COTE : There is Something Wrong With Hikigaya-Chapter 164: Selling Points Strategy?

Hikigaya understood the key points of this special survival exam on the deserted island, but not everyone had the same quick thinking and big-picture mindset. Most students were still focused on how to keep as many special points as possible.

Class D was a prime example. The boys, led by Ike and Yukimura, supported a "survival" strategy to conserve points, while the girls, led by Shinohara, prioritized securing basic necessities before considering other things. After all, anyone who saw the crude outdoor toilet couldn't help but frown.

This situation was expected and happened in every class. However, unlike Class D, the other classes, despite their differences, quickly reached agreements under their leaders' coordination. Class A and Class B had already started assigning tasks.

Meanwhile, Class D was still arguing, and the conflict was only getting worse. This was largely because Hirata, the leader of Class D, had enough charisma to unite the class but lacked the decisiveness to make tough calls when needed. He always tried to find a so-called "compromise."

"Hirata, can I talk to you for a moment?"

Hikigaya found Hirata in the middle of trying to mediate the argument. Hirata looked troubled—the sudden special exam had thrown many students into chaos, and as the class leader, he was under the most pressure.

In the end, Hirata followed Hikigaya to an open area nearby.

"Hirata, do you want to earn class points, or do you want private points?"

Hikigaya got straight to the point.

"Uh..."

Hirata was caught off guard by the question. His mind was still focused on settling the disputes, so he didn't react immediately.

"What I mean is, if your goal is to move up to Class A, then class points are the priority. But right now, Class D has zero points, and Class C has a lead of over 400 points. Most of our classmates have been living off cheap meals since the first semester, and they've already spent all their private points. You see what I'm getting at, right?"

Hikigaya laid it out clearly, and Hirata quickly caught on.

"Hikigaya, are you saying that if moving up classes isn't the goal right now, we should focus on getting private points instead of class points? But aren't class points—"

Hirata suddenly stopped mid-sentence, realizing something. His eyes widened.

"You mean... using these special points to trade for private points?!"

"These 300 special points—we don't even know how many class points they'll actually convert into in the end. And even if they do convert, how much will we get?

It's not that I doubt our classmates, but you know just as well as I do what kind of situation Class D is in right now. If we manage to keep even 100 points, we should consider ourselves lucky.

So instead of holding onto these special points that may or may not turn into class points, we should 'cash them out' into something more valuable right now.

Class D's biggest weakness is that we have zero points. But at the same time, that's also our biggest advantage. The other classes, on the other hand, care a lot about points in this exam. If we sell our special points to Class B, I'm sure they'd be more than happy to take the deal. Meanwhile, Class D would get a large sum of private points immediately.

What do you think?"

After hearing this, Hirata was completely stunned. Hikigaya's plan had clearly shocked him.

More importantly... every single word hit home.

Compared to the obsession with moving up classes, what Hirata really wanted was for his classmates to get along. But since the start of the semester, conflicts and arguments had never stopped. The biggest reason? Everyone had spent all their private points in the first month.

When there was money, there were no arguments. The moment money ran out, conflicts and fights popped up like mushrooms after the rain, impossible to stop.

Hikigaya's idea could solve one of Class D's biggest problems right away—the desperate need for private points!

"And... we could also use this chance to repair our relationship with Class B."

Hikigaya added.

"I... I..."

It was obvious that Hirata was already convinced.

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At that moment, there was movement in the distance.

While Hirata was still thinking and Class D was still undecided, the students of Class A and Class B had already reached an internal agreement and started heading into the island's forest—most likely to find a suitable place to set up camp.

Seeing this, the arguing students in Class D immediately grew tense.

When it comes to survival in the wild, a good campsite is extremely important. It can give a big advantage, such as good ventilation, access to water, and natural protection. Securing a good spot can also help save supplies.

Seeing the other classes take action, Ike, Yukimura, and the others decided to stop arguing with the girls and turned their focus toward finding a suitable campsite. They agreed to figure out their strategy after securing a base.

Without another word, Ike and the other boys started moving. Even if Hirata wanted to stop them, there was nothing he could do. In the end, he had no choice but to go along with the plan—for now.

At least they would enter the forest first to look for a good campsite, and then they could decide how to use their points.

Still, Hirata insisted that everyone enter the forest in teams of at least two—just in case something unexpected happened.

"Hikigaya-kun, let me think about this plan a little more."

Hirata looked both apologetic and exhausted.

"I understand, but try to decide quickly. If Class B spends their points to buy supplies, it'll be too late."

Hikigaya reminded him.

Hirata nodded and left, probably to discuss it with Kushida and the others.

Hikigaya was about to enter the forest when he suddenly felt a light tug on his sleeve. He turned around to see Sakura, looking embarrassed.

He glanced at the nearby girls, who had already grouped up in pairs or trios, and quickly understood what was going on.

She... was left alone.

"I'm heading somewhere first. The path might be a little tricky. Are you sure you're okay with that?"

"I-I'll do my best!"

Sakura nodded firmly, showing she wouldn't be a burden.

"Alright, let's go together."

With that, Hikigaya stepped into the forest. Sakura's face turned slightly red, but she quickly followed him.

After checking their direction, Hikigaya navigated through the forest using the rough map in his mind. Since he had already planned the route, they reached their destination in about twenty minutes.

The faint sound of waves could be heard ahead. Hikigaya hurried forward and saw a cliff.

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