Houtarou Oreki's Classroom of the Elite

In other words, she also knows the situation in Class D like the back of her hand, and she feels troubled by the idea of having to persuade everyone to follow the school rules now that they know them.

That is to say.

She doesn't want to be the kind of person who makes others dislike her.

And that wouldn't be very angelic, would it?

Oreki thought in his heart.

Meanwhile, Kikyou Kushida had already started reading the... store opening agreement rules that Oreki had passed over via Horikita.

Chapter 026: Kikyou Kushida is a Bomb!

The store opening agreement, full name: Project Agreement for Borrowing Money to Open a Store.

1. Fundraising. After joining, you must invest 50,000 points in the first month, followed by 30,000 points each month for the next 6 months. Starting from the third month, 15% interest on the invested capital will be returned monthly, and all principal will be returned at the 12-month mark. You have priority rights to participate in future fundraising.

2. This contract is valid for 12 months.

3. If the investor unilaterally breaches the contract, they must pay a penalty of 10,000 points, and the points already collected will not be refunded.

The contract only contains these three points.

Kikyou Kushida blinked gently.

"This is the information Oreki-kun went to investigate today; the second-year seniors pooled their money to open this Milk Tea Shop."

"And they can earn a considerable amount of points through the shop every month."

"According to the intelligence obtained from Oreki-kun earlier, the opportunities for students to earn points are quite scarce."

"But the second-years have pioneered a new scheme, standing at a higher vantage point, opening a store to make money."

"And these—" Horikita paused for a few seconds to add, "were discovered today when I found Oreki-kun going to the second-year area to investigate."

"I think we can borrow this idea."

This explanation left people somewhat speechless.

Because, analyzing it, does it mean the result was only obtained because you followed Oreki-kun?

But Kikyou Kushida nodded gently.

Oh.

So, Horikita-san, because you discovered Oreki-kun, you want a piece of the pie?

"Then, do you mean... that we should gather points together and open a store just like the second-years?" Kikyou Kushida asked.

"Not counting you," Horikita said. "I just hope you can help, but you are not one of the people sharing the profits."

"..." Kikyou Kushida.

Kikyou Kushida's expression seemed to turn aggrieved all of a sudden.

And just when Oreki thought she might lose her composure, he found her turning directly toward him.

"Does Oreki-kun think so too?"

She was speaking while gazing into his dark green pupils.

Turning her body to the side, she revealed a pitiful and endearing appearance.

And this is the weapon of girls...

Oreki had already witnessed this weapon with Sakayanagi Arisu.

So, he should have resistance to this kind of girl's weapon... he didn't.

Sakanagi-san is cute, Horikita is beautiful, and this kind of Kikyou Kushida... is just like a freebie.

It also possesses terrifying destructive power.

"Originally, I wanted to gather enough points to open a store," Oreki said. "Then I would give Horikita-san a 10% share as compensation, but if you join as well, Kikyou Kushida, then I can give you a 5% share."

"5%—"

Kikyou Kushida continued to maintain her cute expression from just a moment ago.

"Only 5%, because obtaining information is not a simple matter."

"Like the initial acquisition of the school rules, my class spent 2 million private points," Oreki said.

"Oh." Seemingly accepting this Reason, Kikyou Kushida turned back.

"Then, can I understand it as, Horikita-san, you want me to help?" She looked at Horikita.

After all, it was Horikita who contacted her, which is why she came running.

Despite coming all this way with such effort, Horikita-san didn't appreciate it at all.

And she used her like a Tool Person in such a blunt way; it was simply excessive.

"Suit yourself. If it's not you, then Hirata-kun is also an option," Horikita said.

"..." Kikyou Kushida.

"..." Oreki.

Hmm.

Although Oreki felt that being alone was energy-efficient, Horikita-san's years of experience without friends were, as expected... the real deal.

A blunt girl can really get under one's skin.

"Y-yes, that's right." Faced with such a socially oblivious Horikita-san, Kikyou Kushida looked slightly aggrieved, but she wasn't angry. "Hirata-kun is also very popular and possesses a natural affinity for people."

"However, I hope I can become friends with Horikita-san."

In other words, does Kushida hope to use this opportunity to become friends with Horikita?

"I refuse." Horikita Suzune said immediately.

"..." Kushida.

Then, Oreki noticed that Kushida, having been rejected in an instant, looked toward him again.

"Then, can I become friends with Oreki-kun?" Kushida-san once again wore a pitiful expression.

Is this because she felt embarrassed after being instantly rejected by Horikita Suzune and turned to him to save face?

Or is it a roundabout strategy?

Because she noticed that he could talk to Horikita, she hopes to use him as a bridge to get close to Horikita Suzune again?

Through this meeting, Oreki also gained some insight.

Kushida-san should be the type with very high emotional intelligence, so she should basically know that a blunt girl like Horikita-san is very difficult to approach.

In that case, avoiding her would be the best policy.

Yet, she is persistent.

So, if it isn't obsessive-compulsive disorder, then there must be a reason why she has to be on good terms with Horikita Suzune.

"Kushida-san, how is your academic ability?" Oreki asked.

"Me?"

"It's alright, I guess, like scoring 80 out of 100 points." Kushida-san didn't understand why Oreki suddenly asked this, but she still answered sweetly.

And Oreki already understood.

Kushida was able to run over from the school building in a few minutes, which shows that her physical fitness and athletic ability are also good.

Plus, she understands the atmosphere well and has high emotional intelligence.

Therefore.

The reason she was assigned to Class D... is a flaw that cannot be offset by any positive evaluations.

So to speak.

This is likely a bomb that could explode at any moment.

Chapter 027 Where is Kakeru Ryuuen? Kakeru Ryuuen is harassing Albert Yamada!

Kushida is a bomb.

The risk factor is very high.

Then, should he use her?

He should.

Because he has already started interacting with Kushida, and approaching someone else would require time and mental effort.

That is not energy-efficient.

At the same time.

Kushida is very persistent about Horikita, and this point can be leveraged.

Therefore, she is a person who is quite convenient and usable in the current situation.

"Of course you can." Oreki gave the answer that would satisfy Kushida-san. "At the same time, I will be in contact with Horikita-san for the next month."

"Oh." Kushida nodded gently.

It seemed she was starting to speculate about the relationship between Oreki and Horikita Suzune.

However, she was also very sensible.

"If you want to collect investment intentions from the students, then I need a few more days."

"Right now, I only know a small portion of the students."

In other words, if given a few more days, you would be able to know all the New Students?

That social ability is maxed out.

"Fine." Oreki nodded. "But I only want students from Class B and Class C to participate."

"The students in Class A have no money left, and as for the students in Class D, it's not that I'm being mean, but it's a question of whether they can even afford to pay for the investment next month."

"Okay." Kushida didn't suspect anything else.

Because she herself also felt that Class D would be in danger moving forward.

So he was wondering if there was any way to scrape together some points.

And now, Oreki would receive a 5% return on however many points she managed to rake in.

She had to put in some effort for her own sake as well.

Kikyou Kushida began her efforts.

She possessed an extremely high level of approachability.

Although she had requested a few days from Oreki to focus on socializing, the three of them reunited on the evening of the third day.

During these two days.

Oreki learned from Horikita Suzune that Kushida had persisted with her previous harassment strategy, still waiting at her door every single morning.

That sounded a bit creepy.

Of course, it could also be interpreted as Kushida's perseverance.

A desperate, urgent, and obsessive desire to become friends with Horikita Suzune.

And this was how Horikita described it.

"I can't understand it at all, or rather, I can't feel any sincerity."

Hmm.

Horikita was a blunt girl who couldn't read the room.

Oreki had already realized this point.

At the same time, it was undeniable that this blunt young lady's intuition was spot on.