Starting in class C: not completely defective.

Arc 1 chapter 15: finally, some rest.

The second and third period exams were for Japanese and chemistry, respectively. While I worked, I discovered something else that intrigued me. Looking over the problems again, I realised that what Shiina had drilled into the study group was consistent with what was on the test. She'd been able to accurately predict what problems would appear just from the lessons. The cute, silver-haired girl next to me was even more impressive than I'd thought.
Then came fourth period. Mathematics. All of the abnormally difficult questions that had been featured on the mock test also appeared here, but the content was the same as the old exams. Even if Ishizaki and the other guys couldn't understand the problems, they could still apply the answers if they'd memorised them.
Then came the break.
"How are you finding the test so far, Ayanokouji-kun?" Shiina asked me.
"I'm confident. What about you?" I asked.
"Same, I think it's unlikely I'll fail." She smiled
(Kawaii)
Our English test began next. This was the hardest exam we had, but I think Ishizaki and the others managed it. I bet Albert would get good marks on this exam.

Timeskip
Sakagami-sensei strode into the classroom, looking around at the students in surprise. Everyone was clearly anxious, holding their breath in anticipation of the results.
"Sensei. We were told that the results would be announced today, but when?"
"There's no need for you to get so worked up, Ryuuen. You should have passed quite easily."
"So, when will the results be released?"
"Well, I'd you'd like, now is as good a time as any. If we waited to do it after class, we wouldn't have time for other procedures."
Some of the students visibly reacted to the words "other procedures."
"What...do you mean by that?"
"Don't get flustered. I'll tell you now."
As usual, he reveals the details simultaneously and collectively. He stuck a large, white sheet of paper with everyone's names and test scores on the blackboard.
"Honestly, I'm impressed. I didn't think that you'd score so well. Many students tied with perfect scores in mathematics, Japanese, and social studies. More than ten of you, actually."
Some of the students shouted in joy and delight when they saw the 100s lined up on the results sheet.
Sensei then took out his red pen. And drew a red line, right...

Under Ishizaki's name.
The class cheered; no one had been expelled.

"Cheers!" Ryuuen said joyfully and toasted with a can of juice. That evening, the central figures of class 1-C (consisting of Ryuuen, Kaneda, Shiina, Ibuki, Albert and myself) along with Fuka had convened once again. Liberated from our studies, we were all overjoyed that no one had been expelled. Everyone smiled...except Kaneda, as we were holding our celebration in his dorm room.

"All things considered, though, that midterm was dangerous. If we hadn't put the study groups together, Ishizaki and the other idiots probably would have failed. Even though we managed to make it through the midterm, we shouldn't lose our heads. Our next challenge is the final exam. We should expect those questions to be even more difficult than the ones today. In addition, we still need to find a way to increase our points further."
"Hey, Ryuuen. Do you think it'll be really difficult to get more points?" Ibuki asked.
"We tried so hard on the midterm that they'll definitely give us some points, right?!"
"Class C's score was the second highest in the grade, after Class A. I think we'll probably gain a few more points, at the very least."
Also, I'm changing the class bank system. I'll announce it officially on Monday, but from now on, all students will give 1/10 of their points given by the school. So next month, instead of 5,000 points, it will be dropped to 4,900 points. That is, if our points haven't gone up by then.
This was a good idea. This meant that if the class points went up, more money would be deposited into the class bank each month.
"Now, Time for the real reason I called you all here. We're all classmates here, after all. Excluding Kiryuuin, of course.
Ayanokouji and I are working together to get into class A. I want you four to help us." Ryuuen said.
"Get into...class A? A-are you serious?" Kaneda asked.
"Yes, I absolutely am. The people gathered here right now are the most capable people in class 1-C. Increasing our points is an inevitable part of getting to the top as well."
"B-but, isn't reaching for class A kind of ridiculous? I don't doubt the abilities of anyone in this room, but what about the rest of our classmates? It'd be impossible to beat them by studying." Kaneda said.
"Of course it won't. Which is why we will use violence." Ryuuen said.
"Shiina and Kaneda, you weren't here for this, but a few days ago, a group of 6 people ganged up on Ayanokouji. There were representatives from all 3 classes that oppose us."
Kaneda shifted awkwardly.
"I know it would be foolish of me to ask you two to fight, so instead I'll ask you to help formulate strategies to beat them. What do you say."
Kaneda thought for a moment, while Shiina looked at me. I nodded at her slightly.
"I accept," Kaneda said.
After a pause, Shiina spoke.
"I also accept." She said.
"Good stuff. I know we're still far from our goal, but we can do it as long as we work together."

Kanzaki pov
"Damn. I've got this huge mark on my cheek now. People are asking me about It all the time now." Kushida seethed.
"Well, you're not the only one who met their match you know, Kushida girl." Kouenji said. He had tangled with that huge guy, Albert, for the very brief fight, before Ichinose showed up.
"Fufufu it seems you lot are completely outmatched, by a few class C students and an apathetic second-year. How cute." Sakayanagi giggled. We couldn't exactly blame her for not helping, because of her condition. And at least she's bought some fairly competent people with her.
"Well then. Where do we go from here?" I asked.
"In class D, we have Sudou. He could easily be manipulated to work for us." Kushida said.
"Unfortunately, I'm probably the only person in class B who will be willing to help you all."
"I have quite a few accomplished martial artists in my faction. Once I crush the baldy, I can finally take control of Class A." Sakayanagi said.
She would be invaluable to us. Her class was made up of what the school considered geniuses, after all.
"And, I've also taken the liberty of contacting someone who doesn't much like the demon." Kushida said.
"Who?" I asked.
"Hehe. Come on in, senpai~" Kushida said in her public voice.
"Heh, well. Isn't this wonderful?" The vice-president of the student council, Nagumo Miyabi of class 2-A, chuckled.

Authors notes
2085 words.
Pretty much pulled straight out the ln, with the point purchasing cut out.
There are now 2 definite factions among the first years: the anti-white room squad + Nagumo, and class 1-C + Fuka.
Things are about to get interesting.
I literally cannot be bothered to write Arc 2 it's just so boring, so here's a summary:
Ryuuen/Ayanokouji's plan works out, Sudou gets suspended for 2 weeks and 50 class points are transferred from class 1-D and class 1-C.

Current class standings after the final exam in July:
Class 1-A: 1052
Class 1-B: 0720
Class 1-C: 0582
Class 1-D: 0090

Current class 1-C class bank after the final exam in July:
925,600 private points.
Arc 1 is finished 🥳.
I'm not writing arc 2, so I'll write some Kushida vs Ayanokouji stuff for a side story.
It's been a little while since I wrote more than 2000 words.
Nothing much else to say.
Hope you're all doing well and Hope you enjoyed.