Chapter 51: Chapter 15 (Volume 2) – The Award Show

From: Institute of Athena

To: Student ID: 19119928

Subject: Final Examination Results 

Good Morning,

Please be advised that student exam placements for each class has been released to your respective homeroom teacher.

-Information Unit (IOA)

They graded these exams more quickly than I anticipated.

I should make my way to class as soon as possible to see what I got.

Quicky, walking out of the library I made my way to class.

In about 10 minutes, I was in front of the door.

I exhaled, grabbed the door handle and turned it.

After that, I walked straight into the classroom.

Well it seems like everyone is here and waiting on Miss Aiko.

I didn't even have time to make it to my desk because she came in shortly after me, holding a piece of paper in her hand.

"Ok, class the exam placements for 1-4 is here. Try not to kill each other while viewing it."

After that, she passed the list around.

In a loud voice, Genji said. "Sena topped the class!"

Sena looked a bit smug when she heard that.

I walked over to Genji and looked over his shoulder, in order to see the rest of the names.

1: Sena Tusyoshi - 93%

2: Minori Takeda -92%

7: Yogi Takanawa -85%

9: Kai Suzuki - 82%

10: Kaori Murata - 80%

19: Genji Hisoka - 76%

24: Dante Sato - 72%

Hmm 24th out of 30 students. I knew that, my classmates were trying their hardest to get the bonus points but maybe I shaved my score a bit too low. 75% would have been the sweet spot but it's too late now.

Minori placed 2nd in class, just one point shy of tying with Sena. A determined Minori is quite the formidable opponent. 

Genji scored a 76%, that is a bit surprising. Is he slowly revealing his hand that he is more capable than he lets on?

Kaori scored an 80 on the finals. Did the cram session assist her? Wait was she even there?

Minori walked over and observed the list.

She seemed a bit disappointed that she didn't get the top spot. Her eyes quickly shifted down towards my name.

"72%? Did you even study?"

I replied, "No. I just went in there and winged it."

Minori quickly stretched her arm towards my leg and discretely pinched it.

For some reason, her pinches hurt a lot more than anyone else's.

I returned the favor and pinched her on her thigh as well.

She was quite a bit shocked then stepped on my foot, slowly but surely applying more pressure on it.

Yogi must have noticed our silent war because he asked, "Hey are you guys good?"

I flashed a smile and replied, "Yeah we are." while she still continued to step on my foot.

In a low voice, I said. "Are you done?"

She side eyed me in a annoyed manner, "For now."

After that, she stopped her assault on my body.

I sighed while rubbing the area where I got pinched.

Sena observed the list and said, "Why is Dante's name scratched off and then rewritten?"

Miss Aiko sipped from her coffee mug and replied, "Oh they made a spelling error and then had to correct it. So instead of reprinting the list, they did it the easy way."

Genji turned to Yogi, "So what are you planning on doing with your bonus 20%? It looks like we can apply it to any written exam, so that would include an exam that doesn't belong to us."

Yogi replied, "I'll most likely hold onto it until I actually need it or someone else does."

*Vibration*

I pulled out my phone. 

Another email from the school.

From: Institute of Athena

To: Student ID: 19119928

Subject: Award Ceremony.

Please make your way to the school's auditorium for the commencement of the award ceremony.

-Information Unit (IOA)

Well back to the auditorium I guess. Hopefully this doesn't take too long.

Minori prepared to leave the class when I looked at her.

She gave off a nervous vibe which is very unusual for her.

Does she have stage fright or something along those lines?

I approached her, "Are you alright?"

Minori kept silent for a few seconds then replied, "Yeah.."

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Well something is clearly bothering her but I won't press the matter any further.

Surprisingly, she didn't walk with me to the auditorium. Actually, she walked to the back of the group.

I concluded that it does have something to do with the award show.

After a bit of walking, we made it into the auditorium and gathered at our designated class spots.

Miss Aiko then approached us and took the ten students who topped the final examinations in our class.

Due to that, I was standing side by side with Genji. We haven't had a proper interaction since our fight.

Without turning to face him, I asked. "Are you avoiding me?"

Genji laughed nervously, "No. It's just a bit difficult to speak to the person who beat me without much effort."

"I see. Are you hiding your capabilities Genji?"

Genji seemed a slightly bit startled by my question.

"What kind of question is that Dante?"

"This final exam, you slipped up and scored higher than your usual set amount. Especially, since this examination is the hardest one we wrote so far. There's no way, you could score higher than your usual 67%."

"So you keep track of everyone's scores or something?"

Still looking forward, I replied. "Just of the people that, I find interesting enough."

Genji gave me a side glance, "Are you hiding something as well Dante? Your score seems like you purposely lost some marks."

"We all have secrets. Hopefully, you fix your mask before the entire class finds out that you've been deceiving them Genji."

"You better do the same. I already know the truth about the camera incident."

I chuckled a bit, "I figured as much. The fight which we had, you held back too much. Beating you felt too easy."

Genji chuckled as well, "You're the one who held back more than me. Even if we fought at full strength, based on your technique, it would heavily lean in your favor."

I keep quiet after that.

There was feedback from a microphone as Mr. Yagi Akira stood at the podium.

"Welcome students. We will now begin, the award ceremony for the top 10 students of each class."

Mr. Akira started calling students by class and year group.

For class 1-1, students like Yusuf Machi, Asai Amaya and Mika Seno walked on stage then received their medals.

Class 1-2, of course Yuka Higashi is on the list. It's an obvious no brainer. Ayano is there as well. She quickly became Yuka's right hand after the forest class clash for some reason. Hmm the guy that is crushing on Yuka, didn't make the cut. How sad.

Class 1-3, Hori is the first name being called.

I would have expected Jean Muto to top the exam but he is second. Kaya Hamuri is 5th, as the leader of the former fraction which had a power struggle for the leadership of class 1-3, if she didn't place in the top 5 then she had no chance of actually beating Jean.

Asuka Itou is 6th. So she isn't some bottomless pit. Her intellectual ability is there along with her adaptability, if she uses it correctly. Asuka can become a valuable asset for class 1-3. Maybe I should have her join class 1-4 ,when the next clash comes around via a Stake Raise.

Class 1-4. As I already know, Sena is first.

Minori is a nervous wreck, she keeps looking towards the upper class students, who are also set to receive awards. Which student is making her feel this way?

Yogi is 7th. As our class leader, He has good intelligence but can't execute plans. On a side not, he is holding the class together so I'll give him that.

Kai is 8th. The wallflower has a functioning brain in his head but he isn't smart enough to know that Yuka never had any intentions of keeping her end of the deal, if he succeeded in the forest class clash.

Kaori is 10th. Genuinely surprised there but as quiet as she is, Kaori tends to fly under my radar at times so I can't get a full read on her. Is her shyness natural or is something else the cause of it?

She keeps frightfully looking at the year three classes. Is her boogie man, a student in there?

Year two classes are next.

Of course Yuu Kaneko is 1st. After all, he came up with the idea so he might as well benefit as it as well.

Sayuri Jo is 2nd. She is the Vice President of the student council and arguably my brother's right hand. She maybe, my biggest obstacle when comes to dealing with my brother if the need arises.

Otani Seichi is 7th. Possibly the weakest link in the student council, for some reason he gives me scumbag vibes

The other two, second year classes don't seem very interesting.

Class 2-4.

Heh? There's a student named Arima Takeda and he placed first in his class.

This is just a coincidental last name or is he, Minori's relative?

His dark peach hair is chin length, I would estimate that his height is at least 6'1 and he has a very toned build.

He does seem very similar to her but his facial expression is smug and his demeanor gives off 'I am better than you vibes'.

Minori still hasn't taken her eyes off of him, so I am convinced that they are somehow related now.

The only third year student that caught my interest is Yukio Murata.

A tall and well built male student with short light brown hair and glasses.

This is the student I saw Kaori with on that night.

Judging by her reaction from him standing next to her, she is terrified of this person.

Her knees won't stop shaking. 

After a while, Mr. Akira finally called up all the students.

"Please give these marvelous students, a hearty round of applause."

The entire student body began to clap inclusive of myself.

It seems that this award show, managed to shed light on a few things for me. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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