THE CLASSROOM OF THE ELITE

10.VOLUME 4 Part 10

In the afternoon, I once again went to the group discussion room (rabbit).

But even in the same place and in the same space, it depends

to who you are, the atmosphere will change as well.

I arrived at the room ten minutes before the start of the discussion and

the one who came right after me was Karuizawa. When he

seeing me, her expression turned to disgust and she immediately diverted

his gaze from me.

He then sat in the corner of the room (the corner furthest away from me) and started

playing cellphone. Not that we were fighting or anything,

or we're not getting along. I was easily hated by him. That was

the worst kind of relationship I ever had.

If there is a reason behind such hatred, there is room for peace.

But if there is only an ambiguous dislike for me, I do not

can do any solution with it.

Right now, standing with him is so bad. I could have been

leave the room and spend time in the hallway until Ichinose and the others come. But I can't just leave because

the atmosphere is getting awkward here.

I quickly corrected my attitude in a way that suited my

someone as dignified as a man. Anyhow, kind of a test

this is so bad for me. Especially since it revolves around the concept

'The 'talking' that is my weakness.

Having spent an entire semester as a loner, that's not to say

I was able to suddenly start cultivating a chatty personality. But

Karuizawa seemed to have no intention of keeping quiet since she put her phone on

close your ears and start talking.

"Ahh, Rinocchi, how are things there? Inhere? There's something that

it's terrible here"

he talked to his friend on his cell phone. Because we are the only

the person in this room, of course I can hear every talk.

The worst part was once he ended his call, silence

the awkward one came down to the top of the room. Then he spoke to me.

"Aah .. talk about which one of you is ‘targetnya’,

Looks like Yukimura-kun and Soto .... bla bla-kun, right?"

At least he remembered Sotomura's name, I thought. Because there are no people

the other in the room, it seems like he asked me to talk.

It was a question that Yukimura asked me some time

the past. There is no denying that everyone wants to make sure

with me.

"No" I answered him.

"I understand, then it doesn't matter"

But unlike Yukimura, he did not ask for confirmation anymore.

"Do you believe me?" I asked him.

"Huh? You said you weren't a 'target', right?"

I was surprised that he would easily believe my words. Noth

it means we were together or whatever. But I think there's nothing to doubt because of what I really want in this exam

not points. What I want to confirm is whether this person

what is known as "Karuizawa Kei" is indeed really useful or

no. gabe.

"You two came early"

It seemed like the three disciples from Class B had already come at that time

concomitantly.

"Let's go today as well" I replied to Ichinose.

(T/N: Maybe in japan this sentence is 'yoroshiku' or please

his help.

)

Ichinose also called Karuizawa with those words but Karuizawa

ignore him and keep playing his phone.

And just like yesterday, all the members gathered together before

discussions. It seems like this situation has not changed at all from

previous discussion.

Class A quickly took some distance and only three classes remained

come together to form a circle. Seeing that, Karuizawa

stand up and go to join Class A and sit on the side

Machida Class A. This may be considered a defensive measure

against Manabe.

Machida did not actively participate in the discussions, but his 'presence' is still

very strong and his voice was influential in the group. And there is still a difference in strength between an abandoned man and a woman. Manabe and the Class C girls can't do anything if Karuizawa is with Machida.

If Karuizawa decides to rely on me who can't

dependable or Sotomura, Manabe and his group will not hesitate to

assaulted him. Thinking like that, Karuizawa's decision was to choose Machida

very precise.

"It's okay, if anything happens, I'll definitely save you"

"Thank you, Machida-kun" Karuizawa replied.

It seems with dependability, Machida is already very aware of

Karuizawa's. Because she is a cute girl outside, willing

how else, even if the feeling to protect her was born within

machida.

Despite this new love story, the real problem now is

the exam. Just like us, the other classes might as well understand well.

They must have talked about it like we did and had to make sure

whether the "target" is in their class or not.

"Now, I've been thinking about it since last night. But, I think

now we have to discuss with each other the ways to find out who

‘target’ it" said Ichinose.

"That again? I told you there are people who don't want to

negotiate. And without us participating, there's no way you can

can find that ‘target’"

such words mocking Ichinose came from Class A.

"I don't think it's a matter of trust here, and because

that's today, we're going to play cards with everyone. Of course I am

won't require everyone to come, so only people will

just join in"

Ichinose then continued talking while taking out a deck of cards

with smile.

"Hahahaha, building trust with card games? That

stupid" Class A continued their scolding.

“You may think like that, but if you try it, it will be very

fun, time will be a very long time to spend in

silence alone. It doesn't matter if you're not bored"

And as always, all Class B voices their agreement to

Ichinose.

"I will also participate, after all I'm being idle" added

Sotomuras.

Of course, no one else seems willing to agree to the plan

Ichinose so I raised my hand lightly and gave

permission to him.

"So we're five now, because now I'm thinking of

play Daifugo, does anyone not understand the rules

here?" Ichinose asked us.

Of course, to some extent, I also understand the rules of the game

card. Including Daifugo. There seems to be no problem with anyone else

and the game started off well.

Others who are not involved in the game are equally interested

to us or send us a glance from time to time. Ichinose

then start shuffling the cards that are evenly split between the three of us.

I have the Joker, 2 and 3 Clubs. Looks like a pretty strong side already

formed. My hand currently controls most other players, but

in Daifugo, you can't say for sure that side is more

strong always wins. A change can happen, weakening your side

and make you fall into defeat.

But no one denied the fact that my side was at the moment

give me an advantage. I need to have a strong strategy to

use this side. I have to admit, playing cards is an experience

much deeper than I ever imagined. What's more personality

each player is highlighted in the game.

Ichinose, for example, did not fight with his own side alone, but also

carefully analyze other players and use the steps

benefit him. Hamaguchi risked everything at the end.

It seems like their respective strategies reflect their personalities

them.

"One more time!" Sotomura.

Sotomura, who is usually well-informed with related topics

with my otaku, I was expected to show a distant personality

more calmly. But it seemed like he was the type to get angry when he started

lose out. But it seemed like he was also the type who quickly calmed down occasionally and returned

normal when the game is over.

I thought this might be what Ichinose expected. To find out

personality and characteristics of the players. Of course it was just a little

useful, and talks with other group members are still not

happen.

But not only Sotomura, but he also observed my behavior.

From Ichinose's point of view, I wondered how I was seen

by him. From an objective standpoint .. I believe I am the one who

really boring. Active with good but inactive side

with the bad. I have to look like a perfectly normal person.

This approach is better than adapting to the game and

throwing Ichinose's observation into chaos.

So we continued to play cards, from Daifugo to finally us

playing as Old Maid. And when we're done, an hour has passed.

Both Class A and Class C joined and in the end, only five of them

we are the ones who have participated in this game from beginning to end.

"It's a lot of fun, sometimes it's good to play it too

the old-fashioned way," says Sotomura, seems to prefer playing cards

instead of having to go through a discussion for an hour.

But just by repeating this game like some kind of war tactic

psychologically, I still can't see the true purpose of Class B in

here's. I'm sure only Ichinose knows about that.

"Then ... I'll go"

"Where are you going?"

"I can't let Class A get away with it after this"

"So you went to see Katsuragi-kun?"

Looks like Ichinose is planning to make direct contact with

someone who planned the Class A closed fortress strategy. In spite of

normally I'm not the social type, I have to take advantage of this flow.

"If you don't mind, can I come with you?" I asked

to him.

"Of course, I don't mind, maybe Ayanokouji-kun is interested as well

with Katsuragi-kun?" Ichinose asked me.

Instead of being careful with me, he was very curious when he

he tilted his head when he asked me.

"Not so, it's just that Horikita is also in the same group

with Katsuragi" I replied to him.

"I get it, I get it, so let's go together, see you, see you,

Hamaguchi-kun's"

Ichinose said goodbye as he left with me,

nodding as if convinced of my thoughts. Hamaguchi saw him leave.

Despite seeing Ichinose as their leader, it seemed like Hamaguchi

also able to take individual action. This is very different from

the king-servant relationship that Katsuragi and Ryuuen used to class

them.

As long as the discussion continued, the timing of the dissolution also occurred in time

that same. Ichinose accelerated his pace through the corridor to arrive

before the group (Dragon) dissolved their meeting.

"Let's hurry, okay?" she's telling.

And with that statement, Ichinose quickly walked to the destination

in a bit of a hurry. Because all the rooms are located on the floor

similarly, it is very possible to quickly cross the distance between one

room with other group rooms. Just a minute or two since

the discussion time ended and the students on this floor were still few. And

soon I arrived in front of the group room (Dragon).

Of course we couldn't hear the voices of the people inside, but

we could still feel their presence so we stopped in

front room.

Perhaps the fact that no one came out meant that there was a long discussion

it continues there. I sent him a chat, but nothing

sign ‘baca’ from Horikita.

"It seems they're adding to their time"

"It's hard to imagine Ryuuen and Katsuragi discussing each other. Or

maybe this is a Class B power that has already shown itself?"

"I wonder, Kanzaki-kun isn't the type to be the center

such attention .. and what Horikita-san and the others are from

Class D? It seemed like Class D also had a very outstanding lineup in

there" Ichinose told me in response.

It's not just Horikita, there's Hirata and Kushida too, I thought. And about 10

minutes after the given time, the door of the group room (Dragon)

finally open. The first person to leave the room was a person

the one Ichinose is looking for, Katsuragi. Some students from Class A followed him.

Upon seeing Ichinose, Katsuragi turned to face him.

"Ichinose, what are you doing here? It's not a coincidence, is it?"

"There's something I want to discuss with Katsuragi-kun, are you

got time?" he asked her.

"The exam passed for a long time. It doesn't matter to me if there's more than

enough time"

As expected, he did not ignore Ichinose, the Class leader

B and responsive to requests. After understanding the intent

Katsuragi, the disciples behind him came forward and left without him.

"It doesn't matter if I stay here, does it?" he asked Ichinose.

Nodding, Ichinose quickly moved to the side towards the wall so

not bothering anyone else passing by. After getting inside

talk, I'm standing on Ichinose's side. And from Katsuragi's perspective,

I'm the only observer who seems acceptable and he's

didn't say anything.

"Seeing from our discussion, I more or less understood Katsuragi-kun's strategy.

You forbid all Class A students in the group to talk, right? If true, will you reconsider your decision

that it? The current exam revolves around talk, right? "

Three times in our discussion, Class A stubbornly kept quiet

selves. And such a fortress was not something that could be torn down by

Ichinose in one blow. For Ichinose, this would be an

a chance to destroy the defense. Now, let's go

see Katsuragi's response.

"A reasonable request, but it's something that's been

it made me tired of waiting for him from yesterday to the point that I thought

you were late asking me about this, Ichinose”

Looks like Katsuragi's strategy has received more attention than

estimated.

"I have my own circumstances to consider,

after all Katsuragi-kun, are you going to consider

back to your strategy of staying quiet?" Ichinose asked him.

Katsuragi was seen thinking about the complaints filed by the other three classes.

"The answer is the same. No matter who asks, this is

the strategy I created to win and there is a reason behind it as well. You

saying that this exam revolves around talk, but if there is any

something that makes me disagree with that, it's him, the 'thinking' exam'. This

it would be a problem if you misunderstood that aspect of the exam.

Considering the exam, I decided to ban it

discussions... There's nothing wrong there"

"But Katsuragi-kun, it's like you're saying that you rejected the exam

that's it" replies Ichinose.

"My words may be blunt, but there's nothing wrong. Not just a test

right now but also coming, I'll find a way to

get results without doing anything, I'll play for

maintain current class A positions. I believe there's nothing wrong with that"

"Yes, if this is a direct competition between classes, Katsuragi-kun has

it's a good idea, but in a mixed class exam like this, is this the way to go

right to do something?"

Ichinose goes to Katsuragi to try to change his opinion, but

this time it looks like Katsuragi has done the right thing. Only

there are four possible outcomes for this exam. Students can choose to

you complete the exam through one of these results. Uninterested

with the competition between classes, Katsuragi seems to focus only on

lead Class A through this exam.

"Speaking more is pointless, Ichinose. You should know that

I didn't change my decision"

"Splitting the mountain without moving a bit, huh?"

Ichinose commented while smiling bitterly. After seeing the absence of

the signs she was about to give up, it seemed like she understood Katsuragi did not

will accept our opinion. I had expected results like

this from the beginning.

"Are you still trying?"

"Of course, that's the whole point of this test"

Ichinose and Katsuragi. The two powerful elites rejected each other directly.

"I'm sorry, but I can already see the results of this exam. As long as we

from Class A refusing to cooperate, your actions will be very limited.

There's no chance you'll win"

That's right, even though the three classes were perfectly united, this test wasn't

something easy to solve. Once the identity of the "target" is revealed, the,

someone would be a traitor. As long as the traitor stands

to get something alone, cooperation will be difficult to maintain

until end.

If the results are not evenly divided, there is no point in cooperating.

"Say something to me. If you're the leader of Class A, aren't you

you've used the same strategy as me?"

"I wonder, I still haven't seen anything from the point of view

Class A. If you were in a hunted position like that, wouldn't you

you should have had a lot of experience to hunt? Since

this beginning is a difficult thing "

As if hearing some nonsense, Katsuragi closed her eyes and

crossing his arms and finally looking at Ichinose's eyes once again.

"It's just my personal image, but I think if we're in that position

similarly, you will also have an unavoidable conversation and

I chose the same strategy as I did. If you want to protect

my class, I don't mind taking criticism from another class"

Katsuragi says assuming that Ichinose has faith

the same as him and Ichinose just smiled gently in response

assessment of him.

"I'm sorry for taking your time, I think I understand

now it's. Your feelings and way of thinking"

"Good to hear. Excuse me"

Ichinose did not move an inch as he looked at Katsuragi.

"This test, it's really easy when playing a survival game, huh,

I shouldn't have done anything unnecessary,"

Basically, only classes that desperately need points should

quickly find the clues, but there is a big risk there.

Releasing "targets" can also cause problems for the class.

"Although that's the case, Kanzaki-kun and the others haven't come out yet"

Although Katsuragi and Class A went first, the others besides them had yet to

1 Hour is the minimum amount of time required

to discuss, but discussions outside it are not prohibited.

"Are you going to wait for Kanzaki?" I asked Ichinose.

"Ayanokouji-kun is also waiting for Horikita-san, right? I want to hear

what they say too, let's wait together"

He can talk to Kanzaki whenever he wants, but it's my chance

to talk to Horikita was limited.

Ever since Katsuragi rejected her, she

you may also want to hear opinions from other classes as well. But since

at first, I didn't think there was a way to break through Katsuragi's strategy and

from then on, we waited for about 30 minutes and the door to the group room

the dragon finally opened. The ones who came out were Class C students except for Ryuuen,

there are also Kushida and Hirata.

"Hmm? Ayanokouji-kun, what are you doing here? Are you waiting

Horikita-san?"

After seeing me, Kushida approached me in a strange way. Memories

what happened to him yesterday comes to my mind

and my body stiffened immediately. But it seems Kushida is still the same

as usual, there are no signs of change.

It's a little unfortunate.

"Hi, Kushida-san"

"Uwaa, Ichinose-san, Hi, This is a very surprising and strange combination"

Looks like Kushida didn't know that we were acquaintances and couldn't

concealed surprise.

"I was waiting for Horikita-san and Kanzaki-kun but what are they

still talking inside?"

"The two of them are still talking to Ryuuen-kun. Looks like you guys

can come in"

Kushida pointed towards the door as if inviting us in.

"No problem, no problem. I can wait. Are they still in

middle discussion?"

"Is that not a problem? The exam limit is only 1 hour, anything beyond that

you're free to go in and out as you please, besides, you don't know what

they're still talking about the exam or not"

And with a slightly pushy attitude, Kushida opened the door and

forcing us in. Because I was forced in and for no reason

to refuse, I entered together with Ichinose. My eyes meet

Hirata for a while.

And in the room, three people sat slightly apart from each other.

It's almost like a three-state situation. But it wasn't the tense atmosphere I was in

feel it but something more relaxed. When we were intruders

feet in the room, their gazes immediately turned towards us. Horikita

and Kanzaki did not show much change in their expressions,

but Ryuuen seemed to have found something funny while she was

laughingly. Then he raised his hand and called out to Ichinose.

"Yo, did you come all the way here to do some reconnaissance? Don't

shy, sit”

"Of course it's an interesting combination. I'm very impatient

heard what you've been talking about after the time given.”

"Nails, of course. At first, you must have thought you'd be in place

same with Kanzaki. But in fact, you belong in the group

different and small groups with something clearly visible. Or

maybe it's the kind of person like you?”

"Come, Ryuuen-kun, the placement is decided by the school, how are you

can know? We are only fighting based on information and situations that

we have given it. The way you say it sounds like

the opposite and school deliberately classifies us? "

Ichinose acted as if he had not noticed or noticed

something, but Ryuuen was not the type of man who believed in something

that kind of thing. Laughing, he quickly moved and closed the distance between

himself and Ichinose. And it seems he hasn't even noticed

my presence. Personally, I prefer it in a way like

"If you haven't noticed, then I'll tell you. Inside

this exam, a group of teachers deliberately decided on the group,

it also means that there's a reason why you got kicked out of the group

this is even though you're the leader of class B"

"Hmm, so not a random group but a predetermined one, huh? I

knows Ryuuen-kun's group is made up of very talented people, though,

but it seemed like the other group was also decided like that. Thank you for

the information, but does it matter? Gave me such information?"

Ichinose's answer should have been expected, but

I didn't get a change in expression on Ryuuen's face.

Normally, after hearing facts that should not be known, the,

there will be a surprise, anxiety or doubt. But without

losing even the slightest bit, Ichinose thanked him for

his information. That's not a natural response. Of course, by looking at it

from the other party's point of view, Ichinose's reaction must have made him visible

it was as if he had known this truth for a long time, but had only hidden the fact.

Even if he did not know this fact, it was likely that he would

beaming at this information in high spirits. It just

the conversation was short, but it seemed like both of them had a bit of information

which glittered at each other.

In this matter, does Ichinose see deliberate grouping

is the school not important? The main one is 'why', if he

consciously, he would decide to remain silent on this matter. That's the meaning

of trying to respect each other.

"But, even so..."

And with a vexed face, Ryuuen finally turned to face me.

"Me too, I love chasing girls, but you're even worse than

on that thing, isn't it? First Suzune and now Ichinose. You always

it depends on the woman" he told me.

Of course it wasn't my intention, but now that I think about it, neither did he

wrong and I can't deny it.

Not that Ryuuen is very interested in me, because she is not

say nothing more after that.

“You came at the right time, Ichinose. I have an interesting proposal

I made it for you"

"Extension? Anyhow I'll hear you, what's that?"

"It's just nonsense. Take the time to open wide

your ear"

Having already heard the proposal, Horikita quickly cut in

as if to prevent it.

"It was a proposal to cooperate and destroy Class A

in tandem. But it seems like Suzune and Kanzaki have already rejected me"

"What do you mean?"

"I've told Suzune before, but I already know her identity

all ‘target’ Class C, you know"

And just as Katsuragi has Katsuragi's own strategy.

Now, it seemed Ryuuen's turn to talk about her strategy

by oneself. It seems we have progressed beyond our level

face it in the morning.

"Three classes will combine forces and share that information

covers the identities of all ‘target’ and also ignores school regulations

for this test"

So that's what the alliance of the three classes means.

"That's a pretty bold idea, but how realistic it is is a problem

which is completely different. First, how can we believe that

Ryuuen-kun already knows ‘target’ from Class C?"

"You can't trust me and that's natural, and then we don't make

contract on this issue? A promise to share the identity of ‘target’ in

between us and the class A. That way, we cut out the class

A, three classes will effectively form a siege against him”

But this was a strategy that seemed like it would collapse if Class A refused

to engage.

"Even if we write a contract, without knowing who it is

it will betray you, it will mean nothing more. That's the end if the class

C betrayed us"

Horikita's statement was a natural follow-up to the proposal

this kind. From the information I collected myself, it seems

Ryuuen had already formed an alliance with Class A for quite some time now.

And during the exam on the island, Ryuuen has shown

his tendency to betray. The fact that Katsuragi is not

making a single complaint against him showed how good it was

this guy did his job.

The strategy itself is not a bad thing, but the fact that Ryuuen

the person who asked for it was the problem.

"What Horikita-san said makes sense, but if we don't know

‘target’ identity like Ryuuen-kun, this is just a meaningless proposal"

"There's no point in playing a stupid game. There's no way you are either

not analyzing the other classes," Ryuuen replied on Ichinose.

The two smiled on their faces, but the atmosphere between them

it's a little bit like a needle piercing through your skin right from the start.

"You overestimate me too much, I'm not doing anything like that.

after all, this proposal was at very high risk. I'm afraid I can't

accept it" Ichinose told Ryuuen.

"There is a time for a secret and there is a time to do it

something"

“That might be your point of view, but now you're collecting

information very aggressively. What do not-don't your dream is to ride

to Class B?"

"Horikita-san from Class D was also against it. From the beginning, it was impossible

this proposal is accepted"

"How else, Suzune had reason to reject the proposal

there"

"What does that proposal mean" Horikita asked Ryuuen.

"Don't you understand? For this strategy to work, you really have to

understand your own class first and for the same Class D

once there is no teamwork, it is an impossible task,

Don't you? and it was also impossible for Class A to split into two

the group at the moment" he replied.

The atmosphere changed once again and now it felt like a cloudy atmosphere

has gone down to the top of the room.

"But to me, someone who mastered the class and Ichinose who was very

popularly, this strategy may just happen. I am currently filing three

an alliance of classes, but even if it was only with two classes, it was still a

in all probability. Judging from this exam it might be a little slumped, but if it was me, if it was me,

I can definitely do it. If I can do it, A and D can too

humiliation”

To find the "targets" of Class A and Class D by working together

as two classes. That was Ryuuen's proposal.

The fact that Ryuuen boldly proposed this strategy to Class B

to request their cooperation in front of Horikita, I, Kushida and Class

D alone cannot understand and interfere.

Even if this strategy was not perfect, it seemed like Ryuuen was capable

get something by knowing the identity of the class's "target"

and will reach that point with just one step further. If

this will be an important moment for Class D.

"These may be unimportant words, but they don't mean anything

your strategy is still not perfect?"

I thought he would just observe here but right now Horikita's attitude

it seems to have marked him as an enemy. Even if Ichinose

deciding to ally with Class D instead, we still

I don't know how far we can trust him.

Given this, it would be fatal to let Ichinose

form a relationship with Ryuuen here.

"Do you understand the situation now, palyboy?"

Ryuuen laughed at me as if trying to surprise me, but I

I decided not to shut up and answer honestly.

"If Classes B and C form an alliance here, of course Classes A and D will

forming alliances too, don't you think? I admit that Class D

fragile at the moment, it was very likely that defeat would come true. I

believe it will come together. Same for Class A as well "

"It doesn't mean I'm in league with Ichinose right now, unless

you can confirm the fact that such an alliance has already been formed,

I doubt Katsuragi will cooperate with you" Ryuuen replied to me.

I admit, Katsuragi is a cautious person who will not

accept such ambiguous negotiations. But because he also suffered

in Ryuuen's hands, there was still room to argue with her. After what

what I said, it seems Horikita also realized that this proposal

it won't work.

"This talk is pointless, in the end we will be mutually exclusive

swallow”

“What do you mean by that, Suzune?"

"What I mean is that he has a point, if you mean

continuing this discussion is like a strategy meeting, I have to assume 'this

is reality' and also acts accordingly" Horikita said

"As you wish, I'm dying to know if you made it

forming a cooperative relationship or not, huh?"

Ryuuen said that as he randomly boasted

hostility towards his enemies while at the same time,

boldly expand the cooperation offer with them as well.

Horikita responded with determination to fight in response to that.

This was certainly a rejection addressed to Ichinose. If

he betrayed Class D now, he would be seen as a traitor

all other classes as well. Someone who betrayed allies

ally by point. If such a reputation sticks to Ichinose

now, he's just gonna drag his own feet for the rest of his life

at SMA.

"I'm sorry Ryuuen-kun, but there are also people in Class B who

hurt by your actions. Even if for the sake of getting points, I don't

can work together with you easily”

"I see, that's a pity"

But his face showed that he expected this result from the start

and it doesn't look disappointed at all.

Ryuuen then stood up to

leave the room and pass us. As he left, Ryuuen turned around

once again to see me. Maybe he did it unconsciously, but

his eyes touched my face.

"... could it" he whispered and left. Sure

I just didn't react to his words.

As Ryuuen shook her head and left, Kushida also picked up

speakin.

"I have to go right now, my friend called me"

Apologizing like that, Kushida quickly left the room after

Ryuuens

"Looks like he's able to laugh at us" Ichinose let out a slight sigh.

"It would be troublesome, being targeted by such a person"

"Even though he has a dragon kanji in his name, he is just a dragon

serpents. Once he sets his sights on his prey, he will

trying hard to devour the victim. But than I who

now, Horikita-san gathered her attention. Ryuuen is currently very

be wary of Class A, and he should be aware of the fact that Class B is too

it will be his enemy one day too" said Ichinose.

That's right, Class D had just risen from the depths due to the sinking

after a recent exam on the island. Maybe it's the result of that, though,

but none of the other classes saw Class D as such

a severe threat.

"It will definitely be fine, Horikita isn't the broken type below

pressure" I told him.

"Of course"

I did say it, but there is still a possibility that

Horikita will continue to grow from the pressure that is placed on her

here's. This is what I believe. Either now or ten years down the line,

if you're going to develop as a person, you generally have to

solved first.

"Horikita-san, Ayanokouji-kun. Because people know about

alliance between our classes so I'll ask just in case, but what

you believe in this test, an alliance that transcends the true class

can it really form?" Ichinose asked us

"There is no real reason to be hostile here, but to ask for work

the same might be a little difficult. The exam itself is prepared for cooperation

between two classes is impossible. That's why we work together

absolute and unshakable between Class B and Class D is a

necessity. I don't think such an alliance could form”

"Umm, as expected of Horikita-san, you understand the test

perfectly, Ryuuen-kun's proposal was indeed impossible since

in the beginning, this is a good move to ally with you"

They look happy because their thinking seems to fit in

perfect.

"Yes, Ryuuen-kun's strategy will end in failure, no need

worried, the problem is the strategy prepared by Katsuragi-kun, the,

after talking to her myself, what do you think?" Ichinose

ask Kanzaki and Horikita about Katsuragi.

"As I told you yesterday, there is no room for

another group to talk to them. He didn't respond to us

and refused to participate in the discussion. I'm not sure he will

changing his stance before the test ended, were their attitudes the same

even though Katsuragi doesn't exist? " Kanzaki asked Ichinose.

"Yes, there's no hope in my place either. Looks like we should make

deal in this situation with a different approach"

The amount of discussion time remaining is three. And after that each

each group must submit their own answers.

That's when we had to make a choice. For class or for group?

Or maybe just for yourself ?

"I'm going back to my room now"

Because everyone from the group (Dragon) had already left the room,

Horikita also moved to return to her room. At that time, Ichinose

met Hamaguchi who seemed to have been waiting for him outside.

Ichinose glanced at Horikita's back, then turned to

staring at.

"If you don't mind, will you accompany me for a moment?" Ichinose

ask me

"Sure, no problem"

Currently it was not only Ichinose but also the other two disciples from Class B

with me so it feels a little claustrophobic.

Then after parting ways with Kanzaki and arriving at the deck, we arrived

arrived greeted by the figure of a disciple who had already switched to a mood that was

delightful.

"Horikita-san may have said that already, but I still believe us

all can work together and there is still room for cooperation" Ichinose

finally told.

"Space for cooperation?"

"Yes, Class A suddenly took such a stance and I was surprised, however

there is still room for cooperation. That's why we need to show

everything, isn't it?"

"Everything?"

"At the end of the day, in this exam it is mainly about finding ‘target’.

So that means all we have to do is figure it out

as much as possible about ‘target’ to minimize the possibility

that's why I'm going to tell you... I'm not ‘target’, but

I'll find him and I'll take our 'group' towards

victory"

Ichinose clearly said it while looking deep into my eyes.

And adding this,

"If you still doubt that I am ‘target’ and I just hide,

even if you ask me, then my response to that is

it's simple ... I did everything I could for Class B"

Those words pierced me with a mysterious aura that was like it could not

kuprai.

After observing Ichinose's behavior so far, there was only one thing that

unquestionable. If he really wants to ask for my cooperation

here now and wanting to earn my full trust, he

it should go further. That is, Show contents

his phone was on me to make sure that he wasn't “target". But

Ichinose shows no sign of doing it, I even

unaware of any signs that he's trying to get out

his cellphone.

So should I respond to his statement bluntly from

a mentally ill woman? Or as a story

have a hidden side to this? That was the reason behind the mysterious aura. It might be a wise decision to be honest and accept his offer in

here now.

"... does that make no sense?"

Ichinose anxiously asked me after just accepting

silence from me.

"No, sorry, it's not an unreasonable thing. I'm just surprised if

you'll be honest with me. Normally, someone would not

trying to bring the whole 'group' into victory if they

really is ‘target’ "

"I wouldn't use lies in a place like this, I would

do it if I feel the need during the exam, but as much as I do

I can, I'll try to be honest" he told me.

"Everything I've said so far, that I want to do

is so that my class can win fair and square. I was just thinking

to find ‘target’ to see if they have

the same thought. Ah, Ayanokouji-kun doesn't have to answer if you

feel no need. I just want you to know how I feel. I thought

it would be easier if we were in the same position"

"Although a perfect cooperative relationship is impossible, it remains

it is a good idea to maintain a good relationship. If I don't

answering honestly here, this relationship might be ruined

messy."

"No, no, it's not that"

He tried to stop me and answered her in a panic, but this

it's not something I have to hide here.

What Ichinose said was unquestionably true, a price that

he got from betraying me here including small. It's no use

tricking a Class D who's already sunk to the bottom and can barely climb

back at this moment.

Of course, I can't say for sure that he's 100% honest

like how someone can't afford to be 100% sure that they don't

it will hit an asteroid and die. But I think I can be honest with him, too

down here.

"I'm not ‘target’, not Yukimura as well, I can be sure about Yukimura, I can be sure,

but I don't know with Karuizawa and Sotomura, and personally, I know,

I agree with you, Ichinose. I don't mind"

I heard from Yukimura, both Sotomura and Karuizawa

it seems like a "target", but I'd better leave a statement

what is uncertain about this conversation. I still can't say

that they are not "targets" with confidence. Viewed by attitude and

his behavior, what Yukimura told me was definitely true.

Yukimura is not ‘target’

"Pardon me, I seem to have forced you to talk"

Ichinose then lowered his head in front of me as if being overwritten by

the guilt. But no need to apologize. Because one day, 'me' who

I should have apologized to him for what I was going to do.

"Hamaguchi-kun, can you come here for a moment?"

"What's up, Ichinose-san?"

As Hamaguchi approached, Ichinose began informing him

about the current situation. After listening to him, he looked surprised

because Ichinose managed to establish a cooperative relationship with Class D.

I think Ichinose's own personality has been able to get

approval of class.

"If he confirmed it as well, there was no reason for me to reject him, either,

I'm also not ‘target’. It's okay to trust me" Hamaguchi

telling me.

And given his relationship with Ichinose, his trust was also sufficient

tall. There is a slight advantage to lying here because it can be destructive

his relationship with Horikita if caught.

"So you haven't checked your class yet"

If someone like Ichinose were burned by popularity, he was able to

getting information from his class even without using terror

like Ryuuen.

"I tried to let my classmates do the deed

individually, that kind of thing, there is someone who just wants points

for themselves. Anyway, not that I can decide

‘target’ among them of my own volition" Ichinose said.

"Maybe it's hard, but I'll check what's left. If they

answering honestly, I will let Ayanokouji-kun

know it too"

"I'm so grateful, but that doesn't mean I'm going to tell you

everything about Class D. We still can't say that we

I have had a positive relationship for a long time and still do not exist

the assurance that what you just told me is an

truth" I told Ichinose.

"Alright, as long as Ayanokouji-kun himself cooperates with me, I will

satisfied with that"

And with this, the three of us discussed the exam from a neutral point of view

and suddenly working together in a group (rabbit) into a

probable.

I, Ichinose, Hamaguchi and Yukimura. The four of us are certainly not

‘target’. I'm sure at least Yukimura noticed the behavior and

his attitude.

With this left ten people besides us. "Target" is no doubt

hiding among them ten. Anyway, this will definitely

it becomes a more difficult task than finding a leader during an exam

on that island.

That's why it's a test.

"Targets" will also feel the pressure on themselves and during them

avoiding overt actions, they can hide themselves

themselves. It was unfair from the start but school was

making sure to keep up with the exam.

"So, how can you find ‘ target’? Even if we ask

directly, I doubt they will answer honestly. Noth

means they can be persuaded by words like the three of us"

Hamaguchi told us.

"The whole point of this exam is to do something about it, right?"

To be exact, this is a high-quality test. To digest information from

someone desperately trying to hide it. Now

with Ichinose's move, a change of situation like the current one would definitely be

happen.