Since it was decided to go to the elementary school to watch their stage play on the weekend, Yukino's house became incredibly quiet again.
Not sure if it was an illusion, but Uchiha Ryo felt that Yukinoshita and Chitanda were also extremely serious about this exam... Although it's a once-a-year final exam, why are you guys trying so hard?
"Haven't you felt that the atmosphere in school has been a bit off recently?" Yukinoshita looked up.
Chitanda said faintly, "Ryo-kun rarely comes to class nowadays, so of course you wouldn't be clear about what the teachers said."
"Hah? What exactly is the situation! Why am I the only one who doesn't know!"
Chitanda Eru slowly explained. Actually, just two days ago, the principal of Shuchiin, that old urchin Adolphe Pescarolo, started his antics again.
That's right, Principal Adolphe recently visited three other high schools in the Tokyo area and finally discovered a big problem: the students of their school lacked ambition!
Although in terms of joint exam scores, Shuchiin's top students are superior, if comparing average scores, Toyogasaki has faintly shown signs of leading in recent years.
As for Hyakkaou and Yoto? Although one prioritizes gambling and the other cultivates idols and stars, their students are very motivated!
Toyogasaki's students are basically children from ordinary families. Apart from excelling in other fields, they mainly focus on studying. If Hyakkaou students lose bets, they might be reduced to lower-class creatures (housepets). Yoto students are all trying to gain both fame and fortune.
Look at his own Shuchiin! A group of children from wealthy families who have neither the academic pressure of Toyogasaki, nor the fear of losing bets like Hyakkaou, nor the effort for fame like Yoto.
It's outrageous! The purpose of Shuchiin Academy is to educate talents who can shoulder the destiny of the country in the future and walk at the forefront of world technology, not a place for a group of dandies to play around and rot!
"So Principal Adolphe added extra credits and scholarships, as well as various other rewards," Yukinoshita continued.
Chitanda Eru chuckled. "In short, the higher the ranking in the exam, the higher the extra credits obtained, and these credits can be used to grant wishes!"
"Will Principal Adolphe give me seven balls to summon Shenron? Or give me a magic lamp to summon a genie? Or give me a cat with a pocket on its body?" Uchiha Ryo curled his lips.
Yukinoshita shook her head. "Of course, it can't be that kind of unrealistic wish fulfillment."
Shuchiin Academy has been established for hundreds of years, and countless social celebrities across the country have graduated from this academy. So as long as there are enough credits, the principal promised that even if one wants to go to the moon, he can help contact the Aviation Bureau of Japan to get a seat on a manned rocket.
"Mr. Principal is really investing heavily. So a study craze has appeared in the school? To earn credits and fulfill wishes, do you guys have wishes too?"
Yukinoshita Yukino sighed. "Ryo-kun, do you really think the principal's promise was made to the students?"
Principal Adolphe is indeed an old urchin, but someone in his position knows deeply that what influences students is not just hobbies and dreams, but also family.
Especially in this aristocratic academy, apart from the Shuchiin VIP group, which medium-sized enterprise doesn't want support from noble people? And the noble support they desire can be achieved as long as their children get high exam scores!
"Worthy of being the principal, actually mobilizing everyone's enthusiasm for learning with just a few words. Is he not afraid that someone will rely on credits to make bad wishes? For example, someone who sings badly (Shirogane Miyuki, I'm not talking about you) proposing to hold a concert at school."
Being good friends, Uchiha Ryo had been to KTV with Shirogane Miyuki. However, after going once, Uchiha Ryo swore never to listen to Shirogane Miyuki sing again.
How to put it? Shirogane Miyuki's singing voice is like... sea cucumber innards expired for a year, paired with freshly made traditional medicine Renghonghuang (licorice soaked in human feces) plus bitter bile juice, squeezed into a drink and flowing slowly in the mouth!
The most speechless thing is that Shirogane Miyuki himself doesn't know how bad his singing is. Afterwards, Uchiha Ryo euphemistically advised him not to sing anymore.
Low EQ: Ugh... your singing is terrible, please don't make noise to affect me in the future, okay?
High EQ: I don't understand music very well, but I recorded it. You should appreciate it yourself; maybe you will sing better with more practice.
Uchiha Ryo: Simply a God of Songs. The whispers of the Old Gods in Cthulhu Mythos used your singing voice as a prototype, right?
Chitanda Eru smiled. "Doesn't it still depend on you guys? With Shirogane-san, Shinomiya-san, and you occupying the top three, where would others have the qualification to obtain a large amount of credits."
"Then you two..."
Yukinoshita smiled. "For this final exam, the credit rewards for the top five in the grade are very high. The sixth place and those behind only get a little bit. So Chitanda and I are fighting for the top five spots."
"Hmph hmph, I'm getting serious now, Yukino. Even facing you, I won't admit defeat!"
.....
This is Shuchiin Academy! Starting today, exams are war! Uchiha Ryo found everyone working hard, except...
Feeling it was a bit troublesome, Uchiha Ryo returned to his own home to rest and received a call from Ishigami Yu.
"What's up Ishigami, wanna team up for games?"
"Uchiha-senpai.... please tutor me!"
Silence—Uchiha Ryo's eyes widened, surprisingly discovering that the guy who would definitely be online usually, his avatar was actually grey.
"Holy crap crap crap!! Ishigami, you aren't sick, are you? Or were you possessed by something? Stay at home and don't move, I'm coming to save you right now!"
Ishigami Yu suddenly wanting to study? This is like Shirosaki Hana saying she has no appetite, Goto Hitori saying she is extroverted and socially invincible, or Yukinoshita saying she is not an A-cup but a C-cup!
How is that possible! Must be sick. How could Ishigami Yu want to study hard? How could Hana refuse snacks? How could Goto Hitori become a normie like Kita? He personally measured Yukinoshita with his hands; at best, she's an A+.
"Senpai.... forget it, it's also good if Senpai can come over now."
Ishigami Yu's tone remained calm, seemingly fully understanding Uchiha Ryo's shock.
Speaking of which, he was a bit confused himself. Clearly, he, who wasn't interested in those things and said socializing was useless, suddenly wanted to study.
What is the reason? The extra credit plan mentioned by the Shuchiin principal a few days ago? That's a good reason. Let's explain it to Uchiha-senpai like that.
But will Senior Uchiha believe it? Better to tell the truth then....