Real teaching, hypocritical gray life

I don't quite understand why Ji Ye is with me now, but what I can be sure of is that he is showing me the greatest respect by facing the temptation of midnight snacks and not checking his phone at the same time............

Of course, it is also possible that you are upset about something that happened not long ago.

I was naturally trying to guess the girl's complicated state of mind at the moment, but I didn't expect it to be quite simple and easy to understand. I was even prepared to ask questions.

"............Although I will still treat Mu's academic ability evaluation as [C-], but in fact............you can actually get a higher evaluation, right? Before entering school."

"I'm sorry. Sometimes you say 'for the time being', sometimes 'enrollment'. I don't understand what Himeno is trying to say. By the way, why did you call me by my name......?"

"Why should I ask you this? I've already called you [Little Pockmarked Man]. Even if your behavior is extremely bad, I'll still call you this for now."

Why do you call me by my name? Are you simply looking down on me? Or is this revenge?

No need to think too much...that should be it.

"Even if I don't ask specifically about the academic ability evaluation, Himeno probably knows the answer. Normally, I just deliberately lower the score to 60 points. If I work hard, there will naturally be a lot of room for improvement."

"So you admit that you are capable of a higher evaluation?"

"That's exactly what happened. Doesn't Himeno know my current academic ability?"

"Although your foundation is not bad, the speed of your progress is too incredible, so I wonder if you still have reservations... It's really strange that you have such a learning ability but don't have a corresponding sense of accomplishment."

"It can be considered strange. After all, this involves personality, and everyone is a little different."

This girl's [intuition] is still sharp, I dare not say much about this aspect.

"You showed off your physical abilities at the sports festival... Why are you hiding the fact that you're actually really good? If you change your appearance a little, you'll definitely be very popular."

"I don't want to be too conspicuous, so I won't force myself to get good grades. As for changing my appearance to make myself more popular... I can't accept that."

What Ji Ye just talked about was the image of an idol that everyone pays attention to. I absolutely cannot accept a life where I am watched and flirted with every moment.

"You have a gloomy personality...and your learning ability and motor nerves. How did you get through this? Are you really a normal person?"

"It's a little different... I don't know."

"............Don't you think that answering [I don't know] at this time will make people feel that you have ulterior motives? Or are you simply expressing that you don't want to say it."

"I don't know how the others got here, and I know the students I was with, so the slight difference is just speculation. As for what's going on, at least it's not out of the realm of [normal people], otherwise I wouldn't have been assigned to Class B by the school."

"That being said, it's still a little strange......"

As Ji Ye spoke, he rested his head on his folded arms.

It seems that the other party's confusion cannot be solved simply with words, and I don't intend to force it.

After I finished my small portion of udon, we left the Keyaki Shopping Center.

Going back and forth, this is my second time embarking on the journey back to the school building.

Although there were still various confusions in his heart, Jiye didn't know how to express it, so we remained silent all the way.

On a night in late autumn, apart from the roars of unknown creatures, the only sound was the splashing of water in the distance, and the air was also cool.

On the way to the dormitory, I saw a tall man sitting next to the fountain with his elbows on his knees. He seemed to be thinking about something. In his hand, he was holding a folded white paper. It was a bit worrying that he hadn't returned to the dormitory to rest at this time.

I didn't intend to take the initiative to say hello, after all, I didn't have any close contact with him. However, Ji Ye had no ability to hide his whereabouts, and soon our footsteps were noticed by the other party, and the man - Katsuragi took the initiative to say hello to us.

"Good evening, are you still out at this hour?"

"I'm back from tutoring and having supper, so it shouldn't be too late, right?"

"Ah. That's nothing. I was just asking casually... Who is this?"

When he saw the girl standing next to me, a look of surprise flashed across Katsuragi's face.

"My classmate Himeno-san... this is Katsuragi from Class B."

"good evening."

Although the scene seemed a bit strange, the two of them still got to know each other briefly and said hello.

Since communication between the two parties is inevitable, let's just ask a few questions.

"Compared to me, what is Katsuragi-san doing here at the fountain? He doesn't look like he's going to meet anyone......"

The current situation is somewhat difficult to understand.

The fountain was not far from the school building, and one could easily see the situation in the dormitory hall. Not only Katsuragi, but also a large number of people gathered in the hallway that was previously deserted at night, and they were still chatting enthusiastically.

There seemed to be no intention of taking a break.

Come to think of it, I noticed that the class group chat was also very lively.

Doesn't it mean that there is no class tomorrow............?

If that was the case, there should have been a more formal notification, so something must have happened while I wasn’t back.

I am a little concerned about it.

"Well, a little thought. Something about next week's final exams and...the letters in the student mailboxes."

"About the final exam, in this place of thinking?"

"It's a little bit too quiet to stay in the dormitory room, it's easier to catch your breath here."

This doesn't seem like something a freshman in high school would think.

It's like the way mature adults in society hold drinking parties and drink to relieve their sorrows.

"Are you confident that Class A will win this final exam?"

Katsuragi asked me this, but since our two classes were currently at odds, I couldn't answer honestly.

"Even if Himeno isn't with me, I won't reveal the class information to Katsuragi."

"Ah, sorry, I didn't mean to accuse Luo of being a spy sent by Class B in front of Himeno-san. I was just asking general questions out of concern for my classmates. I won't make any more unnecessary comments."

"............I can't say whether we can win or not. The students in other classes are probably studying as hard as we are."

"Sakayanagi-san's previous words and actions have caused you a lot of trouble, right?"

"You could say you helped us. Even though it took some effort."

In a sense, maybe it would be more appropriate for me to thank him in person.

"I see. I hope nothing unusual will happen......"

It is hard to sense his competitive spirit from the way he looks at me......

So that's how it is. Has the opponent's fighting spirit been wiped out?

"What happened?"

When I asked him this, Katsuragi spoke in a slightly heavy tone.

"............Have you ever served as a class monitor or student council president before? You also have some experience as a sports committee member."

"Well, I have never had that experience. I have no interest in these positions."

"Looking at your athletic ability, I thought you had at least served as a representative in sports competitions... I have been a class monitor and a member of the student council since elementary school. Whether in elementary school or junior high school, I have always been the student council president. But after entering this school, the trajectory of my life has been greatly changed."

"Does that mean that I didn't pass the second retest to join the student union?"

"Yeah. I really wanted to join, but President Horikita didn't approve of me... Maybe it's because I'm not capable enough. After all, I couldn't keep my place in Class A. Compared to me, Ichinose-san is really amazing."

This topic has nothing to do with the final exam.

"The so-called student council and class monitor don't seem to have any power on the surface. Most students think it is worthless and just a waste of time, so only a small number of people want to take on the role."

"But these positions are all accompanied by corresponding 'rights'. Depending on whether you hold a position or not, there is an irreparable gap between those who have a position and those who don't. And, I have also lost that right."

"Even if you are in Class B, being in Class A at the beginning means that you have a certain level of ability. Also, you are very famous among the students in our class. You are a student with the same reputation as Sakayanagi-san. You should be rated above average in the class, right?"

"If that were the case, they wouldn't have chosen Class A as their target."

Come to think of it, a student like Katsuragi would initially choose Class D or Class C.

Solid defensive and offensive lines.

"............Is it really okay to just say this kind of thing?"

"It won't be a problem. Besides, this level of analysis will make it clear. Ichinose will definitely be able to figure it out. You will know it sooner or later."

That's quite certain.

"............Is there any connection between what you just said and the student letter you received? You seemed to have been staring at it closely before coming here............"

I pretended to ask Katsuragi in a frank manner, and he looked at me with a strange look.

"You, don't you know? About the letter."

"............Is this something I should know, or has the news of the contents of the letter already spread within the school?"

"I think it's both... But it's understandable. After all, you just came back, so it's normal that you don't know about the letter. Anyway, you will understand it at a glance."

“Can I read?”

"Of course there is no problem. Probably all first-year students received the same letter. If you don't believe it, you can go back and check your mailbox to confirm it."

Listening to Katsuragi's explanation, I hesitantly reached out to take the letter.

The paper used was fairly typical copy paper, and judging by the creases, the sender had folded it into quarters before putting it in the student's mailbox.

Ji Ye came closer, and I finished reading the copy almost at the same time as she did.

The following words were printed on it.

[First-year class A, Ichinose Honami may have used unfair means to collect points. — Ryuen Sho]

"This is............"

Ji Ye frowned and muttered quietly beside me, observing my expression.

"Ryuuen from Class C............"

Hard to understand.

Not to mention that the other party wrote his name politely. His opponent in this final exam should not be Class D, so why would he harass Class A?

"Ichinose would never do such a thing."

I flatly denied the text on the copy, and Ji Ye agreed with my statement.

"I personally think so. However, if he did something like this without any basis, Ryuen might be accused, right? There must be some truth in it, so he dared to do such a thing."

In other words, no matter who the sender was, the other party was very likely aware of the fact that Ichinose had a large amount of private points in his account.

Did Fanbo expose it accidentally?

"If it's not like that, it's just a bad move. But it's true that he's in the right style. Regardless of the truth, since there's suspicious material, he'll definitely take action. This is actually an illegal act of damaging a person's reputation, but he doesn't care about that at all."

Bad reviews from students in Class A. Well, it really doesn't hurt Ryuuen. After all, he doesn't have a good student image, and if he gets hurt, it will only make things worse.

"............But their opponent this time is Class D. Why would they attack Class A during the exam preparation period?"

Ji Ye asked puzzledly.

"I was thinking about this just now, but I couldn't come to a conclusion... By the way, Ichinose also ran into Ryuen in the lobby later."

"What happened after that?"

"Both sides should question and respond to each other. I think the other students in your class A know this better. Anyway, Ichinose has reported this matter to the school. The details include the points held and the method of obtaining points. I think the school will issue a notice tomorrow."

"......"

Once someone is suspected, if they cannot completely clear it up, the suspicion will remain. Even Fan Bo is no exception. The greater the suspicion, the more likely it is that the trust they receive will be reversed in one go.

Of course, this matter has no basis, and as students in Class A, we also know the truth. After the school's notice came out, Fan Bo's support rate will become higher than before. However, this stain will still remain in people's impression.

In this way, future experiences may be better handled.

"Sorry, I think this conversation ends here."

"Are you worried about Ichinose-san's condition? I won't bother you any more."

"Don't you want to go back together? It's getting late."

"Thank you for your concern, but... I just want to spend some time alone."

I nodded.

Although I don't quite understand the other person's thoughts, I sometimes have such moments myself.

After saying goodbye to Katsuragi and keeping some distance from him, Ji Ye could no longer suppress the confusion in his heart.

"Does Luo know what's going on?"