Horikita successfully put on the bracelet.
Hikigaya also received a wristband and returned to his original position.
It seemed that the Teacher of Class A would be making the announcement.
Just as the four Classes had clear hierarchies, where strength reigned supreme, the Teachers were no different.
Just like now, Majima, the Teacher of Class A, stood on a makeshift platform with a megaphone.
The Teachers of the other three Classes stood on either side, like a backdrop or an embellishment.
Majima, the Teacher of Class A, spoke, "I am Majima, the Teacher of Class A. First, it is commendable that all of you have arrived here as required."
"However, one student is unable to participate in this activity due to health reasons, so there will be a penalty of 30 initial points deducted."
"Since this is a special exam, absence will incur corresponding penalties."
Teacher Majima said.
As the Teacher of Class A, he was well aware that the student who had not arrived here was from his Class.
He then directly announced the punishment for Sakayanagi.
Just then.
"Huh?"
"Special exam?"
"Didn't they say this was a trip for enjoyment? Why did it turn into an exam? The school didn't tell us!"
The crowd instantly became noisy, but most were students from Class C.
After all, apart from Hikigaya and his group, who had been paying attention to this early on, the other classmates were very surprised that the trip had turned into a special exam.
The students in Class B also seemed to have just realized, but they were not as flustered as Class C.
Teacher Majima did not give the students time to calm down.
Instead, he continued.
"The theme of this special exam is freedom. The content requires you to live communally on this Uninhabited Island for one week. For one week starting today, all decisions must be made by yourselves."
"You can understand this as a wilderness survival game, just like what you see on TV. However, the protagonists are yourselves."
"And then!"
This Teacher of Class A seemed to be the type who was all business and rarely smiled.
He said directly, "During this week, none of you are allowed to board the ship, otherwise it will be considered a forfeit. However, the school will distribute some essential supplies to you, which have already been prepared and placed on the beach below."
"The specific rules of the exam will be announced by your Teacher."
"That's all!"
"Proceed to the island beach by small boat in the order of Class A, B, C, D, and then the rules will be explained."
Teacher Majima said.
...
The explanation from the Teacher of Class A was very direct, and it also demanded strong execution.
He did not give the students much time to think, but instead rushed them off the cruise ship.
"Is it real or fake..."
"We actually have to survive on a deserted island for a week."
"How is that possible with just these few things!"
"We're going to die, we're really going to die!"
On the beach, the four Classes lined up in order to reach their respective gathering points.
And there, just as Teacher Majima had said, were the supplies prepared by the school for each Class.
However, these supplies were a bit scarce.
Two eight-person tents, two flashlights, and a box of matches. A portable toilet.
Additionally, considering that girls are more delicate, sunscreen was unlimited, with two full boxes allocated.
Each person also received a small blue bag containing toiletries such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, towels, and soap, plus a water cup.
Of course.
There were also sanitary products specially prepared for girls.
However, considering the privacy of the girls, these items needed to be collected by the girls themselves from the Teacher, and were also unlimited.
However, facing such a situation.
Even before the assessment began, the students of Class C were already in despair.
Of course, since it was a special exam, there were naturally rewards.
"Each Class will be allocated 300 initial points, which can be used to purchase necessary daily supplies, which is very convenient. The result of this exam will also be evaluated based on the remaining points of each Class at the end.
After one week, the remaining points will be directly added to the Class score!"
In other words, if they didn't spend a single point.
Then, in the end, the Class could directly gain three hundred points!
This was a focal point for those who wanted to move up a Class.
Moreover.
Compared to the previous written exam with a maximum score of 100 points, a score of 300 points at once might not be common.
At the same time, 300 points were very valuable.
The current evaluation points of the four Classes were:
Grade 1 Class A Sakayanagi's class 1188 points
Grade 1 First Year Class B Ichinose 951 points
Grade 1 Class C Horikita Class 550 points
Grade 1 Class D Ryuen Class 0 points
Among them, Ryuen Class had a relatively large gap with the other Classes, but if Class A and Class B could use it well, there would be significant changes.
For Class B, this might be the moment to challenge Class A.
And for Class A, it was an opportunity for Class A to completely distance itself from the lower Class B, no longer having to worry about being surpassed.
In other words.
This exam could completely change the existing Class structure!
Of course.
For Hachiman, if he could get 300 points, then he would be one step closer to Class A, and if the points were amplified further, if he could operate effectively, it might even be possible to reach it in one go.
And the Teacher continued to announce the rules.
"Of course. 300 points are just initial points, if you are good enough, you can definitely get more points."
"There are many strongholds on the island. Each Class will select a Team Leader and distribute cards. By swiping the Team Leader's card to occupy a stronghold, you can gain reward points, increasing your score."
"But at the same time, guessing the identity of the Team Leader of other Classes becomes the most important task for each Class on the island, besides survival. Because after one week, each Class will guess the identities of the Team Leaders of the other three Classes."
"For each Class correctly guessed, you can add 50 points to your own Class, but if you guess incorrectly, 50 points will be deducted, which is a gamble."
"Furthermore, for each time your Team Leader's identity is guessed by another Class, 50 points will be deducted! And as long as the Team Leader's identity is guessed by any Class, all reward points for occupying strongholds will be invalidated."
In other words, in addition to surviving, they also had to play a Werewolf game with the other Classes.
"Then, Teacher Chabashira, what areas do the strongholds refer to?" Hikigaya suddenly interrupted at this point.
He seemed a bit eager.
This wasn't like him.
But Chabashira explained,
"Strongholds generally refer to places suitable for living and camping, usually with caves or water sources, as well as flat ground, food, etc., places suitable for human survival for a period of time."
"And a card reader will be placed in the stronghold area. After swiping the Team Leader card, you can gain use of this area."
"And once a stronghold is occupied by others, and the materials there are used or damaged without permission, points will be deducted." Chabashira said.
Then she also explained some minor precautions.
Horikita listened quietly as Chabashira Sae explained the exam rules to them, and her expression relaxed.
Hikigaya's proactive question just now was indeed a bit unusual, but she understood why he had interrupted.
Because.
This was luck. While on the ship.
The broadcast informed the students to go to the deck to see "meaningful scenery," and Hikigaya then operated fiercely, directly having Sakura take pictures of all the scenery.
Then he had them repeatedly watch and even record it.
What was recorded were some points on the island that needed attention.
Among them... there were quite a few places that looked suitable as strongholds.
So.
Now, in addition to the initial points and guessing the Team Leader, there were also points to be gained by occupying strongholds, and didn't this mean... they had the right time, place, and people?
Thinking of this, Horikita couldn't help but look at the other two who had also received the news in advance.
Sakura was still a bit dazed understanding the exam rules.
But Kushida had already reacted, looking over with some surprise.
In other words.
This special exam was a great opportunity for Class C!
Sakura was indeed amazing.
Hachiman thought.
Because who would have thought that Sakura not only had a strong sixth sense but was also a lucky star.
So.
Perhaps in addition to the initial 300 points, they could earn an additional two or three hundred stronghold points.
Then this special exam had a chance to get more than 400 points.
Directly approaching the position of Class A.
...
On the other side, in Class A, after the Teacher announced the rule that occupying strongholds could add points.
Totsuka Yahiko also looked excitedly at the bald man beside him, "Katsuragi, you are truly amazing! This time, our Class is sure to win!"
"Yahiko, calm down."
Katsuragi said with a calm expression, "Keep this matter a secret for now, don't let others know."
"I understand."
Yahiko nodded vigorously, but his excitement could not be concealed.
And Katsuragi, though he said nothing, was extremely proud in his heart.
In Class A, he was not like Ryuen of Class D, who had the final say, nor was he as harmonious as Ichinose of Class B.
He also had a competitor, Sakayanagi Arisu.
And Sakayanagi was very strong, not only in her reaction speed but also in her thinking ability.
At the same time, she had utilized the previous written exam to the extreme.
She had obtained the ticket to become the next Student Council President.
This put a lot of pressure on Katsuragi.
The other party was too outstanding.
It was just that Sakayanagi couldn't come this time due to her physical condition, but this outing was definitely a special exam, so the Sakayanagi Faction was leaderless and could only rely on him.
Therefore.
This gave Katsuragi an opportunity.
As long as he could seize the opportunity to establish his prestige, he could win the trust and support of all his classmates!
After all, if Sakayanagi wanted to run for Student Council, it would be next semester.
If he could stabilize the Class and gain an advantage, then even if Sakayanagi were elected the next Student Council President, she wouldn't be able to shake the Class's stable strategy.
After all.
Sakayanagi was too radical, and Katsuragi was very worried that she would squander the Class's resources.
He himself wanted to graduate from Class A.
His family background was not good, his parents had passed away, and he and his younger sister relied on each other. Although they received care from relatives, he really wanted to take on the responsibility and repay those who had helped him and his sister.
So, whether it was a good university or a decent job, these were things he wanted.
Because he had arranged for people to inquire about information in advance.
It could be confirmed that this trip was a special exam.
And the previous upperclassmen also lived communally on the island.
So he also supplemented his knowledge in this area.
And just now, when the broadcast notified students to go to the deck to view the "meaningful scenery," he not only observed the island's terrain but also drew it all down.
The areas he focused on were what the teacher called "strongholds."
Now it seemed his efforts had not been in vain; he wasn't doing useless work!
Although private items were not allowed, he had already memorized the map.
This time, Class A won!
"Alright, now we have more important matters."
Katsuragi raised his hand to stop the excited crowd and said in a deep voice, "Regarding the Team Leader, I have a suggestion."
Sakayanagi was not here, and although the Sakayanagi Faction people didn't like him, they had no choice but to cooperate with him now.
Therefore.
Now it was Katsuragi's sole decision-making power. It was also his time to shine.
Then it came to Class C. But Class C didn't seem to be able to achieve a sole decision-making power.
For example, now.
"Regarding the Team Leader."
The Class C students gathered together, with another circle of people around them, guarding against students from other Classes.
Hirata hesitated to speak within the circle, but then suddenly looked at Hachiman and Horikita, "Hikigaya-kun, Horikita, what do you two think?"
Hachiman shook his head slightly. Hirata was actually a good person, but his lack of ability couldn't be compensated for by his good-person attribute.
At such a critical moment, he was also prone to shrinking back.
However, Hachiman didn't have such expectations for him.
So he looked at Horikita.
"Regarding the Team Leader…"
And Horikita seemed a bit hesitant.
Because of the video Sakura filmed, if they wanted to seize strongholds, they had an advantage, and Horikita herself had recorded seven or eight possible stronghold locations.
It was just that.
They needed to use the Team Leader card to swipe and occupy the stronghold.
And her… her body wasn't good, so even if she reached the stronghold area, it might be occupied by other Classes first.
And if she didn't participate, then others wouldn't know about the strongholds.
So, choosing who to be the Team Leader… she had no direction right now.
Horikita-san had no direction, but Hachiman did.
"Earlier on the ship, I saw the locations of several strongholds," Hachiman said.
"Eh?"
"Then isn't that a good thing?"
The classmates immediately looked over.
Did he want to nominate Hikigaya as the Team Leader?
Yes.
Because only the Team Leader could use the Team Leader card to occupy strongholds, and since Hikigaya knew the strongholds, it was the best plan for him to be the Team Leader and occupy them.
However.
Hachiman didn't think so.
Because.
The number of strongholds he recorded was about 11.
However.
The Central Tower he saw earlier, that was the highest point on the island, similar to a lighthouse or observation deck, so if they could go there, it was possible to discover more strongholds.
And that was seizing the initiative.
When he had the initiative, Hachiman wanted to choose… I want them all!
Therefore.
He looked at a special person.
The fastest runner in this Class.
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