Had Enough Fun? (Continued)

Let's talk about whether it's romantic or not.

Even Horikita Suzune, who has absolutely no romantic inclinations, felt a slight flutter in her heart.

Pity.

These are all fantasies, things that could never happen between her and him.

He came because of Kushida Kikyo, right?

Horikita Suzune thought.

After all, she was the only one in Class D who deserved his utmost effort.

"Don't rush, Dragon Boy."

Asakusa Toru sat down at the podium in a very casual manner, seemingly unafraid of being penalized by the camera. He leaned back slightly in his chair, rocking it back and forth to a point where it wouldn't tip over, and turned his head.

"What are you so anxious about? Are you unhappy because I wasted 20 million?"

"..." Faced with Asakusa Toru's attitude, Ryuen Kakeru calmed down somewhat. "No, no."

His condition, his expression, and his mental state all seemed normal.

It doesn't seem like he's acting crazy at all.

... wrong.

He's the type who can be completely serious and act crazy.

However, this behavior actually calmed Ryuen down.

What are your plans?

In response to the question he posed, Asakusa Toru simply straightened his chair and clapped his hands.

"No."

Then she spread her little hands.

There's nothing there.

"There was no planning, no scheme, no calculation," he said. "It just so happened that I was looking for an opportunity to drop out of school, and this Special Exam just happened to allow me to drop out."

"That's why I came."

Because the entire Class D was silent, Asakusa Toru's words sounded exceptionally clear.

Drop out, drop out of school???

What is this guy talking about?!

You've moved up to Class A, you've controlled the first grade, you're practically invincible, and now you're saying you're planning to drop out?!

No, it's one thing for Nagumo to drop out of school, but why would you drop out when you've never lost a single game?

Don't tell us you're also afraid of offending the powerful figures in the first year. Apart from Koenji, who you already got expelled, where else in the entire first year are there powerful figures?

Furthermore, if you're trying to avoid Koenji, dropping out now is practically walking into a trap and handing yourself over to them!

The more incomprehensible they were, the less the students in Class D dared to say anything.

Didn't you see the look on Ryuen's face?

What if I get beaten up?

Moreover, they were also filled with curiosity.

So what exactly is this guy thinking?

"... Too early." Taking a deep breath, Ryuen Kakeru surprisingly didn't delve too much into Asakusa Toru's decision to drop out. He simply said, "At least, at least he should have waited until his second year to drop out..."

Regarding Asakusa Toru's statement of withdrawal from school.

The Ryuen was somewhat unexpected, but more so expected.

His dropping out of school was completely unexpected.

The advantages of Advanced Nurturing lie in the job security after graduation from Class A, the completely covered living expenses, and the unique S System.

In Advanced Nurturing, capable individuals can enjoy power and status that are impossible to obtain outside the classroom, even while still being students.

Like Horikita Manabu, like Miyabi Nagumo.

Even looking back at the first-year students, there were figures like Sakayanagi Arisu and Ryuen Kakeru who controlled the class.

Money and power.

The combination of these two factors is the greatest appeal of Advanced Nurturing.

Can.

Are these things really that appealing to Asakusa Toru?

Ryuen Kakeru thought that it might not be as appealing to that guy as Rika Shiina Hiyori, with tears streaming down her face, hugging him and saying, "Stay."

Therefore, the moment he grew tired and weary of it, he was destined to drop out of school.

What Ryuen Kakeru didn't expect was that day would come so soon.

He couldn't even get through first grade properly.

"I've had enough fun," he said.

Asakusa Toru didn't explain further, he just said it casually.

"That's about enough," he said. "Continuing any further would just be a boring cycle."

"Don't worry, I don't intend to help Class D turn the tide."

He said something that greatly disappointed many in Class D who had initially held some hope.

... Although they probably thought it was unlikely from the beginning.

But what if?

Right?

If he really is here to help, we'll be rolling in it!

"I will proceed step by step, investing in each project—until victory."

"Just one last round with the Little Princess."

"So, you can focus on preparing for the match against Class B." Asakusa Toru waved his hand. "Anyway, it doesn't matter whether these Class Points are in your hands or Class B's. I don't care about the outcome of your match. Play however you want."

If I had to point it out, there are definitely differences.

Originally, the number of students in Class B and Class C was the same, so regardless of which class won, the Private Points gained or lost would be equal.

But now that Sakayanagi Arisu transferred to Class A, theoretically it would be best if Class C won a complete victory.

But Asakusa Toru doesn't lack points compared to any one person, and first-year students don't lack those points either.

Instead of manipulating the game, we should try to get a little more into the students' energy.

It's Special Exam.

It's time to play!

Ryuen Kakeru: "..."

Who the hell cares about that?

Whether it's the exam results or the Class Points.

I don't care at all.

What I care about is--

"Get out of here, the farther the better!" After a moment of shifting expression, Ryuen Kakeru took another deep breath and angrily waved his hand. "Don't think that you can order me around just because you're with Ichinose after you leave. I'll be able to do whatever I want and move towards my own goals."

"You'd better not regret leaving now!"

After saying those words, Ryuen Kakeru turned and left.

Before leaving, he glanced at Chabashira Sae, the homeroom teacher of Class D, who was leaning against the wall by the door and did not come out to disturb them.

If we were to say who had the highest expectations because of Asakusa Toru's transfer,

Without a doubt, it's Chabashira Sae.

He is the only hope.

Only he can change the outcome.

Only him.

That's why they can so nonchalantly abandon the results they've built up, casually saying things like they want to drop out of school.

Chabashira Sae: "..."

Ryuen Kakeru: "..."

"Oh."

The sound of sneer drifted on the departing wind, and Ryuen Kakeru's figure disappeared into the distance, while Chabashira Sae's clenched fist slowly loosened.

Two more years.

Two years from now, in a new class, there will still be opportunities to dream.

He mocked me, humiliated me, and ridiculed me.

I ignored it.

Just wait and see what happens in two years.

What will happen if I take charge of Class D again?

Chabashira Sae's mental victory was put aside, and she returned to the Special Exam.

Just as Asakusa Toru said, this game will not change the outcome.

Class D is destined to have its 310 Class Points swallowed up by Class A.

Seven losses in seven games.

The outcome is predetermined, but the process requires some careful consideration.

For example, the most important thing that needs to be decided.

Project.

It allows for a clear definition of victory, while also providing opportunities to stop at the last step and surrender.

Ten perfunctory projects that were casually submitted.

Nine activities that are passable.

One of the most important and crucial...

Chess.

Well, considering that the school requires students to choose seven out of ten, it might be necessary to spend some money to secure a specific program with the school.

That being said, even without locking it, it should be possible to force the game to play.

However, that would diminish the sense of ceremony.

Or, well, submit a Chess and then submit a chess game.

What? You're saying they're not the same thing?

I'm telling you, these two aren't the same thing. Are you deaf?

"Hey, Che."

The choker swaying gently on her fair neck reflected a faint light, and the girl, her fingertips twirling strands of hair and repeatedly wrapping them around her index finger, seemed somewhat hesitant.

"Is this my birthday present?"

Like a girl in her first love, Karuizawa Kei brazenly dragged her chair and table next to Asakusa Toru's table.

The teacher on stage was giving a lecture, while she, leaning on the table and moving towards Asakusa Toru, whispered something.

For Class D, which has Class Points of zero, behavioral rules have long been something that no longer need to be followed.

From the initial recklessness, to the cautious approach after the introduction of the Behavioral Norms Exam, and then to the relaxed and lax attitude after the return of the VIP Exam on the Uninhabited Island.