"Indeed." President Sakayanagi maintained her smile, looking perfectly composed.
"Then I'm free to speak without restrictions." Ryuen said. "And Sakayanagi, you heard the speech from today's third-year graduate representative, and you attended today's third-year graduation ceremony as well."
Obviously, Ryuen was famous too, and the moment he spoke, the students' attention immediately shifted toward him.
"Then you're also well aware that the current third-year Class A climbed up from Class B." Ryuen said.
"Yes, that is indeed the case." Classmate Sakayanagi continued to act exceedingly polite, displaying extraordinary poise.
"My class is currently Class B, and within one semester," Ryuen said, "we'll surpass you. Will it take one exam, two, or three? Your brief shelf life as Class A is almost over."
Ryuen had become the center of the students' attention, and what he said was astonishing.
Then the students realized.
Ryuen was declaring war on the Class A led by the Student Council President on behalf of his class!
"..." Hachiman watched the scene.
Was this what Shiina had meant when she said Ryuen wanted to stir things up?
Indeed.
Nothing felt more exhilarating than gathering all the students together, issuing a direct challenge, and then claiming victory.
As for why he had not said it while the third-years in front were still present, it was because they would soon leave the school and would no longer count as students here.
That was why Ryuen only began unleashing his provocation now.
A provocation from Class B toward Class A.
Because the students of the two classes were standing close together, the Class A students immediately began glaring at Ryuen.
"Ryuen, don't you think you're being far too arrogant?" Katsuragi from second-year Class A, standing at the front of the line, said to Ryuen in a deep voice.
"I'm talking