"I... I understand."
Karuizawa-san, blushing, lowered her hand with an embarrassed expression.
"Seriously, is this the level of Class D students? No wonder Mashima-sensei needs to explain things to you defective products."
"Ishida-san!"
Fukuyama Shichou's expression changed when she heard Ishida Yuusuke's sarcastic remarks, and she quickly reprimanded him.
But Ishida-san didn't pay her any mind at all.
Karuizawa-san looked at Ishida-san, clenching her teeth but only able to lower her head deeply.
With her temper, she would definitely have retorted, but since Ishida-san spoke mockingly only after Mashima-sensei had reprimanded Karuizawa-san, Karuizawa-san had no reason to argue.
If she tried to argue about other things, it would only invite more ridicule. Even someone like Karuizawa-san could only endure it silently at this moment.
Mashima-sensei was Class A's homeroom teacher, and Karuizawa-san didn't believe Mashima-sensei would side with her if a conflict arose.
Just as Ishida-san was about to make a few more sarcastic remarks, a strange sound came from inside the room.
Tap, tap, tap, tap… It was the sound of fingernails tapping on the table.
Ishida looked in the direction of the tapping sound.
The moment he saw Amane-san glance at him from the corner of her eye, he felt his throat tighten.
Although he had never seen Amane-san in action, he had heard from Katsuragi that Amane-san was a ruthless person who could violently suppress an entire class by herself. The entire Class B was toyed with by Amane-san like dogs, and Ishida himself had personally witnessed Amane-san knocking Kanzaki down with a single punch.
The legendary deeds and the absolute suppressive violence he had witnessed from Amane-san made fear involuntarily sprout in Ishida's heart.
Even though he knew Amane-san wouldn't dare to act here, just one look from Amane-san scared him so much that his heart began to beat furiously, his breathing became uneven, and his chest felt as if something was pressing down on it.
Ishida knew, this was fear.
"My apologies, Karuizawa-san and everyone from Class D. I was momentarily arrogant and spoke offensively. I hope Karuizawa-san and everyone from Class D can forgive my rudeness. I am truly very sorry."
Ishida stood up and bowed towards Class D.
Everyone looked at the bizarre scene before them in shock.
The arrogant Class A student had actually taken the initiative to apologize to Class D—something they wouldn't even dare to imagine in normal times.
Tap—
The tapping stopped.
"Don't let it happen again."
"Thank you very much."
Ishida sat down with a joyful expression.
The oppressive atmosphere in the room immediately vanished without a trace.
Karuizawa looked at Amane-san, and upon realizing Amane-san was also looking at her, she couldn't help but blush and lower her head.
If it weren't for her, Amane-san wouldn't have needed to assert her presence in such a way.
If Amane-san hadn't helped her, how would she have been ridiculed?
"Since there are no other matters, the explanation session will continue."
Mashima-sensei had remained silent throughout the confrontation between the two sides.
He seemed to already know what the outcome would be, but since Amane-san's actions did not constitute coercion or threats, Mashima-sensei also had no way to say anything.
"The basic abilities required of working adults are roughly divided into three categories: Action, Thinking, and Teamwork. Only those who possess these abilities will qualify to become excellent adults. The previous Uninhabited Island exam placed a heavy emphasis on teamwork. However, this time it's Thinking. This will be an exam that requires thinking ability. Thinking ability, in other words, is the ability to analyze the current situation, then clarify the problem, understand the process for solving the problem, and then prepare for it. It also includes the ability to exercise creativity and create new value. You will need these very much in the future."
Although Mashima-sensei said he would not answer any questions, he still briefly explained the school's starting point and the purpose of the exam. Everyone understood that this was a special exception made for Karuizawa.
Mashima-sensei picked up his cup, took a sip of water, and after clearing his throat, continued.
"This exam will divide all first-year students into twelve groups. You are one of them. Your group's code name is 'Snake.' Because it is arranged according to the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, you can also call it the 巳 group."
Mashima-sensei glanced at everyone. Karuizawa seemed eager to say something, but due to the recent lesson, she forcibly suppressed her desire to ask a question.
Seeing that everyone understood this basic premise, Mashima-sensei then handed four somewhat crumpled papers related to the rules to the students of the four classes separately.
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