Kushida Kikyo

I once again proposed a Deal to Ichinose Honami.

The deal was that I would help them get promoted to Class A next month, and in return, I asked for another 1 million Personal Points.

Ichinose seemed a bit troubled. "I'm sorry, Akasaka-kun, but I can't agree to that."

"The 1 million Personal Points we're paying this time was gathered by all 40 of us in the class. If we have to pay another 1 million Personal Points, the pressure will be a bit too much."

"Besides, we got information in advance, and the gap shouldn't be too large. Even if we're below Class A, it won't be by much, and we'll be satisfied."

"Is that so... What a shame." I couldn't help but put on a heartbroken expression.

It really hurt, losing 1 million...

Soon, Ichinose Honami and Kanzaki Ryuji prepared to leave.

Just then, Teacher Hoshinomiya kindly suggested, "It's lunchtime right now, let's eat before you go."

No one had any objections and planned to leave after eating.

Akasaka Ryunosuke got up, preparing to leave. His objective had been achieved, and there was no need to stay any longer.

Seeing that I was about to leave, Hoshinomiya quickly called out to me, "Come to my office after school. I have something to tell you."

I stumbled. Something to tell me again? I'm so busy these days...

I reluctantly agreed to Teacher Hoshinomiya's request and then left.

Ichinose Honami curiously asked, "Teacher, do you have something important to discuss with him that you're asking him to come to your office?"

Hoshinomiya smiled mysteriously. "You'll find out later. I don't plan to keep it from you. I want to make a deal with him to buy the opportunity to be promoted to Class A..."

"Although I don't know if that guy is just fooling me?"

"But it's enough for me to take a risk and try."

Hoshinomiya Chie's expression was exceptionally serious, completely different from her usual carefree demeanor. Then, she instantly reverted to her original self, smiling and saying.

"Don't worry, I'll pay for this. Besides, if we really get promoted to Class A, my salary will double. This money will be earned back quickly, so you guys don't need to feel pressured."

Hoshinomiya quickly waved her hand, signaling Ichinose not to feel burdened, implying she could earn the money back herself.

Ichinose felt a bit guilty, as having the teacher pay for it... was somewhat inappropriate.

So, Ichinose started negotiating with Hoshinomiya. The students would pay half. At first, Hoshinomiya refused, but she couldn't resist Ichinose's stubbornness and finally reluctantly agreed.

"Shiho is really something, I didn't expect her to be so stubborn."

Hoshinomiya held her cheek, complaining, but she highly approved of the girl's sensible and well-behaved nature. Unfortunately, this was Advanced Nurturing, where such qualities were least needed.

Hoshinomiya was very worried about this child, unable to survive in this school in the future...

On the other side, Akasaka Ryunosuke.

After finishing lunch, he returned to the classroom and was met by Kushida Kikyo, who had been waiting for him for a long time.

Akasaka quickly braked and turned to leave, not wanting to be involved with this troublesome person.

Kushida had been waiting for Akasaka for a while. As soon as she saw him arrive, her eyes lit up, and she wanted to greet him. However, upon seeing Akasaka turn to leave, she abandoned any pretense of gentleness and kindness, grabbing Akasaka Ryunosuke's hand as he tried to walk away.

"Please wait!"

Seeing my hand grabbed, I knew I couldn't escape. I had no choice but to turn and look at Kushida. "What is it? Kushida-san."

Kushida put on that delicate, cute, and wronged look again. Any ordinary boy would probably have fallen at her feet by now, but unfortunately, I'm not in Class A...

"Akasaka-san, are you avoiding me? Why are you avoiding me? Did I do something wrong to make you angry?"

The surrounding classmates all looked over with gossipy expressions, thinking it was some sort of unresolved romantic entanglement.

Tsk, this woman... Truly an actress. But I replied normally on the surface. "Kushida-san, I've made myself very clear. I don't want to be friends with you. How long are you going to pester me?"

Faced with such a direct answer, Kushida was a little stunned.

Why was this boy completely different from the ones she'd met before? So difficult to handle. She had lowered herself, and he was still not satisfied...

Kushida's expression turned somewhat gloomy. This was the first time a boy had managed to break through her facade.

In the past, hadn't they all been completely fooled by her? How could this guy in front of her be so impervious to everything...

But she still replied normally on the surface, even with a hint of grievance, pushing Akasaka into the most disadvantageous position.

"Akasaka-san, do you hate me?" As she spoke, actual little pearls began to form in her eyes...

Now this was bad... It directly pushed Akasaka Ryunosuke into a disadvantageous situation, and the people around him began to whisper, even criticizing Akasaka.

"This guy is bullying Kushida, how disgusting." The leader of the Gyaru Group, Karuizawa Kei, muttered discontentedly.

The other gyarus quickly chimed in, and even Matsushita Chiaki, for the sake of his small group, added a comment from time to time.

But on the surface, she had actually seen the whole situation clearly. However, for the sake of her own superficial relationships, she had to add a comment.

"Akasaka is indeed a bit much... Who does he think he is?" But she didn't go too far and shut her mouth after saying that.

She just wanted to fit in better, to make her own life more normal, just like Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, a master hiding his strength.

To put it bluntly, Matsushita Chiaki was a low-spec version of Lu Ge.

Even Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, Akasaka's only friend in name, had no intention of putting in a good word for Akasaka.

He knew very well that if he were to step in and say a few good words at this moment, he would definitely be isolated by most of the other students...

It wasn't worth it.

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka clearly understood the situation and could only offer a silent prayer for Akasaka in his heart.

Forgive me, I don't want to be isolated either. I just want to be a normal person...

Seeing the situation developing for the worse, Akasaka's face darkened. He looked unhappily at the feigning pitiful Kushida Kikyo before him and spoke without any politeness.

"Kushida, how many times do I have to tell you? I don't want to know you. Why are you like a stubborn stain, never giving up? No matter how I try to shake you off, you just won't leave."

Kushida froze on the spot. She hadn't expected him to speak so rudely and quickly tried to retort.

"You've misunderstood, Akasaka. I just want to be friends with you."

Akasaka quickly raised his hand to stop her and looked around at his classmates who were now displeased with him. He said to Kushida Kikyo again:

"No matter how many times you say it, my answer remains the same. I don't want to befriend you. Please stop bothering me from now on. You're annoying."

After saying that, I sat back down in my chair. Just like Horikita Suzune, I had been isolated by my classmates. But it didn't matter. I didn't want to engage in any social interactions within the class anyway. I just wanted to make money.

Kushida Kikyo's body stiffened. She didn't recover until I left. Her eyes were dim and unclear, filled with malice as she fiercely cursed inwardly.

"Akasaka Ryunosuke, you disgusting man, just you wait..."

Soon, the class bell rang, and everyone returned to their seats to begin the lesson.