The Aftermath of Expulsion (End)

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka witnessed all of this.

But I'm not too worried.

He didn't know why Hirata Yosuke was so obsessed with this.

But the deceased are gone, and the living are still... ah, no.

Those who dropped out have already left; it's more important to cherish those who remain.

Therefore, Hirata Yosuke's dejection and stubbornness should be temporary.

Give him some time, and he should recover on his own.

The news of Kanji Ike's withdrawal from school brought a sense of crisis not only to Class D.

Similarly, this also made the other three classes feel a sense of urgency.

However, their improvement was not as strong as Class D's.

Using the simplest metaphor.

The improvement brought about by the introduction of stirrups to nomadic peoples was different from that of agricultural peoples.

Indeed, the former has a higher ceiling.

But teamwork isn't like a martial arts novel.

One-on-one duels are completely different from battlefield combat.

A level 80 player beating a level 50 player is a complete stomp.

However, although level 85 is still at a disadvantage when fighting level 70, they can still go toe-to-toe in a few rounds.

Class A

I learned that some students had dropped out of school.

Everyone was somewhat uneasy.

It is known that the reason for dropping out of school was failing an exam.

This emotion then became

Ah???

None of those who are admitted to this school have congenital intellectual disabilities.

Therefore, they find it hard to understand why someone would drop out of school for this reason.

Ichinose Honami, Kanzaki Ryuji, Shibata Hayate sat together.

Observe the changes in the Class Points.

A1023

B1021

C894

D743

"Someone actually got infected!"

Kanzaki Ryuji muttered to himself, his voice filled with disbelief.

He subconsciously pushed up his glasses, revealing his inner turmoil.

"However, why did classes C and D gain so many points?"

Shibata Hayate rested his hands on the table, his wheat-colored face filled with confusion.

The same exam.

A added 50, B added 60.

C was increased by 110, and D was increased by 90.

This is completely contrary to what Hoshinomiya Chie said, that this is a reward for first-year students who have survived the midterm exams, and that each class will receive at least 100 points.

Where did they lose points, and where did Class C gain points?

"Bonus points, maybe Class C found an extra way to earn them. But the deductions... I really can't figure it out. What exactly did Classes C and D do?"

Kanzaki Ryuji sighed, his shoulders slumping.

This school is hiding too much.

Without sufficient information, I simply cannot figure out why all four classes have a score of 100.

There are 50 students left in Class A, 60 students left in Class B, and 90 students left in Class D.

Pass?

There were even dropouts in Class D.

What is the average score?

So Class B and Class D are roughly equal.

Class A is slightly worse than Class B.

Class C was completely at the bottom.

Enter 6 Yin Ni Yin Erba (Four) r Si Ba Bu?

Excluding classes A and B, and only comparing classes C and D, it is obvious that Class D has a larger number of students.

Too many possibilities were ruled out.

But I couldn't come up with an answer.

"Alright, everyone, save your questions for the teacher later."

Ichinose Honami clapped her hands gently, her voice as soft as a spring breeze yet firm.

She winked deliberately, a playful little gesture that successfully lightened the atmosphere.

Seeing that the two of them looked up at the same time and their eyes refocused, Ichinose Honami continued speaking.

"Let's look at this important intelligence first."

She pushed the printed materials to the center of the table and drew a line under a certain line of text with her fingertip.

The rest of the exam information is too far off and full of uncertainty.

Only Uninhabited Island that are reserved for annual projects are the best choice.

Shibata Hayate immediately leaned forward, her hair almost brushing against Ichinose's cheek.

He quickly scanned the contents, his eyes widening.

"The rules change every year?" he exclaimed, then slumped back into his chair like a deflated balloon. "Then what are we supposed to prepare?"

Kanzaki Ryuji stroked his chin thoughtfully.

"At least the location is fixed as Uninhabited Island..." His eyes suddenly lit up, "Should we organize a wilderness survival skills training program for everyone?"

As he said this, his fingers unconsciously gestured as if he were setting up a tent.

Inspired by Kanzaki Ryuji's words, Shibata Hayate straightened up abruptly and added his own words.

"I think it's great to incorporate into physical training!" He gestured with his muscular arms, the lines of his muscles barely visible beneath his short-sleeved shirt. "It's incredibly useful, whether for exams or everyday life!"

Her voice was full of energy, a stark contrast to her earlier dejection.

Ichinose Honami watched them with a smile, but in her heart she was pondering deeper questions.

She noticed the reliance in her classmates' eyes each time she spoke; this feeling of being needed was both warm and heavy.

"In case of emergencies..."

She silently recited it to herself, her fingers unconsciously drawing circles on the table.

How about group practice?

She suddenly made the suggestion, her voice eight octaves higher than usual, startling even herself.

Shibata Hayate and Kanzaki Ryuji looked at her in surprise, and she quickly coughed twice to cover it up.

"I mean... to simulate various scenarios on the Uninhabited Island in advance..."

As the unique core of Class A, Ichinose Honami is undoubtedly the most important.

But she also realized this, which ironically became a weakness.

Shibata Hayate his head in confusion.

"But haven't we already divided ourselves into four groups: decision-making, intelligence, logistics, and execution?"

He scratched his cheek, his thick eyebrows furrowing. "With the division of labor already clearly defined, isn't further subdividing it a bit too extreme? After all, there are only 40 students in total."

Kanzaki Ryuji shook his head slightly, drawing a complex structural diagram on the table with his finger.

"I think I understand what Ichinose means." His voice was calm and clear. "This is not about replacing the existing groups, but about establishing a parallel system."

He picked up a pen and quickly drew two overlapping circles on the paper.

"The existing groupings are based on a functional structure according to individual strengths."

The pen tip wrote various technical terms in the circle on the left, "And the new proposal is a comprehensive structure based on squads." The circle on the right was divided into several equal parts.

Simply put...

Kanzaki Ryuji drew a connecting line between the two circles with the tip of his pen.

"Just like the military has specialized branches and integrated combat teams. The former leverages their expertise, while the latter ensures that each squad can operate independently."

Ichinose Honami's eyes gradually brightened, and she leaned forward slightly.

"That's exactly right!" Her voice trembled with rare excitement. "I was worried that some of my classmates might have encountered accidents..."

She didn't finish speaking, but her trembling eyelashes betrayed her inner worry.

Shibata suddenly realized what was happening and slapped his thigh.

"I get it! Just like a football team can't rely on only one star striker!" he gestured excitedly, "Every team needs players who can make decisions, gather intelligence, and execute them!"

Kanzaki Ryuji shook his head and added.

"That's an exaggeration. To be more accurate, it's about cultivating each team's ability to make independent decisions. It's like..." He paused for a moment, "... creating redundant backups for computers to ensure the system doesn't crash due to a single point of failure."

Ichinose Honami let out a long sigh of relief, his tense shoulders finally Matsushita.

Sunlight streamed through the window, dancing on her long pink hair and casting a soft glow on her silhouette.

Thank you for understanding my concerns.

"Like the situation in Class D... I don't want anyone to drop out of school because of an accident."

She spoke softly, a genuine smile playing on her lips.

The last few words were so soft they were almost inaudible.

Shibata Hayate patted his chest generously.

"Leave it to me! I'll contact the classmates right away!"

Before he finished speaking, he dashed out like a whirlwind, almost bumping into a passing classmate.

Kanzaki Ryuji watched Shibata Hayate's departing figure, shook his head helplessly, and then softened his gaze as he turned to Ichinose.

"This plan does indeed mitigate risk." He paused, lowering his voice, "However, aren't you pushing yourself too hard?"

Ichinose Honami was slightly taken aback.

"You figured it out."

"I just...suddenly realized this school is crueler than I imagined." She looked up and smiled. "But with you all here, it'll be alright."

Chapter 83: The Aftermath of 82 Dropping Out of School (The End)

Sunlight streamed down the corridor Sakayanagi Arisu slender fingers, listening intently to Kamuro Masumi's description with a slight frown.

She tilted her head, her purple eyes flashing with suspicion.

Is Mr. Tanaka's house really that comfortable and cozy?

"Absolutely true."