Classroom of the Elite (LN) - Vol 2 Chapter 1.3: The abrupt beginning of turbulent times
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Vol 2 Chapter 1.3: The abrupt beginning of turbulent times

Unlike lunchtime, after school feels more comfortable since theres no need to be worried about personal relationships.

Also, I dont really stand out if I try to go back to the dorms right after school since there are quite a few people who do the same.

Theres some merit in being able to disappear into the crowd like a ninja. If I stick to the back of a group of friends, I can pretend to be a part of their group.

How sad.

I was satisfied with myself for skillfully pretending that I had friends, but in the first place, there isnt anyone in this school that cares about who I hang out with.

Sudou. I have something to tell you. Come to the staff room.

Sudou, who was trying to quickly leave the classroom, was stopped by Chiyabashira-sensei.

Hah? What business do you have with me? I have basketball practice now.

Feeling listless, he opened his bag, grabbed his uniform and showed it to Sensei.

I already talked to your advisors. You dont have to come, but youll face the consequences later.

Sudou was on guard after Chiyabashira-sensei threatened him.

What the hell Is this going to end quickly?

That depends on you. Just by staying here, were wasting more time.

With those words, it looked like he had no choice but to follow.

After clicking his tongue, Sudou walked behind Chiyabashira-sensei and walked out of the classroom.

I thought he changed, but I guess that Sudou is the same as ever. Wouldnt it have been better if he dropped out?

I dont know who it was, but I could hear someone in the class mumbling to themselves.

After the last test, I thought that the class had become more united as a group. Somehow, that seems to have been my imagination; guess it was a lie.

Do you think so too? That it wouldve been better if Sudou-kun was expelled.

While talking to me, Horikita was putting her textbook in her bag in order to return to the dorms. There probably arent many students that take their textbooks back and forth to review and prepare for the lessons. Its a sad thought.

Eh, not really. How about you, Horikita? As the only person who helped out Sudou.

Hmm Well, we still dont know how many positive points well get.

My neighbor, Horikita, replied with an uninterested voice.

When Sudou was on the brink of being expelled, she purposely lowered her own grades, and spent her points to buy a point on the test for him. I didnt expect that kind of behavior from her.

At the same time, we both got up from our seats out walked out of the classroom together. I dont know when, but we started going back to the dorms together. Since we dont eat together, nor hang out, its strange that it became this way. The only thing we had in common was that we were walking back on the same exact path. Thats probably why we ended up walking together.

I feel a bit worried. About what Sensei said this morning.

About how our points were being delayed?

Yea. It looks like there was trouble, but is that trouble on the schools part or from our part? If its the latter

Youre overthinking it. Lately, we havent been making trouble. She said so herself. I doubt class D wouldve been the only class to not get any points. Simply speaking, its the schools issue.

If there was strong concern for worry, all first-years wouldve been delayed, so the probability that class D is involved is rather low. Probably.

I wish that was the case. After all, trouble directly affects our points.

Everyday, Horikita always thinks about how we can increase our points. She doesnt think about her private points, but rather, the class points so that she can reach class A. Of course, its not impossible, but even then, its pretty far from our grasp.

However, theres still hope. If Horikita is able to find a reliable way of increasing our points, itll become a great advantage for class D. Furthermore, our classmates will trust Horikita more and shell be able to make more friends. A win-win situation.

Oh, right, you should join the chat. Youre the only one who hasnt participated.

Taking out my phone, I opened the group chat application.

After the test, we invited Horikita to the group chat. Kushida thought that Horikita, who hated interacting with other people, would be able to participate if it was a group chat. However, her efforts were in vain, and Horikita hadnt participated at all.

I have absolutely no interest. I also keep my notifications off.

Is that so?

Well, it seems like she had no intention to participate in the first place. She probably didnt delete the app because itll send notify the rest of the group.

Whether or not she participates is up to her, so I didnt pursue the subject. I dont really have the right to do so either.

Ayanokouji-kun, youre also more talkative lately.

Really? I thought I was always that way though.

Its only a slight difference, but youve definitely changed.

Although I didnt mean to change, I mustve changed without having noticed myself. I mustve gotten used to it.

Especially, I feel like I get along with Horikitawait, no, we definitely dont get along, but strangely, I dont feel awkward around her. If it were some other girl, I wouldnt be able to converse normally, and would probably be flustered.

Thats why I only talk to people close to me.

More than anything, Im grateful that being silent doesnt make the mood worse.

Is there anything that made you change?

I wonder If I had to come up with a reason, it would be that I simply got used to school life and made a few friends. Also, Kushida was probably a big factor as well.

If its only a group of boys, then no one really says much and theres a lot of silence in the conversation.

If Kushidas there, though, someones always talking at a given time, and the atmosphere feels more lively.

You seem to be getting along with Kushida-san. Arent you concerned, especially knowing about her other side?

I was surprised when she said that she hated you. But its natural that youll like and hate some people. Its no use to get concerned over such small things. Even when shes said it explicitly, why do you pretend to get along with her?

I see. Well, I also hate Ayanokouji-kun, but we still talk normally. I dont really mind it.

Hey

What the hell, why say it to my face

Thats what Im saying. If someone else says that they hate another person, its fine, but if someone says that they hate you, dont you feel bad?

Were you testing me?

While saying I dont know, was I?, she started coming her hair. Completely forced.

I dont intend to bother her, but Kushida-san and I are like oil and water. I think theres no need to fight with her.

In other words, it probably means that she wont join a group chat with Kushida in it.

In the first place, why does she hate you?

Ever since the start of school, there wasnt much contact between the two. Since when did she start hating Horikita?

Kushida did say that it was her goal to get along with everyone.

I dont know. She probably doesnt know much about me either.

Even if thats the case, it looks like theres something in between Horikita and Kushida.

Are you that curious? Go ask her yourself.

Thats impossible.

Kushida Kikyou is normally an angelic and perfect girl, but she inadvertently showed me a different side of her.

Its impossible to tell from her kind smile and her tone of voice, but I still remember her remarks from back then. I dont think Horikita knows either.

No need for that. Im fine with Kushida as she is now.

Thats just disgusting, you know?

right?

Even though those words came from my mouth, it sounded disgusting to me too.