Sakuramoria

— So, maybe this is just a plan to make your victim lose their guard. Or maybe these aren't even your real names. — Ixora wanted to say something, but Bonita interrupted her. — Alright, "Layla and Ixora from room 302," remember this: all of us students at this academy are enemies. By earning more points than the rest of our rivals, we've already eliminated a large number of those who wanted to enroll here. This will definitely ruin someone's life, cause irreparable harm to their self-esteem, and maybe even their emotional health. It's quite possible that someone might even turn to alcohol or go down some other dark path. So... playing friendly at this stage is at the very least foolish, and at most, offensive to those who have already dropped out of the race. Got it?

At first, Layla thought about arguing with Bonita that friendship based on rivalry and mutual respect wasn't exactly something rare. A friendship where each other's successes motivate you to become better, to grow in your field. But ultimately, it was hard to deny that even points, even though they are an abstract value, have an impact on their future, and helping a more talented rival to unlock their potential will negatively affect your own ranking, even if it does give you motivation to work harder. Even if your friend, after achieving success in the future, will be grateful to you until their dying day. The question of priorities arises here. There was some truth in the girl's words, even if not everyone could agree with her.
— We heard you, — the Taimanian nodded when her interlocutor finished her speech, — right, Ixora?