The strongest high school student in Japan

If Hyoudou Takako suddenly went crazy and did something bad to those students, she must stand up to stop her - even if she was weak and powerless, she had to do so.

"Then I understand. I will wait there on time." Thinking of this, Sagihara Shion nodded, "I will also cooperate with you to finish the matter as soon as possible, so that you can return home satisfied earlier."

"I hope I can return with satisfaction..." Hyoudou Takako curled her lips slightly. "Okay, then I have nothing else to do. You can go back first, or... have lunch with me before going back? I don't think you want to, right?"

"No, no thanks!" Sagihara Shion refused without hesitation, "I'll just go to the cafeteria to eat. Bye."

She bowed to the other party again, then turned and left.

"By the way, the 'Jun-kun' you just mentioned is a first-year student named Jun Mogami, right?" Just as Sagihara Shion was about to leave, Hyoudou Takako suddenly asked. "That guy left a little impression on me, he's quite a character."

Sagihara Shion was caught off guard and had no time to make up any lies. She was not a good liar, so she just froze in place and her face turned pale.

"We...the grudge between us is a matter between the two of us. It has nothing to do with others. Don't involve other people." In the end, she could only say reluctantly.

"Well, I won't do anything to him." After seeing that his guess was confirmed, Hyoudou Takako smiled. "But I didn't expect that you looked weak and I thought you were interested in older men, but you are actually interested in younger people?"

Sagihara Shion blushed, did not answer, strode out and closed the door.

50. Reminder

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51. Community

Before I knew it, time had passed slowly and today's lessons were finally over.

Following Mr. Hyoudou's instructions, Jun Mogami, class monitor Hirofumi Hanyu, and several other top-performing students from the class went to the school auditorium.

After they arrived here, students from other classes also came over one after another. In the end, dozens of people gathered in the auditorium, looking at each other, and their smiles were very forced. The people present gathered according to their classes, and no one greeted the people from other classes.

Because Hyodo Takako specifically stated that she only notified the top ten students in each class, it can be said that now all the elites of the school's first year of high school have gathered together. Everyone is essentially a competitor, so it is natural that there will be some awkwardness when they meet.

By the way, Koichi Sakai, who ranked third in the school in the last monthly exam, got first place in the class, but he did not come today because he is currently under undisclosed punishment from the school.

The auditorium seemed a bit empty. After all, during meetings, it could accommodate hundreds of people, so squeezing in a few dozen people now was no big deal.

The current scene seemed no different from any other school meeting, but there was a group of people in black standing in front of the walls on both sides.

These men in black all wore sunglasses on their faces, so no eyes or expressions could be seen. Their slim suits highlighted their muscular bodies. They stood there motionless like sculptures, and did not communicate with anyone, which brought a solemn atmosphere.

"Is this true..." A girl next to Jun Mogami couldn't help but complain, "He just came back to visit his alma mater, is it necessary to make such a fuss? It's like some big shot is here to inspect..."

Her words caused a round of secondment from those around her, and everyone was somewhat dissatisfied with Hyoudou Takako's style.

Just as everyone was whispering to each other, two men in black walked forward and opened the door at the same time.

Then, Hyoudou Takako, wearing a black dress and a hat, appeared in front of everyone.

The overwhelming sense of oppression made everyone who were originally dissatisfied stop their whispering, but Hyoudou Takako walked in step by step without looking around.

Everyone subconsciously made way for a path in the middle, as if the ocean of blue school uniforms was split open by a sharp knife. Hyodo Takako walked slowly, the heels of her high heels tapping the ground with a rhythmic ding-dong sound. Everyone's attention was drawn to her, and they were watching her every move intently.

To be honest, we usually go between school and home, and what we see most in our lives are classmates and school uniforms. Now, a senior schoolmate who is about to enter the society appears in front of us and is dressed so uniquely, how can we not be attracted?

Under everyone's gaze, Hyoudou Takako walked up to the podium in the auditorium, and then she looked down coldly at the juniors in front of her.

After silently counting the number of people, she nodded secretly in her heart and then spoke coldly.

"Thank you all for listening to my request and coming here on time," said Hyodo Takako, as he gestured to the black-clad people at the door to close it. "I hope that your trip today will be worthwhile."

As soon as she finished speaking, the door was slowly closed. The creaking sound of the door closing made everyone feel even more uneasy.

"The students I have called together today are all elite students of our school. You have reason to be proud of your efforts and strengths. I also sincerely wish that your dreams can come true, that you can be admitted to the University of Tokyo, and become another pride of our school..." After the door was closed, Hyodo Takako continued to speak, but her voice seemed a little floating, as if it came from the sky, cold and without temperature. "But, in addition to blessing, as your senior sister, as someone who walks ahead of you, I also have the obligation to tell you something you must know - listen carefully!"

At the end of her speech, she suddenly raised her voice, and everyone shuddered involuntarily due to the suddenness.

"You must be proud of yourselves, thinking that you are elites, top students with unlimited possibilities in the future. You may even think that you will become some big shots... But I want to tell you that these are just illusions. You are just a generation that is living in a daze and indulging in illusions..." Hyoudou Takako's cold gaze swept across everyone's face. Wherever he looked, people turned their faces away subconsciously, as if they were blown by a strong wind. "You are not standing on Honshu Island now, but on a broken ship that is constantly leaking water and is about to sink. You are the poor passengers on the ship, and you can only watch the ship take you to the bottom of the sea. Can't you feel it? Before the ship sank, the storm was roaring and howling!"

Although everyone knew that this was just a sensational metaphor, many people still subconsciously looked at the ground beneath their feet, as if it was really shaking.

"I'm not speaking metaphorically, I'm stating an unmistakable fact... Japan is almost finished, and is slowly sinking before our eyes!" Hyoudou Takako said coldly, "It's controlled by a group of old people who are complacent and locked up in a lifeless, stinking mud. It only looks good because it has accumulated a lot of wealth in the past, but in fact it has no vitality and no hope. There is no light ahead, and the same is true for you! Open your eyes and see what the future holds for you!"

After she finished speaking, she looked down coldly at everyone below, as if she was looking at a group of ants frozen to the ground.

"what……"

After a moment's silence, everyone was in an uproar, looking at each other in confusion, not understanding what Mr. Hyoudou meant.

After letting everyone whisper for a while, Hyoudou Takako spoke again.

"You have been protected too well by your parents. Their doting on you has blinded you and made you unable to see or feel the danger. This is not your fault. Those who control the country would not want you to see the truth. However, anyone who really tries to see the truth will know exactly what this country has become! In order to satisfy their own selfish desires, the previous generations have drained this country dry and left the younger generations with debts that they simply cannot afford. When you grow up and are able to take over the country, what will they leave for you? A beautiful country or a sinking ship? I'm afraid everyone would want the answer, right?! It's fine if ordinary people don't know, but don't you know? Tell me, is what I said true?!"

Hyodou Takako's questioning left everyone speechless again.

Indeed, on the surface, what she said makes sense - at least from childhood to adulthood, countless media and newspapers have said similar things, and the fact that the fertility rate has been declining year by year for many consecutive years is also a clear proof.

Besides, we are students here, who can delve into the profound economic topics to predict the future and debate with Hyoudou Takako? So there is no way to refute it.

"Well, even if what you said is true, this is not a problem we can solve... We can't take this responsibility either." Class leader Hanyu Hirofumi, who was standing next to Jun Mogami, suddenly retorted, "If that's the case, then what's the point of you saying this, Mr. Hyoudou?"

"Very good, finally someone dares to ask me back. Not all people of this generation are cowards. There is still some hope." Facing Hanyu Hirofumi's questioning, Hyoudou Takako did not get angry. Instead, she smiled slightly, seeming to be quite relieved. "But, what you said is completely wrong--"

Then, she raised her voice again, "Don't say you don't have responsibilities. You are in this school, and you may enter the University of Tokyo in the future, so you have responsibilities! Entering the University of Tokyo not only proves that you are smart, but also gives you the obligation to continue this country! Since you have the hope to carry this country, how can you say you don't have responsibilities? Please face yourself and don't escape!"

As she spoke, she stared at Hanyu Hirofumi so hard that even the usually serious and upright class monitor flinched a little.

"So what...what do you mean?" he asked in a low voice.

"The fundamental reason why this country has fallen to its current state is that the old things in the old era are outdated! The older generation is complacent and the young people are addicted to pleasure. No one can see the future, and no one is willing to face the truth. Everyone would rather muddle through with their eyes closed, just thinking about clinging to everything in the past and watching the broken ship sink!" Hyoudou Takako waved his hand gently, "To change all this, you have to break through the fog and face the real world. Only in this way can there be hope for change. Otherwise, you will just be like everyone else, muddled and drowned in the mud."

After a pause, she explained again, "I studied under Professor Takashi at Master Higashi. He is one of the most famous sociological scholars in Japan and even in the world. He has been studying the state and society for decades. It was under his inspiration that I realized what is necessary at the moment. It was also under his inspiration that I realized how much effort it takes to build a new society. This country can no longer muddle along and wait for death. It should act immediately. The first step is to cultivate an elite group with a new era vision, breathing with the whole world, instead of shrinking in a corner of Japan!"

Hanyu Hirofumi and Mogami Jun looked at each other and suddenly seemed to understand something.

Is this the purpose of Takako Hyoudou establishing a club at the University of Tokyo?

And then, Hyoudou Takako answered this question intentionally or unintentionally.

"I have founded a club within the University of Tokyo, where everyone can discuss and research these issues together and come up with a plan for future action—"

This sentence made everyone stunned.

To be honest, this sounds a bit childish. After all, things like country and society are too far away from these high school students and they have no real feeling at all.

"Of course, more importantly, by utilizing Professor Takashi's academic status and network, as well as the financial resources of the Hyoudou family, our club can recommend candidates to study at the top universities in the United States and Europe and receive instruction from the most academically prestigious instructors. Only in this way can we eliminate the outdated ideas of those old folks and face the real future. As long as you join the club, you will have such an opportunity, I can guarantee it."

"Woo wow..." If everyone was still confused and had no motivation after hearing the previous words, this guarantee greatly aroused their interest.

Suddenly, the atmosphere in the auditorium became heated.

Panic marketing. This word suddenly flashed through Jun Mogami's mind.

This is a common tactic used by C sales groups or insurance groups when they are selling their products. They first throw out a panic-inducing issue to lure the audience into being frightened. Once people are afraid, they are easily obedient. Even if the order seems ridiculous, some people will still follow it.

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These were originally some old clichés, but in the current closed environment, coupled with the courage and appeal of Takako Hyoudou, they suddenly became a very attractive topic.

He didn't know whether Hyodou Takako took his words seriously, but he could see that at least many people were tempted.

"If that's the case... then I can consider joining the club..." Sure enough, he soon heard Hanyu Hirofumi's timid voice. "I also hope to take some responsibility for the future of the country..."

As expected, he is a squad leader with a strong sense of responsibility... Jun Mogami smiled bitterly in his heart.

52. Refutation

"I also hope to take some responsibility for the future of the country..."

Hirofumi Hanyu's voice is not loud, but in this closed auditorium space, it seems particularly loud.

"Very good, I was right about you, Hanyu. Don't be surprised that I still remember your name, because I basically have an impression of the people whose names were called in class just now." Seeing that someone obeyed her so quickly, Hyodo Takako raised her head arrogantly on the podium, "Your enthusiasm is really commendable. As a senior, I am very willing to lend you a helping hand - of course, the premise is that you have to be admitted to the University of Tokyo. If you fail to be admitted to the University of Tokyo, your so-called ambitions are nothing but empty talk. Please work hard next..."

Hanyu Hirofumi, who was originally in high spirits, suddenly lost his temper after hearing this and lowered his head in embarrassment. “Okay, I will try my best. Thank you for your advice.”

Although what Hyodo Takako said was reasonable, it sounded quite harsh, as if he was saying that if he couldn't get into the University of Tokyo, he would be worthless. It's no wonder that Hanyu Hirofumi was discouraged. After all, it would be difficult for him to get into the University of Tokyo with his grades.

However, although Hirofumi Hanyu was deflated, the spirits of the others were lifted.

"I want to join the seniors' club, too!"

"Senior, please give me a chance when the time comes!"

For a while, similar calls were heard one after another.

Regardless of whether they really have such a sense of patriotism, the other students were naturally tempted by the benefits promised by Hyodou Takako, so they all expressed their willingness to join Hyodou Takako's club.

Seeing everyone's enthusiastic attitude, he narrowed his eyes slightly and revealed a satisfied smile. After all, all the hard work was not in vain.

Of course, there are still a few people who remain unmoved at this time.

Some people may be slow-witted and not easily influenced by others; some people may not like to be sociable by nature, so they simply do not express their opinions. But no matter what, at least they continue to remain silent and do not follow the crowd.

Hyoudou Takako remained calm and silently memorized these people. Then, her eyes stopped on the person next to Hanyu Hirofumi...

This man was tall and thin, wearing a school uniform, with his hands in his pockets, looking aloof and indifferent. From the beginning, he said nothing and did not participate in any interaction, but Hyoudou Takako had actually noticed him for quite a while.

Of course, she paid attention to him not because he was handsome, but because... Hyodo Takako just got something out of Sagihara Shion, and she seemed to like him quite a lot.

Boy, let me see what abilities you have that deserve to be noticed by Sagihara Shion.

"Mogami-san." She sneered, then looked at Mogami Jun, "You didn't express anything from the beginning. Are you dissatisfied with something?"

"I have no complaints, Mr. Hyoudou." Mogami Jun shook his head, maintaining the proper respect for this senior, but without any flattery, "I'm just not interested in any clubs. Studying hard alone has taken up too much of my energy. I'm not interested in thinking about what to do after entering the University of Tokyo."

"If you haven't thought about it before, you should think about it now." Hyodo Takako said coldly, "Since you are an honor student, you should know that you should have a plan for everything. If you wait until the last minute to think about it, won't it be too late? After all, there are limited places in the club. Now you can get priority because you are from the same school, but after two years, everything will be hard to say."

"If the opportunity is lost, then it is lost." Mogami Jun shrugged slightly, not showing any regret. "I feel very honored to be able to offer such generous conditions to my classmates."

Hyoudou Takako frowned slightly.

This kid looked respectful, but actually treated the conditions he proposed with a nonchalant attitude, as if he didn't care about his inducement at all.

With her previous personality, she would have taught the child a lesson, but in this situation, she couldn't do that as it would scare the other children, so she could only slow down her expression.

"If you don't want to join, then of course you can. This is your personal freedom." Hyoudou Takako curled her lips slightly, looking somewhat disdainful. "It's just that I feel it's a pity, not only for you, but also for others. A place at the University of Tokyo is going to be taken up by a mediocre person, while ambitious people can only be turned away... I feel very disappointed. There are already enough people like this in the University of Tokyo. It's really a pity."

Mogami Junya frowned slightly.

No one would feel comfortable being ridiculed in front of others, let alone someone as proud and arrogant as him.

However, it is quite irrational to quarrel with Hyodou Takako in person. Although she may not dare to do anything wrong in school, who knows if she will go crazy, so we cannot over-stimulate her.

"Perhaps I really haven't met Mr. Hyoudou's expectations, which is very regrettable." He pretended to be weak, then suddenly raised his head and looked at the other party, "But at the same time, I also have a question. I hope Mr. Hyoudou can solve it for me. Otherwise, I can't figure it out."

"Oh? What's the problem? Tell me." Hyoudou Takako still smiled, "If I'm in a good mood, I can give you some advice."

"If they just want to recruit us to join the club, there doesn't seem to be a need to make such a big fuss, right?" Mogami Jun asked back, "Even if they just hand out flyers, we high school students can know the teacher's good intentions. Why bother coming here in person and even taking the auditorium from the school... Even if it's because of Mr. Hyoudou's relationship, you should have put in some effort, right? Why bother?"

When asked this, Mogami Jun no longer tried to cover up, but asked directly, "Does the teacher just like to put on a show to scare people? Or is there some deeper meaning hidden?"

Hyoudou Takako did not answer immediately, and the smile on her face slowly disappeared. She narrowed her eyes slightly and looked at Mogami Jun, as if thinking about something.

Oh... you really hit the nail on the head. This kid really has some skills.

Because Jun Mogami's question was indeed quite reasonable, the originally enthusiastic students also felt that something was wrong, and they all cast their puzzled eyes towards the podium, as if waiting for further explanation from Mr. Hyoudou.

"I've actually been waiting for this question for a long time. Finally someone has the guts to ask it directly. That's great." Then, after a moment, she smiled again. "You're quite capable of staying calm. In that case, I'll spend a little more time explaining it to you."

She turned her eyes away from Jun Mogami and returned them to the students' faces.

"Professor Ying Si focuses on social cognitive behavior. You don't need to fully understand what this means now. In fact, I can't explain it clearly in a few sentences. To put it simply, this research is based on social behavior to study the nature of society and how to change it. Studying under him has taught me a lot, and it also made me want to know more--" Hyodo Takako's eyes sparkled slightly, and she seemed quite excited for herself. "The club I founded is for this purpose--it's not just for communication and learning. Society needs communication, but it also needs fierce competition. Only competition can achieve the survival of the fittest and let the strong stand out!"

Then, she raised her hand slightly and waved it, looking at everyone with an extremely oppressive look, "Our club will hold activities regularly, allowing members to compete with each other or with people outside the club. There are many projects that can be competed for, and I will even invite outstanding people from all walks of life to give lectures, including well-known foreign figures, and the knowledge and corresponding skills they teach will naturally be one of the projects of competition - of course, the financial expenses will also be borne by the club, or by me, so please don't worry. Only in this way can we cultivate the most outstanding talents and work with me to change this stinking quagmire."

Eh?

As if a bucket of cold water had been poured on them, the students who had been quite excited at first now looked at each other in dismay.

No wonder Hyoudou Takako deliberately didn't say anything just now. Who would want to join a club like this?

Even if Hyoudou Takako didn't explain it very clearly, those present could certainly imagine that the so-called "competition" might not be so peaceful.

No wonder she came here with such fanfare and used an almost deceptive approach to get everyone to participate.

Compared to the students who were in an uproar, Jun Mogami thought of something else.

It seemed that he had heard his father say that the chairman of the Teiai Group and Hyodo Takako's grandfather, Hyodo Kazutsugu, loved to hold parties and invite elites from the financial and political circles to participate. The parties were filled with all kinds of torturous projects, and ordinary people were used as tools for betting and entertainment. Could it be that Hyodo Takako did this to pay tribute to his grandfather?

Or maybe he is inheriting his grandfather's interest?

But no matter what, this is definitely not his hobby.