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[Deserted Island Survival] [SCHEDULE] [CARDS] [SPECIAL CARD LIST]

[Deserted Island Survival] [SCHEDULE] [CARDS] [SPECIAL CARD LIST] You will be competing at deserted island survival.

You will be competing at deserted island survival.

Its scale will set it apart from last year's.

In addition to the exam's duration,

the uninhabited island is much larger as well.

What's more, as all years will be participating,

you will have many more more opponents to deal with.

I can't reveal all of the rules here today,

but the special exam will have you create large groups of six to cooperate with.

Those large groups will be made of smaller groups.

[*The top 3 groups' class points will come from the bottom three groups' year] [RULES] [Making Groups]

[*The top 3 groups' class points will come from the bottom three groups' year] [RULES] [Making Groups] Starting today, you will choose your partners,

and form those small groups.

Make sure to take your time strategizing how to form your groups.

What did you need, Koenji?

[A Turbulent Battle for Recruitment] What did you need, Koenji?

I just can't help but feel your explanation was insufficient, Teacher.

How do you mean?

When a student facing the special exam alone happens to be sick on the day of,

what happens to him?

What a ridiculous question.

Last year, you were out sick for the exam.

But this year, there is no special system.

You will have to pay a six-million-point penalty.

That is far more than you can afford.

What's your plan? Ride your personal freedom straight to expulsion?

We'll just have to see.

You may go now, Teacher.

On that note,

did you need something of me, young Ayanokoji?

You seem to be quite skilled at hiding things,

but I cannot tell whether you hide the truth or lies.

I don't trust the words of such people.

You don't seem to me like the type to trust anyone.

True enough.

So, how do you plan to handle this exam?

Good question.

It's one thing to simply discuss,

but might I convince you to let me in your group?

Sorry, but no thanks.

I don't have room for someone who'll drop out as soon as it starts.

You don't? That's too bad.

You gonna be okay like that?

I'll just have to spend my time thinking of how I'll get through.

I think the most important thing is that we can team up with anyone in our year.

If we team up with especially skilled students,

we can both aim for the top ranks and reduce risk,

but it won't change class point standings.

Single-class teams are high-risk, high-reward, giving a chance to close the gap.

But what if we joined hands with another class?

I wonder what Sakayanagi, Ryuen, and Ichinose will do…

As long as we don't give up any points to Class A, we should be just fine.

So, how about we make a three-class alliance?

We could have Classes B through D work together to shrink the gap.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend, is it?

Not a bad idea.

But if we're the ones to suggest making Class A stand alone,

Sakayanagi likely won't show any mercy.

It'd really help if another class made a similar proposal first.

They're already making moves.

I've told everyone not to carelessly join any groups.

And has Ichinose contacted you?

It wouldn't surprise me if she said our whole year should cooperate.

She hasn't said anything yet.

If she did plan to unite our whole year,

she'd probably already be putting out feelers.

For this deserted island exam, could I have you take first solo?

That's too big an ask.

All we know so far is that it's a special exam on a deserted island.

I just thought you might not need a group.

If you take first, we're guaranteed to profit.

That would let us focus on building groups around avoiding expulsions.

The bottom five groups are penalized with expulsion, after all.

And not everyone can pay the fee to avoid it.

Exactly.

We can't trade points after the exam starts,

so I'd like to get students at risk as many points as possible beforehand.

But if a student who lent points gets penalized, they'll be in trouble.

So everyone has to save themselves.

Can I ask you for your input again?

I'll do what I can.

That's plenty. Thank you.

Hey.

Good afternoon, Ayanokoji.

You two make quite the odd pair.

It's giving me a bad feeling, so may I please leave?

Ishizaki?

You didn't answer your phone, so we came to get you.

Let me have a word.

What do you mean, "team up?"

I don't care if it's me, Albert, or Shiina. Just team up with somebody in Class B!

So you want me to join up with Class B?

Yup!

And does that have any benefit for me?

We wouldn't let you be the only one losing out!

If we take the Class A spot,

we'll give you twenty million points and welcome you into our class!

- I'm in favor. - Yes.

And was it Ryuen who decided to recruit me?

Or was this your own idea, Ishizaki?

It was my idea! Ryuen's in the dark here.

And have you thought about what'll happen if he finds out?

Not even a little! I mean, I can't even imagine it!

But I'm ready for it!

The core of this exam is making sure second-year classes don't give up points.

If we want to make the top cut, you're nothing short of essential.

I see what you're getting at.

So you'll join us?!

I appreciate the invite,

but I can't just say yes at this point.

Why not?!

I suppose the terms we offered were too weak, after all.

Besides, if we're aiming for the top ranks in deserted island survival,

Ryuen, Kaneda, and Ayanokoji would be the ideal group.

We can't do this without Ryuen.

That's asking too much.

Do you seriously think Ryuen would go along with my plan?

I doubt he'd be enthusiastic.

At least we managed to tell Ayanokoji what we were thinking today.

We need to be satisfied with just that.

Ugh, fine.

I don't know if I can meet your expectations,

but I'll consider it.

Hey, Shinohara!

What?

Well, you know…

Have you already picked who you're grouping with?

Not yet. What about it?

N-Nothing! I was just making small talk!

Oh, I see. And you're probably teaming up with Sudo and Hondo, I bet.

What's wrong with that?! We'll have a great time in a team together!

I'm sure.

But, well, the guys'll probably do just fine on their own,

so I think I should, like, lend a hand where it's most needed,

so, you know…

If you need help, I'll…

Well, I wouldn't mind joining your group.

What's that about?

Did you want to join my group?

Don't be stu… I mean, don't get it twisted!

I mean, look! This is a rough one! You might get expelled!

So I, generous as I am, am willing to make sacrifices to protect you!

Seriously? What do you even mean by sacrifices? I didn't even ask.

Oh! Good morning, Ike!

Got a sec?

What's up? My schedule's wide open!

Well, Kobashi in Class C said she wanted to recruit you for our group!

Can we go talk about it?

For reals?! Let's go! Let's go right this second!

Oh, but it looked like you were talking with Shinohara just now.

Will she mind?

Not even a little. I was actually getting annoyed.

Take him away.

I was the one getting annoyed! Now, let's go!

I knew somebody out there needed me!

Satsuki.

Komiya.

Ayanokoji.

You have awful luck, pulling the Trial card.

Eight types of cards with special effects were randomly distributed to students.

[TRIAL] In exchange for multiplying your whole class's points by 1.5,

you get penalized if you're not in the top 30%.

I doubt anyone will want to trade for that.

This means you'll just have to do your best to get into the top ranks.

Sorry, but if I find someone who wants it, I might just hand it over.

What you do is up to you.

I hope you can find someone willing to trade.

For the record, that was sarcasm.

I figured.

You've done plenty of messing with me. Consider it payback.

I wasn't trying to mess with you.

Huh?! You… What?!

You found a partner?!

I did! Got a problem?

I mean, I only just invited you myself!

And wait, we're not allowed to team up without Horikita's permission!

Allowed or not, it's not even finalized yet.

Though I was planning to finalize it today.

Who did you agree to group up with?!

Komiya, in Class B.

What?! Him?!

That playboy from the basketball club?!

He's not a playboy.

And we're meeting up at a cafe after school.

Hmph!

I'm happy to hear you'll join us!

I should be thanking you.

What'd I miss?

We haven't hit the worst-case scenario yet, but…

He seems really upset.

I want to avoid the Shinohara situation preventing Ike from reaching his potential.

What should we do?

Well, for now it doesn't seem like he's about to lash out,

so let's just keep an eye on things.

Makes sense.

I intend to look into why Komiya decided to invite Shinohara.

I'll think about who Ike can team up with if he can't join Shinohara.

You do that.

You don't seem surprised.

I bet you knew I was tailing you all along.

I just don't show surprise on my face.

What were you and Hirata talking about?

Was it about Ike? Perhaps regarding the deserted island?

What does it matter to you, Matsushita?

Don't be so uptight! I just had something to tell you sooner than later,

so I reached out.

And what was that something?

The Trial card is a tough one to use properly.

So if you're in trouble, I thought I might offer to help out!

I take it you figured that joining my group is the best way to pass.

That obvious?

I thought if I didn't act fast, you'd be all sold out.

If nothing else, I won't be finalizing my group this month.

I want to see how the other classes maneuver.

Got it. Doesn't look like I'll get a yes here.

Give it some thought, would you?

Here. My personal contact info.

Later!

Yo!

Decided to join us, have you?

Sorry, but this is about something else.

What else do you have to talk to me about?

So the "plans" you had were a meeting with Ayanokoji.

Hey! Nishino, I told you not to follow me!

So you get along with Ishizaki? Didn't expect that.

You… You didn't listen to a word I said! This is why people shut you out!

I don't exactly mind that.

More importantly, I'm curious about what little secrets you're sharing.

I just wanted to ask him some questions about Komiya.

Why him?

I heard he was grouping up with Shinohara, in my class.

I wanted to know what kind of person he is.

He's your regular ol' good guy. With loads of stamina!

Are they going out?

Huh? I… I wonder…

Ishizaki doesn't know the first thing about romance.

And, what, you do?!

Better than you do, at least.

They're not going out,

but I'm pretty sure Komiya has a thing for Shinohara.

Wait, for reals?!

Oh, you know, I think I did hear him say he liked a girl in another class.

But why would you care about that?

Ike, another classmate, is hung up on Shinohara.

Huh? Isn't romance the sort of thing outsiders shouldn't butt into?

Ordinarily, yes.

But our class can't afford to ignore it.

We absolutely need Ike in top form.

Got it! I'll help you out!

Wait a sec, are you serious, Ishizaki?! Aren't you Komiya's friend?!

That doesn't mean I can let Ayanokoji just twist in the wind!

So, what should I do?!

Let me think…

It seems Komiya is planning to confess to Shinohara on the island.

Why not just let him?

I was wondering what you would want to talk to me about,

but I don't think it's our place to interfere.

I wonder.

If Ike is too distracted thinking about them, he might hold us back.

You're concerned his romantic feelings will get him expelled?

I can't say it's not possible.

If that happens, then he's nothing but a fool.

Why not just convince him to confess first?

If he knows where he stands, he can focus on the exam.

Is that how this works?

You may be good at a lot of things,

but you seem utterly ignorant about romance.

I am studying earnestly.

Got it. For now, we should try to lead Ike and Shinohara into teaming up together.

Yeah.

Unfortunately,

it seems we're too late.

[2-B Kyogo Komiya] [2-B Minori Kinoshita] [2-D Satsuki Shinohara] [The above members have formed a small group.]

You don't plan to team up with anyone? Why not?

I can better play things by ear on my own.

And if I take first on my own,

that alone will get our class 300 points.

The way you kept a straight face makes me think you'll actually do it.

If you took first, I'd be so happy I could faint!

You'd be sooo cooool!

But I… wanted to team up with you.

I wanted you to protect me.

There's a way you can get through without my protection.

Huh?

Just set aside enough private points to save yourself.

Well, yeah, but…

Even in a group of six, avoiding expulsion would still cost a million points each.

I don't have that many.

How many do you have?

Um… 240,000.

I've actually been saving them up lately!

So you're short 760,000.

Even if I gave her all 250,000 of mine, she'd still need over 500,000 more.

Kei.

Leave the money to me.

O-Okay. Thanks.

The special exam to get me expelled only lasts until the second term.

The next special exam will likely be my final battle with Tsukishiro.

Anyone who joins my group and gets wrapped up in my fight won't get off easy.

So, um,

what did you want to talk to me about?

Allow me to be blunt.

Your Class C is in a dangerous place financially.

Class A aside, you can't even match Class B.

That really was blunt.

I apologize for my continued bluntness,

but I believe it is only a matter of time before your class falls to rank D.

I can't currently argue against that appraisal, but still…

Are you planning to say amorphous things like "effort" and "friendship" will fix that?

Such things cannot lead to victory.

I cannot detect any growth from your class.

That's… It's just not the case!

Everyone's growing.

One look at OAA says otherwise.

Your class clearly displays the least growth out of the four.

You cannot exercise your potential from such a disadvantageous position.

Ryuen and I still bare our fangs when we're cornered.

As it stands, you have no chance of victory.

Your situation warrants that declaration.

Did you call me here just to say that?

I wouldn't waste my time on base harassment.

Would you join hands with me, Ichinose?

This is the only means you have to catch up to Class A.

I can't imagine there's any benefit for you in teaming up with us.

Indeed, it is true that you cannot contribute much in terms of fighting power,

but you have a powerful weapon unmatched by any other class.

That weapon is trust.

The ability to say you would never betray anyone.

Nothing is more important when making allies.

The gap between our classes won't close,

but you can overtake Ryuen's class and create a gap between you and Class D.

Don't you think you should prioritize regaining a stable position?

Sakayanagi.

Do you mind if I give my honest opinion?

Of course not.

It seems to me like you're afraid of having the other three classes cooperate.

If the other three team up, they can corner Class A.

And if they succeed this time,

you'll be forced into bitter struggles from here on out.

Am I wrong?

It appears I underestimated you a little.

If you join hands with me, I would give you enough to cover three students' expulsion.

I'd imagine that quite the welcome proposal, as you desire no expulsions.

Could you make it five?

That would let me rest easy.

My, aren't you greedy.

I intended to pay closer to the market rate,

but I'll make an exception.

Then we have a deal.

Ryuen and Horikita are formidable foes.

We will be the ones to take first.

We never planned to spare any effort in doing so.