Practical teaching, all I want is your reward.

Suzuki Tetsu ended the call, then got up to wash up. Looking at himself in the bathroom mirror, he thought he looked alright.

Speaking of which, people always say he looks like a celebrity. But which celebrity is it?

He didn't think too much about it, because there was still a lot of work to be done.

Kiryuin Fuka had already agreed to Suzuki Kametomo's request last night. His physical abilities should be quite good, as there are signs of training on his body, and he is probably very flexible.

In addition, Suzuki Tetsu discussed specific tactics with Kiriyama Ikuha and requested that the latter report on Nagumo Masaru's actions at any time.

With Kiriyama Ikuhachi and Katsuragi Kohei keeping an eye on Nagumo Masaru, he should be able to spare some of his attention for the time being.

After washing up, Suzuki Toru prepared to head to the classroom.

September is the time when summer turns to autumn. The road is still a little warm. Students mostly walk under the shade of trees on both sides of the road. It seems that some plants are in bloom, and a faint fragrance is carried on the breeze.

He would occasionally run into one or two students he knew on the way, and it wasn't until they greeted Suzuki Tetsu that he realized he was now a minor celebrity.

A short while later, Suzuki Toru arrived at Class A's classroom.

Perhaps because of yesterday, he always felt like someone was watching him.

Even so, no one went up to bother Suzuki Toru; instead, more students gathered around Katsuragi Kohei.

After school in the afternoon, Katsuragi Kohei held a brief class meeting.

"Before we officially start practicing, I plan to select some of the more capable students to participate in the assignment competition. If anyone is willing to take on multiple tasks, that's fine too."

"Is it voluntary to raise your hand, or should Katsuragi-kun designate someone?" Hashimoto Masayoshi couldn't help but ask.

The former is fine, but if it's the latter, it means that Class A has become a one-man show run by Katsuragi Kohei.

"I will try my best to consider everyone's feelings." Katsuragi Kohei said vaguely, but the meaning was quite clear: "Everyone has participated in physical education classes before, and I think it is obvious who has the best ability."

Then he added, "Of course, if you don't want to participate in the quota competition, that's fine too."

Hashimoto Masayoshi looked at Sakayanagi Arisu, then nodded and smiled, "Then, please count me in."

He excelled in physical education class and even won first place in swimming class at the beginning of the semester. Suzuki Toru felt that his athletic ability was much better than that of the average person.

"I'll participate too!" someone raised their hand.

The reward points for the competition are plentiful, so it's normal for some students in the class to be willing to participate.

At that moment, someone nudged Suzuki Toru.

Why didn't you raise your hand?

Why should I raise my hand?

"Raise your hand quickly."

"why?"

"Because Sakayanagi wants you to participate."

Suzuki Toru looked at Kamuro Masumi next to him and found that she was not joking, but rather had an impatient expression on her face.

Looking at Sakayanagi Arisu ahead, the girl seemed to have noticed the commotion earlier. When she saw his gaze, she blinked as if urging him on.

"I have very poor motor skills."

As soon as she finished speaking, Kamuro Masumi became even more impatient, immediately grabbed Suzuki Toru's arm, and lifted them up together.

"Hey, Katsuragi, there are two people here!"

Suzuki Toru could feel the astonished gazes around him. Katsuragi Kohei on the podium hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded.

Kamuro Masumi released Suzuki Toru's arm and looked out the window nonchalantly.

"What project do you want to participate in with me?" Suzuki Tetsu asked.

“It wasn’t me, it was that guy,” Kamuro Masumi replied curtly. “She couldn’t walk on her own, so she insisted that I take her place and play three-legged race with you.”

Suzuki Toru was stunned for a moment, unable to understand what this was all about.

"Next, we will begin training according to our respective project content. The competition forms can be submitted in the last few days." Katsuragi Kohei was very satisfied. Including Kamuro Masumi and Suzuki Toru, a total of twelve people in the class were willing to participate in the assigned competition.

Except for a few people, everyone else was on the pre-arranged list, so he didn't need to say anything more.

Moreover, several students were members of the Sakayanagi faction, and it was quite unexpected that they would cooperate with them.

Something unusual is bound to be suspicious. Perhaps, as Suzuki Tetsu said, Sakayanagi Arisu might be plotting something.

Chapter 252 Please let Masumi-san take my place

When Kohei Katsuragi mentioned that he would help Class D with their training, the class finally stirred up a wave of excitement.

"Huh, are we really going to help that bunch of trash?" Totsuka Yahiko was dumbfounded.

"Katsura, don't forget that besides practice, we also need to prepare for the opening ceremony's entrance and exit," Shinji Matoba said, as if reminding us. "If we waste too much time, we might slow down our progress."

Some people habitually complain, "We can't even take care of ourselves right now, can we?"

These complaints and objections were not directed at Katsuragi Kohei, but rather stemmed from a lack of understanding of why they should help Class D.

"I know, but please consider this carefully," Katsuragi Kohei said. "Do you really think it's okay to just watch Class D lose?"

"So what if we lost? It's not like Class A lost." Totsuka Yahiko felt indifferent.

"As far as I know, the senior students are already cooperating with each other, Class B and Class C, Class A and Class D." Katsuragi Kohei wasn't lying; after all, the second-year students were indeed doing so.

At this point, Hashimoto Masayoshi roughly understood what he meant and asked, "Is Katsuragi-kun worried that we will lose in the grade-level competition?"

"Yes, even if we rank first in the grade, we will still lose 100 points because we lost in the group battle."

It is obvious that Katsuragi Kohei's answer caused concern among many students.

To be honest, Class A has a very bad impression of Class D now.

Class D set a historic record during the start of the school year by achieving a score of zero.

Although they scored 175 points in the deserted island test, they immediately lost 150 points in the preferential treatment test. After a busy summer, they only gained a few dozen points, which makes people really worry about their performance.

“That makes sense, but how can we help?” Shinji Matoba asked.

“Besides taking advantage of the extra physical education classes the school gives us, we also practice together after school.” Katsuragi Kohei paused for a moment. “If we can combine the strength of both classes, I don’t think we can lose this sports festival.”

Rather than focusing on concentration, it's more accurate to say that weaker teammates can be deliberately sacrificed to gain more points.

Originally, I had to deal with three classes, but now I only need to deal with two. Moreover, I can get Class D to cooperate with me and give each other points in certain events.

Not only that, it also allows Class D to wear down the strong members of Class B and Class C in team competitions.

When Katsuragi Kohei told the whole class his reasons, they looked at each other, seemingly having no reason to object.

In certain important competitions, it might not be unreasonable to simply sacrifice Class D as scapegoats.

"What if Class D leaks our information?" Shinji Toba still prioritizes the interests of his class.

Kohei Katsuragi had anticipated this and immediately replied, "No, they don't know our specific order, and besides, we can have the students assigned to the competition practice during PE class."

The class schedules do not overlap, so when Class A is in class, other classes obviously cannot see what Class A is doing.

Therefore, Shinji Matoba stopped speaking.

"Does Sakayanagi-san have any objections?" Katsuragi Kohei looked at the girl below the stage, who had remained unusually quiet from beginning to end.

“No, Katsuragi-kun’s arrangements are perfect, and I have no reason to object.” Sakayanagi Arisu smiled slightly. “To be honest, I can’t help but look forward to the final result.”

Katsuragi Kohei glanced at Suzuki Toru, and seeing that the latter had no intention of speaking, he ended the class meeting.

"We'll start practicing tomorrow. Before that, I'll contact Hirata from Class D."

As soon as he finished speaking, many whispers broke out in the classroom.

……

The class meeting didn't last long and was soon adjourned.

Just as Suzuki Tetsu was about to head to the gymnasium, Sakayanagi Arisu suddenly followed, with Kamuro Masumi following behind.

"Please don't blame Masumi for what happened just now."

I thought she would bring up the issue of class authority, but to my surprise, she took the initiative to apologize to Suzuki Toru.

"Because of my leg problems, I couldn't participate in the competition with Suzuki-kun, so Masumi-san will participate in the competition in my place." Sakayanagi Arisu walked slowly, her slightly upturned eyebrows looking especially cute in the sunlight.

"Hey, it's clearly you who's forcing me, isn't it?" Kamuro Masumi hurriedly explained, lest Suzuki Toru misunderstand her.

Sakayanagi Arisu simply smiled slightly, not revealing her thoughts.

"Even so, you'll just be watching from the sidelines at most, right?" Suzuki Toru asked with some doubt, while also keeping pace with Sakayanagi Arisu's speed.

“Yes, I will guide you and Masumi throughout the practice phase, and I will also cheer you on in the official competition.” Sakayanagi Arisu smiled. “During this period, you can treat Masumi as me, please don’t be shy.”

Suzuki Toru was taken aback. What kind of game was this?

“I know what you’re thinking, you’d better not go too far,” Kamuro Masumi warned.

No, shouldn't you be opposing Sakayanagi Arisu's actions now?

Seemingly sensing Suzuki Toru's thoughts, Sakayanagi Arisu said with a smile, "As you can see, Masumi is enjoying herself, so there's no need to worry about her feelings."

“What? How could I enjoy it?” Kamuro Masumi immediately retorted.

Suzuki Tetsuya was silent for a moment: "Maybe we should just forget about it, it's too much trouble."

In an instant, Kamuro Masumi stared intently at him, her voice turning icy: "Do you think I'm troublesome?"

“Don’t you think I’m a pain?” Suzuki Tetsu said. “Look, I’m a pervert, and I’ll most likely do something really outrageous to you in the process.”

"At least you have some self-awareness," Masumi Kamuro said coldly.

She seemed to have already tacitly agreed to something, and simply ignored the warning.

“Mixed-gender three-legged race, that should be a lot of fun.” Sakayanagi Arisu smiled at Suzuki Toru. “Looking forward to meeting you tomorrow, Suzuki-kun.”

As she spoke, Sakayanagi Arisu quickened her pace slightly, passing by Suzuki Toru and leaving only her petite figure behind.

"You should know this wasn't my intention, so you'd better not put me in a difficult position." Kamuro Masumi said this last sentence before catching up with Sakayanagi Arisu.

Watching the two of them walk away, Suzuki Toru suddenly sighed. From any perspective, he had no reason to refuse.

Never mind, let's go check out Kikyo Kushida's gymnastics uniform next.