Ryusei POV
Everyone was shocked by what sensei just said.
"Stupid? What?"
Chabashira-sensei had a piercing gleam in his eyes as Hondo repeated his words like an idiot.
Chabashira: Sit down, honey. I will explain again.
Hondo sat at his desk quietly.
Chabashira: The points were deposited without fail. The probability that this class was left out is very low, do you understand?
Hondo: No, even if I said I understood, we didn't get our points.
Hondo said with a dissatisfied expression on his face just like the other students.
But I think she's telling the truth, considering that Honami told me that her class received its points but that it wasn't exactly 100,000, so we could have gotten 0 points, which would explain why our points didn't increase.
Koenji: Hahaha, I see it so, teacher. I understand this riddle now.
Koenji said out loud as he placed his feet on the table.
Koenji: We don't receive any points because we are in class D.
Hondo: What are you talking about? they said we would earn 100,000 points per month.
Before koenji said anything, I decided to speak.
Ryusei: Sensei had never said that we would earn 100,000 points when the first day of the month arrived, she had only said that when the first day of the month arrived we would have our points deposited on that day and she didn't say how much exactly we would earn, Furthermore, our points didn't increase because we must have gained 0 points.
Chabashira: It seems that besides koenji and nogami, not many people seem to have noticed my tip.
The classroom erupted in turmoil and confusion.
Hirata: Sensei, can I ask you a question? I still do not understand.
Hirata raised his hand asking for her attention to clarify his doubts.
Hirata: Please tell me why we didn't receive any points. If this is not possible, we will never be able to understand.
He has a point, after all the reason why we received 0 points was never given although I have an idea of why this happened, it just needs sensei to confirm it.
Chabashira: 98 total absences and tardiness. 391 incidences of talking or using a cell phone during class. I counted all the infractions. In this school, the performance of your class is reflected in the number of points received. As a result you wasted the 100,000 points you were supposed to receive.
Chabashira: I explained all of this on the day of the entrance ceremony. Which is measuring the skills of your students. This time, you were classified as worthless that's all.
All the words spoken by her so far were said without any emotion.
The doubts she had about this school were all clarified today or at least part of them, we'll know if there's anything else we don't know. I took a look next to me and saw Horikita calmly writing down everything Chabashira-sensei said, trying to understand the situation just like everyone else.
Hirata: Chiyabashira-sensei, I don't remember hearing that explanation before.
Chabashira: What? are you unable to understand without any explanation?
Hirata: Naturally. There was no mention of reducing the number of points transferred to us at the beginning of each month. If it had been explained beforehand, I'm sure we would have tried not to be late and not talk during class.
Chabashira: This argument is a bit bizarre, hirata. It is certainly true that I did not explain the point distribution rules. However, didn't you learn in elementary school not to be late or talk during class? Wasn't this taught during your pre-school and elementary education?
Hirata: That's...
Chabashira: I'm sure you've learned. In the 9 years of compulsory schooling, they had always told him that such things were frowned upon. Talking in class and being late for class is bad. Also, you said I didn't understand because I didn't explain? that excuse doesn't work. If you behaved like a student as a student should, your points would not have dropped to 0 is your own responsibility.
She's not wrong, from the moment we entered school we were always taught that talking during class and arriving late were things that should be avoided as they were things that represent bad behavior for teachers.
Chabashira: After entering the first year of high school, did you really think you would earn 100,000 points a month without any restrictions? In this school created by the Japanese government to teach excellent students? This is impossible just use common sense, Why would you leave it to chance.
Although Hirata seemed frustrated by her argument, he recovered and immediately looked her in the eyes.
Hirata: Well then, can you at least tell us the details about how the points are increased or decreased? We will always try to do our best from now on.
Chabashira: That's not possible. We cannot disclose the details of how we assess merit for students. It's the same as any other organization. When you all join a company or find work in some type of business, it is the company's choice to tell you how you will be evaluated or not. However, I'm not cruel, and I'm not trying to be cold. In fact, this situation is so pathetic that I'm going to give you a little guidance.
What a beautiful teacher we won... I'm starting to miss my old teacher. For the first time, Chabashira-sensei showed a slight smile.
Chabashira: For the sake of argument, if we say that everyone has stopped coming late and stopped talking in class... even if zero points are taken from you, but that doesn't mean you will get more points. In other words, next month's allowance is also 0 points. Not being late or not talking to the class won't help you get off the ground. Remember this - it will help you.
So even if the students' behavior changed, it wouldn't mean that the points would increase, so would it depend on our performance in the activities for our points to increase?
Then the bell rang, indicating the end of class.
Chabashira: It seems like we had a lot of small talk. I hope you understood. Anyway, let's get to the main topic.
She spread a white poster on the board and the students looked confused.
Horikita: This is...The results of each class?
Horikita tried to guess what she had on the paper and although she wasn't sure, I think she was right.
Classes A to D were listed in the newspaper, with numbers next to them.
Class D with 0. Class C with 490. Class B with 650. And class A had the highest number with 940. I guess 1000 points would mean 100,000 yen, right? All classes lost points in some way.
Ayanokouji: Hey, don't you think that's strange?
Horikita: Yes...the numbers are very clean.
Then they also noticed something strange about the spots.
Chabashira: During the first month, all of you have been doing whatever you wanted. Now, the school is not saying this is prohibited. Your actions, such as talking during class and being late for class, only affect the number of points you receive. It's the same with how you use points. You have the freedom to use the points however you want. We don't restrict how you use your points.
Some students like Ike and Yamauchi began to regret not having a normal school life and also having used up a lot of their points.
Chabashira: Pay attention, you stupid boys. All other classes except D class received points. The amount of points you have should still be enough to last you a month.
Student: H-How do the other classes have any points left? This is weird.
Chabashira: I'll tell you, but it's not like this is some kind of scam. Last month, all classes were judged by the same rules. However, they didn't lose as many points as you did. That is true.
Hirata: How... how is there such a difference in points between classes?
Hirata also noticed something strange, the difference in points was very different.
Chabashira: Do you guys finally understand? Why were you placed in class D?
Student: "The reason we were placed in C class D? It's not because we were accepted into this school.
Chabashira: In this school, all students are divided into classes based on merit. The best students are placed in class A. The worst in class D. Well, it's a system that is found in top schools. In other words, class D is the collection of leftovers. This also means that you are the worst students, the defective products of this school. This is the result of you being defective.
When sensei said that, Horikita seemed to go into shock, although it was only for a few seconds, it seems that the reason for the class division left her very shocked.
She must have been like this because she was proud of her high academic abilities, so finding out that she was placed in a class with the worst students certainly didn't make her happy. And now I can't complain about being in this class since I put myself in this situation... what a beautiful decision nogami ryusei!!
Chabashira: However, this D class is the first to lose all of its points in the first month. I'm amazed at how much you gave of yourselves. wonderful congratulations.
I feel like she must be enjoying rubbing salt into the wound because it's not enough to say that we are in a class where the worst students are placed but also that our class was the first to spend all its points.
Hirata: After reaching zero points, that would mean that we will stay at zero forever.
Chabashira: Yes, your points stayed at 0 until graduation. However, feel free, you can still have your dorm and eat free meals in the cafeteria.
It's obvious that no one was satisfied with his words especially for those who were enjoying a life of luxury and suddenly will have to depend on the free things that school provides.
Sudou: We will be ridiculed by the other classes!!
Sudou was angry because he knew that the fact that we are in class D will be a reason for them to insult us or make fun of us. Although I don't care much about it but that can't be said by others.
Chabashira: What, are you still worried about your dignity, Sudou? So do your best and try to make the worst class the best class.
Sudou: Huh?
Chabashira: These class points are not just tied to the amount of money you receive each month. It is also indicative of class rank.
So if our class had had 500 points, we would have been promoted to class C. I'm starting to understand how this school works, it looks like a championship where teams compete to see who will finish in the best position, i.e. class A.
Chabashira: Alright, I have some more bad news for you.
How wonderful it seems that today is the day for bad news that keeps coming.
She placed another piece of paper on the blackboard. The names of all classmates were listed. Next to everyone's name was a number.
Chabashira: Looking at these numbers, I can understand that there are a lot of idiots in this class.
She looked with clear disappointment at the students
Chabashira: These are the test scores from a few days ago. Your teacher was happy after seeing your wonderful performance. Seriously, what the hell did you guys study in elementary school?
With the exception of the best students. Almost all of them were below 60, with sudou having an incredible score of 14. Sudou's score was the lowest score followed by ike with 24, the average score was 65, well I wouldn't have that which worries me since I got it 96 on this test being the highest score in the class.
Chabashira: If this test were to take place, seven of you would already have to drop out of school. Good thing not, right?
Ike: A-abandon? what do you mean?
Chabashira: Why, didn't I explain? If you get a failing grade on a midterm or final exam in any subject, you will have to drop out of school. In this test, it would be everyone who is below 32. You are really foolish and stupid.
As if I believed it couldn't get any worse, she comes and gives me this news. What kind of school expels a student just because of their grade, I understand that this school is elite but that is a total exaggeration.
Ike: Don't play with us sae-chan-sensei! Don't joke about dropping out of school!
Chabashira: I'm also speechless. It's school rules, so prepare for the worst.
Koenji: Like the teacher said, there are a lot of fools in this class.
Koenji, instead of remaining silent, said something that could end up earning the anger of others, but it seems he doesn't care about it so much that he has a smug smile.
Ike: What is this koenji!? Your grades are also in the red!
Koenji: Where are your olohs looking boy? look carefully.
Ike: H-um? Hey, koenji's name is...um?
Ike looked at the paper and saw that Koenji's name was at the top with the best scores. To his shock, Koenji had scored 90, tying with someone else who had scored 90.
Chabashira: Oh, and one more thing. This school, which is under government control, has a high percentage of alumni going on to higher education and a high employment rate. This is a well-known fact. Probably many people in this class will go to college or find work at a company.
Chabashira: But... things aren't so easy in the world. People like you who are of a very low level will probably have trouble getting into college or getting a job.
There is never anything that can be easy to achieve, if a person wants something or achieves something they have to work hard and do their best to achieve their goal.
Hirata: In other words, to make our dreams of getting a job or going to college come true, we must at least surpass class C?
Chabashira: That's also incorrect, Hirata. There is no way to achieve your dreams except to surpass class A. The school does not guarantee anything for all other students.
???:T-That... is something I've never heard of! This is absurd!
The one who ended up saying this was Yukimura, he wears glasses, he was the one who tied with Koenji, scoring 90 points.
Koenji: What a shame. There is nothing so regrettable as boys making a commotion and panicking.
Yukimura: Koenji, don't you feel dissatisfied being in class D?
Koenji: Unsatisfied? Why would I feel dissatisfied? I don't understand.
Yukimura: Because we were told that our class is the collection of leftovers and that our chances of getting into higher education or getting a job are slim!
Koenji: Fu. This is absurd. I can't even respond to this absolute stupidity.
Koenji didn't stop polishing his nails. He didn't even look at Yukimura as he spoke.
Koenji: This school hasn't seen my full potential yet. I value, respect and consider myself a lot, more than anyone else. Even if the school puts me in class D, it doesn't mean anything to me. If, for example, I have to drop out of school, it would be completely fine. After all, it's the school that would come crawling back to me.
From what I've seen of Koenji so far since classes started, he has a very high opinion of himself. But after hearing what he just said I'm sure that he's just a complete narcissist and that he doesn't care about anything other than himself. He was probably placed in class D due to his personality.
Koenji: However, I'm not looking to go to college or find a job somewhere after I graduate. It has been decided that I will lead the Koenji Conglomerate in the future. It doesn't matter if I'm in class A or class D.
So in addition to having high intelligence and having a good physique, his future is also guaranteed, I think now it makes a little sense that he is unconcerned about the whole situation. Good for him but that doesn't mean the others are as lucky and that's why they're panicking.
Without saying anything else, Yukimura sat down again.
Chabashira: It looks like his bubbles have been popped. If you understood the harsh reality you were faced with from the beginning, we wouldn't need to waste this class time. The midterm exam is in three weeks, so avoid getting kicked out of school. I'm sure everyone here can survive without getting any red marks. If possible, please challenge your situation with behavior appropriate for a capable person.
After saying that Chabashira-sensei just left the classroom.
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"What am I going to do without my points"
"I used all my remaining points yesterday"
After sensei left the room, the class was obviously in an uproar.
Yukimura: Even more than the points, this is a problem with the class. Why was I placed in class D?
Yukimura was very frustrated knowing that he was in a class that was considered the worst class.
Ike: Wait, does this mean we won't be able to go to the college we want to go to? So why did I come to this school in the first place? I wonder if Sae-chan-sensei hates me.
Not really, she said it wasn't guaranteed that someone would get into college but it wasn't impossible. Anyone who wasn't from class A would probably have to work harder to get into college.
Hirata: I understand that everyone is panicking right now, but stay calm.
Hirata took control of the class, trying to calm the sense of impending crisis.
Yukimura: How can we calm down in this situation? Aren't you frustrated that we are the class of failures!?
Hirata: Even if I say I am, isn't it better to work together to get out of this situation?
Yukimura: Get out of this situation? Firstly, I didn't even agree with this class hierarchy!
Hirata: I completely understand your feelings. However, there is no point sitting here and complaining about it.
Yukimura: what!?
Yukimura went to Hirata and grabbed him by the collar.
Ryusei: Enough yukimura, there's no point in wanting to complain about being in class D and end up fighting with hirata over something that already happened.
Yukimura is surprised by what I said but soon lets go of hirata and turns towards me.
Yukimura: But what about you, nogami, aren't you dissatisfied with having placed you in this class, knowing now about this hierarchy system between classes?
Well, I was already waiting for this type of question to come to me, after all, I got the highest grade in the class.
Ryusei: Even if I'm dissatisfied, nothing will change because it's already been decided that we belong to class D. And before you complain again about not being in this class, you better remember that it's an elite school so don't There's a way they could have got it wrong where each student should be in which class, plus everyone in this class must have had some reason to be placed in class D
Yukimura: So you don't mind being called defective?
Ryusei: No, because no one is perfect and if we were placed here because we have some defect, I know exactly what mine is.
After that he remains silent and sits back down.
Yukimura: I'm sorry. I lost my composure for a moment.
Hirata: It's okay. I should have chosen my words more carefully too.
The two then stopped arguing, after which I noticed Ayanokouji taking photos of where the paper was and I wasn't the only one to notice Horikita also noticed this.
Horikita: What are you doing?
Horikita asked, curious about his actions and honestly I was curious too.
Ayanokouji: I still haven't been able to figure out the details behind the stitches. Didn't you also take some notes?
Ah, so he's still trying to find out more details about this point system.
Horikita: Wouldn't it be difficult to calculate the numbers with this little information? Also, even if you could figure something out, I don't think it would help solve this problem. Simply put, everyone is always late and talks too much during class.
She's right, but her attitude is a little different today, she seems to be strangely impatient, maybe it's because of what Chabashira-sensei said.
Ryusei: Are you two here at this school to get into college?
They both end up looking at me.
Ayanokouji: Yes, well, most of them must have come for that reason.
Horikita: Why are you asking that?
Ryusei: When sensei talked about the difference between classes A and D, you seemed very shocked.
Horikita: That was more or less everyone's reaction in the class, right? Even though we received an explanation on the first day of school, I can't understand this new development.
Speaking of which, how did people from classes B and C react to all of this? maybe better than our class after all they are not in the class that has students considered defective.
Ryusei: The best thing our class can do now is work to secure some points.
Horikita: Points are just a byproduct of our efforts in the classroom. Not having any points will not interfere with our school life. After all, this school offers everything for free, somehow.
Ayanokouji: it won't interfere with our school life, huh.
Not a problem to live in the least. However, there are many things that can only be obtained by points. For example, leisure and entertainment. Not having any means of entertainment will leave any student unmotivated for anything.
Horikita: Last month, how many points did you two spend?
Ayanokouji: Hmm? Oh, how many points I used. I used approximately 20,000 points.
Ryusei: I already spent around 13,000 points.
There were some students who spent all their points and were now in trouble. Like ike and yamauchi who were in Pânico a while ago.
Horikita: Although I think it's a shame, they are paying for their own mistakes.
Of course, using all 100,000 points in a single month is a small problem.
Ayanokouji: We were attracted by the temptation of the points in the first month.
I knew from the beginning that there was something strange when we received 100,000 points, I just didn't expect there to be a lot involving it.
Hirata: Everyone, before class starts, I ask that everyone pay close attention. Especially you, Sudou-kun.
Hirata attracted the attention of the noisy classroom as he stood up on the podium.
Sudou: Tch, what is this?
Sudou complained.
Hirata: This month, we didn't receive any points. This is a problem that will greatly affect our future student life. We can't continue to graduate with 0 points, can we?
" Definitely not!"
A girl screamed.
Hirata: Of course not. So we have no choice but to try and get some points next month. That's why everyone in the class has to work together to solve our problem. We must refrain from arriving late and chatting during classes. Naturally, using cell phones during class is also prohibited.
Suudou: Ha? Why do we have to listen to what you say? If the points remain constant, there is no reason to stop.
Even if it didn't involve the points, it's clearly not supposed to do any of these things even if it were in a normal school.
Hirata: However, if we continue to be late and chat during class, our points won't increase. Although we cannot go any lower than O points, this still counts as a negative.
Sudou: I don't understand. Even if we work hard during class, it's not like our points will increase.
But it doesn't hurt to try, to find out whether or not the points increase, the room has to try to behave better. Noticing Sudou Kushida's dissatisfaction, he spoke
Kushida: Didn't the school say that not being late and not talking during class should be an obvious mindset?
Hirata: Un, I also think the same way as Kushida-san. It's the natural thing to do.
Sudou: This is just an explanation for your own convenience. If you understand that our points will not increase, it is useless. Speak up after finding out how to increase our points.
Hirata: I don't think there's anything wrong with what Sudou-kun is saying. Sorry for making you feel uncomfortable.
Hirata said in an apologetic tone.
Hirata: However, Sudou-kun, it's a fact that if we don't cooperate, our points will never increase.
Sudou: It doesn't matter what you do. Just don't involve me. Did you understand?
Sudou said as he left the class.
I can't say if Sudo is very stupid or doesn't have any idea of the situation he's in. After all, he had the worst grade in the entire class. If he doesn't start changing his ways, he'll end up being expelled.
"Sudou-kun really can't read the atmosphere. He's the one who is late the most. Even without Sudou-kun, wouldn't we still get some points?"
"Yeah... he's the worst. Why is he in the same class as us?"
The other students are already starting to complain about Sudou's attitudes.
Hirata: Horikita-san, Nogami-kun and Ayanokouji-kun, do you have time later? After school, I want to talk about how we can increase our points. I want you to participate. You can?
Ayanokouji: Why us?
Hirata: I want to hear everyone's thoughts. However, even if I ask everyone to talk, I don't think more than half will take it seriously.
I don't doubt that there are students who won't take this seriously even though they know the situation they are in, Sudo is an example of someone who isn't taking the class situation seriously.
Horikita: Sorry, but can you ask someone else? I'm not very good at arguing with others.
Hirata: You don't need to force yourself to say anything in particular. It's good enough just to be there.
Horikita: I'm sorry, but I have no intention of meeting for a useless reason
Hirata: I think this is our first challenge as a united class. Then-
Horikita: I already refused. I'm not participating.
Calm but strong words. Despite considering Hirata's point of view, Horikita rejected him again.
Hirata: T-That's how it is. Sorry... If you change your mind, please join.
Horikita was no longer paying attention to Hirata's words.
Hirata: And you, Ayanokouji-kun?
Ayanokouji: Ah... I'll pass. Sorry.
Hirata: No, I'm the one who should apologize, if you change your mind, feel free to join in.
Hirata turns towards me and asks me.
Hirata: And you nogami-kun.
Ryusei: I have no problem listening to other people's ideas.
Hirata: Thank you, nogami-kun.
Hirata said as he returned to the center of the room to talk to the other students.
Ayanokouji: Wow, Hirata is quite remarkable. He was able to get everyone into action. People would easily become depressed in this situation.
Horikita: That's one way of looking at it. If you are good at solving problems with discussions, there will be no difficulties. However, if a student who is not very intelligent tries to hold a discussion, it will probably fall into disarray. Furthermore, I cannot accept the situation now.
Ryusei: What do you mean by "I can't accept the situation now"?
Instead of answering my question, horikita remained silent.
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Ryusei POV
After class ends. Hirata was at the podium, using the blackboard to prepare for the discussion.
Due to Hirata's charisma, it seems like everyone showed up except Horikita and Sudou. Those two have already left the room. Ayanokouji was also about to leave but yamauchi called him trying to get him to buy a game console for 20,000 points...what a bastard, But he's not the only one trying to ask for points from other people, karuizawa was also asking for points from her friends, since she also spent all her points.
So after failing, yamauchi went to try his luck with someone else and then kushida came and started talking to ayanokouji and looking at her and hirata how did they both end up in class D? throughout the month they behaved differently from other students and also had much better grades than them.
"Ayanokouji-kun from class D. Chiyabashira- sensei is calling for you. Please come to the staff room."
Ryusei: What did you do?
Ayanokouji: I didn't do anything.
He said to me, looking confused at being called by his sensei.
Ryusei: Then good luck, because the way she is today, she's going to need it.
Ayanokouji: I guess it's no big deal.
Ayanokouji said, leaving the room, but now I'm curious why sensei called him.
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Ayanokouji Pov
Since the first day of school, I don't remember doing anything wrong. Feeling the heavy gazes of the other students, I left the room.
I arrived at the teachers' room and timidly opened the door. Looking around the room, I didn't see Chiyabashira-sensei anywhere. I called the teacher who was checking her face in the mirror.
Ayanokouji: Um, is Chiyabashira-sensei here?
???: What? Sae-chan? She was here until a few moments ago.
The teacher looking back had wavy, shoulder-length hair that gave off an adult impression. She said Chiyabashira-sensei's name as if they were close. They also look close in age.
???: Looks like she had something to do. Do you want to wait inside?
Ayanokouji: No, I'll wait in the hall.
I don't feel comfortable in areas like the staff room. Because I didn't want to attract any attention, I decided to stay in the hallway. As soon as I thought about this, the teacher walked out into the hall.
???: I'm Hoshinomiya Chie, in charge of class B. I've been Sae's best friend since high school. We're close enough to call each other Sae-chan and Chie-chan~.
I've never heard of her before, but it seems like some useless information.
Hoshinomiya: Ne, why did Sae-chan call you here? Ne ne, why?
Ayanokouji: I don't know the reason either.
Hoshimomiya: I don't understand. Were you called without being given a reason? Fuun? What is your name?
A barrage of questions. She looked me up and down.
Ayanokouji: My name is Ayanokouji.
Hoshinomiya: Ayanokouji-kun? It's a cool name~. You're popular, right~?
What is this overly friendly teacher? She is closer to a student than a teacher like Chiyabashira-sensei. If this were an all-boys school, it would probably capture the hearts of all the students.
Hoshinomiya: Ne ne, do you already have a girlfriend?" She asked.
Ayanokouji: No...um, I'm not very popular.
I tried to make myself look reluctant, but Hoshinomiya-sensei still assertively approached me. With smooth movements, she grabbed my shoulders with her slender, beautiful hands.
Hoshimomiya: Fuun? That's weird, I would have totally gone for you if we were in the same class~. Is it because you're too innocent? Or are you being difficult?
She poked my face with her fingers. I didn't know what to say. If I suddenly licked her fingers, she would probably stop, but if she was brought up in a staff meeting, I would probably be kicked out immediately.
"What are you doing, Hoshinomiya?"
Suddenly, Chiyabashira-sensei hit Hoshinomiya-sensei's head with a clipboard. Hoshinomiya-sensei crouched down, holding his head in pain.
Hoshinomiya: Aww. Why did you do that?
Chabashira: That's because you were getting involved with one of my students.
Hoshinomiya: I was just talking to him while he was waiting for you to come back!
Chabashira: Just let it go. Sorry for making you wait, Ayanokouji. Well then, let's go to the guidance room.
Ayanokouji: No, I didn't wait long. Also, the guidance room... did I do something wrong? I've been trying to keep a low profile.
Chabashira: A good answer. Come with me.
I followed Chiyabashira-sensei as she thought "What is this...".
Suddenly, Hoshinomiya-sensei approached me with a smile. When she noticed, Chiyabashira-sensei turned around and looked at her with a devil's gaze.
Chabashira: No you, you stay behind." She ordered.
Hoshinomiya: Don't say it so coldly~. It's no big deal if I hear it too, right? Besides, Sae-chan isn't the type to give one-on-one lessons, right? Also, taking Ayanokouji-kun to the guidance room out of nowhere... do you have some kind of goal?"
Responding to Chiyabashira-sensei's question with a smile, she stood behind me and placed her hands on my shoulders.
I couldn't see Hoshinomiya-sensei's face, but I understood that there was electricity in the air.
Hoshinomiya: By any chance, Sae-chan, are you looking for a younger man?"
A younger man? What do you mean by that? he wants
Chabashira: Don't say stupid things. This is impossible.
Hoshinomiya: Fufu, certainly. It's impossible for Sae-chan~
Hoshinomiya-sensei continued following us.
Chabashira: How long will you follow us? This is a class D issue."
Hoshinomiya: Huh? Can't I go with you? This is not good? Look, I can give advice too~
As Hoshinomiya-sensei followed us against our will, a female student suddenly walked in front of us and blocked our path.
She was a beautiful girl with light pink hair that I had never seen before.
???: Hoshinomiya-sensei. Do you have time now? The student council has matters to discuss.
Chabashira: Look, she's looking for you. Hurry up and go.
Chiyabashira-sensei hit Hoshinomiya-sensei's ass with his clipboard.
Hoshinomiya: Mou~. I think she'll get mad if I stay any longer, so I'll see you later, Ayanokouji-kun. Well, let's go to the staff room, Ichinose-san.
With that, she turned around and walked back to the staff room with the beautiful Ichinose.
After seeing Hoshinomiya-sensei, Chiyabashira-sensei lightly scratched his head and continued walking towards the guidance room. Soon after, we arrived at the guidance room, which was right next to the teachers' room.
Ayanokouji: So... what was the reason you called me?" I asked.
Chabashira: Umu, about that... before we talk about that, come over here.
As she looked at the clock on the wall, she opened a door that was in the room. She placed a kettle on the stove in the office kitchen.
Chabashira: I'll make some green tea. Are you okay with roasted green tea?
I picked up the container of roasted green tea powder.
Chabashira: Don't make any unnecessary movements. Enter in silence. Until I say it's okay to come back, stay here quietly. If not, you will be expelled," she said.
Ayanokouji: Ha? What do you mean-
Without giving me an explanation, she closed the office kitchen door. What the hell is she planning? I remained quiet as she told me, and before long I heard the sound of the guidance room door opening.
Chabashira: Oh, you can come in. So what did you want to talk to me about, Horikita? I heard Chiyabashira-sensei say.
It seems that it was Horikita who was called to the guidance room.
Horikita: I'll be honest. Why was I placed in Class D?
Chabashira: That's very frank.
Horikita: Today, you said that classes were divided by superiority. And that class D was the smallest collection of leftovers."
Chabashira: I actually said that. It seems like you consider yourself a 'superior' person."
I wonder how Horikita will respond to this. I'm betting she'll confidently counter her words.
Horikita: I believe I solved almost all the problems in the entrance exam and I didn't make any major mistakes during the interview. At the very least, I don't think it should be in class D.
Looks like I would have won that bet. Horikita is the type to think of herself as the best. She is also not self-aware and actually thinks she is superior to everyone else. Regarding the test results, Horikita was also tied with yukimura and koenji in the last test.
Chabashira: Solved almost all the problems in the entrance exam, hmm? Normally, we cannot show the entrance exam results, but I will give you a special exception. I have your answer sheet here by chance.
Horikita: You're completely prepared, I see... It seems you also knew that I would come here to protest my placement.
Chabashira: I'm a teacher. I understand students to some extent, at least. Horikita Suzune. As you thought, in the entrance exam, you ranked third among the first years. His score trailed first and second by only a small margin. You did very well. There were no specific problems that we noted during the interview. On the contrary, you were very well evaluated.
Horikita: Thank you very much. Then why?
Chabashira: Before that, why are you dissatisfied with Class D?
Horikita: There is no one who would be happy when they are not correctly evaluated. Furthermore, differences between classes also greatly affect future prospects. It's natural for me to be unhappy.
Chabashira: Correctly assessed? Hey hey, your evaluation of yourself is too high.
Chiyabashira-sensei smiled, or rather openly laughed.
Chabashira: I recognize that your academic ability is high. You are definitely smart. However, who decided that intelligent people were the ones who entered the upper classes? We never said that."
Horikita: That's just common sense.
Chabashira: Common sense? Didn't that 'common sense' create the broken Japan we live in now? In fact, we used to separate the inferior from the superior using test results. As a result, incompetent people tried to make up the difference to defeat the truly superior people. In the end, it led to a system of heredity.
The heredity system means that social status, honor and work are passed down and inherited.
Hearing those words, I involuntarily let out a low groan. My chest is hurting.
Chabashira: Certainly, you have the ability to study. I won't deny that. However, the aim of this school is to produce excellent people. It is a big mistake to think that you can be assigned to a higher class just by studying. That was the first thing we explained, at the entrance ceremony. Also, think calmly. Do you think someone like Sudou could do it if we determined acceptance by intelligence alone?
Horikita just remained silent listening to what Chabashira-sensei said. Because even though it is one of the best schools in Japan, they accept students interested in areas other than studying.
Chabashira: Furthermore, it is reckless to say that there is no one who is happy when they are evaluated incorrectly. Class A, for example, receives a lot of pressure from school and a lot of envy from the lower classes. Competing under intense pressure is harder than you think. There are students who are fine with being evaluated lower than they really are.
Horikita: This is a joke, right? I can't understand this kind of person.
Chabashira: Really? I think there are some students in class D who would happily stay in a low-level class.
It felt like she was talking to me through the wall.
Horikita: You still haven't explained it clearly. Is my placement in class D the truth, and was there no error in my assessment? Please check again.
Chabashira: Sorry, but your placement in Class D wasn't a mistake. You are definitely in Class D. You are a student at that level."
Horikita: ...That's right. I'll ask the school another time."
It seems she decided her teacher wasn't the right person to ask, and she didn't give up.
Chabashira: You'll get the same response if you try to talk to someone in a higher position. There's no need to be so disappointed. As I said this morning, classes can overtake and surpass each other. Remember that there is a possibility of moving up to class A before graduation.
Horikita: It doesn't seem like a very easy path. How will the immature class D get more points than class A? No matter how I look at it, it's impossible.
That was Horikita's honest opinion. There is a huge difference in points.
Chabashira: I don't know. It is your own choice whether or not to go down this reckless path. By any chance, Horikita, do you have a special reason for needing to be in class A?
Horikita: That's... I'll take my leave for today. However, remember that I haven't given up yet.
Chabashira: Alright, I'll remember that.
I heard the sound of a chair being pulled out. It seems the discussion is over.
Chabashira: Oh, right. I called someone else into the guidance room. He is a person who is also relevant to you.
Horikita: Relevant to me...? No way... Niisa-
Chabashira: Get out, Ayanokouji. She ordered me to leave.
Don't call me with such a bad time. Okay, I'm not leaving.
Chabashira: If you don't leave, you will be expelled.
This is very cruel. You must not unfairly use expulsion as a weapon.
Chabashira: How long are you going to make me wait?
While letting out a sigh, I left the office kitchen and went to the guidance room. Naturally, Horikita was surprised.
Horikita: Were you... listening to us? She asked me.
Ayanokouji: : Listening? I know you guys were talking about something, but I didn't hear anything. The walls are very thick.
Chabashira: That's not true. You can hear everything clearly from that kitchen.
For some reason, it seems like Chiyabashira-sensei wanted to drag me to the room.
Horikita:...Sensei, why would you do that?
Horikita immediately noticed that this was a setup. The anger was clear on her face.
Chabashira: Because I decided it was necessary. Well then Ayanokouji, I will tell you the reason why I called you."
Chiyabashira-sensei shot down Horikita's question and turned his attention to me.
Horikita: Excuse me, then...
Chabashira: Wait Horikita. You better listen to the end. This will be a tip on how you can get to class A.
Horikita stopped and sat down on the chair.
Horikita: Please keep this brief, She said.
Looking at the clipboard, Chiyabashira-sensei laughed.
Chabashira: You're an interesting student, Ayanokouji.
Ayanokouji: Not that much, not as interesting as someone who has a strange surname like Chiyabashira.
Chabashira: Are you going to talk like that in front of every Chiyabashira-san in the country? Hmm?
No, even if you searched the entire country for other Chiyabashira, there would probably be no one but you...
Chabashira: After your college entrance exam results, I was thinking about possible individual teaching methods, but after seeing the test results, my interest was piqued. I was surprised at first.
A familiar entrance exam answer sheet sat on the clipboard.
Chabashira: 50 points in Japanese, 50 points in mathematics, 50 points in English, 50 points in history, 50 points in science... and the result of the most recent test was also 50 points. Do you know what this means?
Surprised, Horikita looked at my test form and then looked away at me.
Ayanokouji: What a frightening coincidence.
Chabashira: Hou? Are you going to claim your results are a coincidence until the end? It's clearly intentional.
Ayanokouji: It's a coincidence. You have no proof. Anyway, what benefit would I get from manipulating my own results? If I had a brain that could get high grades, I would aim for perfect scores in every subject.
Watching me feign innocence, she let out a sigh with a look of astonishment.
Chabashira: Honestly, you are a very strange student. He is sure? Math problem 5 was solved by only 3% of all students this year. Furthermore, you included a complex formula and used it perfectly. On the other hand, the success rate for problem #10 was 76%. Did you make a mistake in it? This is normal'?
Ayanokouji: I don't know what's normal. It's a coincidence, a coincidence.
Chabashira: For God's sake. I respect your straightforward attitude, but it will cause problems for you in the future. The teacher said.
Ayanokouji: I'll think about it when necessary.
Horikita: Why do you... pretend like you don't understand?" She asked.
Ayanokouji: No, like I said, it's a coincidence. It's not like I'm hiding that I'm a genius or anything.
Chabashira: So ayanokouji, in your 'humble' opinion you also think that this student got this grade also by coincidence.
The sensei said as she showed another paper containing the scores of another student who scored 60 in each subject.
Horikita and I looked at the paper in curiosity.
Horikita: Whose note is this from?
Horikita asked sensei who gave a slight smile.
Chabashira: From a colleague of yours, Nogami Ryusei.
End
Sorry for taking so long to post the chapter, it took me a while to update the story because of my habit of reading fanfics and watching series and anime. I'll try to post the next chapter with less delay.