CHAPTER 4
What the Class is Lacking
The next day, after deciding which class to face.
Like yesterday, we will have a discussion after school. Because of this, there are no special restrictions on today's lunch break.
The Ayanokouji group routinely gathered after lunch.
We immediately joined in the corner of the classroom.
"How was the discussion yesterday?"
I asked my friends about yesterday.
Because the Commander needs to decide which class to fight, it takes about one hour for the teacher to explain. When I returned to class at that time, the students had returned to the dormitory.
"Have you not been told by Horikita-san? ... That's not surprising. "
Airi said something unclear. But soon she said again.
"Is there a guide for the event? It's difficult for everyone to understand the rules ..."
"There wasn't even any discussion at all. It was a waste of time."
As if remembering that day, Keisei sighed.
It seems that lunch time alone is not enough to understand the rules. In the meantime, let everyone understand the rules first and end the discussion. It seems like that's what Class C is trying to do.
"And the problem isn't only within the class."
"What do you mean Yukimu?"
"In schools, there are very few places that can accommodate students for discussion."
"Even if we go to karaoke or Keyaki Mall. Of course, it is not possible to accommodate up to 40 people. But what happened to that?"
"After yesterday's discussion, I was the first person to leave the classroom ... At that time I saw several students from Class A in the corridor outside our class."
What's wrong with that? Haruka and Airi looked at each other.
Even though Akito didn't understand at first, he immediately understood it after a while.
"... Are they spies?"
"That's right. In this exam, the information we decided on in class was very important, right? Even though they only listened to what happened in Class C, they were able to retrieve some information."
What programs are likely to be chosen, or who is good at what.
Of course, getting such information will be more beneficial for their class.
In other words, the battle had already begun.
"From this point of view, Class C is lagging behind."
"This is bad. Has Sakayanagi-san already acted? "
While spreading her arms, Haruka wondered.
"In that case. Do we also have to gather information from Class A? An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth."
Haruka suggested that.
However, Keisei would not easily approve it.
"If it's that simple, then you don't need to work hard."
"Hm?"
"Maybe it's not just me. Horikita also should know that there's no point in doing that. Now, I think that class A is still outside the classroom. Besides, is there even a place that can accommodate 40 people for discussion?"
Especially with the lack of unity in Class C, whatever must be done, it must be based on unity.
It was not the same as Class A, and students who were at the top, like Sakayanagi, for example, can immediately decide everything easily.
Who will be the Commander, who will consider the event, and who will gather information. Conversely, when the special exam starts, who decides to do those things.
Even though they also discuss in the classroom as Class C does, they will keep two or three people on guard to prevent spying.
"But, let's try it first. Isn't that great? Maybe some of them are negligent. Then they will deliberately talk about it in class, right?"
"If that's the case, I'm afraid, I would doubt the credibility of the information obtained."
If the information you hear is wrong, it would only be a waste of time. That's the thought of Keisei. Information is something that should be hidden, and information that is not hidden will be doubted.
"But, information itself is absolutely necessary. What's important is how to use it ..."
"Can we even win?"
Feeling filled with anxiety from people - Airi felt uneasy.
"It seems that it would be better if we lead one or two steps ahead."
Class C, which has not yet been decided, has no dominance at all.
"But, I didn't expect to be fighting with Class A."
"Sorry. I feel guilty for not winning the lottery."
But, even if I win the lottery, I will still end up choosing Class A, and I would apologize on the surface later.
"Ah, no, I didn't mean it like that! Sorry Sorry! I didn't mean to blame you at all! "
To my surprise, Haruka seemed to think that my apology was quite heavy, and she panicked.
"Haruka, Letting people take a quarter of the lottery possibilities, however you do it, it is very difficult."
Hearing the words from Akito, Haruka cringed.
"Th-that's why I didn't mean it like that ..."
Haruka tried to change the situation, after a little thought.
"If they give a little convenience, it will be fine. After all, their opponent is Class C. Are you thinking about the same thing?"
"Making it easy for us ... Is Sakayanagi someone who would do that?"
"... I can't see it at all. She not only destroyed Yamauchi-kun, she even completely destroyed the unity of Class C."
Haruka raised her head and looked at the ceiling listlessly.
"But you have a problem, Kiyotaka. You are forced to be the Commander in this situation."
Keisei tapped me on the shoulder because he was worried.
"Well, I have some protection points, however. There is no choice but for me to be the Commander. Even if I lose, there is no need to worry about being expelled from school."
All I can do now is say this to my friends.
For whatever reason, I arbitrarily guided the situation and let the class fight against Class A.
"The opponent is Class A. Even if we lose, it's not Kiyotaka's responsibility."
"After all, Sakayanagi is also the Commander."
Among 100 people, 99 people will think that Sakayanagi will win. Judging from this situation, even if I lose, my position in class won't change. On the other hand, if I win, they will only evaluate it as 'Horikita's successful leadership and strategy.'
"Yes ... it might be difficult to win."
Keisei raised his arm, seeming to give up and heaved a sigh of relief.
But Akito made an unexpected comment.
"Even though the opponent is Class A, it's not entirely impossible to win."
"Is it like that ... No, I don't want to lose ..."
"Although this is not a secret, but isn't there a way to defeat Class A?"
Akito began to explain.
"When this test was first announced. I also felt that there was no chance of winning against the upper classes. However, because of Ike's spontaneous comments, I saw a small chance of winning."
"What did Ike-kun say? Is that about Rock-paper-scissors?"
When Haruka added that. Akito nodded in agreement.
"At first I thought this exam was very stupid. However, if we choose an event that relies on luck, then no matter who the opponent is, there is a possibility of winning around 50%. If we enter the game of the king or rich man, we can also arrange 5 types of events on that day "As for the lucky event, I think it doesn't matter."
After hearing Akito's explanation, Haruka suddenly became more cheerful.
"If you fight with such a strategy, you can compete in at an equal level with class A or B!"
"Yes! I think that's a good idea!"
"No ... I don't think it's that simple."
Unlike the three happy people, Keisei calmly criticized this strategy.
"I don't know if I have calculated it correctly. But the chances of winning with this strategy are only 5%, up to 10%."
"Is it very low? But, even though we can't say that the winning percentage is 50%, there should be a 2 times the chance of winning. About 30% of it? Is it difficult to win 5 events or 4 events?"
"It takes a lot of luck to get that development, as Haruka said."
If among the 5 out of 7 events to be selected are those proposed by Class C, and need to get 4 or more wins in the event determined by luck. If the chance of winning each event is counted by 50%, then the chance gained is ...
I counted the opportunity in my mind.
Among the 7 events, the chance that all of the 5 events proposed by class C, will be selected is 8.33%
In 5 match events, if the odds of winning are more than 4 events where it is a 50% chance of winning is 18.75%.
The conclusion drawn by the two is 1.56% chance, not even 5% ... It's hard to guarantee that we can win only with luck.
However, this only takes into account the simple side, which is relying on luck to win more than 4 events.
Even though it is likely to change due to various factors, there is no doubt that this is not a good strategy.
In this case, it's better to take more risks and choose the event that we are good at.
It's better to have fewer shows that depend on 50% luck.
"Can't it? No, even though I know maybe it won't work."
Akito knew that he was too naive and scratched his face. Suddenly I realized that Airi was worried about me. He looked more anxious after our eyes met.
"Kiyotaka-kun ... Is it alright? Being Commander-"
Since the difficulty of defeating Class A is ahead of us, it's no wonder he thinks this way.
"Yeah. Even though there are points of protection, don't force yourself too much,"
Haruka added half of Airi's words.
"Haruka is right. At least we never thought you were connected to Sakayanagi. Right?"
Everyone nodded and confirmed this statement. Being trusted by them is not a bad thing.
"Well, although it seems that some students in the class have doubts, but everyone understood through the explanation from Horikita-san. Although, at first, I also felt that having a protection point was very good, but having this would be very troublesome."
"Although I envy people who can get protection points, after seeing Kiyotaka-kun, I think, if I were in the same position, I would also use it immediately."
The fact that only one person is in the safe zone in the class. It's hard to stay still. However, Keisei denied with his hand and denied Airi's weak voice.
"I won't give up protection points even if the people around me say anything."
"Even though this will cause resentment, anger and hatred among your classmates?"
"The premise is wrong. I don't want anyone else to make arbitrary statements about what you get with your strength. It's better to say that to protect themselves, you must take good care of them."
As if he had been a victim, resentment gathered in his hands.
Akito, who had been silent until now, looked at me and spoke.
"Actually, it's hard to fight against class A, and I'm grateful that Kiyotaka accepted it, if it was another student, would he be the second person to leave school? Or if it was Keisei, could you volunteer as a Commander?
"That's ... Hey, that's right."
However, they did not understand what Keisei wanted to convey. Although more talented students can become Commanders, he wants to get a solid victory. He wants to show that attitude.
"This exam also came with an annoying punishment, because it could cause dropping out of school. If there were no punishment, who do you think is most suitable for the Commander? After all it's only Horikita-san, right?"
Airi lowered her head, revealing the candidates in mind.
"You're right, I will choose Horikita-san. Or choose Hirata-kun or Kushida-san? Fortunately, Yukimu can do it too."
He quoted several students' names, all of which tended to leave stable results if they served as Commanders.
"Hirata, ah ... how's the situation?"
Akito who thought that discussing topics related to class A would make the atmosphere very gloomy. He tried to change the subject.
"Keisei, how do you see the result of the battle between Class D and Class B?"
He mentioned the other battle of this special exam.
"In all of the possibilities, I think it will be Class B's victory. There is a large gap between the two classes. The overall strength of class B is also high."
"Yes, of course. The Commander is not Ryuuen-kun but Kaneda-kun. "
There is nothing to fear with Class D that is missing Ryuuen. That feeling might be right.
However, Ishizaki and the others hoped that Class D could fight Class B from the start. This assessment cannot be underestimated. If I were in the position of Class D leader, I would also call class B as an opponent. Class A is led by Sakayangi, and there are also strong opponents such as Katsuragi and Hashimoto, plus students who have high academic ability throughout the year. Because I'm in Class C, they shouldn't want to fight against me. Of course, there are some aspects that they can expect that I will remain in shadow, but basically the advantages of Class D are not academic abilities but physical abilities. If they want to maximize this ability, they must choose Class B. However, it hasn't reached the level of being able to win or be in an advantageous position at the very least.
In fact, whether Class D can win depends on the chosen program and the luck of the exam.
It is only a small possibility that appears.
"Ah, look over there."
Haruka muttered that sentence, in his view - Hirata walked to the cafeteria.
He walks heavily, and his steps are very much like a zombie or ghost.
His eyes have no confidence, and his appearance is very different from his usual one.
"This is really ... serious."
Haruka muttered, and there was nothing more to say. The man thinks more of the class than anyone else, and always acts for class. At the beginning after registration, no one in the class had dropped out. Hirata, who created the situation, was undoubtedly a good achievement.
"This special test, Hirata cannot be expected. It is very difficult to fight with Class A. This attitude of his has caused the class to bear heavy losses since the start of the exam."
Keisei's comment sounded rather cold.
"There is no way for us to save him."
Other students often approached Hirata.
But at the moment, there seemed to be nobody, not even an outsider, who could bring a change in him.
In short, the damage from the previous exam inflicted on him continued to spread, the wound getting bigger.
In the Ayanokouji group, no one is very close to Hirata.
So, of course, the encouragement of our group might not be conveyed to him.
For this reason, nobody reacted to Keisei's slightly cold statement.