Ichinose nodded and began writing down the train of thought Dongfang Yi had just organized on a blank sheet of paper.
The school's purpose → talent selection → unequal distribution → class competition → winner takes all
"Then, Dongfang, does that mean only one class can enjoy stable employment after graduation?" Ichinose asked. It was the question she cared about most.
"For now, yes."
Dongfang Yi turned around with his headphones on and replied, "The school only recognizes Class A as having graduated. That's where the 100 percent further education and employment rate comes from."
"But you don't seem to care about that, Dongfang..."
"Why should I?" Dongfang Yi asked curiously. "Ichinose, do you ever watch the news?"
"Not often."
"Then that's not surprising. If you'd checked the government's official website, you'd know that Japan is now a super-aged society. More than 20 percent of the population is elderly, and the birth rate has been declining year after year. How could a society like that turn away young workers?"
Dongfang Yi spread his hands, looking rather helpless.
"Remember when I mentioned companies that were short-staffed and those that weren't? Just think of society today as a company that's desperately short of workers."
"I understand. But there are differences between jobs too, right? Things like how much they pay." Ichinose raised a question.
She was like a dry sponge, doing her best to soak up every last drop of knowledge from Dongfang Yi's little puddle.
"You're so naive, Ichinose. You're starting to remind me of Sakura." Dongfang Yi gave a helpless smile. "A stable, high-paying job isn't that easy to get."
"Generally speaking, in a stable society, high-paying jobs fall into two categories. One is technical work, which requires a high level of professional expertise. The other is work based on