Season 4 : Chapter 6
Ayanokouji POV
"So, let me get this straight. During day 1, you made a deal with Ryuuen Kakeru of Class-C so that he helps you in trapping the so-called 'rat, am I correct?"
"Yes sensei."
Nodding to my words of affirmation, Sensei posed another question, to which Suzune briefly stopped herself from eating as she started paying full attention to my words.
"What is he getting out of this?"
"The deal was that, I'll give him the names of the Leaders of the other two classes. There was a condition in the contract that, if l want to co-operate further with him and Class-C, then I would have to pay him around 75,000 points monthly, but I didn't agree to it"
With a cocked eyebrow, Suzune dropped her forks on the plate, before tapping me on the shoulders, getting my attention.
"Wait, Kiyotaka-kun. So, if you gave Ryuuen-kun the names of the other two leaders, then why was Class-C in the last position? Shouldn't they at least get good enough points to be above Class-A and B?"
Chabashira-sensei nodded to her words and took a small bite of Cutlet-kun before wiping my face, to address them both.
"You see, the moment I rejected the further operation clause in Ryuuen's contract, it was known then and there that the moment we were finished in trapping the 'rat, both of us would snitch against each other.
A certain birdie from another Class also told me about a deal between Ryuuen and Katsuragi of Class-A, where Class-C would transfer Class-A a large sum of their S-Points, and I think Class-A has to pay back all those points as a means of Private Points in the coming months as a means of compensation, which led to Ryuuen taking a 0-Point Strategy.
And then on the third day, news came that excluding lbuki and the spy from Class-B, all the students of Class-C returned to their ship, correct?
But, it was just not those two. Ryuuen was there as well, and he already knew that once our deal was done, I would write him as the leader.
So, he tried to trap me in a Stalemate by naming me as the Leader as well, since showed him that when I went to renew the spot, it glowed green, indicating my success. But alas, all of that was simple bait while my main trump card was most probably hanging out somewhere all alone, admiring himself.
This is why Class-C took the last place since they lost around 100 S-Points because of yours truly. Otherwise, if Ryuuen didn't try to name me as well, and just accepted the defeat, Class-C would've taken third place with 68 Points. But... it is what it is, the game's the game, I guess."
As I finished my discussion, I graciously started feasting on Cutlet-kun yet again, as I couldn't help but marvel at the taste of an actual good meal instead of just fruits and burne- ahem roasted fish. While the other two women along with me were quietly eating among themselves, trying to digest the information dump that I'd bestowed upon them.
Horikita opened her mouth for a second, before closing it while subtly glancing at Chabashira-sensei who slightly narrowed her eyes at my girlfriend with a suspicious look on her face.
"What is it, Horikita? Do you wish to discuss some matters with Ayanokouji privately which I'm obstructing?"
"Uhmm ... I have some queries related to the exam, but I'm not sure to what extent will Kiyotaka-kun will reveal the information."
"Speak whatever is on your mind. Then it's up to me to decide whether I give you a proper answer or a vague one. One should never suppress their curiosity."
Hearing my kind of self-assuring words, Suzune released a small breath before gazing at me with a strict look.
"We recorded the whole incident which took place yesterday. If you wanted to, we could've disqualified Class-C altogether with this. Then why did you refrain from such actions?"
Suzune's sudden declaration immediately resulted in Sensei looking at me with slightly widened eyes as if she wanted to say 'Spill the beans asap.'
"What is Horikita talking about, Ayanokouji? What does she mean by disqualification?!"
"Don't worry about anything Sensei. Ryuuen didn't do anything worthy of being disqualified. It's just that I could've trapped him if I wanted to, but I refrained from doing so."
"But why is that? That's what I am curious about."
Suzune looked at me with a dazed expression and a small frown while her eyes were gleaming in curiosity. The girl was at her phase where she gets intrigued by any sorts of strategies and mind games, trying to implement them into a puzzle inside her mind. This development of hers made me a little proud since, in a way, I raised that girl.
"It's a pretty simple reason. At first, I indeed thought that I would disqualify Class-C from the exam so that they don't gain any points ... But after thinking to myself, I realised that there's no point in doing that since their presence in the exam in a way will weaken the competition for us.
Either way, Class-C only got 18 points, whereas because of Ryuuen, Class-A and Class-B lost a huge sum of points, which made the incredibly vast difference between our classes narrow down a lot."
I took out a piece of paper from my pocket before straightening it as both of my female acquaintance's eyes found themselves being drawn towards that sheet of paper with curiosity.
"What is this, Ayanokouji?"
"A rough draft I made after the exam, where I speculated about how all the classes gained their end results. It may not be 100 per cent perfect, but I think my calculations are pretty correct. Take a look at it, it would clear all your doubts, and then you will realise why I decided to not disqualify Class-C from the exam."
Chabashira-sensei gently picked up the sheet as Suzune immediately jumped off her seat before sprinting behind Sensei's chair as she leaned on it, wanting to read the contents of the page together, to save time.
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My Calculations on the Island Exam
Class-A :
Addition : 0 points from renewing the spots.
Guesses :-
-50 ( guessed by Class-D )
-50 ( guessed by Class-C )
+0 (Didn't make any guess about the Leaders of Class-B or Class-C [since Katsuragi thought he and Ryuuen were in a temporary truce ; whereas he had no concrete proof about Leader of Class-B ] )
Total Loss : 150 Points
Remaining S-points : 192
Other factors :-
-20 [ Hashimoto polluting the area ]
Total Points : 22
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Class-B :
Addition : 0 points from renewing the spots.
Guesses :-
-50 ( guessed by Class-D )
-50 (guessed by Class- C )
+0 ( refrained from guessing any leaders of the other classes and decided to take the passive approach )
Total Loss : 100
Remaining S-points : 162
Total Points : 62
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Class-C :
Addition : 0 points from renewing the spots.
Guesses :-
+50 ( guessed Class-A correctly )
+50 ( guessed Class-B correctly )
-50 ( guessed by Class-D )
-50 ( guessed Class-D wrong )
Total Loss/ Gain : 0
Remaining S-points : 0
Total Points : 0
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Class-D :
Additions : [ 18 x 5 ] = 90 points from renewing the spots.
Guesses :-
+50 ( guessed Class-A correctly )
+50 ( guessed Class-B correctly )
+50 ( guessed Class-C correctly )
Total Gain : 150
Remaining S-points : 153
Total Points : 393
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Class Standings :-
Class-A : 1004 + 22 = 1026
Class-B : 663 + 62 = 725
Class-C : 492 + 0 = 492
Class-D : 94 + 393 = 487
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After they were done reading the rough draft made by Kiyotaka himself, both of their jaws lightly dropped at the accuracy of how he calculated everything, while the brown-haired boy was watching their reaction with an amused face.
"It seems like I don't need to do any unnecessary explanations anymore, right?"
"When did you do all this stuff?"
"Unbelievable."
Both the girls mouthed out in awe before taking a sip of their water, trying to compose themselves. However no matter how hard she tried to keep a neutral expression on her face, both the ends of Chabashira's mouth found themselves automatically turning upwards, as she couldn't help but smile at her luck.
This might be it. Her final chance to finally reach her dream, Class-A. Will all her regrets be replenished once she finally reaches the unreachable 'Class-A' or will the guilt stay with her forever? Chabashira was curious to know the possibilities and it seemed like she would finally have her answer since the boy in front of her already lowered such a huge gap in just one exam. What were they going to do in the future? She would lie if she says that she wasn't shivering at the thought of it.
"You look quite happy Sensei. Not that I disagree with the sentiment."
"Well .... it's the first time I'm managing a Class which actually might give the other classes a run for their money. So of course I'm quite excited to spectate how things might go. By the way, how did you find Class-B's leader Ayanokouji?"
"Well ... it was Horikita who discovered the leader. Not me. So it's better if you ask her."
Hearing Kiyotaka's words, Chabashira looked at Horikita with a slightly impressed gaze.
"You figured the leader of Class-B all by yourself? Quite an impressive feat if you ask me."
"It's actually not that impressive, Sensei. The Class-B students weakened their guard against me and were openly discussing about Class matters. In the absence of their leader, they act like headless chicken without any least bit of IQ.
From the small conversation I eavesdropped on, I came to a conclusion that their main motto is that 'If everyone works together in harmony, no matter what happens they will get their success. Kind of stupid if you ask me.'"
As she heard Horikita's words, a small sadistic smirk creeped upon Chabashira-sensei's face, which was immediately noticed by both of her students. The next words, the homeroom teacher of Class-D muttered, cleared all the questions about why she looked quite ecstatic about the outcome.
"....So Chie finally got that kind of Class. How ironic can that be ...."
'I see ... Chabashira-Sensei seems to hold a sense of hostility towards Hoshinomiya-Sensei. Well, not that I blame her ... That teacher is as sus as the imposters in Among Us. I also wouldn't want to be anywhere near the adult version of Kushida.'
"You don't like Hoshinomiya-Sensei, right?"
"Hmm, it's not like I dislike her, you can say she gets on my nerves for some reasons that I don't want to explain."
As Kiyotaka nodded to her words, his phone vibrated for a second as he took a look at it
『
Karuizawa Kei : Ayanokoujiiiiii, I need your help asap! ＼(｀0´)／
me : What is it? I'm having lunch •_•
Karuizawa Kei : I want to give Hirata-kun a gift and other than him, you are the only guy I am close to. So I need your help. After dinner please help me out. Pretty please. We are friends right? ~(˘▾˘~) ~(˘▾˘)~ (~˘▾˘)~
me : Sigh .... very well. I'll text you after I'm done with lunch.
Karuizawa Kei : Yayyyyyyy!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! ヽ(^o^)ノ
me : No worries mate. I'll help you to the best of my abilities. Let's give Hirata the best birthday gift.
』
Putting his phone in his pocket, Kiyotaka looked back towards his two accomplices, all the while his mind was thinking about one and one thing only, as he already decided about Hirata's gift.
"Are we done with this conversation for now?"
Both Suzune and Chabashira looked at him for a second, then looked back at his plate which was now crystal clean, immediately making their face go °o° for a second.
"How did you finish your meal this early? We aren't even halfway through?"
"While you and our dear Sensei was awing at that stupid sheet of paper, I took that as my chance of devouring Cutlet-kun. Hunger makes people do stuff in a way they never expect."
Chabashira smirked at him when she heard the word 'dear' come out of Kiyotaka's mouth, however her eyes immediately narrowed as soon as the brown haired boy stood up from his chair.
"Ayanokouji ..... What are those red marks on your neck?"
Kiyotaka looked at his Sensei, who looked back at him with a neutral gaze .... after which her gaze moved towards the now petrified Suzune, who just let out an awkward smirk at her Sensei's intense gaze, before looking back at her boyfriend with a plea of help.
'Yeah .... I'm not taking any part in this. You did the mad thing, you will do the talking. All the best my dear girlfriend. I will pray for you •_•'
"I would love to explain it to you Sensei, but unfortunately my friend Karuizawa Kei apparently needs my help with something. So have a nice day, both of you."
Suzune immediately glared at him with an expression of I will kill you.
However, unfortunately for her all she received was an uncharacteristic small smirk from Kiyotaka before he turned his back away from her.
'You .... betrayed me, Kiyotaka-kun.'
Without saying anything further, the Leader of Class-D started jogging away from the dining hall with his usual ever present •_• look while Chabashira and Horikita were still in a staring contest.
"Horikita, explain."
'Curse you 3000, Kiyotaka-kun.'
End of Chapter 83
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Finally got done with this chapter. My bad for the late updates and the kind of slow schedule. Since my college started this week, I am not getting as much free time as I used to. So the updates might be a little slow in comparison to before. However, I'll try my best :)
Hope you guys enjoyed the chapter. See ya.
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