PROLOGUE

MONOLOGY SAKAYANAGI ARISU

I still remember the scene I saw on the screen that day as if it had happened yesterday.

The outside of the facility, which is located deep in the mountains, that I saw when my father took me with him was pure white. No, not only the exterior.

The corridors, the rest rooms we passed are all painted in one white color as far as I remember.

I put my hands on the transparent glass doing my best to see what was behind it. On the other hand, this screen is like a magic mirror so they can't see us here.

"What's the matter, Arisu? It's rare to see you so interested?"

"This is an experiment to create an artificial genius. There's no way I wouldn't find it interesting."

"... That's not a very childish way of speaking, as usual."

My father said that, showing a surprised smile when he hugged me.

According to my father, anyone who follows the curriculum of this facility, without exception, will be educated to be someone extraordinary. There's no way I wouldn't be interested in that.

"It's just that this experiment seems to have many troublesome elements."

"You mean?"

"It seems that in all sorts of ways it deals with humanity."

"Ha ha ha…"

"That's what I'm saying, even I don't think they can be geniuses or anything."

When people are born into this world, is when they receive life, their potential is set on stone. A coincidence product. Then, sometimes expertise will manifest in various fields. That is the discovery of the human world.

They cannot do more than what is carved into their DNA. They are awakened by blood passed down from ancestors or by sudden mutations. In other words, if you want to make genius, you have to do it from the DNA stage.

People who are born ordinary people will never be separated from the world of ordinary people. No matter how blessed their environment is, if students were not superior from the start, they would not be geniuses. It's been my trust since I was little.

That's the conclusion of seeing my classmate who was given a high quality education since a toddler. That's why this experiment is contrary to my own way of thinking. In other words ... It's not easy if only DNA can solve it.

"Even if someone passes this facility as the best, will it be the fruit of the experiment?"

"What makes you think that?"

"The kids at the top should have superior DNA from the start, that's what I think."

"I understand. The curriculum that these children follow is quite intense. There is a possibility the winners are left, very good from the start as you said. You are really as wise as your mother. Including your personality."

"That makes me happy. Compared to my mother are the highest words of praise for me."

I obediently and honestly remember what my father said and pay attention to the children again. Children with talents, children without talents, everyone shares in this education. And then on the system, where people fall down, one after another turns.

"In the end, even though there are children who live to the end, they are only blessed by the talent of their parents."

Even though I was interested, it was an experiment without meaning. I feel that way.

"I don't know, maybe so, maybe not. I also do not know. But I cannot rule out the possibility that these children are destined to carry our future. "

I don't understand what my father's acquaintance wanted to achieve, wasn't he the first child? My gaze returned to what was reflected in the mirror.

"—Child, it seems to have completed the tasks calmly and without difficulty for a while now."

As for completing the assignments given to themselves, all the children reflected in our eyes had taken care of them. However, everyone has done it with despair and with all their concentration. That should be clear. Whether studying or sports, the level of competition here far exceeds that of normal children. Among them there is a single existence that shows abnormalities.

A boy continues to defeat his opponents in sequence in a chess game, which they are doing now. Among the children I could see through the mirror, he was the only existence that grabbed my view and heart. Seeing this my father looked rather happy, while somewhat sad when he spoke.

"Yes, he is Sensei's son. The name should be ... Ayanokouji ... Kiyotaka if I'm not mistaken. "

Sensei is an acquaintance of my father, and the person who runs this facility. He is a person who never gives up on anyone and I remember my father always showing a humble attitude to him.

"He's Sensei's son, so his DNA must be amazing, right?"

"I don't know. At least, Sensei is not a graduate from a top university or has extraordinary motor nerves. His wife is also an ordinary woman. Their parents also never showed any talent. But, Sensei has a stronger ambition than anyone and a fighting spirit that never surrender and very persistent, that's all. That's why he became so great. That he too, at one time, could move the country. "

"In that case - wouldn't that child be the perfect specimen for this experiment?"

My father nodded with conflicting feelings at my question.

"Well ... I think he would consider that child perfect. But ... as I see it, I feel sorry for him. "

"Why ?"

"Since he was born, he has lived in this facility. For him, the first thing he saw was not his mother or father, but the white ceilings of these buildings. If he had to deliver early, he might be able to live with his father. Or at least, the fact that he continued to live here, earned him his father's help. If so, that's very ... "

Simply put, he did not receive love from his parents. How boring and lonely life like that. Although there are many things that can be learned and learned from touching other human beings, by putting aside their talents. I immediately hugged my beloved father, which made him hug me back.

"The ultimate goal of this facility is that every educated child becomes a genius. But it is still in an experimental stage. This will continue for the next 50 or 100 years. This is not to make the children gathered here to show talent when they become adults later, but for the sake of children in the future. Neither survivors nor those who fail are more than a sample. "

The life trapped inside these buildings and their extracted data is the life that awaits them, my father said.

My father's face when he said those words looked like he was in pain.

"Don't you like this place?"

"Hmm? ... I wonder what to say? ... Honestly I might not be able to support it. If, the children here really become superior to others, this facility will be a natural thing, then this must be a good start. bad, that's what I think. "

"Believe me. I will personally destroy it for you. I will prove that talent is not determined by education, but from the moment people are born."

I will not lose to the children who grew up in this facility no matter what and how much. I, who inherited superior DNA, had to stop it.

"Yes, I expect a lot from you, Arisu."

"By the way, father. I think I want to start playing chess— "

(Sakayanagi Arisu colored illustration)

I opened my eyes and sat half asleep.

"A great dream of nostalgia ..."

Maybe because of the approaching confrontation. I never thought I would remember that day. But since I met him until now, I have never forgotten him. I'm sure one day will come when I will meet him again in person.

CHAPTER 1

THE BATTLE OF TEACHERS

One day in February. This is what happened just before the official voting exam in class was decided.

During this time, KOUDO IKUSEI high school teachers continued to be busy in their work.

They prepare for increases, expenses and graduations.

In addition, there are also the final special exam preparations that all classes take.

Moments of various factors are complex interrelated.

Every teacher has no free time, every day they are busy with work ... However, the hearts of the teachers who are responsible for class one this year are more complex than other class teachers.

"The above is the final special exam content for first grade students, as well as notifications about the introduction of the new system."

A man completes an explanation of this year's special exams to all teachers.

The explanation is the same for classes 2 and 3, but only class 1 is different.

"If there are teachers who have questions, please."

In a tense atmosphere, he looked around the teachers who listened to his speech.

There was silence for a few seconds.

"May I ask a few questions, Director Tsukishiro."

The atmosphere The staff room was still filled with silence.

Mashima who is responsible for class 1A raises his hand and breaks the silence.

Both Chabashira and Hoshinomiya who were in charge of the first class also seemed to agree, they sent their views to Mashima.

The man, who was known as the interim Director of Tsukishiro, had long noticed that the teachers in charge of first graders had many questions. It's better to say that he thinks if they don't have questions, it will be too bad.

This is related to his evaluation as a person.

Are they just members of the community, or are they just adults, or just a teacher who works only to get paid?

"Is there something? Class 1-A teacher, Mashima-sensei."

Tsukishiro, who predicted the question, smiled softly.

"Compared to special exams for Class 2 and Class 3 students, the benchmarks for first grade students are much higher than the average compared to previous years. For example, voting in class ... This exam carries a high risk of dropping out."

As a teacher in charge of grade 1 students, and considering children who have a future, Mashima is not afraid of the temporary director Tsukishiro to represent them and protest to him.

"I'm sorry for being rude, but the interim Director Tsukishiro was not here long before I came to this school. Although I think this is an assessment you made with reference to previous experiences, but because there was no dropout in grade 1, you took steps- coercive steps to make it happen. I think it's a mistake. "

Getting a question from Mashima ...... Tsukishiro smiled as he was criticized and showed his white teeth.

"Does it contain a lot of risk of dropping out of school? Are students worried about dropping out of school? Is the current situation the same as special exams so far? In the rules of this school if someone fails the exam, they will be expelled from school. Isn't this a difficult rule for high school students here? "

"I mean it has nothing to do. It's true, students who don't get a certain grade will be excluded. I don't want to say that rules like this are very difficult for students. Besides that there have been many withdrawals of students in previous years. That is a fact."

Every year, this school has conducted several special examinations in a standard range.

In the exam, grade 1 students of the school year have now tried to overcome a full year without dropping out. Although it is not clear whether this is due to the difference in their strengths from other values, there must be a reason.

In addition, Mashima believes that it is very important to use this aspect and continue it after the following year.

But Tsukishiro's idea was different from that.

"Because there are many who dropped out of school in the past, isn't this the same?"

"No. Obviously, this is different from our policy so far. I disagree with you who designed the examination structure to enforce forced withdrawal."

While the other teachers were silent, only Mashima kept trying.

"Then, in the last special exam held at the end of the school year, you decided to introduce a new system. This is something that has never been done so far, and the reason is not explained at all."

This is something that other teachers knew from the beginning that Mashima's resistance was only futile.

It is impossible to cancel this decision and it cannot be changed.

"Apparently, Mashima sensei is still a little doubtful. Do you consider the practice carried out so far to be incorrect. Is everything wrong?"

In the staff room, Tsukishiro repeatedly attacked each other with Mashima. However, Mashima's inferior orifice was clearly seen rather than seeing fire. People like Tsukishiro are not opponents who can make irresponsible statements to their teachers.

"The absorption capacity of young children is greater than that of adults. With this in mind, I have ruled out students in grades 2 and 3 and restricted new examinations to grade 1 students. After all, they are grade 1 students who have not been so influenced by this school. If this new effort is successful, the test for first graders in the next generation will be easier. "

"There is no drop out of class 1 students this year and have reached this stage. Don't you want to end it in this form?"

"There is no point in maintaining this kind of thing. We must think of the future, and we must be oriented to the future."

Tsukishiro's counterattack continues.

"This school has received a lot of expectations from the government. This is a new school for some experimental tests. Its history is still very shallow. For this reason, I think it is more important to do a number of things."

"Of course it's important to think about the future. However, you also have to think that you are using the current grade 1 students as an experimental product. As the teacher in charge of their class, this is something I cannot agree with."

Mashima continued to challenge Tsukishiro. Try to improve the guidelines in the special exam.

However, it was not possible for him to shake the premise of voting in class.

"... Mashima-Sensei, that's enough."

That's why Chabashira tried to stop him when he wanted to say something to a certain extent.

Mashima held back the words he wanted to pour out.

However, once again, someone urged him to say and that person was none other than Tsukishiro himself.

"No problem. If there is something you want to say, I hope you can say it, I will also listen. In fact, I understand the feelings that make teachers worry."

"So does that mean it's possible to reconsider?"

Mashima asked whether Tsukishiro could reconsider the special exam?

Even though it looks like giving him a chance, that's not what he meant.

In contrast to Director Sakayanagi, the interim Director Tsukishiro did not intend to listen to the opinions of other parties.

"Reconsider? I think this is difficult. Even though I am a substitute, my position is still the Director. The position of Director in this school has the responsibility to set guidelines and guide the school, but the Director is no more than that. After all, I was just hired by a legal entity owned by government. "

When this statement came out, Mashima's resistance became meaningless.

The opinions of people in schools are secondary, and the only thing that matters is the future of this high school education institution.

"In the end, it doesn't matter if there are withdrawals for students because of strict rules, right?"

"Inappropriate people must be excluded. This is the structure of society - No, this is a natural law. And, besides that, is there a concession for the introduction of 'protection points'? This is all I can say for approval."

The tense atmosphere began to slowly subside.

The slow morning meeting will also end soon.

"What's more Sakayanagi, who is the current Director, was arrested on suspicion of committing an offense. If this is the case, then I cannot inherit educational policies from such a person in the same way. Of course, I hope he can eliminate suspicion as soon as possible and return to its original position. "

With a loud, Tsukishiro clapped his hands and looked around all the teachers present.

"The time is almost up. This is the end of this problem. Oh, yes. I'm exploring, can the school also hold a cultural festival in the next school year? I think I also want to ask for advice from the teachers, so please don't hesitate to say it."

"Cultural festival? In principle, should schools adopt a reservation attitude towards openness to the outside world?"

For the first time here, class 2 and 3 teachers ask questions.

"Such outdated parts are also a problem. To become a school that is better known by the state, I think it is necessary to change the rules no matter how many times it is needed. Of course, it is necessary to select and select strictly those invited, so this is nothing to worry about, this is not open to ordinary people, after all, I will only choose strictly among people in the political community who know this school.If we do this, they will not divulge additional information to the outside world. active in discussing this issue. "

The caretaker director Tsukishiro ended his speech and the teacher battle ended.

They cannot do anything.

Part 1

After Tsukishiro left the staff room. Before class starts.

"Mashima-sensei and Hoshinomiya-sensei, can you make time?"

Chabashira called out to the two people. Every time, they compete and grow together in this school, both as rivals and friends.

Both of them did not specifically ask Chabashira's reasons, but with the required documents, they went with him and came to the corridor that was connected to the classroom the students were waiting for. They understand each other because they have been friends for a long time.

"I am very depressed ... I will tell students about the exam that will definitely make them drop out of school."

The first to speak was Hoshinomiya.

Taking a deep breath, he looked at the book absent.

"I'm thinking ... who will disappear."

Even though he didn't expect it, Hoshinomiya decided to face it.

"Not necessarily someone will disappear. Even though the number is very limited, there are still several methods."

"But the way to cancel an eviction is only 20 million personal points?"

Of course, Hoshinomiya also knew that fact.

At present, no class has many personal points.

"If there is safety, it's not bad to pay 300 class points this time. After all, it can't be helped if forced out of school. Usually it's a small problem."

To cancel student withdrawals from school, 20 million personal points must be paid or 300 class points. This time the last method was removed.

But both teachers and students cannot accept forced withdrawals.

"Oh, I can't help but have to complain about the way Tsukishiro acts on behalf of the director."

"Right ~ it makes sense for Sae-chan to think so. He came suddenly and did something selfish like that."

Hoshinomiya, approached Chabashira and embraced him, but was driven by disappointment.

"Even if you complain, nothing will change. If you say something excessively, you might get fired."

"Is it your turn to tell me? Isn't Mashima-kun who was just trapped? He made us very worried. I didn't say anything excessive on that occasion."

"As Chie said. She would not care about the dismissal of the teacher. After all, how many replacements were there, that was all very clear. Saying that was what she intended."

"Maybe the goal is to fire a teacher like Mashima-kun, and replace it with a teacher who is comfortable for himself."

Both of them thought that Tsukishiro's speech in the staff room was a warning to a rebellious teacher.

Mashima does not deny this idea.

"Sae-chan too, it's hard to go up to Class C that has been long awaited, so don't force yourself, okay?"

"You're pretty calm about our class promotion."

"I hate to say it. But, can Sae-chan be promoted to Class A in fantasy?"

Looking at his peering eyes, Chabashira averted his eyes.

Although Hoshinomiya often spoke of issues that were generally trivial, most of his actions were based on consideration.

Chabashira who had been close to him for a long time had a good understanding of this.

"... No. I'm not stupid enough to do this."

"That's right. If you say you want to target Class A ... I'll change my face."

Hoshinomiya raised his hand and made a shocking expression.

It's like a dialogue that has no special meaning between women, but Mashima doesn't see their calm in it.

They are like carnivores facing each other on the savanna.

"The two of you, are still competing for that. How many years have passed—"

"Mashima-kun, this has nothing to do with time."

"Well, nothing to do with it."

Mashima who will be the mediator, stunned by both and can only walk without power.

Although Mashima dared to face Tsukishiro, sometimes he would meet an opponent he could not face.

"... Is that the case? Anyway, even though this isn't something I can interrupt, you can't bring personal feelings."

"It's not like that, right? Chie?"

"Of course not, Sae-chan."

Although they try to find out each other's thoughts, but on the surface they pretend that nothing is happening.

"In short, what I want to say is that we must refrain from acting recklessly."

Chabashira hurriedly ended the conversation and walked into Class C.

Two others watched him leave.

"You really don't carry personal emotions, right?"

Mashima asked while looking at the back of Chabashira who seemed to be in a bad mood.

"Don't compare me to him. Oh, I really don't have any attachments. Besides, I don't have nostalgia here. But since then, he hasn't changed, always acts like a student. That's why his first precious love continues to be in his heart."

"... Your expression is terrible."

"Oh? No, I hate, showing a face like that."

Hoshinomiya pulled out a folding mirror and showed a smile to the mirror.

"Okay, I'm also very cute today. You think so too, right?"

"I do not know."

"That's too much. Well, it's worth it."

After Hoshinomiya put back the mirror, Mashima gave him a suggestion.

"You have to be careful. Don't be fooled. Class D this year, no, more precisely Class C now ... very different from previous years."

Although there are still gaps in class points, even teachers cannot see the direction of special exams in the future.

"I suppose so, but it doesn't matter, I have Ichinose-san. Then—"

"Then ...?"

"If he really rises, I will destroy him directly."

"As a teacher, interfering in student competition is not a good thing to do, is it?"

"I won't do that. However, I won't take Sae-chan lightly."

He also did not want to be said to be irresponsible because the teacher fought each other - Hoshinomiya said so.

"Looks like you're serious."

"Besides, I don't want to lose to Sae-chan!"

This is the relationship between the two from since high school.

They are good friends and rivals.

CHAPTER 2

THE LAST CLASS ONE EXAM

March 8.

Now in Class C, Chabashira-sensei as the homeroom teacher will announce the final special exam for class one.

There are 39 sets of tables and chairs for Class C.

Not long ago, there were usually 40, but now one less.

This was because Haruki Yamauchi had left school.

Not only Class C, Manabe from Class D and Yahiko from Class A have also left school.

This change, has had a big impact on all students in grade one.

The idea that 'must have rescue steps' that have been in their hearts has completely vanished.

While they had not yet recovered from the shock and sadness caused by the incident, the days continued.

Chabashira-sensei appeared after the bell that signaled the beginning of class.

There is not the slightest extra chat in the class.

"—Then, the final special exam for the first class will be announced next."

Chabashira-sensei began his explanation of the last special exam for first grade.

Even though they already knew that they could no longer hear Yamauchi's voice.

His friends Ike and Sudou try to accept this reality.

"For today's final special exam, you will be asked to show us the comprehensive results that you have learned so far, including academics, physical abilities, teamwork, and maybe luck. In short, you need to play with your various potentials."

In general, students like Ike would usually immediately ask Chabashira-sensei.

However, he just silently listened to his teacher.

Apparently, he had a feeling of crisis that 'the person who will drop out of school next might be him.'

"This special exam, based on the comprehensive ability of each class to compete in the 'event selection' special exam. It will be carried out according to the rules to determine the type of confrontation between classes, this is similar to Paper Shuffle."

Special event selection exam This is the last special exam theme for the first class announced by Chabashira-sensei. What is the content?

"First of all, to make it easier for you to understand when I explain it, I will use 10 white cards and 38 yellow cards that match the number of class students who will follow."

With that said, Chabashira-sensei arranged a card that had not been written on it and stuck it on the blackboard.

Each card is approximately the same size as a playing card.

Although there is nothing written on the 10 white cards, on the other hand, the yellow card seems to have the name of the student on each card.

There are a total of 48 cards installed on the board.

Compared to the number of students in the class, the yellow card should be one less. Are there any reasons?

"First, let me explain the use of these 10 white cards. You must discuss with each other first, then set 10 'events' according to your preferences, and write the events on this card."

After hearing this, Ike showed a confused face.

However, seeing the figure trying to hold back from interrupting, Chabashira-sensei seemed to be laughing somewhere.

"If you have questions, don't hesitate?"

"N-no, but ... Wouldn't Sae-chan-sensei be angry if I interrupted in the middle of an explanation?"

Ike's worries were obvious.

"Without your extreme jokes, how can I be calm?"

So far, Chabashira-sensei will accept questions at the end of the explanation, but in some cases he still let someone ask in the middle of the explanation.

Most of his classmates focused their attention on Ike.

Even though he felt a little confused, he still said a few things where he felt doubtful.

"Well, that ... Event? What does that mean?"

"Written exams, chess, playing cards, baseball, and choosing what you think will win according to your expertise. Then it's up to you to consider and make rules about how to determine the results."

"Hmm, can we decide freely?"

Although free to decide, he and several other students seemed not to understand it.

"Although you can decide freely, there are some rules in determining events. At the extreme point, if competition and games are not known by many people, they will not be approved as events, so unless everyone knows, it can be proposed. The result is that the rules of the event must be fair and easy to understand. For this purpose, after the event is proposed, the school will assess whether the event is appropriate and decide whether to adopt it. "

Of course, if someone chooses a special sport or personally a very deep game such as a personal hobby, or certain rules, which are not known by most people. Then most people will not have a chance to win.

But ... Even though it's like that, the rules depend on us to decide.

"In addition, to avoid a draw, it is necessary to adjust the event. For example, in the Go rule, the same amount of land occupied by both parties is a draw. But to avoid this situation. In the placement of land half of the additional points, determined by white Another example, in the Chess game, although it is difficult to get a draw, but if there is a situation where Remis occurs, it can cause a draw.Though this is very rare, the winner must be decided in this situation, and then we can decide the winner or lose according to the number of chess pieces held. Please specify in advance detailed rules like this. In selecting this event, if you do not decide the rules of winning and losing, then the event cannot be adopted. "

(T / N: Remis is a situation where the king is not discrete, and cannot move at all and the other pieces cannot move besides the king. If there are still other pieces that can move, the mussels do not apply, because the player has another step besides the king. )

But, accompanying the event with win and lose rules, is too little.

Although there are countless types of events to some extent, events that can be chosen within the scope of students appear to be limited.

"So, let me set an example and practice what I just said. Ike, what are you good at? Whatever is fine, don't hesitate."

"Hmm ... what can I do ..."

He didn't immediately answer the program he was good at, but he thought about it first.

"In that case, I think Janken, I'm quite strong."

Hearing it like a joke, his classmates laughed.

However, Chabashira-sensei took the answer seriously and wrote 'Janken' on the white card.

"In that case, let's assume that Janken is the chosen event."

They did not think that it would be taken seriously. Ike and his friends immediately became confused.

"How do you decide on the rules?"

"Then ... Win in three sets of games to win?"

Chabashira-sensei followed Ike and added the rules to the white card.

"Most people already know about this event, and the rules are simple and clear. Schools don't mind using this program."

"That really can be adopted."

Although this program originated from spontaneous utterance, there were no problems for the school.

"Next, do this 9 more times, then 10 events have been selected."

Chabashira-sensei took the chalk and wrote it on the blackboard.

"The exam schedule is also very important. This special exam is roughly divided into three stages."

Special Exams

March 8, the day of the announcement of the special exam. On the same day, determine the class opponent.

March 15, determine 10 events. Announce 10 events in class and their respective rules.

March 22, the 'election day' special exam day.

"B-but sensei. If there are more than 20 events, isn't this time consuming?"

"Each class must re-select 5 out of 10 events on the day of the 'event selection' special exam and submit it after the 'wish'. In short, the battle program will be reduced to 10, not 20."

Hearing this, Horikita asked.

"That is, out of 10 shows, 5 of them are a hoax ... Does that mean that lie information is being transmitted to the opponent?"

"It also plays a role like this. 10 events that have been determined will automatically select 7 events randomly by the school mechanism that has been prepared. The process is like this."

Chabashira-sensei explained what was on his mind.

Compared to the special exams from the past, the time for this particular exam seems to be very long.

The reason why, in the end they chose 7 events, was because they had to consider the winner and the loser.

Because the number of events is odd so there will be no draw, the winner and loser can be determined when they can win four wins from seven events.

"Even if you win or lose before completing 7 events, the game will continue until the last event. However, this is related to changes in class points. That is, even if battles are determined, they still have to compete with each other. The final acceptance deadline for 10 "this program is until the 14th of Sunday. However, it is necessary for the school to check whether the program can be adopted. It is safer to make the schools review the events one by one as much as possible."

"What if, until the 14th, we cannot choose 10 events yet?"

"In this case, the school will set an event that is prepared as an alternative for you. But don't expect that it will be suitable for your class. This will only be a disadvantage for you."

However, it seems that it would be better to assign 10 events directly.

"There is another point. The same class cannot register two identical events with the school. If you have registered a football event with a winning rule with a difference of 2 goals, and you choose a football event by determining the winning result using the penalty kick as another event. The school will consider it invalid. I hope you pay attention to this. "

"Can I cancel the program that was decided?"

"This is not permitted."

"Then ... I want to ask students who played at 7 events on the day of the exam. No matter who, or no matter how many times someone participates, is that okay?"

"Regarding the rules about this program, if explained verbally, it might be difficult to understand in some places. For this reason, the school has prepared a sheet of paper containing detailed notes about the rules. Furthermore, whether you will copy or do something, you are free to handle it. Horikita, the answer you are looking for is also well written here. "

Although schools can also prepare paper for the appropriate number of people, perhaps this is a form of caring.

If there is only one piece of paper, the classmates will gather and then read the contents together.

This makes it easy to guide everyone to talk and discuss it as class partners.

"The 10 events decided by each class will also be announced in the opposing class on the 15th. I have written them on the board. After all, if you don't know what program your opponent has chosen and what rules there are, then the game is will be difficult. "

This means we can study and practice for one week and take action.

There seems to be a battle to interpret what the other party will choose on the day of the exam.

"Then, after the exam ends on the 22nd, then there will be a day off on the 23rd. After that, the graduation ceremony on the 24th and closing ceremony on the 25th, then you will be able to enter spring break without worry."

Enthusiasm can be very different depending on whether we end up winning or losing.

In short, I generally understood about the explanation of the special exams chosen for this event.

However, from Chabashira-sensei's expression, it was vaguely seen that he still had something important to explain.

"In addition to event decision making, there are other things that are also very important. That is, to lead so many students, one person must be a 'Commander' in this special exam. Students who become commanders cannot directly participate in the event. I hope you all remember this. "

"Commander ..."

So, is that why there are 38 yellow cards?

"This is an important position that needs to be addressed in a responsive way. You understand that the commander is allowed to interfere in all events and help in difficulties, such as changing players, working on problems that the participant cannot solve, and not just sports, even if it is Go and Chess, the commander is given room to interfere. "

Is not that just to test the basic skills of students. But the commander's involvement?

"The way for commanders to intervene is also decided by you. I think, if you use Janken as an example ... You can set 'When, the commander can participate, and can only do it once' or 'the commander can replace players who can do it' You can set the method of participation. "

The same interventions in general will be allowed, and that is the point.

In the case of baseball or soccer, if we make a commitment to a change of players, will tend to play the role of a true coach.

Even though there are 7 events, the 'intervention' factor will be a very important part.

"The commander will receive personal points individually when he wins, but will also be responsible for defeat. Then, when the class is defeated, they will assume responsibility and be expelled from school."

Is this a mechanism to force the losers out of school?

"In this special exam, the Commander is very important. If you don't have a Commander, the test will not begin. If you cannot discuss the results and feel disturbed, come and talk to me, I will appoint it for you."

The form of this test is to ask for an individual.

As a result, the 'protection points' I obtained in the exam the previous day would be a big focus.

It is very clear that there are many eyes and emotional feelings directed at me now.

Because the only 'protection point' can cancel an eviction.

If I hold this 'protection point', I can avoid being kicked out of school even if I am defeated as a commander.

But ---

Is it good for me to take the role of the commander so that no one leaves school?

Or is it better to ask talented students like Horikita to become commanders and increase the chances of winning even if it's only 1%? For students, they must choose which is better.

If there are students besides myself who voluntarily serve as commanders, I'm afraid that most students won't object.

On the other hand, everyone will hang on to me if no one wants to be a commander.

"How do we decide which class to face?"

"Students who are commanders in each class will gather in the multipurpose room after school today. That is to determine the choice of someone with a lottery and let them choose their opponents. You have to discuss which class will be chosen before the draw."

The class that wins in the lottery has the right to determine which class to fight, and then the remaining two classes will automatically face each other.

"It's best to choose Class D, because we have a high chance of winning."

"Of course, if you choose a class D opponent who has poor overall abilities, the winning percentage will increase. However, it is not always the best to fight the lower classes."

If this is the case, then the chances of the other three classes choosing Class D being very high - Chabashira-sensei said so. In the fall of Ryuuen, it was very easy to deal with class D.

"The most important thing in this exam is not working together. The most important thing is to take advantage of the advantages of each class."

Whether we fight with class A or class B, we don't need to worry.

In other words, as long as we choose a good event for the class, we can have enough chances to win.

However, the higher the grade level, on the contrary the more advantages the class has.

When we heard Chabashira-sensei's comments, no one smiled.

At present, Horikita is constantly imagining in his mind - now Class C will challenge class A and B, and can defeat them.

"Apparently, this statement won't make you better. That means, if you lose this test and class D wins ... You will fall back down."

Chabashira-sensei took the chalk and wrote the current class points on the board.

Class point on March 1

Class A · 1001 points.

Class B · 640 points

Class C · 377 points

Class D · 318 points

Class C points and class D points are slightly adrift. In other words, even though we have been promoted to Class C in a year, we will return to Class D again if we lose this last special exam.

That means, in the eyes of the students, they want to maintain victory.

"Next, let's talk about changes related to class points ... Each event will raise or decrease class points by 30 points. If it is 7 consecutive wins, the class will get 210 points. If you win 5 times and 2 times losing, you will get 90 points from the opposing class. And the school will give 100 class points as prizes. "

That means, we can get up to 310 class points.

According to the results of this event, we can get points from enemy classes. This rule is also quite desirable. The number of points in the upper class that cannot be reduced so far can be reduced as much as possible. Depending on the settings and results of the event, it is possible to move up to Class B and possibly down to Class D.

"If the opposing class points are insufficient, the school will fill in insufficient points. That is, the class point that becomes negative will have 0 on the surface, even though it will remain as a point, but in the future the class must pay back to the school."

In a form that cannot be seen, it means that the class points will be 0 or negative.

However, this time all classes have more than 210 points, so it seems we don't need to worry about this problem.

Part 1

After Chabashira-sensei left, there was still a little free time in class.

The students see the paper in front which contains the rules of the event.

"Excuse me. "

Horikita broke into the crowd and photographed the note with her cellphone.

In order to return to his seat and see it early, he acts as an initiative.

He sat on a chair and looked at everything.

"I'll show you, even though you might not be interested."

"Thank you for your consideration."

Then he sent two photos in the chat application.

Special event selection exam and rules for deciding an event.

・ About small events, complicated events, and rules restrictions.

Overly detailed forms of play are not permitted.

In matters such as written examinations and other events, the school will issue questions to ensure fairness.

According to the content of the event, it is forbidden to set game rules that are too far from the basic rules.

・ About the facilities that can be used.

On the special examination day, the commander will see the process of the event in the multipurpose room. In addition, the gym, the field, facilities at the school, such as the music room and science room will basically be available, there are also some exceptions.

・ About event boundaries and deadlines.

Only one event per class can be selected for events rated as equal. Events that are too long or have no time limit may not be allowed.

・ Regarding the number of people needed to participate.

The number of people needed for the event must be different for 10 events, except for substitute players.

The minimum number of participants for one event is 1 person and the maximum number is 20 people (excluding substitute players).

There must be at least two events with more than 10 people in each class including reserves.

・ About the conditions of participation

Each student can only participate in one event and cannot participate in more than one event. However, if all members in the class have participated in the event, they can participate more than once.

・ Regarding the Commander's role.

The commander has the right to interfere in the seven events. The way of intervention is determined by the class that determines the event. This intervention can only be done with school approval.

The rules are roughly divided into these five categories.

The number of participants in each event, between 1 and 20 people. Events that require 20 participants are quite limited, but that can be entered in several ways. If almost 40 people have already played in the event, then they can play a second time, and even students can play three times depending on the situation. Although we try to reduce the number of participants and use some elites to compete, we must change the number of participants depending on the type of event. That will be increasingly difficult.

"Really, the school really made us prepare for the special exams with hard work."

"Yes, but this is probably the biggest event of the year."

This is a difficult mechanism to win unless many students participate and work together.

This is somewhat similar to a sports festival, but this time it's not just good physical strength that will benefit. Depending on the point of view, there are battles that use academic abilities, flexible ways of doing things, or doing things in dexterity. This advantage also has the potential to shine.

We not only have to recognize our own strengths and weaknesses, but also to find out the strengths and weaknesses of other classes is also the key to the test. Taking into account the selection of these events, the special exam time arranged by the school is also very clear. A large number of listening to the opinions of all parties can be chosen to maximize the power of special exams.

In addition, in our class, there are still people who don't know whether they will participate in the event. If one person cannot participate twice, we must make adjustments in this regard.

After understanding the entire description, Horikita still showed an unsatisfactory expression.

"You don't seem to be satisfied with this special exam."

"Yes, there are a number of things, many of which make me dissatisfied, especially what class program to choose on that day is the key to winning or losing. This is a pretty big loss if we only tend to depend on events prepared by us. "

Because of the absolute trust in the event that they have prepared, they will attend the shows.

In addition, compared to attending other classes chosen by the program, of course, they want to attend their own shows to ensure the results.

"The school will collect 10 events and notify each class, and then lock 7 events on exam day. Isn't this fairer?"

Indeed, from the point of view of justice, Horikita's opinion is correct.

"The possibility of the lower classes has a lower chance of winning, but if luck is good, the lower classes can also win from the upper classes."

But, in general, the higher the grade level, the better in many ways.

"That's for sure ... there is a view like that. After all I don't really like this special exam."

He muttered-

It is time for students to understand the event through discussion.

But Hirata continued to bow his head and wait for the passage of time.

"He was still at the center of the class a few days ago."

"Do you want to say that this is my fault?"

"It's hard to say."

Even though this was Hirata's own problem, no one knew who could understand the problem and the extent of understanding it, including himself.

"Oh, I want to confirm something before discussing it."

At this moment Sudou spoke. While Hirata was still not moving, even though the discussion would begin in class.

After Sudou saw me, he began to look around the classroom.

"Many people could not accept the results of last weekend. Right, Kanji?"

"... Well, that's unacceptable, I don't understand at all. Everyone thinks, why the first place in the praise poll is Ayanokouji. How did you get 42 praise votes?"

Many of the students' class lines are directed at me. That's not an exception from the Ayanokouji group.

"This means you get a lot of praise from other classes, right?"

At the end of last week, I didn't have time to explain.

I had long thought that they would mention this to me.

It's just that I can't tell you everything here.

My position in this class is at the lowest level, in my current position, I can't say anything in public.

"I'll explain this to you."

Horikita takes the initiative.

"Wait, we want Ayanokouji to explain it himself ... Me and my friends ... But he is no longer here."

"I don't think Ayanokouji-kun can explain it himself."

Horikita stood up and started talking, and it seemed like she was trying to protect me.

" ... So what ?"

"Maybe Ayanokouji-kun himself doesn't know what happened."

"You said ... Ayanokouji himself doesn't know?"

"Yes, simply put. These are all battles planned by Sakayanagi-san. Regarding why he did this, I tried to deduce myself. Let me explain myself about the reason. "

To explain step by step, Horikita answers questions in a way that is easy to understand.

"First, after he saw Yamauchi-kun as a target, he told him that he would give a voice of praise to convince him. In fact, there was no doubt after Yamauchi-kun said it himself at the last moment. So there must be a promise like that. But he was silent quietly decided to give a voice of praise to other students. "

"M-maybe like that. But, we ask why she gave it to Ayanokouji?"

"Then what do you think? Sudou-kun."

"That ... for example, Ayanokouji is actually a very great person, so Sakayanagi thinks that he deserves praise ..."

"Did you see great things about him? I had the impression that he was a student who could run fast. Nothing more."

"That ... Well, I suppose so too."

"He didn't get good grades in the written exam, and besides his fast running, there's no ability that I can see in other sports. Even if you observe other things that aren't accompanied by his foot speed, there is no good picture to talk about . "

These words are fully consistent with the understanding of the people around me. There is no denying evidence.

"In other words, your assumptions are incorrect."

Horikita did not hesitate to emphasize.

"Do you want to say that he was only chosen by chance? This is a little strange."

"Try to think about it. If Ayanokouji-kun was a great person, would you deliberately give him a 'protection point'? No fool would give it to a difficult opponent. If there were exceptions, it was only for 'Ichinose' who had already many predicted from the start that he would get a lot of praise. "

In fact, a total of 98 sounds of praise have been received by Ichinose. This is the result of the idea 'it's better to send it to someone than to gather it to strangers'.

"I'm sure there are no fools who give 'protection points' to tough opponents." Said Horikita.

"Right, it's impossible to do that."

With an explanation from Horikita, so Kei, Sakura, and many other boys also agreed.

"Even though I don't know why Yamauchi-kun was Sakayanagi-san's target. If I assume that he wants to get him out of school, then I can understand the series of problems that have occurred. As planned, let's look back at what Yamauchi-kun did before in class. us. He formed a one-on-one competition with Ayanokouji-kun, and then Sakayanagi-san gave many voices of praise to Ayanokouji-kun, so he could lock Yamauchi-kun away from school. "

"In other words ... that Haruki left school, all because of Sakayanagi's plan."

"Yes, and the choice of Ayanokouji-kun, it was just a coincidence. He wanted to choose someone who was inconspicuous and did not harm Class A. Maybe through these two considerations. He chose Ayanokouji-kun."

This explanation is basically useful for me.

They couldn't find a way to get away from me in Horikita's explanation.

"That's what I thought. He was aiming for Yamauchi-kun and the reason why he protected Ayanokouji-kun."

Sudou and Ike had no choice but to convince themselves.

Even so, Sudou still couldn't take it.

"Is it because I support him like this, which makes you very upset?"

Horikita looked at Sudou and asked.

Sudou did not answer directly, but averted his eyes.

"I support him because I realize that the reason why Yamauchi-kun left school is not because of him, but because of myself. "

Horikita was the one who exposed Yamauchi's strategy in class and forced him into a desperate situation.

"If you want to blame someone else, then you should blame me."

"That ..."

Sudou cannot blame Horikita.

In fact, he also knows that unneeded students will be expelled - there is no way to prevent this.

However, no matter how useful the comment is, it is difficult for everyone to accept.

Because now, I did get a 'protection point'.

Because only I am in the safe range to do this test.

"This special test ... Can I recommend myself as the commander?"

I saw an opportunity and said this.

Even though Sakayanagi didn't contact me, this time he will be a 100% commander.

So, I have to act as the commander to decide the outcome.

"It's true, in the class vote, I give distrust to my friends, so by becoming a pillar of this special test, I want to dispel suspicion."

"Ayanokouji ......"

Sudou looked at me in surprise.

"This proposal is very good, so no one will leave the school, and there is no need to be suspicious of Ayanokouji."

This will not lead to dropping out of school. Because of that Ike supported to let me be the commander.

"Wait a minute, I'm very happy because Ayanokouji-kun can take the initiative to become a commander, but I mind letting you serve as a commander."

The person who unexpectedly raised an objection to this problem, was Shinohara.

"If we ask Ayanokouji-kun to be the commander, no one will leave the school even if we lose, because we have 'protection points'. But doesn't this mean that we surrender to the results from the start? It feels like we are preparing for defeat. After all, Ayanokouji-kun is a very ordinary person, as Horikita-san said. "

In other words, he doesn't think we can win with the instructions I gave.

"If we are confronting Class A or Class B, isn't it necessary to face Sakayanagi-san and Ichinose-san? The position of the Commander seems very important. If we let Ayanokouji-kun do it, we have no chance of winning. If we lose, we will return going to Class D. You know? "

Some students expressed their agreement with Shinohara's opinion.

"I think it would be better to recruit candidate commanders for now."

However, this position risks dropping out of school. I'm afraid no one will raise his hand easily.

If it's a normal situation, we might be able to count on Hirata, but this time it's impossible.

Until now, Hirata had not participated in the discussion, but only kept his head down.

If you have to say that under these circumstances, the only student who isn't afraid of dropping out of school to become a candidate for commander is ...

Everyone looks at Horikita.

However, in the current circumstances, maybe-

"Sorry, but I also want to avoid the risk of dropping out of school ... If, Ayanokouji-kun is a candidate, I want to say something about that ... As Shinohara-san said, when it comes to class A and B class battles, at all there is no guarantee that we can win at this stage. "

"But, Horikita-san, you doubted Ayanokouji-kun's abilities before, but now why do you want him to be the commander?"

Hearing these words, Kei suddenly gave a sentence like that.

"I thought, maybe because I had tried to help him prove that he had nothing to do with Yamauchi-kun's withdrawal from school. As a thank you, he might volunteer as a commander. "

In some ways, Horikita smoothly blocked my escape.

Not surprisingly, there was an intention from Horikita to give me the Commander's position to the fullest.

In his eyes, my abilities were far higher than other students.

Instead of handing over the commander to students who can't do it, it's better to encourage me to be more stable. He made this judgment. Even if I lose, I have protection points and it won't be a problem.

"Are there no other candidates for the commander?"

If there are objections, then only people who want to be Commander can say it.

But there are no other students who want to risk dropping out of school.

"Even though Ayanokouji-kun is the commander, we can also have a thorough discussion with everyone beforehand. On that day, he will act according to the instructions and planned patterns. There will be no big difference with that."

Also, students who no longer think too much. Give approval.

"However, it's almost time for class to end. The school won't give us time to discuss it. I suggest that we find time to gather and discuss it."

Because Hirata doesn't care, it's likely that Horikita will carry heavy responsibilities in class.

CHAPTER 3

OPPONENT

During lunch break that day, almost all students in class C gathered in class.

Students who do not bring bento, go to buy their lunch, but will soon gather again.

As a student who bought his lunch, I also left the classroom temporarily.

And I went to a place where there were no signs of people around, and I called two people.

One of them already sent an email over the phone beforehand, so I immediately found him.

And the next one -

After doing this work, I returned to the classroom and bought my lunch.

But there are two people who are absent from class.

One of them is a man who has never interfered, Koenji Rokusuke.

And the other one is Yosuke Hirata.

In the classroom, 37 people are left except the two gathered.

"Hirata-kun doesn't seem to participate."

"It seems so."

I could hear voices of concern, but time flowed all the time.

To conduct discussions in determining the event must be done more than once.

"What do you think! Koenji has never taken it seriously. Right?"

I can understand the feelings of Sudou who want to be angry and upset.

Or, there should be some students who have little hope, and think that Koenji is at least more serious on the surface.

However, the reality is not going well.

No, or should I say that humans cannot change easily?

Even if it's Koenji, he still mixes with the present.

But I don't think it will always work.

One day, there will be an exam like voting in class again.

At that time, Koenji himself had to pay for his actions.

"Don't mind him, just start. Damn." Said Sudou.

"If you are angry, you will only suffer."

"We're back on topic, I've asked the professor to copy the manuals about the rules of the program. I'll give it to everyone. Read these instructions carefully after eating, and then have a special discussion after school."

Horikita had no choice but to take the initiative now because no one was leading.

"Even though I'm eating, if there's something you don't understand, you can ask me questions."

There seems to be no doubt on Horikita who has read the manual repeatedly.

Part 1

After school that day. The class ends without questions.

After Chabashira-sensei announced to the students who were commanding to immediately come to the corridor, they walked out of the classroom.

The person who first got up and left was Hirata.

"Uhm ... about the program, we want to discuss it—"

A girl named Nishimura tried to talk to Hirata.

However, his voice didn't reach Hirata who left the classroom calmly.

"Hirata-kun ..."

Hirata showed a strong attitude when rejecting him directly in front of Nishimura and other students.

To say that the only exception is Koenji. There was a pair of refreshing expressions on his face or rather that he did not see the commotion. He just stared at his cellphone.

"I ... go to the toilet for a while. I'll be right back!"

The person who stood up and said that was Wang Mei Yu - Someone used to call him Mii-chan.

Even though he said he was going to the toilet, he actually worried about Hirata and followed him.

"Because it's useless, it seems like only I can do it."

Horikita prepares to lead.

"Sorry, I'll ask you later. I still have business as a commander."

"Well, it is necessary to determine the opponent for the class in the multipurpose room. If you have the right to choose, you must choose class D."

"I understand, but don't expect too much from that."

I got up and left class C.

Because I have responsibility as a commander, I went to the corridor.

"Is that you? Ayanokouji. Who is the real commander?"

Chabashira-sensei who felt helplessly sighed, and the line of sight seemed to turn in the direction where the two people went.

"I am the commander."

"...... Is that so?"

After joining Chabashira-sensei, we went to a special building together.

"To decide on class, I have to go to a special building."

"Because you still need to explain the rules for exam day and how to use them."

Because the special building was very quiet, the sound of our footsteps was very loud.

"It was a big problem getting protection points but being pushed into the position of commander. You really suffered."

"I'm not encouraged, I volunteered."

Chabashira-sensei stopped.

"... You?"

"Is that weird?"

"Don't you hate being conspicuous?"

Chabashira-sensei doubted it himself.

"Only if there is a difference between being a protector or not."

"So, like that. That is, you have no way of refusing, at that moment."

Students who have protective points are most likely to be commanders.

If I refuse to become a commander, then only I am in the safe zone.

The only difference is being pushed down a cliff or jumping off a cliff.

"However, in any case, being a commander will have a big responsibility. If you give up that responsibility, class C will be defeated."

Because there was no one else around, Chabashira-sensei spoke more freely.

"Are you threatening me?"

I saw Chabashira-sensei who smiled softly.

"What do you think? But, I'm really looking forward to it. Finally, I can see your abilities."

Chabashira-sensei who is targeting class A seems to have high hopes for me.

"I cannot guarantee victory."

"Is that true? Unfortunately, I can't imagine a situation where you will lose. ”

After that, I wasn't specifically involved in another conversation with Chabashira-sensei.

Part 2

Function room in a special building. It seems to be the core of this special exam.

"Looks like three people besides you have arrived."

The door to the room opened. What caught my attention was the teacher who was in charge of each class and several students. Class A is Sakayanagi, class B is Ichinose, class D is Kaneda.

As expected of all, they are students with all points of protection.

Then there are 2 computers and a large screen placed directly opposite.

"We will decide which class to face when the commander of each class has gathered. Everyone will draw a lot from here. Students who get the red circle on paper will get a choice."

Lottery box.

Mashima-sensei brought it to us and urged class 1A to take the first draw, but Sakayanagi refused.

"There are blessings in the leftovers, so I have no problem being the last. Please continue with Ichinose-san."

"Oh. I won't hesitate ---"

Class B Ichinose starts taking first. Follow class C and class D in sequence. The marked paper is not folded, and the results can be known immediately after being pulled. Class D, the last Kaneda, gets a paper with a red mark.

In other words, class D has the right to choose an opponent.

"Mashima-sensei, it looks like the last paper doesn't need to be confirmed."

Mashima-sensei raised the last remaining paper. Of course, there is no red circle there.

"Oh, it looks like there's no luck with leftovers."

"Is that so? I'm always unlucky in the draw."

"Of course, for Class A, no matter who is the opponent, you don't need to worry, right?"

"There is no such thing, I want to avoid your class if conditions permit, Ichinose-san."

I myself do not know whether what Sakayanagi said was his social order or his sincere words.

"Can you tell which class you chose?"

At Mashima-sensei's request, Kaneda nodded slowly.

Class D should have a discussion in the morning and after school.

Discuss which class you want to fight.

"Then I'll say it. We, Class D - I hope to play against Class B."

What Kaneda said, that was an unexpected declaration of war.

"What about Class B?"

"Ok."

After receiving their second confirmation, Mashima-sensei decided for another class.

Because Class D has chosen Class B opponents, it is automatically a match between Class A and Class C is decided.

"I thought you would choose class C, but why choose class B?"

Sakayanagi asked Kaneda for a reason.

"If we want to turn things around now, at least we have to take points from the upper class. But, even though like that, I still want to avoid fighting with class A."

"Is that so? For me who wants to avoid the strong class B, it is also very helpful. I wish good luck for class D."

Sakayanagi nodded and thanked Kaneda. However, there are a number of tricks behind the formation of this situation. Of course, it was pure coincidence that Kaneda had the right to vote, but no matter who got the draw, it would be the same result.

Previously, I contacted Ichinose and Ishizaki after school.

Then I made a request to compete against Class A.

I only hoped to choose Class A as an opponent, but Ichinose agreed to give up Class A because of my request. As for Ishizaki, it seems that the real policy is to choose Class B, so there will be no contradictions here.

All this for the sake of fighting against Sakayanagi from class A.

The only thing that might be a nuisance is that I have the right to choose.

Because Horikita said that he wanted to choose Class D, if I get a lottery then I have to find some reason.

The odds of drawing are 1 in 4, so I don't need to worry. In other words, the interaction here is only in the same direction to determine the outcome. Sakayanagi also had to understand that I had done some work in preparation.

Thus, the opponents of each class are decided.

"Now I will explain the system for a special examination day. In this multipurpose room, you will use two similar computers. In this competition, all commanders will be assigned to select participants from each event using that computer in real time."

The computer screen on the left is projected on a large monitor.

When Chabashira-sensei operated the computer, Mashima-sensei continued to explain.

"For example, this is a list of class A students. Move the mouse, drag a photo of the selected student's face and place it on the frame of the event. If you make a mistake or want to change it in the middle, use your mouse to put the face photo back outside the frame. You can repeat it. It's also possible to click the screen with your fingertips. "

"I feel like this is a TV game show."

"Really ~"

The atmosphere of dialogue between Ichinose and Hoshinomiya-sensei seems pleasant.

"There is a time limit for selecting students in each event. The amount of time that counts down now is the time of your choice. The more people you need, the longer the election time you have. You can immediately understand that you have 30 seconds to choose each person . "

In other words, an event that requires 10 people has 300 seconds.

"If you do not finish within the specified time limit, the computer will randomly select students based on the number of students who have not played. Be sure to pay attention to this. Conversely, if the electoral time is passed, students' photos will be removed from the event frame."

In other words, we must not exceed the allotted time.

"After the exam starts, the big screen will display the exam in real time."

The screen displays a chess match that appears on TV. This is a reference image.

"After the exams begin, the commanders' intervention conditions will be displayed on a computer screen as text messages."

The big screen has been changed to a computer.

The screen shows 'Pause, Commander can repeat this step.'

This is an explanation of 'commander intervention'.

"When you can confirm content, you can intervene by clicking on this condition. Remember that!"

Then the big screen switches back to the game.

"The instructions given by the commander are not carried out in the form of calls, but the computer will automatically read the text in the form of chat. If you enter text and press Enter, it will be sent directly to the participant's headset."

After that, the computer will automatically read the messages and deliver the instructions. The reason for not receiving this form of call might be to prevent inappropriate behavior. The example just mentioned is the intervention 'Commander who can take this step again.' If the information is combined skillfully, it can also convey instructions 2 to 3 steps.

"If the commander takes action against the intervention, it will be considered a violation of the regulations in place."

Moreover, it's better to have self-published information that will be carefully reviewed by third parties.

"At each event, only one person is allowed to use the headset. Even if it is a team battle, there is only one person who can receive instructions. Who is the person who uses the headset is also appointed by the commander."

There is more to be done than I imagined.

Even though general content has been predetermined, the Commander must always consider unexpected situations.

"The commander can intervene at any time in accordance with their respective rules."

We can freely use our own computer to view, replace, or enlarge or reduce images.

For example, observing students participating in an event or preparing for the next event. So, the commander must do many things.

"The above is the role of the commander and how to operate it. Do you have any questions?"

Mashima-Sensei sent a glance to everyone, but there seemed to be no doubt from us.

"So, this is the end of today. If you want to reconfirm the method of operation, you are allowed to go to the multipurpose room with your teacher. Time is limited to the week before the test. Thus the explanation of the commander is finished."

Part 3

After returning to the dormitory, I told Horikita which class we would be against, in chat form, and then I began to consider the role of commander. In other words, this is my first time facing a school exam.

To be honest, if this was an individual battle, I felt it would be impossible to lose.

However, my task for this special exam is to direct all students in the class.

Fighting can only be done within class boundaries.

Even an extraordinary strategist, like Sun Tzu, who directs a children's army to fight the giants, is worried that there is no chance of winning one in ten thousand.

Although only the 'intervention' that the commander can use is the key, in the end, there must be a main premise to serve the battle.

In other words, I need to understand the potential and possibilities of class C.

Who likes who, who hates who, who is good at doing something and who is not good at anything.

If I don't understand these things, there is no chance of winning.

And regarding my ability to gather information and leadership, I am quite low in class when counted from the lower caste. I don't know anything, like Shinohara and Onodera's favorite food.

So what should be done first?

I don't need to think about it. Of course, I want to ask people who know my class well.

Even though it sounds simple, it can't be avoided.

Those who fulfill these requirements include 'Kei', 'Hirata' and 'Kushida'.

Not just asking one person, I also want to ask all of them about the situation.

However, seeing the current situation, only Kei would help me.

Hirata is now in an impossible situation. As for Kushida, it was because the impact caused by the voting in the class was very deep. Even though he didn't show his expression at all, he should be quite angry with Horikita. I don't know how much he doubts me, but I'm sure that his vigilance is far greater than before.

It was around 6:00 p.m. when it was dusk.

A visitor rings the doorbell.

I didn't think about opening the door lock and welcoming visitors to the room.

"...... Hello."

The visitor ... Karuizawa Kei, who was still wearing a school uniform.

"Are you still in school?"

"However, I'm different from you, I have many friends. Besides, I'm the protagonist of today. "

Kei uses rather strange words and directs his gaze at me.

"Kei is the protagonist? Why?"

When I showed a confused expression, Kei looked a little angry.

"... How can you feel fine? Compared to this, it's very rare for me to come out this time. You also said you don't need to worry about anyone else. Don't you have problems if others see?"

Kei seems to be quietly looking around my room.

"No problem. After all sorts of unexpected changes, as a result, their needs are greatly reduced."

"Because Hashimoto-kun from Class A and senior students have also seen us, right?"

"Almost like this."

"My relationship with Kiyotaka, it will open little by little ...... Is that okay?"

"No problem. "

Was it because of my quick reply, he felt calmer, and heaved a sigh of relief.

"If it's like that, it can't be helped."

Indeed there are some actions that are easier to do when my contact with Kei is unknown.

However, the situation gradually began to change.

Also, from now on, compared to behaviors such as spying, it's easier to take action on the bright side.

"But ...... we are boys and girls of the same class, aren't we? If they find out there is no one other than 'the two of us' strange rumors will arise."

Is he someone who cares about that kind of thing?

"This time I assume responsibility as Commander. Isn't it natural to call Kei who is the central figure in the class?"

To make sure, I also added words like that now.

"Hmm ... Well, that's true."

At this stage, it seemed like Kei was still worried.

"Why did you take the role of Commander? Even though you have protection points, you're not the type to feel guilty, right?"

Is that a good thing to know me?

"Regardless of how you want to mention it, after all, I have to show the impression that I'm worried about my classmates. Besides, Yamauchi just left school, and I'm still under suspicion in class. So doing this is the best choice."

"Is that all?"

"Yes."

"If I get that, I won't be the commander, no matter what they say."

Because Kei has built such a position. Even if he protected his 'protection points', no one would blame him. That is good.

"Putting that aside, tell me the details of the people in the class."

"First of all - where should I start? I don't know all about it? Especially the situation of boys."

"That doesn't matter. I'll ask Kushida and Hirata after that."

However, that is only a view.

Whether it will really be needed or not, the situation is still unknown at this time.

"Of course, if you can hear it from them, you will be able to understand everything in class ..."

When Kei said that, he thought of the circumstances that made it difficult.

"Apart from Kushida-san, how is Yousuke-kun doing? Looks like he's really frustrated."

"Are you worried too?"

"Of course. No matter who everyone is in class C, Yousuke-kun's current situation is difficult to accept."

Class C where Hirata does not exist. There will definitely be a hundred damage and no benefits. There is no sense of stability in the class because no one acts as a mitigator.

"In short, start with you."

"By the way, it's hard to talk alone, so let's put it in the form of questions."

If he hopes so, then I will ask him about the girls one by one.

I planted a picture of all the class C girls in mind in the order of the student absence list.

Part 4

"—It's almost like this."

In less than 10 minutes, I got the information I needed from Kei.

"Hey. Don't you remember what I said? Even if you ask me to repeat it again, I won't say it."

"No problem. "

"What did I say 'all comes to mind'?"

"Almost like that."

Ah - is that true? So fabulous. From Kei's attitude, he didn't praise me like that.

"Is it true that the opponent is Class A? After all, this is a bad thing, right?"

"I didn't fight, but you and your classmates. Even though the Commander can interfere, it can't always change the situation. Isn't it more appropriate to say that you have a problem?"

"Oh. I-me? I said ~ ..."

Kei seemed to want to say something, but the results were nothing he could say.

"... Don't let me participate?"

"That's not something I can decide on my own. Depending on the opponent's strategy, there is a possibility of playing twice."

"No, no. I can't. I'm not good at studying or exercising."

Kei shook his head strongly and stated that he didn't want to play.

"Even though his opponent is Sakayanagi-san, Kiyotaka will definitely win."

Kei gave his thumbs up. Just because you don't want to participate, and don't want to be responsible.

However, in reality, Kei could not fully understand my level.

"That would be easy if no one expected you? "

"I guess that's true."

If there is no hope, it's easy to say something like that.

"So what do you want to say? Do you have to meet me in person?"

If that's all, it's good to call, and that makes Kei grin.

"There are things that are easier to understand when we meet in person, right?"

Since that was not the answer he expected, Kei's expression still looked stiff.

"Oh ... in short, it's over, right? Then, may I ... come back?"

Maybe Kei felt that, although this continued, the situation would not change.

When the minimum required topic was complete, Kei said this sentence:

"If there's something important, I'll contact you again."

"... Yes."

Judging from Kei's expression, he seemed to be expecting something, but immediately gave up.

Until the very end he remained stubborn, and never said it from his own mouth.

Of course, if he said that, it would be easier for me to act ...

"Wait a minute. There are still a few things I want to talk about."

In order not to let Kei see it in the room, I put the 'item' in the drawer.

To get the item, I stood up.

"What? If there's something you want to talk about, say it earlier."

"Now, it's your birthday."

"Hey - you know that ..."

I took the 'item' that had been prepared beforehand from the drawer. I asked the store at the school to order it and let them wrap the appropriate birthday gift packaging.

"I just want to tease you."

"Don't say weird things, if you have a present, give it as soon as possible. But, I have received many good gifts from my friends. And the difficulty in satisfying me will increase. "

Kei said this, and looked away as he held out his hand to me.

Seeing this appearance, I immediately stopped when I was about to give a gift.

"Do you really want it?"

"No, I don't want it."

"If you don't want it, then I don't need to force it on you."

"Ha ha !! Since you have decided to give someone a gift, you should give it to the person! "

He said something unclear.

"However, this gift is also at once with White day."

"Of course ... This is called 'troublesome, so just give the prize at once'?"

Kei who sighed as if helpless, took the gift from me.

Kei was a little surprised because the box was so small and so light.

"Is something included?"

"I don't have the courage to send you an empty box."

If something like that was done, it would make Kei angry.

"So, I'll confirm it, no problem with you?"

Kei tried to confirm the contents of the box as if he was a police officer who was interrogating me. He carefully opened the gift wrapping paper and opened the lid.

What appeared there was a piece of metal that shined in gold.

"What ... What is this !?"

Even though he was shocked, no matter who saw it, he would know what it was.

"This is a necklace."

"Yes, even I can see it! This is too heavy a gift, you know!"

"Weight?"

"E-after all, that necklace isn't something you normally give to a friend, you know!"

Even though he said that ...

I could not understand what he was saying and tilted my head.

But Kei didn't give an answer, as if he still had something to say.

"And, and you know? It seems like it doesn't suit me either! It's heart shaped, you know! "

He was referring to a heart-shaped object that hung at the core of the necklace.

Looks like this birthday present is not a 'good' thing

"Actually it's heart-shaped, you know!"

Once again he stressed that he did not like it very much.

"Fuu, fuu." (Gasping voice)

Even though it's me, it will definitely feel a little hurt if protested like this.

Regardless of who the object is, giving a gift is a hope that should be appreciated by others.

"Is this not too expensive?"

"It's not cheap. It's almost around 20,000 Yen in price."

"20,000 - why did you choose an expensive necklace ......"

"Even if you ask ......"

While Kei who saw me blushed.

It seems, it is better to answer honestly here.

"To be honest, I have never given a birthday gift to a girl. Therefore, I decided to gather information at that time and search the Internet. Then I found the women recommended by the 'Online shop' site from a large-scale order website. "They also say that it's very popular with high school girls."

I still remember the promotion there 'whether it's a lover or not, this is the best choice for White day'.

At the same time, I also considered that it was necessary to pay the appropriate amount for birthdays and White days at the same time.

"Oh wow ..."

I always felt that Kei was surprised by my thoughts.

Maybe I made a mistake.

"Even though you are very smart, but this is a bit awkward. Or it's too naive. Even though it's very popular among high school girls, women prefer to choose themselves. Choose what you think fits or suits my interests. Fortunately, it's not a ring that needs to confirm size finger ... Frankly, beyond 100, the evaluation of this prize is only 10 points? "

Even though I prepared an expensive gift, the results looked very sad.

In the end, he explained to me how high school girls were, and there were many factors to think about.

I thought it was a gift of good intentions, but if I were asked, 'Do I really consider the moods of others', I would doubt it myself.

"Then do I have to give a box of snacks?"

"15 points."

I didn't expect a box of snacks would score higher than a necklace that was worth 20,000 Yen.

"Since it's already opened, it might not be returned. If you don't want it, just leave it here before returning. If you don't mind waiting a few more days, to give you a box of snacks, I'll prepare the gift again."

I made this suggestion while feeling my lack of knowledge.

This is more fun than a 10 point prize or 15 points.

Even though I thought so ...

"......"

Kei saw the necklace and then looked at me.

Then he placed the necklace that I thought would be put on his neck.

Kei said, 'Let me borrow a mirror,' then use my mirror to look at it.

"Hmm ... As I thought, her heart shape is rather childish. But I personally have a good foundation, no matter what I wear."

(Kei's illustration)

Even though I couldn't stop myself from thinking 'are you really a first year high school student?', Kei looked very serious.

This short pause of time confirmed whether or not the necklace matched with his own perspective, and then he nodded after being satisfied with it.

I think he just wants to try it, and he will return it later. But after carefully removing the necklace, he put the box in his bag.

"Looks like this is a gift you gave a girl for the first time? I'll help you with that."

"... In that case it will be better."

Besides, even though he gave it back, I couldn't give it to someone else.

CHAPTER 4

WHAT IS LESS THAN CLASS

The next day, after deciding which class to face.

Like yesterday, we will have a discussion after school. Because of this, there are no special restrictions on today's lunch break.

The Ayanokouji group routinely gather after lunch.

We immediately joined in the corner of the classroom.

"How was the discussion yesterday?"

I frankly asked my friend about yesterday.

Because the Commander needs to decide which class to fight, it takes about one hour for the teacher to explain. When I returned to class at that time, the students had returned to the dormitory.

"Have you not been told by Horikita-san? ... That's not surprising. "

Airi said something unclear. But soon he said again.

"Is there a guide for the event? It's difficult for everyone to understand the rules ..."

"There isn't even a discussion at all. It's a waste of time."

As if remembering that day, Keisei sighed.

It seems that lunch time alone is not enough to understand the rules. In the meantime, let everyone understand the rules first and end the discussion. It seems like that's what Class C.

"And the problem isn't just in class."

"What do you mean? Yukimu."

"In schools, there are very few places that can accommodate most students for general discussion?"

"Even if we go to karaoke or Keyaki Mall. Of course, it is not possible to accommodate up to 40 people. But what happened to that?"

"After yesterday's discussion, I was the first person to leave the classroom ... At that time I saw several students from Class A in the corridor next to class C."

What's wrong with that? Haruka and Airi looked at each other.

Even though Akito didn't understand at first, he immediately understood it after a while.

"... Are they spies?"

"That's right. In this exam, the information we decided on in class was very important, right? Even though they only listened to what happened in Class C, they were able to retrieve some information."

What programs are likely to be chosen, or who is good at doing something.

Of course, getting such information will be more beneficial for the class.

In other words, the battle had begun.

"From this point of view, class C is lagging behind."

"This is bad. Has Sakayanagi-san acted? "

While expanding his arms, Haruka wondered.

"In that case. Do we also have to gather information from Class A? An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth."

Haruka suggested that.

However, Keisei would not easily approve it.

"If it's that simple, then you don't need to work hard."

"Hm?"

"Maybe it's not just me. Horikita also should know that there's no point in doing that. Now, I think that class A is still near the classroom. Besides, is there a place that can accommodate 40 people for discussion?"

In the lack of unity in class C, whatever must be done, it must be based on unity.

It was not the same as class A, and some students who were at the top, like Sakayanagi, for example, could immediately decide everything.

Who will be the commander, who will consider the event and who will gather information.

Conversely, when the special exam starts, who decides to do those things.

Even though they also discuss in the classroom as Class C does, they will keep two or three people on guard to prevent wiretapping.

"But, let's try it first. Isn't that great? Maybe some of them are negligent. Then they will deliberately talk about it in class, right?"

"If that's the case, I'm afraid, I doubt the credibility of the information obtained there."

If the information you hear is wrong, it will only waste time. That's the thought of Keisei. Information is something that should be hidden, and information that is not hidden will be doubted.

"But, information itself is absolutely necessary. What's important is how to use it ..."

"Can we win?"

Feeling filled with anxiety from people - Airi felt uneasy.

"It seems that it would be better if we lead one or two steps ahead."

Class C, which has not yet been decided, has no dominance at all.

"But, I didn't expect to fight with Class A."

"Sorry. I feel guilty for not winning the lottery."

But, even if I win the lottery, I will still choose Class A, and I will apologize on the surface later.

"Ah, no, I didn't mean it like that! Sorry Sorry! I don't blame you at all! "

To his surprise, Haruka seemed to think that my apology was quite heavy, and he panicked.

"Haruka, Letting people take a quarter of the lottery possibilities, however you do it is very difficult."

Hearing the words that came from Akito, Haruka cringed.

"Th-that's why I didn't mean it like that ..."

Haruka tried to change the situation, after a little thought.

"If they give a little convenience, it will be fine. After all, the opponent is Class C. Are you thinking about the same thing?"

"Making it easy for us ... Is Sakayanagi someone who looks like that?"

"... I can't see it at all. He not only destroyed Yamauchi-kun, he even completely destroyed Class C."

Haruka raised her head and looked at the ceiling listlessly.

"But you have a problem, Kiyotaka. You must be the commander in this situation."

Keisei tapped me on the shoulder because he was worried.

"Well, I have some protection points, however. There is no choice but to be a commander. Even if I lose, there is no need to worry about being expelled from school."

All I can do now is say this to my friends.

For whatever reason, I arbitrarily guided the situation and let the class fight against Class A.

"The opponent is Class A. Even if we lose, it's not Kiyotaka's responsibility."

"After all, Sakayanagi is also the commander."

Among 100 people, 99 people will think that Sakayanagi will win. Judging from this situation, even if I lose, my position in class won't change. On the other hand, if I win, they will only evaluate 'to Horikita's leadership and its successful strategy.'

"Yes ... it might be difficult to win."

Keisei raised his arm, seeming to give up and heaved a sigh of relief.

But Akito made an unexpected comment.

"Even though the opponent is Class A, it's not entirely impossible to win."

"Is it like that ... No, I don't want to lose ..."

"Although this is not a secret, but isn't there a way to defeat Class A?"

Akito began to explain.

"When this test was first announced. I also felt that there was no chance of winning against the upper class. However, because of Ike's spontaneous comments, I saw a small chance of winning."

"What did Ike-kun say? Is that about Janken?"

When Haruka added that. Akito nodded in agreement.

"At first I thought this program was very stupid. However, if we choose an event that relies on luck, then no matter who the opponent is, there is a possibility of winning around 50%. If we enter the game of the king or rich man, we can also arrange 5 types of events on that day "As for the lucky event, I think it doesn't matter."

After hearing Akito's explanation, Haruka suddenly became more cheerful.

"If you fight with such a strategy, you can compete in balance with class A or B!"

"Yes! I think that's a good idea!"

"No ...... I don't think it's that simple."

Unlike the three happy people, Keisei calmly criticized this strategy.

"I don't know if I have calculated it correctly. But the chances of winning with this strategy are only 5%, up to 10%."

"Is it very low? But, even though we can't say that the winning percentage is 50%, there should be a 2 times chance of winning. About 30% of it? Is it difficult to win 5 events or 4 events?"

"It takes a lot of luck to get that development, as Haruka said."

If among the 5 out of 7 events to be selected are those proposed by Class C, and need to get 4 or more wins in the event determined by luck. If the chance of winning each event is counted by 50%, then the chance gained is ...

I counted the opportunity in my mind.

Among the 7 events, the chance that all of the 5 events proposed by class C, will be selected is 8.33%

In 5 match events, if the odds of winning are more than 4 events where the 50% chance of winning is 18.75%.

The conclusion drawn by the two is a 1.56% chance, not 5% at all ... It's hard to guarantee that we can win only with luck.

However, this only takes into account the simple side, which is relying on luck to win more than 4 events.

Even though it is likely to really change due to various factors, there is no doubt that this is not a good strategy.

In this case, it's better to take more risks and choose the event that we are good at.

It's better to have fewer shows that depend on 50% luck.

"Can't it? No, even though I know maybe it won't work."

Akito knew that he was too naive and scratched his face. Suddenly I realized that Airi was worried about me. He looked more anxious after our eyes met.

"Kiyotaka-kun ... Is it alright? Being commander-"

Since the difficulty of defeating Class A is ahead of us, it's no wonder he thinks this way.

"Yeah. Even though there are points of protection, don't force yourself too much,"

Haruka added half of Airi's words.

"Haruka is right. At least we never thought you were connected to Sakayanagi. Right?"

Everyone nodded and confirmed this statement. Being trusted by them is not a bad thing.

"Well, although it seems that some students in the class have doubts, but everyone understands through the explanation from Horikita-san. Although, at first, I also felt that having a protective point was very good, but having this would be very troublesome."

"Although I envy people who can get protection points, after seeing Kiyotaka-kun, I think, if I were in the same position, I would also use it immediately."

The fact that only one person is in the safe zone in the class. It's hard to stay still. However, Keisei denied with his hand and denied Airi's weak voice.

"I won't give up protection points even if people say something around me."

"Even though this will cause resentment, anger and hatred among your classmates?"

"The premise is wrong. I don't want anyone else to make arbitrary statements about what you get with your strength. It's better to say that to protect themselves, you must take good care of them."

As if he had been a victim, resentment gathered in his hands.

Akito, who had been silent until now, looked at me and spoke.

"Actually, it's hard to fight against class A, and I'm grateful that Kiyotaka accepted it, if it was another student, would he be the second person to leave school? Or if it was Keisei, could you volunteer as a commander?

"That's ... Hey, that's right."

However, they did not understand what Keisei wanted. Although more talented students can become commanders, he wants to get a solid victory. He wants to show that attitude.

"This time also came with an annoying punishment, because it could cause dropping out of school. If there is no punishment, what do you think is most suitable for the commander? After all it's only Horikita-san, right?"

Airi lowered her head, revealing the candidates in mind.

"You're right, I will choose Horikita-san. Or choose Hirata-kun or Kushida-san? Fortunately, Yukimu can do it too."

He quoted several students' names, all of which tended to leave stable results if they served as commanders.

"Hirata, ah ... how's the situation?"

Akito who thought that discussing topics related to class A would make the atmosphere very gloomy. He tried to change the subject.

"Keisei, how do you see the battle between Class D and Class B?"

He called other teams in the same special exam.

"In all of these possibilities, I think it will be Class B victory. There is a large gap between the two classes. The overall strength of class B is also high."

"Yes, of course. The commander is not Ryuuen-kun but Kaneda-kun. "

There is nothing to fear with class D, which is without Ryuuen. That feeling might be right.

However, Ishizaki and the others hoped that Class D could fight Class B from the start. This assessment cannot be underestimated. If I were in the position of class D leader, I would also call class B as an opponent. Class A is led by Sakayangi, and there are also strong opponents such as Katsuragi and Hashimoto, plus students who have high academic ability throughout the year. Because I'm in Class C, they shouldn't want to fight against me. Of course, there are some aspects that they can expect that I will remain in shadow, but basically the advantages of Class D are not academic abilities but physical abilities. If they want to maximize this ability, they must choose Class B. However, it hasn't reached the level of being able to win or be in an advantageous position. At the very least

In fact, whether class D can win depends on the chosen program and the luck of the exam.

It is only a small possibility that appears.

"Ah, look at the other side."

Haruka muttered that sentence, in front of his vision - Hirata walked to the cafeteria.

He walks heavily, and his steps are very much like a zombie or ghost.

His eyes have no confidence, and his appearance is very different from his usual appearance.

"This is really ... Seriously."

Haruka muttered, and there was nothing more to say. The man thinks more of the class than the others, and always acts for class. At the beginning after registration, no one in the class left school. Hirata, who created the situation, is undoubtedly a good achievement.

"This special test, Hirata cannot be expected. It is very difficult to fight with Class A. He who looks like this alone has caused the class to bear heavy losses at the start of the exam."

Keisei's comment sounded rather cold.

"We cannot save him in any way."

Other students often approach Hirata.

But at the moment, they don't know who it is, no words will be received, or outsiders are unlikely to see a change in him.

In short, the damage to him continued to spread, the wound even getting bigger.

In the Ayanokouji group, no one is very close to Hirata.

So, of course, the encouragement of our group might not be conveyed to him.

For this reason, everyone did not overreact to Keisei's slightly cold statement.

PART 1

Finally, the real discussion starts after school. But one person immediately left the chair, that was Hirata.

"Hirata-kun!"

"Hi-Hirata-kun!"

Several girls called out to Hirata at the same time. One of them is Mii-chan.

However, Hirata did not stop. As if to tell, that he did not care about what happened to the class.

Just not to add to the chaos in class, he just came to school, attended class and returned to the dormitory.

He just keeps repeating actions like this.

"Wait, Hirata-kun!"

"Please leave it."

With a strong tone, Horikita stopped Mii-chan and the others who were planning to catch up.

"Then we will start discussing. Do you want to increase the number of absent people?"

"B-but ..."

"He can't do anything in this situation. Return to your seats."

Horikita pressed them. Stop them from chasing and let everyone sit.

It's time to change mood. The most important thing is to determine class policy first.

"Speaking of which, are you still here Koenji? "

Sudou was surprised, because an unexpected man participated in the discussion.

"Fufufufu, am I also a member of this class? Of course I will participate."

He said something like that, as if it were normal.

"But I hope the discussion will end quickly. I'm very busy."

"This is difficult, this special exam is not something that can be decided in an instant, even if the event has been decided, we must defend it to win the event."

Horikita, standing in front, refused Koenji's request.

Koenji no longer denied that, he just smiled.

It seems that it can be described as 'I'll listen to you for now.'

"In this case, I'm afraid, I'll only participate this time."

However, Koenji will not be shaken. Regardless of class goals, he seems to have no idea to help. Sudou just stood still, but after seeing Horikita's eyes, he immediately sat down again. If there is a dispute here, there is no way to advance the topic.

"I will only do some work around you, so I want you to come to participate in another time."

Koenji smiled at Horikita, and adjusted his arms and legs.

This is the code for him to continue the discussion.

"Horikita. I have a simple question about participation in this event."

"What's that, Ike-kun?"

Ike stood up raising her hand.

"It seems that there are only 7 events chosen in total. Aren't we not going to play?"

"Who do you mean by 'us'?"

"Oh ... in short, it means students who are less talented. This refers to students who are not too good at sports and not good at learning. It should not be our turn to play. Of the 7 events, not all types of events will require many people to participate "If we choose to use several elites on the type of event that can be won, so aren't there a lot of people who don't need to do anything?"

Nearly about 40 students are registered in each class.

Even if we choose one or two team events, a total of 7 events might only play 2 to 30 people.

In short, he wanted to say that according to the composition of the selected members, almost half of them would not be able to participate in the event.

"This kind of thing is not certain. What if we run an event that requires 20 people to participate in it?"

Kei made the statement to answer Ike's opinion.

"You idiot -Karuizawa. Football only has 11 members in one team. Isn't that the event with the most members? I can't think of anything else."

"Then ...... What about baseball?"

"Baseball for 10 people, less than football."

"Baseball only consists of 9 people."

Immediately a sharp voice came from Horikita.

"... Umm, well, that's why we don't need us at all."

"There's more, American football needs 11 members and as far as I remember Rugby needs 15 members."

Sudou mentioned an event that needed more than 10 members.

"But will that make people understand Rugby? I don't even know the rules."

Rugby is not a light sport, but it is a sport that is completely unknown to people who have never seen it. This kind of thing is not taught in physical education. Even students in Class A are no exception.

I can't imagine the Rugby training scene from now on.

Not only is it difficult to implement it as an event, but there is also no benefit for any class.

"So, I don't think it's our turn to play."

"What do you want to say?"

"That ... I want to say that there is no need for this kind of discussion, and what to do with the event."

"I understand that 