Class B's Strategy

"After today's swimming lesson, everyone should be clear on the situation."

"First place in the swimming course grants private points, and club activities offer even more."

"Can anyone who has joined a club provide an answer?"

Makoto Nishikado looked up and scanned the room; Hayato Shibata immediately stood up.

"Yes, yes! The teacher in charge of the soccer club told me that if I can become a regular, I can receive a sum of points every month—maybe twenty or thirty thousand."

After Hayato Shibata stood up to answer, other students who had joined clubs also explained their situations one after another.

Not everyone received such instructions from their club advisors; only those who showed exceptional performance were granted this treatment.

However, it was basically confirmed that one could earn extra private points through club activities.

"Very good. This proves that our decision to prioritize club activities is correct."

"Furthermore, the swimming instructor has already explicitly told us that swimming is a skill we will definitely need in the future, and it is something everyone will use. This situation is by no means ordinary."

"Aside from the swimming assessment, it is hard to imagine what other school activities would require everyone to know how to swim; a specialized swimming exam alone seems meaningless."

"The most likely scenario is that in the future, we will leave the school for a period of time—perhaps during a school trip or similar—to undergo a special exam that requires swimming skills."

Makoto Nishikado explained the current situation.

Advanced Nurturing is a school, so it would not neglect academics.

However, compared to ordinary schools, Advanced Nurturing also places great importance on students' talents in other fields.

These are areas that have already manifested.

The first month of school is meant to test students' insight and initiative.

Those without insight cannot discover the oddities of the school, such as most students in Class D.

Those without initiative will not investigate even if they discover the oddities, such as Horikita Suzune.

"What we need to do next is to clearly organize everyone's strengths and weaknesses."

"Those with weaknesses must study hard to avoid expulsion, and those with talent must practice diligently. Even skills that aren't usually used in school might be very useful at Advanced Nurturing, such as knowledge of camping and wilderness survival."

"Looking at Chie Hoshinomiya's surprised expression, I don't think I guessed wrong."

[Triggered Chie Hoshinomiya's emotions, gained 311 emotional points.]

"Ximen-kun, please don't test your teacher like this in the future. A teacher's private points can be deducted too!"

"I have to drink with friends and my boyfriend every night; my private points are already very tight."

Chie Hoshinomiya said pitifully.

"Teacher, please quit drinking. Don't you feel ashamed to come to class in a hungover state?"

"Besides, you change boyfriends once a week. Do you really expect us to give you our blessing?"

"We won't be supplementing your points."

Makoto Nishikado glanced at the system notification and immediately turned cold and ruthless.

With such meager benefits, it was hard for him to help her out.

"Alright, let's ignore Hoshinomiya-sensei and don't forget what I said earlier."

"Everyone, send a private message to Himeno and report your situation. Himeno, you are responsible for recording it."

"Honami, I'll leave the academic side of things to you."

After Makoto Nishikado finished speaking, he turned to look at Honami Ichinose.

Honami Ichinose stood up immediately, a confident smile on her face: "Don't worry, I will definitely do a good job."

She cleared her throat and said to the students of Class B: "A week has already passed, and everyone should be gradually adapting to life at this school."

"Since expulsion is a possibility here, we cannot remain in a lax state forever."

"Moving forward, I will organize a long-term study group. I hope both students who excel academically and those who struggle will participate actively. Let's all make it to the end together."

"Those who want to join can sign up now."

As soon as she finished speaking, the students of Class B raised their hands one after another, their faces full of enthusiasm.

In this school, academic performance is directly linked to private points and class ranking; no one dares to take it lightly.

Moreover, as students, prioritizing academics is a matter of course.

"There are quite a lot of people. It looks like we'll have to split into several groups."

After Honami Ichinose said this, many of the previously calm Class B students changed their attitudes.

While they were willing to form small study groups with people they were more familiar with, everyone hoped even more to study with Honami Ichinose.

Amikura Asako: "Honami, my grades aren't very good, you have to help me."

Yume Kobashi: "Me too, me too! I want to be in Honami-chan's group as well."

Chihiro Shiranami: "Me, me too!"

Because the girls were so enthusiastic, the boys felt too embarrassed to compete and could only cast envious glances their way.

Just as they were feeling dejected, Ryuji Kanzaki stood up again, his cold words cutting through the boys' stares.

"Everyone, academics are important, but that doesn't mean everyone needs to prioritize them above all else."

"For those with outstanding talents and contributions in clubs, your focus should remain on club activities."

"Shibata, I'm talking about you—put your hand down."

Hearing this, Hayato Shibata sheepishly withdrew his hand and rubbed the back of his head in embarrassment.

After today's swimming lesson, everyone knew he possessed extraordinary athletic talent.

Classmates who were also in the soccer club had mentioned that Hayato Shibata had the potential to become the ace of the team.

As long as he trained properly, he might even become a professional athlete in the future.

Since he had talent in this area, he should concentrate his energy on club activities.

As for his academic grades, it was enough to simply maintain a level that wouldn't lead to expulsion.

Wasting too much time on studying would only squander Hayato Shibata's natural gifts.

Hayato Shibata's own grades were neither particularly good nor particularly bad.

He wasn't destined to achieve much academically, so he might as well go all-in on soccer.

Whether for the sake of Class B or his own future, there was no real necessity for him to waste time studying diligently.

"Kanzaki, thank you for your hard work; the class needs someone to play the villain."

Makoto Nishikado praised Ryuji Kanzaki in front of everyone.

When everyone was caught up in their own enthusiasm, having someone step in to pour cold water on the situation was actually quite crucial.

It was rare that Ryuji Kanzaki could play such a role so well without the students of Class B holding a grudge against him for it.

Especially since he singled out Hayato Shibata, who was good-natured and outgoing, it showed that Ryuji Kanzaki understood how to gauge the situation.

"This is what I should do; I am a member of this class as well."

Ryuji Kanzaki said as if it were only natural.

His abilities might not match those of Makoto Nishikado or Honami Ichinose, but he had his own role to play.

The discussion in the private room continued, with Makoto Nishikado and Honami Ichinose methodically arranging various matters.

The students of Class B responded actively, and the atmosphere was both lively and orderly.

Horikita Suzune sat quietly to the side, listening intently.

The more she heard, the more complicated her feelings became.

If it were Class D, let alone being as united as Class B, they would likely struggle to even hold a simple study session.

The class competition hadn't even officially begun, yet Class D was already lagging far behind.

Even if she were to become the leader of Class D later on, could she really lead the class to catch up with a Class B that was this united?

For a fleeting moment, Horikita Suzune suddenly thought of Kushida Kikyo, who had been pestering her lately.

Do I need her?