In other words, Matsushita had only just wanted to show off some of her ability by arranging the personnel and putting on a good display of her leadership and control skills, only to run into a boss right from the start.
That was too cruel.
So the opportunity Matsushita had finally managed to seize to show what she could do was about to slip away again.
"Then the leaders of both sides will decide on the participants," the proctor said.
He took out a notebook and prepared to record everything.
He would record the exam results, the scores of both sides' contestants, and naturally, the members participating from each group.
The leaders of both sides did not hesitate and quickly selected their contestants.
There were minor adjustments to the lineup Group 5 had initially decided on. Aside from Shiina, Yamamura, and Watanabe, one second-year student was replaced by Ichika Amasawa.
After all, this was the first round, so they naturally had to secure the first victory.
They needed to boost morale.
Sudō's group, meanwhile, sent Kei Karuizawa, Haruka Hasebe, two second-year students, and Maya Sato.
"I didn't expect us to meet in the same classroom like this." As a contestant from Group 9, Sato greeted Shinohara.
"My feelings are complicated too. I can't believe we have to go up against you guys," Shinohara complained.
Komiyama had originally brought her into Group 5 to pick up an easy advantage.
And now, she had to compete against her friends as a contestant and fight for a winner.
Her feelings were complicated.
"Let's each fight for our own group," Karuizawa said as the leader of their little team.
"..."
So why had she been chosen as a contestant for this round?
She was not actually good at pottery, but it seemed they were