The Two Hundred Sixty-Fourth Chapter: The First Event-Rock Paper Scissors!

"Really? Then I won't hold back either. I hope you won't cry then, Honami."

"Hehe, I won't cry."

If I hadn't seen you cry before, I almost would have believed you.

"By the way, why did you guys arrive so late? You're a full half hour late."

After making those harsh remarks, Ichinose looked curiously at Shuichi Kanda and the other person.

Upon hearing Ichinose's words, Shuichi Kanda revealed a mischievous smile and then recounted the events that had just transpired to Ichinose.

"Um... Shuichi, is it too late for me to take back what I just said?" Ichinose asked with an awkward smile.

"It's late anyway. Good luck, Honami. I won't target you too much. Good luck!" Shuichi Kanda teased Ichinose as he left the Multipurpose Classroom.

It doesn't matter whether Class B or Class C wins, as long as Class A is destined to lose.

"I'll do whatever Shuichi says anyway, and I'll be in Shuichi's class next semester." Kamuro was clearly in a good mood. Although she was about to lose her Protection Point and the 20 million she had, she didn't feel any regret.

Looking at Kamuro, Ichinose showed an envious expression, but even if she had 20 million yen, she would not abandon her classmate.

Back at the dormitory building, Ichinose left first, while Kamuro went to Shuichi Kanda's room with him to wait for the discussion to begin.

It will be a bit tricky for Shuichi Kanda to win this exam with Class C, whose average quality is relatively weak. So, to ensure success, he must first understand the class's situation.

Then, based on this information, the competition categories will be decided.

So on his way back Shuichi Kanda contacted Hirata, Kushida, and Horikita, who was just there as a tool.

While gathering information about the class, you should also show them the contract you just signed with Class A, and most importantly, introduce Kamuro to them.

Horikita Suzune was the first to arrive at Shuichi Kanda's room. Since the others were probably quite busy, Horikita Suzune, who was the most relaxed, was the first to arrive.

As soon as Horikita Suzune entered the room, she saw Kamuro Masumi sitting at the table, drinking tea.

"Why are students from other classes here? Weren't you going to discuss the exam?"

Horikita Suzune frowned, looking puzzled. In her opinion, Shuichi Kanda wasn't the type to blur the lines between public and private matters. Although she knew the two had a good relationship, wasn't it inappropriate for him to sell information about Class D to Class A?

"Well, let's wait until Hirata and Kushida arrive before we talk about it, so I don't have to repeat myself several times later."

Shuichi Kanda shrugged, gesturing for her to sit down.

"Would you like something to drink?"

Plain water is fine.

Horikita Suzune's answer made Shuichi Kanda moment; this girl is really easy to take care of.

So Shuichi Kanda poured her a cup of hot water and then had her sit opposite him.

Soon after, Kushida Hirata also arrived here.

After everyone arrived, Shuichi Kanda didn't say anything, but instead placed the contract he had signed with Class A on the table.

"This is?"

Hirata paused for a moment, then picked up the contract and began to read it.

"This is a contract I signed with all the members of Class A. You can verify its authenticity with Chabashira-sensei."

The contract wasn't complicated; Hirata understood it completely in less than a minute.

"Why?" Hirata couldn't help but ask.

"What do you mean, why?" Horikita frowned, then took the contract from Hirata's hand and began to read it.

A minute later, Horikita also fell silent. Then she looked at Shuichi Kanda and then at Kamuro Masumi.

"I also want to ask, why?"

Seeing the strange atmosphere among the four people, Kushida took the contract from Horikita's hand, looked at it, and then understood what was going on.

This is a plan to make Masumi defect right now.

However, she didn't become happy because of this; instead, she was somewhat indignant!

Damn it!

That way, it won't just be me and Shuichi in the same class anymore!

Etc!

Could it be because I mentioned last time that they all had Protection Point, and that's why they took these measures? The contract, no matter how you look at it, seems to be setting up for Masumi to be moved to Class C.

"Let me reintroduce myself, Kamuro Masumi is my childhood sweetheart."

Shuichi Kanda's expression turned serious. Although he didn't remember anything about Kamuro, he had confirmed with the Time TV that Kamuro wasn't lying and that the two had indeed known each other before.

Kushida listened to Shuichi Kanda's words with envy in her eyes. When will I be introduced by Shuichi as, "This is my girlfriend, Kushida Kikyo"?

"So, Kamuro deviated from Class A in this exam, is that right?" Horikita rubbed his forehead, somewhat unable to process what he was seeing.

"That's right, I'll find a way to bring Masumi over from Class A later."

"I have something to say about this," Kamuro said, putting down his teacup. Shuichi Kanda stopped talking as well.

"Shuichi, the 20 million Private Points your class obtained in the VIP Exam are actually in my hands."

Kamuro's words startled Shuichi Kanda moment, then he frowned. "You mean, you took that evidence beforehand during the pool incident?"

"That's right, I originally wanted to expel those guys," Kamuro immediately admitted. "But since they were students in Shuichi's class, I thought about it and didn't do it."

Watching Shuichi Kanda and Kamuro Masumi's charade, Kushida desperately wanted to expose them on the spot, but she didn't dare...

"That's how it is," Kamuro said calmly. "I will transfer these 20 million Private Points to your Class C later. Consider this a heads-up."

Looking at Kamuro, Hirata felt a mix of emotions. If it weren't for Kamuro, Yamauchi might not have been expelled.

But...

Sigh, it's all in the past now, I don't want to think about it anymore.

"Kamuro, I hope you won't bring this up again in the future."

Hirata's expression was complicated as he asked Kamuro to do this for him.

Kamuro was a little puzzled as to why he would say that, but she nodded anyway; she didn't want to bring it up anyway.

Shuichi Kanda called Hirata and the others over to let them know that Kamuro would be coming to Class C, and also to ask them to take care of him.

After all, these people are all popular figures in the class...

Speaking of this, Shuichi Kanda originally wanted to invite Karuizawa over as well, but considering it was her birthday and she would probably be very busy, he didn't invite her.

Shuichi Kanda doesn't place much importance on birthdays. Although he gave gifts to Kushida and Kamuro on their birthdays, he didn't make a point of celebrating them.

Therefore, Karuizawa naturally wouldn't receive any special treatment.

However, not having asked her didn't mean he didn't remember, so in order not to disturb Karuizawa's outing today, he didn't call her.

"You now have a basic understanding of the situation. Next, we'll discuss strategies for this exam. I'd like to obtain information about the students in the class, such as their strengths and weaknesses."

Shuichi Kanda changed the subject and then revealed his second purpose for calling them here.

"Our students' strengths can be used for defense, and their weaknesses can be used to throw matches against Class A to increase their numbers. This way, when facing Class B and Class D, we can ensure our win rate by having our best students participate in the second round."

Despicable, utterly despicable.

A word popped into Horikita Suzune's mind.

However, on the other hand...

"If you want to get information, you can just call Hirata and Kushida. Why did you call me here?"

"Of course I'm here to help me with odd jobs."

Horikita Suzune clenched her fists, amazed by how confidently she spoke.

"For this exam, our class can choose any of the five events with a 70-80% chance of winning. Anyway, I'll have Masumi assign opponents that we definitely can't beat."

This statement was agreed upon by everyone: we don't need to be the best; we just need the other side not to be the best.

To put it bluntly, this exam doesn't require you to be the strongest, just to be stronger than your opponent.

"But what if we can't identify Class A?" Hirata asked worriedly. "The same class can't be identified consecutively. Class B is ahead of us in the order. What if Class B identifies Class A before we do?"

"There's no need to worry about that. We can refuse to be accused." Shuichi Kanda wasn't concerned. "When Class B accuses Class A, we're sure to win. We can discuss this further once Class B's project is finalized."

Hirata nodded, but he was still a little uneasy.

"However, just to be on the safe side, I think it would be better to include two projects that we are confident about."

"That's fine, let's discuss it during the class meeting."

The project strategy for Class D is already in place, so now it's Class A's turn.

What are your plans for the Class A project?

"That's what's giving me a headache too," Shuichi Kanda. "If the projects we give to Class A aren't suitable, then Class B and Class D might snatch them from us. So the projects we give to Class A have to be ones that Class B and Class D can't possibly win."

"In that case, wouldn't it be better to let Class A set their own questions?"

Horikita Suzune's words reminded Shuichi Kanda.

Yeah, why not just let Class A set their own questions?

We just said we wouldn't let you beat Class C, not Class B or Class D.

"Your words have reminded me. I'll discuss it with Class A again later." Shuichi Kanda smiled. "Let's do it this way for now. Once our project is finalized, I'll go talk to Class A again."

After leaving Shuichi Kanda's room, Horikita Suzune still felt somewhat conflicted.

While I was still thinking about what projects to have the class come up with, Shuichi Kanda had already secured an unassailable position.

Hirata's thoughts were similar to Horikita's; entrusting the class to Kanda was definitely the right thing to do. As for me, I certainly wouldn't be able to get Class C to Class A, would I?

Chapter 264 The First Game – Rock Paper Scissors!

After Hirata and Horikita left, Kushida didn't rush to leave but stayed in the room watching Shuichi Kanda.

"Um, Kikyo, is there something you need?" Seeing Kushida's expression, Shuichi Kanda few more questions.

"This is my childhood sweetheart." Kushida repeated, mimicking Shuichi Kanda's earlier words, practically admitting she was jealous.

"Pfft!"

Before Shuichi Kanda could react, Kamuro burst out laughing.

"What's so funny? You're so happy that Shuichi admitted you were lovers in front of others?" Kushida's sour taste grew stronger as he looked at Kamuro's beaming face.

"Of course I'm happy. Would you be unhappy if you were in my shoes?" Kamuro didn't mince words with Kushida, and his question left Kushida speechless.

Depend on!

Seeing Kamuro's ever-present smile, Kushida was momentarily exasperated, but she quickly found a way to get out of it, looking at Shuichi Kanda with a pitiful expression.

"Shuichi, Masumi bullied me."

However, Kushida Kikyo completely forgot that her jealousy stemmed from Shuichi Kanda's public admission in front of Hirata and the others that Kamuro was his childhood sweetheart.

Faced with the pitiful Kushida, Shuichi Kanda moment.

"Well, what do you want to do?"

Seeing that Shuichi Kanda seemed to be planning to help him, Kushida's eyes immediately lit up, and he began to make suggestions with great enthusiasm.

"Why don't we pin Masumi down on the bed and spank her hard!"

Wow, that looks so tempting!

Shuichi Kanda's eyes lit up, and then he looked at Kamuro beside him.

"Let's do it this way!"

Upon receiving Shuichi Kanda, Kushida immediately stood up excitedly and prepared to grab Kamuro's hands and push him down onto the bed.

However, the next moment, Kushida was stunned, because she had been instantly counterattacked by Kamuro and pinned down on Shuichi Kanda Kamuro.

To prevent Kushida from struggling, Kamuro straddled Kushida's back, while Shuichi Kanda took the opportunity to sit on Kushida's calves.

What's going on? Could it be...?

I meant Masumi, not spanking me!

However, Shuichi Kanda's hand had already landed mercilessly on Kushida's buttocks.

"Eek~~"