The Most Outstanding Student Council President

The three walked side by side, with Horikita Suzune occupying the center position.

Yeyue and Ayanokoji unconsciously lagged half a step behind, making them look like Horikita's lackeys.

Leaving the teaching building, they stepped onto a wide asphalt road lined with lush flower beds on both sides.

"Suzune, you really don't hold back when you speak." Yeyue said helplessly. "What's the plan now? You should know Class D can't execute your proposal."

"I'm giving up." Horikita Suzune's voice was cold. "Telling them the information was a mistake. People without value are better off dropping out as soon as possible. That should make it easier to promote to Class A."

"Is that so?"

Yeyue said calmly, "I think they're all talented individuals. For example, Sudo's physical ability looks quite impressive."

With Ayanokoji present, Yeyue's tone was much more restrained, but there was no need to hide too much.

Because of Horikita, Ayanokoji could probably see a lot already.

"Don't joke around." Horikita sneered. "What value does a guy like Sudo have? With his impulsive personality, he'll only cause trouble in society."

"Maybe." Yeyue nodded in agreement, then countered, "But Sudo's physical ability is a fact. People with that kind of outstanding physical ability are rare."

Although Sudo's grades were poor and he was easily impulsive, often causing trouble, in the original work his physical ability was a rare A+ in the entire school.

He was among the top tier in this school.

"What use is that?" Horikita Suzune dismissed the idea. "We're high school students. The time to flaunt physical ability ends in elementary school."

As if to strengthen her argument, Horikita added, "And this school cultivates talent for society. Once you enter society, except for professional athletes, physical ability holds no advantage. So the school must care more about students' academic performance."

"Horikita, is this information confirmed?"

Suddenly, Ayanokoji forcefully cut into their conversation.

"That should be common sense."

Hearing Ayanokoji's words, Horikita Suzune stopped in her tracks, thought for a moment, then shook her head.

"Indeed, I haven't confirmed it yet. However, even excluding Sudo, most of Class D is worthless. It's hard to reform them in a short time. It's better to have them drop out early."

"Reform..."

Yeyue exchanged a glance with Ayanokoji.

What exactly did Horikita think of her Class D classmates?

Though both were probing and trying to guide Horikita's approach, neither intended to refute her.

Horikita Suzune still hadn't changed her mind. When she started walking again, Ayanokoji remarked casually, "Come to think of it, so when you said 'you'll find out later' at noon, this is what you meant. Thanks for telling me about the S System, Horikita."

"No need."

Horikita Suzune said flatly, "I just don't want to be dragged down by others."

With a cold laugh, she added, "I just didn't expect Class D to be this pathetic. How did they even get into this high school?"

"I see."

Ignoring the latter half of Horikita's words, Ayanokoji nodded. "But I suppose that's to be expected from Horikita. You easily did what I couldn't, finding such important information so quickly."

"That's not..."

About to deny it, Horikita remembered her contract with Yeyue and quickly changed her tune, "It's not that important. I'm sure other classes will discover it soon enough."

After speaking, Horikita glanced at Yeyue. This person indeed had sharp insight.

But

Horikita was confident she could promote to Class A on her own merit.

"That's still impressive. At least I couldn't do it."

Seeming somewhat envious of Horikita's ability, Ayanokoji said this, then casually glanced at Yeyue.

So the source of the information was Yeyue.

There must be some kind of deal between Yeyue and Horikita.

Connecting yesterday's self-introduction and today's series of actions by Yeyue, everything Horikita did could be explained.

"Yeyue might be the culprit spreading the rumors about Kushida."

Ayanokoji reached this conclusion at the same time.

Though there was no solid evidence and the possibility was low, the range of suspects was actually small at the start of school.

Class D was the most likely!

Even Hirata could see this clearly.

There might be someone in Class D who knew Kushida, and the rumors were likely true, which was why Hirata hadn't easily defined Kushida as the victim.

He was simply maintaining class stability by propping up Kushida's position.

So.

Was Yeyue's target Horikita or Kushida?

What exactly was this guy's motive, his guiding principle for action?

Most importantly.

Was Yeyue, truly harmless to him?

Ayanokoji sank into deep thought, only to find Yeyue watching him with a playful smile.

"Ayanokoji, there's no need to sell yourself short. You're actually quite impressive."

"If only the rest of the class saw me the way you do, Yeyue."

Ayanokoji said, a hint of regret in his voice.

Did he realize I know?

Or was it just empty reassurance?

No.

He definitely realized.

Ayanokoji made a quick judgment.

Yeyue's attitude toward him wasn't warm, and there was no real interaction between them. It was best to treat every word Yeyue said as having some ulterior motive.

It seemed he had still underestimated Yeyue's ability!

Then was Yeyue's remark a gesture of goodwill?

Could he afford to relax a little?

The moment Ayanokoji thought this, an endless darkness closed in around him.

The mindset forged by the White Room forced Ayanokoji to probe Yeyue's true nature.

Even if Yeyue was harmless to him, Ayanokoji would still strangle even the slightest possibility in the cradle.

Rashly making an enemy of Yeyue was a foolish choice.

Since the other party hadn't exposed his past, he could take his time testing the waters.

Ayanokoji comforted himself, and the shadow in his heart slowly receded.

"Alright. If we don't hurry up, we'll miss the Sports Briefing."

Yeyue said with a smile.

After this, Ayanokoji would likely come to him on his own. The tendency to perfect everything and ensure absolute safety was one of Ayanokoji's weaknesses.