Classroom Of The Elite 2nd Year - Full Volume
Section 7

Section 7

The study session closed with a lot of problems, and all the students started preparing to go home.

"Ah, I'm too tired to stand up!"

For Ike who couldn't even maintain focus in the classroom, the after-school study session was just hell.

We were not in the supervised teachers, but there was no free time so it was difficult to endure.

Ike had a radiant expression, but Horikita's eyes were cold to see it.

“It's not over. Don't forget there's another study session tomorrow. ”

“I, I understand. Is it okay for me to be a little happy? I've worked hard! "

As soon as the rabbit, Ike and the others left the library.

"Class D seems so lively, that I almost want you to share some things with us."

“This is worse than you think, but I understand what you mean. I envy the stability of Class B. ”

Although both Ichinose and Horikita wanted things they didn't have, the Class B environment was truly envious.

The students who participated in the study group had a higher level of ability than those in Class D, and they were all also very focused.

Above all, they were, calm, and their intention to cooperate as one class was extremely strong.

“Then, goodbye. Horikita-san too, see you later. ”

Kushida also leaves the library with a group of other girls.

"Yes, good-bye."

He made a short exchange and left without incident. Currently, there is nothing conspicuous about Kushida's approach. It felt like they were investigating and testing each other.

"Ichinose-san, can I ask you some questions?"

“Hmm? What'sthat?"

“I want it to happen between you and me if possible. It only takes a few minutes.”

Horikita sets her sights on Class B students who want to return with Ichinose.

“Some minutes, huh? All right, I'm sorry, can you all wait in the hallway? ”

"Yes okay. We can talk while we wait. ”

The students from Class B seemed willing to accept it. Ichinose then agreed to stay.

All the students in Class B and Class D finished their work and left.

"Should I stay?"

"You're here or not it's the same, so do whatever you want."

For a moment, I thought he was insinuating, but he might make it easier for me to stick with saying so.

"So, how's the story?"

It's weird that two people are alone

like this though I exist too.

Ichinose and Horikita, two people with contrasting personalities lined up shoulder to shoulder.

“Maybe this goes without saying. Ichinose-san, you will help your friends if they are in trouble, right? ”

“Uhhh? Isn't it natural to want to help if a friend is in trouble? ”

"Yes. Class B now helps with study sessions. However, even if you want to help, there are all sorts of situations where it can be a handful. Situations such as helping to improve academic skills, stopping bullying, solving money problems, or improving relationships between friends or friends

gurus. People can be in all kinds of problems. Despite all that, if a troubled friend still asks

your help, will you help them?”

"of course. I'll do everything I can. ”

Although the question was difficult, Ichinose immediately answered it. There was not a single doubt in his eyes.

"Then, are there any clear criteria, do you consider someone a friend or not?"

Horikita is unable to find the answer due to her confrontation with Kushida.

Perhaps he sought help by asking these questions to Ichinose.

“Hmm ..... I'm a little confused. How

what's?"

“For example: As long as they are students from Class B, are you willing to help them unconditionally?Even if it is a student who you normally don't interact with? ”

"No matter what I think of others, I am the companion for the entirety of Class B. I'll definitely help them if they're in trouble."

"I think that's a stupid question."

In the face of Ichinose's quick answer, Horikita sighed at the stupidity of her own question.

“Let me ask another question foolishly. Assume that there is someone in Class B who hates you, then you will have a bad relationship with them. Do you get

like that guy? Or will you hate each other? ”

"I don't know ... That might be a little difficult. If the other party were truly disgusted with me, I might not be able to do anything about it

by myself, so my only option is to avoid contact with them to prevent their hatred further. ”

"So, if such a person is in trouble ...... What are you gonna do?"

“I'll help them. Surely."

Ichinose immediately answered this last question.

“Even if they were physically disgusted by me, it would be my own problem. After all, I was the escort for the entirety of Class B. ”

"Class B is very important to you."

"Yes! Everyone there is a good boy. At first, I was disappointed that I wasn't in Class A but now I am

feel like you have been placed in the best class. Do you feel different from your own class, Horikita-san? ”

“Yah ..... there is no place like home. Class D is not that bad. ”

"...... Oh ..."

“What's up, Ayanokouji-kun? Do you disagree with something? ”

I was surprised by his praise of Class D. Horikita.

"Although it's rude of me to come along in the middle of your conversation, may I also ask you something?"

"I'll listen to whatever you say."

“I understand that Class B is an unconditional parner. Horikita and I were both aware of the idea. I even feel

making friends with people in similar situations is necessary. However, can you really say that the people in Class A, Class C, or Class D are really your friends? ”

“For me, Ayanokouji-kun and Horikita-san are very important friends.”

“Then, what if we get into trouble and need help? What if we beg you to borrow a million points? ”

“Honest .... You're generous on mistakes. At this rate, you will end up trying to help everyone.Am I right? ”

“Well, that would be ideal, but the reality is not so naive. There are limits to the things I can do on my own, and I think I understand. Even if Ryuen-kun runs into trouble, I won't be able to help him like the others. Hmm ... But, well, during the.

it's no big deal, I still choose to help you. ”

Let me add something. Most people usually can't handle that 'big deal' in the first place.

“That might be my answer. As long as I think of you as a friend, the size of the situation is not a problem. ”

“Although I appreciate it, I am amazed if you can say something like that so easily. You will

accept me even if I cry and ask for your help, right? "

“I will definitely accept you. I believe everyone I consider to be friends also falls into the category of 'my partner'."

When Horikita saw this kindness, she seemed to think she was being ridiculed. She responded differently to his usual calm demeanor:

"So, what would you do if Kanzaki-kun and I were having problems?"

"Selecting to help both parties ..... is not allowed, right?"

"If I let you do that, you will definitely choose to help both parties."

"Don't, I gave up."

Presented with an imaginary scenario that made very little sense, Ichinose did not know what to do.

“Sorry, there may be no real answer. Based on what I understood from the available information, two of my friends were both troubled with each other, and both of them came to me seeking help. Whatever side I help, I will remain true to my beliefs, while also lying about them. ”

The answer Ichinose finally got was his style. When she heard this, Horikita was completely shocked and impressed

at the same time.

“I don't believe in really good people. I think most people are creatures who seek reward for

their actions. ”

The idealism that Horikita believed in, what she held and believed in, caused a commotion and collapse.

"But after hearing your words .. I started to think that a really good person might be real."

He spoke his honest thoughts, but for some reason, Ichinose would not accept it.

No ... Would it be better to tell her that, she couldn't accept it?

"That's ...... It gave me too many compliments, Horikita-san."

Ichinose had been forthright and honest all this time, but this was the first time his eyes had wandered. He got up from his seat and went to the library window.

"That's not true. At least, you're the best person I've ever met. That's what I was thinking. ”

"I'm not a good-natured person."

He looked so shaken that he could not even see Horikita's face.

"Really, it's not a very big deal ..."

Horikita also noticed that Ichinose responded strangely to the compliment, and made amends.

"I'm sorry. What I mean is you're a good person. I didn't mean to make you feel uncomfortable. "

"It's okay. I don't feel uncomfortable. "

He's clearly shaken.

Based on what we had seen earlier from Ichinose, I thought nothing could dampen his spirits.

But maybe I misunderstood this part.

“Is that all you want to talk about? I don't want to make Chihiro-chan and the others wait, so I'm good to go right? ”

Ichinose stood in front of us as if wanting to escape from this situation.

"Thank you for your willingness to answer my inexplicable question."

"No problem. All right, I'll see you tomorrow. ”

After Ichinose left the library, not many students remained. There were some third-year students, as well as some who were librarians.

"Let's go back. I still have to work today. ”

“Although this is just a reconfirmation, what will you do about Kushida? The way you talk, it seems you have a plan. ”

Horikita may not like being asked a few times, but I have to make sure.

“She's special. In any case, I should make sure to be careful with my persuasion. ”

"Special?"

“I've thought about it a lot. About what kind of school life Kushida Kikyo would have had if I didn't choose to go to this school. I know the answer soon. He will be trusted and relied on by everyone as he is now, and he will be able to do sports and learn without a single problem. He'll keep it that way until he graduates. I unintentionally took that future from him.Even now he is cooperating with our enemy, Ryuen-kun, impatiently trying to get me out. He did not hesitate to participate in hostile acts against his own class. Of course, none of this is my fault. It's just that our bad luck ended up in the same school. But even so, to me, it was still irrelevant. ”

This is why he tried to convince Kushida.Horikita feels more responsible now than I thought. No, was he just trying to fulfill his obligations?

“I have some suggestions. Can I tell him? "

"What does he suggest?"

“I feel like I have found a puzzle solution to improve your relationship with Kushida.”

"What do you mean?"

“Ichinose is a good person. Whether he really is a good person is another matter, but don't you agree that he is

are they good people in general? ”

"Yes. Subtly, he was undoubtedly a good person. ”

“Why don't you ask a good person for help and ask him to mediate between the two of you? To be honest, having a one-on-one conversation with him won't get you what you want. And if we ask someone from Class D, Kushida will never reveal his true nature. ”

“Isn't that the same for Ichinose-san?

No matter who it was, as long as they went to this school, the results would be the same. ”

“Well, are there any other students who can mediate that?”

"That's ……"

"If you had to choose anyone from the entire school, you would choose Ichinose, wouldn't you?"

“I can't deny it. But I don't think this is the right solution. "

“I'm not saying that this suggestion will solve everything. It was just part of a puzzle, a fragment that

help lead to solutions. Right now, the two of you are not even able to open the discussion. If Ichinose mediates,

the conversation will move forward. ”

In fact, I think the existence of Ichinose is the starting point for getting a solution.The only remaining difference is in the way those puzzle pieces are used.

“You really put me in the hot seat, but I wouldn't get involved in something like this. I'll go meet up with someone else now, and then I'll take care of this matter with Kushida-san myself. ”

In other words, he had no intention of implicating Ichinose?

(Late 7th Part)