A new school day arrived.
As long as it was during school hours, Kamuro Masumi would not bother Hikigaya.
During this period of time.
Hikigaya exercised until eight or nine o'clock every day before returning to his dormitory, already becoming a "workout maniac" in the eyes of those around him.
Morning homeroom class.
The special exam arrived as expected.
Hoshinomiya stood in front of the podium operating a tablet, explaining part of the rules for this summer's uninhabited island field survival.
Uninhabited Island Field Survival.
July 19th: Assemble at the playground, depart by bus, and board a passenger ship at the port to begin moving.
July 20th: The special exam begins, explanation of the special exam, and delivery of supplies, etc.
August 3rd: The special exam ends, rankings are announced inside the ship, and rewards are paid according to the results.
(August personal points will be paid after applying the uninhabited island exam results.)
August 4th: Cruising on the ship, the whole day is free action.
August 11th: Arrive at the port, return to school, and dismiss.
Rewards.
Group in 1st place:
300 Class Points, 1,000,000 Personal Points, 1 Protection Point.
Group in 2nd place:
200 Class Points, 500,000 Personal Points.
Group in 3rd place:
100 Class Points, 250,000 Personal Points.
Groups in the top 50% (including 1st to 3rd place):
50,000 Personal Points.
Groups in the top 70% (including 1st to 3rd place):
10,000 Personal Points.
The Class Points obtained by the top three groups will be moved from the bottom three groups of the school year.
Regarding Class Points, no matter how many people there are, they will be distributed equally according to the number of classes (rounded).
To summarize.
A field survival for a maximum of two weeks will be held on the uninhabited island.
Various abilities are required; high comprehensive ability is advantageous, but unity cannot be ignored.
The top-tier groups will be given special rewards such as Class Points, Personal Points, and Protection Points (but Class Points are distributed equally according to the number of classes).
The exam is conducted in groups of at least one person to a maximum of six people; the more people, the more advantageous (the group ranking depends on the last student to withdraw).
The bottom-tier groups will be punished, and may even be expelled.
According to the rules, groups can be formed freely within the school year (up to three people).
It is not easy to form a large group during the exam.
In addition.
Before the exam starts, each student will be randomly given a tool card.
Lead: When the exam starts, the points that can be used become 1.5 times.
Addition: The personal point reward obtained by the holder becomes double.
Halve: Halves the personal points paid during punishment (only reflects on the student holding the card).
Free Ride: Obtain half of the personal point rewards of a designated group at the start of the exam. (If the designated group merges with one's own, the effect is nullified.)
Insurance: When disqualified due to physical illness during the exam, the holder will receive a recovery buffer of only one day.
(Invalid if disqualified due to improper behavior, etc.)
Special Card List.
Increase Members: Students with this card can exist as the seventh student in a group.
Nullify: Personal points paid during punishment will become zero. (Only reflects on the student holding the card)
Trial: Obtain the right to multiply the special exam Class Point reward by 1.5 times.
But if the group does not enter the top 30%, the rank will be punished.
Additionally, the increased portion of the reward is filled by the school.
Card Summary and Rules.
Basic cards and special cards can be traded within the same school year.
They cannot be traded within the class; once the holder is changed, they cannot be traded again.
Using multiple identical cards will not multiply the effect.
In addition.
There are also requirements for the grouping mode.
Only allowed:
[1 Male], [2 Males], [3 Males].
[1 Female], [2 Females], [3 Females].
[1 Male, 2 Females].
These seven combinations.
Other modes will be rejected by the school.
No matter how unwilling one is to face this cruel reality.
It will still come.
Just as the rule explanation ended, Hikigaya felt his phone vibrate in his pocket, and then the call was hung up.
Even without taking out his phone.
Hikigaya was very clear that this was a call from Arisu Sakayanagi and others, asking to meet him.
As for the location.
There was no need to speculate; it was definitely Kamuro Masumi's dormitory.
"Uninhabited island exams for two consecutive years, although it's not like I haven't thought about it."
"Honami, then what should we do next?"
"Well, an especially important part this time is that although certain conditions are set, if it's the same school year, you can team up with whoever you want."
Speaking of this, Ichinose couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, maintaining a reassuring smile on her face.
"However, since we are currently in a cooperative relationship with Class A, I think cooperating with Class A and focusing mainly on balancing combat power to avoid expulsions is best."
"Then, team up in small elite groups to get into the top three and increase Class Points as much as possible."
"For now, let's widen the gap with the lower-ranked classes."
"Everyone, what do you think?"
Ichinose looked around, and the people around her nodded in agreement.
Widen the gap with the back end first.
Wait until the third year for the two classes to decide the winner.
Katsuragi's proposal was not bad.
And his credibility was very guaranteed.
As long as the two classes cooperate fully, the probability of falling into the bottom five groups is very low, maximizing the avoidance of expulsions.
As for Class Points.
Only the top three can obtain this type of reward.
After all,
This is a competition involving the entire school.
With three school years fighting together, the probability of ensuring a top three finish is too low, so one can only do their best.
Of course.
Personal point rewards are naturally very attractive as well.
Naturally, the higher the rank, the better.
The main purpose is to avoid letting classmates fall into the bottom five groups.
This point.
Still needs to be negotiated with Katsuragi.
But with Katsuragi's personality, there shouldn't be much of a problem.
The strategy is not bad.
Naturally, the people around had no objections.
However, looking at Hikigaya who was still sitting in his seat, Ichinose said with some hesitation:
"Hikki, what do you think?"
"Oh, I have no opinion."
Only then did Hikigaya snap back to his senses.
"Then Hikki."
Ichinose pursed her lips, her gaze somewhat worried as she said:
"It might be necessary for you to lead a small team; what should we do about the member selection?"
Hikigaya's sports results.
Could not get him into the elite group.
But after more than a month of crazy exercise, Hikigaya's physical ability had reached the upper-middle level of the class.
The best way.
Was to let Hikigaya lead some people with weaker physical abilities to complete the exam; as long as they didn't fall into the bottom five groups, it would be fine.
"Me?"
Hikigaya froze for a moment, then managed to squeeze out a smile and said: "I don't need to, I'll just participate by myself. I still have something to do, so I'll leave first."
Saying this.
Hikigaya hurriedly stood up and quickened his pace to leave the classroom.
In this exam.
Naturally, the more people, the more advantage there is.
Although one can participate in the exam alone, most people will probably desperately seek teammates.
With his grades.
Wanting to complete the two-week uninhabited island field survival exam alone.
And not fall into the bottom five groups.
Was an almost impossible task.
No matter how poor the other person's grades were, they were still some form of labor.
The best way.
Was naturally to team up with others.
However.
Thinking of Arisu Sakayanagi.
There was a high probability she would coerce him into doing something that betrayed the class, so Hikigaya simply could not team up with classmates.
If he was alone.
At least he could use personal points to cancel the expulsion penalty.
Although six million was quite a lot.
It was already the best choice.
"Sorry, everyone."
Seeing this, Ichinose hurriedly turned back and said: "We'll discuss the remaining matters tomorrow. I'll be heading back first."
"Wait."
Watching Ichinose leave the dormitory with her shoulder bag, Kobashi Yume hurriedly grabbed Himeno Yuki's wrist and asked full of worry:
"Yuki-chan, did something happen between you two? Hiki-kun has been feeling a bit strange lately. What exactly is going on?"
"Ah, it's nothing. I'll explain it to you later. I'm going back first too."
Saying this.
Himeno Yuki also hurriedly caught up.
What a joke, she had to investigate clearly.
She didn't have time to act with Kobashi Yume and the others right now...