On Monday, March 8th, two days have passed since the additional special exam ended, and the special exam that was supposed to be held will begin today.
Therefore, I have to keep my spirits up...
"Damn...it's been too painful since this morning."
I couldn't help but groan as I felt something strange in my lower body and waist.
Since yesterday evening, I have been squeezed out by three of my lovers, including Arisu, and became completely drained.
I often cums completely when I enter inside all three of them together, but this was the first time I had cum completely without the actual act.
"Because Hachiman-kun bullied me."
Arisu, who is the most radiant, says so, but it's not my hobby to keep getting fucked.
Once my arm is fully healed, I'll make her cry, and I'll record her moaning and use it as my alarm clock.
That way, you'll be able to see Arisu shy every morning.
"I'm sorry, Hachiman-kun. I just saw Arisu-san licking you happily..."
“That was a little too much.”
Hiyori and Masumi, who are not as shiny as Arisu, but still shiny enough, apologize.
"Don't worry about it, it's over. I'm sleepy anyway, and my crotch is tingling... I want to take the special exam later."
I don't have the confidence to do my best if it's just for today.
With that thought in mind, we arrived at the entrance, changed into indoor shoes, and headed to the first-year floor.
"Well then, class D is over there...see you then."
Chut tut tut tut
As usual, I hid behind something that was difficult for others to see, kissed the three of them, and headed to D-class.
When I entered the classroom, there were only 39 seats, and there were no traces of Yamauchi's presence there.
Well, I'm glad that that scum has disappeared. I've wanted to get rid of it ever since I was at forest school.
The atmosphere in the classroom is heavy.
Especially since Hirata, the main character in the class, is expressionless, the atmosphere around him becomes heavy.
As I was thinking about this while reading until the morning HR session started, a chime rang and Chabashira-sensei came in.
"Everyone is here...Then we will now announce the final exam for the first year."
15 minutes later...
"That's all for the explanation. Decide on a commander by the end of school."
Chabashira-sensei says that and leaves the classroom. While most of my classmates looked at Ayanokoji, I thought about the exam.
This special test...the selection test is not a melee like the desert island test or the prize-winner test, but a one-on-one match like the paper shuffle.
1. Contents of the game
As for the competition, 10 events will be decided for each class by March 14th, and announced to the competing classes on March 15th. As for the event, basically anything is possible as long as it's not something you're a maniac about.
Rock, paper, scissors, etc. are also allowed, but when soccer is used as an event, it is not allowed to have two events: a regular match and a penalty shootout.
Furthermore, on March 22nd, the day of the exam, participants will narrow down the 10 events to 5 and submit them to each other as their favorites. Then, each player randomly chooses 7 events from a total of 10 events, 5 events each, and competes using them.
2. Number of participants
Regarding the number of participants, all 10 events must be different. For example, if the event is a math test and the number of participants is set to 3, the number of participants for other events must be other than 3.
The minimum number of participants is 1 person and the maximum number of participants is 20 people, with a maximum of 2 events with more than 10 people.
3. Conditions of participation
Each student may not participate in more than one event. As an exception, you will only be allowed to participate in more than one event if all your classmates participate.
4.Command Tower
He is the most important person in this test, and although he does not directly participate in the test, he plays an important role in deciding who should participate in which events and providing assistance. The control tower can be involved in all seven events, and the method of intervention is decided for each event. For example, in an English test, you can answer only 3 questions on behalf of the participant, and in a volleyball game, you decide when to change members.
5. Victory conditions
Of course, winning four or more of the seven events will be considered a victory for that class. However, even if one class achieves 4 wins before the end of the 7th event, the test will continue until the 7th event is completed, as the class points will change.
6. Changes in class points
Only 30 points per event are transferred from class to class. For example, if you fight against A class and have 5 wins and 2 losses, 30 x 5 - 30 x 2 = 90 points will be transferred from A class to D class.
In addition, the winning class will receive 100 class points from the school. In other words, if you can win all the battle classes, you will increase 30×7+100=310 points.
7. Rewards and penalties given to the control tower
The commander of the winning class will be given private points by the school, and the commander of the losing class will be expelled from the school.
It's roughly like this. This exam can be said to be the culmination of the entire year, as it focuses not only on academic ability but also on physical ability.
The commander will be decided by after school, and the battle class will be decided in the multipurpose room. And at that time, it seems that you can understand how to give detailed instructions.
However, with this control tower, there is a huge risk if you lose.
If you lose, you'll be expelled from school, so there's no way anyone would want to do that.
Therefore, the majority of the class will have high expectations for Ayanokoji, who has Protection Points.
In any case, we need to decide on the command center as soon as possible.
Apparently, if we don't make a decision by after school, Chabashira-sensei will decide at random.
Normally, Hirata would be in charge of discussing the exam, but with Yamauchi gone, he lacks motivation.
Then Horikita stands up and opens her mouth.
"Since Hirata-kun stopped talking, so I'll do it. First of all, we need to understand the rules by the end of today, and we need to decide on a commander."
“Aside from understanding the rules, Ayanokoji should be the commander.”
That voice is raised. Well, I usually think so.
Ayanokoji is the only one who won't be expelled.
However, no one else has the right to force that on you. It is up to Ayanokoji to decide how to use the protect points he has obtained in any form.
"That's right. Ayanokoji-kun, would you be willing to accept?"
When Horikita said that, everyone turned their attention to Ayanokoji.
Ayanokoji, on the other hand, remains expressionless, but in a way I admire him for being so expressionless even at times like this.
At this point, Karuizawa opened her mouth.
"Hmm, it's true that it would be nice to have Ayanokoji-kun as the commander, but isn't it arrogant to force that person to be the commander just because he has protect points? I think he got it through Sakayanagi-san's strategy.
However, he is free to decide how to use the protect points.''
You're right about that. To be honest, in order to make Arisu's wishes come true this time, she needs Ayanokoji to act as the command tower, but there is nothing wrong with what Karuizawa is saying.
It's like a parasite for someone who doesn't usually play an active role in class to rely on Ayanokoji.
However, this was Ayanokoji's instruction to Karuizawa... no, according to Arisu, he had promised to fight in the end-of-year exam, so it was probably Karuizawa's decision.
At those words, the momentum of the classmates weakened. There's no doubt that what Karuizawa is saying is true.
“Then who will be in charge?”
"Class leader... Hirata-kun is impossible, so Horikita-san is right?"
Karuizawa replied to Ike's question.
"I'm sorry, but I don't want to run the risk of being expelled either. If it's not Ayanokoji-kun, Hikigaya-kun is the right person. If Hikigaya-kun becomes the command tower, if we fight A-class, Sakayanagi-san and Shiina-san will lose on purpose. I'm sure he'll help you."
"Oh! That's good!"
There are voices of approval from the class. Well, Horikita's idea is actually interesting.
In fact, if I were to become the command tower, Arisu and Hiyori would lose on purpose.
However, I have no intention of making them lose their protect points.
"You can try, but in that case I'll cut corners in all the games and lose on purpose."
"Huh?! If you do that, you'll probably be expelled from school!"
Sudo turns bright red and refutes my rebuttal, but...
"It's true that if I lose on purpose, I'll be expelled, but in that case, I'll just borrow points from Arisu as a relief measure and there'll be no problem."
“I-Is that true?!”
"Did you forget that I had 20,000,000 yen the day before yesterday? However, if we were to face A-class and I lose on purpose, A-class would be in a completely dominating position, but if you're okay with that, I'll take over as the command tower."
That's what I say, but I don't think there's anyone here who would think of me as the command tower.
Horikita was probably thinking of letting me be the control tower and win against Class A or Class B, but I have no intention of being tied down to anyone other than my lover.
However, this will result in a rigid system.
Karuizawa's comments have made it difficult to force Ayanokoji, Horikita has no motivation, and Hirata is in a daze, as if he hasn't heard anything.
(However, I have to ask Ayanokoji to be the control tower, so I guess I'll make a move.)
When I make eye contact with Matsushita, who is looking at her injured wrist, she nods and opens her mouth.
"Then, Hikigaya-kun, who do you think should be the command tower? Tell me your sharp ideas like you did in the voting exam the other day."
"...I don't mind."
Matsushita's words drew the attention of my classmates to me. The preparation using Matsushita is complete, so I take a deep breath and open my mouth.
"For me, with Yamauchi's disappearance, Sakura, who has become the weakest in the class, should be given the job.
We should use the small fry as human pillars to protect the protection point holders."
Moreover, it is natural that the difficulty of special exams and the quality of rewards and penalties increase as the school year progresses, and if Nagumo's desired policy is followed, it is obvious that the rewards will be more luxurious and the penalties more terrifying.
In addition to the penalty of expulsion, a large amount of class points will be forfeited.
And with Sakura's potential, it is impossible for her to survive with the policy that Nagumo wants.
There is a high possibility that they will be expelled from school and cause great trouble to the class.
In that case, before Nagumo's system is in place, it would be logical to make the small fry who will be expelled from the school sooner or later into human pillars.
Even if we lose, it won't hurt the class that much now.
Upon hearing those words, my classmates all looked at Sakura, and she began to tremble.
It's like Takeshi from Blue Demon.
On the other hand, the people who usually hang out with Sakura other than Ayanokoji are staring at me, but I don't care because I'm just talking about tactics.
Even if Sakura became the command tower, most of the class wouldn't object.
There are many students who want Ayanokoji to be the commander, but there are probably even more students who think that if it's not them, then anyone else would be fine.
"I see. In other words, you are disposing of her as she will be expelled sooner or later to prevent her from holding us back for a long time. Certainly, the penalty for the special exam after the second year will be harsh, and that too. It's a good strategy."
Koenji clearly says so. Due to this, some of the classmates have a strong idea that Sakura will be the command tower.
"No...I'll be in charge of the command tower."
And this is where Ayanokoji comes forward as a candidate. If it was Ayanokouji's true nature, he would definitely refuse, but if he didn't become the control tower here, he probably decided to run because it would be troublesome.
The first reason was his promise to Arisu that he would fight in this exam.
Of course, it's a verbal agreement, so he can refuse, but if he refuses, Arisu will probably get angry.
It would be a bad idea to be followed around by Arisu while the acting director was keeping an eye on him.
Another reason is that Ayanokoji is usually with Sakura.
If he does not protect Sakura here, his true nature will become known.
Given this creep's personality, I don't think he cares if a third party dislikes him.
However, if that was noticed by the acting president and his classmates were induced by the acting president to eliminate Ayanokoji, he would be in a lot of trouble.
Therefore, it is best for Ayanokoji to run for the commanding post.
Even if he loses, he won't be expelled.
I was the one who arranged for this to happen, but if Karuizawa hadn't opposed it, Ayanokoji would have easily become the commander.
Karuizawa probably opposed it because she didn't want Ayanokoji to take any risks, but Ayanokoji, who is being watched by the acting chairman, has a lot of constraints on him...
Well, this can't be helped.
"...Is it okay? It's true that you can avoid expulsion, but it would be a waste to gamble the protect points you've earned so hard to get, even if it's just a rice cake from the shelf. Isn't it best to let the small fry who will be expelled sooner or later do it?”
"To be honest, I don't want to risk my protect points, but Airi is my friend. It can't be helped that I run as a candidate this time."
"Kiyotaka-kun..."
Sakura looked at Ayanokoji with apologetic eyes even though she was trembling.
Well, he's staking out his protection points to help your useless self.
A normal person would feel sorry for that.
And I don't know what Ayanokoji is aiming for, but it's pretty good.
He clearly said that I didn't want to risk his protection points and that he would help her because she was his friend, but on the other hand, if she wasn't his friend, he wouldn't help him.
From his friend Sakura's point of view, it's like Ayanokoji is saving her.
Moreover, since he said that this time, he is implicitly saying that even if he doesn't lose his protect points in this exam, he won't be able to stand for a similar exam next time.
Of course, that doesn't give anyone the right to complain.
Even if he defeats someone who goes out of his way to become a human pillar this time, it is out of the question to force him to do so many times in the future.
Also, it is impossible for the people who usually work with Ayanokoji to blame him.
It's objectively obvious that you don't want to stake your protect points.
In this way, it was decided that Ayanokoji would become the command center, albeit in a detour.
___________
At lunchtime, I leave the classroom and head to the bathroom. Meanwhile, I received an email from Hiyori, so when I looked at it, it said that she couldn't eat with me because she wanted to have a strategy meeting during lunch break.
I replied that I understood and went into the bathroom. Then, while I was urinating, the door opened, so I took a quick look and saw that it was Ayanokoji.
Why?
Ayanokoji stands next to me with no expression on his face.
"Yo. You had a lot of trouble this morning."
"Well, I'm planning to face Sakayanagi in this exam, so it was helpful that you recommended Airi and made it easier for me to run."
This guy is definitely more cold-hearted than me and Arisu.
It's true that Ayanokoji guided Sakura to protect her, but I can't believe she was saved.
"You're welcome. But since Karuizawa is giving such an opinion, haven't you talked about the confrontation with Arisu or the acting chairman?"
"Yeah. I haven't told Kei. That's why she opposed making me the commander."
"Well, that's right. By the way, if Sakura isn't your friend, you won't protect her, right?"
“Of course.”
Yeah, I thought you'd definitely say that. Well, I wouldn't either unless it benefits me.
"By the way, Hikigaya. I also have something I'd like to ask you."
"What?"
"Today is Kei's birthday, and I prepared a necklace for her."
Oh, so today is Karuizawa's birthday?
I've been using her for some time since Karuizawa moved to Ayanokoji, and I think I'll send a gift of about 50,000 yen later.
"So? If you've already prepared, we're not talking about gifts, right?"
"Well, it's just that it's my first time giving a present to a girl, so I want to see if my choice is correct."
"Is that so? How did you decide on the present?"
Normally, I would choose something that would look good on Karuizawa, or choose something of her favorite color, but...
"Yeah. I searched the internet and noticed the optimistic market, and a necklace was recommended as the number one birthday present for women. It said it would be a big hit even with high school girls, so I went for it."
This guy is smart but stupid, right?
"You know, even if it's a big hit, you wouldn't know what type of high school girl she is. I don't know what kind of necklace it is, but if the high school girl who wrote the review was a neat girl who is different from the gal-type Karuizawa, I don’t know if she likes it?”
"……I see"
Ayanokoji nods as if he understands, but this guy is out of his depth.
"What's important is whether it looks good on Karuizawa. And if she asks you why you chose it as a necklace, don't tell her the reason you just told me. It will definitely turn her off."
"Okay. Then when Kei asks me, I'll just tell her that it looks good on her."
"Just do that. But you're also getting into trouble."
"I won't deny it, but one of your lovers is also a factor."
I don't deny that. Arisu is the type who never lets her target escape.
"Well, do your best. In this exam, Arisu will probably include chess, which has a lot of involvement from the control tower, so if you face an A-class opponent, fight with all your might."
“Are you sure that chess will appear?”
"Absolutely. You can bet on it. From what I heard, she started playing chess because she saw you playing in the White Room."
Additionally, Arisu is good at chess, so she'll probably include it.
The online rate is also a professional class. I am definitely not at the top level, but I am beating lower-level pros.
“Also, if I were to face A or B class, I would be serious in the A class battle, but I would cut corners in the B class battle.”
Arisu wants to fight Ayanokoji with all her might, so she probably doesn't want me to cut corners.
Hiyori, on the other hand, has no desire to fight anyone, so I want her to save as protection points, so if I have to participate, I'll cut corners.
"Use it as a reference"
"Ah. Also, can you induce Ichinose to fight against the B-class?"
"I got approval in the morning."
As expected. I thought he'd order it during the lunch break.
Impressed by Ayanokoji's skill, I step away from the urinal, wash my hands, and exit the bathroom.
Then, before heading to the roof of the meeting place, I headed to the first floor where the vending machines were, and as I was buying drinks, I heard a scream coming from behind the school building, so I turned around and saw Ryuen coming out from the back of the school building.
Ryuen left towards the cafeteria without noticing me, and a little later Ishizaki left the back of the school building.
With a question mark floating in my head, Ishizaki looked around, and then he came towards me.
"Hikigaya! Do you know where Ryuen-san went?!"
"He headed towards the cafeteria. Are you talking about the special exam?"
B-class without Ryuen isn't a threat. He probably wants to return Ryuen to the position of leader by the end of the school year exam.
"That's true, but...by the way, I would like to ask Hikigaya as well. If Hikigaya was in our class, which class would you like to nominate?"
Which class? The best thing for B class is...
"It's class C led by Ichinose."
If you want to take advantage of the B class's strengths, it's best to fight against the C class.
"Hikigaya also thinks that C class is the best..."
"Well, it seems like you received some advice from Ryuen."
"I didn't ask him why. But class C is the most cohesive, so shouldn't we avoid it the most?"
That's not right. It's not a unity, it's just a class of close friends.
It's true that he can achieve decent results in all kinds of events, but it's only so-so.
Such a class is not compatible with a class that specializes in one point like us or B class.
Since Hiyori is the commander, it's not a bad idea to teach Ishizaki the strategy...
"I can tell you, but unless Ryuen is revived, Class B will continue to decline. If you don't like that, you should do everything you can to bring Ryuen back rather than rely on me."
At least they are in B class now, but if Ryuen is not their leader, they will probably fall in the future.
"I guess so..."
"Well, don't worry. I don't know how we will decide which class to compete against, but even if Ryuen doesn't come back, if you are fighting against Class C, I'll tell you the strategy before the event is announced."
I have to increase the possibility of protecting Hiyori's protection points as much as possible.
Well, if Class B and Class A were to face off, either Hiyori or Arisu would lose their protection points, but this can't be helped.
After saying that, I walked away. I don't know what will happen if B-class and D-class collide, but if I'm appointed as the command tower, I'll be careful not to get caught and cut corners, that's fine.
After school... Discussion about the special exam begins in class, but Ayanokoji, the commander, has to decide which class to compete against.
"If you have been appointed as the command tower, please go to the hallway immediately. I will ask you to move with me,'' Chabashira-sensei instructed. The first one to stand up was not Ayanokoji, the commander... but Hirata.
"H-Hirata-kun!" While many students were stunned by the situation, one female student, Wang Miyu, tried to stop Hirata by calling his name.
However, Hirata completely ignores this and leaves the classroom with his luggage.
He'll probably just go home.
Apparently, he was completely disappointed in the last test, but there was no need for him to break just by cleaning up all that garbage.
"I...I'm going to go to the bathroom for a bit. I'll be right back."
With that said, Wang also leaves the classroom following Hirata, but more than likely it's to chase after Hirata.
However, looking at Hirata, she will probably return without achieving any results. "Then I'll tell you."
"Yes. If you have the right to choose, choose B class. B class without Ryuen-kun is not scary enough."
"I know, but it's only 1/4th of the class, so don't expect too much.'' I can hear the exchange between Ayanokoji and Horikita, but on the other hand, if Ryuen returns, the class will suddenly become more troublesome.
To be honest, his strategy is more radical than mine.
There may be a difference between breaking the rules and not breaking them.
As Ayanokoji leaves the classroom, Horikita goes up to the podium.
"I don't think everyone has a firm understanding of the rules yet, so first of all, understand the rules. Once that's done, let's start serious discussions."
I already have a grasp of the rules, so regarding the events, this one isn't difficult either.
The important thing in this test is to never lose in the event of our choice, and to pick up 11 wins in the event of our opponent's choice.
It says that they will compete in 7 events, but they will probably choose 3 events from one class and 4 events from the other class.
It's too unfair for one class to choose five events.
Therefore, it is a certainty that you will win 3 times in the events chosen by your own class, and 1 win in your opponent's event.
However, it is not difficult to meet this condition.
Half of our class is small fry with low potential, but there are a fair number of people who specialize in one thing, so we can use them.
Examples include Sudo's basketball, Wang's Chinese, Miyake's archery, Onodera's swimming, and Sotomura's typing.
As for Matsushita's flash mental arithmetic, I don't think she's inferior to other classes when it comes to modern and classical studies.
As for the number of competitors, 10 events are selected, but since the number of participants in all events must be varied, it is impossible to have a tie for all 5 events.
Well, there are countermeasures for that, but I'm not sure whether to talk about them or not.
To be honest, there's no point in talking about it.
While I was thinking about this, I was thinking of a strategy while listening to my classmates asking Horikita questions about the exam, when I heard an electronic sound and looked up to see Horikita open her cell phone.
It's thin.
"Our opponent has been decided. Ichinose-san nominated Class B, so we will be fighting against Class A."
The air becomes heavy in those words.
Well, it's a race against the top class. The quality of the soldiers there is also better.
"Anyway, there's nothing I can do about it once it's decided. Let's break up for today and think of an event that you think will be useful by tomorrow."
Horikita's words make everyone look depressed, but they get ready to go home.
But did Ichinose choose B class?
Certainly, a B class without Ryuen is not scary enough and is appropriate.
There's nothing wrong with that, but on the other hand, if Ryuen returns, Class C will suffer a major defeat.
From the C-class's point of view, the B-class is its natural enemy.
Well, if Ryuen doesn't come back, I can give them advice on how to win.
After all, Hiyori's protection points are at stake.
In any case, we'll have to wait and see.
I know the tactics of each class to a certain extent, but there is a possibility that they will develop unexpected tactics.
While I was getting ready to go home, my phone rang, so I looked at it and saw that I had received an email from Hiyori.
According to the report, she would be returning home late because she was planning a strategy, and left dinner to Masumi.
I sent an email saying, "Understood, good luck,'' and then left the classroom and headed home.
On Monday, March 8th, two days have passed since the additional special exam ended, and the special exam that was supposed to be held will begin today.
Therefore, I have to keep my spirits up...
"Damn...it's been too painful since this morning."
I couldn't help but groan as I felt something strange in my lower body and waist.
Since yesterday evening, I have been squeezed out by three of my lovers, including Arisu, and became completely drained.
I often cums completely when I enter inside all three of them together, but this was the first time I had cum completely without the actual act.
"Because Hachiman-kun bullied me."
Arisu, who is the most radiant, says so, but it's not my hobby to keep getting fucked.
Once my arm is fully healed, I'll make her cry, and I'll record her moaning and use it as my alarm clock.
That way, you'll be able to see Arisu shy every morning.
"I'm sorry, Hachiman-kun. I just saw Arisu-san licking you happily..."
“That was a little too much.”
Hiyori and Masumi, who are not as shiny as Arisu, but still shiny enough, apologize.
"Don't worry about it, it's over. I'm sleepy anyway, and my crotch is tingling... I want to take the special exam later."
I don't have the confidence to do my best if it's just for today.
With that thought in mind, we arrived at the entrance, changed into indoor shoes, and headed to the first-year floor.
"Well then, class D is over there...see you then."
Chut tut tut tut
As usual, I hid behind something that was difficult for others to see, kissed the three of them, and headed to D-class.
When I entered the classroom, there were only 39 seats, and there were no traces of Yamauchi's presence there.
Well, I'm glad that that scum has disappeared. I've wanted to get rid of it ever since I was at forest school.
The atmosphere in the classroom is heavy.
Especially since Hirata, the main character in the class, is expressionless, the atmosphere around him becomes heavy.
As I was thinking about this while reading until the morning HR session started, a chime rang and Chabashira-sensei came in.
"Everyone is here...Then we will now announce the final exam for the first year."
15 minutes later...
"That's all for the explanation. Decide on a commander by the end of school."
Chabashira-sensei says that and leaves the classroom. While most of my classmates looked at Ayanokoji, I thought about the exam.
This special test...the selection test is not a melee like the desert island test or the prize-winner test, but a one-on-one match like the paper shuffle.
1. Contents of the game
As for the competition, 10 events will be decided for each class by March 14th, and announced to the competing classes on March 15th. As for the event, basically anything is possible as long as it's not something you're a maniac about.
Rock, paper, scissors, etc. are also allowed, but when soccer is used as an event, it is not allowed to have two events: a regular match and a penalty shootout.
Furthermore, on March 22nd, the day of the exam, participants will narrow down the 10 events to 5 and submit them to each other as their favorites. Then, each player randomly chooses 7 events from a total of 10 events, 5 events each, and competes using them.
2. Number of participants
Regarding the number of participants, all 10 events must be different. For example, if the event is a math test and the number of participants is set to 3, the number of participants for other events must be other than 3.
The minimum number of participants is 1 person and the maximum number of participants is 20 people, with a maximum of 2 events with more than 10 people.
3. Conditions of participation
Each student may not participate in more than one event. As an exception, you will only be allowed to participate in more than one event if all your classmates participate.
4.Command Tower
He is the most important person in this test, and although he does not directly participate in the test, he plays an important role in deciding who should participate in which events and providing assistance. The control tower can be involved in all seven events, and the method of intervention is decided for each event. For example, in an English test, you can answer only 3 questions on behalf of the participant, and in a volleyball game, you decide when to change members.
5. Victory conditions
Of course, winning four or more of the seven events will be considered a victory for that class. However, even if one class achieves 4 wins before the end of the 7th event, the test will continue until the 7th event is completed, as the class points will change.
6. Changes in class points
Only 30 points per event are transferred from class to class. For example, if you fight against A class and have 5 wins and 2 losses, 30 x 5 - 30 x 2 = 90 points will be transferred from A class to D class.
In addition, the winning class will receive 100 class points from the school. In other words, if you can win all the battle classes, you will increase 30×7+100=310 points.
7. Rewards and penalties given to the control tower
The commander of the winning class will be given private points by the school, and the commander of the losing class will be expelled from the school.
It's roughly like this. This exam can be said to be the culmination of the entire year, as it focuses not only on academic ability but also on physical ability.
The commander will be decided by after school, and the battle class will be decided in the multipurpose room. And at that time, it seems that you can understand how to give detailed instructions.
However, with this control tower, there is a huge risk if you lose.
If you lose, you'll be expelled from school, so there's no way anyone would want to do that.
Therefore, the majority of the class will have high expectations for Ayanokoji, who has Protection Points.
In any case, we need to decide on the command center as soon as possible.
Apparently, if we don't make a decision by after school, Chabashira-sensei will decide at random.
Normally, Hirata would be in charge of discussing the exam, but with Yamauchi gone, he lacks motivation.
Then Horikita stands up and opens her mouth.
"Since Hirata-kun stopped talking, so I'll do it. First of all, we need to understand the rules by the end of today, and we need to decide on a commander."
“Aside from understanding the rules, Ayanokoji should be the commander.”
That voice is raised. Well, I usually think so.
Ayanokoji is the only one who won't be expelled.
However, no one else has the right to force that on you. It is up to Ayanokoji to decide how to use the protect points he has obtained in any form.
"That's right. Ayanokoji-kun, would you be willing to accept?"
When Horikita said that, everyone turned their attention to Ayanokoji.
Ayanokoji, on the other hand, remains expressionless, but in a way I admire him for being so expressionless even at times like this.
At this point, Karuizawa opened her mouth.
"Hmm, it's true that it would be nice to have Ayanokoji-kun as the commander, but isn't it arrogant to force that person to be the commander just because he has protect points? I think he got it through Sakayanagi-san's strategy.
However, he is free to decide how to use the protect points.''
You're right about that. To be honest, in order to make Arisu's wishes come true this time, she needs Ayanokoji to act as the command tower, but there is nothing wrong with what Karuizawa is saying.
It's like a parasite for someone who doesn't usually play an active role in class to rely on Ayanokoji.
However, this was Ayanokoji's instruction to Karuizawa... no, according to Arisu, he had promised to fight in the end-of-year exam, so it was probably Karuizawa's decision.
At those words, the momentum of the classmates weakened. There's no doubt that what Karuizawa is saying is true.
“Then who will be in charge?”
"Class leader... Hirata-kun is impossible, so Horikita-san is right?"
Karuizawa replied to Ike's question.
"I'm sorry, but I don't want to run the risk of being expelled either. If it's not Ayanokoji-kun, Hikigaya-kun is the right person. If Hikigaya-kun becomes the command tower, if we fight A-class, Sakayanagi-san and Shiina-san will lose on purpose. I'm sure he'll help you."
"Oh! That's good!"
There are voices of approval from the class. Well, Horikita's idea is actually interesting.
In fact, if I were to become the command tower, Arisu and Hiyori would lose on purpose.
However, I have no intention of making them lose their protect points.
"You can try, but in that case I'll cut corners in all the games and lose on purpose."
"Huh?! If you do that, you'll probably be expelled from school!"
Sudo turns bright red and refutes my rebuttal, but...
"It's true that if I lose on purpose, I'll be expelled, but in that case, I'll just borrow points from Arisu as a relief measure and there'll be no problem."
“I-Is that true?!”
"Did you forget that I had 20,000,000 yen the day before yesterday? However, if we were to face A-class and I lose on purpose, A-class would be in a completely dominating position, but if you're okay with that, I'll take over as the command tower."
That's what I say, but I don't think there's anyone here who would think of me as the command tower.
Horikita was probably thinking of letting me be the control tower and win against Class A or Class B, but I have no intention of being tied down to anyone other than my lover.
However, this will result in a rigid system.
Karuizawa's comments have made it difficult to force Ayanokoji, Horikita has no motivation, and Hirata is in a daze, as if he hasn't heard anything.
(However, I have to ask Ayanokoji to be the control tower, so I guess I'll make a move.)
When I make eye contact with Matsushita, who is looking at her injured wrist, she nods and opens her mouth.
"Then, Hikigaya-kun, who do you think should be the command tower? Tell me your sharp ideas like you did in the voting exam the other day."
"...I don't mind."
Matsushita's words drew the attention of my classmates to me. The preparation using Matsushita is complete, so I take a deep breath and open my mouth.
"For me, with Yamauchi's disappearance, Sakura, who has become the weakest in the class, should be given the job.
We should use the small fry as human pillars to protect the protection point holders."
Moreover, it is natural that the difficulty of special exams and the quality of rewards and penalties increase as the school year progresses, and if Nagumo's desired policy is followed, it is obvious that the rewards will be more luxurious and the penalties more terrifying.
In addition to the penalty of expulsion, a large amount of class points will be forfeited.
And with Sakura's potential, it is impossible for her to survive with the policy that Nagumo wants.
There is a high possibility that they will be expelled from school and cause great trouble to the class.
In that case, before Nagumo's system is in place, it would be logical to make the small fry who will be expelled from the school sooner or later into human pillars.
Even if we lose, it won't hurt the class that much now.
Upon hearing those words, my classmates all looked at Sakura, and she began to tremble.
It's like Takeshi from Blue Demon.
On the other hand, the people who usually hang out with Sakura other than Ayanokoji are staring at me, but I don't care because I'm just talking about tactics.
Even if Sakura became the command tower, most of the class wouldn't object.
There are many students who want Ayanokoji to be the commander, but there are probably even more students who think that if it's not them, then anyone else would be fine.
"I see. In other words, you are disposing of her as she will be expelled sooner or later to prevent her from holding us back for a long time. Certainly, the penalty for the special exam after the second year will be harsh, and that too. It's a good strategy."
Koenji clearly says so. Due to this, some of the classmates have a strong idea that Sakura will be the command tower.
"No...I'll be in charge of the command tower."
And this is where Ayanokoji comes forward as a candidate. If it was Ayanokouji's true nature, he would definitely refuse, but if he didn't become the control tower here, he probably decided to run because it would be troublesome.
The first reason was his promise to Arisu that he would fight in this exam.
Of course, it's a verbal agreement, so he can refuse, but if he refuses, Arisu will probably get angry.
It would be a bad idea to be followed around by Arisu while the acting director was keeping an eye on him.
Another reason is that Ayanokoji is usually with Sakura.
If he does not protect Sakura here, his true nature will become known.
Given this creep's personality, I don't think he cares if a third party dislikes him.
However, if that was noticed by the acting president and his classmates were induced by the acting president to eliminate Ayanokoji, he would be in a lot of trouble.
Therefore, it is best for Ayanokoji to run for the commanding post.
Even if he loses, he won't be expelled.
I was the one who arranged for this to happen, but if Karuizawa hadn't opposed it, Ayanokoji would have easily become the commander.
Karuizawa probably opposed it because she didn't want Ayanokoji to take any risks, but Ayanokoji, who is being watched by the acting chairman, has a lot of constraints on him...
Well, this can't be helped.
"...Is it okay? It's true that you can avoid expulsion, but it would be a waste to gamble the protect points you've earned so hard to get, even if it's just a rice cake from the shelf. Isn't it best to let the small fry who will be expelled sooner or later do it?”
"To be honest, I don't want to risk my protect points, but Airi is my friend. It can't be helped that I run as a candidate this time."
"Kiyotaka-kun..."
Sakura looked at Ayanokoji with apologetic eyes even though she was trembling.
Well, he's staking out his protection points to help your useless self.
A normal person would feel sorry for that.
And I don't know what Ayanokoji is aiming for, but it's pretty good.
He clearly said that I didn't want to risk his protection points and that he would help her because she was his friend, but on the other hand, if she wasn't his friend, he wouldn't help him.
From his friend Sakura's point of view, it's like Ayanokoji is saving her.
Moreover, since he said that this time, he is implicitly saying that even if he doesn't lose his protect points in this exam, he won't be able to stand for a similar exam next time.
Of course, that doesn't give anyone the right to complain.
Even if he defeats someone who goes out of his way to become a human pillar this time, it is out of the question to force him to do so many times in the future.
Also, it is impossible for the people who usually work with Ayanokoji to blame him.
It's objectively obvious that you don't want to stake your protect points.
In this way, it was decided that Ayanokoji would become the command center, albeit in a detour.
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At lunchtime, I leave the classroom and head to the bathroom. Meanwhile, I received an email from Hiyori, so when I looked at it, it said that she couldn't eat with me because she wanted to have a strategy meeting during lunch break.
I replied that I understood and went into the bathroom. Then, while I was urinating, the door opened, so I took a quick look and saw that it was Ayanokoji.
Why?
Ayanokoji stands next to me with no expression on his face.
"Yo. You had a lot of trouble this morning."
"Well, I'm planning to face Sakayanagi in this exam, so it was helpful that you recommended Airi and made it easier for me to run."
This guy is definitely more cold-hearted than me and Arisu.
It's true that Ayanokoji guided Sakura to protect her, but I can't believe she was saved.
"You're welcome. But since Karuizawa is giving such an opinion, haven't you talked about the confrontation with Arisu or the acting chairman?"
"Yeah. I haven't told Kei. That's why she opposed making me the commander."
"Well, that's right. By the way, if Sakura isn't your friend, you won't protect her, right?"
“Of course.”
Yeah, I thought you'd definitely say that. Well, I wouldn't either unless it benefits me.
"By the way, Hikigaya. I also have something I'd like to ask you."
"What?"
"Today is Kei's birthday, and I prepared a necklace for her."
Oh, so today is Karuizawa's birthday?
I've been using her for some time since Karuizawa moved to Ayanokoji, and I think I'll send a gift of about 50,000 yen later.
"So? If you've already prepared, we're not talking about gifts, right?"
"Well, it's just that it's my first time giving a present to a girl, so I want to see if my choice is correct."
"Is that so? How did you decide on the present?"
Normally, I would choose something that would look good on Karuizawa, or choose something of her favorite color, but...
"Yeah. I searched the internet and noticed the optimistic market, and a necklace was recommended as the number one birthday present for women. It said it would be a big hit even with high school girls, so I went for it."
This guy is smart but stupid, right?
"You know, even if it's a big hit, you wouldn't know what type of high school girl she is. I don't know what kind of necklace it is, but if the high school girl who wrote the review was a neat girl who is different from the gal-type Karuizawa, I don’t know if she likes it?”
"……I see"
Ayanokoji nods as if he understands, but this guy is out of his depth.
"What's important is whether it looks good on Karuizawa. And if she asks you why you chose it as a necklace, don't tell her the reason you just told me. It will definitely turn her off."
"Okay. Then when Kei asks me, I'll just tell her that it looks good on her."
"Just do that. But you're also getting into trouble."
"I won't deny it, but one of your lovers is also a factor."
I don't deny that. Arisu is the type who never lets her target escape.
"Well, do your best. In this exam, Arisu will probably include chess, which has a lot of involvement from the control tower, so if you face an A-class opponent, fight with all your might."
“Are you sure that chess will appear?”
"Absolutely. You can bet on it. From what I heard, she started playing chess because she saw you playing in the White Room."
Additionally, Arisu is good at chess, so she'll probably include it.
The online rate is also a professional class. I am definitely not at the top level, but I am beating lower-level pros.
“Also, if I were to face A or B class, I would be serious in the A class battle, but I would cut corners in the B class battle.”
Arisu wants to fight Ayanokoji with all her might, so she probably doesn't want me to cut corners.
Hiyori, on the other hand, has no desire to fight anyone, so I want her to save as protection points, so if I have to participate, I'll cut corners.
"Use it as a reference"
"Ah. Also, can you induce Ichinose to fight against the B-class?"
"I got approval in the morning."
As expected. I thought he'd order it during the lunch break.
Impressed by Ayanokoji's skill, I step away from the urinal, wash my hands, and exit the bathroom.
Then, before heading to the roof of the meeting place, I headed to the first floor where the vending machines were, and as I was buying drinks, I heard a scream coming from behind the school building, so I turned around and saw Ryuen coming out from the back of the school building.
Ryuen left towards the cafeteria without noticing me, and a little later Ishizaki left the back of the school building.
With a question mark floating in my head, Ishizaki looked around, and then he came towards me.
"Hikigaya! Do you know where Ryuen-san went?!"
"He headed towards the cafeteria. Are you talking about the special exam?"
B-class without Ryuen isn't a threat. He probably wants to return Ryuen to the position of leader by the end of the school year exam.
"That's true, but...by the way, I would like to ask Hikigaya as well. If Hikigaya was in our class, which class would you like to nominate?"
Which class? The best thing for B class is...
"It's class C led by Ichinose."
If you want to take advantage of the B class's strengths, it's best to fight against the C class.
"Hikigaya also thinks that C class is the best..."
"Well, it seems like you received some advice from Ryuen."
"I didn't ask him why. But class C is the most cohesive, so shouldn't we avoid it the most?"
That's not right. It's not a unity, it's just a class of close friends.
It's true that he can achieve decent results in all kinds of events, but it's only so-so.
Such a class is not compatible with a class that specializes in one point like us or B class.
Since Hiyori is the commander, it's not a bad idea to teach Ishizaki the strategy...
"I can tell you, but unless Ryuen is revived, Class B will continue to decline. If you don't like that, you should do everything you can to bring Ryuen back rather than rely on me."
At least they are in B class now, but if Ryuen is not their leader, they will probably fall in the future.
"I guess so..."
"Well, don't worry. I don't know how we will decide which class to compete against, but even if Ryuen doesn't come back, if you are fighting against Class C, I'll tell you the strategy before the event is announced."
I have to increase the possibility of protecting Hiyori's protection points as much as possible.
Well, if Class B and Class A were to face off, either Hiyori or Arisu would lose their protection points, but this can't be helped.
After saying that, I walked away. I don't know what will happen if B-class and D-class collide, but if I'm appointed as the command tower, I'll be careful not to get caught and cut corners, that's fine.
After school... Discussion about the special exam begins in class, but Ayanokoji, the commander, has to decide which class to compete against.
"If you have been appointed as the command tower, please go to the hallway immediately. I will ask you to move with me,'' Chabashira-sensei instructed. The first one to stand up was not Ayanokoji, the commander... but Hirata.
"H-Hirata-kun!" While many students were stunned by the situation, one female student, Wang Miyu, tried to stop Hirata by calling his name.
However, Hirata completely ignores this and leaves the classroom with his luggage.
He'll probably just go home.
Apparently, he was completely disappointed in the last test, but there was no need for him to break just by cleaning up all that garbage.
"I...I'm going to go to the bathroom for a bit. I'll be right back."
With that said, Wang also leaves the classroom following Hirata, but more than likely it's to chase after Hirata.
However, looking at Hirata, she will probably return without achieving any results. "Then I'll tell you."
"Yes. If you have the right to choose, choose B class. B class without Ryuen-kun is not scary enough."
"I know, but it's only 1/4th of the class, so don't expect too much.'' I can hear the exchange between Ayanokoji and Horikita, but on the other hand, if Ryuen returns, the class will suddenly become more troublesome.
To be honest, his strategy is more radical than mine.
There may be a difference between breaking the rules and not breaking them.
As Ayanokoji leaves the classroom, Horikita goes up to the podium.
"I don't think everyone has a firm understanding of the rules yet, so first of all, understand the rules. Once that's done, let's start serious discussions."
I already have a grasp of the rules, so regarding the events, this one isn't difficult either.
The important thing in this test is to never lose in the event of our choice, and to pick up 11 wins in the event of our opponent's choice.
It says that they will compete in 7 events, but they will probably choose 3 events from one class and 4 events from the other class.
It's too unfair for one class to choose five events.
Therefore, it is a certainty that you will win 3 times in the events chosen by your own class, and 1 win in your opponent's event.
However, it is not difficult to meet this condition.
Half of our class is small fry with low potential, but there are a fair number of people who specialize in one thing, so we can use them.
Examples include Sudo's basketball, Wang's Chinese, Miyake's archery, Onodera's swimming, and Sotomura's typing.
As for Matsushita's flash mental arithmetic, I don't think she's inferior to other classes when it comes to modern and classical studies.
As for the number of competitors, 10 events are selected, but since the number of participants in all events must be varied, it is impossible to have a tie for all 5 events.
Well, there are countermeasures for that, but I'm not sure whether to talk about them or not.
To be honest, there's no point in talking about it.
While I was thinking about this, I was thinking of a strategy while listening to my classmates asking Horikita questions about the exam, when I heard an electronic sound and looked up to see Horikita open her cell phone.
It's thin.
"Our opponent has been decided. Ichinose-san nominated Class B, so we will be fighting against Class A."
The air becomes heavy in those words.
Well, it's a race against the top class. The quality of the soldiers there is also better.
"Anyway, there's nothing I can do about it once it's decided. Let's break up for today and think of an event that you think will be useful by tomorrow."
Horikita's words make everyone look depressed, but they get ready to go home.
But did Ichinose choose B class?
Certainly, a B class without Ryuen is not scary enough and is appropriate.
There's nothing wrong with that, but on the other hand, if Ryuen returns, Class C will suffer a major defeat.
From the C-class's point of view, the B-class is its natural enemy.
Well, if Ryuen doesn't come back, I can give them advice on how to win.
After all, Hiyori's protection points are at stake.
In any case, we'll have to wait and see.
I know the tactics of each class to a certain extent, but there is a possibility that they will develop unexpected tactics.
While I was getting ready to go home, my phone rang, so I looked at it and saw that I had received an email from Hiyori.
According to the report, she would be returning home late because she was planning a strategy, and left dinner to Masumi.
I sent an email saying, "Understood, good luck,'' and then left the classroom and headed home.
