After the large groups were decided, the students began getting acquainted with one another. After all, they would be comrades fighting together for the next seven days, and becoming familiar beforehand was a good start toward creating a positive group atmosphere.
However, not everyone was like that.
"This is a rare opportunity. Since we've been assigned to different groups, why don't we have another round? What do you think, President Horikita?" Nagumo looked at Manabu Horikita and Sawahara, issuing a challenge.
"Nagumo, since you already lost before, don't keep dwelling on it. Focus your energy on the special exam instead." Manabu Horikita tried to advise his junior.
"I wouldn't be satisfied with merely that level of messing around. If anything, I'm even more fired up now." Nagumo looked at Manabu Horikita, his eyes burning with fighting spirit. "You'll be graduating soon, President. This is an opportunity that will never come again."
This exam was the last joint exam involving all three grades before Manabu Horikita graduated. If he missed this chance, he would never have another opportunity to compete against President Horikita.
"You must promise me you won't drag more people into this." Manabu Horikita fell silent for a moment before ultimately accepting Nagumo's challenge. He would consider it one last fulfillment of this junior's wish.
"You're still the same as always, President." Nagumo sighed. "Even though that's precisely what makes this school so appealing.
Fine, I promise you, President."
"That's what I disagree with most about you." Manabu Horikita adjusted his glasses. "How do you intend to compete?"
"Let's see which of our groups can achieve the higher average score." Nagumo narrowed his eyes and set the terms of the contest.
"Fine. I can accept that." Manabu Horikita agreed. If they were only comparing the final average scores, then