The third-years quickly finished their game of rock-paper-scissors. Unfortunately, Manabu Horikita lost to Ishikura, a senior from Class B of the Third Year. That senior got to pick first, and only afterward was it Manabu Horikita's turn.
Ishikura looked at the first-year groups, somewhat hesitant. In terms of individual ability, Sawahara, the Student Council President, was undoubtedly the strongest first-year. But this was a team-based exam, so individual influence was less important.
In the end, he chose Katsuragi's group, which had the largest number of Class A students.
No one was stupid. Although the two grades did not know much about each other, their class affiliations alone provided plenty of information.
Katsuragi had considered waiting until Manabu Horikita's Class A team began choosing before stepping forward, but considering the relationship between Sawahara and the former Student Council President, he decided to reveal his class affiliation directly.
Class B was no slouch either, Katsuragi consoled himself.
Then it was Manabu Horikita's turn to choose. He looked toward Sawahara, a trace of hesitation in his eyes.
He trusted Sawahara's ability and believed that Sawahara's group was likely the best among the first-years. But as for Sawahara himself... Still, for the sake of his class, he ultimately chose Sawahara's group.
The third person to choose was also someone Sawahara knew: Nomura, a senior from Class 3-D.
Come to think of it, Senior Nomura's life had improved considerably after he extorted two hundred thousand points. With points in hand, his standing in class had actually risen somewhat.
His group was mainly made up of Class 3-D students, and its strength could be described as rather... So before making his choice, he looked toward Sawahara, hoping this junior would offer him some good advice.
Seeing Senior Nomura's gaze, Sawahara inwardly sighed in regret. If Senior