On the other side, Ichinose saw what was happening and sighed to herself, deciding not to come over. As for Hashimoto, he was even less likely to come looking for trouble.
Kamio Tatsuya had underestimated how eager the students were to place near the top. Or perhaps it was simply because this was the first day and everyone still had plenty of energy. Even though the test location was quite far away, they still managed to gather a full group within thirty minutes.
The English Test soon began. Of the contestants in the group, Kamio Tatsuya knew no one except Ichinose.
By contrast, almost everyone who came over from another group greeted Ichinose, whether they were First Years or second-years.
She really is popular. That was exactly why Kamio Tatsuya ranked Ichinose below Kamuro and Shiina.
She was kind to everyone, and Kamio Tatsuya wanted that kindness to belong to him alone.
The written test wasn't very difficult, and Kamio Tatsuya finished quickly. But someone had turned in their paper even earlier: Ichinose Honami.
"Looks like I beat you this time, Kamio-kun."
Ichinose was beaming. Kamio Tatsuya pursed his lips. What's she so pleased about? They haven't even graded them yet.
In the end, both Kamio Tatsuya and Ichinose got perfect scores. Since Ichinose had turned in her paper first, she took first place, leaving Kamio Tatsuya in second.
Well, second place was fine. It still earned him three points and two portions of food.
Since it was almost noon anyway, the four of them decided to have lunch together.
After lunch, Kamio Tatsuya parted ways with Kamuro and the others.
"Masumi, after F8 comes D7."
Once Kamio Tatsuya had left, Hashimoto spoke with a puzzled look.
"What do you mean, F8 and D7?"
"Tatsuya asked us about our route