I'm in a real religion, why are all the people who confess to me girls?

"Hey."

What's the point of saying all this now?

Wasn't the outcome predetermined from the very beginning?

The microphone crackled to life.

The students who were talking quickly lined up under the guidance of their homeroom teacher. Fortunately, there were only one grade and not many students. Soon, four small square formations were neatly arranged.

The person who stepped onto the podium was not Kiriyama, who had initially hosted this special exam, but Mashima-sensei, the homeroom teacher of Class 1-A.

"First of all, thank you all for your hard work in this special exam, which made its successful conclusion possible. Although this special exam may not be a result that everyone in some classes can be satisfied with or accept, everyone who participated in this special exam is undoubtedly the best student..."

Mr. Majima read the manuscript with a blank expression. His serious demeanor, perhaps because he had just finished his mission as a supervisor and hadn't yet quickly immersed himself in his current role, resulted in a manuscript devoid of any emotional fluctuation, making it incredibly soporific for listeners.

"Ha~"

Upon hearing someone yawn, Ms. Majima stopped speaking and looked in the direction from which the sound came.

At this moment, Amane was covering her mouth and looked like she was about to fall asleep. It was obvious that Amane was urging Majima-sensei to finish reading the script quickly.

After glancing around and realizing that no one had the patience to listen, Ms. Majima simply put down her manuscript, took out another piece of paper, and began to read.

"Based on the changes in class points following this special exam, the latest class points for each class this year are as follows."

Grade 1 Class A (Sakayanagi Class): 1020 points.

Grade 1 Class B (Miyako Class): 10:11.

Grade 1 Class C (Longyuan Class): 676 points.

Grade 1 Class D (Kanzaki Class): 180 points.

"These are just the class points after this special exam. The new class points will be announced at the beginning of next month, and all individual points will be distributed according to that. Until then... Class D, please send a representative to the front."

All eyes turned to Class D. No one knew why Class D was specifically asked to send a representative. For some reason, Class D performed exceptionally well and swapped places with Class C. Both sides had the same number of participants and the same number of challenge points. So, after passing each other's challenges, Long Yuan was frustrated to find that Class C seemed to have wasted their time on this special exam.

Not only did Class A and Class B fail to determine a winner, but they also failed to gain any class points from Class D, which was considered a huge loss.

So when Ryuen heard that Majima-sensei wanted Class D to send a representative, his eyes immediately lit up.

Perhaps... Class C did gain something from this special exam.

"Ms. Mashima, is there anything Class D can help you with?"

As the class leader, Kanzaki naturally stepped forward without hesitation. However, what he didn't expect was that Majima-sensei's special mention of Class D was definitely not for anything good.

"It's not that we need your assistance in anything, but because Class D used special points in this special exam, and Class C successfully completed your class's challenge, which means... three of you will have to drop out of school to take responsibility for this special exam. Since 150 special points cannot be equivalent to the punishment of three people dropping out, the school has decided to give you a choice after deliberation."

"Give me five minutes to decide whether to accept the reward of 180 class points and the punishment of expelling three students, or to give up the reward and avoid punishment for my classmates. I hope to get your definite answer after five minutes."

After Mashima-sensei finished speaking, she stepped down from the podium and went to rest.

Kanzaki stood frozen in place for a long while before stiffly turning around to look at the members of Class D.

This was his first special exam after taking over the class. Although his performance in this special exam was a complete mess, even terrible, Hime's successful challenge against Ryuen still salvaged some of his reputation.

I thought I could earn some class points this time, but I didn't expect... the school would actually let them elect dropouts.

"Kanzaki-kun..."

"Did you all hear what Majima-sensei just said?"

Faced with Kanzaki's question, no one except Himeno dared to look up and meet Kanzaki's gaze.

The entire Class D heard Majima-sensei's words clearly.

Between avoiding expulsion and class points, even a fool would know which to choose.

Class D selects class points.

Of course, the prerequisite is that you are not the one who is going to be expelled.

"Oda, Miki, and Tachibana, you three should be prepared for this, right?"

Kanzaki looked expressionlessly at the three people in the crowd whose eyes were darting around.

These three people were the ones who were destined to be expelled before the special exam even began.

Kanzaki originally thought that the school would spare Class D because of their contributions, but he never expected that it would actually come to the point of expulsion.

Kanzaki, who had assumed the three of them would calmly accept being expelled, never expected that the three of them would give him a good lesson in front of everyone.

"Why is it always us who have to drop out of school? And not you, Ryuji Kanzaki? Didn't you lose to Ryuen yourself? Shibata didn't even follow the agreed-upon plan. Why should we be held responsible when something goes wrong?"

Chapter 177: I Want Class Points! (6K)

The negative emotions that Class D had been suppressing for so long finally erupted at this moment.

"Oda, Miki, and Tachibana, you three should know what you're saying, right? This is a school where merit reigns supreme. Everyone in Class D knows that your abilities are not up to par. It's not too late to face reality now."

Kanzaki's tone became unusually serious, and he finally displayed the authority required of a class leader.

The problem is that a leader's authority is not used in this way. Kanzaki's approach was clearly to force the other party to drop out of school, but it was met with resistance. Under such circumstances, Kanzaki still tried to use his so-called authority to suppress the voices of the dissenters.

"You bastard! Stop talking nonsense! You think we'll just drop out of school because you tell us to? Who do you think you are? Do you think you're Ichinose?"

After loudly rebuking Kanzaki's statement, Tachibana suddenly punched Kanzaki in the cheek.

This punch was extremely tricky in terms of both force and angle, suggesting that the opponent had experience in combat sports.

"Kanzaki-kun, be careful!"

The anxious reminder was much, much slower than the sudden punch. Just as the punch was about to hit Kanzaki in the face and make him lose face, Kanzaki suddenly took a step back to avoid Tachibana's attack, and then hit Tachibana's side face hard with an equally powerful punch.

Boom!

With the thud of a heavy object hitting the ground, everyone looked at Kanzaki in disbelief.

They never expected that the bespectacled, seemingly refined boy would possess such an amazing skill.

"Don't underestimate me, Tachibana-san. It's true that I'm no match for those monsters... but I'm not someone like you who can defeat me. Next time, please choose your opponent carefully before you throw a punch."

Kanzaki slumped over Tachibana's body, his gaze fixed like a hawk on the two remaining protesters.

"Oda, Miki, are you two planning to throw a punch at me too?"

"You, you're committing violence! You'll be expelled from school!"

"First of all, my actions were self-defense, so they don't count as violence. Secondly... I'm also a member of the disciplinary committee, and I have the legal right to use force on campus to stop impending violence and bullying. Do you... have anything else to say?"

Kanzaki's swift and decisive approach did indeed intimidate the two, and things seemed to be gradually calming down. However, some people who were watching the drama were unwilling to let the farce end so easily.

"Tachibana-san, right? Please get up from the ground, it's cold lying on the ground."

Hearing that hypocritical voice, Kanzaki frowned slightly.

"This is a private matter for our Class D, and Class A has no right to interfere. I advise you not to overstep your bounds, Sakayanagi Arisu."

Full of confidence, Ishizaki showed no fear of Sakayanagi, who had come alone. However, Sakayanagi clearly saw through Kanzaki's mere bravado and realized that he was actually quite wary of Sakayanagi.

"Kanzaki-san, have you forgotten that I am also the head of the disciplinary committee and the vice president of the student council? I believe that the matter of student expulsion is something that needs to be handled carefully. If we were to solve all of them like you do, no matter how many people there are, we wouldn't be able to handle them all, would we?"

Sakayanagi's words made Kanzaki feel uneasy.

If Sakayanagi was just deliberately trying to annoy him, then he could tolerate it, since annoying him wouldn't cause any loss to Class D. But Kanzaki absolutely could not accept Sakayanagi interfering with the list of students who dropped out of Class D.

"Sakayanagi, didn't you see? Tachibana threw a punch at me first. As a normal student and a member of the Disciplinary Committee, I have the right to fight back to protect myself from harm. Besides... you're just the vice president. If I remember correctly, shouldn't the list of expelled students be submitted directly to President Kiriyama? Sakayanagi-san... you're bullying President Kiriyama."

Kanzaki, who was assigned to Class B from the start, was certainly not an idiot. With just a little analysis, he discovered that Sakayanagi was overstepping his authority in handling matters.

If dealing with violent behavior is within the responsibilities of the Disciplinary Committee Chairman, then the Student Council has regulations regarding the dropout case that Sakayanagi wanted to interfere with, stipulating that matters involving dropouts must be handled and reviewed personally by the Student Council President.

unless……

"Oh dear, so that's what Kanzaki-san was talking about. What a coincidence. President Kiriyama is unwell and has entrusted me with handling the withdrawal of students. If you don't believe me, you can contact President Kiriyama now."

Are you feeling unwell?

You're just kidding me. Just a few hours ago, Kiriyama was still full of energy, hosting the opening ceremony of the special exam. And now, just a few hours later, he's suddenly sick?

But Kanzaki also knew that since Sakayanagi dared to say such a thing, it meant that she had already stolen power from President Kiriyama and become the shadow president. At this point, even if he could contact Kiriyama, Kiriyama would probably admit that it was his physical problem.

Therefore, there is no need to continue arguing at this point.

Seeing that Kanzaki had lost her temper, Sakayanagi puffed out her chest triumphantly. Just as she was about to press her advantage, she suddenly felt a sharp pain on her head.

Startled by the sudden attack, she dropped her cane. Holding her head in her hands, tears welled in her eyes as she looked back.

That hurt so much!

She wanted to see who dared to provoke her at a time like this.

As soon as she turned around, she saw that familiar face. She was about to speak, feeling furious, but the other person anticipated her actions and quickly added something else.

boom~

"Ouch!!! Tianyin, what are you doing!!! Ghost Head, come and take this guy away from me right now!"

"This……"

Gui Tou looked at Tian Yin with some difficulty, then at Ban Liu. Asking him to take Tian Yin away? Wasn't that like an old man hanging himself? Tian Yin hadn't even settled the score with him for ambushing her last time. What if Tian Yin took her anger out on him…

So Gui Tou chose to pretend to be deaf and dumb.

"The weather is really nice today..."

Seeing how unhelpful Kito was, Sakayanagi was even more furious, but with so many people watching, she was too embarrassed to bite Amane in front of everyone.

Otherwise, the next day... no, this afternoon, we'll see posts on the school forum saying that the student council vice president openly bit someone, or something like that.

Why did you hit me?

"Good boy/girl, you mustn't talk like that!"

"Huh? Isn't that how I usually talk?"

"No way! You never talk like that, 'Kanzaki-kun~' like that!"

Amane denied Sakayanagi's rebuttal.

However, Sakayanagi blinked for a long time but still couldn't understand what Amane was arguing about. Finally, Kamuro, who couldn't stand it anymore, leaned close to Sakayanagi's ear and whispered something.

Sakayanagi then covered his forehead, somewhat speechless.

Her sarcastic tone was just meant to annoy Kanzaki. Could Amane have mistaken it for coquettishness? Is she crazy? How could she possibly be coquettish with Kanzaki? If she were to be coquettish, it would be with her... Ugh, this isn't the time to think about these things!

"Alright, alright, I'll say the same thing to you next time. Now, could you please disappear from my sight, Tianyin?"

"Mmm~"

Tianyin nodded happily.

Sakayanagi immediately knew that Kamuro had guessed correctly. This idiot actually took the sarcastic tone as coquettishness. Recalling Amane's overly honest behavior before, such as not being able to see through some of her sarcasm, it might be related to the fact that no one had taught her this kind of knowledge.

But... who would teach their child to be sarcastic and ironic?

These are things that can only be learned by constantly accumulating social experience through communication with others. No matter how you look at it, it seems impossible that the Miyako family would teach Amane how to speak in a sarcastic or insinuating way.

Sometimes, liking a clueless idiot can be exhausting; it feels like becoming a mother.

Tianyin is like one's own silly child.

Sakayanagi, who thought Amane would leave soon, quickly noticed that something was wrong with Amane.

Tianyin answered quickly, but her body remained motionless.

I originally wanted to urge Amane to go back, but when I thought about how Amane was standing here, and how she felt more confident after talking to Kanzaki, I decided not to urge her to leave.

Just as Sakayanagi was about to bend down to pick up her cane, Amane simply flicked her toe, and the cane leaped up, quickly rolled in Amane's palm, and was then handed to Sakayanagi along Amane's arm.

This dazzling series of actions also earned applause from many students in Class C and Class D who were nearby.

After handing back the cane, Tianyin bowed and patted her chest in return for the applause.

Even Sakayanagi, who was watching, couldn't help but mutter something strange under his breath.

"Ahem, Kanzaki, do you still think I have the right to interfere in this matter?"

Kanzaki looked at Amane behind Sakayanagi and sighed weakly.

If it were just Sakayanagi, he would have some confidence.

But Tianyin was already standing there, so whatever reason he had was meaningless in front of her, because Tianyin never played any tricks with others.

Kanzaki's authority was like child's play in Amane's eyes, no, it was even less than child's play, probably the kind of thing that was not worth mentioning.

"So how do you plan to handle this? When applying for special exam points, I already submitted the names of these three students. Now that the exam is over and it's confirmed that someone in our class needs to drop out, even if we follow the list, they should be the ones to drop out. Since you want to resolve this matter, please proceed according to the list of students to be dropped out that we submitted."