THE CLASSROOM OF THE ELITE

14.VOLUME 4 Part 14

EPILOGUES

DIFFERENCE OF EVERYONE

The final day of the exam began and was unlike the time on an uninhabited island,

time passed quickly on the luxurious ship. Next, every day

two hours of discussion time passed without much actual discussion

under discussion.

Meanwhile, be it the plan against Ryuuen and the plan of the fortress

Katsuragi walked as usual, Ichinose Honami from Class B

spending his time without being able to face the counterattack

that strategy.

"Well, I pulled it again, is it possible that I suck at the old maid?"

Ichinose said that while taking out the card in his hand on the

before me.

Although this is currently the fifth discussion time we have, Ichinose

again, I recommend playing cards. I'll question

this approach, but it seems like no one in Class A is

willing to show up for a fight so there's only a small group

people who think it would be better to play than to spend

aimless time and join in the card game.

Manabe and the others' relationship with Karuizawa is a bit

alarming, but it seems like the effect of sending his photos

it worked very well and now, they are obeying orders to

stayed away. Karuizawa also believes in this and behaves

normal as usual.

On the other hand, if looking from Manabe's point of view, the mysterious person who

sending the chat might be me or Yukimura who appeared in the

in an incident on the emergency stairs. I added to the chat that I

accept that it's from his classmates, but it's clear that one of the

of the two people who were there was definitely the one who photographed it.

Either that or their photos are certainly spread by people

mysterious who started the chat as something interesting.

Manabe must have gotten this kind of thinking from all the events

that's.

As long as he can't be sure that I'm the one

responsible for everything, he could not take action

against me because there's no point in figuring out someone's identity

who photographed the incident.

"Can I stop here like this? ..."

Yukimura spoke while sitting next to me with an expression that

gloomy and depressed.

"You look moody, Yukimura-kun. This is the place where you can

play your heart and let out your anger. Rematch.

Rematch!”

(T/N: Unsure of this heart (feeling) or

heart wajik card? But the richness is the heart wajik card.)

"I'll miss it anyway, I can't enjoy it either

more importantly, is this alright, Ichinose-san? Ending the exam is like

here, I think you're in control of this group and

guiding us all during the discussion" Yukimura asked

Ichinose.

And to respond to that, Ichinose held his hand

card, stop for a while.

"Isn't that too suitable for yourself, Yukimura-kun? If you

really want to win, don't rely on others to

do it for you and use your own strength to win"

"... I totally understand that, I understand"

The fact that he is incapable of having that responsibility is within him,

I'm sure Yukimura was also aware of the fact, but despite knowing, I

thought he still wanted to change this resigned atmosphere.

Yukimura who holds a high value will be one of the most

it is reliable if the exam purely measures our academic ingenuity.

But just because you're academically talented, it doesn't always mean anything

raising people's spirits. It's not that they can just come up with a new idea. There are things in the world that cannot be done just by memorizing words and formulas.

During the summer holidays, there were two special exams we faced, he said,

even Horikita was forced to face her inner helplessness

facing that thing.

I wonder if in the deadlock of this situation, Ichinose, is,

Machida and the others also felt this irritation.

After all, even with that frustration, as long as it doesn't end

by destroying your spirit, it can finally be used to

your powers.

***

"And with the next meeting, this exam will be over. How

by your side, Ayanokouji-kun?"

I had a last meeting with Horikita. The outside world is already

wrapped up by darkness. Our conversation notes remain inside

Chats. To avoid this, we are currently meeting in person.

"There's no special change by my side, it looks like our target will be

escaped safely. How's yours?"

I thought I couldn't expect much from Horikita, but...

"I'll win"

The answer is short like that.

"So you've found ‘target’?"

"I don't know who's listening to us, so I can't

tell me the details, but I don't mind if you believe me

to me, everything will go well"

From Hirata, I've heard that the "target" of the Dragon group

it was Kushida. Of course, I'm sure Ryuuen and Kanzaki have

doing everything in their power to trap him. But

looks like Horikita has successfully sailed to safety and

if he can be trusted, I'm sure there's nothing to worry about. You

it would only be necessary to wait for 500,000 points to be rolled out at a later date. Matters

this could even be described as a definite victory for us

in that problem.

"Do you want to consult me?" she asked.

"No, you can make whatever moves you like"

Even if he told me about the group (Dragon), it seems like I didn't

can do much to help him.

"So, you said you wanted to talk to me about something, what was that? I

want to avoid careless contact if that's possible" says

Horikita.

Perhaps he was wary of Ryuuen's existence already stalking

Horikita. I can't feel any kindness from

his attitude, but it would trouble me even if Horikita were to suddenly

be nice to me.

"You can't be afraid of Ryuuen's gaze forever, you know"

"Seeing from that tone, can I assume that you have

plans?"

But he didn't seem to expect much from me because he looked

surprised when I nodded in response to that.

"I've pulled Hirata to my side, I believe I can build

working with him in the future"

"I really don't want any of that" he replied.

"Alright, I won't ask you to engage with Hirata personally, either,

I will handle the conversation with Hirata so that it will be appropriate

with my step"

"...I don't like this, I don't like you moving around in the back

my back" said Horikita

I expected him to say something like this.

"Then show your face when we discuss it later. Even if

you can't force yourself to say something, you can

follow the discussion so there's no problem there, right?" Much

him

"I think so"

She was dissatisfied, but if I give Horikita the option to

participating or not participating, he could not refuse it. Anyways, anyway,

hirata's existence is an advantage to the class and upon seeing

his leadership on the uninhabited island, Horikita will definitely

understand too.

"Including Hirata, there is someone I would like to introduce. Helpfully

take your time before the exam is over" I said.

"I still don't like it, don't include more people than

what's needed"

"Please consider if it is your consequence standing in line

fore. In addition, the person will definitely be useful to us"

"I think more or less I understand what's going on.

We'll meet here right after the exam ends,"

After exchanging the appointment, I saw the clock on my phone. The final discussion will

it lasts in 30 minutes.

"In this exam, I wonder how many groups will be

solved by a traitor?"

"I want to know too. I'm surprised if the Cow group exam suddenly ends, though,

but I doubt anything like that will happen again. I think the most results

maybe it is ‘target’ that passes when the exam is almost done"

"I thought, I thought that too"

And for a moment, Horikita shifted her gaze. It was a movement

it's not conscious of what humans make when they're worried about something.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing, it's just, I just felt something wrong with

the way this test is progressing, but there should be no mistakes, I am sure

won't lose"

It seemed like some anxiety that he had stored within him was a bit

leaky. Even if I offer a sentence of support, I'm sure he will

consider it an unimportant problem. So I decided

just to be quiet.

***

Group members (Rabbits), without having to approach to find a solution in

in the examination, the examination had already entered the sixth and final discussion.

Because I want to consider my idea calmly and rationally

for a while, I decided to leave the room

Hirata and the others and started towards the group discussion room.

Since there was still around 30 minutes left until the start of the discussion, it was clearly not

someone's gonna come there.

However, that hope was ignored by the unexpected presence of someone...

"... Someone who came first, huh?"

It was the figure of a woman sleeping on the floor in a

room when no one should be there. Although

I see, I wonder why her skirt so tickles the heart of a person

a male?

This is bad, this is bad.

Because he was turning around, Ichinose's fat thighs looked even more

obviously from the usual and towards the skirt that I can't see in it, I

I found myself unable to take my eyes off them.

If there are men here who don't feel the same way

Ichinose, then he is gay or bisexual. Not apart from the incident

this is the destiny of a healthy boy.

Although I thought it was useless, I couldn't stop looking

starting from her thighs to her legs, then to her face, then to her breasts, then

back down to his thighs.

My eyes blinked between them.

While feeling frustrated to this age, I was suddenly troubled by

something further behind Ichinose's head, that's a definite cell phone

he used it before he fell asleep.

On the cell phone provided by the school, quite a bit of information was written

and not only played an important role in this exam, but also

allows you to determine the points of each individual.

Of course to confirm this, something like a personal ID and word

a password is required, but to avoid the hassle it must be logged in

whenever someone wanted to check it out, there were many cases where the disciples

which stores such information in the mobile terminal.

That means, in other words, if I can steal Ichinose's phone right now,

I can confirm Ichinose's wealth and the number of points he holds.

A while ago, I decided to ignore ID

and the password, Ichinose also keeps the information in the terminal

mobile.

If the situation does not change, I will be able to get information.

Slowly and carefully, I approached her.

"... uuuu”

"Wow"

As the distance between us grew closer, perhaps the atmosphere would change

and he would feel the presence of others, but Ichinose was only a little

he moved and then fell asleep again. Looks like I made it

do it without waking him up. I cut the distance again.

"... msnn".

I wonder what I'm doing.

Although

gathering information, if anyone saw this, they would just

seeing me as a pervert.

What if Ichinose wakes up when I turn my back on him? I feel

I was doing something I shouldn't have done.

Since the discussion started in 30 minutes, it doesn't matter even if I come

earlier, then, shouldn't I wait inside

the room quietly? If there's nothing I think is wrong, I have to

acts normally. Step by step, I closed the distance

Ichinose.

"... msnnnn .. munyumunyu".

This is impossible.

Every time I move, Ichinose keeps showing signs

awakens. To test this conjecture, I tried to move my legs

in place without really moving. If Ichinose responds to this, I

could conclude if he only slept lightly. It says that people

people who fall asleep lightly are very careful...

... this is sad

Why would I sneak around like this? But strangely, he was not

talking in his sleep. But if anyone sees me now who

they see only a perverted word.

After noticing my own behavior as a foolish endeavor,

I gave up stealing her phone and stayed away from her again. Then I sat down

far away from Ichinose.

From this point of view, there was no risk that I accidentally saw

the secret is hidden in her thigh and the risk that I'm not on purpose either

make contact with him from this place.

More importantly, from the beginning. I wonder when exactly

Ichinose has arrived here?

Then, about 20 minutes before the discussion started, the music was cute

heard in the room. It came from Ichinose's phone.

"... msnnn"

While keeping his eyes closed, he grabbed the phone and operated

his cell phone screen, he stopped the music. It looks like the music came from

the alarm he set. While still feeling sleepy, Ichinose

lifted himself off the floor and noticed an unfamiliar presence,

that is my presence in the room.

I wonder what to do if she makes a disgusted face

towards me, but he wasn't worried about her at all.

"Good morning, Ayanokouji-kun Sorry, did my alarm surprise you?"

"No. More importantly, it looks like you slept well"

"Ahahahaha sorry sorry, I just fell asleep, you came fast, there's still

20 Minutes left"

"Just like you, since when are you here?"

"Since an hour ago. I just want to spend some time with

relax, if it's in my room, it's very noisy with my friends coming out

logged in"

It seemed like this was the best place for him to rest.

"In addition, I also want to gather my thoughts"

Rather than feeling refreshed after sleeping, his face looked more like her

have a glimpse of understanding.

"Are you getting some results?" i asked.

"More or less"

Then standing up, Ichinose somehow walked across the room to

I go and sit beside me.

A room with only two people present and too much distance

close-up. I can't hide my nervousness in this situation

but it seemed that Ichinose did not notice him at all.

"There's still time left before the exam, so can we have a chat

a tad? If that doesn't bother you" she asked.

"No, it's the same unobtrusive. If you don't have a problem with that, I

gonna chat"

"Then it's decided, there's actually something I want to do

ask Ayanokouji-kun, I have also asked everyone

my classmates, including boys like Kanzaki-kun as well. But I

I've never heard of any other class either, so I

curious. Ayanokouji-kun, have you ever been so eager to go up to

class A?”

I wonder what question he would choose to give

to me, but that is a very common question to ask.

"Of course, I thought of something like that. No. gabe... Than to want to go up

to Class A, it's more like because I ‘target’ Class A. That would be

a more accurate way to describe it"

"In other words, it's because of his career guarantee and work placement.

that nice?"

In this school, students are divided into classes A to D and made to

compete with each other. However, the highest privilege was to be able to leave

to any university and get a job after graduation only

awarded to Class A. It was written ambiguously in the pamphlet

school so at first it might look like a hoax.

(T/N: Pamphlets can also be called leaflets.)

"In this day and a long time, after graduation you will not be able to

holding your life and your job, especially if you have to get hired"

"I think it's true, I think so too, but I believe too much

this system is also very dangerous, isn't it? Within 99.9% of words

the word they say, there is an invisible trap that the eye

we can't see" he said.

Of course the trap that Ichinose talked about was likely ‘99.9%

guarantee the next level of employment and education’

mentioned by the school.

For example, if I wanted to be a professional basketball player but I didn't

having the experience required, the school will strive to

find a way to push you to the professional level. Furthermore, this school is also a breeding ground for connections

interpersonally. But just because you play basketball regularly or

having graduated from a well-known university or school, will not guarantee the future

ahead you.

Those who succeed in achieving their goals are guaranteed

from the beginning, it was only a small part. According to certain statistics, only

one in six Elementary School students who realize their goals.

At first glance, this looks like a high possibility, but the data is

the most ambiguous and standard statistics seem blurred.

Being a successful professional basketball player does not mean you will be

first class player. Professional basketball players, for example, include trainees,

it would be about 900 or 1000 people. However, only by playing

on a regular basis, compete and win against your rivals, someone

can achieve their goals. In the end, there were only 100 of those people

the person who succeeds in realizing their goals.

In other words, aim at your ideals and successfully complete them

have a very low probability. Anyway, creating

that goal is very difficult to do. Many students just repeat

their boring lives are repeated over and over again while talking to

a little about their dreams. But if someone really wants to

realizing their dreams, they would require a lot of effort and

auspiciousness.

"That's how this school is. If you think about it, it has an influence.

big one, right? And many people have succeeded in life

they're because of his help or do you want to say that you don't

interested in that, Ichinose?"

"There's nothing like it, even I had a dream, graduating from A class.

And also the dream I want to fulfill"

Even though she said it with a smile, I could see the feeling

strong and firm in his eyes.

"The school system itself is good, but if you can't graduate from

Class A, you probably don't, because the school operates with

realism, if you can't win by using your own talent,

there's nothing you can do to do it. And most importantly,

students are placed into classes based on their current abilities, between me and Ayanokouji-kun here, only one of us can

achieve their goals by moving to the top. Aah, although there are

also the case where none of our ideals will be realized"

In other words, even though we sit here and talk like friends, on

in the end there is only one class that can be the winner. Three classes

what remains will not be divided into these awards.

"Have you heard? there are also exceptions to the rule

there"

"Hmm? Is that where individuals collect 20 million points?"

"Yup. It seemed like no one could achieve something like that inside

school history, but there is Ultra C like that too" replied Ichinose.

"Yes, yes, if we take that into account as well, it's possible that we both could

graduated from A class" Ichinose said.

"The problem is whether you can save 20 million points or not since

early on, even if you save points on the exam, the system is already

set so that it will not be able to reach 20 million" I replied.

If we only look at this particular exam, it depends on your actions

that long. It is possible to receive a large number of points and only

there are two tests that have been conducted so far. From this point onwards, the,

it is possible that the number of acceptable points is reduced and for them

because it's been eaten up by a huge fine.

"I think it's true. If you start saving your points, with just

reaching half of that amount, you must have raised

suspicion," said Ichinose.

"That's right. Especially in the financial situation in Class D, it was terrible,

although Horikita did her best for us, the points gained from

the uninhabited island is still far away. No, we might lose

points in this exam, Ichinose, did you save points? I don't think you're

types that work hard to earn” points

"Ummm... I wonder, I don't know anyone else, though,

I think sometimes I use points and sometimes I keep them

aslo. Even though I'm in Class B, I still don't have many points. You know”

In response to my question, Ichinose replied in a very tone

naturally without any indication that he was hiding something that could be judged

only from his behavior.

"Ayanokouji-kun"

"Hmm?"

Then, Ichinose suddenly closed the distance with me and turned around

facing me while looking at my face.

"It looks like you've seen it, by then"

Beautiful eyes that look like they suck me by looking at me without

let go. Looks like Ichinose is much smarter than I am

think, he saw my plan.

"... I'm sorry, when you used your phone earlier, I happened to see

the screen. I was curious and just wanted to ask you" I replied.

"Ahaha. doesn't mean I blame you for that. Of course that's a point

big one, isn't it?"

Thas right. Even before the end of semester one, Ichinose had already

collect a large number of points. Even if I keep every

points are given to me every month without using a single point

I still can't save that much.

"Don't worry, I haven't told anyone else, there's a chance I

wrong, I won't investigate further" I told him.

Even if I investigate, I doubt I will be able to get an answer

which satisfies.

"Can you find a way to win?" I asked.

"Ummm .. I think it's like that, I think I've found a clue"

I don't think it's possible for him to answer honestly, but what is it because

confident in himself, Ichinose replied in a relaxed tone. Seems

Ichinose is the type who acts on his beliefs without

wasting time.

"Then this fight will be a fight to see.

whether A will win or B will end"

"I won't know until the curtain has been dropped (ended). Triumph

what I'm aiming for is..."

But before he could finish, over time the group discussion

starting to get closer, the group members started to appear one by one. Class Student

A was the first person to come, however, without exchanging much

greetings with us, they just take their seats.

"What's? Are you here, Ayanokouji?"

"Together with Ichinose-dono, you two alone. What secret meeting

what are you planning here?"

Both Yukimura and Sotomura attacked me unilaterally

the questions were asked as they entered the room together

same. I can't write anxiety and depression on their faces,

so maybe they had already given up on winning at this point. At

on the other hand, Class B disciples looked almost at ease.

"This is the last one, huh? Have you found any clues?"

Hamaguchi asked me after quietly waiting for a discussion

the group started seriously.

"Honestly, I don't have an idea, we can't build yet

decent talk"

I did say it, but I've been executing that strategy

I had planned it since the beginning of the exam. By using that message

sent the school to our cell phones, the "target" was successfully disguised.

"Target" group (dragon) is Kushida, but what happens if

for example, Kushida and Horikita switched their phones. When looking at a cell phone

that, anyone would suspect Horikita as a "target"

And if any traitor knows this fact, by sending

horikita's name as "target", they'll make mistakes and

victory will be achieved that way.

"Good night, let's go"

After saying that, Ichinose returned to his attitude and smiled

as always. But it's still too soon, because no one knows yet

what other members are hiding and planning.

Moreover, if everyone focused on the problem at hand, it would be even more difficult

disguise the "target" itself. I've been waiting for Ichinose to

keep talking faster, but I decided to let it go

now it's.

"If everyone doesn't have a problem with it..."

"There's something I want to say"

Surprisingly, me and Hamaguchi said those words at the time

concomitantly.

"Sorry, please continue Ayanokouji-kun"

"No... Whatever it is, you go first, I'm fine”

I never expected this coincidence at this time. A coincidence

the horrible. My own plan has no flaws, but if

unexpected problems like this happen, the effect of my plan is possible

become unstable.

I think I can listen to what Hamaguchi said before

it's time to talk and try again. In response to me

having thought about it, Hamaguchi crushed my hopes

in an unexpected way.

“Then, with your permission for the past three days, I keep thinking of ways

best to achieve the first result"

Hamaguchi then began to tell his plans to the members

another group of rabbits. Surprisingly, the content of his proposal was very similar to

the strategy I had planned.

"And finally I have found only one conclusion, that

allows for the whole group to achieve the first results and

a way to make it possible" Hamaguchi continued.

"Is that true, Hamaguchi?"

While staring at Yukimura and the others who had let go of all

their hope, a glimmer of hope had returned.

"Of course, this is the idea I got after listening to everyone

here, including Ichinose-san and Machida-kun" Hamaguchi said.

"remarkable. There is no way the first result can be achieved through talk

that's it"

Someone who objected to naive proposals and dreams like this certainly

it was Machida.

"We better listen to it first. Hamaguchi-kun is not a type

who can speak before thinking"

Ichinose followed up on Hamaguchi and made a quiet environment

to discuss.

"Now I will proceed by showing all my phones.

Of course, there was a message sent to me by the school. I'm sure

you guys must understand what I got for being forbidden to fake

or change the message from the school in any way, there is no risk

deceive in this way. That's why it's such a simple thing, just

by showing each other our posts, we can find who ‘target’ is

that, that's the way I did to find the truth”

"It's stupid, who would show their message like this? Our

still don't know that someone won't betray us when we

show us our message, no one wants to follow this plan."

In response to this plan, anyone could think of it, but no one

to agree, of course, the audience, Machida gaped in astonishment.

"Of course, because they know there is a possibility of betrayal, ‘target’

will not show messages on their phones. But looking from the angle

view people who are not ‘target’, there is little risk in

showing message. The exam will be over soon, if we don't

our move now, we won't win. If the class works together

protect ‘target’, none of them will show you a message

them. In this way, besieging ‘target’ is very possible”

"Even if you know the identity of ‘target’ or the class that belongs to

they, if someone betrays us, the problem won't be

unresolved. Are you planning on playing a game where someone

would it be faster to betray victory?"

Using this strategy, it is possible to know

identity "target". But that's all it can do. In the end, no

this means that everyone will play fair with each other and

answer it correctly.

"In that case, please keep your mouth shut. In the end, everything becomes

it's better if Machida-kun doesn't participate"

to the unwilling attitude of helping from others and move on

to show her a message on her phone.

"I agree with Hamaguchi-kun's idea, I'll show you as well

mine"

And Beppu of the same Class B also followed suit.

It seems like this is not a random and remote occurrence but rather a strategy

The unwarranted ichinose. The same development as the strategy

I've planned. But I don't know how far they are

thinking about this. But if they think everyone is obedient

will trust those words and show a message on their phone,

that would be a rash act...

"I think this is a good idea. I don't mind showing

my phone too"

Ichinose once again smiled as if agreeing to follow the plan

Hamaguch. Matching up with the other actions, Ichinose also grabbed

right pocket of her skirt to take out her phone.

"I've been pondering this for a long time, but I'm finally

understand now after hearing what Hamaguchi-kun said.

I'm sorry I kept this until now but ..."

and with those meaningful words, Ichinose let out

his cellphone.

Now I decided to attack before Ichinose could

completing strategy.

"Are you serious, Ichinose? If you'll bet, then I'll

take you to the offer"

Before Ichinose could reveal the contents of his message, I offered

own mobile. But this isn't my cell phone, it's the one I exchanged

with a certain person.

"Ayanokouji-kun .. are you okay with that?"

"Yes, after listening to Hamaguchi, I thought there was no other way but

these. Because I'm so bad at communicating, the only one who can

I'm doing is showing the truth, so that's what I'm going to do

do"

"Wait for Ayanokouji, I object. It is impossible to blunt strategy

this kind of thing can go well"

Yukimura desperately tried to stop me, but I

ignore his words and show me my message.

That way, I prove that I'm not a "target". And

a large amount of water had accumulated in this invisible dam. Even if

a hole measuring 1 centimeter should be opened, the dam will definitely

it collapsed and turned into a huge current. This action is

trigger to open the hole.

"Hmm... it looks like Ayanokouji-kun is not ‘target’. Alright. Then I

will show mine too"

Now who will follow it up? From among the crowd

the big ones, the ones who still laugh at Hamaguchi's strategy, are,

a woman voiced her agreement and agreed to it. Him

the least expected person.

Mio Ibuki.

“Are you crazy? There's no benefit to us by doing this"

He is Manabe who objects to Ibuki's risky actions.

But the words Ibuki said were the correct response, the reason for which

goodgood.

"People who are not their own ‘target’ or belong to the class

the same with ‘target’, no advantage in maintaining

that status. Class B also understands that if we do nothing

what, we will never catch up with the class above us.

That's why they showed me their phones and I thought

the same thing as them, that's all, " Ibuki said.

"But that..."

"Or maybe, you are ‘target’ ?"

Ibuki said that to Manabe who was supposed to be her ally,

in the opposite way as the enemy.

"T-no t-it ..."

"Then you can show it, too, your phone"

On the one hand, his words could be considered a threat to

his own allies, as if they finally understood, Manabe and the

others also took out their phones. The hunt for "targets" is on

lasted. Karuizawa also took out her phone with a strap

on it and handed it in front of everyone.

"Karuizawa, are you also coming with Ayanokouji? Are you going to follow too

this strategy?" Yukimura asked.

"I'm just doing this for myself, because I want points

personally too" Karuizawa replied.

A message from the school said that he was also not a "target". Karuizawa

also considered safe.

"... ehhh what should I do?" Sotomura.

"Think for yourself, Sotomura, this is not compulsory but voluntary, you

know"

"Uuuu.. I think I can handle it”.

In a situation where many students have joined, because it is considered not

there was another option, Sotomura also moved to show

his cellphone. However, before he could do that, Yukimura

quickly stopped.

"...do you really think that this is the right thing to do?"

"Since a while ago, why haven't you come? Is it possible you

is ‘target’?"

Responding to Yukimura who strongly opposed the strategy, Ibuki

argue with that question.

At that moment, everyone could see Yukimura's expression harden.

"Uwa .. Are you serious?"

“Yukimura is not ‘target’, I originally heard like that"

I quickly followed it up. But spontaneous laughter comes from some

pupil.

"Are you really expecting us to believe those words

you just said that? You might be lying"

Manabe says that at first glance doubts Yukimura as fact

actually was.

Of course, continuing to deny that he is the "target" here will only

he invites further suspicion on him. He should know that too.

But I can't make a step here yet. Because Yukimura is --

"It's still too soon to draw any conclusions, because Yukimura-kun too

got points"

Ichinose who had witnessed a growing series of events,

saying that as he once again pulled out the phone from his pocket

his left.

"I'm a little stuck in the stream, but I also want to show

my cellphone"

he said as he once again proved he was not a "target"

that group.

"Wait, Ichinose. Before, you said there was something you wanted

tell it to us. You said you'd always be quiet about it

all the time"

Since she had not forgotten that statement, Machida pressed the question

that's to him.

"It's just the fact that I always had the same thought

also, that's all"

"... same thought?"

"I said the same idea, but as the leader of Class B, I

just sorry for being defeated by Hamaguchi-kun"

After all, it seemed like everyone other than Class A and Yukimura had already

prove themselves to the group that they are not

"targets"

"........."

All the disciples here were not so conscious as to not understand the meaning behind

yukimura Silence. Machida and the other students from Class A as well, on

a point had approached Yukimura to stare at him.

".....well I understand, I'll show you. I just have to

show it, right?"

No longer able to withstand the pressure of friends directed at him,

Yukimura gave up and pulled out her phone as well.

"But before I do, I want you to promise me one thing"

said.

"Promise? What do you mean by that, Yukimura-kun?"

"No one here would be a traitor. Everybody

here, especially Class A, I want you to take your cell phone and

put it where I can see it. No, all of them. All

people put your phones where I can see them" he said

Yukimura yukimura's.

He had already directed that statement to the group representatives here,

Machida, but Machida answered him with an unwavering tone.

"I don't understand what you mean. Whatchu mean?"

"Persis like what I said. There is nothing more and nothing

the less"

"Alright, if it just puts them there"

Approaching Yukimura, all the students from Class A pulled out a cell phone

they put it in front of him. After confirming the facts,

without any hesitation in his expression, Yukimura moved. Yukimura

take the phone out of his pocket and turn on the screen, then

enter the required 6-digit password and log in to his phone.

Then she opened the message sent to him from school and

raise the screen directly for everyone to see.

"... I'm sorry for lying to you, Ayanokouji ..."

Yukimura apologized while opening a message sent from the school.

The most shocked after seeing the sentence written in the letter, it was

of course, they are members of Class D.

"I was the target .." said Yukimura.

On the screen there is a different message than what other people receive.

"A-what's Y-Yukimura-dono been ‘target’ all this time?"

Sotomura looked at him with a look of wonder. It also means that we

it had just unleashed 500,000 points that should have been awarded

to Class D. However, Yukimura is the one I exchanged

the phone in secret.

"If I knew it would all end like this, I'd be talking ever since

the beginning" said Yukimura.

Karuizawa also looked surprised from the bottom of her heart and expression

showing anxiety. Seeing the sights of the two men

never would have thought of Yukimura as a "target", it was a thing to come in

wit.

Machida then stood up and peeked at Yukimura's phone message once

any more.

"It looks like the message is real, all the other private messages seem to be real

also belongs to Yukimura without any doubt"

machida said after checking it out even Yukimura's private chat without

permit.

Towards Machida who approached the situation suspiciously, Ichinose tried

explain the situation calmly.

"There's no way it's fake, after all, you know the rules

set school. Regarding the message sent by the school about the exam,

copying the letter and moving it intentionally was forbidden. Messages

sent from the school address, the false possibility was zero" Ichinose said.

Precisely, from the very beginning, falsifying the information within this exam was obvious

prohibited. Since the punishment known as expulsion awaits those who break the rules, everything is put here

nothing but truth.

Even if one overcomes this obstacle by lying here,

problems will still wait for them after the exam is over, then

the result will be the same.

"That means it is Yukimura-kun” Manabe nodded in agreement.

What matters here is the condition of Yukimura's message which is ultimately

will show. Someone who holds the phone

the owner or not has nothing to do. In other words,

make a decision whether the person in question is the owner of the mobile phone

or not a very difficult task.

Especially for the students who were on guard during the exam, thinking that

someone may have already exchanged their phone with someone else

not a sudden guess. However, casually insert

6-digit password and unlock the phone in front of him make

everything's different.

There is no way students can know the password of other students. They

it would definitely draw such a conclusion almost unconsciously by

assuming such a thing if it was their phone. This isn't

rooted in reasoning but a preconception that has been embedded

in their minds for years.

"I'm sorry Yukimura-kun. I think of this as a last resort ..."

"No, I think this is the right thing to do, somehow I

trying to get away from this, but it's wrong, I'm sure Ayanokouji and

Sotomura, and also Karuizawa will feel this is the right thing" replied

Yukimura yukimura's.

With that said, he made himself look like the one who

trying to secure points safely just for himself.

"... with this everyone should know if ‘targetnya’ is me, So you guys

it should have come to an answer" he continued.

That's right, by finishing the exam with everyone, the whole

the group could earn 500,000 points. The first result that seems

unachievable at first can be obtained now.

Ichinose nodded his head once more with more strength than

earlier, he begged Class A.

"Please, don't waste Yukimura-kun's courage, please cooperate

with us, don't betray us"

"We just followed Katsuragi-san's instructions from the start, we won't

do anything by itself" Machida replied to Ichinose.

He did say that, but before the exam was over, there would be time

where we should definitely disband as a group. Before the test

it's over, for an empty time of 30 minutes, we have to believe

not only to our classmates but also to other students.

"I want to believe .. no, I believe in everyone ..."

Yukimura said as if it was a wish and every

the class received the same thing.I wonder if that student

I've been spending time together for the last few days

getting something that resembles friendship?

I wonder if they will accept Yukimura's feelings, and can

working together to win? No, such a thing is not

in all probability. I'm sure with this, someone will definitely be

traitors.

And if so, we're from Class D who've changed our phone one

the same will surely win.

Yukimura was sure of that. He must have been trying to hold back

to not laugh out loud. But, a sure pleasure

he felt it evaporate, when Yukimura's phone was held suddenly

ringing and echoing in the room.

Yukimura was the one who was the most shocked compared to the others with

incoming call. In a hurry to pull the phone from the table, he

tripped and removed the phone from his hand. By chance, though,

with the screen on the top right side, it was thrown right in front of us. Because within

silent mode, the vibration is sent through the table as it continues to vibrate.

(T/N: Maybe what resonates and sounds is the sound of the vibration?

)

The name of the caller is -- 'Ichinose'.

He while holding the phone up to his ear, looked at Yukimura, then

with serious eyes, though,

"What are you doing, Ichinose? There's no point in calling Yukimura

at a time like this"

Machida said as she looked at Ichinose with a dumbfounded face. Subsequent to

creating a situation where only me and Yukimura could understand

meaning, Ichinose secretly ended his call.

"The school said that it 'changed or copied the message'

it is forbidden, therefore we believe the message before our eyes is not

doubt the truth. Sure, but there are no rules

saying that you can't fool someone with that phone

by yourself. You understand what that means?"

Ichinose said as he picked up the dropped phone and

return it to Yukimura, but to me.

"People who have a phone with a ‘target’ message written on it,

isn't that right, Ayanokouji-kun? Because just now, I didn't call

Yukimura-kun, but Ayanokouji-kun"

I switched my contact number with Ichinose a while ago.

That's why he knows my number. No, even if he doesn't know, he certainly does

I've done some research to find out my phone number.

"B-but isn't it weird? Yukimura can open the mobile password in front

our eyes. I have also checked his private messages and history up front

everyone's eyes" Machida said.

"It was faked, he could easily figure out his password just

by asking her to Ayanokouji-kun earlier.more,

all call histories, messages and even apps can be falsified

make enough effort to do for it" replied

Ichinose.

Upon hearing it, Machida changed her expression and quickly

I got the phone that was returned to me.

"Someone can't lie so easily, you know, let alone when

the goal was already in sight, they would definitely become anxious and the opening would reveal themselves. Yukimura-kun lied and

that's why his movements and attitude look different than usual and

looks suspicious." Ichinose said, after actually looking through

I try to camouflage.

Upon hearing his conclusion, Yukimura's face turned pale. Nope,

it was indeed very dubious even when he had heard

everything is.

"We've also thought about it for a while, if ‘target’ is there

in our class, there is always the option to replace the phone with them.

By using a password to break away as ‘target’ as well

it was one of the things we thought of ", said Ichinose.

It seems, the strategy I'm dealing with was already thought out by Ichinose and

the other.

"But you know, there's a weakness in that strategy, the fact that there are numbers

phone, even if you can perfectly replicate the history and

your application, you can't do anything with your number. Once, I

and Hamaguchi-kun once tried to swap our SIM card, the SIM card

give it to us locked to our special terminal, so even if we

exchange it, we can't make our SIM card swapped. That means

if you've exchanged your cards too, I won't be able to reach you.

It does not matter who replaces the phone with whom, immediately after

I dialed that number, I could easily figure out who

real owner. If I don't do this, in the end I don't

will come up with a plan to reveal who the owner of the phone is

this”

In other words, Ichinose and the others only used tactics

force this kind of thing to see through the lies. The fact that

Hamaguchi suddenly started this topic as well, naturally a part

of their plans. So this is the time where Yukimura and I have been

swapping our phones revealed.

"Easy to exchange phones and manipulate history is already running

well done so far, but you certainly never thought it would

using the fact that the SIM card is locked on the terminal and

checked, didn't you?" Ichinose.

Fuuuu ~ she then exhales. At the time, the announcement that

the 1-hour discussion ended in five minutes.

We were ordered to disband the group in time

five minutes and immediately return to their respective rooms.

"*******!"

Yukimura's scream came from his heart. It was an honest scream

and sincere without any lies behind it.

"It's a shame, Yukimura, even though it was a good experiment" Machida

and the others said while grinning and laughing.

They said that to Yukimura who was completely caught out, though,

make sure to be really humiliated.

They also see me, the person they believe to be the leader

this strategy. Even with the anxious Yukimura and Class D, and Class C

and A being surprised there must be a lot of things they want to talk about,

but the current rules prohibit us from discussing it

further out.

"After all, we have already determined that Ayanokouji-kun is

‘target’. Machida-kun, promise me that we will aim for the results

first get together without betraying anyone" Ichinose asked

to Machida.

"Of course, trust me, let's go"

After being summoned by their friend, the three Class A disciples were the ones

fastest away from the room.

"Someone who believes will survive, you know. I would never

betraying you is why I also wanted Class C to

do the same thing. You just have to hold on for 30 minutes" Ichinose

tell the students of Class C.

Manabe and the others simply nodded in agreement. Yukimura glanced at

the phone I held in my hand.

"I'm a fool for following your plan, it's the worst" he said.

And then one by one, everyone left the room,

leaving me and Ichinose alone.

"Now we have to believe in everyone" he said.

"Yes, I think so"

"Ayanokouji-kun, you're quite calm, aren't you worried?"

"I can do nothing but believe in others

eventually... I'm going back to my room"

There was nothing more to gain even if I stayed here any longer.

"Hey, wait a minute"

Ichinose stopped me by putting his hand on my shoulder.

At that moment I sensed that the space between us would soon

being tense.

"Who's making plans to exchange phones?"

"Of course, it's Horikita" I replied.

"I understand, please tell Horikita-san, the plan was a success

large”

"big success? What do you mean by big failure?

It was a terrible defeat and destruction. In the end you

managed to find out"

"Ahahahaha, you don't expect us to think of the same plan, either,

won't we?"

"Sorry, for lying to you like that, even after I

agree to an alliance with you. Are you mad at me?"

"Of course not, we also started our own plan without

to your knowledge, so we're the same"

"I see, I'm sure Horikita will also be relieved to hear it" I said

to him.

After saying that, I grabbed my phone and went to

leave room.

"Well, wait, wait, the important part isn't over" he said

stopped me again.

"The important part?"

"Mou--you suck at dealing with other people, Ayanokouji-kun.

The SIM card we gave them was locked in their terminal, but there's a way

to release the key, I asked Hoshinomiya-sensei.

to check it out but, it seems like with enough points, you can just unlock the terminal. That's what he told me

"chinose.

Chiri's.

At that moment, I felt an electric current flowing through the back

my head.

"An answer that comes after a wrong answer is shown, mostly

people will see it as truth. The Yukimura-kun

breaking the keyword to unlock the phone, it was not

‘target’. revealed, the truth that Ayanokouji-kun is the ‘target’

already raised his head. And with the fact that the SIM card is sealed, the,

No one would suspect anyone else other than Ayanokouji-kun right now.

But that in itself is a real trap. The trading strategy is not

perfect, but it was a lie because the strategy was so effective, but

of course you have to make a double-layered trap for him. If

these traps are set, the truth will be forever buried inside

the darkness. There will be no more ways to ascertain who the "target" is"

actually with 100% certainty "Ichinose continues.

Ichinose, he saw the plan behind the plan. He realized

the truth that I have hidden even from Yukimura. Firstly,

the basis of his thinking is that I'm not a "target". But I'm approaching

Yukimura disguised as a "target".

As proof, I've

using an actual "target" phone to make contact

with him. But the "target" is actually and the owner of the phone is

Karuizawa's. He hid that fact very well.

The only person he told that fact was Hirata. Hirata too

keeping the truth hidden from me and Yukimura

they were members of the same group at first. That's why

he pretended to know nothing when we talked about "targets".

But after I found out about Karuizawa and Hirata's past, she

karuizawa's identity as a "target". And after me

using Manabe to bully Karuizawa, I used

that situation is to exchange our phones.

Of course manipulating the same messages and history as I did

do it with Yukimura. Then I removed the SIM card key using

points. This procedure is not illegal and can be done easily at the seller

bulk ecer as free service. It may be a ship, but during this exam it requires the use of a mobile phone, a place is already set up where pupils can repair or replace their phones if

damage occurred.

That's why, while using Karuizawa's phone, I can too

transferring number. From that moment onwards, I

I exchanged the phone with Yukimura. Of course, I just

told him that it was 'my phone' and Yukimura already

trusting me. If the truth is brought out, he will surely become

angry and upset at me.

If he were a simple person, they would never be

paying attention to Yukimura and I have exchanged cell phones. If that is

intelligent people, they will pay attention to the exchange and

accusing me of being the real "target. But they won't

once came to the conclusion that Karuizawa was a "target"

actually was. It was the phone exchange plan I had once done.

"If Class D doesn't have ‘target’ in it, what will you

did it?" Ichinose asked me.

"Just like you, I've been trying to figure out who ‘target’ is at

between those classes, swap phones with them and pass through

myself as ‘target’ actual”

If the "target" actually comes out afterwards and shows a trick, then,

the search will be successful and if for example they believe that Ichinose

is the "target" actually, the traitor will definitely be wrong and the test

will end. In the latter situation, no points were awarded

to Class B and it is possible to reduce the points gap between

some classes.

"So it's out, huh?"

Ichinose then started pulling out the phone from the left and right

her pouch. One is the "target" of Class B of the other group,

one of them is from another student who is not the "target" of the other group.

"By the way, this is just my prediction but if you move on from the flow of discussion

today - - -"

Ichinose then quickly wrote a message on his phone.

"The identity of ‘target’ is Karuizawa Kei-san. Aren't we?"

After writing that, he showed me the phone screen. That's the message

'the 'traitor' he's going to send to school now. But before

something could happen, my phone and Ichinose, both ringing at the moment

concomitantly.

"The test for the group (rabbit) has now ended. Please wait

announcement of results"

"Aaah .. someone betrayed us in the end, well, whether it was Class A

or C, maybe one of them" he said.

"Why do you suspect Karuizawa?" Ask her.

"The same reason as Yukimura-kun, because he also acted up

different than usual. He usually doesn't care about Ayanokouji-kun, though,

but he's seen you a lot and he's seen your face more than

which should. But that's not real proof that Karuizawa-san

is ‘target’, so anyway I won't send that message"

Like the plan I have built, it has been fully seen by

Ichinose.

"Why didn't you tell anyone about it? That way,

the lie will be revealed"

Ichinose just laughed. His smile was real and

the deepest and most original depth I have ever seen.

"That's obvious, isn't it? A or C, if one of them is wrong, it is still

it is an added value for us. From the beginning, I didn't mean to

solve it together with each person through result 1 or

betraying everyone through results 3. When ‘target’ is not in Class B,

I always intended to let another class betray us by

purposefully. I thought the traitor this time was from Class A "he said.

"Machida, huh?"

"No, no, it was Morishige-kun, he was from the Sakayanagi-san faction, no,

perhaps he was unwilling to obediently obey Katsuragi faction. Maybe he thinks that it is better to betray and take points alone, is that possible?”

Laughing strangely, he turned his back on me.

"Ayanokouji-kun, you are unexpectedly amazing. Talks that

you just did it with me, made at that very moment, didn't you?"

"If you want to praise, praise Horikita. He just gave me some

the alleged situation and I obeyed his orders"

It seems I have to reevaluate the person known as

This Ichinose Honami. He actually managed to avoid the taking

risk and at the same time design a strategy to exit as

victor. I have no right to complain.

"i'll go, seriously if we end up breaking the rules"

But as Ichinose said, our phones play a very powerful tone

unique simultaneously and not once or twice, but four times

consecutive in a short time.

"What does this mean?"

Ichinose looked completely shocked from the bottom of his heart, as we both

staring at our phone screen.