Classroom Of The Elite 2nd Year - Full Volume
End Chapter 1: THE SPORTS FESTIVAL BEGINS

Generally, even for Horikita who was able to defeat 80% of the opponents here, it would lose a lot if she happened to be drawn into the remaining 20% which consisted of formidable opponents. And most extreme, someone who is not athletic who can only beat 1 0% of the opponents here, if they happen to be pitted against someone who is less athletic than them, might just win.

"But what I'm looking for is not something uncertain like that. I wanted something certain, using athleticism as a basis. Plans that do not rely solely on luck. There are endless possibilities such as uninhabited islands and special tests on ships. .... I feel that way now, but this time too, definitely... "

Either from the grave mistakes made so far, or from the failures made so far, but right now I can see Horikita becoming increasingly obsessed with winning.

"Hey, what do you think is the difference between this time compared to the exams on uninhabited islands and ships?"

"..... difference? I think it's the same as a special exam"

"Of course I won't deny that it's the same thing, but the school won't consider it the same at all"

"I don't understand what you're saying, is it because there is currently a cooperative relationship with Class A? But even on the ship groups formed with different classes and unexplained team matches also occurred...."

"It's not like that. First, the basic conclusion is different"

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To the way I spoke, Horikita showed frustration and I told her what I had realized.

"In relation to this sports festival, the school never said that this was a 'special test'. We in the first year already mentioned it that way, but it also included Chabashira-sensei, other teachers called it a 'special test'. Fujimaki from the third year is like that too.... And in the submitted print, the word 'special test' is not written "Horikita is not aware, or rather, he did not manage to reach the target he wanted.

"Despite that, what's up with that? The mechanism behind it as well as the rise and fall of points, were all quite identical to the special exam."

"Of course, there are not many differences in their contents, but their true nature is different, for example, in regular written examinations, putting aside the purchase and sale of points in secret, and, in principle it mostly tests your abilities. This sports festival too, should basically be seen as looking for your abilities and physique. Just by using the usual tricks, there will be no visible impact.No, it is structured like that so it will not happen. I think a truly challenged class will be able to show their true value "

Of course, that does not mean that the trick is impossible or meaningless. But if the sports festival has already started, then changing the general situation is basically impossible. Like, what you can do before and after the written exam, but in the middle of the exam something you can do is actually limited.

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"The essence of this sports festival is proper preparation before the actual event. And, to make results during the actual event, this is all that can be done. Simple is the best."

"What I want to say is the preparation before the game. I want Class D to win for sure"

"Wrong. What you're trying to do isn't preparation, you're trying to conquer it and find a loophole"

"Differences between them ... I don't understand"

"That preparation is, for example, who will participate in the contest that is already in the stacking, or which in the other class is athletic or not athletic, find out that. Distinguish which order they will take. And make sure information about us doesn't leak. Something like that. To try to conquer it and look for loopholes means forcing someone to be absent before the competition or forcing them to miss halfway, that kind of thing. I just want to say that you want someone strong to play, right?"

It was only natural that Horikita, who had always tried to attack from the front until now and had lost until now, would think so. It's only natural to want to do something to make sure that you won't be overtaken by your opponents at this sporting festival. But even so, if it was easy to do something, no one would have any trouble.

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"best of all, you want to say that it's important to fight blatantly and win?" Regardless of which answer Horikita would choose from now on, I have no intention of affirming or rejecting it. Wh why? Because the strategy to win is not one but always consists of two sides.

Whether it's an uninhabited island or a boat or a sports festival, it could be 'win honestly' or 'win with gap’. The point is, the most important thing is to choose a fighting style that suits his personality. Right now, he is neither head nor tail. He's got a point where he's gonna be one of them.

If we assume that Katsuragi and Ichinose are the heads, while Ryuuen and I are the tails, I wonder which one he will choose. I understand that he felt like using the 'tail' after using the 'head' until now. But still, using the 'tail' was very difficult at a sports festival as I warned him.

"What do you think about that is up to you Horikita, what do you think Class D's benefits have right now?"

"..... It seems like the quarrel between Class B and Class C will bring some advantages for us, perhaps". For a while, I thought about ignoring it but I changed my mind. Since Horikita Suzune lives in solitude, her gaze is also very narrow.

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"you're trying to broaden your horizons in order to win but aren't your views still narrowing?"

"Are you talking about me ignoring Ryuuen-kun who refused to cooperate with Class B? Since she rejects such a relationship, I think it must be something positive"

"Do you really think so?" much

"..... After this Ryuuen-kun and Ichinose-san will reconcile and cooperate, it is also a possibility. Not that Ichinose-san really likes Ryuuen-kun, but if it was for the sake of victory, he might get rid of his own feelings and cooperate, but would it be wrong to celebrate this stage? Think of it as a positive thing. Not a bad thing, is it? "

"That's what I mean by narrow view”

"That's a shitty way to be heard. Then, what do you see?"

"Until now, what have you seen from Ryuuen? He will not stop thinking about winning. Even when he talks casually, he will always take action building strategies to win. But why would he suddenly refuse to cooperate with Class B at this moment? Do you think he really left the cooperation without thinking? "

"Reason for rejection .....? Do you want to say that Class B and Class C are already working behind the scenes, maybe?"

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It should be thought of that way as well, but the most important thing is on other factors.

"That's. I think the odds are low"

"If the probability of an earthquake or fire is low, do you want to say that there is no need to prepare yourself just in case? It seems you don't understand the importance of preparing for an emergency"

"That's..." If such a thing does not happen, then there is nothing better than that, but if you do not pay attention to it in the first place and if it does happen, our actions will be delayed.

"At the very least, I think Ryuuen currently has more than one strategy to win"

"But ... if that is so, then it is not normal, we have just studied sports festivals. To win or anything ....."

"That's why it's important to understand the abnormality. What is the meaning of a direct attack, what is the meaning of the gap, can we think about it? And also, is there a way to take 'preventive measures' against him? why don't we just give up trying to blackmail him? To get up to A class, such a thing was necessary, right? "

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If we think about whether he has a winning strategy in his hands at this stage, we will certainly narrow down the possibilities. Of course, it was something I started to see after reading Ryuuen's strategy and thoughts from Sudou's violent incident to the examination on the ship. Right now, Horikita can't see it yet, huh?

"Alright, if we try various things, let's prepare, so that at least we can avoid failure"

"Do you mind not making the conclusion that we're going to fail?". I'm a little looking forward to a time like this to see how far Horikita's abilities think.

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Even after the class was over that day, I was left alone in the class. From the window, I could hear the voices of the students involved in their club activities. Although the sports festival was getting closer, each of them were all excited and did not put aside any effort in their daily practice. Connecting the earphones to my phone, I opened the file I received earlier and checked the situation.

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"I understand....." Now with this more or less I already understand the situation. If necessary, I think I should lay 2 or 3 traps from now on but it seems like it is not necessary. Satisfied with the great show, I decided to return to the dorm.

"You're coming home late, Ayanokouji" On the way to the main entrance, I met Chabashira-sensei who was spraying water with a hose.

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"Maybe like that, are you on duty?"

"Something like that. To be exact, the area around here has become like my post, that's all" Saying that, and looking like he's used to it, he keeps pouring water.

"Unlike children, people in society are busy with things, especially now that a sports festival is near, but still, what is happening today? It's the first time I've seen you around school after school"

"Isn't that a little overdone?"

"Have you finished your preparations for the sports festival?"

"I feel like I've more or less grasped it during this new class. Is this not the problem?" Hirata, Horikita and including Sudou, all their strategies and tactics have been heard also by Chabashira-sensei.

"If it were you, I thought you'd think of some strange idea or strategy?"

"Absolutely not"

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"Nothing at all? I'm sure you understand but---"

Saying that, Chabashira-sensei tried to bring the topic to me but after meeting my eyes, he stopped. Even if we were to talk about something unnecessary like that in a place like this, no one stood up to get anything.

"I still haven't forgotten what you said before, sensei. But what to do is something I freely decide for myself"

"Of course it's like. I shouldn't have been fired in an undue way, but if you continue to do so casually, this is also a fact that this won't be a problem anymore. If I lose any reason to protect you, I will abandon you, because an ordinary teacher standing on such pressure is no simple task. It'll be troublesome if you don't produce results worth protecting"

I don't care about that kind of selfish expectation. Exasperated at being gnawed every day, I decided to leave this place. If only this homeroom teacher had not brought such an unnecessary topic, I could have left without getting entangled in this difficult situation. No. ... It's possible that this problem is only a matter of time, sooner or later.

"I'm sorry"

"Sure, be careful on the way home" While he was worried, a few hundred meters from the way home, I returned to the dormitory.

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The End Chapter 1