Class D isn't as bad as you think

Seeing Horikita's silence, Teacher Chazhu continued speaking.

"Moreover, think carefully. If it were purely based on grades, how did Sudo and Yamauchi get in? And why weren't Yukimura and Takagahara assigned to better classes?"

"This..."

"In short, that's how it is. You being placed in Class D isn't our mistake—it's the correct judgment after multifaceted evaluation."

"Since that's the case, I'll find another time to re-inquire with the school."

Hearing this, both Mu Tianchen and the other felt speechless. Teacher Chazhu had made it so clear—would going back to the school even help?

The final result would definitely be rejection. That didn't even need thinking.

"Even if you go to the school again, the result will be the same. And there's no need to be pessimistic about Class D—there's still a chance to rise to Class A."

Was that Teacher Chazhu's real intention? Earlier, she'd seemed completely checked out.

It appeared she wasn't content with Class D either. In some ways, she and Horikita were quite alike.

"I don't think that's a simple matter. Class D is a gathering of a bunch of idiots—there's no way it's that easy to rise to Class A." Horikita answered without hesitation, then glanced at Teacher Chazhu.

"Besides, the current class points are still zero... Forget it, I'll head back today. But please remember, I haven't accepted this."

"Fine, I'll keep that in mind... Oh, by the way, I called two people over. Are you interested?"

"Not interested." Horikita finished speaking and pulled back her chair to leave.

"They're people connected to you."

Hearing "connected," Horikita stopped in her tracks. Could it be my brother?

Seeing Horikita pause, Teacher Chazhu clapped her hands. "Ayanokouji, Mu Tianchen—you two, come out."

Mu Tianchen felt a wave of speechlessness. What kind of connection was this supposed to be? Ayanokouji had some link, but he had absolutely none—he hadn't even spoken to her.

He glanced at Ayanokouji, who looked like he didn't want to come out either.

Since that was the case, Mu Tianchen wasn't going out either.

After waiting a while with no movement from the Tea Room, and Horikita growing impatient, Teacher Chazhu continued.

"If you don't come out, I'll expel you!"

Expulsion again? Was this the only threat Teacher Chazhu had? Fine... he'd play along.

Mu Tianchen stepped out, and Ayanokouji followed close behind.

"You heard everything we said, didn't you?"

"No." They said in unison.

"Don't joke with me. The conversation in this room can be clearly heard in the Tea Room—I arranged it that way on purpose."

"Teacher Chazhu... what do you mean by this?" Horikita looked confused.

"Don't rush. You'll understand in a moment. For now, let's get down to business."

With that, Teacher Chazhu pulled a test paper from her drawer and spread it on the table.

"I was planning to observe each student's entrance scores for individual guidance, but I found something interesting. Take a look yourselves."

Mu Tianchen looked over. It was a score sheet, and the 50 points in each subject stood out conspicuously—just like Ayanokouji's recent quiz results.

He glanced up at the name—Ayanokouji Kiyotaka.

Well... what could he say? This guy couldn't even fake it properly. It didn't feel like a middling student's score at all—more like someone who knew everything and deliberately held back.

Horikita also looked shocked when she saw the test.

"Ayanokouji, explain yourself."

"Hmm... It's a coincidence. Coincidence is really frightening."

"Perfect 50s in every subject, and the same on this quiz—and you're telling me it's a coincidence!"

Teacher Chazhu wasn't buying his nonsense. Not her—even if anyone else present saw these scores, they wouldn't believe it either.

"Teacher Chazhu, think about it—what benefit would I get from deliberately controlling my score? If I knew everything, I'd have gotten full marks." Ayanokouji countered.

"Sigh, you really are an annoying student. Horikita, you refute him—I'm sure you've noticed too."

Teacher Chazhu sighed and handed the rebuttal to Horikita.

Horikiti nodded in understanding, then pointed at the test. "This question is extremely difficult—even I couldn't solve it, but you got it right."

"And this one is clearly a freebie—even a middle schooler could do it—yet you got it wrong. And this..."

Horikita was quite sharp when it came to academics. She must have realized Ayanokouji might be even smarter than her.

"Alright, that's enough. Why did you do this?" Horikita stopped her gestures, her eyes fixed on Ayanokouji.

"I told you, it's just a coincidence. I might have guessed those hard questions right. And I don't like studying—getting easy ones wrong is only natural, right? And..."

Even at this point, Ayanokouji was still making excuses. Unbelievable.

"Forget it. Stop making excuses." Teacher Chazhu cut Ayanokouji off, then turned her gaze to Mu Tianchen.

"Now let's talk about you—this transfer student!"

Teacher Chazhu stressed the word "transfer" heavily, as if deliberately emphasizing something.

"What's wrong with me?"

"Take a look." Teacher Chazhu said, pulling out her phone and tapping on it a few times to bring up an interface, showing it to Horikita and Ayanokouji.

"How is it this much!" Horikita exclaimed in shock, immediately covering her mouth with her hand, wearing an expression of disbelief.

Ayanokouji, on the other hand, showed no significant emotional fluctuation.

Although Mu Tianchen had previously guessed that Teacher Chazhu might have this authority, doing this felt a bit too disrespectful of his privacy.

But thinking back to how she had treated Ayanokouji the same way just now, Mu Tianchen let it go.

"1,500,300 points. You're quite something. While most people are planning how to spend, you've managed to earn this much. Can you tell me your method?"

"That's my secret, Teacher Chazhu. If I told you, it wouldn't be a secret anymore."

It seemed that her display could only show the points, not trace their source.

"Fine, since that's the case, I won't ask about the method. Horikita, do you understand now? These two special individuals are both placed in Class D. What do you have to complain about?"

"Class D isn't as bad as you think!"

Horikita was still silently pondering something when Ayanokouji beside her gave her a nudge, snapping her back to reality.

"Alright, I understand. If it's really as you say, I'll aim for Class A. No—I will absolutely rise to Class A."

Teacher Chazhu nodded in satisfaction, clearly having achieved her goal.

"Horikita, Ryoji, you two leave first. I have some matters to discuss alone with Mu Tianchen here."

Teacher Chazhu gestured with her hand, ushering the two out of the Counseling Room.