August 10, aboard the Luxury Cruise Ship.
Tonight, plenty of First Year students were racking their brains to understand the rules of the VIP Exam.
Some felt superior, convinced they had a knack for understanding things. Others were baffled by the complicated rules and exclaimed that they could practically feel their brains growing...
In Room 203.
Chabashira Sae suddenly asked meaningfully, "Tennoji Kaede, how well do you understand this exam so far?"
Shiina Hiyori and Morofuji Rika were stunned.
Her question was clearly directed at him, and they couldn't understand why Teacher Chabashira would do that.
Kaede replied, "Isn't it a little inappropriate for you to ask me that, Teacher Chabashira? You're the School Administration representative who explained the rules."
She gave a dry laugh. "Not at all. I just noticed that you and Shiina seemed to have no questions, so I thought I'd chat with you a little."
"Just as you said, there's still plenty of time. We can chat and ask questions freely, can't we?"
Kaede couldn't help rolling his eyes at her. What he'd meant was that Morofuji could do that.
Teacher Chabashira was really good at taking advantage of an opening, and she'd stop at nothing to achieve her goals...
She continued to coax him. "Besides, I've already officially explained the general rules of the VIP Exam."
"Feel free to say whatever you like. There's no need to worry about breaking the rules. The exam between students hasn't started in this room yet, and I can guarantee that."
Hiyori looked over with concern. In just this short time, she'd already keenly sensed that something was off about this Class D homeroom teacher.
Kaede gave her a discreet, reassuring look, then replied, "Since you've asked, I'll try to answer Morofuji's questions. Why don't you listen in, Teacher?"