So Are These Guys Weak or Strong? / Chapter 268: On the Eve of Battle!

Therefore, the White Room indirectly saved their lives.

Therefore, Shuichi Kanda didn't know how to evaluate the White Room. He genuinely disliked it, but Shuichi Kanda couldn't deny that it had indeed done some good things.

Therefore, to judge whether it is good or bad, we can only look at its social impact. However, the fact that this place is still not open to the public shows whether its current influence is good or bad.

Furthermore, my information about the White Room is limited to what I learned from Sakayanagi, and it's not comprehensive. So even if I draw conclusions, there's a possibility of trial and error. Oh well, what's the point of thinking about all this?

Shuichi Kanda couldn't possibly send his future child to such a horrible place, and he also didn't feel he currently had the ability to destroy this evil organization.

So, let it be.

Back in the classroom, Shuichi Kanda ran into Sudo, who was coming towards him.

"Kanda, I've already found teammates. No matter what team we face, I'm confident we can win."

Seeing Sudo's confident demeanor, Shuichi Kanda's mood improved as well.

Shuichi Kanda didn't doubt what this guy said; someone who could be noticed by Sudo must be a pretty good Basketball player.

Furthermore, Shuichi Kanda felt that perhaps he could give more trust to the students in Class C.

Shuichi Kanda didn't want a group of people who would only follow orders; he wanted these people to become individuals who could think proactively and be useful to society.

The school's mission is to provide society with useful talent.

Although Shuichi Kanda didn't think they would become social elites when he first joined Class D, time is truly a terrifying thing.

As the year went by, Class D was promoted to Class C, and the students changed somewhat. The relaxed atmosphere they had at the beginning of the semester was no longer visible.

Chapter 267 So, are these guys weak or strong?

Chapter 268 On the Eve of War!

Monday morning is the day for the first-year Special Exam to announce the projects. What exciting projects will Class B and Class D choose? Shuichi Kanda is curious.

Not long after leaving the dormitory building, Shuichi Kanda ran into Horikita Manabu and Akane Tachibana from Class 3-A at the intersection leading to the school.

"You two are really late today."

Since they had already seen each other, they had no choice but to go up and say hello.

"You're still the same!"

Akane Tachibana pouted and replied, seemingly dissatisfied with Shuichi Kanda's lecture.

"Because nobody came to ask me to go to school with them today."

Shuichi Kanda immediately teased Akane Tachibana, since the two of them were still carrying their backpacks, which meant they hadn't gone to school and come back, but had just come down from the dormitory building.

Given Horikita Manabu's personality, he wouldn't wake Akane Tachibana up and go to school together, so there's only one truth.

That means the Sekishiko overslept today and didn't wake Horikita Manabu for school. Horikita Manabu was probably waiting for Akane Tachibana's message, so he ended up arriving at school just in time.

Sure enough, Shuichi Kanda's words immediately made Akane Tachibana's face puff out even more, and her lips pursed even higher. Hmm, how interesting.

"How did the Special Exam go?"

Seemingly to stop Shuichi Kanda from bullying Akane Tachibana, Horikita Manabu immediately changed the subject and asked about the first year.

"Well, it's alright. How about your end? You shouldn't need the Private Points I left with you, right?"

"Who knows? It probably depends on the results next week."

Although he said that, Shuichi Kanda could tell from his calm and composed face that he wasn't worried at all.

Just like when Haruka asked Shuichi Kanda: "How did the exam go this time?"

Shuichi Kanda: I can't take it anymore, I feel like I'm going to fail.

Then, after the exam results came out, the first place went to Shuichi Kanda.

Alas, poor Ishikura- senpai, I'm afraid even at this final moment, he won't be able to beat Horikita Manabu.

"But this school is really strange. It's already mid-March, and the third graders still haven't had their summer break."

"Yes, I was also surprised to find out about that after I enrolled. Most high schools would probably be on holiday by then."

However, matters concerning further education or employment are also progressing smoothly and steadily, without your knowledge.

"Oh, I see." Shuichi Kanda nodded. "It seems that while the Student Council President learns a lot, he is also subject to a lot of constraints."

Horikita Manabu smiled but didn't say anything.

This guy clearly wasn't planning on a deeper conversation, and it would probably be pointless for Shuichi Kanda to ask any more questions, especially since Shuichi Kanda wasn't interested in things like further education or employment.

We're people with cutting-edge technology; making money couldn't be easier for us.

Take Gourmet Tablecloth as an example; you could easily open a fast food restaurant with it, and apart from rent, it's a business with virtually no capital investment.

Not to mention what else will come in the future.

Speaking of which, Shuichi Kanda has accumulated two months' worth of lottery rewards. He plans to claim the reward in April after graduating from his first year to see if he'll get anything good.

However, since Horikita Manabu basically couldn't say anything, Shuichi Kanda decided to ask a question that he could answer.

"By the way, are you dating your Sekishiko?"

Surprisingly, I'm quite the gossip!

"No, that's not true." Horikita denied it straightforwardly and without any attempt to hide anything.

Shuichi Kanda instantly imagined the expression on his Sekishiko's face, who had been following behind him, so Shuichi Kanda secretly turned around to look.

"Tsk, just as I expected," Akane Tachibana's face showed a mixture of emotions.

What's going on with you, Sekishiko- senpai? I thought you'd already won him over during the Forest Camping Trip, but you haven't made any progress at all!?

After giving him a disdainful look, Shuichi Kanda turned his head away.

"That's quite surprising."

"Because whether things were good or bad, for the past three years I've been focused solely on school matters."

"Heh, I think you'd better worry about yourself first while you're looking forward to your sister growing up." Shuichi Kanda sneered, clearly dissatisfied with this guy.

What's wrong with me?

Horikita Manabu was somewhat puzzled.

Damn, this guy is really slow.

Shuichi Kanda simply grabbed his arm and took a few steps forward, then turned back to make sure Tachibana wasn't following before saying to him, "No, haven't you thought about what would happen if someone else snatched your Sekishiko away?"

Shuichi Kanda's words made Horikita Manabu stop in his tracks. Horikita's expression turned serious, then somewhat grim, as if he were genuinely wondering what he would do without Tachibana in the future...

Seriously, bro? Didn't you ever have this worry before?

"Um, what's wrong? We're going to be late."

Akane Tachibana, who had already caught up, looked at the two who had stopped with a strange expression.

"Qian, there's something I want to tell you."

"Huh? What's wrong? Is it about the Special Exam?" Akane Tachibana quickly tried to take out her notebook from her bag to write it down.

However, Horikita Manabu immediately grabbed Akane Tachibana's hand.

"Eh? Study?"

"Aki, let's date after graduation, so can you wait a few more days?"

Holy crap!

Shuichi Kanda's eyebrows twitched wildly, then he slowly took two steps back.

You actually confessed like that on the way to school? You're so unromantic! But seeing Akane Tachibana's reaction, Shuichi Kanda immediately changed his mind...

Akane Tachibana seemed surprised by Horikita Manabu's sudden outburst, and tears immediately streamed down her face.

But soon, a smile appeared on her face, radiant and happy.

"Yes, I will wait no matter how long it takes!"

Damn it, I'm always feeding other people dog food, but today I got fed a mouthful myself.

However, she must have waited a long time. There is no doubt that Akane Tachibana likes Horikita Manabu, but she also understands that Horikita Manabu has always been working hard for the class, so she cannot confess to Horikita Manabu before things are settled.

This would distract him, and she was also hoping that one day Horikita Manabu would confess to her, but she never expected it to happen today.

Horikita Manabu wiped away Akane Tachibana's tears and smiled.

"Let's go to school first, we'll be late."

"Mmm!" Akane Tachibana nodded, then took out a handkerchief and wiped the corner of her eyes.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

"No, you really have impressed me in every sense of the word," Shuichi Kanda retorted speechlessly.

"But you actually asked something like that? So you're just a regular high school student after all?"

"Isn't that obvious?"

Shuichi Kanda curled his lip.

"So, as an ordinary high school student, have you gotten a girlfriend yet?"

"Of course, I'm juggling several relationships at the same time."

Horikita Manabu quickly recalled that there had been rumors circulating for a while that Shuichi Kanda was two-timing.

"Suzune... she shouldn't be one of those ships, right?"

Not for now.

After he said that, Shuichi Kanda thought Horikita Manabu would give him a warning, but Horikita Manabu actually showed a regretful expression.

"Suzune, she's been a step too slow again."

Now it was Shuichi Kanda's turn to be dumbfounded. Holy crap, what's going on? What happened to you?

"If it were you, I could entrust Suzune to you without worry, but I seem to see that scene, yet I can't even imagine it."

"Hehe, I find it a little hard to imagine either."

Shuichi Kanda grinned. Marry Horikita Suzune? He'd probably be subjected to domestic violence every day.

The morning meeting began, and Chabashira-sensei brought along the projects that other classes had decided on.

First is Class A.

Project: Chess

One player is required, and the time allotted for playing the game is one hour (if the time runs out, the player loses).

Rules: Follow the general rules of chess.

Commander Authority: Can issue instructions at any time during the game's duration, for a maximum period of thirty minutes.

Project: Rapid Mental Arithmetic

Number of participants needed: 2 people; time: 30 minutes.

Rules: The class will compete in mental arithmetic using Mental Arithmetic accuracy and speed. The class with the most students in this category wins.

Commander Authority: Can change the answer to any question.

The next three items are a math test, a Modern Literature test, and Social Studies Exam. The rules are that all tests cover knowledge points within the first grade, and then the total score is calculated.

Next is Class B. The program for Class B is very similar to that for Class A, with two academic tests: Chemistry Test and a math test.

That's right, these two classes had the same math test, which means that it's best for them to avoid drawing the same question from each other, otherwise...

However, this refers to the normal situation. Now, the Commander of Class A is controlled by Shuichi Kanda will definitely not show any mercy to Class B.

After all, personal matters are personal matters, and business is business. Even if Shuichi Kanda can't sleep with Ichinose for a month, he can't give in now!

Furthermore, Class A's secrecy is really well maintained. If Ichinose knew that Class A's project included a math test, she definitely wouldn't have chosen that project.

Next up are the last three projects for Class B.

3. Event: Soccer Penalty Kick.

Number of people needed: one.

Rules: Ten penalty kicks are awarded, with both sides taking turns shooting and defending the goal. The team with the most goals wins.