Chapter 237
Among them, Sakayanagi Arisu on her family background, so no matter how much she misbehaves, someone will help her out. However, Yukimura and Matsushita do not have this kind of confidence, which is why they are so eager for the promised graduation benefits of Class A from the Advanced Nurturing Program.
To put it simply, if they truly rely on their own abilities to get into university, they can indeed be admitted to some decent universities, but that's about it. They shouldn't even dream about those top-ranked national universities, and the likes of the University of University of Tokyo are completely delusional.
Just like Matsushita Chiaki, the difference between his ideal state before and after entering Advanced Nurturing is nothing short of astronomical.
Why did this change occur?
It was because she knew perfectly well that she couldn't achieve her higher-level ideas on her own, and it wasn't until she entered this school that she saw a glimmer of hope.
Yukimura was the same way, which is why he was dissatisfied with the status quo and dreamed of graduating from Class A.
"I've known since I was a child that talent is something that doesn't follow logic, so the only way to prove yourself is through a thousand times more effort."
"Whether in elementary or middle school, I didn't make many friends, nor did I participate in any clubs or volunteer activities. I just focused on academic performance."
"But ordinary people have their limits. No matter how hard they try, they can't find room for further improvement. So I can only pin my hopes on Advanced Nurturing. Only by graduating from Class A can I embark on the path I dream of..."
Sitting on a bench at the edge of the playground, Yukimura Teruhiko took a sip of mineral water and then began to talk to himself about his past.
This top student, who was used to judging people based on their academic ability, was clearly discouraged after dragging the group down in the physical fitness event. He exuded a sense of dejection and lack of confidence.
"Well, I don't really have anything to say about it. After all, your choices all along haven't been wrong. Ultimately, it's just a matter of ability."
Aragaki Shun didn't seem to feel much, and simply said calmly:
"But if you want to get a recommendation from this school, then the most important thing is to figure out what kind of talent the Advanced Nurturing aims to cultivate."
This point is actually quite clear, since at the beginning of the semester, Manabu Horikita reminded everyone of the phrase "both academically and athletically proficient" when recruiting new members for the club.
"In short, you should try to exercise more in your spare time. I don't expect you to reach excellent physical fitness, but at least you shouldn't be worse than the average level of your peers! If you can spare a little of that effort from your studies, this goal isn't actually that difficult."
Aragaki Shun actually leans more towards the "bucket theory," so before leaving, he still gave a simple piece of advice.
After all, Class A's strategy has always been to invite talented people from other classes to join, and Yukimura in front of them is one of the few relatively normal talents in Class D.
For the next six days, they will remain in the same group. This Mixed Training Camp assessment will test more than just physical fitness, so it is his duty as the person in charge to take care of them and soothe their mindset.
Since it was the first day of class, after a tiring long-distance running practice, the rest of the afternoon classes were spent explaining the Forest School or the schedule for the week.
One thing is very clear—the following lessons are all designed to help students gradually master [social skills].
The day's tasks ended with meditation as the sun set.
For the next few days, the process was similar. It wasn't until January 7th, because it was the weekend, that the school stopped bothering them and allowed everyone a day of free time.
However, since even cell phones have been handed in, there really isn't much fun to do around here.
Aragaki Shun took his classmates to the mountains to hunt wild boars. After knocking these dangerous animals unconscious and bringing them back, he invited all his close friends to have a delicious meal together.
After the rest day, it's back to a full schedule of classes.
Just Aragaki Shun thought that the Mixed Training Camp Exam would end without any surprises and would soon be over amidst boring trivialities.
On the evening of January 10th, the day before the final assessment, the Leader of Class A, who had just come out of the cafeteria, was suddenly grabbed by Flat-ground-tripping Senior appeared out of nowhere and dragged to a deserted alley.
"... Asahina, is there something you want to discuss with me?"
Looking at the girl in front of him with long orange hair and a sunflower hair clip, Aragaki Shun raised an eyebrow and asked thoughtfully.
"You're asking a question you already know the answer to, junior! You really have a malicious heart!"
Asahina Nazuna looked a bit of a headache, her purple pupils fixed on the boy, as if trying to see right through him.
"I wonder which aspect you're referring to, senior?"
The Leader of Class A smiled noncommittally.
Although the senior in front of him was very cute, she didn't belong to him, so Aragaki Shun naturally wouldn't include her in his inner circle when it came to serious matters like Special Exam.
"Okay, I'll get straight to the point. Did I offend you, junior, in some way?"
Faced with the sharp gaze of the Flat-ground-tripping Senior, Aragaki Shun and then shook his head.
"No, why do you say that, senior?"
"Then why are you so determined to make me drop out of school?!"
When she said this, Asahina Nazuna's expression was clearly one of exasperation.
If she hadn't been alert enough to notice the clues in the actions of the second-year students in the Kiriyama class, she might not have realized she had been set up by capital until she was forced to commit suicide by the expelled students.
Aren't you my destined one?
How could they be so cold-hearted!
317. Asahina Class is now in our possession; a connection that began with their looks.
"On what grounds are you questioning me, Asahina?"
Aragaki Shun did not deny the possibility that the other person might be expelled, but asked a question with a hint of doubt.
"Throughout the second year, you should have known that I have been trying to unify the other three classes, but you are still playing dead to this day. You dare not openly oppose me, yet you are unwilling to bow down and obey my will."
"If I'm not mistaken, you probably think I'm more merciful and easier to talk to than Nagumo, which is why you're trying to stall for time to negotiate with me."
A mocking smile played on his lips Aragaki Shun said with amusement, "Since that's the case, then I'll have no choice but to go all out this time to prove my resolve."
Upon hearing this reason, Asahina Nazuna fell silent.
"... Your desire for control is just too terrifying!"
They've already consolidated the first-year students' power, yet they're now interfering with the second-year students. They've only delayed a little, and now they're plotting to drive the opponents out of Advanced Nurturing.
This domineering behavior of "those who obey me prosper, those who defy me perish" is almost identical to Miyabi Nagumo before she was expelled from school, except now their class has become the weaker victim.
A hint of helplessness flashed in the eyes of the girl wearing the sunflower hair clip. In the past, as Miyabi Nagumo's childhood friend, she had also benefited from the other's actions of turning the tide against the original Class A in the second year and unifying the lower-ranked classes.
So, is this a case of cause and effect, or karma coming back to bite you?
Now that Miyako has been expelled from school by the stronger juniors, will she also become a sacrifice for the second-year students who are now being integrated?
"This is the third semester of the current academic year, and there are only a few months left before the new students enroll for the next academic year."
Aragaki Shun does not deny the claim that he has a strong desire for control.
"Therefore, I must wipe out all the second-year rebels within three months, thereby seizing sole control of Advanced Nurturing at the student level."
At the end of this semester, the Third Year of Manabu Horikita will officially graduate, and everyone, regardless of whether they are promoted to Class A, will leave the school.
By then, before the start of the new school year, only the first-year students, who have been integrated by Aragaki Shun, and the second-year students, who are now in disarray, will remain.
Therefore, Aragaki Shun needs to find the right opportunity to bring the second-year students under his control before the new students enroll in April.
Otherwise, with the change of Acting Board Chairman, four new freshman classes unaffected by him will be established, including an unknown number of students from the White Room... These variables might cause him a lot of trouble.
Although he wasn't afraid, cockroaches scurrying around are always disgusting, so it's best to have the situation under control beforehand.
There are only three grades in the Advanced Nurturing. If he can completely control two of them, he will be able to wield absolute power and completely suppress the newly established grade next year!
"You've already started planning for the next school year?"
Asahina Nazuna heard this, she was completely dumbfounded.
The reason I'm going to be expelled is actually this? It's absolutely outrageous!
"By the way, there are students from your class, the former Class C, and the former Class D in the Second Year Kiriyama Group. Anyone can be expelled; I haven't specifically designated anyone."
Aragaki Shun's goal was to establish his authority so that the remaining three second-year classes would submit to him.
It doesn't matter who the person dropping out of school is, as long as he achieves his ultimate goal.
Asahina Nazuna: "..."
I understood the meaning behind the boy's words: you are all unimportant, but your dropping out of school will serve as a warning to others.
Asahina Nazuna's face was grim, and a dark glint appeared in her unconsciously lowered gaze.
You blindly believe the other person is your destiny, and then you're heartbroken because they don't value you... So, is fate all a lie?
Clutching the Protection Talisman on her wrist, the Flat-ground-tripping Senior sighed after a long silence.
Their first meeting was because she tripped and fell to the ground, causing the Protection Talisman to fly towards him.
The girl therefore believed that there must be a meaningful connection between them, but upon closer reflection, apart from this mundane little incident, the two were in different grades and rarely had the opportunity to meet, so they could be considered as simply strangers who knew each other.
In this light, it seems understandable that the other party could so ruthlessly consider her a candidate for expulsion.
"Hey~ Are all you guys so competitive and aggressive?"
Muttering a complaint under her breath, Asahina Nazuna didn't expect Aragaki Shun to answer, but instead waved her hand, making a gesture of surrender and begging for mercy.
"Forget it, I still want to stay in Advanced Nurturing. Dropping out now would be too bad."
"You just want to unite the second-year students, right? I don't have that much influence on the boys, but I can represent the class in agreeing to this on the girls' side."
With her teeth slightly biting her rosy lips, the Flat-ground-tripping Senior, suppressed the chaotic emotions in her heart and, in her role as the class's female leader, proposed the conditions she could offer.
"As long as you can leave us enough living expenses, and then agree on a suitable plan to give those ambitious students in the class the opportunity to transfer to Class A, then I am confident that I can persuade most of the girls and a few boys to follow your orders."
Now that Nagumo Class has fallen to the bottom of Class D, most people should have to face reality—as long as Aragaki Shun continues with his current hostile attitude, they will have absolutely no chance of returning to Class A.
Under these circumstances, the reason why everyone is still holding on and unwilling to submit to the other side is simply due to a combination of pride and resentment.
After all, they had spent a considerable amount of time in Class A. With Nagumo suppressing the entire second year, everyone in the class thought they would definitely be the ultimate victors of this year.
The result was that after just one clash with Aragaki Shun, that beautiful dream was easily shattered, and the entire class was relegated to the bottom of the school... How could the students in the class accept this so easily, and how could they not feel resentment!
But resentment stemming from being unable to do anything is meaningless!
Falling to Class D is certainly upsetting, but at least I can still stay in Advanced Nurturing and have a chance to transfer to Class A using my Private Points. If I were really expelled, that would be the end of everything.
"That's interesting. So let's set the withdrawal slots for this Mixed Training Camp as the original Class C and Class D of the second year."
Aragaki Shun smiled nonchalantly, not particularly concerned about the change.
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The group leader of the second-grade Kiriyama class was willing to follow his instructions to deliberately fail the test because he promised to use his Private Points to help them cancel their expulsion punishment after they dragged others down with them.
Normally, in the worst-case scenario, there is a possibility of students dropping out from the bottom of the class in all three grades. In addition, since the Mixed Training Camp is divided into Boys' Dormitory' and Girls' Dormitory, there will be a total of six people in charge who will be expelled for failing grades. If you include those they designated as "accomplices," that makes a total of twelve.
However, since the first year was relatively stable and there was no need to target the Third Year, Aragaki Shun only made such arrangements for the second year.
In other words, he needs to use 40 million Private Points to help the two male and female leaders of the second-year Kiriyama class cancel their punishments. Then he can designate one boy and one girl from the corresponding group to make them suffer the consequences for a suitable reason.
As for this "suitable reason," it's easy to find. Most of the members of those two groups are students from the Kiriyama class. As long as these people deliberately cause a few conflicts with the designated accomplices during the week-long Mixed Training Camp, they can be accused of "disrupting the group's daily cooperation" and thus be considered by the school as one of the reasons for the group's failure.
In short, as long as they were placed in the Second Year Kiriyama Group at the beginning of the grouping, their decision to drop out was entirely in Aragaki Shun's hands.
The problem is that everyone initially thought that Kiriyama's class formed a group centered around their own classmates because they were instructed by Aragaki Shun to aim for the top three. Who could have guessed that they were actually aiming for the punishment of expulsion for finishing last from the very beginning?
As a result, the boys and girls invited to join these two groups were all top-ranked members of their respective classes—for example, in the Girls' Dormitory, Nagumo Class invited Asahina Nazuna, while in the Boys' Dormitory, Miyabi Nagumo's former confidante, Mizowaki, was invited.
Aragaki Shun didn't make any demands in this regard. In any case, he didn't know many people in the second year anyway, so it didn't matter who was expelled, as long as they could be used to establish his authority.
Now that Asahina Nazuna has come knocking on our door, expressing her willingness to represent the girls of Nagumo Class —no, I should say Asahina Class's class—in swearing allegiance, there's naturally no reason to refuse.
After all, there are a total of six candidates for the two groups to be buried alive, but Aragaki Shun can only reasonably use one male and one female burial quota. After removing the two candidates from Asahina Class, it will be just right for the original Class C and Class D of the second year to enjoy the same opportunity, so that both classes can face the iron fist from the Student Council President on an equal footing.
"Unlike the delinquents and idiots in the other two classes, your class was initially designated by the school as the original Class B. Even if you're not all Akito and pragmatic, you should at least understand who the strong are and who you should obey to get to the end!"
"It's not enough for just the girls to back down. After Nagumo dropped out of school, who's the leader of the boys in your class? He shouldn't be harboring any unrealistic fantasies anymore, right?"
It's not that Aragaki Shun looks down on... well, Aragaki Shun just looks down on the Asahina Class!
After all, they could tolerate Miyabi Nagumo's rule, so what reason did they have to risk expulsion to rebel against the even more powerful Aragaki Shun?
There might have been some stubborn kids in that class at first, but later on, they were all expelled for going against Nagumo.
"The leader of the boys' group..." Asahina Nazuna paused for a moment before continuing, "There isn't one in the class yet. If we're talking about people with significant influence, it would probably be Mizowaki and Tonokawa."
This kind of thing is actually quite normal. After all, the power structure in their class used to be a dictatorship with Miyabi Nagumo at its core, and the closer you are to her, the more influence you have.
Now that Miyabi Nagumo has been expelled, the class management has naturally fallen apart and can only proceed according to inertia.
Because of her unique background and considerable strength, Asahina Nazuna possessed a degree of independence in the past, which enabled her to take over the position of leader of the girls' group.
But among the boys, none of them truly possessed that prestige.
People like Mizowaki and Tonokawa only retain a relatively large influence today because they used to be Nagumo's right-hand men assisting in class management.
"In short, our class is leaderless right now. I can make decisions on the girls' side, but on the boys' side, Mizowaki is also a candidate to be buried. If you threaten him a little, he'll definitely back down."
"In this way, only a very small group of people, represented by Tonokawa, remain in the class who haven't expressed their opinions yet. Faced with your pressure and the will of the majority of the class, he will make a smart choice."
Listening to Asahina Nazuna's suggestion, Aragaki Shun nodded, confirming that the plan was indeed effective.