The Irregular At Elite High School's
Chapter 6 Eccentric

Some say that geniuses are those who can simplify something complicated. They may look like slackers who are reluctant to take on a lot of work, but basically what they do is the right thing. We should not work hard using a lot of time and energy, but rather efficiently.

Just like the test we did. When presented about, our main instinct as a student is to try to answer it.

In this place where everyone doesn't know each other, everyone will look just as smart. The chance of guessing the person with the lowest value is one in ten. Suppose that.. Yes if only they found the person with the lowest academic ability on that team, would that also mean they found the person with the lowest grade? The answer should be 'yes'.

Fortunately the people on my team didn't take that into account. They also never seem to think that a person's academic ability does not necessarily reflect their values. In the end, they were all fooled and someone who actually had a zero value passed easily.

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The examiner asked me to follow him to a doorstep. Unlike other rooms where I could tell what room it was, in front of the door it had absolutely no description

Geck. Geck.

"Excuse me."

The examiner knocked twice and then asked permission to open the door. At the end of the room was a work desk with a large glass window. The sunlight entered freely making the darkness as if it had no place in this room.

Near the entrance there is also a special area to receive guests. There is a wooden table with antique carvings and several sofas that surround half the table.

"Oh, please sit down."

A middle-aged man greeted me. He who had seemed to be working on something at his desk suddenly moved closer

"Include me, I'm Takeuchi Nao. The head of Golden Star Academy."

I thought he was no ordinary staff. Just look at this place, a special room like this certainly can only be occupied by certain people. But one thing I didn't expect.the most powerful person in an elite school like this turned out to be a friendly person as well.

"I'm Shunsaku Tomo, please guide you."

"Shunsaku.. A good name. I congratulate you for successfully passing this particular exam."

He stretched out his hand and then we shook hands for a moment.

Despite having heard that directly, it somehow felt like something was stuck in my head. Passed it? Just from those three tests? Not that I meant to underestimate, but I think that this test is still not enough. Well, given how low the passing percentage is, I'm sure there's still one more thing that determines whether someone graduates or not.

"What do you think the test is?"

The principal's question made me focus back on our conversation.

" The test is interesting. The first stage is like testing the ability to read clues and draw conclusions. For the second stage it is clear that it tests concentration and strategy. The last one is a combination of the two. You could say it's like predicting what's going to happen, but then we change it to our liking."

"Haa, Haa, Haa."

A sense of satisfaction was drawn on the face of the headmaster who laughed loosely.

"But very few can guess getting there. That's great Shunsaku."

"Thank you."

"Keep, does that mean you're satisfied with the test?"

That question is something I've been waiting for ever since.

"I am satisfied with all three tests. It's just.."

"What's wrong? Please just say it. It won't affect your graduation."

All right, it's like a green sign for me. If this is the case, there is nothing I need to hold back or fear from this conversation.

"I'm just curious. In addition to having completed all three stages of the exam.Is there any other factor that makes you pass me from this particular exam?"

The principal was silent. His expression may have seemed flat, but I felt some discomfort from his gaze.

Replying to a question with another question like this is usually addressed to those who already know the answer but still still ask. In the current situation, it is not wrong.

'Don't you already know the answer?'

That mean? Well, if that's what he wants, I'll gladly let go of the thing that's been stuck in my head.

"In my opinion, people who have just successfully completed all three stages of the exam do not deserve to pass. There should be one more thing.. Yes, for a special exam like this there should still be one more thing to consider."

"That's really interesting. I never thought I would hear such a conclusion again."

The headmaster smiled sumringah. The uncomfortable feeling I felt earlier from him instantly became relaxed again.

"What does that mean?"

From his words it was clear that there was one more thing that was indeed the deciding factor to pass this particular exam. It was a very subjective factor that only he could give such an assessment. That factor is..

"Extruse someone. Is that what you value?"

"I don't think I was wrong about you."

If what he said was a compliment, I would be happy. But. is not another meaning of 'eccentric' it is 'strange'. Though I have deliberately used the word to make it seem more subtle, but it turns out the same. It feels like I am humbling myself.

"Isn't that too subjective?"

I asked to change the topic of conversation which if continued seems to be further undermining my view of myself.

"It's very subjective. But it's also necessary. Studying at school is boring. Chat, do hobbies, play games, why do students prefer that than study? The reason is obvious because it is interesting. Students prefer to do something exciting, not something monotonous and boring. That's why I'm trying to make this school as attractive as possible. And because of that too. I need unique people like you to join in this place."

I was stunned to hear his explanation. At first I thought the education system he designed and the reason for passing me was just a cover. I think he just wanted to watch the entertainment of a giant stage under the guise of this school he created.

But I was wrong. Everything he did was for the sake of his students. Making a school that is not boring seems to be possible too. If I recall, it feels like nothing has been memorable from my previous school days. Come and go, do the same thing over and over and without me realizing that time has passed.

'A unique and not boring school?'

My only goal at this school is to take my revenge on the Ichiji family. I don't really care if this school is boring or not. If only it could be a little. Well, just a little bit of it can comfort my heart that has already sunk into this darkness.maybe I will consider it, the invitation that sounds like a dream of a young boy.

"If my existence does not make me more interesting, how? Are you gonna drop out me?"

"I know you'll make it more interesting. Because I also know, your main purpose is to come to this place."

There my whole body became stiff. This guy.does he really mean it? While I've been here, I haven't talked about my family or Ichiji. Could.background check? It seems that I underestimated the source of information that this person had.

"Not tense like that."

The headmaster tried to melt the atmosphere.

"I will not interfere with your family affairs. As long as it doesn't break the rules in school, you're free to do anything."

"hee."

I couldn't help but smile when I heard that. It feels like someone gave you a stage complete with a pair of boxing gloves and the referee.

"Thank you so much Takeuchi sensei. This is how it feels to be impatient to start the first day of school."

"Now you seem a lot more excited huh."

"How can't it? Someone just gave me a boxing ring."

"Haa Haa Haa.. That's an interesting parable. Then I say, 'Welcome to Golden Star Academy."

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