When Katsuragi mentioned helping Class D train, the class finally erupted in murmurs.

"Ha, seriously? We're helping those losers?" Totsuka Yahiko looked dumbfounded.

"Katsuragi, don't forget we still have to prepare for the opening ceremony's entrance and exit," Shinji Matoba interjected, as if reminding him.

"If we waste too much time, we might fall behind."

Someone grumbled out of habit, "We can barely manage ourselves right now, can we?"

These complaints and objections weren't directed at Katsuragi himself—they simply didn't understand why they should lend Class D a hand.

"I understand, but please consider this carefully," Katsuragi said. "Do you really think it's fine to let Class D lose without intervention?"

"So what if they lose? It's not like it's our class," Totsuka replied indifferently.

"From what I know, the upperclassmen are already cooperating—Class B with Class C, and Class A with Class D," Katsuragi said truthfully, as this was indeed the arrangement in the second year.

At this point, Hashimoto Masayoshi seemed to grasp his meaning and asked.

"Katsuragi, are you worried we might lose in the inter-grade team battles?"

"Exactly. Even if we rank first in our grade, losing the team battle would still cost us 100 points."

It was obvious that Katsuragi response had raised concerns among many students.

To be honest, Class A currently held a rather poor impression of Class D.

At the beginning of the semester, Class D had set a historic record by scoring zero points.

Although they later earned 175 points in the uninhabited island exam, they immediately lost 150 points in the VIP exam.

After all their efforts over the summer break, they had only managed to gain a few dozen points in total—hardly a reassuring performance.

"That makes sense, but how exactly do we help them?" Shinji Matoba asked.

"Aside from utilizing the additional physical education classes the school has provided, we can also practice together after school," Katsuragi paused briefly.

"If we can combine the strengths of both classes, I believe there's no chance of losing in this sports festival."

Rather than combining strengths, it would be more accurate to say they could deliberately sacrifice weaker teammates to secure more points.

Originally, they would have had to face three classes, but now they only needed to deal with two.

Moreover, they could have Class D cooperate with them, exchanging points in certain events.

Not only that, but they could also have Class D exhaust the strongest competitors from Classes B and C in team competitions.

Once Katsuragi laid out these reasons to the class, everyone exchanged glances—it seemed there was no reason to oppose the plan?

In some crucial events, sacrificing Class D as scapegoats didn't seem like a bad idea at all.

"What if Class D leaks our information?" Shinji Matoba still prioritized the class's interests.

Katsuragi had already anticipated this and immediately replied.

"No, they won't know our specific arrangements. Besides, we can have the assigned competitors practice during PE class."

Since the class schedules didn't overlap, other classes wouldn't be able to see what Class A was doing during their own sessions.

Thus, Shinji Matoba fell silent.

"Does Sakayanagi-san have any opinions?" Katsuragi turned his gaze to the girl sitting below the podium, who had remained unusually quiet the entire time.

"None. Katsuragi-kun's arrangements are quite sound—I have no reason to oppose them," Sakayanagi smiled faintly.

"To be honest, I can't help but look forward to the final outcome."

Katsuragi glanced at Kaoru, but seeing that the latter had no intention of speaking up, he concluded the class meeting.

"We'll start practicing tomorrow. Before then, I'll contact Hirata-kun from Class D."

As soon as he finished speaking, murmurs broke out across the classroom again.

****

The class meeting didn't last long and soon disbanded.

Kaoru Mitoma was about to head to the gym when Sakayanagi Arisu suddenly caught up to him, followed closely by Kamuro Masumi.

"About what happened earlier, please don't blame Kamuro-san."

He had expected her to bring up the issue of class authority, but instead, she took the initiative to apologize to him.

"Because of my leg, I can't participate in the competitions with Mitoma-kun, so Kamuro-san is taking my place," Sakayanagi Arisu walked slowly, her slightly upturned eyes looking especially charming under the sunlight.

"Hey, weren't you the one forcing me into this?" Kamuro hurriedly explained, not wanting Kaoru to misunderstand her.

Sakayanagi merely smiled without exposing her true thoughts.

"Even so, at most, you'd just be watching from the sidelines, right?" Kaoru was somewhat puzzled but still matched Sakayanagi pace.

"Yes, I will guide you and Kamuro-san throughout the practice phase, and I'll also cheer for you during the actual competition." Sakayanagi Arisu smiled.

"During this period, you can treat Kamuro-san as if she were me—please don't hold back."

Kaoru Mitoma froze.

What kind of game was this?

"I know what you're thinking. You'd better not go too far," Kamuro warned.

Wait, shouldn't you be objecting to Sakayanagi's arrangement right now?

As if sensing Kaoru's thoughts, Sakayanagi Arisu said with an amused smile.

"As you can see, Kamuro-san is enjoying herself, so you don't need to worry about her feelings."

"What? How am I enjoying this?" Kamuro immediately retorted.

Kaoru fell silent for a moment. "Maybe we should just forget it. This seems too troublesome."

In an instant, Kamuro fixed him with a sharp glare, her voice turned cold.

"Are you saying I'm troublesome?"

"Wasn't it you who thought I was troublesome?" Kaoru replied.

"Look, I'm a pervert. I'll probably end up doing something really inappropriate to you during the process."

"At least you have some self-awareness," Kamuro said coldly.

She seemed to have already accepted something, skipping the warnings altogether.

"The mixed-gender three-legged race should be quite fun." Sakayanagi gave Kaoru a gentle smile.

"I look forward to working with you tomorrow, Mitoma-kun."

With that, Sakayanagi slightly quickened her pace, passing by Kaoru and leaving only her petite figure behind.

"You should know this isn't what I want, so don't make things difficult for me," Kamuro threw out as her final remark before catching up to Sakayanagi.

Watching the two of them walk away, Kaoru suddenly sighed.

From every angle, he had no reason to refuse.

Whatever.

Maybe I should go check out Kushida in her gym clothes instead.

With that thought, Kaoru continued toward the gymnasium.

When he arrived, he happened to see Class D practicing for their upcoming events.

It seemed they were conducting comprehensive tests to select students suited for different competitions.

Among them, Kaoru spotted Kushida running, radiating youthful energy and even having enough breath to smile at everyone.

Truly a little angel.

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