In practice, I originally just wanted to be a slacker.

After all, it would be quite difficult to stop Nagumo if they were separated by a grade.

However, if Kiriyama were to act as an intermediary, things would be much simpler, and it would also be a good opportunity to understand Nagumo's current influence on the second-year students.

As nine o'clock arrived, a large number of students poured into the pool, and cheers rang out incessantly. Kiriyama and Kamio Tatsuya spoke casually as they walked towards the locker room.

What are your thoughts on Nagumo?

Why is this the same question the president asked the other day?

"He's amazing. I think Kiriyama-senpai knows this all too well."

Kiriyama nodded in deep agreement with Tatsuya Kamio's answer.

"That's right, Nan Yun is amazing. He led the original B class to promotion in less than a year, while I was demoted from the class."

He said these words without resentment, only with deep self-mockery.

The fact that Nangumo was able to lead students from Class B, whose overall strength was inferior to Class 1, to Class 2 means that his own overall ability is much stronger than that of the students in Class 1.

Otherwise, this matter cannot be accomplished.

However, if that were the case, the school would not be able to assign him to Class B, because then it would be a foregone conclusion that Class B would replace Class B in his year.

The school clearly doesn't want such a definite result.

For example, in their current first grade, although the scores of the four classes are very different, no one dares to underestimate the students from the other classes.

Will Ban be able to graduate smoothly after Ban Yanagi takes power?

Not at all.

Does Class D have no chance to turn things around?

Of course there is!

Therefore, there should be someone in the class who can rival Nagumo. Could that person be Kiriyama?

"Hasn't Kiriyama-senpai ever thought about going back to the class?"

"Of course I want to, but unfortunately, I don't have the corresponding strength." Kiriyama's tone was full of bitterness. "If I were more useful, the class wouldn't have fallen to Class B in just one year."

So that's how it is. In other words, he lost more often than he won in his battles with Nagumo, or he never won even once.

If that's the case, then he's probably not the one in Ban who can rival Nan Yun; otherwise, they should at least be evenly matched.

However, Kiriyama was self-aware enough to know that he was no match for Nagumo.

Just as Kamio Tatsuya was thinking this, Kiriyama suddenly started complaining.

"There is indeed someone in our class whose overall strength can rival or even surpass Nanyun's, but she has absolutely no interest in the class's struggles."

If she had been willing to put in the effort, the class certainly wouldn't be in this situation where it's under Nan'gumo's control.

Oh?

It really exists.

But the class is under Nangumo's control?

Kamio Tatsuya immediately sensed something was wrong.

"Kiriyama-senpai, I have a question for you. To what extent has Nagumo-senpai gained control over the second-year students?"

"...almost all the second-year students were under Nagumo's control. Although there were some who were dissatisfied with this situation, no one openly rebelled."

Kamio Tatsuya was speechless.

President, what kind of difficult problem have you given me?

Is it too late to resign now?

Oh no, I shouldn't have agreed to be the student council president; I should still join the student council.

No wonder it was almost impossible for Horikita Manabu to stop Nagumo's reforms.

That makes sense. If there was any hope left for second-year students, he wouldn't have dragged himself into the student council to compete with Nagumo.

What a pity, President Horikita, you chose the wrong person. I have no desire to compete against that guy.

"Kiriyama-senpai, to tell you the truth, there's no way to stop Nagumo-senpai's reforms. Besides, given Kiriyama-senpai's abilities, Nagumo-senpai should have invited you, right?"

That's right, there was no way to stop Nagumo's reforms.

He possessed the power to overwhelm the other three classes, and all resistance was futile. No matter how unhappy the lower-ranking classes were, they could only obediently accept reality.

In this situation, the only ones who could cause him some trouble were the outstanding students in the lower-ranked classes.

Nanyun's reform aims to transform the school into one that places greater emphasis on individual ability.

In other words, he's giving those guys who have the ability to cause him trouble a way out so they can graduate from class.

Even Tatsuya Kamio didn't know how to refuse such a delicious-smelling treat.

With the team team certain to lose, Nagumo gave them the opportunity to compete in the individual competition.

In such situations, even if the opportunity is extremely slim, there are still plenty of people willing to grasp at this lifeline.

Let alone second-year students, even Tatsuya Kamio really wanted to support him.

“Even so, I want to stop him. He did invite me, but I refused.” Kiriyama shook his head. “Besides, I don’t think Nagumo would share such a good thing with every student. Even if he wants to go back on his word, no one can do anything about it.”

That's true, Kiriyama is right, but there are people who are willing to risk everything for this vague hope!

Nagumo's strategy is a perfectly legitimate and open plan. The only way to defeat him is through sheer strength. Unfortunately, the current second-year students do not have that ability. Nagumo's reforms are destined to succeed.

Unless you can pull off a one-for-one trade with Nagumo off the field, it will all be in vain.

No, Kiriyama just said that there is someone in the class who can rival or even surpass Nagumo.

If it's this person, perhaps we can use them to deal with Nagumo, a classic case of diverting trouble...

However, as soon as the thought arose, Kamio Tatsu nipped it in the bud.

Even if there really is such a person in the second year, it would probably be very difficult to persuade them to go against Nagumo.

Because if he could, Horikita Manabu probably wouldn't have come looking for him at all.

It would be much better to just contact them directly.

However, because of this, Tatsuya Kamio also made a simple profile of that person.

First of all, let's call him that for now.

He wasn't interested in whether he could graduate from his class; otherwise, he wouldn't have let his class drop to Class B.

Secondly, he was either uninterested in Nagumo's reforms or agreed with them.

Wow! Isn't that me?

"Hey, Kiriyama."

Just as Kamio Tatsuya was lost in thought, a voice interrupted their conversation.

Despite being in a noisy swimming pool, the sound was remarkably distinctive.

Then, Tatsuya Kamio subconsciously looked at Kiriyama-senpai next to him.

The guy's face suddenly turned ugly, as if he were constipated, and he looked extremely disgusted.

Kamio Tatsuya looked toward the source of the sound and saw a girl who was about 1.7 meters tall, with long silver hair, wearing a black bikini and sunglasses on her head. She was very beautiful and had a great figure.

So beautiful! No, it's absolutely gorgeous!

Especially those long legs, even more perfect than Kamuro's, definitely the body of someone who has been training for a long time, I wonder what they feel like to touch.

Moreover, her fair skin, glistening with water droplets, shone exceptionally brightly under the sun.

Are you a teacher?

Or are they students?

The area around the pool had quieted down because of the other person's appearance, and most people's eyes were focused on him, regardless of gender.

Since Kamuro wasn't there, Tatsuya Kamio decided to watch a little longer. After all, the other person was dressed like that, so what was the point of showing off?

If you don’t see it, you won’t see it!

Moreover, she was clearly aware of the stares from those around her, but she didn't seem to care at all.

"Kiryuin, what do you want to do?"

Kiriyama said impatiently.

Very good, it's confirmed. This beautiful girl named Kiryuin is a student, otherwise Kiriyama wouldn't have spoken to her in this tone.

Moreover, judging from Kiriyama's attitude, could this be the person who just watched his class drop to Class B?

The person he mentioned who could rival or even surpass Nagumo was actually a woman?

I have a feeling that there were some problems with the previous profiling.

She's nothing like me.

"It's nothing, you can go."

Upon hearing Kiryuin's words, Kiriyama felt utterly bewildered.

What is this weirdo up to now?

Kamio Tatsuya glanced at the other person curiously before turning around to leave with Kiriyama.

But as soon as he lifted his foot, he felt his sun protection clothing and hat being grabbed.

“I only said he could leave, not that you could leave, junior.”

Damn it?

Coming for me?

Kamio Tatsuya was completely bewildered. He was certain that he didn't know this beautiful senior. When did I become a humanoid succubus?

"Um, Kiryuin-senpai, we probably don't know each other, right?"

“That’s true. My name is Kiryuin Kaede. What’s your name?”

As she spoke, Kiryuin Fuka released her grip on Kamio Tatsuya's hat.

Why did you suddenly introduce yourself?

This was the first time that Tatsuya Kamio had ever met such a unique woman.

"I am Tatsuya Kamio."

"Great, so we've got to know each other now."

So casual.

And I always felt like she was controlling me.

"Kiryuin, what exactly do you want? If you have nothing to do, can you stay away from us?"

As a senior, Kiriyama responsibly stood in front of Kamio Tatsuya, as if Kiryuin in front of him were some kind of monstrous flood.

"Tongshan, I told you you could leave, why are you still blocking my way? You're so clueless."

Seeing that his attempts to dissuade her were ineffective, Kiriyama directly warned Kamio Tatsuya, who was standing next to him: "I advise you to ignore her. This girl is just like Koenji in your class. Whether it's her actions or her words, dealing with her will only be a waste of time."

Moreover, in the past two years, apart from her own academic achievements, she has made no contribution to our class whatsoever. She has always acted alone, only interjecting arbitrarily, and is an oddity in the class.

Tatsuya Kamio nodded. "I see. Koenji, huh?"

However, Kamio Tatsuya felt that there was still a difference between her and Koenji. After all, Kamio Tatsuya just wanted to stay away from Koenji, afraid that he would be bullied by her.

However, it wouldn't hurt to have a deeper conversation with this person in front of me.

Besides, she was only acting alone and didn't cause any trouble for the class, right? Otherwise, you would definitely have told her, wouldn't you?

In this respect alone, it is much better than Koenji.

After all, when Koenji took the exam on the deserted island, he didn't hesitate to give up and deducted thirty class points from the class score.

Furthermore, does having the ability automatically mean you have to contribute to the class? Why should you?

Kiriyama-senpai, who are you trying to kidnap?

This reminded Tatsuya Kamio of a certain unscrupulous teacher.

Kamio Tatsuya's previously decent impression of Kiriyama immediately plummeted.