COTE: A Man On A Mission II Love is War?

Katsuragi stared at the other party’s back, who was just about to leave this place.....she didn't even give him a full response.
　　
"After all, Class B got 100 points because there are so many top students are born there!” At this time, a tall and thin boy with light green short hair came to Katsuragi.

This is Totsuka Yahiko, his follower, who directly went to spy on the angels of Class B and squatted outside their window.

Then he took out his phone, and Katsuragi also looked over. What he saw were the test scores of Class B.
　　
There are more than 30 students who got full marks in every subject, and those who didn't.... were all in the 90s.

'It's simply too much....But in other words, Yahiko secretly filmed the workings of Class B?

"I don't believe this shit, Even our Class A....didn't get this many 100's. And according to the data I gathered, Class B is not that beautiful!” Yahiko was almost yelling at this point, because these scores are too exaggerated in his opinion.
　　
Their class also received Sakayanagi's test paper....But not everyone got full marks.
　　
This was also a mistake on their part, because it was given to them by the enemy camp....and they were worried about whether, Sakayanagi would enact......some kind of dark curses on this paper.

That's why Katsuragi's young ones did not recite it completely.... but put their focus more on the contents of the exam.

But, during the first two subjects, when they discovered... that the papers Sakayanagi was giving out were the real ones.

Then after lunch break, people started reciting like crazy.
　　
Although most people got full marks in the last three subjects, the first two endured a huge loss.....only got pitiful scores of 80-95, that seemed to make the mediocre students of Class B look down upon them..

And today, when the test results were announced, the grinning faces of the scholars learning under Sakayanagi's Institute hurt them.
　　
So, Totsuka Yahiko thought about whether he could make up for this defeat..... And went to violate the innocent sheep of Class B....secretly took pictures.

'Then, do you now suspect that Sakayanagi leaked the question to our competitor, Class B?'

"This is the paper she produced, gaining the authority to use it however she wants." Katsuragi decided to provide his insight, and make his boy calm down, "...Besides, Sakayanagi wants to run for the position of Student council president next year."

"Student council president! Is such a thing possible?" Yahiko was shocked, by this revelation. He didn't know anything about this matter.
　　
"Because you think carefully." Katsuragi nodded his head, and started talking, "Judging from the results of this exam, Classes ABC, they
all received the highest award of 100 class poi-
　　
“Yeah, this looks a bit strange, like Class B and C all got the test paper!” But Yahiko interrupted his talk, and opened his mouth excitedly, he really liked solving these puzzles.

"...Indeed, and the test paper is only available to Sakayanagi." Katsuragi was surprised, by his quick thinking.

'Maybe I really underestimated him.'

"So, Sakayanagi wants to become the President, that's why she directly used the paper to canvass votes!" Totsuka again shouted at his father's face, while his spit was moving around like air.

Very disgusting behaviour.

"Then when Sakayanagi really runs for office, she can take away most of the first-year votes! How can this kind of thing be accepted?" When Yahiko analysed everything in a mere second, it made the boy standing opposite him completely stunned.

'Why didn’t any first-year students drop out of school in this exam?!' On the contrary, ABC added a 100-point bonus. 'They must know the test paper!
　　
Apparently some agreement was reached behind closed doors.
　　
"Don't think like that," Katsuragi then finally came out of his head, and directly rejected Yahiko's anger, “If Sakayanagi can really become the President, I will vote for her."

“Because she is a student of Class
A.... If we can have a member of the student council, or directly steal Horikita-senpai's chair... then our position as the Class A will be extremely safe,” He said this with a smile on his face, Katsuragi was thinking about this good thing instead....That's the reason why he didn't question Sakayanagi any further.
　　
"Uh..." Totsuka made a dumb sound, after being called an idiot indirectly, but he didn't pay much attention, "But, even if Sakayanagi does that...will she do it for our class?"

"This is also what worries me." Katsuragi's face now also became long, and lost its bright colour, then said,“That girl is indeed too radical, and doesn't even seem that interested in class battles.....Otherwise, the test papers wouldn't have been given to our side so easily this time...”

He then looked at Yahiko, with some expectations, as if waiting for his answer, but the boy had no intention of letting him down, “If Sakayanagi kept the test papers, then our results would definitely not be as good as theirs, and could even use this as a pressure...."

“But she didn't," Katsuragi was really impressed today, and agreed, while his hips were twitching in delight.

"This... I don't quite understand, but... I still support Katsuragi-san!" Even Yahiko quickly expressed his loyalty. "I think only stability can lead us! Sakayanagi or something like that, we can't rely on her at all!"

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Here in first-year Class D. The class meeting is still going on.
　　
"First of all, this is the result of this test. Our class passed safely!” Sakagami-sensei was also declaring the results of the mid-term exams.

Every student's grades are similar. It was completed in 8-10 minutes.

The passing score is also just 4.5 points, and that's why everyone passed safely.
　　
But, because the average score is too low, rewards can't be obtained in this exam.

"Ryuen." Only the homeroom teacher of Class D, looked over with a worried expression, "This plan will not be allowed next time."

The plan executed by the magneta-haired boy, this time is to control the score. The failing grade is calculated as half of the average.

It has nothing to do with other classes.
　　
So, Ryuen thought of this strategy that would allow him to survive this month.

But there are also limitations. Even though, the school approved their plan, it won't be allowed to continue.

Otherwise, if the scores are controlled every time and the test scores are low, will the school still have the face?
　　
"I will adopt other plans." In this regard, Ryuen has no intention of suing the school, because this time it was really just.... their luck was pretty good.

Because, he also went to offer a large bowl of milk to Sakayanagi's feline, instead of 40 students lining up one after another. 　

This is really reassuring.
　　
But there will obviously be written exams in the future, and most of their results are rubbish.

As a result, Ryuen, dares to resist alone and figure out a solution later. This also makes many people who are dissatisfied with him feel a little relieved.

Because their Commander didn’t force them to join the tutoring groups.

'Isn't that pretty awesome?.... because Reading and stuff....I don't want it...Why don't I just invite Kushida-san to play instead?!'
　　
"I heard." His face turned over to look at the girl with silver hair, she was obviously in a daze again, "You were talking to Hikigaya Hachiman from Class C, Shiina."
　　
"Hikigaya?" But when her name was called, the literary girl almost stood up with a confused expression.
　　
It seems that.... this name has never been heard of.

"Who is that?" Shiina Hiyori.
　　
"..." Ryuen "Forget it." 'I really should stop paying attention to this nerd...it always feels like she's dreaming of some crazy shit inside' Then he gazed at the short-haired girl who told the story.
　　
The news was gathered by Manabe Shiho and Rika. 'Isn’t this report completely wrong?'
　　
'On the contrary, if Shiina and Hikigaya know each other, then she can be arranged to spy on him.' Because, Ryuen is already prepared for the next exam to climb up the ladder.

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"This is Shiina Hiyori from Class D, first grade."

On Hachiman's side, Horikita Suzune, a flexible reporter, identified the photos he took.

"Sometimes I see her when I go to the library.....But she doesn't seem to have any friends," Suzune then started to sound cold (?) for unknown reasons, “But in terms of academic ability, I don't think she's bad....That girl always does her homework very quickly!” It looks like, she has found a new rival inside this school, who also shares her enthusiasm in learning.

And Hachiman knows the reason for her cold tone, while her nostrils were flaring....and the look in her eyes, it seems to be looking down on the opposite party.

'If you have no friends, it doesn't mean that the adversary....has no clue about worldly nature either.'
　　
And, Horikita, why do you just focus on things like academic skills?

For example, this Shiina got full marks in 5 subjects today and became a fake academic master. 'Does that really make you so grumpy?'

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The exam was concluded, and the results did not surpass their expectations.

Although the 100-class points score was granted, it did not widen the gap with other classes.
　　
So, about the celebration party that Hirata mentioned before, Hachiman also decided to take action. Then it became.... what it is now.
　　
Everyone participated in the celebration banquet, the next day.
　　
"Cheers!" Many voices could be heard among the crowd.

Of course, because they are just students.... even if they come to the private room of karaoke. The staff will not provide any firewhisky.

Although they piled up a tower of cups, it was filled with Butterbeer Coke, Sprite, and other drinks.
　　
First-year Class C's celebration party was held at the largest karaoke room in the shopping street. (Private)
　　
Originally, a Npc suggested that everyone should have a meal together because he wanted to eat steak for a long time.

But, in the end, his screaming was ignored...well, it has become their custom already at this point, and decided on Karaoke.

The saying is that you can do almost everything there....

So, with the votes of most people, they chose this place.

　　[Sad (かな)しみの向(む)こうへ]
　　[If it can really be reached]
　　[I will no longer need warmth]
　　
And now, the boys have already started singing.
　
'Although it is a whole-class activity....but if I look carefully, the boys... finally realized that most of the girls in our class are quite lovely!'

'So, can this be called a chance to impress the opposite sex and get out of being a single?' Start a love-life.

But, I think this move is just to eat shit.... because there were boys, who made a ranking list of Girl's breasts, causing them to have a bad impression from the start.

Even this performance is of little use.

'Rather, it will make people feel....you have some ulterior motives.'

'However, I have to say that some people are still hoping for a miracle,, and the songs chosen by them.....were actually quite relaxing....' Hachiman updated his review of the people, who were craving for their soul-mates to appear from heaven.

'But in summary, I still feel like they're being childish.' Moreover, there is another person who looks like a troubled kid, sitting next to him.

"Actually, there's nothing wrong with blending in a little bit," Hachiman decided to change her attitude a little bit, making her slightly more outgoing.

Now he is sitting on the sofa on one side, and the seat next to him is being occupied by a black-haired girl, whose body is squatting inside this private room, but she seems to be in a daze.
　　
Perhaps because of the relatively close distance, Hachiman could see the girl's black stockings, that were wrapped around her plump legs, giving her a strange attraction.

Certainly. This is not to say that Hachiman is a leg control, but this is the only part of Horikita-san that he can see from....this distance.

Even though, she is still making some efforts, and drawn into such... group activities, Suzune still chose to stay alone.....didn't participate at all.

And the people who approached her to sing together.....were stated such gentle words.....that no one dared to cross the red line, again.
　
It's just like coming to check in.

"I'm used to being alone,” Suzune didn't pay much thought to his teachings, and started talking about how she enjoys her solitary life.

"But there are still many things, that you can't do alone." Hachiman wasn't offended, and still tried to convince her, "For example, if you are asked to practice tennis but no one cooperates, how will you play?"

'This is a lie' Because in Hachiman's dark history, there is an experience of a boy playing tennis and being able to hit the magic ball. 'But, Horikita probably never encountered such a thing.'

"I don't think you have understood the meaning of the words self-reliant and isolati-,” The boy couldn't finish his sentence, because he immediately received the gaze of the fox-eyed girl.
　　

"...." Nii-san also said this, and that's why Suzune immediately stared at him.

"I always feel..." But then a lovely female voice came... only it makes people think she's being noisy, "I always feel that Hikigaya-kun and Horikita-san have a good relationship!”

"But why don't you play with everyone?" Kushida-san is here too.
　　
'We really didn’t say anything bad about you, Kushida....so, you don't need to pay so much attention to us!' Hachiman sighed, feeling quite defeated all of a sudden.

And he felt that, the other party probably came here on purpose.
　　
Because Kushida is cute and has a good attitude towards both men and women, she is everyone’s little angel....there are many boys who have a crush on her.

Rather say, people regard her as an ideal person to date in the future.
　　
'So now, I have to show off my skills, and sing a love song with Kushida-san!'

And this kind of thing... is of course very annoying to the said person.
　　
So, Hachiman felt that Kushida was making excuses to come over and avoid Ike and Yamauchi's invitation.

'It seems that she actually hates them'
Although Hachiman knew her true identity.....but she would even choose to avoid Yamauchi and the others, it was a bit revealing.

'In other words.... inside the heart of the real Kushida, she hates both of these guys..... probably even registered as trash' How pitiful.
　　
But, Hachiman is still self-aware, and he's probably the second most hated person in Kushida’s little book.

"The first is no doubt....it must be Horikita.....or could it be that guy Koenji?'
　　
"Horikita don't have much experience about the costly parties of social animals, in the past," Hachiman thought, it would be better to say the truth, and avoid further contact, “And the same goes for me too...we are
incompatible with this situation." After saying this, he looked down at Horikita's blue coloured shoes, and pretended to be pitiful.

"Oh, that's right..."
　　
"But I think since we are all in such a lively place, it would be a shame not to do something....Because this time the cost of the celebration banquet needs to be shared equally by everyone," But Kushida wasn't really having it today, already started to cut off the chances of these two people not sharing the bill.

'Indeed, Money does not come from the strong wind' Although it is a celebration banquet, it is expenses after all, and they do not have such a thing as class fees.

That's why, Hirata will charge everyone for the expenses after the party is over.

'Then, of course, as Kushida said, spending time alone like this...it does seem like wasting my own pocket...for no reason.' Just being stupefied there in a daze, the whole time.
　　
"Actually, I also think that since you both are here....it would be a good chance to integrate into the group." At this time, Hirata's mother, who plays the role of being a glue in the class, also came over.
　　

"Horikita-san, and Hikigaya-kun, I really hope you can seize this opportunity to build a good relationship with everyone." Hirata, who is usually gentle, sounds a little bit scary now......this tone, it was familiar to Hachiman.

'Can this statement be regarded as a threat?' His eyes looked over at this mother's face, gawking at them with an expectant look. 'Fuck!'
　　
In other words, Hirata also noticed that both of these H people were acting like sociopaths.....destroying their ecosystem.
　　
But Hachiman didn't think this was necessary. 'Because, if you are strong enough, being alone will be the norm.'
　　
However, he also admitted that he still..... couldn't meet the requirements of a strong person.

But it is not a good thing to just "integrate" casually into a group that has already been divided into circles.
　　
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