The Irregular at Magic High

Chapter 14

Because education has finally reached a widespread status, the pointlessness of schools became a popular stance. Since online classes became a reality, it was argued that spending time in actual classrooms was a waste of time and resources. In the end, the pointlessness of schools only remained at the popular level and did not rise any higher. No matter how advanced the interface, virtual experiences are not reality. Practice and experimentation must be paired with timely questions and answers. In addition, anything not conducted under real circumstances will not yield actual learning experiences. Students learning together in the same class can promote additional learning. These two points have been proven beyond doubt by mock experiments.

1st Year Class E was in the middle of a practice class. Having said that, there wasn't a real-time teacher present. This is a simple example of when the results of research are not put into practice. The students of Class E were following the instructions displayed upon the wall monitor to operate the built-in educational use CAD. Today's subject matter was the basic of the basics, which is the simple operation of this device. While officially a guided learning session, there was still an assignment to complete. Because there was no supervising teacher, the completion of the assignment reports became the only criterion for this class. Today's assignment was to use the CAD to direct a flatbed car from one end of its track to the other, to be repeated three times. Despite the lack of a reminder, it was a given that manual operation is strictly forbidden. 

"Tatsuya, how did the Student Council Room feel?" While waiting in line to use the CAD, Leo asked after poking Tatsuya in the back. His face didn't reveal any ulterior motive. He was simply curious. 

"Turned into an intriguing conversation..." 

"Intriguing?" Erika, who was in front of Tatsuya in the line, also turned around to ask. 

"They asked me to join the Public Moral Committee. How could it suddenly turn out this way?" 

Tatsuya and Erika both tilted their head. Truth be told, the only way to describe it would be 

"how could things turn out this way". 

"You're right. It is pretty sudden." Leo also agreed that it was quite unexpected. 

"But isn't it great to be scouted by the Student Council?" Mizuki's opinion was different from the others. She stopped as she was on her way back to the end of the line to try the assignment again. 

"Great? Isn't this merely a complementary bundle for my little sister?" All the same, Tatsuya was unable to accept Mizuki's compliment. Erika smiled slightly when she saw Tatsuya's suspicious and stubborn attitude. 

"Well, well, let's stop with all that self-depreciation. So, what does the Public Moral Committee do anyway?" 

After hearing Erika's question, Tatsuya repeated what he heard from Azusa. Hearing that, all three pairs of eyes widened. 

"Quite the troublesome task..." Leo sighed while Mizuki's expression became worried. 

"If it's not safe, then... Erika-chan, what's wrong?" Erika was extremely upset, though come to speak of it, since when did she become so enraged? 

"...Really, so impulsive..." 

Her eyesight drifted. Speaking towards thin air, it looked like she was scolding someone who wasn't present.

 "Erika-chan?" 

"Ah, eh, sorry. That really is going too far. Tatsuya-kun, you're better off declining such a dangerous task." 

As that solemn expression turned into a mischievous smile, Erika's voice became noticeably brighter as she goaded him. 

"Eh, it's still quite interesting! Why don't you accept, Tatsuya. I'll cheer you on."