Class C's Exam Strategy / Chapter 229: Then Let's Make a Move Against Class A for the First Time in a While

Even with verification and confirmation from the school, it is still possible to commit such an act of burial with the deceased if handled properly.

Is this what Nagumo is planning? Who is he targeting? Me? Or Horikita Manabu? Shuichi Kanda plans to think about this question later.

"Thank you, I'm all set."

"You'll have a little time left to reach your destination; use it however you like. Your data will be collected upon arrival. Also, cell phone use is prohibited this week. I'll collect them later. As for your personal belongings and toys, you're generally free to bring them, but food is not allowed. Please put any perishable items, such as raw food, in a trash bag and dispose of them when you get off the bus, or eat them before arrival. That's all."

Chapter 228 Class C's Strategy for the Exam

The Forest School has only two buildings, one for boys and the other for girls.

Although the two buildings are very close, this Special Exam requires students to live separately, and they are prohibited from going out without permission during rest periods or after school.

The only time boys and girls have contact is during meals, when they eat together in the Student Cafeteria.

"Teacher, may I borrow your microphone?"

After Chabashira-sensei finished explaining the rules, Hirata made this request.

"Of course, whatever makes you happy."

As he spoke, he handed the microphone to Hirata, who was standing right next to him.

Hirata took the microphone from Chabashira-sensei and addressed the class, "Just as Chabashira-sensei said, we don't have much time left, so I'd like to hear everyone's opinions for now. Let's think about how to get through this exam and what grouping method we should aim for."

"It's simple. I can't control the girls, but for the boys, we just need to gather the twelve most capable students from Class D into a group, and then pull one person from each of the other classes."

Shuichi Kanda made no secret of his desire to win first place.

Most of the class agreed with Shuichi Kanda's statement, and since Shuichi Kanda had never disappointed, his proposal immediately received the support of most of the class.

"Kanda, I understand your thinking. Ideally, that's how it should be, but would three students from other classes be willing to join our twelve-person group? They should also be wary of something that could bring them huge benefits."

"Now that I've proposed this operation, I naturally have a way to get them to agree. The current issue is how to allocate the remaining eight students to prevent them from dropping out. As for the deduction of Private Points, I will take care of that later."

Shuichi Kanda's words directly resolved all of Hirata's concerns; he had originally planned to suggest that the class's Private Points be divided equally.

"But I also want Private Points!"

Who? Who's saying something so foolish?

Oh, so it's that idiot Yamauchi.

Shuichi Kanda stepped forward, took the microphone from Hirata, and pointed it at Yamauchi.

"By saying that, you're proving you lack confidence in being selected for the class's elite group. In other words, even knowing your abilities are insufficient, you still want to join the elite group and drag the class down? If your actions cause the group to fail to win first place, can you bear that responsibility? Or have you already betrayed Class C, and someone instructed you to say those words on purpose?"

Three consecutive probing questions silenced Yamauchi, who didn't dare utter a single word of rebuttal.

Regarding this exam, those with ability should join the elite group to compete for rankings, while those without ability should try their best to reach the school's passing grade.

Shuichi Kanda has already decided to take responsibility for the Private Points that will be deducted from the students who unfortunately fall into the bottom three, and you still have the audacity to want your Private Points?

Knowing you're not good enough, you still want someone to carry you? Are you kidding me?

The students inside the bus, especially the girls and the more capable ones, clearly showed their disgust towards Yamauchi.

Knowing they are trash, yet lacking the awareness of being trash, it's only natural that they deserve such contempt.

"This is my opinion. I will select eleven people besides myself to form a group. I hope none of you will refuse."

As he spoke, Shuichi Kanda looked at the boys in the class, especially Ayanokoji and... Koenji.

"Koenji, you'll help this time, right? My request isn't high; just do what you're supposed to do."

"If that's all, I'm fine with it, but don't expect me to do anything that shows a willingness to take responsibility."

Although Koenji didn't know why Shuichi Kanda was so motivated this time, he understood that if he jumped out to oppose Shuichi Kanda at this moment, even he probably wouldn't come out unscathed, since Kanda Shuichi had a get-out-of-jail-free card.

He would never do something that would cause him to lose a thousand while losing ten thousand of his own.

"Hirata, I'll leave the rest to you. I still have some things to take care of."

After handing the microphone to Hirata, Shuichi Kanda returned to his seat and began preparing the team members.

Meanwhile, Karuizawa looked on with starry eyes, clearly impressed by Shuichi Kanda's domineering remarks.

Kushida, standing to the side, also wore a very happy expression, his face full of enthusiasm.

Shuichi Kanda, Hirata Yosuke, Akito Miyake, Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, Rokusuke Koenji, Teruhiko Yukimura, Makita Susumu...

One by Shuichi Kanda, but there were simply too few qualified people in Class C. In the end, Shuichi Kanda even added Sudo to the group.

Since this event includes cleaning and meditation, there might be some physical activities involved, so including Sudo in the lineup might not be a bad idea.

Just as Shuichi Kanda was pondering how to select students, his phone received a text message from Ichinose.

[Shuichi, do you know about the exam?]

Upon seeing Ichinose's information, Shuichi Kanda's heart skipped a beat, and his fingers immediately began to move.

[Yes, I've already made the plan. What about your side?]

[We've finalized the basic plan. Actually, I wanted to ask you if we should cooperate on this exam; I'm a little worried about the boys in our class.]

Shuichi Kanda, who was planning to discuss this with Ichinose later, immediately raised an eyebrow upon seeing this news.

[No problem, I'll go find Kanzaki after I get off the train. Horikita is in charge of the girl's side; I'll convey our intention to cooperate to her.]

[Well, thank you very much, Shuichi.]

Putting away their phones, Hirata and the others' discussion was nearing its end. Their general strategy was to have the less capable students try to join stronger groups in other classes to improve their average grades.

Anyway, other classes are probably using the same strategy, so no one loses out.

"I have something to say."

After Hirata finished speaking, Shuichi Kanda raised his hand.

"Please speak, Kanda- kun."

"I just reached an agreement with Ichinose from Class B; we'll be cooperating on this exam. Although we'll still be competitors, you can talk to them if anything comes up."

As he spoke, Shuichi Kanda glanced at Horikita sitting in the back.

That's right, I'm saying this to you.

"You've been a great help, Kanda."

Hirata was the first to express his gratitude, and he also breathed a sigh of relief. The students in Class B were still trustworthy partners.

"Could you please put in a little extra effort with the girls, Horikita?"

Since he had already been called out, Horikita had no choice but to accept it.

"I understand, but I think quite a few girls will think I'm unreliable on my own, so..."

"You can rest assured that Kikyo and Megumi will assist you."

"Since Shuichi has said so, I will help."

Kei Karuizawa, who was sitting next to Shuichi Kanda, immediately raised her hand to indicate that she had no problem.

"If I could be of any use."

"Of course, you are also highly trusted by everyone in this class."

Although Horikita lacked confidence, with the help of Kushida, the class's socialite, and Kei Karuizawa, the center of attention among the girls, Horikita naturally had no problem, so she nodded and accepted the responsibility.

While Class C was finalizing its basic strategy, the other three classes were also making the most of their last bit of time to work on their final strategies.

In Class A, Sakayanagi Arisu looked at a boy in her class. "Matoba- kun, are you confident you can pass this exam and bring victory to Class A?"

"Of course, please teach me."

Shinji Matoba, the man who was tricked by Shuichi Kanda and Ryuen Kakeru during the VIP Exam, now takes on this mission: to prove himself stronger than Katsuragi in this exam.

Katsuragi had long since lost power. Although his younger Yahiko Totsuka still followed him, he had virtually no say in school exams.

However, Katsuragi was not discouraged. He didn't care whether he was the leader or not, as long as it was beneficial to Class A.

At first, his struggle with Sakayanagi for the leadership position was merely out of concern that Sakayanagi would lead Class A to utter ruin.

Several tests have already proven that he is not suitable to lead Class A, so there is nothing wrong with letting Sakayanagi give it a try.

Only...

Thinking of Shuichi Kanda, Katsuragi couldn't help but worry about Shinji Matoba and the future of Class A.

In Class B, Ichinose put down her phone and smiled.

"I've reached an agreement with Hideki from Class C... Kanda; he's agreed to team up with us for this exam."

Then he turned to Kanzaki: "If there are any problems, feel free to go to Kanda. I think he won't stand idly by. But don't forget that we're still competing classes."

Kanzaki nodded to show he understood; he also wanted to take this opportunity to return to Class A.

Since Ryuen's retirement, Shiina has taken on the role of class leader in Class D. However, her main function is to mediate relationships among the students in Class D, which is why she is deeply trusted by them.

"Kaneda -kun, if you have any questions about this exam, you can ask Kanda Class C for his opinion."

Shiina's words made Ishizaki frown. He disliked Shuichi Kanda because he found him too cunning.

Unlike Ishizaki, Kaneda, the boy chosen to be in charge, immediately agreed, "No problem, I'll be careful."

Shiina glanced at Ryuen, who was sitting quietly reading a book, and sighed. She wondered when Ryuen would be able to pull herself together.

Chapter 229 Let's target Class A after all this time.

After the bus exited the highway, it slowly drove up a somewhat paved mountain road. You could tell by feel that we were almost there.

As it turned out, my premonition came true; last time it was at sea, but this time it really was in the mountains...

As expected, Chabashira-sensei announced that they were about to arrive at their destination and also explained the arrangements for the day.

First, group assignments will be completed indoors, followed by lunchtime, and then free time in the afternoon.

"The next students whose names I call, please hand over your phones. Ayanokoji, Ike..."

It's done in roster order, just like bus seating, from front to back.

"It's so cold..."

As soon as he got out of the car Shuichi Kanda felt a blast of cold air hit him, making him shiver.

No wonder, after all, it's only January, winter in the Northern Hemisphere isn't over yet, and with the occasional gust of wind blowing from the mountains, it would be strange if it weren't cold.

"Don't stand by the bus door after you get off. Boys, come this way; girls, gather over there," a teacher who wasn't very familiar with them said to Shuichi Kanda, Karuizawa, and Kushida, who had just gotten off the bus.

"That's right, you two should keep it up too, especially Hui."

After a few words of encouragement, Shuichi Kanda arrived at the boys' assembly point amidst the cheers of Karuizawa and Kushida, while the girls gathered a few meters away.

The vehicle was parked in a wide square. As soon as you got out of the car, you could see two antique-style buildings. Regardless of the interior facilities, you could tell from the exterior that the buildings were at least large enough, otherwise they wouldn't be able to accommodate the huge group of three grades plus teachers.

As soon as you step inside the building, a nostalgic aroma of wood fills the air, and the indoor temperature is much more comfortable than outside. However, this is not due to modern appliances, but rather to the large heater placed in the center of the room.

While thinking about these trivial matters and observing the structure of the place, Shuichi Kanda soon followed the group to a place that resembled Gymnasium.

No, it's more like a dojo than Gymnasium.

When they arrived, the boys from Class A and Class B were already there, and when Class C arrived, they also looked over.

Shuichi Kanda and Kanzaki Ryuji briefly met eyes, then nodded to each other as a greeting.

"The new class will be divided into two teams, not scattered."

As instructed by the teacher, the students in Class C lined up in two rows and waited quietly.

"Kanda, have you finalized your group assignments?"

After lining up, there was a slightly long wait, with eight more classes behind them, so Hirata took advantage of this time to strike up a conversation.

"Well, if we select 12 people from Class C, it might be difficult to guarantee the quality of the teams. So I plan to ensure the quality of the teams even if we select fewer people."

Hirata nodded in response to Shuichi Kanda's words, then a troubled expression appeared on his face.

Is there something you need?

Shuichi Kanda found it strange and asked directly.

"Actually, I'm still worried about the remaining students in the class."

"So you're saying you're not planning to join the elite group but instead want to take care of Ike or Yamauchi?" Shuichi Kanda immediately understood Hirata's meaning.