Class S: Last Elites Standing (COTE fancfic)

Chapter 23: L

Ryuzaki POV 

It's currently nighttime as I see many stars dazzling in the sky. Quite beautiful. It's currently 10:39 PM and most of us in Class S are already sleeping while some are still awake. Of course, one of them was Ayanokouji, now's the time to finally get to work. 

"Ayanokouji"  

"Ohh it's you Ryuzaki" he said

 "I want to talk to you, somewhere private" I said 

"Why?" 

"Just follow me" I said as we both walked to the farthest part of the ship. We went to the front of the deck of the ship where there were not many people there. 

"Here is fine" I said 

"So, what did you want to talk about?" he asked 

Ayanokouji POV 

I don't know what his intentions are, but something tells me he's up to something.  

"Ohh nothing much I just want to make sure you're doing okay" he said 

"Let me ask you something? what do you think about this school?" I asked 

Some of my classmates from Class S are quite open about their goals and what they think about the school, but I've never asked or even have a one-on-one talk with Ryuzaki before. I've seen him smile, laugh, and whatever. But I don't think I've seen him enjoy himself. I wouldn't say that he's like me, but he treats everything like a business. As if he's more focused on whatever work he's doing. 

"Well, this school is...unique per say. As far as effectiveness goes, however. The school is quite flawed despite the living standards here." he said 

"I mean think about it, why live in a make-believe utopia where nothing goes wrong, and everyone enjoys their lives. But if you are under a flawed system where you are judged by merit, what happens then? For a school that boasts a 100% employment and college entry rate, then why does this school have many reported expulsions? Why give them this opportunity if the school is also willing to eject students from their future careers. What do you think?" 

I was expecting a short answer but what he said was pretty comprehensive. 

"Yes, I do agree that this school system is flawed. It is not system where students are free to prove themselves despite having not having any talent in academics and other factors. It is a selective system which is judged through the ideals of meritocracy. They claim that they're building future leaders of Japan, but the school chooses to get rid of students so easily if they don't reach those standards" I answered 

"Well then I have another question then....." 

"Do you think humans are equal?" 

Wait where have I heard this question before? 

"The answer is clearly no" I replied

"You are correct, but do you believe that an ordinary human can become something more given the right environment? such as creating a genius" My mind was somewhat cracked from hearing that question. Somethings up but I don't know what it is yet. This kind question is a basis for the ideology that was thought to me throughout my entire life. This feels too specific of a question 

"Depending on the environment. I think that if you are a born genius, it's due to how the person develops on their own as for "creating a genius", if you mean by a made genius, then it's possible for a "normal" individual to undergo an environment where they can potentially surpass a natural genius in the right circumstances" I replied