In Classroom of the Elite, Ichinose You Will Regret This

Watching Uesugi Gen's expression, it looked like a villain whose scheme had just succeeded.

...Is he really not taking revenge on him for what happened earlier?

Hoshinomiya, standing to the side, thought silently to herself.

Regardless, Hoshinomiya eventually handed the key card engraved with Kanzaki Ryuji's name over to Uesugi Gen.

A little more time passed.

Because the work had been assigned in advance, everyone in Class B performed their respective duties, and the campsite was set up quickly.

"Everything that needs to be done is pretty much finished."

Uesugi Gen turned his head to ask Kanzaki Ryuji, who was sitting under a tree resting.

"Do you know where Class D's campsite is?"

"Unfortunately, I don't. Or rather, they still haven't decided on a location for their camp yet."

Kanzaki Ryuji spread his hands, looking speechless.

"It seems they're still arguing over whether or not they should purchase a toilet."

"I really feel for Horikita-san, having to endure being in the same class as this bunch."

Uesugi Gen felt completely hopeless about Class D and stood straight up.

"Let's go. Since they can't decide for themselves, I'll help them decide."

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"Even so, I cannot accept your plan to use points that belong to the boys as well. If you want a temporary toilet, I expect you to at least collect a majority vote in favor."

"I... I am fighting for the natural needs of the girls. This has nothing to do with the boys!"

"Natural needs, and it has nothing to do with the boys? I don't understand. Isn't this just pure discrimination?"

"Discrimination?... Ah—my head is starting to hurt..."

At this moment, Class D was in the middle of a heated debate over whether to purchase a toilet worth 20 points, with both the boys and girls sticking to their own arguments.

"In that case, let me help you solve this trouble."

A voice directly interrupted their argument, forcing both of them to stop.

The students of Class D turned their heads one after another to find the source of the voice, only to see Uesugi Gen leading a group of people as they marched toward them.

"I must say, you guys were quite easy to find. I could hear Class D's voices from far away."

"Uesugi, what are you here for? The exam has only just begun. Even if you intend to attack us, there's no need to do it at a time like this."

Horikita Suzune stepped forward to question him. Now that both sides were in a competitive relationship, she wasn't about to give Uesugi Gen a friendly attitude.

"Attack you? Horikita-san, how could you think that? I'm here to help you."

Uesugi Gen said with a tone full of feigned compassion.

"Help us? Do you really think I'd believe that?"

Horikita Suzune let out a cold snort. It would be a miracle if anything Uesugi Gen said could be trusted.

"That's right, I'm here to help you. You're arguing so fiercely because, at the end of the day, you have too many points. If we cut your points in half, you definitely won't have the energy to argue anymore."

Uesugi Gen spread his hands with a helpless expression, and Kanzaki took a piece of paper out of his pocket, unfolding it to show them.

The expressions of every student in Class D changed the moment they saw the paper.

"Remember, one condition."

"300 points is still too much for you, to the point where you're still arguing over how to use them. Let's split the difference—hand over 150 points worth of supplies to us in Class B."

The students of Class D looked at the contract with ugly expressions.

150 points—that would take away half of their supplies, barely enough for them to last a week. If any other points were deducted for penalties, Class D could just raise the white flag right now.

"Impossible. I won't accept such terms. Why should we hand over 150 class points worth of supplies to you just because of those three failing losers!"

Facing Uesugi Gen, Yukimura gathered his courage to challenge him, even though he seemed to lack conviction when it came to the 150 class points.

"That's right! The ones who signed the contract with you were Horikita and Hirata. Why should we have to pay?"

With someone taking the lead, the students of Class D chimed in one after another.

"Don't misunderstand. From the very beginning, I never expected you guys, who only know how to fight among yourselves, to hand over supplies to me."

Uesugi Gen stood in front of the Class B students, looking at the people of Class D with eyes full of contempt.

He then shifted his gaze to Horikita Suzune, who was standing silently to the side.

"Horikita-san, you'll hand them over to me, won't you?"

"Ah, that's right. I will hand over those 150 points worth of supplies to you, exactly as agreed."

Horikita Suzune's calm voice revealed a sense of determination.

"Hahaha!"

Uesugi Gen laughed out loud without a care in the world.

"I knew it, which is why I specifically chose to sign a contract with you back then. No, I should say, even without a contract, as long as I asked, you would have handed over those 150 points worth of supplies to me."

Facing Uesugi Gen's words, Horikita Suzune uncharacteristically did not refute him.

Yes, since she had agreed to Uesugi Gen's conditions, as long as it did not violate her principles, Horikita Suzune would absolutely keep her word.

Otherwise, she would not be Horikita Suzune.

Immediately after, Uesugi turned his head to look at the Class D students standing motionless on the spot.

"By the way, as long as you are a student in this class, you can apply for class supplies. So, what are you going to do for the next week? Are you going to guard Horikita-san every second of every day to prevent her from applying for supplies and handing them to me?"

Thinking of this, Uesugi Gen was amused by the stupidity of Class D.

"How truly foolish. During a special exam, instead of uniting against the outside, you spew insults at the only person in your class capable of leading it. No wonder you were all assigned to the same class of defective goods."

"However, this suits me just fine. I signed the contract with Horikita and Hirata. If they cannot hand over the supplies to me on time, what awaits them is expulsion. The only person capable of leading the class being expelled by her own class—for me, that is the most perfect ending imaginable."

"As for the rest of you, just stay in Class D forever until you graduate."

After saying this, Uesugi Gen turned around and left with his classmates from Class B.

"Two hours from now, 150 points worth of supplies. The list is here. If I don't see the supplies by then, they will be expelled."

Uesugi Gen issued an ultimatum to the entirety of Class D.

This guy...

Watching Uesugi Gen's retreating figure, Horikita Suzune bit her lip with complex emotions.

57

Chapter 57: I Want to Report You!

"Hey, why did you speak up for me just now?"

Horikita Suzune walked up to Uesugi Gen, lowering her head to ask Uesugi Gen, who was sitting under a tree looking at the scenery.

The Class B students had already gone ahead with the supplies, while Uesugi Gen had been pulled aside by Horikita Suzune.

"Even if you hadn't said those things, I still would have handed those 150 points worth of supplies to you."

Horikita Suzune also sat down beside Uesugi Gen, hugging her knees and looking ahead.

"I know, that's why I specifically signed the contract with you in the first place. Didn't I just say that?"

Uesugi Gen did not answer Horikita Suzune's question; instead, he asked another question with interest.

"How are things in your class?"

"Isn't it because of you!"

Horikita Suzune glanced at Uesugi Gen and said irritably.

"That speech of yours just now left them speechless. Although there is still friction, we have finally reached a consensus on the general direction."

"They actually still know shame? That's quite an incredible thing. But I feel for you; you clearly despise these people, yet you still have to lead them to Class A."

"It's nothing. Since I have decided to graduate from Class A by promoting the class, I wouldn't lack even this much resolve."

Horikita Suzune looked at the distant sea, her tone filled with determination.

She then turned her head and asked Uesugi Gen.

"You still haven't answered me. Why did you help me speak? Logically speaking, wouldn't it have been more in your interest to just leave after talking to me, wait for me to bring you the 150 points of supplies, and continue to stir up conflict between Class D and me?"

"Hmm~, that's true, but it just feels like it wouldn't be fun that way."

Uesugi Gen looked up and thought for a moment before answering.

"Huh? What kind of reason is that? Not fun?"

Horikita Suzune narrowed her fox-like eyes and leaned toward Uesugi Gen, as if she wanted to pry open his head to see what was inside.

"How should I put it."

Uesugi pinched his chin and mused.

"Have you ever played games?"

"No, never."

Horikita Suzune replied instantly.

"Then what do you do in the dorms usually?"

Uesugi Gen was a bit curious. Even when The Accomplice Lady asked her to go out and have fun, she wouldn't go. How could this girl's daily life feel so exceptionally monotonous?

"I study for 10 hours every day, and use the remaining time to read."

Horikita Suzune said with a calm expression.

"How can you say such a terrifying thing with such a calm face?"

Uesugi Gen was so startled he leaned back, scooting his butt back two steps, trying to distance himself from Horikita Suzune.

"You still haven't answered my question."

Horikita Suzune glared at Uesugi Gen with dissatisfaction.

Uesugi Gen pondered for a moment, finally coming up with a Horikita-style answer.

"Alright, um... got it. You like studying, right? If you were constantly doing one-plus-one math problems, would you find that interesting?"

Uesugi Gen gestured with both hands toward Horikita Suzune.

"Huh? Are you saying that crushing our Class D right now is as simple as doing one-plus-one problems?"

Horikita Suzune instantly understood what Uesugi Gen meant.

"Ahem, you aren't wrong to put it that way."

Uesugi Gen scratched his cheek and chuckled.

"In short, games are more fun with more people. Your Class D is too pathetic; you haven't even chosen a concrete leader yet. If things keep going like this, you're bound to lose. Without you guys in Class D, I'd only be left playing Fight the Landlord with Class A and Class C."

Uesugi Gen concluded.

"I won't be thanking you. Don't regret not getting me expelled today when you eventually lose."

"Rest assured, Miss Horikita. I absolutely will not lose this game. Everything I'm doing right now can only be described as achievement hunting."

Unfortunately, the game-illiterate Horikita Suzune completely missed the subtext of Uesugi Gen's words.

"I really don't understand what you're thinking."

Horikita Suzune stood up and brushed the dust off her pants.

"I won't be holding back for this special exam. Our class doesn't have many points left, so we have to rely on guessing the leaders of other classes to score. Your class had better be careful; don't let me figure it out."

"Miss Horikita, if I wipe out your Class D cleanly this time, don't go crying to me later."

"A bet is a bet."

After cleaning off her clothes, Horikita Suzune turned her head and said to Uesugi Gen.

"I'll be heading back now—"