A few hours after Arisu and Ichinose finished their exchange, it was time for HR on the way home, and Chabashira-sensei came in.
"Tomorrow is the end-of-year exam, so don't be late. Also, it's been getting a bad reputation among first-year students recently, and if anyone spreads the word in the future, they'll be subject to punishment, so please be careful."
Chabashira-sensei says this and leaves the classroom, so after confirming this, I get ready to go home and leave the classroom.
As I was walking down the hallway, a group centered around Ichinose came out from Class C.
Most of them were openly hostile towards me, but Ichinose took a step forward and bowed her head.
"Hikigaya-kun, I'm sorry. I caused everyone in the class to worry, and as a result, I caused Hikigaya-kun trouble as well."
The C class members looked confused and unconvinced by Ichinose's attitude.
"Not really. We've already talked about this, so I don't want to bring it up again. But next time, I won't close the matter for a settlement. I'll leave the punishment up to the school or even involve police, so keep that in mind."
The reason why I didn't leave the punishment up to the school this time was because Arisu was using Ichinose as bait to catch Ayanokoji, so I didn't leave the punishment up to the school in order to prevent the bait from malfunctioning.
But next time, I will not show any mercy and raise the issue.
"I understand. I can't cause anyone any more trouble because of me."
"Oh, Honami-chan isn't to blame! What's wrong is...!"
Some people look at me saying that, but they don't say it out loud. It's true that I provoked him, but Watanabe is the one at fault, and since Ichinose bowed her head, blaming me goes against Ichinose's ideas.
These people are really brainwashed to this extent.
"Some people seem to think it's me who's at fault, but you better hold on to the reins otherwise I'll really destroy your entire class."
Well, if it goes berserk, all you have to do is crush it because it goes berserk.
While saying that, I continued to cross the C class, and as I was walking down the hallway, I saw Arisu walking, so I approached her.
"Yo Arisu. Hiyori and Masumi are both in club activities today, but what are you going to do?"
"Would you like to go have some tea together at the shopping mall for the first time in a while? There are some things I want to talk about."
Well, sometimes it's not a bad idea to enjoy tea time just the two of us. I have to go to the hospital anyway.
Following Arisu's invitation, I went straight to the shopping mall, entered a nearby cafe, and sat down.
"So, how did your discussion with Ayanokoji go? You talked about it because it was about you, right?"
"Yes. As expected, it was Ayanokoji-kun who helped Ichinose-san to her feet. When I asked him why he helped her, he said it was to be used in case an assassin came from the White Room."
I knew it.
His eyes were empty, and as you can see from his eyes, he helped her out of calculation.
In a sense, he's even more brutal than me.
"It would be fun if he could fall in love with Ichinose-san."
And Arisu is also quite the devil. Because she wants him to fall in love that cannot come true.
"But I think there's a chance they might end up dating, don't you?"
"Huh? Why do you think so?"
"When I talked to Ayanokouji earlier, he said he wanted to learn about love."
I was really scared at that time.
The moment the idea of wanting to learn about love arises, it's already gone.
"I see. In other words, for Ayanokoji-kun, Ichinose-san is a wall of flesh, and could also be used as a textbook."
If you just look at the words, Ayanokoji is complete crap.
Well, that's not what I'm saying after messing around with the C class.
In the case of that creep, it is more likely that Karuizawa will be used as a textbook than Ichinose.
They're in the same class, and while Ichinose's overall strength is higher, Karuizawa's mental strength is probably several steps higher.
"Well, if that's the case, that's fine, but in the end, did Ichinose become bait?"
"Yes. After asking many times, she promised to fight in the next special exam."
"That's more than anything. However, depending on the content of the next special exam, there's a possibility that you won't be able to fight at all."
If it's a test like the prize-winner test, you might be able to compete in a competitive sense, but if it's a test like the desert island test, it's impossible.
"Well, in that case, I can't help it, so I'll pray that the exam will be one where we can have a direct confrontation."
I wonder what it's actually like. The next special exam will be the last exam of the year, so there's a low chance that individuals will clash with each other.
Well, I should follow up so that Arisu is satisfied.
I made that decision when I saw Arisu smiling happily.
The next day……
"Okay. Shall we go then?"
On the day of the year-end exam, we finished Hiyori's delicious breakfast as usual and left the dormitory room to get ready for school.
"Anyway, it's almost been a year since I entered school."
"Well, it's hard not being able to go out for the next two years..."
When I replied to Hiyori's words, Arisu looked at me with a surprising look in her eyes.
"Oh, Hachiman-kun doesn't have any good acquaintances, so I thought he didn't want to go out."
"Well, it's true that there are a lot of people I don't want to get involved with, but there are also a few people I'm good friends with. Incidentally, I'd like to eat more food with them."
Food at shopping malls is delicious, but sometimes you end up wishing for a restaurant that isn't located in a shopping mall.
"I understand that. I also want to go to stores that aren't in the mall."
"Well, you won't be able to enjoy it until two years later, or after you drop out of school."
"That's right. If Hachiman decides to withdraw from school, I will also withdraw voluntarily."
“If that happens, I will also withdraw voluntarily.”
"Me too"
Hiyori and Arisu agree with Masumi's words, but if the four of us leave the school, the balance of power will change.
It's hard to say this myself, but I have an influence on the entire grade in many ways, and Hiyori and the others are the main force in each class.
"I'm not going to say anything about it, but what will you do if you drop out of school?"
"Well...I have some personal savings, so it wouldn't be a bad idea for the four of us to use that money to start some kind of company."
Ah, Arisu does have a certain amount of money after all. Well, she's the daughter of the director of a school backed by the government, so it wouldn't be strange for her to have one.
"...I can easily imagine being bullied by Sakayanagi even if I drop out of school."
"Yes. I'm counting on you."
"...Well, that's fine. Even if I have a weakness, as long as I can be number one for Hachiman, I have nothing to complain about."
Smack
"Huh? You say something interesting, Masumi-san. For Hachiman-kun, number one is mine."
"It's not Masumi-san or Arisu-san. I'm the legal wife."
In an instant, sparks fly between the three of them. To be honest, it's really scary.
As I was heading to school, feeling nervous inside, I saw Ichinose holding out something to Ayanokoji near the school gate.
When Ayanokoji receives it, Ichinose enters the school building first.
Probably Valentine's Day.
It was over a week ago, but Ichinose had taken a long break since Valentine's Day.
However, it was a good thing that there were hardly any witnesses, but if Ayanokoji had passed at a later time, he would have made enemies of most of the boys at school.
A man's jealousy is unseemly.
They call me a god because I have three lovers, but if Ayanokoji becomes more prominent in the future, will I be able to give back the god title?
I headed towards the school building, keeping a little distance from this creep while thinking about something stupid.
"Hey! Don't get carried away!"
"That's right! Are you feeling good just because you got accepted to Advanced Training High School?"
On the roof of a certain junior high school, two girls who look like delinquents yell and kick a girl with flaxen hair.
The girl who was watching over the entrance to the rooftop a little further away to see if the teacher was coming was also looking at the flaxen-haired girl with anger and contempt.
However, girls who are subjected to violence do not give up and laugh.
"I passed because of my own ability. Just because you guys keep failing the exam and it looks like you're going to become a junior high school ronin, it's pathetic right?"
The two who assaulted her express their anger at those words.
"...you bitch!"
Screaming in anger, the two continued to be violent for over 10 minutes.
Then, perhaps getting bored, she leaves the rooftop with the girl guarding her.
The flaxen-haired girl stood up, feeling the familiar sharp pain, and took out her cell phone from her pocket and dialed a number.
"……Hello"
An old man's bitter voice can be heard on the phone.
"I'm sure you understand, but if you get any new information, please let me know right away. It's about time, right?"
Although her voice was sweet, there was a pressure that forced him to do anything.
“…As expected, nothing more…”
The old man tells her that he doesn't want to cooperate anymore, but it's meaningless in front of her.
"I'm fine with that, but I'm going to reveal all the information you've given me up until now. You're already in the same hole, so please give up."
"Damn...it's... I just received an application.''
"Thank you for your cooperation. Please contact me if you have any new information."
The girl puts away her phone, endures the pain, approaches the water tank, and picks up a small camera hidden behind the water tank.
Then, I put the camera in my pocket, approached the fence to prevent it from falling, and took in the view from the rooftop.
I'm looking in the direction of Tokyo, and although I can't see it from here, it's in the direction of the Advanced Training High School.
"Senpai. I passed the exam as well, so I'll be able to meet you soon. I'll show the bastards hell before I go, just like my senior, so please take care of me."
She muttered happily as she grabbed the fence on the roof.
___________
A few days have passed since the end of the year exams...
"Teacher, today is the day the results are announced, right?'' Ike exclaims as soon as Chabashira-sensei enters the classroom in the morning homeroom.
Well, if you get a red mark, you'll be expelled from school, so you idiots can't help but get anxious.
"Don't be so hasty, Ike. You'll find out soon enough. Did you get a good response?'' Chabashira-sensei asks Ike in a testing manner.
"Well, I did what I could, but..."
"I see. Sudo, what do you think about you, who fights for last place every time?"
" ...I'm confident. At least I won't be expelled."
"Huh. That's surprising."
Chabashira-sensei laughs with interest in Sudo's words.
Well, Sudo studies during recess and after school before the test, so he probably won't get any red marks.
On the contrary, Yamauchi got the red point.
As I was thinking about this, Chabashira-sensei laughed and turned the print in her hand toward the blackboard.
"Now, let's make the long-awaited announcement,'' she says, spreading out the printout and seeing everyone's test results spread out.
Chabashira-sensei draws a red pen, but there are no names under it. In other words……
"There were no expulsions this time. All passed. Congratulations."
Hearing these words, the students with lower grades were happy and breathed a sigh of relief.
In last place was Ike, followed by Sakura and Yamauchi, followed by Hondo, Sato, and Inokashira, and Sudo was in the bottom 6th place.
On the other hand, this time I was in 2nd place after the leader Yukimura, and Koenji was in 3rd place.
Horikita and Hirata are next.
Regarding Matsushita and Ayanokoji, who were cutting corners, Matsushita was 12th in class and Ayanokoji was 18th.
Well, they always cut corners when it comes to these two.
I have given strict orders to Matsushita to not cut corners.
"Teacher, what about the other classes?"
"Just like you guys, there are no expulsions. By the way, your average score is 3rd place.''
1st place is A, 2nd place is C, and the bottom score is B.
"You did well on the test, but you can't keep talking positively about it forever. As you might have guessed, the final special exam of the school year will be held after this. The exam start date is March 8th.”
“Oh, so soon?”
Some students are panicking, but it's reasonable considering the school's schedule.
"Anyway, the next one is the last one. Let's all work together and get through this as we always have.'' Hearing Hirata's powerful voice, the entire class nodded and Chabashira-sensei suddenly smiled as she saw the classroom.
"I think you guys will be able to move up to the higher classes. In fact, it's been four years since I took over at this school, but this is the first time I've seen a D class play this close."
"The points vary, but the difference between them and the C class before the last special exam of the first year is nearly 300 points."
Chabashira-sensei replied to the question that came up.
Class points as of March 1st are...
Class A with Arisu 919
Class B with Ryuen 550
Class C with Ichinose 528
Class D with me 451
The difference with the C class is 67, and the difference with the B class is 89, which is quite close.
By the way, in addition to special exams, class points can also be deducted based on your daily attitude in life.
And the class points as of February 1st are...
Class A with Arisu 925
Class B Ryuen 567
Class C with Ichinose 535
Class D with me 469
So, A class has been reduced by 6, B class by 17, C class by 7, and D class by 18.
In other words, Class A and Class C have a good attitude toward life, while Class B and I have a bad attitude.
However, if this is the case, there is no problem since you can easily make up for it with the special exam.
"It's true that this year's D class is different from previous D classes, but don't let your guard down.
It's different every year, but class points often change greatly during the special exam at the end of the year." Chabashira Sensei said.
The students tense up at the words.
She said that the class points will change significantly, but I wonder how it will change.
Firstly, unlike the desert island test, there are no negative elements, and the pattern is to aim for positive outcomes, but this is probably not the case.
A test with no negative elements is probably a bonus test, but it's hard to imagine that the last test is a bonus.
Next, there is a pattern like the sports festival where there are few positives and many negatives, but this will probably not happen.
Preparing for an exam at the last that is difficult to motivate will have negative effects in the future.
In that case, the likely outcome would be a type of exam in which students compete for class points with classes from other ways.
Even if you don't like the test, you have to be motivated.
Now, how should I move...
After several hours……
"That's why I want to pit Arisu and Ayanokoji against each other in the final special exam, so if you have a chance, please casually support me."
After school, I give instructions to Matsushita, who is sitting across from me in a park in the corner of the grounds.
This park is far from the shopping mall, and since it is a place that is easily exposed to the winter sea breeze, there are no people coming, so it is the perfect place for secret meetings.
"That's fine, but I think the final exam will be an all-out war between the classes, so I think it will be difficult to challenge them."
"Well, that's right. Only if I have a chance. If I don't have a chance, I'll just move on to the next exam."
Arisu said that she would like to collide with him if possible, so I don't know what the test will be about, but I think it will be difficult to tie the race.
If so, it will work in the next exam.
"Understood. So what are you going to do, Hikigaya-kun?"
"Hey, hey. Don't listen to what I'm going to do as if it's a decision. I'm not going to do anything flashy this time."
“Eh?!”
I get really surprised and annoyed, but I'm an adult so I don't yell.
"Ah, sorry. But I thought you were going to thoroughly destroy C-class."
Matsushita says that and looks at my left arm, which is in a cast.
Well, if you look at my broken bones, do you think I'll aim for C class?
"I have no intention of crushing it yet. If I do, I'll just destroy it while causing such despair that it will never be able to recover."
The same goes for Watanabe, but when the people who are friends with Watanabe have turned against him, I intends to crush them.
But it's not destroyed yet. If we are going to destroy it, Nagumo will have to make the school more meritocratic.
Even if I attack now, I don't know if I'll be able to cause him to be expelled even if I can do a lot of damage to his class points.
The reason why we criticize class C is when we have exams where there are many dropouts.
"I see. For now, does that mean you won't be proactive about anything other than Ayanokoji-kun and Sakayanagi-san's issues?"
"Well, I guess. However, if I cut corners, I'll pay 500,000 yen in the contract with Horikita, so I'll take it seriously."
I can easily earn 500,000 yen, but I don't want to hand over points to Horikita.
Well, even if I cut corners, I might be able to use the broken bone as an excuse, but just in case.
“Is it enough for you to move enough to not get expelled?”
"Of course. I have to gather up my strength now. By the way, if you want to cut ties with Shinohara-san and Sato-san, it would be before the summer vacation of your second year, right?"
"Well, I'm going to come out to the public around that time, and I'm sure they'll keep their distance from me, but it's going to be pretty difficult for them."
“I think they probably became estranged sooner or later even if Hikigaya-kun didn’t pay attention to them, and their efforts to win were weak.”
"Well, I mean, in Class D, there are too many students whom Horikita and Hirata give a piggyback ride."
Matsushita nods at my murmur. In fact, if you look at the class, there are too few students who just follow Horikita and Hirata and try to win on their own or make an effort to become a force.
If I were to give an example of a student who is striving to become a force, it would be Sudo.
Ever since the sports festival, Sudo has been studying hard and improving his grades little by little.
Until now, he has been a drag on the class, but over the course of our second year, he will be able to make up for that disadvantage and become someone who can contribute to the class by the time he reaches his third year.
If the number of such students increases, it might be possible to reach class A once, but there are not many such students in class D.
If this situation continues, it will be impossible to move up to A class even if you can maintain your class points, but how many D class students understand this current situation?
Well, it doesn't matter.
Also, there are irregulars like Ayanokoji and Koenji, and there are things like that.
In any case, I'll try my best in the next special exam to avoid being expelled.
With that in mind, I drank the oolong tea I had on hand.
But at that time I didn't know. This month, one of my goals will be achieved.
A few hours after Arisu and Ichinose finished their exchange, it was time for HR on the way home, and Chabashira-sensei came in.
"Tomorrow is the end-of-year exam, so don't be late. Also, it's been getting a bad reputation among first-year students recently, and if anyone spreads the word in the future, they'll be subject to punishment, so please be careful."
Chabashira-sensei says this and leaves the classroom, so after confirming this, I get ready to go home and leave the classroom.
As I was walking down the hallway, a group centered around Ichinose came out from Class C.
Most of them were openly hostile towards me, but Ichinose took a step forward and bowed her head.
"Hikigaya-kun, I'm sorry. I caused everyone in the class to worry, and as a result, I caused Hikigaya-kun trouble as well."
The C class members looked confused and unconvinced by Ichinose's attitude.
"Not really. We've already talked about this, so I don't want to bring it up again. But next time, I won't close the matter for a settlement. I'll leave the punishment up to the school or even involve police, so keep that in mind."
The reason why I didn't leave the punishment up to the school this time was because Arisu was using Ichinose as bait to catch Ayanokoji, so I didn't leave the punishment up to the school in order to prevent the bait from malfunctioning.
But next time, I will not show any mercy and raise the issue.
"I understand. I can't cause anyone any more trouble because of me."
"Oh, Honami-chan isn't to blame! What's wrong is...!"
Some people look at me saying that, but they don't say it out loud. It's true that I provoked him, but Watanabe is the one at fault, and since Ichinose bowed her head, blaming me goes against Ichinose's ideas.
These people are really brainwashed to this extent.
"Some people seem to think it's me who's at fault, but you better hold on to the reins otherwise I'll really destroy your entire class."
Well, if it goes berserk, all you have to do is crush it because it goes berserk.
While saying that, I continued to cross the C class, and as I was walking down the hallway, I saw Arisu walking, so I approached her.
"Yo Arisu. Hiyori and Masumi are both in club activities today, but what are you going to do?"
"Would you like to go have some tea together at the shopping mall for the first time in a while? There are some things I want to talk about."
Well, sometimes it's not a bad idea to enjoy tea time just the two of us. I have to go to the hospital anyway.
Following Arisu's invitation, I went straight to the shopping mall, entered a nearby cafe, and sat down.
"So, how did your discussion with Ayanokoji go? You talked about it because it was about you, right?"
"Yes. As expected, it was Ayanokoji-kun who helped Ichinose-san to her feet. When I asked him why he helped her, he said it was to be used in case an assassin came from the White Room."
I knew it.
His eyes were empty, and as you can see from his eyes, he helped her out of calculation.
In a sense, he's even more brutal than me.
"It would be fun if he could fall in love with Ichinose-san."
And Arisu is also quite the devil. Because she wants him to fall in love that cannot come true.
"But I think there's a chance they might end up dating, don't you?"
"Huh? Why do you think so?"
"When I talked to Ayanokouji earlier, he said he wanted to learn about love."
I was really scared at that time.
The moment the idea of wanting to learn about love arises, it's already gone.
"I see. In other words, for Ayanokoji-kun, Ichinose-san is a wall of flesh, and could also be used as a textbook."
If you just look at the words, Ayanokoji is complete crap.
Well, that's not what I'm saying after messing around with the C class.
In the case of that creep, it is more likely that Karuizawa will be used as a textbook than Ichinose.
They're in the same class, and while Ichinose's overall strength is higher, Karuizawa's mental strength is probably several steps higher.
"Well, if that's the case, that's fine, but in the end, did Ichinose become bait?"
"Yes. After asking many times, she promised to fight in the next special exam."
"That's more than anything. However, depending on the content of the next special exam, there's a possibility that you won't be able to fight at all."
If it's a test like the prize-winner test, you might be able to compete in a competitive sense, but if it's a test like the desert island test, it's impossible.
"Well, in that case, I can't help it, so I'll pray that the exam will be one where we can have a direct confrontation."
I wonder what it's actually like. The next special exam will be the last exam of the year, so there's a low chance that individuals will clash with each other.
Well, I should follow up so that Arisu is satisfied.
I made that decision when I saw Arisu smiling happily.
The next day……
"Okay. Shall we go then?"
On the day of the year-end exam, we finished Hiyori's delicious breakfast as usual and left the dormitory room to get ready for school.
"Anyway, it's almost been a year since I entered school."
"Well, it's hard not being able to go out for the next two years..."
When I replied to Hiyori's words, Arisu looked at me with a surprising look in her eyes.
"Oh, Hachiman-kun doesn't have any good acquaintances, so I thought he didn't want to go out."
"Well, it's true that there are a lot of people I don't want to get involved with, but there are also a few people I'm good friends with. Incidentally, I'd like to eat more food with them."
Food at shopping malls is delicious, but sometimes you end up wishing for a restaurant that isn't located in a shopping mall.
"I understand that. I also want to go to stores that aren't in the mall."
"Well, you won't be able to enjoy it until two years later, or after you drop out of school."
"That's right. If Hachiman decides to withdraw from school, I will also withdraw voluntarily."
“If that happens, I will also withdraw voluntarily.”
"Me too"
Hiyori and Arisu agree with Masumi's words, but if the four of us leave the school, the balance of power will change.
It's hard to say this myself, but I have an influence on the entire grade in many ways, and Hiyori and the others are the main force in each class.
"I'm not going to say anything about it, but what will you do if you drop out of school?"
"Well...I have some personal savings, so it wouldn't be a bad idea for the four of us to use that money to start some kind of company."
Ah, Arisu does have a certain amount of money after all. Well, she's the daughter of the director of a school backed by the government, so it wouldn't be strange for her to have one.
"...I can easily imagine being bullied by Sakayanagi even if I drop out of school."
"Yes. I'm counting on you."
"...Well, that's fine. Even if I have a weakness, as long as I can be number one for Hachiman, I have nothing to complain about."
Smack
"Huh? You say something interesting, Masumi-san. For Hachiman-kun, number one is mine."
"It's not Masumi-san or Arisu-san. I'm the legal wife."
In an instant, sparks fly between the three of them. To be honest, it's really scary.
As I was heading to school, feeling nervous inside, I saw Ichinose holding out something to Ayanokoji near the school gate.
When Ayanokoji receives it, Ichinose enters the school building first.
Probably Valentine's Day.
It was over a week ago, but Ichinose had taken a long break since Valentine's Day.
However, it was a good thing that there were hardly any witnesses, but if Ayanokoji had passed at a later time, he would have made enemies of most of the boys at school.
A man's jealousy is unseemly.
They call me a god because I have three lovers, but if Ayanokoji becomes more prominent in the future, will I be able to give back the god title?
I headed towards the school building, keeping a little distance from this creep while thinking about something stupid.
"Hey! Don't get carried away!"
"That's right! Are you feeling good just because you got accepted to Advanced Training High School?"
On the roof of a certain junior high school, two girls who look like delinquents yell and kick a girl with flaxen hair.
The girl who was watching over the entrance to the rooftop a little further away to see if the teacher was coming was also looking at the flaxen-haired girl with anger and contempt.
However, girls who are subjected to violence do not give up and laugh.
"I passed because of my own ability. Just because you guys keep failing the exam and it looks like you're going to become a junior high school ronin, it's pathetic right?"
The two who assaulted her express their anger at those words.
"...you bitch!"
Screaming in anger, the two continued to be violent for over 10 minutes.
Then, perhaps getting bored, she leaves the rooftop with the girl guarding her.
The flaxen-haired girl stood up, feeling the familiar sharp pain, and took out her cell phone from her pocket and dialed a number.
"……Hello"
An old man's bitter voice can be heard on the phone.
"I'm sure you understand, but if you get any new information, please let me know right away. It's about time, right?"
Although her voice was sweet, there was a pressure that forced him to do anything.
“…As expected, nothing more…”
The old man tells her that he doesn't want to cooperate anymore, but it's meaningless in front of her.
"I'm fine with that, but I'm going to reveal all the information you've given me up until now. You're already in the same hole, so please give up."
"Damn...it's... I just received an application.''
"Thank you for your cooperation. Please contact me if you have any new information."
The girl puts away her phone, endures the pain, approaches the water tank, and picks up a small camera hidden behind the water tank.
Then, I put the camera in my pocket, approached the fence to prevent it from falling, and took in the view from the rooftop.
I'm looking in the direction of Tokyo, and although I can't see it from here, it's in the direction of the Advanced Training High School.
"Senpai. I passed the exam as well, so I'll be able to meet you soon. I'll show the bastards hell before I go, just like my senior, so please take care of me."
She muttered happily as she grabbed the fence on the roof.
___________
A few days have passed since the end of the year exams...
"Teacher, today is the day the results are announced, right?'' Ike exclaims as soon as Chabashira-sensei enters the classroom in the morning homeroom.
Well, if you get a red mark, you'll be expelled from school, so you idiots can't help but get anxious.
"Don't be so hasty, Ike. You'll find out soon enough. Did you get a good response?'' Chabashira-sensei asks Ike in a testing manner.
"Well, I did what I could, but..."
"I see. Sudo, what do you think about you, who fights for last place every time?"
" ...I'm confident. At least I won't be expelled."
"Huh. That's surprising."
Chabashira-sensei laughs with interest in Sudo's words.
Well, Sudo studies during recess and after school before the test, so he probably won't get any red marks.
On the contrary, Yamauchi got the red point.
As I was thinking about this, Chabashira-sensei laughed and turned the print in her hand toward the blackboard.
"Now, let's make the long-awaited announcement,'' she says, spreading out the printout and seeing everyone's test results spread out.
Chabashira-sensei draws a red pen, but there are no names under it. In other words……
"There were no expulsions this time. All passed. Congratulations."
Hearing these words, the students with lower grades were happy and breathed a sigh of relief.
In last place was Ike, followed by Sakura and Yamauchi, followed by Hondo, Sato, and Inokashira, and Sudo was in the bottom 6th place.
On the other hand, this time I was in 2nd place after the leader Yukimura, and Koenji was in 3rd place.
Horikita and Hirata are next.
Regarding Matsushita and Ayanokoji, who were cutting corners, Matsushita was 12th in class and Ayanokoji was 18th.
Well, they always cut corners when it comes to these two.
I have given strict orders to Matsushita to not cut corners.
"Teacher, what about the other classes?"
"Just like you guys, there are no expulsions. By the way, your average score is 3rd place.''
1st place is A, 2nd place is C, and the bottom score is B.
"You did well on the test, but you can't keep talking positively about it forever. As you might have guessed, the final special exam of the school year will be held after this. The exam start date is March 8th.”
“Oh, so soon?”
Some students are panicking, but it's reasonable considering the school's schedule.
"Anyway, the next one is the last one. Let's all work together and get through this as we always have.'' Hearing Hirata's powerful voice, the entire class nodded and Chabashira-sensei suddenly smiled as she saw the classroom.
"I think you guys will be able to move up to the higher classes. In fact, it's been four years since I took over at this school, but this is the first time I've seen a D class play this close."
"The points vary, but the difference between them and the C class before the last special exam of the first year is nearly 300 points."
Chabashira-sensei replied to the question that came up.
Class points as of March 1st are...
Class A with Arisu 919
Class B with Ryuen 550
Class C with Ichinose 528
Class D with me 451
The difference with the C class is 67, and the difference with the B class is 89, which is quite close.
By the way, in addition to special exams, class points can also be deducted based on your daily attitude in life.
And the class points as of February 1st are...
Class A with Arisu 925
Class B Ryuen 567
Class C with Ichinose 535
Class D with me 469
So, A class has been reduced by 6, B class by 17, C class by 7, and D class by 18.
In other words, Class A and Class C have a good attitude toward life, while Class B and I have a bad attitude.
However, if this is the case, there is no problem since you can easily make up for it with the special exam.
"It's true that this year's D class is different from previous D classes, but don't let your guard down.
It's different every year, but class points often change greatly during the special exam at the end of the year." Chabashira Sensei said.
The students tense up at the words.
She said that the class points will change significantly, but I wonder how it will change.
Firstly, unlike the desert island test, there are no negative elements, and the pattern is to aim for positive outcomes, but this is probably not the case.
A test with no negative elements is probably a bonus test, but it's hard to imagine that the last test is a bonus.
Next, there is a pattern like the sports festival where there are few positives and many negatives, but this will probably not happen.
Preparing for an exam at the last that is difficult to motivate will have negative effects in the future.
In that case, the likely outcome would be a type of exam in which students compete for class points with classes from other ways.
Even if you don't like the test, you have to be motivated.
Now, how should I move...
After several hours……
"That's why I want to pit Arisu and Ayanokoji against each other in the final special exam, so if you have a chance, please casually support me."
After school, I give instructions to Matsushita, who is sitting across from me in a park in the corner of the grounds.
This park is far from the shopping mall, and since it is a place that is easily exposed to the winter sea breeze, there are no people coming, so it is the perfect place for secret meetings.
"That's fine, but I think the final exam will be an all-out war between the classes, so I think it will be difficult to challenge them."
"Well, that's right. Only if I have a chance. If I don't have a chance, I'll just move on to the next exam."
Arisu said that she would like to collide with him if possible, so I don't know what the test will be about, but I think it will be difficult to tie the race.
If so, it will work in the next exam.
"Understood. So what are you going to do, Hikigaya-kun?"
"Hey, hey. Don't listen to what I'm going to do as if it's a decision. I'm not going to do anything flashy this time."
“Eh?!”
I get really surprised and annoyed, but I'm an adult so I don't yell.
"Ah, sorry. But I thought you were going to thoroughly destroy C-class."
Matsushita says that and looks at my left arm, which is in a cast.
Well, if you look at my broken bones, do you think I'll aim for C class?
"I have no intention of crushing it yet. If I do, I'll just destroy it while causing such despair that it will never be able to recover."
The same goes for Watanabe, but when the people who are friends with Watanabe have turned against him, I intends to crush them.
But it's not destroyed yet. If we are going to destroy it, Nagumo will have to make the school more meritocratic.
Even if I attack now, I don't know if I'll be able to cause him to be expelled even if I can do a lot of damage to his class points.
The reason why we criticize class C is when we have exams where there are many dropouts.
"I see. For now, does that mean you won't be proactive about anything other than Ayanokoji-kun and Sakayanagi-san's issues?"
"Well, I guess. However, if I cut corners, I'll pay 500,000 yen in the contract with Horikita, so I'll take it seriously."
I can easily earn 500,000 yen, but I don't want to hand over points to Horikita.
Well, even if I cut corners, I might be able to use the broken bone as an excuse, but just in case.
“Is it enough for you to move enough to not get expelled?”
"Of course. I have to gather up my strength now. By the way, if you want to cut ties with Shinohara-san and Sato-san, it would be before the summer vacation of your second year, right?"
"Well, I'm going to come out to the public around that time, and I'm sure they'll keep their distance from me, but it's going to be pretty difficult for them."
“I think they probably became estranged sooner or later even if Hikigaya-kun didn’t pay attention to them, and their efforts to win were weak.”
"Well, I mean, in Class D, there are too many students whom Horikita and Hirata give a piggyback ride."
Matsushita nods at my murmur. In fact, if you look at the class, there are too few students who just follow Horikita and Hirata and try to win on their own or make an effort to become a force.
If I were to give an example of a student who is striving to become a force, it would be Sudo.
Ever since the sports festival, Sudo has been studying hard and improving his grades little by little.
Until now, he has been a drag on the class, but over the course of our second year, he will be able to make up for that disadvantage and become someone who can contribute to the class by the time he reaches his third year.
If the number of such students increases, it might be possible to reach class A once, but there are not many such students in class D.
If this situation continues, it will be impossible to move up to A class even if you can maintain your class points, but how many D class students understand this current situation?
Well, it doesn't matter.
Also, there are irregulars like Ayanokoji and Koenji, and there are things like that.
In any case, I'll try my best in the next special exam to avoid being expelled.
With that in mind, I drank the oolong tea I had on hand.
But at that time I didn't know. This month, one of my goals will be achieved.
