After about half an hour, the identity puzzle game officially ended.
During this period, Ichika and Yotsuba naturally went on stage to answer questions several times. Ichika quickly became known for her popularity. As similar looking sisters, Yotsuba only lasts one round.
But as long as the training results are shown.
As the only team whose entire team could reveal information about other students, Shuchi'in Academy undoubtedly attracted the most attention this time. Even Itsuki, who didn't appear on the show, was often glanced at, which made her quite embarrassed.
After all, she did nothing to help them except for the applause of the audience.
However, when the host announced that the exchange meeting had officially started and asked the students to leave the seating area and go to the sports field at the back, Itsuki was keenly aware that some people were looking here with inexplicable pity and fear.
"Even though the man named Asada looks ordinary, he is a cruel and evil leader..."
"Do you think that because of the Shuchi'in Academy connection the girls can answer the questions correctly? No, it's because that person has everything under control..."
"Yeah, I heard he even attacked the teacher leading the team... The entire school team has fallen into his hands. Next, we..."
"Hiss... Is this a high school level careerist? You really can't tell his face, he must have been planning it since he came to power..."
"Poor triplets, they look so cute, they must be forced to do this and that…"
"They still look happy to be by his side, I think they have Stockholm Syndrome…"
"No matter what term, the captain of Shuchi'in Academy is a monster..."
Many people were whispering to each other, and it was hard to hear what they were saying, but the atmosphere of vigilance looking at Shuchi'in Academy was very clear.
Itsuki looked around and tugged at Shinichi's clothes.
"Asada-kun, I don't know if it's my imagination, but this atmosphere..."
"The big tree attracts the wind, just get used to it." Shinichi didn't look back, he guessed what Itsuki wanted to say.
"Comparison between people is everywhere. The more extraordinary you think you are, the less likely you are to see others standing above you."
This does not refer to Yukinoshita Yukino. According to Hachiman, that person's way of thinking is different from normal people, he is neither noble nor inferior, he is too selfish.
He looked around and continued:
"However, no matter how angry you are, you still have to maintain your grace, so you can only use some small tricks to vent your dissatisfaction and inferiority complex."
Although keeping the current volume up may allow students from other schools to hear, so it is very face-washing in terms of speaking.
However, Shinichi didn't have much desire to show off and wanted to get along well with male students from other schools, in order to prevent the 'network formation' plan, he deliberately muffled his voice so that only Itsuki could hear him.
He slowed his pace, walked parallel to Itsuki, and spoke to her.
"Rumours, visual pressure, atmospheric pressure, mass violence, moral kidnapping, praise first before killing..."
"Because of the school's decision, we benefited and became the center of attention at the venue, making us the tallest 'tree' among the students, but also the target that attracted the most attention."
"This is both an opportunity and a crisis. If you persist, you can continue to grow upwards. If you don't persist, you will fall into the dust and go home in shame. At this time, it is too late to pretend to be humble."
"So, we have no other choice."
Shinichi frowned slightly.
Most of the people behind were women, which made him shudder.
It doesn't matter if most of the participants are girls, why do they all look as aggressive as Yukinoshita Yukino?
After glancing briefly at the pretty boys in the Iwatobi High School swimming club, Shinichi spoke to Itsuki.
"For this reason, next we have to think carefully and act boldly."
"You may be inferior to others, but you must not lose your own prestige."
"You should show your talents wherever you can, and you should also express your sincere appreciation when you feel inferior. Tell others that Shuchi'in Academy's stance cannot be shaken by mere rumors."
When he said these words, he didn't avoid Ichika and Yotsuba next to him. Instead, he looked around the three of them, and spoke in a low but reassuring voice.
"No matter how others organize us, remember one thing, our opponents are not students of the same age, but timidity, shyness, confusion, and inferiority that hinder our performance."
"Do the best you can, and leave the rest to time, luck, and me and Kirisu Sensei. Just think simply, then work hard at it."
"Of course, I suggest that you look for opportunities to communicate with talents from other schools. The students who can appear on this show are not ordinary people, they are at least monsters... Ahem, there are at least one or two powers worth mentioning. Just like Shuchi'in Academy, an excellent environment can allow you to grow better."
"But don't befriend other people on purpose. Of course, you are not that kind of person either."
Shinichi saw Itsuki holding the corner of his clothes and listening obediently, his heart suddenly moved and he touched Yotsuba's head.
"…"
"…"
They were still thinking about the meaning of his words, but this movement made Yotsuba and Itsuki wake up and look at Shinichi with confused expressions.
Yotsuba thought, (Why did Asada-san suddenly touch my head? Did I do something good?)
Itsuki thought, (Asada-kun is clearly looking at me, but why is his hand on Yotsuba's head?)
"Um, Yotsuba will have more room to play next."
Shinichi explained, after all he could do it more naturally when faced with Yotsuba's head which looked like a rabbit's head.
Even though Itsuki's expression of dissatisfaction made his conscience ache a little, Shinichi didn't touch her, instead he looked straight at the end of the corridor.
An explanation is still an explanation. He didn't lie to them. The first exchange meeting was indeed very beneficial for Yotsuba.