Chapter 41: Chapter 5 (Volume 2) – Painstaking Alliance

So just a quick recap of my recent issues. I've been selected as the class representative and my partner will be a student in class 1-2.

I had to repeat that to ensure that I wasn't dreaming. Ok with that cleared up, let's not freak out or complain.

The entire class exited the classroom and headed towards one of the conference rooms where class 1-2 will be waiting for us.

I walked alone for a bit when I felt someone approaching me from my left side.

"Well it appears that you have an active role this time Dante."

I sighed, "Why thank you for informing me about the obvious Minori."

Minori glared angrily at me and replied "You better not sabotage us."

I kept quiet and continued walking.

Honestly speaking, I actually have to avoid kidding around in this situation because if we lose then I will be the one getting expelled and that means back to being home schooled.

I made a detour to the bathroom while the rest of the class went on ahead.

-------------------------------------Minori Takeda's POV-------------------------------------

A collaborative class clash is something I never expected to happen so soon. That means our advantage of getting class 1-1's points will be a dud if I think about it.

Even if we get half of their points that will just be 7.5 points, well 8 if the school believes in rounding it up.

So in hindsight if we were to lose this clash, the class will forfeit our only 5 points then regain them by having to split the losing pairs 10 point allotment with class 1-2 but we will get half class 1-1's winning which would be 8 points (that's rounding it up)

The classes new rankings would be

Class 1-3: 50 points (1st) = current points (35) + 15 (gained from winning this clash)

Class 1-1: 43 points (2nd)= current points (35) + 8 ( we will be taking half of their 15 points)

Class 1-2: 15 points (3rd)= current points (15) + 5 (they will have to forfeit 5 points for losing then regain it by splitting the losing pairs 10 point allotment so they will be stagnant)

Class 1-4: 13 points (4th)= current points (5) + 8 (we will forfeit our only points then gain them back by splitting the 10 point point allotment with class 1-2. After we will receive 7.5 points from class 1-1 *8 points since I believe in rounding numbers*)

That's only a possibility because we can always tie and each class gets zero points. So in each one of those situations we are still in last place and one of our students gets expelled. Which means our only option is to actually win.

This is going to be a problem because class 1-2 may not cooperate with us or they could offer a stake raise to another class which still doesn't work out in our favor.

As we approached the conference room. The double wooden doors opened and I looked inside. Class 1-2 students, sitting at the round table while waiting for us.

Makino Kejii who is the home room teacher warmly welcomed us.

"Hello class 1-4 and please have a sit."

We flooded into the large room and took seats. There was actually enough for everyone, even though some students elected to stand.

Miss Aiko then walked into the room in a bit of a hurry.

Upon seeing her Mr. Kejii fixed his tie and straighten his jacket.

"So I see we're paired up Ayumi."

Miss Aiko leaned her back against the wall and replied "I wasn't expecting a mixed class clash this soon into the school year. So that means the directors are deciding to mix things up a bit."

Mr. Kejii folded his arms, "We'll just have to hope that they can pull this off. Did you select your representative?"

Miss Aiko looked around for Dante while saying, "Yes I did but I am not seeing him anywhere. Who is your representative?"

"I didn't have to select one particularly. Yuka Higashi volunteered herself."

"Yuka Higashi is one of the best and brightest students in the year ones so you can say it was expected."

So Yuka Higashi is going to be paired up with Dante. Which means we have a higher chance of winning. I remember seeing two of them speaking during our mixed class swim session so that means they can work together without any issues. Well that's just my wishful thinking.

Both Miss Aiko and Mr Kejii left the room when Yuka stood up from her chair.

Her voice is soft but commanding. A combination that you don't expect to work but it does.

"Good Morning everyone, especially to you class 1-4. My name is Yuka Higashi and I'll be representing class 1-2 in the clash. I expect us to work together until the end of it."

Everyone gave her their attention. I am not sure if you did that because of her beauty or because she was actually speaking.

Yogi then spoke up, " I am the leader for class 1-4 and we look forward to working together as well."

Genji reclined in his seat, "Let's cut to the chase. Are you guys going to throw us to the dogs in this clash?"

Yuka looked at him in confusion.

"What does that mean?"

Sena cut in the conversation and replied,

"He means exactly what he said, during the recent clashes there has been some loophole in the system. The written one was actually being able to speak during the examination because since it was a clash, traditional rules such as the no talking rule wasn't observed. The forest clash where we could remove certain cameras without getting in trouble because the rules didn't state anything about tampering with surveillance. Even so we still haven't flushed out the traitor among us who gave our item to class 1-3. So how are we to blindly trust you if there can be another loophole which benefits your class?"

Masaki Kondo shot up from his chair and said, "Why does it sound like you're attacking our class when it's class 1-4 who's in desperate need of points. You guys can be the ones trying to fleece us."

Students from class 1-2 started to murmur in agreement.

Ayano Juba (another student of 1-2) added in, "Also you said that you have a traitor amongst yourselves. So there's the possibility of he/she betraying your class again and we get caught it in as well."

Genji stood up when he heard that then angrily replied, "Are you calling us untrustworthy?"

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Masaki returned to his seat, "I am just telling it as it is. With that level of intelligence and incapable students. No wonder they call class 1-4 the wastelands."

Genji became furious and tried to jump across the table.

Yogi and Kai both held him back.

Ayano shook her head, "Such tastelessness."

I have to try and take control of the situation before it gets out of control even more.

Slowly I turned to Yuka and the rest of class 1-2.

"In hopes of your class working with us without suspicion. I suggest we strike a deal and that deal will be in the future our class will accept one stake raise put forth by you in a future class clash."

Yogi turned to me, "Minori what are you doing? That could come back to bite us."

I exhaled, "If we don't find a way to work with class 1-2 right now. We're screwed so let's take the chance."

Yogi paused for a moment then reluctantly said, "We will go with Minori's suggestion."

This is the only way I can take control of the situation but Yogi is right, if class 1-2 times that future stake raise perfectly then we're done.

Yuka's smirk turned a smile and she replied, "Class 1-2 accepts this offer. Ayano please get it in writing along with the class leader's signature."

She then continued, "Who is your class representative?"

I replied, "His name is Dante Sato and he should be here soon."

Yuka's eyes lit up a bit and you could hear the excitement in her voice.

"Oh really? With that information being known now. We move forward with our discussions.

The conference door opened up and Dante walked in without a care in the world.

He had an awkward look on his face when he noticed that everyone's attention is on him currently.

Giving an awkward wave, he walked towards the first open chair he saw and sat down. He had a calm look on his face now.

Yogi told him, "Dante you'll be paired up with the Yuka Higashi for this class clash."

His facial expression didn't change after hearing that news but he kept silent.

----------------------------------------Jean Muto's POV--------------------------------------

The alliance between class 1-1 and our class should be set soon. With that we will enable to make up for any weaknesses. For this to work that Dante student needs to get screwed over bit but that's what he gets for betraying his class.

Yusuf Machi stood up from his chair and said, "Everyone put your phones on the table."

One of my classmates asked, "What for?"

Yusuf turned to him slowly, "I want to avoid information leaks, especially by class 1-3."

Everyone kept silent and his classmates did as instructed.

Yusuf still doesn't trust my class even though we are teaming up. Me attempting any power struggle in this situation won't result in my favor so I'll play nice for now.

"Ok class 1-3 you do the same."

Everyone followed my instruction and placed their phones on the table.

Asuka Itou seemed a bit hesitant at first but finally did.

Yusuf observed everyone then said, "Good now we can discuss our plans. Our class representative is Asai Amaya and your rep would be Yuudai Hori, correct?"

Yuudai replied, "Yes that is correct."

Mika Seno a female around 5'4 with a slender frame and chin length black hair (a student from class 1-1) walked forward a bit and said, "I don't really like your class but we still have to work together. If you try anything funny, we will sniff it out."

Her black eyes shifted to me as the sentence was uttered.

Tsk. She is suspecting me already?

Yusuf raised his hand and Mika took her seat.

"My concern other than this class clash is the fact that our class's half points penalty which benefits class 1-4."

Asai chuckled a bit, "It appears that class 1-4 has a very capable student but we can't say who. I know it's not the class leader Yogi Takanawa because we went to school together previously and I know what he's capable of."

Class 1-4 has a capable person? Who can it be, is it that Dante student? No he's too dumb after all, he made a deal with me which I can void easily with the right circumstances. From a business standpoint that deal has no benefit for him.

Kaya Harumi sighed, "Even if they have a student that dangerous, in a clash like this. It will be impossible for he/she to move in the dark. So the only option will be for them to make a play in the light. Which is risky on it's own because that means they will have to show their hand to an enemy class which is class 1-2. So I would assume the person will avoid partaking in this event."

Her right hand person Asuka Itou agreed with her.

"We can go 50/50 on the fact that this mystery student stays out of this clash."

Yusuf folded his arms and said, "My main objective is punishing class 1-4 even more for that penalty reversal."

Asai slightly smirked when he heard that.

--------------------------------------------End of Jean Muto POV----------------------------

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