"That..."
Hikigaya raised his arm, somewhat troubled: "Can I ask a question?"
As soon as the words were spoken.
All 39 people in the class looked at him.
Feeling so many gazes, Hikigaya inexplicably felt a pressure.
Could this be what they call spiritual pressure?
It's amazing.
He seems to understand Himeno Yuki's feelings a bit.
If he often faces this level of spiritual pressure, his soul would collapse and fall into a hollow.
"Of course."
Ichinose showed a joyful smile: "Hikigaya-kun, what's your question?"
"Why not choose to attack Class D?"
Hikigaya still asked under pressure.
This exam is simply a giveaway, the gap between the upper class and the lower class is huge.
If there are no special means.
As long as the upper class targets the lower class, the win rate is almost 100%.
Of course, you have to pick the lower class.
Hikigaya really can't think of a reason not to attack the lower class.
"Eh?"
Ichinose was slightly stunned, somewhat puzzled: "Hikigaya-kun, did you forget? We are in a cooperative relationship with Class D."
"But."
"I don't see any benefits from cooperating with Class D, why should we persist in cooperating?"
Hikigaya frowned and asked a long-standing question.
At the beginning.
He also felt that cooperation was not inappropriate.
But as time went on.
Not to mention the benefits.
It feels like Class D is basically taking advantage of Class B.
Every time it is Class B assisting Class D, and during the exam, they have to consider the cooperation between the two classes.
Hikigaya can't see a trace of benefits, and doesn't feel the need to cooperate at all.
"Hikigaya..."
Kobashi Yume was somewhat puzzled: "Do you think that you can only start cooperating if there are benefits?"
"..."
Facing unfamiliar people, Hikigaya was somewhat embarrassed:
"At least it has to be an equal relationship to cooperate, right?"
No benefits.
They are not Class D's nanny, why should they cooperate with Class D?
"Hmm."
Ichinose pondered for a moment and nodded: "It's not surprising that Hikigaya-kun would have such an idea, it is indeed necessary for classes to consider whether it is worth cooperating."
"But the cooperation between Class B and Class D is mainly to prevent Class D from being wooed by Class A. At that time, Class B is likely to face the situation of being jointly attacked by Classes A, C, and D."
That makes sense.
Although Hikigaya doesn't want to cooperate with Class D, he has to admit that Ichinose makes some sense.
"What about Class C?"
Hikigaya asked about another object.
Even if Class A wants to widen the gap and chooses to attack Class B, Class B can first achieve half of the victory.
Successful attack, failed defense.
The worst case is that the class points do not change.
Moreover, Class B's academic performance is not bad.
Choosing to attack Class B, Class A also needs to bear the risk of defeat, this is something Class A needs to consider.
And actively choose to confront Class A.
Once it fails and loses a hundred class points, Class B will fall into the embarrassing situation of having to compete with Classes C and D, allowing Class A to start running alone.
No matter how you think.
Hikigaya can't think of a reason not to attack the lower class.
Moreover.
It's not certain whether Class A will attack Class B.
"The main reason for giving up choosing Class C??."
Ichinose explained seriously: "It is my judgment that Class A should directly choose to attack Class B this time."
"Is that so? I don't think Katsuragi is that kind of person?"
Hikigaya was somewhat doubtful.
Based on his judgment, Katsuragi, with his personality, would most likely attack the lower-ranked classes, secure half of the victories, and then focus on defense to win.
This is an easy task for the high-achieving Class A.
"Hikigaya, you might not be aware, but the leadership of Class A has now changed to Sakayanagi, who is completely different from Katsuragi."
"Sakayanagi tends to be more aggressive, trying to widen the gap between Class A and the other classes as much as possible."
"Oh... is that so..."
Hikigaya was somewhat at a loss for words.
From the start of school to now, it's not surprising that Katsuragi has been dethroned by Class A.
Although they haven't had a conversation,
But Sakayanagi, with her indifferent smile to others' opinions,
would most likely choose to attack Class B.
"Moreover, if we choose to attack Class C, even if we can win, once Class C wins against Class D in the attack, the class points will not change."
"At that time, if Class D, seeing no hope, turns to Class A, it will evolve into a situation where Class B has to face a three-class attack."
"So I think it would be better to start a direct confrontation with Class A."
"As long as everyone works together, we can defeat Class A in one fell swoop and rise to Class A!"
"Uh..."
Hikigaya was refuted.
He just felt a bit uncomfortable.
Ichinose obviously didn't not consider it, but rather considered it more than he did.
Perhaps.
It's just that their values are different.
Hikigaya prefers to take it easy and pick on the weak, while Ichinose prefers to work hard to improve herself and win the exam fair and square.
If you ask which one is better.
Hikigaya naturally thinks his idea is better, there's nothing wrong with picking on the weak.
Just like Ryuen and the others.
Ignoring a peaceful life, they have to challenge some strong people, just to satisfy their own vanity and desire to win.
However, the result stands on Ichinose's side.
After all, Class B is now only one step away from Class A, and they also got first place in the last sports festival.
Ichinose's strategy has produced tangible results.
"Yes."
"Hikigaya-kun, you should listen to Honami here."
"That's right, the gap between us and Class A is not very big, as long as we work together, we can definitely win against Class A."
Amikura Mako comforted Hikigaya with a smile, standing on Ichinose's side again.
However.
Hikigaya really didn't want to hear this.
It takes effort to do it.
From another perspective, it also means that besides effort, they have no other way.
Does Class B's strategy only have effort left?
Isn't this situation very bad?
However, Class B is in second place, but the result is good.
Hikigaya felt helpless.
At the beginning of school.
He still thought Ichinose was the best leader.
Anyway, Ichinose is much more comfortable than Ryuen Kakeru, Horikita Suzune, Sakayanagi and those playful people and arrogant people.
But now.
Hikigaya felt that Katsuragi was actually the best leader.
While focusing on defense, he also attacks, and while being ruthless to competitors, he also cares about his companions.
It's not that Ichinose is bad.
However.
Hikigaya felt that working under Ichinose,
It's like being shackled by invisible shackles, Everytime he wants to move, he always feel a bit constrained.
However.
The uninhabited island test and the sports festival.
Ichinose has also produced tangible results.
This makes it difficult to refute.
Forget it.
After giving it some thought, Hikigaya decided to give up.
After all, the grades of Class B are not bad now, and they are only one step away from Class A, why should he worry about it?
As a bottom-level office worker, as long as the salary is paid on time, it's fine.
How the company develops.
That's something for the leaders to consider.
"Also."
"About the test questions, I would like Hikigaya-kun to be responsible for making the Japanese language test questions, mathematics will be given to Kanzaki, physics will be given to Shibata..."
It is indeed difficult to produce 400 test questions in this month, and Ichinose quickly assigned the work to the right people.
"Wait, wait."
Hikigaya hurriedly said: "Why me? And, wouldn't it be better to use the test questions prepared by the school?"
"Why? Because Hikigaya-kun has always been second in the class in Japanese language, right?"
Ichinose tilted her head somewhat puzzled: "As for me, I will be responsible for the English test questions, and besides, didn't Hoshinomiya-sensei just say that the test questions prepared by the school are of lower difficulty, it would be better if we prepare them ourselves, right?"
"Yeah, Hikigaya-kun, you wouldn't be daydreaming in class, would you?"
"Really, Chihiro, I think it's better to remind him more often."
"Uh..."
Shiranami Chihiro secretly glanced at Hikigaya, her little face blushing.
Hearing the teasing from the people around him, Hikigaya was even more helpless.
Although there is a part of him that wants to be lazy, it's not just about wanting to be lazy.
Just like letting Sanji and Zoro compare swordsmanship, this is definitely not going to work.
Professional things should be left to professionals.
Being able to do the questions does not mean being able to make the questions.
Even if you let the world's richest man sell fried chicken, he can't beat those skilled old employees.
Even if the school thinks that the prepared test questions are relatively simple, at least they are stronger than the test questions made by these novices who are rushing for time, right?
Hikigaya feels.
Are these people underestimating the work of professional?
However.
This is just his unfounded guess.
After hesitating for a moment.
Hikigaya still didn't say it, feeling that it was useless to say it.
Sadly, the workload has increased again.
....
Question:
How to quickly find a delicious ramen shop in a completely unfamiliar environment!
Answer:
Just follow a middle-aged office worker!
By the way, if you want to find an internet cafe, just follow a middle school student with poor grades, if you want to find a beautiful young lady, just follow a taxi driver.
After the strategy meeting.
Hikigaya was waiting at the school gate, his eyes occasionally scanning the crowd leaving school.
Perhaps because school had just ended, there were not a few people leaving school.
Anyway, there is not much risk in this exam, the worst result is nothing more than defeat.
Hikigaya doesn't care much about it either.
Anyway, his life has been losing from beginning to end, failing a few more times doesn't matter, he's used to it.
Compared to the exam, delicious ramen is more important.
There must be a period of trial operation before the shop opens, the school staff should be relatively clear about the hidden shops.
Just then.
A middle-aged man in a black suit walked out of the teaching building, holding a briefcase in his hand, he was an office worker.
Hikigaya looked indifferent, remembering that it seemed to be Mashima-sensei who was responsible for explaining the rules in the uninhabited island exam.
Japanese's ramen is famous for its large amount of oil and delicious taste.
Replenishing energy is undoubtedly the best choice.
There is no office worker in the world who doesn't like ramen.
Without giving it much thought, Hikigaya followed about ten meters behind Mashima-sensei, preparing to explore a new ramen shop. Mashima-sensei seemed to have a rather old-fashioned personality and didn't seem to be very popular with the students. Even when he encountered students on the road, he just nodded in greeting.
But no matter what, he was clearly more reliable than Hoshinomiya-sensei, who had nothing to offer except her good looks.
She was practically a salary thief. It was really enviable... no, it was really jealousy-inducing... no, that's not right either.
It was really contemptible. Yes, being a salary thief was a shameful thing. Hikigaya didn't envy such a teacher at all.
If ANHS wasn't a closed school, he would have wanted to become a teacher here after graduation, but he probably wouldn't have been hired. Hikigaya was lost in thought as he followed Mashima-sensei to the Keyaki Mall Shopping Center.
On the other side, Sakayanagi, leaning on her cane, had a joyful smile on her face. "Kamuro, do you feel it?"
"Yes, someone is following us."
Kamuro Masumi glanced back and noticed Hikigaya Hachiman, who had been trailing behind them.
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