In Classroom of the Elite, My Future Daughter Provides Assists

However, some scraps of information are still useful.

Because just like what happened to Ichinose Class last month, they were framed by Class A.

And for the special exams in the coming months, although the content is still unknown, one cannot rule out the possibility of encountering situations that require cooperation between classes in the future.

Therefore, building a good relationship with Ichinose Class now will make things much easier to discuss when a cooperative exam arises.

After all, both Class A and Class D have bosses behind them. Looking at it this way, Ichinose Class, which honestly took the fall for Class A's trap and tragically dropped from their position, is actually the most trustworthy of the four classes.

Of course, there is still the matter of the grudge over the class demotion to keep in mind.

But the anger is currently directed at Class A.

"I am preparing to head to the Student Council to join it."

"However, President Horikita is a person who prioritizes ability, so I must demonstrate corresponding strength."

"And the reason I came to the upperclassmen's area just now was simply to gather information."

In other words, by gathering more information to use as a trump card, the success rate of joining the Student Council will increase.

Ichinose originally thought that since her class failed in last month's exam, applying to join the Student Council might earn some extra points for her class.

But now she also feels that if she simply goes to apply... it is very likely to be rejected.

Especially since her class has dropped in rank; although Class A students were the ones pushing, her class was still deceived, failed to uncover the school's intelligence, and made mistakes in their response.

"Um, then Classmate Shirogane, could you wait for me?" Classmate Ichinose is also considering increasing her bargaining chips. So, she needs to gather some information.

"Sure." Shirogane did not refuse.

President Horikita arranged for Nagumo Miyabi to pass on a message, and then Nagumo had Classmate Shiina relay it, but Senior Nagumo's actions are despicable, so Classmate Shirogane doesn't mind letting Senior Nagumo take the blame for the poor handling of the matter.

Then he will just delay a bit before heading over.

Interestingly, as soon as Ichinose left, Classmate Kanzaki, who had been speaking enthusiastically just a moment ago, went silent and immediately reverted to his introverted personality.

"Don't you need to accompany Classmate Ichinose to gather information?" Classmate Shirogane asked.

Classmate Kanzaki shook his head.

"I am not as excellent as Ichinose; all I can do is assist her."

"And gathering information is not something I am good at. Following her would likely only add to her troubles."

"There are several clubs in this school. If one can join and become a regular member, they can receive a living subsidy of 30,000 Private Points."

"I have joined the Soccer Club."

Does this mean Classmate Kanzaki is sharing information?

"The Soccer Club I am in hasn't finished recruiting members yet. You can come and take a look if you have time," Classmate Kanzaki said.

Is this considered a recommendation?

It's just that Classmate Kanzaki is purely bringing up a sore subject.

Classmate Shirogane can only handle basic sports like running and long jumping, while more complex ones like volleyball, soccer, or tennis are completely out of his reach.

So, Classmate Shirogane sat honestly on the bench in his original spot, while Classmate Kanzaki left first because he still had club activities to attend.

Shirogane wasn't just sitting there idly, though.

Classmate Shirogane took out his vocabulary book and, taking advantage of the fact that the Narration System was still online, began reciting with it.

"Spell 'population'," Shirogane said.

[population. At the same time, in [Biology] it also means a group of organisms, and in [Statistics] it refers to the entire set. By the way, why are you testing me on this?]

"You usually urge me to study, so it wouldn't hurt for you to study along with me occasionally," Shirogane said.

[...] The narrator seemed momentarily speechless.

[It seems you are looking forward to the written exam.] The Narration System quickly shifted to another topic.

"After all, that is the subject I am good at," Shirogane did not hide it.

[Then you might be disappointed. This month's special exam is indeed a written exam, but it will be different from what you imagine.]

[Moreover, although you are good at written exams, your current level is not enough to beat Ayanokoji Kiyotaka.]

[His learning ability is very strong, and the depth of his knowledge is also significant. He has already finished university-level courses.]

Is that so.

In other words, the difficulty of the task given by Classmate Sakayanagi is too high.

Even if you say that levels can be raised, you can't have a level 10 person go up against a level 99 one.

"I am just a high school student," Classmate Shirogane said.

[Then, are you going to refuse Sakayanagi Arisu's task?]

"No," Shirogane said quickly. "20 million points is not a small amount."

"Besides."

Shirogane paused for a moment and said, "If Ayanokoji is still studying right now, then I might not be able to catch up to him."

"However, before coming here, I went to the library and checked Ayanokoji's borrowing history."

"In this past month, he has borrowed books twice, both of which were literary classics: one was Jane Eyre, and the other was Boule de Suif."

"In other words, he hasn't continued his studies."

"So, even though he has already finished the university curriculum, he has stopped there, which means there is a possibility of catching up."

[I see.] The Narration System seemed to agree somewhat.

But in its heart, it meant something entirely different.

Because.

For an ordinary person, catching up to a genius is an incredibly difficult task, and what is even more terrifying is that when you are desperately trying to catch up, you discover that the genius is also working hard, making it impossible to ever close the gap.

But if a genius stops working hard, it is equivalent to them standing still, which provides an opportunity to catch up.

It is just that, Shirogane, do you realize that even if an ordinary person tries their absolute hardest, they might not even reach the starting point of a genius? The idea that hard work always pays off is just a comforting lie we tell ourselves.

Both sides are like two different species, unable to bridge the divide.

But you are different, Shirogane. You are the type who receives rewards as long as you work hard; you are someone who, after putting in the effort, can surpass the starting point of a genius, move along the path, reach the finish line, and stay in the lead.

And that is exactly what makes you, Shirogane, so terrifying.

Chapter 058: Congratulations, Student Council Chores

"Sorry, have you been waiting long?"

Shirogane had already recited the vocabulary book he carried with him three times over, and in the distance, a spirited girl was jogging toward him.

She waved her hand while wearing a smile that made people feel warm.

Even just sitting there, looking up to see her would make anyone's mood brighten.

"Since you're ready, let's get going." Shirogane put the vocabulary book into his pocket, then stood up and said.

"Meow." Ichinose seemed to look at Shirogane with curious eyes. "Were you studying while you were waiting here just now, Shirogane?"

Shirogane was actually reciting from his vocabulary book, but that could also be categorized under studying.

"My learning ability is average, so I can only rely on this kind of rote memorization, studying intensely whenever I have the time," Shirogane said.

"Oh, I see." Ichinose nodded gently.

However.

[She doesn't believe a word you said.]

"..." Shirogane.

Alright, Ichinose, let's not probe into this any further.

"Having just entered this school, a lot of the information is quite dizzying."

"And it was also my mistake that caused the class to lose so many points. I heard from some upperclassmen that our class is the first in the school's history to drop in rank during the first month."

Along the way, Ichinose chattered on like a little sparrow looking for someone to vent to.

But having said that, Ichinose is the class representative for her class.

This is also a rather strange point.

In Class A, students choose to join one of two factions, while Class B, where Shirogane is, is held together by the violent control of Ryuen. Class C, where Ichinose and the others are, is different.

It seems they are conquered by the force of personality.

As for Class D.

Although Shirogane has had contact with Kushida and Horikita, and also knows the news about the two geniuses Koenji and Ayanokoji, unfortunately, the current Class D has yet to produce a leader who can take charge.

Just then.

As the two of them walked, they discovered that two people were already standing in front of the Student Council doors.

One was a tall, hairless boy, and the other had plenty of hair, though it was green.

Both were students from First-Year Class A. The bald boy was Katsuragi, the Katsuragi of the Katsuragi Faction, and the other was named Totsuka Yahiko. From the information provided by Kushida, it could be gathered that this Totsuka Yahiko was a follower-like figure to Katsuragi.

And being able to label Totsuka directly as a "follower" suggests that Kushida probably doesn't think very highly of him.

Thus.

Even though he was looking at students from Class A, Shirogane found that he had actually gained a bit more understanding of Kushida from Class D.

And when Shirogane and Ichinose noticed Katsuragi and Totsuka, the two of them also noticed them.

"Ichinose, why have you come here with a student from Class C?" Totsuka Yahiko said.

It seems he knows Ichinose.

"Katsuragi and Totsuka." Although Ichinose greeted them, both were students from Class A, and to Ichinose's class, they were the culprits who attacked their class and caused them to lose a massive amount of points last month.

"The Student Council doesn't restrict students from coming here, does it?"

"Besides, Shirogane is already a student in Class B." As she said this, Ichinose moved slightly closer to Shirogane, as if to protect him.

Ichinose is quite clever.

Such an action is clearly intended to show off her closeness to Classmate Shirogane, and in doing so, lead people to wonder if there is some sort of connection between the two classes.

If she wants to throw out a smokescreen, then so be it. Classmate Shirogane felt that Ichinose was leaning in a bit too close; he could even smell her fragrance.

However, Classmate Shirogane noticed that Katsuragi had already begun to fix his gaze upon him.

In fact, Classmate Shirogane had seen Katsuragi in the cafeteria last month, but back then, Katsuragi hadn't shown much of a reaction, unlike the scrutinizing look he was giving him now.

"Congratulations on your class becoming the first in history to climb from Class C to Class B in just one month," Katsuragi finally said.

"And congratulations to your Class A for being the class that retained the most points after the first month," Shirogane replied.

It seemed like a clash of needles against wheat.

"Um... are you two planning to keep chatting in front of the Student Council door?"

"As first-years, you came to the Student Council because you had business, right?" Just then, the Student Council door was opened from the inside, and a girl with purple hair in a bun stepped out.

This was the third-year senior Tachibana Akane, who was also the secretary of the Student Council and almost always stayed by the side of the Student Council President.

"Uh—"

The expressions of Totsuka, Katsuragi, and Ichinose turned stiff and awkward.

But Classmate Shirogane knew from experience that the door to this Student Council office provided absolutely no soundproofing.

With that, the group of four entered the Student Council room.

"This is truly a rare sight today."

The only people in the office today were Student Council President Horikita Manabu and his secretary Tachibana Akane. Nagumo Miyabi, whom Classmate Shirogane had specifically gathered information on, was not here.

Nevertheless, the four of them, including Classmate Shirogane, entered the Student Council room together.

"To have four first-years here, and all with the same objective."

Horikita Manabu said.