Classroom Of The Elite: Variable [Hiatus]

[Vol 1] Chapter 10: Midterm Exam

Without knowledge, action is useless and knowledge without action is futile. -Abu Bakr

"Everyone, before you return to the dorm, would you mind listening to me for a moment?"

It was the day before the midterms. Kushida had gotten up and started talking after classes had ended for the day.

"I know that you've all been studying a lot in preparation for the test tomorrow. I have something to help you. I'm going to hand out some papers."

Papers to help us? I received a sheet of paper shortly after wondering what it contained.

Huh, what a coincidence.

"Test...questions? Did you make these, Kushida-san?" Horikita was the first to react. This unexpected event clearly caught her off guard.

"Actually, these are the old test problems. I got them from a third-year student last night."

"Old test problems? Huh? Wait, will these questions be on the test tomorrow?"

"Yes. To tell you the truth, I heard that the midterm test from the year before last had almost exactly the same problems as this one. So, if we study what's on this test, it'll surely come in handy."

"Whoa! Seriously? Thank you, Kushida-chan!" Ike hugged his test paper. It was almost as if it were a gift from the gods. Well, to him, it probably was.

"What the hell? If we had these, then wasn't it pointless to study so hard? Yamauchi complained in between laughs. He seemed to have found the situation comical.

However, I had to disagree with Yamauchi. Sure, in the short term, it was pointless to study so hard. However, there's no guarantee other tests will be the same as well. Setting up good study habits is crucial, after all.

"Sudo-kun, do your best when you study today!"

"Yeah. Thanks, you really helped me out." As he took the test materials, Sudo appeared relieved. I'd imagine something like this was a miracle for him.

"Let's keep this secret from the other classes! Don't be scared, everyone! Do your best and aim for a high score!" Ike shouted with enthusiasm. I couldn't help but wonder who would share something like this with other classes, especially since we were in a competition.

With that, everyone began to pack and leave. I moved to leave as well because neither Horikita nor Ayanokouji had said anything to me.

Three familiar faces greeted me as I walked out of the classroom.

"Hey, ReiRei! Did you see it as well?"

Haruka was the first to call me out. Airi and Akito were right behind her.

"See what as well?" I asked.

She took out the study guides I'd given to the group a few days before. "Look! They're the same questions! Just in a different order, though."

Oh, it was about that. I noticed it as well when I first saw it. However, I had no idea how this was possible.

"Did you already know about the test questions?" she curiously asked.

"No. I'm just as surprised as you are.Maybe I can predict the future." I joked..

Haruka looked at me suspiciously before smiling. "Yeah. There's no way that's possible. Still, what a weird coincidence. Right, Miyacchi? Airi?"

"It is pretty weird, but coincidences happen all the time."

"A-A bit...but I'm grateful for it."

"That's true. Do we still have to go to our study group today?" Haruka asked.