I have a life simulator.

Seeing that she was out of breath and couldn't explain herself, Horikita Manabu frowned and was about to go downstairs to check the situation himself, but soon he heard the details from her ears.

As soon as I reached the hallway, I could hear several girls from Class C of the first year shouting at the top of their lungs:

"Our Class C is competing with Class D in the sales of the concept café! If we lose, someone might have to take responsibility and drop out!"

The atmosphere was noticeably different from that of most students, who were generally smiling and cheerful as they greeted guests.

The maids, with their sorrowful, tearful expressions, quickly attracted a lot of attention, and many guests stopped in their tracks.

"How about it, could you guys please help me out? I'm begging you!"

Upon closer inspection, it was even discovered that the menu outside the Class 1-C shop, which originally displayed prices, had been changed to a temporary event description, emphasizing in an almost exaggerated tone that this was a battle that absolutely could not be lost.

Looking to the right, the butler café of Class 1-D was not to be outdone, sending out several boys dressed in smart butler uniforms to loudly promote the showdown between the two classes. In the distance, one could even catch a glimpse of a cute boy with a bob haircut wiping his red eyes, which made many female guests feel sorry for him.

Kitagawa Ryo and Horikita Suzune exchanged a glance; this was something that hadn't happened in the simulation.

In other words, there were variables in this cultural festival.

With Class C and Class D of the first year jointly using gimmicks to generate buzz, simply helping Class A of the first year is no longer enough to determine Class A's victory, since it seems that many guests have already been drawn over.

Each guest has a limited number of points. If they spend more than the price of a year's worth of Class A tickets, it means that Class A will lose one potential guest.

Horikita Suzune gritted her teeth, desperately trying to think of a way to break the deadlock. After catching a glimpse of someone in the crowd of onlookers, a sudden inspiration struck her, and she spoke almost simultaneously with Kitagawa Ryo:

"Class B!"

"What business is it of Class B?"

Akane Tachibana, standing to the side, didn't react at all, but Manabu Horikita quickly understood what the two meant. He immediately walked towards Ishikura, the leader of Class 1-B in the crowd, and instructed her before leaving:

"You guys go back and repair the props first."

Completely bewildered, Tachibana Akane looked at Horikita Suzune. Compared to Kitagawa Ryo, she undoubtedly had a better impression of Horikita Manabu's biological younger sister.

"My brother's Class A was targeted, most likely by people from Classes B, C, and D. It's very likely that all three classes worked together, because it's impossible for one class to make two people lose contact and destroy the props at the same time."

Horikita Suzune calmly explained to Tachibana Akane:

"Class A's defeat at the cultural festival was in the common interest of Classes B, C, and D, which is why they were able to act together."

"But now Class C and Class D have teamed up to create this buzz, so the final result of this cultural festival may be that Class C and Class D benefit, Class A loses, and this is an unacceptable result for Class B."

"If Class A loses, it will be a good thing for all three classes. But if Classes C and D win together, it will mean that Class B will be a complete failure in this cultural festival."

"So if anyone is willing to target classes C and D at this stage and has evidence, it must be class B."

Allies are the most unreliable relationships, because alliances formed for mutual benefit will naturally turn into betrayals for the same reason.

"If classes B, C, and D really did team up, then this show put on by classes C and D is a complete deception of the guests."

After listening to Horikita Suzune's explanation, Tachibana Akane nodded in understanding.

She could roughly understand why Horikita Kagaku valued her younger sister so much; in fact, she herself was now somewhat looking forward to the younger sister's formal enrollment.

As expected, feeling betrayed, Ishikura, on Horikita Manabu's advice, decisively printed the joint chat log between the leaders of Class C and Class D into flyers and quickly began distributing them on the second floor. The guests who were originally very interested in this showdown indeed felt that their feelings had been deceived. After the brief excitement, the business of the shops of Class C and Class D was actually much worse than before.

When Ninomiya tried to consult with Ayanokoji Kiyotaka again, he could no longer find her.

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Kiyotaka Ayanokouji was sitting in the audience in the Class 1A arena. He didn't care about the fate of Class 1C. Besides, his suggestion itself was not wrong. It was just that the other party was too inconsiderate and was blinded by immediate interests. They completely forgot to inform Class 1C in advance, so it was only natural that they were betrayed by Class 1C in the end.

[Individual Points], [Class Points], [Classes A, B, C, D represent the level difference].

The school's initial appearance was already visible to Kiyotaka Ayanokoji.

It's a pity that the cultural festival is too short; the next time I'll come here will probably be a year later when I officially enroll in school.

The musical "Cats" performed by Class A of Grade 1 was a great success. The female lead's acting and singing impressed many viewers. Although a lot of the performance was cut because it was a student performance, the female lead's acting and the arrangement of the entire show were enough to make it worth watching.

Such comments quickly spread throughout the campus.

For many adults who are past the age of being interested in festivals and maid cafes, and who are simply accompanying their children or even grandchildren to the cultural festival of Tokyo Advanced Educational High School, "Cats" in Class 1-A is an excellent choice.

Enjoy the rebirth of Greta Bella amidst a melodious piano solo and the strains of the famous song "Memory".

For many of the older guests, this was the best program.

As dusk approached, the cultural festival at Tokyo Advanced Educational High School finally came to a close.

Before leaving the school, Kiyotaka Ayanokouji caught a glimpse of Class 1-A, who were earning 100 class points by breaking into the top four in sales.

When returning the phone, Kiyotaka Ayanokoji handed a note to a staff member and then left.

【Beichuan Liang】

He repeated the name silently.

Kiyotaka Ayanokoji awaits his next encounter.

He even had a vague sense of anticipation, which might be a manifestation of his competitive spirit.

However, he himself might also have the thought that he might lose.

After all, Kiyotaka Ayanokoji's own defeat was the same as that man's defeat.

Hopefully, he can resolve this sorrowful inner conflict within himself.

Kiyotaka Ayanokoji thought this from the bottom of his heart.

Chapter Thirty-Five: The Game of Class Placement

"Come with me."

Kiyotaka Ayanokouji was tidying his clothes in front of the mirror when he heard a deep voice speak from behind him.

He could see the man's figure in the mirror. He didn't know when, but he had caught up with the man's height. Ayanokoji Kiyotaka reached up and tied his tie. He turned around and listened to the man's instructions.

A full year and a half had passed since he last stepped out of this pure white room. Ayanokouji Kiyotaka followed his father, who was both legally and by blood, and after a nearly five-minute walk, he once again pushed open the door of the building.

The sky, which hadn't been seen for a long time, was a dazzling blue. Ayanokouji Kiyotaka squinted slightly and his breathing quickened.

It's the end of March, and the early spring morning still carries a slight chill. The white house, nestled deep in the mountains, is surrounded by lush trees and shrubs. Crystal-clear dewdrops flow slowly along the veins of the leaves. It rained last night, and the air is filled with the fresh scent of grass and trees, along with a hint of earthy aroma.

Kiyotaka Ayanokouji didn't dislike the natural feel. Compared to the interior of the facility, where the walls, ceilings, and floors were all painted pure white, the vibrant and lively green gave him a long-lost sense of excitement.

"listen."

The man turned around and looked at Kiyotaka Ayanokouji, who was almost as tall as him, and said:

"I ask you."

What is the reason why Tokyo Advanced Educational High School has a near 100% college entrance rate and employment rate after graduation?

"That's because this data only includes graduates from Class A in each grade."

Kiyotaka Ayanokoji quickly gave his answer.

During the last cultural festival, he had already noticed some of the school's rules. Considering the attitudes of classes B, C, and D at the time, class A was clearly unique and required the three classes below to work together to deal with it. This made it easy to infer that the generous conditions and resources that Tokyo Advanced Educational High School had been promoting might only be favored by class A.

Why is it Class A?

"Because Class A... is stronger, and is the final winner that emerged from the competition among the four classes."

The man didn't like Ayanokouji Kiyotaka's vague answer. He stared intently into Ayanokouji Kiyotaka's eyes with sharp eyes and said, word by word:

What if I told you that the school actually divided students into four levels, A, B, C, and D, from the very beginning of enrollment?

"What are their criteria? Or rather, what are the standards for entering Class A?"

"Level of excellence, such as academic ability, intelligence, or athletic ability?"

"That is indeed one reason, but not the key one."

The man slowly began to speak, revealing the true nature of Tokyo Advanced Educational High School to Kiyotaka Ayanokoji:

“I have met many graduates from Class A of Tokyo Advanced Educational High School.”

"Each of them has a different personality, but they are almost the same in one aspect."

"That is extreme self-discipline and excellent execution of orders from superiors."

“The students in Class A are the most suitable subordinates. The common drawback of high school students is absolute egocentrism, while the students in Class A are the best at de-egocentrism.”

"Self-discipline, excellent execution of orders from superiors, and de-centeredness are the hallmarks of a perfectly socially adaptable adult."

"This is the guarantee that Class A graduates can achieve the myth of 100% employment and college admission rates."

"With such ability, even if a pig were to teach, it wouldn't be a problem at all."

At this point, the man patted Ayanokouji Kiyotaka on the shoulder:

"You should know what I mean."

He was the first to call out Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's name:

"Kiyotaka, I'm training you so that one day you'll become a leader who drives this society forward. Tokyo Advanced Educational High School is just your first step."

"I understand."

Kiyotaka Ayanokouji bowed respectfully, opened the back door of the car that had been waiting for him, and got in.

The pure white building and the man's figure gradually disappeared from his sight.

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"You must be Ayanokoji-kun, please come in."

Kiyotaka Ayanokouji gently knocked on the door of the reception room and heard a kind yet authoritative voice coming from inside.

Pushing open the heavy door, the first thing that comes into view is a middle-aged man who looks to be in his forties sitting on the sofa, and sitting next to him is another middle-aged man who looks to be the same age as him.

Kiyotaka Ayanokouji remembered that his surname was Sakayanagi, and he was also the chairman of the board of directors of this Tokyo Advanced Educational High School.

"Chairman Sakayanagi."

Kiyotaka Ayanokouji bowed his head slightly and greeted her, but did not take a seat immediately.

“Ayanokoji-kun, I am Tsukishiro.”

Another middle-aged man introduced himself with a smile. Judging from the man's attitude and tone, Kiyotaka Ayanokouji quickly deduced that this must be one of his father's men.

"Mr. Tsukijo."

"Please sit down and rest for a while. Kitagawa-kun will probably need a few more minutes."

Chairman Sakayanagi chuckled, picked up the kettle from the coffee table, filled a teacup with hot water, and pushed it toward Kiyotaka Ayanokoji.

"Actually, I knew Ayanokouji's father before. If I had to say, I should call him teacher."

"Yes."

Kiyotaka Ayanokouji didn't seem to have much desire to talk. He cautiously sipped his tea while observing the layout of the room.

He knew very well that no matter how approachable Chairman Sakayanagi appeared in front of him, the two were actually on different sides, and judging from that man's recent actions, the next target was likely to be Chairman Sakayanagi.

"Actually, I've seen Ayanokouji-kun many times before, but only through glass windows."

The man in front of him was still rambling on about everyday things, so Ayanokouji Kiyotaka decided to gather some information before Kitagawa Ryo arrived:

"Chairman Sakayanagi, what I really want to know is the class assignments."

His golden pupils carried a hint of oppression:

"Regarding my class assignment with Kitagawa."

"Don't try to fool me. I know very well that there are differences in strength between each class."

Kiyotaka Ayanokoji pointed to the chess set placed on the table in front of him and said:

"Only a game that is acknowledged by both sides is fair."

“Ayanokouji-kun, there’s no need to be in such a hurry. The reason I asked you and Kitagawa-kun to come here today is precisely to discuss this issue.”

Chairman Sakayanagi smiled and shook his head. Just as he was about to explain, the door to the reception room was pushed open for the second time.

Kiyotaka Ayanokouji quickly shifted his gaze to the person standing there, his rival whom he hadn't seen for a year and a half.

Kitagawa Ryo.

"It seems someone arrived even earlier than me."

"Chairwoman Sakayanagi, and who is this?"

"I am Tsukishiro, Kitagawa-kun, you don't need to worry about me."