Hachiman POV
"Took you long enough Honami"
"hmm?"
I'm currently meeting with Ichinose at a cafe to discuss some, very important things.
"You know, I think it's time that I stop staying quiet now" I said
"Huh? what do you mean Hikigaya-kun?" she asked
"You can't just let our class stay dormant any longer. Besides, Class D just recently been promoted, and they could be planning on targeting us next."
"Let's not worry too much Hikigaya-kun, besides I told you and everyone in Class B that we should all do our best" she said
"That's not enough."
"Huh?"
"You do realize that we need to pass both Class A and Class S if any of us want to succeed right?" I asked
"Of course, but...."
"I don't want to wait anymore; Class A or Class S are also planning to target us soon and you know that they're not easy to deal with" I said
"I know, but I think we should still do our best. I mean we don't need to take a direct approach after all" Ichinose said
"That's where you are wrong."
"What do you mean?"
"Fine, if you won't take action, then I'll ask Ryuji instead" I said as I leave.
Ichinose and Class B won't advance if they don't play it straight ahead. They're too good natured to even grow and progress as a class. So, I had Kanzaki Ryuji to help me. Even though he was reluctant at first. I want him to help me get Class B to Class A by whatever means. Also, I get to face Class S as well. I hope you're prepared Ayanokouji, because this time. I'm not keeping quiet anymore.
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Ayanokouji POV
It's the end of winter break as classes have resumed. We are currently listening intently to Shigeru-sensei about a new special exam.
"Another special exam sensei?" Miyuki asked
"Yes, Shirogane. This exam will involve every class to participate in this trip to a school camp." sensei said.
"Camp? you mean we're going camping?" Asuna asked
"Exactly, all classes and levels will work together in this exam"
"I see"
"However, both the boys and girls will be separated in this exam with the exception of mealtimes" he said
"Ehh?!" Almost everyone was shocked
"Wait so the boys and girls will have the exams separately, right? Sora said nervously. Ohh yeah, I don't think this might be good for Sora and Shiro.
"Correct" as he said this, everyone noticed the worried looks on Sora and Shiro.
"Oh, come on, don't worry so much Sora-san. I told you remember, you gotta do things on your own sometimes" Kei said
"Yeah, that's right, and Shiro we got your back right girls?" Asuna asked the girls in the class which were only Yumeko and Kaguya. Even though it looks like a disadvantage to only have four girls in this class. The four of them can handle things by themselves. They shouldn't be underestimated so easily.
"Alright now I will explain the groupings. Each grade must form 6 groups consisting of two classes but since there is a 5th class in the first year, Class S will choose which ever group they want to be distributed to and along with that, they will be combined with the seniors to form a large group. More students per class, means more points. Also, every small group must choose a leader in which their reward will be doubled. But if that small group fails the exam, then the leader will be expelled, and you must also choose one group member to join alongside you to be expelled as well" sensei explained
"Also, expulsions will result in a -100-class point loss. However, it can be reversed by giving up 300 class points and 20,000,000 private points" he added
"I see, but I think we got this in the bag." Karma said
"Yeah, it's almost been 1 year and already, our teamwork is better compared to the other classes" Kei said
It's good that everyone can look out for themselves, however, I need to also protect Karuizawa and the Ayanokouji group as well. They're the only ones from Class C that can help me know what Daigo or Kushida are up to.
We all waited and prepared for the upcoming camping trip. Yuuichi recently texted me on how we should plan on dealing with whatever exam this is. I told him that we'll find out until we get there but of course Kei decides to hold a meeting in my room of all places to discuss our next move while my other classmates have their own discussions in their rooms. The ones who are currently in my room are Kei, Yuuichi, Houtarou, and Kazuto.
"So, it's a camping trip this time but it's also a special exam? Seriously does everything have to be an exam in this school?" Yuuichi complained
"Don't worry about it Yuuichi-kun, yeah it is a bit overwhelming for a school to hold not even just written exams but exams that pretty much test you as a person who can live in society" Kei explained
"Yeah, I mean compared to my previous school it's just written tests but here it's a bit more extreme" Kazuto said
"I agree, most of us who came from different high schools would've been overwhelmed but given that we now understood the nature of this school, it's much easier to get use to it" Houtarou said.
"So, any suggestions of sorts?" Kazuto asked
"We don't know what to expect so for now we should keep our guard up" Kei said
"You're right but what would this exam be about anyway?" Yuuichi asked
"Who knows" I replied
"Well, since we're going camping and all, let's just have a little bit of fun for now. I know how about I tell you guys some fun stories from my past" he suggested, and I noticed Yuuichi weirdly enough sweating bullets. I know Yuuichi has a history with Kei but what kind of history exactly did they have to make him sweat bullets?
"Yeah, I think we should just tell scary stories." Yuuichi said
"Ohh come on Yuuichi-kun, I'm sure they would like to know our little adventures before we arrived here in school riiiighhtt?" Kei said while nudging him
"I don't think that's necessary"
"I don't care about whatever weird past you guys have; I'd rather listen to scary stories anyways" Houtarou said
"*sigh* fine scary stories it is" Kei said with a disappointed tone.
"Anyways, I think we should have the entirety of the males from Class S team up and have someone trustworthy from a different class to join us. That way we can have the advantage in terms of how many students and have the ones trustworthy to join us" I suggested
"I like that idea" Kei said
"But who do we have that can join us from a different class?" Yuuichi asked
"Well, I do have a few candidates. Of course, Keisei and Akito would be good"
"Yeah, but I think given that the other classes might anticipate us to be in grouping up ourselves. I think we should spread out instead." Yuuichi suggested
"I also agree, we would be the big targets if Class S all grouped together and have whoever student from the other class we can get. I think we should split up, at least at the same time we could see how the other students operate" Kei said
"I guess it wouldn't be a bad idea" Houtarou said
"Alright any more questions?"
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It wasn't too long that the day of the trip has begun with all of us in the bus heading to the mountains.
Time flew by as we have now arrived at the said camping spot. I looked around and there were trees, mountains, and a nearby river as well.
"Wow, look at this" Kaguya said with awe
"It's quite beautiful" Miyuki said
All of the classes have now been assembled to the gym after having our phones taken away, but I noticed that Kei was laughing at himself. Wait did he manage to hide his dummy phone in some way? I guess this might actually be helpful to some degree.
We were all separated from the girls in this exam, so I hope Kaguya and the rest can hold their own.
Either way, we looked around and it is as expected, most of the classes including the senpais are here.
"Alright, Kiyotaka-san, Yuuichi-kun, let's do this" Kei spoke as we both nodded. We already planned that the three of us are going to be grouping up while the others did the same. Tatsuya has Kazuto and Akise, Karma has Miyuki and Sora (Hopefully Karma can keep him in check while Shiro is gone for the time being), and Lelouch is going with Suzaku, Light, and Ryuzaki.
Everyone also began forming their groups quickly. Class A planned on grouping together and having one student from a different class, but Kanzaki had another idea in which we should have groups consisting of the 5 different classes from the 1st years. Class S of course as well as the other classes agreed as well.
Everyone has their own group ready while surprisingly Ryuen was left out.
"So, who's taking him" Kanzaki asked
"That's nothing for us to worry, he can find one anyway" Kei said
Here is the group that Kei, Yuuichi and I ended up in
Class S: Ayanokouji, Shinomiya, Katagiri
Class A: Yahiko, Hashimoto, Togami
Class B: Sumida, Moriyama, Hikigaya
Class C: Koenji, Yukimura, Miyake
Class D: Ishizaki, Albert
"So, this is our group huh? what an interesting bunch of people we got here" Hashimoto said as I noticed the boy who I've seen before Togami walked towards me.
"So, you're Ayanokouji huh? the one that Sakayanagi has been interested in?" he asked
"Yes"
"Hmph, you don't look like much, but I have to admit, you have performed admirably back at the sports festival, and I've even heard rumors that you beat Ryuen in a fight"
"Where did you get that information?" I asked
"I have my ways" he replied
"Anyways, is it alright if I step up as the leader of this group? I mean as long as you guys go along with it" Kei stepped up
"Whatever, do what you want" Hikigaya said
"So, this is the group huh?" A familiar voice arrives and it's Nagumo himself as well as Horikita-senpai
"Alright, let's get this started. First let's get the large groups out of the way, shall we? he said as he calls on the representatives from the 1st year and did a draft pick system to choose which small groups are getting placed in.
"Heh! you know what how about I pick your group Nagumo-senpai" Kei said
"Shinomiya Kei correct? you're willing to choose my group? What's your angle?"
"Oh, don't worry, there is no angle I'm just here to choose the potential winning team" Kei said while winking at us. I wonder what Kei has in mind.
"Fine, I'll choose your group" he said
"Well Horikita-senpai how about a little challenge before we continue to choose our groups" Nagumo said
"What kind of schemes are you plotting?" Horikita-senpai asked
"No, schemes senpai, I'm just here for a friendly competition" he replied
"Hold on, don't pull this BS on us" a random student probably from Horikita-senpai's class said
"I cannot allow you to do anything that would cause harm to these students. I know what you're capable of, but either way what is this challenge?" the former president said
"Simple, the challenge is: who can get the most students expelled in this one exam"
"What's that? are you out of your mind" Horikita-senpai scoffed at the idea
"Wow, no kidding, he is ruthless" Yuuichi whispered to me
"Very well, then how about which one of our large groups can get the most points in this exam?"
"Fine, I'll take that challenge, but you must fight fair" Horikita-senpai said as he shook Nagumo's hand.
"You have my word" Nagumo said wearing a smile
I doubt that Nagumo would play that fair, even Kei and Yuuichi seems to see it as suspicious. Nagumo now turns his attention to us.
"Alright, now I want you to choose a representative from this group" he said
"It's already been decided" Kei said
"I see, so the self-proclaimed genius is the rep I see?"
"Yes, is there a problem senpai?" Kei asked
"No, at least for now"
"haha! As long as Shinomiya-boy does all the work, I wouldn't bother helping the likes of you" Koenji said suddenly joining in
"What do you mean by that? You have to help; we are in a group after all" Ishizaki said
"Sorry green boy, but I'm not interested in doing any of this. Besides I'm not interested in rising to Class A anyways" Koenji replied
"You must be lying to yourself" now Nagumo joins in
"I'm sure even you know that if you make it to Class A, as well as having enough private points. Those private points will become actual cash by graduation" he's obviously lying, I remember on the first day that points will not be converted to actual cash by graduation. The points will just be returned. Nagumo crafted a decent lie but Kei and Yuuichi as well saw through it.
"Well sorry to tell you this, Mr. President but actually I already have a lot of money to begin with because I come from one of the wealthiest families in all of Japan. So, I don't care about all that money." Koenji explained
"I could just use actual money to buy points which will just simply allow me to transfer to Class A without any problems" he added
"Wait can he even do that?" Yuuichi asked
"Hahaha, you're interesting I'll give you that. But if you are planning something so simple then I'll just simply stop you." Both Koenji and Nagumo are now face-to-face, this might get out of hand if...
"Okay, gentlemen. I think we had our little fun for one day. How about we just proceed already. I'm pretty bored with your pointless feuds" Kei said while yawning.
"I agree with Shinomiya boy, I'm already bored with you ugly creatures" he said before walking off