Strategic Challenges: Fragile Alliances in Class D

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"Since there are no questions, I will proceed with the explanation of the second special exam," Chabashira-sensei announced, while some were still processing the previous explanation, others paid close attention to the information our teacher would impart.

"The upcoming exam revolves around an intriguing voting system. Each student will receive three commendation votes and three criticism votes, with the peculiarity that these cancel each other out. The resulting formula, subtracting criticism votes from commendation votes, will determine individual performance in the exam. Now, there are certain key rules that must be considered. First, it is forbidden to vote for oneself and engage in actions that distort the process, such as casting blank votes or abstaining. Additionally, the exam will be repeated until we have students clearly positioned in the first and last places, in case of a tie. The most intriguing part of this exam is the need to issue an additional commendation vote to a student from another class. This dynamic encourages interaction between classes and adds a strategic element to the assessment. Regarding rewards and penalties, the student who receives the most commendation votes will be rewarded with a Protection Point. These points offer the chance to avoid expulsion, providing students with a second opportunity even in case of failures in other exams. On the other hand, the student with the most criticism votes will face expulsion. This combination of voting, strategy, and ethical consequences promises a challenging exam that will assess both knowledge and decision-making skills of our students. Get ready for a unique and thoughtful intellectual exercise!"


After Professor Chabashira-sensei explained the rules of the upcoming exam, I sat at my desk, immersed in my thoughts. The atmosphere in the classroom was charged with anticipation and, for many, anxiety. The exam rules formed a complex web where each decision could have significant consequences.


My thoughts were focused on the inevitability of being selected to receive critical votes. Given my previous reputation and the current circumstances, it was likely that many of my classmates would see this as an opportunity to express their frustrations and discontent.In the bustling hallway of Class D, the murmurs and whispers of students created an atmosphere charged with anticipation. The news of the upcoming class voting exam had spread quickly, and students clustered in small circles to discuss the implications of this unexpected challenge.


Among the students were Koenji and Sudou, whose contrasting personalities reflected the diversity of Class D. Koenji, with his laid-back and carefree attitude, expressed his thoughts straightforwardly. "Come on, a voting exam? This is ridiculous. I don't need anyone else's opinion to know I'm awesome," declared Koenji with his characteristic confidence. Sudou, on the other hand, had a more serious demeanor. "No, I care too much, but if they vote against me, I'll be ready to fight," he said while clenching his fists.


Among the students was Horikita, the class leader, immersed in her thoughts as she analyzed the given information. Horikita, always analytical, commented, "This could reveal more about the power dynamics in the class. We must be careful with our decisions and anticipate possible consequences." Ike, on the other hand, showed less concern. "No, I don't care what others think. I'm just going to vote for those I believe truly deserve it," he stated firmly. As the conversations continued, it was evident that each student had their own perspective on how to face the challenge. Some saw it as an opportunity to stand out, while others feared the potential consequences of receiving criticism. In this bustling scene, I remained silent, observing my classmates' diverse reactions. With the certainty that I would be the focus of criticism, I knew I had to carefully choose my next moves to navigate this complex social exam.

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