Classroom Of The Elite 2nd Year - Full Volume
End Chapter 4 HOW THEIR RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPED
"Huh? Oi! what are you talking about, Ayanokouji-kun?" Answer Horikita
"The one who thought about this strategy from the beginning was Horikita. It's enough if you have Kushida's connections, right?" Saying that, I moved away from this place.
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A wide variety of exercises accumulate from day to day and finally, there is only one week left until the sports festival. Today we have to hand over the participation table and decide the participants of each race. As Hirata stood on the porch, Kushida faced the blackboard and held the chalk, she placed all her preparations.
"So from now on, I will decide on the last pair for all the races and contests"
He spoke based on a note that contained the diary of the class. The best pair as discussed by the class and the sequence that incorporates the winning strategy. Then everyone memorized their role in the races and contests. There was not a single disciple who objected to this result based on their achievements until now. Everything goes without a fight.
"...for the 1 200-meter relay run at the end, the last row is Sudou-kun, then..."
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"That sounds reasonable" I respect that as a combination that takes into account individual skills as well as respecting their desires. In the standout race at the end, a relay run, a fast disciple like Horikita who formed a line.
With all the possibilities, the more ideal combination was incapable of being thought of by any other disciple. However, the occupant of the seat next to me, for some reason continued to stare at the blackboard with an expression of disbelief. Right after the discussion ended smoothly, Horikita stood up from her seat. As I was wondering where exactly he was headed, it turned out to be Sudou's chair. I was curious and eavesdropping.
"What's up?”
"There's something I want to talk about. Can you come with me?"
“T-Of course" Sudou, who was summoned like that, hurriedly stood up.
"Hirata-kun, can I ask for your time as well?"
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Horikita, who started walking away afterwards, for some reason also called Hirata and brought him to the back of the class. Sudou, who was definitely surprised, quickly became disappointed.
"I have one thing to discuss about the participation table that we decided on beforehand. It is about a 1 200 meter relay run that will take place at the end of the sports festival. I want you to hand over the final position to me" Sudou gave a moment of confusion in response to the unexpected statement.
"No, but... The latter is usually handled by the fastest right? Or do you mind me being the last one?" Between boys and girls, there are fundamental differences in physical ability.
Horikita is indeed fast among the other girls, but if she is mixed with the group of boys, then she will not be able to defeat them, even Hirata. It was only natural that Sudou, who was equal to or faster than Hirata, should be the last to carry the stick. Sudou also clearly thought that he would do it and might not be able to take it for granted.
"No, it's not that. From practice, I understand your abilities well"
"Then it doesn't matter if it's me, right? If it's the 5th runner ....."
"It doesn't mean I have no reason. You are also suitable if at the beginning of the relay, Sudou-kun. Well then, I think making you the first runner and getting rid of our enemy is a good strategy. By asking you to lead the front row, we will still lead and get a profitable match. If this is an individual race, creating obstacles at the beginning is very possible to protect your path, but when in a relay run that is not alone. Starting from the 2nd runner, everything will be the first to come and it may make you there, right? And if we were tucked in, it would be determined by someone starting from the 2nd runner onwards, we are allowed to use the outer lane to catch up with them"
In other words, Horikita wanted to make Sudou the first runner for a faster running strategy.
"But....." But it seems that Sudou is not sure. In this case I have the same opinion. Of course if someone can start well then start from the 2nd runner onwards, their job will become easier. I understand this.
However, just because he was about to take the front row, it did not mean that he could unleash a more dangerous opponent. On the contrary, by using Sudou here, the situation where the opponent could close the gap bit by bit would also put pressure on the next runner.
On the other hand, by making Sudou the last one, it was possible that he was able to bring out more power than usual in the last round. If there was a target in front of him chasing, it meant that he would have more fighting spirit within him.
"It's a school that demands achievement, right? It is not good to decide based on assumptions. The other classes are also definitely thinking of various strategies"
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I could understand where these two opinions came from, but in this case, I felt that Horikita was being a little arrogant. There are a lot of mental issues, but there is basically not much difference from that request. Being awkward at the start of a run and not being able to hand over the stick properly. Such things will have little effect on anything other than the technical side.
However, be it Horikita or Sudou, I had the impression that they could perform well in that regard. If so, then that means there is another reason why Horikita wants to be the last in the relay. If it was Ike or Yamauchi, it could be that they wanted to stand out, but it was hard to imagine here. Then it's not wrong anymore...
"I will definitely produce better results than in practice" In the end, Horikita issued a baseless statement and made her request.
"I don't agree. It's not like you, Horikita" This proposal is mysterious, to the point that it makes Sudou cut like that.
"Umm .. Can I say something?" Perhaps he was curious about the discussion, Kushida joined officially.
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"Ahh, sorry. I heard it a little. And that's why I think there might be some other reason why Horikita-san wants to be the last one"
"That's..."
"If that's the case, will you tell us? I can't think very well. Sudou-kun also rejected it without understanding. But if we change the order decided by everyone in the class, then I'd be happy if I could listen to a better reason"
"I agree with Hirata. Please give us a better reason" Horikita made a complicated face. But maybe he thought the only way to get the position was to talk the truth, he started talking about the reason.
"Because I thought my brother would be in that position.... My brother is the chairman of the student council.... Yep. He's my brother" The existence of the student council chairman is known to everyone, but not everyone makes sense of Horikita's surname.
Not that the family name is not common, and even when we imagine it vaguely to be the reason why we don't ask that is because Horikita herself says nothing and also because the outward appearance alone they are not similar. The three of them showed surprised expressions at that fact.
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"You want to be the last one with your brother, right?" Kushida heard the reason, but with just that alone, it seemed like he did not understand. However, Horikita did not speak any further about his personal affairs. I decided to give him a little help.
"Many things happened and they are currently fighting. He might want to have a chance to make up with it" It was easy to understand, and I had to praise myself for being able to add such a line that wasn't the truth or a lie. For a moment, Horikita glared at me eavesdropping but immediately turned towards Sudou and the others.
"I don't know what's going on, but it's like this. Then .... Like me, I still want to be the last one even now, but if that's the case, then I don't mind handing it over to you"
"I don't think that's a problem. If Sudou-kun is satisfied, I'm sure everyone in the class doesn't mind, right?"
"That's right. I understand, so I will send it after exchanging Horikita-san and Sudou-kun. Does that not matter?"
"Thank you......"
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Of course if it wasn't for an opportunity like this, it would have been impossible for Horikita and her brother to make close contact like this.
Even if he did not have the courage to make contact with himself, if it was a race, then they would forcibly come close to each other. However, Horikita's decision will not necessarily be appreciated. Just by approaching her stubborn brother, I couldn't imagine anything would happen.
The End Chapter 4