Part 9

Monday.

Amongst the students, at least some of them were probably wondering if Yamauchi would still be here.

Wondering if the expulsion had been nothing more than a bluff.

However, reality was not so merciful.

Since the events of the weekend, the number of desks in the classroom had decreased by one.

Yamauchi Haruki’s place was already long gone.

The smile on Hirata’s face had faded.

The smile on Kushida’s face had too.

Neither Sudō nor Ike looked particularly energetic.

“-Without any further ado, I will now announce the final special exam.”

Just like that, the first year’s Class C advanced toward their final special examination.