Classroom Of The Elite Year 2 Volume 9

Part 1

Reaching the classroom first by myself, I sat down on my seat. "Good morning, Kiyotaka-kun."

"Yeah, good morning."

Surrounded by girls, Yousuke called out to me.

I'm happy that he greeted me, but I don't like that all the girls are staring at me as if saying "give me back my Hirata-kun".

"This may be necessary, but please tell me if I can help you out with anything." I was wondering what he'd say, but it's this again?

"Haven't you been saying that every day recently?"

Yousuke looks concerned about the group of 3 looking over here from a distance.

I used to be a member of that group, so I guess they are concerned after I left. Yousuke really hasn't been himself since the school trip ended. Yousuke also worries about people even if they say he shouldn't.

"I'll let you know if that time comes, thanks. It'll be a lot of help if you could keep quiet and watch over me."

So, I made sure that I conveyed the fact that I can see his good will.

I guess Yousuke will keep speaking out to me on a regular basis until our relationship is restored.

"I'm really no good. I just can't stand to see the instability in the class, so..."

He seems to dislike the fact that he can't stop himself from putting his feelings into words.

Yousuke always blames himself, even if he hasn't done anything wrong. "Anyway, the girls are waiting for you. That's what I'm worried about."

The envious looks that say "How long are you going to monopolize Yousuke?" have grown more intense.

As Kei entered the class, Yousuke returned to the girls.

With the bell ringing and Chabashira-sensei entering the class, a new school day started.

"I'm sure the lack of warning won't surprise you any more, but you will be taking the 2nd term's special test right before winter break."

My classmates had gotten used to the special exams, but they were quite shaken, as everyone thought things would remain the same until winter break.

"Oops. Looks like I surprised you a little this time."

There were also a lot of big events going on like the culture festival and the school trip, so.

For a school like this, all that stuff and the special exam are different matters, though.

However, there's only a little more than two weeks left to conduct the special exam.

I suppose long term preparations and measures weren't needed, so I wonder what it'll be about?

"I understand why you're nervous, but there's no need for that. In the first place, it isn't the kind of special exam that has a risk of causing dropouts."

It looks like the most important factor, which is expulsions, will not be relevant this time.

"Of course, there is no avoiding the change of class points. Since you're aiming for the A Class, I'm sure this isn't something you can afford to lose."

We can't catch up and overtake them by just winning one or two times. So, we have to be prepared to win all of our battles from now on.

"For this special exam, there aren't any complicated rules that have to be beaten into your heads. It will be a one versus one of academic ability with the other classes."