Chapter 52: Betting Match
The special exam has already reached its third day today.
At 8:00 AM, the OAA updated, displaying the currently formed pairs for the special exam.
"34 new pairs have been formed, huh?"
Combined with Monday's results, that makes 56 pairs established so far.
With a maximum of 157 possible pairs, that means over 30% of students have already secured partners.
The reason it seems like more students have paired up compared to yesterday is likely due to the influence of the exchange event organized by Ichinose. Many first-years must have been charmed by the good-natured atmosphere of Ichinose's class and decided to confirm their partnerships on the spot.
"...Yagami Takuya has also apparently found a partner."
His name has been stuck in my mind since yesterday.
While checking everyone's faces, names, and academic ratings on the OAA, I noticed Yagami had already secured a partner. Given yesterday's events, he might have teamed up with Kushida.
"Is this a coincidence, or is he targeting someone?"
Until Ayanokōji shared the information with me, I hadn't even known I had a younger brother.