People at the practical education center only want to drop out.

In the midterm exams, Gaoyuan Temple got first place in the class in all subjects except English, where he lost to Wang Meiyu, who always got full marks!

In the midterm exam, of the 20 students who scored over 90 points and earned 20 points in the original D class, 5 were from Gaoyuan Temple.

In other words, nearly a quarter of those 20 points are thanks to Kougen-ji Temple.

This demonstrates their learning ability and intelligence.

In comparison, Bai Lan's quiz score was only 71 points, more than 20 points lower than Gaoyuan Temple's.

As for the midterm exam, because Bai deliberately scored low in order to control his score, no one knew his true level in the midterm exam, but everyone thought that he was probably about the same as in the small test.

In any case, there will definitely be no subject where you can reliably score above 90.

Otherwise, Bai Lan wouldn't be involved in score control; instead, she should be like top students such as Gao Yuanji and Horikita, challenging for high scores in various subjects.

Therefore, they felt that Gaoyuan Temple's mind was much better than Bai Lan's.

This way.

1: 0!

Gaoyuan Temple is in the lead.

Then there's the aspect of physical ability.

In the physical education test, Gaoyuan Temple scored first in all subjects in the class.

Even in specific sports events, Kogenji Temple can easily win.

Bai Lan's performance in physical education class was rather average.

Bai Lan deliberately avoided standing out in PE class because she didn't want to gain favor with her classmates and hoped they would forget her existence.

Of course, after today's events, everyone has realized that Bai Lan usually hides his true abilities; his athletic skills are actually ridiculously strong.

However, Gaoyuan Temple also performed with ease in physical education class.

Therefore, no one could be sure whether Bai Lan or Gao Yuan Si had stronger athletic ability or who was better at fighting.

Let's call it a tie.

This way.

Gaoyuan Temple faces Bailan.

2: 1!

The advantage is mine!

There's a very good chance!

Therefore, the possibility that Kougenji Temple has the ability to replace Shirayama and eliminate Shirayama's "irreplaceability" is extremely high!

"Tell me exactly what White Boy did and what abilities he demonstrated. If nothing unexpected happens, I should be able to do it too. Even if I can't, I should have skills that can replace him, and I might even do it better than White Boy. After all, I am so beautiful and so perfect," said Kōgenji.

Horikita: "In that case, let me tell you about the abilities that Shirai Ran demonstrated in helping Karuizawa clear her name."

This will help you understand why I said Bai Lan is 'irreplaceable' and deserves a 'special award'....."

182. Final Result

Horikita then recounted everything he knew about how Shirai dealt with the bullying she experienced in Karuizawa.

Although, when the "anti-bullying education" was first introduced, the students in the class had heard about this incident from Karuizawa.

However, what Karuizawa said at the time was an abridged version. The focus was on Karuizawa's role in the incident and the despicable actions of Yonekura and others who tried to bully Karuizawa and then tried to frame her when they failed.

After all, the knowledge that Karuizawa was going to impart in his lectures was just to teach the students "how to ask for help when they encounter danger".

Therefore, things like investigation, evidence collection, crime solving, and negotiation—things that are highly difficult and require a lot of intelligence—are still too difficult for the original Class D members, and Karuizawa can't teach them things they don't know.

Therefore, Karuizawa only gave a brief overview of the most technically demanding and difficult part of the incident, which was entirely handled by Shirai.

The gist of it is: Karuizawa was framed, but fortunately, Shirai found crucial evidence, exposed the framing, and Karuizawa was successfully exonerated, while the framing person was punished.

Finally, to pique the class's interest in learning, a sentence was added: "It's a pity that the person who framed him was powerful and influential, and had some connections, so he was able to spend points to get rid of most of his crimes."

"When Karuizawa was being bullied, she immediately sought help from Shirai."

"After Karuizawa chased away the bullies, Bai Lan did not let her guard down. Instead, she anticipated the possibility that Yonekura might retaliate and took preventative measures in advance."

Within minutes, he located his target and tracked and photographed him, successfully capturing his uninjured appearance before he faked his injury. He then proved the time of the photo's capture by including it in a live news broadcast.

"Later, when Yonekura actually framed Karuizawa, Shirai was able to easily prove the enemy's framing with the evidence she had prepared in advance."

"Bai Lan felt that there was a mastermind behind Yonekura, so instead of directly presenting evidence, she had me, Hirata, Kushida, and Karuizawa cooperate with her in acting without knowing anything about it, and finally successfully lured out the mastermind."

Horikita finished speaking very quickly.

Not long after, Kougenji replied: "Prevention, tracking, evidence collection, entrapment, these things are not that difficult. I can do it too. I can completely replace White Boy to do these things."

Therefore, the white-haired boy is not the only option; he is not yet qualified to receive the special prize.

Although it was just a text-based exchange, everyone seemed to see those words transform into the confident demeanor of Kogenji.

however.

“No, you can’t do it,” Horikita said firmly.

"Oh? Of all the things you mentioned Bai Lan did, which one is something I couldn't do?"

Are they stalking and secretly filming?

Do you need me to follow you for a few days and take some photos to prove my abilities, girl?

"You can't answer Karuizawa's SOS call."

Horikita said this.

"From the moment you missed Karuizawa's distress call while Shirai received it, you were already out of the game, weren't you?"

Gaoyuan Temple has yet to respond.

After a while.

Kougenji replied, "You're right. Indeed, I was out of the game from that moment on. As far as 'this matter' is concerned, White Boy was indeed the only option. I really didn't have the chance to compete with him for this credit."

"But don't get too cocky yet. I didn't lose. I just wasn't serious before and started a little late, which made me a step behind him. Next time, I'll be more careful."

“Then I hope you’ll get serious quickly,” Horikita replied.

Kogenji's words puzzled the voyeurs.

At this moment, the representative of the winning camp, who had already been defeated by Horikita, couldn't help but ask, "Horikita-kun, I don't understand. What does it mean that Karuizawa-kun chose to ask Shirai-kun for help? Does it mean that Kōgenji-kun can't replace Shirai-kun?"

Horikita explained, "When people ask for help, they often prioritize the person they feel most comfortable with."

Karuizawa is clearly in a similar situation. The fact that she chose to ask Shirai for help shows that she feels Shirai is the most reliable person in the entire class.

Since Karuizawa was also one of the spokespeople and had the right to speak, someone immediately asked, "Karuizawa-san, is it true?"

Looking at the message sent to her on her phone screen, Karuizawa blushed instantly.

Karuizawa blushed partly because she was shy, feeling that her feelings for Bai Lan had been seen through, and more so because she was anxious. After all, she knew that Bai Lan didn't want others to know about their relationship, and she was worried that if their relationship were exposed, it would cause trouble for Bai Lan and ultimately make Bai Lan unhappy and dissatisfied with her.

Karuizawa felt that once she admitted to "regarding Shiran as the most reliable person in her heart," her secret relationship with Shiran would likely be exposed.

Karuizawa tried to say something, to defend herself, to cover it up, but she was worried that her explanation would undermine Horikita's chances.

It's important to understand that Horikita is clearly speaking up for Shirai and trying to secure benefits for her. If Karuizawa were to undermine Horikita at this moment, Shirai's interests could very well be harmed, and then...

Karuizawa was very conflicted and didn't know what to do.

Fortunately, before Karuizawa could figure out what to do, Horikita spoke up again.

"It's only natural that Karuizawa would consider Shirai-san as the most reliable person in his heart."

Actually, it wasn't just Karuizawa.

Everyone here, please ask yourselves honestly, if you were in such a situation, and you could contact Bai Lan, most of you would probably choose to ask Bai Lan for help, right?

After all, it was Bai Lan who saved our class's score of 620 during the discipline inspection month.

It was Bai Lan's "grouping agreement" and "class rules" that enabled the whole class to unite and help and protect each other.

It was Bai Lan who organized the score control plan for the midterm exam.

Since entering school, all major events in our class have been related to Bai Lan, and closely related to her. It is because of Bai Lan that our class has reached a point that no other class from Class D could have reached in the past.

All of this made Bai Lan enjoy unparalleled prestige in the class.

Having prestige makes people feel that she is reliable and that no matter what difficulties arise, as long as Bai Lan is willing to help, everything will be alright.

So, in the most critical situation, if most people in the class could only choose one person to ask for help, they would probably think of Bai Lan first, right?

Therefore, it was inevitable that Karuizawa would ask Shiro for help instead of anyone else.

Because Bai Lan is the most reliable, while Kōgenji is far less reliable in Karuizawa's eyes.

Therefore, even if Kogenji were willing to help Karuizawa, Karuizawa probably wouldn't accept, since she has better options.

Given the choice of Shirai-san, Karuizawa would not 'settle for second best' and choose someone else to help her solve the problems she faces.

Even if Kōgenji wanted to 'force' help, without Karuizawa's willingness to trust and cooperate, no one could resolve this matter as easily and perfectly as Shirai.

If Kōgenji wants to replace Shirakawa, even if he is very capable, he must first achieve accomplishments comparable to Shirakawa and gain prestige of the same caliber in order to earn Karuizawa's trust.

However, Kougenji was 'a step too late'; by the time he wanted to start building up his reputation, it was already too late.

Even now, no one in the class, including Gao Yuansi, has the prestige to match that of Bai Lan.

Even Hirata and Kushida, who are the most popular students in the class.

If Karuizawa were to encounter a similar situation again and need help, she still wouldn't choose anyone else.

“Yes! That’s right. If I had to do it again, I would still choose to ask Bai Lan for help. None of the others are as reliable as Bai Lan.” Karuizawa knew what he had to do at this point and said at the right time.

Horikita: "So, at least in this matter, Kogenji-kun cannot replace Shirai-kun."

Bai Lan is unique and irreplaceable!

After hearing Horikita's words and Karuizawa's affirmation of them, none of the other representatives remained silent.

The third phase ended quickly, lasting fifteen minutes.

Kushida announced:

"Round 1, Battle Phase, End!"