Miyake: I'm Going to Be a Dad

"Let's give one last example problem. This time, we'll go all out in a real-world practice format."

Example Question: A new facility will be added to the Keyaki Mall. Please select the one you most desire from the following options.

(Based on the voting results of the four classes, the class with the most votes will be selected.)

Restaurants, grocery stores, entertainment facilities, medical facilities

The question is not for approval or disapproval, but rather to choose from four options. This is different from the examples so far.

"The results of approved projects will be officially recognized by the school. However, if a project will have an impact on all students, a special approach will be taken."

In this type of assignment, the option that achieves unanimous agreement will only be counted as a vote representing the class.

Suppose one class unanimously chooses the restaurant, while the remaining three classes all choose the amusement park. Ultimately, the school will decide to add the amusement park that received the three votes.

"What if the score is tied at 2-2?"

If the score is tied, the class that reached a conclusion first will be chosen.

Next, the students cast their first vote.

First vote results: Restaurants received 20 votes, grocery stores received 4 votes, entertainment facilities received 15 votes, and medical facilities received 1 vote.

"Since we couldn't reach a consensus, we'll now have a 10-minute break for discussion."

"Leaving aside the general store, who actually chose the medical facility?"

As soon as Chabashira Sae finished speaking, people immediately started making sarcastic remarks.

"Isn't it a matter of personal choice? Why can't someone choose medical facilities?"

"Huh? You didn't choose this medical facility, did you?"

"Of course not, I chose a restaurant."

The classroom erupted in a brief, amusing commotion. Since it was just a mock exam, Shuichi Kanda didn't bother to share everyone's opinions.

"The timeout is about to end. Please return to your seats immediately and cast your vote within 60 shots. If all votes are cast within 60 shots, the results will be announced immediately."

Unlike the mandatory ten-minute interval, voting quickly can save a little time.

"Furthermore, if a student fails to complete the vote within 60 shots, the excess time will be accumulated as penalty time. The maximum penalty time is 90 shots. If a student exceeds 90 shots, they will be expelled."

That's ruthless; it completely eliminates the problem of indecisiveness.

The results of the second round came out very quickly.

First vote results: Restaurants 23 votes, grocery stores 2 votes, entertainment facilities 15 votes, medical facilities 1 vote.

"Why are people still choosing medical facilities?"

"That is."

Shuichi Kanda, however, just kept his eyelids drooping and remained silent; he had already figured out how to handle this problem during the actual exam.

"Everyone, I have a suggestion." Shuichi Kanda's words silenced the class temporarily.

"If we encounter this topic during the official exam, everyone should just choose what they think when voting for the first time."

But if we can't reach an agreement, instead of wasting time, how about we just choose the item that got the most votes in the first round for the second round?

Shuichi Kanda's suggestion was very constructive. After all, the exam was in the afternoon, and if it ended early, they could go shopping at the Shopping Mall.

Therefore, the students in the class immediately agreed with Shuichi Kanda's suggestion.

Seeing Shuichi Kanda effortlessly unite the class's opinions, Chabashira Sae smiled.

"It seems you've grasped the essence of this exam. Next, we'll display a summary of the rules. Those who need to save their progress, remember to take a screenshot first."

Summary of the Special Exam for All Candidates

Rules Explanation:

When faced with a research topic set by the school, all classmates voted on the pre-prepared options—there were a total of five topics, with a maximum of four options.

As long as there is no unanimous vote for one option, the same question will continue to be asked.

If a project is interrupted midway through, it will not be recognized, regardless of how far it has progressed.

A topic that is unanimously approved by the entire audience will be recognized regardless of whether the Special Exam is successful or not.

Completing all the assignments set by the school will earn you 100 Class Points.

If all tasks cannot be completed within five hours, 300 Class Points will be lost.

Special Exam Process

The school provides the research topic and conducts the first vote (within sixty seconds).

If everyone agrees, move on to the next topic. If there is disagreement, then move on to the next topic.

A ten-minute break (only in the classroom, during which you are free to move around and discuss with each other).

Sixty seconds for voting (no discussion allowed, only voting).

(Student Council who do not vote within 60 seconds will be subject to cumulative time penalties.)

(If the accumulated penalty time exceeds ninety seconds, expulsion will be imposed at this stage.)

If the voting results are announced and a unanimous consensus is reached, we can move on to the next task.

If a consensus cannot be reached, then return to the previous state.

Chapter 339 Miyake: I'm Going to Be a Father

After reviewing the basic guidelines for this Special Exam, Class A fell into a brief silence.

"In short, as long as you avoid exceeding the allotted time, there's no risk of being expelled, right?"

Hearing the students' words, Chabashira glanced at them.

"That's not necessarily true. There might be issues related to dropping out, so you shouldn't be too optimistic."

This undoubtedly made the students in the class tense again.

"However, although that's what we say, we teachers don't know what specific topics will come up; we'll have to wait and see."

Furthermore, this exam strictly prohibits any form of manipulation of other students' voting results. Whether it's coercion or bribery to manipulate someone else's choices, it's absolutely forbidden. If discovered, both parties will be expelled from school.

These regulations apply not only to other classes but also to the class itself.

If it is found that someone has been in contact with a third party outside the class, or has consistently chosen a single option, all those involved may face expulsion without hesitation. Do not underestimate the school's surveillance capabilities.

Furthermore, if anyone is proposed to cheat together, they should immediately report it to the school, and we guarantee we will do our best to resolve the issue.

There was no problem with the students in this class; after all, no one in Class A was thinking of causing trouble.

Even if disagreements arise at the beginning, there will be people to help them make a decision.

Trusting Shuichi Kanda has become a habit for the students of Class A.

"Furthermore, during this Special Exam, the [Protection Point] effect will be temporarily disabled, limited to situations where an individual or the entire class pays 20 million individual points, thus avoiding expulsion."

Damn, your Protection Point really aren't enough.

Currently, only Shuichi Kanda, who received the most Appreciation Vote in the Class Vote, and Kouenji, who came in first place in the Uninhabited Island Exam, have Protection Point in Class A.

However, since the school has even considered this, it means that they are very likely to issue an exam regarding withdrawal.

Thinking of this, Shuichi Kanda glanced at Akito Miyake sitting not far away, and then sighed silently.

"Finally, all communication devices, including cell phones, will be collected before the Special Exam begins. This is because contact with the outside world might create unwritten rules for the exam, and if it's discovered that someone has smuggled such items—I don't need to go into details, do I?"

So what if I drop out of school? It's not a big deal.

The day passed quickly, and the students in Class A didn't find the exam particularly difficult.

The purpose of the exam has already been stated in the exam title.

The entire audience was in unison.

In other words, as long as the class works together, they can pass easily.

Although it's hard to say what the students in Class A are really thinking, as long as Shuichi Kanda remains the leader of Class A, then Class A will be united.

At 9 p. m., after Kamuro had dinner and left, Shuichi Kanda's room welcomed another guest— Kiyotaka Ayanokoji.

Why are you here?

Shuichi Kanda asked casually as he poured tea.

"I just spoke with Chairman Sakayanagi on the phone."

Chairman Sakayanagi, who is also Sakayanagi's father, was the one who helped Ayanokoji block his father's way out.

"So, is something the matter?"

"Yes, it's about the Sports Festival before the Cultural Festival. Like the Cultural Festival, the Sports Festival, as the preceding stage, will be held in October, and the school hastily decided to welcome some of the guests at that time."

Upon hearing this, Shuichi Kanda moment, then thought of a certain possibility, and looked at Ayanokoji with a strange expression.

"Do you think any of these guests might be people sent by your father?"

"Yes, according to Chairman Sakayanagi, the guests are decided by higher-ups. Although it's supposed to be a warm-up for a large number of guests at the Cultural Festival, it's still worrying," Ayanokoji said calmly.

Shuichi Kanda simply smiled faintly at this.

"So, how do you plan for me to help you?"

"Chairman Sakayanagi hopes I will miss the Sports Festival, but I haven't decided yet," Ayanokoji said honestly. Since he came to seek help, he naturally shouldn't hide anything.

"I see. So what are your own thoughts? It's okay if you don't want to participate in the Sports Festival. There's also Sudo Kazuaki, a student in Class A who's good at sports..."

Speaking of this, Shuichi Kanda.

"What's wrong?"

"No, it's nothing. You decide. Anyway, the Sports Festival doesn't start until next month, so it's too early to think about these things."

Ayanokoji nodded, "That's true."

"Knock knock knock!"

Just as the two were talking, there was another knock on Shuichi Kanda's door.

"You're really busy."

Hearing Ayanokoji's sarcastic remark, Shuichi Kanda pursed his lips and then said towards the door, "Wait a moment."

He then immediately went to open the door, and there stood Hirata.

"Yosuke, come in."

Although he didn't know what the other person wanted, Shuichi Kanda still invited them in.

"Then I'll take my leave."

After Hirata entered, he saw Ayanokoji.

"Ayanokoji is here too. I'm sorry to have interrupted your conversation."

"No, it's nothing, we just finished talking."

Please have a seat.

Hirata nodded, then looked at Shuichi Kanda.

"Actually, I called you here because of tomorrow's exam." Hirata knew what the two were talking about as soon as he saw Ayanokoji there, so he decided to finish explaining his situation quickly. "Chabashira-sensei said that [Protection Point] won't take effect, right?"

"Hmm, it seems you've thought of that too." Shuichi Kanda nodded. "This means that tomorrow's exam will likely include topics related to dropping out of school."

"Shuichi, I'll be frank. I don't want anyone in the class to drop out. If any problems arise, I'll use my 20 million Private Points."

The points in Hirata's hand were the class funds for Class A, which had accumulated to a certain level since the Uninhabited Island Exam.

Although he was highly respected in the class, he was not the nominal leader, which is why Hirata came to tell Shuichi Kanda about this in advance.

Shuichi Kanda nodded in agreement with his idea, without refuting it.

"Of course, that's what it's for. However, there's something I hope you're mentally prepared for."

Hirata had a bad feeling about this.

Shuichi Kanda sighed again and then dialed Akito Miyake's number.

A few minutes later, Miyake also arrived at Shuichi Kanda's room and learned what Hirata had just said.

Miyake could only manage a wry smile, unsure of what to say.