Classroom Of The Elite 2nd Year - Full Volume
Chapter 2's
"I know most of the people here, but in my opinion, according to the school instructions, we should introduce ourselves first. Because there are also people who may not know each other"
He spoke to the group. It's obviously not easy to be the leader of a group like this, one has to be able to inspire students, some of them may even come from opposite classes and guide them together into one to complete the exam. But Ichinose didn't see that he didn't dislike her, in fact, he seemed to have fun leading the group. Some of the students from Class A could not hide his shock to him unexpectedly taking the lead.
"I don't think that's needed. The school just said it as a formality... Only someone who wanted to introduce themselves had to" It was Machida who said that to Ichinose.
"If Machida-kun doesn't want to do it, then I definitely can't force you to do it. But maybe there's a recorder hidden somewhere in this room. If we blatantly disobey the instructions from the school, maybe not just you, but the whole group will be punished, you know? "
Ichinose quickly retaliates to Machida. Basically, being selfish here might cost all the groups. Treating her like that, she made a man named Machida from Class A unable to do anything, but accept her excuses.
He then began his self-introduction by introducing himself. I recall the day I first went to school and how I messed up my introduction back then. But when it was my turn to introduce myself to the group, it ended up being the same introduction, as boring and monotonous as that day.
"Yaa ~ ho Ayanokouji-kun, It looks like we are in the same group. Let's make peace" Ichinose called out to me in a friendly and comforting voice as I returned to my seat. As soon as all the self-introductions ended and finished, Ichinose once again stepped up to speak.
"So, we've done it as the school instructed. How do you want to continue from now on? If any of you object to me being the leader, will you tell me?".
Ichinose spoke in a tone as if asking if anyone wanted to take a leadership position from him. Of course, saying it in such a way ensures that no one will wrest a leadership position from him. There may be students among us who are dissatisfied with the way Ichinose does things, but out of fear of the possibility that leadership responsibility will be given to them, no one will speak up now.
"Since no one wants to take the position of leader, can I continue? First, I'm sure we should discuss aspects of the exam that no one else has yet understood or the other questions and problems you may face, if not, if not, the ambiguous situation will continue like this"
There was no resistance from the group on his advice and no voice or sentence was put forward against him. Such a thing often happens when strangers come together as a group and the fact that one can act without fear of such resistance is the sign of a true leader. Ichinose then placed his hands on his hips and smiled firmly.
"I want to ask everyone here for something and I will ask everyone to assume that there is no ‘target’ here. I want to ask if everyone here wants to work together to complete this exam through the first results? I want to ask you if you all consider this the best course of action or not?" Ichinose asked us.
"Huh? Whatchu mean? Isn't that obvious?" Karuizawalah answered her question. He acts as he already understands rather than he who does not understand. But in a situation like this, the first person to talk about their thoughts can decide their place in the group order, whether it is superior or inferior.
Yukimura and a girl from Class C named Manabe also seemed to realize this, replying with the same attitude if adjusted to Karuizawa. Of course, if possible, it makes sense that everyone here wants to aim for the first possible outcome. As if agreeing with Ichinose's statement, one of the male students from Class B raised his hand. If I don't remember wrongly, the name he gave during his introduction is Hamaguchi Tetsuya.
"I agree with him, of course, cooperating with each other as a group is a real act here,"
It's not a bad question to start a discussion, I have to admit it. It seems that some students have not noticed it yet, but by asking questions that seem relaxed and clear like this, it is possible to distinguish who is not a "target" while encouraging a positive attitude among group members. If someone plays it right, they might even be able to narrow down the list of people suspected of being "targets" at this stage.
It may still be difficult to decide on black or white with certainty using this question. Ichinose asked the question.Karuizawa first answered him. Then Yukimura and Manabe followed up on Karuizawa's answer. And Hamaguchi from Class B. It was no wonder that "targets" were among them and boldly answered the question without anyone losing. I followed them so as not to ruin the atmosphere they had right now.
"We are one group and our personal points are all low right now, I want to work together if possible. What about you, Sotomura?" I asked. Sotomura who was now in her stomach looked sick from eating too much, rubbing her stomach as I called out to her suddenly, causing her shoulders to jump in shock.
"Ichinose, that question is unfair isn't it? If you're not ‘target’ by saying that, then, you managed to gather the entire group into one against ‘target’ and there was no one who blatantly disagreed with you and declared themselves a traitor after your statement. Almost like you're describing that "target" is a bad thing for not speaking, I'm sure it's a very inappropriate question you're asking us " It was Machida who said it to Ichinose in a stern tone.
He looked very different to the Class D and Class C students who went with the flow and agreed with Ichinose. It seemed like this was an interrogation and he was paying attention and criticizing Ichinose's words. Hamaguchi, who had heard Machida's complaint, calmly replied,
"Isn't this a reasonable question for this kind of exam? Ichinose-san did not use any threat to force us to cooperate or leak any information, if you do not want to, he said, for all you have to do is keep quiet” Hamaguchi quickly stopped Class A's criticism of Ichinose. It seemed like a civil war had taken place between the groups, Machida was not at all surprised by Hamaguchi's retaliation, almost as if he had expected this to happen.
"Indeed, we have the right to remain silent. And so, that's what I and the rest of Class A will do, keep quiet" Machida bluntly rejected Ichinose's offer to cooperate and the remaining Class A students followed in his footsteps. Following in their footsteps afterwards, the rest of the disciples who had yet to answer also chose to remain silent.
"Maybe I came too soon with such a question" In response to this unexpected rejection, Ichinose smiled bitterly.
"No, Ichinose-san. Your questions make sense, but I'm taking their concerns a little stronger than we thought. Tell me, Machida-kun. What kind of questions do you think would be appropriate considerations? We can talk about our favorite foods and our hobbies, but I doubt the exam will cover such things, it means you have nothing to put up with the group except your silence" Hamaguchi told Machida.
"Nothing else has been proposed? There's no such thing" Machida tried to respond
"I myself don't know what Ichinose-san meant by that question, but in this exam, I know that discussions between disciples are very important. If you still refuse to remain silent, we have no other choice but to continue our discussion without Class A in it. At the very least, you can help us determine what topics we should discuss”
Hamaguchi was right, exactly as he said, just by staying silent you would not be able to get any closer to finding a "target" or completing an exam. Machida should know this too, though she crossed her arms and remained silent. Seeing the situation when the castle gate was tightly closed, Ichinose tried to break through.
"Then, despite the doubts, I think we should decide the leader by a majority vote. No doubt there will be suspicion to someone who refuses to answer the question and we can detect ‘target’ later. Don't you guys have a problem with that?” Ichinose broke through the fortress known as Class A with those words. Horikita also thought the same as Ichinose, but the difference between them was that Ichinose could easily gather the surrounding people to his side.
In order to fight the war while receiving the approval of the people around you, he made a very strong presence in this situation. Frankly, Ichinose already held the most votes in his hands as he took the initiative in the discussion. As far as I can tell, no one else in the school is capable of doing the same as him. Katsuragi and Ryuuen could not do what he did. Hirata and Kushida couldn't do it either.
"... Are you threatening me?"
"Don't get me wrong, we just want to talk to you all about something. You are free to decide for yourself what you want to discuss and what you don't want to discuss, but I want people to participate in the discussion at this stage, as this was a requirement required in this exam "Machida seemed to not understand his words and started mumbling to herself strangely
"This test, can this really be resolved just by talking? Do you really think we'll figure out ‘target’ just by talking to each other? Or are you gonna lower your head and beg them to reveal themselves?" Machida finally tells Ichinose. I see, it seems like the path of Class A to this exam has already been decided, but this path does not seem to be the one Machida made. I think I'm starting to see a guy acting behind Machida.
"So, is there another way?"
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