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4PROLOGUE 
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6MONOLOGY SAKAYANAGI ARISU 
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8I still remember the scene I saw on the screen that day as if it had happened yesterday.
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10The 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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12The corridors, the rest rooms we passed are all painted in one white color as far as I remember.
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14I 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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16"What's the matter, Arisu? It's rare to see you so interested?"
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18"This is an experiment to create an artificial genius. There's no way I wouldn't find it interesting."
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20"... That's not a very childish way of speaking, as usual."
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22My father said that, showing a surprised smile when he hugged me.
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24According 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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26"It's just that this experiment seems to have many troublesome elements."
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28"You mean?"
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30"It seems that in all sorts of ways it deals with humanity."
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32"Ha ha ha…"
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34"That's what I'm saying, even I don't think they can be geniuses or anything."
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36When 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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38They 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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40People 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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42That'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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44"Even if someone passes this facility as the best, will it be the fruit of the experiment?"
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46"What makes you think that?"
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48"The kids at the top should have superior DNA from the start, that's what I think."
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50"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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52"That makes me happy. Compared to my mother are the highest words of praise for me."
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54I 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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56"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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58Even though I was interested, it was an experiment without meaning. I feel that way.
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60"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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62I 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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64"—Child, it seems to have completed the tasks calmly and without difficulty for a while now."
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66As 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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68A boy continues to defeat his opponents in sequence in a chess game, which they are doing now. Among the children I can see through the mirror, he is the only existence that grabs my view and heart. Seeing this my father looked rather happy, while somewhat sad when he spoke.
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70"Yes, he is Sensei's son. The name should be ... Ayanokouji ... Kiyotaka if I'm not mistaken. "
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72Sensei 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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74"He's Sensei's son, so his DNA must be amazing, right?"
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76"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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78"In that case - wouldn't that child be the perfect specimen for this experiment?"
79
80My father nodded with conflicting feelings at my question.
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82"Well ... I think he would consider that child perfect. But ... as I see it, I feel sorry for him. "
83
84"Why ?"
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86"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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88Simply 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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90"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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92The life trapped inside these buildings and their extracted data is the life that awaits them, my father said.
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94My father's face when he said those words looked like he was in pain.
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96"Don't you like this place?"
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98"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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100"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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102I 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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104"Yes, I expect a lot from you, Arisu."
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106"By the way, father. I think I want to start playing chess— "
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108(Sakayanagi Arisu colored illustration) 
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114I opened my eyes and sat half asleep.
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116"A great dream of nostalgia ..."
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118Maybe 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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121CHAPTER 1
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123THE BATTLE OF TEACHERS 
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125One day in February. This is what happened just before the official voting exam in class was decided.
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127During this time, KOUDO IKUSEI high school teachers continued to be busy in their work. 
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129They prepare for increases, expenses and graduations.
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131In addition, there are also the final special exam preparations that all classes take. 
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133Moments of various factors are complex interrelated.
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135Every 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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137"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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139A man completes an explanation of this year's special exams to all teachers.
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141The explanation is the same for classes 2 and 3, but only class 1 is different. 
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143"If there are teachers who have questions, please."
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145In a tense atmosphere, he looked around the teachers who listened to his speech. 
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147There was silence for a few seconds. 
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149"May I ask a few questions, Director Tsukishiro." 
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151The atmosphere The staff room was still filled with silence.
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153Mashima who is responsible for class 1A raises his hand and breaks the silence.  
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155Both 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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157The 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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159This is related to his evaluation as a person.
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161Are 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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163"Is there something? Class 1-A teacher, Mashima-sensei."
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165Tsukishiro, who predicted the question, smiled softly. 
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167"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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169As 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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171"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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173Getting a question from Mashima ...... Tsukishiro smiled as he was criticized and showed his white teeth.
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175"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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177"I mean it has nothing to do. It is 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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179Every year, this school has conducted several special examinations in a standard range.
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181In the exam, grade 1 students of the school year have now tried to overcome a full year without dropping out. Although it is unclear whether this is due to the difference in their strength from other values, there must be a reason.
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183In addition, Mashima believes that it is very important to use this aspect and continue it after the following year. 
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185But Tsukishiro's idea was different from that. 
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187"Because there are many who dropped out of school in the past, isn't this the same?" 
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189"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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191While the other teachers were silent, only Mashima kept trying.
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193"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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195This is something that other teachers knew from the beginning that Mashima's resistance was only futile.
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197It is impossible to cancel this decision and it cannot be changed.
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199"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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201In 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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203"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 exams 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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205"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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207"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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209Tsukishiro's counterattack continues.
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211"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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213"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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215Mashima continued to challenge Tsukishiro. Try to improve the guidelines in the special exam.
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217However, it was not possible for him to shake the premise of voting in class.   
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219"... Mashima-Sensei, that's enough."
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221That's why Chabashira tried to stop him when he wanted to say something to a certain extent. 
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223Mashima held back the words he wanted to pour out. 
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225However, once again, someone urged him to say and that person was none other than Tsukishiro himself. 
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227"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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229"So does that mean it's possible to reconsider?"
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231Mashima asked whether Tsukishiro could reconsider the special exam? 
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233Even though it looks like giving him a chance, that's not what he meant. 
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235In contrast to Director Sakayanagi, the interim Director Tsukishiro did not intend to listen to the opinions of other parties. 
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237"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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239When this statement came out, Mashima's resistance became meaningless. 
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241The 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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243"In the end, it doesn't matter if there are withdrawals for students because of strict rules, right?"  
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245"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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247The tense atmosphere began to slowly subside. 
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249The slow morning meeting will also end soon.  
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251"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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253With a loud, Tsukishiro clapped his hands and looked around all the teachers present. 
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255"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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257"Cultural festival? In principle, should schools adopt a reservation attitude towards openness to the outside world?" 
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259For the first time here, class 2 and 3 teachers ask questions.
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261"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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263The caretaker director Tsukishiro ended his speech and the teacher battle ended. 
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265They cannot do anything. 
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271Part 1
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274After Tsukishiro left the staff room. Before class starts.
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276"Mashima-sensei and Hoshinomiya-sensei, can you make time?" 
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278Chabashira 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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280Both 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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282"I am very depressed ... I will tell students about the exam that will definitely make them drop out of school." 
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284The first to speak was Hoshinomiya.
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286Taking a deep breath, he looked at the book absent.
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288"I'm thinking ... who will disappear." 
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290Even though he didn't expect it, Hoshinomiya decided to face it.  
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292"Not necessarily someone will disappear. Even though the number is very limited, there are still several methods."  
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294"But the way to cancel an eviction is only 20 million personal points?"  
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296Of course, Hoshinomiya also knew that fact. 
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298At present, no class has many personal points.
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300"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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302To 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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304But both teachers and students cannot accept forced withdrawals. 
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306"Oh, I can't help but have to complain about Tsukishiro's way of acting on behalf of the director."
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308"Right ~ it makes sense for Sae-chan to think so. He came suddenly and did something selfish like that." 
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310Hoshinomiya, approached Chabashira and embraced him, but was driven by disappointment.  
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312"Even if you complain, nothing will change. If you say something excessively, you might get fired." 
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314"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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316"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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318"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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320Both of them thought that Tsukishiro's speech in the staff room was a warning to a rebellious teacher.
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322Mashima does not deny this idea.  
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324"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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326"You're pretty calm about our class promotion." 
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328"I hate to say it. But, can Sae-chan be promoted to Class A in fantasy?" 
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330Looking at his peering eyes, Chabashira averted his eyes.
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332Although Hoshinomiya often spoke of issues that were generally trivial, most of his actions were based on consideration. 
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334Chabashira who had been close to him for a long time had a good understanding of this.   
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336"... No. I'm not stupid enough to do this."  
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338"That's right. If you say you want to target Class A ... I'll change my face." 
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340Hoshinomiya raised his hand and made a shocking expression. 
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342It's like a dialogue that has no special meaning between women, but Mashima doesn't see their calm in it. 
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344They are like carnivores facing each other on the savanna.  
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346"The two of you, are still competing for that. How many years have passed—" 
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348"Mashima-kun, this has nothing to do with time."
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350"Well, nothing to do with it."
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352Mashima who will be the mediator, stunned by both and can only walk without power.  
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354Although Mashima dared to face Tsukishiro, sometimes he would meet an opponent he could not face.  
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356"... Is that the case? Anyway, even though this isn't something I can interrupt, you can't bring personal feelings."  
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358"It's not like that, right? Chie?"
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360"Of course not, Sae-chan."
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362Although they try to find out each other's thoughts, but on the surface they pretend that nothing is happening.  
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364"In short, what I want to say is that we must refrain from acting recklessly."  
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366Chabashira hurriedly ended the conversation and walked into Class C. 
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368Two others watched him leave.  
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370"You really don't carry personal emotions, right?" 
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372Mashima asked while looking at the back of Chabashira who seemed to be in a bad mood.
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374"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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376"... Your expression is terrible."  
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378"Oh? No, I hate, showing a face like that."  
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380Hoshinomiya pulled out a folding mirror and showed a smile to the mirror.
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382"Okay, I'm also very cute today. You think so too, right?" 
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384"I do not know." 
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386"That's too much. Well, it's worth it."  
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388After Hoshinomiya put back the mirror, Mashima gave him a suggestion.  
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390"You have to be careful. Don't be fooled. Class D this year, no, more precisely Class C right now ... is very different from previous years."  
391
392Although there are still gaps in class points, even teachers cannot see the direction of special exams in the future.   
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394"I suppose so, but it doesn't matter, I have Ichinose-san. Then—" 
395
396"Then ...?"
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398"If he really rises, I will destroy him directly." 
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400"As a teacher, interfering in student competition is not a good thing to do, is it?"
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402"I won't do that. However, I won't take Sae-chan lightly."
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404He also did not want to be said to be irresponsible because the teacher fought each other - Hoshinomiya said so.  
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406"Looks like you're serious." 
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408"Besides, I don't want to lose to Sae-chan!" 
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410This is the relationship between the two from since high school. 
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412They are good friends and rivals. 
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416 CHAPTER 2
417
418THE LAST CLASS ONE EXAM 
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420March 8. 
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422Now in Class C, Chabashira-sensei as the homeroom teacher will announce the final special exam for class one. 
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424There are 39 sets of tables and chairs for Class C. 
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426Not long ago, there were usually 40, but now one less. 
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428This was because Haruki Yamauchi had left school.  
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430Not only Class C, Manabe from Class D and Yahiko from Class A have also left school.
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432This change, has had a big impact on all students in grade one. 
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434The idea that 'must have rescue steps' that have been in their hearts has completely vanished.  
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436While they had not yet recovered from the shock and sadness caused by the incident, the days continued.  
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438Chabashira-sensei appeared after the bell that signaled the beginning of class.
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440There is not the slightest extra chat in the class.  
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442"—Then, the final special exam for the first class will be announced next."  
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444Chabashira-sensei began his explanation of the last special exam for first grade.
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446Even though they already knew that they could no longer hear Yamauchi's voice. 
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448His friends Ike and Sudou try to accept this reality. 
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450"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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452In general, students like Ike would usually immediately ask Chabashira-sensei. 
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454However, he just silently listened to his teacher.  
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456Apparently, he had a feeling of crisis that 'the person who will drop out of school next might be him.' 
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458"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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460Special 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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462"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." 
463
464With that said, Chabashira-sensei arranged a card that had not been written on it and stuck it on the blackboard. 
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466Each card is approximately the same size as a playing card. 
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468Although 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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470There are a total of 48 cards installed on the board.  
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472Compared to the number of students in the class, the yellow card should be one less. Are there any reasons?
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474"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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476After hearing this, Ike showed a confused face. 
477
478However, seeing the figure trying to hold back from interrupting, Chabashira-sensei seemed to be laughing somewhere.
479
480"If you have questions, don't hesitate?"
481
482"N-no, but ... Wouldn't Sae-chan-sensei be angry if I interrupted in the middle of an explanation?"
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484Ike's worries were obvious. 
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486"Without your extreme jokes, how can I be calm?" 
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488So 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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490Most of his classmates focused their attention on Ike. 
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492Even though he felt a little confused, he still said some things where he felt doubtful. 
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494"Well, that ... Event? What does that mean?"  
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496"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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498"Hmm, can we decide freely?"  
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500Although free to decide, he and several other students seemed not to understand it. 
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502"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, it will not be approved as an event, 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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504Of 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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506But ... Even though it's like that, the rules depend on us to decide.  
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508"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 on the rules of winning and losing, then the event cannot be adopted. "
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510(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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512But, accompanying the event with win and lose rules, is too little. 
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514Although 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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516"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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518"Hmm ... what can I do ..." 
519
520He didn't immediately answer the program he was good at, but he thought about it first. 
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522"In that case, I think Janken, I'm quite strong." 
523
524Hearing it like a joke, his classmates laughed. 
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526However, Chabashira-sensei took the answer seriously and wrote 'Janken' on the white card.  
527
528"In that case, let's assume that Janken is the chosen event." 
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530They did not think that it would be taken seriously. Ike and his friends immediately became confused.  
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532"How do you decide on the rules?" 
533
534"Then ... Win in three sets of games to win?"   
535
536Chabashira-sensei followed Ike and added the rules to the white card.
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538"Most people already know about this event, and the rules are simple and clear. Schools don't mind using this event." 
539
540"That really can be adopted."
541
542Although this program originated from spontaneous utterance, there were no problems for the school. 
543
544"Next, do this 9 more times, then 10 events have been selected." 
545
546Chabashira-sensei took the chalk and wrote it on the blackboard.   
547
548"The exam schedule is also very important. This special exam is roughly divided into three stages."  
549
550Special Exams
551
552March 8, the day of the announcement of the special exam. On the same day, determine the class opponent.
553
554March 15, determine 10 events. Announce 10 events in class and their respective rules.
555
556March 22, the 'election day' special exam day.
557
558"B-but sensei. If there are more than 20 events, isn't this time consuming?" 
559
560"Each class must re-select 5 out of 10 events on the special day of the 'event selection' exam and submit it after the 'wish'. In short, the battle program will be reduced to 10, not 20." 
561
562Hearing this, Horikita asked. 
563
564"That is, out of 10 shows, 5 of them are a hoax ... Does that mean that lie information is being transmitted to the opponent?" 
565
566"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."  
567
568Chabashira-sensei explained what was on his mind.
569
570Compared to the special exams from the past, the time for this particular exam seems to be very long.  
571
572The reason why, in the end they chose 7 events, was because they had to consider the winner and the loser.  
573
574Because 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.  
575
576"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." 
577
578"What if, until the 14th, we cannot choose 10 events yet?"  
579
580"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." 
581
582However, it seems that it would be better to assign 10 events directly.  
583
584"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 goal rule with a difference of 2 goals, and you choose a soccer event by determining the winning result using a penalty kick as another event. The school will consider it invalid. I hope you pay attention to this. " 
585
586"Can I cancel the program that was decided?" 
587
588"This is not permitted."  
589
590"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?"  
591
592"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. " 
593
594Although schools can also prepare paper for the appropriate number of people, perhaps this is a form of caring. 
595
596If there is only one piece of paper, the classmates will gather and then read the contents together. 
597
598This makes it easy to guide everyone to talk and discuss it as class partners.   
599
600"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. "  
601
602This means we can study and practice for one week and take action.
603
604There seems to be a battle to interpret what the other party will choose on the day of the exam.   
605
606"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."
607
608Enthusiasm can be very different depending on whether we end up winning or losing.
609
610In short, I generally understood about the explanation of the special exams chosen for this event. 
611
612However, from Chabashira-sensei's expression, it was vaguely seen that he still had something important to explain. 
613
614"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. "  
615
616"Commander ..."
617
618So, is that why there are 38 yellow cards?
619
620"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. "  
621
622Is not that just to test the basic skills of students. But the commander's involvement?
623
624"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. "  
625
626The same interventions in general will be allowed, and that is the point. 
627
628In 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.
629
630Even though there are 7 events, the 'intervention' factor will be a very important part. 
631
632"The commander will receive personal points individually when he wins, but will also be responsible for the defeat. Then, when the class is defeated, they will assume responsibility and be expelled from school."
633
634Is this a mechanism to force the losers out of school?  
635
636"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."  
637
638The form of this test is to ask for an individual. 
639
640As a result, the 'protection points' I obtained in the exam the previous day would be a big focus. 
641
642It is very clear that there are many eyes and emotional feelings directed at me now. 
643
644Because the only 'protection point' can cancel an eviction. 
645
646If I hold this 'protection point', I can avoid being expelled from school even if I am defeated as a commander.  
647
648But --- 
649
650Is it good for me to take the role of the commander so that no one leaves school? 
651
652Or 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.
653
654If there are students besides myself who voluntarily serve as commanders, I'm afraid that most students won't object. 
655
656On the other hand, everyone will hang on to me if no one wants to be a commander. 
657
658"How do we decide which class to face?"
659
660"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."
661
662The 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.  
663
664"It's best to choose Class D, because we have a high chance of winning."  
665
666"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." 
667
668If 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.
669
670"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." 
671
672Whether we fight with class A or class B, we don't need to worry. 
673
674In other words, as long as we choose a good event for the class, we can have enough chances to win.  
675
676However, the higher the grade level, on the contrary the more the advantages of class 
677
678When we heard Chabashira-sensei's comments, no one smiled.
679
680At present, Horikita is constantly imagining in his mind - now Class C will challenge class A and B, and can defeat them.  
681
682"Apparently, this statement won't make you better. That means, if you lose this test and class D wins ... You will fall back down."
683
684Chabashira-sensei took the chalk and wrote the current class points on the board.  
685
686Class point on March 1
687 
688Class A · 1001 points.
689 
690Class B · 640 points
691 
692Class C · 377 points
693 
694Class D · 318 points
695
696Class 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.
697
698That means, in the eyes of the students, they want to maintain victory.  
699
700"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. "  
701
702That means, we can get up to 310 class points.  
703
704According 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.
705
706"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."
707
708In a form that cannot be seen, it means that the class points will be 0 or negative.
709
710However, this time all classes have more than 210 points, so it seems we don't need to worry about this problem.  
711 
712 
713 
714 
715Part 1
716
717After Chabashira-sensei left, there was still a little free time in class.  
718
719The students see the paper in front which contains the rules of the event.  
720
721"Excuse me. "
722
723Horikita broke into the crowd and photographed the note with her cellphone.  
724
725In order to return to his seat and see it early, he acts as an initiative. 
726
727He sat on a chair and looked at everything.  
728
729"I'll show you, even though you might not be interested."  
730
731"Thank you for your consideration."
732
733Then he sent two photos in the chat application. 
734
735Special event selection exam and rules for deciding an event.
736
737・ About small events, complicated events, and rules restrictions. 
738
739Overly detailed forms of play are not permitted. 
740
741In matters such as written examinations and other events, the school will issue questions to ensure fairness. 
742
743According to the content of the event, it is prohibited to set game rules that are too far from the basic rules.  
744
745・ About the facilities that can be used. 
746
747On 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 school, such as the music room and science room will basically be available, there are also some exceptions.
748 
749・ About event boundaries and deadlines. 
750
751Only 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.  
752
753・ Regarding the number of people needed to participate. 
754
755The number of people needed for the event must be different for 10 events, except for substitute players. 
756
757The minimum number of participants for one event is 1 person and the maximum number is 20 people (excluding substitute players).  
758
759There must be at least two events with more than 10 people in each class including reserves.  
760
761・ About the conditions of participation  
762
763Each 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.
764
765・ Regarding the Commander's role.  
766
767The 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.
768
769The rules are roughly divided into these five categories. 
770
771The 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.
772
773"Really, the school really made us prepare for the special exams with hard work." 
774
775"Yes, but this is probably the biggest event of the year."  
776
777This is a difficult mechanism to win unless many students participate and work together. 
778
779This 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.
780
781We 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.  
782
783In 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.
784
785After understanding the entire description, Horikita still showed an unsatisfactory expression.  
786
787"You don't seem to be satisfied with this special exam."   
788
789"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. "
790
791Because of the absolute trust in the event that they have prepared, they will attend the shows. 
792
793In addition, compared to attending other classes chosen by the program, of course, they want to attend their own shows to ensure the results.  
794
795"The school will collect 10 events and notify each class, and then lock 7 events on exam day. Isn't this fairer?"   
796
797Indeed, from the point of view of justice, Horikita's opinion is correct. 
798
799"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."
800
801But, in general, the higher the grade level, the better in many ways.  
802
803"That's for sure ... there is a view like that. After all I don't really like this special exam." 
804
805He muttered- 
806
807It is time for students to understand the event through discussion. 
808
809But Hirata continued to bow his head and wait for the passage of time.  
810
811"He was still at the center of the class a few days ago." 
812
813"Do you want to say that this is my fault?" 
814
815"It's hard to say."  
816
817Even though this was Hirata's own problem, no one knew who could understand the problem and the extent of understanding it, including himself. 
818
819"Oh, I want to confirm something before discussing it."
820
821At this moment Sudou spoke. While Hirata was still not moving, even though the discussion would begin in class.
822
823After Sudou saw me, he began to look around the classroom. 
824
825"Many people could not accept the results of last weekend. Right, Kanji?"  
826
827"... 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?"  
828
829Many of the students' class lines are directed at me. That's not an exception from the Ayanokouji group.
830
831"This means you get a lot of praise from other classes, right?"  
832
833At the end of last week, I didn't have time to explain. 
834
835I had long thought that they would mention this to me. 
836
837It's just that I can't tell you everything here. 
838
839My position in this class is at the lowest level, in my current position, I can't say anything in public.  
840
841"I'll explain this to you."
842
843Horikita takes the initiative.
844
845"Wait, we want Ayanokouji to explain it himself ... Me and my friends ... But he is no longer here."
846
847"I don't think Ayanokouji-kun can explain it himself."  
848
849Horikita stood up and started talking, and it seemed like she was trying to protect me.
850
851" ... So what ?"
852
853"Maybe Ayanokouji-kun himself doesn't know what happened." 
854
855"You said ... Ayanokouji himself doesn't know?"  
856
857"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. "
858
859To explain step by step, Horikita answers questions in a way that is easy to understand.
860
861"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 - silently decided to give a voice of praise to other students. " 
862
863"M-maybe like that. But, we ask why she gave it to Ayanokouji?" 
864
865"Then what do you think? Sudou-kun."
866
867"That ... for example, Ayanokouji is actually a very great person, so Sakayanagi thinks that he deserves praise ..." 
868
869"Did you see great things about him? I had the impression that he was a student who could run fast. Nothing more."  
870
871"That ... Well, I suppose so too."
872
873"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 . "
874
875These words are fully consistent with the understanding of the people around me. There is no denying evidence.
876
877"In other words, your assumptions are incorrect." 
878
879Horikita did not hesitate to emphasize. 
880
881"Do you want to say that he was only chosen by chance? This is a little strange."
882
883"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. " 
884
885In fact, a total of 98 voices 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'.  
886
887"I'm sure there are no fools who give 'protection points' to tough opponents." Said Horikita.
888
889"Right, it's impossible to do that."
890
891With an explanation from Horikita, so Kei, Sakura, and many other boys also agreed. 
892
893"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. "   
894
895"In other words ... that Haruki left school, all because of Sakayanagi's plan."
896
897"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."
898
899This explanation is basically useful for me. 
900
901They couldn't find a way to get away from me in Horikita's explanation.  
902
903"That's what I thought. He was aiming for Yamauchi-kun and the reason why he protected Ayanokouji-kun."  
904
905Sudou and Ike had no choice but to convince themselves.
906
907Even so, Sudou still couldn't take it.  
908
909"Is it because I support him like this, which makes you very upset?" 
910
911Horikita looked at Sudou and asked. 
912
913Sudou did not answer directly, but averted his eyes.  
914
915"I support him because I realize that the reason why Yamauchi-kun left school is not because of him, but because of myself. "
916
917Horikita was the one who exposed Yamauchi's strategy in class and forced him into a desperate situation.  
918
919"If you want to blame someone else, then you should blame me." 
920
921"That ..."
922
923Sudou cannot blame Horikita.
924
925In fact, he also knows that unneeded students will be expelled - there is no way to prevent this.  
926
927However, no matter how useful the comment is, it is difficult for everyone to accept.
928
929Because now, I did get a 'protection point'. 
930
931Because only I am in the safe range to do this test.  
932
933"This special test ... Can I recommend myself as the commander?" 
934
935I saw an opportunity and said this. 
936
937Even though Sakayanagi didn't contact me, this time he will be a 100% commander. 
938
939So, I have to act as the commander to decide the outcome.  
940
941"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."
942
943"Ayanokouji ......"
944
945Sudou looked at me in surprise.
946
947"This proposal is very good, so no one will leave the school, and there is no need to be suspicious of Ayanokouji."  
948
949This will not lead to dropping out of school. Because of that Ike supported to let me be the commander.
950
951"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."  
952
953The person who unexpectedly raised an objection to this problem, was Shinohara. 
954
955"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. "
956
957In other words, he doesn't think we can win with the instructions I gave. 
958
959"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? "  
960
961Some students expressed their agreement with Shinohara's opinion.
962
963"I think it would be better to recruit candidate commanders for now."   
964
965However, this position risks dropping out of school. I'm afraid no one will raise his hand easily.
966
967If it's a normal situation, we might be able to count on Hirata, but this time it's impossible.  
968
969Until now, Hirata had not participated in the discussion, but only kept his head down. 
970
971If 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 ... 
972
973Everyone looks at Horikita. 
974
975However, in the current circumstances, maybe- 
976
977"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. "
978
979"But, Horikita-san, you doubted Ayanokouji-kun's abilities before, but now why do you want him to be the commander?" 
980
981Hearing these words, Kei suddenly gave a sentence like that. 
982
983"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. "  
984
985In some ways, Horikita smoothly blocked my escape. 
986
987Not surprisingly, there was an intention from Horikita to give me the Commander's position to the fullest. 
988
989In his eyes, my abilities were far higher than other students. 
990
991Instead 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.
992
993"Are there no other candidates for the commander?"
994
995If there are objections, then only people who want to be Commander can say it. 
996
997But there are no other students who want to risk dropping out of school. 
998
999"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." 
1000
1001Also, students who no longer think too much. Give approval.
1002
1003"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."  
1004
1005Because Hirata doesn't care, it's likely that Horikita will carry heavy responsibilities in class.
1006 
1007 
1008CHAPTER 3 
1009
1010OPPONENT 
1011  
1012During lunch break that day, almost all students in class C gathered in class.
1013
1014Students who do not bring bento, go to buy their lunch, but will soon gather again. 
1015
1016As a student who bought his lunch, I also left the classroom temporarily.  
1017
1018And I went to a place where there were no signs of people around, and I called two people.
1019
1020One of them already sent an email over the phone beforehand, so I immediately found him. 
1021
1022And the next one -
1023
1024After doing this work, I returned to the classroom and bought my lunch. 
1025
1026But there are two people who are absent from class. 
1027
1028One of them is a man who has never interfered, Koenji Rokusuke. 
1029
1030And the other one is Yosuke Hirata. 
1031
1032In the classroom, 37 people are left except the two gathered.   
1033
1034"Hirata-kun doesn't seem to participate." 
1035
1036"It seems so."  
1037
1038I could hear voices of concern, but time flowed all the time.
1039
1040To conduct discussions in determining the event must be done more than once.  
1041
1042"What do you think! Koenji has never taken it seriously. Right?"
1043
1044I can understand the feelings of Sudou who want to be angry and upset. 
1045
1046Or, there should be some students who have little hope, and think that Koenji is at least more serious on the surface.   
1047
1048However, the reality is not going well. 
1049
1050No, or should I say that humans cannot change easily? 
1051
1052Even if it's Koenji, he still mixes with the present. 
1053
1054But I don't think it will always work.
1055
1056One day, there will be an exam like voting in class again. 
1057
1058At that time, Koenji himself had to pay for his actions.  
1059
1060"Don't mind him, just start. Damn." Said Sudou.
1061
1062"If you are angry, you will only suffer." 
1063
1064"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."  
1065
1066Horikita had no choice but to take the initiative now because no one was leading.
1067
1068"Even though I'm eating, if there's something you don't understand, you can ask me questions." 
1069
1070There seems to be no doubt on Horikita who has read the manual repeatedly. 
1071 
1072 
1073 
1074 
1075
1076
1077
1078
1079Part 1
1080
1081After school that day. The class ends without questions.
1082
1083After Chabashira-sensei announced to the students who were commanding to immediately come to the corridor, they walked out of the classroom. 
1084
1085The person who first got up and left was Hirata.  
1086
1087"Uhm ... about the program, we want to discuss it—"  
1088
1089A girl named Nishimura tried to talk to Hirata. 
1090
1091However, his voice didn't reach Hirata who left the classroom calmly.  
1092
1093"Hirata-kun ..."
1094
1095Hirata showed a strong attitude when rejecting him directly in front of Nishimura and other students. 
1096
1097To 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.
1098
1099"I ... go to the toilet for a while. I'll be right back!"  
1100
1101The person who stood up and said that was Wang Mei Yu - Someone used to call him Mii-chan. 
1102
1103Even though he said he was going to the toilet, he actually worried about Hirata and followed him. 
1104
1105"Because it's useless, it seems like only I can do it." 
1106
1107Horikita prepares to lead.
1108
1109"Sorry, I'll ask you later. I still have business as a commander." 
1110
1111"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."  
1112
1113"I understand, but don't expect too much from that."
1114
1115I got up and left class C. 
1116
1117Because I have responsibility as a commander, I went to the corridor.  
1118
1119"Is that you? Ayanokouji. Who is the real commander?" 
1120
1121Chabashira-sensei who felt helplessly sighed, and the line of sight seemed to turn in the direction where the two people went.
1122
1123"I am the commander."  
1124
1125"...... Is that so?"
1126
1127After joining Chabashira-sensei, we went to a special building together. 
1128
1129"To decide on class, I have to go to a special building."  
1130
1131"Because you still need to explain the rules for exam day and how to use them." 
1132
1133Because the special building was very quiet, the sound of our footsteps was very loud. 
1134
1135"It was a big problem getting protection points but being pushed into the position of commander. You really suffered." 
1136
1137"I'm not encouraged, I volunteered."  
1138
1139Chabashira-sensei stopped.
1140
1141"... You?"
1142
1143"Is that weird?"
1144
1145"Don't you hate being conspicuous?" 
1146
1147Chabashira-sensei doubted it himself.  
1148
1149"Only if there is a difference between being a protector or not." 
1150
1151"So, like that. That is, you have no way of refusing, at that moment." 
1152
1153Students who have protective points are most likely to be commanders.
1154
1155If I refuse to become a commander, then only I am in the safe zone. 
1156
1157The only difference is being pushed down a cliff or jumping off a cliff.  
1158
1159"However, in any case, being a commander will have a big responsibility. If you give up that responsibility, class C will be defeated." 
1160
1161Because there was no one else around, Chabashira-sensei spoke more freely. 
1162
1163"Are you threatening me?"
1164
1165I saw Chabashira-sensei who smiled softly. 
1166
1167"What do you think? But, I'm really looking forward to it. Finally, I can see your abilities."
1168
1169Chabashira-sensei who is targeting class A seems to have high hopes for me.
1170
1171"I cannot guarantee victory." 
1172
1173"Is that true? Unfortunately, I can't imagine a situation where you will lose. ”
1174
1175After that, I wasn't specifically involved in another conversation with Chabashira-sensei.  
1176 
1177 
1178Part 2
1179 
1180Function room in a special building. It seems to be the core of this special exam.
1181
1182"Looks like three people besides you have arrived." 
1183
1184The 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.
1185
1186As expected of all, they are students with all points of protection.
1187
1188Then there are 2 computers and a large screen placed directly opposite.  
1189
1190"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." 
1191
1192Lottery box. 
1193
1194Mashima-sensei brought it to us and urged class 1A to take the first draw, but Sakayanagi refused.  
1195
1196"There are blessings in the leftovers, so I have no problem being the last. Please continue with Ichinose-san."
1197
1198"Oh. I won't hesitate ---"
1199
1200Class 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.
1201
1202In other words, class D has the right to choose an opponent.  
1203
1204"Mashima-sensei, it looks like the last paper doesn't need to be confirmed." 
1205
1206Mashima-sensei raised the last remaining paper. Of course, there is no red circle there.  
1207
1208"Oh, it looks like there's no luck with leftovers."
1209
1210"Is that so? I'm always unlucky in the draw."
1211
1212"Of course, for Class A, no matter who is the opponent, you don't need to worry, right?"  
1213
1214"There is no such thing, I want to avoid your class if conditions permit, Ichinose-san." 
1215
1216I myself do not know whether what Sakayanagi said was his social order or his sincere words. 
1217
1218"Can you tell which class you chose?"
1219
1220At Mashima-sensei's request, Kaneda nodded slowly. 
1221
1222Class D should have a discussion in the morning and after school. 
1223
1224Discuss which class you want to fight.  
1225
1226"Then I'll say it. We, Class D - I hope to play against Class B." 
1227
1228What Kaneda said, that was an unexpected declaration of war. 
1229
1230"What about Class B?" 
1231
1232"Ok."
1233
1234After receiving their second confirmation, Mashima-sensei decided for another class. 
1235
1236Since Class D has chosen Class B opponents, it will automatically be decided between Class A and Class C.  
1237
1238"I thought you would choose class C, but why choose class B?"
1239
1240Sakayanagi asked Kaneda for a reason.
1241
1242"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." 
1243
1244"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." 
1245
1246Sakayanagi 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.  
1247
1248Previously, I contacted Ichinose and Ishizaki after school. 
1249
1250Then I made a request to compete against Class A.  
1251
1252I 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.
1253
1254All this for the sake of fighting against Sakayanagi from class A. 
1255
1256The only thing that might be a nuisance is that I have the right to choose. 
1257
1258Because Horikita said that he wanted to choose Class D, if I get a lottery then I have to find some reason. 
1259
1260The 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.
1261
1262Thus, the opponents of each class are decided.
1263
1264"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."
1265
1266The computer screen on the left is projected on a large monitor.
1267
1268When Chabashira-sensei operated the computer, Mashima-sensei continued to explain.  
1269
1270"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. "  
1271
1272"I feel like this is a TV game show." 
1273
1274"Really ~"  
1275
1276The atmosphere of dialogue between Ichinose and Hoshinomiya-sensei seems pleasant. 
1277
1278"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 . "  
1279
1280In other words, an event that requires 10 people has 300 seconds.  
1281
1282"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."
1283
1284In other words, we cannot exceed the allotted time.
1285
1286"After the exam starts, the big screen will display the exam in real time." 
1287
1288The screen displays a chess match that appears on TV. This is a reference image.  
1289
1290"After the exams begin, the commanders' intervention conditions will be displayed on a computer screen as text messages."  
1291
1292The big screen has been changed to a computer. 
1293
1294The screen shows 'Pause, Commander can repeat this step.' 
1295
1296This is an explanation of 'commander intervention'. 
1297
1298"When you can confirm content, you can intervene by clicking on this condition. Remember that!" 
1299
1300Then the big screen switches back to the game.  
1301
1302"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."  
1303
1304After 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.   
1305
1306"If the commander takes action against the intervention, it will be considered a violation of the regulations in place."  
1307
1308Moreover, it's better to have self-published information that will be carefully reviewed by third parties.  
1309
1310"At each event, only one person is permitted to wear a headset. Even if it is a team battle, there is only one person who can receive instructions. Whoever uses the headset is also appointed by the commander."  
1311
1312There is more to be done than I imagined. 
1313
1314Even though general content has been predetermined, the Commander must always consider unexpected situations.  
1315
1316"The commander can intervene at any time in accordance with their respective rules." 
1317
1318We can freely use our own computer to view, replace, or enlarge or reduce images. 
1319
1320For example, observing students participating in an event or preparing for the next event. So, the commander must do many things.  
1321
1322"The above is the role of the commander and how to operate it. Do you have any questions?"
1323
1324Mashima-Sensei sent a glance to everyone, but there seemed to be no doubt from us.
1325
1326"So, this is the end of today. If you want to reconfirm the method of operation, you are allowed to go to the function room with your teacher. Time is limited to the week before the test. Thus the explanation of the commander is finished."
1327 
1328
1329Part 3
1330 
1331After 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.
1332
1333To be honest, if this was an individual battle, I felt it would be impossible to lose.  
1334
1335However, my task for this special exam is to direct all students in the class.  
1336
1337Fighting can only be done within class boundaries. 
1338
1339Even 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.  
1340
1341Although only the 'intervention' that the commander can use is the key, in the end, there must be a main premise to serve the battle.  
1342
1343In other words, I need to understand the potential and possibilities of class C. 
1344
1345Who likes who, who hates who, who is good at doing something and who is not good at anything. 
1346
1347If I don't understand these things, there is no chance of winning. 
1348
1349And 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.
1350
1351So what should be done first? 
1352
1353I don't need to think about it. Of course, I want to ask people who know my class well.
1354
1355Even though it sounds simple, it can't be avoided.  
1356
1357Those who fulfill these requirements include 'Kei', 'Hirata' and 'Kushida'.  
1358
1359Not just asking one person, I also want to ask all of them about the situation. 
1360
1361However, seeing the current situation, only Kei would help me. 
1362
1363Hirata 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.
1364
1365It was around 6:00 p.m. when it was dusk. 
1366
1367A visitor rings the doorbell.
1368
1369I did not think about opening the door lock and welcoming visitors to the room.  
1370
1371"...... Hello."
1372
1373The visitor ... Karuizawa Kei, who was still wearing a school uniform.
1374
1375"Are you still in school?"
1376
1377"However, I'm different from you, I have many friends. Besides, I'm the protagonist of today. "  
1378
1379Kei uses rather strange words and directs his gaze at me.  
1380
1381"Kei is the protagonist? Why?"
1382
1383When I showed a confused expression, Kei looked a little angry.   
1384
1385"... 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?" 
1386
1387Kei seems to be quietly looking around my room. 
1388
1389"No problem. After all sorts of unexpected changes, as a result, their needs are greatly reduced." 
1390
1391"Because Hashimoto-kun from Class A and senior students have also seen us, right?"  
1392
1393"Almost like this."
1394
1395"My relationship with Kiyotaka, it will open little by little ...... Is that okay?" 
1396
1397"No problem. "  
1398
1399Was it because of my quick reply, he felt calmer, and heaved a sigh of relief.  
1400
1401"If it's like that, it can't be helped."
1402
1403Indeed there are some actions that are easier to do when my contact with Kei is unknown. 
1404
1405However, the situation gradually began to change. 
1406
1407Also, from now on, compared to behaviors such as spying, it's easier to take action on the bright side. 
1408
1409"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."  
1410
1411Is he someone who cares about that kind of thing?
1412
1413"This time I assume responsibility as Commander. Isn't it natural to call Kei who is the central figure in the class?" 
1414
1415To make sure, I also added words like that now.
1416
1417"Hmm ... Well, that's true." 
1418
1419At this stage, it seemed like Kei was still worried.  
1420
1421"Why did you take the role of Commander? Even though you have protection points, you're not the type to feel guilty, right?"  
1422
1423Is that a good thing to know me?  
1424
1425"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." 
1426
1427"Is that all?"
1428
1429"Yes."
1430
1431"If I get that, I won't be the commander, no matter what they say."   
1432
1433Because Kei has built such a position. Even if he protected his 'protection points', no one would blame him. That is good.
1434
1435"Putting that aside, tell me the details of the people in the class."
1436
1437"First of all - where should I start? I don't know all about it? Especially the situation of boys."  
1438
1439"That doesn't matter. I'll ask Kushida and Hirata after that." 
1440
1441However, that is only a view. 
1442
1443Whether it will really be needed or not, the situation is still unknown at this time.  
1444
1445"Of course, if you can hear it from them, you will be able to understand everything in class ..."  
1446
1447When Kei said that, he thought of the circumstances that made it difficult.  
1448
1449"Apart from Kushida-san, how is Yousuke-kun doing? Looks like he's really frustrated."
1450
1451"Are you worried too?"
1452
1453"Of course. No matter who everyone is in class C, Yousuke-kun's current situation is difficult to accept."
1454
1455Class 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.
1456
1457"In short, start with you." 
1458
1459"By the way, it's hard to talk alone, so let's put it in the form of questions."
1460
1461If he hopes so, then I will ask him about the girls one by one. 
1462
1463I planted a picture of all the class C girls in mind in the order of the student absence list.  
1464 
1465 
1466 
1467 
1468 
1469 
1470 
1471 
1472
1473
1474
1475
1476
1477Part 4
1478 
1479"—It's almost like this."
1480
1481In less than 10 minutes, I got the information I needed from Kei. 
1482
1483"Hey. Don't you remember what I said? Even if you ask me to repeat it again, I won't say it."   
1484
1485"No problem. "
1486
1487"What did I say 'all comes to mind'?" 
1488
1489"Almost like that."
1490
1491Ah - is that true? So fabulous. From Kei's attitude, he didn't praise me like that.
1492
1493"Is it true that the opponent is Class A? After all, this is a bad thing, right?"  
1494
1495"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?"   
1496
1497"Oh. I-me? I said ~ ..."
1498
1499Kei seemed to want to say something, but the results were nothing he could say. 
1500
1501"... Don't let me participate?" 
1502
1503"That's not something I can decide on my own. Depending on the opponent's strategy, there is a possibility of playing twice." 
1504
1505"No, no. I can't. I'm not good at studying or exercising." 
1506
1507Kei shook his head strongly and stated that he didn't want to play. 
1508
1509"Even though his opponent is Sakayanagi-san, Kiyotaka will definitely win."  
1510
1511Kei gave his thumbs up. Just because you don't want to participate, and don't want to be responsible.
1512
1513However, in reality, Kei could not fully understand my level.  
1514
1515"That would be easy if no one expected you? "
1516
1517"I guess that's true." 
1518
1519If there is no hope, it's easy to say something like that.
1520
1521"So what do you want to say? Do you have to meet me in person?" 
1522
1523If that's all, it's good to call, and that makes Kei grin.
1524
1525"There are things that are easier to understand when we meet in person, right?" 
1526
1527Since that was not the answer he expected, Kei's expression still looked stiff.  
1528
1529"Oh ... in short, it's over, right? Then, may I ... come back?" 
1530
1531Maybe Kei felt that, although this continued, the situation would not change. 
1532
1533When the minimum required topic was complete, Kei said this sentence:
1534
1535"If there's something important, I'll contact you again."  
1536
1537"... Yes." 
1538
1539Judging from Kei's expression, he seemed to be expecting something, but immediately gave up.
1540
1541Until the very end he remained stubborn, and never said it from his own mouth. 
1542
1543Of course, if he said that, it would be easier for me to act ...  
1544
1545"Wait a minute. There are still a few things I want to talk about." 
1546
1547In order not to let Kei see it in the room, I put the 'item' in the drawer. 
1548
1549To get the item, I stood up. 
1550
1551"What? If there's something you want to talk about, say it earlier." 
1552
1553"Now, it's your birthday."
1554
1555"Hey - you know that ..." 
1556
1557I 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.
1558
1559"I just want to tease you."  
1560
1561"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. "
1562
1563Kei said this, and looked away as he held out his hand to me. 
1564
1565Seeing this appearance, I immediately stopped when I was about to give a gift.  
1566
1567"Do you really want it?"
1568
1569"No, I don't want it." 
1570
1571"If you don't want it, then I don't need to force it on you." 
1572
1573"Ha ha !! Since you have decided to give someone a gift, you should give it to the person! "  
1574
1575He said something unclear.  
1576
1577"However, this gift is also at once with White day." 
1578
1579"Of course ... This is called 'troublesome, so just give the prize at once'?"
1580
1581Kei who sighed as if helpless, took the gift from me.
1582
1583Kei was a little surprised because the box was so small and so light. 
1584
1585"Is something included?"  
1586
1587"I don't have the courage to send you an empty box."  
1588
1589If something like that was done, it would make Kei angry.
1590
1591"So, I'll confirm it, no problem with you?"
1592
1593Kei 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.
1594
1595What appeared there was a piece of metal that shined in gold. 
1596
1597"What ... What is this !?" 
1598
1599Even though he was shocked, no matter who looked at it, it would know  
1600
1601"This is a necklace."
1602
1603"Yes, even I can see it! This is too heavy a gift, you know!"
1604
1605"Weight?"
1606
1607"E-after all, that necklace isn't something you normally give to a friend, you know!" 
1608
1609Even though he said that ...  
1610
1611I could not understand what he was saying and tilted my head.
1612
1613But Kei didn't give an answer, as if he still had something to say. 
1614
1615"And, and you know? It seems like it doesn't suit me either! It's heart shaped, you know! "
1616
1617He was referring to a heart-shaped object that hung at the core of the necklace. 
1618
1619Looks like this birthday present is not a 'good' thing  
1620
1621"Actually it's heart-shaped, you know!" 
1622
1623Once again he stressed that he did not like it very much.
1624
1625"Fuu, fuu." (Gasping voice)
1626
1627Even though it's me, it will definitely feel a little hurt if protested like this. 
1628
1629Regardless of who the object is, giving a gift is a hope that should be appreciated by others.  
1630
1631"Is this not too expensive?"
1632
1633"It's not cheap. It's almost around 20,000 Yen in price." 
1634
1635"20,000 - why did you choose an expensive necklace ......" 
1636
1637"Even if you ask ......" 
1638
1639While Kei who saw me blushed.
1640
1641It seems, it is better to answer honestly here.
1642
1643"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."
1644
1645I still remember the promotion there 'whether it's a lover or not, this is the best choice for White day'. 
1646
1647At the same time, I also considered that it was necessary to pay the appropriate amount for birthdays and White days at the same time. 
1648
1649"Oh wow ..." 
1650
1651I always felt that Kei was surprised by my thoughts. 
1652
1653Maybe I made a mistake.  
1654
1655"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? "
1656
1657Even though I prepared an expensive gift, the results looked very sad. 
1658
1659In the end, he explained to me how high school girls were, and there were many factors to think about.  
1660
1661I 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.  
1662
1663"Then do I have to give a box of snacks?" 
1664
1665"15 points." 
1666
1667I didn't expect a box of snacks would score higher than a necklace that was worth 20,000 Yen. 
1668
1669"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." 
1670
1671I made this suggestion while feeling my lack of knowledge. 
1672
1673This is more fun than a 10 point prize or 15 points. 
1674
1675Even though I thought so ... 
1676
1677"......"
1678
1679Kei looked at the necklace and then looked at me.
1680
1681Then he placed the necklace that I thought would be put on his neck. 
1682
1683Kei said, 'Let me borrow a mirror,' then use my mirror to look at it.  
1684
1685"Hmm ... As I thought, her heart shape is rather childish. But I personally have a good foundation, no matter what I wear."  
1686
1687(Kei's illustration) 
1688
1689
1690Even though I couldn't stop myself from thinking 'are you really a first year high school student?', Kei looked very serious. 
1691
1692This short pause of time confirmed whether or not the necklace matched with his own perspective, and then he nodded after being satisfied with it.
1693
1694I 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.  
1695
1696"Looks like this is a gift you gave a girl for the first time? I'll help you with that." 
1697
1698"... In that case it will be better." 
1699
1700Besides, even though he gave it back, I couldn't give it to someone else. 
1701 
1702 
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1704 
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1709CHAPTER 4
1710
1711WHAT IS LESS THAN CLASS 
1712
1713The next day, after deciding which class to face.
1714
1715Like yesterday, we will have a discussion after school. Because of this, there are no special restrictions on today's lunch break.
1716
1717The Ayanokouji group routinely gather after lunch. 
1718
1719We immediately joined in the corner of the classroom.  
1720
1721"How was the discussion yesterday?"
1722
1723I frankly asked my friend about yesterday.  
1724
1725Because 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.
1726
1727"Have you not been told by Horikita-san? ... That's not surprising. "
1728
1729Airi said something unclear. But soon he said again.
1730
1731"Is there a guide for the event? It's difficult for everyone to understand the rules ..."  
1732
1733"There isn't even a discussion at all. It's a waste of time."  
1734
1735As if remembering that day, Keisei sighed.
1736
1737It 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.  
1738
1739"And the problem isn't just in class."
1740
1741"What do you mean? Yukimu."
1742
1743"In schools, there are very few places that can accommodate most students for general discussion?"  
1744
1745"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?" 
1746
1747"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."  
1748
1749What's wrong with that? Haruka and Airi looked at each other.
1750
1751Even though Akito didn't understand at first, he immediately understood it after a while.
1752
1753"... Are they spies?"
1754
1755"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."
1756
1757What programs are likely to be chosen, or who is good at doing something. 
1758
1759Of course, getting such information will be more beneficial for the class. 
1760
1761In other words, the battle had begun. 
1762
1763"From this point of view, class C is lagging behind." 
1764
1765"This is bad. Has Sakayanagi-san acted? "  
1766
1767While expanding his arms, Haruka wondered.
1768
1769"In that case. Do we also have to gather information from Class A? An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth." 
1770
1771Haruka suggested that. 
1772
1773However, Keisei would not easily approve it. 
1774
1775"If it's that simple, then you don't need to work hard." 
1776
1777"Hm?" 
1778
1779"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?"  
1780
1781In the lack of unity in class C, whatever must be done, it must be based on unity. 
1782
1783It was not the same as class A, and some students who were at the top, like Sakayanagi, for example, could immediately decide everything.  
1784
1785Who will be the commander, who will consider the event and who will gather information. 
1786
1787Conversely, when the special exam starts, who decides to do those things. 
1788
1789Even though they also discuss in the classroom as Class C does, they will keep two or three people on guard to prevent wiretapping.  
1790
1791"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?" 
1792
1793"If that's the case, I'm afraid, I doubt the credibility of the information obtained there."
1794
1795If 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.
1796
1797"But, information itself is absolutely necessary. What's important is how to use it ..." 
1798
1799"Can we win?" 
1800
1801Feeling filled with anxiety from people - Airi felt uneasy.  
1802
1803"It seems that it would be better for us to lead one or two steps ahead." 
1804
1805Class C, which has not yet been decided, has no dominance at all. 
1806
1807"But, I didn't expect to fight with Class A." 
1808
1809"Sorry. I feel guilty for not winning the lottery." 
1810
1811But, even if I win the lottery, I will still choose Class A, and I will apologize on the surface later.  
1812
1813"Ah, no, I didn't mean it like that! Sorry Sorry! I don't blame you at all! "
1814
1815To his surprise, Haruka seemed to think that my apology was quite heavy, and he panicked. 
1816
1817"Haruka, Letting people take a quarter of the lottery possibilities, however you do it is very difficult."  
1818
1819Hearing the words that came from Akito, Haruka cringed. 
1820
1821"Th-that's why I didn't mean it like that ..." 
1822
1823Haruka tried to change the situation, after a little thought. 
1824
1825"If they give a little convenience, it will be fine. After all, the opponent is Class C. Are you thinking about the same thing?" 
1826
1827"Making it easy for us ... Is Sakayanagi someone who looks like that?" 
1828
1829"... I can't see it at all. He not only destroyed Yamauchi-kun, he even completely destroyed Class C."
1830
1831Haruka raised her head and looked at the ceiling listlessly.  
1832
1833"But you have a problem, Kiyotaka. You must be the commander in this situation." 
1834
1835Keisei tapped me on the shoulder because he was worried. 
1836
1837"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."  
1838
1839All I can do now is say this to my friends. 
1840
1841For whatever reason, I arbitrarily guided the situation and let the class fight against Class A.  
1842
1843"The opponent is Class A. Even if we lose, it's not Kiyotaka's responsibility."  
1844
1845"After all, Sakayanagi is also the commander."
1846
1847Among 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.'  
1848
1849"Yes ... it might be difficult to win." 
1850
1851Keisei raised his arm, seemingly giving up and sighing in relief. 
1852
1853But Akito made an unexpected comment. 
1854
1855"Even though the opponent is Class A, it's not entirely impossible to win." 
1856
1857"Is it like that ... No, I don't want to lose ..."
1858
1859"Although this is not a secret, but isn't there a way to defeat Class A?"
1860
1861Akito began to explain.
1862
1863"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." 
1864
1865"What did Ike-kun say? Is that about Janken?"
1866
1867When Haruka added that. Akito nodded in agreement.
1868
1869"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."
1870
1871After hearing Akito's explanation, Haruka suddenly became more cheerful. 
1872
1873"If you fight with such a strategy, you can compete in balance with class A or B!"
1874
1875"Yes! I think that's a good idea!" 
1876
1877"No ...... I don't think it's that simple."  
1878
1879Unlike the three happy people, Keisei calmly criticized this strategy.
1880
1881"I don't know if I have calculated it correctly. But the chances of winning with this strategy are only 5%, up to 10%."  
1882
1883"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?"  
1884
1885"It takes a lot of luck to get that development, as Haruka said."
1886
1887If 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 obtained is
1888
1889I counted the opportunity in my mind. 
1890
1891Among the 7 events, the chance that all of the 5 events proposed by class C, will be selected is 8.33%  
1892
1893In 5 match events, if the odds of winning are more than 4 events where the 50% chance of winning is 18.75%.
1894
1895The 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. 
1896
1897However, this only takes into account the simple side, which is relying on luck to win more than 4 events. 
1898
1899Even though it is likely to really change due to various factors, there is no doubt that this is not a good strategy. 
1900
1901In this case, it's better to take more risks and choose the event that we are good at. 
1902
1903It's better to have fewer shows that depend on 50% luck.
1904
1905"Can't it? No, even though I know maybe it won't work."  
1906
1907Akito 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.
1908
1909"Kiyotaka-kun ... Is it alright? Being commander-"
1910
1911Since the difficulty of defeating Class A is in front of us, it's no wonder he thinks this way.  
1912
1913"Yeah. Even though there are points of protection, don't force yourself too much," 
1914
1915Haruka added half of Airi's words. 
1916
1917"Haruka is right. At least we never thought you were connected to Sakayanagi. Right?"  
1918
1919Everyone nodded and confirmed this statement. Being trusted by them is not a bad thing.  
1920
1921"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."  
1922
1923"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."  
1924
1925The 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.
1926
1927"I won't give up protection points even if people say something around me."  
1928
1929"Even though this will cause resentment, anger and hatred among your classmates?"  
1930
1931"The premise is wrong. I don't want other people 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."  
1932
1933As if he had been a victim, resentment gathered in his hands.
1934
1935Akito, who had been silent until now, looked at me and spoke.
1936
1937"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?
1938
1939"That's ... Hey, that's right."
1940
1941However, 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.
1942
1943"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?" 
1944
1945Airi lowered her head, revealing the candidates in mind. 
1946
1947"You're right, I will choose Horikita-san. Or choose Hirata-kun or Kushida-san? Luckily, Yukimu can do it too." 
1948
1949He quoted several students' names, all of which tended to leave stable results if they served as commanders. 
1950
1951"Hirata, ah ... how's the situation?" 
1952
1953Akito who thought that discussing topics related to class A would make the atmosphere very gloomy. He tried to change the subject.
1954
1955"Keisei, how do you see the battle between Class D and Class B?" 
1956
1957He called other teams in the same special exam.  
1958
1959"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." 
1960
1961"Yes, of course. The commander is not Ryuuen-kun but Kaneda-kun. "
1962
1963There is nothing to fear with class D, which is without Ryuuen. That feeling might be right.
1964
1965However, 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  
1966
1967In fact, whether class D can win depends on the chosen program and the luck of the exam.  
1968
1969It is only a small possibility that appears.
1970
1971"Ah, look at the other side." 
1972
1973Haruka muttered that sentence, in front of his vision - Hirata walked to the cafeteria.  
1974
1975He walks heavily, and his steps are very much like a zombie or ghost.  
1976
1977His eyes have no confidence, and his appearance is very different from his usual appearance. 
1978
1979"This is really ... Serious."  
1980
1981Haruka 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.
1982
1983"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."  
1984
1985Keisei's comment sounded rather cold. 
1986
1987"We cannot save him in any way."
1988
1989Other students often approach Hirata. 
1990
1991But 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. 
1992
1993In short, the damage to him continued to spread, the wound even getting bigger. 
1994
1995In the Ayanokouji group, no one is very close to Hirata.
1996
1997So, of course, the encouragement of our group might not be conveyed to him. 
1998
1999For this reason, everyone did not overreact to Keisei's slightly cold statement.  
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2005PART 1
2006 
2007Finally, the real discussion starts after school. But one person immediately left the chair, that was Hirata.  
2008
2009"Hirata-kun!"
2010
2011"Hi-Hirata-kun!"
2012
2013Several girls called out to Hirata at the same time. One of them is Mii-chan.
2014
2015However, Hirata did not stop. As if to tell, that he did not care about what happened to the class.
2016
2017Just not to add to the chaos in class, he just came to school, attended class and returned to the dormitory. 
2018
2019He just keeps repeating actions like this.  
2020
2021"Wait, Hirata-kun!"
2022
2023"Please leave it."
2024
2025With a strong tone, Horikita stopped Mii-chan and the others who were planning to catch up. 
2026
2027"Then we will start discussing. Do you want to increase the number of absent people?" 
2028
2029"B-but ..."  
2030
2031"He can't do anything in this situation. Return to your seats." 
2032
2033Horikita pressed them. Stop them from chasing and let everyone sit.
2034
2035It's time to change mood. The most important thing is to determine class policy first.  
2036
2037"Speaking of which, are you still here Koenji? "  
2038
2039Sudou was surprised, because an unexpected man participated in the discussion. 
2040
2041"Fufufufu, am I also a member of this class? Of course I will participate." 
2042
2043He said something like that, as if it were normal.
2044
2045"But I hope the discussion will end quickly. I'm very busy."
2046
2047"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."
2048
2049Horikita, standing in front, refused Koenji's request.  
2050
2051Koenji no longer denied that, he just smiled.
2052
2053It seems that it can be described as 'I'll listen to you for now.' 
2054
2055"In this case, I'm afraid, I'll only participate this time."
2056
2057However, 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.
2058
2059"I will only do some work around you, so I want you to come to participate in another time." 
2060
2061Koenji smiled at Horikita, and adjusted his arms and legs. 
2062
2063This is the code for him to continue the discussion. 
2064
2065"Horikita. I have a simple question about participation in this event."
2066
2067"What's that, Ike-kun?"
2068
2069Ike stood up raising her hand.
2070
2071"It seems that there are only 7 events chosen in total. Aren't we not going to play?" 
2072
2073"Who do you mean by 'us'?" 
2074
2075"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?"  
2076
2077Nearly about 40 students are registered in each class.
2078
2079Even if we choose one or two team events, a total of 7 events might only play 2 to 30 people. 
2080
2081In 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.  
2082
2083"This kind of thing is not certain. What, if we run an event that requires 20 people to participate in it?" 
2084
2085Kei made the statement to answer Ike's opinion.
2086
2087"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."  
2088
2089"Then ...... What about baseball?" 
2090
2091"Baseball for 10 people, less than football."  
2092
2093"Baseball only consists of 9 people." 
2094
2095Immediately a sharp voice came from Horikita.  
2096
2097"... Umm, well, that's why we don't need us at all." 
2098
2099"There's more, American football needs 11 members and as far as I remember Rugby needs 15 members." 
2100
2101Sudou mentioned an event that needed more than 10 members. 
2102
2103"But will that make people understand Rugby? I don't even know the rules." 
2104
2105Rugby 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.  
2106
2107I can't imagine the Rugby training scene from now on. 
2108
2109Not only is it difficult to implement it as an event, but there is also no benefit for any class. 
2110
2111"So, I don't think it's our turn to play." 
2112
2113"What do you want to say?" 
2114
2115"That ... I want to say that there is no need for this kind of discussion, and what to do with the event." 
2116
2117"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."  
2118
2119"II didn't say this. ......" 
2120
2121"But I judge that everyone needs to work with each other." 
2122
2123"Tell me the reason. If I can accept it, I will fully support you."  
2124
2125Sudou said this. 
2126
2127"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? ' "
2128
2129"If ... 6 people are changed every 10 minutes ..." 
2130
2131Need 18 people needed. Nearly half of the students participated in this event.
2132
2133In 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.
2134
2135"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." 
2136
2137Of course, that depends on the event and the rules issued by a class.
2138
2139In other words, in order to never let your opponent feel relaxed, fake events can also be integrated into it. 
2140
2141"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." 
2142
2143If we go on to make one event at a time, there will be some people who think this behavior is stupid. 
2144
2145Even if there are events like Janken, Playing Cards, and such. As Ike said, that was not surprising.  
2146
2147Because we have to win 4 events, we don't have time to worry. 
2148
2149Regardless of the content, choose a program that can be won with certainty and choose the people who need it.  
2150
2151"I don't plan on staying too long today." 
2152
2153In other words, even if we linger, we won't be able to find good ideas.   
2154
2155"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. "  
2156
2157Among 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.
2158
2159"But, that won't necessarily admit that school, right? I don't know the standards well."  
2160
2161Events and rules that are too light will be rejected by the school. 
2162
2163Most students do not understand this standard.  
2164
2165"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."  
2166
2167"In other words games, karaoke and the like, that doesn't matter?" 
2168
2169"Yes, that doesn't matter."
2170
2171Once again, Horikita stressed that they did not need to worry about that.
2172
2173This is a good thing to do. 
2174
2175It's important to first gather information about what students are good at. 
2176
2177"What to do if they are not good at anything?" 
2178
2179Haruka, added his doubts to Horikita.
2180
2181"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."  
2182
2183Although 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.
2184
2185"Is it okay if you end the discussion this quickly?"  
2186
2187"If the discussion time is very short, can you easily participate next time? Kouenji-kun. "  
2188
2189"I told you just this once."  
2190
2191"... 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."
2192
2193"Is that the event people think about, what they are good at?" 
2194
2195He put a hand on his chin and kept smiling.  
2196
2197"Yes. If you say that you have participated in the discussion, you must take the results."  
2198
2199Horikita's goal is to get him to join a second time if he doesn't get the results.
2200
2201Koenji stood tall and told Horikita a sentence. 
2202
2203"I can do anything. After all, I'm a perfect human being." 
2204
2205"That means, no matter what kind of opponent you meet or what kind of event you attend, can you win?"  
2206
2207Although it contains half of the provocation, it is a part that cannot be placed to have hope.
2208
2209For this question, what is Koenji's answer?  
2210
2211"I can win at the event I attend. Should I agree with you on this matter?"
2212
2213"Yes. If you can do it, it doesn't matter if you face this special test. There's no need to participate in future discussions and I won't ask you for any advice."  
2214
2215"Hey. That's not a good thing, Horikita."
2216
2217Sudou panicked at this unexpected thing, but Horikita continued. 
2218
2219"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."  
2220
2221That'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.  
2222
2223"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."  
2224
2225In 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.
2226
2227Leaving this sentence, Koenji took a step and left the classroom.  
2228
2229"... The usual method doesn't apply to him at all." 
2230
2231"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." 
2232
2233I can understand Sudou's feeling of being very upset.
2234
2235No matter how talented a person is, he cannot excel at all. 
2236
2237Even if Koenji fights Sudou in basketball, I doubt if he can win.  
2238
2239"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 listens, I can only wait and see. Right?" 
2240
2241"That's what he said ..."  
2242
2243Of 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.  
2244
2245"But, do you think he will play seriously?" 
2246
2247"I have no idea ?" 
2248
2249Even if he is serious, can produce victory, but as long as he does not take it seriously, it will not produce victory.  
2250
2251
2252
2253Part 2
2254 
2255The next day. I was told by Horikita that he arrived early at school.
2256
2257"In this exam, I want to try not to count Hirata-kun as a fighting force."  
2258
2259Yesterday, even Koenji participated in the discussion after school, but Hirata refused without saying anything. 
2260
2261It was natural for Horikita to make a decision after she saw this situation.
2262
2263"A very good decision. If you rely on it, there are too many worrying factors."  
2264
2265Even if you can force it to participate, it will only be counterproductive.
2266
2267"Even though this test is fine, but depending on the situation, it might continue in the future." 
2268
2269His concern is not a big problem. 
2270
2271Everyone really hoped Hirata recovered, but it was still unclear what method should be used to restore it.  
2272
2273"If you think that getting Hirata out doesn't matter. Is there a way to let Hirata out of school?" 
2274
2275After I told him about this proposal, he was somewhat surprised but calmly accepted it.  
2276
2277"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."
2278
2279In this special exam, Hirata could have taken the initiative to volunteer to be a commander. 
2280
2281Then he deliberately succumbs to the opponent. This is very simple.
2282
2283However, even though he had no attachment to this school, he did not want to make other people feel upset. 
2284
2285For this reason, he made no steps to volunteer to become the Commander and deliberately lost.  
2286
2287The 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.
2288
2289However, this story is only limited to 'now'. 
2290
2291"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 ..." 
2292
2293"Yes."  
2294
2295If Hirata accepts himself as Horikita said, I don't know how Hirata will handle it. If it's like that, what will happen?  
2296
2297When he dropped out of school, he made half the class destruction, I can't guarantee that he will never do this.  
2298
2299"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." 
2300
2301The thing that regrets Hirata the most is that class C cannot be united. 
2302
2303To avoid this situation, Horikita actively participated in the exam from the beginning. 
2304
2305"You really worked hard." 
2306
2307"You are the commander, your future will be very difficult now."  
2308
2309"All of that is left to you. Including the part that deals with the commander. You can certainly make the right ideas." 
2310
2311He stared straight at me. 
2312
2313"Can you win this?" 
2314
2315"I do not know."  
2316
2317"Oh ... I want to win. Can you take more?"  
2318
2319I don't need to say that.  
2320
2321"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."
2322
2323After I said this, Horikita's expression gradually became stiffer.  
2324
2325"... Incredible, I can't imagine it."  
2326
2327"Is it true ?"
2328
2329However, I was behind the class. Even if I become the commander, that won't change.  
2330
2331If I suddenly make instructions like that, the situation will be chaotic. 
2332
2333I will use the strategy compiled by Horikita as a benchmark. 
2334
2335In the middle of the conversation, I felt that the atmosphere in the class suddenly changed. 
2336
2337Hirata comes to school. Many students try not to approach him, but they still care about him.  
2338
2339"Good morning, Hirata-kun"
2340
2341In 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.  
2342
2343Hirata who didn't care about anyone, sat calmly in his chair. 
2344
2345Even so, Mii-chan didn't give up.  
2346
2347"Who can imagine this situation now?" 
2348
2349"There is no. "
2350
2351Mii-chan's struggle also seems futile, and Hirata's time out continues. 
2352
2353"Although, only he doesn't give up when greeting Hirata-kun. I don't think there is a deep connection with him ..."
2354
2355Horikita also noticed that Mii-chan really cares about Hirata. 
2356
2357Then, he began to wonder why he had to do this kind of thing all the time.  
2358
2359"Isn't that because Mii-chan is very good?" 
2360
2361"Because this is the problem, it's strange if he doesn't do the same thing to other students." 
2362
2363"It is true." 
2364
2365When Yamauchi left school, Mii-chan continued to worry about Hirata. No wonder.
2366
2367If so, there is only one reason to continue talking to Hirata.
2368
2369"Maybe love is what drives him." 
2370
2371"That's the only possibility ... it's a boring feeling."  
2372
2373Horikita was shocked, she crossed her arms, felt unable to understand and shook her head. 
2374
2375"The class resources provided to him may also be limited ..."
2376
2377He thought that everyone would leave Hirata for a period of time.
2378
2379"Shouldn't this be difficult?"
2380
2381"There is no such thing. There is no one except him who actively talks to him. "
2382
2383Hirata decided to ignore even the most loyal Mii-chan.
2384
2385Besides that, not many students can do this.  
2386
2387"No matter what the motivation is, I really hope he can forget it soon." 
2388
2389Horikita thought about how he would give up. 
2390
2391"If he just says hello, I can't complain about him. But it's definitely getting worse." 
2392
2393"It's impossible to think about it." 
2394
2395And each time Hirata was involved, the classroom atmosphere would become gloomy. 
2396
2397Mii-chan, who was always ignored by Hirata, once again approached him fearlessly. 
2398
2399"Hmm, Hirata-kun, for lunch today—" 
2400
2401Mii-chan intended to invite him to lunch, but ...  
2402
2403"Can you stop it?" 
2404
2405"..." 
2406
2407In the classroom, Hirata suddenly said harshly. He showed a rejection attitude towards Mii-chan.
2408
2409"You're so annoying." 
2410
2411Although his tone was normal, his voice only contained a cold feeling. 
2412
2413"Th-that, I ... just thought, having lunch together ..."  
2414
2415Mii-chan tried hard to keep her smile, but her emotions crushed her.
2416
2417"I don't want to eat with you." 
2418
2419There is no more direct rejection than this. 
2420
2421The other girls didn't want to see that kind of Hirata, and they changed their views. 
2422
2423"Hey, Yosuke-kun. Isn't it too much to say that? "  
2424
2425At this moment, Kei acted. No, maybe in this case he had to act.
2426
2427I 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.  
2428
2429But ---
2430
2431"Can you not call my first name like that? And I have nothing to do with you." 
2432
2433"Yes, that's right ... In that case, Hirata-kun, you are overreacting to Mii-chan."  
2434
2435After Kei corrected his name, he still bravely faced Hirata. 
2436
2437As the leader of a girl, she must fulfill that obligation well.  
2438
2439"Compared to your usual attitude towards others, it makes no difference." 
2440
2441Hirata did not stop the counterattack.  
2442
2443"What ... I-This is for class ---!" 
2444
2445"Can you be quiet? If not ... you understand, right?"  
2446
2447Hirata forcefully closed Kei's mouth, who planned to continue speaking. 
2448
2449If Kei does something excessive, Hirata will open everything up - this is a threatening statement. 
2450
2451Hirata knows Kei's weakness. At least for him, he would definitely understand his comments now.  
2452
2453"What? Huh? I'm sick of it. I don't care about you anymore." 
2454
2455That is the end of the problem, and nothing can be done anymore.
2456
2457He can only leave helplessly and choose to retreat. 
2458
2459"Until when will you be here?"
2460
2461Hirata, 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.
2462
2463Hirata might also believe that Mii-chan will never come to talk to him again. 
2464
2465"The morale of the whole class has gone down badly ..." 
2466
2467"Koenji doesn't seem to care at all." 
2468
2469Even though the classroom was very gloomy, only one person did not care.  
2470
2471Even though Hirata and Mii-chan, and also Kei were fighting, Koenji didn't pay attention to him at all. 
2472
2473"Why are there so many problem children in this class?" 
2474
2475I thought Horikita was one of them too - I didn't dare say this.  
2476 
2477 
2478 
2479Part 3
2480 
2481No matter how bad the atmosphere is, time will continue to pass. 
2482
2483After class ends, it's natural to leave school. 
2484
2485The second discussion class. More precisely, the third one if I include a discussion that I'm not following.  
2486
2487It has been three days since the special exams began. It's almost time to move forward.
2488
2489Hirata also immediately walked out of the classroom by himself. 
2490
2491Mii-chan immediately looked at him in confusion. Then he stood up.
2492
2493However, his feet could not move forward. 
2494
2495Rejection made by Hirata in the morning, thought back in his mind. 
2496
2497His legs that had just stood up, now retreated to shrink and sat back in his chair.  
2498
2499"Leave it alone---"  
2500
2501Even 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.
2502
2503Boys 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?  
2504
2505"Mii-chan, after today's discussion, let's go home together?" 
2506
2507Kushida was worried about Mii-chan's condition, and he talked to her.  
2508
2509"He is very reliable at this time." 
2510
2511"Yes." 
2512
2513Kushida could not leave his friend who was in trouble. 
2514
2515If he can't save Hirata, he should at least save Mii-chan. This is Kushida's policy.
2516
2517Even if that's the motive for getting good praise, it's not a problem as long as it's a positive thing. 
2518
2519Mii-chan nodded slightly and agreed. 
2520
2521"Then I'll leave first." 
2522
2523Sure enough, Koenji did not seem to have the intention to participate. He also left the classroom after Hirata.
2524
2525It was like a pride for him, only because it had been eliminated by Horikita.
2526
2527In the end, the discussion will be conducted by 37 people. 
2528
2529After seeing Koenji, Horikita went forward. 
2530
2531Chabashira-sensei narrowed his eyes and left the classroom.  
2532
2533"So. Have you thought about the program you are good at?" 
2534
2535"Wait a minute. There is something to note before discussion." 
2536
2537Before the discussion, the first person to raise his hand was Keisei. 
2538
2539"What's wrong, Yukimura-kun?"
2540
2541"I'm afraid someone will eavesdrop on conversation in Class C."  
2542
2543Even if they close the classroom, they can still hear their voices if they are in the corridor next to the room.  
2544
2545"Yes. In this school it is not even possible to have proper discussions."
2546
2547"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."  
2548
2549"Yes you're right. " 
2550
2551Horikita understood, and he nodded in response. 
2552
2553"But I don't think taking care is an effective preventative measure." 
2554
2555"... Why?" 
2556
2557"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. "  
2558
2559Horikita said that if we prevent others from going through the corridor, it can also cause dissatisfaction. 
2560
2561"So it's no use even if you use guard."   
2562
2563"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." 
2564
2565"For that, we will solve it using this."
2566
2567What Horikita pulled out was a cellphone. 
2568
2569"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."
2570
2571After listening to this idea, Keisei also understood and nodded. 
2572
2573"I see ... then that is no problem." 
2574
2575"So, can I invite everyone?" 
2576
2577For this question from Kushida, there was no objection from Horikita. 
2578
2579It's not too much to say that he is the only student who knows the contacts of all students in the class. 
2580
2581"That--" 
2582
2583In the middle of Horikita and Keisei's conversation, Mii-chan suddenly stood up. 
2584
2585"Sorry. Today, I ... That, a little ..." 
2586
2587"Mii-chan ... are you going to catch up with Hirata-kun?" 
2588
2589When Kushida asked, Mii-chan nodded lightly.
2590
2591He moved his heavy legs and tried to overtake Hirata.
2592
2593"Wait, there's no point in doing that now."
2594
2595"Horikita-san ... what do you mean?" 
2596
2597Hearing Horikita speak in an unexpectedly strong tone. Mii-chan asks.
2598
2599"It's useless now. You will be dragged along with him." 
2600
2601"II don't want to leave Hirata-kun." 
2602
2603"This isn't about leaving him or not, but now you have to leave him alone."  
2604
2605"Then? Can you help Hirata-kun?" 
2606
2607"... That depends on it." 
2608
2609"No. That kind of thing, I don't think that's right!" 
2610
2611After saying that, Mii-chan left. And he left the classroom without listening to his advice.
2612
2613"Really - He should leave him alone for now." 
2614
2615Of course, no one will chase after Mii-chan. So Horikita tried to take the initiative.
2616
2617"I'll be gone for a while. You guys wait here. I'll be right back." 
2618
2619Horikita said that. It seemed like he wanted to bring Mii-chan back, so he walked out of the classroom.
2620
2621It seems like he can't entrust it to others. 
2622
2623"It's getting messed up ... Because of Hirata, we can't discuss anymore." 
2624
2625As a result, complaints came from Keisei. 
2626
2627So, we only had little progress on the third day. I got up from the chair.
2628
2629"Hey, Ayanokouji, you will catch up. Suzune says to wait!"
2630
2631Sudou reminded me. Indeed, if someone left like this, the situation would be worse.  
2632
2633"I know. "
2634
2635"What do you know, Oy!" 
2636
2637I went outside and called out to Horikita who had just come out into the corridor.   
2638
2639"Horikita."
2640
2641"... I should have told you not to go."
2642
2643"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."  
2644
2645"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."  
2646
2647"It's okay to leave it to you. After all, I can't do anything." 
2648
2649"That's not what it means......"  
2650
2651"Can you solve this problem with Hirata?"
2652
2653"That ..."
2654
2655"Those who think it is the best policy, will not pursue it."
2656
2657Horikita, is one of the factors that caused Hirata to be depressed, he shouldn't be too close to Hirata.
2658
2659"So, in your opinion ... can you solve it?" 
2660
2661"That depends on the efforts of the people around him." 
2662
2663"If this is the problem, shouldn't it have been solved long ago?"  
2664
2665Not just Mii-chan. Many students talk to Hirata because they are worried about him.
2666
2667And because Horikita was convinced that it could not have an effect, he began to doubt Mii-chan's actions.  
2668
2669"In short, I'll see you later. If we keep talking here, I won't be able to catch up to Mii-chan."  
2670
2671"Come back soon." 
2672
2673He gave me a message when he came out like a mother. When I first took steps, I suddenly met Hashimoto.
2674
2675The dialogue I have with Horikita now, there is a possibility that he will hear. 
2676
2677Hashimoto didn't look surprised, but greeted me with a smile as if he felt something interesting. 
2678
2679"Yo, Ayanokouji."
2680
2681However, I did not have time to talk to him. 
2682
2683"Sorry, I'm in a bit of a hurry now." 
2684
2685"If you want to chase your classmates, he goes there."  
2686
2687I nodded in response, then left to chase after Mii-chan. 
2688
2689The patterns adopted by Hirata over the past two days are all the same. 
2690
2691In order not to meet anyone after school, he would definitely return to his dorm room. 
2692
2693 
2694 
2695 
2696 
2697Part 4
2698 
2699Shortly after leaving school, I first met the figure of Mii-chan.
2700
2701Then in front of him, I saw Hirata's back. 
2702
2703Even though he had the courage to take the opportunity, he didn't seem to talk to Hirata. 
2704
2705The rejection that occurred this morning still clung to his mind. 
2706
2707"Didn't you say hello?"
2708
2709"... Ayanokouji-kun."
2710
2711Mii-chan is watching me. 
2712
2713I walked next to Mii-chan and looked at the back of Hirata.  
2714
2715"I'm a little, hesitant ..." 
2716
2717However, he had refused to speak this morning. 
2718
2719"Then why do you keep chasing him. Most people have given up."  
2720
2721"It is because.. " 
2722
2723It seems like he can't think about it. 
2724
2725Mii-chan started to think about why she was chasing Hirata. 
2726
2727I think he likes Hirata is not the only reason. 
2728
2729After thinking for a while, Mii-chan found an answer, and said.  
2730
2731"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 ..."  
2732
2733So that's the reason he chased after him, that's what he said. 
2734
2735"Even if you are hated by him, is that okay?"  
2736
2737It might not matter if it was just once, but if he continued to do it repeatedly, Hirata's response would get stronger.
2738
2739It is very likely that he will be blamed by it.  
2740
2741"... I hate that too."
2742
2743Remembering Hirata's refusal, Mii-chan shook her head from side to side. 
2744
2745"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!"  
2746
2747He is stubborn. To prevent frustration, he has confidence.
2748
2749I think the strong look in his eyes is undoubtedly real.  
2750
2751"Hey Ayanokouji-kun, did I do something wrong?" 
2752
2753"Not. You are right."
2754
2755Leaving Hirata at this time won't improve the situation.
2756
2757If he does this, the man will be covered by deep darkness and cannot free himself. 
2758
2759"Then go to say hello." 
2760
2761"Well."  
2762
2763Mii-chan tried to walk. 
2764
2765And ran to shorten the distance between him and Hirata. 
2766
2767After this, Horikita might get angry, but now it's the best. 
2768
2769To 'push Hirata', softness like that is the easiest way to deal with it. 
2770
2771Then in the near future, his heart will break and he will choose the way to leave school by force. 
2772
2773As soon as I returned to the classroom, Hashimoto, who was playing with his cellphone, saw me.  
2774
2775"Yo." 
2776
2777"Did you come to steal information from Class C?"   
2778
2779"No, it's unfortunate. If the important part is said via cellphone, I have no choice."  
2780
2781Hashimoto shrugged and entered his cellphone. 
2782
2783Because he heard it, he realized that we used cellphones to discuss.  
2784
2785"I've been waiting for you to return. What about the results of the chase?" 
2786
2787"As you can see, I returned empty handed." 
2788
2789I told her that I could not bring Mii-chan back.  
2790
2791"You can't unite, you're really in trouble." 
2792
2793"Horikita, who leads this class, is the one who has the most difficulty."  
2794
2795"Even though you have protection points, don't you don't have to be a commander?" 
2796
2797Hashimoto seemed to be trying to ensnare me using his words. He plans to get as much information from me as possible.  
2798
2799"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."
2800
2801"I guess that's true."
2802
2803Hashimoto seemed unsure somewhere, but he gave up and left.
2804
2805"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?"
2806
2807Hashimoto 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.  
2808
2809There was a discussion on the cellphone that went well, and more than half of the students responded.
2810
2811It 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.
2812
2813"Ayanokouji-kun, I want to know if there are people from other classes in the corridor."
2814
2815"Previously he was still in the hallway, but he returned after noticing that we were discussing using a cellphone." 
2816
2817"Yes, of course."
2818
2819Sudou, who knew that no one was eavesdropping, then acted.
2820
2821"Basketball, you have to add it!"
2822
2823Sudou immediately negotiated with Horikita.
2824
2825"I don't doubt your strength. You won't lose against other classes. Right?"  
2826
2827"Basketball has many ways to play. If it's a 1 vs 1 fight, I will definitely win."
2828
2829Standard Basketball is played 5 vs 5 on the field.
2830
2831However, 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.
2832
2833"Yes. Your strength as a Basketball player is unquestionable. If it's 1 vs 1, I think you will definitely give us victory."
2834
2835"Of course."
2836
2837"But this special exam isn't that simple."
2838
2839"Why ?"
2840
2841"Because we can only choose one event, for 1 vs 1."
2842
2843There are provisions regarding rules for determining events that the number of participants in an event may not be the same.
2844
2845"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." 
2846
2847This will give us a solid victory.
2848
2849Of course, there are also risks against boys, but as long as Onodera is in good condition, that's enough to win. 
2850
2851"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."
2852
2853Sudou's face, thinking that it could bring victory to the classroom, became gloomy. 
2854
2855"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? "
2856
2857"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." 
2858
2859"You're an honest person. I respect you for not making meaningful explanations here."
2860
2861Because of this - Horikita said this sentence as an introduction. 
2862
2863"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. "
2864
2865"... I understand." 
2866
2867Sudou nodded and listened carefully to Horikita's words.
2868
2869Then, to consider his own program, he returned to the chair.
2870
2871This 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.
2872
2873In exams like this, he can play the role of the trump card on many occasions. 
2874
2875If he uses his play rights in the 1 vs 1 event, that's a pity. This idea is also very important.
2876
2877Besides 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 opponent is not stupid. If there are Basketball in 10 events, they should know that Sudou will play.  
2878
2879They 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.
2880
2881Then, Horikita and the others continued to repeat the same conversation.
2882
2883I pretended to see the chat on my cellphone while closing the group chat.
2884
2885Anyway, I'm the commander. I won't be asked if I'm good at doing something.
2886
2887It was just a form of participation in this discussion, and the other details were all left to Horikita.
2888
2889After almost an hour of discussion, Horikita gathered the opinions of all people. The form of further discussion can change from questions collected by Horikita.
2890 
2891 
2892 
2893 
2894Part 5
2895 
2896On Thursday, morning at school.
2897
2898Even though spring is getting closer, today's air temperature seems lower than in previous years.
2899
2900"Good morning, good morning. How cold!" 
2901
2902Behind me, a soft voice rang out.
2903
2904I didn't think he was talking to me, and the voice panicked as I continued walking.
2905
2906"Hey, wait a minute ~ Ayanokouji-kun?
2907
2908It seems the owner of the voice called me before.
2909
2910I look back at the homeroom teacher class B, Hoshinomiya-sensei. 
2911
2912"Wait a minute ~."
2913
2914My arm was caught by his cold hand. 
2915
2916How could a female teacher hold a male student's arm?
2917
2918"Sorry. I didn't think you were talking to me. Is there anything?" 
2919
2920"So you don't want to talk if there isn't anything?"
2921
2922He grabbed my arm and then looked at me.
2923
2924This is the kind of behavior people think they are very cute.
2925
2926Maybe because I often watched every movement of Kushida's body, I gradually began to recognize this behavior.
2927
2928"That is not what I mean..."
2929
2930I pulled my arm a little stronger and released it from Hoshinomiya-sensei. 
2931
2932Seeing movements like that from me, he grinned for some reason.
2933
2934"Hey. How do you do this to your girlfriend?"
2935
2936"No, there's no sign that I have it."  
2937
2938"Oh - Really? Despite being in a very blessed environment."
2939
2940What does he mean by 'very blessed'?
2941
2942"Hey ~ you don't understand."
2943
2944Hoshinomiya-sensei whispered into my ear, he shouldn't have done this.
2945
2946"Students in this school are in an environment that is easy to fall in love with." 
2947
2948"Why ?"
2949
2950I asked back, and Hoshinomiya-sensei was a little surprised.
2951
2952"Do you really not know?"
2953
2954"Yes, I don't know at all."
2955
2956After I convinced him, Hoshinomiya-sensei lightly hit my shoulder two to three times.
2957
2958"I always felt that I needed a big circle to appear to be in a different vector and find Ayanokouji-kun's cuteness."  
2959
2960Oh, I don't know exactly what this person wants to say.
2961
2962"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." 
2963
2964"Is that so?"
2965
2966Because 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.
2967
2968"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." 
2969
2970"... Oh."
2971
2972Every time I want to stay away from him, he will stay closer next, I can only give up and keep listening.  
2973
2974"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. " 
2975
2976What does this person want to say? I think it has nothing to do with living in the dormitory.
2977
2978"You think I'm talking about a topic that has nothing to do, right? But it's very important." 
2979
2980Hoshinomiya-sensei keeps saying this.
2981
2982"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?"
2983
2984"Is that a problem between men and women?" 
2985
2986"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 - "
2987
2988If it's a private room, we don't need to worry about that, because we can meet in secret.
2989
2990"Therefore, the possibility of developing into love will increase."
2991
2992So I who didn't have a boyfriend surprised him.  
2993
2994"Then I want to ask, are there actually a lot of students who have girlfriends this year?"
2995
2996"That's not too much this year ~." 
2997
2998Hey, it's not right for you to say so many things to me here.
2999
3000Even if I say this to Hoshinomiya-sensei, it's useless, so I'm not saying it.
3001
3002"Is sensei's theory wrong?"
3003
3004"It is impossible."
3005
3006He denied it confidently.
3007
3008"Students don't understand how good their environment is." 
3009
3010I don't know whether the steps are positive or not.
3011
3012"Maybe you will regret it one day, isn't it better to be in love now?"
3013
3014This person instills something in students, who are supposed to study well.
3015
3016Although I know that there are all types of teachers, in a sense, they are also the most difficult types of teachers to understand. 
3017
3018"Sorry, may I ask?"
3019
3020"Hey? Am I going to accept a boy younger than me? No, no, a first year high school student too ..."
3021
3022"I didn't say that."
3023
3024"I know. You should laugh out loud now."
3025
3026I should have laughed just now. His steps were interrupted because of what just happened
3027
3028"Is there anything you want to ask, let me hear it." 
3029
3030After I opened the topic, I asked again.
3031
3032"Even if you suggest falling in love, it will be very difficult if you fall in love with students in other classes." 
3033
3034"Why ?"
3035
3036"Because classes compete with each other. This can cause problems."
3037
3038After I said what I was supposed to think, I saw that the teacher's eyes became very bright and shining.
3039
3040"Isn't this better ~!"
3041
3042"... Eh?"
3043
3044"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." 
3045
3046He was very touched by his own words, and it seemed like he repeated that in his head.
3047
3048"If normal interpersonal relationships become complicated and entangled, isn't competition more intense?" 
3049
3050"This ... um, maybe."
3051
3052If that happens, competition will indeed become fierce. Not surprisingly, there are people who will betray the class for the sake of a lover.
3053
3054And in fact, it is impossible to master all these things and manage them well. 
3055
3056"What are you talking about?"
3057
3058"If you make a rumor, what will you do." 
3059
3060Rumors? Hoshinomiya-sensei said strange words. It seems I am completely unaware that there is someone.
3061
3062Hoshinomiya-sensei stopped talking and walked away from me.
3063
3064"We're just chatting, Sae-chan. Why are you showing such a terrible expression?" 
3065
3066"He is my student."
3067
3068"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."
3069
3070"Then you don't have to be involved here."
3071
3072"Ah, that's right, Sae-chan."
3073
3074Hoshinomiya-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.
3075
3076It seems like he is worried about what we are talking about.
3077
3078"Do you want to know what we're talking about?" 
3079
3080However, on my way to school, I took the initiative to talk to him.
3081
3082Chabashira-sensei said nothing, seemingly waiting for my next comment.
3083
3084"The topic we talked about, about roommates."
3085
3086"Roommates? ... Don't talk about boring things."
3087
3088Chabashira-sensei seems to know things related to roommates. 
3089
3090In short, I think that the company just mentioned refers to this school.
3091
3092And the room was not originally a single room, but in the form of a double room.
3093
3094If I want to confirm, I can do it right away. But that doesn't matter to me at all.
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3101CHAPTER 5 
3102
3103DEVICE, OWN ARTIFICIAL AND REQUESTS.  
3104 
3105On this day, something very strange happened.
3106
3107During recess, I prepare to go to lunch with Ayanokouji's group. 
3108
3109"Hey, Ichinose. We must protest beforehand!"
3110
3111When 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.  
3112
3113"This is very unusual, Shibata-kun is angry."
3114
3115"Yes, this is surprising."
3116
3117No wonder Haruka and Akito will be very surprised.
3118
3119"Is that so?"
3120
3121For Airi who didn't interact with other classes, it seemed like she didn't really understand it. 
3122
3123Like Hirata, Shibata also joined the Football club, although the two characters were slightly different, but he was also quite popular. 
3124
3125At least as far as I know, he is not someone who would scream like that. 
3126
3127"But, isn't that just a coincidence?"  
3128
3129Ichinose said that to Shibata who was emotional. 
3130
3131However, Shibata seems to have evidence to refute his point of view.  
3132
3133"That's impossible. This is the third time today! They must be after us."  
3134
3135Kanzaki watched us from the side, and he gently warned Shibata.
3136
3137He looked at us and pretended to be calm, but it was too late. 
3138
3139Uncomfortable atmosphere and silence flowing. 
3140
3141"Ah, do you want to have lunch now?"
3142
3143Suddenly, Ichinose asked.
3144
3145It is not intended for certain people, but is intended for all members in our group. 
3146
3147Friends who rarely interact with class B leaders feel confused as to how to answer. 
3148
3149Haruka who stood beside me, elbowed me, and told me to answer as a group representative. 
3150
3151"... Oh, right. We plan to go to the cafe. Is there something?" 
3152
3153"It's a coincidence. We will go there too." 
3154
3155After 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.
3156
3157"If you don't mind, can we go to lunch together?" 
3158
3159Because of this unexpected invitation, we were all surprised. 
3160
3161"Ichinose, what do you want to do?" 
3162
3163Maybe Kanzaki didn't think that Ichinose would say this after a while, so he asked frantically. 
3164
3165"So what? ... We don't compete with Class C, isn't that okay?"  
3166
3167"Even though it's like that ..." 
3168
3169It seems like Kanzaki doesn't welcome our colleagues. 
3170
3171It's just that, even though he wanted to reject it, he couldn't do it. 
3172
3173On the other hand, we are trapped in confusion, where we don't know how to answer properly. At this time ...
3174
3175"We will run out of time. Let's go?" 
3176
3177After Ichinose said with a smile, no one could refuse it.  
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3195Part 1
3196 
3197We occupied two tables in a corner of the cafe and decided to have lunch.
3198
3199We consist of Class B and Class C, where a group of different members. 
3200
3201"Sorry, I suddenly invited you all. I will treat you now, so don't hesitate to accept it." 
3202
3203Ichinose said such an apology. 
3204
3205"Is this okay? Ichinose." 
3206
3207Kanzaki made a slightly exaggerated response to her statement in front of us. 
3208
3209Earlier, Ichinose made an agreement by helping Ryuuen, so that no one dropped out of school in class B on the voting exam in class.
3210
3211At that time, a large number of personal points held by their class must be issued, so they should be lacking. 
3212
3213"However, we don't intend to eat anything special, so I can pay for it. "
3214
3215After Ichinose said that, all members of the group accepted it. 
3216
3217"I forced you to come along, so you don't need to worry about our situation ..." 
3218
3219"No problem. That way we can enjoy lunch without having to worry." 
3220
3221He hoped we could enjoy lunch at the table in return, thereby eliminating the idea of ​​privileging guests. 
3222
3223"So why ... invite us?"  
3224
3225Keisei, who could not ignore this, asked Ichinose.
3226
3227"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."  
3228
3229Maybe 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.
3230
3231"Is this okay? Just tell us."
3232
3233"Do you think we should be very careful of you?" 
3234
3235"No, but there is a possibility that someone is related in Class C." 
3236
3237"Even if that's the case." 
3238
3239"Yes, however this is only a simple complaint."
3240
3241When Shibata said that, Kanzaki looked into his eyes sharply.
3242
3243"I-Is there something? Kanzaki." 
3244
3245"Not ..."  
3246
3247It seemed that Shibata did not understand what Kanzaki actually wanted to say. 
3248
3249Kanzaki thought that what Shibata said wasn't quite right, but fortunately the others didn't notice it. 
3250
3251"No need to worry, because they already know enough. Isn't it better to say everything that happened on our side?"
3252
3253"... It is true. "
3254
3255Shibata's careless response was the final blow that forced Kanzaki to surrender.  
3256
3257"In short, class D has made some small movements for us recently, and it is unrelenting." 
3258
3259"Small movements?" 
3260
3261Shibata was not satisfied. 
3262
3263"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." 
3264
3265Kanzaki might have thought, since Shibata had already talked so far, it would be fine to reveal everything, so he also participated. 
3266
3267"I also asked the details of two other people before, there should be no doubt."
3268
3269In other words, after the special exams have begun, some students have been targeted by Class D. 
3270
3271"Didn't it develop into a fight?" 
3272
3273"Not."  
3274
3275They are only being watched by class D, and are currently still investigating. It seems like it won't be a fight, for now.
3276
3277Of course, if the other party really starts violence, it will turn into a big problem that is out of control. 
3278
3279"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." 
3280
3281"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?"
3282
3283What Shibata meant was when there was a dispute between Sudou and Ishizaki and Komiya. 
3284
3285Keisei who had listened carefully, began to speak.
3286
3287"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. " 
3288
3289"Is that true? " 
3290
3291Keisei nodded and told them that Class A students had recently rushed to our class to conduct surveillance. 
3292
3293"Class D should also feel hopeless, so they try to gather the information they can get. "
3294
3295Shibata listened to class C's opinion, and from his expression it showed that he had accepted it. 
3296
3297However, the damage that class B received tends to be greater than our class.
3298
3299"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."  
3300
3301Kanzaki analyzed it like that. However, the only thing that was questioned was why did they only target certain students?
3302
3303Do they think it's too risky to spy on Ichinose and Kanzaki ...? 
3304
3305Or is there actually another purpose?
3306
3307"I don't think Kaneda-kun will give such instructions. Is that Ishizaki-kun's order?"
3308
3309"Maybe like that." 
3310
3311"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?"  
3312
3313People from Class B agree with the viewpoint of such statements.  
3314
3315"That means you don't plan to take any action on Class D? You won't even do an investigation?"
3316
3317"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." 
3318
3319In other words, until the end, he only intended to face challenges with class strength. 
3320
3321Face reality without being fooled by that information. This is a practical and solid form of strategy.
3322
3323"I always thought that Class B was really a great class." 
3324
3325Keisei exclaimed in admiration and continued. 
3326
3327"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. "  
3328
3329Although 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. 
3330
3331"Well, it's hard to say. I don't think we're just smart enough for something like that?"
3332
3333That's what Ichinose said, he smiled a little.
3334
3335"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."  
3336
3337Keisei understood why Ichinose invited us to eat together. 
3338
3339And if letting Class D know that their harassment of Class B has provided effective damage, then that will encourage their arrogance. 
3340
3341If 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.
3342
3343"So, I want to ask you not to spread it as much as possible."
3344
3345"Spreading it out isn't good for us. After all, we don't want to turn Class B into an enemy." 
3346
3347Agreeing on the agreement, Akito, Haruka and Airi did not hesitate to nod. 
3348
3349"I truly thank all of you."  
3350
3351When he thanked us, I was the only one who looked into his eyes. 
3352
3353At that moment, Ichinose touched his hair slightly.
3354
3355Then, the scent of orange in the wind slightly tickled my nasal cavity.
3356
3357I immediately looked away and looked at everyone again. However, Ichinose is a bit strange today.
3358
3359However, this is not something I can say directly.  
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3373Part 2
3374 
3375 
3376After finishing lunch and greeting them, Haruka exclaimed.
3377
3378"I guess Ichinose-san is really cute. His last smile was too cute. What do you think ?
3379
3380"I do not ......"
3381
3382"Ah, Yukimu blushed when she remembered."
3383
3384"Not. "
3385
3386"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."  
3387
3388Airi thought like that, and continued to remember. 
3389
3390"Miyatchi and Kiyopon, what do you think?"
3391
3392We don't want to have the same fate as Keisei, because Haruka is trying to make fun of us and deceive us.
3393
3394"If I'm not mistaken ... Didn't Ichinose use perfume before?"
3395
3396"Oh, that. I also noticed, he uses orange perfume, right?"
3397
3398"Yes. This is perhaps the most surprising thing for me. I wonder if something has changed in his mind?"
3399
3400"Seeing that now, what do the three of you think?"
3401
3402Asking for this opinion to boys, we might not understand. 
3403
3404"Is it about wearing perfume? Even though she wears it, maybe it's just today's interest." 
3405
3406When Haruka heard the answer from Keisei, he exhaled.
3407
3408"Men really ... can't see small changes at all. Don't they?"
3409
3410"...... Putting aside this kind of thing. Looks like it's not just us, but battles in other classes also look very fierce."  
3411
3412In order not to continue to discuss that, Akito changed the subject. 
3413
3414"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."
3415
3416To avoid Haruka's banter, Keisei continued talking from Akito. His predictions might not be wrong.
3417
3418Even though there have only been 3 victims so far, it's not surprising if the victims will increase later. 
3419
3420"After all they are fighting without Ryuuen now. If they don't do a little trick, then there is no chance of winning." 
3421
3422"Even so. I feel that the methods they use are all based on Ryuuen-kun's strategy. What are they trying to do?"
3423
3424Indeed, the strategy of putting pressure on the opponent was very similar to the strategy that Ryuuen used to use. 
3425
3426"But it's futile. 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."  
3427
3428"Hmm, why does Yukimu think like that?"
3429
3430"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 are not can win against an opponent like that. "  
3431
3432Class B can achieve above average levels. Keisei seems to be afraid of that.
3433
3434"But, even though they can reach average levels at various events. That doesn't mean they won't lose, right?" 
3435
3436Even though they can score 80 points or 90 points from all 7 events, if their opponent gets 100 points, they will lose. 
3437
3438"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. " 
3439
3440"Well ... um ... that's possible."  
3441
3442Airi understood the reason Keisei said, and nodded repeatedly to express his agreement. 
3443
3444"Hey, hey, wait."
3445
3446When we had just turned around in the corner of the corridor, Haruka pulled Keisei who was walking in front.  
3447
3448"What--"
3449
3450Haruka immediately closed Keisei's mouth and pointed forward. 
3451
3452That is Ike and Shinohara. They happen to be not far from us.
3453
3454"Hey, Shinohara."
3455
3456"What? "
3457
3458"That's ... Just ... Yes ..."
3459
3460"I can't hear you. What do you want to say?"
3461
3462We can listen to their conversation, even though their voices are very quiet. 
3463
3464"... Sunday ... General, do you have time?"
3465
3466"Sunday? I have no plans ... Hey! What's that?"
3467
3468"How do I say it, I want to invite you out and play. Can you go?" 
3469
3470It 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.  
3471
3472"I remember, Sunday is White day, right? Is it, Shinohara-san gave chocolate to Ike-kun before?"
3473
3474"It looks like that."
3475
3476At first, Shinohara was surprised at the invitation from Ike. It seemed like he slowly understood the situation.
3477
3478"Oh, that, because you gave me chocolate before ... I intend to return it later."
3479
3480"It was actually just a coincidence. You really ... Wait, do you have money?" 
3481
3482"There's still a little ... Of course, if you don't want to, that's fine."  
3483
3484"... I didn't say no."
3485
3486"Th-that means ..." 
3487
3488"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." 
3489
3490Somehow, I remember what Hoshinomiya-sensei said in the morning. 
3491
3492In a place that I don't know about, maybe various seeds are starting to appear. 
3493
3494"Let's go." 
3495
3496"Oh, wait a minute. This is amazing, now. "
3497
3498"Don't disturb someone's romance."
3499
3500Akito pulled Haruka and went in the opposite direction. 
3501
3502"Can't you let me see it for a moment! My heart is beating fast and very excited." 
3503
3504"I don't feel it." 
3505
3506"That's because you're a man who isn't interested in love ... Right Airi?" 
3507
3508"... um. Looks like I'm also a little excited. But, if they see us, they will definitely be embarrassed." 
3509
3510"That's true, but people who come will also see it. That is his own fault." 
3511
3512If 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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3526Part 3
3527 
3528Now still in the process of gathering information - To identify what programs each person in the class is good at.  
3529
3530After 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.
3531
3532As 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.  
3533
3534I left all the preparations to Horikita and now I just need to wait for it to finish.
3535
3536Strategizing, as the commander's responsibility, I can think about later. 
3537
3538However, some worrying elements still remain. That is the whereabouts of Koenji and Hirata.
3539
3540Especially Hirata at this time, maybe this was a problem that Horikita could not solve. 
3541
3542Two people who have not joined the discussion group, cannot take the special exam actively.
3543
3544Even though Koenji's absence was common, Hirata's absence was a great loss.
3545
3546Even 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.
3547
3548Then there are other factors of concern. 
3549
3550"...... Hirata-kun!"
3551
3552In the case of Hirata who was returning, Mii-chan called out to him, trying to catch up. 
3553
3554This scene doesn't know how many times it happened. 
3555
3556One by one, several people had given up talking to Hirata, and among them, only Mii-chan kept trying to talk to him. 
3557
3558Such attachment would make Hirata hate him, and his heart might be filled with such fear. 
3559
3560Even so, why did he keep trying to talk to Hirata? 
3561
3562"I feel Hirata-kun really ..."
3563
3564The people who discussed these things were girls who still lived in class, Kei said that to his small group. 
3565
3566"Well, Karuizawa-san. Is this the best to leave him?"
3567
3568"I don't think there's any point in saying anything. Maybe he already hates me. "
3569
3570The day before yesterday, when Kei prevented Hirata, the scene that he warned was still fresh in his memory. 
3571
3572"That's right. First, Hirata-kun was dumped by Karuizawa-san, and then Yamauchi-kun who left the school ..."  
3573
3574I ignored the girls' chat and left the classroom. 
3575
3576But, my goal today is not Hirata. But to overcome other dangerous factors. I'll try it first.  
3577
3578My goal is to follow the students who left the classroom behind Mii-chan.  
3579
3580"Hey, do you have time?"
3581
3582When I talked to the girl, she turned around after a while. 
3583
3584"What's wrong? Ayanokouji-kun."
3585
3586I called out to Kushida who did nothing in this special exam. 
3587
3588Since this special exam, he hasn't helped the class or bothered him. 
3589
3590As a member of class C, he just kept quiet until now. 
3591
3592Kushida who was supposed to stand in the position of vice class leader, usually supported the class. 
3593
3594However, this time there was no indication at all. I'm afraid there are two reasons why he didn't do it.  
3595
3596One of them is because of events that occurred in the previous class, making his position shaken. 
3597
3598Even though he was used by Yamauchi, the fact that he supported my withdrawal was fully exposed.  
3599
3600 
3601(Illustration of Kushida) 
3602
3603Although most students feel that Kushida deserves sympathy in this matter. However, that was not enough for Kushida.
3604
3605For him, the incident hurt his pride as a good person.  
3606
3607Another reason is because Horikita began to stand as leader of Class C. 
3608
3609If I think in Kushida's perspective, I can say that this is the real reason. 
3610
3611Kushida hated Horikita from the beginning because he knew of his past events.
3612
3613In addition, when voting in class, he was greatly blamed by Horikita.  
3614
3615Whatever the reason, actions that try to make students drop out of school should be punished in general. 
3616
3617That pride caused Kushida to take a hit. 
3618
3619"This time, you don't seem to support Horikita."
3620
3621Even though I know him very well, I deliberately asked this question to him.  
3622
3623Because I want to know, in this special exam, does he have a plan? 
3624
3625From that smiling fake face, I couldn't see the true heart of Kushida.
3626
3627If I don't see what's under the mask, I don't know anything. 
3628
3629"Can we talk about it while walking?" 
3630
3631"Okay." 
3632
3633Kushida, who did not want to let our conversation be overheard, urged me to come along. 
3634
3635"Do you have any plans today?"
3636
3637"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?"
3638
3639"No, relaxing is necessary. I think this is what everyone knows." 
3640
3641It's stupid to spend 24 hours just thinking about exams.
3642
3643When it's time to work, we have to work. When you want to relax, you have to relax.
3644
3645"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?"
3646
3647Kushida deliberately did not mention the real reason, was because of Horikita. 
3648
3649"Looks like you can't accept the reason, right? I can see that on your face ..."
3650
3651"That's the way it is." 
3652
3653"I'll explain now. I don't want to help Horikita-san not because he's the leader now, okay?"
3654
3655"Is it true ?"
3656
3657"Really, that's true."
3658
3659I deliberately said it two or three times and then I accepted it. But this is just a fake.  
3660
3661"Ah, you must doubt that."
3662
3663Of course, he should be suspicious. Even though I didn't do this, Kushida would still think like that.  
3664
3665Therefore, I was sure in advance that he would doubt me. 
3666
3667"How do I look Ayanokouji-kun, I wonder? What do you think ?"
3668
3669"I guess ..." 
3670
3671What I saw directly in my eyes was the appearance of my classmate who was smiling sweetly. 
3672
3673But ... I tried to imagine how to see Kushida hiding behind a mask.  
3674
3675'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 !! '
3676
3677The blue veins came out while raging and roared at Horikita. 
3678
3679His mouth continued to make unbearable harsh words. 
3680
3681"........."
3682
3683(Illustration of Kushida mode of curse, wkwkwk) 
3684
3685I imagined Kushida's other side like this, but there was no way to tell him.  
3686
3687"Are you thinking about something rude now?" 
3688
3689"No, not at all. "
3690
3691I really thought too much, and that made me talk too much. 
3692
3693After forgetting that unnecessary imagination from my mind, I said my main goal.  
3694
3695"Because you said there was no way to contribute this time, I can understand your decision." 
3696
3697"And instead, you want the class information I'm holding ... right?"  
3698
3699Kushida understood what this special test meant.
3700
3701"It is true. "
3702
3703"Isn't there someone else who can be relied on right now?" 
3704
3705Kushida still had a constant smile, but did not respond positively to my request. 
3706
3707Even though the contract was over, Kushida's vigilance was rekindled. 
3708
3709He thought, who am I really? Am I an enemy or a friend? And I welcome the final turning point.
3710
3711"They are all not as good as Kushida."
3712
3713"I'm glad you said this. But I also have various situations." 
3714
3715"Various situations?"
3716
3717"My situation is really bad, Ayanokouji-kun."
3718
3719Kushida said that his position was not as stable as before. This is a big loss.
3720
3721The description of Kushida Kikyo's character that he had built for a year had a gap.
3722
3723Even 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.  
3724
3725"Then let me ask you a question. What can I do so you can help me?"
3726
3727"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?"  
3728
3729In other words, he has no intention of helping, or disturbing the class. 
3730
3731However, this also shows that if he is chosen as the event representative, he will still leave the minimum yield level. 
3732
3733"Not just me, are you okay with Horikita?"
3734
3735"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."
3736
3737Kushida will keep wearing his fake mask and continue playing.
3738
3739Saying something good for this, also Kushida's expertise. 
3740
3741It was painful not to be able to get help from Kushida here, but it was better to surrender honestly now.  
3742
3743"I understand. Sorry, I said something to upset you." 
3744
3745"No. I'm very glad you came to ask for my help." 
3746
3747I decided to part with Kushida when I reached the front door. 
3748
3749Kushida went to Keyaki Mall without ever stopping.
3750 
3751  
3752 
3753 
3754 
3755
3756
3757
3758
3759
3760
3761
3762
3763Part 4
3764 
3765Unknowingly, it arrived on the weekend of Sunday, and also White day on March 14.  
3766
3767To be honest, I'm thankful it's right on Sunday.
3768
3769Some prizes have been prepared on the table.
3770
3771If at school, I will feel worried when I have to send it and it will take a long time. 
3772
3773Although you can give it in the morning, before class starts, or after school. 
3774
3775There'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.  
3776
3777More importantly, doing things like that in the public's eyes is totally out of line with my image.  
3778
3779I also know that this is the best way so that no one else sees him around, but that is almost impossible. 
3780
3781However, if it is Sunday, I just put it in each mailbox. 
3782
3783In order not to meet anyone, I left the room when it was still morning and walked to the mailbox in the dormitory.  
3784
3785"Umm ..."
3786
3787I put the gift in the mailbox of each student who gave me chocolate on Valentine's Day.  
3788
3789After putting all the chocolate in, I saw Ichinose when I was going back to the room.
3790
3791Ichinose's reaction was like seeing something he shouldn't have seen.  
3792
3793"Oh, good morning, Ayanokouji-kun."
3794
3795"Uh ... Umm, good morning."
3796
3797Even though it's not yet 7, an unexpected meeting like that happened. 
3798
3799But today, he is still avoiding my eyes.  
3800
3801"After waking up, I went for a short walk and I just returned."  
3802
3803He said with a look as if he was staring at me but in fact he looked elsewhere. 
3804
3805He wants to check the mailbox before returning.  
3806
3807"Ah ~ sorry, excuse me." 
3808
3809To 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.
3810
3811"Since seeing it, I thought you knew it. I gave it to you."
3812
3813After Ichinose took the gift out of the mailbox, he immediately kept it for a moment and didn't move.  
3814
3815"Actually, that one, you don't need to ..."
3816
3817Ichinose who responded, stopped as if he didn't remember what he wanted to say.
3818
3819"I don't think that's too good."
3820
3821"... T-thank you, I'm sorry, I'm nervous because I'm not used to this."
3822
3823I'm also the same. This time there was no one else so I didn't know what to do.
3824
3825The atmosphere became awkward, so I had to change the subject.  
3826
3827"... Speaking of which. What happened to Shibata on Thursday, what happened after that?" 
3828
3829"Ah, um, are you worried?" 
3830
3831"Yes, I'm a little worried."
3832
3833Was it because I had changed the subject, so the words flowed smoothly after a while and I felt I was back to normal. 
3834
3835"After that, I went to ask everyone, at that time there were only 3 victims reported by Shibata-kun. But ..." 
3836
3837"But?"
3838
3839"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."  
3840
3841In 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?  
3842
3843"Do you know who is stalking them?"
3844
3845After a while, he nodded and said the names of the students.
3846
3847"I know, they are Ishizaki-kun, Komiya-kun, Yamada-kun, Kondou-kun, Ibuki-san, and Kinoshita-san."
3848
3849A total of 6 people?
3850
3851They are students who usually do dirty work to a certain extent. 
3852
3853It's easy to identify those who don't hide their identity from the start. 
3854
3855"I wonder, do I have to chase these 6 people?"
3856
3857Most D classes are just ordinary students. It is natural to think like this.
3858
3859"Next Monday, I intend to ask them for more details." 
3860
3861"If the damage increases as imagined. What will you do?"
3862
3863Soon after, Ichinose and Kanzaki will also be affected. 
3864
3865"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." 
3866
3867If something unexpected happens, an emergency plan must be prepared. 
3868
3869"I see." 
3870
3871Class D shows strange movements.
3872
3873Do they really aim for all students in class B?
3874
3875If there are only 6 people lurking, it's impossible to put too much pressure on class B.
3876
3877Even if they do this kind of thing repeatedly, only the extent to which someone feels harassed. 
3878
3879Didn't Ishizaki who proposed this battle think about it? 
3880
3881Or, as long as they can give a few mental blows, are they satisfied?  
3882
3883"Is there something wrong?" 
3884
3885He saw what I was thinking, and looked at me with a slightly agitated expression. 
3886
3887"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."
3888
3889"Yes, it is true."
3890
3891But 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.
3892
3893Because he said he wanted to focus on defense, so I had to say something else to talk. 
3894
3895"Have you decided on 10 events?"
3896
3897"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?" 
3898
3899"I didn't participate in anything this time. For 10 events, everything was left to Horikita who decided."  
3900
3901"But what about the rules of the commander's intervention?"
3902
3903"It's also Horikita who decides." 
3904
3905Ichinose showed a confused look, when I thought that I wasn't the right commander.
3906
3907"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?"
3908
3909"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." 
3910
3911"But why do you want to play against Class A?"
3912
3913"That was also Horikita's idea. He might have seen the hope of victory at that time."
3914
3915After accepting the reason, he did not try to discuss it deeper. 
3916
3917The topic was also finished, we waited for the elevator to arrive.  
3918
3919"Ah ~ ... Did I mess up ..."  
3920
3921As if he thought of something. He stood aside while continuing to twist his hair with his index finger.
3922
3923"Is there something?"
3924
3925"No, nothing. There's nothing to worry about."
3926
3927The elevator arrived on the 4th floor where my room was located.
3928
3929"That. "
3930
3931When I got out of the elevator and looked back, I saw Ichinose who was not ready. 
3932
3933"Eh, Uwahhh !! T-See you later!" 
3934
3935After 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.
3936
3937"It seems that today I don't smell orange." 
3938
3939After all, it was still Sunday morning, and he would not spray perfume before leaving. 
3940
3941 
3942 
3943 
3944 
3945 
3946Part 5
3947 
3948Monday morning. Today is the day to publish 10 events chosen by opponents.
3949
3950In the end, what kind of event and rules will Class A create? And how will the Commander's intervention be carried out?
3951
3952Coincidentally, I met Horikita and Tachibana's brothers on the way to school.  
3953
3954There was no sign of them waiting for me. Apparently, this is just a coincidence.
3955
3956Tachibana said nothing, and quietly backed away. 
3957
3958That's because he doesn't want to disturb the conversation between us. 
3959
3960He is the one who has supported Horikita's older brother at the student council all the time, so he can respond quickly and attentively. 
3961
3962"Did the special exam go well?" 
3963
3964As expected of Horikita's older brother. Even without making more explanation, he understood the situation well.  
3965
3966"I want to ask you, can you graduate in class A?"
3967
3968"This depends on next week's results." 
3969
3970Does he feel worried or not? I don't know just by looking at his face.
3971
3972"Your sister worked very hard. After seeing you last time, she became better than expected." 
3973
3974"I understand. "
3975
3976Horikita is like touching magical water, and now her whole soul is full of energy. 
3977
3978When Hirata could not stand up, he stepped forward to arrange the class. 
3979
3980Now we continue to polish our strategy to win in deciding 10 events. 
3981
3982"In general, have the 3rd year students started their vacation now?" 
3983
3984"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 . " 
3985
3986It seems that in addition to special exams, they also do many difficult things. 
3987
3988"However, I still don't know whether you will graduate as Class A. Are you prepared for this?" 
3989
3990"You will know, sooner or later." 
3991
3992Just leaving this sentence, Horikita's brother didn't talk much. 
3993
3994That's because there is something that cannot be said to other students. 
3995
3996In 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.  
3997
3998"If you still have questions, don't hesitate. I will answer you within the allowed range." 
3999
4000"Permission coverage seems pretty small."
4001
4002After hearing my complaint, Horikita's brother smiled faintly. 
4003
4004"Maybe like that. I think this is for the former student council president."
4005
4006It seems not easy to tell information about the overall picture of the school. 
4007
4008"Well, after all, this is a rare opportunity. In fact, I also have a question, which I always want to ask you."  
4009
4010I decided to ask the question that I had been holding through this casual meeting. 
4011
4012"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. "
4013
4014That is the weirdest thing for me. 
4015
4016"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. " 
4017
4018At 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. 
4019
4020Even 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. 
4021
4022That day, I saw his attitude towards his sister outside the dormitory building, which looked uneasy.  
4023
4024"So about that incident, huh? After all, you saw the situation that day, don't be surprised if you would ask."  
4025
4026Horikita's brother remembers what happened at my first meeting with him. 
4027
4028"I'm not disappointed with Suzune. This is not a superficial achievement. This is her inner development." 
4029
4030"His inner development?" 
4031
4032"In fact, Suzune is now very different from before. Before, she was a child who smiles often."  
4033
4034Is he the one who always smiles? ... No, I can't imagine it.
4035
4036"That means, after being influenced by you, does he also play a cold image?"  
4037
4038"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. "  
4039
4040As a result, Horikita continued to follow the shadow of her brother and became a character like that.
4041
4042"You seem to have flaws, and you failed to communicate with your sister."
4043
4044"Nobody is perfect. Not?"
4045
4046"Yes." 
4047
4048At this point, I deliberately did not deny that.  
4049
4050"In general, you met again at school. Did you reach a conclusion, after talking to him?" 
4051
4052At that time, the time they talked was not too short, but they didn't look like they had interacted for a long time. 
4053
4054"Needless to say. I already knew after I called him. After the past two years, nothing has changed from him." 
4055
4056Is there something that only he can understand as his brother. Horikita's older brother continued.
4057
4058"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. "
4059
4060If he progressed to this point, it would feel a little scary. 
4061
4062However, seeing Horikita's attitude since just entering school, there were indeed a number of things to be acknowledged.  
4063
4064"After meeting your sister in this school, do you feel that her dependence on you is still the same?" 
4065
4066If it wasn't for an esper, it would be very difficult to have material to find out about in two years. 
4067
4068"Yes. Anyone who knows Suzune from childhood can see it. She ..." 
4069
4070Horikita's brother swallowed his voice again.  
4071
4072"... No, even if you judge it first. I intend to use it as a benchmark to confirm whether Suzune has really changed."  
4073
4074"In other words, you think that your sister hasn't changed completely."  
4075
4076Horikita's brother nodded. His sister has shown dramatic progress compared to before, but in his opinion, it seems that it still isn't enough.  
4077
4078"Suzune, now really has tried to break free from the shackles of the past, but it's still in the middle of the road." 
4079
4080I really don't know if Horikita can reach the standard her sister said before she graduated. 
4081
4082Just a few more days of graduation ceremony.  
4083
4084"But if -"
4085
4086Horikita's brother paused and looked at me.
4087
4088I don't know why I looked sucked in by this strong appearance and stopped.  
4089
4090"If Suzune no longer pursues my shadow, she will no longer rely on me, and she can face herself face to face ..." 
4091
4092At this moment, the spring breeze blows.
4093
4094"He will surpass me and become a presence that I cannot ignore." 
4095
4096It seems like this isn't just a high evaluation given by an older sister. 
4097
4098He also often admired the strong potential of his sister in certain places. 
4099
4100Why? Is it because Horikita's brother said this?  
4101
4102Suddenly, a thought appeared in my mind. That's what I should do in this school.
4103
4104No, that's what I want to do. I suddenly felt I found it.  
4105
4106"But however, it depends on whether he really wants to change."
4107
4108"He must have changed." 
4109
4110I say this. 
4111
4112"No, the meaning is a little different." 
4113
4114I corrected my statement.  
4115
4116"I'll try to change it. There's no more so far as it is intentional or not, but, I'm serious about it." 
4117
4118"...... Well. I didn't expect you to say something like this." 
4119
4120Meeting Horikita's brother, I felt it would have a big impact on me. 
4121
4122Whether my hunch will come true or not, I'll find out later. 
4123
4124"Hey. Before you graduate, can I ask you another question? This is entirely a personal question." 
4125
4126After this, I don't know if there's a chance to talk like this. 
4127
4128"What?"
4129
4130"Are you dating Tachibana who is behind you?"
4131
4132I also know that this is a very boring question, but I am still trying to ask. 
4133
4134Even though they have retired from the student council, the two still act together.  
4135
4136"No, nothing like that."
4137
4138Horikita's older brother denied it. It's not like lying to hide facts.
4139
4140It's just that, after looking through Tachibana's face, he had a rather complicated look.
4141
4142At least I can confirm that Tachibana really likes Horikita's brother. 
4143
4144"In the past 3 years. Whether it's good or bad, all I think about is this school." 
4145
4146"I understand."  
4147
4148"But thinking this topic really comes out of your mouth. Are you a normal high school student?"  
4149
4150Is that so? I might have been influenced by Hoshinomiya-sensei.
4151
4152"I thought I was a picture of an ordinary high school student."  
4153
4154"Yes, then. This ordinary high school student, have you got it? "  
4155
4156Even though this was the first topic I raised, I didn't expect that he would ask me back in the end. 
4157
4158"No. But if there is a match, I really want to have it."  
4159
4160"If it's you, I can leave Suzune calmly, but this kind of thing might seem impossible." 
4161
4162"Of course, impossible." 
4163
4164It's impossible. 
4165
4166"No, you can't say this. Horikita-kun will always support you fully." 
4167
4168Tachibana, who was watching calmly, suddenly entered in panic. 
4169
4170"Support?"  
4171
4172Horikita's brother heard his comment and asked. Then Tachibana immediately began to explain.  
4173
4174"It's just that. It's a rule that tends to develop in the opposite direction from support. It feels like ... two people who originally thought they would never interact, and eventually related. This is a typical example. So, ..." 
4175
4176I don't understand about Tachibana's explanation. 
4177
4178"No, nothing," 
4179
4180I don't think we understand it at all. Tachibana stopped explaining.
4181 
4182Part 6
4183 
4184In the classroom, when the morning class will end. 
4185
4186At the same time, 10 events submitted by the opposing class were also announced. 
4187
4188Based on information in the classroom, and based on the number of participants in various events, Horikita announced the program proposed by Class A.  
4189
4190'Chess', the number of people needed is 1, and 1 hour for game time (negative time limit). 
4191
4192Rules, based on standard chess rules. However, the deadline will not be extended after 41 steps.
4193
4194The commander can give instructions at any time and the intervention deadline is 30 minutes. 
4195
4196'Mental Arithmetic', Number of participants required 2 people, time limit is 30 minutes
4197
4198Rules, answering calculations with mental arithmetic, truth and speed will be assessed, and the first class to solve them correctly, will win. 
4199
4200The commander has the opportunity to change 1 answer to any question.  
4201
4202(T / N: arithmetic mentality, how to count quickly without using tools, that is.) 
4203
4204'Go'. The number of participants required is 3 people, the time is limited to 1 hour (past the time limit to get a penalty)
4205
4206Rules, the game is done 1 vs 1, divided into three groups and done at the same time. Based on standard Go rules.
4207
4208The commander can guide the game at any time.  
4209
4210'Modern Text Exams', Number of participants required 4 people, time limit is 50 minutes
4211
4212Rules, solve questions in the range of class 1 learning. Both classes compete in point total. 
4213
4214The commander can only answer one question from the participant. 
4215
4216'Written Sociology Test', the number of participants needed is 5 people. Time limit is 50 minutes.
4217
4218Rules, based on the scope of class 1 learning regarding geography, history, citizenship, and other subjects. Both classes compete in total points.
4219
4220The commander can only answer one question from the participant. 
4221
4222'Volleyball'. The number of participants needed is 6 people, 
4223
4224Rules, matches in 3 sets with 10 points each are based on standard volleyball rules. 
4225
4226The commander can replace up to 3 players, at any time. 
4227 
4228'Written Mathematics Test', the number of participants needed is 7 people, the time limit is 50 minutes. 
4229
4230Rules, solving questions, based on 1st class learning material. Both classes compete in point total. 
4231
4232The commander can only answer one question from the participant. 
4233
4234'Written Test of English', the number of participants needed is 8 people, the time limit is 50 minutes
4235
4236Rules, solving questions, based on 1st class learning material. Both classes compete in point total. 
4237
4238The commander can only answer one question from the participant. 
4239
4240'Long jump rope', the number of participants needed is 20 people, the time limit is 30 minutes 
4241
4242Rules, in two challenges, the number of jumps will determine the class victory. 
4243
4244The commander can change the position of the participant from the opponent at will. 
4245
4246'Dodgeball', the number of participants needed is 18 people. 
4247
4248Rules, matches in 2 sets with 10 points. In the case of 1 win and 1 loss, extra time will be made.
4249
4250The commander can revive participants who leave the game at any time.  
4251
4252"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." 
4253
4254This is Horikita's first impression after the event was announced. Likewise Keisei, who has the same thought.
4255
4256"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."
4257
4258In 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. 
4259
4260"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." 
4261
4262"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 ..." 
4263
4264In the written exam so far, Class A often leads other classes in overall scores.  
4265
4266It is because of this confidence that they deliberately increase the number of participants needed in the various events being tested. 
4267
4268In these events, because commanders can intervene very little, we are forced to fall into situations of competition in academia. 
4269
4270In addition, not all of the 10 events are written exam types, also a very appropriate assessment. 
4271
4272If there are as many as 7 to 8 types of written exams, we can also fully anticipate by learning to handle them. 
4273
4274The reason why they did not do this was to prevent us from making competitive efforts through targeted preparation.  
4275
4276"Volleyball requires 6 participants, plus substitute players, 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. . " 
4277
4278Because we don't know which of the 10 events to choose from on that day, we can't relax. 
4279
4280In 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.
4281
4282However, 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.
4283
4284It 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.  
4285
4286We cannot rule out one of the 10 events, no matter which one to choose. That's very troublesome.
4287
4288Naturally, there was no event they wanted to participate in here.
4289
4290"Has anyone in the class ever played Chess or Go?" 
4291
4292Horikita asks everyone in the class. Only Miyamoto raised his hand.  
4293
4294"I've played a little Go with my family. Although I know the rules, but I'm not very strong."  
4295
4296In these two events, it is almost certain that at the initial point we were quite desperate. 
4297
4298I raised my hand a few moments later. 
4299
4300"I've played chess before. But I don't know Go and haven't played it either." 
4301
4302Even though I am the Commander, I will first tell them that I have played Chess, and I can teach others later.  
4303
4304"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."  
4305
4306In 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.
4307
4308At that time, there must be a situation where we must depend on the potential of students in our class. 
4309
4310But how ...   
4311
4312"What's wrong? Ayanokouji-kun."
4313
4314Horikita hesitated looking at me.
4315
4316"... It is okay." 
4317
4318In Chess, the distance at which the commander can get involved is too large. This is almost equivalent to a contest between the Commander.
4319
4320From this rule, I can see the intention of Sakayanagi who wants to compete here. 
4321
4322"Horikita. Shouldn't we do the work of looking for information seriously from now on?"  
4323
4324Is he urgent? Keisei said that.
4325
4326"... Do you want to find out what program will be proposed in class A?" 
4327
4328"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."  
4329
4330"But, class A will be careful and won't give us information easily."
4331
4332A boy says something that everyone can understand. 
4333
4334"Even so we have to do it." 
4335
4336"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." 
4337
4338For 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. 
4339 
4340 
4341 
4342
4343
4344
4345
4346
4347
4348
4349
4350
4351
4352
4353
4354
4355Part 7
4356 
4357"Horikita, can we talk for a minute?"
4358
4359During the break, Keisei spoke to Horikita. 
4360
4361"No problem. Is there something?" 
4362
4363"Just a little ... it's about a special exam."  
4364
4365Keisei didn't want this conversation to be heard, and quietly urged him to go to the corridor. 
4366
4367Because I want to see them. As a result, Horikita turned her head.
4368
4369"Can you let Ayanokouji-kun join?"
4370
4371 "... Yes." 
4372
4373Keisei obviously didn't want it, but he still accepted it. 
4374
4375I could not refuse, so I had to follow them. 
4376
4377"Have you considered what I said?" 
4378
4379"What is information seeking?" 
4380
4381"Yes." 
4382
4383"About this issue ... I think it will be very difficult to get information from Class A."  
4384
4385"But, if you don't do anything, isn't that too time-consuming? You should use this time more effectively."
4386
4387It seems like Keisei wants to start gathering information as soon as possible. 
4388
4389He understood this, in order to make every effort to win, he wanted to do things that he could do.  
4390
4391"Can we solve this problem by involving students from Class A?" 
4392
4393"You're right. I don't think ordinary students will know about five events to be submitted."
4394
4395These five events may only be known by Sakayangi, besides, of course, he will only talk about it to his trusted people.  
4396
4397Not surprisingly, he will do the work of information management as a whole. 
4398
4399"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?" 
4400
4401"Of course. They always know something in the class."
4402
4403Because 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. 
4404
4405In 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. 
4406
4407"That's right. I've been thinking of ways to get information from Class A students."
4408
4409"What method?" 
4410
4411"Bring Katsuragi to our side." 
4412
4413Keisei first confirmed that there was no one else around, and then whispered something. 
4414
4415Katsuragi Formerly the leader of Class A who crossed with Sakayanagi.  
4416
4417"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."  
4418
4419Katsuragi must really hate Sakayanagi. 
4420
4421I remember the day Yahiko dropped out of school, when Katsuragi met with Ryuuen. 
4422
4423"Do you think he will betray the class just to shake Sakayanagi?" 
4424
4425"Of course, you need to give him an appropriate profit."  
4426
4427In this case, Keisei seemed to have thought about it. 
4428
4429"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. " 
4430
4431When I heard this, I already knew what Keisei wanted to say after this. 
4432
4433"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."  
4434
4435"First of all, this is something that cannot be guaranteed by him. After all, aren't we C class?"  
4436
4437"But Katsuragi's current situation cannot do anything else." 
4438
4439"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. "  
4440
4441While calculating the problem realistically, I think it's better to estimate about one year. 
4442
4443And even if it's to get class points, the cost of 20 million personal points isn't cheap. 
4444
4445"Horikita, what do you think?"  
4446
4447"... That's right. As Yukimura-kun said, information is very important." 
4448
4449"It means ..."  
4450
4451"But, I completely disagree with Yukimura-kun's proposal." 
4452
4453"W-Why?"  
4454
4455"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."  
4456
4457If 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.  
4458
4459"But if you don't do anything, you won't get information." 
4460
4461"Even if I take action, I'm not sure I can get useful information." 
4462
4463"How do you know if you haven't tried?"  
4464
4465Keisei didn't give up, but Horikita also didn't want to give up. 
4466
4467"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." 
4468
4469After that, Horikita returned to the classroom.  
4470
4471"Damn it!" 
4472
4473Keisei slammed his fist against the wall. 
4474
4475"... Hey, Kiyotaka, can you help me?" 
4476
4477"Do you want me to persuade Horikita?"  
4478
4479"No ... First of all we must contact Katsuragi." 
4480
4481He really has a strong will.  
4482
4483"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. " 
4484
4485Even though I don't want it here, I can't stop it from continuing.  
4486
4487In this case, I still go with him to say that I can still understand the situation. 
4488
4489"How can we contact Katsuragi?" 
4490
4491"That ... let me think about it. However, there is still time left before the test. "
4492
4493"Okay I understand. Then, call me if you think about it. "
4494
4495To prevent it from acting alone. I said that. In short, let's work with Keisei's plan.
4496
4497 
4498 
4499 
4500 
4501
4502
4503
4504
4505
4506
4507
4508
4509
4510Part 8
4511 
4512"Do you have time? There's something I want to talk about now." 
4513
4514After 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.
4515
4516"Are you cooking?" 
4517
4518"No, don't mind." 
4519
4520Even though the soup is starting to boil, there's nothing special about what I'm doing. 
4521
4522"So what do you want to talk about?" 
4523
4524If I want to ask for help about the event, I will refuse.  
4525
4526"Calm down. I won't ask for help with the event to you. I can promise you."
4527
4528Horikita understood about my mind. 
4529
4530"But ... That's if you're fine, can we meet in person? I'll finish the conversation in an hour." 
4531
4532Is that something that can't be told over the telephone? Or does he want to confirm something directly through the conversation?
4533
4534One hour? It's not good to refuse.  
4535
4536"I understand. Will you come here?" 
4537
4538"That's impossible, because there are lots of things around you recently. Or can you come here?" 
4539
4540It seems he is worried if there are unwanted guests coming to my room. 
4541
4542I have also visited Horikita's room before. So there is no problem for that.
4543
4544After 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.
4545 
4546 
4547 
4548 
4549 
4550 
4551Section 9
4552 
4553After I pressed the doorbell, I immediately heard the sound of the door opening. 
4554
4555At first, I thought when he met me, he would put on an ordinary serious face, but the results were surprising.  
4556
4557"Welcome." 
4558
4559Strangely, Horikita welcomed me with a good mood. 
4560
4561Seeing this unusual appearance, I felt a little anxious. 
4562
4563Fragrant aroma spreads in the room.  
4564
4565"I'm just getting ready for dinner. Come on." 
4566
4567Why does he have to call me now? I have bad feeling...
4568
4569When 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.  
4570
4571Maybe Horikita didn't want anyone else to know that he called someone to his room at night. 
4572
4573I decided not to think about that anymore. When I first entered his room, I saw something strange.
4574
4575Somehow, 2 sets of food utensils were placed on a small table. 
4576
4577After having a conversation with me, who will he eat with?  
4578
4579"You say ..." 
4580
4581I intended to confirm, but Horikita stopped me. 
4582
4583"Please. Sit there." 
4584
4585No, let me sit there ... However I see chopsticks. 
4586
4587Instinct tells me. This is a trap.  
4588
4589"So what do you want to talk about?" 
4590
4591I did not sit down, but tried to cut off the subject immediately. 
4592
4593"You want to talk while standing? I need to prepare what I'm doing here, so can you sit down and wait a minute?"  
4594
4595"Oh ... I'd rather stand up." 
4596
4597"What's the matter? I'm uncomfortable when you stand like this. Sit down."    
4598
4599Because I heard Horikita's tone became stronger, I decided to sit down. 
4600
4601In the past, that was normal, haughty and absurd attitude, not seen for a long time.  
4602
4603Because we took the initiative to isolate ourselves for each other's sake, I have forgotten this attitude. 
4604
4605In short, I just have to sit and wait. 
4606
4607However, as far as food is concerned, it is only half done. It takes a lot of time to complete.  
4608
4609"I want to ask. Will this conversation end in an hour?" 
4610
4611"Yes, our conversation will not last more than an hour."  
4612
4613I felt cheated by the conversation I had with Horikita before. 
4614
4615It's true, by phone, he said the conversation would be over in an hour.
4616
4617In other words, other things are not included in it. 
4618
4619"Are the others counted in it?" 
4620
4621"Yes, this takes ... one and a half hours to two hours or more?" 
4622
4623Sure enough, is this what that means? 
4624
4625"I think this is also the point. I will prepare dinner. "
4626
4627Nobody ever expected this kind of thing. Feeling really shaken by the hoax of his absurd words.
4628
4629Even 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.
4630
4631Even though Horikita turned her back on me, I could see that her cooking skills were not so bad. 
4632
4633It could even be said that in the standard grade 1 high school student, he was very skilled.  
4634
4635"My parents have a job, so I often cook for myself." 
4636
4637I felt that the whispered Horikita knew my thoughts. 
4638
4639"You don't feel inconvenient, does it need a lot of work?" 
4640
4641Although very happy after the dish was made, there were also many problems.  
4642
4643"After learning that Nii-san entered this school, I took the initiative to improve my cooking skills." 
4644
4645"Do you wish to enter this school to live alone?" 
4646
4647"Right. "
4648
4649After cutting the ingredients with a kitchen knife. Horikita started cooking soup using a saucepan.
4650
4651But since that is not a topic of special exams, what will be discussed? 
4652
4653I still don't know about this. 
4654 
4655 
4656 
4657 
4658
4659
4660
4661
4662
4663
4664
4665
4666
4667Part 10
4668 
4669after 15 minutes. 
4670
4671Horikita 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.  
4672
4673If this was seen by Sudou now, he might be very angry at me. 
4674
4675Even if I say it's just a misunderstanding, it won't work. 
4676
4677Instead, I hope that Sudou has felt something like this.
4678
4679No, even so, I guess that will still make Sudou jealous. 
4680
4681"Come eat."
4682
4683Urged by him, I immediately took chopsticks. We faced each other at the table.
4684
4685I feel a strong deja vu in this scene. 
4686
4687I remember when I just registered at school, when he invited me to the cafeteria. 
4688
4689"Are you suspicious of me?" 
4690
4691"I have a bad feeling." 
4692
4693"If someone becomes suspicious of another person's good intentions, then it's a matter of proving himself as a human."  
4694
4695"Is this what you have to say?"
4696
4697"This is special."
4698
4699"..."
4700
4701If this is made carefully by someone else, it is rude to not eat it. 
4702
4703However, 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.  
4704
4705When I entered Horikita's room, the results were determined. 
4706
4707So I decided to start eating the soup for now. 
4708
4709The taste of soup stimulates the nose. The ingredients used are all very good for the body, and turnips are the main part.
4710
4711"Using wheat to improve taste." 
4712
4713After taking a sip of the soup, the sweetness is very strong in the mouth, which is a characteristic of this increased flavor.   
4714
4715"You really tasted it. Do you like the taste of miso from this kyushu. I don't know if it suits you?" 
4716
4717"Your cooking skills are really good." 
4718
4719I honestly praised Horikita, but she wasn't very happy.  
4720
4721"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." 
4722
4723Just 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.  
4724
4725"Have you ever cooked for Sudou?"
4726
4727After I asked like that, Horikita looked at me a little annoyed.
4728
4729"Why should I cook for him?"
4730
4731"No ... You often teach him to study."  
4732
4733"Yes. Maybe, it doesn't matter if I cheer her up with dinner. "  
4734
4735I think I'm just asking questions casually. However, Horikita did not hold back.  
4736
4737"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."  
4738
4739It's something I can't deny, but ... 
4740
4741"I don't know if you're smart or stupid?"
4742
4743This 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.  
4744
4745"Okay. Then, can I say something?" 
4746
4747After finishing his puns, he took out a notebook and handed it to me. 
4748
4749I don't need to ask anymore, I know that this is what Horikita did recently. 
4750
4751"I am thinking about the best combat plan for Class C. I want to ask for your opinion." 
4752
4753Then he added the sentence. 
4754
4755"You already ate, my cooking, right?" 
4756
4757This 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.  
4758
4759By the way, the program chosen by class C is 'English Written Examination', 'Basketball', Archery ',' Swimming ',' Tennis ',' Table Tennis ',' Typing Ability ',' Soccer ',' Piano ', and' Janken '.  
4760
4761It seems that the last event was included as a strange strategy when breaking through difficulties. 
4762
4763Each event has a good reputation and how many percentage wins. Horikita also wrote the conclusions from this analysis.
4764
4765Everything needed for this special exam is summarized in this notebook. 
4766
4767I read calmly, without letting go of any details. Seeing me like this, he was very surprised.
4768
4769"Putting aside talking about food, but you don't think I'd be so serious, do you?" 
4770
4771"Oh, um. I'm ready if you refuse ..." 
4772
4773"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." 
4774
4775After comparing this data with the information I got from Kei. I found no difference in one place.
4776
4777"This is a database that records all information in our class." 
4778
4779"I've been troubled all this week. I would have been very inconvenient, if this wasn't accurate." 
4780
4781With this, to the extreme, anyone can qualify as a Commander's position. 
4782
4783"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."  
4784
4785"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. " 
4786
4787Horikita 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.
4788
4789"I have no comments about the above content. But can I make a request?"
4790
4791"What is that?"
4792
4793"Aren't there Chess in some of the programs proposed by Class A?"
4794
4795Because there are no students in the class who can play Chess. This section is still empty in the notes.
4796
4797"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."
4798
4799"I want to tell you. I hope you participate in the Chess."
4800
4801"... Me? Of course, there must be someone practicing for this event but ... Why does it have to be me?" 
4802
4803Horikita thought that he would not be strong enough in Chess or could win from class A. 
4804
4805"I think if I want to teach someone to play Chess, then you are the most suitable person."
4806
4807"What you mean is, if you teach me Chess, you don't need to build new relationships with people. Is that more accurate?"
4808
4809"I don't deny there is also a reason for that too."
4810
4811"I don't think I can accept this request ... But there should be some students in the class who will listen to you? And although this sounds a bit arrogant, I can do a good job at other events ..."
4812
4813Horikita is basically a versatile student.
4814
4815Both written and sports exams can get good results. He has no doubt about this.
4816
4817"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. " 
4818
4819If it is already difficult at an early stage, it will be very difficult for me to turn things around. 
4820
4821"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?"  
4822
4823"There are almost no mistakes. It's just that. In this event, the Commander has been given great authority. Isn't this very interesting?"  
4824
4825"Really, I'm also interested in this ... Well, I'll listen to you." 
4826
4827I'm grateful, Horikita responded to my request very well. Then I started back to eat.  
4828
4829"So how do I practice?"
4830
4831"I thought through the internet in the middle of the night, but it's a lot harder for you." 
4832
4833"Indeed, in this way, other people will not see it. And it will not divulge the details to them." 
4834
4835Not overemphasizing other training times is also a big plus. 
4836 
4837
4838 
4839 
4840
4841
4842Part 11
4843 
4844I look forward to the end of this problem, but the fact is not so simple.  
4845
4846"Ayanokouji-kun, I have something to ask you again. You have eaten my food, right?" 
4847
4848"You say that, over and over again. Don't you think it's too cruel?" 
4849
4850When in the middle of meal time, the devil comes again. 
4851
4852Why does he still do it! 
4853
4854"Cruel? You think what I do can be considered cruel."  
4855
4856"What do you mean ?" 
4857
4858"During the vote in the previous class, you tricked me into acting behind the scenes? Answer me."  
4859
4860"I do not know anything ..." 
4861
4862"At that time I got advice from Nii-san. But, you are the person behind it." 
4863
4864It doesn't look like just guessing. 
4865
4866However, Horikita's brother could not possibly reveal this to him.  
4867
4868"At first I didn't realize it. But after I thought about it, I concluded it."  
4869
4870That is, this is a conclusion he made himself. 
4871
4872"My actions have been fully read by you."  
4873
4874"Even though I deny it, I don't think you will believe it." 
4875
4876"Yes. I don't have proof. Even though I ask Nii-san, he won't reveal anything to me either. But, I'm sure."  
4877
4878Throughout the years, Horikita has grown little by little.  
4879
4880This is a fact, even her brother also admitted it. 
4881
4882But as the relationship with her brother gradually subsided, Horikita's talent began to develop. 
4883
4884The 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.
4885
4886"You look very nervous." 
4887
4888"I feel under pressure when I accept your question now."
4889
4890"Well, forget it. From your attitude, I know you won't say it."  
4891
4892With this, Horikita ended the topic. It seems that he will be more difficult to control in the future.
4893
4894"I still have one more thing to ask you, but it's okay for you not to answer this question."
4895
4896Horikita looked at me closely, as if she said that she would not let me escape. 
4897
4898"Can you win the fight against Sakayanagi-san?" 
4899
4900"He shouldn't be an opponent that can't be beaten. After reading your notes, I suppose so." 
4901
4902"... Yes, if it's like that. I'll try, to adjust the class to the best conditions." 
4903
4904"For now, you have done very well."
4905
4906When Hirata could not stand up, almost all classmates followed Horikita's instructions. 
4907
4908Lead the class to prepare the road to victory. 
4909
4910This is something I can't do. So I really want to thank you because Horikita can lead in completing these tasks for me.
4911
4912"I will leave everything to you beforehand. Everything is up to you." 
4913
4914"I already know. But, in terms of Commander's rules, isn't it better to come to your own mind?" 
4915
4916"That was left to you too."  
4917
4918"... Are you planning to only use the pieces that I have prepared to fight in the end?"  
4919
4920"Besides, I don't know the whole details of our class." 
4921
4922"That's right ... if you think so, it's too naive to win from class A." 
4923
4924"That's the way it is." 
4925
4926Horikita led me to the door, then she opened the door and told me to get out. 
4927
4928"Let's talk about today. Thank you for your hospitality ... But I hope you don't use this trick again next time."
4929
4930I could already imagine that I would be suspicious every time I met someone. 
4931
4932"Okay, I'll think of another way." 
4933
4934No, I don't mean like this. 
4935 
4936 
4937Section 12
4938 
4939A few days before the match against class A, Keisei managed to contact Katsuragi. 
4940
4941Keisei immediately told me and called me to a quiet location. 
4942
4943Katsuragi was basically isolated by Class A. He was often alone, so it was easy to approach him. 
4944
4945"... So, what are you looking for? Yukimura." 
4946
4947Apparently, the man who had a strong anger towards Sakayanagi, looked at Keisei with a sharp look.  
4948
4949"Katsuragi, there's something I want to ask for your help." 
4950
4951"From the moment you came to see me. Certainly for one thing." 
4952
4953Katsuragi first noticed what Keisei wanted to say. 
4954
4955"It has become easier to say. I hope you will tell me about 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."  
4956
4957Keisei also said requests that had not been said to me and Horikita. 
4958
4959"What benefits can I get after I do this?"  
4960
4961"We will welcome you to our class, Katsuragi." 
4962
4963"This is very interesting. You want me to betray Class A and then go to Class C? "
4964
4965Katsuragi grinned with his nose. Refuse Keisei's request.  
4966
4967"One day we will be promoted to Class A. We have the power to do it." 
4968
4969At that time, the agreement will take effect, and Keisei once again emphasized this. 
4970
4971However, to Katsuragi this sounded like a mere dream.  
4972
4973"We will be promoted to Class A someday? If you ask another class, they will also say things like that."  
4974
4975"That ..."
4976
4977"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?"  
4978
4979Hearing the insulting tone of Katsuragi, Keisei couldn't refute it, and was speechless. 
4980
4981"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." 
4982
4983Katsuragi is also very sure, we don't have many points now. 
4984
4985"That ..."
4986
4987"Are you intending to tell me to wait 2 years to pay 20 million points?" 
4988
4989"... It means." 
4990
4991"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. " 
4992
4993Katsuragi is not a simple student. Compared to his feelings, he knows very well about our situation.  
4994
4995
4996(Katsuragi's illustration) 
4997
4998If this was the resolution of the entire C class, it should be someone like Horikita who would come to see him. 
4999
5000When he saw that it was me and Keisei who came to see him, he must have guessed that this was just a secret conversation.  
5001
5002"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?" 
5003
5004Betraying his colleague, this is not something that can be done in a simple way. 
5005
5006Not to mention the object of negotiation is a man who values ​​friendship 
5007
5008"... After Sakayanagi was destroyed, do you want to remain silent in sadness?"
5009
5010"What?"
5011
5012"Totsuka has dropped out of school. Even so, do you plan to continue holding on to Class A?"
5013
5014He knew that a direct attack could not make Katsuragi agree, and his resentment increased. 
5015
5016"You're not even sure that you can still graduate in a sad state. This is too much!"
5017
5018"Is that the last option, Yukimura? This is sad for the negotiation method."
5019
5020"That..."
5021
5022Katsuragi also asked me.
5023
5024"Do you have something to say? Ayanokouji."
5025
5026"No, you're right. We don't have anything else to say."
5027
5028After seeing that I gave up, Katsuragi didn't see me anymore.
5029
5030"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."
5031
5032Katsuragi leaned against the wall and looked at something far away somewhere.
5033
5034It was as if he was seeing something, even though he actually saw nothing.
5035
5036"However, what you say is also true."
5037
5038"... Right?"
5039
5040It was his reluctance to lose the war, therefore Katsuragi wanted to say it.
5041
5042"I'm very angry at Sakayanagi. Therefore, even though there are no transactions, I have enough reason to act."
5043
5044Katsuragi crossed his arms on his chest and looked into Keisei's eyes.
5045
5046"Maybe you also thought that Sakayanagi didn't tell anyone about the five events that would be officially chosen."
5047
5048As expected, the event was only known by Sakayanagi.
5049
5050"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."
5051
5052Of 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.
5053
5054"If I make a simple estimate, I can tell you."
5055
5056"Seriously ?!"  
5057
5058Just as we will surrender to Katsuragi, good luck suddenly comes.
5059
5060Katsuragi's hatred of Sakayanagi was deep.
5061
5062"I'll say next. But, if you can guarantee, won't say anything to anyone else ..."
5063
5064"Ah, of course. I will also say 20 million points to Horikita."
5065
5066Keisei nodded, agreeing to Katsuragi's conditions. 
5067
5068"This is unnecessary. Even though the information I said has finally proven useful, you don't need to collect 20 million points."
5069
5070"So what do you want?"
5071
5072"Nothing. If there's something I want, I hope you can defeat Sakayanagi."
5073
5074After saying this, Katsuragi began to talk about his own estimations.
5075
5076"'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. " 
5077
5078Is what Katsuragi said true, we can only wait until the test day to find out.
5079
5080However, 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.
5081
5082"Is that okay? There's no reward for information."
5083
5084"I told you before? Even though I didn't make a deal, I have a reason to act."
5085
5086That was something that was very difficult, to be able to get information from Katsuragi. But now we got it unexpectedly.
5087
5088In Keisei's heart, joy slowly appeared.
5089
5090"Oh, this is great! Kiyotaka. Now we have a chance to win." 
5091
5092Keisei passionately made a winning posture.
5093
5094"Then there's one more thing. You asked me to make it easy on the exam."
5095
5096"Oh, um, but ... can you promise us this?"
5097
5098"It took so much effort to negotiate with me. Are you quite satisfied with just that information?"
5099
5100"No, that's not what it means ..."
5101
5102"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. "
5103
5104Hearing that, I decided to ask Katsuragi a question.
5105
5106"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? "
5107
5108"In our class, only Tamiya and I are good at Mental Arithmetic. Tamiya's ability is not very 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. "
5109
5110Using Katsuragi, who always opposed Sakayanagi, as his own pawn.
5111
5112This 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 Jump event, he would touch the string as much as possible.
5113
5114"However, I want to avoid Sakayanagi's suspicions 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 wrong to a simple question."
5115
5116To do battle, and finally give victory with a smooth gap. 
5117
5118"But even though, I didn't participate in the Arithmetic Mental event that day. You guys should still be lucky."
5119
5120Even so, the information has been provided, and there is no reason to feel dissatisfied.
5121
5122After Katsuragi left, Keisei said with a little pleasure.
5123
5124"Let's convey this to Horikita."
5125
5126"Don't ... this time we contact Katsuragi, we shouldn't tell Horikita in advance."
5127
5128"W-Why?"
5129
5130"Even though we have gotten the information, and got the results. If he knows that we are acting arbitrarily, he will be angry."
5131
5132"Even so, we must use this information."
5133
5134"Give me a chance to report to him. I won't mess it up."
5135
5136Keisei was a little troubled for a while, but finally agreed.
5137
5138This was an arbitrary sensation from contacting Katsuragi who encouraged him to do this.
5139 
5140 
5141 
5142
5143
5144
5145
5146
5147
5148
5149
5150
5151
5152
5153
5154
5155
5156
5157
5158
5159CHAPTER 6
5160
5161MALE WATER 
5162
5163Although getting information from Katsuragi, it does not mean the position of class C is in a favorable position. 
5164
5165Horikita is certainly aware of this and tries to eliminate the worrying elements one by one.   
5166
5167"Please wait a moment, Hirata-kun."
5168
5169Horikita called Hirata, he was the first to return to the dorm after school. 
5170
5171This is the first time Horikita talked to Hirata after the vote in class. 
5172
5173Hirata stopped without looking back. 
5174
5175"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. "
5176
5177Even though students in class C are still worried about Hirata, there is a possibility that 38 people in the class will participate. 
5178
5179"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."  
5180
5181But Hirata said nothing. Only silence fills the classroom.
5182
5183What broke the silence was Hirata's footsteps that walked away.  
5184
5185"You don't want to answer me." 
5186
5187Horikita, who was uncomfortable with Hirata's response, averted his eyes as if he had given up. 
5188
5189"... Hey, we ... we can't possibly win ... If Hirata-kun is like this." 
5190
5191The girls are worried. 
5192
5193However, the boy who is leading the class isn't here yet. 
5194
5195This fact is once again a heavy pressure for class C. 
5196
5197"You said that we would get results with the efforts of those around him. But as a result, he hasn't changed at all."
5198
5199"Is that so?" 
5200
5201"Hey?" 
5202
5203Horikita who felt unsure turned her gaze. His eyes looked elsewhere.
5204
5205"Hirata-kun, please wait!"  
5206
5207Mii-chan is the one who shouted that. I don't know how many times this happened. He hurriedly grabbed his bag to catch up.
5208
5209"Mii-chan doesn't seem to give up yet." 
5210
5211"I really can't understand it."
5212
5213"You also have something to do about Horikita. You need to unite Class C to increase your chances of fighting."  
5214
5215Now, this is the only thing Horikita can do in class. 
5216
5217I will chase after Mii-chan. 
5218
5219I saw two people who were face to face on the way to the hostel. This is not like a scene from a confession.
5220
5221This is a challenge for Mii-chan as her classmate to make Hirata recover. 
5222
5223"Please, Hirata-kun, we need your strength ... So-"  
5224
5225"Mii-chan, please stop. Can you not do it again?" 
5226
5227Hirata complained. He seemed to say, 'You should understand it after a few times.'
5228
5229These words, like a sharp knife that struck his heart. 
5230
5231But the desire that radiated in his eyes did not disappear. 
5232
5233Mii-chan will keep trying no matter how many times she is pressured by Hirata.  
5234
5235"H-how can I ... I can't ignore you in this situation." 
5236
5237"So what should I do, so you surrender. Tell me!" 
5238
5239"If Hirata-kun returns to how he used to be ..." 
5240
5241"Back to the way it used to be? No way." 
5242
5243Those cold words repeatedly pierced Mii-chan's heart. 
5244
5245"No. II believe that Hirata-kun will return to how he used to be."  
5246
5247"I said it's impossible. It's a problem if you trust me this way." 
5248
5249"Even so, I still believe in Hirata-kun!" 
5250
5251Hirata made a fist. He might feel like hitting someone properly.  
5252
5253"Then can you make Yamauchi-kun return to this school?" 
5254
5255"That ...?"  
5256
5257"To go back to the way it used to be, isn't that what it should be?" 
5258
5259It was impossible to return Yamauchi to class C who had dropped out of school. 
5260
5261This means that Hirata is unlikely to return to its original state. 
5262
5263Hirata conveyed this fact to Mii-chan. 
5264
5265"That ..." 
5266
5267"I hope you can understand this fact before saying it."  
5268
5269Hirata 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.
5270
5271He grabbed Hirata's right arm, trying to stop it. 
5272
5273If Hirata returned to the dormitory, he could not take action like today. 
5274
5275"Can you let go?" 
5276
5277"No, please don't go!" 
5278
5279Even though Hirata refused, Mii-chan persisted in the end.  
5280
5281He was sure that if he held him back, he could convey his thoughts to Hirata. 
5282
5283I kept a small distance between the two and watched the situation closely. 
5284
5285I considered that if I got too close, it would block Mii-chan. 
5286
5287However, Hirata sighed. 
5288
5289Then he raised his right arm firmly and flexed his arm to try to release it from Mii-chan.  
5290
5291"Eek!"
5292
5293This rude act is not like Hirata's style. 
5294
5295Mii-chan who saw this unexpected surprise, fell to the floor. 
5296
5297"... don't mind me anymore. Otherwise, I will ..." 
5298
5299Mii-chan, who fell to the floor, looked at Hirata. 
5300
5301Seeing Hirata's anger, it hurt him. 
5302
5303"I don't care about anything anymore. If you keep trapping me like this ..."  
5304
5305Until the last moment. 
5306
5307Hirata gave a warning to Mii-chan that he couldn't fight it like this. These words are like the punch that hit Mii-chan.
5308
5309At that time, a man walked beside me. 
5310
5311The man's hair waved in the wind, and the scent of perfume on his body spread around him.  
5312
5313"Oh, you still haven't improved today. Let me see your ugly side." 
5314
5315Koenji said a spicy word to shake Hirata. Basically, he is also a person who goes straight back to the dorm after school.
5316
5317"Ah, please don't mind me, continue what you just did. Let me see it."  
5318
5319Hirata is not stupid to continue what he said. 
5320
5321Or rather he started to antagonize Koenji. 
5322
5323"You too ... What do you expect from me ..." 
5324
5325"Expect? I have no hope from you. After all, I already have everything." 
5326
5327After Koenji answered this, he walked past Hirata, but ...  
5328
5329"However, however I must say something to you ..." 
5330
5331For Koenji, this is just the way back to the hostel. 
5332
5333No other. 
5334
5335He would not care about Hirata's mood at all. 
5336
5337"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. "  
5338
5339This is really Koenji style. Rather than Hirata feeling doubtful, it's better to leave school immediately, he advised her like that.
5340
5341"... Noisy ... You don't understand my situation." 
5342
5343"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."  
5344
5345"T-please stop it, Kouenji-kun! Hirata-kun isn't wrong!" 
5346
5347To prevent Koenji's verbal attack on Hirata, Mii-chan took action. 
5348
5349"Oh. Looks like you don't like what I'm saying. This is really rude." 
5350
5351Even though Koenji said while smiling, he still expressed his respect for Mii-chan. 
5352
5353"But you should forget about Hirata-boy immediately. He is no longer a good person." 
5354
5355In critical condition, Hirata pursed his eyes and approached Koenji. 
5356
5357"D-Don't, Hirata-kun!"  
5358
5359Mii-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.
5360
5361He 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.  
5362
5363"Uh!" 
5364
5365"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. "
5366
5367Hirata showed an expression of pain and annoyance, perhaps because of Koenji's grip. He pressed his wrist too hard.  
5368
5369"You're really annoying, Koenji ...!" 
5370
5371"What I want to do is my freedom, but I don't want to be told by someone who makes girls cry."  
5372
5373Koenji turned his eyes to Mii-chan who was lying on the floor.
5374
5375And release Hirata's wrist and say this:
5376
5377"You dropped it, can you reach out your hand?" 
5378
5379"... That has nothing to do with me." 
5380
5381"Nothing to do? Your speech is really cruel." 
5382
5383Mii-chan who can't face Hirata directly, walks away.  
5384
5385"No problem. This is also Hirata-boy's freedom."  
5386
5387"Hmm, uh !?"
5388
5389Koenji gently took Mii-chan who fell on the floor. 
5390
5391"Because you don't want it, let me take it." 
5392
5393Koenji who was originally a person who is difficult to understand. His behavior suddenly made Mii-chan and Hirata stunned.  
5394 
5395 
5396 (Illustration of Koenji and Mii-chan) 
5397
5398"He not only hurt you, but also hurt you. Let me take you." 
5399
5400"I-I! I'm not hurt at all!"  
5401
5402"Don't worry. Don't look at me like this, I'm a good man." 
5403
5404This is just my guess. The wound mentioned by Koenji is a wound on his heart rather than physical.
5405
5406Maybe he's referring to the sad Mii-chan. 
5407
5408Koenji walked away from Hirata, just as he would withdraw from him.  
5409
5410"Please, please leave me!" 
5411
5412"Ha, ha, ha! This won't stop me enough. You have accepted my jealousy." 
5413
5414"Eh!" 
5415
5416Hirata glared at Koenji from behind. 
5417
5418Koenji might have noticed Hirata's line of sight and stopped. 
5419
5420"Are you not satisfied with me?" 
5421
5422To be honest, I really hope that Koenji ignores Hirata here. 
5423
5424"You're always annoying. No matter where, or at any chance." 
5425
5426"Is that true? Even though I hurt the people around. At least I won't ignore the good girl to myself."  
5427
5428Koenji walked again. When he walks, he doesn't care about noisy Mii-chan.
5429
5430Hirata realized that Koenji was also moving towards the dormitory, so he did not want to go with him in the same direction. 
5431
5432I was suddenly confused about who was chasing, but I decided to go after Koenji. 
5433
5434Mii-chan's school bag is still lying on the floor. I took his bag and chased after him.
5435
5436At the entrance of the hostel, Koenji gently placed Mii-chan. 
5437
5438"Ayanokouji-kun and Kouenji-kun. Why are you guys ..."
5439
5440"Fuffuffu, what do you think?"
5441
5442 Koenji laughed without answering Mii-chan's question.
5443
5444"In short, you shouldn't approach Hirata-boy now." 
5445
5446I handed over the bag that I was holding to Mii-chan. 
5447
5448"Thank you, Ayanokouji-kun ... Then you are there." 
5449
5450Actually I'm hiding. But I will not say it.  
5451
5452"I'll see you here before you take the elevator." 
5453
5454"... I understand."　
5455
5456Even though he was going to Hirata, he did not know where Hirata was now. 
5457
5458Mii-chan could only give up temporarily, and climbed the elevator, away from Koenji. 
5459
5460I also watched Mii-chan's figure leave, and then saw Koenji sitting on the lobby couch. 
5461
5462"Then Ayanokouji-boy ... What are you looking for?"  
5463
5464"Koenji, why are you talking to Hirata? It was an action that would increase his anger. Or are you acting for class? "
5465
5466"Looks like you still don't understand me," 
5467
5468Koenji clicks his index finger and gently does it several times. 
5469
5470"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."
5471
5472So, 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.
5473
5474"Its existence is like an ugly fly, it really makes me feel uncomfortable."  
5475
5476So that's why he talked with Hirata.
5477
5478"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."  
5479
5480"Fuffuffu. With my strength, this is a small matter." 
5481
5482After Koenji confirmed that the elevator that had brought Mii-chan away, he stood up
5483
5484"Right. I remember you being the commander for this special exam." 
5485
5486"Yes." 
5487
5488"I have no motivation this time, you don't need to choose me to fight." 
5489
5490"Sorry, the person who made the decision is Horikita. I have no right to decide." 
5491
5492"You say the opposite. As a commander you have the right to decide, not him."
5493
5494That's true if according to the rules ... but no matter how I say it to Koenji, it's useless. Let's go.
5495
5496"In short, I ask for an answer based on that case."
5497
5498After leaving this, Koenji climbed the elevator and returned to his room. 
5499 
5500 
5501
5502
5503Part 1
5504
5505I walked out of the hostel to look for Hirata. 
5506
5507He shouldn't go back to school, right now he might go to Keyaki Mall or the surrounding area.  
5508
5509If he doesn't want to meet other people, he has to go to a lonely place. 
5510
5511In short, I will search various places. 
5512
5513I searched for about an hour and finally saw Hirata, who was sitting still on the bench, his back looking so heavy. 
5514
5515"Hirata."
5516
5517I went to reach out and call his name up close when I reached for it.  
5518
5519"... Ayanokouji-kun."
5520
5521Hirata responded slowly and raised his head. 
5522
5523I haven't seen his face in this long. 
5524
5525Looks like he hasn't slept yet. There are dark circles under his eyes that were not seen before.  
5526
5527"Can you make time?" 
5528
5529After hearing my request, Hirata opened his eyes slightly. 
5530
5531"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." 
5532
5533"Sorry. Is it annoying to have to tell me to go and run away like Mii-chan?" 
5534
5535Even though I deliberately said provocative words like that, Hirata did not move from the bench. 
5536
5537 "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. "
5538
5539In this short period of time, many students spoke to Hirata.
5540
5541Whether it was words of concern or voices of support for him, it hurt him. 
5542
5543Although I do not know 'who' is talking to him, but I can imagine the 'contents' of the conversation. 
5544
5545They might have tried to heal Hirata's broken heart and wanted to use tenderness to restore it. 
5546
5547We both sat on a quiet bench. 
5548
5549"Then ... what do you want to talk about?" 
5550
5551I know exactly how Hirata thinks about it. 
5552
5553He wanted to listen to me a little, then just let it pass. 
5554
5555"Tell me all about you." 
5556
5557"Eh?" 
5558
5559Hirata's voice was a little soft. He thought that I would say something sympathetic to him.
5560
5561"What kind of person were you before? What did you think of before? I want to hear you." 
5562
5563"Why?" 
5564
5565"I don't know. I always feel like knowing these things, so I can't answer the reason even if you ask me."  
5566
5567Hirata sighed deeply and shook his head slowly. 
5568
5569"I don't want to think about the past. There's nothing to talk about." 
5570
5571"Are you not in the mood?" 
5572
5573"Why do you ask ... that's because ..." 
5574
5575Hirata showed his gaze 'You already know that, right? '
5576
5577"Why?" 
5578
5579I ignored his gaze and repeated my question again. 
5580
5581"... That's because Yamauchi-kun left school."  
5582
5583I forced him to say something he didn't want to say. 
5584
5585He also noticed my intentions and looked unhappy. 
5586
5587"You really told me to say cruel facts." 
5588
5589"I'm just doubtful. I'm sorry if you feel upset. "
5590
5591"It is okay." 
5592
5593Hirata doesn't have the strength to argue with me. He sighed.
5594
5595He bent his back and shook his head feeling helpless. 
5596
5597He was like gesturing: Leave me, leave me alone. 
5598
5599"Does Yamauchi leaving school have something to do with you who don't want to talk about your past?" 
5600
5601Facing my question that seemed to not understand the situation, Hirata once again showed a surprised expression. 
5602
5603"My past has nothing to do with now."  
5604
5605"No, there should be."
5606
5607Hirata wanted to forcefully interrupt the topic, but it was overshadowed by my commentary. 
5608
5609"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 - " 
5610
5611Saying this, I paused for a moment. 
5612
5613In this way, I meant to show that I didn't want to say this kind of thing, and change the topic. 
5614
5615"What I want to know is the past that made you form this kind of value." 
5616
5617"What will you do when you know that? Do you think I will say it?" 
5618
5619"You have to say it. Because I want to tell others about you now." 
5620
5621He wanted to reveal the truth, but on the other hand he could not do it. He is in a dilemma now.  
5622
5623This time I used my eyes to communicate with him. 
5624
5625I looked at him sharply, as if threatening to say it. 
5626
5627Hirata looked at my eyes and held fear in his heart. 
5628
5629"'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. "  
5630
5631The darkness that Hirata has also eroded me a little. 
5632
5633This man is not waiting to die. He hopes to be saved every day.
5634
5635So he will reach out and take the black spider's silky webs. This is all to climb from the depths of hell.  
5636
5637"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."
5638
5639"Oh, that's Sugimura."
5640
5641"I don't expect you to remember his name ..." 
5642
5643because I know the story, I can predict Hirata's mental state. 
5644
5645Hirata wanted to help his childhood friend, but he was afraid that he would be the next target for intimidation. 
5646
5647As a result, he must spend that period just by observing it. 
5648
5649Then - 
5650
5651"My friend - committed suicide by jumping from the building."  
5652
5653He began to remember what happened at that moment. 
5654
5655He began to tell a little. 
5656
5657"Even though his life was saved, but until now he has not recovered. He is in a coma ..." 
5658
5659Hirata squeezed his hands and clenched his fists.  
5660
5661"I forced him to take actions that ended his life. This burden of responsibility cannot be changed." 
5662
5663"This isn't just your fault. The root of the cause lies with someone else." 
5664
5665"Yes. But I think people who see are also wrong."  
5666
5667Hirata once said that when he was on the boat. Since then he thought of trying to save the people around him.
5668
5669In fact, every time a problem occurs in class, Hirata will immediately lead in taking action. 
5670
5671He will try to find clues in solving problems, and not hesitate to work hard. 
5672
5673For example, when Sudou and his dispute happened, then he and Kei were pretending to be a couple. 
5674
5675However, there is still something that cannot be explained with just this.  
5676
5677"I understand that you are still in doubt. "
5678
5679Hirata didn't look at me and continued. 
5680
5681"My friend tried to kill himself by jumping from the building. But, there is a continuation for this ..." 
5682
5683This is a continuation that he didn't tell me before when we were on the ship. 
5684
5685"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."  
5686
5687Hirata trembled, his eyes contained a feeling of revenge that he hid. 
5688
5689"He turned to the next target in the class to intimidate." 
5690
5691He suppressed his feelings and began to murmur as he talked to himself.  
5692
5693"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."
5694
5695The oppression is endless.
5696
5697"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." 
5698
5699"I don't think I can let that happen again. I think it is necessary to stop this kind of thing."  
5700
5701"Then ... did you take action?"
5702
5703Hirata nodded two to three times. 
5704
5705"In order not to let mistakes like this happen again, I took several methods." 
5706
5707Hirata slowly raised his head and looked at me from the front. 
5708
5709"That method, simple and directly I used terror to control the class."
5710
5711"Are you using this method Hirata?"
5712
5713"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. "  
5714
5715Hirata also understood very well, this was not a just action, but a wrong move. 
5716
5717But even so, he did not want to see a world where someone was intimidated.  
5718
5719"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."
5720
5721"How did the school handle it?"
5722
5723"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."
5724
5725If this is a very famous event, of course it will be widely disseminated by the public. 
5726
5727This school is impossible not to realize this. 
5728
5729No, it was because the school knew about this case that they let Hirata enter to register. 
5730
5731In short, I finally understood the reason why someone as good as Hirata was assigned to Class D at registration 
5732
5733"You cannot forgive actions that target Yamauchi." 
5734
5735"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."
5736
5737As a result, because of the decision made by Horikita, people in the class who were not needed were revealed. 
5738
5739"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 ... " 
5740
5741Hirata's voice trembled.
5742
5743Feelings in his heart will collapse.
5744
5745Hirata believes that whether it is happiness or sadness, it should be shared with all class members. 
5746
5747If someone suffers or falls, he can't stand it. 
5748
5749So far, he must have asked himself and answered himself, he kept repeating it many times. 
5750
5751I don't know whether he has told this to Mii-chan or other students, or to what extent he told it to others. 
5752
5753However, I was very sure that they would say the same thing after hearing his words;
5754
5755'This is not possible.' "It's not your fault Hirata-kun." "What's wrong is Yamauchi-kun who betrayed the class."  
5756
5757Regardless of who they are, they will think that Hirata is right, while the others are evil. 
5758
5759Only this understanding will never change. 
5760
5761In this case, the problem will not be solved. 
5762
5763Hirata takes action to protect someone in the class. There is no point in persuading Hirata by using words that blame others.
5764
5765Instead, it will only make him trapped in his own shell.
5766
5767"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?" 
5768
5769"... Well. This has nothing to do, we can't do anything." 
5770
5771Hirata whispered a sentence, 'I will not blame you.' 
5772
5773My words seemed to blame Hirata, and emphasizing this was not my fault. 
5774
5775When he hears it, this can also be interpreted 'Don't you hate me? 'But.
5776
5777"Do you think who should be responsible for Class C for making Yamauchi leave school?" 
5778
5779"I think ... it is his own responsibility." 
5780
5781Even though Hirata said that he didn't want to admit it, he still reached this conclusion. 
5782
5783He is sure. Because Yamauchi's ability was low and lazy, this was in line with the conditions to make him a dropout candidate.
5784
5785"You are wrong. "
5786
5787I refuted Hirata's statement and denied his thoughts directly.  
5788
5789"Yamauchi leaving school is your responsibility, Hirata."
5790
5791"Eh ...!"
5792
5793Hirata looked at me. 
5794
5795He showed expressions like 'I don't understand what you're saying'. 
5796
5797"If you want to help Yamauchi, you must try everything to save him." 
5798
5799"B-but I ... I've tried my best! But it's still not possible!"  
5800
5801"Ichinose, class B didn't let any of his classmates become victims."
5802
5803"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."  
5804
5805"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." 
5806
5807In this case, no one will drop out of class C, and the class will still be 40.
5808
5809"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."  
5810
5811"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." 
5812
5813No matter how he wanted to run away, this was his responsibility. This fact will not change.  
5814
5815"That doesn't make sense. It doesn't make sense."
5816
5817"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. " 
5818
5819"... II ——!"
5820
5821"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. "  
5822
5823This is an extreme conclusion that must be pursued. He is not an incompetent person at all.
5824
5825Hirata is a good student, so people feel that he is a person who surpasses students in grade 1SMA and also extraordinary talent. 
5826
5827Not 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.  
5828
5829Even so, I have to blame Hirata.
5830
5831Continue to blame him for anything.
5832
5833Give him heavy pressure and stubbornly push it to collapse. 
5834
5835Am I doing this for Hirata's sake? Not.
5836
5837Is this to make Hirata grow so he can protect the class after doing this? Not.
5838
5839He doesn't have to look after everyone. 
5840
5841In the future, there will be school dropouts at some stage. 
5842
5843At that time, for the class to work smoothly, there must be a section called Hirata. 
5844
5845"Until when do you want to keep dreaming?" 
5846
5847In this way, he does not have to take steps from the scope of compulsory education. 
5848
5849High school is a place where he goes of his own free will and to decide on his own career.
5850
5851"Here, is this your nature ... your words are so terrible, cruel, cold ..." 
5852
5853Tears flowed from his right eye. 
5854
5855Immediately the left eye also shed tears. 
5856
5857"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. "
5858
5859"That's terrible ... To say it."  
5860
5861"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." 
5862
5863It takes a lot of courage to take one step more than another.  
5864
5865I don't know when there will be obstacles, and I don't know when he will be troubled by obstacles. 
5866
5867"But ... What should I say to those who are discouraged ... should I endure it all and keep moving forward?" 
5868
5869"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. "
5870
5871There is no rule that the person standing in front is someone who cannot show weakness to others. 
5872
5873Those who stand behind the leader can help when the leader falls. 
5874
5875The people in the class will surely listen to Hirata's words of discouragement. 
5876
5877"I ... I ... People like me ... can you walk in front of everyone ..." 
5878
5879"No problem. You can keep moving forward now." 
5880
5881I patted her shoulder. 
5882
5883With this small pat, Hirata's eyes filled with more tears. 
5884
5885Take all this out. 
5886
5887I emptied all the great burdens Hirata had carried. 
5888
5889Hirata, who was still unable to move psychologically, could finally lower his weight and stretch his body to stand up. 
5890
5891"Thank you ... Thank you ... Ayanokouji-kun."
5892
5893There were many tears running down Hirata's face with his head bowed. 
5894
5895Men are complicated and problematic creatures, because they cannot easily shed tears in front of people. 
5896
5897That's why the man will think about having a good friend who can make him see his tears. 
5898
5899I don't need to say anything else. 
5900
5901As long as a friend can listen to his bitterness by his side, it will be fine. 
5902
5903If I do this - he will be able to move forward again.  
5904
5905(Illustration of Hirata and Ayanokouji) 
5906 
5907 
5908 
5909
5910
5911
5912
5913
5914
5915Part 2
5916 
5917It's dawn, and the next day has arrived.
5918
5919The final special test for first grade will begin soon. 
5920
5921When I came to the classroom, I didn't see Hirata. Mii-chan's expression still looks gloomy.
5922
5923The whole class put him in a corner of his mind, but he was still worried about it. 
5924
5925Men who are indispensable for Class C arrive at class. 
5926
5927Now everyone refused to turn their eyes to Hirata. 
5928
5929"A-good morning ... Hirata-kun."
5930
5931After all, Mii-chan was the one who always talked to Hirata earlier than the others. 
5932
5933He held back his sadness and tried his best to keep smiling. 
5934
5935After Hirata saw it, he approached. 
5936
5937"Hey."
5938
5939Mii-chan remembered what happened yesterday, and her body stiffened for a moment. 
5940
5941After seeing his posture, Hirata tried his best to bow his head. 
5942
5943"Good morning. I was very sorry yesterday. I did something too much to you." 
5944
5945"... Eh?"
5946
5947From Hirata's words, he said an apologetic filled with guilt. 
5948
5949"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."  
5950
5951"Oh, that, I'm not at all ..." 
5952
5953Hirata has a different appearance. It's not only Mii-chan who feels surprised. This also applies to everyone in the class.
5954
5955"Everyone - good morning!" 
5956
5957Hirata showed a bright and refreshing smile. His gloomy expression yesterday was like a lie.
5958
5959"Hi-Hirata-kun?"
5960
5961"I'm fine now, it's no problem."
5962
5963Hirata said that and showed a gentle smile to Mii-chan and bowed his head to the students in the class. 
5964
5965"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."
5966
5967Hirata said that, while still bowing his head during this period.  
5968
5969Boys and girls look at each other, and it takes a few seconds to understand the situation.
5970
5971But ---
5972
5973"Hirata-kun!"
5974
5975First, several girls rushed to Hirata, and then most of the boys and girls surrounded him. 
5976
5977Everyone had been waiting for Hirata's return, and there were no students who were not happy about it. 
5978
5979"What did he experience?"  
5980
5981Horikita, who watched from a distance without knowing the situation, asked me.
5982
5983"I told you, right? There will be changes depending on the people around him. "
5984
5985"That's true, but ... It's not because he did it, right?"
5986
5987"Does it look like that?" 
5988
5989"I didn't see, he did it."
5990
5991"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." 
5992
5993Human relations are that kind of thing.
5994
5995After receiving a welcome greeting again, Hirata approached the last greeting object.  
5996
5997"Good morning Horikita-san."
5998
5999Hirata stared straight and clearly at Horikita.
6000
6001"Oh, yeah. Good morning."
6002
6003Horikita might feel that Hirata is currently too blinding and shaken. 
6004
6005"I guess you didn't make any mistakes in deciding in class." 
6006
6007"... Is it true? "  
6008
6009"But - even though you are not wrong with that. No, it must be said that what you took is also the right way."
6010
6011he doesn't have to accept it. 
6012
6013But now, he had digested it in his heart. 
6014
6015"I didn't notice this at the time."
6016
6017"Did you hit your head yourself? Your mind has changed a lot today compared to yesterday. I don't think you're bluffing ... "  
6018
6019Even if Hirata was suspected by Horikita, he only showed a smile to her.
6020
6021"I will try hard to regain lost confidence. After that, please tell me the details of this special exam." 
6022
6023"I understand. Including reasons for understanding the situation, I want to test whether you really can play a role. Is that okay?" 
6024
6025"Yes. Of course."  
6026
6027Hirata reached out his hand. Horikita also received a handshake asking for direct reconciliation.
6028
6029After 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.
6030
6031"In short, you can finally go to the special exam." 
6032
6033"Yes." 
6034
6035Hirata's return is the biggest help for Class C. 
6036
6037Koenji as usual, there are no signs of change.
6038 
6039 
6040CHAPTER 7 
6041
6042Ayanokouji vs Sakayanagi
6043
6044After lengthy preparations, finally the last special exam for class one has arrived. 
6045
6046The commander of the losing class will drop out of school. However, the essence of this special exam, is to eliminate the points of protection.
6047
6048That meant, the two losing class commanders would lose the protection points they had just obtained.
6049
6050Although nothing will be issued, this exam is very important because the class points will change a lot. 
6051
6052Depending on the results of the exam, there is a possibility that the class will change. 
6053
6054"Today, I forgot to bring the notes you gave me yesterday and now I forget everything." 
6055
6056While I was waiting for lessons in the morning, I said that to Horikita who was beside.
6057
6058"Just choose the 5 events you want to propose, and then choose members to fight." 
6059
6060"If what I do is messed up, can they handle it?
6061
6062"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."
6063
6064So that I can do it smoothly, he has tried to make it easy for me. 
6065
6066"Don't blame me for making a mistake."
6067
6068"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. "  
6069
6070I looked at Horikita who was beside me and saw the last message he had just sent. 
6071
6072This is a record of Class C students who will challenge the special exams in the last two weeks.
6073
6074The contents included what they discussed, what programs they mastered, and what training they had done.
6075
6076"Thanks to your efforts, I will do my best." 
6077
6078When I got up from my seat and prepared to walk, I left a message for Horikita. 
6079
6080"There is a 7 to 10 chance that Chess will be elected, so the possibility is not low."
6081
6082In the past few days, I often played chess with Horikita. 
6083
6084"When fighting you, I never win."
6085
6086Indeed, 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 losses. In that short amount of time, Horikita's Chess ability became very good.
6087
6088"No matter who the opponent is, they won't be able to defeat me. Remember this." 
6089
6090"You're quite confident."
6091
6092I ended my conversation with Horikita and began to leave as commander. 
6093
6094In this special exam, students must stay in the classroom and wait for the commander's instructions from the multipurpose room. 
6095
6096After 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.
6097 
6098 
6099 
6100 
6101Part 1
6102 
6103I 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.
6104
6105"Good morning Ayanokouji-kun"
6106
6107"Good morning, Ayanokouji-kun"
6108
6109The two men welcomed me at the same time, then I responded to them by raising my hand. 
6110
6111"Looks like you can't enter." 
6112
6113"Sensei said that the four people must gather first and go together."
6114
6115In other words, this special test is conducted on all considerations and fairness. 
6116
6117If one of us enters the multipurpose room first, we can calm down and adapt to the environment in the multipurpose room. 
6118
6119As long as this is a special exam, no matter how big the benchmarks to maintain the exam's eligibility, that's not too much. 
6120
6121"Looks like only Kaneda is left." 
6122
6123"Yes ~" 
6124
6125Looking back. I still can't see Kaneda's figure, he shouldn't be late.
6126
6127"In that case, Ichinose-san is very lucky."
6128
6129"Eh? Lucky?"
6130
6131"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. " 
6132
6133"No, it's still not certain. I think they will also try desperately to face us, I don't want to underestimate it."
6134
6135However, Ichinose decided to unleash all his strength. For Sakayanagi who heard it, it felt funny so he laughed.
6136
6137"Hey? Did I say something strange?" 
6138
6139"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? "
6140
6141This is probably just a joke from Sakayanagi. However, this will not shake Ichinose's heart.
6142
6143"To win the exam, we come here after formulating a strategy. Especially in an exam that uses unity, we won't lose easily." 
6144
6145"I understand, I'm overdoing it. That's exactly what Ichinose-san said."
6146
6147I looked out the window while listening to the conversation between the two of them.
6148
6149April is coming soon, and today's weather is very sunny. Not cloudy.
6150
6151Only 5 minutes left. The time is almost too late.
6152
6153Finally, the sound of footsteps coming from the end of the corridor. 
6154
6155"Looks like he's not late or afraid to fight." 
6156
6157Feeling this funny, Sakayanagi gave Kaneda an exaggerated impression, who came last.
6158
6159Ichinose has also prepared the best, because the test will start soon
6160
6161We will meet with Kaneda who will arrive soon, and then everyone will enter the multipurpose room.
6162
6163We have imagined such a thing, in our minds.
6164
6165However ------
6166
6167The person who came was unexpected.
6168
6169As soon as that person appeared, Ichinose was the most surprised of the others.
6170
6171Even though Sakayanagi was both surprised, he looked happy and narrowed his eyes. 
6172
6173"...... Ryuuen-kun? Why are you ... ... here?"
6174
6175Ichinose was clearly shaken up after seeing this. 
6176
6177Neither I nor Sakayanagi imagined this situation.
6178
6179"What's wrong with you. Why are you so surprised?"
6180
6181(Pictures of Ichinose and Ryuuen) 
6182
6183He is the former leader of class D, Ryuuen, said that after seeing the expression of Ichinose.
6184
6185"I understand. I didn't expect it. However, I think in this special exam, the class will choose the commander who gets protection points."
6186
6187Sakayanagi who understood the situation stepped forward. After all, there wasn't a figure of Kaneda around him.
6188
6189"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?"
6190
6191Of course on the day of the exam, unexpected situations can occur, because it has all been considered by the school. 
6192
6193If based on the rules, there should be an agreement that one or two people will be the deputy commander. 
6194
6195Of course, responsibility for the defeat will also be shouldered by the commander in chief.
6196
6197"Even so, I never thought about it. I didn't expect Ryuuen-kun would appear here."
6198
6199"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."
6200
6201To 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.'
6202
6203Ichinose swallowed once.
6204
6205Of 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.
6206
6207Maybe Ichinose just removed the possibility, after confirming that this special test will be conducted by students with protective points. 
6208
6209"Because you came to the exam as a substitute commander, what punishment did you get?" 
6210
6211"Yes. They don't allow Kaneda to participate in this special exam. Although this condition is quite reasonable." 
6212
6213Ryuuen said that this kind of thing had been explained before. 
6214
6215"Is this what you want to surprise? However, with Kaneda-kun who can't take the exam, isn't that bad for Class D?"
6216
6217Even though I don't know how important Kaneda is, at least he is a big power in Class D.
6218
6219Even if Kaneda was absent, this strange strategy was very important. They think about what they mean in their minds.
6220
6221When did Ryuuen decide to appear as Commander? If it was from the beginning, then this is a planned event. Ichinose should feel worried now.
6222
6223"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."
6224
6225"So, you mean you will give me convenience?"
6226
6227"Kuku. Of course, I can provide convenience, so you can relax in peace."
6228
6229Ryuuen spread his arms and welcomed it kindly. However, Ichinose will not let your guard down.
6230
6231"No matter what method you use, you will do anything to win. Isn't this your way of fighting all this time?"
6232
6233"That's if I really want to win."
6234
6235"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." 
6236
6237Someone 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.
6238
6239Maybe this surprise will not only attack Ichinose, but will continue to all students in class B soon. 
6240
6241Everyone in Class B would surely realize that Ryuuen had become the Commander.
6242
6243Even if they didn't realize it, people like Ishizaki would tell him. 
6244
6245If it happened like that, they would look like Ichinose, unable to hide their surprise. 
6246
6247If 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.
6248
6249"It looks like the match between Class B and Class D will be very interesting." 
6250
6251Even though this is not good for Ichinose, I can't help laughing. 
6252
6253He should have acted immediately when class D repeatedly ensnared his class.
6254
6255If he realized that Ryuuen was hiding in the shadows, he would not be surprised.
6256
6257"Since everyone is gathered, let's go." 
6258
6259Sakayanagi 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
6260
6261"Class B and Class D students move to the other side."
6262
6263Following instructions from Mashima-sensei, Ryuuen and Ichinose entered the room next door. There's also Chabashira-sensei there.
6264
6265Class A and C supervisors are Sakagami-sensei homeroom class D and Hoshinomiya-sensei homeroom class B.
6266
6267It seems that each homeroom teacher must not supervise his own class. 
6268
6269"Since the special exams will start in 5 minutes, make sure you prepare from now on."
6270
6271After Hoshinomiya-sensei gave such advice, he began the final discussion about this special exam with Sakagami-sensei. 
6272
6273Before the special exams began, there was little time left between me and Sakayanagi. 
6274
6275"Finally ... today arrived. I really couldn't sleep yesterday so I almost fell asleep this morning."
6276
6277"I don't remember making you wait. From the beginning I met you just by coincidence."
6278
6279"You mean if you don't attend this school, we will never meet?"
6280
6281After seeing me respond with a nod, Sakayanagi smiled and denied this statement. 
6282
6283"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."
6284
6285"Destiny? That's a pretty abstract thing to say."
6286
6287"That's because I'm a girl too."
6288
6289Sakayanagi smiled as he said that and slowly approached while carrying his staff.
6290
6291"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 lasted longer when I found out you were by my side. I wanted to fight, suppressing those feelings was difficult enough. That's my dream."
6292
6293Sakayanagi suddenly spoke more. In the end the hope can be realized, yes ...
6294
6295"Aren't you afraid of waking up from that dream?" 
6296
6297After this battle becomes reality, he cannot return later.
6298
6299"Because dreams are things you should wake up from."
6300
6301It seems like he doesn't care about anything. It's just that I have made his wish come true today.
6302
6303"Normally, I'd ask you to ... just take it easy but ..."
6304
6305Those eyes were not what a girl should have, and her gaze was as sharp as a hunter's hunt for prey.  
6306
6307"Please face me with everything you have."
6308
6309If I decide to fight half-heartedly, he won't be satisfied.
6310
6311Even though I didn't intend to make him happy, but it would be troublesome if I continued to be ensnared by him.
6312
6313However, it is difficult to say whether this particular test will satisfy Sakayanagi.
6314
6315He seemed to understand my mind, so he added. 
6316
6317"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?"
6318
6319Schools will not give special tests that are too heavy, which can only be determined by the commander's results.
6320
6321Even so, as long as he can decide the outcome, this is a trivial matter. This is what he meant.
6322
6323"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?"
6324
6325This 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.
6326
6327"Ok! The test will start soon! Return to your seats!"
6328
6329(picture of Sakayanagi and Ayanokouji) 
6330 
6331Hoshinomiya-sensei gave instructions and we sat facing each other across the device.
6332
6333Of course we can't see each other's expressions. Photos of class C students are displayed on a computer screen.
6334
6335Excluding 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.
6336
6337The monitor then displays the 10 shows that we submitted. 
6338
6339"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." 
6340
6341I have no qualms about choosing five shows that Horikita considers the focus. 
6342
6343For class A it also doesn't take long to complete. Then the program we selected is displayed on the big screen.
6344
6345The 5 selected Class C events 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.
6346
6347When 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.
6348
6349In this case, Class C uses a sport-based strategy to fight.
6350
6351The 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.
6352
6353However, there will be no change in the situation. Because I didn't tell this fact to Horikita.
6354
6355"Next to the 7 events will be chosen randomly." 
6356
6357"Even so, Ayanokouji-kun, your opponent is Sakayanagi-san, this is too pathetic. As a teacher, I'm very sympathetic to you." 
6358
6359"Hoshinomiya-sensei, obey the rules."
6360
6361"Ok, Ok. I'm sorry for speaking without permission ~" 
6362
6363Hoshinomiya-sensei was warned by Sakagami-sensei for several reasons, and pondered about himself. 
6364
6365"The lottery results will be displayed on the big screen in the middle. Please check."
6366
6367Sakagami-sensei said this, urging us to look at the big screen. Then, the screen changes.
6368
6369The screen switches to a 3D image and displays the 'event drawing' sentence.
6370
6371Then the first event chosen is - 
6372
6373'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)
6374
6375Rules, based on a standard basketball game.
6376
6377The commander can change 1 player at any time.
6378
6379Match 5 vs 5. This is the event chosen by class C.
6380
6381In other words, this is an event that we believe will not lose. 
6382
6383"Sorry, Sensei, are we free to talk with our fellow students?"
6384
6385"There are no rules about this. You can talk freely."
6386
6387"Does that mean we are free to fight for words?"
6388
6389Although Sakayanagi directly stated his goal to the teacher, he did not consider it a problem. 
6390
6391"Wow, Sakayanagi-san, you're not compassionate."
6392
6393This was because he thought Sakayanagi had been allowed by Sakagami-sensei to start attacking me mercilessly. 
6394
6395"Hoshinomiya-Sensei!"
6396
6397"Ok, sorry! I won't say anything else!"
6398
6399Although students are free to talk, teachers are not allowed. Hoshinomiya-Sensei gets a warning all the time.
6400
6401"As I expected, Class C chose a number of 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. "
6402
6403Although I could hear the analysis from Sakayanagi who expected me to be involved in a war of words, I deliberately silenced myself here.
6404
6405I want to try my best not to over-impress Hoshinomiya-Sensei and Sakagami-Sensei. 
6406
6407"You didn't say anything - did Horikita-san who is the commander actually give such an order to you?" 
6408
6409As I kept silent, Sakayanagi continued to speak.
6410
6411"If it's like that, even if you say something, it won't affect the election. Isn't that right?"
6412
6413Sakayanagi also understood that I intended to speak as little as possible in front of the teacher.  
6414
6415"Horikita warned me not to say anything to you. He said that if I spoke carelessly, I would fall into Sakayanagi's trap and damage myself." 
6416
6417"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? " 
6418
6419"No, this ... not necessarily I received instructions from Horikita."
6420
6421"Did you just explain it yourself? To be honest, you actually received instructions from Horikita-san." 
6422
6423Hoshinomiya-Sensei who sneaked and peeked to eavesdrop on our conversation, put a hand on his forehead, and made an 'ah ~~' sound.
6424
6425While Sakagami-sensei saw that I easily let Sakayanagi know my information, he shook his head. 
6426
6427"Oh, I'm just saying that I was warned by Horikita ... Maybe, someone else gave instructions."
6428
6429"Maybe? Even if you are lying at this time, you should firmly say if someone else is giving instructions."
6430
6431He not only looked through me, but even sent salt to the enemy, this was to maintain the current status quo. 
6432
6433In this conversation, we intend to let the teachers know the extraordinary power gap between me and Sakayanagi.
6434
6435After we deceived the teachers, a special test began.
6436
6437"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."
6438
6439"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?"  
6440
6441"That ---"
6442
6443Even though the teacher allowed us to fight for words but tens of seconds have passed. 
6444
6445Sakagami-sensei, who couldn't allow it, began to advance the examination process.
6446
6447"A countdown is in progress. I allow you to chat as you wish, but don't let it pass."  
6448
6449Of course, this did not affect my mental state at all.
6450
6451It's just that the teacher is worried because I keep chatting with Sakayanagi.
6452
6453After we selected the participants, the list of students participating in the basketball game was released at the same time.
6454
6455The 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.
6456
6457According to Hirata, Kei and Kushida's analysis, the team that we formed is a team that will no doubt win.
6458
6459Even 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.
6460
6461After all, in this basketball game, everyone saw that Sudou was not on the field. 
6462
6463Of 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.
6464
6465However, Sakayanagi naturally saw the purpose of this battle. 
6466
6467"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." 
6468
6469If 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.
6470
6471In this case, they will sacrifice this match and start thinking about 'using some students who are not athletic.'
6472
6473Conversely, if we choose strong talents like Sudou now, they might be the ones who will benefit. 
6474
6475Given 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.
6476
6477After that, when Tennis or Table Tennis is chosen, whether to play Sudou or not will have a big impact on the match.
6478
6479However, from the perspective of the composition of Class A members, our superficial thinking seems very clear.
6480
6481"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." 
6482
6483"Sorry, I can't answer."
6484
6485"I see. Since you can't answer, it can't be helped." 
6486
6487On the other side of the big screen, the game is being prepared in advance. Then, it doesn't take long to start the game.
6488
6489Meanwhile, we can only watch.
6490
6491The only thing we can do is change players according to the situation. 
6492
6493However, this step is likely to have a large impact on the outcome.
6494
6495With the whistle sounding, that means the basketball game has begun. Only 10 minutes the game will run.
6496
6497Although class C does not play Sudou, the game's development in the early stages is almost balanced.
6498
6499After we score 2 points, the opponent also gets a score of 2 points. This is a balanced match.
6500
6501The teachers also get carried away by the game because it is difficult to know which side will win.
6502
6503Makita 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.
6504
6505When the game continues into pause, the score is 12-11. The difference is only one point adrift.
6506
6507Class C barely leads because it's only 1 point apart, and the situation becomes difficult. 
6508
6509"This is really a fun game."
6510
6511Sakayanagi sighed. But it's hard to say who will play better in the second half.
6512
6513After 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.
6514
6515This Basketball game looks tight, this is because the team that plays has the same power map. It seems difficult to know the results.
6516
6517But in 10 minutes, because I wanted to see the situation first, I had doubts whether I should play Sudou or not?
6518
6519"Fufu."
6520
6521Sakayanagi's laugh entered my ears. It seems like he didn't mean to let me save Sudou.
6522
6523On the other side of the screen, a heated Sudou walked towards the camera.
6524
6525Even though he wasn't played here, he felt that there was an unusual oddity. His expression is very serious.
6526
6527It seemed like he naturally felt the same way I felt.
6528
6529"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?"
6530
6531"I think we have to win confidently in this match."
6532
6533"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. "
6534
6535"You're not going to change players?"
6536
6537"There is no need. We have selected the strongest ranks to win this match." 
6538
6539Kitou, who was dealing directly with Makita before, seemed to turn to Sudou.
6540
6541Sudou should have watched this game from the beginning in another room as a backup.
6542
6543Then, he should understand the difference in strength.
6544
65454 minutes break has ended and the second round begins.
6546
6547Kitou overshadowed Sudou. In this second round the tenseness is more increased than before.
6548
6549"'After all ... Your fear is clearly visible from you!"
6550
6551Sudou's loud voice crossed the screen and passed through the room.
6552
6553Class A deliberately held back his strength to make Sudou play - we understood this from the start. 
6554
6555However, I don't know how much power A-class saved until Sudou played.
6556
6557Even though Kitou is very strong, Sudou's skills are at a different level.
6558
6559He broke through the defense and tried to score points to the opponent.
6560
6561In order not to let us score, the players from Class A desperately blocked the onslaught of a Class C player led by Sudou.
6562
6563Even though Sudou is a skilled person, the level of players from other class A is definitely better than the people in class C.
6564
6565The score becomes 17-13, slowly widening the gap. However, the opponent's game does not waver, but gradually becomes more alert.
6566
6567"Hey Kitou! You're experienced in Basketball, right !?"
6568
6569"No - But it seems like you are having a hard time by a group of beginners."
6570
6571"Don't lie, you!"
6572
6573"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."
6574
6575"You only do this!"
6576
6577Because there was no cheers from supporters, Sudou and Kitou's conversations could be heard through the monitor, even though it was very quiet.
6578
6579By 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. 
6580
6581"Fufu, that's a lie, Kitou-kun is an experienced Basketball player."
6582
6583Letting Kitou shake Sudou was also an indication of Sakayanagi, who had planned such a strategy.
6584
6585"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." 
6586
6587Kitou 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.
6588
6589Even though it was difficult to do this, they still tried to provoke Sudou and disrupt his concentration for victory.
6590
6591This two-step strategy from the beautiful Sakayanagi has opened a gap in Class C.
6592
6593"I'll be there soon."
6594
6595Kitou puts the ball in the basket, 17 - 15. Class A shows momentum to catch up by scoring.
6596
6597Indeed, if Sudou's spirit was chaotic, it would be according to his plan.
6598
6599However -
6600
6601"You said Sudou's heart wasn't ripe. Where did that information come from?"
6602
6603"What do you mean?"
6604
6605Sudou 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.
6606
6607"Oh!"
6608
6609"Uhh !?" 
6610
6611Although 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.
6612
6613"Oh ... even though your words make me a little angry ... but you can't win from me."
6614
6615Even though Kitou is very good at playing Basketball, Sudou who regains his composure becomes better than him.
6616
6617"Apparently. She's an adult." 
6618
6619After that, Sudou was not disturbed until the end of the match, and he led the team smoothly.
6620
6621Finally, the game's whistle ended.
6622
6623"Yosh! I did it, Suzune!"
6624
6625As if playing in a large Basketball tournament, Sudou was very eager to win.
6626
6627It can be said that this victory is indeed appropriate for him to celebrate.
6628
6629"I thought I could win with luck, but that was his specialty, after all."
6630
6631It seems that even if Sudou is played early on in this Basketball game, Sakayanagi still plans to aim for victory seriously in this game.
6632
6633The final score is 24-16. We won the first game with a landslide victory. 
6634
6635"I don't think class C will win first. It's hard to guess who will win or lose."
6636
6637As if talking to himself, Hoshinomiya-Sensei muttered with excitement. 
6638
6639Even though we won this match, we already used one of our key players.
6640
6641Since we've already played Sudou, we can't help but be able to achieve 'victory' in this Basketball event.  
6642 
6643  
6644 
6645Part 2
6646
6647The draw for the second battle began. What was chosen was -
6648
6649'Typing Skills' The number of participants required is 1 person and the time limit is 30 minutes
6650
6651Rules, compete in typing skills 'short' and 'long' based on speed and accuracy.
6652
6653The commander can tell the participants if there are any mistakes that they have detected in the test.
6654
6655The program chosen was the event proposed by class C. The number of participants was 1 vs 1.
6656
6657It seems the goddess of fortune has been on our side.
6658
6659This event was proposed by a professor who is very good at computers and networking in our class. 
6660
6661I heard that the professor's typing speed is actually not that extraordinary in class C. Even from the national average, the speed is entirely 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.
6662
6663"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."
6664
6665In terms of learning, basically also useful for Class A.
6666
6667Horikita wants to choose several programs that do not depend on the total value to decide the outcome.
6668
6669"No 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. "
6670
6671Just 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.
6672
6673I naturally chose Sotomura Hideo.
6674
6675On the other hand, Sakayanagi, chose Yoshida Kenta. I have no information about this person at all.
6676
6677In this match, we greatly minimize the intervention of the commander to interfere.
6678
6679This was to completely prevent Sakayanagi from meddling thoroughly.
6680
6681The assessment method is done through an application using a computer that has been prepared by the school.
6682
6683The result is - 
6684
6685"Class C: Sotomura Hideo, 90 points, Class A: Yoshida Kenta, 83 points."
6686
6687The winner is class C. 
6688
6689After the event is finished, the score is informed.
6690
6691Only a difference of 7 points.
6692
6693After seeing the results, this is quite dangerous. But even though it was narrowly adrift, it was still a victory.
6694
6695"It seems a little worse. It really isn't as simple as it looks."
6696
6697Even though unforeseeable losses continue to befall Class A, but in a sense, it's a difficult thing to avoid.
6698
6699However, the two programs chosen were from class C, so it was difficult for them to deal with.
6700 
6701 
6702 
6703
6704
6705
6706Part 3
6707 
6708With, Class C who won twice in a row.
6709
6710So far, the strategies, ideas, and fortune Horikita has achieved is very good.
6711
6712There are still 8 events left. If the lottery continues to choose the event proposed by class C, that's ...
6713
6714'English Language Test' The number of participants required is 8 people. Test time is 50 minutes
6715
6716Rules, based on first class learning material. Both classes compete in total points.
6717
6718The commander can answer one question from one participant.
6719
6720The third program is a written test that will be chosen sooner or later.
6721
6722The key to this special exam is how to choose members to win the event.
6723
6724If we can win this event, then we can make the situation more favorable. 
6725
6726I 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.
6727
6728If we encounter two written exam programs, there are two strategies that have been recorded in Horikita notebooks.
6729
6730To 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.
6731
6732Sakayanagi quickly chose 8 people, but I thought a little about it.
6733
6734"You are very doubtful for the first time. It seems like there is more than one instruction given by Horikita-san."
6735
6736There 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.
6737
6738But the troublesome thing is that most students in Class C tend to be bad in English.
6739
6740In other words I have to choose to 'balance the battle' or 'sacrifice the battle' here. 
6741
6742"Do you want to sacrifice the English Language Test? Or ... use all your fighting strength to decide the outcome?"
6743
6744Sakayanagi could not contain his excitement, he asked something like that.
6745
6746Even though I'm not worried about losing here ...
6747
6748"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. "
6749
6750After thinking about it a bit, I decided to give up an English exam here. 
6751
6752"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. "
6753
6754Sakayanagi said that when I was going to decide on a member.
6755
6756He planted additional information on me and put pressure on me.
6757
6758However, Class A does not want to lose the English Test. He will definitely choose people who are very strong to challenge.
6759
6760After we finish choosing, the names appear on the big screen.
6761
6762In 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.
6763
6764Class 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.
6765
6766"Looks like you're careful about the next event and chose to give up the English Language Test. That is the right thing to do." 
6767
6768Sure enough, I had thought that the opponent already knew the academic level of class C.
6769
6770Even though I can interfere right now, but I wait for a while and see this match.
6771
6772It seems that the screen display can be changed to student answer sheets at any time.
6773
6774I use interventions to answer questions from participants that most of them can't answer. 
6775
6776But this has no significant impact. There is no doubt that it can only increase a few points.
6777
6778I started to change the volume immediately, and the test results did not take long.
6779
6780The results of 8 participants will be added up in this match 
6781
6782"Class C gets a total score of 443 points and Class A gets a total score of 651 points. Therefore, Class A wins."
6783
6784Sure enough, the score difference is very large.
6785
6786"Our average score is almost 81 points. If you gather all the power of Class C, you might be able to win this match." 
6787
6788Even though Sakayanagi said that we have a chance to score, it's not as simple as it seems.
6789
6790It's better not to hold on to the idea that I might miss this match.
6791
6792Sakayanagi 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.
6793
6794Even though Class A won the first win, it's too early to have fun. The selection of the fourth event starts immediately.
6795
6796'Mathematics Exams' Required 7 participants. Time limit is 50 minutes.
6797
6798Rules, based on first class learning material. Both classes compete in total points.
6799
6800The commander can answer one question from one participant.
6801
6802After facing the English Test, we face other Written Exams.
6803
6804"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?"
6805
6806In 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.
6807
6808"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?" 
6809
6810No matter what he tries to implant in me, I will only choose these students. 
6811
6812The 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.
6813
6814It 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.
6815
6816Although 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.
6817
6818After the Mathematics Exams are finished, the teachers immediately start checking them.
6819
6820If we can win in the Mathematics Examination submitted by Class A, we will have a great chance.
6821
6822We can take the momentum at the same time to fight in the fifth event.
6823
6824"Furthermore, the results of the Mathematics Examination will be published. Class C - 631 points."
6825
6826Each student has an average score of 90, which is quite impressive.
6827
6828However, if the exam questions are not difficult, it can also be worrying. 
6829
6830"Then class A's score ... 655 points. With this, Class A wins."
6831
6832I heard the total score that Sakagami-Sensei said, and we lost the game by a narrow margin of 24 points.
6833
6834"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?"
6835
6836"... It may be." 
6837
6838It 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.
6839
6840But, the reality is if the Modern Text Exams are selected next time, we will be defeated automatically.
6841
6842At that time, we didn't have students who were good enough to exceed the Class A total score.
6843
6844This has resulted in 2 wins and 2 losses. We are no longer leading and now we are balanced.
6845 
6846 
6847 
6848 
6849 
6850 
6851 
6852Part 4
6853 
6854The draw for the fifth event began.
6855 
6856'Mental Arithmetic' The number of participants needed is 2 people. Time limit is 30 minutes
6857
6858Rules, answer calculations with Mental Arithmetic. Accuracy and speed will be assessed, and the first person to complete it correctly will win.
6859
6860The commander has the opportunity to change 1 answer to any question.  
6861
6862Events from Class A were chosen three times in a row.
6863
6864This 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.
6865
6866However, this is still too fast to be happy. If Katsuragi does not appear, this hope will end.
6867
6868"This is also a class A event. We will definitely win this match."
6869
6870I followed the strategy planned by Horikita and chose 'Koenji Rokusuke' and 'Matsushita Chiaki'. 
6871
6872I appoint Matsushita to wear earphones. Even if Koenji took the item, he would not necessarily do it.
6873
6874This 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.
6875
6876Students selected by Sakayanagi are: 'Katsuragi Kouhei' and 'Tamiya Emi'.
6877
6878According to information from Katsuragi himself, Tamiya's ability was not very high.
6879
6880As I see now, Katsuragi is wearing earphones.
6881
6882"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."
6883
6884On the audition room screen display, the numbers will be projected in the next step.
6885
6886Because the commander can only answer only one question, that means we can only answer the question at the end of the game.
6887
6888It appears that Koenji will begin to participate in Mental Arithmetic, but he keeps his arms closed. 
6889
6890"... this is against expectations."
6891
6892Even after starting this special exam, his attitude did not change.
6893
6894Heading 1 digit, 3 columns, 5 seconds is displayed. This is difficulty level 10.
6895
68966, 9, 1. The answer is 16.
6897
6898The first question anyone seemed to be able to solve was over, and students wrote their answers.
6899
6900Matsushita 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.
6901
6902It seems I can only hope that Katsuragi will make a mistake with the intention of helping us as promised beforehand.
6903
6904"Fufu, he really is a freak."
6905
6906Even if he doesn't see the answer, Sakayanagi can understand this from the perspective of Koenji's reluctance to answer the question.
6907
6908"But your focus should be on Matsushita-san, so it doesn't matter even if he does this."
6909
6910During his comments, the game continues.
6911
6912When it reaches the third and fourth questions, it has become 2 digits, and the number reaches 6 columns.
6913
6914Matsushita had no trouble, and answered the question correctly again.
6915
6916After more than half the questions came out in the Arithmetic Mental competition, difficulties arose from the fifth question.
6917
6918The 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.
6919
6920Matsushita held his head and had difficulty calculating.
6921
6922Then the answers he thought to the sixth question were all correct, even though he had difficulty continuing. 
6923
6924However, 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.
6925
6926The ninth question even becomes 3 digits, 15 columns, 2.5 seconds are displayed. 
6927
6928"Hey, hey ~ It's too hard to answer this ~!"
6929
6930After seeing the questions for the participants, Hoshinomiya-sensei sighed.
6931
6932"It seems the difficulty is a bit too high ..."
6933
6934Sakagami-sensei also agreed with his comments and it seems like he doesn't know the answer.
6935
6936Even 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.
6937
6938Of course, I have remembered all the answers to the nine questions. Likewise with Sakayanagi.
6939
6940The 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.
6941
6942It was possible that Katsuragi, who deliberately answered incorrectly, would have influenced the majority of the results.
6943
6944The 10th question, which is the last question, everyone starts counting.
6945
6946A 3 digit heading, 15 columns, 1.6 seconds are displayed.
6947
6948The digital number is displayed on the screen, then disappears. 15 times more numbers are displayed on the screen.
6949
6950Silence occurs briefly.
6951
6952Whether it's Katsuragi or Matsushita, or Tamiya. They can't even take their pens, so all they do is see questions because of difficulties.
6953
6954Sakayanagi as the commander sent a signal for intervention. Of course, I also followed him.
6955
6956"Oh ... then the Commander is allowed to intervene in answering questions. The higher the question answered, the higher the value."
6957
6958The question I answered naturally was the 10th question that became the last question.
6959
6960Matsushita obediently followed the instructions from the earphone and wrote the numbers on the answer sheet.
6961
6962After all, he himself did not know the answer. Of course, he would not doubt it.
6963
6964"Fufufu, Mental Arithmetic is really a fun game. I played this game for the first time."
6965
6966Koenji, who Sakayanagi didn't care about, didn't know when to open his eyes.
6967
6968Koenji is seen smiling funny, looking at the camera, so the camera captures an image of him competing on our screen.
6969
6970"Which question did you teach him, Ayanokouji-kun? I chose the 10th question and answered 7619."
6971
6972I told Matsushita that the answer was -
6973
6974"Same. I also answered that."
6975
6976It seems that Sakayanagi also calculated the answer to the last question.
6977
6978"We're balanced in the Commander's intervention. This means, it will be a one-on-one battle between Katsuragi-kun and Matsushita-san."
6979
6980When the teacher collects everyone's answer sheets, a man who answers the ten questions with a blank sheet, opens his mouth.
6981
6982"The answer to the last question is 7619, right?" 
6983
6984"This is really ... very shocking. Kouenji-kun, answer correctly."
6985
6986After hearing the answer from Koenji, Sakayanagi praised him and admired him.
6987
6988The teachers quickly began to check the answers of the four participants.
6989
6990If Katsuragi answers questions 7 through 9, we will lose.
6991
6992On the other hand, if the correct answer from Katsuragi does not exceed 6 questions, it is a victory for us.
6993
6994"According to 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."
6995
6996I intend to win the fifth match, so we will be in an advantageous position. But it seemed like Katsuragi was too careful.
6997
6998As soon as Sakagami-sensei announced the results, it was the end of the fifth match.
6999
7000"Too bad Ayanokouji-kun."
7001
7002"Looks like you haven't succeeded in letting Katsuragi bow." 
7003
7004"He really hates me. It's not wrong to mention this. But do you think I would ignore this kind of thing?"
7005
7006Even though I can't see Sakayanagi, I know he is smiling.
7007
7008"I already told him. If he acts like a betrayal, I will make some students who worked hard for him in Class A really be expelled. He did his best, because he didn't want to increase the number of victims. He didn't like this. "
7009
7010The time Sakayanagi competed with him was longer than me.
7011
7012He naturally knew the advantages and disadvantages of Katsuragi.
7013
7014"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?" 
7015
7016"I have no idea."
7017
7018"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?"
7019
7020"That is just a possibility. People who cannot be controlled cannot become a fighting force."
7021
7022This 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.
7023
7024Of course, we cannot say that Koenji will take action. This is also our own problem.
7025
7026Thus, we produced 2 wins and 3 losses. Class C is on a cliff.
7027
7028"There are two events left in this special exam. Too bad."
7029
7030'I really want to enjoy this moment more' - I could hear Sakayanagi's voice like that.
7031
7032"So far, I feel winning and losing in some matches is a trivial matter." 
7033
7034"If so, I hope you can give me victory."
7035
7036"Unfortunately, I can't do that. After all, this is a serious and decisive battle." 
7037
7038Sakagami-sensei continued the examination process and began drawing the sixth event.
7039
7040If the chosen draw is an A class event, we will definitely lose. 
7041 
7042 
7043 
7044 
7045 
7046 
7047
7048CHAPTER 8
7049
7050Class B vs Class D
7051 
7052 
7053When class A and class C had just completed the Mathematics Exam in the third match. 
7054
7055Class B and class D have decided the results of the fourth match. 
7056
7057"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." 
7058
7059After receiving the results of the announcement from Mashima, Ichinose was relieved. 
7060
7061Because it was an academically focused exam program submitted by class B, they could not possibly lose this match. 
7062
7063"You're lucky, Ichinose. This is thanks to the program proposed by class B." 
7064
7065"Yes." 
7066
7067Although Ichinose won, he was not satisfied. While the defeated Ryuuen didn't feel the slightest anxiety.
7068
7069That 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.  
7070
7071"Sensei ... Are students who have stomachaches coming back from the toilet?"
7072
7073Ichinose wanted to confirm their situation, then Mashima contacted them to confirm the condition of Class B. 
7074
7075"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." 
7076
7077"So..." 
7078
7079The reason they lost the Chemistry Test was because there were alarming health problems from students in Class B. 
7080
7081That's not all. Disputes between students on the day before the special exam with some students in class D also have an impact.
7082
7083Although complaints have been submitted to the school, they only get a warning and no class is punished. 
7084
7085This crime was undoubtedly the result of Ryuuen's instructions as opposed to his. 
7086
7087To calm down again, Ichinose took a deep breath.  
7088
7089"Phew ... it's okay, it's okay"
7090
7091They 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.
7092
7093As long as he continues to fight, he will not lose. 
7094
7095Ichinose, desperately tried to believe that.  
7096
7097"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?"  
7098
7099"Speak politely, Ryuuen!"
7100
7101Chabashira warned Ryuuen's arrogant tone of voice, but he did not change the way he spoke.
7102
7103Ryuuen continued to speak more arrogantly. 
7104
7105"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." 
7106
7107"II did nothing ..."
7108
7109Ryuuen questioned the situation of several people from Class B who were unwell at the same time. 
7110
7111In this case, even though Ichinose knew that there were no mistakes, there was no way to argue.  
7112
7113"Anyway, we must hurry, sensei" 
7114
7115Ryuuen smiled and sent his eyes to confirm Chabashira.  
7116
7117"Yes, as Ryuuen said, please continue with the fifth program, Mashima-sensei."
7118
7119Mashima started the draw.
7120
7121'Karate' The number of participants needed is 3 people. The time limit is 10 minutes.
7122
7123Rules, 1 match 3 minutes. Adopt knockout rules.
7124
7125The commander can repeat any match once.
7126
7127"Oh, this time it's class D. We're not worried who is coming."
7128
7129Ryuuen 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.
7130
7131On 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.  
7132
7133However, the result is 2 straight losses easily. Even the commander's intervention cannot change the results.
7134
7135The fifth battle ended very quickly, this had never happened before. 
7136
7137With this, it means that there is no time to withdraw for Class B. If their 6th match loses, they will automatically lose the test. 
7138
7139"This is really interesting, Ichinose." 
7140
7141While waiting for a mechanical assessment, Ryuuen welcomed him with small talk. 
7142
7143"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."  
7144
7145This is not a naive battle.
7146
7147If 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. 
7148
7149However, a sudden accident has occurred, because of that problem the team became chaotic. 
7150
7151If the event chosen after this is not the event proposed by class B, they have no chance of winning. 
7152
7153Then - the sixth event is chosen.  
7154
7155'Judo' Number of participants is 1 person. 4 minutes of competition time (3 sets of matches for a total of 12 minutes).
7156
7157Rules, based on ordinary Judo rules. 
7158
7159The commander can cancel the results of the match, and can repeat the match only once. 
7160
7161This 1 vs 1 event is the event that Class B wants to avoid the most. 
7162
7163At this moment, Ichinose felt his vision darken for the first time. 
7164
7165"Me, Kuku, Judo, Judo huh? Who would have thought this would be the next event? You're very lucky Ichinose." 
7166
7167"How can ..." 
7168
7169"If the rest of the program is Class B, you still have hope of winning." 
7170
7171Without hesitation, Ryuuen chose 'Yamada Albert'.
7172
7173Just like the previous Commander Intervention rules, this one is also insurance that guarantees victory. 
7174
7175"Even if the opponent is Albert, don't worry. Besides, there's still a chance, you don't know before you try." 
7176
7177The results are very clear. It is very difficult to win from opponents with huge differences in physical and technical abilities.
7178
7179This is the only event for Class B that cannot be won. 
7180
7181Because 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.  
7182
7183"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." 
7184
7185With this statement, Class B and Class D have decided the results.
7186 
7187 
7188 
7189 
7190 
7191 
7192 
7193 
7194Part 1
7195 
7196This is the story at the time the new special exam was announced. 
7197
7198Ishizaki 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.
7199
7200In other words, no one in class D can come up with new ideas. 
7201
7202They only propose common events, general rules and ordinary fighting methods. 
7203
7204The opinions they raise are simple things that anyone can think of.  
7205
7206In this way, no matter which class they fight, they cannot see the opportunity. 
7207
7208Of course it's a problem. That is, it is 'reality'.
7209
7210In 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. 
7211
7212So naturally what remains is class C. However, Ishizaki proposes to wait for conclusions.  
7213
7214"That - can you give me time, Ryuuen-san." 
7215
7216Ishizaki, who did not want to be in a dangerous situation, confirmed beforehand that there were no Grade 1 students around him.  
7217
7218"Ah?" 
7219
7220With just a glance at Ryuuen, Ishizaki changed like a frog being stared at by a snake. 
7221
7222But even so, he tried to speak in despair.  
7223
7224"Come on - please give me time !!" 
7225
7226"You have become very brave." 
7227
7228"No, it's not like that ...!" 
7229
7230"Kuku. Ok, if that is very important. After all, you are currently the leader of Class D."  
7231
7232For 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.
7233
7234Even if someone saw this situation, they would think that Ryuuen had been summoned by Ishisaki. 
7235
7236After they walked out of the school building and went to a place where there were no people around, Ishizaki immediately sat on the floor.  
7237
7238"Ryuuen-san, in this special exam ... Please lend your strength to Class D!" 
7239
7240When 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.
7241
7242"Don't dream too much, Ishizaki. Didn't I say that I stopped? Do you think I will help you?" 
7243
7244"That, I know. But with our current strength, we cannot defeat other classes!" 
7245
7246"I guess that's true."  
7247
7248Ryuuen did not deny this.
7249
7250Because he has analyzed in competition for victory, class D is far lower than other classes.  
7251
7252"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!" 
7253
7254"If we accept 7 defeats in a row, it can't be helped." 
7255
7256Class 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.
7257
7258"Then you just have to push me to the position of commander. Someone in the class should agree with this."   
7259
7260"That --"
7261
7262For those who want to get Ryuuen out of school, they need to make him commander. Then he must be defeated.
7263
7264But for the sake of letting one person drop out of school, it will ruin his class, no one will be happy with this. 
7265
7266If class points become 0, it's almost impossible to move up to class A. 
7267
7268Even so, even living a stable life in this school will be very difficult. 
7269
7270If 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.
7271
7272They must avoid losing protection points due to major losses. 
7273
7274Ishizaki didn't want to let Ryuuen drop out of school, but on the other hand also wanted class D to win. 
7275
7276If there are students in Class D who can do this kind of thing, then only Ryuuen.  
7277
7278"... What should I do? Do I have to choose Class C?" 
7279
7280Initially, Ishizaki wanted to choose class C directly, but there was Ayanokouji in that class. 
7281
7282There was concern, because he was one of the few students who knew the nature of Ayanokouji. 
7283
7284"Don't ask for my opinion. Who says I want to help?"  
7285
7286Ishizaki, 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.
7287
7288"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." 
7289
7290"Uh ...?" 
7291
7292Ishizaki heard unexpected advice from Ryuuen, who thought it wasn't a joke.  
7293
7294"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." 
7295
7296"But, however, Ayanokouji -" 
7297
7298"Not because of this problem, stupid." 
7299
7300"Oh ..."  
7301
7302"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."  
7303
7304"Wh-class? That's -!?" 
7305
7306Ryuuen did not look at Ishizaki to answer. 
7307
7308"Class B." 
7309
7310Ryuuen said the class was unexpected.   
7311
7312"We can only win from class B in this exam," 
7313
7314Ryuuen mentioned class B that class D wanted to avoid before.  
7315
7316"Even if you're stupid, you can do it the right way." 
7317
7318Ryuuen turned and walked forward. 
7319
7320"T-please wait a moment! H-how can we defeat Class B!" 
7321
7322Ishizaki raised his head and called out to Ryuuen. 
7323
7324"Ryuuen-san! Ryuuen-san!" 
7325
7326Ishizaki's scream did not stop Ryuuen.  
7327 
7328 
7329 
7330 
7331 
7332 
7333 
7334 
7335
7336
7337Part 2
7338
7339On the surface, Ishizaki, who is considered to have defeated Ryuuen, is not a lowly person in class D. 
7340
7341Even so, the status is not entirely without problems.
7342
7343Ryuuen, 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.
7344
7345However, the first question that arises is who gave Ryuuen many voices of praise. 
7346
7347Did the boys in the class choose it? If it comes from another class, who will do it?  
7348
7349In class D, they have repeatedly argued and pushed aside many reasons. 
7350
7351Because in special exams voting exams are anonymous, there is no way to find a definitive answer. 
7352
7353Class 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 trapped in a confusing situation.  
7354
7355However, 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.
7356
7357He obediently followed the strategy to choose class B, which according to Ryuuen was best suited to be an opponent. 
7358
7359Because Ishizaki and Kaneda conducted secret consultations, it naturally reached this conclusion. 
7360
7361However, that does not mean the problem has been solved. 
7362
7363Shiina 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.
7364
7365On the day to decide on an opponent, Shiina immediately took action.
7366
7367"Damn. What should I do?" 
7368
7369In the Karaoke room, Ishizaki holds her head. 
7370
7371"I do not know. Then why did you call me again? What kind of combination is this? "
7372
7373Ibuki looked at Ishizaki and glanced at him, then he looked at Shiina who was sitting next to him. 
7374
7375"Aren't we going to have fun with Ishizaki-kun, I already said that, right?" 
7376
7377Shiina, who said such a thing, made Ibuki's shoulder sluggish.
7378
7379"Ah ...... This makes me dizzy." 
7380
7381"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."
7382
7383"With 3 people gathered here? Isn't that possible?" 
7384
7385"You said that on purpose." 
7386
7387"It hurts! Damn it, Ibuki, don't pull the skin on my back!" 
7388
7389"The atmosphere is really alive. This is the right decision to arrange a meeting in the karaoke room." 
7390
7391Seeing the appearance of the interaction between the two people, Shiina who was happy to put her hands together. 
7392
7393"With this kind of combination it is impossible to communicate at all. I will be back." 
7394
7395"Oh, then I will be troubled. Because I already called Ryuuen-kun here." 
7396
7397"Hah?"
7398
7399 Ishizaki and Ibuki's voices overlapped at the 100% synchronization rate. 
7400
7401"To win this special exam, Ryuuen-kun's whereabouts are needed, however the only one who can see victory against class B is him."
7402
7403Shiina said something unexpected.
7404
7405It seems they don't understand the meaning of the comment. 
7406
7407"What did you just say?"  
7408
7409"Eh? I mean, the only chance to win is against class B-- "
7410
7411"That's not it, who do you want to call here?"
7412
7413"Ryuuen-kun."  
7414
7415Ibuki looked at Ishizaki. Ishizaki also looked at Ibuki.
7416
7417"R-ryuen-san, will you really come here? 
7418
7419"Yes, I invited him."
7420
7421"This karaoke seems to bring bad feelings to people. We should go back, if we are here ......" 
7422
7423"Of course, I told him too." 
7424
7425"If he knows that we're all here, will he still come?"  
7426
7427Ishizaki was rejected when he asked Ryuuen for help. 
7428
7429It's natural to think like this. 
7430
7431"I want to ask first, what time will he come?"  
7432
7433"4:30." 
7434
7435"... hah?" 
7436
7437Ibuki looked at the clock in the karaoke room. 
7438
7439The time is 5:00 a.m. 
7440
7441"It seems a little late." 
7442
7443"It's been over 30 minutes. It's not too late, but he's ignoring us!"  
7444
7445"Relax, we drink soda melon first. Let's be patient to wait for it." 
7446
7447Ibuki ignored the soda melon offered by Shiina. 
7448
7449"I don't have time to accompany you ..." 
7450
7451Ishizaki stopped Ibuki who wanted to stand up. 
7452
7453"We have to wait. Ryuuen-san will definitely come ... maybe." 
7454
7455"You, fool? He didn't even keep the promise that was agreed." 
7456
7457He was too late. Ibuki said that he did not want to deal with this problem and planned to go out.
7458
7459However, a soft white hand caught Ibuki's arm. 
7460
7461"Let's wait. It's possible, Ryuuen-kun is unexpectedly a good person, right?" 
7462
7463"...... Do you understand what that person has done?"  
7464
7465"I don't know. I've only talked to him a few times."
7466
7467"So why are you saying this?" 
7468
7469"Because I think he is that type of person."  
7470
7471"It makes no sense for that, this is too naive." 
7472
7473Maybe this was a problem, because Shiina said with a smile. Seeing his innocent smile, Ibuki was slightly disturbed.
7474
7475"Apart from that, it's great to be able to play with everyone. Can you be patient?" 
7476
7477"... This is stupid."   
7478
7479 Ibuki sat in the chair. 
7480
7481"If he doesn't come anytime soon, I'll be back." 
7482
7483"Yes."   
7484 
7485 
7486 
7487 
7488 
7489 
7490
7491Part 3
7492
7493"This has gone too far!" 
7494
7495Ibuki tried to be patient, even though time passed until 8 p.m.  
7496
7497Even the word late is not appropriate to describe it, he was annoyed with the situation they did until now.  
7498
7499"After all, haven't we sung it to 10 songs?" 
7500
7501"Ibuki-san must be patient."  
7502
7503"I can't hold back my patience!" 
7504
7505"So let's try to exceed our patience." 
7506
7507"Bad joke!" 
7508
7509"How can you be angry all the time ... Aren't you always tired?" 
7510
7511"Just looking at your face makes me tired a million times!" 
7512
7513Ibuki shook Ishizaki's arm trying to stop him from coming out. 
7514
7515When Ibuki's hand had just reached the door knob, the door opened. 
7516
7517"Do you really think I will come here so you keep waiting?" 
7518
7519The man smiled as he walked - he was Ryuuen. Unknowingly Ishizaki and Ibuki's bodies froze.
7520
7521Because they all thought he would not come. 
7522
7523"You're late, Ryuuen-kun"
7524
7525"Looks like you guys are having fun."
7526
7527"Yes. This is my first time coming to karaoke, this is very fun."
7528
7529"Then I'll be back. Have fun guys." 
7530
7531Ryuuen smiled and spoke,
7532
7533"Does that bother you?"
7534
7535While he closed the door, he was stopped by Ibuki. 
7536
7537"If you let me fall into karaoke hell, I will fly you." 
7538
7539"Nails. Awful." 
7540
7541Ryuuen who was urged by Ibuki, then ordered soft drinks through Ishizaki.
7542
7543After sitting and bowing, he just played with his cellphone without saying anything. 
7544
7545"... then?" 
7546
7547Ibuki urged him to speak. 
7548
7549"Then? What do you mean?" 
7550
7551"We waited for you until now, didn't you say anything?" 
7552
7553"I just came to see if you guys are still waiting for me but it seems like you still haven't left yet." 
7554
7555He immediately drank the soda Ishizaki gave him. 
7556
7557"There is nothing else besides that." 
7558
7559"I have been waiting for you for a few hours with Shiina. That's very annoying. "  
7560
7561"That's none of my business." 
7562
7563"Oh really! "
7564
7565Ibuki hit the table hard and looked at Ryuuen. 
7566
7567"Hey, calm down Ibuki. There's no good thing you're mad at Ryuuen-san." 
7568
7569"You too, when were you so attached to him?" 
7570
7571"When did you say? ... II already decided to follow Ryuuen-san."   
7572
7573"Just be honest. Initially very reluctant. "
7574
7575"Th-that, don't say anything else!" 
7576
7577Apart from the two being noisy, Shiina chose her first song. 
7578
7579"This fool has listened to your opinion, and chosen class B to fight."  
7580
7581"It seems." 
7582
7583Hearing that Ishizaki shrugged her shoulders. If he accepts class opinions, he should choose Class C.
7584
7585That was the only opposing class they could win. 
7586
7587Even though Ishizaki forcibly transferred class, but didn't know how to win. 
7588
7589"Ishizaki really believes in you. That means you have to be responsible for talking." 
7590
7591"Kuku, I can't possibly say anything stupid to him." 
7592
7593Ryuuen said that while smiling.  
7594
7595"Do you remember when I first entered this school, didn't I arrange things to attack Class B?"
7596
7597"... Is it when you try to let them be guilty?"  
7598
7599Under Ryuuen's direction, there was a dispute with Class B, and tried to provoke the opponent's guilt. 
7600
7601To confirm the potential of each class, Ryuuen had caused a stir. 
7602
7603This was one of the events in the period where Ishizaki fought with Sudou and Ryuuen secretly contacted Katsuragi. 
7604
7605"Then how did it go?" 
7606
7607"That has no effect. Class B was very integrated at first." 
7608
7609"Yes. They are very united and more cohesive than any class." 
7610
7611"So, in an exam that relies on a whole of this kind, shouldn't it be to avoid class B as an opponent?" 
7612
7613"I think so too. Ichinose is a leader who is admired by many people and is very difficult to deal with."
7614
7615Ibuki and Ishizaki's comments are also class D opinions. 
7616
7617"Shiina, how do you analyze class B?" 
7618
7619"Yes ... As the two 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. "   
7620
7621"His attitude is also very gentle and his analysis is very good."
7622
7623After listening to their opinions, Ryuuen said his own evaluation of Class B.
7624
7625"Let me say the biggest weakness of Class B is Ichinose ... No, that is the absence of a leader."
7626
7627"W-wait a minute. I don't know what you mean. Supposedly, Ichinose is the leader."  
7628
7629"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. " 
7630
7631"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."
7632
7633"No matter how we fight, our chances of victory are very small." 
7634
7635"Is our gap very big?" 
7636
7637There was no change in the evaluation of Ishizaki, Ryuuen, and Shiina who were stunned. 
7638
7639"But-" 
7640
7641Ryuuen took the empty glass and put it in front of him so that they surprised them. 
7642
7643"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." 
7644
7645Ryuuen handed Shiina a piece of paper. 
7646
7647After the fold is opened, the names of the 10 programs written on it are also marked with 5 main events. 
7648
7649Ibuki and Ishizaki also peeked from both sides. 
7650
7651"Use this on the special exam day later." 
7652
7653"Wait a minute, all of this—" 
7654
7655"Yes. All of these events are based on martial arts events."  
7656
7657The 10 types of programs proposed are based on high physical abilities such as Karate, Judo, Taekwondo, Kendo, and Wrestling which are very demanding.  
7658
7659"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?"  
7660
7661Ishizaki said, although one or two of our events were chosen in the draw, they did not know what would happen with the other events.   
7662
7663"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?"  
7664
7665Even if we only depend on lottery to challenge, we cannot guarantee that we can get all the draws. 
7666
7667"Then what should we do?"
7668
7669"Hmm?" 
7670
7671"Don't be too specific about the number of participants. That sort of thing doesn't matter."  
7672
7673Even though Ishizaki didn't understand his intentions, Shiina quickly understood the point. 
7674
7675"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." 
7676
7677"That's right. Even if in Judo despite using up to 10 participants, Albert alone is enough."  
7678
7679"But ... Will the school allow a knockout like this?"  
7680
7681"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. "  
7682
7683"That's right, with this we can win, Ryuuen-san!" 
7684
7685Ishizaki, who paid attention to this fact, saw a glimmer of hope of victory. 
7686
7687"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?" 
7688
7689"Our chances are only 50% to win, are you not satisfied?"  
7690
7691 "... If you will help, you will surely demand to win."
7692
7693"Nail. Of course, I have a plan. "
7694
7695Now, class D is impossible to win from the event proposed by class B only with capital. 
7696
7697The point of Ryuuen is that it is necessary to narrow the gap outside this. 
7698
7699"—What do you mean we can do something?" 
7700
7701Ibuki finally began to understand the situation.
7702
7703"We will do a bad deed to win."
7704
7705Ryuuen responded while laughing.
7706
7707"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." 
7708
7709"What is this strategy? Is it necessary to put pressure on the opponent?"  
7710
7711"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." 
7712
7713" ... Purpose? " 
7714
7715"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? " 
7716
7717They will think, the person who planned this dispute, is headed by Ishizaki. 
7718
7719"That ... is it possible to develop into reciprocating according to the situation?" 
7720
7721"Until the end, it is only for strengthening contact. At this stage, never overdo it when threatening or fighting. Fighting because defending yourself is a last resort." 
7722
7723The point is that everything must be done intentionally and abstractly, Ryuuen explained like that. 
7724
7725If it has a negative impact on other parties, it is difficult to guarantee that the school will not intervene. 
7726
7727"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?"
7728
7729"Well, umm. We will find the right time to discuss 10 events to be proposed and choose which is better." 
7730
7731"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." 
7732
7733"It's simple ... But will it go smoothly?" 
7734
7735"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." 
7736
7737"Isn't that ... a laxative?" 
7738
7739"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." 
7740
7741"Hey, you. This is breaking the rules. What happens if you are exposed"! 
7742
7743"So what ? 
7744
7745"......" 
7746
7747"Do you think I'm someone who cares about this kind of thing?"
7748
7749"Huh - truly, you are a man who will do anything to win."
7750
7751"If there is a problem, I will take full responsibility. It's easy."
7752
7753No matter what punishment Ryuuen gave the school, he did not care.
7754
7755However, if the class is broken, this will be a big defeat. 
7756
7757"This strategy can only be used if you are not afraid of dropping out of school ..." 
7758
7759"You just said fighting in self-defense is the worst choice, isn't what you are doing worse?"  
7760
7761"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? " 
7762
7763Since the decision was made, Ryuuen would never let him go. 
7764
7765"Next I will come to change the commander that day. This is very important to eliminate Ichinose's calm." 
7766
7767"You are a devil ..." 
7768
7769"We can brag about this. We have to show them the unique battle of Class D. How about that?"  
7770
7771"Ah ... yes!" 
7772
7773"Do you have a problem?" 
7774
7775Ibuki thought that this was natural, and he sighed. 
7776
7777However, Ibuki did not understand why she did not hate him, and he could only hate himself.  
7778
7779"But ... Ryuuen-kun, why did you accept this? It's not because of sympathy, right?" 
7780
7781"Why, huh?" 
7782
7783Ryuuen leaned 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.
7784
7785Ayanokouji 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.
7786
7787But ... 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.
7788    
7789 
7790 
7791 
7792EPILOGUE
7793
7794The Thin Line Between Winners and Losers 
7795
7796The event chosen for the sixth battle was 'archery' 2 vs 2. With Akito's struggle, class C won. Because we played the event proposed by class C so we managed to win 3 wins and 3 losses.
7797
7798Sakayanagi did not make specific instructions, but only silently watched the program.
7799
7800It seems he really hopes that the result will be 3 wins and 3 losses.
7801
7802Next, arrived at the seventh match which became the last match.
7803
7804And the content that is chosen, will probably determine fate - 
7805
7806'Chess' The number of participants needed is 1 person. The time limit for chess is 1 hour (negative time limit)
7807
7808Rules · Based on standard chess rules. However, the deadline will not be extended after 41 steps.
7809
7810The commander can give instructions at any time, within a 30 minute time limit.
7811
7812This time, there are no rules that add time to each subsequent step like the rules in the Fischer random Chess. 
7813
7814(T / N: Fischer's Chess random rules, starting time is 5 minutes, plus 5 seconds for each step) 
7815
7816It's possible to adopt a slow Chess strategy. Although Chess games usually last more than two hours, it's normal for this purpose.
7817
7818"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."
7819
7820Sakayanagi intends to intervene immediately if this is a decisive victory and gives instructions to his teammates.
7821
7822This time, we might intervene at the same time.
7823
7824Judging from the rules of the Commander's intervention, if I use half force might not be able to win. 
7825
7826"Isn't that a miscalculation for you, so class A was forced into this situation?"
7827
7828"That's right. I have to admit that sporting events put a lot of pressure on us."
7829
7830Sakayanagi made reasonable comments for the previous 6 matches. 
7831
7832"However, this seventh battle is not the same. For the most part, the strength of the commander will determine victory or defeat."
7833
7834"Unfortunately, I'm also good at playing chess."
7835
7836After that, Sakagami-sensei and Hoshinomiya-sensei will witness the battle between us.
7837
7838It's better to put a line of defense first.  
7839
7840"Oh ... this is coincidence. That means, I could have failed in this Chess match."
7841
7842But the most important thing in this game is the opening. We both will let students who are scheduled to duel first.
7843
7844I chose Horikita Suzune from the list of students who had not yet participated.
7845
7846On the other hand, the student chosen by Sakayangi was Hashimoto Masayoshi.
7847
7848"Certainly, Horikita-san will appear. As a top student, he hasn't played so far because you deliberately saved it for this last event."
7849
7850"Besides, I don't need to save it anymore."
7851
7852Horikita and Hashimoto who were notified of each class, started walking towards the venue.
7853
7854"Don't you two feel thirsty?" 
7855
7856Hoshinomiya-sensei, worried about the two of us who haven't stood up from their seats since the beginning of the exam.
7857
7858"Thank you for your attention, but don't worry."
7859
7860"I am okay, too."
7861
7862"Really? I hope it's like that ..."
7863
7864Hoshinomiya-sensei might not be used to this tense atmosphere. He sighed.
7865
7866"Looks like you guys are ready. So now for the 7th match, Chess is officially starting."
7867
7868After hearing instructions from Sakagami-sensei, we stopped the conversation.
7869
7870"Attention please." 
7871
7872Both Horikita and Hashimoto bowed their heads.
7873
7874Finally, the final match on this special exam begins.
7875  
7876 
7877 
7878 
7879 
7880 
7881 
7882Part 1
7883 
7884(Horikita Suzune POV) 
7885
7886I saw a chessboard placed in front of me. A week ago, I didn't even know the rules.
7887
7888Today, I touched chess pieces for the first time here.
7889
7890In special training with Ayanokouji-kun via computer, I understood the depth of chess.
7891
7892If 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. 
7893
7894But the person I'm dealing with right now isn't the two of them.
7895
7896Of course, I don't know the standard of Hashimoto-kun's game either.
7897
7898However, one thing is certain, he is no stronger than Ayanokouji-kun and Sakayanagi-san.
7899
7900"Please, don't overdo me Horikita."
7901
7902My opponent casually said that to me.
7903
7904I heard even from people in Class A that Hashimoto-kun is not a good person.
7905
7906"Your expression is very serious. Why don't you enjoy this situation now?"
7907
7908"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."
7909
7910"If we lose, it's very painful because we have to pay class points. So it's the same for us." 
7911
7912If we win this chess game, we will get 130 class points.
7913
7914This match is very important for class 1 to get this last class point.
7915
7916"Do you know my name?"
7917
7918"You are called Hashimoto-kun, right? I know, even though I have never talked to you even once."
7919
7920"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."   
7921
7922I did nothing at that time. Those are Ayanokouji-kun's strategies in secret.
7923
7924No ... maybe for him it is not strategy.
7925
7926"I've only been studying Chess for a month now. Please be merciful?"
7927
7928"It's not a coincidence. I only studied for a week."
7929
7930"Eh ..."  
7931
7932The battle has begun.
7933
7934Even if we discuss our Chess experience, it might be mixed with truth and lies.
7935
7936This is a battle between the two parties with each other and to drill each other's spiritual gaps.
7937
7938This special test is very vulnerable to whispers.
7939
7940Exceptions are only for Written Exams which can directly report the answers. As commanders, Ayanokouji-kun and Sakayanagi-san, also worried about battles like this.
7941
7942With 3 wins and 3 losses, we were dragged to the seventh event which became the final battle. 
7943
7944Thanks to Hirata-kun's return, Sudou-kun has maintained his rationality, and everyone has also united.
7945
7946Although only Kouenji-kun needs to be considered, but I will reflect on it later.
7947
7948I do not want to let this battle be in vain.
7949
7950I 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."
7951
7952Even though I'm really excited, but I don't know why? I feel very reliable now.
7953
7954Because Hashimoto-kun is not comparable to him, then I have a chance to win.
7955
7956Why do n't I think I'll lose?
7957
7958From the start, I could only imagine a situation where I would dominate.  
7959
7960"So now, we will start the seventh game, Chess. Please sit down."
7961
7962I sat listening to the instructions from the teacher.
7963
7964Even though Hashimoto-kun continued to smile in front of me, his eyes didn't show that.
7965
7966Winning or losing at this event, will be directly related to the success or failure of the class.
7967
7968It seems like this situation has made Hashimoto-kun also feel pressure.
7969
7970"So, let's get started."
7971
7972Meanwhile, Hashimoto-kun took 1 black piece and 1 white piece.
7973
7974"Do you know how to decide to attack?"
7975
7976"Yes."
7977
7978After he confirmed, he hid the two pieces in his hand and then extended his hand to me.
7979
7980"I choose the left hand."
7981
7982I answered, and from Hashimoto-kun's open hand, showed a white piece.
7983
7984In other words, I who get the white piece will go first.   
7985
7986(Illustration of Horikita Suzune) 
7987 
7988"I look forward to your first steps."
7989
7990"I don't know if I can respond to your wishes."
7991
7992I took white chess. The piece of chess piece I was holding for the first time felt cold.
7993
7994With this, the 7th battle between me and Hashimoto-kun began.
7995
7996My first step - Pawn to E4.
7997
7998With the start of the match, Hashimoto-kun's smile disappeared.
7999
8000Immediately, he moved the black piece. The pawn stepped to E5.
8001
8002I immediately rushed to prepare the Horse to eat the black Pawn. 
8003
8004This is my style of play that I am most confident of having done many battles with Ayanokouji-kun.
8005
8006With the help of a black pawn to protect the other pawns from the white horse, Hashimoto-kun understood the situation.
8007
8008"Sakayanagi also taught me a lot of things. Weren't you going to do an opening to put Black at a disadvantage here?"
8009
8010Since the first step, we haven't considered playing Chess for too long.
8011
8012The time required is 1 hour. Because Ayanokouji-kun will play for 30 minutes, so actually I only need to play 30 minutes.
8013
8014There is no attempt to waste time on opening.
8015
8016I understood a little after starting it. That is, he does not play defensively.
8017
8018I don't know which piece Hashimoto was after, but I had to change strategy.
8019
8020Besides that, he constantly launched attacks against me. 
8021
8022"This battle is very distorted, right?"
8023
8024"Yes. Is this your tactic from your master?"
8025
8026"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?"
8027
8028He began to test me. Is there something he wants to withdraw from my comment?
8029
8030"I played chess in this week. I have left all other things except this."
8031
8032"Oh ... That means you are very sure that Chess will be chosen?"
8033
8034"It doesn't hurt to think so."
8035
8036With each piece moving one by one, the position of the chess pieces changes rapidly.
8037
8038He is often confused and sometimes he doesn't eat my pieces, he might feel pressured by me. 
8039
8040However, every step of my game did attack Hashimoto-kun.  
8041
8042"Are you really just studying for a week?"
8043
8044"Looks like you really like to talk."
8045
8046"I'm only talking about ability."
8047
8048As long as it doesn't violate morality, no matter what he says, he doesn't break the rules.
8049
8050I cannot terminate his rights. 
8051
8052"Yes, just one week. But you can't deny that this might be a lie."
8053
8054"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?"
8055
8056"I don't know. I can't completely deny that there is no such thing."
8057
8058I don't want to give him unnecessary information.
8059
8060"Oh, it's fine. By the way, can you tell me something about Ayanokouji?"
8061
8062Is this the purpose? It seems like discussing the chess experience and who taught me it wasn't important to him from the start.
8063
8064He should have just talked about it. The real purpose is to ask about Ayanokouji-kun.
8065
8066Even Hashimoto had started paying attention.   
8067
8068"What do you want to know?"
8069
8070"I want to know if the person who has been active behind the scenes since the special exam on the uninhabited island is Ayanokouji."
8071
8072He began to intend to shake my mind. 
8073
8074And the reason why he was chosen at this event, should be one of the reasons.
8075
8076"Why do you think so?"
8077
8078"Just my instincts. Tell me about Horikita." 
8079
8080"What should I answer you, I don't even understand what you are saying."
8081
8082"Really? In my opinion, you seem to be shaken."
8083
8084"When I learned that you were an opponent, I anticipated that you would mentally attack me."
8085
8086"... Is it true ?"
8087
8088"No matter how you attack, defend me will not collapse."
8089
8090Besides, I used an elephant in a white box to do checkmate on Hashimoto-kun's king
8091
8092Hashimoto-kun's laugh suddenly disappeared.
8093
8094"Do you still have time to talk about it?"
8095
8096After that, he fell silent and I began to attack.
8097
8098"This is interesting ..."
8099
8100Looking at the previous situation, this match situation had begun to side with me.
8101
8102He is not a weak opponent, but every step he plays matches my expectations.
8103
8104From the start of the match to less than 10 minutes, his steps finally stopped.
8105
8106He thought hard for the first time. The smile on his face that was occasionally seen by me, had now disappeared.
8107
8108"Oh, this is not bad Horikita, you are very strong. Your style of play is also very beautiful, this is very troublesome."
8109
8110"You too, I don't see you so bad. You play very well."
8111
8112"Excessive flattery will not save."
8113
8114This fight, if it continues, it will definitely be my victory. This is what it should be.
8115
8116As opposed to the game, Hashimoto-kun, can definitely feel the current situation.
8117
8118However, this match will not necessarily decide the outcome. 
8119
8120
8121 
8122 
8123
8124 
8125 
8126 
8127 
8128Part 2
8129 
8130The screen projects a battle between the two people.
8131
8132Hashimoto continued to launch attacks early in the match, but Horikita calmly overcame them.
8133
8134When 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.
8135
8136Then he plays very solid and holds the advantage in his hand.
8137
8138When it was almost mid-hour, Horikita could almost see victory.
8139
8140However, in the current battle was an advantage for Horikita. He played far beyond strength when training.
8141
8142"This is a very interesting match. I want to see this match continue to the end."
8143
8144Sakayanagi really enjoyed their match, and there was no anxiety from him.
8145
8146"I agree. We must see it to the end."
8147
8148"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."  
8149
8150Now is the time. The computer indicated that Sakayanagi would intervene in the commander.
8151
8152He concluded, if Hashimoto got more pressure than this, the possibility of his defeat would be very clear.
8153
8154For Sakayanagi, this should have been unexpected because he intended to wait until half the match time.
8155
8156However, the assessment is very precise.
8157
8158Looking at the current situation, he was worried that the outcome would be decided if he set it aside for a while.
8159
8160Right now Horikita is very strong.
8161
8162I want to wait and see for a while, because I want to see its progress.
8163
8164I began to be interested in how Horikita would respond in the match against Sakayanagi.
8165
8166"You're not coming, Ayanokouji-kun."
8167
8168"I really want to participate, but if I leave it up to Horikita right now, maybe the chance of winning will be higher."
8169
8170"I see. Then I won't hesitate to turn the situation around?"
8171
8172He began typing. Then, Hashimoto, who was thinking, acted like a fish.
8173
8174The 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.
8175
8176Horikita vs Sakayanagi. I hope that this will be in line with what Horikita thought.
8177
8178If 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.
8179
8180So I have to think about it. Think about how to deal with situations when his opponent is replaced by someone better than himself.
8181
8182Then make use of the available time and make a decision. 
8183
8184"There doesn't seem to be enough time."
8185
8186Facing every step of Horikita's chess piece, Sakayanagi never thought about it for more than 5 seconds.
8187
8188He immediately dropped important points.
8189
8190Chance to win Horikita disappeared in an instant.
8191
8192There are only a few advantages left. Horikita's steps stopped.
8193
8194However, even though he was just a beginner, he would also feel the despair of opponents who were beyond his abilities.
8195
8196Sakayanagi caught him, and forced Horikita on the road to death. 
8197
81982 minutes, 3 minutes. Horikita can't move the pieces anymore.
8199
8200This is the limit. This is the dividing line between winners and losers.
8201
8202I sent an intervention signal to take over the baton from the distressed Horikita.
8203
8204And the instructions will be sent to Horikita via earphones.
8205
8206Horikita looked up and looked at the camera. He nodded and gave me all thoughts.
8207
8208The next battle is not Horikita vs Sakayanagi. 
8209
8210This is a fight between me and Sakayanagi. 
8211
8212"Okay, it's time - this will be a battle between you and me."
8213
8214"It seems so."
8215
8216Even though the time is only 30 minutes, that is enough to reach the end.
8217
8218While Sakayanagi and I talked, I couldn't let go of my hand to type the keyboard.
8219
8220The 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.
8221
8222After analyzing the flow until the middle of the game time, I have made a strategy in my chess game.
8223
8224The chess pieces we both keep moving on the chessboard. 
8225
8226"Hey, what are the different dimensions of the two of them?"
8227
8228Hashimoto's voice came out through the monitor.
8229
8230"The battle between us is truly stunted ..."
8231
8232"... Yes."
8233
8234It 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.
8235
8236No, compared to these things ... Forcibly they will understand this when we start playing Chess. 
8237
8238I sighed.
8239
8240Sakayanagi's Chess level is so high that I really want to pay my respects to him.
8241
8242Even if he enters the world of Chess and is famous, I won't be surprised.
8243
8244When I was young, I used to play chess in the White Room.
8245
8246I have played with many people, like experienced lecturers, but I am stronger than all of them.
8247
8248"Is there something Ayanokouji-kun. Have my steps been conveyed to your heart?"
8249
8250"Yeah. This hurts."   
8251
8252In 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.
8253
8254As long as he judges that I won't make a mistake, he will be careful not to break through by force.
8255
8256"I will not be afraid of you at all. Because Ayanokouji-kun will never make a small mistake."
8257
8258"Then can you let go of resistance?"
8259
8260"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." 
8261
8262Unconsciously, Horikita and Hashimoto had not said a word, when their hands moved the chess pieces.
8263
8264When we entered half the battle ... His steps stopped.
8265
8266If Hashimoto followed the normal directions, he would read the next steps instructed by Sakayanagi.
8267
8268However, Sakayanagi thought carefully now.
8269
8270We've played fast so far, so Hashimoto must be shaken.
8271
8272Even though he didn't say it, he might feel a crisis situation.
8273
8274After a few minutes of silence, he stepped. The Chess step that he thought about thoroughly was very sturdy.
8275
8276I haven't made the slightest mistake and I also don't intend to give him a chance.
8277
8278But this -
8279
8280This time it was my turn that stopped.
8281
8282"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."
8283
8284I don't know whether Hoshinomiya-sensei and Sakagami-sensei have a deep understanding of Chess.
8285
8286But they will understand it, that this is an unusual battle.
8287
82881 minute, 2 minutes. Time goes on endlessly.
8289
8290I almost spent my time alone.
8291
8292"What are you doing ... Ayanokouji-kun?" 
8293
8294On the other side of the monitor, there was the voice of Horikita, who was quietly watching.  
8295
8296"Only about 5 minutes left ...!"
8297
8298I also know this kind of thing.
8299
8300This is a complicated game where four people think in a game.
8301
8302There is no doubt that we were dominant before, and now things have really changed because of our opponents.
8303
8304My next step will determine life and death.
8305
8306It doesn't matter how much time we spend interpreting it.
8307
8308"You're not someone who would give up on something like that, Ayanokouji-kun. Let me see it again."
8309
8310Compared to the results, Sakayanagi would only be interested in being able to bring out all my abilities.
8311
8312For him, as long as it's fun for himself, the results of this special exam aren't important at all.
8313
8314Only less than 3 minutes left. The route I saw before to the end was completely restored by me.
8315
8316Then I began to build a path to victory. Before remaining in 2 minutes -
8317
8318I pressed the keyboard and sent instructions to Horikita.
8319
8320Horikita seems to have been waiting for this moment, and once again took part.
8321
8322The Chess section attached to the chessboard looks towering. Once again Hashimoto became restless.
8323
8324Right now every step from Sakayanagi is very smooth, but the next step will be slowly longer.
8325
8326The first step is 30 seconds and the second step is 30 seconds. The next step again is 1 minute.
8327
8328Instead, I respond to his steps within 1 second to 2 seconds.
8329
8330The current situation, I'm holding the advantage of Sakayanagi and taking it to the path to our victory.
8331
8332Soon it will be the last battle. Soon, the results will be decided.
8333
8334Skak situation initiated by me.
8335
8336Even though he still had a little room to escape, there was only a little left.
8337
8338Shortly after, he won't have a way to escape. 
8339
8340"Truly extraordinary ..."
8341
8342Sakayanagi gave me a compliment.
8343
83441 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes. Sakayanagi thought for the second time.
8345
8346The time spent decreases, and one precious minute is constantly cut off.
8347
8348He has been talking to me ever since, but now I don't hear his voice anymore.
8349
8350"Hey, come on!"
8351
8352Hashimoto called out. The remaining time is less than 2 minutes, and in the end he fell under me.
8353
8354If 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.
8355
8356"Sakayanagi! This is our defeat!"
8357
8358It seems that Hashimoto did not know a number of ways to escape from Skak.
8359
8360Time is reduced by 1 minute since Sakayanagi thinks. 
8361
8362"This is truly extraordinary, Ayanokouji-kun. You have fully responded to my wishes."
8363
8364As time diminished, Sakayanagi once again praised me.
8365
8366"I felt cold sweat for the first time. You are indeed a strong opponent."
8367
8368When the time was running out, Sakayanagi said.
8369
8370"--This is the end."
8371
8372This whisper of defeat from Sakayanagi, Hashimoto could not hear. 
8373
8374The commander has no authority to end the game.
8375
8376After the time is up, the game rights will be returned to the player from both parties, and then the intervention vote will be lost.
8377
8378Or he can let Hashimoto continue until the last checkmate.
8379
8380However, the battle will end when Sakayanagi shows his willingness to declare defeat.
8381
8382"This is a very good fight. It's too bad to let it end ..."
8383
8384Only 40 seconds left. Sakayanagi's voice was very soft. At the same time a voice came when he typed the keyboard.
8385
8386He did not want to admit defeat, and Sakayanagi was confident of his victory.
8387
8388 "... I've been waiting ... Princess!" 
8389
8390Hashimoto, no ... This was an attack from Sakayanagi behind him.
8391
8392When he made a move, I felt a current running down my back.
8393
8394The dying Black side regained consciousness and once again rose again.
8395
8396After two or three steps, I felt that the Chess path had deviated from the path I had designed.
8397
8398Then - when I prayed, I found myself forced into a dead end.
8399
8400After returning to pray, I was stuck on the road to Sakayanagi's victory.
8401
8402From these ups and downs, silence once again came to me.
8403
8404In less than a minute and a half now, I fell into the biggest dilemma.
8405
8406I'm sure Horikita also felt this situation strongly.
8407
8408Until before he could imagine the defeat of the opponent. It seems that this will be a victory for class C a little more.
8409
8410However, all of these feelings gradually disappeared, and now Horikita must have felt them. The remaining time is less than 1 minute.
8411
8412"Ayanokouji-kun ..."
8413
8414Horikita said to me with head down.
8415
8416"I don't want to lose."
8417
8418He only says what is on his mind.
8419
8420"I ..."
8421
8422Horikita talked about what she wanted to say now.
8423
8424"I ... I don't want to admit defeat ... I want to win ..."
8425
8426He cried in his heart.
8427
8428"Even now, I'm also thinking hard about how to go for victory. I keep thinking about it."
8429
8430Letting his emotions scream, this really isn't like Horikita's style.
8431
8432"But, I couldn't find any steps to fight Sakayanagi-san ... You're the only one who can do that!" 
8433
8434I close my eyes.
8435
8436There are still tens of seconds left.
8437
8438It is over.
8439
8440Considering the next step, when there is only 30 seconds left, defeat is basically determined.
8441
8442There is no safe route left. I can only bet on the last chance to win this battle.
8443
8444I typed the keyboard, and quickly and accurately, although this would result in defeat. 
8445
8446Then I pressed Entar and sent instructions. The calculation of the displayed time stops here.
8447
8448Horikita can only pray, waiting for the message I sent.
8449
8450After about 30 seconds I gave instructions, Horikita opened her eyes.
8451
8452It seemed that the instructions he had been waiting for had reached him through the earphones.
8453
8454I looked at Sakagami-sensei and Hoshinomiya-sensei.
8455
8456Their eyes were fixed on the monitor and watched the game situation.
8457
8458"You have to do it ... Ayanokouji."
8459
8460Hashimoto looked like he was smiling, and looked at the camera.
8461
8462Horikita has taken steps.
8463
8464It's time for Sakayanagi to step again.
8465
8466"This is very interesting, Ayanokouji-kun."
8467
8468Sakayanagi took a step, he expressed his respect for me for the third time.
8469
8470"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."
8471
8472Through his steps, Sakayanagi had seen the final result he had expected. 
8473
8474"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."
8475
8476Sakayanagi said his feelings were mixed and trembling slightly.
8477
8478"--However,"
8479
8480Sakayanagi's voice echoed in this quiet room.
8481
8482"In this way, my victory will not be shaken." 
8483
8484However, he uses the keyboard to give instructions.
8485
8486Hashimoto, who had been waiting for an answer, immediately moved the pieces according to instructions.
8487
8488I also continue to play to fight. The match is nearing its end.
8489
8490There was no conversation, only the sound of chess pieces stepping.
8491
8492The remaining time is 5 ... 4 ... 3 ... Then finally ...
8493
8494Checkmate.
8495
8496This is the main strategy to sacrifice the Queen's most powerful piece.
8497
8498The 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.
8499
8500Horikita stopped her hand.
8501
8502He had hopes for words that came from his earphones, but only lasted for a moment.
8503
8504He should also understand it. This checkmate has no way to escape.
8505
8506Victory or defeat has been decided.
8507
8508"Ayanokouji-kun ..."
8509
8510Even so there are things that make Horikita not want to give up. 
8511
8512"Answer, Ayanokouji-kun ... Is there really no step anymore ...?"
8513
8514I removed the keyboard.
8515
8516"Ayanokouji-kun ...!" 
8517
8518More than anyone, Horikita really hopes to win from Class A.
8519
8520He felt that if he asked me, he might be able to win and then entrust everything to me.
8521
8522Game 7 has ended. I want to praise him for being able to take advantage of Hashimoto who is a difficult opponent.
8523
8524There was no mistake in Horikita.
8525
8526It's just that the other party has played a better game than the instructions I gave Horikita.
8527
8528The commander's time is stopped when the time is 0, and communication is lost. 
8529
8530"... I lose."
8531
8532Horikita was very disheartened to bow her head to Hashimoto.
8533
8534"Thank you for everything."
8535
8536Hashimoto also bowed his head.
8537
8538"- So far."
8539
8540Sakagami-sensei, who had been silent after seeing the match. Declares the match of the seventh event is over.
8541
8542"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."
8543
8544Chess 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?
8545
8546"This is a very good game ... Is it okay to say that? However, class C has also fought to the end, this is great."
8547
8548Hoshinomiya-sensei tried to comfort me in the same way as Sakagami-sensei.
8549
8550"If you feel very sad, do you want to cry on your teacher's chest?"
8551
8552"Hoshinomiya-sensei."
8553
8554Sakagami-sensei reprimanded the humorous Hoshinomiya-sensei.
8555
8556"I am kidding! "
8557
8558He shook his head and immediately looked down at Sakagami-sensei.
8559
8560"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 ... "
8561
8562After that, Hoshinomiya-sensei thought for a while. 
8563
8564"This is strange. Have you been hiding your abilities all this time?"
8565
8566"Only this time I happened to be useful."
8567
8568"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."
8569
8570No matter how I try to hide it, some parts will be exposed to the teacher.
8571
8572"Don't worry ~ I won't tell other students about what I see and hear here."
8573
8574When he said that, he touched my shoulder gently. Then he put his face in my ear and said.
8575
8576"Sensei doesn't hate children like Ayanokouji-kun, but that can turn into hatred if he sees it as an enemy."
8577
8578Hoshinomiya-sensei left this sentence and left, there was no smile on his face. .
8579
8580It seems I accidentally made him look at me as a Class B enemy. 
8581
8582"Special exams have been completed. Students are asked to immediately leave the multipurpose room."
8583
8584"Oh, sensei, do we have to go back to class first?"
8585
8586"No, it's enough here today. It's okay to return to the dormitory."
8587
8588It seems that everyone does not need to gather together first. This is also a good thing.
8589
8590"Students have done well, you can return now." 
8591
8592"Hoshinomiya-sensei, you have to start cleaning up after this event."
8593
8594"I know." 
8595
8596Sakagami-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.
8597
8598He is waiting for the teacher to stay away from us.
8599
8600"It's hard, for a little girl."
8601
8602"Yes. You too."
8603
8604This is the first time we have greeted each other since the seventh battle of the event.
8605
8606Even though it's only 30 minutes, but our brain is really thinking hard, it's definitely tiring. 
8607
8608"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."
8609
8610Sakayanagi said that with a satisfied face. It seemed that he had exerted all his strength.
8611
8612"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." 
8613
8614"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?"
8615
8616"Great checkmate after you sacrifice the Queen." 
8617
8618That is the reality that happens on the monitor side.
8619
8620My instructions and Sakayanagi's instructions. As a result of this match, Sakayanagi is better.
8621
8622At that time, there was no miracle to turn things around.
8623
8624Victory and defeat have been decided at the discretion of the school.
8625
8626Even though Class C also fought hard, it still lost to Class A, so we lost 30 class points.
8627
8628Even though the results only get a little damage, but to match the results of other classes to see the whole ... 
8629
8630"Is there anything you want?"
8631
8632"Is there anything I want? Nothing."
8633
8634Sakayanagi smiled softly and nodded in satisfaction.
8635
8636"I only wish I could fight with you. And now this has been achieved. This is enough."    
8637
8638If so, is it just a matter of responding?
8639
8640If we talk too long, we will be seen by the teacher, this will be very troublesome. So I also stood up.
8641
8642Just as I reached out to the door to leave, interim Director Tsukishiro appeared in the multipurpose room.
8643
8644"Oh, you guys really showed me something good."
8645
8646"Eh, aren't you the temporary director of Tsukishiro. Did you see the special exam?"
8647
8648"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 course of the special examination."
8649
8650After that, he applauded and praised us both.
8651
8652"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."
8653
8654I saw the eyes of the temporary director Tsukishiro, and he also looked back at me.
8655
8656Only in this way, I don't need to ask him for an explanation anymore, I already understand everything. 
8657
8658"It's a good thing if you can satisfy, interim Director."
8659
8660Sakayanagi bowed his head. He seemed to feel the highest sense of satisfaction for the battle that had taken place.
8661
8662"What are the results between Class B and Class D?"
8663
8664"Yes. The results are set one hour before you are finished."
8665
8666That's fast enough.
8667
8668"Which class won?"
8669
8670Sakayanagi also became interested in this, so he asked that.
8671
8672"5 wins and 2 losses, victory for class D. This can be described as a big disappointment."
8673
8674Did Ryuuen defeat Ichinose? They will get 190 class points.
8675
8676Class D, seems to be returning to class C. 
8677
8678Then we will return to Class D again and start all over again.  
8679
8680"Ichinose-san suffered a terrible defeat. It can't be helped." 
8681
8682(Tsukishiro's illustration) 
8683  
8684If Ryuuen wasn't there, this would be Class B victory.
8685
8686Does he act for himself or for class?
8687
8688In short, his feelings have started to change.
8689
8690At the same time, this is a threat because of his return to someone.
8691
8692"Please return. Special exams have been completed. Teachers are also welcome to leave."
8693
8694The interim director Tsukishiro urged Sakagami-sensei and Hoshinomiya-sensei to leave quickly.
8695
8696"But we still have to do something after—" 
8697
8698"This matter will be taken care of by us."
8699
8700The caretaker director Tsukishiro gave a gesture, and several workers entered the multipurpose room.
8701
8702"Who are they? Aren't they not staff working at this school?"
8703
8704Sakagami-sensei asked in surprise.
8705
8706"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." 
8707
8708Director Tsukishiro, acting on all of this, said that. After all, a teacher can't argue.
8709
8710Sakagami-sensei and Hoshinomiya-sensei who immediately stopped work and left the multipurpose room.
8711
8712They have to go back to the office immediately, so they keep going and don't care much about us.
8713
8714On the other hand, Sakayanagi looked at the workers with confusion.
8715
8716However, the door of the multipurpose room had been closed and only the sound of the door being carefully locked could be heard.
8717
8718"Are you worried about something?"
8719
8720Provisional director Tsukishiro who did not stay in the department room asked Sakayanagi.
8721
8722"No, nothing."
8723
8724"So."
8725
8726Alright- I'll be back too. I looked at my cellphone and found a text message from Horikita.
8727
8728[You've worked hard.] 
8729
8730This is a very short message. I will definitely listen to her complaints later.
8731
8732"See you later, Sakayanagi."
8733
8734I tried to go back, but ... 
8735
8736"-Can you wait a moment, Ayanokouji-kun?"
8737
8738"What is wrong?"
8739
8740Sakayanagi called to stop me in the corridor.
8741
8742Sakayanagi's expression, which was initially lulled in victory, began to show some dissatisfaction.
8743
8744"... Do you really think that your previous chess piece move was the best choice?"
8745
8746The last moment. It seems he has doubts about the conclusion I made after careful consideration.
8747
8748"You really won from me. What else can I do?"
8749
8750"No ... sorry. Looks like I have imagined something excessive."
8751
8752"Are you not happy to win from me?"
8753
8754"It's not like that. Just, somewhere in my heart, I expect to lose to you."
8755
8756This is really a strange way of thinking.
8757
8758"From the start, I didn't play half-heartedly."
8759
8760"Yeah, I know."
8761
8762Even so, there was still some weirdness in Sakayanagi's heart.
8763
8764Maybe in his eyes, my image should be higher than that. 
8765
8766"You're a cruel person Ayanokouji-kun."
8767
8768The temporary director Tsukishiro who was standing in front of the multipurpose room said something like that to me. 
8769
8770Sakayanagi turned around. After a while I also reluctantly turned around.
8771
8772The cement director Tsukishiro smiled softly and walked over to us.
8773
8774"You're really cruel."
8775
8776"What do you mean, Director Tsukishiro?"
8777
8778It wasn't me who asked, but Sakayanagi.
8779
8780"Should I tell you what happened?" 
8781
8782"What do you mean ?"  
8783
8784"It's better to tell you clearly and clearly." 
8785
8786It seems like he did something in the multipurpose room.
8787
8788"In that match, the real winner is Ayanokouji-kun."
8789
8790When the statement from the interim Director Tsukishiro came out, it was impossible for Sakayanagi to not be interested.
8791
8792Why does he have to say this considering having his own risk?
8793
8794"What do you mean? Actually, I lost."
8795
8796"Yes. That's right. This is the truth."
8797
8798From this way of speaking, we can see the character of Tsukishiro's interim Director.
8799
8800"But the process is different, is that true?"
8801
8802I just kept quiet and listened to them, and I began to understand the situation. Then suddenly Sakayanagi also woke up.
8803
8804"This is really stupid ... The school has forced it to interfere with students."
8805
8806Sakayanagi was not sorry or discouraged, but he was annoyed. There is no doubt that he is very angry.
8807
8808"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."
8809
8810It turns out that's what happened. To make it clear, is it necessary to disclose previously unnecessary things like this?
8811
8812"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."
8813
8814At the end of his consideration, he entered the instructions on my computer.
8815
8816However, it takes about 30 seconds to enter the keyboard and forward it to instructions.
8817
8818The previous input only takes about 10 seconds, and the reason for this indication is delayed.
8819
8820The reason for this is that the instructions sent will be played as automatic sound from the earphones.
8821
8822By working on a computer, the process and results are changed into something else.   
8823
8824"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."
8825
8826If he changes the pace of the chess piece too badly, it will be too conspicuous, so that everyone will feel the strangeness.
8827
8828In 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.
8829
8830"At this level, Sakayanagi-san who can feel the strangeness of his chess pieces can be quite good."
8831
8832This is not a compliment at all.
8833
8834"Why didn't you say that, Ayanokouji-kun?"
8835
8836"Even if he tells the teacher, it's useless. No, apart from that he can't say it at all."
8837
8838'These simple things' - explained by caretaker director Tsukishiro. 
8839
8840"He was a genius from the White Room and he forced the situation by sneaking into this school. After all he hoped not to be the center of attention?"
8841
8842If I told them that I was involved with the interim Director Tsukishiro, that would develop into a very difficult problem.
8843
8844Although it is unfortunate, the current situation cannot change. 
8845
8846"Even if it's very sad, victory is victory. Or are you not happy?"
8847
8848 "... Director Tsukishiro, you're really good at provocation. But - you have to pay a fortune?"
8849
8850Seeing him smile with emotion, Director Tsukishiro once again applauded.
8851
8852"A Koudo Ikusei high school boy really said something interesting. Just because you are a king here, even his arrogance becomes large." 
8853
8854From the start, students who were standing in the same position did not want to make Sakayanagi an enemy. 
8855
8856However, in the eyes of this man, he was just a child who likes to brag.
8857
8858"Because I said you have to pay dearly, then I'll tell you what you have to do now. Hurry, go."
8859
8860How will it happen? After a short silence.
8861
8862"Okay, then I have to go. Adults have a lot to do."
8863
8864Provisional director Tsukishiro began to take steps and deliberately passed us. 
8865
8866"If possible, I hope you can choose to drop out of school. This will eliminate the need to involve other students."
8867
8868After leaving this sentence, he walked away to the corridor. Sakayanagi also walked slowly behind him.
8869
8870"These results are too disappointing. I'm very unhappy."
8871
8872"I am sorry."
8873
8874"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."
8875
8876He did not care about his victory.
8877
8878He simply could not accept that his victory had been crushed.
8879
8880"Only - even if I accept it, isn't it difficult to know who is stronger?"
8881
8882Sakayanagi stopped in his tracks and looked at me.
8883
8884"Exactly. This is really the problem."
8885
8886Even 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.
8887
8888"Please play with me again starting from the step before the temporary Director interferes!"
8889
8890I could easily refuse his request here and now.
8891
8892But, if I do, I feel that something inside Sakayanagi will break. And, something in me too.
8893
8894"I don't think there's a reason to reject you. But where will we do it? "
8895
8896"Do you know that there is a chessboard in the library?"
8897
8898"No ... that's the first time I've heard of it."
8899
8900"I sometimes use it to play chess there so let's go there."
8901
8902Finding no reason to refuse his request, we moved to the library.
8903
8904Nobody was there at the moment, maybe because the special exams were over and all the events were done?
8905
8906In the library, which was very quiet, I saw a chessboard.
8907
8908I then placed the chessboard on a small table, even though it was big enough for two people.
8909
8910Sakayanagi arranged the pieces into a situation like before with agility.
8911
8912"Here, the situation is the same as that time. Please show me your true steps. "
8913
8914I took the piece and moved it to the place it should be.
8915
8916  
8917 
8918 
8919 
8920Part 3
8921 
8922None of us talked during the match, until time passed.
8923
8924At night, the only sound that is heard is the clicks of white and black pieces.
8925
8926But it does not last long.
8927
8928There is no need to spend more time since the match starts with that situation on the chessboard.
8929
8930Shortly, the end of the game arrived. Sakayanagi who was looking at the chessboard, while quietly letting out the view.
8931
8932Ways to avoid checkmate not found.
8933
8934"As expected of you, Ayanokouji-kun. This is my defeat. "
8935
8936It was a match of life and death, step by step.
8937
8938He is not satisfied or anything, he only admits defeat with resignation.
8939
8940"You're really honest about that."
8941
8942"Do I look like an arrogant woman who can't admit to her own defeat?"
8943
8944Saying he doesn't look like an honest person is a lie.
8945
8946"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. "
8947
8948"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. "
8949
8950I could not erase the possibility that was a step that I could think of because of the extra time given to me.
8951
8952No, above all else—
8953
8954"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."
8955
8956This 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.
8957
8958If we play from the beginning, we cannot guarantee that I will win.
8959
8960To the extent that even if someone proposes a match to me, if I'm allowed to run away, I want to do it.
8961
8962"Is that how you comfort me?"
8963
8964Sakayanagi laughed, thinking it was strange to me.
8965
8966"It is not that. I only stated objective facts. "
8967
8968"I'm satisfied with this result. Isn't that enough? "
8969
8970If he is satisfied with that, then of course that's okay. As for me, I'm still in trouble with it.
8971
8972"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? "
8973
8974Of 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.
8975
8976"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. . "
8977
8978He made sure to plan special exams while showing me as much consideration as possible.
8979
8980Maybe 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.
8981
8982That is not a fair match.
8983
8984"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. "
8985
8986Sakayanagi slowly lowered his head.
8987
8988"Ayanokouji-kun. You are without a doubt a genius, you are not fake at all."
8989
8990"You don't plan on taking revenge with chess anymore?"
8991
8992"You want me to do it?"
8993
8994"... No, I don't want it."
8995
8996"Fufu, you are very honest."
8997
8998The fact that we managed to make this game in silence is a result of a very rare time.
8999
9000Special exams have ended and tomorrow marks the beginning of a long holiday. Thus all rooms will be empty.
9001
9002"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 ? "
9003
9004"Isn't, right now you have won."
9005
9006Interestingly, our abilities rival each other.
9007
9008If we keep repeating this game, it will progress as Sakayanagi said.
9009
9010"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. "
9011
9012A bit of competitiveness was visible on his face, conveying the importance of winning.
9013
9014"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. .
9015
9016"Regarding the chess experience you talked about, so you did see me at the time."
9017
9018"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. "
9019
9020The hunch I felt when I looked at the Class A program list seemed right.
9021
9022That means that it was no accident that chess was chosen as an event.
9023
9024"Alright ——— let's go back quickly?"
9025
9026"I'll save it. Just sit there and wait a minute. "
9027
9028"Thank you very much. I will help him."
9029
9030I returned the pieces and the board returned to its original place.
9031
9032"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…"
9033
9034"Next?"
9035
9036"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. "
9037
9038A faint smile appeared on his face as he looked at me with affection.
9039
9040"There is no time for us in the class to fight with each other when thinking of interim Director Tsukishiro."
9041
9042Make 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.
9043
9044If I'm surrounded by enemies on all sides, that fatigue will be very meaningful.
9045
9046We both left the library behind.
9047
9048"Speaking of which, this is our first time leaving school, with just the two of us, isn't it?"
9049
9050"Now that you've said that, that's true."
9051
9052Because there is always someone beside him.
9053
9054And usually, the thought that we would walk side by side like this wouldn't surprise me at all.
9055
9056"I'm sorry for walking slowly."
9057
9058"You don't need to apologize for that."
9059
9060The speed of walking is certainly slow. That's because of his disability. But strangely, today I feel grateful for it.
9061
9062If I walk as usual, I'll reach the hostel in no time.
9063
9064"What are you doing from now on?"
9065
9066"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. "
9067
9068"You're right. Considering the situation, my father's recovery seems difficult."
9069
9070"What are you up to?"
9071
9072Sakayanagi pondered briefly.
9073
9074"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. "
9075
9076He smiled like a girl who innocently played with his doll.
9077
9078"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. "
9079
9080"That's a good thing, then."
9081
9082"What are you up to, Ayanokouji-kun?"
9083
9084"I'd rather not take any action in the open if I could avoid it. I will make Horikita do my best. "
9085
9086"Looks like I can also witness the growth with my own eyes. I will look forward to it. "
9087
9088Maybe 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.
9089
9090"... There is one thing I must apologize for."
9091
9092"I am sorry?"
9093
9094"I told you about why I wanted to avoid 1 vs. 1 duels before, but that was a lie."
9095
9096That's to avoid me becoming the center of attention, he considered. But now he withdraws that statement.
9097
9098"To be honest, I want to be in the same room with you, even just for one more moment."
9099
9100He 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.
9101
9102"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."
9103
9104"What do you mean ?"
9105
9106"It's too late, here's a message from me."
9107
9108While I didn't understand what he was saying, he slowly let go of my hand and started walking.
9109
9110"Well, let's go back."
9111
9112It seems like he won't explain further.
9113
9114We watched the sunset as we took the road back.
9115
9116"Oh, by the way, have you heard? Yoshida-kun from class A— "
9117
9118A 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.
9119 
9120(Illustration of Arisu and Ayanokouji)