Classroom of the Elite, I Really Just Want to Collect All the CGs

Shikime Natsu steeled himself mentally.

"Yeah, no problem. I'll do my best to become friends with Horikita!"

Hearing this near-agreement, Kushida Kikyo nodded with a smile, only then putting a little more distance between herself and Shikime Natsu.

Hey, girl, the "fakeness" on you is a bit too blinding.

"Then I'll get in touch with you when the time comes."

After the two stepped out of the elevator, Shikime Natsu spoke to Kushida Kikyo, who was standing to the side.

"Mm-hmm, I'm counting on you, Shikime-kun."

Kushida Kikyo flashed a sweet smile, looking incredibly pristine.

"By the way, Shikime-kun, don't you think this school is quite amazing? Not only are there so many shops, but we also get 100,000 points every month. Honestly, I feel like something is quite wrong here. Especially since these are points and not money, it doesn't feel like I'm spending anything at all. My sense of money has become a bit strange; someone in my class spent 30,000 points on a game console on the very first day."

After finishing her request, Kushida Kikyo quickly shifted the topic to other matters.

"That extravagant?"

Shikime Natsu was a bit surprised. Spending 30,000 points on the first day was not something an average person could do.

"Right? I was shocked too."

Kushida Kikyo spoke, chatting about some interesting things that had happened with her classmates. Of course, when it came to secrets or anything of the sort, Kushida Kikyo kept her lips sealed tight.

"If you have anything on your mind, Shikime-kun, you can tell me, okay? I think I could be a qualified listener."

As she said this, Kushida Kikyo tilted her head slightly to look at Shikime Natsu, revealing a very gentle smile.

[Ding~]

[CG8: I want to hear your secrets too (Kushida Kikyo)]

[Come on, tell me your secrets. It would be best if... they could become leverage in my hands.]

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining the skill card: Invisible Fingerprints (No matter how you press or what you touch, your fingerprints will never be left behind.)]

Shikime Natsu finally understood just how extraordinary the girl in front of him was. How long had school been open? She had already managed to win over so many people, and this person had even set her sights on him.

"Of course, I'll be sure to trouble Kushida-san to listen to my worries when the time comes."

Shikime Natsu smiled slightly. That was an absolute impossibility; this woman was just looking to get some leverage on him.

But still... what the hell is this reward?

He was a model student, at the very least. What does the system want by giving him a skill he has absolutely no use for?

"Mm, I'll be sure to listen to Shikime-kun's worries carefully!"

Kushida Kikyo nodded vigorously.

"Then I'll be heading off."

Soon, they reached the place where they would part ways. Kushida Kikyo waved at Shikime Natsu, flashing that incredibly sweet smile once again.

"Shikime-kun is truly quite leisurely. It seems you already have everything under control, don't you?"

Sakayanagi Arisu leaned on her cane, tapping it gently against the ground, a mysterious smile playing on her face.

Chapter 18: Want to go eat together?

"Oh, I didn't expect such a coincidence, Sakayanagi."

Shikime Natsu's gaze fell upon the girl. She walked with her cane, looking a bit strained. Sigh... her health is already so poor, yet she still insists on coming out to stir up trouble.

I really don't get it.

"Indeed, what a coincidence."

It seems she was waiting for me all along. Shikime Natsu chuckled softly. With this new skill, he could say he was like a tiger that had grown wings, especially when facing someone who might backstab him at any moment. No, that wasn't quite right—this person would even come right up to his face to tell him when she was about to backstab him.

Her personality was truly malicious enough.

"What do you intend to do to resolve your class's current predicament?"

Sakayanagi Arisu looked at Shikime Natsu with an "I'm so curious" expression.

"Naturally, I couldn't tell you that. I wouldn't want you ruining my good work."

Shikime Natsu chuckled, shifting his gaze away from Sakayanagi Arisu without a care.

"I don't quite believe that Shikime-kun could come up with a solution in just one night."

Sakayanagi Arisu's tone was slightly teasing, her cane tapping the ground in a rhythmic pattern as she walked, creating a faint sound.

A clumsy attempt at a provocation.

Although Shikime Natsu was a bit narcissistic about himself, this kind of provocation had absolutely no effect on him.

"You've guessed it."

Shikime Natsu wasn't about to concern himself with Sakayanagi Arisu's thoughts, but... this person was indeed a troublesome one.

Seeing Shikime Natsu's distracted reply, Sakayanagi Arisu's delicate brows furrowed slightly; it was unclear what she was thinking at that moment.

However, her brow soon smoothed out, and a smile returned to her face. Such an opponent was the only kind that was interesting enough.

"I am looking forward to seeing how you handle this, Shikime-kun."

Sakayanagi Arisu's gaze rested on Shikime Natsu, who stood before her. This guy was truly interesting; even though she had damaged the class's interests to such an extent, he still maintained the exact same pace to stay perfectly level with her as they walked.

Is this... being conquered by my cuteness?

Sakayanagi Arisu was quite confident in her own abilities and appearance, confident enough not to lose to anyone.

Shikime Natsu sighed inwardly. As expected, triggering a CG is not that simple.

"Shikime-san, have you thought of a solution?"

Totsuka Yahiko asked anxiously. He was tempted to buy the information directly from the teachers and sell it to other classes. After all, if another class implemented this strategy first, wouldn't they lose out on potential profit?

"Totsuka, sometimes, one must never be in a rush. The more anxious you are, the further your goal drifts away."

Shikime Natsu spoke with complete composure.

"But..."

Totsuka Yahiko sighed, the anxiety on his face failing to dissipate.

"Rest assured."

Shikime Natsu waved his hand. This guy was a bit too impatient; such a mindset was unacceptable.

"Alright, I trust you, Shikime-san."

Seeing Shikime Natsu's effortless demeanor, Totsuka Yahiko gritted his teeth and agreed.

"Did you really think of a way?"

Kamuro Masumi lowered her voice to speak with Shikime Natsu.

"It's break time now, you don't have to whisper, you know. Or do you prefer this feeling of being secretive?"

Shikime Natsu gave Kamuro Masumi an "I understand" look.

"You're asking for death!"

Kamuro Masumi was annoyed to the point of embarrassment, her purple eyes glaring fiercely at this incredibly unreliable guy.

They were clearly talking about serious business.

"Alright, alright. I have something I want to ask of you."

A constant smile remained on Shikime Natsu's face.

"What is it?"

Hearing that he had a favor to ask, Kamuro Masumi looked at Shikime Natsu.

"After school today, keep an eye on Sakayanagi Arisu. If she goes to Keyaki Mall, report it to me immediately."

He sent this message to Kamuro Masumi via his phone, as even the quietest conversation could potentially be overheard by those around them.

Shikime Natsu wasn't sure if there were any backstabbers in this class, so he had to be as cautious as possible.

"I understand."

Kamuro Masumi glanced at the message on her phone and nodded.

"By the way, don't let her recruit you."

Seeing Kamuro Masumi's blank expression, Shikime Natsu added one more thing.

"I wouldn't!"

She, Kamuro Masumi, had her own principles, okay?

Since she had agreed to assist Shikime Natsu, it was naturally impossible for her to be easily recruited by someone else.

What exactly is going on inside this guy's head?

Kamuro Masumi looked at Shikime Natsu, speechless.

"That's good."

Shikime Natsu smiled and nodded.

During the morning classes, basically everyone in Class A listened attentively; talking or playing on phones basically didn't happen.

Even Sakayanagi Arisu didn't intentionally cause trouble, which made Shikime Natsu feel a bit more at ease.

As long as he waited until after school, he could continue to pursue his goal.

"Finally, it's time to eat. I'm starving. Come to think of it, I didn't even have breakfast this morning."

Shikime Natsu recalled his morning: first, he ran into Kushida Kikyo and chatted the whole way, then seamlessly transitioned to Sakayanagi Arisu, which resulted in him never getting a chance to buy breakfast.

"Masumi, want to go grab lunch together?"

Shikime Natsu naturally extended a lunch invitation to his good desk-mate.