Classroom of the Elite (Light Novel) Vol. 2

Why was Chabashira-sensei telling me such things? As our homeroom
teacher, she usually appeared unaware of and unconcerned with her class.
But, if someone so disinterested thought this way, then…

Chabashira-sensei said nothing more.

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7.6

I waited outside the student council room until the meeting had

concluded. The students from Class C and Sakagami-sensei left first, with
Sudou following a little while later. He wore a bright, cheerful expression.

“Looks like it went well,” I said.

“Man, I don’t understand what happened, but Horikita did something
for me. Right?”

I nodded.

“I knew it. I knew she’d come through for my sake. Heh heh heh.” He
looked incredibly happy. “Well, I gotta head to my club. We should have a
party tonight.”

“Yeah.”

The next people to exit were the student council president and
Secretary Tachibana.

“Excellent work.” I thought we’d just exchange a light greeting, but the
president stopped in his tracks to address me. “I have approved Class C’s
request to withdraw their complaint.”

“Is that so?” I said. “Well, I guess miracles do happen.”

Horikita’s brother remained still and looked me in the eyes. I couldn’t
tell what he was thinking.

“So this was all to prove that Sakura wasn’t a liar, as you said? I
suppose if Class C withdrew their complaint, then talk would spread quite
naturally. If Sudou or Sakura weren’t the liars, then Class C was.”

“Your little sister handled things well. I didn’t do anything.”

“If that’s your answer, then I’m impressed. Even though it’s a simple
story.” The unflappable Secretary Tachibana clapped her hands.

“Tachibana. Do you still have one seat open for secretary?”

“Yes. A first-year Class A student applied the other day, but was
rejected after the first interview.”

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“Ayanokouji. If you wanted it, I would appoint you to the position.”

I was surprised, but Secretary Tachibana appeared even more shocked
than me. “S-student council president… Do you really mean that?”

“Do you disapprove?”

“N-no. If you say so, I have no objections. But…”

“Nah, I hate troublesome stuff. Besides, being in the student council is
no joke. I want to lead an ordinary student life at this school,” I replied.

Secretary Tachibana was even more shocked by my response.

“Huh? Are you refusing an invitation from the student council
president?!”

“Well, I’d just never do anything that I’m not interested in…”

I didn’t do what I didn’t want to do. Besides, there was no reason to
invite me onto the student council in the first place.

“Let’s go, Tachibana.”

“Y-yes.”

Their interest in me had apparently run out with my refusal, so they
left. A short time later, Horikita and Chabashira-sensei appeared. Chabashira-
sensei just gave me a slight glance, leaving without saying anything in
particular.

“Yo.” I raised my hand as I greeted Horikita, but was met with an
intense glare the likes of which I’d never seen from her before. She quickly
returned to her neutral expression, though.

“What were the results?” I asked.

“You’d already know, right?” she replied.

“I’m glad to hear that. Looks like your strategy worked well.”

“Hey, Ayanokouji-kun. Am I just your puppet?

“My puppet? What are you talking about?”

“Ayanokouji-kun, you brought up the idea of surveillance cameras in
the classrooms. Next, you took me to the special building and made me
realize that there were no cameras. Then, you guided me to the idea of

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inventing false evidence, so that we could parse the truth from lies… When I
look back on it now, that’s all I can think of.”

“You’re overthinking it. It’s just coincidence.”

“Who are you?”

“What do you mean, who am I? I’m just a guy who dislikes trouble,
right?”

I realized that I had gotten involved a little too much this time. I’d need
to reflect on that. The always-sharp Horikita probably guessed my thoughts,
to some extent.

I had to dial it back a little. I just wanted my life here to be peaceful.

“Someone who dislikes trouble. If that’s—”

As Horikita started to speak, a male student walked towards us. This
was not a conversation that we wanted overheard, so both Horikita and I fell
silent. We waited for him to pass, but the guy stopped in front of us.

It wasn’t on accident. He had black hair, styled so it was worn long. He
appeared to be around the same height as me, maybe a little taller. I glanced
at his profile and noted that he wore a wide grin. His smile looked ominous.

“Setting up a camera? You really did something funny, huh?” The boy
didn’t even turn to face us entirely as he spoke.

“And you are?” Horikita asked the mystery student, seemingly
perturbed.

“Next time, I’ll be your opponent. I look forward to it.”

The boy walked on without answering Horikita’s question. We never
got a clear look at him. We were only able to watch in silence as he walked
away.

“Well. I’ll be heading back now.” I had the feeling it would be better
for us not to be seen together, and turned my back on Horikita.

“Wait. We’re not done talking, Ayanokouji-kun.”

“I’m done talking.” I kept going without looking back.

“You promised, right? You promised you’d help me reach Class A.”

“You sort of forced me to. You helped Sudou in this case, too. Right?”

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“That’s not what I meant. I want to know what you’re thinking.”

“I’m thinking ‘This is annoying,’ and ‘I don’t have any motivation to
do this.’ Stuff like that. That’s what I’m thinking. Even if you took back what
you said just now, Horikita, I do intend to live my life quietly. Whether we
aim for Class A or whatever, that’s it.”

I’d hoped that answer would satisfy her, but Horikita didn’t listen.

“If you really hated drawing attention, you wouldn’t make all this
effort to get involved. You say you’re someone who ‘dislikes trouble,’ after
all. Yet you act all evasive and non-committal even while you help me.
Why?”

I assumed that this change in Horikita’s behavior was Chabashira-
sensei’s doing. She was probably pulling the strings here. I wouldn’t be
surprised if she knew about my past.

“I thought that I should help the first friends I’ve ever made. Probably.”

If I kept talking, I might say something unnecessary. I walked faster.

By now, I had reached one absolute conclusion. If Horikita were truly
aiming for Class A, it would be impossible under our present circumstances.

We’d received a declaration of war from some guy apparently known
as Ryuuen. This could be just the start of a cunning, audacious, and brutal
attack. He would probably stand in our way as a vigilant enemy in the future.

Then there were Ichinose and Kanzaki from Class B. They were two
capable people who took only small, indirect steps. Ichinose probably had
more plans lined up in her ambition to reach the top than I could imagine. It
was impossible to fully understand how we’d landed in this situation, or her
methods and process.

I didn’t understand what she wanted, but her goals would most likely
prove a huge obstacle for us. In other words, it was fair to say that trying to
reach Class A in three years was hopeless. Even if we tried to tackle this
situation head-on, then…

“Ugh!”

I unintentionally let out a small noise.

I really was an idiot.

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What was I getting worked up for? I had arbitrarily started analyzing
Class D and considering the options. I didn’t want to. I mean, she was the one
who chose this school, right? Horikita and Ichinose were aiming for the top,
not me. All I wanted was an ordinary, regular life where nothing ever
happened. Otherwise? I couldn’t do this.

I knew more about me than anyone else. I knew just how defective, just
how foolish I was. I was a horrible human being.

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Postscript

It’s been four months since we last met. This is Syougo Kinugasa.

The summer heat still lingers during this time of year, but are you all
doing well? Lately I’ve been suffering every day from some dull pain on my
right side, back pain, and dizziness that comes from the headaches I’ve been
getting. I’m going to go in for a thorough medical examination as soon as
possible. Doing physical examinations is impossible, though. I’m an old man.

Anyway, this book focuses on a disturbance centered on Sudou,
following the midterms. It’s rather difficult for troublemakers to simply
change their ways, right? Moreover, since Class D is filled with all kinds of
problem children, the day where they can work together is still a long ways
off…

Anyway, the story will progress greatly from this point on. You could
say that the first act was a fierce battle waged over class points, right? I think
that the classmates also revealed things about themselves that weren’t visible
before. Anyway, please wait a little while longer. I will do my best.

Shunsaku-sama drew such gorgeous illustrations for this book. I nearly
suffocated when I saw the cover art with Kushida. It just had the best
expression. It was really good, a wonderful accomplishment.

However, Shunsaku-sama, can you please stop clicking your tongue at
me whenever new male characters show up in the story? No matter how
much you dislike it, men are going to appear, you know? Anyway, we went
out for yakiniku just like I said (see Novel 1). Did you like the taste of the
meat? I’d originally planned to take you to an all-you-can-eat place that cost
1280 Yen, but after some pestering, I ended up paying about 3980 Yen for
one order of some high-class yakiniku. I should have known. That was the
first time I’ve faced such humiliation.

Please treat me next time. I’d like to eat some sashimi. Maybe some
maguro, or some maguro, or some maguro. My house is super close by, so
you can’t escape.

(I will report in the following volume whether or not I was able to
successfully make Shunsaku-sama treat me).

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Anyway, acknowledgments are below.

To my editor, thank you very much for staying on top of me until I met
my deadline. I will be sure to pay back your kindness next time. “I already
finished the manuscript early, didn’t I?” is what I would say. I’m sure you
would definitely be impressed. However, if I just barely manage to squeeze it
in before the deadline, I’m sorry. Tee hee! ☆

Lastly, to you, all of my readers. Thank you very much for reading
Novel 2 all the way to the end. Even during times when my hands won’t
move because of (what is likely) my poor physical health, the fact that people
are holding this book in their hands and reading it gives me the
encouragement to keep going. I will be diligent from now on, so thank you
all very much.

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Author:
Syougo Kinugasa

Born in November. Blood type, AB. Primarily responsible for the
scenario and PC game planning. Most important works are Guards of
Daybreak and Reminiscence. His body has begun to break down, which has
strengthened his resolve to go in for a medical examination. He has begun to
open his eyes to enlightenment.

Illustrator:
Tomoseshunsaku

Born in September. The lead animator and illustrator for the Sagittarius
games. Lead animator for Guards of Daybreak, Reminiscence, etc. If he loses
eight kilograms by the end of the year, his friends will buy him a PlayStation
4, which has strengthened his resolve to work hard to lose weight.

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