A Brief Respite

They mustered their spirits and awaited the final exam results.

The three classes had formed their ranks, but Mashima Tomoya was not in a hurry to report the final exam results.

It wasn't until the last person in Class C —who was both the class representative and the "Leader" of Class C —Class C walked between Class B and Class C, Ryuen Kakeru on a long, straight tree branch and limping, that he cleared his throat and began to report the results of the Uninhabited Island Exam.

"This week, we, the faculty and staff, have witnessed firsthand the efforts each class has made to pass the exams. Everyone performed very well; thank you for your hard work."

Ryuen Kakeru: "..."

Huh? Why is nobody even noticing my appearance?

Aren't you all surprised? Why am I here when I should have been back on the ship a long time ago?

He could understand why Class A didn't react, but why were Classes Class B and Class D silent as well?

Wait a minute! No way...

Ryuen Kakeru wasn't stupid; he quickly realized the reason for this situation: Class B and Class D already knew he was still on the island!!

Has his plan deviated to this extent?

Wouldn't that mean I've completely failed the exam?!

"I will now announce the results of this exam directly, and I will not accept any questions. I hope you can analyze them yourselves and apply the experience to the next exam."

At this point, Mashima Tomoya paused, glancing around at his surroundings.

Looking at the students from the four classes who had serious expressions and stood ramrod straight, seemingly very nervous, he changed the subject and suddenly brought up something else. "Don't be so nervous, the exam is over, you can relax a bit."

I doubt anyone wouldn't feel nervous in a situation like this.

Almost simultaneously, all the students present had this thought in their minds.

What is this teacher trying to achieve by saying something like that at a time like this? Is he trying to keep them in suspense and play a game of teasing?

They discovered that the usually serious homeroom teacher of Class A seemed to have a "scheming" side that was completely opposite to his public persona.

"Mr. Mashima, a bad sense of humor and a bad taste are not the same thing! Talking like that will only make you single forever!"

Hoshinomiya Chie didn't hold back in criticizing him.

Mashima Tomoya: "..."

I really just saw they were too nervous and wanted to ease the tension; I didn't mean anything by it.

"Then, Mr. Mashima, you're just naturally cunning, a level above mere morbid humor."

Karuizawa Kei, standing at the head of Class D, made a comment.

"A classic example of someone destined to be single forever."

Her voice was especially clear on the beach where the sound of falling leaves could be heard.

Immediately afterward, Hoshinomiya Chie chimed in, "See, even the students can see it. Mashima- sensei, you should stop doing things that are out of character for you and just give us the results!"

Although Ichinose wasn't in the best condition, her Class B did a great job this time, and she's looking forward to the final result!

Mashima Tomoya: "..."

Is this sarcasm? She's definitely making fun of me!

Even so, he could only accept this humiliation because his students were disappointing.

"In this exam, the last place went to Class C at Zero Hour..."

Ryuen Kakeru showed no surprise at the result.

If the news that "he is still on the island" had already been known to Class B and Class D, he would have lost 100 points for being guessed correctly, which would have offset the 100 points he gained from guessing the "Leader" of Class A and Class B.

Well, at least we've already reaped the rewards this time. Class A will have to give him 800,000 "tribute" every June from now on.

He didn't lose out!!

But before Mashima Tomoya could finish speaking, he paused for a moment, and finally added the last place that was tied for last.

"And there's Class A at midnight."

This was definitely the worst Class A he had ever taught. How could anyone get a zero on such an easy exam? And on top of that, they were burdened with a huge debt from Class C.

Mashima Tomoya sighed inwardly.

We can only pray that Classmate Sakayanagi can turn things around in the next exam.

Although both students received zero points, the students in Class A were not as calm as Ryuen Kakeru when they heard the news.

What's going on??

"Wasn't it said there would be at least 40 points of profit?"

"Katsuragi, have you done something behind our backs that will result in points being deducted?"

"..."

Everyone in Class A questioned Katsuragi Kohei, the person in charge of the exam. His underling Totsuka Yahiko, tried to salvage the situation but was also questioned for his initial point deductions.

Unwilling to be reprimanded, Totsuka Yahiko dragged Hashimoto Masayoshi Totsuka Yahiko into the fray again. However, unlike Totsuka Yahiko only served Katsuragi Kohei, Hashimoto Masayoshi's fouls at the time provided supplies to many members of the Sakayanagi Faction, resulting in the Sakayanagi Faction launching even more intense attacks on Totsuka Yahiko.

Class A's formation was thrown into complete chaos.

"Quiet down! If you want to discuss the results, please wait until after the exam results are announced."

Mashima Tomoya spoke up to stop the chaos in Class A, but he knew they wouldn't stay quiet for long, so he quickly read out the results for the next two classes.

"Second place goes to Class B with 390 points, and first place goes to Class D with... 770 points."

After saying that, he picked up the megaphone and left, leaving the space for the students from Class A to continue arguing.

But after hearing the results of the other two classes, Class A was no longer able to argue.

390 points is manageable, but 770 points... how did Class D manage to do that?

Did they really intend to occupy all the outposts on the island?

0 Class A score: 300 (original points) - 50 × 2 (Totsuka & Hashimoto violated the rules) - 30 (Sakayanagi left the stage) - 50 × 3 (BCD guessed correctly) - 50 (Guessed B incorrectly) = -30 (0)

Class B 5B's score: 300 (original points) + 20 (1+1+3*6*1) (outpost capture points) + 50×2 (correctly guessed AC) - 30 (Shiranami's exit) = 3

Class C's score: 0 (original points) - 50 × 2 (correctly guessed by BD) + 50 (correctly guessed A) - 50 (incorrectly guessed B) = -100 (0)

Class D's score: 0 (original points) + 670 (35 + 33 + 33*3*6 + 1 + 7) (outpost capture points) + 50 × 2 (correctly guessed AC) = 7

First Semester of First Year:

Chapters 173 and 164: A Brief Respite

Class Points for each first-grade class after the Uninhabited Island Exam:

Class A (Katsuragi & Sakayanagi):1050+0=1050(B)

Class B (Ichinose): 800 + 390 = 1190 (A)

Class C (Ryuen): 515 + 0 = 515 (D)

Class D (Karuizawa): 130 + 770 = 900 (C)

"It seems this outcome was within your expectations, En-kun."

Hoshino En, Shiina Hiyori, and Sakayanagi Arisu Hiyori were sitting in a coffee shop on the Cruise Ship. Through a screen in the lobby, they also saw Mashima Tomoya recount the entire process of the outcome.

"Indeed. But A-Sho actually played wilderness survival for 7 days and 6 nights, how can that be?!"

"That's true, after all, surviving for seven days without supplies—"

"He didn't even tell me about something this interesting beforehand... What did you just say, Sakayanagi?"

Sakayanagi Arisu: "..."

Seeing Yu Hoshino who was in good spirits, she suppressed her previous complaints.

"N-nothing."

"Oh."

"But Shiina, are you aware of A-Sho's plan?"

Hoshino En turned to look at Shiina Hiyori, who was originally in Class C.

"I had a pretty good idea of it."

While eating a small dessert that didn't require spending points, Shiina Hiyori answered.

"But Ryuen didn't explain the specifics to us. Perhaps he secretly prepared some supplies beforehand, so it's not really wilderness survival in the strict sense."

"Too."

Seeing the disheveled Ryuen Kakeru in the picture, Hoshino En Emi's lips unconsciously curled up into a smile.

"If we're really going to play wilderness survival, how boring is it to play on this artificial island? We should at least have a piece of undeveloped primeval forest, right?"

"Oh, right, Sakayanagi."

Sakayanagi Arisu, who was holding a coffee. Despite her young Hoshino En, she preferred coffee, a drink typically associated with adults, creating a strangely endearing contrast.

Before Hoshino En Sakayanagi Arisu answered it directly.

"No, if we're really going by wilderness survival standards, you couldn't find anyone with two hands across all three grades to complete the test. The school wouldn't set up an exam that's impossible to finish."

"I see..."

Hoshino En sighed, all her expectations vanished.

Kodo Ikusei can set up locations like Uninhabited Island and Cruise Ship, so why can't he provide a simple primeval forest?

"That--"

"There won't be any exams in a similar environment. If schools are to conduct outdoor exams, the safety of the exam environment is always the top priority."

"... All right."

Ta-da--

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from the corridor outside the coffee shop. From the extremely fast frequency and the strong stomping, it could be heard that the owner of these footsteps seemed to be very excited.

"Great! We're in Class A!!"

"That's right! Shiranami's sacrifice this time was not in vain!"

"We went from Class B to Class A in just one semester. We should be considered one of the best in the school's history, right?"

"Hey, stop talking nonsense, let's hurry up and tell Shiranami about this! Is the infirmary over there?"

"..."

These are the students from Class B who achieved good results in this exam.

After calculating the Class Points, Class B's Class Points were a full 140 points higher than Class A's.

This achievement is largely attributed to Shiranami Chihiro, who sacrificed for the class.

"Oh my god~ Now I'm Sakayanagi Arisu from Class B. Katsuragi- kun's boss isn't all that great after all!"

Sakayanagi Arisu placed the coffee cup back on the table, her fingers gently gliding along the rim.

She leaned down and rested her head on the table, looking up at Hoshino En with sorrowful eyes.

"En-kun, you're spoiling Shiranami way too much!!"

"This should be a fair competition, how can you show favoritism to one side?"

"How am I being biased? Little Shiranami fainted on her own; I didn't interfere at all."

Despite saying that, Hoshino En still reached out and ruffled Sakayanagi Arisu's hair, as if to soothe her "wounded" heart due to her drop in class ranking.

I'm almost dying, but I feel a tiny bit guilty.

Seeing this, Shiina Hiyori Hoshino En's sleeve, her face showing an expression similar to that of a greedy kitten, and mimicked her, saying, "En-kun, I think I've become Shiina Hiyori of Class D too." (Seven)

She blinked her eyes, which had become misty again, and stared intently at Hoshino En with eyes that seemed to stretch into silk threads.

He's going to die even more, there's no arguing about that.

As a result, Hoshino En's other hand was also occupied.

Hehe~jiu