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

Kamio Tatsuya had no choice but to walk towards Nagumo's direction. Although Nagumo had said those things before, he still had to put on a show.

Chapter 245 Is Nan Yun's purpose noble?

After seeing Nagumo's gesture, Kamio Tatsuya also came to the vicinity of the heater. To be fair, although the heater looked old, it was still very useful.

I saw the heating pipes when I was in the dormitory earlier. They are the only thing that keeps the dormitory at a comfortable temperature.

"How are you finding the food here?"

"It's alright, after all, I even eat the school's free mountain vegetable meal every now and then."

Although Tatsuya Kamio loves food, he is not that picky.

"That's good." Nagumo nodded with a smile, then looked at Tatsuya Kamio. "By the way, who do you think will win the bet between me and Horikita-senpai?"

Tsk, so it really is this matter?

To be honest, Tatsuya Kamio didn't want to answer his question, because he already had a pretty good idea of ​​what Nagumo was planning.

However, saying it directly would be too disrespectful to him, which is why Tatsuya Kamio felt speechless at this moment.

But not answering wasn't an option, because Nan Yun had already set his sights on him, and the outcome would be the same whether he answered or not.

Moreover, he guessed that Nan Yun had come to see him this time only to test how much he had figured out.

"Who knows? If it's just about average scores... I think both Nagumo-senpai and Horikita-senpai have a chance."

Nan Yun raised an eyebrow and smiled.

"The way you put it makes it sound like I don't really want to compare my average score with Horikita-senpai."

"Isn't that right? I really don't think you genuinely want to have a fight with Horikita-senpai." Kamio Tatsuya shrugged; there was no need to play dumb at this point.

Because not only Tatsuya Kamio could see that Nagumo was up to his own tricks, Manabu Horikita could as well, so he would definitely pay attention to Nagumo's little actions.

This was exactly what Nagumo had anticipated, or perhaps he deliberately proposed the bet to draw Horikita Manabu's attention to himself.

What's your basis for saying that?

"Because Nagumo-senpai's group is full of students from Class C and Class D. If Nagumo-senpai really wanted to compete with Horikita-senpai, he wouldn't have formed a team so casually."

"The same goes for Horikita-senpai; his group also has quite a few students from Class C and Class D. How do you explain that?"

Kamio Tatsuya sighed, feeling somewhat annoyed by the guy. This was the reason he had always avoided talking to him too much.

You're really underestimating me.

"Because Horikita-senpai never expected you to issue a challenge at this time, or rather, he never wanted to accept your challenge at all."

Furthermore, your bet is based on the average score of the entire group. If you really want a relatively fair outcome, you should remove extra factors and only compare the average score of the group.

"So, Senior Nagumo, are you satisfied with this explanation?"

This is something that Kamio Tatsuya doesn't understand either. Isn't this just blatantly telling Horikita Manabu that I'm going to cause trouble?

Was he doing it on purpose?

Is it also part of attracting the other person's attention?

As Tatsuya Kamio spoke, Nagumo's gaze toward him grew increasingly appreciative.

"So, you think I'll break my promise to Horikita-senpai?"

"That's right, that's why Senior Nagumo suggested that there's no need to set up a punishment."

"If that's the case, what do you think I would do?"

“Didn’t we say it from the beginning? It’s about who can get more students to drop out.” Kamio Tatsuya sighed. “There’s no need to test me with something like that, is there? And it’s not just me, Horikita-senpai probably saw through that too, which is why he made that request.”

"Hehe, that's true, so in the next few days, Horikita-senpai will probably be keeping a close eye on my actions."

Nan Yun smiled nonchalantly.

"However, Kamio-kun, you really are quite amazing. I knew I hadn't misjudged you."

"Thanks for the compliment."

"So who do you think I'll target?"

Tsk, you, are you ever going to stop? Although Tatsuya Kamio doesn't know much about Horikita Manabu's interpersonal relationships, if anyone dropping out of school could be a blow to Horikita Manabu, then there's only one person.

Akane Tachibana, former student council secretary, and Horikita Manabu's sidekick.

"I don't know much about Horikita-senpai's third-year class, so I'm not very clear about it." Kamio Tatsuya didn't really want to answer the question.

Because if we know Nagumo's purpose now, we can take action in secret to avoid the worst-case scenario.

But if I say it out loud, Nagumo might pull some new tricks.

"Let's just guess. There's no harm in being wrong anyway."

"Horikita-senpai's team is perfectly formed, so there shouldn't be any way to attack his team. I'll just pick one randomly, Fujimaki-senpai? He was really disrespectful to you just now."

Fujimaki and Horikita were not in the same group, and there were other students in his group, so there was a chance.

Then Nan Yun's smile deepened.

Seeing this, Kamio Tatsuya couldn't help but feel amused. Wow, this guy is really easy to understand. He becomes obedient immediately after being stroked a little.

Kamio Tatsuya's real answer was certainly not this one called Fujimaki.

If you were to ask who dropped out of the third-year class and it was the biggest blow to Horikita Manabu, it would undoubtedly be Tachibana Akane-senpai, even though the two never publicly acknowledged their relationship.

However, anyone with eyes can see the affection between the two, and some people would probably believe that they would get married immediately after graduation.

Given Nagumo's personality, he either doesn't do things at all, or he does them thoroughly, so his target this time must be Tachibana Akane.

However, there was one thing that Kamio Tatsuya didn't understand: how did he manage to interfere with the girls' side?

To get Akane and her group expelled from school, their average score must fall below the school's standard, and Akane herself must be in charge.

The only other way is to have the person in charge of Akane's group drop out of school because their average score is too low, and then have Akane take them down with them.

However, this would trigger another rule, which is that the school must determine that Tachibana Akane is one of the reasons why the group failed.

In other words, as long as Akane Tachibana fulfills her responsibilities, there is no risk of her being expelled from school.

Unless everyone in this group except for Akane Tachibana is an enemy.

Only in this way could Akane be falsely accused by everyone, making her one of the reasons the group failed.

But will the group assignments for the girls really go as smoothly as Nagumo imagines?

Do not……

Tatsuya Kamio realized he had misjudged the situation; perhaps his target wasn't Akane Tachibana.

In order to maximize their score, the third graders will definitely use an N+1+1+1 grouping method.

In other words, there will inevitably be a girl from the third grade who will join a group mainly composed of students from other classes.

Whoever this person is, they will become Nagumo's target.

So the truth is that Nagumo, together with other third-grade classes, set a trap for the third-grade students to fall into.

No matter who jumps in, Nagumo will make that person drop out of school.

As for how to persuade the group leader and the students in the class to die together, that's where money comes in.

"Really? That's what you think. Do I really look like the kind of person who holds grudges?"

"Isn't that right? I heard that quite a few seniors who were enemies with Nagumo-senpai in the second year were expelled."

"I didn't expect you to know even this kind of thing. You're really amazing."

"Because Senior Nagumo warned me, and I've made a lot of preparations to deal with any possible attack he might launch at any time."

Kamio Tatsuya's answer was as reasonable as possible, at least it did not arouse Nagumo's suspicion.

"Do you know why I made him drop out of school?"

Why do you want him to drop out of school? What does that have to do with me?

Kamio Tatsuya was completely confused.

Because it's interesting?

Kamio Tatsuya tentatively gave an answer.

Nagumo immediately shook his head, a regretful expression on his face.

"Kamio-senpai, I really admire Horikita-senpai, so I really want to prove my growth to him before he graduates."

Seeing Nagumo suddenly start revealing his secrets, Kamio Tatsu didn't know what to say.

If you want him to see your growth, then go and defeat him fair and square. Why are you telling me all this?

"But there's one thing I just can't get over."

"What is it?"

"It's very simple, it's just that Horikita-senpai is too upright!" Nagumo suddenly became passionate. "Horikita-senpai is different from me. I will stop at nothing to achieve my goal."

However, Horikita-senpai has always fought using fair and square methods since his freshman year.

So you knew? Kamio Tatsuya always thought Nagumo was self-important, but I never expected him to be so self-aware.

"Because our methods are different, I was able to easily see through Horikita-senpai's weakness, which is that he lacks defensive measures against attacks from the shadows!"

As the saying goes, it's easy to dodge a spear in the open but hard to guard against an arrow in the dark, unless you're also in the dark.

However, just as Nagumo said, Horikita is used to fair and square battles, so his defenses are indeed weak against attacks from the shadows.

"And I want to take this opportunity to make Horikita-senpai understand this!"

Nagumo's eyes were filled with determination and fervor.

Kamio Tatsuya was speechless. If what Nagumo said was true, then he was indeed great, because although the methods might be rather drastic, if he succeeded, they would definitely be very effective.

You can't learn by being taught, but you can learn by doing; it only takes one time.

Horikita Manabu will probably never forget this incident for the rest of his life.

However, Horikita Manabu will definitely be very unhappy with Nagumo. If Nagumo really acted for Horikita Manabu, then being resented by Horikita Manabu will definitely make Nagumo very sad.

Who knows, she might even shed tiny pearls while hiding under the covers in the middle of the night.

Is that why Nagumo said this was a battle where he risked his dignity?

Wow, what a noble purpose!

No, the more I think about it, the more I want to laugh.

The reason Nagumo told Kamio Tatsuya this answer was probably to shut Kamio Tatsuya up and prevent him from telling Horikita Manabu about it.

If Horikita Manabu had known about this beforehand, the outcome might not have been as good.

That's why Nagumo came to test Kamio Tatsuya's attitude. If Kamio Tatsuya didn't know either, then Nagumo would pretend nothing had happened.

If he figured it out, then use these words to calm him down first.

As it turned out, Nagumo succeeded; his words had indeed convinced Tatsuya Kamio.

Because Tatsuya Kamio and Nagumo share the same idea, Horikita Manabu lacks experience in dealing with underhanded attacks, and will definitely suffer in the workplace in the future.

So why not train him now and build up his immunity?

"I understand, I won't tell Horikita-senpai." Kamio Tatsuya nodded. "But Nagumo-senpai's real target probably isn't Fujimaki-senpai, right?"

"Oh? You actually think so?"

"Yes, but I still don't know who Senior Nagumo's target is."

Yes, since we don't know the girls' group assignments yet, of course we don't know who they are. That's not entirely a lie.

After staring at Kamio Tatsuya with a deep gaze for a while, Nagumo suddenly burst out laughing.

"Alright, it's getting late, I should head back now. See you later, Kamio-senpai. Oh, and don't tell Horikita-senpai about this, okay?"

"Don't worry, I won't tell Horikita-senpai."

After Nagumo left, Tatsuya Kamio curled his lip. That guy…

After finishing his conversation with Nagumo, Tatsuya Kamio returned to his dormitory to take a nap.

While Kamio Tatsuya was taking a nap in the dormitory, Totsuka Yahiko from the same group approached Katsuragi. Since it was free time in the afternoon, the two went directly to the outside of the building.

"Katsura, the student council president just came to talk to me."