"So, could we borrow your showers today, the fifth day, and tomorrow, the sixth day?"
At Class B's base camp, I explained what had just happened to Ichinose and Kanzaki, the core figures of Class B, and asked to use their shower facilities.
"So that's what happened. Hmm... what do you think, Kanzaki?"
"I personally don't mind lending them out... but if anyone in the class objects, please allow me to refuse."
"I feel the same way. Let's ask everyone what they think first."
"Some people might object, but you can tell them we're willing to pay a little compensation."
"Okay~"
Ichinose headed toward the tents, leaving only Kanzaki and me behind.
"Sorry for suddenly showing up and making a request like this."
"No, there's still time before we prepare lunch, so it's fine. But your side really has one problem after another."
"I can't deny that. Does Class B seriously have no problems at all?"
"Of course not, but Ichinose always manages to smooth things over before they become major issues like they do in Class D."
"I suppose so... I'm really jealous you got assigned to Class B..."
Just watching Class B made it clear how disciplined they were. A class like this might not win every exam by a landslide, but at the very least, they would never suffer a crushing defeat.
"I was actually thinking before—someone with your abilities could handle Class A, couldn't you?"
Kanzaki suddenly said that. Just in terms of ability, perhaps I could. Even an idiot like Totsuka had made it into Class A.
"Putting ability aside, I did plenty of reckless things in middle school, so being assigned to Class D makes perfect sense. What I don't understand is why Ichinose is in Class B."
There was simply no reason for