The Karaoke lounge

I sat on the space that seemed convenient for me as i made myself comfortable. Sienna, Nero and Whis were all gathered.

I could guess as to why Sienna had called for this meeting in the first place, but it would be better for her to explain.

We kept the preserved silence for another minute as Sienna gulped down drink.

"Ahhhh!!... So while you guys are here, I'll ask a question.."

" Question? "

" Don't worry... the question is how do you see this school in a whole? what are they're strengths and weaknesses."

Whis who had spoken earlier kept quiet, I also looked over to Nero who was in the same thought process.

I spoke so the silence could break.

"ANHS, also known as the Tokyo metropolitan highschool, established by the Japanese government to nurture young graduates that will support the country. It boasts a 100% employment and college entry rate, and with thorough, state-directed teaching methods, it spares no effort in pursuing the nation's desired future. The area of the campus is estimated to be about 600,000 square meters"

Sienna shifted her gaze towards my direction

"Furthermore, Each student will have their own points to be used in place of money when buying goods and services. There is nothing, within the realm of reason, that cannot be bought on campus using points" I conluded my own explanation on what the school is on the surface level, but that's just scratching the surface.

Whis face lifted up a bit as he proceeds to share his own summary to what i said.

" To add to what he said, Each class is assigned class points. Class points will fluctuate based on the affiliated students' behavior and the results of certain tests. Every month, each student is assigned private points equal to their class points times 100"

He took a short breath and explained further.

"Any student who fails to meet the required score on a midterm or final exam will be expelled. The threshold for expulsion is 50% of the average score of the rest of the class in any given subject"

Nero came up to speak out his own observations of the school.

"The most interesting thing is the class rankings. Class A through D labels are provisional and can change based on class point assignments. The class with the current highest total class points will be named Class A, with B, C, and D, being named respectively in descending order.

Students are allowed to exchange private points among themselves. The acquisition of another students' private points through fraud or threat will result in severe punishment, but the trading of points under any contract deemed legitimate will be left up to personal discretion.

Students can buy the right to transfer to the class of their choosing. 20,000,000 private points are required to do this.

All students must stay in on-campus housing and are forbidden to leave the campus except for certain special occasions. Additionally, contact with all outsiders is forbidden, including family and guardians"

That was about it, but i fear that these are just the basic knowledge of the school, finding more about this institution is going to be more of a headache.

Sienna closed her eyes and made a light sigh, emphasize on her shoulders dropping from tension that was never created.

" I see. We all have the same overview of the school and no rules are changed in different classes, with that said i will bring my proposal to the table for you to consider on taking action on them"

Although today was a Friday's the school still feels lively, normally Fridays marks the end of the week for the students, letting students enjoy they're short break.

Sienna made us come out for the first time since out enrollment here, in a karaoke lounge.

" I would like you in giving me your thoughts on making a secret movement on the Class 1 A"

What she said was uninteresting to say the least, but i wonder how it helps in making our mission here shorter.

" Making a third party in the Class 1 A?... that may be really tedious, but i feel like it would be unnecessary cause in all honesty, they are already 2 factions debating on who is the better leader in the class. Making a third party would only make distrust within the class more aggressive"

" Yeah i agree with Whis on this one, making a third party in Class 1 A would lean into more distrust between students, furthermore, it will increase hostility against students who have an opinion on who to become a leader more pronounced to the point resentment is reasonable option to them"

While Nero was right i feel like that's not what Sienna was trying to say.

" No, i do not intend to make a full party and i already have the attention of Sakayanagi, though her potential knows no bounds i will use her as a front... to put simply, i will have to let my influence take place in the Class 1 A so as to my plan to be effective. If i made a small party, as small as 3 to 5 people in total i could have a vey fair advantage over the Class"

With that Sienna speculated that Sakanayagi has the advantage in the Class and has plans to use her as a front to mask her foot steps and traces on matter that are outside the class. If per chance there was a situation caused by a Class A student while Sakanayagi is the leader it would be common sense to say on the least that Sakanayagi is responsible.

" Already making a deception tactics, so now when involved with other classes in the year they would always trace your steps back to Sakanayagi seeing she is the leader" Nero clicked his tongue as he slouches back at the seat.

" That is correct, while i believe that she is the better front, Katsuragi is also a great candidate for my plan as well " Sienna continues as her idea seems to come in widespread.

" A double edged sword tactic..." Whis whispered to no one in particular.

" While my involvement with other classes aren't similar to that of Sakanayagi, it will be suspected that Katsuragi Kohei was the one who instigated it"

Nero and Whis looked at my direction, i picked up a canned drink and gulped to my content, Sienna was in anticipation.

" I don't have much to say but i will ask you a few questions"

"...Which are?" Sienna asked impatiently

" There are two factions in class 1 A right? like you said before they haven't made any final decisions on the who the leader would be "

Sienna recomposed herself " Yes that is correct, i was hoping in asking for your help on bringing any strategies to pull down Katsuragi Kohei in the near exam"

" You're planning to make Katsuragi fail from the very beginning, also aiding to Arisu Sakanayagi to be on her side while pulling the strings from behind with the brand of Class A's name"

" As expected of you, your pinpoint perception is not something to scoff about"

" So am guessing Katsuragi isn't fit to be a leader for Class 1 A, which was why you already put him in your backup plan for getting traced"

" Katsuragi is a damn pussy, for the short amount of time i was in that class, his moves are very defensive and careful, such an individual can't lead Class A and my tactics don't seem to match up with him"

Although Sienna's argument was understandable i was wondering why she wanted to take this part in revealing the White Room masterpiece.

" I see.... which is why you went with Sakanayagi so when making your offensive move they are all categorized as that of Skanayagi's plan.... Interesting, but we will have to take care of Katsuragi"

" Yeah"

" Why did you take this approach, Sienna?"

"Cause this way, we are able to effectively control the whole 1st year of student, thus making our task more easy to finding this White Room masterpiece "

She thought it through... Although.....

Nero slammed his canned drink to the table, dragging our attention to him.

" I have some information from Class 1 C"

" What is it Nero" Whis questions.

" Well, Ryuen Kakeru has become the class leader maybe the first class leader in the entire year, although his methods are based on force and violence to determine the movements of his classmates he made a plan against Class 1D."

" Against Class 1 D? please elaborate on this scheme of his"

" To be honest, it's a half-assed scheme to expel Sudo Ken. He will set the stage for his expulsion by making Sudo get in a fight with some of his classmates, after that they will report this event to the school."

" Yeah, the school did say that they did not tolerate violence at any means, and funny enough Sudo might fall for this trap, considering how aggressive he can get."

Whis who was the classmate of Sudo, confirms the nature of Sudo himself.

" Well, that's quite a development you got there Nero, so what can you deduce by this" I questioned Nero, i was in case of curiosity of how he would come to a conclusion on why Ryuen would fo such a despicable move to eliminate a student.

Expulsion of a student in a certain class can affect the class in various ways, down to Class points, lesser numbers. All in all the strength of the class diminishes.

" I feel like..... no... i know Ryuen has a great understanding on Sudo, well it's no secret that Sudo can be aggressive most of the times, he had plans on using that as a leverage against Sudo..... still i understand Ryuen doesn't give a flying fuck about making such an irrational move by getting him expelled, so Whis, what is the most valuable thing or something that Sudo could do to add to your class?"

Whis sigh's briefly and sat himself properly.

" Sudo may not be smart, he almost failed the exam and he is quick to take things physical....."

" So basically he's a muscle brain" Sienna cuts Whis off, but he continues his explanation.

" Yes, but if i had anything to say about this guy named Sudo, it will be his athletic abilities, we haven't seen him done anything noteworthy of this category but i feel like if he is really eager to run the one's with someone, he is most capable in that area. You can also tell through his physique."

Students haven't been given the chance to showcase their abilities but Whis narrowed it down based on appearance alone, but this is purely just speculation.

" Whis do you think he would be valuable to the class you're placed in?"

Whis replied with calm

" Yes, Ayanokouji and Horikita already sense this also so am pretty sure that he is indeed valuable"

" Perfect" I said while taking a gulp of my drink then proceeded to place the empty can on the table.

" You will do nothing to prevent this possible expulsion, make this scenario more realistic and refine this plan of Ryuen, if the class had the White Room masterpiece he would react surely"

" I see where you're coming from, the class points will be affected by the expulsion of students thus also affecting the private points distributed to it's students, they're also the lowest in class ranking, so they will be more hurried to take action to prevent that from happening"

" Just like Nero said, but how are you sure this genius will make any move involving this case"

"It all comes down to the trap. If he doesn't get involved in this case or tries avoiding it to hide his true abilities, Whis will take notice. But that was going to be the most easiest way for us to identify this figure but he will likely make a move"

Sienna nods her head in understanding.

Whis brought his voice back up as he attracted our attention once again.

" There is this girl named Kushida Kikyo from Class 1 D. She is very influential and a socialist, her charisma reaching all years. If i could utilize her for the leverage for exposing this genius, it will be more easy for the task"

" It seem like you have something on her that you're confident in saying " Utilize"

" Yes, until now she has been a very odd individual... she was too friendly but till yesterday. She was putting on her a facade to enhance her popularity while hiding her ture self"

Whis leaned forward placing his chin on his hand.

" It's not easy to keep ones real self in a shell, if i could give a liberation for her to vent out her frustrations i can do it."

Whis had his game planned. But the last thing is to link all this to one scheme for the genius to reveal himself.