Chapter 40: A Deal From Kouenji
The day after the exam announcement.
The class we would be facing was revealed—Class B, led by Ichinose. Since Ryuuen had already told us in advance, there was nothing particularly surprising about it.
For us, it wasn't a problem, but Ichinose and the other tacticians like Ayanokouji and Arisu must have been somewhat shaken. Under normal circumstances, no one would expect someone without a Protection Point to take on the role of tactician.
This was undoubtedly the best possible choice. If I were the one leading the class, I wouldn't have hesitated to pick Ichinose's class either.
No matter which opponent we faced, our chances of winning might not change much—except when it came to Class B.
Ichinose only plays fair. No—more accurately, she can't play any other way.
When it comes to winning or losing, she sticks to the most straightforward methods. She doesn't resort to underhanded tactics—that much was clear from past exams.
For our class, which specializes in exploiting weaknesses and cornering opponents, this was the worst possible matchup.
"With that, homeroom is dismissed."
While I was lost in thought, the after-school homeroom ended without me even noticing.
And then, a now-familiar sight—Ryuuen sitting on the teacher's podium.