has conducted several special examinations in a standard range.
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178In the exam, grade 1 students of the school year have now tried to overcome a full year without dropping out. Although it is not clear whether this is due to the difference in their strengths from other values, there must be a reason.
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180In addition, Mashima believes that it is very important to use this aspect and continue it after the following year.
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182But Tsukishiro's idea was different from that.
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184"Because there are many who dropped out of school in the past, isn't this the same?"
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186"No. Obviously, this is different from our policy so far. I disagree with you who designed the examination structure to enforce forced withdrawal."  
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188While the other teachers were silent, only Mashima kept trying.
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190"Then, in the last special exam held at the end of the school year, you decided to introduce a new system. This is something that has never been done so far, and the reason is not explained at all."  
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192This is something that other teachers knew from the beginning that Mashima's resistance was only futile.
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194It is impossible to cancel this decision and it cannot be changed.
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196"Apparently, Mashima sensei is still a little doubtful. Do you consider the practice carried out so far to be incorrect. Is everything wrong?"
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198In the staff room, Tsukishiro repeatedly attacked each other with Mashima. However, Mashima's inferior orifice was clearly seen rather than seeing fire. People like Tsukishiro are not opponents who can make irresponsible statements to their teachers.  
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200"The absorption capacity of young children is greater than that of adults. With this in mind, I have ruled out students in grades 2 and 3 and restricted new examinations to grade 1 students. After all, they are grade 1 students who have not been so influenced by this school. If this new effort is successful, the test for first graders in the next generation will be easier. "  
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202"There is no drop out of class 1 students this year and have reached this stage. Don't you want to end it in this form?"
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204"There is no point in maintaining this kind of thing. We must think of the future, and we must be oriented to the future."  
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206Tsukishiro's counterattack continues.
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208"This school has received a lot of expectations from the government. This is a new school for some experimental tests. Its history is still very shallow. For this reason, I think it is more important to do a number of things."  
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210"Of course it's important to think about the future. However, you also have to think that you are using the current grade 1 students as an experimental product. As the teacher in charge of their class, this is something I cannot agree with."  
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212Mashima continued to challenge Tsukishiro. Try to improve the guidelines in the special exam.
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214However, it was not possible for him to shake the premise of voting in class.  
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216"... Mashima-Sensei, that's enough."
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218That's why Chabashira tried to stop him when he wanted to say something to a certain extent.
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220Mashima held back the words he wanted to pour out.
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222However, once again, someone urged him to say and that person was none other than Tsukishiro himself.
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224"No problem. If there is something you want to say, I hope you can say it, I will also listen. In fact, I understand the feelings that make teachers worry."  
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226"So does that mean it's possible to reconsider?"
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228Mashima asked whether Tsukishiro could reconsider the special exam?
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230Even though it looks like giving him a chance, that's not what he meant.
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232In contrast to Director Sakayanagi, the interim Director Tsukishiro did not intend to listen to the opinions of other parties.
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234"Reconsider? I think this is difficult. Even though I am a substitute, my position is still the Director. The position of Director in this school has the responsibility to set guidelines and guide the school, but the Director is no more than that. After all, I was just hired by a legal entity owned by government. "
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236When this statement came out, Mashima's resistance became meaningless.
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238The opinions of people in schools are secondary, and the only thing that matters is the future of this high school education institution.  
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240"In the end, it doesn't matter if there are withdrawals for students because of strict rules, right?"  
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242"Inappropriate people must be excluded. This is the structure of society - No, this is a natural law. And, besides that, is there a concession for the introduction of 'protection points'? This is all I can say for approval."  
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244The tense atmosphere began to slowly subside.
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246The slow morning meeting will also end soon.  
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248"What's more Sakayanagi, who is the current Director, was arrested on suspicion of committing an offense. If this is the case, then I cannot inherit educational policies from such a person in the same way. Of course, I hope he can eliminate suspicion as soon as possible and return to its original position. "
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250With a loud, Tsukishiro clapped his hands and looked around all the teachers present.
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252"The time is almost up. This is the end of this problem. Oh, yes. I'm exploring, can the school also hold a cultural festival in the next school year? I think I also want to ask for advice from the teachers, so please don't hesitate to say it."  
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254"Cultural festival? In principle, should schools adopt a reservation attitude towards openness to the outside world?"
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256For the first time here, class 2 and 3 teachers ask questions.
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258"Such outdated parts are also a problem. To become a school that is better known by the state, I think it is necessary to change the rules no matter how many times it is needed. Of course, it is necessary to select and select strictly those invited, so this is nothing to worry about, this is not open to ordinary people, after all, I will only choose strictly among people in the political community who know this school.If we do this, they will not divulge additional information to the outside world. active in discussing this issue. "  
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260The caretaker director Tsukishiro ended his speech and the teacher battle ended.
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262They cannot do anything.
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268Part 1
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271After Tsukishiro left the staff room. Before class starts.
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273"Mashima-sensei and Hoshinomiya-sensei, can you make time?"
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275Chabashira called out to the two people. Every time, they compete and grow together in this school, both as rivals and friends.
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277Both of them did not specifically ask Chabashira's reasons, but with the required documents, they went with him and came to the corridor that was connected to the classroom the students were waiting for. They understand each other because they have been friends for a long time.  
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279"I am very depressed ... I will tell students about the exam that will definitely make them drop out of school."
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281The first to speak was Hoshinomiya.
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283Taking a deep breath, he looked at the book absent.
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285"I'm thinking ... who will disappear."
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287Even though he didn't expect it, Hoshinomiya decided to face it.  
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289"Not necessarily someone will disappear. Even though the number is very limited, there are still several methods."  
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291"But the way to cancel an eviction is only 20 million personal points?"  
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293Of course, Hoshinomiya also knew that fact.
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295At present, no class has many personal points.
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297"If there is safety, it's not bad to pay 300 class points this time. After all, it can't be helped if forced out of school. Usually it's a small problem."  
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299To cancel student withdrawals from school, 20 million personal points must be paid or 300 class points. This time the last method was removed.
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301But both teachers and students cannot accept forced withdrawals.
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303"Oh, I can't help but have to complain about the way Tsukishiro acts on behalf of the director."
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305"Right ~ it makes sense for Sae-chan to think so. He came suddenly and did something selfish like that."
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307Hoshinomiya, approached Chabashira and embraced him, but was driven by disappointment.  
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309"Even if you complain, nothing will change. If you say something excessively, you might get fired."
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311"Is it your turn to tell me? Isn't Mashima-kun who was just trapped? He made us very worried. I didn't say anything excessive on that occasion."  
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313"As Chie said. She would not care about the dismissal of the teacher. After all, how many replacements were there, that was all very clear. Saying that was what she intended."
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315"Maybe the goal is to fire a teacher like Mashima-kun, and replace it with a teacher who is comfortable for himself."  
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317Both of them thought that Tsukishiro's speech in the staff room was a warning to a rebellious teacher.
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319Mashima does not deny this idea.  
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321"Sae-chan too, it's hard to go up to Class C that has been long awaited, so don't force yourself, okay?"
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323"You're pretty calm about our class promotion."
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325"I hate to say it. But, can Sae-chan be promoted to Class A in fantasy?"
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327Looking at his peering eyes, Chabashira averted his eyes.
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329Although Hoshinomiya often spoke of issues that were generally trivial, most of his actions were based on consideration.
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331Chabashira who had been close to him for a long time had a good understanding of this.  
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333"... No. I'm not stupid enough to do this."  
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335"That's right. If you say you want to target Class A ... I'll change my face."
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337Hoshinomiya raised his hand and made a shocking expression.
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339It's like a dialogue that has no special meaning between women, but Mashima doesn't see their calm in it.
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341They are like carnivores facing each other on the savanna.  
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343"The two of you, are still competing for that. How many years have passed—"
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345"Mashima-kun, this has nothing to do with time."
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347"Well, nothing to do with it."
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349Mashima who will be the mediator, stunned by both and can only walk without power.  
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351Although Mashima dared to face Tsukishiro, sometimes he would meet an opponent he could not face.  
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353"... Is that the case? Anyway, even though this isn't something I can interrupt, you can't bring personal feelings."  
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355"It's not like that, right? Chie?"
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357"Of course not, Sae-chan."
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359Although they try to find out each other's thoughts, but on the surface they pretend that nothing is happening.  
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361"In short, what I want to say is that we must refrain from acting recklessly."  
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363Chabashira hurriedly ended the conversation and walked into Class C.
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365Two others watched him leave.  
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367"You really don't carry personal emotions, right?"
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369Mashima asked while looking at the back of Chabashira who seemed to be in a bad mood.
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371"Don't compare me to him. Oh, I really don't have any attachments. Besides, I don't have nostalgia here. But since then, he hasn't changed, always acts like a student. That's why his first precious love continues to be in his heart."  
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373"... Your expression is terrible."  
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375"Oh? No, I hate, showing a face like that."  
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377Hoshinomiya pulled out a folding mirror and showed a smile to the mirror.
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379"Okay, I'm also very cute today. You think so too, right?"
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381"I do not know."
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383"That's too much. Well, it's worth it."  
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385After Hoshinomiya put back the mirror, Mashima gave him a suggestion.  
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387"You have to be careful. Don't be fooled. Class D this year, no, more precisely Class C now ... very different from previous years."  
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389Although there are still gaps in class points, even teachers cannot see the direction of special exams in the future.  
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391"I suppose so, but it doesn't matter, I have Ichinose-san. Then—"
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393"Then ...?"
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395"If he really rises, I will destroy him directly."
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397"As a teacher, interfering in student competition is not a good thing to do, is it?"
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399"I won't do that. However, I won't take Sae-chan lightly."
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401He also did not want to be said to be irresponsible because the teacher fought each other - Hoshinomiya said so.  
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403"Looks like you're serious."
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405"Besides, I don't want to lose to Sae-chan!"
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407This is the relationship between the two from since high school.
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409They are good friends and rivals.
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413 CHAPTER 2
414 
415THE LAST CLASS ONE EXAM
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417March 8.
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419Now in Class C, Chabashira-sensei as the homeroom teacher will announce the final special exam for class one.
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421There are 39 sets of tables and chairs for Class C.
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423Not long ago, there were usually 40, but now one less.
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425This was because Haruki Yamauchi had left school.  
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427Not only Class C, Manabe from Class D and Yahiko from Class A have also left school.
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429This change, has had a big impact on all students in grade one.
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431The idea that 'must have rescue steps' that have been in their hearts has completely vanished.  
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433While they had not yet recovered from the shock and sadness caused by the incident, the days continued.  
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435Chabashira-sensei appeared after the bell that signaled the beginning of class.
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437There is not the slightest extra chat in the class.  
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439"—Then, the final special exam for the first class will be announced next."  
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441Chabashira-sensei began his explanation of the last special exam for first grade.
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443Even though they already knew that they could no longer hear Yamauchi's voice.
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445His friends Ike and Sudou try to accept this reality.
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447"For today's final special exam, you will be asked to show us the comprehensive results that you have learned so far, including academics, physical abilities, teamwork, and maybe luck. In short, you need to play with your various potentials."  
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449In general, students like Ike would usually immediately ask Chabashira-sensei.
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451However, he just silently listened to his teacher.  
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453Apparently, he had a feeling of crisis that 'the person who will drop out of school next might be him.'
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455"This special exam, based on the comprehensive ability of each class to compete in the 'event selection' special exam. It will be carried out according to the rules to determine the type of confrontation between classes, this is similar to Paper Shuffle."
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457Special event selection exam This is the last special exam theme for the first class announced by Chabashira-sensei. What is the content?
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459"First of all, to make it easier for you to understand when I explain it, I will use 10 white cards and 38 yellow cards that match the number of class students who will follow."
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461With that said, Chabashira-sensei arranged a card that had not been written on it and stuck it on the blackboard.
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463Each card is approximately the same size as a playing card.
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465Although there is nothing written on the 10 white cards, on the other hand, the yellow card seems to have the name of the student on each card.
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467There are a total of 48 cards installed on the board.  
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469Compared to the number of students in the class, the yellow card should be one less. Are there any reasons?
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471"First, let me explain the use of these 10 white cards. You must discuss with each other first, then set 10 'events' according to your preferences, and write the events on this card."  
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473After hearing this, Ike showed a confused face.
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475However, seeing the figure trying to hold back from interrupting, Chabashira-sensei seemed to be laughing somewhere.
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477"If you have questions, don't hesitate?"
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479"N-no, but ... Wouldn't Sae-chan-sensei be angry if I interrupted in the middle of an explanation?"
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481Ike's worries were obvious.
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483"Without your extreme jokes, how can I be calm?"
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485So far, Chabashira-sensei will accept questions at the end of the explanation, but in some cases he still let someone ask in the middle of the explanation.  
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487Most of his classmates focused their attention on Ike.
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489Even though he felt a little confused, he still said a few things where he felt doubtful.
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491"Well, that ... Event? What does that mean?"  
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493"Written exams, chess, playing cards, baseball, and choosing what you think will win according to your expertise. Then it's up to you to consider and make rules about how to determine the results."
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495"Hmm, can we decide freely?"  
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497Although free to decide, he and several other students seemed not to understand it.
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499"Although you can decide freely, there are some rules in determining events. At the extreme point, if competition and games are not known by many people, they will not be approved as events, so unless everyone knows, it can be proposed. The result is that the rules of the event must be fair and easy to understand. For this purpose, after the event is proposed, the school will assess whether the event is appropriate and decide whether to adopt it. "
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501Of course, if someone chooses a special sport or personally a very deep game such as a personal hobby, or certain rules, which are not known by most people. Then most people will not have a chance to win.
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503But ... Even though it's like that, the rules depend on us to decide.  
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505"In addition, to avoid a draw, it is necessary to adjust the event. For example, in the Go rule, the same amount of land occupied by both parties is a draw. But to avoid this situation. In the placement of land half of the additional points, determined by white Another example, in the Chess game, although it is difficult to get a draw, but if there is a situation where Remis occurs, it can cause a draw.Though this is very rare, the winner must be decided in this situation, and then we can decide the winner or lose according to the number of chess pieces held. Please specify in advance detailed rules like this. In selecting this event, if you do not decide the rules of winning and losing, then the event cannot be adopted. "
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507(T / N: Remis is a situation where the king is not discrete, and cannot move at all and the other pieces cannot move besides the king. If there are still other pieces that can move, the mussels do not apply, because the player has another step besides the king. )
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509But, accompanying the event with win and lose rules, is too little.
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511Although there are countless types of events to some extent, events that can be chosen within the scope of students appear to be limited.  
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513"So, let me set an example and practice what I just said. Ike, what are you good at? Whatever is fine, don't hesitate."
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515"Hmm ... what can I do ..."
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517He didn't immediately answer the program he was good at, but he thought about it first.
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519"In that case, I think Janken, I'm quite strong."
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521Hearing it like a joke, his classmates laughed.
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523However, Chabashira-sensei took the answer seriously and wrote 'Janken' on the white card.  
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525"In that case, let's assume that Janken is the chosen event."
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527They did not think that it would be taken seriously. Ike and his friends immediately became confused.  
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529"How do you decide on the rules?"
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531"Then ... Win in three sets of games to win?"  
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533Chabashira-sensei followed Ike and added the rules to the white card.
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535"Most people already know about this event, and the rules are simple and clear. Schools don't mind using this program."
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537"That really can be adopted."
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539Although this program originated from spontaneous utterance, there were no problems for the school.
540 
541"Next, do this 9 more times, then 10 events have been selected."
542 
543Chabashira-sensei took the chalk and wrote it on the blackboard.  
544 
545"The exam schedule is also very important. This special exam is roughly divided into three stages."  
546 
547Special Exams
548 
549March 8, the day of the announcement of the special exam. On the same day, determine the class opponent.
550 
551March 15, determine 10 events. Announce 10 events in class and their respective rules.
552 
553March 22, the 'election day' special exam day.
554 
555"B-but sensei. If there are more than 20 events, isn't this time consuming?"
556 
557"Each class must re-select 5 out of 10 events on the day of the 'event selection' special exam and submit it after the 'wish'. In short, the battle program will be reduced to 10, not 20."
558 
559Hearing this, Horikita asked.
560 
561"That is, out of 10 shows, 5 of them are a hoax ... Does that mean that lie information is being transmitted to the opponent?"
562 
563"It also plays a role like this. 10 events that have been determined will automatically select 7 events randomly by the school mechanism that has been prepared. The process is like this."  
564 
565Chabashira-sensei explained what was on his mind.
566 
567Compared to the special exams from the past, the time for this particular exam seems to be very long.  
568 
569The reason why, in the end they chose 7 events, was because they had to consider the winner and the loser.  
570 
571Because the number of events is odd so there will be no draw, the winner and loser can be determined when they can win four wins from seven events.  
572 
573"Even if you win or lose before completing 7 events, the game will continue until the last event. However, this is related to changes in class points. That is, even if battles are determined, they still have to compete with each other. The final acceptance deadline for 10 "this program is until the 14th of Sunday. However, it is necessary for the school to check whether the program can be adopted. It is safer to make the schools review the events one by one as much as possible."
574 
575"What if, until the 14th, we cannot choose 10 events yet?"  
576 
577"In this case, the school will set an event that is prepared as an alternative for you. But don't expect that it will be suitable for your class. This will only be a disadvantage for you."
578 
579However, it seems that it would be better to assign 10 events directly.  
580 
581"There is another point. The same class cannot register two identical events with the school. If you have registered a football event with a winning rule with a difference of 2 goals, and you choose a football event by determining the winning result using the penalty kick as another event. The school will consider it invalid. I hope you pay attention to this. "
582 
583"Can I cancel the program that was decided?"
584 
585"This is not permitted."  
586 
587"Then ... I want to ask students who played at 7 events on the day of the exam. No matter who, or no matter how many times someone participates, is that okay?"  
588 
589"Regarding the rules about this program, if explained verbally, it might be difficult to understand in some places. For this reason, the school has prepared a sheet of paper containing detailed notes about the rules. Furthermore, whether you will copy or do something, you are free to handle it. Horikita, the answer you are looking for is also well written here. "
590 
591Although schools can also prepare paper for the appropriate number of people, perhaps this is a form of caring.
592 
593If there is only one piece of paper, the classmates will gather and then read the contents together.
594 
595This makes it easy to guide everyone to talk and discuss it as class partners.  
596 
597"The 10 events decided by each class will also be announced in the opposing class on the 15th. I have written them on the board. After all, if you don't know what program your opponent has chosen and what rules there are, then the game is will be difficult. "  
598 
599This means we can study and practice for one week and take action.
600 
601There seems to be a battle to interpret what the other party will choose on the day of the exam.  
602 
603"Then, after the exam ends on the 22nd, then there will be a day off on the 23rd. After that, the graduation ceremony on the 24th and closing ceremony on the 25th, then you will be able to enter spring break without worry."
604 
605Enthusiasm can be very different depending on whether we end up winning or losing.
606 
607In short, I generally understood about the explanation of the special exams chosen for this event.
608 
609However, from Chabashira-sensei's expression, it was vaguely seen that he still had something important to explain.
610 
611"In addition to event decision making, there are other things that are also very important. That is, to lead so many students, one person must be a 'Commander' in this special exam. Students who become commanders cannot directly participate in the event. I hope you all remember this. "  
612 
613"Commander ..."
614 
615So, is that why there are 38 yellow cards?
616 
617"This is an important position that needs to be addressed in a responsive way. You understand that the commander is allowed to interfere in all events and help in difficulties, such as changing players, working on problems that the participant cannot solve, and not just sports, even if it is Go and Chess, the commander is given room to interfere. "  
618 
619Is not that just to test the basic skills of students. But the commander's involvement?
620 
621"The way for commanders to intervene is also decided by you. I think, if you use Janken as an example ... You can set 'When, the commander can participate, and can only do it once' or 'the commander can replace players who can do it' You can set the method of participation. "  
622 
623The same interventions in general will be allowed, and that is the point.
624 
625In the case of baseball or soccer, if we make a commitment to a change of players, will tend to play the role of a true coach.
626 
627Even though there are 7 events, the 'intervention' factor will be a very important part.
628 
629"The commander will receive personal points individually when he wins, but will also be responsible for defeat. Then, when the class is defeated, they will assume responsibility and be expelled from school."
630 
631Is this a mechanism to force the losers out of school?  
632 
633"In this special exam, the Commander is very important. If you don't have a Commander, the test will not begin. If you cannot discuss the results and feel disturbed, come and talk to me, I will appoint it for you."  
634 
635The form of this test is to ask for an individual.
636 
637As a result, the 'protection points' I obtained in the exam the previous day would be a big focus.
638 
639It is very clear that there are many eyes and emotional feelings directed at me now.
640 
641Because the only 'protection point' can cancel an eviction.
642 
643If I hold this 'protection point', I can avoid being kicked out of school even if I am defeated as a commander.  
644 
645But ---
646 
647Is it good for me to take the role of the commander so that no one leaves school?
648 
649Or is it better to ask talented students like Horikita to become commanders and increase the chances of winning even if it's only 1%? For students, they must choose which is better.
650 
651If there are students besides myself who voluntarily serve as commanders, I'm afraid that most students won't object.
652 
653On the other hand, everyone will hang on to me if no one wants to be a commander.
654 
655"How do we decide which class to face?"
656 
657"Students who are commanders in each class will gather in the multipurpose room after school today. That is to determine the choice of someone with a lottery and let them choose their opponents. You have to discuss which class will be chosen before the draw."
658 
659The class that wins in the lottery has the right to determine which class to fight, and then the remaining two classes will automatically face each other.  
660 
661"It's best to choose Class D, because we have a high chance of winning."  
662 
663"Of course, if you choose a class D opponent who has poor overall abilities, the winning percentage will increase. However, it is not always the best to fight the lower classes."
664 
665If this is the case, then the chances of the other three classes choosing Class D being very high - Chabashira-sensei said so. In the fall of Ryuuen, it was very easy to deal with class D.
666 
667"The most important thing in this exam is not working together. The most important thing is to take advantage of the advantages of each class."
668 
669Whether we fight with class A or class B, we don't need to worry.
670 
671In other words, as long as we choose a good event for the class, we can have enough chances to win.  
672 
673However, the higher the grade level, on the contrary the more advantages the class has.
674 
675When we heard Chabashira-sensei's comments, no one smiled.
676 
677At present, Horikita is constantly imagining in his mind - now Class C will challenge class A and B, and can defeat them.  
678 
679"Apparently, this statement won't make you better. That means, if you lose this test and class D wins ... You will fall back down."
680 
681Chabashira-sensei took the chalk and wrote the current class points on the board.  
682 
683Class point on March 1
684 
685Class A · 1001 points.
686 
687Class B · 640 points
688 
689Class C · 377 points
690 
691Class D · 318 points
692 
693Class C points and class D points are slightly adrift. In other words, even though we have been promoted to Class C in a year, we will return to Class D again if we lose this last special exam.
694 
695That means, in the eyes of the students, they want to maintain victory.  
696 
697"Next, let's talk about changes related to class points ... Each event will raise or decrease class points by 30 points. If it is 7 consecutive wins, the class will get 210 points. If you win 5 times and 2 times losing, you will get 90 points from the opposing class. And the school will give 100 class points as prizes. "  
698 
699That means, we can get up to 310 class points.  
700 
701According to the results of this event, we can get points from enemy classes. This rule is also quite desirable. The number of points in the upper class that cannot be reduced so far can be reduced as much as possible. Depending on the settings and results of the event, it is possible to move up to Class B and possibly down to Class D.
702 
703"If the opposing class points are insufficient, the school will fill in insufficient points. That is, the class point that becomes negative will have 0 on the surface, even though it will remain as a point, but in the future the class must pay back to the school."
704 
705In a form that cannot be seen, it means that the class points will be 0 or negative.
706 
707However, this time all classes have more than 210 points, so it seems we don't need to worry about this problem.  
708 
709 
710 
711 
712Part 1
713 
714After Chabashira-sensei left, there was still a little free time in class.  
715 
716The students see the paper in front which contains the rules of the event.  
717 
718"Excuse me. "
719 
720Horikita broke into the crowd and photographed the note with her cellphone.  
721 
722In order to return to his seat and see it early, he acts as an initiative.
723 
724He sat on a chair and looked at everything.  
725 
726"I'll show you, even though you might not be interested."  
727 
728"Thank you for your consideration."
729 
730Then he sent two photos in the chat application.
731 
732Special event selection exam and rules for deciding an event.
733 
734・ About small events, complicated events, and rules restrictions.
735 
736Overly detailed forms of play are not permitted.
737 
738In matters such as written examinations and other events, the school will issue questions to ensure fairness.
739 
740According to the content of the event, it is forbidden to set game rules that are too far from the basic rules.  
741 
742・ About the facilities that can be used.
743 
744On the special examination day, the commander will see the process of the event in the multipurpose room. In addition, the gym, the field, facilities at the school, such as the music room and science room will basically be available, there are also some exceptions.
745 
746・ About event boundaries and deadlines.
747 
748Only one event per class can be selected for events rated as equal. Events that are too long or have no time limit may not be allowed.  
749 
750・ Regarding the number of people needed to participate.
751 
752The number of people needed for the event must be different for 10 events, except for substitute players.
753 
754The minimum number of participants for one event is 1 person and the maximum number is 20 people (excluding substitute players).  
755 
756There must be at least two events with more than 10 people in each class including reserves.  
757 
758・ About the conditions of participation  
759 
760Each student can only participate in one event and cannot participate in more than one event. However, if all members in the class have participated in the event, they can participate more than once.
761 
762・ Regarding the Commander's role.  
763 
764The commander has the right to interfere in the seven events. The way of intervention is determined by the class that determines the event. This intervention can only be done with school approval.
765 
766The rules are roughly divided into these five categories.
767 
768The number of participants in each event, between 1 and 20 people. Events that require 20 participants are quite limited, but that can be entered in several ways. If almost 40 people have already played in the event, then they can play a second time, and even students can play three times depending on the situation. Although we try to reduce the number of participants and use some elites to compete, we must change the number of participants depending on the type of event. That will be increasingly difficult.
769 
770"Really, the school really made us prepare for the special exams with hard work."
771 
772"Yes, but this is probably the biggest event of the year."  
773 
774This is a difficult mechanism to win unless many students participate and work together.
775 
776This is somewhat similar to a sports festival, but this time it's not just good physical strength that will benefit. Depending on the point of view, there are battles that use academic abilities, flexible ways of doing things, or doing things in dexterity. This advantage also has the potential to shine.
777 
778We not only have to recognize our own strengths and weaknesses, but also to find out the strengths and weaknesses of other classes is also the key to the test. Taking into account the selection of these events, the special exam time arranged by the school is also very clear. A large number of listening to the opinions of all parties can be chosen to maximize the power of special exams.  
779 
780In addition, in our class, there are still people who don't know whether they will participate in the event. If one person cannot participate twice, we must make adjustments in this regard.
781 
782After understanding the entire description, Horikita still showed an unsatisfactory expression.  
783 
784"You don't seem to be satisfied with this special exam."  
785 
786"Yes, there are a number of things, many of which make me dissatisfied, especially what class program to choose on that day is the key to winning or losing. This is a pretty big loss if we only tend to depend on events prepared by us. "
787 
788Because of the absolute trust in the event that they have prepared, they will attend the shows.
789 
790In addition, compared to attending other classes chosen by the program, of course, they want to attend their own shows to ensure the results.  
791 
792"The school will collect 10 events and notify each class, and then lock 7 events on exam day. Isn't this fairer?"  
793 
794Indeed, from the point of view of justice, Horikita's opinion is correct.
795 
796"The possibility of the lower classes has a lower chance of winning, but if luck is good, the lower classes can also win from the upper classes."
797 
798But, in general, the higher the grade level, the better in many ways.  
799 
800"That's for sure ... there is a view like that. After all I don't really like this special exam."
801 
802He muttered-
803 
804It is time for students to understand the event through discussion.
805 
806But Hirata continued to bow his head and wait for the passage of time.  
807 
808"He was still at the center of the class a few days ago."
809 
810"Do you want to say that this is my fault?"
811 
812"It's hard to say."  
813 
814Even though this was Hirata's own problem, no one knew who could understand the problem and the extent of understanding it, including himself.
815 
816"Oh, I want to confirm something before discussing it."
817 
818At this moment Sudou spoke. While Hirata was still not moving, even though the discussion would begin in class.
819 
820After Sudou saw me, he began to look around the classroom.
821 
822"Many people could not accept the results of last weekend. Right, Kanji?"  
823 
824"... Well, that's unacceptable, I don't understand at all. Everyone thinks, why the first place in the praise poll is Ayanokouji. How did you get 42 praise votes?"  
825 
826Many of the students' class lines are directed at me. That's not an exception from the Ayanokouji group.
827 
828"This means you get a lot of praise from other classes, right?"  
829 
830At the end of last week, I didn't have time to explain.
831 
832I had long thought that they would mention this to me.
833 
834It's just that I can't tell you everything here.
835 
836My position in this class is at the lowest level, in my current position, I can't say anything in public.  
837 
838"I'll explain this to you."
839 
840Horikita takes the initiative.
841 
842"Wait, we want Ayanokouji to explain it himself ... Me and my friends ... But he is no longer here."
843 
844"I don't think Ayanokouji-kun can explain it himself."  
845 
846Horikita stood up and started talking, and it seemed like she was trying to protect me.
847 
848" ... So what ?"
849 
850"Maybe Ayanokouji-kun himself doesn't know what happened."
851 
852"You said ... Ayanokouji himself doesn't know?"  
853 
854"Yes, simply put. These are all battles planned by Sakayanagi-san. Regarding why he did this, I tried to deduce myself. Let me explain myself about the reason. "
855 
856To explain step by step, Horikita answers questions in a way that is easy to understand.
857 
858"First, after he saw Yamauchi-kun as a target, he told him that he would give a voice of praise to convince him. In fact, there was no doubt after Yamauchi-kun said it himself at the last moment. So there must be a promise like that. But he was silent quietly decided to give a voice of praise to other students. "
859 
860"M-maybe like that. But, we ask why she gave it to Ayanokouji?"
861 
862"Then what do you think? Sudou-kun."
863 
864"That ... for example, Ayanokouji is actually a very great person, so Sakayanagi thinks that he deserves praise ..."
865 
866"Did you see great things about him? I had the impression that he was a student who could run fast. Nothing more."  
867 
868"That ... Well, I suppose so too."
869 
870"He didn't get good grades in the written exam, and besides his fast running, there's no ability that I can see in other sports. Even if you observe other things that aren't accompanied by his foot speed, there is no good picture to talk about . "
871 
872These words are fully consistent with the understanding of the people around me. There is no denying evidence.
873 
874"In other words, your assumptions are incorrect."
875 
876Horikita did not hesitate to emphasize.
877 
878"Do you want to say that he was only chosen by chance? This is a little strange."
879 
880"Try to think about it. If Ayanokouji-kun was a great person, would you deliberately give him a 'protection point'? No fool would give it to a difficult opponent. If there were exceptions, it was only for 'Ichinose' who had already many predicted from the start that he would get a lot of praise. "
881 
882In fact, a total of 98 sounds of praise have been received by Ichinose. This is the result of the idea 'it's better to send it to someone than to gather it to strangers'.  
883 
884"I'm sure there are no fools who give 'protection points' to tough opponents." Said Horikita.
885 
886"Right, it's impossible to do that."
887 
888With an explanation from Horikita, so Kei, Sakura, and many other boys also agreed.
889 
890"Even though I don't know why Yamauchi-kun was Sakayanagi-san's target. If I assume that he wants to get him out of school, then I can understand the series of problems that have occurred. As planned, let's look back at what Yamauchi-kun did before in class. us. He formed a one-on-one competition with Ayanokouji-kun, and then Sakayanagi-san gave many voices of praise to Ayanokouji-kun, so he could lock Yamauchi-kun away from school. "  
891 
892"In other words ... that Haruki left school, all because of Sakayanagi's plan."
893 
894"Yes, and the choice of Ayanokouji-kun, it was just a coincidence. He wanted to choose someone who was inconspicuous and did not harm Class A. Maybe through these two considerations. He chose Ayanokouji-kun."
895 
896This explanation is basically useful for me.
897 
898They couldn't find a way to get away from me in Horikita's explanation.  
899 
900"That's what I thought. He was aiming for Yamauchi-kun and the reason why he protected Ayanokouji-kun."  
901 
902Sudou and Ike had no choice but to convince themselves.
903 
904Even so, Sudou still couldn't take it.  
905 
906"Is it because I support him like this, which makes you very upset?"
907 
908Horikita looked at Sudou and asked.
909 
910Sudou did not answer directly, but averted his eyes.  
911 
912"I support him because I realize that the reason why Yamauchi-kun left school is not because of him, but because of myself. "
913 
914Horikita was the one who exposed Yamauchi's strategy in class and forced him into a desperate situation.  
915 
916"If you want to blame someone else, then you should blame me."
917 
918"That ..."
919 
920Sudou cannot blame Horikita.
921 
922In fact, he also knows that unneeded students will be expelled - there is no way to prevent this.  
923 
924However, no matter how useful the comment is, it is difficult for everyone to accept.
925 
926Because now, I did get a 'protection point'.
927 
928Because only I am in the safe range to do this test.  
929 
930"This special test ... Can I recommend myself as the commander?"
931 
932I saw an opportunity and said this.
933 
934Even though Sakayanagi didn't contact me, this time he will be a 100% commander.
935 
936So, I have to act as the commander to decide the outcome.  
937 
938"It's true, in the class vote, I give distrust to my friends, so by becoming a pillar of this special test, I want to dispel suspicion."
939 
940"Ayanokouji ......"
941 
942Sudou looked at me in surprise.
943 
944"This proposal is very good, so no one will leave the school, and there is no need to be suspicious of Ayanokouji."  
945 
946This will not lead to dropping out of school. Because of that Ike supported to let me be the commander.
947 
948"Wait a minute, I'm very happy because Ayanokouji-kun can take the initiative to become a commander, but I mind letting you serve as a commander."  
949 
950The person who unexpectedly raised an objection to this problem, was Shinohara.
951 
952"If we ask Ayanokouji-kun to be the commander, no one will leave the school even if we lose, because we have 'protection points'. But doesn't this mean that we surrender to the results from the start? It feels like we are preparing for defeat. After all, Ayanokouji-kun is a very ordinary person, as Horikita-san said. "
953 
954In other words, he doesn't think we can win with the instructions I gave.
955 
956"If we are confronting Class A or Class B, isn't it necessary to face Sakayanagi-san and Ichinose-san? The position of the Commander seems very important. If we let Ayanokouji-kun do it, we have no chance of winning. If we lose, we will return going to Class D. You know? "  
957 
958Some students expressed their agreement with Shinohara's opinion.
959 
960"I think it would be better to recruit candidate commanders for now."  
961 
962However, this position risks dropping out of school. I'm afraid no one will raise his hand easily.
963 
964If it's a normal situation, we might be able to count on Hirata, but this time it's impossible.  
965 
966Until now, Hirata had not participated in the discussion, but only kept his head down.
967 
968If you have to say that under these circumstances, the only student who isn't afraid of dropping out of school to become a candidate for commander is ...
969 
970Everyone looks at Horikita.
971 
972However, in the current circumstances, maybe-
973 
974"Sorry, but I also want to avoid the risk of dropping out of school ... If, Ayanokouji-kun is a candidate, I want to say something about that ... As Shinohara-san said, when it comes to class A and B class battles, at all there is no guarantee that we can win at this stage. "
975 
976"But, Horikita-san, you doubted Ayanokouji-kun's abilities before, but now why do you want him to be the commander?"
977 
978Hearing these words, Kei suddenly gave a sentence like that.
979 
980"I thought, maybe because I had tried to help him prove that he had nothing to do with Yamauchi-kun's withdrawal from school. As a thank you, he might volunteer as a commander. "  
981 
982In some ways, Horikita smoothly blocked my escape.
983 
984Not surprisingly, there was an intention from Horikita to give me the Commander's position to the fullest.
985 
986In his eyes, my abilities were far higher than other students.
987 
988Instead of handing over the commander to students who can't do it, it's better to encourage me to be more stable. He made this judgment. Even if I lose, I have protection points and it won't be a problem.
989 
990"Are there no other candidates for the commander?"
991 
992If there are objections, then only people who want to be Commander can say it.
993 
994But there are no other students who want to risk dropping out of school.
995 
996"Even though Ayanokouji-kun is the commander, we can also have a thorough discussion with everyone beforehand. On that day, he will act according to the instructions and planned patterns. There will be no big difference with that."
997 
998Also, students who no longer think too much. Give approval.
999 
1000"However, it's almost time for class to end. The school won't give us time to discuss it. I suggest that we find time to gather and discuss it."  
1001 
1002Because Hirata doesn't care, it's likely that Horikita will carry heavy responsibilities in class.
1003 
1004 
1005CHAPTER 3
1006 
1007OPPONENT
1008 
1009During lunch break that day, almost all students in class C gathered in class.
1010 
1011Students who do not bring bento, go to buy their lunch, but will soon gather again.
1012 
1013As a student who bought his lunch, I also left the classroom temporarily.  
1014 
1015And I went to a place where there were no signs of people around, and I called two people.
1016 
1017One of them already sent an email over the phone beforehand, so I immediately found him.
1018 
1019And the next one -
1020 
1021After doing this work, I returned to the classroom and bought my lunch.
1022 
1023But there are two people who are absent from class.
1024 
1025One of them is a man who has never interfered, Koenji Rokusuke.
1026 
1027And the other one is Yosuke Hirata.
1028 
1029In the classroom, 37 people are left except the two gathered.  
1030 
1031"Hirata-kun doesn't seem to participate."
1032 
1033"It seems so."  
1034 
1035I could hear voices of concern, but time flowed all the time.
1036 
1037To conduct discussions in determining the event must be done more than once.  
1038 
1039"What do you think! Koenji has never taken it seriously. Right?"
1040 
1041I can understand the feelings of Sudou who want to be angry and upset.
1042 
1043Or, there should be some students who have little hope, and think that Koenji is at least more serious on the surface.  
1044 
1045However, the reality is not going well.
1046 
1047No, or should I say that humans cannot change easily?
1048 
1049Even if it's Koenji, he still mixes with the present.
1050 
1051But I don't think it will always work.
1052 
1053One day, there will be an exam like voting in class again.
1054 
1055At that time, Koenji himself had to pay for his actions.  
1056 
1057"Don't mind him, just start. Damn." Said Sudou.
1058 
1059"If you are angry, you will only suffer."
1060 
1061"We're back on topic, I've asked the professor to copy the manuals about the rules of the program. I'll give it to everyone. Read these instructions carefully after eating, and then have a special discussion after school."  
1062 
1063Horikita had no choice but to take the initiative now because no one was leading.
1064 
1065"Even though I'm eating, if there's something you don't understand, you can ask me questions."
1066 
1067There seems to be no doubt on Horikita who has read the manual repeatedly.
1068 
1069 
1070 
1071 
1072 
1073 
1074 
1075 
1076Part 1
1077 
1078After school that day. The class ends without questions.
1079 
1080After Chabashira-sensei announced to the students who were commanding to immediately come to the corridor, they walked out of the classroom.
1081 
1082The person who first got up and left was Hirata.  
1083 
1084"Uhm ... about the program, we want to discuss it—"  
1085 
1086A girl named Nishimura tried to talk to Hirata.
1087 
1088However, his voice didn't reach Hirata who left the classroom calmly.  
1089 
1090"Hirata-kun ..."
1091 
1092Hirata showed a strong attitude when rejecting him directly in front of Nishimura and other students.
1093 
1094To say that the only exception is Koenji. There was a pair of refreshing expressions on his face or rather that he did not see the commotion. He just stared at his cellphone.
1095 
1096"I ... go to the toilet for a while. I'll be right back!"  
1097 
1098The person who stood up and said that was Wang Mei Yu - Someone used to call him Mii-chan.
1099 
1100Even though he said he was going to the toilet, he actually worried about Hirata and followed him.
1101 
1102"Because it's useless, it seems like only I can do it."
1103 
1104Horikita prepares to lead.
1105 
1106"Sorry, I'll ask you later. I still have business as a commander."
1107 
1108"Well, it is necessary to determine the opponent for the class in the multipurpose room. If you have the right to choose, you must choose class D."  
1109 
1110"I understand, but don't expect too much from that."
1111 
1112I got up and left class C.
1113 
1114Because I have responsibility as a commander, I went to the corridor.  
1115 
1116"Is that you? Ayanokouji. Who is the real commander?"
1117 
1118Chabashira-sensei who felt helplessly sighed, and the line of sight seemed to turn in the direction where the two people went.
1119 
1120"I am the commander."  
1121 
1122"...... Is that so?"
1123 
1124After joining Chabashira-sensei, we went to a special building together.
1125 
1126"To decide on class, I have to go to a special building."  
1127 
1128"Because you still need to explain the rules for exam day and how to use them."
1129 
1130Because the special building was very quiet, the sound of our footsteps was very loud.
1131 
1132"It was a big problem getting protection points but being pushed into the position of commander. You really suffered."
1133 
1134"I'm not encouraged, I volunteered."  
1135 
1136Chabashira-sensei stopped.
1137 
1138"... You?"
1139 
1140"Is that weird?"
1141 
1142"Don't you hate being conspicuous?"
1143 
1144Chabashira-sensei doubted it himself.  
1145 
1146"Only if there is a difference between being a protector or not."
1147 
1148"So, like that. That is, you have no way of refusing, at that moment."
1149 
1150Students who have protective points are most likely to be commanders.
1151 
1152If I refuse to become a commander, then only I am in the safe zone.
1153 
1154The only difference is being pushed down a cliff or jumping off a cliff.  
1155 
1156"However, in any case, being a commander will have a big responsibility. If you give up that responsibility, class C will be defeated."
1157 
1158Because there was no one else around, Chabashira-sensei spoke more freely.
1159 
1160"Are you threatening me?"
1161 
1162I saw Chabashira-sensei who smiled softly.
1163 
1164"What do you think? But, I'm really looking forward to it. Finally, I can see your abilities."
1165 
1166Chabashira-sensei who is targeting class A seems to have high hopes for me.
1167 
1168"I cannot guarantee victory."
1169 
1170"Is that true? Unfortunately, I can't imagine a situation where you will lose. ”
1171 
1172After that, I wasn't specifically involved in another conversation with Chabashira-sensei.  
1173 
1174 
1175Part 2
1176 
1177Function room in a special building. It seems to be the core of this special exam.
1178 
1179"Looks like three people besides you have arrived."
1180 
1181The door to the room opened. What caught my attention was the teacher who was in charge of each class and several students. Class A is Sakayanagi, class B is Ichinose, class D is Kaneda.
1182 
1183As expected of all, they are students with all points of protection.
1184 
1185Then there are 2 computers and a large screen placed directly opposite.  
1186 
1187"We will decide which class to face when the commander of each class has gathered. Everyone will draw a lot from here. Students who get the red circle on paper will get a choice."
1188 
1189Lottery box.
1190 
1191Mashima-sensei brought it to us and urged class 1A to take the first draw, but Sakayanagi refused.  
1192 
1193"There are blessings in the leftovers, so I have no problem being the last. Please continue with Ichinose-san."
1194 
1195"Oh. I won't hesitate ---"
1196 
1197Class B Ichinose starts taking first. Follow class C and class D in sequence. The marked paper is not folded, and the results can be known immediately after being pulled. Class D, the last Kaneda, gets a paper with a red mark.
1198 
1199In other words, class D has the right to choose an opponent.  
1200 
1201"Mashima-sensei, it looks like the last paper doesn't need to be confirmed."
1202 
1203Mashima-sensei raised the last remaining paper. Of course, there is no red circle there.  
1204 
1205"Oh, it looks like there's no luck with leftovers."
1206 
1207"Is that so? I'm always unlucky in the draw."
1208 
1209"Of course, for Class A, no matter who is the opponent, you don't need to worry, right?"  
1210 
1211"There is no such thing, I want to avoid your class if conditions permit, Ichinose-san."
1212 
1213I myself do not know whether what Sakayanagi said was his social order or his sincere words.
1214 
1215"Can you tell which class you chose?"
1216 
1217At Mashima-sensei's request, Kaneda nodded slowly.
1218 
1219Class D should have a discussion in the morning and after school.
1220 
1221Discuss which class you want to fight.  
1222 
1223"Then I'll say it. We, Class D - I hope to play against Class B."
1224 
1225What Kaneda said, that was an unexpected declaration of war.
1226 
1227"What about Class B?"
1228 
1229"Ok."
1230 
1231After receiving their second confirmation, Mashima-sensei decided for another class.
1232 
1233Because Class D has chosen Class B opponents, it is automatically a match between Class A and Class C is decided.  
1234 
1235"I thought you would choose class C, but why choose class B?"
1236 
1237Sakayanagi asked Kaneda for a reason.
1238 
1239"If we want to turn things around now, at least we have to take points from the upper class. But, even though like that, I still want to avoid fighting with class A."
1240 
1241"Is that so? For me who wants to avoid the strong class B, it is also very helpful. I wish good luck for class D."
1242 
1243Sakayanagi nodded and thanked Kaneda. However, there are a number of tricks behind the formation of this situation. Of course, it was pure coincidence that Kaneda had the right to vote, but no matter who got the draw, it would be the same result.  
1244 
1245Previously, I contacted Ichinose and Ishizaki after school.
1246 
1247Then I made a request to compete against Class A.  
1248 
1249I only hoped to choose Class A as an opponent, but Ichinose agreed to give up Class A because of my request. As for Ishizaki, it seems that the real policy is to choose Class B, so there will be no contradictions here.
1250 
1251All this for the sake of fighting against Sakayanagi from class A.
1252 
1253The only thing that might be a nuisance is that I have the right to choose.
1254 
1255Because Horikita said that he wanted to choose Class D, if I get a lottery then I have to find some reason.
1256 
1257The odds of drawing are 1 in 4, so I don't need to worry. In other words, the interaction here is only in the same direction to determine the outcome. Sakayanagi also had to understand that I had done some work in preparation.
1258 
1259Thus, the opponents of each class are decided.
1260 
1261"Now I will explain the system for a special examination day. In this multipurpose room, you will use two similar computers. In this competition, all commanders will be assigned to select participants from each event using that computer in real time."
1262 
1263The computer screen on the left is projected on a large monitor.
1264 
1265When Chabashira-sensei operated the computer, Mashima-sensei continued to explain.  
1266 
1267"For example, this is a list of class A students. Move the mouse, drag a photo of the selected student's face and place it on the frame of the event. If you make a mistake or want to change it in the middle, use your mouse to put the face photo back outside the frame. You can repeat it. It's also possible to click the screen with your fingertips. "  
1268 
1269"I feel like this is a TV game show."
1270 
1271"Really ~"  
1272 
1273The atmosphere of dialogue between Ichinose and Hoshinomiya-sensei seems pleasant.
1274 
1275"There is a time limit for selecting students in each event. The amount of time that counts down now is the time of your choice. The more people you need, the longer the election time you have. You can immediately understand that you have 30 seconds to choose each person . "  
1276 
1277In other words, an event that requires 10 people has 300 seconds.  
1278 
1279"If you do not finish within the specified time limit, the computer will randomly select students based on the number of students who have not played. Be sure to pay attention to this. Conversely, if the electoral time is passed, students' photos will be removed from the event frame."
1280 
1281In other words, we must not exceed the allotted time.
1282 
1283"After the exam starts, the big screen will display the exam in real time."
1284 
1285The screen displays a chess match that appears on TV. This is a reference image.  
1286 
1287"After the exams begin, the commanders' intervention conditions will be displayed on a computer screen as text messages."  
1288 
1289The big screen has been changed to a computer.
1290 
1291The screen shows 'Pause, Commander can repeat this step.'
1292 
1293This is an explanation of 'commander intervention'.
1294 
1295"When you can confirm content, you can intervene by clicking on this condition. Remember that!"
1296 
1297Then the big screen switches back to the game.  
1298 
1299"The instructions given by the commander are not carried out in the form of calls, but the computer will automatically read the text in the form of chat. If you enter text and press Enter, it will be sent directly to the participant's headset."  
1300 
1301After that, the computer will automatically read the messages and deliver the instructions. The reason for not receiving this form of call might be to prevent inappropriate behavior. The example just mentioned is the intervention 'Commander who can take this step again.' If the information is combined skillfully, it can also convey instructions 2 to 3 steps.  
1302 
1303"If the commander takes action against the intervention, it will be considered a violation of the regulations in place."  
1304 
1305Moreover, it's better to have self-published information that will be carefully reviewed by third parties.  
1306 
1307"At each event, only one person is allowed to use the headset. Even if it is a team battle, there is only one person who can receive instructions. Who is the person who uses the headset is also appointed by the commander."  
1308 
1309There is more to be done than I imagined.
1310 
1311Even though general content has been predetermined, the Commander must always consider unexpected situations.  
1312 
1313"The commander can intervene at any time in accordance with their respective rules."
1314 
1315We can freely use our own computer to view, replace, or enlarge or reduce images.
1316 
1317For example, observing students participating in an event or preparing for the next event. So, the commander must do many things.  
1318 
1319"The above is the role of the commander and how to operate it. Do you have any questions?"
1320 
1321Mashima-Sensei sent a glance to everyone, but there seemed to be no doubt from us.
1322 
1323"So, this is the end of today. If you want to reconfirm the method of operation, you are allowed to go to the multipurpose room with your teacher. Time is limited to the week before the test. Thus the explanation of the commander is finished."
1324 
1325 
1326Part 3
1327 
1328After returning to the dormitory, I told Horikita which class we would be against, in chat form, and then I began to consider the role of commander. In other words, this is my first time facing a school exam.
1329 
1330To be honest, if this was an individual battle, I felt it would be impossible to lose.  
1331 
1332However, my task for this special exam is to direct all students in the class.  
1333 
1334Fighting can only be done within class boundaries.
1335 
1336Even an extraordinary strategist, like Sun Tzu, who directs a children's army to fight the giants, is worried that there is no chance of winning one in ten thousand.  
1337 
1338Although only the 'intervention' that the commander can use is the key, in the end, there must be a main premise to serve the battle.  
1339 
1340In other words, I need to understand the potential and possibilities of class C.
1341 
1342Who likes who, who hates who, who is good at doing something and who is not good at anything.
1343 
1344If I don't understand these things, there is no chance of winning.
1345 
1346And regarding my ability to gather information and leadership, I am quite low in class when counted from the lower caste. I don't know anything, like Shinohara and Onodera's favorite food.
1347 
1348So what should be done first?
1349 
1350I don't need to think about it. Of course, I want to ask people who know my class well.
1351 
1352Even though it sounds simple, it can't be avoided.  
1353 
1354Those who fulfill these requirements include 'Kei', 'Hirata' and 'Kushida'.  
1355 
1356Not just asking one person, I also want to ask all of them about the situation.
1357 
1358However, seeing the current situation, only Kei would help me.
1359 
1360Hirata is now in an impossible situation. As for Kushida, it was because the impact caused by the voting in the class was very deep. Even though he didn't show his expression at all, he should be quite angry with Horikita. I don't know how much he doubts me, but I'm sure that his vigilance is far greater than before.
1361 
1362It was around 6:00 p.m. when it was dusk.
1363 
1364A visitor rings the doorbell.
1365 
1366I didn't think about opening the door lock and welcoming visitors to the room.  
1367 
1368"...... Hello."
1369 
1370The visitor ... Karuizawa Kei, who was still wearing a school uniform.
1371 
1372"Are you still in school?"
1373 
1374"However, I'm different from you, I have many friends. Besides, I'm the protagonist of today. "  
1375 
1376Kei uses rather strange words and directs his gaze at me.  
1377 
1378"Kei is the protagonist? Why?"
1379 
1380When I showed a confused expression, Kei looked a little angry.  
1381 
1382"... How can you feel fine? Compared to this, it's very rare for me to come out this time. You also said you don't need to worry about anyone else. Don't you have problems if others see?"
1383 
1384Kei seems to be quietly looking around my room.
1385 
1386"No problem. After all sorts of unexpected changes, as a result, their needs are greatly reduced."
1387 
1388"Because Hashimoto-kun from Class A and senior students have also seen us, right?"  
1389 
1390"Almost like this."
1391 
1392"My relationship with Kiyotaka, it will open little by little ...... Is that okay?"
1393 
1394"No problem. "  
1395 
1396Was it because of my quick reply, he felt calmer, and heaved a sigh of relief.  
1397 
1398"If it's like that, it can't be helped."
1399 
1400Indeed there are some actions that are easier to do when my contact with Kei is unknown.
1401 
1402However, the situation gradually began to change.
1403 
1404Also, from now on, compared to behaviors such as spying, it's easier to take action on the bright side.
1405 
1406"But ...... we are boys and girls of the same class, aren't we? If they find out there is no one other than 'the two of us' strange rumors will arise."  
1407 
1408Is he someone who cares about that kind of thing?
1409 
1410"This time I assume responsibility as Commander. Isn't it natural to call Kei who is the central figure in the class?"
1411 
1412To make sure, I also added words like that now.
1413 
1414"Hmm ... Well, that's true."
1415 
1416At this stage, it seemed like Kei was still worried.  
1417 
1418"Why did you take the role of Commander? Even though you have protection points, you're not the type to feel guilty, right?"  
1419 
1420Is that a good thing to know me?  
1421 
1422"Regardless of how you want to mention it, after all, I have to show the impression that I'm worried about my classmates. Besides, Yamauchi just left school, and I'm still under suspicion in class. So doing this is the best choice."
1423 
1424"Is that all?"
1425 
1426"Yes."
1427 
1428"If I get that, I won't be the commander, no matter what they say."  
1429 
1430Because Kei has built such a position. Even if he protected his 'protection points', no one would blame him. That is good.
1431 
1432"Putting that aside, tell me the details of the people in the class."
1433 
1434"First of all - where should I start? I don't know all about it? Especially the situation of boys."  
1435 
1436"That doesn't matter. I'll ask Kushida and Hirata after that."
1437 
1438However, that is only a view.
1439 
1440Whether it will really be needed or not, the situation is still unknown at this time.  
1441 
1442"Of course, if you can hear it from them, you will be able to understand everything in class ..."  
1443 
1444When Kei said that, he thought of the circumstances that made it difficult.  
1445 
1446"Apart from Kushida-san, how is Yousuke-kun doing? Looks like he's really frustrated."
1447 
1448"Are you worried too?"
1449 
1450"Of course. No matter who everyone is in class C, Yousuke-kun's current situation is difficult to accept."
1451 
1452Class C where Hirata does not exist. There will definitely be a hundred damage and no benefits. There is no sense of stability in the class because no one acts as a mitigator.
1453 
1454"In short, start with you."
1455 
1456"By the way, it's hard to talk alone, so let's put it in the form of questions."
1457 
1458If he hopes so, then I will ask him about the girls one by one.
1459 
1460I planted a picture of all the class C girls in mind in the order of the student absence list.  
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1473 
1474Part 4
1475 
1476"—It's almost like this."
1477 
1478In less than 10 minutes, I got the information I needed from Kei.
1479 
1480"Hey. Don't you remember what I said? Even if you ask me to repeat it again, I won't say it."  
1481 
1482"No problem. "
1483 
1484"What did I say 'all comes to mind'?"
1485 
1486"Almost like that."
1487 
1488Ah - is that true? So fabulous. From Kei's attitude, he didn't praise me like that.
1489 
1490"Is it true that the opponent is Class A? After all, this is a bad thing, right?"  
1491 
1492"I didn't fight, but you and your classmates. Even though the Commander can interfere, it can't always change the situation. Isn't it more appropriate to say that you have a problem?"  
1493 
1494"Oh. I-me? I said ~ ..."
1495 
1496Kei seemed to want to say something, but the results were nothing he could say.
1497 
1498"... Don't let me participate?"
1499 
1500"That's not something I can decide on my own. Depending on the opponent's strategy, there is a possibility of playing twice."
1501 
1502"No, no. I can't. I'm not good at studying or exercising."
1503 
1504Kei shook his head strongly and stated that he didn't want to play.
1505 
1506"Even though his opponent is Sakayanagi-san, Kiyotaka will definitely win."  
1507 
1508Kei gave his thumbs up. Just because you don't want to participate, and don't want to be responsible.
1509 
1510However, in reality, Kei could not fully understand my level.  
1511 
1512"That would be easy if no one expected you? "
1513 
1514"I guess that's true."
1515 
1516If there is no hope, it's easy to say something like that.
1517 
1518"So what do you want to say? Do you have to meet me in person?"
1519 
1520If that's all, it's good to call, and that makes Kei grin.
1521 
1522"There are things that are easier to understand when we meet in person, right?"
1523 
1524Since that was not the answer he expected, Kei's expression still looked stiff.  
1525 
1526"Oh ... in short, it's over, right? Then, may I ... come back?"
1527 
1528Maybe Kei felt that, although this continued, the situation would not change.
1529 
1530When the minimum required topic was complete, Kei said this sentence:
1531 
1532"If there's something important, I'll contact you again."  
1533 
1534"... Yes."
1535 
1536Judging from Kei's expression, he seemed to be expecting something, but immediately gave up.
1537 
1538Until the very end he remained stubborn, and never said it from his own mouth.
1539 
1540Of course, if he said that, it would be easier for me to act ...  
1541 
1542"Wait a minute. There are still a few things I want to talk about."
1543 
1544In order not to let Kei see it in the room, I put the 'item' in the drawer.
1545 
1546To get the item, I stood up.
1547 
1548"What? If there's something you want to talk about, say it earlier."
1549 
1550"Now, it's your birthday."
1551 
1552"Hey - you know that ..."
1553 
1554I took the 'item' that had been prepared beforehand from the drawer. I asked the store at the school to order it and let them wrap the appropriate birthday gift packaging.
1555 
1556"I just want to tease you."  
1557 
1558"Don't say weird things, if you have a present, give it as soon as possible. But, I have received many good gifts from my friends. And the difficulty in satisfying me will increase. "
1559 
1560Kei said this, and looked away as he held out his hand to me.
1561 
1562Seeing this appearance, I immediately stopped when I was about to give a gift.  
1563 
1564"Do you really want it?"
1565 
1566"No, I don't want it."
1567 
1568"If you don't want it, then I don't need to force it on you."
1569 
1570"Ha ha !! Since you have decided to give someone a gift, you should give it to the person! "  
1571 
1572He said something unclear.  
1573 
1574"However, this gift is also at once with White day."
1575 
1576"Of course ... This is called 'troublesome, so just give the prize at once'?"
1577 
1578Kei who sighed as if helpless, took the gift from me.
1579 
1580Kei was a little surprised because the box was so small and so light.
1581 
1582"Is something included?"  
1583 
1584"I don't have the courage to send you an empty box."  
1585 
1586If something like that was done, it would make Kei angry.
1587 
1588"So, I'll confirm it, no problem with you?"
1589 
1590Kei tried to confirm the contents of the box as if he was a police officer who was interrogating me. He carefully opened the gift wrapping paper and opened the lid.
1591 
1592What appeared there was a piece of metal that shined in gold.
1593 
1594"What ... What is this !?"
1595 
1596Even though he was shocked, no matter who saw it, he would know what it was.  
1597 
1598"This is a necklace."
1599 
1600"Yes, even I can see it! This is too heavy a gift, you know!"
1601 
1602"Weight?"
1603 
1604"E-after all, that necklace isn't something you normally give to a friend, you know!"
1605 
1606Even though he said that ...  
1607 
1608I could not understand what he was saying and tilted my head.
1609 
1610But Kei didn't give an answer, as if he still had something to say.
1611 
1612"And, and you know? It seems like it doesn't suit me either! It's heart shaped, you know! "
1613 
1614He was referring to a heart-shaped object that hung at the core of the necklace.
1615 
1616Looks like this birthday present is not a 'good' thing  
1617 
1618"Actually it's heart-shaped, you know!"
1619 
1620Once again he stressed that he did not like it very much.
1621 
1622"Fuu, fuu." (Gasping voice)
1623 
1624Even though it's me, it will definitely feel a little hurt if protested like this.
1625 
1626Regardless of who the object is, giving a gift is a hope that should be appreciated by others.  
1627 
1628"Is this not too expensive?"
1629 
1630"It's not cheap. It's almost around 20,000 Yen in price."
1631 
1632"20,000 - why did you choose an expensive necklace ......"
1633 
1634"Even if you ask ......"
1635 
1636While Kei who saw me blushed.
1637 
1638It seems, it is better to answer honestly here.
1639 
1640"To be honest, I have never given a birthday gift to a girl. Therefore, I decided to gather information at that time and search the Internet. Then I found the women recommended by the 'Online shop' site from a large-scale order website. "They also say that it's very popular with high school girls."
1641 
1642I still remember the promotion there 'whether it's a lover or not, this is the best choice for White day'.
1643 
1644At the same time, I also considered that it was necessary to pay the appropriate amount for birthdays and White days at the same time.
1645 
1646"Oh wow ..."
1647 
1648I always felt that Kei was surprised by my thoughts.
1649 
1650Maybe I made a mistake.  
1651 
1652"Even though you are very smart, but this is a bit awkward. Or it's too naive. Even though it's very popular among high school girls, women prefer to choose themselves. Choose what you think fits or suits my interests. Fortunately, it's not a ring that needs to confirm size finger ... Frankly, beyond 100, the evaluation of this prize is only 10 points? "
1653 
1654Even though I prepared an expensive gift, the results looked very sad.
1655 
1656In the end, he explained to me how high school girls were, and there were many factors to think about.  
1657 
1658I thought it was a gift of good intentions, but if I were asked, 'Do I really consider the moods of others', I would doubt it myself.  
1659 
1660"Then do I have to give a box of snacks?"
1661 
1662"15 points."
1663 
1664I didn't expect a box of snacks would score higher than a necklace that was worth 20,000 Yen.
1665 
1666"Since it's already opened, it might not be returned. If you don't want it, just leave it here before returning. If you don't mind waiting a few more days, to give you a box of snacks, I'll prepare the gift again."
1667 
1668I made this suggestion while feeling my lack of knowledge.
1669 
1670This is more fun than a 10 point prize or 15 points.
1671 
1672Even though I thought so ...
1673 
1674"......"
1675 
1676Kei saw the necklace and then looked at me.
1677 
1678Then he placed the necklace that I thought would be put on his neck.
1679 
1680Kei said, 'Let me borrow a mirror,' then use my mirror to look at it.  
1681 
1682"Hmm ... As I thought, her heart shape is rather childish. But I personally have a good foundation, no matter what I wear."  
1683 
1684(Kei's illustration)
1685 
1686 
1687Even though I couldn't stop myself from thinking 'are you really a first year high school student?', Kei looked very serious.
1688 
1689This short pause of time confirmed whether or not the necklace matched with his own perspective, and then he nodded after being satisfied with it.
1690 
1691I think he just wants to try it, and he will return it later. But after carefully removing the necklace, he put the box in his bag.  
1692 
1693"Looks like this is a gift you gave a girl for the first time? I'll help you with that."
1694 
1695"... In that case it will be better."
1696 
1697Besides, even though he gave it back, I couldn't give it to someone else.
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1704 
1705 
1706CHAPTER 4
1707 
1708WHAT IS LESS THAN CLASS
1709 
1710The next day, after deciding which class to face.
1711 
1712Like yesterday, we will have a discussion after school. Because of this, there are no special restrictions on today's lunch break.
1713 
1714The Ayanokouji group routinely gather after lunch.
1715 
1716We immediately joined in the corner of the classroom.  
1717 
1718"How was the discussion yesterday?"
1719 
1720I frankly asked my friend about yesterday.  
1721 
1722Because the Commander needs to decide which class to fight, it takes about one hour for the teacher to explain. When I returned to class at that time, the students had returned to the dormitory.
1723 
1724"Have you not been told by Horikita-san? ... That's not surprising. "
1725 
1726Airi said something unclear. But soon he said again.
1727 
1728"Is there a guide for the event? It's difficult for everyone to understand the rules ..."  
1729 
1730"There isn't even a discussion at all. It's a waste of time."  
1731 
1732As if remembering that day, Keisei sighed.
1733 
1734It seems that lunch time alone is not enough to understand the rules. In the meantime, let everyone understand the rules first and end the discussion. It seems like that's what Class C.  
1735 
1736"And the problem isn't just in class."
1737 
1738"What do you mean? Yukimu."
1739 
1740"In schools, there are very few places that can accommodate most students for general discussion?"  
1741 
1742"Even if we go to karaoke or Keyaki Mall. Of course, it is not possible to accommodate up to 40 people. But what happened to that?"
1743 
1744"After yesterday's discussion, I was the first person to leave the classroom ... At that time I saw several students from Class A in the corridor next to class C."  
1745 
1746What's wrong with that? Haruka and Airi looked at each other.
1747 
1748Even though Akito didn't understand at first, he immediately understood it after a while.
1749 
1750"... Are they spies?"
1751 
1752"That's right. In this exam, the information we decided on in class was very important, right? Even though they only listened to what happened in Class C, they were able to retrieve some information."
1753 
1754What programs are likely to be chosen, or who is good at doing something.
1755 
1756Of course, getting such information will be more beneficial for the class.
1757 
1758In other words, the battle had begun.
1759 
1760"From this point of view, class C is lagging behind."
1761 
1762"This is bad. Has Sakayanagi-san acted? "  
1763 
1764While expanding his arms, Haruka wondered.
1765 
1766"In that case. Do we also have to gather information from Class A? An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth."
1767 
1768Haruka suggested that.
1769 
1770However, Keisei would not easily approve it.
1771 
1772"If it's that simple, then you don't need to work hard."
1773 
1774"Hm?"
1775 
1776"Maybe it's not just me. Horikita also should know that there's no point in doing that. Now, I think that class A is still near the classroom. Besides, is there a place that can accommodate 40 people for discussion?"  
1777 
1778In the lack of unity in class C, whatever must be done, it must be based on unity.
1779 
1780It was not the same as class A, and some students who were at the top, like Sakayanagi, for example, could immediately decide everything.  
1781 
1782Who will be the commander, who will consider the event and who will gather information.
1783 
1784Conversely, when the special exam starts, who decides to do those things.
1785 
1786Even though they also discuss in the classroom as Class C does, they will keep two or three people on guard to prevent wiretapping.  
1787 
1788"But, let's try it first. Isn't that great? Maybe some of them are negligent. Then they will deliberately talk about it in class, right?"
1789 
1790"If that's the case, I'm afraid, I doubt the credibility of the information obtained there."
1791 
1792If the information you hear is wrong, it will only waste time. That's the thought of Keisei. Information is something that should be hidden, and information that is not hidden will be doubted.
1793 
1794"But, information itself is absolutely necessary. What's important is how to use it ..."
1795 
1796"Can we win?"
1797 
1798Feeling filled with anxiety from people - Airi felt uneasy.  
1799 
1800"It seems that it would be better if we lead one or two steps ahead."
1801 
1802Class C, which has not yet been decided, has no dominance at all.
1803 
1804"But, I didn't expect to fight with Class A."
1805 
1806"Sorry. I feel guilty for not winning the lottery."
1807 
1808But, even if I win the lottery, I will still choose Class A, and I will apologize on the surface later.  
1809 
1810"Ah, no, I didn't mean it like that! Sorry Sorry! I don't blame you at all! "
1811 
1812To his surprise, Haruka seemed to think that my apology was quite heavy, and he panicked.
1813 
1814"Haruka, Letting people take a quarter of the lottery possibilities, however you do it is very difficult."  
1815 
1816Hearing the words that came from Akito, Haruka cringed.
1817 
1818"Th-that's why I didn't mean it like that ..."
1819 
1820Haruka tried to change the situation, after a little thought.
1821 
1822"If they give a little convenience, it will be fine. After all, the opponent is Class C. Are you thinking about the same thing?"
1823 
1824"Making it easy for us ... Is Sakayanagi someone who looks like that?"
1825 
1826"... I can't see it at all. He not only destroyed Yamauchi-kun, he even completely destroyed Class C."
1827 
1828Haruka raised her head and looked at the ceiling listlessly.  
1829 
1830"But you have a problem, Kiyotaka. You must be the commander in this situation."
1831 
1832Keisei tapped me on the shoulder because he was worried.
1833 
1834"Well, I have some protection points, however. There is no choice but to be a commander. Even if I lose, there is no need to worry about being expelled from school."  
1835 
1836All I can do now is say this to my friends.
1837 
1838For whatever reason, I arbitrarily guided the situation and let the class fight against Class A.  
1839 
1840"The opponent is Class A. Even if we lose, it's not Kiyotaka's responsibility."  
1841 
1842"After all, Sakayanagi is also the commander."
1843 
1844Among 100 people, 99 people will think that Sakayanagi will win. Judging from this situation, even if I lose, my position in class won't change. On the other hand, if I win, they will only evaluate 'to Horikita's leadership and its successful strategy.'  
1845 
1846"Yes ... it might be difficult to win."
1847 
1848Keisei raised his arm, seeming to give up and heaved a sigh of relief.
1849 
1850But Akito made an unexpected comment.
1851 
1852"Even though the opponent is Class A, it's not entirely impossible to win."
1853 
1854"Is it like that ... No, I don't want to lose ..."
1855 
1856"Although this is not a secret, but isn't there a way to defeat Class A?"
1857 
1858Akito began to explain.
1859 
1860"When this test was first announced. I also felt that there was no chance of winning against the upper class. However, because of Ike's spontaneous comments, I saw a small chance of winning."
1861 
1862"What did Ike-kun say? Is that about Janken?"
1863 
1864When Haruka added that. Akito nodded in agreement.
1865 
1866"At first I thought this program was very stupid. However, if we choose an event that relies on luck, then no matter who the opponent is, there is a possibility of winning around 50%. If we enter the game of the king or rich man, we can also arrange 5 types of events on that day "As for the lucky event, I think it doesn't matter."
1867 
1868After hearing Akito's explanation, Haruka suddenly became more cheerful.
1869 
1870"If you fight with such a strategy, you can compete in balance with class A or B!"
1871 
1872"Yes! I think that's a good idea!"
1873 
1874"No ...... I don't think it's that simple."  
1875 
1876Unlike the three happy people, Keisei calmly criticized this strategy.
1877 
1878"I don't know if I have calculated it correctly. But the chances of winning with this strategy are only 5%, up to 10%."  
1879 
1880"Is it very low? But, even though we can't say that the winning percentage is 50%, there should be a 2 times chance of winning. About 30% of it? Is it difficult to win 5 events or 4 events?"  
1881 
1882"It takes a lot of luck to get that development, as Haruka said."
1883 
1884If among the 5 out of 7 events to be selected are those proposed by Class C, and need to get 4 or more wins in the event determined by luck. If the chance of winning each event is counted by 50%, then the chance gained is ...
1885 
1886I counted the opportunity in my mind.
1887 
1888Among the 7 events, the chance that all of the 5 events proposed by class C, will be selected is 8.33%  
1889 
1890In 5 match events, if the odds of winning are more than 4 events where the 50% chance of winning is 18.75%.
1891 
1892The conclusion drawn by the two is a 1.56% chance, not 5% at all ... It's hard to guarantee that we can win only with luck.
1893 
1894However, this only takes into account the simple side, which is relying on luck to win more than 4 events.
1895 
1896Even though it is likely to really change due to various factors, there is no doubt that this is not a good strategy.
1897 
1898In this case, it's better to take more risks and choose the event that we are good at.
1899 
1900It's better to have fewer shows that depend on 50% luck.
1901 
1902"Can't it? No, even though I know maybe it won't work."  
1903 
1904Akito knew that he was too naive and scratched his face. Suddenly I realized that Airi was worried about me. He looked more anxious after our eyes met.
1905 
1906"Kiyotaka-kun ... Is it alright? Being commander-"
1907 
1908Since the difficulty of defeating Class A is ahead of us, it's no wonder he thinks this way.  
1909 
1910"Yeah. Even though there are points of protection, don't force yourself too much,"
1911 
1912Haruka added half of Airi's words.
1913 
1914"Haruka is right. At least we never thought you were connected to Sakayanagi. Right?"  
1915 
1916Everyone nodded and confirmed this statement. Being trusted by them is not a bad thing.  
1917 
1918"Well, although it seems that some students in the class have doubts, but everyone understands through the explanation from Horikita-san. Although, at first, I also felt that having a protective point was very good, but having this would be very troublesome."  
1919 
1920"Although I envy people who can get protection points, after seeing Kiyotaka-kun, I think, if I were in the same position, I would also use it immediately."  
1921 
1922The fact that only one person is in the safe zone in the class. It's hard to stay still. However, Keisei denied with his hand and denied Airi's weak voice.
1923 
1924"I won't give up protection points even if people say something around me."  
1925 
1926"Even though this will cause resentment, anger and hatred among your classmates?"  
1927 
1928"The premise is wrong. I don't want anyone else to make arbitrary statements about what you get with your strength. It's better to say that to protect themselves, you must take good care of them."  
1929 
1930As if he had been a victim, resentment gathered in his hands.
1931 
1932Akito, who had been silent until now, looked at me and spoke.
1933 
1934"Actually, it's hard to fight against class A, and I'm grateful that Kiyotaka accepted it, if it was another student, would he be the second person to leave school? Or if it was Keisei, could you volunteer as a commander?
1935 
1936"That's ... Hey, that's right."
1937 
1938However, they did not understand what Keisei wanted. Although more talented students can become commanders, he wants to get a solid victory. He wants to show that attitude.
1939 
1940"This time also came with an annoying punishment, because it could cause dropping out of school. If there is no punishment, what do you think is most suitable for the commander? After all it's only Horikita-san, right?"
1941 
1942Airi lowered her head, revealing the candidates in mind.
1943 
1944"You're right, I will choose Horikita-san. Or choose Hirata-kun or Kushida-san? Fortunately, Yukimu can do it too."
1945 
1946He quoted several students' names, all of which tended to leave stable results if they served as commanders.
1947 
1948"Hirata, ah ... how's the situation?"
1949 
1950Akito who thought that discussing topics related to class A would make the atmosphere very gloomy. He tried to change the subject.
1951 
1952"Keisei, how do you see the battle between Class D and Class B?"
1953 
1954He called other teams in the same special exam.  
1955 
1956"In all of these possibilities, I think it will be Class B victory. There is a large gap between the two classes. The overall strength of class B is also high."
1957 
1958"Yes, of course. The commander is not Ryuuen-kun but Kaneda-kun. "
1959 
1960There is nothing to fear with class D, which is without Ryuuen. That feeling might be right.
1961 
1962However, Ishizaki and the others hoped that Class D could fight Class B from the start. This assessment cannot be underestimated. If I were in the position of class D leader, I would also call class B as an opponent. Class A is led by Sakayangi, and there are also strong opponents such as Katsuragi and Hashimoto, plus students who have high academic ability throughout the year. Because I'm in Class C, they shouldn't want to fight against me. Of course, there are some aspects that they can expect that I will remain in shadow, but basically the advantages of Class D are not academic abilities but physical abilities. If they want to maximize this ability, they must choose Class B. However, it hasn't reached the level of being able to win or be in an advantageous position. At the very least  
1963 
1964In fact, whether class D can win depends on the chosen program and the luck of the exam.  
1965 
1966It is only a small possibility that appears.
1967 
1968"Ah, look at the other side."
1969 
1970Haruka muttered that sentence, in front of his vision - Hirata walked to the cafeteria.  
1971 
1972He walks heavily, and his steps are very much like a zombie or ghost.  
1973 
1974His eyes have no confidence, and his appearance is very different from his usual appearance.
1975 
1976"This is really ... Seriously."  
1977 
1978Haruka muttered, and there was nothing more to say. The man thinks more of the class than the others, and always acts for class. At the beginning after registration, no one in the class left school. Hirata, who created the situation, is undoubtedly a good achievement.
1979 
1980"This special test, Hirata cannot be expected. It is very difficult to fight with Class A. He who looks like this alone has caused the class to bear heavy losses at the start of the exam."  
1981 
1982Keisei's comment sounded rather cold.
1983 
1984"We cannot save him in any way."
1985 
1986Other students often approach Hirata.
1987 
1988But at the moment, they don't know who it is, no words will be received, or outsiders are unlikely to see a change in him.
1989 
1990In short, the damage to him continued to spread, the wound even getting bigger.
1991 
1992In the Ayanokouji group, no one is very close to Hirata.
1993 
1994So, of course, the encouragement of our group might not be conveyed to him.
1995 
1996For this reason, everyone did not overreact to Keisei's slightly cold statement.  
1997 
1998 
1999 
2000 
2001 
2002PART 1
2003 
2004Finally, the real discussion starts after school. But one person immediately left the chair, that was Hirata.  
2005 
2006"Hirata-kun!"
2007 
2008"Hi-Hirata-kun!"
2009 
2010Several girls called out to Hirata at the same time. One of them is Mii-chan.
2011 
2012However, Hirata did not stop. As if to tell, that he did not care about what happened to the class.
2013 
2014Just not to add to the chaos in class, he just came to school, attended class and returned to the dormitory.
2015 
2016He just keeps repeating actions like this.  
2017 
2018"Wait, Hirata-kun!"
2019 
2020"Please leave it."
2021 
2022With a strong tone, Horikita stopped Mii-chan and the others who were planning to catch up.
2023 
2024"Then we will start discussing. Do you want to increase the number of absent people?"
2025 
2026"B-but ..."  
2027 
2028"He can't do anything in this situation. Return to your seats."
2029 
2030Horikita pressed them. Stop them from chasing and let everyone sit.
2031 
2032It's time to change mood. The most important thing is to determine class policy first.  
2033 
2034"Speaking of which, are you still here Koenji? "  
2035 
2036Sudou was surprised, because an unexpected man participated in the discussion.
2037 
2038"Fufufufu, am I also a member of this class? Of course I will participate."
2039 
2040He said something like that, as if it were normal.
2041 
2042"But I hope the discussion will end quickly. I'm very busy."
2043 
2044"This is difficult, this special exam is not something that can be decided in an instant, even if the event has been decided, we must defend it to win the event."
2045 
2046Horikita, standing in front, refused Koenji's request.  
2047 
2048Koenji no longer denied that, he just smiled.
2049 
2050It seems that it can be described as 'I'll listen to you for now.'
2051 
2052"In this case, I'm afraid, I'll only participate this time."
2053 
2054However, Koenji will not be shaken. Regardless of class goals, he seems to have no idea to help. Sudou just stood still, but after seeing Horikita's eyes, he immediately sat down again. If there is a dispute here, there is no way to advance the topic.
2055 
2056"I will only do some work around you, so I want you to come to participate in another time."
2057 
2058Koenji smiled at Horikita, and adjusted his arms and legs.
2059 
2060This is the code for him to continue the discussion.
2061 
2062"Horikita. I have a simple question about participation in this event."
2063 
2064"What's that, Ike-kun?"
2065 
2066Ike stood up raising her hand.
2067 
2068"It seems that there are only 7 events chosen in total. Aren't we not going to play?"
2069 
2070"Who do you mean by 'us'?"
2071 
2072"Oh ... in short, it means students who are less talented. This refers to students who are not too good at sports and not good at learning. It should not be our turn to play. Of the 7 events, not all types of events will require many people to participate "If we choose to use several elites on the type of event that can be won, so aren't there a lot of people who don't need to do anything?"  
2073 
2074Nearly about 40 students are registered in each class.
2075 
2076Even if we choose one or two team events, a total of 7 events might only play 2 to 30 people.
2077 
2078In short, he wanted to say that according to the composition of the selected members, almost half of them would not be able to participate in the event.  
2079 
2080"This kind of thing is not certain. What if we run an event that requires 20 people to participate in it?"
2081 
2082Kei made the statement to answer Ike's opinion.
2083 
2084"You idiot -Karuizawa. Football only has 11 members in one team. Isn't that the event with the most members? I can't think of anything else."  
2085 
2086"Then ...... What about baseball?"
2087 
2088"Baseball for 10 people, less than football."  
2089 
2090"Baseball only consists of 9 people."
2091 
2092Immediately a sharp voice came from Horikita.  
2093 
2094"... Umm, well, that's why we don't need us at all."
2095 
2096"There's more, American football needs 11 members and as far as I remember Rugby needs 15 members."
2097 
2098Sudou mentioned an event that needed more than 10 members.
2099 
2100"But will that make people understand Rugby? I don't even know the rules."
2101 
2102Rugby is not a light sport, but it is a sport that is completely unknown to people who have never seen it. This kind of thing is not taught in physical education. Even students in Class A are no exception.  
2103 
2104I can't imagine the Rugby training scene from now on.
2105 
2106Not only is it difficult to implement it as an event, but there is also no benefit for any class.
2107 
2108"So, I don't think it's our turn to play."
2109 
2110"What do you want to say?"
2111 
2112"That ... I want to say that there is no need for this kind of discussion, and what to do with the event."
2113 
2114"I understand that you want to relax a little. It's true, if someone does something they don't want to do, someone will definitely have a mental burden. And that will also reduce valuable rest time."  
2115 
2116"II didn't say this. ......"
2117 
2118"But I judge that everyone needs to work with each other."
2119 
2120"Tell me the reason. If I can accept it, I will fully support you."  
2121 
2122Sudou said this.
2123 
2124"It depends on the rules of each to determine how many people are needed. For example, the opponent has chosen volleyball. Usually volleyball is a 6 vs 6 sport, but there is also a certain right to change the rules. If your opponent has made a '30 minutes rule within the time limit of the game. What happens if the rules for changing all players are set every 10 minutes in the game? ' "
2125 
2126"If ... 6 people are changed every 10 minutes ..."
2127 
2128Need 18 people needed. Nearly half of the students participated in this event.
2129 
2130In addition, because 6 people are required at the same time, it can be said that it is a rule that can be proposed without problems at any level. The school side is also easy to give permission for events.
2131 
2132"If there is more than one event like that? Frankly, maybe we should force everyone to participate in two or three events. This level of psychological preparation is needed."
2133 
2134Of course, that depends on the event and the rules issued by a class.
2135 
2136In other words, in order to never let your opponent feel relaxed, fake events can also be integrated into it.
2137 
2138"I think there should be people who don't have real feelings, but this is a special test that is more complicated than you think."
2139 
2140If we go on to make one event at a time, there will be some people who think this behavior is stupid.
2141 
2142Even if there are events like Janken, Playing Cards, and such. As Ike said, that was not surprising.  
2143 
2144Because we have to win 4 events, we don't have time to worry.
2145 
2146Regardless of the content, choose a program that can be won with certainty and choose the people who need it.  
2147 
2148"I don't plan on staying too long today."
2149 
2150In other words, even if we linger, we won't be able to find good ideas.  
2151 
2152"So let's leave the topic to everyone here. Until tomorrow, after school, I hope you guys think of 'the event you are good at' and 'the event that will keep you from losing.' It doesn't matter whether the event is an individual game or a team game. "  
2153 
2154Among the 5 events, at least 'one vs one' event must be specified. I'm worried, no matter which class we are in, we will challenge this event with the belief that we will never lose. But on the other hand, the damage suffered when we lose is unpredictable. I hope that a student will have skills and talents that others cannot beat.
2155 
2156"But, that won't necessarily admit that school, right? I don't know the standards well."  
2157 
2158Events and rules that are too light will be rejected by the school.
2159 
2160Most students do not understand this standard.  
2161 
2162"Now don't worry about this. After this is over, I will consider whether the event will be recognized by the school? Now no matter what the event, you may come up with any thoughts."  
2163 
2164"In other words games, karaoke and the like, that doesn't matter?"
2165 
2166"Yes, that doesn't matter."
2167 
2168Once again, Horikita stressed that they did not need to worry about that.
2169 
2170This is a good thing to do.
2171 
2172It's important to first gather information about what students are good at.
2173 
2174"What to do if they are not good at anything?"
2175 
2176Haruka, added his doubts to Horikita.
2177 
2178"It doesn't matter if someone who doesn't have the confidence to answer. It's very risky to use shows that you don't believe in."  
2179 
2180Although he hopes that there will be more events proposed, there is no time for rigorous selection. There is nothing wrong with that, so there should be no problem watching him.
2181 
2182"Is it okay if you end the discussion this quickly?"  
2183 
2184"If the discussion time is very short, can you easily participate next time? Kouenji-kun. "  
2185 
2186"I told you just this once."  
2187 
2188"... But, I have a problem solving the 'question' that I did today, otherwise it's difficult to say that you have participated in the discussion."
2189 
2190"Is that the event people think about, what they are good at?"
2191 
2192He put a hand on his chin and kept smiling.  
2193 
2194"Yes. If you say that you have participated in the discussion, you must take the results."  
2195 
2196Horikita's goal is to get him to join a second time if he doesn't get the results.
2197 
2198Koenji stood tall and told Horikita a sentence.
2199 
2200"I can do anything. After all, I'm a perfect human being."
2201 
2202"That means, no matter what kind of opponent you meet or what kind of event you attend, can you win?"  
2203 
2204Although it contains half of the provocation, it is a part that cannot be placed to have hope.
2205 
2206For this question, what is Koenji's answer?  
2207 
2208"I can win at the event I attend. Should I agree with you on this matter?"
2209 
2210"Yes. If you can do it, it doesn't matter if you face this special test. There is no need to participate in future discussions and I won't ask you for any advice."  
2211 
2212"Hey. That's not a good thing, Horikita."
2213 
2214Sudou panicked at this unexpected thing, but Horikita continued.
2215 
2216"But remember! If you don't participate or lose the event ... then I will doubt all your comments, and your classmates' distrust of you will also increase."  
2217 
2218That's not a bad idea, Horikita. By doing this, he can make full use of Koenji on exam day. Although Koenji's academic and physical abilities are number one, the only worrying factor is his personality. Better to ignore than meet him today and not take him seriously. What is Koenji's answer? Koenji who was just about to leave the classroom had stopped.  
2219 
2220"That's just one thing. Don't think you can connect me with your words. Even though I'm a genius who won't be defeated by anyone, I have the right to decide whether I will use this ability for you."  
2221 
2222In other words, the response from Koenji is almost the same. Even if his comments would be suspected in the future, and distrust of him surged, this was no problem for him. He will only do what he wants.
2223 
2224Leaving this sentence, Koenji took a step and left the classroom.  
2225 
2226"... The usual method doesn't apply to him at all."
2227 
2228"He, underestimates people. Besides saying he is a genius who will not lose to anyone. If I were his opponent, I would defeat him in basketball."
2229 
2230I can understand Sudou's feeling of being very upset.
2231 
2232No matter how talented a person is, he cannot excel at all.
2233 
2234Even if Koenji fights Sudou in basketball, I doubt if he can win.  
2235 
2236"If he plays that day, he might be able to leave a certain level of results. Even though I don't know how much he's listening to, I can only wait and see. Right?"
2237 
2238"That's what he said ..."  
2239 
2240Of course, it's hard to imagine Koenji's participation. Just because we hear his words and beliefs like that, we cannot rule out the possibility that 'he might take it seriously'. Sudou is also very understanding about this.  
2241 
2242"But, do you think he will play seriously?"
2243 
2244"I have no idea ?"
2245 
2246Even if he is serious, can produce victory, but as long as he does not take it seriously, it will not produce victory.  
2247 
2248 
2249 
2250Part 2
2251 
2252The next day. I was told by Horikita that he arrived early at school.
2253 
2254"In this exam, I want to try not to count Hirata-kun as a fighting force."  
2255 
2256Yesterday, even Koenji participated in the discussion after school, but Hirata refused without saying anything.
2257 
2258It was natural for Horikita to make a decision after she saw this situation.
2259 
2260"A very good decision. If you rely on it, there are too many worrying factors."  
2261 
2262Even if you can force it to participate, it will only be counterproductive.
2263 
2264"Although this test is fine, but depending on the situation, it might continue in the future."
2265 
2266His concern is not a big problem.
2267 
2268Everyone really hoped Hirata recovered, but it was still unclear what method should be used to restore it.  
2269 
2270"If you think that getting Hirata out doesn't matter. Is there a way to let Hirata out of school?"
2271 
2272After I told him about this proposal, he was somewhat surprised but calmly accepted it.  
2273 
2274"That's right ... well, he might think about it too. Luckily this time he didn't give up on himself. If he surrenders, he will volunteer to become a commander."
2275 
2276In this special exam, Hirata could have taken the initiative to volunteer to be a commander.
2277 
2278Then he deliberately succumbs to the opponent. This is very simple.
2279 
2280However, even though he had no attachment to this school, he did not want to make other people feel upset.
2281 
2282For this reason, he made no steps to volunteer to become the Commander and deliberately lost.  
2283 
2284The reason he still survives now is, if he leaves school, the class will get a negative evaluation. Every step he does, he doesn't want to give trouble to others when he leaves.
2285 
2286However, this story is only limited to 'now'.
2287 
2288"But no one can guarantee that he will always defend himself to be a good person. I don't know when he will accept himself ..."
2289 
2290"Yes."  
2291 
2292If Hirata accepts himself as Horikita said, I don't know how Hirata will handle it. If it's like that, what will happen?  
2293 
2294When he dropped out of school, he made half the class destruction, I can't guarantee that he will never do this.  
2295 
2296"Because of that, I don't want to play with bombs now. Then, in order not to trigger a bomb, I also want to unite the class."
2297 
2298The thing that regrets Hirata the most is that class C cannot be united.
2299 
2300To avoid this situation, Horikita actively participated in the exam from the beginning.
2301 
2302"You really worked hard."
2303 
2304"You are the commander, your future will be very difficult now."  
2305 
2306"All of that is left to you. Including the part that deals with the commander. You can certainly make the right ideas."
2307 
2308He stared straight at me.
2309 
2310"Can you win this?"
2311 
2312"I do not know."  
2313 
2314"Oh ... I want to win. Can you take more?"  
2315 
2316I don't need to say that.  
2317 
2318"Do I have to actively participate in class activities, to determine the rules of intervention for members in the event as a commander? You can try to imagine this scene."
2319 
2320After I said this, Horikita's expression gradually became stiffer.  
2321 
2322"... Incredible, I can't imagine it."  
2323 
2324"Is it true ?"
2325 
2326However, I was behind the class. Even if I become the commander, that won't change.  
2327 
2328If I suddenly make instructions like that, the situation will be chaotic.
2329 
2330I will use the strategy compiled by Horikita as a benchmark.
2331 
2332In the middle of the conversation, I felt that the atmosphere in the class suddenly changed.
2333 
2334Hirata comes to school. Many students try not to approach him, but they still care about him.  
2335 
2336"Good morning, Hirata-kun"
2337 
2338In the morning, Mii-chan spoke with Hirata who was almost late. This is a brave act that is not afraid of the bad atmosphere. But he was still ignored by her.  
2339 
2340Hirata who didn't care about anyone, sat calmly in his chair.
2341 
2342Even so, Mii-chan didn't give up.  
2343 
2344"Who can imagine this situation now?"
2345 
2346"There is no. "
2347 
2348Mii-chan's struggle also seems futile, and Hirata's time out continues.
2349 
2350"Although, only he doesn't give up when greeting Hirata-kun. I don't think there is a deep connection with him ..."
2351 
2352Horikita also noticed that Mii-chan really cares about Hirata.
2353 
2354Then, he began to wonder why he had to do this kind of thing all the time.  
2355 
2356"Isn't that because Mii-chan is very good?"
2357 
2358"Because this is the problem, it's strange if he doesn't do the same thing to other students."
2359 
2360"It is true."
2361 
2362When Yamauchi left school, Mii-chan continued to worry about Hirata. No wonder.
2363 
2364If so, there is only one reason to continue talking to Hirata.
2365 
2366"Maybe love is what drives him."
2367 
2368"That's the only possibility ... it's a boring feeling."  
2369 
2370Horikita was shocked, she crossed her arms, felt unable to understand and shook her head.
2371 
2372"The class resources provided to him may also be limited ..."
2373 
2374He thought that everyone would leave Hirata for a period of time.
2375 
2376"Shouldn't this be difficult?"
2377 
2378"There is no such thing. There is no one except him who actively talks to him. "
2379 
2380Hirata decided to ignore even the most loyal Mii-chan.
2381 
2382Besides that, not many students can do this.  
2383 
2384"No matter what the motivation is, I really hope he can forget it soon."
2385 
2386Horikita thought about how he would give up.
2387 
2388"If he just says hello, I can't complain about him. But it's definitely getting worse."
2389 
2390"It's impossible to think about it."
2391 
2392And each time Hirata was involved, the classroom atmosphere would become gloomy.
2393 
2394Mii-chan, who was always ignored by Hirata, once again approached him fearlessly.
2395 
2396"Hmm, Hirata-kun, for lunch today—"
2397 
2398Mii-chan intended to invite him to lunch, but ...  
2399 
2400"Can you stop it?"
2401 
2402"..."
2403 
2404In the classroom, Hirata suddenly said harshly. He showed a rejection attitude towards Mii-chan.
2405 
2406"You're so annoying."
2407 
2408Although his tone was normal, his voice only contained a cold feeling.
2409 
2410"Th-that, I ... just thought, having lunch together ..."  
2411 
2412Mii-chan tried hard to keep her smile, but her emotions crushed her.
2413 
2414"I don't want to eat with you."
2415 
2416There is no more direct rejection than this.
2417 
2418The other girls didn't want to see that kind of Hirata, and they changed their views.
2419 
2420"Hey, Yosuke-kun. Isn't it too much to say that? "  
2421 
2422At this moment, Kei acted. No, maybe in this case he really had to act.
2423 
2424I can easily imagine a scene where Kei's followers asked him to do this. If Hirata here stopped, Kei could not only protect his character, but he could also calm the class temporarily.  
2425 
2426But ---
2427 
2428"Can you not call my first name like that? And I have nothing to do with you."
2429 
2430"Yes, that's right ... In that case, Hirata-kun, you are overreacting to Mii-chan."  
2431 
2432After Kei corrected his name, he still bravely faced Hirata.
2433 
2434As the leader of a girl, she must fulfill that obligation well.  
2435 
2436"Compared to your usual attitude towards others, it makes no difference."
2437 
2438Hirata did not stop the counterattack.  
2439 
2440"What ... I-This is for class ---!"
2441 
2442"Can you be quiet? If not ... you understand, right?"  
2443 
2444Hirata forcefully closed Kei's mouth, who planned to continue speaking.
2445 
2446If Kei does something excessive, Hirata will open everything up - this is a threatening statement.
2447 
2448Hirata knows Kei's weakness. At least for him, he would definitely understand his comments now.  
2449 
2450"What? Huh? I'm sick of it. I don't care about you anymore."
2451 
2452That is the end of the problem, and nothing can be done anymore.
2453 
2454He can only leave helplessly and choose to retreat.
2455 
2456"Until when will you be here?"
2457 
2458Hirata who easily drowned Kei, turned to Mii-chan still standing and almost crying. He was completely rejected by Hirata, he could only bow his head and sit back in his chair.
2459 
2460Hirata might also believe that Mii-chan will never come to talk to him again.
2461 
2462"The morale of the whole class has gone down badly ..."
2463 
2464"Koenji doesn't seem to care at all."
2465 
2466Even though the classroom was very gloomy, only one person did not care.  
2467 
2468Even though Hirata and Mii-chan, and also Kei were fighting, Koenji didn't pay attention to him at all.
2469 
2470"Why are there so many problem children in this class?"
2471 
2472I thought Horikita was one of them too - I didn't dare say this.  
2473 
2474 
2475 
2476Part 3
2477 
2478No matter how bad the atmosphere is, time will continue to pass.
2479 
2480After class ends, it's natural to leave school.
2481 
2482The second discussion class. More precisely, the third one if I include a discussion that I'm not following.  
2483 
2484It has been three days since the special exams began. It's almost time to move forward.
2485 
2486Hirata also immediately walked out of the classroom by himself.
2487 
2488Mii-chan immediately looked at him in confusion. Then he stood up.
2489 
2490However, his feet could not move forward.
2491 
2492Rejection made by Hirata in the morning, thought back in his mind.
2493 
2494His legs that had just stood up, now retreated to shrink and sat back in his chair.  
2495 
2496"Leave it alone---"  
2497 
2498Even though Horikita's words sound cruel but she means well. The best choice right now is not to get involved with Hirata. Horikita and others understand that this is the best way.
2499 
2500Boys usually complain about Hirata, but I can't hear it now. They are not people who hate people who are down, or maybe because the object is Hirata, so they can't say bad things?  
2501 
2502"Mii-chan, after today's discussion, let's go home together?"
2503 
2504Kushida was worried about Mii-chan's condition, and he talked to her.  
2505 
2506"He is very reliable at this time."
2507 
2508"Yes."
2509 
2510Kushida could not leave his friend who was in trouble.
2511 
2512If he can't save Hirata, he should at least save Mii-chan. This is Kushida's policy.
2513 
2514Even if that's the motive for getting good praise, it's not a problem as long as it's a positive thing.
2515 
2516Mii-chan nodded slightly and agreed.
2517 
2518"Then I'll leave first."
2519 
2520Sure enough, Koenji did not seem to have the intention to participate. He also left the classroom after Hirata.
2521 
2522It was like a pride for him, only because it had been eliminated by Horikita.
2523 
2524In the end, the discussion will be conducted by 37 people.
2525 
2526After seeing Koenji, Horikita went forward.
2527 
2528Chabashira-sensei narrowed his eyes and left the classroom.  
2529 
2530"So. Have you thought about the program you are good at?"
2531 
2532"Wait a minute. There is something to note before discussion."
2533 
2534Before the discussion, the first person to raise his hand was Keisei.
2535 
2536"What's wrong, Yukimura-kun?"
2537 
2538"I'm afraid someone will eavesdrop on conversation in Class C."  
2539 
2540Even if they close the classroom, they can still hear their voices if they are in the corridor next to the room.  
2541 
2542"Yes. In this school it is not even possible to have proper discussions."
2543 
2544"Don't you have a countermeasure? For example, send some people just in case. If you don't take precautions, just discuss in the right way. I think this behavior is rather problematic."  
2545 
2546"Yes you're right. "
2547 
2548Horikita understood, and he nodded in response.
2549 
2550"But I don't think taking care is an effective preventative measure."
2551 
2552"... Why?"
2553 
2554"Do you want to warn everyone not to eavesdrop, and not to approach classrooms? Corridors are shared rooms that can be used by all students of any class. No, in fact, class C is also a shared room. We have no right to refuse students from another class. "  
2555 
2556Horikita said that if we prevent others from going through the corridor, it can also cause dissatisfaction.
2557 
2558"So it's no use even if you use guard."  
2559 
2560"Then, will we let all our conversations leak? Who is good at anything and who isn't good at anything, and gives this information to others freely? That would be risky."
2561 
2562"For that, we will solve it using this."
2563 
2564What Horikita pulled out was a cellphone.
2565 
2566"We will have a group chat for the whole class and we will discuss special examinations here, we will discuss important matters here while we exchange opinions verbally, so that if other classes hear it will not be a problem."
2567 
2568After listening to this idea, Keisei also understood and nodded.
2569 
2570"I see ... then that is no problem."
2571 
2572"So, can I invite everyone?"
2573 
2574For this question from Kushida, there was no objection from Horikita.
2575 
2576It's not too much to say that he is the only student who knows the contacts of all students in the class.
2577 
2578"That--"
2579 
2580In the middle of Horikita and Keisei's conversation, Mii-chan suddenly stood up.
2581 
2582"Sorry. Today, I ... That, a little ..."
2583 
2584"Mii-chan ... are you going to catch up with Hirata-kun?"
2585 
2586When Kushida asked, Mii-chan nodded lightly.
2587 
2588He moved his heavy legs and tried to overtake Hirata.
2589 
2590"Wait, there's no point in doing that now."
2591 
2592"Horikita-san ... what do you mean?"
2593 
2594Hearing Horikita speak in an unexpectedly strong tone. Mii-chan asks.
2595 
2596"It's useless now. You will be dragged along with him."
2597 
2598"II don't want to leave Hirata-kun."
2599 
2600"This isn't about leaving him or not, but now you have to leave him alone."  
2601 
2602"Then? Can you help Hirata-kun?"
2603 
2604"... That depends on it."
2605 
2606"No. That kind of thing, I don't think that's right!"
2607 
2608After saying that, Mii-chan left. And he left the classroom without listening to his advice.
2609 
2610"Really - He should leave him alone for now."
2611 
2612Of course, no one will chase after Mii-chan. So Horikita tried to take the initiative.
2613 
2614"I'll be gone for a while. You guys wait here. I'll be right back."
2615 
2616Horikita said that. It seemed like he wanted to bring Mii-chan back, so he walked out of the classroom.
2617 
2618It seems like he can't entrust it to others.
2619 
2620"It's getting messed up ... Because of Hirata, we can't discuss anymore."
2621 
2622As a result, complaints came from Keisei.
2623 
2624So, we only had a little progress on the third day. I got up from the chair.
2625 
2626"Hey, Ayanokouji, you will catch up. Suzune says to wait!"
2627 
2628Sudou reminded me. Indeed, if someone left like this, the situation would be worse.  
2629 
2630"I know. "
2631 
2632"What do you know, Oy!"
2633 
2634I went outside and called out to Horikita who had just come out into the corridor.  
2635 
2636"Horikita."
2637 
2638"... I should have told you not to go."
2639 
2640"If you intend to bring Mii-chan back, then you shouldn't go. I'll do it. You have the responsibility to lead the class."  
2641 
2642"You are also responsible for leading the class as 'Commander'. This is not a problem for anyone else. If you do not analyze the combat strength of our class, you cannot play the role of commander."  
2643 
2644"It's okay to leave it to you. After all, I can't do anything."
2645 
2646"That's not what it means......"  
2647 
2648"Can you solve this problem with Hirata?"
2649 
2650"That ..."
2651 
2652"Those who think it is the best policy, will not pursue it."
2653 
2654Horikita, is one of the factors that caused Hirata to be depressed, he shouldn't be too close to Hirata.
2655 
2656"So, in your opinion ... can you solve it?"
2657 
2658"That depends on the efforts of the people around him."
2659 
2660"If this is the problem, shouldn't it have been solved long ago?"  
2661 
2662Not just Mii-chan. Many students talk to Hirata because they are worried about him.
2663 
2664And because Horikita was convinced that it could not have an effect, he began to doubt Mii-chan's actions.  
2665 
2666"In short, I'll see you later. If we keep talking here, I won't be able to catch up to Mii-chan."  
2667 
2668"Come back soon."
2669 
2670He gave me a message when he came out like a mother. When I first took steps, I suddenly met Hashimoto.
2671 
2672The dialogue I have with Horikita now, there is a possibility that he will hear.
2673 
2674Hashimoto didn't look surprised, but greeted me with a smile as if he felt something interesting.
2675 
2676"Yo, Ayanokouji."
2677 
2678However, I did not have time to talk to him.
2679 
2680"Sorry, I'm in a bit of a hurry now."
2681 
2682"If you want to chase your classmates, he goes there."  
2683 
2684I nodded in response, then left to chase after Mii-chan.
2685 
2686The patterns adopted by Hirata over the past two days are all the same.
2687 
2688In order not to meet anyone after school, he would definitely return to his dorm room.
2689 
2690 
2691 
2692 
2693 
2694Part 4
2695 
2696Shortly after leaving school, I first met the figure of Mii-chan.
2697 
2698Then in front of him, I saw Hirata's back.
2699 
2700Even though he had the courage to take the opportunity, he didn't seem to talk to Hirata.
2701 
2702The rejection that occurred this morning still clung to his mind.
2703 
2704"Didn't you say hello?"
2705 
2706"... Ayanokouji-kun."
2707 
2708Mii-chan is watching me.
2709 
2710I walked next to Mii-chan and looked at the back of Hirata.  
2711 
2712"I'm a little, hesitant ..."
2713 
2714However, he had refused to speak this morning.
2715 
2716"Then why do you keep chasing him. Most people have given up."  
2717 
2718"It is because.. "
2719 
2720It seems like he can't think about it.
2721 
2722Mii-chan started to think about why she was chasing Hirata.
2723 
2724I think he likes Hirata is not the only reason.
2725 
2726After thinking for a while, Mii-chan found an answer, and said.  
2727 
2728"Right now, everyone thinks that it should be better to leave Hirata-kun alone. But ... I don't think that's right. Because he's in trouble so we have to help him ..."  
2729 
2730So that's the reason he chased after him, that's what he said.
2731 
2732"Even if you are hated by him, is that okay?"  
2733 
2734It might not matter if it was just once, but if he continued to do it repeatedly, Hirata's response would get stronger.
2735 
2736It is very likely that he will be blamed by it.  
2737 
2738"... I hate that too."
2739 
2740Recalling Hirata's refusal, Mii-chan shook her head from side to side.
2741 
2742"Even though I hate it ... but if Hirata-kun who hates me thinks that he is not alone, and can be saved. If it's like that ... I don't care even if he hates me!"  
2743 
2744He is stubborn. To prevent frustration, he has confidence.
2745 
2746I think the strong look in his eyes is undoubtedly real.  
2747 
2748"Hey Ayanokouji-kun, did I do something wrong?"
2749 
2750"Not. You are right."
2751 
2752Leaving Hirata at this time won't improve the situation.
2753 
2754If he does this, the man will be covered by deep darkness and cannot free himself.
2755 
2756"Then go to say hello."
2757 
2758"Well."  
2759 
2760Mii-chan tried to walk.
2761 
2762And ran to shorten the distance between him and Hirata.
2763 
2764After this, Horikita might get angry, but now it's the best.
2765 
2766To 'push Hirata', softness like that is the easiest way to deal with it.
2767 
2768Then in the near future, his heart will break and he will choose the way to leave school by force.
2769 
2770As soon as I returned to the classroom, Hashimoto, who was playing with his cellphone, saw me.  
2771 
2772"Yo."
2773 
2774"Did you come to steal information from Class C?"  
2775 
2776"No, it's unfortunate. If the important part is said via cellphone, I have no choice."  
2777 
2778Hashimoto shrugged and entered his cellphone.
2779 
2780Because he heard it, he realized that we used cellphones to discuss.  
2781 
2782"I've been waiting for you to return. What about the results of the chase?"
2783 
2784"As you can see, I returned empty handed."
2785 
2786I told her that I could not bring Mii-chan back.  
2787 
2788"You can't unite, you're really in trouble."
2789 
2790"Horikita, who leads this class, is the one who has the most difficulty."  
2791 
2792"Even though you have protection points, don't you don't have to be a commander?"
2793 
2794Hashimoto seemed to be trying to ensnare me using his words. He plans to get as much information from me as possible.  
2795 
2796"The opponent is Class A, we have no chance of winning. If dropping out is an inevitable event, there is no choice but to let me do it."
2797 
2798"I guess that's true."
2799 
2800Hashimoto seemed unsure somewhere, but he gave up and left.
2801 
2802"I originally came to spy on the enemy, but our class daughter said that it was useless and told me not to go. However, I wanted to get information that I could get, but it seems I was quite stupid, right?"
2803 
2804Hashimoto lightly patted my shoulder and walked somewhere. After watching his back, I returned to the class where we began to discuss the program. I use my eyes to convey a message to Horikita that I can't bring Mii-chan back, and then sit back on the chair. Horikita did not ask questions about this.  
2805 
2806There was a discussion on the cellphone that went well, and more than half of the students responded.
2807 
2808It seems like it's the same picture that I know from the information given by Kei. Sudou is good at playing basketball, Onodera is good at swimming, and Akito is good at archery. In other words, each of them is good at sports. After that, students who have confidence in learning, such as Horikita and Keisei, can get grades in subjects with high scores. However, unlike individual specialization in sports, if you don't have strong academic abilities, it's very difficult to make it an event.
2809 
2810"Ayanokouji-kun, I want to know if there are people from other classes in the corridor."
2811 
2812"Previously he was still in the hallway, but he returned after noticing that we were discussing using a cellphone."
2813 
2814"Yes, of course."
2815 
2816Sudou, who knew that no one was eavesdropping, then acted.
2817 
2818"Basketball, you have to add it!"
2819 
2820Sudou immediately negotiated with Horikita.
2821 
2822"I don't doubt your strength. You won't lose against other classes. Right?"  
2823 
2824"Basketball has many ways to play. If it's a 1 vs 1 fight, I will definitely win."
2825 
2826Standard Basketball is played 5 vs 5 on the field.
2827 
2828However, there are also some additional rules. Like 1 vs. 1 that Sudou said is also one of them. If the rules can be justified, it can be adopted as an event permitted by the school.
2829 
2830"Yes. Your strength as a Basketball player is unquestionable. If it's 1 vs 1, I think you will definitely give us victory."
2831 
2832"Of course."
2833 
2834"But this special exam isn't that simple."
2835 
2836"Why ?"
2837 
2838"Because we can only choose one event, for 1 vs 1."
2839 
2840There are provisions regarding rules for determining events that the number of participants in an event may not be the same.
2841 
2842"If we can organize many 1 vs. 1 events, we only need to choose someone who is an expert at it. We also have Onodera who is good at swimming in class. To win, let him play in the 1 vs 1 match. Swimming can also solve problems."
2843 
2844This will give us a solid victory.
2845 
2846Of course, there are also risks against boys, but as long as Onodera is in good condition, that's enough to win.
2847 
2848"In English competitions, Wang Mei Yu also often gets near-perfect grades. That is why, there are many students who have a high chance of winning in the 1 vs. 1. There are several students in this class."
2849 
2850Sudou's face, thinking that it could bring victory to the class, became gloomy.
2851 
2852"I don't know much about Basketball. I just want to ask for an explanation. If this is a standard Basketball, this means a battle of 5 vs. 5. The number of memberships is like this. Except for you, if the other four people are girls who are good at sports. Is this team can win regardless of the enemy? "
2853 
2854"To be honest, even though I'm on a weak team, I'm sure that I myself can win. But if there is someone who has experience playing Basketball on the opposing side ... I can't confirm it."
2855 
2856"You're an honest person. I respect you for not making meaningful explanations here."
2857 
2858Because of this - Horikita said this sentence as an introduction.
2859 
2860"You also think about it well. It's a shame to throw away the Basketball event. Then, for the match 5 vs 5. It's up to you to choose the member who can win the event with the least combat power. If I can accept it, I promise to present this event to school. "
2861 
2862"... I understand."
2863 
2864Sudou nodded and listened carefully to Horikita's words.
2865 
2866Then, to consider his own program, he returned to the chair.
2867 
2868This is a difficult thing. Sudou has good motor nerves. Although there is no doubt that he can maximize his role in Basketball, he can also participate in other events.
2869 
2870In exams like this, he can play the role of the trump card on many occasions.
2871 
2872If he uses his play rights in the 1 vs 1 event, that's a pity. This idea is also very important.
2873 
2874Besides that, let's think first calmly whether we can use Basketball as an event. Even if we can see the possibility of winning with a 5 vs 5 match, the opposing party is not stupid. If there are Basketball in 10 events, they should know that Sudou will play.  
2875 
2876They can also choose 5 reliable people, and take action to defeat Sudou, and come to collect the victory. On the other hand, they might also completely sacrifice this match.
2877 
2878Then, Horikita and the others continued to repeat the same conversation.
2879 
2880I pretended to see the chat on my cellphone while closing the group chat.
2881 
2882Anyway, I'm the commander. I won't be asked if I'm good at doing something.
2883 
2884It was just a form of participation in this discussion, and the other details were all left to Horikita.
2885 
2886After almost an hour of discussion, Horikita gathered the opinions of all people. The form of further discussion can change from questions collected by Horikita.
2887 
2888 
2889 
2890 
2891Part 5
2892 
2893On Thursday, morning at school.
2894 
2895Even though spring is getting closer, today's air temperature seems lower than in previous years.
2896 
2897"Good morning, good morning. How cold!"
2898 
2899Behind me, a soft voice rang out.
2900 
2901I didn't think he was talking to me, and the voice panicked as I continued walking.
2902 
2903"Hey, wait a minute ~ Ayanokouji-kun?
2904 
2905It seems the owner of the voice called me before.
2906 
2907I look back at the homeroom teacher class B, Hoshinomiya-sensei.
2908 
2909"Wait a minute ~."
2910 
2911My arm was caught by his cold hand.
2912 
2913How could a female teacher hold a male student's arm?
2914 
2915"Sorry. I didn't think you were talking to me. Is there anything?"
2916 
2917"So you don't want to talk if there isn't anything?"
2918 
2919He grabbed my arm and then looked at me.
2920 
2921This is the kind of behavior people think they are very cute.
2922 
2923Maybe because I often watched every movement of Kushida's body, I gradually began to recognize this behavior.
2924 
2925"That is not what I mean..."
2926 
2927I pulled my arm a little stronger and released it from Hoshinomiya-sensei.
2928 
2929Seeing movements like that from me, he grinned for some reason.
2930 
2931"Hey. How do you do this to your girlfriend?"
2932 
2933"No, there's no sign that I have it."  
2934 
2935"Oh - Really? Despite being in a very blessed environment."
2936 
2937What does he mean by 'very blessed'?
2938 
2939"Hey ~ you don't understand."
2940 
2941Hoshinomiya-sensei whispered into my ear, he shouldn't have done this.
2942 
2943"Students in this school are in an environment that is easy to fall in love with."
2944 
2945"Why ?"
2946 
2947I asked back, and Hoshinomiya-sensei was a little surprised.
2948 
2949"Do you really not know?"
2950 
2951"Yes, I don't know at all."
2952 
2953After I convinced him, Hoshinomiya-sensei lightly hit my shoulder two to three times.
2954 
2955"I always felt that I needed a big circle to appear to be in a different vector and find Ayanokouji-kun's cuteness."  
2956 
2957Oh, I don't know exactly what this person wants to say.
2958 
2959"I'll say it first ... I'm sorry for the current situation. I've thought about this before. I always feel that it's a problem to let men and women live in the same dormitory."
2960 
2961"Is that so?"
2962 
2963Because the rooms are separate, I feel it's fine. I want to escape from the distance that I can feel even when he breathes. However, Hoshinomiya-sensei once again walked closer.
2964 
2965"This is a story I heard from a friend. It is said that there is a company that has a tradition. People who work must stay in the company dormitory for training for two months. One room contains two people, of course, separate men and women."
2966 
2967"... Oh."
2968 
2969Every time I want to stay away from him, he will stay closer next, I can only give up and keep listening.  
2970 
2971"But if two people use the same room, it's easy for them to have problems. There's a boy who hates Natto. He doesn't just hate to smell, he doesn't even like to see it. So the first thing he says to his roommate is "Don't eat natto in front of me," but his roommate really likes natto, his roommate thinks that there is no problem if he doesn't force him to eat, so on the first day of living with him, he is in front of the roommate who hates Natto. As a result, roommates who hated Natto rushed out of the room. "
2972 
2973What does this person want to say? I think it has nothing to do with living in the dormitory.
2974 
2975"You think I'm talking about a topic that has nothing to do, right? But it's very important."
2976 
2977Hoshinomiya-sensei keeps saying this.
2978 
2979"This incident was discovered by the company. Eventually the room sharing system was abolished that year, and new employees the following year received private rooms, as did the school's dormitory, and as a result, there were major changes compared to the previous year. What do you think that is?"
2980 
2981"Is that a problem between men and women?"
2982 
2983"Yes. When implementing a room sharing system, only 1 or 2 couples are formed. However, when it becomes a private room, there are 7 or 8 couples. When you have friends in your room, even if you have someone you like, but if you invite someone the one you like comes to the room to play, isn't there still someone blocking it? However, it's easy to spread strange rumors, so everyone will be on the lookout for each other and the relationship won't develop towards love. But - "
2984 
2985If it's a private room, we don't need to worry about that, because we can meet in secret.
2986 
2987"Therefore, the possibility of developing into love will increase."
2988 
2989So I who didn't have a boyfriend surprised him.  
2990 
2991"Then I want to ask, are there actually a lot of students who have girlfriends this year?"
2992 
2993"That's not too much this year ~."
2994 
2995Hey, it's not right for you to say so many things to me here.
2996 
2997Even if I say this to Hoshinomiya-sensei, it's useless, so I'm not saying it.
2998 
2999"Is sensei's theory wrong?"
3000 
3001"It is impossible."
3002 
3003He denied it confidently.
3004 
3005"Students don't understand how good their environment is."
3006 
3007I don't know whether the steps are positive or not.
3008 
3009"Maybe you will regret it one day, isn't it better to be in love now?"
3010 
3011This person instills something in students, who are supposed to study well.
3012 
3013Although I know that there are all types of teachers, in a sense, they are also the most difficult types of teachers to understand.
3014 
3015"Sorry, may I ask?"
3016 
3017"Hey? Am I going to accept a boy younger than me? No, no, a first year high school student too ..."
3018 
3019"I didn't say that."
3020 
3021"I know. You should laugh out loud now."
3022 
3023I should have laughed just now. His steps were interrupted because of the incident just now.
3024 
3025"Is there anything you want to ask, let me hear it."
3026 
3027After I opened the topic, I asked again.
3028 
3029"Even if you suggest falling in love, it will be very difficult if you fall in love with students in other classes."
3030 
3031"Why ?"
3032 
3033"Because classes compete with each other. This can cause problems."
3034 
3035After I said what I was supposed to think, I saw that the teacher's eyes became very bright and shining.
3036 
3037"Isn't this better ~!"
3038 
3039"... Eh?"
3040 
3041"You should try your best for your class? But if your girlfriend is in a competitor class, there will be difficulties and attachments and that will cause drama at the same time."
3042 
3043He was very touched by his own words, and it seemed like he repeated that in his head.
3044 
3045"If normal interpersonal relationships become complicated and entangled, isn't competition more intense?"
3046 
3047"This ... um, maybe."
3048 
3049If that happens, competition will indeed become fierce. Not surprisingly, there are people who will betray the class for the sake of a lover.
3050 
3051And in fact, it is impossible to master all these things and manage them well.
3052 
3053"What are you talking about?"
3054 
3055"If you make a rumor, what will you do."
3056 
3057Rumors? Hoshinomiya-sensei said strange words. It seems I am completely unaware that there is someone.
3058 
3059Hoshinomiya-sensei stopped talking and walked away from me.
3060 
3061"We're just chatting, Sae-chan. Why are you showing such a terrible expression?"
3062 
3063"He is my student."
3064 
3065"You seem very worried about Ayanokouji-kun. But, he will soon be revealed in this special exam if he is truly competent. After all, he will fight with the rumored Sakayanagi-san, the best student in this high school."
3066 
3067"Then you don't have to be involved here."
3068 
3069"Ah, that's right, Sae-chan."
3070 
3071Hoshinomiya-sensei teased Chabashira-sensei and laughed. It seems strange enough he came to contact me. After Hoshinomiya-sensei left, Chabashira-sensei somehow looked at me from the side.
3072 
3073It seems like he is worried about what we are talking about.
3074 
3075"Do you want to know what we're talking about?"
3076 
3077However, on my way to school, I took the initiative to talk to him.
3078 
3079Chabashira-sensei said nothing, seemingly waiting for my next comment.
3080 
3081"The topic that we talked about, about roommates."
3082 
3083"Roommates? ... Don't talk about boring things."
3084 
3085Chabashira-sensei seems to know things related to roommates.
3086 
3087In short, I think that the company just mentioned refers to this school.
3088 
3089And the room was not originally a single room, but in the form of a double room.
3090 
3091If I want to confirm, I can do it right away. But that doesn't matter to me at all.
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3093 
3094 
3095 
3096 
3097 
3098CHAPTER 5
3099 
3100DEVICE, OWN ARTIFICIAL AND REQUESTS.  
3101 
3102On this day, something very strange happened.
3103 
3104During recess, I prepare to go to lunch with Ayanokouji's group.
3105 
3106"Hey, Ichinose. We must protest beforehand!"
3107 
3108When I and the others had just walked a few steps, we heard a loud noise. The owner of that voice is Shibata from class 1B. The people who were with him, were Ichinose and Kanzaki from class B too.  
3109 
3110"This is very unusual, Shibata-kun is angry."
3111 
3112"Yes, this is surprising."
3113 
3114No wonder Haruka and Akito will be very surprised.
3115 
3116"Is that so?"
3117 
3118For Airi who didn't interact with other classes, it seemed like she didn't really understand it.
3119 
3120Like Hirata, Shibata also joined the Football club, although the two characters were slightly different, but he was also quite popular.
3121 
3122At least as far as I know, he is not someone who would scream like that.
3123 
3124"But, isn't that just a coincidence?"  
3125 
3126Ichinose said that to Shibata who was emotional.
3127 
3128However, Shibata seems to have evidence to refute his point of view.  
3129 
3130"That's impossible. This is the third time today! They must be after us."  
3131 
3132Kanzaki watched us from the side, and he gently warned Shibata.
3133 
3134He looked at us and pretended to be calm, but it was too late.
3135 
3136Uncomfortable atmosphere and silence flowing.
3137 
3138"Ah, do you want to have lunch now?"
3139 
3140Suddenly, Ichinose asked.
3141 
3142It is not intended for certain people, but is intended for all members in our group.
3143 
3144Friends who rarely interact with class B leaders feel confused as to how to answer.
3145 
3146Haruka who stood beside me, elbowed me, and told me to answer as a group representative.
3147 
3148"... Oh, right. We plan to go to the cafe. Is there something?"
3149 
3150"It's a coincidence. We will go there too."
3151 
3152After listening to my answer, he looks happy. However, I feel a strange feeling right now. He usually always looked into the eyes of others when talking, but this time he did not see my eyes.
3153 
3154"If you don't mind, can we go to lunch together?"
3155 
3156Because of this unexpected invitation, we were all surprised.
3157 
3158"Ichinose, what do you want to do?"
3159 
3160Maybe Kanzaki didn't think that Ichinose would say this after a while, so he asked frantically.
3161 
3162"So what? ... We don't compete with Class C, isn't that okay?"  
3163 
3164"Even though it's like that ..."
3165 
3166It seems like Kanzaki doesn't welcome our colleagues.
3167 
3168It's just that, even though he wanted to reject it, he couldn't do it.
3169 
3170On the other hand, we are trapped in confusion, where we don't know how to answer properly. At this time ...
3171 
3172"We will run out of time. Let's go?"
3173 
3174After Ichinose said with a smile, no one could refuse it.  
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3190 
3191 
3192Part 1
3193 
3194We occupied two tables in a corner of the cafe and decided to have lunch.
3195 
3196We consist of Class B and Class C, where a group of different members.
3197 
3198"Sorry, I suddenly invited you all. I will treat you now, so don't hesitate to accept it."
3199 
3200Ichinose said such an apology.
3201 
3202"Is this okay? Ichinose."
3203 
3204Kanzaki made a slightly exaggerated response to her statement in front of us.
3205 
3206Earlier, Ichinose made an agreement by helping Ryuuen, so that no one dropped out of school in class B on the voting exam in class.
3207 
3208At that time, a large number of personal points held by their class must be issued, so they should be lacking.
3209 
3210"However, we don't intend to eat anything special, so I can pay for it. "
3211 
3212After Ichinose said that, all members of the group accepted it.
3213 
3214"I forced you to come along, so you don't need to worry about our situation ..."
3215 
3216"No problem. That way we can enjoy lunch without having to worry."
3217 
3218He hoped we could enjoy lunch at the table in return, thereby eliminating the idea of ​​privileging guests.
3219 
3220"So why ... invite us?"  
3221 
3222Keisei, who could not ignore this, asked Ichinose.
3223 
3224"I see that you are shocked by Shibata-kun's situation. So I think instead of hearing some strange rumors, I plan to tell you the truth directly. It would be better to avoid confusion."  
3225 
3226Maybe what Ichinose did was the right decision. If he does not come to contact us. I think we will talk about Shibata soon. For example, why is Shibata so angry? And maybe, we will also discuss the incident with others, so that it will spread indirectly.
3227 
3228"Is this okay? Just tell us."
3229 
3230"Do you think we should be very careful of you?"
3231 
3232"No, but there is a possibility that someone is related in Class C."
3233 
3234"Even if that's the case."
3235 
3236"Yes, however this is only a simple complaint."
3237 
3238When Shibata said that, Kanzaki looked into his eyes sharply.
3239 
3240"I-Is there something? Kanzaki."
3241 
3242"Not ..."  
3243 
3244It seemed that Shibata did not understand what Kanzaki actually wanted to say.
3245 
3246Kanzaki thought that what Shibata said wasn't quite right, but fortunately the others didn't notice it.
3247 
3248"No need to worry, because they already know enough. Isn't it better to say everything that happened on our side?"
3249 
3250"... It is true. "
3251 
3252Shibata's careless response was the final blow that forced Kanzaki to surrender.  
3253 
3254"In short, class D has made some small movements for us recently, and it is unrelenting."
3255 
3256"Small movements?"
3257 
3258Shibata was not satisfied.
3259 
3260"Me, Nakanishi and Beppu have experienced similar problems. Is that just a small movement? We can't say it like that? Isn't that a stakeout? Beppu seems to be quite scared by Albert who secretly pushes him against the wall."
3261 
3262Kanzaki might have thought, since Shibata had already talked so far, it would be fine to reveal everything, so he also participated.
3263 
3264"I also asked the details of two other people before, there should be no doubt."
3265 
3266In other words, after the special exams have begun, some students have been targeted by Class D.
3267 
3268"Didn't it develop into a fight?"
3269 
3270"Not."  
3271 
3272They are only being watched by class D, and are currently still investigating. It seems like it won't be a fight, for now.
3273 
3274Of course, if the other party really starts violence, it will turn into a big problem that is out of control.
3275 
3276"Class D uses that method to pressure us. They won't stop this same method until the special exams arrive, they try to reduce our mobility and judgment."
3277 
3278"It really hassle me. After all Class D has a terrible picture of doing something like that. Class C has also dealt with class D, so you all understand?"
3279 
3280What Shibata meant was when there was a dispute between Sudou and Ishizaki and Komiya.
3281 
3282Keisei who had listened carefully, began to speak.
3283 
3284"Although I think it's very strange to say something to the other classes, I don't think this is a serious problem. It is true that Class D's image is bad enough, and it's normal to feel pressure on their actions. However, at this time, we also receive surveillance from the Class. A. "
3285 
3286"Is that true? "
3287 
3288Keisei nodded and told them that Class A students had recently rushed to our class to conduct surveillance.
3289 
3290"Class D should also feel hopeless, so they try to gather the information they can get. "
3291 
3292Shibata listened to class C's opinion, and from his expression it showed that he had accepted it.
3293 
3294However, the damage that class B received tends to be greater than our class.
3295 
3296"If the competition is positive, this particular test is clearly an advantage for our class, they do this absurdly. It's better to say, that they will continue to do so that it will reduce our mentality without breaking school rules."  
3297 
3298Kanzaki analyzed it like that. However, the only thing that was questioned was why did they only target certain students?
3299 
3300Do they think it's too risky to spy on Ichinose and Kanzaki ...?
3301 
3302Or is there actually another purpose?
3303 
3304"I don't think Kaneda-kun will give such instructions. Is that Ishizaki-kun's order?"
3305 
3306"Maybe like that."
3307 
3308"It's normal to worry about them, but we must do what we can. We must continue to maintain our level of unity and choose events in a coordinated manner, so that on exam day we don't need to try too hard to fight. Am I right?"  
3309 
3310People from Class B agree with the viewpoint of such statements.  
3311 
3312"That means you don't plan to take any action on Class D? You won't even do an investigation?"
3313 
3314"Well, we will not do it. We will take care of 10 events from Class D that will be announced next week. We will make the best response for this."
3315 
3316In other words, until the end, he only intended to face challenges with class strength.
3317 
3318Face reality without being fooled by that information. This is a practical and solid form of strategy.
3319 
3320"I always thought that Class B was really a great class."
3321 
3322Keisei exclaimed in admiration and continued.
3323 
3324"To win from the upper classes, generally will do things that are immoral. Whether it's threatening or reconnaissance, if it is effective, it will be done. However, you do not take such actions against opponents. Feel confident in your beliefs and abilities when this. Our class really can't possibly follow it. "  
3325 
3326Although class C does not take any action on class A on the surface, in many places we try to gather information from one another in several ways.
3327 
3328"Well, it's hard to say. I don't think we're just smart enough for something like that?"
3329 
3330That's what Ichinose said, he smiled a little.
3331 
3332"In short, I already understand what you really want to say to us. If that continues, Shibata's reaction is enough for class D to know that their actions have succeeded."  
3333 
3334Keisei understood why Ichinose invited us to eat together.
3335 
3336And if letting Class D know that their harassment of Class B has provided effective damage, then that will encourage their arrogance.
3337 
3338If that continues, class B will respond from now on. He wanted to tell Class D by taking a firm stand, and appealed that their fight had no meaning.
3339 
3340"So, I want to ask you not to spread it as much as possible."
3341 
3342"Spreading it out isn't good for us. After all, we don't want to turn Class B into an enemy."
3343 
3344Agreeing on the agreement, Akito, Haruka and Airi did not hesitate to nod.
3345 
3346"I truly thank all of you."  
3347 
3348When he thanked us, I was the only one who looked into his eyes.
3349 
3350At that moment, Ichinose touched his hair slightly.
3351 
3352Then, the scent of orange in the wind slightly tickled my nasal cavity.
3353 
3354I immediately looked away and looked at everyone again. However, Ichinose is a bit strange today.
3355 
3356However, this is not something I can say directly.  
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3369 
3370Part 2
3371 
3372 
3373After finishing lunch and greeting them, Haruka exclaimed.
3374 
3375"I guess Ichinose-san is really cute. His last smile was too cute. What do you think ?
3376 
3377"I do not ......"
3378 
3379"Ah, Yukimu blushed when she remembered."
3380 
3381"Not. "
3382 
3383"Honestly, I admit it. Besides, even though I'm a girl, I feel that she's very cute. Boys don't even have to say it."  
3384 
3385Airi thought like that, and continued to remember.
3386 
3387"Miyatchi and Kiyopon, what do you think?"
3388 
3389We don't want to have the same fate as Keisei, because Haruka is trying to make fun of us and deceive us.
3390 
3391"If I'm not mistaken ... Didn't Ichinose use perfume before?"
3392 
3393"Oh, that. I also noticed, he uses orange perfume, right?"
3394 
3395"Yes. This is perhaps the most surprising thing for me. I wonder if something has changed in his mind?"
3396 
3397"Seeing that now, what do the three of you think?"
3398 
3399Asking for this opinion to boys, we might not understand.
3400 
3401"Is it about wearing perfume? Even though she wears it, maybe it's just today's interest."
3402 
3403When Haruka heard the answer from Keisei, he exhaled.
3404 
3405"Men really ... can't see small changes at all. Don't they?"
3406 
3407"...... Putting aside this kind of thing. Looks like it's not just us, but battles in other classes also look very fierce."  
3408 
3409In order not to continue to discuss that, Akito changed the subject.
3410 
3411"Even Class D, too, to win against the upper classes, it is not enough to fight honestly. If it continues like this, maybe their actions towards class B, could increase more seriously now."
3412 
3413To avoid Haruka's banter, Keisei continued talking from Akito. His predictions might not be wrong.
3414 
3415Even though there have only been 3 victims so far, it's not surprising if the victims will increase later.
3416 
3417"After all they are fighting without Ryuuen now. If they don't do a little trick, then there is no chance of winning."
3418 
3419"Even so. I feel that the methods they use are all based on Ryuuen-kun's strategy. What are they trying to do?"
3420 
3421Indeed, the strategy of putting pressure on the opponent was very similar to the strategy that Ryuuen used to use.
3422 
3423"But it's in vain. This trick isn't enough to destroy the power of Class B. After chatting with them today, I think it's better to fight Class A than to fight with Class B like that."  
3424 
3425"Hmm, why does Yukimu think like that?"
3426 
3427"They have a strong unity and will not blindly act in their own hands. They are always being sincere. These two points, maybe not in any class. They will be solid at any event and make good results. I think we don't can win against an opponent like that. "  
3428 
3429Class B can achieve above average levels. Keisei seems to be afraid of that.
3430 
3431"But, even though they can reach average levels at various events. That doesn't mean they won't lose, right?"
3432 
3433Even though they can score 80 points or 90 points from all 7 events, if their opponent gets 100 points, they will lose.
3434 
3435"With 7 events on that day, while no one knows which event will be chosen, will they always win? Class C and Class D, we might be able to win at some of the events that we specifically proposed, but on the other hand, if that not the program that we are proposing, we might be defeated, and maybe we will be the class that falls down. "
3436 
3437"Well ... um ... that's possible."  
3438 
3439Airi understood the reason Keisei said, and nodded repeatedly to express his agreement.
3440 
3441"Hey, hey, wait."
3442 
3443When we had just turned around in the corner of the corridor, Haruka pulled Keisei who was walking in front.  
3444 
3445"What--"
3446 
3447Haruka immediately closed Keisei's mouth and pointed forward.
3448 
3449That is Ike and Shinohara. They happen to be not far from us.
3450 
3451"Hey, Shinohara."
3452 
3453"What? "
3454 
3455"That's ... Just ... Yes ..."
3456 
3457"I can't hear you. What do you want to say?"
3458 
3459We can listen to their conversation, even though their voices are very quiet.
3460 
3461"... Sunday ... General, do you have time?"
3462 
3463"Sunday? I have no plans ... Hey! What's that?"
3464 
3465"How do I say it, I want to invite you out and play. Can you go?"
3466 
3467It was an exchange between the two of them, although the sound was quiet, but it could still be heard. Haruka and Airi looked at their faces so happily, while on the other hand Keisei and Akito expressed reactions that were very different from them.  
3468 
3469"I remember, Sunday is White day, right? Is it, Shinohara-san gave chocolate to Ike-kun before?"
3470 
3471"It looks like that."
3472 
3473At first, Shinohara was surprised at the invitation from Ike. It seemed like he slowly understood the situation.
3474 
3475"Oh, that, because you gave me chocolate before ... I intend to return it later."
3476 
3477"It was actually just a coincidence. You really ... Wait, do you have money?"
3478 
3479"There's still a little ... Of course, if you don't want to, that's fine."  
3480 
3481"... I didn't say no."
3482 
3483"Th-that means ..."
3484 
3485"You, don't misunderstand! Just because we're about to take a special exam soon, this Sunday is the last chance to relax. And because you said you wanted to invite me, it wasn't a bad thing."
3486 
3487Somehow, I remember what Hoshinomiya-sensei said in the morning.
3488 
3489In a place that I don't know about, maybe various seeds are starting to appear.
3490 
3491"Let's go."
3492 
3493"Oh, wait a minute. This is amazing, now. "
3494 
3495"Don't disturb someone's romance."
3496 
3497Akito pulled Haruka and went in the opposite direction.
3498 
3499"Can't you let me see it for a moment! My heart is beating fast and very excited."
3500 
3501"I don't feel it."
3502 
3503"That's because you're a man who isn't interested in love ... Right Airi?"
3504 
3505"... um. Looks like I'm also a little excited. But, if they see us, they will definitely be embarrassed."
3506 
3507"That's true, but people who come will also see it. That is his own fault."
3508 
3509If we are found by them, it is very possible that the seeds that grow will not produce fruit because of our sudden appearance.
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3523Part 3
3524 
3525Now still in the process of gathering information - To identify what programs each person in the class is good at.  
3526 
3527After school, meetings diminish over time, and instead, special chat groups in class C become more active. Although Koenji and Hirata have not yet joined, others have shifted the discussion of special exams to a path where they can talk about it at any time.
3528 
3529As a result, a way that is not too stressful may be more suitable for Class C, and opinion exchanges become more active. However, this can only be analyzed by looking at the observer's perspective.  
3530 
3531I left all the preparations to Horikita and now I just need to wait for it to finish.
3532 
3533Strategizing, as the commander's responsibility, I can think about later.
3534 
3535However, some worrying elements still remain. That is the whereabouts of Koenji and Hirata.
3536 
3537Especially Hirata at this time, maybe this was a problem that Horikita could not solve.
3538 
3539Two people who have not joined the discussion group, cannot take the special exam actively.
3540 
3541Even though Koenji's absence was common, Hirata's absence was a great loss.
3542 
3543Even though it's hard to accept it. Right now Hirata is like a different person. This is a big concern for class C. This is a very important part, and at the same time, it is also an object, which no one dares to touch. We can only hope that it will naturally improve. Initially, he was a versatile person. It is unfortunate if you cannot use it as a card that can participate in any event.
3544 
3545Then there are other factors of concern.
3546 
3547"...... Hirata-kun!"
3548 
3549In the case of Hirata who was returning, Mii-chan called out to him, trying to catch up.
3550 
3551This scene doesn't know how many times it happened.
3552 
3553One by one, several people had given up talking to Hirata, and among them, only Mii-chan kept trying to talk to him.
3554 
3555Such attachment would make Hirata hate him, and his heart might be filled with such fear.
3556 
3557Even so, why did he keep trying to talk to Hirata?
3558 
3559"I feel Hirata-kun really ..."
3560 
3561The people who discussed these things were girls who still lived in class, Kei said that to his small group.
3562 
3563"Well, Karuizawa-san. Is this the best to leave him?"
3564 
3565"I don't think there's any point in saying anything. Maybe he already hates me. "
3566 
3567The day before yesterday, when Kei prevented Hirata, the scene that he warned was still fresh in his memory.
3568 
3569"That's right. First, Hirata-kun was dumped by Karuizawa-san, and then Yamauchi-kun who left the school ..."  
3570 
3571I ignored the girls' chat and left the classroom.
3572 
3573But, my goal today is not Hirata. But to overcome other dangerous factors. I'll try it first.  
3574 
3575My goal is to follow the students who left the classroom behind Mii-chan.  
3576 
3577"Hey, do you have time?"
3578 
3579When I talked to the girl, she turned around after a while.
3580 
3581"What's wrong? Ayanokouji-kun."
3582 
3583I called out to Kushida who did nothing in this special exam.
3584 
3585Since this special exam, he hasn't helped the class or bothered him.
3586 
3587As a member of class C, he just kept quiet until now.
3588 
3589Kushida who was supposed to stand in the position of vice class leader, usually supported the class.
3590 
3591However, this time there was no indication at all. I'm afraid there are two reasons why he didn't do it.  
3592 
3593One of them is because of events that occurred in the previous class, making his position shaken.
3594 
3595Even though he was used by Yamauchi, the fact that he supported my withdrawal was fully exposed.  
3596 
3597 
3598(Illustration of Kushida)
3599 
3600Although most students feel that Kushida deserves sympathy in this matter. However, that was not enough for Kushida.
3601 
3602For him, the incident hurt his pride as a good person.  
3603 
3604Another reason is because Horikita began to stand as the leader of Class C.
3605 
3606If I think in Kushida's perspective, I can say that this is the real reason.
3607 
3608Kushida hated Horikita from the beginning because he knew of his past events.
3609 
3610In addition, when voting in class, he was greatly blamed by Horikita.  
3611 
3612Whatever the reason, actions that try to make students drop out of school should be punished in general.
3613 
3614That pride caused Kushida to take a hit.
3615 
3616"This time, you don't seem to support Horikita."
3617 
3618Even though I know him very well, I deliberately asked this question to him.  
3619 
3620Because I want to know, in this special exam, does he have a plan?
3621 
3622From that smiling fake face, I couldn't see the true heart of Kushida.
3623 
3624If I don't see what's under the mask, I don't know anything.
3625 
3626"Can we talk about it while walking?"
3627 
3628"Okay."
3629 
3630Kushida, who did not want to let our conversation be overheard, urged me to come along.
3631 
3632"Do you have any plans today?"
3633 
3634"Yes, I plan to meet some of the girls in class B. You think having fun after remembering what's happening now, you think it's bad, don't you?"
3635 
3636"No, relaxing is necessary. I think this is what everyone knows."
3637 
3638It's stupid to spend 24 hours just thinking about exams.
3639 
3640When it's time to work, we have to work. When you want to relax, you have to relax.
3641 
3642"Do you understand, the reason why I don't do anything now? I think it's okay to kick you out and help Yamauchi-kun's plan. Then, you think, how should I show my face and stand up to lead the class, after everything is revealed?"
3643 
3644Kushida deliberately did not mention the real reason, was because of Horikita.
3645 
3646"Looks like you can't accept the reason, right? I can see that on your face ..."
3647 
3648"That's the way it is."
3649 
3650"I'll explain now. I don't want to help Horikita-san not because he's the leader now, okay?"
3651 
3652"Is it true ?"
3653 
3654"Really, that's true."
3655 
3656I deliberately said it two or three times and then I accepted it. But this is just a fake.  
3657 
3658"Ah, you must doubt that."
3659 
3660Of course, he should be suspicious. Even though I didn't do this, Kushida would still think like that.  
3661 
3662Therefore, I was sure in advance that he would doubt me.
3663 
3664"How do I look Ayanokouji-kun, I wonder? What do you think ?"
3665 
3666"I guess ..."
3667 
3668What I saw directly in my eyes was the appearance of my classmate who was smiling sweetly.
3669 
3670But ... I tried to imagine how to see Kushida hiding behind a mask.  
3671 
3672'That bitch! I WILL kill him! I will humiliate him in front of the whole class! I will never forgive that bitch! I will kill him! Kill it! Kill kill kill! I will beat him to death !! '
3673 
3674The blue veins came out while raging and roared at Horikita.
3675 
3676His mouth continued to make unbearable harsh words.
3677 
3678"........."
3679 
3680(Illustration of Kushida mode of curse, wkwkwk)
3681 
3682I imagined the other side of Kushida like this, but there was no way to tell him.  
3683 
3684"Are you thinking about something rude now?"
3685 
3686"No, not at all. "
3687 
3688I really thought too much, and that made me talk too much.
3689 
3690After forgetting that unnecessary imagination from my mind, I said my main goal.  
3691 
3692"Because you said there was no way to contribute this time, I can understand your decision."
3693 
3694"And instead, you want the class information I'm holding ... right?"  
3695 
3696Kushida understood what this special test meant.
3697 
3698"It is true. "
3699 
3700"Isn't there someone else who can be relied on right now?"
3701 
3702Kushida still had a constant smile, but did not respond positively to my request.
3703 
3704Even though the contract was over, Kushida's vigilance was rekindled.
3705 
3706He thought, who am I really? Am I an enemy or a friend? And I welcome the final turning point.
3707 
3708"They are all not as good as Kushida."
3709 
3710"I'm glad you said this. But I also have a variety of situations."
3711 
3712"Various situations?"
3713 
3714"My situation is really bad, Ayanokouji-kun."
3715 
3716Kushida said that his position was not as stable as before. This is a big loss.
3717 
3718The description of Kushida Kikyo's character that he had built for a year had a gap.
3719 
3720Even though the support from classmates was still very high, even small cracks like that had appeared. It's very difficult to build trust, but it's very easy to lose it.  
3721 
3722"Then let me ask you a question. What can I do so you can help me?"
3723 
3724"You have no choice but to give up this time. I intend to do what I want to do again, and I want to remain in class calmly. Do you mind?"  
3725 
3726In other words, he has no intention of helping, or disturbing the class.
3727 
3728However, this also shows that if he is chosen as the event representative, he will still leave the minimum yield level.
3729 
3730"Not just me, are you okay with Horikita?"
3731 
3732"Yes, it's fine to interpret my words like that. Because all this time I've realized that this school is more fun than I thought."
3733 
3734Kushida will keep wearing his fake mask and continue playing.
3735 
3736Saying something good for this, also Kushida's expertise.
3737 
3738It was painful not to be able to get help from Kushida here, but it was better to surrender honestly now.  
3739 
3740"I understand. Sorry, I said something to upset you."
3741 
3742"No. I'm very glad you came to ask for my help."
3743 
3744I decided to part with Kushida when I reached the front door.
3745 
3746Kushida went to Keyaki Mall without ever stopping.
3747 
3748 
3749 
3750 
3751 
3752 
3753 
3754 
3755 
3756 
3757 
3758 
3759 
3760Part 4
3761 
3762Unknowingly, it arrived on the weekend of Sunday, and also White day on March 14.  
3763 
3764To be honest, I'm thankful it's right on Sunday.
3765 
3766Some prizes have been prepared on the table.
3767 
3768If at school, I will feel worried when I have to send it and it will take a long time.
3769 
3770Although you can give it in the morning, before class starts, or after school.
3771 
3772There's a lot to think about who should be given first, and how to do it when I want to give it to someone else.  
3773 
3774More importantly, doing things like that in the public's eyes is totally out of line with my image.  
3775 
3776I also know that this is the best way so that no one else sees him around, but that is almost impossible.
3777 
3778However, if it is Sunday, I just put it in each mailbox.
3779 
3780In order not to meet anyone, I left the room when it was still morning and walked to the mailbox in the dormitory.  
3781 
3782"Umm ..."
3783 
3784I put the gift in the mailbox of each student who gave me chocolate on Valentine's Day.  
3785 
3786After putting all the chocolate in, I saw Ichinose when I was going back to the room.
3787 
3788Ichinose's reaction was like seeing something he shouldn't have seen.  
3789 
3790"Oh, good morning, Ayanokouji-kun."
3791 
3792"Eh ... Umm, good morning."
3793 
3794Even though it's not yet 7, an unexpected meeting like that happened.
3795 
3796But today, he is still avoiding my eyes.  
3797 
3798"After waking up, I went for a short walk and I just returned."  
3799 
3800He said with a look as if he was staring at me but in fact he looked elsewhere.
3801 
3802He wants to check the mailbox before returning.  
3803 
3804"Ah ~ sorry, excuse me."
3805 
3806To let him see the mailbox, I left the way open. After he greeted me, he checked the mailbox. The return gift that I entered naturally appears.
3807 
3808"Since seeing it, I thought you knew it. I gave it to you."
3809 
3810After Ichinose took the gift out of the mailbox, he immediately kept it for a moment and didn't move.  
3811 
3812"Actually, that one, you don't need to ..."
3813 
3814Ichinose who responded, stopped as if he didn't remember what he wanted to say.
3815 
3816"I don't think that's too good."
3817 
3818"... T-thank you, I'm sorry, I'm nervous because I'm not used to this."
3819 
3820I'm also the same. This time there was no one else so I didn't know what to do.
3821 
3822The atmosphere became awkward, so I had to change the subject.  
3823 
3824"... Speaking of which. What happened to Shibata on Thursday, what happened after that?"
3825 
3826"Ah, um, are you worried?"
3827 
3828"Yes, I'm a little worried."
3829 
3830Was it because I had changed the subject, so the words flowed smoothly after a while and I felt I was back to normal.
3831 
3832"After that, I went to ask everyone, at that time there were only 3 victims reported by Shibata-kun. But ..."
3833 
3834"But?"
3835 
3836"On Friday, the number of victims appeared to have increased suddenly. It increased to 3 boys and 3 girls. Yesterday I received a report, all of them were watched or as discussed."  
3837 
3838In other words, a total of 9 people were bullied by Class D. However, in the three days after the special examination was published, the attack was only concentrated on 3 people. Will there be 6 more people on Friday?  
3839 
3840"Do you know who is stalking them?"
3841 
3842After a while, he nodded and said the names of the students.
3843 
3844"I know, they are Ishizaki-kun, Komiya-kun, Yamada-kun, Kondou-kun, Ibuki-san, and Kinoshita-san."
3845 
3846A total of 6 people?
3847 
3848They are students who usually do dirty work to a certain extent.
3849 
3850It's easy to identify those who don't hide their identity from the start.
3851 
3852"I wonder, do I have to chase these 6 people?"
3853 
3854Most D classes are just ordinary students. It is natural to think like this.
3855 
3856"Next Monday, I intend to ask them for more details."
3857 
3858"If the damage increases as imagined. What will you do?"
3859 
3860Soon after, Ichinose and Kanzaki will also be affected.
3861 
3862"Well ~. I can't do anything. After all, there is no threat of violence ...... The classmates also agree to continue to survive, until the injury actually occurs and will be psychologically more alarming."
3863 
3864If something unexpected happens, an emergency plan must be prepared.
3865 
3866"I see."
3867 
3868Class D shows strange movements.
3869 
3870Do they really aim for all students in class B?
3871 
3872If there are only 6 people lurking, it's impossible to put too much pressure on class B.
3873 
3874Even if they do this kind of thing repeatedly, only the extent to which someone feels harassed.
3875 
3876Didn't Ishizaki who proposed this battle think about it?
3877 
3878Or, as long as they can give a few mental blows, are they satisfied?  
3879 
3880"Is there something wrong?"
3881 
3882He saw what I was thinking, and looked at me with a slightly agitated expression.
3883 
3884"No ... You can do this for a while. Even if you complain to the school about Class D, they won't get the penalty. That's what I think."
3885 
3886"Yes, it is true."
3887 
3888But the purpose of class D is the same as what I think now. Need to confirm it first. But, there was no sign of Ichinose at all to move. So I'm not talking about it.
3889 
3890Because he said he wanted to focus on defense, so I had to say something else to talk.
3891 
3892"Have you decided on 10 events?"
3893 
3894"Yes. We already knew about the things we mastered and didn't master from the beginning. Then we have mixed up a number of programs that class D didn't master, and we finished them yesterday. What about Ayanokouji-kun?"
3895 
3896"I didn't participate in anything this time. For 10 events, everything was left to Horikita who decided."  
3897 
3898"But what about the rules of the commander's intervention?"
3899 
3900"It's also Horikita who decides."
3901 
3902Ichinose showed a confused look, when I thought that I wasn't the right commander.
3903 
3904"Is it because your classmates really trust, Horikita-san? Or are you sure, no matter what the rules of the event, you will be able to handle it?"
3905 
3906"100% is the first. I am different from the others. There are only a few classmates who have good relations with me. I really don't know them. And I am commander only to prevent dropping out of school."
3907 
3908"But why do you want to play against Class A?"
3909 
3910"That was also Horikita's idea. He might have seen the hope of victory at that time."
3911 
3912After accepting the reason, he did not try to discuss it deeper.
3913 
3914The topic was also finished, we waited for the elevator to arrive.  
3915 
3916"Ah ~ ... Did I mess up ..."  
3917 
3918As if he thought of something. He stood aside while continuing to twist his hair with his index finger.
3919 
3920"Is there something?"
3921 
3922"No, nothing. There's nothing to worry about."
3923 
3924The elevator arrived on the 4th floor where my room was located.
3925 
3926"That. "
3927 
3928When I got out of the elevator and looked back, I saw Ichinose who was not ready.
3929 
3930"Eh, Uwahhh !! T-See you later!"
3931 
3932After that he suddenly panicked and pressed the button. The elevator door closed and Ichinose's figure was no longer visible. Although it looks strange when greeting. It ended smoothly on White day, so it wasn't so bad.
3933 
3934"It seems that today I don't smell orange."
3935 
3936After all, it was still Sunday morning, and he would not spray perfume before leaving.
3937 
3938 
3939 
3940 
3941 
3942 
3943Part 5
3944 
3945Monday morning. Today is the day to publish 10 events chosen by opponents.
3946 
3947In the end, what kind of event and rules will Class A create? And how will the Commander's intervention be carried out?
3948 
3949Coincidentally, I met Horikita and Tachibana's brothers on the way to school.  
3950 
3951There was no sign of them waiting for me. Apparently, this is just a coincidence.
3952 
3953Tachibana said nothing, and quietly backed away.
3954 
3955That's because he doesn't want to disturb the conversation between us.
3956 
3957He was the one who had supported Horikita's older brother at the student council all the time, so he could respond quickly and attentively.
3958 
3959"Did the special exam go well?"
3960 
3961As expected of Horikita's older brother. Even without making more explanation, he understood the situation well.  
3962 
3963"I want to ask you, can you graduate in class A?"
3964 
3965"This depends on next week's results."
3966 
3967Does he feel worried or not? I don't know just by looking at his face.
3968 
3969"Your sister worked very hard. After seeing you last time, she became better than expected."
3970 
3971"I understand. "
3972 
3973Horikita is like touching magical water, and now her whole soul is full of energy.
3974 
3975When Hirata could not stand up, he stepped forward to arrange the class.
3976 
3977Now we continue to polish our strategy to win in deciding 10 events.
3978 
3979"In general, have the 3rd year students started their vacation now?"
3980 
3981"Yes. I was surprised to learn this after I entered school. After all, most high schools have started vacationing at this time. Also, for work problems, we are also progressing smoothly. Even though you don't know, you will understand gradually . "
3982 
3983It seems that in addition to special exams, they also do many difficult things.
3984 
3985"However, I still don't know whether you will graduate as Class A. Are you prepared for this?"
3986 
3987"You will know, sooner or later."
3988 
3989Just leaving this sentence, Horikita's brother didn't talk much.
3990 
3991That's because there is something that cannot be said to other students.
3992 
3993In other words, if I want to know whether the status of Class A is truly beneficial, I have to wait to move up to third grade.  
3994 
3995"If you still have questions, don't hesitate. I will answer you within the allowed range."
3996 
3997"Permission coverage seems pretty small."
3998 
3999After hearing my complaint, Horikita's brother smiled faintly.
4000 
4001"Maybe like that. I think this is for the former student council president."
4002 
4003It seems not easy to tell information about the overall picture of the school.
4004 
4005"Well, after all, this is a rare opportunity. In fact, I also have a question, which I always want to ask you."  
4006 
4007I decided to ask the question that I had been holding through this casual meeting.
4008 
4009"This is about Horikita ... your sister. I think she is a competent person. Her academic abilities and physical abilities are also very good. Although she is not the top, but she has the ability to get second or third position since the beginning of registration. She already has it. Although he's not as good as the student council president, I don't think it's so bad that you have to tell him to come out. "
4010 
4011That is the weirdest thing for me.
4012 
4013"And he's two years younger than you, in other words you haven't seen his growth for two years. Because of the school system, you need to confirm how much Horikita is growing or even though he hasn't grown at all, you have to see it. At a glance, you can't go straight to draw a conclusion. "
4014 
4015At that time Horikita's older brother was in the 2nd grade of high school, and his sister was still in middle school, so it was impossible for them to meet.
4016 
4017Even though Horikita's brother saw it when he was newly enrolled in this school, it should not be an outcome that would make him dissatisfied.
4018 
4019That day, I saw his attitude towards his sister outside the dormitory building, which looked uneasy.  
4020 
4021"So about that incident, huh? After all, you saw the situation that day, don't be surprised if you would ask."  
4022 
4023Horikita's brother remembers what happened at my first meeting with him.
4024 
4025"I'm not disappointed with Suzune. This is not a superficial achievement. This is her inner development."
4026 
4027"His inner development?"
4028 
4029"In fact, Suzune is now very different from before. Before, she was a child who smiles often."  
4030 
4031Is he the one who always smiles? ... No, I can't imagine it.
4032 
4033"That means, after being influenced by you, does he also play a cold image?"  
4034 
4035"Because he imitates me no matter what. This bad habit has been seen when he rises to the upper classes in elementary school. But now I think it's my fault that he ignores it. Then I want him to get rid of this habit, so I try to treat him with indifference, but in the end it's only counterproductive. "  
4036 
4037As a result, Horikita continued to follow the shadow of her brother and became a character like that.
4038 
4039"You seem to have flaws, and you failed to communicate with your sister."
4040 
4041"Nobody is perfect. Not?"
4042 
4043"Yes."
4044 
4045At this point, I deliberately did not deny that.  
4046 
4047"In general, you met again at school. Did you reach a conclusion, after talking to him?"
4048 
4049At that time, the time they talked was not too short, but they didn't look like they had interacted for a long time.
4050 
4051"Needless to say. I already knew after I called him. After the past two years, nothing has changed from him."
4052 
4053Is there something that only he can understand as his brother. Horikita's older brother continued.
4054 
4055"He always responds positively to what I say. It seems like he wants to study harder and want to exercise more. Don't do this, don't do that, if only like that, not a problem. But he likes food from my favorite food. Of all things things in the end, even the colors that I like, until the style of wearing clothes began to imitate me. No matter what aspect, he showed excessive dependence on me. "
4056 
4057If he progressed to this point, it would feel a little scary.
4058 
4059However, seeing Horikita's attitude since just entering school, there were indeed a number of things to be acknowledged.  
4060 
4061"After meeting your sister in this school, do you feel that her dependence on you is still the same?"
4062 
4063If it wasn't for an esper, it would be very difficult to have material to find out about in two years.
4064 
4065"Yes. Anyone who knows Suzune from childhood can see it. She ..."
4066 
4067Horikita's brother swallowed his voice again.  
4068 
4069"... No, even if you judge it first. I intend to use it as a benchmark to confirm whether Suzune has really changed."  
4070 
4071"In other words, you think that your sister hasn't changed completely."  
4072 
4073Horikita's brother nodded. His sister has shown dramatic progress compared to before, but in his opinion, it seems that it is still not enough.  
4074 
4075"Suzune, now really has tried to break free from the shackles of the past, but it's still in the middle of the road."
4076 
4077I really don't know if Horikita can reach the standard her sister said before she graduated.
4078 
4079Just a few more days of graduation ceremony.  
4080 
4081"But if -"
4082 
4083Horikita's brother paused and looked at me.
4084 
4085I don't know why I looked sucked in by this strong appearance and stopped.  
4086 
4087"If Suzune no longer pursues my shadow, she will no longer rely on me, and she can face herself face to face ..."
4088 
4089At this moment, the spring breeze blows.
4090 
4091"He will surpass me and become a presence that I cannot ignore."
4092 
4093It seems like this isn't just a high evaluation given by an older sister.
4094 
4095He also often admired the strong potential of his sister in certain places.
4096 
4097Why? Is it because Horikita's brother said this?  
4098 
4099Suddenly, a thought appeared in my mind. That's what I should do in this school.
4100 
4101No, that's what I want to do. I suddenly felt I found it.  
4102 
4103"But however, it depends on whether he really wants to change."
4104 
4105"He must have changed."
4106 
4107I say this.
4108 
4109"No, the meaning is a little different."
4110 
4111I corrected my statement.  
4112 
4113"I'll try to change it. There's no more so far as it is intentional or not, but, I'm serious about it."
4114 
4115"...... Well. I didn't expect you to say something like this."
4116 
4117Meeting Horikita's brother, I felt it would have a big impact on me.
4118 
4119Whether my hunch will come true or not, I'll find out later.
4120 
4121"Hey. Before you graduate, can I ask you another question? This is entirely a personal question."
4122 
4123After this, I didn't know if there was a chance to talk like this.
4124 
4125"What?"
4126 
4127"Are you dating Tachibana who is behind you?"
4128 
4129I also know that this is a very boring question, but I am still trying to ask.
4130 
4131Even though they have retired from the student council, the two still act together.  
4132 
4133"No, nothing like that."
4134 
4135Horikita's older brother denied it. It's not like lying to hide facts.
4136 
4137It's just that, after looking through Tachibana's face, he had a rather complicated look.
4138 
4139At least I can confirm that Tachibana really likes Horikita's brother.
4140 
4141"In the past 3 years. Whether it's good or bad, all I think about is this school."
4142 
4143"I understand."  
4144 
4145"But thinking this topic really comes out of your mouth. Are you a normal high school student?"  
4146 
4147Is that so? I might have been influenced by Hoshinomiya-sensei.
4148 
4149"I thought I was a picture of an ordinary high school student."  
4150 
4151"Yes, then. This ordinary high school student, have you got it? "  
4152 
4153Even though this was the first topic I raised, I didn't expect that he would ask me back in the end.
4154 
4155"No. But if there is a match, I really want to have it."  
4156 
4157"If it's you, I can leave Suzune calmly, but this kind of thing might seem impossible."
4158 
4159"Of course, impossible."
4160 
4161It's impossible.
4162 
4163"No, you can't say this. Horikita-kun will always support you fully."
4164 
4165Tachibana, who was watching calmly, suddenly entered in panic.
4166 
4167"Support?"  
4168 
4169Horikita's brother heard his comment and asked. Then Tachibana immediately began to explain.  
4170 
4171"It's just that. That is a rule that tends to develop in the opposite direction from support. It feels like ... two people who initially thought they would never interact, and eventually related. This is a typical example. So, ..."
4172 
4173I don't understand about Tachibana's explanation.
4174 
4175"No, nothing,"
4176 
4177I don't think we understand it at all. Tachibana stopped explaining.
4178 
4179Part 6
4180 
4181In the classroom, when the morning class will end.
4182 
4183At the same time, 10 events submitted by the opposing class were also announced.
4184 
4185Based on information in the classroom, and based on the number of participants in various events, Horikita announced the program proposed by Class A.  
4186 
4187'Chess', the number of people needed is 1, and 1 hour for game time (negative time limit).
4188 
4189Rules, based on standard chess rules. However, the deadline will not be extended after 41 steps.
4190 
4191The commander can give instructions at any time and the intervention deadline is 30 minutes.
4192 
4193'Mental Arithmetic', Number of participants required 2 people, time limit is 30 minutes
4194 
4195Rules, answering calculations with arithmetic mentality, truth and speed will be assessed, and the first class to solve them correctly, will win.
4196 
4197The commander has the opportunity to change 1 answer to any question.  
4198 
4199(T / N: arithmetic mentality, how to count quickly without using tools, that is.)
4200 
4201'Go'. The number of participants required is 3 people, time is limited to 1 hour (past the time limit to get a penalty)
4202 
4203Rules, the game is done 1 vs 1, divided into three groups and done at the same time. Based on standard Go rules.
4204 
4205The commander can guide the game at any time.  
4206 
4207'Modern Text Exams', Number of participants required 4 people, time limit is 50 minutes
4208 
4209Rules, solve questions in the range of class 1 learning. Both classes compete in point total.
4210 
4211The commander can only answer one question from the participant.
4212 
4213'Written Sociology Test', the number of participants needed is 5 people. Time limit is 50 minutes.
4214 
4215Rules, based on the scope of class 1 learning regarding geography, history, citizenship, and other subjects. Both classes compete in total points.
4216 
4217The commander can only answer one question from the participant.
4218 
4219'Volleyball'. The number of participants needed is 6 people,
4220 
4221Rules, matches in 3 sets with 10 points each are based on standard volleyball rules.
4222 
4223The commander can replace up to 3 players, at any time.
4224 
4225'Written Mathematics Test', the number of participants needed is 7 people, the time limit is 50 minutes.
4226 
4227Rules, solving questions, based on 1st class learning material. Both classes compete in point total.
4228 
4229The commander can only answer one question from the participant.
4230 
4231'Written Test of English', the number of participants needed is 8 people, the time limit is 50 minutes
4232 
4233Rules, solving questions, based on 1st class learning material. Both classes compete in point total.
4234 
4235The commander can only answer one question from the participant.
4236 
4237'Long jump rope', the number of participants needed is 20 people, the time limit is 30 minutes
4238 
4239Rules, in two challenges, the number of jumps will determine the class victory.
4240 
4241The commander can change the position of the participant from the opponent at will.
4242 
4243'Dodgeball', the number of participants needed is 18 people.
4244 
4245Rules, matches in 2 sets with 10 points. In the case of 1 win and 1 loss, extra time will be made.
4246 
4247The commander can revive participants who leave the game at any time.  
4248 
4249"Unexpectedly, they also included sports events. I thought everyone would use academically focused events to ensure their victory. But this might just be a hoax."
4250 
4251This is Horikita's first impression after the event was announced. Likewise Keisei, who has the same thought.
4252 
4253"Even though most people know Chess and Go, there aren't many people who can play it. It feels like it's difficult. And sport is also an event that requires quiet collaboration."
4254 
4255In this class, people have never heard of chess and Go not only because they don't have them, but in reality, there won't be many people who play and touch them personally.
4256 
4257"There is only a big gap between the expectations and rules of the commander's intervention. The role of the commander is set to a minimum in most events that use academic abilities, so the commander has little influence on the results."
4258 
4259"This is a very convincing performance from his colleagues. Class A not only prepared 4 written examinations with confidence, but also a large number of participants. This is really complicated ..."
4260 
4261In the written exam so far, Class A often leads other classes in overall scores.  
4262 
4263It is because of this confidence that they deliberately increase the number of participants needed in the various events being tested.
4264 
4265In these events, because commanders can intervene very little, we are forced to fall into situations of competition in academia.
4266 
4267In addition, not all of the 10 events are written exam types, also a very appropriate assessment.
4268 
4269If there are as many as 7 to 8 types of written exams, we can also fully anticipate by learning to handle them.
4270 
4271The reason why they did not do this was to prevent us from making competitive efforts through targeted preparation.  
4272 
4273"Volleyball requires 6 participants, plus substitutes, a total of 9 participants. Dodgeball 18 participants. Long jump rope up to 20 participants. Of the three there will only be one of them, and some people will probably play in the second round. This is a big event. . "
4274 
4275Because we don't know which of the 10 events to choose from on that day, we can't relax.
4276 
4277In addition, there are events that require more people, so it will require a lot of time and effort in staff assignments and practices. If we go to the gym to practice openly, we will definitely give information to class A. In other words, we must practice clandestinely.
4278 
4279However, it is uncertain whether the event that we practice with practice will be submitted as a formal event. If we spend a lot of effort on an event, and eventually the event is eliminated, then our previous efforts will be in vain, because the event does not exist. On the other hand, if we arbitrarily believe that it is just a deception event, and do not conduct training, but in the end on the day of the exam, the event is submitted to a formal event, then the gap in the amount of practice will be reflected in reality. In short, there is no hope of winning.
4280 
4281It is very important to see the movements of Class A during this week, but if they are in the morning or late at night, they will be stuck in the wrong time to practice, it's not easy to find out. In addition, they can also be divided into groups to conduct training.  
4282 
4283We cannot rule out one of the 10 events, no matter which one to choose. That's very troublesome.
4284 
4285Naturally, there was no event they wanted to take part in here.
4286 
4287"Has anyone in the class ever played Chess or Go?"
4288 
4289Horikita asks everyone in the class. Only Miyamoto raised his hand.  
4290 
4291"I've played a little Go with my family. Although I know the rules, but I'm not very strong."  
4292 
4293In these two events, it is almost certain that at the initial point we were quite desperate.
4294 
4295I raised my hand a few moments later.
4296 
4297"I've played chess before. But I don't know Go and haven't played it either."
4298 
4299Even though I am the Commander, I will first tell them that I have played Chess, and I can teach others later.  
4300 
4301"Even if there are experienced people, can we say that we've been lucky? However, again we realize how difficult this special exam is. After all, we have to face every event."  
4302 
4303In less than a week. How can someone's Chess skills become proficient? If it's bad luck, we might only get two events on our side, and the remaining five events are chosen from the opposing class.
4304 
4305At that time, there must be a situation where we must depend on the potential of students in our class.
4306 
4307But how ...  
4308 
4309"What's wrong? Ayanokouji-kun."
4310 
4311Horikita hesitated looking at me.
4312 
4313"... It is okay."
4314 
4315In Chess, the distance at which the commander can get involved is too large. This is almost equivalent to a contest between the Commander.
4316 
4317From this rule, I can see the intention of Sakayanagi who wants to compete here.
4318 
4319"Horikita. Shouldn't we do the work of looking for information seriously from now on?"  
4320 
4321Is he urgent? Keisei said that.
4322 
4323"... Do you want to find out what program will be proposed in class A?"
4324 
4325"Yes. To be honest, it's very difficult to make up for our shortcomings in these 10 events from now on. Without any information, our hopes of winning here are slim."  
4326 
4327"But, class A will be careful and won't give us information easily."
4328 
4329A boy says something that everyone can understand.
4330 
4331"Even so we have to do it."
4332 
4333"I can understand your feelings. However, I can't make a quick decision now. Let me see first, how many people in the class have taken part in the previous program."
4334 
4335For the time being, Horikita, put aside the problem of information seeking and began to understand the full picture of class-class combat strength at this time.
4336 
4337 
4338 
4339 
4340 
4341 
4342 
4343 
4344 
4345 
4346 
4347 
4348 
4349 
4350 
4351 
4352Part 7
4353 
4354"Horikita, can we talk for a minute?"
4355 
4356During the break, Keisei spoke to Horikita.
4357 
4358"No problem. Is there something?"
4359 
4360"Just a little ... it's about a special exam."  
4361 
4362Keisei didn't want this conversation to be heard, and quietly urged him to go to the corridor.
4363 
4364Because I want to see them. As a result, Horikita turned her head.
4365 
4366"Can you let Ayanokouji-kun join?"
4367 
4368 "... Yes."
4369 
4370Keisei obviously didn't want it, but he still accepted it.
4371 
4372I could not refuse, so I had to follow them.
4373 
4374"Have you considered what I said?"
4375 
4376"What is information seeking?"
4377 
4378"Yes."
4379 
4380"About this issue ... I think it will be very difficult to get information from Class A."  
4381 
4382"But, if you don't do anything, isn't that too time-consuming? You should use this time more effectively."
4383 
4384It seems like Keisei wants to start gathering information as soon as possible.
4385 
4386He understood this, in order to make every effort to win, he wanted to do things that he could do.  
4387 
4388"Can we solve this problem by involving students from Class A?"
4389 
4390"You're right. I don't think ordinary students will know about five events to be submitted."
4391 
4392These five events may only be known by Sakayangi, besides, of course, he will only talk about it to his trusted people.  
4393 
4394Not surprisingly, he will do the work of information management as a whole.
4395 
4396"Even though the program to be submitted later is only known by Sakayanagi, the people in the class will always have a little information. Is that right, Kiyotaka?"
4397 
4398"Of course. They always know something in the class."
4399 
4400Because they have lived together for a year, they will know their partners to a certain extent, about who is good at doing things and not.
4401 
4402In this way, we can still estimate to a certain extent, such as who is good at doing something, so that it might be submitted as an event on that day.
4403 
4404"That's right. I've been thinking of ways to get information from Class A students."
4405 
4406"What method?"
4407 
4408"Bring Katsuragi to our side."
4409 
4410Keisei first confirmed that there was no one else around, and then whispered something.
4411 
4412Katsuragi Formerly the leader of Class A who crossed with Sakayanagi.  
4413 
4414"Previously, Totsuka who admired Katsuragi was expelled from school. He must have hated him. Recently I met him several times. He was clearly different from before."  
4415 
4416Katsuragi must really hate Sakayanagi.
4417 
4418I remember the day Yahiko dropped out of school, when Katsuragi met with Ryuuen.
4419 
4420"Do you think he will betray the class just to shake Sakayanagi?"
4421 
4422"Of course, you need to give him an appropriate profit."  
4423 
4424In this case, Keisei seemed to have thought about it.
4425 
4426"If he can bring victory to Class C, even though the end result is 4 wins and 3 losses, we will get 130 class points. From the perspective of the whole class, that is equivalent to 6 million personal points in a year. Furthermore if we save a number of personal points each month, it's not impossible to collect up to 20 million personal points in the end. "
4427 
4428When I heard this, I already knew what Keisei wanted to say after this.
4429 
4430"When we get to class A, we will give Katsuragi the right to move classes. What are the conditions? And in this case, Katsuragi will be our friend."  
4431 
4432"First of all, this is something that cannot be guaranteed by him. After all, aren't we C class?"  
4433 
4434"But Katsuragi's current situation cannot do anything else."
4435 
4436"Katsuragi-kun's situation may be very bad now. But if his betrayal is revealed, the next time. Katsuragi-kun himself will drop out of school. He doesn't have time to wait for us to collect 20 million points. Even if we assume that our class points have risen by smoothly and everyone in the class works together, it will take at least half a year. "  
4437 
4438While calculating the problem realistically, I think it's better to estimate about one year.
4439 
4440And even if it's to get class points, the cost of 20 million personal points isn't cheap.
4441 
4442"Horikita, what do you think?"  
4443 
4444"... That's right. As Yukimura-kun said, information is very important."
4445 
4446"It means ..."  
4447 
4448"But, I completely disagree with Yukimura-kun's proposal."
4449 
4450"W-Why?"  
4451 
4452"I also think that Katsuragi-kun right now, is having a hard time. But even so, I don't think he will agree to our requirements to betray his class. What can we give? His conditions are not so tempting."  
4453 
4454If we can immediately get 20 million personal points, we can discuss it, but if the agreement requires one year, it is difficult to convince him.  
4455 
4456"But if you don't do anything, you won't get information."
4457 
4458"Even if I take action, I'm not sure I can get useful information."
4459 
4460"How do you know if you haven't tried?"  
4461 
4462Keisei didn't give up, but Horikita also didn't want to give up.
4463 
4464"I'm not completely denying the important role of information. It's just that this battle is not possible. If you have thought of a new plan, come back to me later."
4465 
4466After that, Horikita returned to the classroom.  
4467 
4468"Damn it!"
4469 
4470Keisei slammed his fist against the wall.
4471 
4472"... Hey, Kiyotaka, can you help me?"
4473 
4474"Do you want me to persuade Horikita?"  
4475 
4476"No ... First of all we must contact Katsuragi."
4477 
4478He really has a strong will.  
4479 
4480"I won't think Horikita has given hope for victory. But I think, does he consciously think he can't win from Class A? Even though we can't win, we must challenge him, before knowing it. Let's go. Even though we contact Katsuragi openly , that won't cause problems with the class. "
4481 
4482Even though I don't want it here, I can't stop it from continuing.  
4483 
4484In this case, I still go with him to say that I can still understand the situation.
4485 
4486"How can we contact Katsuragi?"
4487 
4488"That ... let me think about it. However, there is still time left before the test. "
4489 
4490"Okay I understand. Then, call me if you think about it. "
4491 
4492To prevent it from acting alone. I said that. In short, let's work with Keisei's plan.
4493 
4494 
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4496 
4497 
4498 
4499 
4500 
4501 
4502 
4503 
4504 
4505 
4506 
4507Part 8
4508 
4509"Do you have time? There's something I want to talk about now."
4510 
4511After 6:00 p.m. While I was cooking soup, I received a call from Horikita. The soup was boiling at this point, and kept rolling on the pan, noisily.
4512 
4513"Are you cooking?"
4514 
4515"No, don't mind."
4516 
4517Even though the soup is starting to boil, there's nothing special about what I'm doing.
4518 
4519"So what do you want to talk about?"
4520 
4521If I want to ask for help about the event, I will refuse.  
4522 
4523"Calm down. I won't ask for help with the event to you. I can promise you."
4524 
4525Horikita understood about my mind.
4526 
4527"But ... That's if you're fine, can we meet in person? I'll finish the conversation in an hour."
4528 
4529Is that something that can't be told over the telephone? Or does he want to confirm something directly through the conversation?
4530 
4531One hour? It's not good to refuse.  
4532 
4533"I understand. Will you come here?"
4534 
4535"That's impossible, because there are lots of things around you recently. Or can you come here?"
4536 
4537It seems he is worried if there are unwanted guests coming to my room.
4538 
4539I have also visited Horikita's room before. So there is no problem for that.
4540 
4541After putting out the burning fire, I took the cellphone, and went outside. Then take the elevator and head to Horikita's place. Even though the sun had set, it was still evening, and even though the boys were currently walking on the floor where the girls were, there wouldn't be a big problem.
4542 
4543 
4544 
4545 
4546 
4547 
4548Section 9
4549 
4550After I pressed the doorbell, I immediately heard the sound of the door opening.
4551 
4552At first, I thought when he met me, he would put on an ordinary serious face, but the results were surprising.  
4553 
4554"Welcome."
4555 
4556Strangely, Horikita welcomed me with a good mood.
4557 
4558Seeing this unusual appearance, I felt a little anxious.
4559 
4560Fragrant aroma spreads in the room.  
4561 
4562"I'm just getting ready for dinner. Come on."
4563 
4564Why does he have to call me now? I have bad feeling...
4565 
4566When I was hesitant to enter, I felt a sharp gaze from Horikita and I was forced to eliminate the idea of ​​not entering his room.  
4567 
4568Maybe Horikita didn't want anyone else to know that he called someone to his room at night.
4569 
4570I decided not to think about that anymore. When I first entered his room, I saw something strange.
4571 
4572Somehow, 2 sets of food utensils were placed on a small table.
4573 
4574After having a conversation with me, who will he eat with?  
4575 
4576"You say ..."
4577 
4578I intended to confirm, but Horikita stopped me.
4579 
4580"Please. Sit there."
4581 
4582No, let me sit there ... However I see chopsticks.
4583 
4584Instinct tells me. This is a trap.  
4585 
4586"So what do you want to talk about?"
4587 
4588I did not sit down, but tried to cut off the subject immediately.
4589 
4590"You want to talk while standing? I need to prepare what I'm doing here, so can you sit down and wait a minute?"  
4591 
4592"Oh ... I'd rather stand up."
4593 
4594"What's the matter? I'm uncomfortable when you stand like this. Sit down."    
4595 
4596Because I heard Horikita's tone became stronger, I decided to sit down.
4597 
4598In the past, that was normal, haughty and irrational, long-sighted.  
4599 
4600Because we took the initiative to isolate ourselves for each other's sake, I have forgotten this attitude.
4601 
4602In short, I just have to sit and wait.
4603 
4604However, as far as food is concerned, it is only half done. It takes a lot of time to complete.  
4605 
4606"I want to ask. Will this conversation end in an hour?"
4607 
4608"Yes, our conversation will not last more than an hour."  
4609 
4610I felt cheated by the conversation I had with Horikita before.
4611 
4612It's true, by phone, he said the conversation would be over in an hour.
4613 
4614In other words, other things are not included in it.
4615 
4616"Are the others counted in it?"
4617 
4618"Yes, this takes ... one and a half hours to two hours or more?"
4619 
4620Sure enough, is this what that means?
4621 
4622"I think this is also the point. I will prepare dinner. "
4623 
4624Nobody ever expected this kind of thing. Feeling really shaken by the hoax of his absurd words.
4625 
4626Even so, I had seen that he had placed his plate on the table. I felt ashamed for saying that I hadn't eaten before, and I thought about something like that again. He really called me out at a good time.
4627 
4628Even though Horikita turned her back on me, I could see that her cooking skills were not so bad.
4629 
4630It could even be said that in the standard grade 1 high school student, he was very skilled.  
4631 
4632"My parents have a job, so I often cook for myself."
4633 
4634I felt that the whispered Horikita knew my thoughts.
4635 
4636"You don't feel inconvenient, does it need a lot of work?"
4637 
4638Although very happy after the dish was made, there were also many problems.  
4639 
4640"After learning that Nii-san entered this school, I took the initiative to improve my cooking skills."
4641 
4642"Do you wish to enter this school to live alone?"
4643 
4644"Right. "
4645 
4646After cutting the ingredients with a kitchen knife. Horikita started cooking soup using a saucepan.
4647 
4648But since that is not a topic of special exams, what will be discussed?
4649 
4650I still don't know about this.
4651 
4652 
4653 
4654 
4655 
4656 
4657 
4658 
4659 
4660 
4661 
4662 
4663 
4664Part 10
4665 
4666after 15 minutes.
4667 
4668Horikita finished cooking and preparing everything. That's better than I expected. This is similar to what I usually see on TV. After that, Horikita sat in front of me.  
4669 
4670If this was seen by Sudou now, he might be very angry at me.
4671 
4672Even if I say it's just a misunderstanding, it won't work.
4673 
4674Instead, I hope that Sudou has felt something like this.
4675 
4676No, even so, I guess that will still make Sudou jealous.
4677 
4678"Come eat."
4679 
4680Urged by him, I immediately took chopsticks. We faced each other at the table.
4681 
4682I feel a strong deja vu in this scene.
4683 
4684I remember when I just registered at school, when he invited me to the cafeteria.
4685 
4686"Are you suspicious of me?"
4687 
4688"I have a bad feeling."
4689 
4690"If someone becomes suspicious of another person's good intentions, then it's a matter of proving himself as a human."  
4691 
4692"Is this what you have to say?"
4693 
4694"This is special."
4695 
4696"..."
4697 
4698If this is made carefully by someone else, it is rude to not eat it.
4699 
4700However, I have doubted it, also human instincts. No, it's just that from my experience so far I have to doubt it. But now this situation is hard to fight.  
4701 
4702When I entered Horikita's room, the results were determined.
4703 
4704So I decided to start eating the soup for now.
4705 
4706The taste of soup stimulates the nose. The ingredients used are all very good for the body, and turnips are the main part.
4707 
4708"Using wheat to improve taste."
4709 
4710After taking a sip of the soup, the sweetness is very strong in the mouth, which is a characteristic of this increased flavor.  
4711 
4712"You really tasted it. Do you like the taste of miso from this kyushu. I don't know if it suits you?"
4713 
4714"Your cooking skills are really good."
4715 
4716I honestly praised Horikita, but she wasn't very happy.  
4717 
4718"In this day and age, cooking skills are useless, so you don't need to compliment me. If you want to cook the food you want to eat, just go to the supermarket or department store to buy ingredients, then find the recipe online, it's simple."
4719 
4720Just making food might be simple, but like arranging dishes, cutting vegetables, etc., however, will reflect the taste of the cook. This is not something that can be learned in a short time.  
4721 
4722"Have you ever cooked for Sudou?"
4723 
4724After I asked like that, Horikita looked at me a little annoyed.
4725 
4726"Why should I cook for him?"
4727 
4728"No ... You often teach him to study."  
4729 
4730"Yes. Maybe, it doesn't matter if I cheer her up with dinner. "  
4731 
4732I think I'm just asking questions casually. However, Horikita did not hold back.  
4733 
4734"If I am in a position to ask for advice from him, I can understand why you are asking this. After all, it is in return for his hard work. But now I am teaching him, however much trouble to do something to him."  
4735 
4736It's something I can't deny, but ...
4737 
4738"I don't know if you're smart or stupid?"
4739 
4740This is the sentence I want to say. Sudou has a good impression on Horikita. From this point, I thought that Horikita should have served food for Sudou. However, it seems that Horikita doesn't really understand the feelings Sudou has for him. This is actually because Horikita hasn't thought about the problem of love in her heart. He is not yet an adult to realize these things.  
4741 
4742"Okay. Then, can I say something?"
4743 
4744After finishing his puns, he took out a notebook and handed it to me.
4745 
4746I don't need to ask anymore, I know that this is what Horikita did recently.
4747 
4748"I am thinking about the best combat plan for Class C. I want to ask for your opinion."
4749 
4750Then he added the sentence.
4751 
4752"You already ate, my cooking, right?"
4753 
4754This method is very dirty. He lied to me before I received the gift, and then told me that request, of course, I could not refuse. I immediately took a notebook and opened it. Its contents, full of content about special exams. There is also content related to 10 events from Class A, but since it has just been announced today, this content has only just begun to be written.  
4755 
4756By the way, the program chosen by class C is 'English Written Examination', 'Basketball', Archery ',' Swimming ',' Tennis ',' Table Tennis ',' Typing Ability ',' Soccer ',' Piano ', and' Janken '.  
4757 
4758It seems that the last event was included as a strange strategy when breaking through difficulties.
4759 
4760Each event has a good reputation and how many percentage wins. Horikita also wrote the conclusions from this analysis.
4761 
4762Everything needed for this special exam is summarized in this notebook.
4763 
4764I read calmly, without letting go of any details. Seeing me like this, he was very surprised.
4765 
4766"Putting aside talking about food, but you don't think I'd be so serious, do you?"
4767 
4768"Oh, um. I'm ready if you refuse ..."
4769 
4770"In this special exam, the data that you have analyzed continuously will be very necessary. Without seeing this data, I cannot fully utilize the power of the commander."
4771 
4772After comparing this data with the information I got from Kei. I found no difference in one place.
4773 
4774"This is a database that records all information in our class."
4775 
4776"I've been troubled all this week. I would have been very inconvenient, if this wasn't accurate."
4777 
4778With this, to the extreme, anyone can qualify as a Commander's position.
4779 
4780"I will continue to improve on this basis. The final version will cover everything, including 10 events from Class A. And you can challenge Class A based on this information. I think so."  
4781 
4782"Sudou, Akito, they should be able to become a big power even if they don't attend one vs. one events. And in the case of Onodera, the winning presentation will go down if he competes with boys. So, think of the 3rd and 4th candidates for at this time, it will be better. "
4783 
4784Horikita nodded lightly. It is unfortunate that students who will shine in various events can be easily played at an event. Perfecting this data to the point where they should be, and as much as possible not making mistakes, that's very good.
4785 
4786"I have no comments about the above content. But can I make a request?"
4787 
4788"What is that?"
4789 
4790"Aren't there Chess in some of the programs proposed by Class A?"
4791 
4792Because there are no students in the class who can play Chess. This section is still empty in the notes.
4793 
4794"Yes. For the time being, I haven't thought of this event, because I haven't tried it myself. Only you understand the rules in class. I only listen to your opinion when explaining the program."
4795 
4796"I want to tell you. I hope you participate in the Chess."
4797 
4798"... Me? Of course, there must be someone practicing for this event but ... Why should I?"
4799 
4800Horikita thought that he would not be strong enough in Chess or could win from class A.
4801 
4802"I think if I want to teach someone to play Chess, then you are the most suitable person."
4803 
4804"What you mean is, if you teach me Chess, you don't need to build new relationships with people. Is that more accurate?"
4805 
4806"I don't deny there is also a reason for that too."
4807 
4808"I don't think I can accept this request ... But there should be some students in the class who will listen to you? And even though this sounds a bit arrogant, I can do a good job at other events ..."
4809 
4810Horikita is basically a versatile student.
4811 
4812Both written and sports exams can get good results. He has no doubt about this.
4813 
4814"Chess requires pure ability. There is a time limit in the commander's intervention rules set by the opposing side. No matter how high Sakayanagi's Chess skill is, that is not necessarily enough. So I don't think he will interfere from the start. In this way, the key to winning. and losing is in the initial stages. "
4815 
4816If it is difficult at an early stage, it will be very difficult for me to turn things around.
4817 
4818"You will specifically target this event, not just because you understand the rules, right? You predict that Class A will choose this event from one of the five events, right?"  
4819 
4820"There are almost no mistakes. It's just that. In this event, the Commander has been given great authority. Isn't this very interesting?"  
4821 
4822"Really, I'm also interested in this ... Well, I'll listen to you."
4823 
4824I'm grateful, Horikita responded to my request very well. Then I started back to eat.  
4825 
4826"So how do I practice?"
4827 
4828"I thought through the internet in the middle of the night, but it's a lot harder for you."
4829 
4830"Indeed, in this way, other people will not see it. And that will not leak the details to them."
4831 
4832Not overemphasizing other training times is also a big plus.
4833 
4834 
4835 
4836 
4837 
4838 
4839Part 11
4840 
4841I look forward to the end of this problem, but the fact is not so simple.  
4842 
4843"Ayanokouji-kun, I have something to ask you again. You have eaten my food, right?"
4844 
4845"You say that, over and over again. Don't you think it's too cruel?"
4846 
4847When in the middle of meal time, the devil comes again.
4848 
4849Why does he still do it!
4850 
4851"Cruel? You think what I do can be considered cruel."  
4852 
4853"What do you mean ?"
4854 
4855"During the vote in the previous class, you tricked me into acting behind the scenes? Answer me."  
4856 
4857"I do not know anything ..."
4858 
4859"At that time I got advice from Nii-san. But, you are the person behind it."
4860 
4861It doesn't look like just guessing.
4862 
4863However, Horikita's brother could not possibly reveal this to him.  
4864 
4865"At first I didn't realize it. But after I thought about it, I concluded it."  
4866 
4867That is, this is a conclusion he made himself.
4868 
4869"My actions have been fully read by you."  
4870 
4871"Even though I deny it, I don't think you will believe it."
4872 
4873"Yes. I don't have proof. Even though I ask Nii-san, he won't reveal anything to me either. But, I'm sure."  
4874 
4875Throughout the years, Horikita has grown little by little.  
4876 
4877This is a fact, even her brother also admitted it.
4878 
4879But as the relationship with her brother gradually subsided, Horikita's talent began to develop.
4880 
4881The more time he spent with his brother, the more he could understand his talent. Because of this, Horikita's brother would feel very dissatisfied with him, who only continued to pursue his shadow.
4882 
4883"You look very nervous."
4884 
4885"I feel under pressure when I accept your question now."
4886 
4887"Well, forget it. From your attitude, I know you won't say it."  
4888 
4889With this, Horikita ended the topic. It seems that he will be more difficult to control in the future.
4890 
4891"I still have one more thing to ask you, but it's okay for you not to answer this question."
4892 
4893Horikita looked at me closely, as if she said that she would not let me escape.
4894 
4895"Can you win the fight against Sakayanagi-san?"
4896 
4897"He shouldn't be an opponent that can't be beaten. After reading your notes, I suppose so."
4898 
4899"... Yes, if it's like that. I'll try, to adjust the class to the best conditions."
4900 
4901"For now, you have done very well."
4902 
4903When Hirata could not stand up, almost all classmates followed Horikita's instructions.
4904 
4905Lead the class to prepare the road to victory.
4906 
4907This is something I can't do. So I really want to thank you because Horikita can lead in completing these tasks for me.
4908 
4909"I will leave everything to you beforehand. Everything is at your discretion."
4910 
4911"I already know. But, in terms of Commander's rules, isn't it better to come to your own mind?"
4912 
4913"That was left to you too."  
4914 
4915"... Are you planning to only use the pieces that I have prepared to fight in the end?"  
4916 
4917"Besides, I don't know the whole details of our class."
4918 
4919"That's right ... if you think so, it's too naive to win from class A."
4920 
4921"That's the way it is."
4922 
4923Horikita led me to the door, then she opened the door and told me to get out.
4924 
4925"Let's talk about today. Thank you for your hospitality ... But I hope you don't use this trick again next time."
4926 
4927I could already imagine that I would be suspicious every time I met someone.
4928 
4929"Okay, I'll think of another way."
4930 
4931No, I didn't mean it like this.
4932 
4933 
4934Section 12
4935 
4936A few days before the match against class A, Keisei managed to contact Katsuragi.
4937 
4938Keisei immediately told me and called me to a quiet location.
4939 
4940Katsuragi was basically isolated by Class A. He was often alone, so it was easy to approach him.
4941 
4942"... So, what are you looking for? Yukimura."
4943 
4944Apparently, the man who had a strong anger towards Sakayanagi, looked at Keisei with a sharp look.  
4945 
4946"Katsuragi, there's something I want to ask for your help."
4947 
4948"From the moment you came to see me. Certainly for one thing."
4949 
4950Katsuragi first noticed what Keisei wanted to say.
4951 
4952"It has become easier to say. I hope you will tell me about the five events that your class will officially choose. One more thing, I want to ask you to make it easier for us in the exam."  
4953 
4954Keisei also said a request that had not been said to me and Horikita.
4955 
4956"What benefits can I get after I do this?"  
4957 
4958"We will welcome you to our class, Katsuragi."
4959 
4960"This is very interesting. You want me to betray Class A and then go to Class C? "
4961 
4962Katsuragi grinned with his nose. Refuse Keisei's request.  
4963 
4964"One day we will be promoted to Class A. We have the power to do it."
4965 
4966At that time, the agreement will take effect, and Keisei once again emphasized this.
4967 
4968However, to Katsuragi this sounded like a mere dream.  
4969 
4970"We will be promoted to Class A someday? If you ask another class, they will also say things like that."  
4971 
4972"That ..."
4973 
4974"If you really are capable, then you won't do this kind of thing. How can you win from class A and see how? Precisely, because you can't do it, you don't hesitate to use me to increase your chances of victory. Right?"  
4975 
4976Hearing the insulting tone of Katsuragi, Keisei couldn't refute it, and was speechless.
4977 
4978"Okay. Even though you can be promoted to Class A, do you mean to give me 20 million personal points for exchanging information? No, this is not possible. If you now have so many points, then you can prevent Yamauchi from dropping out of school."
4979 
4980Katsuragi is also very sure, we don't have many points now.
4981 
4982"That ..."
4983 
4984"Are you intending to tell me to wait 2 years to pay 20 million points?"
4985 
4986"... It means."
4987 
4988"This is even over-exaggerated. Even if you go up to Class A in the future, there is no guarantee that you will prepare 20 million at that time. In fact, even though we have reached an agreement now, if you don't have many points at that time, isn't this meaningless? No, before that, this decision must be thoroughly discussed with everyone in class C. "
4989 
4990Katsuragi is not a simple student. Compared to his feelings, he knows very well about our situation.  
4991 
4992 
4993(Katsuragi's illustration)
4994 
4995If this was the resolution of the entire C class, it should be someone like Horikita who would come to see him.
4996 
4997When he saw that it was me and Keisei who came to see him, he must have guessed that this was just a secret conversation.  
4998 
4999"I can understand that you are very urgent, but you are not ready for negotiations. You intend to discuss with me after I promise. Do you think I can accept this?"
5000 
5001Betraying his colleague, this is not something that can be done in a simple way.
5002 
5003Not to mention the object of negotiation is a man who values ​​friendship
5004 
5005"... After Sakayanagi was destroyed, do you want to remain silent in sadness?"
5006 
5007"What?"
5008 
5009"Totsuka has dropped out of school. Even so, do you plan to continue holding on to Class A?"
5010 
5011He knew that a direct attack could not make Katsuragi agree, and his resentment increased.
5012 
5013"You're not even sure that you can still graduate in a sad state. This is too much!"
5014 
5015"Is that the last option, Yukimura? This is sad for the negotiation method."
5016 
5017"That..."
5018 
5019Katsuragi also asked me.
5020 
5021"Do you have something to say? Ayanokouji."
5022 
5023"No, you're right. We don't have anything else to say."
5024 
5025After seeing that I gave up, Katsuragi didn't see me anymore.
5026 
5027"Yukimura, I don't mean to blame you at all. However, if you want to draw others to your side, you can't do it without your own awareness."
5028 
5029Katsuragi leaned against the wall and looked at something far away somewhere.
5030 
5031It was as if he was seeing something, even though he actually saw nothing.
5032 
5033"However, what you say is also true."
5034 
5035"... Right?"
5036 
5037It was his reluctance to lose the war, therefore Katsuragi wanted to say it.
5038 
5039"I'm very angry at Sakayanagi. Therefore, even though there are no transactions, I have enough reason to act."
5040 
5041Katsuragi crossed his arms on his chest and looked into Keisei's eyes.
5042 
5043"Maybe you also thought that Sakayanagi didn't tell anyone about the five events that would be officially chosen."
5044 
5045As expected, the event was only known by Sakayanagi.
5046 
5047"I don't understand this either. He doesn't want to do this in a test that requires class coordination. He doesn't share information with his friends and adopts a strategy so that the chances of winning are higher."
5048 
5049Of course it's better not to disclose information to the five events, but doing intensive training according to the event will be reduced. Even so, practicing on 10 events as well, naturally will reduce efficiency.
5050 
5051"If I make a simple estimate, I can tell you."
5052 
5053"Seriously ?!"  
5054 
5055Just as we will surrender to Katsuragi, good luck suddenly comes.
5056 
5057Katsuragi's hatred of Sakayanagi was deep.
5058 
5059"I'll say next. But, if you can guarantee, won't say anything to anyone else ..."
5060 
5061"Ah, of course. I will also say 20 million points to Horikita."
5062 
5063Keisei nodded, agreeing to Katsuragi's conditions.
5064 
5065"This is unnecessary. Even though the information I said has finally proven useful, you don't need to collect 20 million points."
5066 
5067"So what do you want?"
5068 
5069"Nothing. If there's something I want, I hope you can defeat Sakayanagi."
5070 
5071After saying this, Katsuragi began to talk about his own estimations.
5072 
5073"'Chess', 'Written Test of English', 'Written Test of Mathematics'. All three should be the most likely. Second are 'Modern Text Test' and 'Mental Arithmetic'. On the other hand, 'Long Rope Jump' and 'Dodgeball' which requires a large number of people. I'm almost sure it was an event to deceive opponents. As far as I know, it seems like they haven't practiced that either. "
5074 
5075Is what Katsuragi said true, we can only wait until the test day to find out.
5076 
5077However, Katsuragi revealed to us 3 events that would be selected with the highest chance. From this point of view, I don't think there will be a problem.
5078 
5079"Is that okay? There's no reward for information."
5080 
5081"I told you before? Even though I didn't make a deal, I have a reason to act."
5082 
5083That was something that was very difficult, to be able to get information from Katsuragi. But now we got it unexpectedly.
5084 
5085In Keisei's heart, joy slowly appeared.
5086 
5087"Oh, this is great! Kiyotaka. Now we have a chance to win."
5088 
5089Keisei passionately made a winning posture.
5090 
5091"Then there's one more thing. You asked me to make it easy on the exam."
5092 
5093"Oh, um, but ... can you promise us this?"
5094 
5095"It took so much effort to negotiate with me. Are you quite satisfied with just that information?"
5096 
5097"No, that's not what it means ..."
5098 
5099"It's better not to think that you can win from Class A just with that kind of help. Just because I deliberately provide convenience, doesn't mean your strength can reach the same level as Class A. It's better to do this mental preparation. But I can help, if it's the Arithmetic Mental event or if it's the Long Rope Jump selected. "
5100 
5101Hearing that, I decided to ask Katsuragi a question.
5102 
5103"When you were warned by Sakayangi, would he let you participate in the event? If Long Rope Jump was chosen as 5 official events, it might be possible for all members in the class to play once. However, is there a guarantee he will choose you, if there are only 2 participants in Mental Arithmetic? "
5104 
5105"In our class, only Tamiya and I are good at Mental Arithmetic. Tamiya's ability is not so good. In this case, removing me from the entry list will only make the odds of winning lower. Sakayanagi also believes that through Yahiko's expenditure, my stakes have been broken by him. To turn me into a tame horse, he must first activate me. "
5106 
5107Using Katsuragi, who always opposed Sakayanagi, as his own pawn.
5108 
5109This is also a kind of propaganda for Sakayanagi. After that, Katsuragi said his plan, and he would deliberately answer incorrectly from the Arithmetic Mental question, and at the Long Rope Jumping event, he would touch the rope as much as possible.
5110 
5111"However, I want to avoid Sakayanagi's suspicion as much as possible. During Long Rope Jump, I can pretend to make an unintentional mistake, but when I join Mental Arithmetic, it is impossible for me to deliberately answer incorrectly to simple questions."
5112 
5113To do battle, and finally give victory with a smooth gap.
5114 
5115"But even though, I didn't participate in the Arithmetic Mental event that day. You guys should still be lucky."
5116 
5117Even so, the information has been provided, and there is no reason to feel dissatisfied.
5118 
5119After Katsuragi left, Keisei said with a little pleasure.
5120 
5121"Let's convey this to Horikita."
5122 
5123"Don't ... this time we contact Katsuragi, we shouldn't tell Horikita in advance."
5124 
5125"W-Why?"
5126 
5127"Even though we have gotten the information, and got the results. If he knows that we are acting arbitrarily, he will be angry."
5128 
5129"Even so, we must use this information."
5130 
5131"Give me a chance to report to him. I won't mess it up."
5132 
5133Keisei was a little troubled for a while, but finally agreed.
5134 
5135This was an arbitrary sensation from contacting Katsuragi who encouraged him to do this.
5136 
5137 
5138 
5139 
5140 
5141 
5142 
5143 
5144 
5145 
5146 
5147 
5148 
5149 
5150 
5151 
5152 
5153 
5154 
5155 
5156CHAPTER 6
5157 
5158MALE WATER
5159 
5160Although getting information from Katsuragi, it does not mean the position of class C is in a favorable position.
5161 
5162Horikita is certainly aware of this and tries to eliminate the worrying elements one by one.  
5163 
5164"Please wait a moment, Hirata-kun."
5165 
5166Horikita called Hirata, he was the first to return to the dorm after school.
5167 
5168This is the first time Horikita talked to Hirata after the vote in class.
5169 
5170Hirata stopped without looking back.
5171 
5172"I understand you don't want to talk to me, but please allow me to confirm one thing. You might not have the chance to play in the Class C program you choose. We don't expect to rely on you on exam day. But this will also be based on the situation. has changed. Sakayanagi-san who knows your current situation, is likely to choose several events that require a lot of people. "
5173 
5174Even though students in class C are still worried about Hirata, there is a possibility that 38 people in the class will participate.
5175 
5176"When that situation occurs, what will you do? Will you only watch and don't care, or will you do it to the minimum? You just have to answer me."  
5177 
5178But Hirata said nothing. Only silence fills the classroom.
5179 
5180What broke the silence was only Hirata's footsteps that walked away.  
5181 
5182"You don't want to answer me."
5183 
5184Horikita, who was uncomfortable with Hirata's response, averted his eyes as if he had given up.
5185 
5186"... Hey, we ... we can't possibly win ... If Hirata-kun is like this."
5187 
5188The girls are worried.
5189 
5190However, the boy who is leading the class isn't here yet.
5191 
5192This fact is once again a heavy pressure for class C.
5193 
5194"You said that we would get results with the efforts of those around him. But as a result, he hasn't changed at all."
5195 
5196"Is that so?"
5197 
5198"Hey?"
5199 
5200Horikita who felt unsure turned her gaze. His eyes looked elsewhere.
5201 
5202"Hirata-kun, please wait!"  
5203 
5204Mii-chan is the one who shouted that. I don't know how many times this happened. He hurriedly grabbed his bag to catch up.
5205 
5206"Mii-chan doesn't seem to give up yet."
5207 
5208"I really can't understand it."
5209 
5210"You also have something to do about Horikita. You need to unite Class C to increase your chances of fighting."  
5211 
5212Now, this is the only thing Horikita can do in class.
5213 
5214I will chase after Mii-chan.
5215 
5216I saw two people who were face to face on the way to the hostel. This is not like a scene from a confession.
5217 
5218This is a challenge for Mii-chan as her classmate to make Hirata recover.
5219 
5220"Please, Hirata-kun, we need your strength ... So-"  
5221 
5222"Mii-chan, please stop. Can you not do it again?"
5223 
5224Hirata complained. He seemed to say, 'You should understand it after a few times.'
5225 
5226These words, like a sharp knife that struck his heart.
5227 
5228But the desire that radiated in his eyes did not disappear.
5229 
5230Mii-chan will keep trying no matter how many times she is pressured by Hirata.  
5231 
5232"H-how can I ... I can't ignore you in this situation."
5233 
5234"So what should I do, so you surrender. Tell me!"
5235 
5236"If Hirata-kun returns to how he used to be ..."
5237 
5238"Back to the way it used to be? No way."
5239 
5240Those cold words repeatedly pierced Mii-chan's heart.
5241 
5242"No. II believe that Hirata-kun will return to how he used to be."  
5243 
5244"I said it's impossible. It's a problem if you trust me this way."
5245 
5246"Even so, I still believe in Hirata-kun!"
5247 
5248Hirata made a fist. He might feel like hitting someone properly.  
5249 
5250"Then can you make Yamauchi-kun return to this school?"
5251 
5252"That ...?"  
5253 
5254"To go back to the way it used to be, isn't that what it should be?"
5255 
5256It was impossible to return Yamauchi to class C who had dropped out of school.
5257 
5258This means that Hirata is unlikely to return to its original state.
5259 
5260Hirata conveyed this fact to Mii-chan.
5261 
5262"That ..."
5263 
5264"I hope you can understand this fact before saying it."  
5265 
5266Hirata turned away from Mii-chan and wanted to take a step to leave. But Mii-chan who didn't want to let that go, extended her right arm.
5267 
5268He grabbed Hirata's right arm, trying to stop it.
5269 
5270If Hirata returned to the dormitory, he could not take action like today.
5271 
5272"Can you let go?"
5273 
5274"No, please don't go!"
5275 
5276Even though Hirata refused, Mii-chan persisted in the end.  
5277 
5278He was sure that if he held him back, he could convey his thoughts to Hirata.
5279 
5280I kept a small distance between the two and watched the situation closely.
5281 
5282I considered that if I got too close, it would block Mii-chan.
5283 
5284However, Hirata sighed.
5285 
5286Then he raised his right arm firmly and flexed his arm to try to release it from Mii-chan.  
5287 
5288"Eek!"
5289 
5290This rude act is not like Hirata's style.
5291 
5292Mii-chan who saw this unexpected surprise, fell to the floor.
5293 
5294"... don't mind me anymore. Otherwise, I will ..."
5295 
5296Mii-chan, who fell to the floor, looked at Hirata.
5297 
5298Seeing Hirata's anger, it hurt him.
5299 
5300"I don't care about anything anymore. If you keep trapping me like this ..."  
5301 
5302Until the last moment.
5303 
5304Hirata gave a warning to Mii-chan that he couldn't fight it like this. These words are like the punch that hit Mii-chan.
5305 
5306At that time, a man walked beside me.
5307 
5308The man's hair waved in the wind, and the scent of perfume on his body spread around him.  
5309 
5310"Oh, you still haven't improved today. Let me see your ugly side."
5311 
5312Koenji said a spicy word to shake Hirata. Basically, he is also a person who goes straight back to the dorm after school.
5313 
5314"Ah, please don't mind me, continue what you just did. Let me see it."  
5315 
5316Hirata is not stupid to continue what he said.
5317 
5318Or rather he started to antagonize Koenji.
5319 
5320"You too ... What do you expect from me ..."
5321 
5322"Expect? I have no hope from you. After all, I already have everything."
5323 
5324After Koenji answered this, he walked past Hirata, but ...  
5325 
5326"However, however I must say something to you ..."
5327 
5328For Koenji, this is just the way back to the hostel.
5329 
5330No other.
5331 
5332He would not care about Hirata's mood at all.
5333 
5334"You're very unsightly, so can you stay away from my sight? If this isn't the ideal school for you, then you just have to get away quickly. "  
5335 
5336This is really Koenji style. Rather than Hirata feeling doubtful, it's better to leave school immediately, he advised her like that.
5337 
5338"... Noisy ... You don't understand my situation."
5339 
5340"I don't care and I'm not interested in your situation. But I can find out. You think if you drop out of school, you will cause problems for your classmates, so you can't just do it. It's ridiculous to make this decision."  
5341 
5342"T-please stop it, Kouenji-kun! Hirata-kun isn't wrong!"
5343 
5344To prevent Koenji's verbal attack on Hirata, Mii-chan took action.
5345 
5346"Oh. Looks like you don't like what I'm saying. This is really rude."
5347 
5348Even though Koenji said while smiling, he still expressed his respect for Mii-chan.
5349 
5350"But you should forget about Hirata-boy immediately. He is no longer a good person."
5351 
5352In critical condition, Hirata pursed his eyes and approached Koenji.
5353 
5354"D-Don't, Hirata-kun!"  
5355 
5356Mii-chan who noticed the unusual atmosphere of Hirata, tried to block it between the two, but was knocked down by Hirata with greater strength than before. Then, Hirata did not look at Mii-chan in the slightest and reached out to Koenji.
5357 
5358He intended to grab Koenji's collar with his right hand, but instead was quickly stopped by Koenji's left hand, and Hirata who was otherwise pressed.  
5359 
5360"Uh!"
5361 
5362"I will not show mercy to anyone who shows hostility to me? After all, I don't want to leave scars on my beautiful face. "
5363 
5364Hirata showed an expression of pain and annoyance, perhaps because of Koenji's grip. He pressed his wrist too hard.  
5365 
5366"You're really annoying, Koenji ...!"
5367 
5368"What I want to do is my freedom, but I don't want to be told by someone who makes girls cry."  
5369 
5370Koenji turned his eyes to Mii-chan who was lying on the floor.
5371 
5372And release Hirata's wrist and say this:
5373 
5374"You dropped it, can you reach out your hand?"
5375 
5376"... That has nothing to do with me."
5377 
5378"Nothing to do? Your speech is really cruel."
5379 
5380Mii-chan who can't face Hirata directly, walks away.  
5381 
5382"No problem. This is also Hirata-boy's freedom."  
5383 
5384"Hmm, uh !?"
5385 
5386Koenji gently took Mii-chan who fell on the floor.
5387 
5388"Because you don't want it, let me take it."
5389 
5390Koenji who was originally a person who is difficult to understand. His behavior suddenly made Mii-chan and Hirata stunned.  
5391 
5392 
5393 (Illustration of Koenji and Mii-chan)
5394 
5395"He not only hurt you, but also hurt you. Let me take you."
5396 
5397"I-I! I'm not hurt at all!"  
5398 
5399"Don't worry. Don't look at me like this, I'm a good man."
5400 
5401This is just my guess. The wound mentioned by Koenji is a wound on his heart rather than physical.
5402 
5403Maybe he's referring to the sad Mii-chan.
5404 
5405Koenji walked away from Hirata, just as he would withdraw from him.  
5406 
5407"Please, please leave me!"
5408 
5409"Ha, ha, ha! This won't stop me enough. You have accepted my jealousy."
5410 
5411"Eh!"
5412 
5413Hirata glared at Koenji from behind.
5414 
5415Koenji might have noticed Hirata's line of sight and stopped.
5416 
5417"Are you not satisfied with me?"
5418 
5419To be honest, I really hope that Koenji ignores Hirata here.
5420 
5421"You're always annoying. No matter where, or at any chance."
5422 
5423"Is that true? Even though I hurt the people around. At least I won't ignore the good girl to myself."  
5424 
5425Koenji walked again. When he walks, he doesn't care about noisy Mii-chan.
5426 
5427Hirata realized that Koenji was also moving towards the dormitory, so he did not want to go with him in the same direction.
5428 
5429I was suddenly confused about who was chasing, but I decided to go after Koenji.
5430 
5431Mii-chan's school bag is still lying on the floor. I took his bag and chased after him.
5432 
5433At the entrance of the hostel, Koenji gently placed Mii-chan.
5434 
5435"Ayanokouji-kun and Kouenji-kun. Why are you guys ..."
5436 
5437"Fuffuffu, what do you think?"
5438 
5439 Koenji laughed without answering Mii-chan's question.
5440 
5441"In short, you shouldn't approach Hirata-boy now."
5442 
5443I handed over the bag that I was holding to Mii-chan.
5444 
5445"Thank you, Ayanokouji-kun ... Then you are there."
5446 
5447Actually I'm hiding. But I will not say it.  
5448 
5449"I'll see you here before you take the elevator."
5450 
5451"... I understand."　
5452 
5453Even though he was going to Hirata, he did not know where Hirata was now.
5454 
5455Mii-chan could only give up temporarily, and climbed the elevator, away from Koenji.
5456 
5457I also watched Mii-chan's figure leave, and then saw Koenji sitting on the lobby couch.
5458 
5459"Then Ayanokouji-boy ... What are you looking for?"  
5460 
5461"Koenji, why are you talking to Hirata? It was an action that would increase his anger. Or are you acting for class? "
5462 
5463"Looks like you still don't understand me,"
5464 
5465Koenji clicks his index finger and gently does it several times.
5466 
5467"I have never acted for class. I only did what I wanted to do. The results will have a positive or negative impact on the class. This is only a side effort for my actions."
5468 
5469So, it was only a side business. Is Koenji only going to do what he wants to do. Perhaps the only exception is that he will act when he risks dropping out of school.
5470 
5471"Its existence is like an ugly fly, it really makes me feel uncomfortable."  
5472 
5473So that's why he talked with Hirata.
5474 
5475"What you want to do is your freedom, but you have to think about it, if there are other special tests like voting in class, no one is more dangerous than your situation."  
5476 
5477"Fuffuffu. With my strength, this is a small matter."
5478 
5479After Koenji confirmed that the elevator that had brought Mii-chan away, he stood up
5480 
5481"Right. I remember you being the commander for this special exam."
5482 
5483"Yes."
5484 
5485"I have no motivation this time, you don't need to choose me to fight."
5486 
5487"Sorry, the person who made the decision is Horikita. I have no right to decide."
5488 
5489"You say the opposite. As a commander you have the right to decide, not him."
5490 
5491That's true if according to the rules ... but no matter how I say it to Koenji, it's useless. Let's go.
5492 
5493"In short, I ask for an answer based on that case."
5494 
5495After leaving this, Koenji climbed the elevator and returned to his room.
5496 
5497 
5498 
5499 
5500Part 1
5501 
5502I walked out of the hostel to look for Hirata.
5503 
5504He shouldn't go back to school, right now he might go to Keyaki Mall or the surrounding area.  
5505 
5506If he doesn't want to meet other people, he has to go to a lonely place.
5507 
5508In short, I will search various places.
5509 
5510I searched for about an hour and finally saw Hirata, who was sitting still on the bench, his back looking so heavy.
5511 
5512"Hirata."
5513 
5514I went to reach out and call his name up close when I reached for it.  
5515 
5516"... Ayanokouji-kun."
5517 
5518Hirata responded slowly and raised his head.
5519 
5520I haven't seen his face in this long.
5521 
5522Looks like he hasn't slept yet. There are dark circles under his eyes that were not seen before.  
5523 
5524"Can you make time?"
5525 
5526After hearing my request, Hirata opened his eyes slightly.
5527 
5528"That's enough. Why does everyone have to worry about me one by one. I'm sure that Ayanokouji-kun knows me so well, and will leave me alone. That really disappointed me."
5529 
5530"Sorry. Is it annoying to have to tell me to go and run away like Mii-chan?"
5531 
5532Even though I deliberately said provocative words like that, Hirata did not move from the bench.
5533 
5534 "Am I going to make time? No problem. However, as long as I'm still in this school, I have no place to run away. Now it's tiring, and even I don't have the strength to run away. But ... I don't think I can fulfill your wish. "
5535 
5536In this short period of time, many students spoke to Hirata.
5537 
5538Whether it was words of concern or voices of support for him, it hurt him.
5539 
5540Although I do not know 'who' is talking to him, but I can imagine the 'contents' of the conversation.
5541 
5542They might have tried to heal Hirata's broken heart and wanted to use tenderness to restore it.
5543 
5544We both sat on a quiet bench.
5545 
5546"Then ... what do you want to talk about?"
5547 
5548I know exactly how Hirata thinks about it.
5549 
5550He wanted to listen to me a little, then just let it pass.
5551 
5552"Tell me all about you."
5553 
5554"Eh?"
5555 
5556Hirata's voice was a little soft. He thought that I would say something sympathetic to him.
5557 
5558"What kind of person were you before? What did you think of before? I want to hear you."
5559 
5560"Why?"
5561 
5562"I don't know. I always feel like knowing these things, so I can't answer the reason even if you ask me."  
5563 
5564Hirata sighed deeply and shook his head slowly.
5565 
5566"I don't want to think about the past. There's nothing to talk about."
5567 
5568"Are you not in the mood?"
5569 
5570"Why do you ask ... that's because ..."
5571 
5572Hirata showed his gaze 'You already know that, right? '
5573 
5574"Why?"
5575 
5576I ignored his gaze and repeated my question again.
5577 
5578"... That's because Yamauchi-kun left school."  
5579 
5580I forced him to say something he didn't want to say.
5581 
5582He also noticed my intentions and looked unhappy.
5583 
5584"You really told me to say cruel facts."
5585 
5586"I'm just doubtful. I'm sorry if you feel upset. "
5587 
5588"It is okay."
5589 
5590Hirata doesn't have the strength to argue with me. He sighed.
5591 
5592He bent his back and shook his head feeling helpless.
5593 
5594He was like gesturing: Leave me, leave me alone.
5595 
5596"Does Yamauchi leaving school have something to do with you who don't want to talk about your past?"
5597 
5598Facing my question that seemed to not understand the situation, Hirata once again showed a surprised expression.
5599 
5600"My past has nothing to do with now."  
5601 
5602"No, there should be."
5603 
5604Hirata wanted to forcefully interrupt the topic, but it was overshadowed by my commentary.
5605 
5606"It's really annoying if someone dropped out of school in class. Anyone would think so. But we don't have time to regret it. Special exams are right in front of us. This time it's not just Horikita and Kushida. Even Ike and Sudou clear their minds to preparing for the exam. But what about you Hirata? You're always carried away by Yamauchi who left school, and didn't help - "
5607 
5608Saying this, I paused for a moment.
5609 
5610In this way, I meant to show that I didn't want to say this kind of thing, and change the topic.
5611 
5612"What I want to know is the past that made you form this kind of value."
5613 
5614"What will you do when you know that? Do you think I will say it?"
5615 
5616"You have to say it. Because I want to tell others about you now."
5617 
5618He wanted to reveal the truth, but on the other hand he could not do it. He is in a dilemma now.  
5619 
5620This time I used my eyes to communicate with him.
5621 
5622I looked at him sharply, as if threatening to say it.
5623 
5624Hirata looked at my eyes and held fear in his heart.
5625 
5626"'The meaning that Karuizawa-san said everything to Ayanokouji-kun.' I finally understood the true meaning of his words. He saw your eyes ... No, rather forced to see them. Your eyes contained orders. The darkness of human fear. "  
5627 
5628The darkness that Hirata has also eroded me a little.
5629 
5630This man is not waiting to die. He hopes to be saved every day.
5631 
5632So he will reach out and take the black spider's silky webs. This is all to climb from the depths of hell.  
5633 
5634"I have told you before ... Since I was a child, I had a friend who was very close to me, but he was intimidated when he was in middle school."
5635 
5636"Oh, that's Sugimura."
5637 
5638"I don't expect you to remember his name ..."
5639 
5640because I know the story, I can predict Hirata's mental state.
5641 
5642Hirata wanted to help his childhood friend, but he was afraid that he would be the next target for intimidation.
5643 
5644As a result, he must spend that period just by observing it.
5645 
5646Then -
5647 
5648"My friend - committed suicide by jumping from the building."  
5649 
5650He began to remember what happened at that moment.
5651 
5652He began to tell a little.
5653 
5654"Even though his life was saved, but until now he has not recovered. He is in a coma ..."
5655 
5656Hirata squeezed his hands and clenched his fists.  
5657 
5658"I forced him to take actions that ended his life. This burden of responsibility cannot be changed."
5659 
5660"This isn't just your fault. The root of the cause lies with someone else."
5661 
5662"Yes. But I think people who see are also wrong."  
5663 
5664Hirata once said that when he was on the boat. Since then he thought of trying to save the people around him.
5665 
5666In fact, every time a problem occurs in class, Hirata will immediately lead in taking action.
5667 
5668He will try to find clues in solving problems, and not hesitate to work hard.
5669 
5670For example, when Sudou and his dispute happened, then he and Kei were pretending to be a couple.
5671 
5672However, there is still something that cannot be explained with just this.  
5673 
5674"I understand that you are still in doubt. "
5675 
5676Hirata didn't look at me and continued.
5677 
5678"My friend tried to kill himself by jumping from the building. But, there is a continuation for this ..."
5679 
5680This is a continuation that he didn't tell me before when we were on the ship.
5681 
5682"I thought after my friend tried to commit suicide, this chaos would end. After paying such a great sacrifice, there would be no more intimidation at school. But I was too naive. After this incident I had seen the darkness of human nature."  
5683 
5684Hirata trembled, his eyes contained a feeling of revenge that he hid.
5685 
5686"He turned to the next target in the class to intimidate."
5687 
5688He suppressed his feelings and began to murmur as he talked to himself.  
5689 
5690"This is hard to believe. But, bad events like that happen, and incidents of intimidation are just beginning. People who used to only watch have received the same treatment. And even those who did not participate in bullying have joined one of the parties."
5691 
5692The oppression is endless.
5693 
5694"If the person with the lowest rank in the class no longer exists, the second lowest student will automatically be the last. In other words, this is a natural law."
5695 
5696"I don't think I can let that happen again. I think it is necessary to stop this kind of thing."  
5697 
5698"Then ... did you take action?"
5699 
5700Hirata nodded two to three times.
5701 
5702"In order not to let mistakes like this happen again, I took several methods."
5703 
5704Hirata slowly raised his head and looked at me from the front.
5705 
5706"That method, simple and directly I used terror to control the class."
5707 
5708"Are you using this method Hirata?"
5709 
5710"Yeah. I'm not as strong as Sudou-kun and Ryuuen-kun. But, when I seriously raise my fist, no one will fight me. I become the only person in power in the class, and the other students are at the lowest level. I just I want to eliminate incidents of bullying in class. As long as there is a dispute, I will immediately intervene. I give two parties the same sanctions and pain. This behavior is not different from bullying. But this method does provide a brief calm for the class. "  
5711 
5712Hirata also understood very well, this was not a just action, but a wrong move.
5713 
5714But even so, he did not want to see a world where someone was intimidated.  
5715 
5716"As a result ... I finally destroyed all the students in the class. They all lost their smiles, just spent the day like an emotionless robot. This was also heard in the area where I lived. It expanded ... Almost like a case."
5717 
5718"How did the school handle it?"
5719 
5720"I think that should be the way to handle the case beforehand. They forced all classes to be disbanded once, then arranged for everyone, including me. Finally, until we graduated, they always applied strict supervision."
5721 
5722If this is a very famous event, of course it will be widely disseminated by the public.
5723 
5724This school is impossible not to realize this.
5725 
5726No, it was because the school knew about this case that they let Hirata enter to register.
5727 
5728In short, I finally understood the reason why someone as good as Hirata was assigned to Class D at registration
5729 
5730"You cannot forgive actions that target Yamauchi."
5731 
5732"Well ... I think that as long as it's not spread, I'll pretend I don't know. I want to remain silent until the vote in class."
5733 
5734As a result, because of the decision made by Horikita, people in the class who were not needed were revealed.
5735 
5736"I really am useless. Of course, I am a person who cannot unite the class. Even though I try my best, I can't save Yamauchi-kun ... You understand, Ayanokouji-kun. I can't do it even though I want to protect him. On the other hand, I think about using terror again to order others. I know it's wrong, but I ... "
5737 
5738Hirata's voice trembled.
5739 
5740Feelings in his heart will collapse.
5741 
5742Hirata believes that whether it is happiness or sadness, it should be shared with all class members.
5743 
5744If someone suffers or falls, he can't stand it.
5745 
5746So far, he must have asked himself and answered himself, he kept repeating it many times.
5747 
5748I don't know whether he has told this to Mii-chan or other students, or to what extent he told it to others.
5749 
5750However, I was very sure that they would say the same thing after hearing his words;
5751 
5752'This is not possible.' "It's not your fault Hirata-kun." "What's wrong is Yamauchi-kun who betrayed the class."  
5753 
5754Regardless of who they are, they will think that Hirata is right, while the others are evil.
5755 
5756Only this understanding will never change.
5757 
5758In this case, the problem will not be solved.
5759 
5760Hirata takes action to protect someone in the class. There is no point in persuading Hirata by using words that blame others.
5761 
5762Instead, it will only make him trapped in his own shell.
5763 
5764"I want to clarify a few things beforehand. It wasn't Horikita's fault or my responsibility that made Yamauchi drop out of school. Do you know?"
5765 
5766"... Well. This has nothing to do, we can't do anything."
5767 
5768Hirata whispered a sentence, 'I will not blame you.'
5769 
5770My words seemed to blame Hirata, and emphasizing this was not my fault.
5771 
5772When he hears it, this can also be interpreted 'Don't you hate me? 'But.
5773 
5774"Do you think who should be responsible for Class C for making Yamauchi leave school?"
5775 
5776"I think ... it is his own responsibility."
5777 
5778Even though Hirata said that he didn't want to admit it, he still reached this conclusion.
5779 
5780He is sure. Because Yamauchi's ability was low and lazy, this was in line with the conditions to make him a dropout candidate.
5781 
5782"You are wrong. "
5783 
5784I refuted Hirata's statement and denied his thoughts directly.  
5785 
5786"Yamauchi leaving school is your responsibility, Hirata."
5787 
5788"Eh ...!"
5789 
5790Hirata looked at me.
5791 
5792He showed expressions like 'I don't understand what you're saying'.
5793 
5794"If you want to help Yamauchi, you must try everything to save him."
5795 
5796"B-but I ... I've tried my best! But it's still not possible!"  
5797 
5798"Ichinose, class B didn't let any of his classmates become victims."
5799 
5800"T-that's because he has a special situation. He has a lot of personal points that we don't have so he managed to protect his classmates."  
5801 
5802"That's because you didn't direct the class to collect enough points. This is the problem. If you collect points for a year like Ichinose did before, you can save them when someone comes out."
5803 
5804In this case, no one will drop out of class C, and the class will still be 40.
5805 
5806"Impossible. We lost class points shortly after we entered school. Even though we didn't lose it, according to our current class situation, students in class C won't listen to my request to collect points."  
5807 
5808"It doesn't matter if the class points to 0, or the class does not lead to agreement to collect points. This is your responsibility."
5809 
5810No matter how he wanted to run away, this was his responsibility. This fact will not change.  
5811 
5812"That doesn't make sense. It really doesn't make sense."
5813 
5814"Of course, that doesn't make sense. But that's the truth. This is the path you chose. To save everyone, this kind of thing can only be hidden in the heart and illusions. In this case, no matter who drops out of school, you cannot blame you. But you always pour these feelings around you, so you have to assume all responsibility when you fail. You have to have this kind of awareness. "
5815 
5816"... II ——!"
5817 
5818"They misunderstood you. They always think that you are a top student, and someone who is respected by most classmates. But this is not the case. You are just a weak and incompetent student who can only talk about things that you cannot do. You're such a person, Yosuke Hirata. "  
5819 
5820This is an extreme conclusion that must be pursued. He is not an incompetent person at all.
5821 
5822Hirata is a good student, so people feel that he is a person who surpasses students in grade 1SMA and also extraordinary talent.
5823 
5824Not a bad thing to say even though he just wants to take a walk. So, he will not have any responsibility even if he cannot achieve it.  
5825 
5826Even so, I have to blame Hirata.
5827 
5828Continue to blame him for anything.
5829 
5830Give him heavy pressure and stubbornly push it to collapse.
5831 
5832Am I doing this for Hirata's sake? Not.
5833 
5834Is this to make Hirata grow so he can protect the class after doing this? Not.
5835 
5836He doesn't have to look after everyone.
5837 
5838In the future, there will be school dropouts at some stage.
5839 
5840At that time, for the class to work smoothly, there must be a section called Hirata.
5841 
5842"Until when do you want to keep dreaming?"
5843 
5844In this way, he does not have to take steps from the scope of compulsory education.
5845 
5846High school is a place where he goes of his own free will and to decide on his own career.
5847 
5848"Here, is this your nature ... your words are so terrible, cruel, cold ..."
5849 
5850Tears flowed from his right eye.
5851 
5852Immediately the left eye also shed tears.
5853 
5854"Having the wish you want is your freedom. But if you really want to fulfill this expectation, at least fight and fight until the last moment. There is no other way. If dropping out occurs, then you can only reluctantly accept the facts. can only go forward. "
5855 
5856"That's terrible ... To say it."  
5857 
5858"If you stop now, the students around you will fall one after another. That is why you must continue to move forward until the last moment, and then continue. In this case, when it is all over, there will be many students standing behind you."
5859 
5860It takes a lot of courage to take one step more than another.  
5861 
5862I don't know when there will be obstacles, and I don't know when he will be troubled by obstacles.
5863 
5864"But ... What should I say to those who are discouraged ... should I endure it all and keep moving forward?"
5865 
5866"There is no such thing. You can count on other students when you feel difficulties. Horikita, Kushida, Sudou, Ike, Mii-chan and Shinohara also don't matter. You just have to say this to them. That's fine. This is fine. This nothing to do with the person's position. "
5867 
5868There is no rule that the person standing in front is someone who cannot show weakness to others.
5869 
5870Those who stand behind the leader can help when the leader falls.
5871 
5872The people in the class will definitely listen to Hirata's words that are discouraged.
5873 
5874"I ... I ... People like me ... can you walk in front of everyone ..."
5875 
5876"No problem. You can keep moving forward now."
5877 
5878I patted her shoulder.
5879 
5880With this small pat, Hirata's eyes filled with more tears.
5881 
5882Take all this out.
5883 
5884I emptied all the great burdens Hirata had carried.
5885 
5886Hirata, who was still unable to move psychologically, could finally lower his weight and stretch his body to stand up.
5887 
5888"Thank you ... Thank you ... Ayanokouji-kun."
5889 
5890There were many tears running down Hirata's face with his head bowed.
5891 
5892Men are complicated and problematic creatures, because they cannot easily shed tears in front of people.
5893 
5894That's why the man will think about having a good friend who can make him see his tears.
5895 
5896I don't need to say anything else.
5897 
5898As long as a friend can listen to his bitterness by his side, it will be fine.
5899 
5900If I do this - he will be able to move forward again.  
5901 
5902(Illustration of Hirata and Ayanokouji)
5903 
5904 
5905 
5906 
5907 
5908 
5909 
5910 
5911 
5912Part 2
5913 
5914It's dawn, and the next day has arrived.
5915 
5916The final special test for first grade will begin soon.
5917 
5918When I came to the classroom, I didn't see Hirata. Mii-chan's expression still looks gloomy.
5919 
5920The whole class put him in a corner of his mind, but he was still worried about it.
5921 
5922Men who are indispensable for Class C arrive at class.
5923 
5924Now everyone refused to turn their eyes to Hirata.
5925 
5926"A-good morning ... Hirata-kun."
5927 
5928After all, Mii-chan was the one who always talked to Hirata earlier than the others.
5929 
5930He held back his sadness and tried his best to keep smiling.
5931 
5932After Hirata saw it, he approached.
5933 
5934"Hey."
5935 
5936Mii-chan remembered what happened yesterday, and her body stiffened for a moment.
5937 
5938After seeing his posture, Hirata tried his best to bow his head.
5939 
5940"Good morning. I was very sorry yesterday. I did something too much to you."
5941 
5942"... Eh?"
5943 
5944From Hirata's words, he said an apologetic filled with guilt.
5945 
5946"Then I want to say it. Surely you always tried hard to talk to me before, even though I always ignored you. I'm really sorry."  
5947 
5948"Oh, that, I'm not at all ..."
5949 
5950Hirata has a different appearance. It's not only Mii-chan who feels surprised. This also applies to everyone in the class.
5951 
5952"Everyone - good morning!"
5953 
5954Hirata showed a bright and refreshing smile. His gloomy expression yesterday was like a lie.
5955 
5956"Hi-Hirata-kun?"
5957 
5958"I'm fine now, it's no problem."
5959 
5960Hirata said that and showed a gentle smile to Mii-chan and bowed his head to the students in the class.
5961 
5962"Maybe it's too late to apologize now ... If you guys don't mind, I want to continue to contribute to the class like I did before."
5963 
5964Hirata said that, while still bowing his head during this period.  
5965 
5966Boys and girls look at each other, and it takes a few seconds to understand the situation.
5967 
5968But ---
5969 
5970"Hirata-kun!"
5971 
5972First, several girls rushed to Hirata, and then most of the boys and girls surrounded him.
5973 
5974Everyone had been waiting for Hirata's return, and there were no students who were not happy about it.
5975 
5976"What did he experience?"  
5977 
5978Horikita, who watched from a distance without knowing the situation, asked me.
5979 
5980"I told you, right? There will be changes depending on the people around him. "
5981 
5982"That's true, but ... It's not because he did it, right?"
5983 
5984"Does it look like that?"
5985 
5986"I didn't see, he did it."
5987 
5988"Everyone's opportunity to re-energize is different. Many people have made peace with others as if nothing had happened after they had had a big fight with each other."
5989 
5990Human relations are that kind of thing.
5991 
5992After receiving a welcome greeting again, Hirata approached the last greeting object.  
5993 
5994"Good morning Horikita-san."
5995 
5996Hirata stared straight and clearly at Horikita.
5997 
5998"Oh, yeah. Good morning."
5999 
6000Horikita might feel that Hirata is currently too blinding and shaken.
6001 
6002"I guess you didn't make any mistakes in deciding in class."
6003 
6004"... Is it true? "  
6005 
6006"But - even though you are not wrong with that. No, it must be said that what you took is also the right way."
6007 
6008he doesn't have to accept it.
6009 
6010But now, he had digested it in his heart.
6011 
6012"I didn't notice this at the time."
6013 
6014"Did you hit your head yourself? Your mind has changed a lot today compared to yesterday. I don't think you're bluffing ... "  
6015 
6016Even if Hirata was suspected by Horikita, he only showed a smile to her.
6017 
6018"I will try hard to regain lost confidence. After that, please tell me the details of this special exam."
6019 
6020"I understand. Including reasons for understanding the situation, I want to test whether you really can play a role. Is that okay?"
6021 
6022"Yes. Of course."  
6023 
6024Hirata reached out his hand. Horikita also received a handshake asking for direct reconciliation.
6025 
6026After that, Hirata was once again surrounded by his classmates. A few minutes ago, the atmosphere in the class was still very gloomy. They did not expect the class to be filled with a bright and cheerful atmosphere. Hard to imagine.
6027 
6028"In short, you can finally go to the special exam."
6029 
6030"Yes."
6031 
6032Hirata's return is the biggest help for Class C.
6033 
6034Koenji as usual, there are no signs of change.
6035 
6036 
6037CHAPTER 7
6038 
6039Ayanokouji vs Sakayanagi
6040 
6041After lengthy preparations, finally the last special exam for class one has arrived.
6042 
6043The commander of the losing class will drop out of school. However, the essence of this special test, is to eliminate the protection points.
6044 
6045That meant, the two losing class commanders would lose the protection points they had just obtained.
6046 
6047Although nothing will be issued, this exam is very important because the class points will change a lot.
6048 
6049Depending on the results of the exam, there is a possibility that the class will change.
6050 
6051"Today, I forgot to bring the notes you gave me yesterday and now I forget everything."
6052 
6053While I was waiting for lessons in the morning, I said that to Horikita who was beside.
6054 
6055"Just choose the 5 events you want to propose, and then choose members to fight."
6056 
6057"If what I do is messed up, can they handle it?
6058 
6059"I didn't tell anyone about what event was officially proposed and whether it would appear. I just explained to the others that they would be chosen based on the 10 events and the order of the day, so it's okay."
6060 
6061So that I can do it smoothly, he has tried to make it easy for me.
6062 
6063"Don't blame me for making a mistake."
6064 
6065"This particular test is a battle between classes. Although the commander can interfere, basically, this test prioritizes the overall ability of class C. His opponent is class A led by Sakayanagi-san, he is the biggest enemy of all classes. Even if you lose no one will blame you. "  
6066 
6067I looked at Horikita who was beside me and saw the last message he had just sent.
6068 
6069This is a record of Class C students who will challenge the special exams in the last two weeks.
6070 
6071The contents included what they discussed, what programs they mastered, and what training they had done.
6072 
6073"Thanks to your efforts, I will do my best."
6074 
6075When I got up from my seat and prepared to walk, I left a message for Horikita.
6076 
6077"There is a 7 to 10 chance that Chess will be elected, so the possibility is not low."
6078 
6079In the past few days, I often played chess with Horikita.
6080 
6081"When fighting you, I never win."
6082 
6083Indeed, as far as the results I saw, the percentage for defeating me was very small, but there was no need to worry about the number of defeats. In that short amount of time, Horikita's Chess ability became very good.
6084 
6085"No matter who the opponent is, they won't be able to defeat me. Remember this."
6086 
6087"You're quite confident."
6088 
6089I ended my conversation with Horikita and began to leave as commander.
6090 
6091In this special exam, students must stay in the classroom and wait for the commander's instructions from the multipurpose room.
6092 
6093After the event is announced, students will move and change clothes. Because they cannot see the details of the monitor, they will get information after they return.
6094 
6095 
6096 
6097 
6098Part 1
6099 
6100I went to the special building, to the multipurpose room. Then I saw Sakayanagi and Ichinose chatting there. It seems that the multipurpose room is still locked.
6101 
6102"Good morning Ayanokouji-kun"
6103 
6104"Good morning, Ayanokouji-kun"
6105 
6106The two men welcomed me at the same time, then I responded to them by raising my hand.
6107 
6108"Looks like you can't enter."
6109 
6110"Sensei said that the four people must gather first and go together."
6111 
6112In other words, this special test is conducted on all considerations and fairness.
6113 
6114If one of us enters the multipurpose room first, we can calm down and adapt to the environment in the multipurpose room.
6115 
6116As long as this is a special exam, no matter how big the benchmarks to maintain the exam's eligibility, that's not too much.
6117 
6118"Looks like only Kaneda is left."
6119 
6120"Yes ~"
6121 
6122Looking back. I still can't see Kaneda's figure, he shouldn't be late.
6123 
6124"In that case, Ichinose-san is very lucky."
6125 
6126"Eh? Lucky?"
6127 
6128"The current Class D is no more than a baby. After all, they won't be able to win from class B, so you only need to consider how many times you can win from them. If you can win 7 games in a row, your class points might exceed the class A, so the class can change. "
6129 
6130"No, that is still uncertain. I think they will also try desperately to face us, I don't want to underestimate it."
6131 
6132However, Ichinose decided to unleash all his strength. For Sakayanagi who heard it, it felt funny so he laughed.
6133 
6134"Hey? Did I say something strange?"
6135 
6136"No. It's just that your tone of voice sounds as though you are sitting in a chair and only need to wait for the challenger to come forward to fight. I know very well that you don't consider class D as a balanced opponent. It's been a full year, what about class B conditions? "
6137 
6138This is probably just a joke from Sakayanagi. However, this will not shake Ichinose's heart.
6139 
6140"To win the exam, we come here after formulating a strategy. Especially in an exam that uses unity, we won't lose easily."
6141 
6142"I understand, I'm overdoing it. That's exactly what Ichinose-san said."
6143 
6144I looked out the window while listening to the conversation between the two of them.
6145 
6146April is coming soon, and today's weather is very sunny. Not cloudy.
6147 
6148Only 5 minutes left. The time is almost too late.
6149 
6150Finally, the sound of footsteps coming from the end of the corridor.
6151 
6152"Looks like he's not late or afraid to fight."
6153 
6154Feeling this funny, Sakayanagi gave Kaneda an exaggerated impression, who came last.
6155 
6156Ichinose has also prepared the best, because the test will start soon
6157 
6158We will meet with Kaneda who will arrive soon, and then everyone will enter the multipurpose room.
6159 
6160We have imagined such a thing, in our minds.
6161 
6162However ------
6163 
6164The person who came was unexpected.
6165 
6166As soon as that person appeared, Ichinose was the most surprised of the others.
6167 
6168Even though Sakayanagi was both surprised, he looked happy and narrowed his eyes.
6169 
6170"...... Ryuuen-kun? Why are you ... ... here?"
6171 
6172Ichinose was clearly shaken up after seeing this.
6173 
6174Neither I nor Sakayanagi imagined this situation.
6175 
6176"What's wrong with you. Why are you so surprised?"
6177 
6178(Pictures of Ichinose and Ryuuen)
6179 
6180He is the former leader of class D, Ryuuen, said that after seeing the expression of Ichinose.
6181 
6182"I understand. I didn't expect it. However, I think in this special exam, the class will choose the commander who gets protection points."
6183 
6184Sakayanagi who understood the situation stepped forward. After all, there wasn't a figure of Kaneda around him.
6185 
6186"This special test cannot be started without the commander, that means, if the commander is not present, of course, there must be someone else to replace him. Right?"
6187 
6188Of course on the day of the exam, unexpected situations can occur, because it has all been considered by the school.
6189 
6190If based on the rules, there should be an agreement that one or two people will be the deputy commander.
6191 
6192Of course, responsibility for the defeat will also be shouldered by the commander in chief.
6193 
6194"Even so, I never thought about it. I didn't expect Ryuuen-kun would appear here."
6195 
6196"This is certain. However, even if the commander suffers from a fever or injury on the day of the exam, as long as it prevents other students from dropping out of school, even if he has to climb, he will definitely come here."
6197 
6198To prepare for the effects of losing the exam, there is no other way to choose a Commander who has a protection point. In this special exam, the person holding the protective point should be the commander - this is what Sakayanagi said, 'He thinks that all classes will definitely do this.'
6199 
6200Ichinose swallowed once.
6201 
6202Of course, when special exams are announced, there is also a certain level of vigilance in Ichinose. However, when deciding on the class, Kaneda came in as the commander who chose the draw, so Ichinose removed that possibility.
6203 
6204Perhaps Ichinose has just erased that possibility, after confirming that this special test will be conducted by students with protective points.
6205 
6206"Because you came to the exam as a substitute commander, what punishment did you get?"
6207 
6208"Yes. They don't allow Kaneda to participate in this special exam. Although this condition is quite reasonable."
6209 
6210Ryuuen said that this kind of thing had been explained before.
6211 
6212"Is this what you want to surprise? However, with Kaneda-kun who can't take the exam, isn't that bad for Class D?"
6213 
6214Even though I don't know how important Kaneda is, at least he is a big power in Class D.
6215 
6216Even if Kaneda was absent, this strange strategy was very important. They think about what they mean in their minds.
6217 
6218When did Ryuuen decide to appear as Commander? If it was from the beginning, then this is a planned event. Ichinose should feel worried now.
6219 
6220"You don't need to be on my guard. I just fill in the blanks. After the class is defeated, the commander will be expelled. So, in the end they will be able to expel me completely from Class D. That will make you easy."
6221 
6222"So, you mean you will give me convenience?"
6223 
6224"Kuku. Of course, I can provide convenience, so you can relax in peace."
6225 
6226Ryuuen spread his arms and welcomed it kindly. However, Ichinose will not let your guard down.
6227 
6228"No matter what method you use, you will do anything to win. Isn't this your way of fighting all this time?"
6229 
6230"That's if I really want to win."
6231 
6232"I hope you don't do this Ryuuen-kun. Even though you don't have any protection points, you have to do life and death battles. This kind of thing feels like you handed the defeat flag to class B."
6233 
6234Someone like Ichinose is the type of person to lay a foundation and build a building that is sturdy, trustworthy and safe. His ability to deal with unexpected events is not so strong. If he faced a normal opponent, it wouldn't matter, but if his opponent was someone like Ryuuen, it would be difficult.
6235 
6236Maybe this surprise will not only attack Ichinose, but will continue to all students in class B soon.
6237 
6238Everyone in Class B would surely realize that Ryuuen had become the Commander.
6239 
6240Even if they didn't realize it, people like Ishizaki would tell him.
6241 
6242If it happened like that, they would look like Ichinose, unable to hide their surprise.
6243 
6244If Ryuuen, who was supposed to be a participant, was now the commander, they would not know what instructions he would make - they would feel this concern.
6245 
6246"It looks like the match between Class B and Class D will be very interesting."
6247 
6248Even though this is not good for Ichinose, I can't help laughing.
6249 
6250He should have acted immediately when class D repeatedly ensnared his class.
6251 
6252If he realized that Ryuuen was hiding in the shadows, he would not be surprised.
6253 
6254"Since everyone is gathered, let's go."
6255 
6256Sakayanagi walked in the lead and entered the function room. There is a wall that divides 2 rooms where previously there was not. I went to my seat and saw that the wall was very sturdy and soundproof. The 4th homeroom teacher 1 is waiting for us
6257 
6258"Class B and Class D students move to the other side."
6259 
6260Following instructions from Mashima-sensei, Ryuuen and Ichinose entered the room next door. There's also Chabashira-sensei there.
6261 
6262Class A and C supervisors are Sakagami-sensei homeroom class D and Hoshinomiya-sensei homeroom class B.
6263 
6264It seems that each homeroom teacher must not supervise his own class.
6265 
6266"Since the special exams will start in 5 minutes, make sure you prepare from now on."
6267 
6268After Hoshinomiya-sensei gave such advice, he began the final discussion about this special exam with Sakagami-sensei.
6269 
6270Before the special exams began, there was little time left between me and Sakayanagi.
6271 
6272"Finally ... today arrived. I really couldn't sleep yesterday so I almost fell asleep this morning."
6273 
6274"I don't remember making you wait. From the beginning I met you just by coincidence."
6275 
6276"You mean if you don't attend this school, we will never meet?"
6277 
6278After seeing me respond with a nod, Sakayanagi smiled and denied this statement.
6279 
6280"Of course, the fact that we met at this school is a coincidence. However, I'm sure I will see you again someday. That will definitely happen, this is fate."
6281 
6282"Destiny? That's a pretty abstract thing to say."
6283 
6284"That's because I'm a girl too."
6285 
6286Sakayanagi smiled as he said that and slowly approached while carrying his staff.
6287 
6288"If you don't enroll in this school, I just need to postpone it for 3 more years. I have the confidence that I can hide my anticipation deep inside without haste. But, I can't hold it anymore. I can't help it, I feel like today "My days last longer knowing that you're by my side. I want to fight, suppressing those feelings is hard enough. That's my dream."
6289 
6290Sakayanagi suddenly spoke more. In the end the hope can be realized, yes ...
6291 
6292"Aren't you afraid of waking up from that dream?"
6293 
6294After this battle becomes reality, he cannot return later.
6295 
6296"Because dreams are things you should wake up from."
6297 
6298It seems like he doesn't care about anything. It's just that I have made his wish come true today.
6299 
6300"Normally, I'd ask you to ... just take it easy but ..."
6301 
6302Those eyes were not what a girl should have, and her gaze was as sharp as a hunter's hunt for prey.  
6303 
6304"Please face me with everything you have."
6305 
6306If I decide to fight half-heartedly, he won't be satisfied.
6307 
6308Even though I didn't intend to make him happy, but it would be troublesome if I continued to be ensnared by him.
6309 
6310However, it is difficult to say whether this particular test will satisfy Sakayanagi.
6311 
6312He seemed to understand my mind, so he added.
6313 
6314"It's a lie to say that I don't have conflicting feelings about this. An inadequate test like this won't be satisfied enough for us to prove our ability. We leaders are limited in how we can influence the outcome, right?"
6315 
6316Schools will not give special tests that are too heavy, which can only be determined by the commander's results.
6317 
6318Even so, as long as he can decide the outcome, this is a trivial matter. This is what he meant.
6319 
6320"However, if the influence of the leaders is too great, another problem will come. I think I should consider your situation too Ayanokouji-kun. You don't want your classmates to know your true abilities, right?"
6321 
6322This consideration is very meaningful. If the Commander can influence the success of all events through the Commander's involvement, he is afraid I will not use my full capacity.
6323 
6324"Ok! The test will start soon! Return to your seats!"
6325 
6326(picture of Sakayanagi and Ayanokouji)
6327 
6328Hoshinomiya-sensei gave instructions and we sat facing each other across the device.
6329 
6330Of course we can't see each other's expressions. Photos of class C students are displayed on a computer screen.
6331 
6332Excluding me, there are a total of 38 people. Next, I had to divide each member into the chosen event and instruct them to go for the exam.
6333 
6334The monitor then displays the 10 shows that we submitted.
6335 
6336"I'm Sakagami who is in charge of this special exam. Let's start the last special exam for class one. For each class, select 5 events by pressing the Enter key."
6337 
6338I have no qualms about choosing five shows that Horikita considers the focus.
6339 
6340For class A it also doesn't take long to complete. Then the program we selected is displayed on the big screen.
6341 
6342The 5 selected programs for Class C are: 'Archery', 'Basketball', 'Table Tennis', 'Typing Ability' and 'Tennis'. Although it's a bit of a problem, I want to include an interesting program like 'Janken', but it seems like I have to give up.
6343 
6344When an English program was proposed by Class A, we no longer considered it. Even though Hirata and Onodera are good at soccer, piano and swimming, they can also perform well in other events, so I didn't choose these three events.
6345 
6346In this case, Class C uses a sport-based strategy to fight.
6347 
6348The 5 programs chosen by Class A are: 'Chess', 'English Language Test', 'Modern Text Test', 'Mathematics Test' and 'Mental Arithmetic'. From a total of 10 events, Sakayanagi chose 3 main events that Katsuragi had predicted. Mental Arithmetic and Modern Text Exams are also included. This is perfect information.
6349 
6350However, there will be no change in the situation. Because I didn't tell this fact to Horikita.
6351 
6352"Next to the 7 events will be chosen randomly."
6353 
6354"Even so, Ayanokouji-kun, your opponent is Sakayanagi-san, this is too pathetic. As a teacher, I'm very sympathetic to you."
6355 
6356"Hoshinomiya-sensei, obey the rules."
6357 
6358"Ok, Ok. I'm sorry for speaking without permission ~"
6359 
6360Hoshinomiya-sensei was warned by Sakagami-sensei for several reasons, and pondered about himself.
6361 
6362"The lottery results will be displayed on the big screen in the middle. Please check."
6363 
6364Sakagami-sensei said this, urging us to look at the big screen. Then, the screen changes.
6365 
6366The screen switches to a 3D image and displays the 'event drawing' sentence.
6367 
6368Then the first event chosen is -
6369 
6370'Basketball' The number of participants needed is 5 people. Time is 20 minutes (2 sets of matches with a time limit of 10 minutes each)
6371 
6372Rules, based on a standard basketball game.
6373 
6374The commander can change 1 player at any time.
6375 
6376Match 5 vs 5. This is the event chosen by class C.
6377 
6378In other words, this is an event that we believe will not lose.
6379 
6380"Sorry, Sensei, are we free to talk with our fellow students?"
6381 
6382"There are no rules about this. You can talk freely."
6383 
6384"Does that mean we are free to fight for words?"
6385 
6386Although Sakayanagi directly stated his goal to the teacher, he did not consider it a problem.
6387 
6388"Wow, Sakayanagi-san, you're not compassionate."
6389 
6390This was because he thought Sakayanagi had been allowed by Sakagami-sensei to start attacking me mercilessly.
6391 
6392"Hoshinomiya-Sensei!"
6393 
6394"Ok, sorry! I won't say anything else!"
6395 
6396Although students are free to talk, teachers are not allowed. Hoshinomiya-Sensei gets a warning all the time.
6397 
6398"As I expected, Class C chose several sports for the main event. After all, it's not surprising because there are many good students in this class in your class. In this basketball game, Sudou-kun is a key figure. Even in this school, he is the best basketball player. If you choose an event that isn't convincing, you can't win from us. "
6399 
6400Although I could hear the analysis from Sakayanagi who expected me to be involved in a war of words, I deliberately silenced myself here.
6401 
6402I want to try my best not to over-impress Hoshinomiya-Sensei and Sakagami-Sensei.
6403 
6404"You didn't say anything - did Horikita-san who is the commander actually give such an order to you?"
6405 
6406As I kept silent, Sakayanagi continued to speak.
6407 
6408"If it's like that, even if you say something, it won't affect the election. Isn't that right?"
6409 
6410Sakayanagi also understood that I intended to speak as little as possible in front of the teacher.  
6411 
6412"Horikita warned me, so that I would not say anything to you. He said if I spoke carelessly, I would fall into Sakayanagi's trap and damage myself."
6413 
6414"Fufu. Ayanokouji-kun, you can't say this. You just gave me favorable information in that sentence. Who manipulated you in the shadows? This sort of thing you should hide until the end. If you claim to be warned by Horikita-san, don't I tell you? can guess information based on your personality and behavior patterns? "
6415 
6416"No, this ... not necessarily I received instructions from Horikita."
6417 
6418"Did you just explain it yourself? To be honest, you actually received instructions from Horikita-san."
6419 
6420Hoshinomiya-Sensei who sneaked and peeked to eavesdrop on our conversation, put a hand on his forehead, and made an 'ah ~~' sound.
6421 
6422While Sakagami-sensei saw that I easily let Sakayanagi know my information, he shook his head.
6423 
6424"Oh, I'm just saying that I was warned by Horikita ... Maybe, someone else gave instructions."
6425 
6426"Maybe? Even if you are lying at this time, you should firmly say if someone else is giving instructions."
6427 
6428He not only looked through me, but even sent salt to the enemy, this was to maintain the current status quo.
6429 
6430In this conversation, we intend to let the teachers know the extraordinary power gap between me and Sakayanagi.
6431 
6432After we deceived the teachers, a special test began.
6433 
6434"Do you think these words are interesting? We have discussed and thought carefully about how you will act, so I dare to challenge the exam. Even if you realize that the battle plan was designed by Horikita, this has also been calculated."
6435 
6436"Oh, now you admit it face to face. But why do you think that the battle plan is entirely in my possession? Like Ayanokouji-kun, I also have a lot of smart people behind me. Have you ever thought of the many scenarios you have prepared before coming to the exam?"  
6437 
6438"That ---"
6439 
6440Even though the teacher allowed us to fight for words but tens of seconds have passed.
6441 
6442Sakagami-sensei, who couldn't allow it, began to advance the examination process.
6443 
6444"A countdown is in progress. I allow you to chat as you wish, but don't let it pass."  
6445 
6446Of course, this did not affect my mental state at all.
6447 
6448It's just that the teacher is worried because I keep chatting with Sakayanagi.
6449 
6450After we selected the participants, the list of students participating in the basketball game was released at the same time.
6451 
6452The 5 participants from my class are: 'Susumu Makita' as the captain, 'Minami Setsuya', 'Ike Kanji', 'Hondou Ryotaro' and 'Onodera Kayano'. There is no Sudou between them. And also mix it with a girl. The trump card is Makita. According to Sudou, as long as he practices basketball, his skills are very good. For Onodera, even though he is very good at swimming, it seems his basketball technique is not bad. Compared to choosing a boy who isn't too good, it's better to choose him to make the team shine. That is the result of Horikita's assessment. And our opponent, Class A, has also chosen 5 people, 'Machida Kouji', 'Toba Shigeru', 'Kamuro Masumi', 'Shimizu Naoki' and 'Kitou Hayato'. They also mix it with a girl.
6453 
6454According to Hirata, Kei and Kushida's analysis, the team that we formed is a team that will no doubt win.
6455 
6456Even though I can't see the expression of Sakagami-Sensei who is standing next to Sakayanagi, I can clearly know the expression of Hoshinomiya-Sensei who is standing next to me. Soon, he realized that he had doubts about the arrangement of the participant I chose.
6457 
6458After all, in this basketball game, everyone saw that Sudou was not on the field.
6459 
6460Of course, this was not a battle plan that I decided on, but a matter that had been discussed and decided upon by Horikita in the class.
6461 
6462However, Sakayanagi naturally saw the purpose of this battle.
6463 
6464"I don't think it's a coincidence. You planned to fight without Sudou-kun. After all, he's very athletic, even if he can play Table Tennis or Tennis, it's no surprise. Everything has been read by me."
6465 
6466If I chose Sudou in the beginning, Class C would be able to secure this victory firmly and convincingly. However, for class A, Basketball events should not be welcomed. Once they see the Basketball program, they will think of Sudou. If they compete with a Basketball team from class C led by Sudou, the chances of them winning will be very low.
6467 
6468In this case, they will sacrifice this match and start thinking about 'using some students who are not athletic.'
6469 
6470Conversely, if we choose strong talents like Sudou now, they might be the ones who will benefit.
6471 
6472Given this situation, we as Class C deliberately did not use Sudou. We save Sudou's valuable strength because he can win in other sporting events that may be chosen later. We want to win this battle as much as possible.
6473 
6474After that, when Tennis or Table Tennis is chosen, whether to play Sudou or not will have a big impact on the match.
6475 
6476However, from the perspective of the composition of Class A members, our superficial thinking seems very clear.
6477 
6478"That reminds you, you can change players at any time. Who arranged the intervention of the commander at this event? Was this proposed by Horikita-san? The goal was fully revealed."
6479 
6480"Sorry, I can't answer."
6481 
6482"I see. Since you can't answer, it can't be helped."
6483 
6484On the other side of the big screen, the game is being prepared in advance. Then, it doesn't take long to start the game.
6485 
6486Meanwhile, we can only watch.
6487 
6488The only thing we can do is change players according to the situation.
6489 
6490However, this step is likely to have a large impact on the outcome.
6491 
6492With the whistle sounding, that means the basketball game has begun. Only 10 minutes the game will run.
6493 
6494Although class C does not play Sudou, the game's development in the early stages is almost balanced.
6495 
6496After we score 2 points, the opponent also gets a score of 2 points. This is a balanced match.
6497 
6498The teachers also get carried away by the game because it is difficult to know which side will win.
6499 
6500Makita Movement, which is very beautiful ball dribbling. Although still far below the level of Sudou, Makita, a player who is more active than others, can thus play a key role. On the other side of class A, Kitou stood in the position of a key player and faced Makita.
6501 
6502When the game continues into pause, the score is 12-11. The difference is only one point adrift.
6503 
6504Class C barely leads because it's only 1 point apart, and the situation becomes difficult.
6505 
6506"This is really a fun game."
6507 
6508Sakayanagi sighed. But it's hard to say who will play better in the second half.
6509 
6510After 4 minutes of resting, the game will restart. However, there was no action from Sakayanagi. Even though we lead 1 point, he believes that the two sides are quite balanced and he plans to look at the situation again. However, I did not hesitate to reach the keyboard. Because I decided to play Sudou here. Let him replace Ike.
6511 
6512This Basketball game looks tight, this is because the team that plays has the same power map. It seems difficult to know the results.
6513 
6514But in 10 minutes, because I wanted to see the situation first, I had doubts whether I should play Sudou or not?
6515 
6516"Fufu."
6517 
6518Sakayanagi's laugh entered my ears. It seems like he didn't mean to let me save Sudou.
6519 
6520On the other side of the screen, a heated Sudou walked towards the camera.
6521 
6522Even though he wasn't played here, he felt that there was an unusual oddity. His expression is very serious.
6523 
6524It seemed like he naturally felt the same way I felt.
6525 
6526"The strength of the two sides is still quite balanced. No, Class C is still leading. Isn't it still too early to play Sudou-kun?"
6527 
6528"I think we have to win confidently in this match."
6529 
6530"After all, this is a very important first battle. I understand your mood very well. Besides, there is no guarantee that Tennis or Table Tennis will be chosen next. If both events are not selected, Sudou-kun will not be able to play in other events. , then there's no point in saving it now. It's useless. "
6531 
6532"You're not going to change players?"
6533 
6534"There is no need. We have selected the strongest ranks to win this match."
6535 
6536Kitou, who was dealing directly with Makita before, seemed to turn to Sudou.
6537 
6538Sudou should have watched this game from the beginning in another room as a backup.
6539 
6540Then, he should understand the difference in strength.
6541 
65424 minutes break has ended and the second round begins.
6543 
6544Kitou overshadowed Sudou. In this second round the tenseness is more increased than before.
6545 
6546"'After all ... Your fear is clearly visible from you!"
6547 
6548Sudou's loud voice crossed the screen and passed through the room.
6549 
6550Class A deliberately held back his strength to make Sudou play - we understood this from the start.
6551 
6552However, I don't know how much power A-class saved until Sudou played.
6553 
6554Even though Kitou is very strong, Sudou's skills are at a different level.
6555 
6556He broke through the defense and tried to score points to the opponent.
6557 
6558In order not to let us score, the players from Class A desperately blocked the onslaught of the Class C players led by Sudou.
6559 
6560Even though Sudou is a skilled person, the level of players from other class A is definitely better than the people in class C.
6561 
6562The score becomes 17-13, slowly widening the gap. However, the opponent's game does not waver, but gradually becomes more alert.
6563 
6564"Hey Kitou! You're experienced in Basketball, right !?"
6565 
6566"No - But it seems like you are having a hard time by a group of beginners."
6567 
6568"Don't lie, you!"
6569 
6570"I'm not lying at all. My friends and I only worked hard for less than a week. You seem to have confidence in Basketball, but look, your level is not very good."
6571 
6572"You only do this!"
6573 
6574Because there was no cheers from supporters, Sudou and Kitou's conversations could be heard through the monitor, even though it was very quiet.
6575 
6576By saying 'you are facing a group of amateurs but still struggling hard', the action starts to shake Sudou, so that his movements start to get a little chaotic.
6577 
6578"Fufu, that's a lie, Kitou-kun is an experienced Basketball player."
6579 
6580Letting Kitou shake Sudou was also an indication of Sakayanagi, who had planned such a strategy.
6581 
6582"When he attacks him mentally like this, Sudou-kun will be hit. Even if his skills are far superior, as long as his heart isn't ripe, it will create an opportunity."
6583 
6584Kitou looks very good at playing basketball. He deliberately held back his strength in the first round, as if playing in balance with Class C. They aimed to make Sudou enter the game more slowly, they intended to turn things around at the last moment.
6585 
6586Even though it was difficult to do this, they still tried to provoke Sudou and disrupt his concentration for victory.
6587 
6588This two-step strategy from the beautiful Sakayanagi has opened a gap in Class C.
6589 
6590"I'll be there soon."
6591 
6592Kitou puts the ball in the basket, 17 - 15. Class A shows momentum to catch up by scoring.
6593 
6594Indeed, if Sudou's spirit was chaotic, it would be according to his plan.
6595 
6596However -
6597 
6598"You said Sudou's heart wasn't ripe. Where did that information come from?"
6599 
6600"What do you mean?"
6601 
6602Sudou has grown very well in the past year. Now his soul will not be disturbed by provocation at such a level. Horikita will not praise him just because he saw a good dribling in the game. He will only praise Sudou if he leads the team with a victory.
6603 
6604"Oh!"
6605 
6606"Uhh !?"
6607 
6608Although the tone is very rough, the dribble rhythm has returned. Sudou passed Kitou's defense and stared intently at the basket. Nothing can stop it again. He did a dunk, and class C gradually increased the score.
6609 
6610"Oh ... even though your words make me a little angry ... but you can't win from me."
6611 
6612Even though Kitou is very good at playing Basketball, Sudou who regains his composure becomes better than him.
6613 
6614"Apparently. She's an adult."
6615 
6616After that, Sudou was not interrupted until the end of the match, and he led the team smoothly.
6617 
6618Finally, the game's whistle ended.
6619 
6620"Yosh! I did it, Suzune!"
6621 
6622As if playing in a large Basketball tournament, Sudou was very eager to win.
6623 
6624It can be said that this victory is indeed appropriate for him to celebrate.
6625 
6626"I thought I could win with luck, but that was his specialty, after all."
6627 
6628It seems that even if Sudou is played early on in this Basketball game, Sakayanagi still plans to seriously aim for victory in this game.
6629 
6630The final score is 24-16. We won the first game with a landslide victory.
6631 
6632"I don't think class C will win first. It's hard to guess who will win or lose."
6633 
6634As if talking to himself, Hoshinomiya-Sensei muttered with excitement.
6635 
6636Even though we won this match, we already used one of our key players.
6637 
6638Since we've already played Sudou, we can't help but be able to achieve 'victory' in this Basketball event.  
6639 
6640 
6641 
6642Part 2
6643 
6644The draw for the second battle began. What was chosen was -
6645 
6646'Typing Skills' The number of participants required is 1 person and the time limit is 30 minutes
6647 
6648Rules, compete in typing skills 'short' and 'long' based on speed and accuracy.
6649 
6650The commander can tell the participants if there are any mistakes that they have detected in the test.
6651 
6652The program chosen was the event proposed by class C. The number of participants was 1 vs 1.
6653 
6654It seems the goddess of fortune has been on our side.
6655 
6656This event was proposed by a professor who is very good at computers and networking in our class.
6657 
6658I heard that the professor's typing speed is actually not that extraordinary in class C. Even from the national average, the speed is completely doubtful. But that is not a problem. Because we can't fully investigate how many people in Class A are able to type quickly and how skilled they are. I can only believe in the professors' abilities in this event, because there are still reasons to choose this event.
6659 
6660"Class C really chose an interesting event. Although in this event it looks like playing games, typing skills are the most basic and important thing in the IT industry. It will be natural for schools to adopt them."
6661 
6662In terms of learning, basically also useful for Class A.
6663 
6664Horikita wants to choose several programs that do not depend on the total value to decide the outcome.
6665 
6666"It doesn't matter who is good at one or two things. However, if that person plays with what he is good at, it is difficult to guarantee whether he can be better than the others. It seems that there are people in your class who are technically very confident about themselves and trust completely. "
6667 
6668Just like Onodera, who is good at Swimming, but was chosen at the Basketball event, most students who said they could choose one another tended to shine at other events. Conversely, someone who is only good at one thing, like a professor, organizes it in a 1 vs 1 event, it will be easier to advance the process of the next event.
6669 
6670I naturally chose Sotomura Hideo.
6671 
6672On the other hand, Sakayanagi, chose Yoshida Kenta. I have no information about this person at all.
6673 
6674In this match, we greatly minimize the intervention of the commander to interfere.
6675 
6676This was to completely prevent Sakayanagi from meddling thoroughly.
6677 
6678The assessment method is done through an application using a computer that has been prepared by the school.
6679 
6680The result is -
6681 
6682"Class C: Sotomura Hideo, 90 points, Class A: Yoshida Kenta, 83 points."
6683 
6684The winner is class C.
6685 
6686After the event is finished, the score is informed.
6687 
6688Only a difference of 7 points.
6689 
6690After seeing the results, this is quite dangerous. But even though it was narrowly adrift, it was still a victory.
6691 
6692"It seems a little worse. It really isn't as simple as it looks."
6693 
6694Even though unforeseeable losses continue to befall Class A, but in a sense, it's a difficult thing to avoid.
6695 
6696However, the two programs chosen were from class C, so it was difficult for them to deal with.
6697 
6698 
6699 
6700 
6701 
6702 
6703Part 3
6704 
6705With, Class C who won twice in a row.
6706 
6707So far, the strategies, ideas, and fortune Horikita has achieved is very good.
6708 
6709There are still 8 events left. If the lottery continues to choose the event proposed by class C, that's ...
6710 
6711'English Language Test' The number of participants required is 8 people. Test time is 50 minutes
6712 
6713Rules, based on first class learning material. Both classes compete in total points.
6714 
6715The commander can answer one question from one participant.
6716 
6717The third program is a written test that will be chosen sooner or later.
6718 
6719The key to this special exam is how to choose members to win the event.
6720 
6721If we can win this event, then we can make the situation more favorable.
6722 
6723I want to arrange some students who are proficient in English into a team led by Mii-chan to take the exam. Even so, people like Horikita and Keisei who still cannot be demoted, this becomes difficult. Because my opponent has 3 written exams such as' English, Mathematics, and Modern Texts, it is difficult for me to assign students and share them well.
6724 
6725If we encounter two written exam programs, there are two strategies that have been recorded in Horikita notebooks.
6726 
6727To achieve victory we need to evenly divide students into events, or deliberately sacrifice one event, and focus on using them on other events to decide on the outcome.
6728 
6729Sakayanagi quickly chose 8 people, but I thought a little about it.
6730 
6731"You are very doubtful for the first time. It seems like there is more than one instruction given by Horikita-san."
6732 
6733There is no guarantee that the math exam will be chosen next, on the other hand, there is also no guarantee that Class A will win this event.
6734 
6735But the troublesome thing is that most students in Class C tend to be bad in English.
6736 
6737In other words I have to choose to 'balance the battle' or 'sacrifice the battle' here.
6738 
6739"Do you want to sacrifice the English Language Test? Or ... use all your fighting strength to decide the outcome?"
6740 
6741Sakayanagi could not contain his excitement, he asked something like that.
6742 
6743Even though I'm not worried about losing here ...
6744 
6745"I know what Ayanokouji-kun is thinking. You anticipate whether I will save the power of class A or not, right? Because if Class A doesn't use all the power to fight with Class C on this event, there is little hope of winning for you, so you have difficulty to decide whether to sacrifice this exam or not. "
6746 
6747After thinking about it a bit, I decided to give up an English exam here.
6748 
6749"According to global trends, girls are better in various subjects than boys, and they seem to tend to get higher grades. English is one of them. Of course, this is only a trend. Please if you want to refer to it by reference. "
6750 
6751Sakayanagi said that when I was going to decide on a member.
6752 
6753He planted additional information on me and put pressure on me.
6754 
6755However, Class A does not want to lose the English Test. He will definitely choose people who are very strong to challenge.
6756 
6757After we finish choosing, the names appear on the big screen.
6758 
6759In class C, the 8 participants I chose were: 'Okiya Kiyousuke', 'Minami Hakuo', 'Karuizawa Kei', 'Satou Maya', 'Shinohara Satsuki', 'Inogashira Kokoro', 'Sonoda Chiyo', 'Ichihashi Ruri'. I will eliminate students who don't seem to have a turn at the upcoming event.
6760 
6761Class A, 8 participants selected were: 'Satonaka Satoru' 'Sugio Hiroshi' 'Tsukaji Shihori' 'Tanihara Mao' 'Motodoi Chikako' 'Fukuyama Shinobu' 'Rokkaku Momoe' 'Nakajima Riko'. Although they are not the best participants, but the team is quite solid. 6 of them were girls, this is the tendency that he just mentioned before.
6762 
6763"Looks like you're careful about the next program and chose to give up the English Language Test. That is the right thing to do."
6764 
6765Sure enough, I had thought that the opponent already knew the academic level of class C.
6766 
6767Even though I can interfere right now, but I wait for a while and see this match.
6768 
6769It seems that the screen display can be changed to student answer sheets at any time.
6770 
6771I use interventions to answer questions from participants that most of them can't answer.
6772 
6773But this has no significant impact. There is no doubt that it can only increase a few points.
6774 
6775I started to change the volume immediately, and the test results did not take long.
6776 
6777The results of 8 participants will be added up in this match
6778 
6779"Class C got a total score of 443 points and Class A got a total score of 651 points. Therefore, Class A won."
6780 
6781Sure enough, the score difference is very large.
6782 
6783"Our average score is almost 81 points. If you gather all the power of Class C, you might be able to win this match."
6784 
6785Even though Sakayanagi said that we have a chance to score, it's not as simple as it seems.
6786 
6787It's better not to hold on to the idea that I might miss this match.
6788 
6789Sakayanagi is not afraid of the risk of losing three consecutive matches, and has saved the strength of several students in his class. The guts are so strong.
6790 
6791Even though Class A won the first win, it's too early to have fun. The selection of the fourth event starts immediately.
6792 
6793'Mathematics Exams' Required 7 participants. Time limit is 50 minutes.
6794 
6795Rules, based on first class learning material. Both classes compete in total points.
6796 
6797The commander can answer one question from one participant.
6798 
6799After facing the English Test, we face other Written Exams.
6800 
6801"It seems that saving strength is very useful. You have to use all your fighting strength to fight us. Or ... Do you want to save your strength to fight in the Modern Text Exams?"
6802 
6803In this situation, I don't need to worry about the Modern Text Exams, I have to include all students with the best academic skills in Class C.
6804 
6805"I just said that girls have a tendency to score higher on exams. But math is the opposite. Boys usually get higher scores here than girls. Isn't this interesting?"
6806 
6807No matter what he tries to implant in me, I will only choose these students.
6808 
6809The seven participants I chose were: 'Hirata Yousuke', 'Yukimura Teruhiko', 'Ishikura Kayoko', 'Wang Mei Yu', 'Azuma Sana', 'Kushida Kikyo' and 'Nishimura Ryuuko'. This is the strongest lineup that can be played by class C. Horikita and Koenji will not be played. On the other hand, class A all consist of men like: 'Matoba Shinji', 'Shimasaki Ikkei', 'Morishige Takurou', 'Tsukasaki Taiga', 'Ishida Yuusuke', 'Yamamura Miki' and 'Nishikawa Ryouko'. They are students who are equal or better than students in previous exams. Even though we included all the fighting power, I didn't include Horikita and Koenji.
6810 
6811It doesn't take long for the Math Test to begin. This test is different from the English Test which was desperate before. With Yukimura Teruhiko, or, Keisei who basically never made mistakes on the answer sheet.
6812 
6813Although I let Nishimura, who had the lowest score among the participants to wear earphones, the commander could only answer one question, and of course, I did not expect this to change the results of the exam. Because however Sakayanagi will answer the question correctly, it can be said that the correct answer to that question is a basic condition.
6814 
6815After the Mathematics Exams are finished, the teachers immediately start checking them.
6816 
6817If we can win in the Mathematics Examination submitted by Class A, we will have a great chance.
6818 
6819We can take the momentum at the same time to fight in the fifth event.
6820 
6821"Furthermore, the results of the Mathematics Examination will be published. Class C - 631 points."
6822 
6823Each student has an average score of 90, which is quite impressive.
6824 
6825However, if the exam questions are not difficult, it can also be worrying.
6826 
6827"Then class A's score ... 655 points. With this, Class A wins."
6828 
6829I heard the total score that Sakagami-Sensei said, and we lost the game by a slim 24 points.
6830 
6831"This is really dangerous. It seems like everyone in Class C is also studying hard. If you previously chose students like Horikita-san or Kouenji-kun, maybe you would win?"
6832 
6833"... It may be."
6834 
6835It is unfortunate that we failed to win this Mathematics Exam event. If we choose Horikita and Koenji, there is a chance of winning. However, that is not a guarantee.
6836 
6837But, the reality is if the Modern Text Exams are selected next time, we will be defeated automatically.
6838 
6839At that time, we didn't have students who were good enough to exceed the Class A total score.
6840 
6841This has resulted in 2 wins and 2 losses. We are no longer leading and now we are balanced.
6842 
6843 
6844 
6845 
6846 
6847 
6848 
6849Part 4
6850 
6851The draw for the fifth event began.
6852 
6853'Mental Arithmetic' The number of participants needed is 2 people. Time limit is 30 minutes
6854 
6855Rules, answer calculations with Mental Arithmetic. Accuracy and speed will be assessed, and the first person to complete it correctly will win.
6856 
6857The commander has the opportunity to change 1 answer to any question.  
6858 
6859Events from Class A were chosen three times in a row.
6860 
6861This is a very bad situation for us, but only for this special event. I think that at this moment, Katsuragi was happy in the shadows. This is an event that Katsuragi agreed to make it easy.
6862 
6863However, this is still too fast to be happy. If Katsuragi does not appear, this hope will end.
6864 
6865"This is also a class A event. We will definitely win this match."
6866 
6867I followed the strategy planned by Horikita and chose 'Koenji Rokusuke' and 'Matsushita Chiaki'.
6868 
6869I appoint Matsushita to wear earphones. Even if Koenji took the item, he would not necessarily do it.
6870 
6871This was the right decision for Horikita to assign Koenji to Mental Arithmetic. This kind of event does not depend on the total score to win, but people from which class gets first place then wins. Koenji can respond to our hopes and win first place, but if he doesn't play seriously, Matsushita will be able to cover it. Matsushita can calculate quickly, and at first it was meant to be placed on the Mathematics or Mental Arithmetic Exams. Therefore even if we enter Matsushita in the Mathematics Test, it still cannot win - so this is luck.
6872 
6873Students selected by Sakayanagi are: 'Katsuragi Kouhei' and 'Tamiya Emi'.
6874 
6875According to information from Katsuragi himself, Tamiya's ability was not very high.
6876 
6877As I see now, Katsuragi is wearing earphones.
6878 
6879"There are 10 questions. While the more difficult the problem, the higher the value. In the case of the series, additional questions will be given until one person answers incorrectly."
6880 
6881On the audition room screen display, the numbers will be projected in the next step.
6882 
6883Because the commander can only answer only one question, that means we can only answer the question at the end of the game.
6884 
6885It appears that Koenji will begin to participate in Mental Arithmetic, but he keeps his arms closed.
6886 
6887"... this is against expectations."
6888 
6889Even after starting this special exam, his attitude did not change.
6890 
6891Heading 1 digit, 3 columns, 5 seconds is displayed. This is difficulty level 10.
6892 
68936, 9, 1. The answer is 16.
6894 
6895The first question anyone seemed to be able to solve was over, and students wrote their answers.
6896 
6897Matsushita answered correctly and without difficulty, but Koenji left the paper blank. Besides, he didn't see that at all, and of course he couldn't possibly answer.
6898 
6899It seems I can only hope that Katsuragi will make a mistake with the intention of helping us as promised beforehand.
6900 
6901"Fufu, he really is a freak."
6902 
6903Even if he doesn't see the answer, Sakayanagi can understand this from the perspective of Koenji's reluctance to answer the question.
6904 
6905"But your focus should be on Matsushita-san, so it doesn't matter even if he does this."
6906 
6907During his comments, the game continues.
6908 
6909When it comes to the third and fourth questions, it has become 2 digits, and the number reaches 6 columns.
6910 
6911Matsushita had no trouble, and answered the question correctly again.
6912 
6913After more than half the questions came out in the Arithmetic Mental competition, difficulties arose from the fifth question.
6914 
6915The fifth question is 3 digits, 6 columns, 5 seconds are displayed, and the sixth question is more, namely 3 digits, 8 columns and 5 seconds are displayed.
6916 
6917Matsushita held his head and had difficulty calculating.
6918 
6919Then the answers he thought to the sixth question were all correct, even though he had difficulty continuing.
6920 
6921However, he can only do this. The seventh question in the next question is 3 digits, 12 columns and 4.5 seconds are displayed. The eighth question is 3 digits, 15 columns and 3.5 seconds are displayed.
6922 
6923The ninth question even becomes 3 digits, 15 columns, 2.5 seconds are displayed.
6924 
6925"Hey, hey ~ It's too hard to answer this ~!"
6926 
6927After seeing the questions for the participants, Hoshinomiya-sensei sighed.
6928 
6929"It seems the difficulty is a bit too high ..."
6930 
6931Sakagami-sensei also agreed with his comments and it seems like he doesn't know the answer.
6932 
6933Even though Matsushita can answer the question so far, it only answers correctly until the sixth question. Unfortunately, for question 7 he answered it incorrectly. Koenji did not answer the nine questions that had been given. Even if he answered the last question, he could not reverse the situation.
6934 
6935Of course, I have remembered all the answers to the nine questions. Likewise with Sakayanagi.
6936 
6937The commander can change the answer to one question. If we can't answer the 10th question, we can change the answer to question 9. If we can't answer the 9th question, we can change the 8th question. Then direct the participants to answer the questions correctly.
6938 
6939It was possible that Katsuragi, who deliberately answered incorrectly, would have influenced the majority of the results.
6940 
6941The 10th question, which is the last question, everyone starts counting.
6942 
6943A 3 digit heading, 15 columns, 1.6 seconds are displayed.
6944 
6945The digital number is displayed on the screen, then disappears. 15 times more numbers are displayed on the screen.
6946 
6947Silence occurs briefly.
6948 
6949Whether it's Katsuragi or Matsushita, or Tamiya. They can't even take their pens, so all they do is see questions because of difficulties.
6950 
6951Sakayanagi as the commander sent a signal for intervention. Of course, I also followed him.
6952 
6953"Oh ... then the Commander is allowed to intervene in answering questions. The higher the question answered, the higher the value."
6954 
6955The question I answered naturally was the 10th question that became the last question.
6956 
6957Matsushita obediently followed the instructions from the earphone and wrote the numbers on the answer sheet.
6958 
6959After all, he himself did not know the answer. Of course, he would not doubt it.
6960 
6961"Fufufu, Mental Arithmetic is really a fun game. I played this game for the first time."
6962 
6963Koenji, who Sakayanagi didn't care about, didn't know when to open his eyes.
6964 
6965Koenji is seen smiling funny, looking at the camera, so the camera captures an image of him competing on our screen.
6966 
6967"Which question did you teach him, Ayanokouji-kun? I chose the 10th question and answered 7619."
6968 
6969I told Matsushita that the answer was -
6970 
6971"Same. I also answered that."
6972 
6973It seems that Sakayanagi also calculated the answer to the last question.
6974 
6975"We are balanced in the Commander's intervention. This means, it will be a one-on-one battle between Katsuragi-kun and Matsushita-san."
6976 
6977When the teacher collects everyone's answer sheets, a man who answers the ten questions with a blank sheet, opens his mouth.
6978 
6979"The answer to the last question is 7619, right?"
6980 
6981"This is really ... very shocking. Kouenji-kun, answer correctly."
6982 
6983After hearing the answer from Koenji, Sakayanagi praised him and admired him.
6984 
6985The teachers quickly began to check the answers of the four participants.
6986 
6987If Katsuragi answers questions 7 through 9, we will lose.
6988 
6989On the other hand, if the correct answer from Katsuragi does not exceed 6 questions, it is a victory for us.
6990 
6991"According to the statistical results, the first place to answer 8 questions out of a total of 10 questions. The first place to get the highest score is Katsuragi Kohei-kun. This is a win for class A."
6992 
6993I intend to win the fifth match, so we will be in an advantageous position. But it seemed like Katsuragi was too careful.
6994 
6995As soon as Sakagami-sensei announced the results, it was the end of the fifth match.
6996 
6997"Too bad Ayanokouji-kun."
6998 
6999"Looks like you haven't succeeded in letting Katsuragi bow."
7000 
7001"He really hates me. It's not wrong to mention this. But do you think I would ignore this kind of thing?"
7002 
7003Even though I can't see Sakayanagi, I know he is smiling.
7004 
7005"I already told him. If he acts like a betrayal, I will make some of the students who worked hard for him in Class A really get kicked out. He does his best, because he doesn't want to increase the number of victims. He doesn't like this. "
7006 
7007The time Sakayanagi competed with him was longer than me.
7008 
7009He naturally knew the advantages and disadvantages of Katsuragi.
7010 
7011"I thought you could win, but you lost. It seems to hurt your spirit a little. Did you feel anxious when you played the last match?"
7012 
7013"I have no idea."
7014 
7015"Even though Katsuragi-kun didn't side with Class C from the start. But if Kouenji-kun wants to play seriously, maybe this could be a perfect victory for you. That means it's the equivalent of a game that might be won?"
7016 
7017"That is just a possibility. People who cannot be controlled cannot become a fighting force."
7018 
7019This is the same reason if students who are not good in academic, physical, and special abilities can be considered the same. Students who don't take things seriously are not considered strengths. Even though the two look different, it's similar. At least in special exams like this.
7020 
7021Of course, we cannot say that Koenji will take action. This is also our own problem.
7022 
7023Thus, we produced 2 wins and 3 losses. Class C is on a cliff.
7024 
7025"There are two events left in this special exam. Too bad."
7026 
7027'I really want to enjoy this moment more' - I could hear Sakayanagi's voice like that.
7028 
7029"So far, I feel winning and losing in some matches is a trivial matter."
7030 
7031"If so, I hope you can give me victory."
7032 
7033"Unfortunately, I can't do that. After all, this is a serious and decisive battle."
7034 
7035Sakagami-sensei continued the examination process and began drawing the sixth event.
7036 
7037If the chosen draw is an A class event, we will definitely lose.
7038 
7039 
7040 
7041 
7042 
7043 
7044 
7045CHAPTER 8
7046 
7047Class B vs Class D
7048 
7049 
7050When class A and class C had just completed the Mathematics Exam in the third match.
7051 
7052Class B and class D have decided the results of the fourth match.
7053 
7054"The results of this match are 601 points for Class B and 409 points for Class D. The fourth match is a win for Class B."
7055 
7056After receiving the results of the announcement from Mashima, Ichinose was relieved.
7057 
7058Because it was an academically focused exam program submitted by class B, they could not possibly lose this match.
7059 
7060"You're lucky, Ichinose. This is thanks to the program proposed by class B."
7061 
7062"Yes."
7063 
7064Although Ichinose won, he was not satisfied. While the defeated Ryuuen didn't feel the slightest anxiety.
7065 
7066That is reasonable because of the 4 events that have been played, the 3 selected programs are from Class B, but after the results of the 4th battle so far, the results were unexpected. 2 wins for Class D and 2 wins for Class B. The impact of the defeat of the 'Chemistry Test' which was the event chosen from class B in the third battle was huge. The reason for the defeat was very clear.  
7067 
7068"Sensei ... Are students who have stomachaches coming back from the toilet?"
7069 
7070Ichinose wanted to confirm their situation, then Mashima contacted them to confirm the condition of Class B.
7071 
7072"No, there are still 2 students who have not returned from the toilet. In addition, there are still some people who complain that they are not feeling well right now."
7073 
7074"So..."
7075 
7076The reason they lost the Chemistry Test was because there were alarming health problems from students in Class B.
7077 
7078That's not all. Disputes between students on the day before the special exam with some students in class D also have an impact.
7079 
7080Although complaints have been submitted to the school, they only get a warning and no class is punished.
7081 
7082This crime was undoubtedly the result of Ryuuen's instructions as opposed to his.
7083 
7084To calm down again, Ichinose took a deep breath.  
7085 
7086"Phew ... it's okay, it's okay"
7087 
7088They are still not leading. Due to a lack of calm during the Chemistry Test event, Ichinose began to slowly recover himself to return to normal. Even though there were still problems, even if it was Ryuuen, he could not do anything outside the commander's intervention.
7089 
7090As long as he continues to fight, he will not lose.
7091 
7092Ichinose, desperately tried to believe that.  
7093 
7094"Hey, Sensei. Let's continue to the 5th battle. The people in Class B can't maintain their body condition on the day of the exam. Do you want to make concessions for innocent people?"  
7095 
7096"Speak politely, Ryuuen!"
7097 
7098Chabashira warned Ryuuen's arrogant tone of voice, but he did not change the way he spoke.
7099 
7100Ryuuen continued to speak more arrogantly.
7101 
7102"Even though I don't know whether they are in the toilet or elsewhere, they can use this time to discuss operational plans. It's too strange for some people if their physical condition worsens at the same time. What are you doing? Ichinose."
7103 
7104"II did nothing ..."
7105 
7106Ryuuen questioned the situation of several people from Class B who were unwell at the same time.
7107 
7108In this case, even though Ichinose knew that there were no mistakes, there was no way to argue.  
7109 
7110"Anyway, we must hurry, sensei"
7111 
7112Ryuuen smiled and sent his eyes to confirm Chabashira.  
7113 
7114"Yes, as Ryuuen said, please continue with the fifth program, Mashima-sensei."
7115 
7116Mashima started the draw.
7117 
7118'Karate' The number of participants needed is 3 people. The time limit is 10 minutes.
7119 
7120Rules, 1 match 3 minutes. Adopt knockout rules.
7121 
7122The commander can repeat any match once.
7123 
7124"Oh, this time it's class D. We're not worried who is coming."
7125 
7126Ryuuen chose 3 people namely: 'Suzuki Hidetoshi', 'Oda Takumi' and 'Ishizaki Daichi'. The commander's intervention is also brilliantly designed to repeat the match if there are unforeseen losses.
7127 
7128On the other hand, the participants chosen by Ichinose were: 'Sumida Makoto', 'Watanabe Norihito' and 'Yonetsu Haruto'. After the karate event was announced, they had been practicing for a week and they had done their best to remember the rules.  
7129 
7130However, the result is 2 straight losses easily. Even the commander's intervention cannot change the results.
7131 
7132The fifth battle ended very quickly, this had never happened before.
7133 
7134With this, it means that there is no time to withdraw for Class B. If their 6th match loses, they will automatically lose the test.
7135 
7136"This is really interesting, Ichinose."
7137 
7138While waiting for a mechanical assessment, Ryuuen welcomed him with small talk.
7139 
7140"After the special exam was announced, when class D decided to choose your class as an opponent. You should feel a big advantage here. But after seeing the results, all you can do now is pray. Nails."  
7141 
7142This is not a naive battle.
7143 
7144If this is an honest test, 1 more match should be able to win class B, so that it can produce 3 wins and 2 losses.
7145 
7146However, a sudden accident has occurred, because of that problem the team became chaotic.
7147 
7148If the event chosen after this is not the event proposed by class B, they have no chance of winning.
7149 
7150Then - the sixth event is chosen.  
7151 
7152'Judo' Number of participants is 1 person. 4 minutes of competition time (3 sets of matches for a total of 12 minutes).
7153 
7154Rules, based on ordinary Judo rules.
7155 
7156The commander can cancel the results of the match, and can repeat the match only once.
7157 
7158This 1 vs 1 event is the event that Class B wants to avoid the most.
7159 
7160At this moment, Ichinose felt his vision darken for the first time.
7161 
7162"Me, Kuku, Judo, Judo huh? Who would have thought this would be the next event? You're very lucky Ichinose."
7163 
7164"How can ..."
7165 
7166"If the rest of the program is Class B, you still have hope of winning."
7167 
7168Without hesitation, Ryuuen chose 'Yamada Albert'.
7169 
7170Just like the previous Commander Intervention rules, this one is also insurance that guarantees victory.
7171 
7172"Even if the opponent is Albert, don't worry. Besides, there's still a chance, you don't know before you try."
7173 
7174The results are very clear. It is very difficult to win from opponents with huge differences in physical and technical abilities.
7175 
7176This is the only event for Class B that cannot be won.
7177 
7178Because the number of participants is only 1 person, the time to choose students is only 30 seconds. Ichinose, don't know who to choose. The time that counts down goes quickly, until finally it becomes zero. Although according to the rules if time runs out, a student will be chosen at random, but the decision has been issued directly by considering the danger of the opponent and the event.  
7179 
7180"With this, Class B loses this event without fighting. At this stage, because Class D won 4 wins, Class D automatically wins this special exam."
7181 
7182With this statement, Class B and Class D have decided the results.
7183 
7184 
7185 
7186 
7187 
7188 
7189 
7190 
7191Part 1
7192 
7193This is the story at the time the new special exam was announced.
7194 
7195Ishizaki is alone, chasing Ryuuen to go to lunch. Class D has decided that Kaneda will be the commander, but to decide on an event is difficult.
7196 
7197In other words, no one in class D can come up with new ideas.
7198 
7199They only propose common events, general rules and ordinary fighting methods.
7200 
7201The opinions they raise are simple things that anyone can think of.  
7202 
7203In this way, no matter which class they fight, they cannot see the opportunity.
7204 
7205Of course it's a problem. That is, it is 'reality'.
7206 
7207In the current opinion of Class D, it concludes that Class A must be avoided the most because it is too high, and Class B, which is more vigilant should also be avoided in this conclusion.
7208 
7209So naturally what remains is class C. However, Ishizaki proposes to wait for conclusions.  
7210 
7211"That - can you give me time, Ryuuen-san."
7212 
7213Ishizaki, who did not want to be in a dangerous situation, confirmed beforehand that there were no Grade 1 students around him.  
7214 
7215"Ah?"
7216 
7217With just a glance at Ryuuen, Ishizaki changed like a frog being stared at by a snake.
7218 
7219But even so, he tried to speak in despair.  
7220 
7221"Come on - please give me time !!"
7222 
7223"You have become very brave."
7224 
7225"No, it's not like that ...!"
7226 
7227"Kuku. Ok, if that is very important. After all, you are currently the leader of Class D."  
7228 
7229For Ryuuen, this is just a simple extension of the war - This is his free time at school, because he will drop out of school. He can take this to spend time with those who are boring. Ishizaki walked behind him.
7230 
7231Even if someone saw this situation, they would think that Ryuuen had been summoned by Ishisaki.
7232 
7233After they walked out of the school building and went to a place where there were no people around, Ishizaki immediately sat on the floor.  
7234 
7235"Ryuuen-san, in this special exam ... Please lend your strength to Class D!"
7236 
7237When Ryuuen was called by Ishizaki, he realized the problem. Even though Ishizaki hadn't mentioned it, Ryuuen looked down on him who was sitting on the floor.
7238 
7239"Don't dream too much, Ishizaki. Didn't I say that I stopped? Do you think I will help you?"
7240 
7241"That, I know. But with our current strength, we cannot defeat other classes!"
7242 
7243"I guess that's true."  
7244 
7245Ryuuen did not deny this.
7246 
7247Because he has analyzed in competition for victory, class D is far lower than other classes.  
7248 
7249"Because Kaneda is the commander, even though he loses, he won't drop out of school. However, if you lose here, the class points will be drastically reduced!"
7250 
7251"If we accept 7 defeats in a row, it can't be helped."
7252 
7253Class D points currently number 318 points. If they suffer 7 consecutive defeats, only 108 class points are left. Even though this only happens if in the worst case, but if we are helpless to face it, it is very possible to develop into this state.
7254 
7255"Then you just have to push me to the position of commander. Someone in the class should agree with this."  
7256 
7257"That --"
7258 
7259For those who want to get Ryuuen out of school, they need to make him commander. Then he must be defeated.
7260 
7261But for the sake of letting one person drop out of school, it will ruin his class, no one will be happy with this.
7262 
7263If class points become 0, it's almost impossible to move up to class A.
7264 
7265Even so, even living a stable life in this school will be very difficult.
7266 
7267If the main goal of Class D is like that, they only need to win a few wins. After that, they aimed for defeat in order to force Ryuuen out.
7268 
7269They must avoid losing protection points due to major losses.
7270 
7271Ishizaki didn't want to let Ryuuen drop out of school, but on the other hand also wanted class D to win.
7272 
7273If there are students in Class D who can do this kind of thing, then only Ryuuen.  
7274 
7275"... What should I do? Do I have to choose Class C?"
7276 
7277Initially, Ishizaki wanted to choose class C directly, but there was Ayanokouji in that class.
7278 
7279There was concern, because he was one of the few students who knew the nature of Ayanokouji.
7280 
7281"Don't ask for my opinion. Who says I want to help?"  
7282 
7283Ishizaki, who was so desperate, felt devastated here. But even so, he was still reluctant to stand up. Even if when he saw Ryuuen leave, it didn't matter.
7284 
7285"It's true that C class unity is very low. Even though there are monsters like Ayanokouji, but after all, he is only a human. If this is a group battle, then there is a chance of winning ── it is usually normal to think so, but that is wrong."
7286 
7287"Uh ...?"
7288 
7289Ishizaki heard unexpected advice from Ryuuen, who thought it wasn't a joke.  
7290 
7291"But, if I were the Commander, I would avoid a confrontation with Class C. Even though I don't know how to decide on opponents, they are not the class that should be challenged."
7292 
7293"But, however, Ayanokouji -"
7294 
7295"Not because of this problem, stupid."
7296 
7297"Oh ..."  
7298 
7299"Even though class D is mostly stupid and incompetent, there are still other classes we can win. Class C is not suitable for us to play this method. No, there is only one class suitable to fight."  
7300 
7301"Wh-class? That's -!?"
7302 
7303Ryuuen did not look at Ishizaki to answer.
7304 
7305"Class B."
7306 
7307Ryuuen said the class was unexpected.  
7308 
7309"We can only win from class B in this exam,"
7310 
7311Ryuuen mentioned class B that class D wanted to avoid before.  
7312 
7313"Even if you're stupid, you can do it the right way."
7314 
7315Ryuuen turned and walked forward.
7316 
7317"T-please wait a moment! H-how can we defeat Class B!"
7318 
7319Ishizaki raised his head and called out to Ryuuen.
7320 
7321"Ryuuen-san! Ryuuen-san!"
7322 
7323Ishizaki's scream did not stop Ryuuen.  
7324 
7325 
7326 
7327 
7328 
7329 
7330 
7331 
7332 
7333 
7334Part 2
7335 
7336On the surface, Ishizaki, who is considered to have defeated Ryuuen, is not a lowly person in class D.
7337 
7338Even so, the status is not entirely without problems.
7339 
7340Ryuuen, who was supposed to drop out of school, but still survives in this school. While Manabe, which was intended only to threaten him by focusing his criticism on him, but instead made him a student who dropped out of school. Of course, it is not surprising that students in the class feel suspicious about this.
7341 
7342However, the first question that arises is who gave Ryuuen many voices of praise.
7343 
7344Did the boys in the class choose it? If it comes from another class, who will do it?  
7345 
7346In class D, they have repeatedly argued and pushed aside many reasons.
7347 
7348Because in special exams voting exams are anonymous, there is no way to find a definitive answer.
7349 
7350Class B Ichinose and Ryuuen made a deal, and they gave Ryuuen a voice of praise and exchanged it for personal points. This is the correct answer, but this fact has not been revealed by Class B. As long as Ichinose asks them to keep it a secret, his friends will follow him well. It didn't matter if it was a meaningless request, if it was a strategy to cancel the withdrawal from the class, they would not hesitate to work together. At present all students in class D are stuck in a confusing situation.  
7351 
7352However, there are many students who know the truth. To prevent Ryuuen from dropping out of school, Ishizaki and Ibuki, as well as Shiina helped him. In the case of maintaining stability, it is not surprising that Shiina took a very important role. Ishizaki fulfilled the only opinion of Ryuuen.
7353 
7354He obediently followed the strategy to choose class B, which according to Ryuuen was best suited to be an opponent.
7355 
7356Because Ishizaki and Kaneda conducted secret consultations, it naturally reached this conclusion.
7357 
7358However, that does not mean the problem has been solved.
7359 
7360Shiina also understood very well, if class D had no leader, it would be difficult to fight class B. The chances of winning were slim. As long as there is little doubt, it will lead to failure.
7361 
7362On the day to decide on an opponent, Shiina immediately took action.
7363 
7364"Damn. What should I do?"
7365 
7366In the Karaoke room, Ishizaki holds her head.
7367 
7368"I do not know. Then why did you call me again? What kind of combination is this? "
7369 
7370Ibuki looked at Ishizaki and glanced at him, then he looked at Shiina who was sitting next to him.
7371 
7372"Aren't we going to have fun with Ishizaki-kun, I already said that, right?"
7373 
7374Shiina, who said such a thing, made Ibuki's shoulder sluggish.
7375 
7376"Ah ...... This makes me dizzy."
7377 
7378"If 3 people who understand the current situation together, some thoughts will emerge. If we think about it the three of us will be better than themselves."
7379 
7380"With 3 people gathered here? Isn't that possible?"
7381 
7382"You said that on purpose."
7383 
7384"It hurts! Damn it, Ibuki, don't pull the skin on my back!"
7385 
7386"The atmosphere is really alive. This is the right decision to arrange a meeting in the karaoke room."
7387 
7388Seeing the appearance of the interaction between the two people, Shiina who was happy to put her hands together.
7389 
7390"With this kind of combination it is impossible to communicate at all. I will be back."
7391 
7392"Oh, then I will be troubled. Because I already called Ryuuen-kun here."
7393 
7394"Hah?"
7395 
7396 Ishizaki and Ibuki's voices overlapped at the 100% synchronization rate.
7397 
7398"To win this special exam, Ryuuen-kun's whereabouts are needed, however the only one who can see victory against class B is him."
7399 
7400Shiina said something unexpected.
7401 
7402It seems they don't understand the meaning of the comment.
7403 
7404"What did you just say?"  
7405 
7406"Eh? I mean, the only chance to win is against class B-- "
7407 
7408"That's not it, who do you want to call here?"
7409 
7410"Ryuuen-kun."  
7411 
7412Ibuki looked at Ishizaki. Ishizaki also looked at Ibuki.
7413 
7414"R-ryuen-san, will you really come here?
7415 
7416"Yes, I invited him."
7417 
7418"This karaoke seems to bring bad feelings to people. We should go back, if we are here ......"
7419 
7420"Of course, I told him too."
7421 
7422"If he knows that we're all here, will he still come?"  
7423 
7424Ishizaki was rejected when he asked Ryuuen for help.
7425 
7426It's natural to think like this.
7427 
7428"I want to ask first, what time will he come?"  
7429 
7430"4:30."
7431 
7432"... hah?"
7433 
7434Ibuki looked at the clock in the karaoke room.
7435 
7436The time is 5:00 a.m.
7437 
7438"It seems a little late."
7439 
7440"It's been over 30 minutes. It's not too late, but he's ignoring us!"  
7441 
7442"Relax, we drink soda melon first. Let's be patient to wait for it."
7443 
7444Ibuki ignored the soda melon offered by Shiina.
7445 
7446"I don't have time to accompany you ..."
7447 
7448Ishizaki stopped Ibuki who wanted to stand up.
7449 
7450"We have to wait. Ryuuen-san will definitely come ... maybe."
7451 
7452"You, fool? He didn't even keep the promise that was agreed."
7453 
7454He was too late. Ibuki said that he did not want to deal with this problem and planned to go out.
7455 
7456However, a soft white hand caught Ibuki's arm.
7457 
7458"Let's wait. It's possible, Ryuuen-kun is unexpectedly a good person, right?"
7459 
7460"...... Do you understand what that person has done?"  
7461 
7462"I don't know. I've only talked to him a few times."
7463 
7464"So why are you saying this?"
7465 
7466"Because I think he is that type of person."  
7467 
7468"It makes no sense for that, this is too naive."
7469 
7470Maybe this was a problem, because Shiina said with a smile. Seeing his innocent smile, Ibuki was slightly disturbed.
7471 
7472"Apart from that, it's great to be able to play with everyone. Can you be patient?"
7473 
7474"... This is stupid."  
7475 
7476 Ibuki sat in the chair.
7477 
7478"If he doesn't come anytime soon, I'll be back."
7479 
7480"Yes."  
7481 
7482 
7483 
7484 
7485 
7486 
7487 
7488Part 3
7489 
7490"This has gone too far!"
7491 
7492Ibuki tried to be patient, even though time passed until 8 p.m.  
7493 
7494Even the word late is not appropriate to describe it, he was annoyed with the situation they have done until now.  
7495 
7496"After all, haven't we sung it to 10 songs?"
7497 
7498"Ibuki-san must be patient."  
7499 
7500"I can't hold back my patience!"
7501 
7502"So let's try to exceed our patience."
7503 
7504"Bad joke!"
7505 
7506"How can you be angry all the time ... Aren't you always tired?"
7507 
7508"Just looking at your face makes me tired a million times!"
7509 
7510Ibuki shook Ishizaki's arm trying to stop him from coming out.
7511 
7512When Ibuki's hand had just reached the door knob, the door opened.
7513 
7514"Do you really think I will come here so you keep waiting?"
7515 
7516The man smiled as he walked - he was Ryuuen. Unknowingly Ishizaki and Ibuki's bodies froze.
7517 
7518Because they all thought he would not come.
7519 
7520"You're late, Ryuuen-kun"
7521 
7522"Looks like you guys are having fun."
7523 
7524"Yes. This is my first time coming to karaoke, this is very fun."
7525 
7526"Then I'll be back. Have fun guys."
7527 
7528Ryuuen smiled and spoke,
7529 
7530"Does that bother you?"
7531 
7532While he closed the door, he was stopped by Ibuki.
7533 
7534"If you let me fall into karaoke hell, I will fly you."
7535 
7536"Nails. Awful."
7537 
7538Ryuuen who was urged by Ibuki, then ordered soft drinks through Ishizaki.
7539 
7540After sitting and bowing, he just played with his cellphone without saying anything.
7541 
7542"... then?"
7543 
7544Ibuki urged him to speak.
7545 
7546"Then? What do you mean?"
7547 
7548"We waited for you until now, didn't you say anything?"
7549 
7550"I just came to see if you guys are still waiting for me but it seems like you still haven't left."
7551 
7552He immediately drank the soda Ishizaki gave him.
7553 
7554"There is nothing else besides that."
7555 
7556"I have been waiting for you for a few hours with Shiina. That's very annoying. "  
7557 
7558"That's none of my business."
7559 
7560"Oh really! "
7561 
7562Ibuki hit the table hard and looked at Ryuuen.
7563 
7564"Hey, calm down Ibuki. There's no good thing you're mad at Ryuuen-san."
7565 
7566"You too, when were you so attached to him?"
7567 
7568"When did you say? ... II already decided to follow Ryuuen-san."  
7569 
7570"Just be honest. Initially very reluctant. "
7571 
7572"Th-that, don't say anything else!"
7573 
7574Apart from the two being noisy, Shiina chose her first song.
7575 
7576"This fool has listened to your opinion, and chosen class B to fight."  
7577 
7578"It seems."
7579 
7580Hearing that Ishizaki shrugged her shoulders. If he accepts class opinions, he should choose Class C.
7581 
7582That was the only opposing class they could win.
7583 
7584Even though Ishizaki forcibly transferred class, but didn't know how to win.
7585 
7586"Ishizaki really believes in you. That means you have to be responsible for talking."
7587 
7588"Kuku, I can't possibly say anything stupid to him."
7589 
7590Ryuuen said that while smiling.  
7591 
7592"Do you remember when I first entered this school, didn't I arrange things to attack Class B?"
7593 
7594"... Is it when you try to let them be guilty?"  
7595 
7596Under Ryuuen's direction, there was a dispute with Class B, and tried to provoke the opponent's guilt.
7597 
7598To confirm the potential of each class, Ryuuen had caused a stir.
7599 
7600This was one of the events in the period where Ishizaki fought with Sudou and Ryuuen secretly contacted Katsuragi.
7601 
7602"Then how did it go?"
7603 
7604"That has no effect. Class B was very integrated at first."
7605 
7606"Yes. They are very united and more cohesive than any class."
7607 
7608"So, in an exam that relies on a whole of this kind, shouldn't it be to avoid class B as an opponent?"
7609 
7610"I think so too. Ichinose is a leader who is admired by many people and is very difficult to deal with."
7611 
7612Ibuki and Ishizaki's comments are also class D opinions.
7613 
7614"Shiina, how do you analyze class B?"
7615 
7616"Yes ... As they both said, class B is very strong. Their abilities are above average. Especially their close relationship makes everyone envious, but ... It can only be said that they are such a class. There is no special threat , only classes with good relationships. "  
7617 
7618"His attitude is also very gentle and his analysis is very good."
7619 
7620After listening to their opinions, Ryuuen said his own evaluation of Class B.
7621 
7622"Let me say the biggest weakness of Class B is Ichinose ... No, that is the absence of a leader."
7623 
7624"W-wait a minute. I don't know what you mean. Supposedly, Ichinose is the leader."  
7625 
7626"Ichinose and Kanzaki are not suitable to be leaders. They are the type of people whose role is to support the leader. If we treat him as a strategist in the class, Suzune and Katsuragi are better at making strategies. For this reason, class D is really decaying. this, has a chance of winning. "
7627 
7628"But right now we are worse than class B. Isn't the situation unchanged? If we think of the average student in class D that is very low, that means class B is the least desirable opponent now."
7629 
7630"No matter how we fight, our chances of victory are very small."
7631 
7632"Is our gap very big?"
7633 
7634There was no change in the evaluation of Ishizaki, Ryuuen, and Shiina who were stunned.
7635 
7636"But-"
7637 
7638Ryuuen took the empty glass and put it in front of him so that they surprised them.
7639 
7640"As long as you make a little effort, a percentage of less than 10% will approach 50%, and that can be higher depending on the situation."
7641 
7642Ryuuen handed Shiina a piece of paper.
7643 
7644After the fold is opened, the names of the 10 programs written on it are also marked with 5 main events.
7645 
7646Ibuki and Ishizaki also peeked from both sides.
7647 
7648"Use this on the special exam day later."
7649 
7650"Wait a minute, all of this—"
7651 
7652"Yes. All of these events are based on martial arts events."  
7653 
7654The 10 types of programs proposed are based on high physical abilities such as Karate, Judo, Taekwondo, Kendo, and Wrestling which are very demanding.  
7655 
7656"Please wait. Indeed, there are some people in our class who are good in physical abilities. Me, Albert, Komiya, Kondou, and Ibuki ... But are others not so good?"  
7657 
7658Ishizaki said, although one or two of our events were chosen in the draw, they did not know what would happen with the other events.  
7659 
7660"Yes. Besides that, in Class B there are also many students with good motor nerves. If everything is a 1 vs 1 fight, then that is a problem, but shouldn't the number of participants needed not be the same?"  
7661 
7662Even if we only depend on lottery to challenge, we cannot guarantee that we can get all the draws.
7663 
7664"Then what should we do?"
7665 
7666"Hmm?"
7667 
7668"Don't be too specific about the number of participants. That sort of thing doesn't matter."  
7669 
7670Even though Ishizaki didn't understand his intentions, Shiina quickly understood the point.
7671 
7672"So, you mean. No matter how many people fight, everything is determined by the rules. If you use the rules of the knockout system, we can do it."
7673 
7674"That's right. Even if in Judo despite using up to 10 participants, Albert alone is enough."  
7675 
7676"But ... Will the school allow a knockout like this?"  
7677 
7678"If it is a Written Examination or Football, it is not possible to use the knockout system on this exam. But, using the knockout system for Karate and Judo is common. It also cannot be categorized as a very complicated rule. They cannot refuse this event. the reason is too dangerous, so there is no problem with the rules of karate etc. Even if 1 or 2 events are rejected because they are too dangerous, that is enough to leave only 5 events. "  
7679 
7680"That's right, with this we can win, Ryuuen-san!"
7681 
7682Ishizaki, who paid attention to this fact, saw a glimmer of hope of victory.
7683 
7684"In this case, it is true that all the programs proposed by class D can be won ... But what if luck tends to the other side? What if there are more programs from class B selected?"
7685 
7686"Our chances are only 50% to win, are you not satisfied?"  
7687 
7688 "... If you will help, you will surely demand to win."
7689 
7690"Nail. Of course, I have a plan. "
7691 
7692Now, class D is impossible to win from the event proposed by class B only with capital.
7693 
7694The point of Ryuuen is that it is necessary to narrow the gap outside this.
7695 
7696"—What do you mean we can do something?"
7697 
7698Ibuki finally began to understand the situation.
7699 
7700"We will do a bad deed to win."
7701 
7702Ryuuen responded while laughing.
7703 
7704"From now until the day before the exam, you must be obsessed with stalking people in class B every day. Only need to spy on them from the start. Soon after that, they themselves will realize that they are being watched."
7705 
7706"What is this strategy? Is it necessary to put pressure on the opponent?"  
7707 
7708"People in Class B will laugh at this childish behavior. If no damage is done, they will let it pass. People like Ichinose will not realize my purpose."
7709 
7710" ... Purpose? "
7711 
7712"However, the first week will only end like this. Then we have to start the actual action after 10 events have been published. All trivial things will be done. Seize seats, threaten others, and say harsh things. No matter what happens, don't be so overdoing it. What should they think is so limited? "
7713 
7714They will think, the person who planned this dispute, is headed by Ishizaki.
7715 
7716"That ... is it possible to develop into reciprocating according to the situation?"
7717 
7718"Until the end, it is only to strengthen contact. At this stage, never overdo it when threatening or fighting. Fighting because defending yourself is a last resort."
7719 
7720The point is that everything must be done intentionally and abstractly, Ryuuen explained like that.
7721 
7722If it has a negative effect on the other party, it is difficult to guarantee that the school will not intervene.
7723 
7724"One of the main objectives is information. In the countless searches, we must steal information from Class B students. We must find out the 5 selected programs on the exam day as early as possible. In the classroom, where 5 events have been selected for a long time. "There is a possibility also through the text also in discussing it, everyone will discuss these 5 events here. In fact we do the same thing, right?"
7725 
7726"Well, umm. We will find the right time to discuss 10 events to be proposed and choose which is better."
7727 
7728"I see. Even though their mouths are closed, they can see on a cellphone. Obviously that information does not want to be seen by anyone. That will improve policy when approaching exams. Maybe I can find out who will participate in 5 events."
7729 
7730"It's simple ... But will it go smoothly?"
7731 
7732"Don't count on luck, we need to consider it from here. Starting tomorrow, I will go looking for opportunities. Besides looking for information, we must take other steps. For example, using this object."
7733 
7734"Isn't that ... a laxative?"
7735 
7736"This is a slow-acting laxative. It works after 48 hours. If you let several people drink this, one or two people's bodies might have problems that day."
7737 
7738"Hey, you. This is breaking the rules. What happens if you are exposed"!
7739 
7740"So what ?
7741 
7742"......"
7743 
7744"Do you think I'm someone who cares about this kind of thing?"
7745 
7746"Huh - truly, you are a man who will do anything to win."
7747 
7748"If there is a problem, I will take full responsibility. It's easy."
7749 
7750No matter what punishment Ryuuen gave the school, he did not care.
7751 
7752However, if the class is broken, this will be a big defeat.
7753 
7754"This strategy can only be used if you are not afraid of dropping out of school ..."
7755 
7756"You just said fighting in self-defense is the worst choice, isn't what you are doing worse?"  
7757 
7758"Yeah. Turning trivial into strife is a common practice for those little devils. Allowing people scheduled at 5 main events to fight against incompetents here. This development is also good. So that day can also be take advantage, right? "
7759 
7760Since the decision was made, Ryuuen would never let him go.
7761 
7762"Next I will come to change the commander that day. This is very important to get rid of Ichinose's calm."
7763 
7764"You are a devil ..."
7765 
7766"We can brag about this. We have to show them the unique battle of Class D. How about that?"  
7767 
7768"Ah ... yes!"
7769 
7770"Do you have a problem?"
7771 
7772Ibuki thought that this was natural, and he sighed.
7773 
7774However, Ibuki did not understand why she did not hate him, and he could only hate himself.  
7775 
7776"But ... Ryuuen-kun, why did you accept this? It's not because of sympathy, right?"
7777 
7778"Why, huh?"
7779 
7780Ryuuen leaned back on the sofa while closing her eyes. He has no nostalgia for this school. At first this was not a lie, but after coming here, his mood began to change.
7781 
7782Ayanokouji Kiyotaka. His dissatisfaction with leaving this school was because Ryuuen lost against the man. By becoming the commander to decide himself, it was also to confirm whether he really would have the desire to fight again. If he doesn't have nostalgia, he can also choose to deliberately lose the exam.
7783 
7784But ... if he really had the idea of ​​wanting to fight again, he would find a way to survive. Ryuuen wants to know what the results are.
7785   
7786 
7787 
7788 
7789EPILOGUE
7790 
7791Thin Line Between Winners and Losers
7792 
7793The event chosen for the sixth battle was 'archery' 2 vs 2. With Akito's struggle, class C won. Because we played the program proposed by C class so we won 3 wins and 3 losses.
7794 
7795Sakayanagi did not make specific instructions, but only silently watched the program.
7796 
7797It seems he really hopes that the result will be 3 wins and 3 losses.
7798 
7799Next, arrived at the seventh match which became the last match.
7800 
7801And the content that is chosen, will probably determine fate -
7802 
7803'Chess' Number of participants needed is 1 person. The time limit for chess is 1 hour (negative time limit)
7804 
7805Rules · Based on standard chess rules. However, the deadline will not be extended after 41 steps.
7806 
7807The commander can give instructions at any time, within a 30 minute time limit.
7808 
7809This time, there are no rules that add time to each subsequent step like the rules in the Fischer random Chess.
7810 
7811(T / N: Fischer's Chess random rule, starting time is 5 minutes, plus 5 seconds for each step)
7812 
7813It's possible to adopt a slow Chess strategy. Although Chess games usually last more than two hours, it's normal for this purpose.
7814 
7815"With 3 wins and 3 defeats, this leads to the 7th match being the last match. Isn't there nothing more exciting than this? And Chess is the last event. However this is a blessing from the rest of the event."
7816 
7817Sakayanagi intends to intervene immediately if this is a decisive victory and gives instructions to his teammates.
7818 
7819This time, we might intervene at the same time.
7820 
7821Judging from the rules of the Commander's intervention, if I use half force might not be able to win.
7822 
7823"Isn't that a miscalculation for you, so class A was forced into this situation?"
7824 
7825"That's right. I have to admit that sporting events put a lot of pressure on us."
7826 
7827Sakayanagi made reasonable comments for the previous 6 matches.
7828 
7829"However, this seventh battle is not the same. For the most part, the strength of the commander will determine victory or defeat."
7830 
7831"Unfortunately, I'm also good at playing chess."
7832 
7833After that, Sakagami-sensei and Hoshinomiya-sensei will witness the battle between us.
7834 
7835It's better to put a line of defense first.  
7836 
7837"Oh ... this is coincidence. That means, I could have failed in this Chess match."
7838 
7839But the most important thing in this game is the opening. We both will let students who are scheduled to duel first.
7840 
7841I chose Horikita Suzune from the list of students who had not yet participated.
7842 
7843On the other hand, the student chosen by Sakayangi was Hashimoto Masayoshi.
7844 
7845"Certainly, Horikita-san will appear. As a top student, he hasn't played so far because you deliberately saved it for this last event."
7846 
7847"Besides, I don't need to save it anymore."
7848 
7849Horikita and Hashimoto who were notified of each class, started walking towards the venue.
7850 
7851"Don't you two feel thirsty?"
7852 
7853Hoshinomiya-sensei, worried about the two of us who haven't stood up from their seats since the beginning of the exam.
7854 
7855"Thank you for your attention, but don't worry."
7856 
7857"I am okay, too."
7858 
7859"Really? I hope it's like that ..."
7860 
7861Hoshinomiya-sensei might not be used to this tense atmosphere. He sighed.
7862 
7863"Looks like you guys are ready. So now for the 7th match, Chess is officially starting."
7864 
7865After hearing instructions from Sakagami-sensei, we stopped the conversation.
7866 
7867"Attention please."
7868 
7869Both Horikita and Hashimoto bowed their heads.
7870 
7871Finally, the final match on this special exam begins.
7872 
7873 
7874 
7875 
7876 
7877 
7878 
7879Part 1
7880 
7881(Horikita Suzune POV)
7882 
7883I saw a chessboard placed in front of me. A week ago, I didn't even know the rules.
7884 
7885Today, I touched chess pieces for the first time here.
7886 
7887In special training with Ayanokouji-kun via computer, I understood the depth of chess.
7888 
7889If the opponent is Ayanokouji-kun or Sakayanagi-san, I'm afraid that between 1 in 10,000, I won't be able to win from them.
7890 
7891But the person I'm dealing with right now isn't the two of them.
7892 
7893Of course, I don't know the standard of Hashimoto-kun's game either.
7894 
7895However, one thing is certain, he is no stronger than Ayanokouji-kun and Sakayanagi-san.
7896 
7897"Please, don't overdo me Horikita."
7898 
7899My opponent casually said that to me.
7900 
7901I heard even from people in Class A that Hashimoto-kun is not a good person.
7902 
7903"Your expression is very serious. Why don't you enjoy this situation now?"
7904 
7905"How can you understand, as a class A student who has been at the top and has been leading for this year. This match is very important for Class C."
7906 
7907"If we lose, it's very painful because we have to pay class points. So it's the same for us."
7908 
7909If we win this chess game, we will get 130 class points.
7910 
7911This match is very important for class 1 to get this last class point.
7912 
7913"Do you know my name?"
7914 
7915"You are called Hashimoto-kun, right? I know, even though I have never talked to you even once."
7916 
7917"I am honored. To be able to talk to Horikita from Class C. You are a small celebrity. The first time I heard about your name was when I fed Ryuuen during a special exam on an uninhabited island."  
7918 
7919I did nothing at that time. Those are Ayanokouji-kun's strategies in secret.
7920 
7921No ... maybe for him it is not strategy.
7922 
7923"I've only been studying Chess for a month now. Please be merciful?"
7924 
7925"It's not a coincidence. I only studied for a week."
7926 
7927"Eh ..."  
7928 
7929The battle has begun.
7930 
7931Even if we discuss our Chess experience, it might be mixed with truth and lies.
7932 
7933This is a battle between the two parties with each other and to drill each other's spiritual gaps.
7934 
7935This special test is very vulnerable to whispers.
7936 
7937Exceptions are only for Written Exams which can directly report the answers. As commanders, Ayanokouji-kun and Sakayanagi-san, also worried about battles like this.
7938 
7939With 3 wins and 3 losses, we were dragged to the seventh event which became the final battle.
7940 
7941Thanks to Hirata-kun's return, Sudou-kun has maintained his rationality, and everyone has also united.
7942 
7943Although only Kouenji-kun needs to be considered, but I will reflect on it later.
7944 
7945I do not want to let this battle be in vain.
7946 
7947I thought about what I had said to Ayanokouji-kun before the special exam this morning, which made me speechless. "No matter who is my opponent, they won't defeat me."
7948 
7949Even though I'm really excited, but I don't know why? I feel very reliable now.
7950 
7951Because Hashimoto-kun is not comparable to him, then I have a chance to win.
7952 
7953Why don't I think I'll lose?
7954 
7955From the start, I could only imagine a situation where I would dominate.  
7956 
7957"So now, we will start the seventh game, Chess. Please sit down."
7958 
7959I sat listening to the instructions from the teacher.
7960 
7961Even though Hashimoto-kun continued to smile in front of me, his eyes didn't show that.
7962 
7963Winning or losing at this event, will be directly related to the success or failure of the class.
7964 
7965It seems like this situation has made Hashimoto-kun also feel pressure.
7966 
7967"So, let's get started."
7968 
7969Meanwhile, Hashimoto-kun took 1 black piece and 1 white piece.
7970 
7971"Do you know how to decide to attack?"
7972 
7973"Yes."
7974 
7975After he confirmed, he hid the two pieces in his hand and then extended his hand to me.
7976 
7977"I choose the left hand."
7978 
7979I answered, and from Hashimoto-kun's open hand, showed a white piece.
7980 
7981In other words, I who get the white piece will go first.  
7982 
7983(Illustration of Horikita Suzune)
7984 
7985"I look forward to your first steps."
7986 
7987"I don't know if I can respond to your wishes."
7988 
7989I took white chess. The piece of chess piece I was holding for the first time felt cold.
7990 
7991With this, the 7th battle between me and Hashimoto-kun began.
7992 
7993My first step - Pawn to E4.
7994 
7995With the start of the match, Hashimoto-kun's smile disappeared.
7996 
7997Immediately, he moved the black piece. The pawn stepped to E5.
7998 
7999I immediately rushed to prepare the Horse to eat the black Pawn.
8000 
8001This is my style of play that I am most confident of having done many battles with Ayanokouji-kun.
8002 
8003With the help of a black pawn to protect the other pawns from the white horse, Hashimoto-kun understood the situation.
8004 
8005"Sakayanagi also taught me a lot of things. Weren't you going to do an opening to put Black at a disadvantage here?"
8006 
8007Since the first step, we haven't considered playing Chess for too long.
8008 
8009The time required is 1 hour. Because Ayanokouji-kun will play for 30 minutes, so actually I only need to play 30 minutes.
8010 
8011There is no attempt to waste time on opening.
8012 
8013I understood a little after starting it. That is, he does not play defensively.
8014 
8015I don't know which piece Hashimoto was after, but I had to change strategy.
8016 
8017Besides that, he constantly launched attacks against me.
8018 
8019"This battle is very distorted, right?"
8020 
8021"Yes. Is this your tactic from your master?"
8022 
8023"Yes. Same as me. Maybe it's because I felt the most when he taught me? You, unlike me, your game is very solid ... did you learn it yourself?"
8024 
8025He began to test me. Is there something he wants to withdraw from my comment?
8026 
8027"I played chess in this week. I have left all other things except this."
8028 
8029"Oh ... That means you are very sure that Chess will be chosen?"
8030 
8031"It doesn't hurt to think so."
8032 
8033With each piece moving one by one, the position of the chess pieces changes rapidly.
8034 
8035He is often confused and sometimes he doesn't eat my pieces, he might feel pressured by me.
8036 
8037However, every step of my game did attack Hashimoto-kun.  
8038 
8039"Are you really just studying for a week?"
8040 
8041"Looks like you really like to talk."
8042 
8043"I'm only talking about ability."
8044 
8045As long as it doesn't violate morality, no matter what he says, he doesn't break the rules.
8046 
8047I cannot terminate his rights.
8048 
8049"Yes, just one week. But you can't deny that this might be a lie."
8050 
8051"If you really only study in a week, then it doesn't look like you are studying by yourself. Is there anyone who is as confident in chess as the Princess of my class who continues to train thoroughly?"
8052 
8053"I don't know. I can't completely deny that there is no such thing."
8054 
8055I don't want to give him unnecessary information.
8056 
8057"Oh, it's fine. By the way, can you tell me something about Ayanokouji?"
8058 
8059Is this the purpose? It seems like discussing the chess experience and who taught me it wasn't important to him from the start.
8060 
8061He should have just talked about it. The real purpose is to ask about Ayanokouji-kun.
8062 
8063Even Hashimoto had started paying attention.  
8064 
8065"What do you want to know?"
8066 
8067"I want to know if the person who has been active behind the scenes since the special exam on the uninhabited island is Ayanokouji."
8068 
8069He began to intend to shake my mind.
8070 
8071And the reason why he was chosen at this event, should be one of the reasons.
8072 
8073"Why do you think so?"
8074 
8075"Just my instincts. Tell me about Horikita."
8076 
8077"What should I answer you, I don't even understand what you are saying."
8078 
8079"Really? In my opinion, you seem to be shaken."
8080 
8081"When I learned that you were an opponent, I anticipated that you would mentally attack me."
8082 
8083"... Is it true ?"
8084 
8085"No matter how you attack, defend me will not collapse."
8086 
8087Besides, I used an elephant in a white box to do checkmate on Hashimoto-kun's king
8088 
8089Hashimoto-kun's laugh suddenly disappeared.
8090 
8091"Do you still have time to talk about it?"
8092 
8093After that, he fell silent and I began to attack.
8094 
8095"This is interesting ..."
8096 
8097Looking at the previous situation, this match situation had begun to side with me.
8098 
8099He is not a weak opponent, but every step he plays matches my expectations.
8100 
8101From the start of the match to less than 10 minutes, his steps finally stopped.
8102 
8103He thought hard for the first time. The smile on his face that was occasionally seen by me, had now disappeared.
8104 
8105"Oh, this is not bad Horikita, you are very strong. Your style of play is also very beautiful, this is very troublesome."
8106 
8107"You too, I don't see you so bad. You play very well."
8108 
8109"Excessive flattery will not save."
8110 
8111This fight, if it continues, it will definitely be my victory. This is what it should be.
8112 
8113As opposed to the game, Hashimoto-kun, can definitely feel the current situation.
8114 
8115However, this match will not necessarily decide the outcome.
8116 
8117 
8118 
8119 
8120 
8121 
8122 
8123 
8124 
8125Part 2
8126 
8127The screen projects a battle between the two people.
8128 
8129Hashimoto continued to launch attacks early in the match, but Horikita calmly overcame them.
8130 
8131When he found a situation where he could not stop himself from eating opponent's chess pieces, he calmly analyzed and avoided it to avoid a crisis.
8132 
8133Then he plays very solid and holds the advantage in his hand.
8134 
8135When it was almost mid-hour, Horikita could almost see victory.
8136 
8137However, in the current battle was an advantage for Horikita. He played far beyond strength when training.
8138 
8139"This is a very interesting match. I want to see this match continue to the end."
8140 
8141Sakayanagi really enjoyed their match, and there was no anxiety from him.
8142 
8143"I agree. We must see it to the end."
8144 
8145"Oh, yeah ... even though I say it like that, I can't do it. I'm not so sure about Hashimoto-kun, on the other hand it seems Horikita-san is very calm. His good words seem useless."  
8146 
8147Now is the time. The computer indicated that Sakayanagi would intervene in the commander.
8148 
8149He concluded, if Hashimoto got more pressure than this, the possibility of his defeat would be very clear.
8150 
8151For Sakayanagi, this should have been unexpected because he intended to wait until half the match time.
8152 
8153However, the assessment is very precise.
8154 
8155Looking at the current situation, he was worried that the outcome would be decided if he set it aside for a while.
8156 
8157Right now Horikita is very strong.
8158 
8159I want to wait and see for a while, because I want to see its progress.
8160 
8161I began to be interested in how Horikita would respond in the match against Sakayanagi.
8162 
8163"You're not coming, Ayanokouji-kun."
8164 
8165"I really want to participate, but if I leave it up to Horikita right now, maybe the chance of winning will be higher."
8166 
8167"I see. Then I won't hesitate to turn the situation around?"
8168 
8169He began typing. Then, Hashimoto, who was thinking, acted like a fish.
8170 
8171The commander's time to intervene is only 30 minutes, then the time will stop after pressing the Enter key. It also seems to be considered to give pause when sending commands. Then time will run again when the opponent hears the command.
8172 
8173Horikita vs Sakayanagi. I hope that this will be in line with what Horikita thought.
8174 
8175If so, then Horikita might be able to maintain excellence to the end. However, things will definitely not be so smooth. Sakayanagi with absolute confidence participated in the competition. Clearly, every flow of steps from the genius Sakayanagi was difficult to predict, which made Horikita worry.
8176 
8177So I have to think about it. Think about how to deal with situations when his opponent is replaced by someone better than himself.
8178 
8179Then make use of the available time and make a decision.
8180 
8181"There doesn't seem to be enough time."
8182 
8183Facing every step of Horikita's chess piece, Sakayanagi never thought about it for more than 5 seconds.
8184 
8185He immediately dropped important points.
8186 
8187Chance to win Horikita disappeared in an instant.
8188 
8189There are only a few advantages left. Horikita's steps stopped.
8190 
8191However, even though he was only a beginner, he would also feel the despair of opponents who were beyond his abilities.
8192 
8193Sakayanagi caught him, and forced Horikita on the road to death.
8194 
81952 minutes, 3 minutes. Horikita can't move the pieces anymore.
8196 
8197This is the limit. This is the dividing line between winners and losers.
8198 
8199I sent an intervention signal to take over the baton from the distressed Horikita.
8200 
8201And the instructions will be sent to Horikita via earphones.
8202 
8203Horikita looked up and looked at the camera. He nodded and gave me all thoughts.
8204 
8205The next battle is not Horikita vs Sakayanagi.
8206 
8207This is a fight between me and Sakayanagi.
8208 
8209"Okay, it's time - this will be a battle between you and me."
8210 
8211"It seems so."
8212 
8213Even though the time is only 30 minutes, that is enough to reach the end.
8214 
8215While Sakayanagi and I talked, I couldn't let go of my hand to type the keyboard.
8216 
8217The time needed for both parties to take steps is 10 seconds to 20 seconds. When we press Entar to give orders, the time we hold here will stop decreasing.
8218 
8219After analyzing the flow until the middle of the game time, I have made a strategy in my chess game.
8220 
8221The chess pieces we both keep moving on the chessboard.
8222 
8223"Hey, what are the different dimensions of the two of them?"
8224 
8225Hashimoto's voice came out through the monitor.
8226 
8227"The battle between us is truly stunted ..."
8228 
8229"... Yes."
8230 
8231It can't be helped if they will be shaken. There is a huge difference between amateurs and experienced. At first glance they might not be able to see which side is profitable or not.
8232 
8233No, compared to these things ... Forcibly they will understand this when we start playing Chess.
8234 
8235I sighed.
8236 
8237Sakayanagi's Chess level is so high that I really want to pay my respects to him.
8238 
8239Even if he enters the world of Chess and is famous, I won't be surprised.
8240 
8241When I was young, I used to play chess in the White Room.
8242 
8243I have played with many people, like experienced lecturers, but I am stronger than all of them.
8244 
8245"Is there something Ayanokouji-kun. Have my steps been conveyed to your heart?"
8246 
8247"Yeah. This hurts."  
8248 
8249In the middle of the match, after half the battle, I not only had difficulty opening the gap, but also spent all my efforts thinking about how to lead.
8250 
8251As long as he judges that I won't make a mistake, he will be careful not to break through by force.
8252 
8253"I will not be afraid of you at all. Because Ayanokouji-kun will never make a small mistake."
8254 
8255"Then can you let go of resistance?"
8256 
8257"I can't do this. If you don't make a mistake, then I will use all my strength to defeat you and make a positive breakthrough."
8258 
8259Unconsciously, Horikita and Hashimoto had not said a word, when their hands moved the chess pieces.
8260 
8261When we entered half the battle ... His steps stopped.
8262 
8263If Hashimoto followed the normal directions, he would read the next steps instructed by Sakayanagi.
8264 
8265However, Sakayanagi thought carefully now.
8266 
8267We've played fast so far, so Hashimoto must be shaken.
8268 
8269Even though he didn't say it, he might feel a crisis situation.
8270 
8271After a few minutes of silence, he stepped. The Chess step that he thought about thoroughly was very sturdy.
8272 
8273I haven't made the slightest mistake and I also don't intend to give him a chance.
8274 
8275But this -
8276 
8277This time it was my turn that stopped.
8278 
8279"Ah, how nice this time is. I don't care what they see. I just hope this battle will be the best thing in my life."
8280 
8281I don't know whether Hoshinomiya-sensei and Sakagami-sensei have a deep understanding of Chess.
8282 
8283But they will understand it, that this is an unusual battle.
8284 
82851 minute, 2 minutes. Time goes on endlessly.
8286 
8287I almost spent my time alone.
8288 
8289"What are you doing ... Ayanokouji-kun?"
8290 
8291On the other side of the monitor, there was the voice of Horikita, who was quietly watching.  
8292 
8293"Only about 5 minutes left ...!"
8294 
8295I also know this kind of thing.
8296 
8297This is a complicated game where four people think in a game.
8298 
8299There is no doubt that we were dominant before, and now things have really changed because of our opponents.
8300 
8301My next step will determine life and death.
8302 
8303It doesn't matter how much time we spend interpreting it.
8304 
8305"You're not someone who would give up on something like that, Ayanokouji-kun. Let me see it again."
8306 
8307Compared to the results, Sakayanagi would only be interested in being able to bring out all my abilities.
8308 
8309For him, as long as it's fun for himself, the results of this special exam aren't important at all.
8310 
8311Only less than 3 minutes left. The route I saw before to the end was completely restored by me.
8312 
8313Then I began to build a path to victory. Before remaining in 2 minutes -
8314 
8315I pressed the keyboard and sent instructions to Horikita.
8316 
8317Horikita seems to have been waiting for this moment, and once again took part.
8318 
8319The Chess section attached to the chessboard looks towering. Once again Hashimoto became restless.
8320 
8321Right now every step from Sakayanagi is very smooth, but the next step will be slowly longer.
8322 
8323The first step is 30 seconds and the second step is 30 seconds. The next step again is 1 minute.
8324 
8325Instead, I respond to his steps within 1 second to 2 seconds.
8326 
8327The current situation, I'm holding the advantage of Sakayanagi and taking it to the path to our victory.
8328 
8329Soon it will be the last battle. Soon, the results will be decided.
8330 
8331Skak situation initiated by me.
8332 
8333Even though he still had a little room to escape, there was only a little left.
8334 
8335Shortly after, he won't have a way to escape.
8336 
8337"Truly extraordinary ..."
8338 
8339Sakayanagi gave me a compliment.
8340 
83411 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes. Sakayanagi thought for the second time.
8342 
8343The time spent decreases, and one precious minute is constantly cut off.
8344 
8345He has been talking to me ever since, but now I don't hear his voice anymore.
8346 
8347"Hey, come on!"
8348 
8349Hashimoto called out. The remaining time is less than 2 minutes, and in the end he fell under me.
8350 
8351If he had used 30 minutes, then he could only leave the rest to Hashimoto who had time left. However, this will actually determine his defeat.
8352 
8353"Sakayanagi! This is our defeat!"
8354 
8355It seems that Hashimoto did not know a number of ways to escape from Skak.
8356 
8357Time is reduced by 1 minute since Sakayanagi thinks.
8358 
8359"This is truly extraordinary, Ayanokouji-kun. You have fully responded to my wishes."
8360 
8361As time diminished, Sakayanagi once again praised me.
8362 
8363"I felt cold sweat for the first time. You are indeed a strong opponent."
8364 
8365When the time was running out, Sakayanagi said.
8366 
8367"--This is the end."
8368 
8369This whisper of defeat from Sakayanagi, Hashimoto could not hear.
8370 
8371The commander has no authority to end the game.
8372 
8373After the time is up, the game rights will be returned to the players from both parties, and then the sound of intervention will be lost.
8374 
8375Or he can let Hashimoto continue until the last checkmate.
8376 
8377However, the battle will end when Sakayanagi shows his willingness to declare defeat.
8378 
8379"This is a very good fight. It's too bad to let it end ..."
8380 
8381Only 40 seconds left. Sakayanagi's voice was very soft. At the same time a voice came when he typed the keyboard.
8382 
8383He did not want to admit defeat, and Sakayanagi was confident of his victory.
8384 
8385 "... I've been waiting ... Princess!"
8386 
8387Hashimoto, no ... This was an attack from Sakayanagi behind him.
8388 
8389When he made a move, I felt a current running down my back.
8390 
8391The dying Black side regained consciousness and once again rose again.
8392 
8393After two or three steps, I felt that the Chess path had deviated from the path I had designed.
8394 
8395Then - when I prayed, I found myself forced into a dead end.
8396 
8397After returning to pray, I was stuck on the road to Sakayanagi's victory.
8398 
8399From these ups and downs, silence once again came to me.
8400 
8401In less than a minute and a half now, I fell into the biggest dilemma.
8402 
8403I'm sure Horikita also felt this situation strongly.
8404 
8405Until before he could imagine the defeat of the opponent. It seems that this will be a victory for class C a little more.
8406 
8407However, all of these feelings gradually disappeared, and now Horikita must have felt them. The remaining time is less than 1 minute.
8408 
8409"Ayanokouji-kun ..."
8410 
8411Horikita said to me with head down.
8412 
8413"I don't want to lose."
8414 
8415He only says what is on his mind.
8416 
8417"I ..."
8418 
8419Horikita talked about what she wanted to say now.
8420 
8421"I ... I don't want to admit defeat ... I want to win ..."
8422 
8423He cried in his heart.
8424 
8425"Even now, I'm also thinking hard about how to go for victory. I keep thinking about it."
8426 
8427Letting his emotions scream, this really isn't like Horikita's style.
8428 
8429"But, I couldn't find any steps to fight Sakayanagi-san ... You're the only one who can do that!"
8430 
8431I close my eyes.
8432 
8433There are still tens of seconds left.
8434 
8435It is over.
8436 
8437Considering the next step, when there is only 30 seconds left, defeat is basically determined.
8438 
8439There is no safe route left. I can only bet on the last chance to win this battle.
8440 
8441I typed the keyboard, and quickly and accurately, even though this would result in defeat.
8442 
8443Then I pressed Entar and sent instructions. The calculation of the displayed time stops here.
8444 
8445Horikita can only pray, waiting for the message I sent.
8446 
8447After about 30 seconds I gave instructions, Horikita opened her eyes.
8448 
8449It seemed that the instructions he had been waiting for had reached him through the earphones.
8450 
8451I looked at Sakagami-sensei and Hoshinomiya-sensei.
8452 
8453Their eyes were fixed on the monitor and watched the game situation.
8454 
8455"You have to do it ... Ayanokouji."
8456 
8457Hashimoto looked like he was smiling, and looked at the camera.
8458 
8459Horikita has taken steps.
8460 
8461It's time for Sakayanagi to step again.
8462 
8463"This is very interesting, Ayanokouji-kun."
8464 
8465Sakayanagi took a step, he expressed his respect for me for the third time.
8466 
8467"I've never fought an enemy as complex and as powerful as you. You can handle every step I take, and sometimes you can make a brighter response."
8468 
8469Through his steps, Sakayanagi had seen the final result he had expected.
8470 
8471"This step taken by Ayanokouji-kun is a complex step. There is no doubt that this is an area that cannot be reached by ordinary people."
8472 
8473Sakayanagi said his feelings were mixed and trembling slightly.
8474 
8475"--However,"
8476 
8477Sakayanagi's voice echoed in this quiet room.
8478 
8479"In this way, my victory will not be shaken."
8480 
8481However, he uses the keyboard to give instructions.
8482 
8483Hashimoto, who had been waiting for an answer, immediately moved the pieces according to instructions.
8484 
8485I also continue to play to fight. The match is nearing its end.
8486 
8487There was no conversation, only the sound of chess pieces stepping.
8488 
8489The remaining time is 5 ... 4 ... 3 ... Then finally ...
8490 
8491Checkmate.
8492 
8493This is the main strategy to sacrifice the Queen's most powerful piece.
8494 
8495The victory achieved by using this strategy is very significant, but because the risk is too high, if it fails, it will definitely lose. And he completed this strategy when he was forced into a desperate situation.
8496 
8497Horikita stopped her hand.
8498 
8499He had hopes for words that came from his earphones, but only lasted for a moment.
8500 
8501He also should understand it. This checkmate has no way to escape.
8502 
8503Victory or defeat has been decided.
8504 
8505"Ayanokouji-kun ..."
8506 
8507Even so there are things that make Horikita not want to give up.
8508 
8509"Answer, Ayanokouji-kun ... Is there really no step anymore ...?"
8510 
8511I removed the keyboard.
8512 
8513"Ayanokouji-kun ...!"
8514 
8515More than anyone, Horikita really hopes to win from Class A.
8516 
8517He felt that if he asked me, he might be able to win and then entrust everything to me.
8518 
8519Game 7 has ended. I want to praise him for being able to take advantage of Hashimoto who is a difficult opponent.
8520 
8521There was no mistake on Horikita.
8522 
8523It's just that the other party has played a better game than the instructions I gave Horikita.
8524 
8525The commander's time is stopped when the time is 0, and communication is lost.
8526 
8527"... I lose."
8528 
8529Horikita was very disheartened to bow her head to Hashimoto.
8530 
8531"Thank you for everything."
8532 
8533Hashimoto also bowed his head.
8534 
8535"- So far."
8536 
8537Sakagami-sensei, who had been silent after seeing the match. Declares the match of the seventh event is over.
8538 
8539"This event was won by Class A. Therefore, the results of this final exam were won by class A with 4 wins and 3 losses. Class C also gave great resistance."
8540 
8541Chess show is over. In short, I must think of the reason later. I have intervened as a commander, but in this Chess match I still lost. Of course there will be many people who are dissatisfied and complaining like, why didn't I leave the game to Horikita?
8542 
8543"This is a very good game ... Is it okay to say that? However, class C has also fought to the end, this is great."
8544 
8545Hoshinomiya-sensei tried to comfort me in the same way as Sakagami-sensei.
8546 
8547"If you feel very sad, do you want to cry on your teacher's chest?"
8548 
8549"Hoshinomiya-sensei."
8550 
8551Sakagami-sensei reprimanded the humorous Hoshinomiya-sensei.
8552 
8553"I am kidding! "
8554 
8555He shook his head and immediately looked down at Sakagami-sensei.
8556 
8557"But Ayanokouji-kun. It seems that you are a much better child than I thought. When you interfere in the Arithmetic Mental program, you can answer the 10th question which is very difficult. Chess can also play well against Sakayanagi-san. In Written Examination, you also answer the right part that has the highest difficulty. Oh, this is the right time to give a bonus ... "
8558 
8559After that, Hoshinomiya-sensei thought for a while.
8560 
8561"This is strange. Have you been hiding your abilities all this time?"
8562 
8563"Only this time I happened to be useful."
8564 
8565"By any chance, huh? There are also things like this ... ~ But ... Well, I might understand why Sae-chan saw Ayanokouji-kun. So that's how he played dirty."
8566 
8567No matter how I try to hide it, some parts will be exposed to the teacher.
8568 
8569"Don't worry ~ I won't tell other students about what I see and hear here."
8570 
8571When he said that, he touched my shoulder gently. Then he put his face in my ear and said.
8572 
8573"Sensei doesn't hate children like Ayanokouji-kun, but that can turn into hatred if he sees it as an enemy."
8574 
8575Hoshinomiya-sensei left this sentence and left, there was no smile on his face. .
8576 
8577It seems I accidentally made him look at me as a Class B enemy.
8578 
8579"Special exams have been completed. Students are asked to immediately leave the multipurpose room."
8580 
8581"Oh, sensei, do we have to go back to class first?"
8582 
8583"No, it's enough here today. It's okay to return to the dormitory."
8584 
8585It seems that everyone does not need to gather together first. This is also a good thing.
8586 
8587"Students have done well, you can return now."
8588 
8589"Hoshinomiya-sensei, you have to start cleaning up after this event."
8590 
8591"I know."
8592 
8593Sakagami-sensei and Hoshinomiya-sensei began to prepare to clean the multipurpose room. The current situation felt so relaxed that it did not seem like there had been a big battle. At this moment, Sakayanagi appeared from the other side of the computer.
8594 
8595He is waiting for the teacher to stay away from us.
8596 
8597"It's hard, for a little girl."
8598 
8599"Yes. You too."
8600 
8601This is the first time we have greeted each other since the seventh battle of the event.
8602 
8603Even though it's only 30 minutes, but our brain is really thinking hard, it's definitely tiring.
8604 
8605"This Chess game requires endurance. A careful response from Horikita-san, and then a fierce battle with Ayanokouji-kun, this is better than I expected. This is truly extraordinary."
8606 
8607Sakayanagi said that with a satisfied face. It seemed that he had exerted all his strength.
8608 
8609"To be honest, you are much stronger than I thought. You immediately destroyed the profits made by Horikita, and I can't complain because of defeat."
8610 
8611"There is no such thing. This is a very good match. Until the end of the match, there may be a tendency to win on both sides. However, the steps I made have already determined victory and defeat, isn't it like that?"
8612 
8613"Great checkmate after you sacrifice the Queen."
8614 
8615That is the reality that happens on the monitor side.
8616 
8617My instructions and Sakayanagi's instructions. As a result of this match, Sakayanagi is better.
8618 
8619At that time, there was no miracle to turn things around.
8620 
8621Victory and defeat have been decided at the discretion of the school.
8622 
8623Even though Class C also fought hard, it still lost to Class A, so we lost 30 class points.
8624 
8625Even though the results only get a little damage, but to match the results of other classes to see the whole ...
8626 
8627"Is there anything you want?"
8628 
8629"Is there anything I want? Nothing."
8630 
8631Sakayanagi smiled softly and nodded in satisfaction.
8632 
8633"I only wish I could fight with you. And now this has been achieved. This is enough."    
8634 
8635If so, is it just a matter of responding?
8636 
8637If we talk too long, we will be seen by the teacher, this will be very troublesome. So I also stood up.
8638 
8639Just as I reached out to the door to leave, interim Director Tsukishiro appeared in the multipurpose room.
8640 
8641"Oh, you guys really showed me something good."
8642 
8643"Eh, aren't you the temporary director of Tsukishiro. Did you see the special exam?"
8644 
8645"Yeah. The school has to manage things to prevent injustice. I am in another room, but I have watched both of you as commanders and seen the way of special exams."
8646 
8647After that, he applauded and praised us both.
8648 
8649"Both sides are fighting very well, this is a very tight match. For schools, this is a very good collection of data. I am sure that this victory will have a big impact for the coming year. It must be maintained."
8650 
8651I saw the eyes of the temporary director Tsukishiro, and he also looked back at me.
8652 
8653Only in this way, I don't need to ask him for an explanation anymore, I already understand everything.
8654 
8655"It's a good thing if you can satisfy, interim Director."
8656 
8657Sakayanagi bowed his head. He seemed to feel the highest sense of satisfaction for the battle that had taken place.
8658 
8659"What are the results between Class B and Class D?"
8660 
8661"Yes. The results have been determined one hour before you are finished."
8662 
8663That's fast enough.
8664 
8665"Which class won?"
8666 
8667Sakayanagi also became interested in this, so he asked that.
8668 
8669"5 wins and 2 losses, victory for class D. This can be described as a big disappointment."
8670 
8671Did Ryuuen defeat Ichinose? They will get 190 class points.
8672 
8673Class D, seems to be returning to class C.
8674 
8675Then we will return to Class D again and start all over again.  
8676 
8677"Ichinose-san suffered a terrible defeat. It can't be helped."
8678 
8679(Tsukishiro's illustration)
8680 
8681If Ryuuen wasn't there, this would be Class B victory.
8682 
8683Does he act for himself or for class?
8684 
8685In short, his feelings have started to change.
8686 
8687At the same time, this is a threat because of his return to someone.
8688 
8689"Please return. Special exams have been completed. Teachers are also welcome to leave."
8690 
8691The interim director Tsukishiro urged Sakagami-sensei and Hoshinomiya-sensei to leave quickly.
8692 
8693"But we still have to do something after—"
8694 
8695"This matter will be taken care of by us."
8696 
8697The caretaker director Tsukishiro gave a gesture, and several workers entered the multipurpose room.
8698 
8699"Who are they? Aren't they not staff working at this school?"
8700 
8701Sakagami-sensei asked in surprise.
8702 
8703"The government wants to know the exam data as soon as possible. These people were sent by the government for this purpose. Don't worry."
8704 
8705Director Tsukishiro, acting on all of this, said that. After all, a teacher can't argue.
8706 
8707Sakagami-sensei and Hoshinomiya-sensei who immediately stopped work and left the multipurpose room.
8708 
8709They have to go back to the office immediately, so they keep going and don't care much about us.
8710 
8711On the other hand, Sakayanagi looked at the workers with confusion.
8712 
8713However, the door of the multipurpose room had been closed and only the sound of the door being carefully locked could be heard.
8714 
8715"Are you worried about something?"
8716 
8717Provisional director Tsukishiro who did not stay in the department room asked Sakayanagi.
8718 
8719"No, nothing."
8720 
8721"So."
8722 
8723Alright- I'll be back too. I looked at my cellphone and found a text message from Horikita.
8724 
8725[You've worked hard.]
8726 
8727This is a very short message. I will definitely listen to her complaints later.
8728 
8729"See you later, Sakayanagi."
8730 
8731I tried to go back, but ...
8732 
8733"-Can you wait a moment, Ayanokouji-kun?"
8734 
8735"What is wrong?"
8736 
8737Sakayanagi called to stop me in the corridor.
8738 
8739Sakayanagi's expression, which was initially lulled in victory, began to show some dissatisfaction.
8740 
8741"... Do you really think that your previous chess piece move was the best choice?"
8742 
8743The last moment. It seems he has doubts about the conclusion I made after careful consideration.
8744 
8745"You really won from me. What else can I do?"
8746 
8747"No ... sorry. Looks like I have imagined something excessive."
8748 
8749"Are you not happy to win from me?"
8750 
8751"It's not like that. Just, somewhere in my heart, I expect to lose to you."
8752 
8753This is really a strange way of thinking.
8754 
8755"From the start, I didn't play half-heartedly."
8756 
8757"Yeah, I know."
8758 
8759Even so, there was still some weirdness in Sakayanagi's heart.
8760 
8761Maybe in his eyes, my image should be higher than that.
8762 
8763"You're a cruel person Ayanokouji-kun."
8764 
8765The temporary director Tsukishiro who was standing in front of the multipurpose room said something like that to me.
8766 
8767Sakayanagi turned around. After a while I also reluctantly turned around.
8768 
8769The cement director Tsukishiro smiled softly and walked over to us.
8770 
8771"You're really cruel."
8772 
8773"What do you mean, Director Tsukishiro?"
8774 
8775It wasn't me who asked, but Sakayanagi.
8776 
8777"Should I tell you what happened?"
8778 
8779"What do you mean ?"  
8780 
8781"It's better to tell you clearly and clearly."
8782 
8783It seems like he did something in the multipurpose room.
8784 
8785"In that match, the real winner is Ayanokouji-kun."
8786 
8787When the statement from the interim Director Tsukishiro came out, it was impossible for Sakayanagi to not be interested.
8788 
8789Why does he have to say this considering having his own risk?
8790 
8791"What do you mean? Actually, I lost."
8792 
8793"Yes. That's right. This is the truth."
8794 
8795From this way of speaking, we can see the character of Tsukishiro's interim Director.
8796 
8797"But the process is different, is that true?"
8798 
8799I just kept quiet and listened to them, and I began to understand the situation. Then suddenly Sakayanagi also woke up.
8800 
8801"This is really stupid ... The school has forced it to interfere with students."
8802 
8803Sakayanagi was not sorry or discouraged, but he was annoyed. There is no doubt that he is very angry.
8804 
8805"Sakayanagi-san. You not only failed to fulfill my request, but also sent protection points to Ayanokouji-kun. To eliminate them, I not only used some difficult methods at this school."
8806 
8807It turns out that's what happened. To make it clear, is it necessary to disclose previously unnecessary things like this?
8808 
8809"That's right. If everything can go according to my wishes, this time I should be able to get Ayanokouji-kun out of school. Unfortunately, there are a lot of enthusiastic teachers in this school, so it takes a lot of work for me."
8810 
8811At the end of his consideration, he entered the instructions on my computer.
8812 
8813However, it takes about 30 seconds to enter the keyboard and forward it to instructions.
8814 
8815The previous input only takes about 10 seconds, and the reason for this indication is delayed.
8816 
8817The reason for this is that the instructions sent will be played as automatic sound from the earphones.
8818 
8819By working on a computer, the process and results are changed into something else.  
8820 
8821"At that time, he had planned to move the pieces to another place. Out of control was considered the best step. Although we prepared many people and many machines, we had to do very difficult things."
8822 
8823If he changes the pace of the chess piece too badly, it will be too conspicuous, so that everyone will feel the strangeness.
8824 
8825In other words, caretaker Director Tsukishiro had to consider the difficult steps of my chess piece to prevent everyone from feeling weird about what was happening.
8826 
8827"At this level, Sakayanagi-san who can feel the strangeness of his chess pieces can be quite good."
8828 
8829This is not a compliment at all.
8830 
8831"Why didn't you say that, Ayanokouji-kun?"
8832 
8833"Even if he tells the teacher, it's useless. No, apart from that he can't say it at all."
8834 
8835'These simple things' - explained by caretaker director Tsukishiro.
8836 
8837"He is a genius from the White Room and he forced the situation by sneaking into this school. After all he hopes not to be the center of attention?"
8838 
8839If I told them that I was involved with the interim Director Tsukishiro, that would develop into a very difficult problem.
8840 
8841Although it is unfortunate, the current situation cannot change.
8842 
8843"Even if it's very sad, victory is victory. Or are you not happy?"
8844 
8845 "... Director Tsukishiro, you're really good at provocation. But - you have to pay a fortune?"
8846 
8847Seeing him smile with emotion, Director Tsukishiro once again applauded.
8848 
8849"A Koudo Ikusei high school boy really said something interesting. Just because you are a king here, even his arrogance becomes large."
8850 
8851From the start, students who were standing in the same position did not want to make Sakayanagi an enemy.
8852 
8853However, in the eyes of this man, he was just a child who likes to brag.
8854 
8855"Because I said you have to pay dearly, then I'll tell you what you have to do now. Hurry, go."
8856 
8857How will it happen? After a short silence.
8858 
8859"Okay, then I have to go. Adults have a lot to do."
8860 
8861Provisional director Tsukishiro began to take steps and deliberately passed us.
8862 
8863"If possible, I hope you can choose to drop out of school. This will eliminate the need to involve other students."
8864 
8865After leaving this sentence, he walked away to the corridor. Sakayanagi also walked slowly behind him.
8866 
8867"These results are too disappointing. I'm very unhappy."
8868 
8869"I am sorry."
8870 
8871"You don't need to apologize for this Ayanokouji-kun. I'm just frustrated by the fact that adults interfere with children's battles. My best memories are marred by it."
8872 
8873He did not care about his victory.
8874 
8875He simply could not accept that his victory had been crushed.
8876 
8877"Only - even if I accept it, isn't it difficult to know who is stronger?"
8878 
8879Sakayanagi stopped in his tracks and looked at me.
8880 
8881"Exactly. This is really the problem."
8882 
8883Even though I want to remain silent over Interim Director Tsukishiro's intervention, it would be better if Sakayanagi found out. For me, this incident also left a little sin.
8884 
8885"Please play with me again starting from the step before the temporary Director interferes!"
8886 
8887I could easily refuse his request here and now.
8888 
8889But, if I do, I feel that something inside Sakayanagi will break. And, something in me too.
8890 
8891"I don't think there's a reason to reject you. But where will we do it? "
8892 
8893"Do you know that there is a chessboard in the library?"
8894 
8895"No ... that's the first time I've heard of it."
8896 
8897"I sometimes use it to play chess there so let's go there."
8898 
8899Finding no reason to refuse his request, we moved to the library.
8900 
8901Nobody was there at the moment, maybe because the special exams were over and all the events were done?
8902 
8903In the library, which was very quiet, I saw a chessboard.
8904 
8905I then placed the chessboard on a small table, even though it was big enough for two people.
8906 
8907Sakayanagi arranged the pieces into a situation like before with agility.
8908 
8909"Here, the situation is the same as that time. Please show me your true steps. "
8910 
8911I took the piece and moved it to the place it should be.
8912 
8913 
8914 
8915 
8916 
8917Part 3
8918 
8919None of us talked during the match, until time passed.
8920 
8921At night, the only sound that is heard is the clicks of white and black pieces.
8922 
8923But it does not last long.
8924 
8925There is no need to spend more time since the match starts with that situation on the chessboard.
8926 
8927Shortly, the end of the game arrived. Sakayanagi who was looking at the chessboard, while quietly letting out the view.
8928 
8929Ways to avoid checkmate not found.
8930 
8931"As expected of you, Ayanokouji-kun. This is my defeat. "
8932 
8933It was a match of life and death, step by step.
8934 
8935He is not satisfied or anything, he only admits defeat with resignation.
8936 
8937"You're really honest about that."
8938 
8939"Do I look like an arrogant woman who can't admit to her own defeat?"
8940 
8941Saying he doesn't look like an honest person is a lie.
8942 
8943"What I want to know is which of us is above the others and below. I will never show dissatisfaction or say it's unfair and grumble because of the results. "
8944 
8945"But, I might win, but it's just recreation. There is no guarantee that the match will take place like this at that time and at the right time. "
8946 
8947I could not erase the possibility that was a step that I could think of because of the extra time given to me.
8948 
8949No, above all else—
8950 
8951"This battle was the result of a Horikita and Hashimoto match which gave me an advantage. As far as I can see, you changed when we had the upper hand. I don't think it was a very fair match."
8952 
8953This chess game was developed by Horikita so that it gives its benefits to me. Sakayanagi who was able to reverse it while in an unfavorable position showed how strong he was.
8954 
8955If we play from the start, there is no guarantee that I will win.
8956 
8957To the extent that even if someone proposes a match to me, if I'm allowed to run away, I want to do it.
8958 
8959"Is that how you comfort me?"
8960 
8961Sakayanagi laughed, thinking it was strange to me.
8962 
8963"It is not that. I only stated objective facts. "
8964 
8965"I'm satisfied with this result. Isn't that enough? "
8966 
8967If he is satisfied with that, then of course that's okay. As for me, I'm still in trouble with it.
8968 
8969"Since this special exam was announced, you could have limited the event to 1 vs 1 and faced me directly in a duel. If you propose that, I will accept it. But even so, why don't you do it? "
8970 
8971Of course, it was a random battle that only used seven out of ten events. There is no guarantee that it will be chosen. But if we both want it, there's a high chance that will happen.
8972 
8973"The reason is simple. As you think, there is no guarantee that it will be chosen. Also, if you carelessly fight with me in the 1 vs 1 match, your environment will definitely suspect you. I want to avoid that. But it was exploited by the temporary director in the end. . "
8974 
8975He made sure to plan special exams while showing me as much consideration as possible.
8976 
8977Maybe that's why the intervention of caretaker director Tsukishiro upset Sakayanagi as well as his victory. 7 events selected today and their order is most likely not chosen randomly, that's my assumption now.
8978 
8979That is not a fair match.
8980 
8981"Furthermore, the person who has the highest chess talent in class A, Hashimoto-kun, was defeated by the person trained by you, Horikita-san. That means I lost in that aspect too. "
8982 
8983Sakayanagi slowly lowered his head.
8984 
8985"Ayanokouji-kun. You are without a doubt a genius, you are not fake at all."
8986 
8987"You don't plan on taking revenge with chess anymore?"
8988 
8989"You want me to do it?"
8990 
8991"... No, I don't want it."
8992 
8993"Fufu, you are very honest."
8994 
8995The fact that we managed to make this game in silence is a result of a very rare time.
8996 
8997Special exams have ended and tomorrow marks the beginning of a long holiday. Thus all rooms will be empty.
8998 
8999"The reason I'm not planning to take revenge, right ...? To be honest, I judge that we are both at the same level in Chess. If we play 10 times, it won't be surprising if the result is 5 wins and 5 losses. Am I right ? "
9000 
9001"Isn't, right now you have won."
9002 
9003Interestingly, our abilities rival each other.
9004 
9005If we keep repeating this game, it will progress as Sakayanagi said.
9006 
9007"But, I feel the winner of this first fight is you. I thought I would lose at that time. Well, Ayanokouji-kun has a longer experience with Chess than me. The gap might be because of that. "
9008 
9009A bit of competitiveness was visible on his face, conveying the importance of winning.
9010 
9011"If I take revenge by using chess, it will eliminate the pleasure from you. Chess is a leisure activity, I want to stop there. "He said while lifting the Horse. .
9012 
9013"Regarding the chess experience you talked about, so you did see me at the time."
9014 
9015"Yes, I saw you when you relentlessly pressed your opponent in the White Room. I've loved chess ever since, trusting that day will come when I will face you in a game. "
9016 
9017The hunch I felt when I looked at the Class A program list seemed right.
9018 
9019That means that it was no accident that chess was chosen as an event.
9020 
9021"Alright ——— let's go back quickly?"
9022 
9023"I'll save it. Just sit there and wait a minute. "
9024 
9025"Thank you very much. I will help him."
9026 
9027I returned the pieces and the board returned to its original place.
9028 
9029"I'm sorry to say this, but I will keep my distance from you from now on. If I keep closer to you, your classmates might get suspicious. Next…"
9030 
9031"Next?"
9032 
9033"I want to know you, know you badly. I always, always chasing you. To me, you are a childhood friend that I have never met. If I could compete with you that easily, the value might be reduced to me. "
9034 
9035A faint smile appeared on his face as he looked at me with affection.
9036 
9037"There is no time for us in class to fight with each other when thinking of caretaker director Tsukishiro."
9038 
9039Make it impossible. Although initially, students should fight each other in this school. Even if we compete the same way later, there is no guarantee that he will interfere again. Instead, he might do anything to bother me. As for this, I will be grateful if I can survive without having to suspect the other parts.
9040 
9041If I'm surrounded by enemies on all sides, that fatigue will be very meaningful.
9042 
9043We both left the library behind.
9044 
9045"Speaking of which, this is our first time leaving school, with just the two of us, isn't it?"
9046 
9047"Now that you've said that, that's true."
9048 
9049Because there is always someone beside him.
9050 
9051And usually, the thought that we would walk side by side like this wouldn't surprise me at all.
9052 
9053"I'm sorry for walking slowly."
9054 
9055"You don't need to apologize for that."
9056 
9057The speed of walking is certainly slow. That's because of his disability. But strangely, today I feel grateful for it.
9058 
9059If I walk as usual, I'll reach the hostel in no time.
9060 
9061"What are you doing from now on?"
9062 
9063"I just have to be careful with Tsukishiro's next steps. He may be temporary, but he is still the Director. He might not do anything stupid. "
9064 
9065"You're right. Considering the situation, my father's recovery seems difficult."
9066 
9067"What are you up to?"
9068 
9069Sakayanagi pondered briefly.
9070 
9071"I'm thinking of doing what I've done so far and enjoying my days. If Katsuragi-kun starts to oppose me again, I will be his opponent. If Ichinose-san chases after me, I will destroy him like when I played with him, that also seems interesting too. If I get him expelled, I'll be able to see class B is a mess too. "
9072 
9073He smiled like a girl who innocently played with his doll.
9074 
9075"But I was not aware of Ryuuen-kun's movements ... If he returns to the battlefield, I also want to fight him. Thinking about it, it looks like it won't be a boring school life. "
9076 
9077"That's a good thing, then."
9078 
9079"What are you up to, Ayanokouji-kun?"
9080 
9081"I'd rather not take any action in the open if I could avoid it. I will make Horikita do my best. "
9082 
9083"Looks like I can also witness the growth with my own eyes. I will look forward to it. "
9084 
9085Maybe someday, Horikita could become an opponent for Sakayanagi who would make him have to stand guard, like Ichinose and Ryuuen. If so, Sakayanagi will enjoy himself more.
9086 
9087"... There is one thing I must apologize for."
9088 
9089"I am sorry?"
9090 
9091"I told you about why I wanted to avoid a 1 vs. 1 duel before, but that was a lie."
9092 
9093That's to avoid me becoming the center of attention, he considered. But now he withdraws that statement.
9094 
9095"To be honest, I want to be in the same room with you, even just for one more moment."
9096 
9097He said as he extended his right hand towards me. I took it thinking it was a handshake, but he placed his left hand, enveloping my body.
9098 
9099"People learn about warmth when they touch each other. That's a very valuable feeling. The warmth of other humans is not a bad thing at all. Please remember that."
9100 
9101"What do you mean ?"
9102 
9103"It's too late, here's a message from me."
9104 
9105While I didn't understand what he was saying, he slowly let go of my hand and started walking.
9106 
9107"Well, let's go back."
9108 
9109It seems like he won't explain further.
9110 
9111We watched the sunset as we took the road back.
9112 
9113"Oh, by the way, have you heard? Yoshida-kun from class A— "
9114 
9115A relationship where we can talk about the past, we were before. Without goals or such, we only exchange stories about our daily lives. Until we reached the dormitory.
9116 
9117(Illustration of Arisu and Ayanokouji)