Classroom Of The Elite 25 Classroom Of The Elite Vol 4 Chapter 2 Part 1 (2/2)

”Then what about Hauchi-kun?” ”We will leave our decision to Ichinose-san” he quickly replies to her It seems the trust towards Ichinose from her class is unshakeable as the other two students froreement ”Thank you, then lastly, what about Ayanokouji-kun?” Ichinose then turns to ask iven their opinion yet ”I think the strategy's just fine, besides, the reed with it anyways And I' anyways” I said that in favor of Katsuragi's strategy Butit doesn't seei's proposed strategy obediently

Or rather, if they sis here, Class B's future would be a dark one indeed Because in Katsuragi's strategy, there is an eleree with ”It's decided then” Machida speaks out

”Wait Machidkun'sno Katsuragi-kun's strategy is certainly not a bad one, there'd be no need to doubt anyone, hunt anyone or hurt anyone I can understand why everyone would want to follow this strategy It's hard to see any dey, but if you think about it carefully, isn't it because you're froy? There is a dey” Ichinose then says Ichinose made a comeback that al from the sea with a splash ”A hidden demerit? What would that be?” Yukimura asks Ichinose with a voice that sounded like he hadn't thought of it that far

”Indeed, assuet” assigned to it, not talking to each other is the best way to obtain a large aes to this strategy in that case However, it would be unfair to the lower classes to let this one chance go to waste” she explains

”T-that's!” ”We still don't kno raduation And the current difference Class A has fro together with other classes was brought up during the island test as well In other words, every tiy causing the final position of the classes to be unchanged at graduation” Ichinose explains Yukihtened at that explanation, as if wondering how he did not notice such a si Machida had worded his proposition so cleverly that everyone's attention was focused only on avoiding a ”loss” that they did not consider anything else That hy even Yuki terain points this way, I cannot overlook such a valuable chance” Ichinose concludes ”Looks like Ichinose-san's uchi then says

”Wait ato say, but if we act according to your proposal instead, there's only one possible outcoether, all classes will get the same amount of points The outcoure out the ”target” through discussion and Class B will betray us to get all the points in one stroke? You deliberately asked everyone if they desire the first outcome just now But I don't think you're trustworthy” Machida counters

”You say the gap between the classes won't change either way But that's wrong Look at the number of students from each class 4 from Class D and C 3 from A and B Either way the ae and the gap can change too, right?” ”Indeed, but will you and Class B with fewer nuh to sacrifice your class's standing to help the lower classes rise?” Machida asks Ichinose

”If not, Class A will certainly stand to benefit froy It would be especially troublesoet” happened to be in Class A after all” Of course, if the ”target” is not in Class A then there would be no need for Ichinose to be this aggressive However, as long as that possibility exists, she would insist on the necessity for dialogue ”I agree with Ichinose-san too, we cannot allow Class A to gain the lead with this strategy” Hauchi follows up I was ii faction's strategy but now that Ichinose and Hauchi have pointed it out, it now soundsthat was planned the moment they were briefed on the nature of the exam

I suppose it's only because she knows Class A's uments like this Even the students that once stood in favour of their strategy would probably now be neutral or perhaps even stand on Ichinose's side The battlefield has now turned into Class B led by Ichinose and Class A led by Machida while D and C are the classes being fought over by them and could be swayed to either side And now the tide will turn in favour of Class B ”I see, then you've made your decision too Just remember we of Class A have already made our choice For whatever reason it may be, ill not talk to you henceforth You all are free to discuss whatever you wish ast yourselves” Machida finally says and with that the three students of Class A moved over to the corner of the roo the rest of the allocated time like that

I' in the other groups right about noell By doing this, if the ”target” happened to be froly difficult to find the three classes and asks ”I hate to be the one excluding you guys, but if that's your class's decision it can't be helped If you wish to join our discussion, please say so anytime” Ichinose directs those words at Class A

Ichinose did her best to call out to Class A like that, but it seems they've already made up their mind Class A remained silent and did not reply at all ”Isn't it iet” without the cooperation of Class A?” It was Yukimura who asked that question as if in complaint to Ichinose His attitude was now coo along with the y of Class A, but I suppose Yukimura wants to keep Class D as an active participant in the discussions ”Yes, if the ”target” is in Class A it would be rather difficult to pinpoint them But I would say probability is in our favour in a 3 to 1 ratio Even if we don't know the ”who” if we knohere” it will be easier on us at least, wouldn't you say?” Ichinose doesn't seeet” is asto, especially if they are in Class A

”It can't be helped that they refuse to talk And if the ”target” is in one of the re three classes, I will have treated theet” is in Class A, I'd like to discuss e should do after that” Ichinose struck back boldly against Katsuragi's strategy by for classes ”I still can't trust you” It was Yukiainst Ichinose now Manabe froree with Yukiet” is in Class A, wouldn't it be hard to identify them?” ”I don't think we need to think ahead that far just yet, right now, narrowing down the class to which the ”target” belongs should be enough, isn't it?” Ichinose replies If you look at it froet”, the idea of three classes joining hands to locate the ”This is just my proposition at the start of the discussion If we continue our dialogue, surely better ideas will appear Iwhose ideas to use or not” Ichinose continues To begin with, no one could've argued against either Machida's idea or Ichinose's idea since no one has anything else to offer As Hauchi said, it wouldn't be fair to the a better one to offer For now, I shouldn't rush things without first ascertaining how the others will act After all, people with a low coed with the flow in situations like this

”You're Karuizawsan, right? There's soirl from Class C named Manabe called out to Karuizawa Karuizawa herself didn't see her name to be called out here, and she quickly turned away fro, but over the summer holiday, did you have a quarrel with Rika?” she asked

”Huh? What's that supposed to mean? Who's Rika?” Karuizawa asks ”She's frolasses? She wears her hair like a dango? You don't recall her?” Manabe replies to her ”I don't You've got the wrong person” Karuizawa brushes thelanced back towards her phone But Manabe's next words caused a change in Karuizawa's expression ”Isn't it strange, then? We heard a different story That Class D's Karuizawa bullied our Rika That she aiting in line at the cafe and you pushed her out of it” Manabe says ”I don't knohat you're talking about Do you have a proble If that's true, I want you to go apologize to Rika Rika's the type to keep quiet over matters like this, so it's our job as her classmates to stand up for her” Manabe says It looks like it's not just our class, Karuizawa has a reputation as a troublemaker in other classes as well I turn my eyes away from them After all, even Class C can be a pain to deal with Karuizawa also tries to ignore thery

Manabe then takes out her phone and points the caain with Rika, will you? If you didn't do anything, then you surely won't have a probleht?” And at that rabbed the phone from Manabe's hands She used quite a bit of force as the phone flew through the air and fell down to the floor with a thud ”What the hell are you doing?!” Manabe shouted at Karuizawa ”That's my line, don't take photos of me without my permission, I already told you I didn't do it!” Both sides were denying the other's claiu to discern who's in the right and who's in the wrong

”What're you going to do if et yourself a new one!” Karuizawa sharply replies to Manabu ”there were some precious photos in that phone” Manabu tells her as she picks up the phone and stares at Karuizaith eyes harboring a grudge Two other students fro in front of Karuizawa as if to inti to say I'm the bad one here?” ”If you really are innocent, why are you so defensive? Let me take your photo” Manabe tells Karuizawa ”Idon't want to” I expected Karuizawa to respond with even ly weak Or h I could hear the fear in her voice Perhaps that's justto hide your acts?” Manabe locks the ca to take a picture of her The girls fro as if enjoying it Only the last Class C student, Ibuki, took a different attitude and did not join in She looked at Manabe as if in disgust but did not stop her ”This is stupid” Ibuki said

”Stupid? What's that supposed toto do with you, Ibuki-san You're not even Rika's friend” Manabe tells Ibuki ”That's right, I have no stake in this So I'” Ibuki said with her arms crossed as she looked away from the scene Manabe did not seem to like the attitude Ibuki took with her, but instead of confronting Ibuki, she started to raise her voice against Karuizawa instead That ht be because there is a definitively established hierarchy in Class C in which Ibuki ranks above Manabe ”In any case, I' that photo” Manabe finally says ”No!please say so to stop her” Karuizawa looked towards Machida from Class A and pleaded with hi to it, then stop” Machida then speaks out ”T-this has nothing to do with you, Machidkun”

”It doesn'tManabe If Karuizawa refuses to let her photo be taken, it's wrong to forcibly do so against her will It would be much better if you talked with your friend yourself to confirm your story” Machida rebukes Manabe

Of course Machida is in the right if what she says is true But taking photos of soainst their will is a violation of nizes this fact as she withdrahen confronted with that argu here ”S-stop with the strange accusations, really And thank you, Machidkun” Karuizawa looked at Machida respectfully and thanked hih he was from Class A, it didn't seem like he was completely heartless Takemoto and the other students didn't seeht thing” Machida replies to Karuizaith a slight blush

Perhaps this is the beginning of a new love for Machida and Karuizawa? But Karuizawa already has a boyfriend naht problem there But it seems like the conflict between Class C and Karuizaill be a probleument was never settled after all 1 hour had passed and an announce the students to leave their designatedrooms The Class A students were the first ones to leave ”You're free to do as you please” With that, they left the roo the rooh Ichinose had rejected Katsuragi's strategy, in the end, there was no discussion between us Is she still hiding so beyond that? ”Well, there will be 5 more discussions like this after all, so let's end this session here shall we?” Ichinose says with a refreshi+ng voice Basically, it seems the consensus we've reached is to spend ti processed quite a bit of information, Class D and probably Class C as well are bound to be exhausted Perhaps it's not such a bad idea to disband the group for now ”I' back” Karuizawa pros were shaking as if she were feeling numb

But in her panic to leave the room, Karuizawa accidentally stepped on Manabe's feet ”Ow!” Manabe screamed in pain ”Ahhsorry I didn'tthe room ”Whatwhat the hell!?” Manabe shouted at us She seery both fro out at us I quickly avert o too, I'd like to hear from Hirata as well” Since the other classes were alreadytheir y for our class too Sotomura stood up in response to Yukimura's statement At the very end, only the three froain, do you think there's a lunch buffet going on?” Sotomura asks No, no, you're the abnorest all that food you ate in one hour Noret fat if you eat that much But I doubt my sincere advice will reach his heart

”Hey Yukie?” I asked Yukimura immediately after we left the rooe face towards e” he said earnestly A straightforward response, but that's not what I wanted to hear, it's justdefinitely off about Karuizawa's behaviour Soto I switched onthe rooes from Sakura I checked the contents and it see” I was just thinking about contacting Hirata and Horikita to ask how their ather more information from Sakura as well ”Hmm place as yesterday should do fine

When I mailed that to Sakura, I instantly received a reply There will certainly be crowds of students at this nore them they surely won't pay any attention to us as well Since the first group discussion had just ended, a furious crowd of students awaited me at the elevator

Since only ten people can ride the elevator at one tiht And as I was heading downstairs via the stairs, a newa little crowded so I'll head towards the shi+p's bowsorry” ”Ahhit looks like Sakura can't handle a crowd” I then changed directions and started heading towards the boell It is a shi+p filled with all sorts of facilities built for luxury, but the bow gives a wide view of the sea from the deck As such, at the current time, there were few students there In fact, it see me monopoly over the whole area

But even with the entire deckbehind a corner near a pillar in wait for me It would be rude to call out so I approached her instead ”I'd like tohow about it?” It was a s from her over the wind, but I could not hear her well ”W-ould youd-d-date away to herself but it si?” I ask her quietly as to not surprise her ”Toooooooooooooooooouuuu!!!” Sakura screahtly It actually surprised ot here” I told her Her wariness of her surroundings al cautious But was Sakura talking to her ihost? ”Did you hear? Did you hear what I just said?” ”Bits and pieces But I don't knohat you meant by those words” Sakura seemed relieved I had not heard what she said ”And? Why did you want to see ht I was feeling anxious about the exam” She then pushed a piece of paper towards me, and when I took it from her and looked it over it contained a list of names

Class A: Sawada Yasumi, shi+mizu Naoki, Nishi+ Haruka, Yoshi+da Kenta

Class B: Kobayashi+ Yume, Ninomiya Yui, Watanabe Kihito

Class C: Yuuki Yuuya, Nomura Yuuji, Yajima Mariko

Class D: Ike Kanji, Sakura Airi, Sudou Ken, Matsushi+ta Chiaki

It sees are also intense in this group The roup are Sudou and Ike, ht And in this exaroup members froroup as her, I could help her out but as it stands, there's not ht as one, they cannot afford to be scattered or hesitant I could help her by secretly contacting her via phone during the middle of the exam, but if I adopt this unnatural behaviour in the middle of the exam, I would suddenly draw attention to ht as well ht it'd be great if there was somebody you knew from the other classes, but I suppose you wouldn't” I said I thought about it, but if I wanted to help her, Ichinose and Kanzaki are the only ones I can ask help froroup, it'll be hard for her to help too I don't trust Sudou and Ike with Sakura, after all ”SorryI don't have any friends either” I tell her ”Oh, please don't apologize, I have no friends at all too” Sakura tells ainst each other to see who can beproud of my lack of friends, I switched over to a different topic ”By the way, I also wanted to ask you so, Sakura” I told her ”Eeh? Me? What?”

”I ondering if Yamauchi contacted you in any way since the discussion period ended” I told her ”Ya?” she asks ”I see” Back on the island, in order to make use of Horikita, I was forced to use Sakura first To ive hie for his cooperation Of course, I have no intention of giving the address to Yamauchi without Sakura's consent but I haven't told Yaht have approached Sakura but it see ”In theon your mind contact me” I tell her ”Is it ok?” ”Yeah, that's the least I can do for you” Even though I just gave her those vague words, Sakura's eyes lit up like an innocent child Perhaps she's just happy interacting with me like this

”I'll definitely call you then!” she exclaie Sakura usually puts up, right now she see to be h only a few days have passed since the island test Sakura has grown considerably strangely enough Since it was a crazy and taxing test, it seeirl like Sakura She didn't change coh situation like this, she's learned to keep herself positive

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”Aaaaaaayyyyyyaaaaaoooooooookkkkkoouuuuuujjiiiii!!!” And as soon as I went back inside the shi+p, a shadow fell uponabove his neck, he ca It seemed like a serious situation That hat I sahen I turned back around, I saw the figure of Yamauchi Haruki, my classmate who had now taken the for?” I ask Of course, I already knehat the reason was but I asked hi that for? You promised to tell me Sakura's address, what the hell happened to that?” Unfortunately I had run into Ya ”I wasn't ai for you in particular, but I just wanted to know” he said ”Do you actually think a loner like me would know Sakura's address?” I triedit to him and tried to make it sound sincere so he would understand

”Could it be?you were trying to ask Sakura her addressjust now?” he asked me When I nodded, Yamauchi's face broke down into an expression of shock and he crumbled onto the floor on both knees ”Then that meansyou didn't know her addressand you still used me?” he asked me

”It seems like I did that yes” I adive you her address?” ”sorry” I apologized to hi for an apology right? I' for her address” Yamauchi tells me An emotionless reply like that reflected Yamauchi's disappointment in me ”How dare youhow dare you lie to meeeeeeeeee!!!” Ya hiive him Sakura's address like that without her consent

Even if he asks her directly, she should reject hiive me some more time?” I ask him ”What time? A liar is the start of a thief” he tells ined the first one to callto forcibly ask Sakura?” ”Yeah, I' to do that” he tellsstraight, he's see Sakura's address by force if need be

”Sakura said she hatesit up, Ayanokouji” he says ”Yes It can't be helped if you dislikeyou her address And trying to ask her the address forcibly is pointless” I tell him ”is just an excuse You never knew her address in the first place right?” Ya his eyes froht? The truth is, I heard her current one is an outdated h points to buy a new one, see? If Yareat present for her, wouldn't you agree?” I tell hireatbut I don't have any points either” he finally ad a traitor, or guiding your group together to victory you can easily gain enough points to buy her a digital ca?” I tell Yaet close to Sakura?” Now I've ensured that there's only one conclusion Yaht now, you, Yamauchi Haruki, need to work hard to show your et close to the fore hi him like this, he would work to his fullest potential and achieve better results in this exa to work hard and get Sakura for myself!” Yamauchi excitedly says ”Yes Yamauchi, you can do it If it's you, you'll definitely succeed” I encourage hi to win in this exaer in a different direction towards the exaer towards me will return when the exam is over but for now I seem to have avoided the problem If there's one scary problem here it'd be the fact that Yaet” directly instead

”I'll tell you this just in case but” I decide to tell hi But if you find the ”target” in your group, don't let the other classes beat you to the punch” I tell him ”Of course I won't” But it'd be best if Ya term benefits over short term benefits and all that

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Since it is a fact that only Class A is guaranteed 'any choice of further education or eraduation, it is certainly difficult for other classes to cooperate with them Class B and Class D hold hands to defeat Class C and Class A That also means, in reverse, Class C and Class A can for that in roup, ould happen? It's ale There is no feasible way to organize such a group

However, by pure chance, it is possible for unity between even classes like that to occur As long as its people with strong personalities like Hirata or Ichinose who take the lead But even that is still a difficult task

Class A did not participate in the second discussion period But since Class A was deliberately keeping quiet, it was also impossible for the other classes to have an earnest discussion and time slowly passed in silence I started to observe how the students from each class would react It's not like everyone there had bad intentions, butto themselves in an attempt to stay on the safe side ”So for now, since it's the second gathering for us like this, I think we should get down to business as soon as possible since the nuain took the initiative As expected of the peaceful Class B Hauchi and the other Class B student were exactly the sa to start a joint alliance without hesitation

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