A crossover anime, where people are in Classroom of the Imaginary Era, and behind the scenes, the ki

But among the apprehensive freshmen, Nanase Tsubasa was indeed an exception.

Instead of registering with Karuizawa Megumi right away, she went straight to the back of the classroom and stood in front of Horikita Suzune's desk.

"Senior."

Nanase Tsubasa leaned forward slightly and asked softly:

"I've seen the summary document the class monitor posted in the group chat. It turns out that in the midterm exams, although those who fail are punished by the system by having one of their lives removed..."

"But if we follow the school's rules, as long as everyone tacitly controls their scores during the exam and lowers the class average, this can be avoided, right?"

The girl blinked her bright eyes and continued to share her thoughts:

"Furthermore, since the school has now specifically launched courses for this purpose... I was wondering if we could maintain only the minimum level of academic studies and focus most of our energy on practical training for the black ball?"

Horikita Suzune stopped tidying up her notes.

She looked up and glanced at Nanase Tsubasa, whose face was full of seriousness.

"While I understand your thinking, this 'utilitarian' strategy does indeed make logical sense..."

"But, in essence, our primary duty is still to serve our students."

"Even if the school doesn't seem to want to deliberately make things difficult for us in academic subjects, once we completely give up on our studies... can you guarantee that the black ball won't use that as an excuse to target us in future exams?"

Upon hearing this, Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, who was sitting diagonally behind Horikita, offered his own perspective:

"Perhaps, we can give it a try."

Horikita Suzune frowned slightly and glanced at him sideways.

Ayanokouji met her gaze, his tone flat:

"But not everyone needs to do this. We only need to select those who are determined to be the main force in the Black Ball exam and have them take leave to focus on the school's practical training courses."

"As long as it doesn't affect these people's cultural exam scores, and with some points added as a 'bribe'... I'm sure Mr. Chabashira won't refuse."

Horikita Suzune was stunned for a moment.

Upon closer reflection, it seems that this might not be a bad idea.

But subconsciously, she still turned to look at Su Wei, wanting to ask for his opinion.

Right now, if there's anyone whose opinion she can unconditionally trust, it's only the man in front of her.

Su Wei thought for a moment and then said:

"The courses designed for advanced learning are not particularly difficult to begin with. In addition, the current exam rewards only benefit the top three students... For most people, the cost-effectiveness of focusing solely on academic subjects is indeed not high."

"If it doesn't affect their grades, I think it's okay to let some people try taking leave for special training."

Horikita Suzune pursed her lips, but still voiced her concerns:

"However, the number of people requesting leave should not be too large. Otherwise, if those who are capable of competing for the top three positions and receiving the 'revival reward' miss out on a great opportunity due to neglecting their studies..."

"Then the price is far too heavy."

Ayanokouji shook his head again, interrupting her:

"In any case, there are only three fixed slots for the midterm exam revival award. As long as these three slots are filled by students from our school, there is no real 'loss'."

He simply looked calmly at Horikita Suzune:

"Furthermore, I don't believe that an extra life can make up for a weak person's lack of real combat experience. Without sufficient strength... it's just another death."

Upon hearing this, Horikita Suzune fell completely silent.

Although Kiyotaka Ayanokoji's intention was to state the facts, he was not deliberately targeting anyone.

But in the eyes of a girl who has suffered a series of setbacks and is extremely sensitive.

There will always be an inevitability of over-interpreting these words and taking them personally.

Su Wei naturally understood Horikita's current state of internal strife.

Even without relying on the mind-reading ability of the "Five Visions," one could guess most of what was going on just by looking at her taut jawline.

She simply fell into self-blame again, thinking, "I'm a burden to my brother" and "I can't protect anyone."

However, haste makes waste.

In Su Wei's view, having pressure is not entirely a bad thing.

It's always better to be ashamed and then act bravely than to be a fool who blindly rushes in to his death.

Just like forging steel, only through repeated tempering with high temperature and heavy hammer can impurities be removed and the sharpest blade be forged.

Just as Su Wei was about to say something casually to give Horikita Suzune a way out of the stalemate,

The noise in the classroom suddenly quieted down for a moment.

Immediately afterwards, Karuizawa Megumi, holding the registration book, quickly approached.

She bent down and whispered in Suwei's ear:

"Suwei... there's a senior with white hair looking for you outside."

"White hair..." Su Wei raised an eyebrow, "Kiryuin Kaede, a second-year high school student?"