Classroom of the elite vol 11.5 (C2 part 1)

Part 1

March at the Mid-late begins with the warm sun.

Shortly after the news of cherry blossom began to appear everywhere, soon we will find cherry blossoms in full bloom. Even though I arrived earlier than scheduled, but it seems like the student was already waiting for me at the meeting place.

"Beautiful day, Ayanokouji-kun." I met Hiyori with her casual clothes she looks so refreshing in front of Keyaki Mall.

"You got here early"

"Because I called you out, of course I can't make you wait long ..." Hiyori smiled lightly after saying that.

"I'm sorry for the sudden invitation today."

"I don't have any plans for my spring break, please don't worry about it ... then~ ?"

"Yesterday the Library got several new books" she once again smiled as she showed the contents of the bag in her hand.

And this time she looks happier than before.

The first year of class C, Shina Hiyori is a girl who likes reading books more than anyone.

"As soon as possible I want to share this information with Ayanokouji-kun."

The books that Hiyori and I like can't be found in the mini market or at the mall's bookstore.

Because this is not an ebook, it can only be ordered.


  (As illustrated)


You can order it privately, but if you go through the library it will be seen by many people. That way, you can talk about a book that is very important to you with someone.

"There are more people than expected." The chairs and tables of the cafe are filled with students. As expected from spring break. Judging from the time, it's really full.

At least the counter seats in the front seemed empty so we headed there.

"Because there aren't many opportunities to meet on holiday days, this is new ..."

With Hiyori wearing casual clothes, of course we had never met each other before.

"Yes, it is true..."

Somewhere we both felt something new and talked about it.

"This is rather sudden, but would you like to look at some of the books that I brought with me?"

Saying that, she happily took out her book. But after a while she stopped her hand and lifted her face as if she remembered something.

"Oh yeah right, there's something I want to talk about before talking about books. Is that okay?"

When she was about to say something, I heard a loud voice behind her.

"Damn it ... It's so crowded ... Is there no empty seats?"

A familiar voice draws closer as he complains about the situation at the cafe.

"Is it okay here ...?"

"Yeah, it's fine." The two students sat next to me after some time.

When I heard the sound and looked closely it turned out to be my classmate, Ike and Shinohara. In the midst of talking about something they continued without realizing our existence.

It seemed that the distance between the two of them had shortened a bit, but it still seemed to be going on.

"If I'm not mistaken ... Isn't that Ike-kun and Shinohara-san?"

The distance is not that close for the ears to hear, Hiyori asked me at a volume that would not be noticed by them.

"You remember it well."

"One year has passed, I started to become very familiar with the other classes too." Hiyori's eyes seemed to glow while posing proudly..

Somehow we fell silent and listened to a little conversation between Ike and Shinohara.

"Every month the income returns to thirty thousand right ..."

"It can't be helped ... If we fight Class A, of course we won't be able to win."

"Yes ... Maybe it's true... We are also back in class D."

Ike scratched his head once, maybe because he remembered the defeat in the previous special exam.

"But we know the cause ... Why we lost?"

"Who is that ... In fault?"

Because I was the command tower, it crossed my mind that my name would be mentioned...

"That's me,  it's my fault."

Shinohara, who listened to him looked very surprised by his speech.

"No .., more precisely I feel as one of the causes of that defeat. To be honest ... I think we can win if our class can be better at cooperating. Of course Class A is indeed very strong, but we have fought very well."

"It's true, but still for Ike to say such unexpected things, It really surprised me."

"Come on, don't be like that ... Shinohara."

"You're always like that to me too ... So we are even."

Sometimes, the conversation does not mean that it is mixed in with the talk about the previous final examination.

"I think ... I will do my best in second grade later."

"Hehh ... Ho... I don't think you can keep up with your words."

"I really can't do it right away ... But I really, really want to do it." Those words don't seem to be speaking just by thinking about it.

"I'll ask, why ...?"

"Because of Ken and Haruki ..."

Until a while ago, they were close friends who were called by three idiots in our class. At the beginning of entering this school, I was close to their group, but I remembered that I had left the group.

More precisely, I was kicked out.

"Though it is not suitable for Ken, but hasn't, he has been studying lately? In fact, he takes lessons seriously in class. I thought he was just pretending, but he's really getting smarter."

"His grades are getting better too..."

"That's right, little by little the value is getting better and he is also good at sports. I feel like I don't have a place to win."

"In studying, Ike is also better."

With Sudo and Ike now, Sudo has a high probability of winning, both about learning and sports.

"Maybe he ... Will grow more and more next year."

While he was happy with the development of his best friend, he seemed afraid of being left behind by him. And the biggest factor of that fear is ...

"If this continues, the candidate who will be expelled from the next school ... May be me."

"Ike ..."

It is inevitable that the lowest students in the class will next to drop out.

Yamauchi, who has many problems with his behavior has become a victim. And he began to realize that it was his turn next.

"Can't laugh, huh... Saying that doesn't really fit me."

"It really isn't suitable ... But I'm also the same as you."

Shinohara's values ​​are also not very good, and she is also not the type to have a decent grip.

Although there are differences between men and women, but they are in the same position.

"I will not laugh at someone who is trying."

Saying that, Shinohara nodded strongly at Ike.

"I will also do my best in the second grade later. And won't lose to you anyway ..."

"I will not lose to you ..."

It could be said that Ike and Shinohara's relationship had developed very well.

From now on ... There will be many students who are inspired by both of them. If someone walks forward, then there will be people who follow to walk forward too. Such interrelationships are very important.

"Shinohara ..."

"Yes..?"

Ike's voice, sitting next to me, became serious as her voice pressure changed.

"That ... I want to talk, can you listen?"

"What's up so suddenly ...?"

"Well ... Well ... Our relationship is like a fighting friend ... But ..."

My eyes and Hiyori's eyes met.

Because it talks about other people, of course, there are things that can be understood before the person concerned itself. Maybe in this place a new couple will be born.

That's how this development will continue.

"Would you...."

"Aaa ..."

Before Ike can finish all his words. Shinohara let out a loud voice.

Although it is spacious, it is also in a small school site, by all means can be seen by people around.

Shinohara, who was facing Ike, seemed to be watching us who were next to them. Ike, saw Shinohara, who was shocked, looked behind him.

When our eyes met, he jumped.

"Aaa ... Ayanokouji ..."

That was a reaction that was more than I imagined for someone trying to express their feelings.

"Wh-what are you doing here ...?"

"What, is it a problem if I come to the cafe normally?"

"That's not the problem. If you know I am here you should at least say hello, since you are by the side! Concealing  your presence, that's cheating, you know!!"

No, in that case, I think it's even worse to say hello.

Especially to say cheating, we were the first to come.

"You didn't hear our conversation, did you ...?"

"What are you two talking about ...?"

I asked the other way around, And he immediately turned his gaze to the front of the counter.

"That's n-nothing..."

Shinohara, who heard the conversation between me and Ike, changed the conversation in a different direction.

"Eh ..., is Ayanokouji-kun dating Shiina-san?"

Shinohara suspicion that I am not alone.

Of course, if two people go together, it is not surprising that she thinks so.

"No ... It's not like that. What about you guys?"

"No, it's not like that. Me and Ike isn't like that, you know..."

Shinohara smoothly denied the relationship.

Ike, who didn't seem to like that attitude, continued ...

"That's really ... Ayanokouji ... Who would want this ugly...?"

"WA ah? Who do you say ugly? Who is ugly?"

"Yes you are ..."

No no no Why are you arguing here?

The two stood up, completely destroying the good atmosphere just now, staring at each other.

"Ah ... My mood is getting bad."

"That's my sentence, even though I've already spent time accompany you over the spring break."

"Huh ...? Huh ...? Huh ...? I am the one who was forced to take calls from you, You know ...!"

"What the heck .. Terrible."

I thought they were going to sit back, but somehow they had a fight and went somewhere.

From the birth of a new couple, it turns into something sharp.

"They are ... It's ok... Right...?"

Hiyori coughed to slightly reduce the changing situation.

"I have no idea...."

This time, they could only curse bad luck because they were seen by the classmates next to them.

I hope they can improve their relationship as soon as possible.

"Some time ago, you wanted to say something right ...?"

"Oh yeah, right ... That's right. Incidentally, what I want to say is very much like the two of them talking about." Very similar..? I was surprised to hear such a statement.

Is this related to the expression of love ..? It crossed my mind for a moment, but it was not that.

"Regarding the special year-end exam, there is something I want to ask Ayanokouji-kun." Of course Ike and Shinohara also talked about the year-end special exams.

"What do you want to ask me?"

"I apologize Before, if my reasoning was wrong. I will immediately ask, was it Ayanokouji-kun who changed Ryuuen-kun?"

There was no ill will from her ... Only curiosity was there. From the moment of our first meeting, Hiyori had shown sharp skills.

"Usually I will ask back, what does this mean ..?"

I pretend not to be involved in anything. That was the only best response I could take.

And the reason she didn't take it was because there was confidence in Hiyori's eyes.

"Yes ... That might be true, but I think Ayanokouji-kun can certainly understand it without me having to explain it deeply."

Ryuuen has changed. Usually, most people will tilt their heads just by hearing that word. The only ones who don't do it are those who understand the situation to some extent or the people who change it themselves.

"Why do you think so ...?" Instead of continuing to dodge it, I decided to ask why. That's because I want to know the reason she can be so sure.

"I just put the puzzle piece slowly. Ryuuen was always obsessed with Ayanokouji-kun's class, but one day he decided to come down from the front stage. On the surface, it was Ishizaki who started the rebellion, but I thought it was a bluff. I tried to talk to Ryuuen and his closest people like Ishizaki-kun and Ibuki-san, after that changed ... I became convinced."

In a place that I didn't know, it seems like Hiyori has already fired several Strategies.

Then she finally suspected about Ryuuen's decline.

"I'm sorry if it makes Ayanokoji-kun feel uncomfortable. I'm really very worried about it today. I think just discussing it will make Ayanokoji-kun angry. No matter what the truth is, seeing Ayanokouji-kun , I can tell if you don't want to discuss anything about this. "

"In other words, Hiyori is ready to start the conversation ?"

The level is different from everyday chat. I made a decision after careful consideration.

"If because of this, we are no longer friends, then I will regret it. And if I can't be parallel like this with Ayanokouji-kun, I will definitely regret it."

Then ... You should keep it in your heart. But today, at this time, Hiyori talked about it.

"If I don't start, I don't think I can advance further."

"Go further ...?"

When I asked, Hiyori opened her mouth looking surprised, it seemed like she was shocked by her own statement.

"Yeah ... Right, I myself don't know what I'm really saying."

Hiyori showed a slightly confused face when she said that.

"That ... Have you heard of the battle between class B and our class?"

"Only the results."

I don't know anything about the details. Hiyori changed the subject and began to talk about their victory.

"I understand. It should be considered a problematic approach."

"It's true, the way that Ryuuen-kun used there are some problems. However, I think that in order to make the current class higher, it is necessary to do evil. Is that unfair ...?"

"At least I won't deny it."

Even if it's not a battle that can be praised, as long as it can bring victory to the class, it's fine to fight in the back streets. More or less such people are needed by the community. It takes unshakable mental strength to be able to fight on the lonely road that is not worthy of praise.

"But, there is no difference in crossing a very dangerous bridge. Some class B students also doubted it. However, I think no specific evidence has been found. Because we have checked the surveillance camera."

There are many surveillance cameras installed at this school.

The school building, of course, the Keyaki mall and surrounding areas, and many more are under surveillance. There are many surroundings, but not all, of course, there are no surveillance cameras in the toilets, and karaoke rooms are considered private spaces except.

If Ichinose and the others from class B said something strange, an investigation would definitely be carried out, but I'm afraid it will be over and it will be difficult to develop further.

"Those are five amazing wins, can't you say that is the perfect strategy, isn't it?"

"Is that amazing ? I don't think like that. In fact, I think the opposite, it's a way of fighting that is full of big holes."

"Does that mean you can get more than six wins?"

"Five wins have been very good, no ... On the contrary... I think we are too greedy. For that ... Ryuuen-kun took a very dangerous strategy." Hiyori looked back to analyze the previous exam.

And she also told me how they won.

"Even though it's okay to constantly put pressure on class B students. But using ways that make their health worse, is really a mistake. Even if it used because the opponent is class B, it's still not acceptable."

After hearing that, I had the exact same impression as Hiyori. I understood that this girl in front of me was living a totally different life from me. Unequal existence, even if it looks similar.

However, it is certain that there are some similarities in basic thinking and perspectives. That is why a question arose in my mind after hearing this.

"Hiyori, you listened to this strategy before Ryuuen did it, but you still didn't stop him ...?"

"Will he listen ... If I give him advice...?"

Ishizaki and Ibuki might hear advice from her, but not for Ryuuen to accept it. He will not listen to the opinions of others, but just only laughs at it.

"That's right ... Then what do you think can stop Ryuuen?"

I want to know how far she can think and act. Maybe Hiyori already has an understanding and understands this, that's why she came today.

"The equivalent of him ... No ... Isn't he only able to be reprimanded by someone who has abilities beyond himself ...?"

If you give him advice, Ryuuen won't listen. But ... The story would be different if that advice came from an existence recognized by Ryuuen. That's why she talked about this [with me].

"Hiyori, Can you pass on my message to him?"

I decided not to use words that would clarify things directly.

It's enough for me to judge it. Leaving aside the other students, Hiyori would not use her position just to make me difficult. A Leader recognized by Ryuuen, of course she understood that there was no point in letting me appear in front of the stage.

"What is that..?"

Hiyori, who didn't change her attitude, looked at me gently.

"Convey this to Ryuuen. 'If it's me, I can get more than five wins in a way that is better and safer'."

"... Fine, I understand. I have received those words. I will tell him right away."

Hiyori eyes that looked very grateful, and her hands were slightly together, while smiling.

Ryuuen seems to have good allies besides Ishizaki and Ibuki.

If Hiyori was able to control the 'tantrum' of the three people, she would definitely become even stronger.

She hereby end the conversation about the special year-end exam.

"So...?"

Usually we will leave soon, but important things are after this.

"If there is something you like, please take it home and read it."

Once again, she opened the bag and took out her book. From the beginning, we came to this place to talk about it.

"But is it okay ...? This is a book that was borrowed out in Hiyori's name right ...?"

"I have received permission from the teacher. Actually, this is not a good thing, But they will forgive me if I return it on time." Hiyori is a model student in the library, it is not surprising that she gets a bit of special treatment.

After talking about books for a while, it was time for us to separate.

"Looks like I have to change her evaluation a little."

Until now I only saw Hiyori as a student in this school, or a little more like a friend who has the same hobby.

As soon as Hiyori and I separated, I met Kei, who was at the Keyaki mall.

"What do you need...?"

Kei, who showed herself, was somewhere in a bad mood.

"How about sitting down first ...!"

I urged her to sit in the empty spot that Hiyori once sat. But Kei refused only by seeing the chair once. In her eyes, she looked at it as if it were rubbish.

"If anyone sees me and you drinking tea, wouldn't there be strange rumors that would appear?" She said by looking the other way. Even though it was seen by a third party from a distance, they would not be able to understand what we were talking about.

"Does it matter if the rumor comes up?"

"That's a big problem ... If you carelessly get in touch with the opposite sex, strange rumors will arise, wouldn't you better understand that ? You don't really understand that right ...?"

She spoke as if I'm casually touching the opposite sex.

"So ...? What are your requirements?"

"Sorry about that ... I forgot what I needed. Later, if I remember, I will contact you again."

I did what I had to do with Kei.

"What the heck ...? It really doesn't make sense ... Go home ah ...!"

After sighing in disbelief, Kei turned away. I just watched her leaving without stopping.

It can't be avoided if Kei's mood is in a bad state.

That's because I deliberately upset her.