Congratulations, You've Been Chosen as the Ambassador of Kindness

Tatsuya Sakuya left the library and headed toward Palette Cafe.

The text Ayanokouji Kiyotaka had sent about "the Sudo trio storming out after their defenses were shattered" remained vividly etched in his mind.

Tatsuya Sakuya was not surprised by what had happened at Palette Cafe.

Horikita Suzune, who was aloof, arrogant, and impatient, had been put in charge of tutoring the three idiots from Class 1-D.

It was like two planets on intersecting orbits colliding—either they formed a new satellite, or the impact was catastrophic. The current situation was clearly the latter.

Still, since it had already happened, they needed to quickly figure out how to deal with it.

As Tatsuya Sakuya looked at the bright glass doors before him, his mind rapidly sorted through the value of Class 1-D's idiot trio.

Sudo Ken had a bad temper and was easily provoked, but his athletic talent was exceptional. He was not bad at heart, valued loyalty, and was a late-game hero who needed time to develop.

Ike Kanji was a decent talker with strong social skills. He knew a thing or two about wilderness camping, was not especially stupid, but disliked studying.

Yamauchi Haruki had an ordinary personality, loved to brag, was vain, and was extremely self-serving.

Tatsuya Sakuya truly could not think of any strengths Yamauchi Haruki possessed. That made him worthy of the title Black Room's Greatest Masterpiece.

As for Yamauchi Haruki and Ike Kanji, they did not contribute much to the class.

But Sudo Ken was completely different.

Sudo Ken was one of the few high-growth physical assets in Class 1-D.

Under Advanced Nurturing University's rule system, where future special exams relied heavily on physical ability and explosive power, Sudo Ken's physique was undoubtedly a top-tier trump card for the class.

As long as he received proper guidance and restraint, his future value would be immeasurable.

A delinquent who casually put the threat of expulsion out of his mind and could not even control his emotions would sooner or later become a liability to the class.

Though Class 1-D already had quite a few liabilities.

Tatsuya Sakuya remarked dryly.

As he pondered, Tatsuya Sakuya had already pushed open the glass door of Palette Cafe.

"Jingle."

The wind chime by the entrance gave a soft ring.

Karuizawa Kei was the first to look up, and her eyes instantly lit up.

"Shiba, you finally made it."

Hirata Yousuke also rose as though he had found someone to rely on, guilt in his eyes.

"Shiba, you got the news, right? Sorry, but our breakthrough group..."

"I already know the general course of events."

Tatsuya Sakuya walked forward calmly, pulled out the chair at the center of the long table, and sat down with composure.

Everyone present unconsciously focused their attention on the class committee secretary.

Horikita Suzune spoke in a stiff tone.

"If you came to criticize my teaching methods, there is no need. For inferior students with no self-awareness, my advice is to let them fend for themselves. There is no need to waste the entire class's energy on them."

Tatsuya Sakuya did not immediately refute Horikita. He calmly took out his phone and laid it flat in the center of the long table.

"Before discussing Sudo and the others, take a look at this."

On the screen were several high-resolution photos Tatsuya Sakuya had casually taken at the library.

"This is..."

Hirata Yousuke's eyes widened.

"The library?"

"That's right."

"Earlier, I checked on the movements of every class at the library. Class 1-A, Class 1-B, and Class 1-C have all set up their exam-prep bases there."

"Not only that."

Tatsuya Sakuya added.

"It is not just Class 1-D. Every other class has obtained past midterm papers through their own channels over the past few days."

"What?"

"They all got the real exam papers?"

"If we could think of it, then naturally others could too."

Tatsuya Sakuya swept his gaze across the room.

"When no one else has the real exam papers, they are the trump card to victory. But when every class has them, all we can do is make up for it by putting in more study time."

Upon hearing this, the Class 1-D students found it hard to believe.

The lingering hope that they could easily pass by relying on the real exam papers vanished in an instant.

"Look at the situation you are in now."

Tatsuya Sakuya continued.

"Although the girls' group completed attendance, their efficiency was far below expectations. The boys' breakthrough group was swept up by emotion and collapsed on the spot."

"The other three classes are racing against time in the library. If we want to keep pace with them, we should at least not be in this state, with people already running off."

Horikita Suzune understood perfectly well.

Although Tatsuya Sakuya had not singled her out for criticism, every word pointed to her mistakes.

Even if the Sudo trio bore ninety-nine percent of the blame, the remaining one percent had ultimately been caused by her.

"Then... Shiba, what should we do next?"

Hirata Yousuke asked earnestly.

"Starting tomorrow, Class 1-D's official group study location will be the library."

Tatsuya Sakuya put forward his idea.

Karuizawa Kei nodded in agreement.

"True. Studying here still makes people feel like slacking off. If we go to the library, everyone will feel embarrassed even if they want to be lazy."

Kushida Kikyou said, "I agree with Shiba too. If everyone gathers at the library, the study atmosphere will definitely improve a lot, and it can also strengthen class relationships."

Horikita Suzune abruptly raised the most difficult issue at hand.

"I agree with moving our studies to the library, but what about Sudo, Ike, and Yamauchi? Even if we go to the library tomorrow, it will be pointless if they do not come."

Tatsuya Sakuya said, "As for the three of them, I do have a suitable candidate in mind."

Even Ayanokouji Kiyotaka, who had been trying to fade into the corner unnoticed, nodded inwardly.

Using the larger external trend of other classes competing intensely to force Class 1-D into unity and serious exam preparation, then handling the troublesome trio separately—when it came to controlling the class situation, he had left no gaps.

Tatsuya Sakuya checked the time and decisively announced.

"It is about time for today. There is no point wasting any more time here. Go back to your dorms and review the key points covered today. Tomorrow at four thirty, everyone will gather at the library."

"Dismissed."

At the word "dismissed," the Class 1-D students left the cafe one after another, leaving only Kushida Kikyou and Tatsuya Sakuya behind.

"Shiba, who is the suitable candidate you mentioned?"

Kushida Kikyou asked curiously.

"Far away at the horizon, close at hand before your eyes—it is you, Kushida. Congratulations, you have been chosen as Class 1-D's ambassador of kindness."

Tatsuya Sakuya placed both hands on Kushida Kikyou's shoulders.

The sudden touch made Kushida Kikyou freeze slightly. She instinctively grew nervous, then quickly returned to her usual gentle smile.

"If you do not want to, I will not force you."