In Classroom of the Elite, Ichinose You Will Regret It

Faced with such a result, you choose to question the teacher instead of investigating the information first?

"What I said is the truth. It seems you think quite highly of yourself."

"I am confident that I solved almost all the questions on the entrance exam, and I don't recall making any major mistakes during the interview. At the very least, I cannot imagine being assigned to Class D."

Still fixated on this question; it seems she still doesn't understand the truth about this school.

"Almost solved the entrance exam questions...? Normally, entrance exam results are not shown to individuals, but I will make an exception for you. That's right, your answer sheet happens to be right here."

"You really are well-prepared... as if you knew I would come here to protest."

Blah blah, yadda yadda.

Hearing this, Uesugi Gen completely lost interest.

In short, a girl named Horikita Suzune was protesting why she had been assigned to Class D, and Chabashira Sae was using various methods to gaslight her.

How strange.

Someone of this caliber can be a teacher, and she's even a good friend of Hoshinomiya? Maybe I should consider telling Hoshinomiya to stay away from her. If Hoshinomiya ever gets a whim to learn how to gaslight her own students from her, I'd be in for a real headache.

Speaking of which, is that her? The culprit who keeps breaking the accomplice's composure and calling to harass me every day.

So, in what aspect is she actually excellent?

I really don't get why the accomplice feels she is inferior to her; Uesugi Gen feels they are about the same.

Furthermore, the name Horikita Suzune makes it hard not to associate her with the current student council president, Horikita Manabu. Plus, there seems to be a slight resemblance between their brows; they might be related.

Decided. Next time I see him, I'll use this name to tease him and see what happens.

And then there's that outrageous Class D homeroom teacher.

Inhaling the scent of lavender hair oil mixed with the smell of alcohol, Uesugi Gen leaned close to Hoshinomiya's head and whispered into her ear, "Teacher, has your friend been without a boyfriend for too long, causing a hormonal imbalance? Treating the students in her class like this."

Hoshinomiya's pretty face flushed red, then she let out a giggle and patted Uesugi Gen with her small hand.

"Gen-chan, you shouldn't say that about Sae-chan, although it is true that she doesn't have a boyfriend, tee-hee~"

Uesugi Gen looked at the slightly pink neck of Hoshinomiya in his arms, his face darkening.

You tell me not to say it, yet you're laughing. You actually think the same thing yourself, and you haven't stopped giggling since just now.

"Gen-chan, don't fidget, keep listening."

The two continued to listen.

"I don't think this is an easy path. How can Class D, which is gathered with immature people, manage to earn more points than Class A? No matter how I think about it, isn't that impossible?"

"That has nothing to do with me. Whether or not you want to aim for this reckless path is your own personal freedom. Horikita, or is it that you have some special reason why you absolutely must be promoted to Class A?"

"That is... I will take my leave for today. But please remember that I have not accepted this."

"Understood, then I will remember that."

"Ah, right. I also asked someone else to come to the counseling room. Someone who is also related to you."

"Someone related to me...? Could it be... Broth--"

Oh, ho. Seems like I heard something incredible.

As expected, these two are related, and they are siblings at that.

Uesugi Gen suddenly became interested.

The younger sister of the prestigious student council president was actually assigned to Class D? What a dramatic scene.

"Ayanokoji, come out."

"If you don't come out, I will have you expelled."

Hearing this, the result was already obvious. The Class D homeroom teacher, Chabashira Sae, was willing to use intimidation, threats of expulsion, and other means to coerce her students in order to get her class promoted to Class A.

Such a teacher truly opened Uesugi Gen's eyes. This teacher was obsessed with reaching Class A, willing to use any means necessary at any cost.

So, if Class D is supposedly full of "defective products," is the homeroom teacher of Class D also a kind of defective product?

Looking at it this way, those two students were the ones Chabashira Sae deemed capable of leading the class upward. And judging by Horikita Suzune's tone just now, the other student who hadn't spoken yet must be like them, hiding in some corner eavesdropping.

Ayanokoji, what a niche yet famous surname. I feel like I've seen that person somewhere before.

Judging by his conduct, he really is an incredibly low-profile person.

Even in the information provided by the accomplice, she only mentioned him in passing as Horikita Suzune's sidekick.

According to the usual habit of calling people out, the one who comes out last is the main event. In other words, he was recognized by his homeroom teacher as having talent that surpassed Horikita Suzune's.

I didn't expect this school to hide such a character. Is he an escapist, or a viper hiding in the shadows?

Suddenly, steady footsteps came from outside the office.

Damn it, someone is coming.

Uesugi Gen cursed under his breath and quickly whispered to Hoshinomiya, "Teacher, we need to go, someone is coming. It won't be good if we're seen here."

"..."

Hoshinomiya seemed to have not heard Uesugi Gen at all, her entire body frozen in place.

Something was wrong with this state!

Uesugi Gen suddenly realized that at some point, Hoshinomiya's signature smile had vanished, replaced by a gloom he had never seen before hanging over her small face.

Tap~~~, Tap~~, Tap~, The sound was getting closer and closer, yet Hoshinomiya still didn't react.

He could leave first and abandon Hoshinomiya here, but in this school full of competition, a homeroom teacher being caught eavesdropping on another class's conversation was not a good look.

More importantly, Hoshinomiya's current state was very abnormal; Uesugi Gen couldn't predict what she might do if he left her behind.

No, he had to take drastic measures.

Gritting his teeth, Uesugi Gen bent down, wrapping one arm around Hoshinomiya's smooth legs and the other around her neck, lifting her up in a bridal carry.

Hoshinomiya finally snapped out of it, letting out a gasp as her hands instinctively wrapped around Uesugi Gen's neck.

"Gen-chan, what are you—"

Before she could finish, Uesugi Gen took a swift step and ran into the counseling room next door.

Bang!

The door was shut instantly.

The homeroom teacher of Class A, first year, Mashima, held his lesson plan and looked at the empty office, sighing silently to himself.

What a lazy group of colleagues.

Inside the counseling room, Uesugi Gen sat on a chair.

"Huff~ huff~ huff."

Carrying someone was truly not a task for a shut-in like him.

"Teacher Hoshinomiya, just how much do you weigh?"

"Shut up, Gen-chan. Don't you know that a girl's height and weight are forbidden topics?"

Having recovered, Hoshinomiya blushed, embarrassed and angry, and lightly pounded Uesugi Gen's chest with her small fist.

At this moment, Hoshinomiya had returned to normal.

Looking at Hoshinomiya's pink cheeks, Uesugi Gen was silent for a moment before asking softly, "Hey, Teacher, you really hate Class D, don't you?"

"..."

Hoshinomiya clearly hadn't expected Uesugi Gen to ask this question; her fist stopped in mid-air, remaining there for a long time.

Then, looking at Uesugi Gen, she said in a firm tone after a long while, "That's right. Teacher absolutely hates Class D. I want to keep Class D under my feet forever and never allow them to climb up. That is the reason I stay at this school."

Is this... the true face of Teacher Hoshinomiya?

This... is truly thrilling!

Uesugi revealed an unbridled smile, "Then Teacher, let me help you. That was my purpose in coming to find you today."

He added, spitting out the words coldly, "Let's kick Class D out of the game for good, all at once."

Upon hearing Uesugi Gen's words, Hoshinomiya's body stiffened, then a smile bloomed on her face as she lunged at Uesugi Gen, hugging his head.

"Gen-chan~, you really are Teacher's favorite student."

Held tightly by Hoshinomiya, Uesugi Gen felt an unprecedented sense of pressure, and the sight before his eyes made him feel dizzy.

"Let go, let go, I can't breathe."

Uesugi Gen patted Hoshinomiya's back, finally managing to pull himself out.

Looking at the overly happy Hoshinomiya before him, Uesugi Gen decided to let her calm down a bit more.

"Also, Teacher, could you please get off me first? You're actually a bit heavy."

"Gen-chan!"

A voice of shy anger echoed from the counseling room.

Chapter 25 Die, All of You, Volley of a Thousand Arrows!

"That is the specific plan. I can't guarantee a one hundred percent success rate, but no matter how you calculate it, we come out on top."

Uesugi Gen finished explaining his plan to Hoshinomiya and spoke with a serious expression.

"I see. I understand. I will cooperate tomorrow."

Hoshinomiya wore an expression of absolute confidence, the excitement in her eyes nearly overflowing.

"However, Gen-chan, you really are special toward Ichinose. Even Teacher is getting a little jealous."

Hoshinomiya changed the subject, teasing Uesugi Gen.

Uesugi Gen broke into a cold sweat, tossed out one last sentence, and slipped away in a flash.

"Anyway, that's how it is. I'll leave it to you tomorrow, Teacher."

Something is wrong!

Early the next morning, watching Uesugi Gen arrive at the classroom so early, Kanzaki Ryuji felt his heart tighten instantly.

Every time this guy was this spirited, it meant he was up to something.

After spending so much time together, Kanzaki Ryuji had come to understand Uesugi Gen's personality.

Whatever could make this guy this energetic definitely wasn't a small matter.

At this moment, Uesugi Gen sat at his desk looking at the printed mock exam papers, a wicked smile on his face.

This time, he was going to crush Ichinose and seize the position of leader of Class B in one fell swoop.