Kushida Kikyo: "I'm Here to Give You a Night's Work Report"
"That's right, controlling scores is a very good idea. In order to ensure that students with lower scores can get help from high-scoring group members, selective answering becomes very important."
Ichinose Honami added with a smile, "For example, if you don't know what score you'll get, and you think you're in a low group, you can just skip answering the questions or get 0 points, since it won't count towards your final score."
"But doing this will ensure that the partner you are assigned will be one of the highest-achieving students in our class. By having high-achieving students mentor lower-achieving students, we can bridge the gap in scores between different subjects and ultimately achieve the best results."
"I understand. Once the results are announced, they can't be changed. Using the difference between high and low scores for pairing is the only way to avoid making a mistake."
"Yes, and there are many small details that can be adjusted as well."
Hashiba Hikaru began to announce the supplementary details of the plan on the blackboard, which was the students' tacit understanding on how to control their scores.
"We can divide the 40 students in the class into eight more detailed groups. The first four groups are high-achieving groups, and the last four groups are low-achieving groups. Everyone can find their place based on their learning situation and grades."
"The top 20 people need to have their scores controlled in a tiered manner. For example, the first group of five people should aim for the highest score, while the second group of five people can lower their scores by skipping some answers, until the last group of five people achieves score control."
"The four groups in the lower-scoring group can then be processed according to the minimum score requirement. For example, the fifth group can aim for a score of 10, the sixth group can aim for a score of 6 to 8, and so on until the last group chooses 0."
"As long as you answer the questions you are confident about, this process is definitely not complicated."
"This way, we can ensure that the best performers are paired with the weaker performers, allowing for better teamwork!"
After Hashiba Hikaru finished explaining her idea, everyone in Class A of the First Year understood the plan. The more detailed grouping and score control would allow students with relatively small score differences to form a more stable and powerful alliance, which would be the most efficient solution.
What do you all think?
The boy asked the question with a smile.
"Those who agree, please raise your hands."
The next moment, almost everyone in the classroom raised their arms. Looking at the class members with high spirits, Hashiba Hikaru made the final decision.
"Then let's proceed as planned!"
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347
Chapter 347 Kushida Kikyo: I need to report on my work from last night.
After Hashiba Hikaru and Ichinose Honami announced their strategies for dealing with the quiz, the students in Class A became busy before submitting their attack class information. Everyone needed to organize their baseline scores and find the most suitable position for themselves, with stability being the top priority.
Because of the meticulous categorization and management, members of both high-achieving and low-achieving groups were thinking about the best strategies. Hashiba Hikaru was also actively compiling everyone's exam scores. It can only be said that the number of students who were unbalanced in their subjects was indeed very small. After the groups were formed, they could strive for a higher overall class score in the Final Exam.
"Light, what are you thinking about?"
The pink-haired girl sat down next to her boyfriend with a smile, gazing at his profile as he pondered.
"I'm considering the class-based attack strategy for this round, and figuring out which class to choose."
Hashiba Hikaru touched her chin; this matter needed to be decided before the quiz began.
"How about we discuss this together?"
Ichinose Honami wrote the letters B, C, and D in her notebook, and below the numbers, she wrote the names of the three most important people in charge of the class: Sakayanagi Arisu, Ryuen Kakeru, and Hirata Yosuke.
"This decision could be considered a form of class intelligence, but I think it's better to narrow down the scope of the discussion to avoid the possibility of information leaks."
Hashiba Hikaru Chie Hoshinomiya had mentioned: if two classes simultaneously chose a certain class as their target, then a representative would have to draw lots to decide who would win.
"Then I'll contact Ando and the others. How about we have a little meeting at Hikaru's dorm this afternoon?"
Ichinose Honami's beautiful eyes sparkled; girls are always very enthusiastic about these kinds of things.
Cheng said, "Okay, since everyone has already accepted the decision-making circle within the class, this way we can ensure that important matters are discussed efficiently and discreetly."
Hashiba Hikaru nodded, then instructed Ichinose Honami to inform the group that had been holding secret meetings. The second semester was almost over, and the students in Class A had long since gotten used to following behind these class leaders; it was the most efficient way to survive.
After school, because the boy had Student Council duties that day, everyone did not gather immediately, but waited for further instructions before heading to his dormitory.
Inside the Student Council's activities room, Hashiba Hikaru was chatting with Kushida Kikyo.
Even after becoming a member of the Student Council, this beautiful short-haired girl continued to use her unique social skills, quickly becoming familiar with everyone. She even unabashedly dragged a chair over and sat next to Hashiba Hikaru.
"Vice President Hashiba, how have I been doing with my tasks lately?"
The girl tilted her head and nestled her face against his shoulder.
"That's good. The club's funding approvals have all complied with previous regulations. Please keep up the good work next time."
Hashiba Hikaru gave her an encouraging and gentle look. These tasks were like a comfort zone for Kushida Kikyo, and she completed them with remarkable efficiency.
"Since I've done so well, is there any reward for me, Vice President?"
Kushida Kikyo scrutinized the other's face, a meaningful smile playing on her lips. She hadn't found a suitable opportunity to get close to the boy these past few days, which made her young heart restless.
What reward do you want?
Hashiba Hikaru raised an eyebrow slightly.
"Anything is fine, the important thing is that it's for me alone..."
The short-haired girl's voice grew softer and softer, but the tears welling up in her eyes were almost overflowing.
"Maybe next time, I'm busy right now."
"..."
Faced with this clueless bastard, Kushida Kikyo wanted nothing more than to pounce on him and take a bite out of him, but the Student Council room was a noisy place with lots of people around, so she couldn't do whatever she wanted.
But at that moment, the girl felt her small hand being held by the other person. After feeling that familiar warmth, she looked at Hashiba Hikaru's face again.
"Do what?"
"I need Kushida to find out something for me."
Hashiba Hikaru's tone suddenly softened, after all, he needed her help.
"Snort!"
Kushida Kikyo knew that this guy wouldn't suddenly be so nice to her; he must have something to do.
"What, you don't want to?"
Hashiba Hikaru frowned, seemingly somewhat displeased.
"Of course not, if the Vice President needs me to do something, I will certainly do my duty!"
Kushida Kikyo's face immediately lit up with a smile, and she responded with great enthusiasm.
"I'd like to know which class your class plans to target?"
Hashiba Hikaru lowered his voice. Although those sitting around him were all his own people who had clearly declared their allegiance, it was better not to be too ostentatious.
"You're planning to use me as an inside man?"
"Of course not, I'm just gathering intelligence. Our class hasn't decided on a target yet."
Kushida Kikyo had no qualms about delivering information. She had completely entrusted herself to the other party, so delivering some class information was no big deal. What she cared more about was the boy's inner thoughts.
What are your initial plans?
"If we're going to rank them according to their grades, the ideal scenario would be a class showdown between A and B, and C and D. That way, there would be some possibility of competition based on grades. Otherwise, do you think your class could beat us?"
Hashiba Hikaru proposed the simplest way to judge, which should also be the consensus of most students. After all, the class that is lagging behind will basically not want to choose the class that is ahead in the academic competition, because the chances of winning would be very slim.
"Even though we set the questions ourselves, it's not entirely impossible for us to win, right?"
Kushida Kikyo raised a question.
Even if you create your own exam questions, everyone's sensitivity to knowledge is different. Between a top student who frequently does practice questions and a struggling student who crams at the last minute, who do you think is better able to handle exam questions?
Hashiba Hikaru smiled slightly. Actually, this idea was quite clear. Even if there were students in Class D with excellent grades, it would not be easy for them to maintain their advantage after being assigned to teams, since time waits for no one.
"So what are your class's initial plans?"
"Our class... plans to target Class C."
Without any hesitation, the girl directly told him the strategy for Class D.
"A wise choice, I understand. Thank you, Kushida."
Hashiba Hikaru memorized the information, then gave Kushida Kikyo a gentle smile.
That's it?
"I told you our class's core strategy, and all I got in return was a compliment?"
Kushida Kikyo rolled her eyes dramatically, revealing a rather displeased expression.
"So what do you want?"
Do you have any plans for tonight?
Kushida Kikyo suddenly stared into the other person's eyes.
"Let me see tonight..."
Hashiba Hikaru checked his schedule. After finishing his Student Council duties today, he would be discussing the attack on his class with his small group. Ichinose Honami might stay overnight, but that wasn't certain.
I have a lot going on tonight, so I probably won't be able to come over.
"What about tomorrow night?"
"I don't have any plans for tomorrow night. What are you thinking about doing?"
"Then it's decided. Come to my dorm tomorrow night; I have something to report to you about work."
Kushida Kikyo jumped up from her chair, straightened her wrinkled school uniform, and spoke in a serious tone.
"You want to report to me?"
Hashiba Hikaru was somewhat puzzled.
"Yes, it might take all night to report, so please be prepared, Vice President Hashiba."
Kushida Kikyo's pretty face showed an expression that appeared to others as quite hardworking and ambitious.
"... I see."
"See you tomorrow."
After uttering her last words, the short-haired girl left Hashiba Hikaru's side, leaving a lingering fragrance, and returned to her seat.
"Should we choose Class C?"
Hashiba Hikaru muttered to herself, "That's not a bad idea. Anyway, their Class Evaluation Points is already low enough, so there's no pressure of failure."
"However, there's still plenty of time. Let's discuss it tonight; brainstorming is the best way to ensure everything goes smoothly."
The boy stretched lazily, somewhat anticipating the final allocation results.
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After finishing her Student Council work, Hashiba Hikaru returned to her dormitory.
Meanwhile, Ibuki Mio and Shiina Hiyori chose to return to the school building together, where Ryuen was waiting for them in Class C of the First Year.
"You've finally arrived. You've really been taking your time."
Ryuen Kakeru never changes his attitude based on whether the other person is male or female; he always maintains a casual and nonchalant demeanor.
What exactly do you want with us?
Ibuki straight to the point.
"Of course we'll cooperate! After all, we're classmates, aren't we?"
After making contact with Miyabi Nagumo, Ryuen Kakeru had already figured out Class C's next plan, and Ibuki Mio and Shiina Hiyori, who had been placed in the Student Council, were the most important sources of information.
Speak like a human.
Ibuki's tone remained sharp.
"I'd like to ask what that guy, Hashiba, has been doing all this time?"
Ryuen Kakeru recalled his previous series of crushing defeats. If it weren't for Hashiba Hikaru's meddling, he might have led his class to a breakthrough long ago.
"Classmate Hashiba has been busy with various Student Council affairs lately, as well as developing plans for her class's quizzes."
"Shiina Hiyori replied."
"Have you found out which class Class A will attack?"
A smile spread across Ryuen Kakeru's lips.
"Not yet, but we have received another piece of information."