章節 50: Chapter 50: When I Become a Second Year Student
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(A/N: pheww.... this is a long journey we have come together. So it's time to start our volume 2 which is set in the second year of this novel!!!
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Recap From First Year
Hello, I, Jin Horagasaki has successfully advanced to become a second-year student at this prestigious High Development High School. As spring break comes to an end, the current point totals for my class, Class D, stand at 275 points, while Class A boasts 1119 points. Following behind is Class B with 542 points and Class C with 540 points. The upcoming year will be a crucial turning point.
Student Data - Second Year (As of April)
Student ID: S01T004865
Date of Birth: 11/24
Height: 180cm
Class: Class D
Extracurricular Activities: None
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Arriving at school a bit late, I spotted Matsushita nearby and decided to greet her.
"Morning, Matsushita."
She looked surprised, her expression clearly showing it.
"Huh? Horagasaki-kun?"
"Yes, it's Horagasaki. What's up?"
With a wry smile, Matsushita blushed and fidgeted as she spoke.
"Your... hair... looks cool ///"
"Really? Thanks."
"Yeah, it kind of removes the delinquent vibe you had before."
"Well, that's good. Shall we head to class for now?"
"Yeah. Oh, by the way, we're already second-years, aren't we?"
Looking back, that year passed surprisingly quickly. As I entered the classroom, I noticed Kiyotaka, Akihito, Hirata, and Horikita among others. Particularly, the voices of Sudo and Kushida caught my attention as they were heading towards the classroom from the corridor. Maybe my new haircut had quite an impact.
As I swung open the door, several classmates looked at me. They wore puzzled expressions and murmured to each other.
"I've never seen that guy before... Is he a transfer student? He's so handsome!"
"He's like a real prince!"
"Tall, handsome guy incoming!!"
"What's up with him? He's so cool... I'm swooning."
"Was that guy in our class before?"
"He's got some serious charisma..."
And so on, various comments reached my ears. My classmates stared at me with curious eyes as I took my seat labeled "Jin Horagasaki." They all seemed surprised, especially Hirata and other girls who gathered around.
"Horagasaki-kun, you changed your hairstyle. It suits you."
"Seriously? Thanks, Hirata."
"Hey, Horagasaki-kun, let's exchange contact info!"
"Oh! Me too!"
"Hey, don't hog him! Horagasaki-kun is mine!"
Huh? Am I suddenly popular? Well, changing my hairstyle really made a big difference. It seems easier to talk to people now. As Sudo and Kushida, who were usually surrounded by others, came over to my seat one after another.
"Horagasaki-kun, you look cool!"
Coming from you, that would make most guys ecstatic, you know?
"You're not bad at all."
What's with you? I can't tell if you're complimenting me. Furthermore, Kiyotaka, Akihito, and Haruka also came over to my seat.
"You seem so refreshed now, Jin."
"Yeah, seriously. That rough aura you had is gone. You'll probably get a lot more attention now, Jin."
"I'm surprised... Hairstyle really does matter."
Akihito, Haruka, and Kiyotaka were all amazed as they admired my new hairstyle. Haruka even touched my hair, saying, "It's so silky smooth, even smoother than a girl's hair, Jinjin!" as she playfully ruffled it. Yeah, that tickles.
"Oh, it's not bowl-cut-kun anymore?"
"Horikita, seriously..."
Horikita called me "bowl-cut guy," and when Sudo asked what she meant, she took out her phone and showed him a picture. Sudo burst into laughter, and noticing this, Kiyotaka, Haruka, and the others also struggled to hold back their laughter.
When did she take that picture!?
"Hahaha! What's with this head!? It's like a wrap! Hahaha!"
"Hehe... Horagasaki-kun, that's hilarious. Hehe..."
"Ahahaha, Jinjin, what's that~? It's funny~ Ahahaha!"
"Jin, *snicker*... Sorry, this is just..." *snicker*
Even Kiyotaka, the expressionless prince, was shaking his shoulders, quietly laughing.
"Looking at it again... *chuckle*... this head... *hehe*... it's messed up... *hehehe*... seriously."
Oh, give me a break.
No, seriously, give me a break.
After a while, the chime rang, and our homeroom teacher, Chabashira-Sensei , who continued as our teacher this year, entered the classroom.
"Everyone's here... hmm?"
Chabashira-Sensei looked at me with a puzzled expression, "Who's this?" Enough already. I'm gonna cry.
"Oh, it's Horagasaki, right. I didn't recognize you."
"...Yeah."
Such a light atmosphere quickly dissipated as Chabashira-Sensei urged all the students to take out their phones.
"First, access the school's website and install a new app. The app is called 'Over All Ability,' but after installation, it will only display as 'OAA.'"
The monitor screen changed, and the explanation of the app began. After installing it, an icon with the name OAA and what seemed like an illustration of the school appeared. The explanation went smoothly.
Following instructions, I used the camera to scan my student ID, and it proceeded to log me in, showing clickable options.
"This app contains personal data for all grades. For example, if you press the 2nd year D class section, your names will be displayed in alphabetical order."
Sure enough, there were photos and names of a total of 39 students. I tapped on my own, labeled 'Jin Horagsaki.' Ah. I looked more like a delinquent back then than I did in middle school.
2-D Jin Dozaki
First-year Performance
Academic Ability: B (71)
Physical Ability: B- (69)
Ingenuity and Critical Thinking: C (53)
Social Contribution: C+ (60)
Overall: B- (64)
"Um, Sensei, why are our abilities quantified like a game?"
"Ah, right. These are individual abilities created by the school up to the end of the first year. You can also view the abilities of students from all grades, not just your own class."
In the upper right corner of the screen was a '?' mark, which, when clicked, displayed detailed information.
Academic Ability: Calculated from scores on written exams conducted throughout the year.
Physical Ability: Evaluated from physical education, club activities, and special tests.
Ingenuity and Critical Thinking: Evaluates communication skills, adaptability to society, such as the number of friends and their positions, as well as problem-solving ability.
Social Contribution: Calculated from various factors such as class attitude, presence or absence of lateness and absence, presence or absence of problem behavior, and contribution to the school through participation in student council activities.
Overall: A student's ability derived from the above four values, but the impact of social contribution is halved.
*Specific Calculation Method
(Academic Ability + Physical Ability + Ingenuity and Critical Thinking + Social Contribution × 0.5) ÷ 350 × 100, rounded off.
I see. Well, I guess it's unexpectedly high. Looking at the statuses of other students, there are quite a few with similar values to mine. I managed to fit in just right. Well, there are times when I don't participate in PE, and I was surprised that my test scores were unexpectedly high even though I slept through all subjects during the entrance exams.
But Hirata OAA status is just brutal.
2-D Yosuke Hirata
First-year Performance
Academic Ability: B+ (76)
Physical Ability: B+ (79)
Ingenuity and Critical Thinking: B (75)
Social Contribution: A- (85)
Overall: B+ (78)
He has a total of 78 and a B+. Just looking at the numbers, he's the strongest in the year. However, this will be re-evaluated in the second year, so if he gets a zero on a test, he'll drop to E-. For example, Sudo
2-D Ken Sudo
First-year Performance
Academic Ability: E+ (20)
Physical Ability: A+ (96)
Ingenuity and Critical Thinking: D+ (40)
Social Contribution: E+ (19)
Overall: C (47)
His academic ability is low, but it's covered by his physical ability. Conversely, if this guy were to score perfectly on a test, he'd get an A+. Sudo, who's also growing mentally, will probably improve even further.
The topic continued to circulate within the class as we headed into the second period.
"Now, I'll explain the outline of the first special exam as second-year students. The crucial content is that freshmen and you, the second-year students, will pair up to take a written exam."
I never expected them to do this beyond grades. While we often competed among classes, it seems like OAA has removed that barrier.
As for the content, it's the same as last year's Paper Shuffle, meaning freshmen have to find the answers themselves. Communication skills will be essential. You'll have to build trust from scratch with freshmen you've never talked to. It's tough for us, but it's even tougher for freshmen who have to take an exam with seniors right after entering school.
- Class Results by Grade
Compete based on the average score derived from the scores of all class members and partner members. Classes will receive rewards of 50 points, 30 points, 10 points, and 0 points based on the highest average score.
- Individual Results
Determined by the scores of the pair. The top five pairs will receive a special reward of 100,000 private points. The top 30% will receive 10,000 private points. If the total score is below 500 points, second-year students will be expelled, and freshmen will not receive private point transfers regardless of their class points. Also, intentionally manipulating scores or forcing low scores on others will result in expulsion, regardless of grade.
"You understand, right? This exam will prioritize students with high academic ability according to this OAA evaluation."
Smart students will naturally pair up with other smart students to aim for the top rewards. Students with academic insecurities will also seek out academically proficient partners.
"Partnerships are formed by mutual consent and are completed by registering in OAA. You can start forming pairs from this moment onwards, but once you've agreed to be a pair, you cannot change partners for any reason."
With that said, unless your academic ability is significantly high, you'd hesitate to make a decision. The monitor then displayed information about potential partners.
- Rules for Deciding Partnerships
Students can apply to desired partners once a day using OAA (if the application is not accepted, it resets at midnight). Once the partner accepts the application, the partnership is confirmed, and it cannot be undone except in unavoidable circumstances. Both confirmed partners will have their information updated simultaneously on OAA at 8 a.m. the next day, and they cannot receive new applications for partnerships. Sending a large number of emails is not possible, and even if you send them to specific individuals, you won't know who your partner is until 8 a.m. the next day.
"There's no need to worry. Even if there are leftovers, we won't have situations where pairs can't be formed. In such cases, a random selection will be made at 8 a.m. on the day of the exam."
There was a sigh of relief, but it was short-lived.
"However, students who fail to find partners will lose 5% of their total points."
The class erupted in protest. This would be quite a handicap. Nonetheless, this exam would be a nightmare for Kiyotaka. Especially crucial is the part that says, 'If you intentionally set a low score, you'll be expelled.' He'll have to get a perfect score.
"Sensei, how difficult is the exam?"
Kiyotaka, of course, asked the most crucial question.
"In all honesty, it's very difficult. It's undoubtedly the toughest test you've ever taken. However, that's only if you're aiming for a high score. Even students with an E rating in academic ability can score over 150 without preparation. With a few days of studying, 200 points should be secure, but that's just a prediction."
Academic Ability E: 150-199
Academic Ability D: 200-249
Academic Ability C: 250-299
Academic Ability B: Around 350
Academic Ability A: 400 and above
"Even students with an A rating might not score over 400. This exam's full score is foolishly over 90 points."
That's the hardest part. Well, anyway, if two E-rated students pair up, they'll simply be expelled. Most likely, aiming for around 90 points and keeping a status like this will make school life enjoyable.
During break time, many students naturally gathered around Hirata's seat. It seemed like mostly students with low academic abilities were anxious and seeking help. Once they decide on a partner, they have to get over 501 points.
"If you have B+ or higher academic ability, I want you to assess the situation without rushing.It may be necessary to keep a certain number of students who can study. In any case, if there is a movement regardless of whether they can study or not, Hirata-kun? "
As expected of Horikita, she tells everyone the bare minimum and makes sure not to panic.
Excellent students like Keisei and Mi-chan nod and cooperate. It will be difficult to form a partnership smoothly, so time will be a battle.
"Hirata, I want to negotiate with the kid who just joined the soccer club. There seem to be a few students who can study well, so maybe they'll agree to be partners."
Hirata, who was listening to the story, also said the same thing to Horikita.
You really are an air purifier.
"May I ask for your cooperation? It would be reassuring to have you."
Hirata smiled kindly at Horikita's words. If I were a girl, I'd fall for him.
"Also, I think we should interview students with academic ability C- or lower, just in case."
"Good judgment. Let's proceed with a policy of cooperating to find partners."
"Horikita-san, one more thing."
"What is it?"
"There are students with academic ability C or higher who struggle with dialogue. I intend to support students who have difficulty forming partnerships for reasons other than academic ability."
"Thank you. That would be helpful."
With their almost telepathic communication, Hirata and Horikita formed the ultimate duo. With these two around, I feel relieved. But man, Kushida totally lost her position to Horikita, so do your best.
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