COTE : There is Something Wrong With Hikigaya-Chapter 192: Overthrowing the Strong

After each class cleaned up their camps, packing up supplies and disposing of trash, they all gathered at the dock where they had first arrived.

Despite their exhaustion, the students' faces were filled with anticipation. However, unlike the first day, there were groups of students from Class A, B, and D, while Class C's designated area was completely empty.

That wasn't surprising. In most people's eyes, Class C had already given up on the exam and spent the entire seven days relaxing on the cruise ship.

No—wait.

A small figure emerged from the forest. It was Ibuki, her short blue hair unmistakable, walking behind Class C's Sakagami-sensei.

While the surrounding students reacted with shock, Hikigaya remained calm, as if he had expected this all along. On the other hand, Ayanokouji frowned slightly the moment he saw Ibuki.

Naturally, Ibuki's sudden appearance sparked dissatisfaction among Class D's students, but thanks to Hirata stepping in and calming everyone down, things didn't spiral out of control.

Ibuki ignored the insults thrown her way, but her gaze unconsciously drifted toward the corner of Class D—toward that dead-fish-eyed guy. She noticed he was looking at her too.

What surprised her was that Hikigaya didn't have the reaction Ryuen had expected. Instead of anger or frustration, his expression was calm, as if he had seen this coming from the very start. For some reason, a chill ran down her spine.

Her mind flashed back to what had happened the day before.

After Hikigaya left, Ryuen had suddenly turned on her, beating her up just so he could change the name on Class C's leader card to hers. Originally, Ryuen was supposed to stay behind on the island, but at the last minute, she was the one left behind instead—just so he could drag Hikigaya down with him.

Too bad for Ryuen... it seems that guy predicted everything you'd do.

Ibuki had mixed feelings. She hated Ryuen, but at this moment, she couldn't help but feel a bit sorry for him.

"Hope I made the right choice," she muttered to herself.

Not long after, Mashima-sensei stepped forward with a megaphone. The noisy students instinctively quieted down, holding their breath in anticipation.

"The final results of the first-year special exam on the uninhabited island will now be announced. First, in last place..."

He opened the envelope and paused for a moment when he saw the name inside. Then, without any change in expression, he read it out loud.

"Class A, 0 points."

For a split second, the entire dock fell into an eerie silence.

Then—

Class A exploded in chaos.

Katsuragi's eyes widened in shock. His face turned red, then pale, and he nearly stumbled to the ground.

Beside him, Totsuka, who had been filled with hope like a gambler waiting for a last-minute win, froze in place. The smile on his face vanished instantly, drained of all color, leaving him as pale as a ghost. He stood there, stiff as a board, like a complete fool.

But most of the students weren't focused on Class A anymore.

Class A's unexpected loss meant one thing for the other three classes—an opportunity.

Ibuki, on the other hand, looked completely stunned.

Mashima-sensei continued reading the results in the same emotionless tone.

"In third place, Class C, 71 points."

Hearing that number, Ibuki let out a small sigh of relief, but at the same time, she couldn't help glancing toward Class D with a complicated expression.

Unfortunately for her, no one else seemed to care about Class C's situation.

At that moment, the students from both Class B and Class D held their breath. The next announcement would decide the winner.

"And in second place, Class D with 120 points!"

"And in first place, Class B with 440 points!" ƒreewebɳovel.com

The moment Mashima-sensei finished speaking, both Class B and Class D erupted into cheers. The students in Class D were thrilled—they never expected to score that many points. Meanwhile, Class B was celebrating their overwhelming victory in the special exam, having secured first place with a massive lead over the other three classes.

Katsuragi, Totsuka, and the others from Class A looked pale upon hearing Class B's score. They were already feeling frustrated, but now, they were completely drained of color. More than disbelief, they felt crushing defeat and humiliation.

At the same time, Ayanokouji was also a bit surprised to hear that Class D only had 120 points. But unlike the others, he wasn't shocked by how many points Class D had earned—he was more confused about why it was only 120.

Based on his calculations, they should have had 180 points: 120 from occupying bases plus the points from guessing Class C's leader. Did that mean... he had guessed wrong? And that Hirata had correctly identified the leader of either Class A or Class B?

Looking at the final scores, Hirata had most likely guessed Class A's leader.

Ayanokouji seemed to realize something and turned to look at a certain corner. There, a boy with dead-fish eyes was also staring right back at him. The two of them locked eyes for a few seconds before both silently looked away.

On the other side, most of Class B was celebrating their first-place victory, especially with such a huge lead. However, one person, despite smiling, seemed a little distracted.

"Ichinose, you should be happy. I'm sure Shiranami wants to see you truly enjoy this moment, just like everyone else," Kanzaki said as he walked up to her.

"But... but Chihiro..." Ichinose's expression darkened.

"Shiranami got sick because she didn't take care of her health properly."

"Really? Just the day before, she was the one reminding me to take care of myself and not get sick..."

"Well, these things happen. Getting sick is just like an accident—you never know when it'll come."

As Kanzaki spoke, he instinctively glanced toward Class D.

Ichinose nodded, but a hint of doubt flickered in her eyes.

Just then, Mashima-sensei's voice rang out again.

"Now, an update on class points. Due to the results of this special exam, all class points have changed. Here are the final standings."

Katsuragi's face twisted as he clenched his eyes shut. It was as if he already knew what was coming.

"Class A: 1,004 points. Class B: 1,103 points. Class C: 563 points. Class D: 120 points."

Mashima-sensei remained expressionless as he continued.

"Since Class B's total points now exceed those of Class A, starting now, Class B will take the position of Class A. The former Class A will drop to Class B. That is all."

The moment Mashima-sensei finished speaking, the former Class A exploded into chaos.

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