Pretty much what it says in the title. The school decided Ayanokouji wasn't judged as defective enough to be put in class D, so the school decided he should be put in class C. Of course we know that Ayanokouji is a god and for the purposes of this f...
Various special exams were held every year at this school, all within the scope of certain set criteria. And, while working within those limits, the current first-years had made it through without anyone getting expelled. It was unclear whether this was simply due to a difference in ability from the other grade levels, but there had to be a reason for why they'd managed to come this far without anyone being expelled.
Mashima thought that it was important to make the most of this and carry it into the next year. However, Akito thought differently.
"If it's simply a matter of having some students be expelled, then what difference does it make to do it this way?" He asked.
"No. This is very clearly different from what has been done in the past. I cannot support a system where students are forcibly expelled," said Mashima
The other teachers remained silent. Only Mashima persisted, and quite tenaciously so.
"Besides, abruptly introducing a new system just before the final special exam of the school year? Never in this school's history has such a thing been done. The reasons such a decision was made had not been explained to us."
The teachers knew all along that Mashima's resistance was futile. There was no reversing this decision. There was no way to go back.
"It would seem your way of thinking is still a little...shall we say 'by the book,' Mashima-sensei? Have you considered the possibility that the way things have been done so far wasn't correct? Rather, it was wrong?" Asked Akito.
He and Mashima continued to go back and forth in the faculty lounge. However, Mashima's disadvantageous position was as clear as fat. This wasn't a situation a mere teacher could control.
"Young children can really absorb more than adults think that they can. With that point in mind, I have decided not to administer the test to the second and third-years, but only to the first-years, who have yet to be fully immersed in this school's methods. If the initiative is successful, it will make it easier to try it with next year's first-year students."
"The current first-year students have made it this far without any expulsions. Do you really want to put an end to that in this matter?" Asked Mashima.
"Current results mean nothing. This is about being future-oriented. Future-oriented," countered Akito, before continuing with his speech. "The government is expecting a great many things from this school—a newly established institution that employs a number of experimental ventures. The school's short history is precisely why I think that we should try a variety of methods."
"It's all well and good being future-oriented. However, this could also be interpreted as us using the current first-years as guinea pigs. As a homeroom instructor, I find this unacceptable." Mashima continued to directly challenge Akito. He wanted to do something to make the special exam change course.
But it was almost certainly impossible to undo Akito's decision. The in-class voting exam was already a done deal.
"...Mashima-sensei, that's enough." Chabashira, fully aware the die was cast, stopped Mashima from saying any more.
Mashima swallowed the words that were about to leave his mouth. However, none other than Akito himself urged him to speak again.
"Please, I don't mind. If there's something you wish to say, please get it off your chest. After all, I well understand you teachers' feelings of apprehension about this. Wouldn't you agree, Mashima-sensei?"
"Are you saying that there is a possibility that you will reconsider?" Asked Mashima, asking if the special exam would be re-evaluated.
It seemed as though Akito was dangling a lifeline for them to seize. But it wasn't true. Unlike director Sakayanagi, acting director Akito had not the slightest intention of listening to what anyone had to say.
"Reconsider, hm? Well, that would be difficult. While my position, as the 'acting' part of my title suggests, is temporary, I am still the director. But though the director bears the responsibility of steering the school and establishing its guiding principles, he is simultaneously a puppet. I am nothing more than an employee of a higher, government-backed corporate body," replied Akito.
And with that, Mashima's resistance was rendered meaningless. All that mattered was the future of the Advanced Nurturing High School. The teachers' feelings were secondary.
"So you don't mind if students are expelled in droves as a result of these strict rules?"
"Those who do not conform will be eliminated. That's how society—no, that's just how the natural order works. Besides, we've already compromised by allowing the introduction of 'protection points,' have we not? I'm afraid you're just going to have to be satisfied with this."
The strained atmosphere gradually began to fade and become more relaxed. The prolonged meeting was nearing its end.
"More importantly, though, the current director, Sakayanagi-sensei, is currently under house arrest due to allegations of fraud. If these allegations are found to be based in truth, we cannot inherit educational policies built by such a person, can we? Of course, I sincerely hope they will be cleared up as soon as possible, and that he will return," said Akito.
He brought his hands together. Clap! With that, Akito looked around at all of the instructors.
"Well, it would seem time is up. Why don't we call things here? Oh, that reminds me. We've been looking into whether we can hold a cultural festival at this school next year. I'm sure we will be looking to you, the teachers, for your opinions on the matter once again, so please share your thoughts when the time comes.
"Cultural festival? Anything that would open this school up to the general public should generally be dismissed on principle."
This time, even the second-year and third-year homeroom instructors started to voice their concerns.
"That kind of old-fashioned thinking is quite problematic, too. I believe that this school must institute as many changes as are necessary for it to become more recognised by the nation. We'll need to be very selective about who we invite, of course, but there's no need to worry about that. We won't be opening up the school to the general public, but rather, to a strictly controlled group of people who are well-acquainted with this institution, such as politicians. This way, we avoid any major leaks of information to the outside world. At any rate, I would like for you to reconsider this matter in a positive frame of mind."
Acting director Akito noted that was all there was to say on the matter and brought the meeting to a close. The teachers' battle had ended.
There was nothing they could have done.
1793 words Longer chapter, pretty much just copied from the LN. Season 2 is here. After almost 5 years, we will finally be able to see the entire first year arc animated. Here's a meme for ya.
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