The Sports Festival Is Over! Today's Update! (Continued)

In the end.

The match between Hachiman and Utsunomiya's team ended in less than three minutes.

The members of both sides had only just stepped onto the field and barely taken a few steps before the match was over.

"Hachiman and Ishizaki's team has won two consecutive rounds and claimed victory in this match," the referee announced.

In truth, anyone with eyes could see that Utsunomiya was throwing the match and handing over points for free.

And he was being incredibly blatant about it.

An ordinary referee might have considered the athletes' conduct improper and against the rules.

But unfortunately, this was Advanced Nurturing High School—a place where meritocracy reigned, where the school wanted its students to be tactful and worldly.

A place where points could buy anything.

Moreover, this Sports Festival did not require students to refrain from hiding their abilities, so throwing matches was permitted.

It was just that bribing people did not come cheap, so most students would not do it unless the event or the points at stake were especially important.

Thus.

After fifteen minutes, Hachiman's plan for the doubles tennis event had been carried out perfectly.

Eight participants.

Two were eliminated in the first round: a -2-point entry fee.

Two reached the second round: -2 + 2 = 0.

Two reached the final match: +6 points.

Two ultimately won: +10 points.

They earned fourteen points.

"As expected, we need to keep a closer eye on Hachiman Hikigaya."

Although Katsuragi and the others had already lost and brought their class down by two points.

They honestly returned to their base camp.

There, Katsuragi received the results of the doubles match.

Then the small blackboard was updated once more with the current standings.

``` Second-year Class A: 662 points

Second Year Class B: 613 points

Second-year