Real teaching, hypocritical gray life

It seems that if I don't talk about the main matter, she will probably go back regardless of everything, so let's get down to business now.

"The final exam is coming up soon, how are you studying?"

"That's about it. On average, it will probably be around 6 or 70 points......"

"If you don't mind, I can come over and teach you. So-called one-on-one tutoring."

"Stop joking around... If you just want to show off your achievements, I'm going back now."

Really, I am obviously quite serious about this.

In the end, Masumi shook her head in disgust and rejected my suggestion.

"Before that, let me ask you a question. How is the class going after class?"

"What's going on in class? Is it necessary to ask about this? It must be like that, just like before, preparing for the exam seriously......"

"I'm talking about Katsuragi-san and the others."

"Katsuragi and the others? Ah, you're talking about complaining about fighting against Class A. Don't you know this best? In fact, for us, or for me, no matter how we think about it, we will definitely feel that it would be easier to choose Class C or Class D as the target of [attack]."

Masumi-san looked unhappy.

I have some doubts as to why I specifically chose Class A.

Yes. Not only Masumi, but few people in the class approve of this approach.

"You have to know that we have already lost our position in Class A. Now the gap in class points with Class A has widened to 220 points. Although the points of our two classes will be almost the same if we win the game, if we lose the direct duel, the class points will be further widened. It is too difficult to make up for the gap of more than 400 class points."

"Don't forget that we were nearly 400 points ahead of Class A at the very beginning, but we were caught up in a flash. Please don't be afraid of the widening gap in class points, because the other party has the same concerns as us. As long as there is hope, people will rely on it. If we don't try our best to catch up, we will only continue to fall. Our hands and feet must not be restricted."

To be exact, I don't care about the class points anyway.

However, since such words might have an impact on Masumi's heart, I didn't say them.

The students who lost Class A have realized that it is not as simple as just maintaining their current status.

Luo Jun is really thoughtful. He helped me clear some obstacles.

"I don't understand. What's the point of not being restricted? The direction now is to fight for the position of Class A as quickly as possible with efficient means, right? Until now, you have been hindering Katsuragi and others who have different policies from you, and provoking internal wars in the class. But after the sports festival is over, everything should come to an end. You have won the faction war, and we can also launch a unified attack on the lower-ranked classes with absolute advantage."

"Not to mention that our class has lost its status as Class A, you have also taken up a considerable portion of everyone's personal points. If we still can't win after going this far, it will be really unbearable for us."

When we first met, Masumi didn't talk much, but she gradually became more talkative.

I liked his aloof attitude before, but as a friend, I feel more comfortable now.

However, I did not intend to tell her the reason why I chose to [attack] Class A.

"Yes, cooperate with Katsuragi-kun. This will be a matter of course."

"............Well, forget it. Why do I have to care about these things? So, could you please get down to business?"

"Please be cheerful. After all, today we have to discuss something with Katsuragi-kun. Although he hasn't arrived yet, it's almost time."

"............with Katsuragi-san?"

Masumi cast his gaze towards the empty seats around him, then looked around hesitantly.

"What do you want to discuss............? Although I want to say so, what does this have to do with me?"

"Let's discuss whether or not to cooperate with each other. As for what it has to do with Masumi-san, I presumptuously think that as my right-hand man, you need to get involved."

"......"

The time was approaching the agreed time of 5:30. It was time.

Just as he expected, he showed up one minute before the agreed time. He was accompanied by another student, Totsuka from Class B.

"Calling us to this remote place is really... So, what do you want to do?"

"I'm so sorry to have you come all the way here."

"You'd better come to us for something."

Without Katsuragi-san asking, Totsuka-san asks me in an impolite tone.

I don't know who gave him the courage, but it seems that the other party is very vigilant.

With all the various facts, it was inevitable that he would become like this.

Ignoring Totsuka's rude remarks, I turned toward Katsuragi-kun.

"Regarding the final exam, I would like to ask for your advice again."

"Please advise me? I have discussed this with you before, but I didn't get your approval, right? Besides, haven't you already decided on the tactics?"

——【There is no need for discussion.】

Katsuragi-kun had that look on his face.

"Do you still think that my idea of ​​attacking Class A is wrong?"

It would be fine if I could change the other person's mind within the time so far.

But if that doesn't work...

"I have not changed my mind. Whether it was before or now, if it were me, I would aim for Class D or Class C."

It seems that I didn't get the expected answer.

"You are really boring, Katsuragi-kun. What you have been pursuing so far is also so boring."

"I don't deny the fact that the stability I pursue is boring in nature, but I think it is the best solution to victory."

"If this is the optimal solution, then I have no chance to refute it."

Stability, the most basic way for you to succeed, is to be strong.

But it's boring as hell.

The basic tactics are exactly the same as they were 10 years ago.

That would be no fun at all.

"What on earth do you want to do, Sakayanagi?!"

Totsuka-kun felt the same way and became angry.

He is simply like Katsuragi-kun's "follower". It cannot be said that he is just a friend, so it is natural that he protects him.

"The only ones who can satisfy you are weirdos like Ryuuen... and the people in Class A..."

Before he could finish his words, Katsuragi fell silent.

I didn't tell him the real mastermind behind Class A, and it would be difficult for him to realize it with his own ability.

Ryuuen-kun is indeed an interesting talent.

Most people of that type of talent are very similar, but only a very small number stand out...

No, Luo Jun will be a more special existence.

Having said that, this is already a thing of the past.

Apart from those two people, he is probably the only person in this school whom I can enjoy.

"Maybe. I'm not interested in people like Katsuragi-kun and Ichinose-san."

"Having said that, your actions have put many people in trouble. The students' personal points are biased towards misfortune, but you still let everyone spend some points to tamper with the A-class partner combination arrangement form and target Ichinose-san. This is completely meaningless. I think so."

"That may be the case. But this is also a reminder for Katsuragi-kun."

“…………..what do you want to say?”

"If you can't understand what I'm saying, then that's the extent of your ability."

"Do you think you're so great?!"

I felt a little dissatisfied with Totsuka's loud scolding.

As long as I can prove that to him again, it doesn't matter what happens here.

Whether you drop down to Class D or drop out, let's just consider [leaving this school] as an option.

In that case, it would be an unfortunate option for a Class B student like Katsuragi.

"I wanted to ask you if you regretted choosing Class A as your target, but seeing how you look... I really can't have a good conversation with you."

"This is just your personal paranoid idea~"

"Tsk, this time it was just Katsuragi-san who gave in in the class. It won't be like this next time."

"Oh, you still want to continue fighting me?"

"Absolutely! There can only be one leader of Class A from now on - and that's Katsuragi-san!"

Totsuka-san is unexpectedly enthusiastic, but that's impossible. Even Katsuragi-kun should have realized that the balance of power in the class has completely tilted towards me.

"No. There is no need to fight anymore. I withdraw from the battle for the position of commander."

"Wait, wait a minute, Katsuragi-san. Are you kidding me?!"

Totsuka-kun turned his head away with an expression of disbelief. His stiff face showed that he was quite shaken.

"I never thought about competing for the position of class leader. I just thought about the best decision from the perspective of Class A, so I took various actions along the way. Although I think Sakayanagi's approach is wrong, so I condoned the internal fighting, but we have already lost Class A's status. So someone needs to take responsibility."

"Then why can't it be Sakayanagi! Sakayanagi should be the one to bear the responsibility. It was she who pointlessly caused chaos in the class and led to the current situation!"

"I can't make such an assertion. My choice is not absolutely correct... The most frustrating and irresistible fact is that it happened under my command."

"this--!"

Katsuragi-kun showed a frustrated expression.

As expected, the incident on the uninhabited island left too deep an impact.

Cooperation with Class C, [that contract].

“The private points dilemma is something I [invented].”

"............Although it still feels a little insufficient, if Katsuragi-kun withdraws, then everything will be easy."

"can I go now?"

Even though the conversation hadn't started for long, Katsuragi-kun was about to leave.

"Of course. Then please lead Class A according to my policy, Katsuragi-kun."

"what are you saying?"

"Although we are at loggerheads in terms of tactics, I recognize your management ability and believe it is impressive. If you can act as my right-hand man, I think we can return to Class A quickly. In addition, students like Totsuka-san will only obey your management."

"Please forgive me for refusing. If I had intended to obey you from the beginning, there would be no conflict between us. That's it."

"Who will follow your arrangements?"

Katsuragi and Totsuka-kun issued their rulings, ending the cooperation negotiations in a split.

Is it a bit of a pity?

But the other party would never contradict me again. I realized after we met that he had lost the will to fight.

This saves the trouble of the next step.

“…Is this the end?”

"Since Katsuragi-kun has given up the fight, there is no need for me to continue attacking him from behind. And opposing Katsuragi-kun was just a way for me to kill time, but I didn't expect someone else to intrude on me."

Since we have food for the future, it doesn't matter what happens to Katsuragi-kun.

"............And the reminder just now............What exactly do you want to say about the tactics you adopted against Ichinose?"

"It may sound strange, but do you think Ichinose-san is really a person who can be trusted?"

“…I can’t connect with them at all.”

"Don't worry, I'm not forcing you to think that far. From now on, you just need to do what you are supposed to do."

"But Katsuragi has given up, so my mission is over, right?"

"Indeed. You won't be needed to monitor Katsuragi-kun from now on. But there are still tasks to be done. I originally wanted you to monitor Raku-kun, but... with his skills, he will definitely find out. Next, you should monitor Ayanokouji-kun."

"You're talking about Luo and Ayanokouji... These two guys performed exceptionally well in the final relay race of the sports festival, right? I don't know what you meant by [the other party's skills] just now, but you asked me to film him before... But why are you worried about the guys in Class D?"

"Wow, this is the first time I hear you're interested in this kind of thing."

"Not really. They are just bad habits anyway."