According to the teacher, Saiki should have scored around the middle during the entrance exam, and his current test results are also in the middle ranks.
Theoretically, such scores aren't particularly outstanding. There are indeed high school students who are average in every aspect. However, since the teacher specifically mentioned Saiki's name, it suggests she's noticed something special about him. Did the school investigate him beforehand, or is there another reason?
If what Teacher Chabashira said is true, Saiki might indeed be someone extraordinary. I hadn't detected anything unusual about him before. Is he hiding something too?
After hearing Chabashira Sae's words, Ayanokōji Kiyotaka's mind raced, recalling every detail of his interactions with Saiki Kusuo.
"Yare yare, looks like things might get complicated later."
Hiding nearby, Saiki Kusuo's eyebrows furrowed slightly. Compared to other students, Ayanokōji Kiyotaka seemed slightly more observant and skilled in other areas.
Saiki shifted his gaze to Chabashira Sae, also picking up her thoughts.
For now, it's unclear if Saiki Kusuo is hiding something. His behavior and test scores seem normal.
But I can't jump to conclusions. Like Ayanokōji Kiyotaka, he was added to the admission list later. I can't overlook him.
According to Chairman Sakayanagi's information, Ayanokōji is extraordinary. Maybe I can use him to probe Saiki Kusuo's true abilities… This year's students are special. If I want to reach Class A, this is my best chance. I can't miss it! I'll make good use of these guys!
"What a malicious teacher," Saiki thought.
For now, he hadn't exposed any flaws. Chabashira Sae was merely suspicious, with no concrete evidence.
Just as Saiki feared, Chabashira intended to use her students to uncover his secrets.
Saiki knew this was all connected to his brother, Saiki Kûsuke. It was likely Kûsuke's deliberate plan. He'd used his connections to enroll Saiki, placing him in Class D to force the teachers to pay attention to him.
After all, as his genius brother with an unstable mental state, Kûsuke's actions were unpredictable.
Perhaps Chabashira Sae was curious about Saiki's identity, suspecting he was unusual. But she'd never guess he was a psychic.
"That's right, Saiki Kusuo. His scores are mid-range in every subject, with no weaknesses. In a way, he's similar to you, Ayanokōji."
Chabashira Sae smiled knowingly, as if she held all the students' secrets.
"I haven't noticed anything special about Saiki. He seems too ordinary," Horikita Suzune said, shaking her head. Without Kushida Kikyō's earlier involvement, she likely wouldn't have interacted with Saiki at all.
"I was just mentioning it casually. But if you aim for Class A, this might become an important clue."
Chabashira waved her hand.
"The staff meeting is starting soon. The office will be locked. You two should leave."
Her goal achieved, Chabashira dismissed them.
For now, Saiki Kusuo's true abilities are unclear. Ayanokōji Kiyotaka could be a valuable ally, but I'll observe his true strength first and see what he's capable of.
Chabashira thought to herself.
Ayanokōji Kiyotaka and Horikita Suzune left the office, while Saiki Kusuo quickly hid to avoid being noticed.
Ayanokōji scored exactly fifty in every subject? Is he hiding his strength?
He doesn't seem very serious.
Besides him, what's the deal with Saiki Kusuo? Why did Teacher Chabashira mention him? What's special about him? Scoring mid-range in every test isn't easy. He'd need to know everyone's scores to maintain that rank. How is that possible?
After leaving the office, Horikita Suzune's mind raced. She was troubled by her placement in Class D and struggled to understand Chabashira's words.
"Ayanokōji, did you really score exactly fifty in every subject?" she asked.
"I told you, coincidences are scary. I have no ambition or special abilities."
Ayanokōji replied casually.
Like Horikita, Ayanokōji was also thinking about Saiki Kusuo.
Chabashira likely wants us to investigate Saiki.
Can Saiki really hide so deeply that even I can't see through him? Predicting class averages using past tests to score mid-range is impossible for me. I can't know everyone's abilities. If he can, he's someone I can't ignore… Could he be sent by that man? The White Room project should be shut down, but that man would restart it. Planting White Room students in the school is his style.
I don't want to draw attention now, but I'll first determine if Saiki is as hidden as Chabashira claims.
The two walked and chatted casually.
They had no idea Saiki Kusuo was just five meters away.
"I want to confirm if my placement in Class D was the school's real decision. If so, reaching Class A will be my goal."
Horikita Suzune declared seriously.