Wordplay / Changing Classes, Changing Classes, and Still Changing Classes

Although the questions were difficult, Chabashira, being a teacher, could naturally solve them. However, after looking at the questions and doing a few multiple-choice questions, she discovered that the answers to all the multiple-choice questions were A.

All the multiple-choice questions in the eight subjects were answered with A.

"What does this mean?" Chabashira was filled with doubt.

As the homeroom teacher of Class D, she naturally knew that all three classes had targeted Class D, meaning that from the beginning, Aoyama was to defeat Class D.

But looking at this exam paper, it seems like things have taken a turn for the better.

"There's a very high chance Ayanokoji will transfer to another class. Class D' s crushing defeat was his gift to his new class." Amid Chabashira's puzzled expression, Aoyama said something that puzzled her even more.

If Ayanokoji transfers to another class, who in Class D can carry the torch? Hirata, who only cares about keeping his friends from dropping out, is definitely not up to the task.

What will become of my dream of being in Class A?

Thanks to Aoyama's reputation for integrity, Chabashira immediately sensed that his words weren't unfounded, and that her precious Ayanokoji might really be running away.

"Impossible, why would Ayanokoji run away?"

Unwilling to accept that Class D had been reduced to the status of a dog on the street, Chabashira quickly shook his head in denial.

"Because I really will spend Twenty Million Personal Points to buy his partner's cheating in this exam." Aoyama revealed the reason why Ayanokoji suddenly wanted to run away, something he only realized belatedly.

He only hinted at the matter of poaching someone from his employer to Okabe indirectly; he never explicitly stated it.

He predicted that Ayanokoji would transfer to another class, and if Ayanokoji didn't, he was genuinely planning to spend 20 million yen to eliminate this ticking time bomb.

"This..." Chabashira's body froze completely.

Faced with Aoyama's move, Ayanokoji had no chance of survival, so it was only natural that he would run away.

Unless, of course, Class 1-C of Hoshinomiya can borrow Twenty Million Personal Points to help Ayanokoji.

"I think we should skip this year's session and wait for the next one."

A smile played on Aoyama's lips as he patted the stunned Chabashira on the shoulder before speaking again.

"If you still want Class D to have a chance of survival, I will offer a little help. If there are only thirty-seven students left in the class, there is at least a sliver of hope."

"Of course, that's on the condition that you cooperate with my and Suzune's actions."

"First of all, please make us a cup of tea, Mr. Tea-Pillar-Teacher."

"How can I help you if you don't tell me, Chihiro?"

While Aoyama was plotting with Chabashira in the teacher's dormitory, Amikura Mako was in Shiranami Chihiro's room, trying to understand why she had broken up with Aoyama and why they didn't talk much when they met.

After Ichinose's repeated attempts to Shiranami were met with stubborn rejection, the person chosen to console Shiranami became Amikura, Ichinose had asked to do so.

After several attempts, Ichinose realized that Shiranami seemed particularly reluctant to let him know why she was avoiding Aoyama.

"I already told you it's okay, I can handle it myself."

"It's been over a month, hasn't it? This doesn't mean it's completely unresolved." Amikura Shiranami walked around to the side of the bed and pulled Shiranami into his arms.

"Although Aoyama is a bit lecherous, he's actually a good person, very gentle with girls, his room is very clean, and his cooking is delicious."

Thinking of speaking up for Aoyama, Amikura shared what he thought were good aspects of Aoyama.

"The room was very clean? And the food was delicious?"

Shiranami noticed something important: she had never heard of Amikura going to Aoyama's dormitory, let alone eating there.

She wouldn't do this if they didn't have a good relationship, even though she's never eaten at Aoyama's dorm.

"Uh... this is nothing to worry about." Realizing he had said the wrong thing, Amikura replied in a somewhat flustered voice.

Shiranami grasped Amikura's hand and asked earnestly, "I care about this a lot."

She sensed there might be some Naoko among the green Aoyama Amikura, but she also thought it might be a good thing.

If Amikura, who is also Ichinose, sets this precedent, she will surely have the courage to follow suit and confess again.

A confession without a trace of confusion, solely to convey one's feelings.

Chapter 266 Word Games

December 1st, one week before the final exams.

On Friday, individual points were distributed to students based on Class Points, while most students were still asleep.

By noon, all the students had handed over their class funds to their respective class leaders.

On this day, the class fees for the Amikura class and the Class 1-C also reached the terrifying figure of 30 million.

After collecting two more months' worth of class fees and wages, Aoyama Shiki, with his personal wealth, equaled the entire savings of Class 1-C, and his personal points also reached 30 million.

"It's time to pay protection money, Arisu."

"You probably haven't spent Nagumo's eight million in inheritance, have you?"

In a corner of the dining hall, Aoyama directly asked Sakayanagi for a huge sum of eight million yen, to be used as a surprise for Ryuen a few days later.

With the small coffers of the Yamamura and the Kamuro, he could gather 40 million personal points without having to lend them out.

Kamuro looked at Aoyama with a puzzled expression, "Why do you need so many points?"

As someone close to Aoyama, she knew that Aoyama was now rolling in money, so why would he still be eyeing Sakayanagi's eight million yen?

She had brought Sakayanagi into the small group of people who ate lunch together, because she couldn't bear to see Sakayanagi always eating alone, and the pitiful feeling emanating from his frail body.

"Shiki, wait a moment, don't say anything, let me guess." Sakayanagi raised his eyebrows slightly, showing interest.

It wasn't that Aoyama dropped out of school Nagumo; she was supposed to repay Nagumo ten million, and she also anticipated that Aoyama would ask her for the remaining eight million one day.

However, based on her understanding of Aoyama, if the demand wasn't too high, Aoyama would probably leave her some as a fee for his hard work, meaning that Aoyama's current demand is more than eight million.

Spending a huge amount of personal points at this school can only result in students needing to transfer to another class or avoid expulsion.

For the final exams testing academic ability, there is no risk of expulsion for students in Class 1-C. For students in Class 1-D, since the exam setter is Aoyama, there is no possibility of anyone close to Aoyama dropping out.

"Are you going to buy students from Class A? No," Sakayanagi said, then shook his head. "There's another possibility: exempting the students from Class D from expulsion for cheating."

"You guess."

Given the nature Sakayanagi's shockwaves, Aoyama didn't intend to provide him with much information, leaving Sakayanagi helpless against it.

"I won't tell, I won't tell."

Sakayanagi pursed his lips and honestly transferred eight million personal points to Aoyama.

She knew that if she didn't give him money or cause trouble, Aoyama would really make things difficult for her and wouldn't tolerate her playing the victim to get Kamuro's occasional favors.

She could accept going back to commuting to and from school alone, but she wouldn't like it.

"Good boy." Aoyama stretched out his arm and reached across the dining table to ruffle Sakayanagi's hair.

I'll buy you candy next time.

"I'll bring some to Father when I have time."

Sakayanagi chuckled in response, but did not slap away Aoyama's hand that was on his head.

Meanwhile, in a secluded corner tower of the teaching building.

To avoid any unforeseen complications, Ryuen and Ayanokoji borrowed ten million personal points from Amikura without interest. They then handed over the exam papers and answers from Class D to Amikura and Kanzaki.

Next, Ryuen also received the answer key for the exam paper from Class C, but only 90% of it.

"What a foolish woman. Aoyama suits my taste much better."

After the two people from the Amikura left, Ryuen chuckled sinisterly, his laughter filled with smugness.

In the final exams a week later, he not only plans to steal Class Points from Class B of Aoyama, but also from Class C of Amikura.

There are three signatories to the contract, each representing one of their respective classes.

However, with Ayanokoji guaranteeing that the two of them were one, the penalty for breach of contract would only apply to Ayanokoji and Amikura. Even if Ryuen breached the contract, the penalty would be borne by Ayanokoji, who signed the contract and specified that it would be 'only by Class 1-D '.

When the time comes, the only ones who will Ayanokoji Amikura Class 1-D will be held accountable; it has nothing to do with Ayanokoji in Class 1-A.

Through Sakagami- sensei's hint, Ryuen confirmed that this method was feasible; the mere phrase "by" was enough to render the contract ineffective.

Of course, the money still needs to be repaid.

Fraudulently obtaining personal points is strictly prohibited by the school. In other words, whatever the school says is law, and students are not allowed to try to outsmart the system.

You're too arrogant, Ryuen. This will eventually become the reason for your downfall.

Standing expressionlessly beside Ryuen, Ayanokoji felt that Ryuen was too greedy and had created an unnecessary complication.

By playing word games, Ryuen could indeed make Class A beat Class C by not giving Amikura the complete answer, but the problem is that their breach of contract would render the agreement ineffective against Class C.

Hopefully nothing unexpected will happen, but even if something does, it's none of my business, since I wasn't the one who changed the plan.

Having no intention of persuading Ryuen, Ayanokoji watched Ryuen's departing figure.

Once the Chabashira's exit is confirmed, he can be sure there are no problems on his end. If anything goes wrong, it won't be his fault.

December 8th, the last day for each class to submit their exam papers, also falls on a Friday.

Today, after a two-day holiday, I'll be back, followed by two days of final exams, and then shortly after that, the very short winter break.

As dawn broke, while almost all the students were still asleep, Amikura Mako pushed open the unlocked dormitory door of Aoyama and slipped into the Aoyama.

She could only come at this time if she didn't want to be seen by other students.

"Let's eat and chat, I made noodles."

No surprise was the arrival of Amikura. Aoyama brought out two bowls of noodles from the kitchen, placed one of them in front of Amikura, and then suggested that Amikura resubmit the exam paper for Ryuen Class.

A test paper that he and his senior classmates meticulously prepared.

"You invited me here for this?" Amikura looked somewhat helpless. "After the lottery, Ryuen gave us a supplementary contract, and I have to do as the contract says."

"Let me see, you should have a backup, right?"

Aoyama slurped up a mouthful of steaming noodles, feeling a warm glow in his stomach.

"It's just the two of us in this room. Unless I betray you, no one else will know you let me see you."

"Furthermore, the contract you signed is likely invalid because Ayanokoji's answer to you was false."

Using the Chabashira to help lie and mislead, Horikita has always held the power to submit the exam papers for Class D, and today Horikita will submit an exam paper prepared by Katsuragi's team.

"The authority to submit the exam papers for Class D has always been in Suzune's hands. You can confirm with Chabashira through Hoshinomiya; it's just a matter of making a phone call."

"This..." Upon hearing these sudden changes, Amikura was somewhat at a loss.

"They've arrived."

Just as Amikura was pondering what to do, Aoyama put down his phone, got up, and walked to the entrance. A moment later, the sound of the door opening came from the entrance.

Then, in her line of sight, came Horikita Suzune, an important figure in Aoyama who had the authority to submit exam papers for Class D.

Chapter 267 Transferring Classes, Transferring Classes, and More Transfers

December 11th, the first day of final exams.

The morning before the exam started.

Despite their mediocre academic abilities, many students in Class 1-A, led by Ryuen Institute, had relaxed and carefree expressions, probably thinking about where to go for winter break.

All of this was due to the final exam answers they received on Friday night.

Two days is enough time for them to memorize the answers.

So Shiina, who also knew this premise, didn't feel out of place in the relaxed atmosphere before the exam, but she did feel that something was missing in the classroom today.

Why isn't Okabe here yet? And Kinoshita too.

With three minutes left before class and the exam, Shiina finally realized the reason for her sudden feeling of unease today.

Okabe Fuyu, an academically gifted student, arrives at the classroom very early every day to review or preview the lessons to be taught.

Kinoshita Minori, a member of the track and field club, has morning training every day and is one of the first to arrive at the classroom.

One could be considered an accident, but two made Shiina uneasy. She knew that Ryuen had ignored Aoyama's threat during the final exams, which meant that there was a high possibility that Aoyama would retaliate.

"There are two pieces of news to share with everyone."