In stark contrast to the commotion in Classes C and D, Classes A and B were much calmer.
Class A went without saying; with Class Points in the thousands, they had a substantial reserve to fall back on.
Class B had only 710 points, but thanks to Kanzaki and Ichinose's careful financial planning, along with the Core Members' discipline in spending points—the 300,000-point "investment," for example, had been covered by the emergency fund and individual contributions—most students still had some points left in their Personal Accounts. They had enough to cover their daily expenses, so although they were confused, they hadn't panicked.
Toudou Shizuka passed the entrance to Class D and glanced inside at the gloomy atmosphere.
Sakura Airi sat in a corner, her oversized glasses lowered. Her fingers absently twisted the hem of her clothes, and the crushing pressure of her 87 points was plain to see.
He didn't stop, heading straight for the Class B Classroom.
He had barely sat down when his phone vibrated in his pocket. The screen lit up. Sender: Ichinose Honami.
[Toudou, are you free after school this afternoon? Could you come to the east side of the playground, downstairs from the Teaching Building near the Old School Building? It's a personal matter... I'd like to hear your opinion. Please. (.•́︿•̀.)]
A text emoticon followed, revealing a rare hint of hesitation and... embarrassment? It was quite unlike her usual capable self.
Toudou Shizuka raised an eyebrow slightly. A personal matter? She wanted to hear his opinion?
That didn't sound like Ichinose Honami, who was usually decisive and took matters into her own hands.
Thinking of the Class A "Team Encouragement" ability she had displayed at yesterday's celebration, this private request for help seemed especially out of character.
Scan Ichinose Honami.
[Affection: 65/100 (Trust)]
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