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Chapter 50: Encouragement from Suzune Horikita
🕑 Added 2025-12-07 12:06:46 +0000 UTCAside from that, a model student like Suzune Horikita wasn't in a very good mood at a time like this either. The performance of the rabble that was Year 1, Class D had made Suzune Horikita's mood hit absolute rock bottom. Just thinking about it was enough to realize how inconceivable it was to lead such a class in an overthrow of the upper classes to become Class A.
"If 'we'll deal with it then' refers to being forcibly expelled... then my suggestion is that you can start packing now."
Listening to the discussion among Haruki Yamauchi and the others, Suzune Horikita crossed her arms and looked down on them. Regarding the possibility of Haruki Yamauchi being expelled, there wasn't a shred of sympathy in Suzune Horikita's eyes as she said, "Instead of engaging in meaningless complaints and self-abandonment here."
Words that seemed like ridicule were actually Suzune Horikita's way of motivating Haruki Yamauchi and the others.
Yesterday, after Natsuki Subaru had left, Suzune Horikita had discussed it with Kiyotaka Ayanokoji. Given the nature this academy had displayed so far, it was best to avoid any expulsions unless absolutely necessary. Otherwise, it would be very easy to fall into the traps the academy had laid for the future. It would make the road for Year 1, Class D to become Class A even more tortuous, or even impossible.
That was why Suzune Horikita couldn't help but offer her 'motivation' after hearing the comments from Haruki Yamauchi and the others beside her.
"Hey! Horikita, what's that supposed to mean?!"
After hearing Suzune Horikita's encouragement, Haruki Yamauchi jumped up like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.
"We're discussing things here, what business is it of yours!"
"Discussing?"
Suzune Horikita frowned slightly, took a deep breath, and forcibly suppressed the irritability in her heart, saying, "I only heard your utterly unconstructive remarks. Is shirking responsibility the topic of your discussion?"
"If so, I indeed shouldn't have interrupted the 'expulsion farewell party' you're holding for yourselves."
"You...!"
Ken Sudou stood up abruptly, glaring at Suzune Horikita, and said, "Stop making snide remarks!"
"You think you're so great just because you have good grades?"
"Horikita-san, we know your academic ability is strong and your grades are among the best in the grade."
Kanji Ike also whispered somewhat sullenly, "But there's no need to mock us like this..."
"Mock?"
"I am not mocking you."
Suzune Horikita's expression didn't change in the slightest as she said calmly, "I am merely stating a fact. The school's rules will not change in any way because of this so-called 'discussion'."
"With one month's time, if you start going all out now and systematically review basic knowledge, even if you haven't studied at all for the past month, reaching the passing line is not impossible."
"But seeing your current state, wasting the last of your time on complaints and taking your anger out on others, I honestly can't see much hope for you."
'Suzune Horikita is really trying hard.'
'The desire to become Class A is even stronger than I imagined.'
Natsuki Subaru looked with interest at Suzune Horikita, who was trying to persuade Haruki Yamauchi and the others.
'However, speaking of which...'
'This seems to be the time for Kikyo Kushida to show her value.'
Subconsciously, Natsuki Subaru shifted his gaze to Kikyo Kushida, who was sitting further up front.
Just as Natsuki Subaru had thought, looking at Suzune Horikita engaging in a verbal confrontation with Haruki Yamauchi and the others, a thoughtful expression appeared on Kikyo Kushida's face.
Unlike Suzune Horikita, Kikyo Kushida was on very good terms with everyone in the class except for Suzune Horikita. If Kikyo Kushida were to step in at this moment, she would definitely be able to easily soothe Haruki Yamauchi and the others.
Since Suzune Horikita wants to lead Year 1, Class D in a counterattack so badly, right before her eyes is the opportunity for Kikyo Kushida to show her value, provided Kikyo Kushida can seize it. Not to mention becoming best friends who talk about everything with Suzune Horikita, an 'alliance' relationship would certainly be inescapable. With this layer of relationship, subsequent arrangements would be very simple.
In the end, Suzune Horikita simply can't tell the difference between a friend and an ally.
Seeing that the conflict was about to escalate further, Class Representative Yosuke Hirata hurriedly walked over.
"Everyone, please don't be anxious."
"I know everyone is very anxious right now."
Yosuke Hirata looked at everyone present, his face filled with a serious expression, and said, "Starting after school today, we will organize study groups where students with good grades help those with poor grades review."
"Let's strive so that no one has to be expelled during the midterms!"
With Yosuke Hirata's series of arrangements, the emotions of Haruki Yamauchi and the others gradually calmed down. Suzune Horikita also knew that Haruki Yamauchi and the others probably didn't like to hear her words, so she gave a light snort and didn't say anything more.
After sitting back in her seat, Suzune Horikita asked Natsuki Subaru, who was resting his head on his hand, "Do you think the study groups Hirata organized will be effective?"
"Not much effect."
Natsuki Subaru gave his own answer. If shouting slogans and relying on one's belief were enough to achieve one's goals, then things would be too easy and simple. In the end, Haruki Yamauchi and the others just don't like studying. The study groups after class every day can only assist students who are self-disciplined; for people like Haruki Yamauchi, they are useless. After all, they have essentially already given up on themselves.
"Yesterday, Ayanokoji and I confirmed one point."
"If we still want Year 1, Class D to become Class A, it is best not to have any students expelled."
Suzune Horikita continued to press, "Natsuki, what do you think?"
"I'll sit and watch."
Natsuki Subaru gave his answer once again. It doesn't matter at all whether Haruki Yamauchi and the others are expelled or not; just watching is enough. Do I really have to spend my own time helping them with their studies? Impossible.
If Hiyori Shiina and Kikyo Kushida were about to be expelled, Natsuki Subaru might consider it, but if it was too troublesome, Natsuki Subaru would choose a simpler method: drop out together. Anyway, for Natsuki Subaru, there is no difference whether he is inside or outside the school. As long as he can see and interact with Hiyori Shiina and Kikyo Kushida, that's enough.
However, speaking of which. Kikyo Kushida aside, if it were Hiyori Shiina, Natsuki Subaru might try slightly harder.
"Natsuki-kun, Horikita-san."
Before Suzune Horikita could say anything more, Yosuke Hirata, having soothed Haruki Yamauchi and the others, walked over and invited them with a sincere face: "Your academic abilities are among the best in the class."
"Regarding the study group after class this afternoon, I wonder..."
"I refuse." x2
