Ichika Amasawa: A Fully Realized Second-Year-So Hot! (Continued)

It's fair to say that although it's only Class D, the school seems to have considered balance by including some academically gifted students. Presumably, this is to ensure a more intense and competitive environment within the class.

However, compared to Class D, he also gleaned some information about Class C, but discovered that Class C seemed to only have one Shiina Hiyori, and another, Kaneda, who wore glasses. There were no other students with an A grade. Even Ryuuen himself only had a C grade.

So how come there are so many academically superior students in Class D?

Katsuragi couldn't understand.

But.

"Oh, it's great to see you again, Kushida."

At that moment, Sakayanagi Arisu, holding her cane, approached Kushida.

Nakano Yuu and Kushida chose a four-person booth.

Nakano Yuu sat at the very back, while Kushida sat on the same side as him, which was the outer side.

Then they left the opposite seat for the representative from Class B.

Out of politeness, Katsuragi seemed to suggest that Sakayanagi sit down first, but Sakayanagi went to Kushida instead.

It looks like they're saying hello.

But who is Kushida Kikyou? She's a social butterfly who's already friends with most of the first-year students at school, and she can easily guess what the other person is thinking. So, this from Sakayanagi definitely isn't a greeting.

"..."

Kushida.

So what does Sakayanagi mean by that? Does she want her to move aside? Yes, because Kushida is now sitting on the same side as Nakano Yuu, next to him. They do seem to be getting closer.

Thinking this, the considerate Kushida stood up and walked directly to the opposite side of the table, to the inside.

So, does that mean I'm sitting inside?

This gives Sakayanagi Arisu a choice.

Should she choose to sit next to her ex-boyfriend, who was assigned to Class D, or should she choose to sit next to Kushida, who is also a girl?

"Kushida is so polite."

Sakayanagi said, then gripped his cane and sat down next to Kushida.

"..."X3.

Seeing Sakayanagi sit down, Katsuragi felt a little awkward, but he also sat down next to Nakano Yuu.

Let's assume everyone's here.

"Are you two confirmed to be in charge of the Sports Festival for Class D?"

Katsuragi said.

"Then why are some of your students still here?"

The café is currently booked out; there are no students from other classes present.

This definitely requires paying for the venue; otherwise, leaking information would cause trouble for both classes.

But there was still one student present.

"Horikita- kun will have another use for this later."

"Nakano Yuu said."

"Now let's get down to business."

"..."

Katsuragi.

Sakayanagi Arisu politely placed her cane aside, then stood with her feet together and placed her hands on her knees.

They look quite cute.

She probably knows she's cute, and always maintains a pose that makes her even cuter from every angle.

Like Kushida, she's the type who knows how to make herself look cuter.

My ex-girlfriend was so cute. Oh, no, not really.

Seeing that both sides had officially sat down, and that Kushida leader of Class D, had absolutely no intention of taking control of the situation, Nakano-kun decided to strike first.

"Have you received the [bribes] from the upperclassmen yet?"

"Nakano Yuu said."

"What's the meaning?"

Katsuragi's eyes flickered slightly, but his expression remained unchanged.

"Looks like the upperclassmen haven't contacted you yet?"

"Nakano Yuu said."

"This morning in the gym, the upperclassmen already knew how terrible our Class D was. If they do nothing, they'll probably only be dragged down by our Class 1-D."

"Nakano-kun is such a money-grubber."

At this moment, Sakayanagi took over the conversation.

"However, you might not be satisfied."

As she said this, Sakayanagi Arisu placed two point cards on the table.

"This is?"

Kushida was somewhat puzzled.

[It's probably the upperclassmen trying to bribe Class D in hopes that they'll cooperate with the exam. Class C just walked away in the gym earlier, but Class D' s attitude is also worrying. So the upperclassmen, who are also in the White Group, hope that Class D won't follow Class C's example and give up.]

Then, Amasawa, the junior student, explained it to Kushida.

Oh.

Oh, I see.

Therefore...

Ah?

What kind of tactic is this? Is this even possible? So, did Nakano Yuu initially initiate conversation with Fujimaki for this reason?

"It seems the seniors also understand."

"Nakano Yuu said."

"So, did your Class B also include your class's share?"

Are you trying to charge us extra money?

Katsuragi immediately spoke up.

"That's impossible. Besides, we're on the same side now. We share the same fate, and even the evaluation scores aren't guaranteed. So if we lose, it will be the same for your Class D; you'll all lose points."

"And you will become the first class to receive a negative score."

Katsuragi said.

Clearly, Katsuragi had considered the possible scenarios and had consulted with the teacher beforehand about the 0-point situation in Class D.

However, there are things to be concerned about.

So, if Class D just gives up, is that really okay? After all, they got 0 points, and if they don't get negative scores after getting 0, then Class D can just take the exam without a care in the world.

So, they might have to pay Class D to take the exams normally, just like the older students did, which is really disgusting and they don't want to do it.

However, if Class D also suffers losses, then they won't be able to be so arrogant.

"But you don't want to lose, do you? Otherwise, you wouldn't have come here."

Nakano-kun, however, spoke calmly.

"But that would make it seem like I'm extorting you."

"Being better able to handle exams is what the school hopes we can achieve. Looking back, Class D has never been promoted to Class A. Furthermore, if Class D continues to use zero points or admit defeat as bargaining chips, it will not be able to meet the school's training requirements."

"Nakano Yuu said."

"However, using it once or twice occasionally should be permissible. After all, school simulates society, and sometimes you'll encounter such terrible situations."

Kushida listened from the side, only to find that... she couldn't understand it.

But just because she didn't understand doesn't mean no one did.

"..."

Sakayanagi.

Hearing this, Sakayanagi Arisu finally spoke to him.

"Today I am merely a Bystander."

"So, Nakano-kun, you don't need to go out of your way to explain how the 'Zero-Point Battle' by Class D can harm other classes. Of course, for now, we don't plan to hire anyone. So there's no point in you promoting your class."

"Sakayanagi said."

"Oh."

Meanwhile, Nakano-kun began to behave well.

[Nakano-senpai is still amazing.]

Kushida didn't understand, but she had a cheat code: her junior was explaining it to her.

[Just now, Katsuragi- senpai tried to get Nakano-senpai to cooperate with the exam by arguing that Class D would also get negative scores if they got 0, but Nakano-senpai countered by using the "0-score challenge" to sway them.]

Zero points. There was no backup plan for this exam, but what about the future?

After scoring 0 points, Class D became unrestrained, like a ticking time bomb.

That's why Katsuragi's expression was so solemn. The strongest class facing the weakest class, a solemn moment.

"..."

Kushida.

Is that so?

So, do you really need to know these jargon to become a class representative?

Kushida felt that being a support player would be easier.

"This time we're all on the white team. Since we're allies, I think it's reasonable for us to make some concessions or offer each other some assistance."

Kushida said.

Clearly, Kushida, who was suddenly chosen as the class representative, has started to work hard.

"..."

Katsuragi remained calm.

"..."

Sakayanagi, observing from the sidelines, remained unmoved.

Clearly, Kushida's gentle attitude did not move the two representatives from Class B.

"It seems you really aren't up to the task."

At that moment, Nakano said to Kushida.

So, does this mean that Class D had a direct, face-to-face fight?

However, neither Sakayanagi nor Katsuragi underestimated them.

"Horikita, come here. Kushida, you stay here and watch."

"Nakano Yuu said."

"You're really bad at attacking."

"..."

Kushida.

Day.