An Adorable Underclassman

"It's unlikely that our class can get into the top three on its own."

At the same time that Morishita was leading the class meeting on stage, a class meeting was also being held in Class 2-C.

During the discussion about forming a team, Kanzaki offered his suggestions.

Throughout the entire second year, the only class that could potentially collect all 300 Class Points is Class A, which boasts Aoyama Shiki and includes several elite students such as Katsuragi and Kamuro.

If only Class C were to take this Special Exam, over 90% of the top three spots would be missed.

"But Ayanokoji is not only not accepted by the students in Second-Year Class B, but is also disliked by the students in Second-Year Class D."

"It's not worth it at all for this Special Exam with an unknown outcome."

Standing on the podium, Amikura shook his head. Putting aside the fact that Ayanokoji was disliked by Aoyama, Ayanokoji had already completely offended Second-Year Class B Second-Year Class D during the incident of eight first-year students dropping out of school.

If you choose Ayanokoji, you cannot choose Second-Year Class B or Second-Year Class D.

"Should we team up with Class B or Class D?" Watanabe raised his hand to speak.

"My first choice is Class D. Hirata and Horikita are both reliable assets, but the specifics will depend on the outcome of our discussions."

Even excluding Koenji, there are more students in Second-Year Class D who excel in both academics and athletics than in Second-Year Class B.

Currently, the only student in Second-Year Class B who can hold his own in the OAA is Ryuen, who has a B rating in both academic and physical abilities.

For those who receive an A in academic ability, their physical ability will only receive a D or C, and vice versa.

"What if neither of the two classes cooperates with us?" Kanzaki considered the worst-case scenario.

The Special Exam in April was a huge success, and Second-Year Class B was practically inseparable from Second-Year Class D, as they were now holding a large study session together.

It's not impossible that they might abandon their own class and play by themselves.

"That is indeed a problem, but it's highly unlikely to happen; our ample personal points are our advantage."

In this chaotic battle between the three grades, no leader wouldn't worry about their class falling into the bottom five.

Whether it's Second-Year Class B or Second-Year Class D, they're both classes with very low incomes now.

"I will discuss the results as soon as possible and inform everyone. Now let's discuss something else, about a month before the exam..."

After answering Kanzaki's question, Amikura abruptly ended the conversation.

Afternoon.

"Senior, senior, their clique doesn't include us."

After the Student Council finished its work and disbanded, Amasawa Ichika approached Aoyama and pointed to the backs of the girls leaving the meeting room.

After Nanase and Tsubaki Sakurako, along with Ichinose, Shiina, Horikita, and their group, left immediately, only the students from Class A remained in the meeting room.

Aoyama slapped away Amasawa Ichika's soft, white hand. "Tell Nanase or Tsubaki Sakurako that you want to transfer to their class, and they'll take you to play with them."

Clearly, those who left immediately will likely find a place to discuss the alliance.

"That won't do. I'm the class leader, how can I betray the class?"

"The least class-leader-like first-grader is you, the one who does nothing all day."

According to the information obtained by Tsubaki Sakurako, the affairs of Class 1-A, where Amasawa Ichika is located, are basically handled by a handsome guy named Ishigami Kyo.

Under his leadership, Class A had the best overall atmosphere among the four first-grade classes.

Stretching, Aoyama stood up from his seat and walked to the middle position behind Kamuro and Sakayanagi's seats.

"Want to have dinner together tonight?"

"Both Sakayanagi and I have appointments with Morishita," Kamuro interrupted Aoyama.

As key figures in the class, they were all invited to Morishita's small meeting to discuss preparations for the Uninhabited Island Exam.

"Senior, senior, I'm free, I'm free."

Sensing an opportunity, Amasawa Ichika grinned and moved closer to Aoyama, his golden eyes fixed on Aoyama's face.

Chapter 334 The Cute and Adorable Junior

"Why is it a convenience store bento box?"

"I thought I'd be getting to eat a meal cooked by my senior."

Outside the convenience store closest to the teaching building, Amasawa Ichika was sprawled out on the outdoor table without any regard for her image, with a regular, not even deluxe, bento box in front of her little head.

"It's already a favor that I'm treating you to a meal, let alone cooking for you myself. You wish." Aoyama put a tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet) into his mouth.

The other bento boxes at this shop were just so-so, except for the tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet) that Shiina liked, which was quite good.

"Why is Senior so free? Don't you need to participate in the discussion about the Uninhabited Island Exam?" Straightening up, Amasawa Ichika tore open the seal on his bento box and picked up his chopsticks.

All the Student Council members, except for those two, were busy with their own things.

"I haven't been involved in class affairs for a long time. I just wanted to have some fun this time." Aoyama swallowed the food in his mouth. "Besides, isn't it you who shouldn't be here right now, the person in charge of Amasawa Ichika in Class 1-A?"

"That kind of thing can be left to Ishigami-kun. He's the heir of a powerful family, and his abilities are top-notch, even more so than mine."

With a casual expression, Amasawa Ichika took a bite of the tamagoyaki and then revealed a slightly surprised look.

"This tamagoyaki is alright. Ishigami-kun also went to Sakayanagi- senpai's birthday party last time, did you talk to him about it?"

"No, I've only seen it from a distance."

With a high nose bridge, a slender chin, and a calm yet seemingly scrutinizing gaze, Ishigami Kyo is both handsome and possesses an outstanding temperament, making him the most visually appealing of the first-year boys.

During the banquet that day, Aoyama was quite impressed with him.

"Hey, should I bring him to meet the senior? He seems a bit interested in the senior too."

"I'm only interested in cute girls," Aoyama refused without hesitation.

"You're lying. I'm so cute, yet you always give me that disgusted look—" Amasawa Ichika pouted. "Look, you're making that same disgusted face as Kamuro- senpai again."

In the sunlight tinged with the twilight, the twin-tailed junior student with her eyes pouting upwards is undeniably adorable.

Her delicate face, innocent yet with a touch of maturity, possesses a unique allure.

"If only you, Amasawa Ichika, couldn't speak."

"What do you mean I'd be better off not saying anything? You should have said that to Horikita Manabu." Amasawa Ichika's slender eyebrows furrowed slightly.

Horikita, who has improved a bit since his first year, still manages to make people uncomfortable with his bluntness.

Amasawa Ichika, who often fooled around in the Student Council room, was lectured by Horikita far too many times.

"Because Suzune is cute enough, it can be forgiven."

"Wow, double standards, blatant double standards."

"Otherwise what?"

"Still so self-righteous!!! You'll lose such a cute junior like me if you keep this up." Pretending to be angry, Amasawa Ichika buried his head in his rice and stopped looking at Aoyama.

Then, when she had almost finished her meal, Aoyama, who was sitting opposite her, didn't say anything more.

What's wrong with me? Why doesn't Aoyama show the slightest sign of being interested in me or wanting to pursue me?

The intelligence should be correct, and Kamuro and the others have also admitted that they are all Aoyama's girlfriends. Aoyama seems like a complete lecher.

"Senior, how do you manage to have so many girlfriends?"

With a sigh, Amasawa Ichika put down the lunchbox he had finished eating.

"That's naturally because of my sincere heart."

"I've noticed you're really shameless, senior."

"You didn't force yourself to eat here." Aoyama threw the empty lunchbox into the trash can. "Let's go, we should head back now."

Although it's only the beginning of summer, the outdoor temperature is already quite high.

He already wanted to go back to his dorm and enjoy the air conditioning.

"It's over so quickly? I was really looking forward to it since you had time today, senior."

Amasawa Ichika quickly caught up with Aoyama, his hands behind his back, and stood up straight, tilting his head to look up at the tall boy who was walking at a fast pace.

"Why didn't you ask me what I was looking forward to? Senior, are you doing this on purpose?"

"This isn't the first or second time you've tried to take advantage of someone's position."

Because the pose was so adorable, Aoyama couldn't help but put his hand on Amasawa Ichika's head and ruffle it.

Her long, smooth, dark red hair, leaning towards purplish-red, felt just as good as Sakura's regularly maintained, bright red hair.

"Senior, you patted my head, didn't you? As payment, you have to come play with me."

Amasawa Ichika grabbed Aoyama's large wrists and placed them on his head, his beautiful golden eyes immediately lighting up.

Before Aoyama could answer, she guided Aoyama hand to rub it a few more times.

"Once, twice, three times, four times..."

"Don't you understand what devaluation means? There's a limit to how much you can push your luck?"

Finally, Aoyama gave Amasawa Ichika's hand a final squeeze, then gently pinched her cheek where her dimples were showing before withdrawing his hand, satisfied.

Using such a cute face to test cadres, he can only say that there are bad people among the masses.

"Three times!"

"Once!"

Amasawa Ichika grabbed Aoyama's sleeve, "Including pinching his cheeks at least twice!"

This was the first time a boy had pinched her cheeks; it should at least be counted as one time.

"Twice is fine, where do you want to go now?" Aoyama stopped and didn't intend to run away after taking advantage of the situation.

"Hmm--Let's go for a walk around the Keyaki Mall first."

After pondering for a moment with his finger resting on his chin, Amasawa Ichika turned and faced the Keyaki Mall.

Besides the stadium, the only other fun entertainment venue in Kouiku is the Keyaki Mall.

"How about we go to the gym and play some pool?"

"Don't want."

Pulling up the hem of Aoyama's robe again, Amasawa Ichika began to walk towards the Keyaki Mall.

She's been in school for over two months now, and she hasn't gone to the Keyaki Mall with any boys yet, though she has gone twice by herself.

"Don't pull me, I'm not going to run away."

"Just poop, just poop."

Turning back and sticking out his tongue, Amasawa Ichika's adorable face broke into a happy smile.

It doesn't look fake at all.

"Yes, yes, as long as you're happy." Sensing the expectation in Amasawa Ichika's eyes, Aoyama smiled gently.

He has no problem spending time with his cute junior, but a trip filled with scheming would be too boring.

"Why are you suddenly being so gentle? It's kind of disgusting."

"Don't think I won't hit you just because you're cute."

"Then I'll go to Kamuro- senpai and cry, saying that you bullied me, senpai."

The two chatted in a fairly pleasant atmosphere and soon arrived at the Keyaki Mall.

Looking around, there were very few people wearing school uniforms, after all, today was the day the Special Exam were announced.

His gaze fell on a shop sign flashing with colorful lights. Amasawa Ichika's mouth opened slightly, "Senior, can you sing?"

"You're questioning Kouiku's singing talent," Aoyama replied confidently.

Even the original singer might not be able to sing it as well as he does; that's his extraordinary talent.

In fact, he really did cheat.

"Heh, is it really that amazing?"

"Singing scoring mode, if you lose, I'll play with you for free."