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

“Saya Kiuchi, she’s my girlfriend.” Yoshida said, a slightly embarrassed expression on his face. “We’re both students in Class D.”

Kamio Tatsuya nodded, remaining silent to signal the other to continue.

"Although there are still more than two months until graduation, I am still very self-aware that it is impossible for our Class D to be promoted to a higher class."

For the upcoming exams, we just need to do our best not to get expelled. The rest is up to Class 1 and Class B.

"It's alright. With Yoshida-senpai's academic ability, he can definitely get into Tokyo University with ease." Kamio Tatsuya tried his best to say nice things.

“Tokyo University…” Yoshida sighed. “Don’t laugh at me, but knowing myself as I do, I’m absolutely confident I can get into Tokyo University, but…”

But Saya is no good. I know her academic abilities; at best, she's only at the level of Hokkaido University or Kobe University.

Kamio Tatsu didn't know what to say either. Should he criticize the other party's Versailles?

It's true that the University of Tokyo is the best university in Japan, but Hokkaido University and Kobe University are not bad either.

In terms of national ranking, I'd say around tenth place.

This surprised Tatsuya Kamio. Was the girlfriend of a top student also a top student?

And they're all from Class D, which is terrifying.

"I don't want to be separated from Saya. I'm afraid that if we are separated, we will never be able to see each other again in this lifetime."

As graduation approaches, it's not just Ishikura from Class B who feels pressured; students in the lower classes also have various worries.

Not only do they need to survive the final trial, but they also need to think about their future, since they no longer have the qualifications to compete for graduation.

If you want to live a better life in the future, you can only rely on yourself.

"If you don't want to be separated, wouldn't it be better to just let Kiuchi-senpai also enroll in the University of Tokyo? Or Yoshida-senpai could go to the same school as Kiuchi-senpai?"

Upon hearing this, Yoshida gave a wry smile.

“If Saya knew that I gave up my admission to the University of Tokyo for her, she would definitely kill me.”

Surprisingly, this senior student, Kiuchi, actually cares about senior student Yoshida.

Yoshida sighed as he looked out at the night view.

"So I'm worried about whether I should apply to the same school as Saya without telling her."

Upon hearing Yoshida's words, Kamio Tatsuya fell silent.

The two of them have a really deep relationship. At the same time, I have some doubts about whether it was planned from the beginning that this Kiuchi-senpai would appear in Inugari-senpai's group.

Although he came up with the plan, it went by far too smoothly.

However, he quickly came to terms with it, thinking that perhaps he was just scaring himself, if they were really that capable of predicting this far.

Class 3D will no longer be Class 3D.

"As for getting Saya to go to the University of Tokyo, that would be even more difficult. Academic qualifications aren't something you can improve overnight."

"Yoshida-senpai, generally speaking, the only way to get into the University of Tokyo is through an exam, right? But this school is different. If Kiuchi-senpai can graduate from her class, getting into the University of Tokyo should be a very simple matter, right?"

Upon hearing this, Yoshida's face showed a helpless expression.

"Under the current circumstances, it's impossible for Class D to catch up with Class A; there's a gap of over a thousand points between us."

As for another way to raise 20 million for class transfer...

Yoshida smiled and shook his head.

Although Yoshida acted this way, Kamio Tatsuya could tell that he wanted his girlfriend to graduate from the class.

Great, it's good to have this idea.

"Yoshida-senpai, did you know that something happened in Kiuchi-senpai's group?"

Faced with the question suddenly posed by Tatsuya Kamio, Yoshida was completely bewildered, looking confused and somewhat nervous.

Because if this exam goes wrong, some people might actually be expelled.

"Huh? Saya didn't tell me any of this. Did something happen?"

"You know that Kiuchi-senpai's group is the same as Inugari-senpai's group, right?"

“I do know that. She told me about it during dinner on the first day.” Yoshida nodded.

"Senior Inugari conspired with everyone in the group except Senior Tachibana Akane to deliberately make things easier during the exam so that they would fail."

Kamio Tatsuya's words startled Yoshida.

"How...how is that possible? Has Inugari gone mad? If she really fails, she, as the person in charge, will be expelled from school."

"That's right, it's a battle where you're willing to sacrifice yourself to drag the enemy down with you."

Yoshida fell silent for a moment, then sighed after thinking for a while.

"Inogari isn't the kind of person who would give up at this point. If I'm not mistaken, even if Inogari gets expelled, Ishikura will use a lot of points to help her, right?"

"I think so. After all, at this final moment, no one wants to drop out of school, let alone students in Class B who still have a chance to move up to the next class."

Kamio Tatsuya said calmly, "Moreover, it's not just Class B that will take rescue measures; Horikita-senpai will also use points to help Tachibana-senpai after Inugari-senpai drags people down with her."

"But what's the point of doing this? Exchanging your own class's 20 million and 400 class points for another class's 20 million and 400 class points."

"That's obviously pointless, but what if someone else uses Class B's personal points to help their comrades?"

Yoshida was startled, and then a name popped into his head.

"You mean Nagumo?"

Kamio Tatsuya was slightly surprised that this guy could guess that Nagumo was involved.

"That's right, it's him. He will cover the 20 million private points needed for Class B to rescue their comrades over three years. In that case, Class B will have an advantage of 20 million private points over Class 1."

Hearing these words, Yoshida felt a little uncomfortable.

Leaving aside the fact that rescuing classmates requires class points, the personal points alone would amount to 2000 million. These two rescues would be enough to allow two students from the next lower class to advance to the next class and obtain the class's graduation resources.

Although Yoshida doesn't need a spot to graduate from the class, he wants his girlfriend, Kiuchi, to graduate from it.

Only in this way could Kiuchi possibly get into the University of Tokyo; otherwise, with her grades, it would be absolutely impossible.

However, Yoshida soon began to wonder if it was possible to obtain these points.

Then, he noticed something: Horikita Academy used points to help Tachibana Akane after she was buried alive with him.

In other words, if Akane Tachibana hadn't been successfully killed, then Horikita would have saved those points.

The current situation is that Inugari has gathered the entire group to target Tachibana Akane alone, so Tachibana Akane will inevitably be killed along with them.

Horikita Manabu had no choice but to pay this large sum of points.

If we can prevent Akane Tachibana from being killed along with him, we might be able to get those points from Manabu Horikita.

As for whether the Horikita Society will agree...

He thinks it is possible.

Thinking this, Yoshida glanced at Tatsuya Kamio.

This junior might have come with this purpose in mind from the beginning, otherwise he wouldn't have brought up this topic, because these things are not really related to him.

After all that talk, the only possible link... is Kiuchi Saya.

Since Kiuchi Saya is now in the Ino-Kari group, if the Ino-Kari strategy wants to kill Tachibana Akane, then everyone in the group must give the same testimony.

If even one person sides with Tachibana Akane, the entire plan will be ruined.

Because when the school investigates, there will be conflicting testimonies, and the school will not be able to determine that Tachibana Akane was one of the factors that caused the group's average score to be below average.

"Kamio-kun, do you think it's better for the class to stop Inugari from being buried alive with Akane, or to rescue her after Inugari has been buried alive?"

Kamio Tatsuya glanced at Yoshida with a surprised look.

Sure enough, students who can stay at this school for nearly three years without being expelled must have some skills.

They've already thought of this.

It wasn't for nothing that I spent so much time guiding you.

That's right. The reason why Tatsuya Kamio hadn't mentioned this matter was to let Yoshida guess it. However, he originally thought he would need to guide him further, but he didn't expect that Yoshida had already guessed it.

That's fine.

People are always skeptical of collaborations that come to them, but they have no doubt about opportunities that they discover on their own.

For example, right now, Yoshida feels that he has discovered a blind spot.

"For the class, it would be best to stop Inogari from dragging Akane down with him. Using points to expel her from school is a last resort." Then, Tatsuya Kamio helplessly shrugged. "Of course, given the current situation, stopping Inogari is basically impossible."

Upon hearing this, Yoshida shook his head.

"Kamio-kun, there's no need to test me anymore. The reason you asked me to come out alone at this time is because all the second-year students have gone to take a shower, right?"

Since almost all the second-year students are Nagumo's spies, you must also be eager to finish this matter as soon as possible, right?

Therefore, you probably don't have much time either, so let's get straight to business. It might not be good to disturb them when they get back.”

Kamio Tatsuya glanced at Yoshida; perhaps this senior should get to know him again.

“That makes sense, but it’s getting late, so how about we meet at 1 a.m., Yoshida-senpai?”

"can."

The matter was of great importance, and Yoshida agreed without hesitation.

After discussing it with Yoshida, Kamio Tatsuya didn't go back to his dormitory. Instead, he headed straight for the third-year dormitory floor. Kamio Tatsuya was just a go-between; the real decision was made by Horikita Manabu.

At 1 a.m., at the usual spot, Tatsuya Kamio and Manabu Horikita met again.

"looking for me?"

Horikita Manabu's expression remained as serious as ever, making one wonder if he was incapable of joking, a quality he lacked compared to Nagumo.

Regardless of who is better, at least Nagumo seems more approachable.

"There's one more person, please wait a moment."

Not long after, another figure emerged from the dormitory building.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Kamio-kun, Horikita."

Horikita Manabu was somewhat surprised to see who it was.

"I remember you were Yoshida from Class D."

"I didn't expect you to know me."

Yoshida smiled, but didn't seem flattered.

“I never forget someone I’ve met even once,” Horikita Manabu said calmly. “So, why did you call me out so late?”

"Time is short, so I'll get straight to the point, Horikita. I want those 2000 million private points you have."

When most people hear someone making such an outrageous demand, they either turn back immediately or let out a cold laugh and say that the other person is delusional.

However, Horikita Manabu did not do that. He just looked at Yoshida for a while, and then spoke quietly.

"What can you give?"

"I heard from Kamio that Inugari's group is ganging up to isolate Tachibana. If nothing unexpected happens, Inugari will try to drag Tachibana down with him in a lose-lose situation."

"Yes, I already know about this."

Horikita Manabu nodded.

“I can help you thwart Ino-gari’s plan to be buried alive with him.” Yoshida didn’t mince words and went straight to the point. “My girlfriend, Kiuchi Saya, is in the Ino-gari group.”

After hearing this, Horikita Manabu thought for a moment, then looked at Kamio Tatsuya.

"Kamio, what do you think?"

“If there are allies in the same group, it is impossible for Senior Inugari’s plan to be buried with her to succeed, so I have an idea.”

Horikita Manabu and Yoshida both turned their gazes toward Kamio Tatsuya.

Kamio Tatsuya explained his plan to the two of them. Yoshida had no objections, but Horikita Manabu frowned.

"Horikita-senpai, now is not the time to be merciful. They attacked first, and we were just responding to their moves."

"I understand. If it succeeds, I will pay 20 million to promote Kiuchi to a higher class. If it fails, then this matter is over."

Horikita Manabu looked at Yoshida and made a promise.