Among them, Sakayanagi Arisu relies on her family background, so no matter how much she misbehaves, someone will help her out. However, Yukimura and Matsushita do not have this kind of confidence, which is why they are so eager for the promised graduation benefits of Class A from the Advanced Training Program.

To put it simply, if they truly rely on their own abilities to get into university, they can indeed be admitted to some decent universities, but that's about it. They shouldn't even dream about those top-ranked national universities, and the likes of the University of Tokyo are completely delusional.

Just like Chiaki Matsushita, the difference between his ideal state before and after entering advanced cultivation is nothing short of astronomical.

Why did this change occur?

It was because she knew perfectly well that she couldn't achieve her higher-level ideas on her own, and it wasn't until she entered this school that she saw a glimmer of hope.

Yukimura was the same way, which is why he was dissatisfied with the status quo and dreamed of graduating from Class A.

"I've known since I was a child that talent is something that doesn't make sense, so I can only prove myself by working a thousand times harder."

"Whether in elementary or middle school, I didn't make any friends, nor did I participate in any clubs or volunteer activities. I just focused on academic performance."

"But ordinary people have their limits. No matter how hard they try, they can't find room for further improvement. So I can only pin my hopes on advanced training. Only by graduating from Class A can I embark on the path I dream of..."

Sitting on a bench at the edge of the playground, Teruhiko Yukimura took a sip of mineral water and began to talk to himself about his past.

This top student, who was used to judging people based on their academic ability, was clearly discouraged after dragging the group down in the physical fitness event. He exuded a sense of dejection and lack of confidence.

"Well, I don't really have anything to say about it. After all, your choices all along haven't been wrong. It's all just a matter of ability."

Shun Aragaki didn't seem to feel much, and simply said calmly:

"But if you want to get a recommendation from this school, then the most important thing is to figure out what kind of talent Advanced Education aims to cultivate."

This point is actually quite clear, since at the beginning of the semester, Horikita Manabu reminded everyone of the phrase "both academically and athletically proficient" when recruiting new members for the club.

"In short, you should try to exercise more in your spare time. I don't expect you to reach an excellent level, but at least you shouldn't be worse than the average level of your peers! If you can put a little more of that effort into your studies, this goal isn't actually that difficult."

Shun Aragaki himself actually leans more towards the "bucket theory," so before leaving, he still gave a simple piece of advice.

After all, Class A's strategy has always been to invite talented people from other classes to join, and Yukimura in front of them is one of the few relatively normal talents in Class D.

For the next six days, they will still be teammates in the same group. This mixed training camp assessment is not just about physical fitness, so it is his job as the person in charge to take care of them and soothe their mindset.

.........

Since it was the first day of class, after a tiring long-distance running practice, the rest of the afternoon classes were spent explaining the school in the woods or the schedule for the week.

One thing is very clear—the following courses are all designed to help students gradually master social skills.

The day's tasks ended with meditation as the sun set.

For the next few days, the process was similar. It wasn't until January 7th, because it was the weekend, that the school stopped bothering them and allowed everyone a day of free time.

However, since even cell phones have been handed in, there really isn't much fun to be had around.

Shun Aragaki took his classmates to the mountains to hunt wild boars. After knocking these dangerous animals unconscious and bringing them back, he invited all his friends to have a delicious meal together.

After the rest day, the schedule is packed with classes again.

Just when Shun Aragaki thought that the mixed training camp exam would end without any surprises and would soon be over amidst boring trivialities.

On the evening of January 10th, the day before the final assessment, the leader of Class A, who had just come out of the cafeteria, was suddenly grabbed by a senior student who appeared out of nowhere and dragged to a deserted alley.

"...Asahina-senpai, is there something you want to discuss with me?"

Looking at the girl in front of him with long orange hair and a sunflower hair clip, Shun Aragaki raised an eyebrow and asked thoughtfully.

"You're asking a question you already know the answer to, junior. You really have a malicious heart!"

Asahina Nazuna looked a bit of a headache, her purple pupils staring unblinkingly at the boy, as if trying to see right through him.

"I wonder which aspect you're referring to, senior?"

The leader of Class A smiled noncommittally.

Although the senior in front of him was very cute, she didn't belong to him, so Shun Aragaki naturally wouldn't include her in his inner circle when it came to serious matters like special exams.

"Okay, I'll get straight to the point. Did I offend you, junior, in some way?"

Faced with the sudden, sharp gaze of the senior who had fallen flat on her face, Shun Aragaki thought for a moment and then shook his head.

"No, why do you say that, senior?"

"Then why are you insisting on making me drop out of school?!"

When she said this, Asahina Nagisa's expression was clearly one of exasperation.

If she hadn't been alert enough to notice the clues in the actions of the second-year students in the Kiriyama class, she might not have realized that she had been set up by capital until she was forced to commit suicide by the ex-students.

Aren't you my destined one?

How could they be so cold-hearted!

317. Asahina's group is now in our possession; a connection that began with their looks.

"On what grounds are you questioning me, Asahina-senpai?"

Shun Aragaki did not deny the possibility that the other person might be expelled from school, but asked a question with a hint of doubt.

"Throughout the second year, you should have known that I have been trying to unify the other three classes, but you are still playing dead to this day. You dare not openly oppose me, nor are you willing to bow down and obey my will."

"If I'm not mistaken, you probably think I'm more kind and easy to talk to than Nagumo, which is why you're trying to stall for time to negotiate with me."

A mocking smile played on his lips as Aragaki Shun said with amusement, "Since that's the case, then I'll have no choice but to go all out this time to prove my resolve."

Upon hearing this reason, Asahina Nagisa fell silent.

"...Your desire for control is just too terrifying!"

They've already consolidated the first-year students' power, yet they're now interfering with the second-year students. They've only delayed a little, but they're already planning to drive the opponents out of Advanced Education.

This domineering behavior of "those who obey me prosper, those who oppose me perish" is almost identical to Nan Yunya before she was expelled from school, except now their class has become the weaker victim.

A hint of helplessness flashed in the eyes of the girl wearing the sunflower hair clip. In the past, as Nan Yunya's childhood friend, she had also benefited from the other party's actions of making a comeback in the second year's original Class A and unifying the lower-ranked classes.

So, is this a case of cause and effect, or karma coming back to bite?

Now that the stronger among the younger generation has been expelled from school, will he also become a sacrifice for the second year of integration among the younger generation?

"This is the third semester of the current academic year, and there are only a few months left before the new students enroll in the next academic year."

Shun Aragaki does not deny the claim that he has a strong desire for control.

"Therefore, I must wipe out all the second-year rebels within three months, so as to seize sole control of advanced education at the student level."

At the end of this semester, the third-year students of Horikita Gakuen's class will officially graduate, and everyone, regardless of whether they are promoted to Class A, will leave the school.

By then, before the start of the new school year, only the first-year students, who have been integrated by Aragaki Shun, and the second-year students, who are now in disarray, will remain.

Therefore, Shun Aragaki needs to find the right opportunity to bring the second-year students under control before the new students enroll in April.

Otherwise, with the change of acting chairman, four new freshman classes unaffected by him will be established, and there will be an unknown number of students from the White House hidden among them... These variables may cause him a lot of trouble.

Although he wasn't afraid, cockroaches that roamed around freely were always disgusting, so it was best to have the situation under control beforehand.

There are only three grades in the Advanced Development program. If he can completely control two of them, he will be able to wield absolute power and completely suppress the newly established grade next year!

"You've already started planning for the next school year?"

When Asahina Nagisa heard this, she was completely dumbfounded.

The reason I'm going to be expelled is this?! It's absolutely outrageous!

"By the way, there are students from your class, the former Class C, and the former Class D in the second year of Kiriyama Group. You can ask any of them to drop out; I haven't specifically designated anyone."

Shun Aragaki's goal was to establish his authority so that the remaining three classes of second-year students would submit.

It doesn't matter who the person who dropped out of school is, as long as he can achieve his ultimate goal.

Asahina Nazuna: "..."

The boy's words implied that none of you were important, but your dropping out of school would serve as a warning to others.

Asahina Nazuna's face was grim, and a dark glint appeared in her unconsciously lowered gaze.

You blindly regard the other person as fate, and you blindly feel heartbroken because the other person doesn't value you... So is fate all a lie?

Clutching the amulet on her wrist, the senior student who had fallen flat on her face sighed after a long silence.

Their first meeting was because she tripped and fell to the ground, causing the amulet to fly towards the other person.

The girl therefore believed that there must be a meaningful connection between them, but upon closer reflection, apart from this mundane little incident, the two were in different grades and rarely had the opportunity to meet, so they could be considered as simple strangers who knew each other.

In this light, it seems understandable that the other party could so ruthlessly consider her a candidate for expulsion.

"Hey~ Are all you guys so competitive and aggressive?"

After muttering a complaint, Asahina Nagisa didn't expect Aragaki Shun to answer, but instead waved her hand, making a gesture of surrender and begging for mercy.

"Forget it, I still want to stay in Advanced Education. It would be too bad to drop out now."

"You just want to unite the second-year students, right? I don't have that much influence on the boys, but I can agree on behalf of the class on the girls' side."

With her teeth slightly biting her rosy lips, the senior student who had fallen flat on her face suppressed the chaotic emotions in her heart and, in her role as the class's female leader, offered the conditions she could provide.

"As long as you can leave us enough living expenses and then agree on a suitable plan to give those in the class who are eager to improve the opportunity to transfer to Class A, then I am confident that I can persuade most of the girls and a few boys to follow your orders."

Now that Nagumo's class has fallen to the bottom of Class D, most people should recognize reality—as long as Aragaki Shun continues his current hostile attitude, they will have absolutely no chance of returning to Class A.

Under these circumstances, the reason why everyone is still holding on and unwilling to submit to the other side is simply due to a combination of pride and resentment.

After all, they had been in Class A for quite some time. With Nagumo suppressing the entire second year, everyone in the class thought they would definitely be the ultimate victors of this year.

The result was that after just one clash with Shun Aragaki, that beautiful dream was easily shattered, and the entire class was relegated to the bottom of the school... How could the students in the class accept this so easily, and how could they not feel resentment!

But resentment that you can't do anything about is meaningless!

Falling to Class D is indeed upsetting, but at least I can still stay in Advanced Education and have a chance to transfer to Class A based on my personal points. If I were to be expelled, that would be the end of everything.

"That's interesting. So let's set the withdrawal slots for this mixed-study program as the original Class C and Class D of the second year."

Aragaki Shun smiled nonchalantly, not particularly concerned about the change.

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The group leader of the second-grade Tongshan class was willing to follow his instructions to deliberately fail the test because he promised to use his personal points to help them cancel their expulsion punishment after they dragged others down with them.

Normally, in the worst-case scenario, there is a possibility of students dropping out from the bottom of the three grades. In addition, since the mixed-gender dormitory is divided into boys' and girls' dormitories, there will be a total of six people in charge who will be expelled for failing grades. If you include the people they designated to be expelled, that makes twelve.

However, since the first year was relatively stable and there was no need to target the third year, Aragaki Shun only made such arrangements for the second year.

In other words, he needs to use 40 million personal points to help the two male and female leaders of the second-year Kiriyama class cancel their punishments, and then he can designate one boy and one girl from the corresponding group to make them suffer as a result, for a suitable reason.

As for this "suitable reason," it's easy to find. Most of the members of those two groups are students from the Kiriyama class. As long as these people deliberately cause a few conflicts with the designated burial target during the week-long mixed training camp, they can be identified by the school as one of the reasons for the group's failure under the pretext of "disrupting the group's daily cooperation."

In short, as long as they were placed in the second-year Kiriyama group at the beginning of the grouping, their decision to drop out of school was entirely in Aragaki Shun's hands.

The problem is that everyone initially thought that Kiriyama Class formed a group centered around their own class members because Aragaki Shun instructed them to get into the top three. Who could have guessed that they were aiming for the punishment of being expelled for being last in the first place?

As a result, the boys and girls invited to join these two groups were all top-ranked members of their respective classes—for example, in the girls' dormitory, Nagumo's class invited Asahina Nagisa, while in the boys' dormitory, Nagumo Masashi's former confidante, Mizowaki, was invited.

Shun Aragaki didn't make any demands in this regard. Anyway, he didn't know many people in the second year, so it didn't matter who was expelled, as long as they could be used to establish his authority.

Now that Asahina Nazuna has come knocking on our door, expressing her willingness to represent the girls of Nagumo's class—no, I should say Asahina's class—in swearing allegiance, there's naturally no reason to refuse.

After all, there are a total of six candidates for the two groups to be buried alive, but Shun Aragaki can only reasonably use one male and one female burial quota. After removing the two candidates from Asahina's class, it is just right for the original Class C and Class D of the second year to enjoy the same opportunity, so that both classes can equally face the iron fist from the student council president.

"Unlike the delinquents and idiots in the other two classes, your class was initially identified by the school as the original Class B. Even if you're not all smart people who are aware of the times and can recognize reality, you should at least understand who the strong are and who you should obey in order to get to the end!"

"It's not enough for the girls to just give in. After Nangumo dropped out of school, who's the leader of the boys in your class? He shouldn't be harboring any more unrealistic fantasies, right?"

It's not that Shun Aragaki looks down on... well, Shun Aragaki just looks down on the Asahina Class!

After all, they could tolerate Nagumo Masaru's rule, so what reason did they have to risk being expelled from school to rebel against Aragaki Shun, who was even more powerful than the former?

There might have been some stubborn guys in that class at first, but later on, they were expelled for opposing Nagumo.

"The leader of the boys' group..." Asahina Nazuna paused for a moment before continuing, "There isn't such a person in the class yet. If we're talking about people with a lot of influence, it would probably be Mizowaki and Tonogawa."

This kind of thing is actually quite normal. After all, the power structure in their class used to be a dictatorship with Nan Yunya at its core, and the closer you are to her, the more influence you have.

Now that Nan Yunya has been expelled, the class management has naturally fallen apart and can only proceed according to inertia.

Because of her special status and considerable strength, Asahina Nazuna possessed a degree of independence in the past, which enabled her to take over the position of leader of the girls' group.

But among the boys, there really wasn't anyone with that kind of prestige.

People like Mizowaki and Tonoga only retain a relatively large influence today because they used to be Nagumo's right-hand men assisting in class management.

"In short, our class is leaderless right now. I can make decisions on the girls' side, but Mizokawa is also a candidate to be buried with the boys. If you threaten him a little, he will definitely back down."

"In this way, only a very small group of people, represented by Dianhe, remain in the class who have not yet expressed their opinions. Faced with your pressure and the will of the majority of the class, he will make a smart choice."

Listening to Asahina Nagisa's suggestion, Aragaki Shun nodded, confirming that the plan was indeed effective.

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