Truth

[I just want to remind the readers that this chapter is dialogue-heavy.]

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(Kiyotaka's POV)

After Chiyabashira-sensei drags me away from Kirusu, Ichinose, and Hoshinomiya-sensei. Soon we finally reach the Guidance room. It's on the other side of the school(In the LN the faculty and the guidance are right next to each other. But I split them for plot conveniences).

"Can you tell me why did you bring me here?" I asked.

"Well before we begin, please come here,"

Inside the room, there was a small room to which we entered. There was a small kitchen for whatever reason. She placed a kettle with water inside on top of the stove.

"I'm going to make tea. Is roasted green okay?" She asked.

I didn't say anything but picked up a container with the tea powder.

"Stop that, Okay listen here. Don't make any unnecessary moves. Just be quiet and stay here, If you won't listen I will expel you," she threatens.

"Wait, what do you mean-"

Before I could even finish. She slams the door to the kitchen without further explanation. I could only do what she said which is to stay here and don't do anything.

'What is she scheming?' I wonder to myself.

Only a couple of minutes after. I soon heard the door to the Guidance room open.

"Ah, come in Horikita. So, what did you want to talk to me about?"

'Horikita? what is she doing here?' I thought.

"I will be frank. Why do was sorted In Class D?" Horikita asked.

"That is quite frank,"

"Today, you told us that the school sorted the students based on their talents and behavior. And you also said that Class D was filled with leftovers. Students that are considered to be trash,"

"Although I didn't say Class D is trash. I did say that they are incompetent," Chiyabashira-sensei said.

"That's not the point,"

"I know, Horikita,"

"Then why was I-"

"You must be fully convinced that you see yourself as a superior person,"

"Of course, I solved nearly every problem on the entrance examination. I made no mistakes in the interview and answer each of their questions with confidence. At the very least, I shouldn't be sorted into Class D,"

"Yes, you solved nearly all of the problems on the entrance examination. Normally, we were not allowed to show the examination results to individual students. But I'll make an exception for you. I just so happen to have your answer sheet here."

"You prepared this beforehand? It's almost you know I will come here to protest," Horikita narrowed her eyes as she observed Chiyabashira-sensei.

"I'm your homeroom teacher. Although we have only been together for a month, I know some of what my students are thinking. I didn't observe you for a month for nothing after all,"

"Now, as you said, you answer most of the questions in the examination, In fact, you were third highest. And just like the examination, you did very well on the interview. On the contrary, we evaluated you very highly," Chiyabashira-sensei continued.

"Thank you so much. But then... why Class D?"

"Before I answer that, why are you dissatisfied with Class D?"

"Who would be happy with an incorrect evaluation? Furthermore, our future depends on our Class when we graduate. To start with Class D? of course, I'm dissatisfied,"

I couldn't see them properly but I'm sure knowing Horikita, she should be frowning right now.

"Incorrect evaluation? perhaps your self-evaluation is far too high," Chiyabashira-sensei snickered.

"I will admit that your Academic ability is excellent. You are certainly very smart, Horikita. However, who decided that smart people are superior to those who are less intelligent? we never said any of that," She continued.

"But, isn't that common sense?"

"Common sense? Isn't that common sense which leads to our current, flawed society? Before, Japan relied solely on test scores to separate the superior and inferior. As a result, the incompetence at the top who relied on this so-called intelligence tried desperately to kick the truly superior people. In the end, we settled on a system of the hereditary system we have today," Chiyabashira-sensei explained.

I fully agree with Chiyabashira-sensei this time. The concept of a political dynasty is very popular in every country around the world. A system that is passed down from generation to generation. Things like social status, prestige, and employment were passed down to future generations. With those words, I groaned unintentionally. My chest hurt.

"You're a very capable student, I won't deny that. But do you remember the other most important other than talent? It's behavior, Horikita. If you believe that being good at academics alone will place you into a higher class. You're mistaken. Think about it carefully. Do you believe that we would admit someone like Sudo based on academic abilities alone?"

It's true, I did hear that this school which is one of the country's leading preparatory schools, would accept students even if their academic abilities are nonexistent. Although most of them were expelled very early.

"I'll give you some interesting information. Did you know that someone is happy that they were incorrectly evaluated other than class A,"

'Is she perhaps talking about me?' I thought.

"You're joking, right? I can't understand such a person,"

"Then what if I tell you that person is someone you know. Or to be exact your classmate,"

"Not interested,"

'Somehow, I feel attacked,'

"Anyway, is there a specific reason why you need to be in Class A?" Chiyabashira-sensei asked.

"Well... I suppose that's enough for now. Excuse me, but remember that I'm not fully convinced yet,"

"I understand, I'll keep that in mind,"

"Oh, that reminds me. I called another person to this room who is relevant to you," chiyabashira-sensei said.

"Relevant to me? Are you perhaps talking about my bro-"

Before Horikita even finished. Chiyabashira-sensei suddenly called out my name.

"Come out, Ayanokoji,"

This is bad timing to come out. Did she want me to get involved in this? Is this what she scheming?

"If you don't come out, I'll expel you,"

How could a teacher threaten her student like this?

With a sigh, I entered the room. And of course, Horikita was surprised when I entered.

"We're you listening?" Horikita asked.

"No, the wall is pretty thick. I wasn't able to hear anything," I made some baseless lies.

"No, the walls are thin enough for you to hear everything,"

She really wants me to be in this mess.

"What's the meaning of this, Sensei?"

Chiyabashira-sensei ignored her. Her eyes were fully focused on me.

"I must say, you're an interesting student Ayanokoji,"

After she said that, she put one of her clipboards on the table for Horikita and me to see.

"Fifty points on Japanese and every single subject. You even scored fifty on the recent short test. Do you know what this means?"

"This is a scary coincidence," Horikita said as she looked at the scores on the clipboard.

"No, he did this intentionally," Sensei said.

"It's just a coincidence. There's no proof that it's not. Besides, what will I gain from answering incorrectly half of the questions,"

"For god's sake, Ayanokoji. Do you think that being ignorant will save all of this suspicious of you? But this attitude of yours will bring you more trouble in the future," Chiyabashira-sensei said with annoyance.

"I'll think about it when those times come,"

"And you don't consider this situation as a problem?"

To protect my innocent, I did what a proper criminal with do in this situation. I remain silent. When they saw me do that, they could only sigh.

"Why are you pretending not to know?" Horikita asked.

"As I said, it's just a coincidence. It's not like I'm hiding that I'm a genius or anything." I lied.

"I wonder about that. He may even smarter than you Horikita." She said.

'Oi oi, Do you need to say that? Please don't say anything unnecessary things, Chiyabashira-sensei' I thought.

"Anyway, that's only one of the reasons why I called both of you here,"

"Then please say it. You already keep us here for a while," Horikita complain.

"I sometimes saw the both of you talk to a student from Class B,"

"Class B?" I asked.

"You should be familiar with the name Adam Kirusu, correct?"

"Kirusu-kun? what about him?"

Rather than say anything she only put the other clipboard she's holding on the table. The clipboard contains a picture of Kirusu with a bunch of question marks on his student evaluation. [If you're unfamiliar with the student's evaluation, check the wiki for more information]

Horikita and I read the School database that Chiyabashira-sensei provided. The data goes like this...

'Adam Kirusu is the very first student of Advanced Nurturing High School who was admitted without taking the entrance exam and the interview. We would like the school staff and especially teachers to keep an eye on this student specifically. We need any valuable information because we have no further information about this student other than the fact that this student was supposed to be Extraordinary. We have no proof if this correct or not. Because of the lack of information about his true capabilities, we decided to put him in Class B'

"How is this possible?" Horikita said with wide eyes.

"Chiyabashira-sensei, Is there any other way for other students to enroll in this school without taking the entrance exam and interview? like someone who has a powerful background?" I asked.

"No, supposedly this school won't care if you came from a powerful family or a poor family. It only cared if you have the potential to change our country for the better. Here, your status outside doesn't matter. You need to take the proper procedure to enroll. However, because of the appearance of this student, this way of thinking of the school becomes even vaguer than it already is," Chiyabashira-sensei said.

"Then why..."

"That's the main reason why I called both of you here. I want you to investigate and learn more about this student and report to me what you found,"

"But why us? You could choose the more popular student like Kushida-san or Hirata-kun," I asked.

If you think about it, it's much easier for Kushida and Hirata to do the task. Since both of them are very sociable persons.

"I have my reasons. Oh, and I almost forgot. A student is not allowed to know about the school database. So, if you value your student life here, you have no other choices but to do it,"

"What do you mean by that? you're the one who gave us the clipboard," Horikita argued.

"I didn't say that you're allowed to look at it. You did that on your own accord,"

"You deliberately put that in the table because you know we would have to take a peak. And the fact that you told us that a student is forbidden to know this after we did that is dirty, Chiyabashira-sensei," I said.

Horikita narrowed her eyes after she understood that this was a trap all along.

"It's not like I'm forcing you to keep an eye on him most of the time. I only need the two of you to learn more about him from your interaction,"

"You could have said that in the beginning and we would have complied. There's no need to manipulate us," I said.

"I understand that you would accept, Ayanokoji. But the issue will be you, Horikita," She said to Horikita.

"Sigh, I could try but don't expect anything," Horikita said.

"You trying is more than enough,"

"Is that all you need to tell us?"

"Yes, both of you are free to go,"

Horikita and I nodded and both of us left the guidance room.

"Well, shall we head back?" I asked.

Horikita didn't respond. The only thing I could do is walk away. I don't want to stay here any longer since I know she will ask the same question.

"Wait," she said.

"Your score... is it really a coincidence?"

Sigh, I know it. I know that she's persistent. But I never thought that she was this stubborn and annoying.

"I already said a couple of times, it just a coincidence. Perhaps you have evidence that I got that score on purpose?"

"I don't..."

"I see, then goodbye,"

This time I want to be the demon in the situation. Letting this girl walk over me is quite pathetic. But before I could take my first step. She slaps me in the back.

Slap!

"Ow, what was that before?!"

"I need your help," she said.

"Is that how you asked someone for their help? slapping them in the back?"

"I need you to help me get to Class A. Will you help me or not?" She asked.

She completely ignores what I said. Then again, If I accept her she would completely use me to the ground until graduation. So I need to be cold to her.

"I refuse," I said.

"I always know that you would help, Ayanokoji-kun. I'm grateful,"

And there she goes again, she completely ignored what I said and she changes it's context to her benefit. I could only sigh and talk my way out of this, which surprisingly works.

"Well, contact me when once you have given it some thoughts. I look forward to hearing your answer,"

After she said that, she finally left. Leaving me alone in the hallway. Although I'm been talking to Horikita, my mind isn't exactly focused on her...

'Extraordinary, huh? Adam Kirusu, who are you exactly?'

I have a feeling that he and I were similar. I don't know why my guts are telling me to avoid this person, but no matter what it is. I will soon found out why.

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