POV: Kiyotaka

I am currently arriving at room 402 for the final meeting. As soon as I walk into the room, claiming to be the only person to come to this room early...

And I see Ichinose, lying on the floor, exposing herself. I couldn't help but look at her intentively.

I look at her thighs, then her legs, her face, her breast, then back to her thighs.

As I continued to stare at her body, a notification popped up from my phone.

[It's fine. Don't be shy. :P] A text from Torikachi. I don't even know why he would send me this kind of message while I'm inspecting Ichinose.

As I look away from Ichinose, her phone rings with a default school-programmed ringtone. Ichinose starts to open her eyes, yawning from her beauty sleep.

"O-Oh... Hello Ayanokouji-kun." She greets me with those beautiful blue eyes.

"Hello, Ichinose. Have you had a good sleep?" I replied with a question.

"Ahahaa... I guess you could say so..." she replied while playing with her hair. "So, from what I heard from the school, there's only Rabbit and Dragon group are still in the test. Do you know what it implies for?"

Ichinose asked me an unexpected question. From what I've heard from Torikachi, Ryuuen only targeted class B, since our class already claimed the spots dealing with class A's VIPs.

For the Horse group, Torikachi has already taken care of it. He told me that he managed to fool Totsuka Yahiko in class A to submit the wrong name. Therefore, it's another outcome #4. (Plot convenience.)

Lastly, the Dragon group. According to Torikachi, since Kushida revealed herself to Ryuuen, the group will trigger outcome #1. It's inevitable for him to do anything about the group itself, other than testing Kushida.

And for my group, I guess I could manage to trigger outcome #4. With my strategy in hand, I'm sure I could bait one of them.

"I don't know what you mean, Ichinose." I lie as easily as I breathe.

"Honestly I just hope that we could go for outcome #1 together." Said Ichinose. From her perspective, the outcome matches her ideal, but not for the rest. We all wanted to reach class A, so Ichinose's ideal is by far the most 'naive'.

"The feeling is mutual." I said.

Everyone in the room is here for the final meeting. After this meeting, everyone has the chance to submit the VIP to reach outcome #1. But...

*a few moments later...

POV: Torikachi

[Rabbit Group has ended the exam.]

It's about time, huh. Kiyotaka had done his works right to the canon plot this time. I'm not expecting much since I interfered too much in this exam, but it did work out after all.

I managed to bait Totsuka Yahiko from class A to submit the wrong VIP of the Horse Group, using Hashimoto. And I also have an extra 50.000 private points from it. I'm starting to get rich again.

Anyway, I am currently resting myself at the cafe where I met Ryuko a few days ago since they will be here afterward.

As I glance over the ocean view, I overheard their conversation.

Kiyotaka, Horikita, Hirata, Karuizawa, and Sudou.

People would say it's an unusual group but they are here to discuss the test they recently managed to get through.

As I continue to eavesdropping their conversation, Ryuuen shows up, claiming that he already won the test because of Kushida's betrayal. But sorry Ryuuen, if you managed to defeat me, train for another 100 years.

POV: Kiyotaka

I am currently participating in the group's conversation. Ryuuen shows up, claiming that he won the test.

However...

The school announced that the exam had concluded, and a line of messages appeared as the results of every group's outcomes.

[Rat Group: Traitor's assessment is correct.

Cow Group: The traitor's assessment is wrong.

Tiger Group: The traitor's assessment is correct.

Rabbit Group: The traitor's assessment is wrong.

Dragon Group: VIP's identity is shared.

Snake Group: The traitor's assessment is correct.

Horse Group: The traitor's assessment is wrong.

Sheep Group: The traitor's assessment is correct.

Monkey Group: The traitor's assessment is correct.

Rooster Group: The traitor's assessment is correct.

Dog Group: VIP's identity is protected.

Pig Group: The traitor's assessment is correct.

Class Points Results:

Class A: 874 CP (-250), +2.000.000 PP

Class B: 803 CP (0), +2.500.000 PP

Class C: 292 CP (-200), +2.000.000 PP

Class D: 807 CP (+450), +6.500.000 PP

The Results are Final. Congratulation on completing the exam.

And congratulate class D has promoted to class B. You will be Class B when the second-semester starts.] (I will explain this in the next short stories.)

Our class managed to reach class B within 2 special exams. This is quite a big jump, considering we started with 0 points.

"W-Wait... how...?" Horikita blurts out her thoughts while Ryuuen is still here.

"This is quite unexpected, Suzune." Ryuuen taunts. "Your class managed to reach class B alone. I will continue to assault your class at this moment. I don't know what person in your class could pull out such a stunt, but I will hunt it down."

Even though Ryuuen lost 2 exams in a row, he still displays a grin on his face.

"Whatever." debuted Horikita. "I will face you head-on."

"I'm looking forward to it, Suzune." Ryuuen says as he walks away from our visions.

As he slowly disappears, another figure comes towards us.

"I guess the plan worked out, Hirata." He said. "I guess you already know what to do now."

"Of course, Torikachi-kun." Hirata replied. "I will pay you back."

"Very well." replied Torikachi, leaving Horikita, Karuizawa, and Sudou dumbfounded.

"W-What do you mean about it, Hirata-kun?" Karuizawa asks, wondering what is currently happening behind the scenes.

"Nothing much, Karuizawa..." Torikachi interferes her. "I only asked him a small favor. Nothing more, nothing less."

He says as he glances at me. I think he already knows about my relationship with Karuizawa.

"It is what it is, Karuizawa-san." Hirata calms Karuizawa down. "But I couldn't imagine he could do things like this."

It seems like Hirata had collected a glimpse of Torikachi's capabilities at the moment. From our results, I can assume that Torikachi told Hirata about the VIPs of classes A and C; Hirata informed the girls about their respective group's VIPs and managed to get them turned traitors.

"You could keep 1/4 of it because of your contribution, Hirata. The rest is more than enough for me." Torikachi said.

"Okay then, Torikachi-kun." Hirata replies.

As Torikachi walks away from us, I receive a glance from Karuizawa, who might want an explanation.

'I will explain to you later on.' I exchange gazes with her. She should be able to understand what I'm currently implying...

"W-Wait there, Torikachi-kun." Horikita demanded him. "I need a full explanation of what is currently happening. How did you it?"

POV: Torikachi

"I need a full explanation of what is currently happening. How did you it?" asked Horikita. I already expect her to lash out at me.

"Haven't Kiyotaka told you everything about me, Horikita?" I ask her. "Like I always say,

I know everything...

So calm down, Horikita. My intelligence at the moment is unmatched for all the first years right now."

"Then... could you help me to reach class A?" she asks me again. How desperate.

"I will help our class to reach class A." I said. "However, I will do it my way, as I don't want to be the leader of our class. It will be troublesome if I do it."

"Fine. Do it however you like." Replied Horikita.

"So, I have matters to solve at the moment." I need to leave now. I can sense someone is stalking me. "Later."

I said as I leave their field of vision.

Now, with the actual summer vacation is about to begin, I need to sit back, relax, and not worrying things until the Paper Shuffle exam. I don't want to do anything at the Sports Festival, since I want Ryuuen to do the case.

And I need more juicy blackmail materials too...

That's why I'm willing not to do anything.

And it's my decision whether I wanted to interfere with the results or not.

That's all it matters.

End of Vol. 4

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And...

Done with V4Y1. Honestly, I'm satisfied with the writing this time. I hope that y'all enjoy this fanfic as I do.

I guess y'all already know what explanation Kiyotaka will provide to Karuizawa. If you don't know, I will explain in the 6th SS. SS #5 will be a discussion of other classes.

Next up, V4.5 Y1. I want to add some Tori-related SS in the volume too. Mostly participating in the pool event, or extra chapters with Ryuko. Not like I wanted to ship Tori with anyone, it's just to strengthen the bonds between him and other students. A bit OC, but I like it this way. From this, y'all might know a bit more about Tori himself, and the details of his previous life.

That's pretty much it for my words. Extra SS coming soon.

PEACE!!!!!