The Final Argument / Chapter 259: The Class Vote

Turning around, not only Hasebe Haruka, but also Sakura, Yukimura, and Miyake had come over.

"What's wrong? How come you managed to gather such a complete set?"

"What kind of time is this to be joking around?"

Hasebe Haruka said irritably.

"Don't just stand there. You all look like you have a lot of questions. Why don't we go sit in the coffee shop?"

Seeing the hesitant expressions on their faces, Shuichi Kanda smiled and extended an invitation.

"You're treating!"

"Please, please, I'll go ahead, okay?"

... A few minutes later, in the popular cafe Palette on campus, Shuichi Kanda few others sat around a table chatting.

"Hey Shuichi, who do you think will get expelled this time?"

Since the fire wouldn't reach her directly, Hasebe Haruka's gossip-loving spirit was instantly reignited.

"Let's put that aside for now. Aren't you afraid that Ike and Yamauchi might have filmed you when they were secretly taking pictures back then? You weren't at the swimming pool at the time, were you?"

As he spoke, he glanced at Hasebe Haruka with a teasing look.

Hearing Shuichi Kanda's words, Hasebe Haruka shuddered, quickly clutching herself and saying, "Stop talking! Stop talking! You're giving me goosebumps!"

"If you ask me, they should both be expelled!" Miyake also looked displeased.

He and his girlfriend Qiao Huan were at the pool that day, and the thought that his girlfriend might have been seen by those two men made him feel disgusted and angry.

"Speaking of which, Shuichi, why did you stop Yamauchi today? If he had reported Ike to the school, Ike would have been expelled today, and we could have just voted Yamauchi out tomorrow."

"Akito, you're overthinking it. Even if you manage to get Ike expelled today, do you think Yamauchi will definitely be expelled tomorrow?" Yamada Shuichi took a sip of what he was holding and then glanced at Miyake.

"What... what does this mean? Yamauchi did, the students in the class will probably all vote against him, right?"

Yukimura was also somewhat confused; what was going on?

"Have you forgotten? This operation by Yamauchi was carried out under the instructions of Sakayanagi. However, it was not without risk. If it had been exposed, it would have become the target of everyone's criticism."

Therefore, in order to get Yamauchi to agree to help, he will definitely make additional requests, such as dating him after the matter is completed, or... Appreciation Vote from Class A. "

Of course, Shuichi Kanda knew that Sakayanagi wouldn't give the Appreciation Vote to Yamauchi, but unfortunately, he couldn't say it out loud. Otherwise, if Yamauchi went berserk and stormed into Sakayanagi's room and did Sakayanagi that* to her... with her small body and congenital heart disease, she might just die.

Besides, everyone is a student, so even if there is some conflict, it shouldn't lead to someone getting killed.

"So even though we sent Ike away today, we might not send Yamauchi tomorrow. Maybe it'll be Sotomura or Ayanokoji. According to Ike, those two might really be innocent."

Shuichi Kanda shrugged.

"Ugh, that's even more disgusting." Hasebe Haruka's face showed a look of physical discomfort.

"However, will Sakayanagi really cast his Appreciation Vote for Yamauchi?" Yukimura seemed somewhat skeptical. "Or perhaps, will Sakayanagi really date Yamauchi?"

Upon hearing this, Hasebe Haruka and Sakura were stunned for a moment, then they both thought of that scene, and then they both shuddered involuntarily, and then shook their heads violently.

"Impossible, impossible. The thought of dating someone Yamauchi is disgusting. Even if Sakayanagi were incredibly easygoing, she would never date someone Yamauchi, right?"

Hasebe Haruka's statement, as a woman, is clearly more persuasive.

"So, Sakayanagi agreed to give Yamauchi Appreciation Vote? But why is he protecting Yamauchi?"

"Maybe he's meant to disgust us in Class C?" Miyake frowned, because he genuinely felt disgusted.

"But he can't hide forever. If there are similar exams later, Yamauchi will definitely be finished."

"That makes sense." Miyake nodded. "Shuichi, what do you think? Do you think Sakayanagi will Appreciation Vote for Yamauchi?"

How am I supposed to answer that? Do you want me to make something up or not?

"Just wait and see tomorrow. You'll find out then. Oh, and don't forget to write Yamauchi and Ike's names on the criticism ballots. You can write whoever you want on the last one."

Seeing Shuichi Kanda knowing the outcome but not saying anything made Hasebe Haruka uneasy, as if her heart was being scratched by a cat.

However, more than the results for Class C, Shuichi Kanda was more interested in the situation in Classes Class A and Class D.

Who does Sakayanagi want to expel? Katsuragi, Totsuka, or perhaps the one who almost Matoba the class?

As for Class D, it's even harder to guess. Although Ryuen won't be expelled, it's unknown whether Shiina and the others have decided on who will be expelled from Class D.

That evening, Kushida, who hadn't been there in a long time, came to Shuichi Kanda's room to vent his emotions.

"That idiot Yamauchi...%*&@#&￥...@*"

Listening to Kushida's complaints, Shuichi Kanda somewhat amusing. This guy, he was the one who made the promise, and now he's cursing at him.

"What's so funny! You're responsible for this!" Kushida glared at Shuichi Kanda unfriendly expression.

"You brought this on yourself, what does it have to do with me?"

"Hmph! I don't care, you have to make him drop out of school!"

"So this is why you came here tonight, isn't it?" Shuichi Kanda his eyes.

"Please help me, please help me! I heard from Haruka Class A will Appreciation Vote him." Kushida realized that force wouldn't work, she grabbed Shuichi Kanda's arm and started to whine and beg.

That wretched Haruka, she just can't control her mouth.

"Alright, alright, I got it. Just wait for the news." Annoyed by Kushida to no end, Shuichi Kanda could only agree, "I guarantee he won't get a single Appreciation Vote from another class."

"That's good! I'll make sure all the students in the class vote against him!" Kushida stood up, his spirits lifted.

"Then you should get back to work quickly, good luck!"

"Don't worry! I'll be going now!"

He shook his head as he watched Kushida Shuichi Kanda leave.

If he hadn't offended Kushida today, he might have had a chance to try his luck against Ike. But with Kushida involved, Yamauchi, you probably don't have a chance.

Chapter 258 The Final Debate

Chapter 259 Class Vote

And so, amidst an atmosphere of relief, trepidation, panic, and calm, all the first-grade students welcomed Friday night.

On Saturday, a day that should have been a day off, the first-grade students still got up early and came to the classroom.

However, since there were no classes today, the students traveled light, wearing only their uniforms, and arrived at school alone or in groups.

This Special Exam remains very unclear even now.

Yahiko Totsuka and Shinji Matoba for dropping out of Class A. Both of them are campaigning hard within the class. Totsuka is mainly trying to persuade the boys, while Matoba is working hard to persuade the girls.

Katsuragi and Sakayanagi seemed to have done nothing in this exam.

Katsuragi couldn't do anything because Yahiko Totsuka had indeed made a mistake. Although he wanted to drop out of school in place of the student who had ultimately supported him, the students in the class simply ignored him.

The students of Class A are not complete idiots. Although Katsuragi caused Class A to lose a lot of benefits when he was on the Uninhabited Island, strictly speaking, it was the fault of all the students in Class A.

Moreover, faced with the combined efforts of Shuichi Kanda and Ryuen, no one dared to claim they could do better than Katsuragi.

However, Totsuka's deduction of 200 Class Points was entirely his own fault.

As for Sakayanagi, although Matoba was carrying out his own plan at the time, his mistake was that he jumped out too early and was too arrogant, which angered Shuichi Kanda and brought about the near-annihilation of Class A.

The students in the class were dissatisfied with both of them, so even Sakayanagi couldn't tell who would fail the exam.

Is it Totsuka or Matoba?

In order to ensure his name would be preserved, Yahiko Totsuka arrived at the school early in the morning and reassured those around him that he would cast his criticism vote for Matoba as promised.

The Matoba followed a similar path, competing against each other within their class.

Class B was probably the most composed class in this exam. Although they lost 30 million points, they managed to protect their teammates. Based on that alone, Class B can be considered the winner.

And Class C...

Shuichi Kanda arrived at class with Miyake today, which was quite a bit later than usual.

Since today is not a school day, the school only requires students to arrive before 8:30. The official exam is at 9:00.

Clearly, they wanted to give the students in the class a little more time to think things through.

Shuichi Kanda wasn't late today, but almost all the students in his class had already arrived when he got there.

The four students who were on the withdrawal waiting list were all still in the class.

Ayanokoji and Sotomura were sitting silently in their seats awaiting their trial, while Yamauchi stood by the pond, looking quite excited.

"Oh, it's just dropping out of school, Kanji. I'll miss you. And I'll never forget what you did for me."

Yamauchi smiled smugly and patted Ike on the shoulder, seemingly confident that he wouldn't be expelled.

Seeing Yamauchi's smug expression, Ike lowered his head, clenched his fists, and looked furious. The rest of the class also stared at Yamauchi with disgust.

"What happened?"

Horikita Suzune, who entered the classroom a step later, saw Yamauchi's smug expression and couldn't help but frown.

"Who knows? I just arrived too."

"Yamauchi just said that Sakayanagi from Class A will cast his Appreciation Vote for Class A, saving him from expulsion." A girl who had been sitting in front of Shuichi Kanda and had hardly ever spoken before turned around to explain to the two of them.

This surprised Shuichi Kanda for a moment.

"I remember you're Matsushita -kun, right?"

"I didn't expect Kanda to remember me." Matsushita, the girl sitting in front of Shuichi Kanda, looked somewhat surprised.

Shuichi Kanda's face twitched. "I can still remember the faces of my classmates, but why did Matsushita suddenly talk to me today?"

"I just think Yamauchi is absolutely despicable. Isn't there any way to get rid of him this time?" Suddenly, Matsushita looked at Yamauchi with a look of disgust.

It wasn't just Matsushita; almost all the students in the class were like that.

"It doesn't matter what you think of me. I made a promise with Sakayanagi- chan that I would get the Appreciation Vote from Class A! Even if you all give me the criticism vote, I won't drop out! I'm protected by Class A!"

Looking at the students in his class who seemed to dislike him but couldn't do anything about it, Yamauchi felt a surge of satisfaction.

"Yamauchi, aren't you getting a little too excited?" Shuichi Kanda couldn't stand it anymore and was about to teach him a lesson. "Even if you manage to stay this time, have you thought about what you'll do in the future?"

"Huh? What about the future?"

"Of course I'm talking about your future campus life. Don't forget, all your shameful deeds have been exposed this time. Do you think you can ever go back to your old campus life?"

And your best friend is going to be expelled because of your betrayal! Class C, no, the entire first year, probably no one will dare to be your friend anymore, right?

"If I were you, I'd rather drop out now than spend two years being isolated at school like this."

"You, you're exaggerating!"

Shuichi Kanda didn't care what he said afterward, because it was almost time, and almost all the students in the class had arrived, even Chabashira-sensei had entered the classroom.

However, one student was still missing from the class; Hirata Yosuke had not yet arrived.

"Um, teacher, hasn't Hirata arrived yet today?"

"Regarding Hirata, he still won't be attending the exam today. However, he has already told me his results and they won't affect the exam outcome."

After Chabashira-sensei gave a brief introduction to Hirata's situation, the students in the class breathed a sigh of relief.

Shuichi Kanda nodded, somewhat relieved.

It seems that Hirata has no intention of getting involved in this matter at all. He didn't even take the final exam, instead having Chabashira-sensei fill in the answers for him.

"Everyone, please don't forget to write my name on the Appreciation Vote. And to prevent Class A's Protection Point from falling into Sakayanagi's hands, you all remember my plan, right?"

"Don't worry, Shuichi, I won't forget!"

Don't worry...

Soon, the time before the exam gradually passed, and at nine o'clock, Chabashira-sensei announced the start of the exam.

"We will now begin the Class Vote. Those whose names are called, please come to the Voting Room individually."

That way, there's no need to worry about someone seeing your name when you write it down. The school has been very thoughtful in implementing the policy of anonymous voting.

"Remember, you cannot write your own name on either the Appreciation Vote or criticism votes. You can only cast Appreciation Vote for students from other classes."

After reiterating the rules once again, Chabashira-sensei began calling out names, still following the order of the Japanese syllabary (hiragana and katakana).

Ayanokoji was the first, and soon it was Shuichi Kanda's turn.

Voting Room, a conspicuous table stood near the wall, piled with papers, next to a teacher with a computer in front of him.