"You should all understand how small groups work. Next, I'll explain the large groups.
"After the exam begins, you may form large groups of up to six people and cooperate. Large groups, too, may only include students from the same year.
"Of course, large groups are also subject to gender restrictions. Groups of fewer than four have the same restrictions as small groups. In groups of four or more, at least half the members must be girls."
"To give you a clear goal when forming groups, I'll now explain what the exam will involve.
"During last year's Uninhabited Island Exam, many students must have felt frustrated because they couldn't make full use of their potential.
"This year, however, you can expect to need every kind of ability.
"Academic ability, physical ability, mental strength, communication skills—in addition to the abilities I just mentioned, you may well be able to make use of your own particular strengths."
Nagumo was pretty capable. He'd actually considered things so thoroughly.
Kamio Tatsuya had been taken aback for a moment. Then again, the school probably wouldn't have approved an exam plan full of loopholes.
"So you may form groups with students you're close to, but the overall abilities of your group may directly affect your results in the Special Exam. I suggest considering everything carefully before forming your groups."
The students in the class nodded in understanding. Then Itagami moved on to the next topic. "Now that you understand the importance of small groups, let's talk about the rewards."
At last. Kamio Tatsuya and Ryuen exchanged glances, seeing the anticipation in each other's eyes. Then they turned their attention to the screen at the front, where Itagami had displayed the exam rewards.
First-place group:
500 Class Points, 2,000,000 Private Points, and 1 Protection Point.
Second-place group: