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

"Hmm, I suppose you could say we're acquainted."

Shikime Natsu nodded; he had only just made a deal with Ryuen Kakeru a short while ago.

"I see... By the way, Shikime-kun, how is your class doing?"

Shiina Hiyori quickly shifted the topic to Shikime Natsu, showing no particular opinion regarding Ryuen Kakeru.

Whether she approved or disapproved of Ryuen Kakeru, her stance remained ambiguous.

Of course, this was only his first time meeting Shiina Hiyori, and since it concerned another class, it wouldn't be easy to pry any information out of her.

"As for me, everyone in my class is doing fine. And, just so you know, I'm the class representative."

Shikime Natsu smiled with great confidence.

"Is that so? That's truly impressive. To have earned the recognition of your entire class just one day after school started."

Shiina Hiyori didn't hold back her praise, which made Shikime Natsu feel quite pleased.

"Well then... let's rest for a moment before we head out."

Shikime Natsu had already finished the ramen in his bowl.

"Thank you for the meal."

Shiina Hiyori nodded and thanked him once more.

"Shiina-san, you've helped me a lot as well. If it weren't for you, I think it would have been very difficult for me to find a novel that suited my tastes."

"If you finish the novel you have in your hands, feel free to ask me for other recommendations. I'm basically always in the library."

Shiina Hiyori thought for a moment before revealing where she usually spent her time.

"Why don't we exchange contact information?"

Shikime Natsu had other ideas; much like collecting CGs, he was quite fond of collecting the contact information of beautiful girls.

"Mm, that's fine~"

Shiina Hiyori nodded and added Shikime Natsu to her contacts. Looking at the contact list on her phone, which now contained someone other than Sakagami Kazuma, she felt an unexpected sense of satisfaction in her little heart. She placed her small hand over her chest... she was very happy.

"Then, let's head back."

Shikime Natsu spoke up. It was nearly nine o'clock after dinner, and there would still be plenty of time to wash up and rest once they got back.

"Mm."

The two continued to walk side by side, keeping a slight distance between them as they headed toward the dormitory building.

"Shikime-kun, thank you very much. I had a wonderful time tonight."

When the elevator doors opened and they reached Shikime Natsu's floor, Shiina Hiyori nodded toward him to express her gratitude.

[Ding~]

[CG12: Book Friend (Shiina Hiyori)]

[Meeting you made me very happy~]

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining the skill card: No Violence (After use, the target's violent thoughts will be completely eliminated for one day. Cooldown: two days)]

"Yeah, me too."

Shikime Natsu waved his hand and stepped out of the elevator. It had been another fulfilling day; before he knew it, he had already collected twelve CGs. Not bad at all.

He took out his phone and checked his points—over 2.7 million. To have become a multi-millionaire just two days into the school year; as expected of himself, excellent as always.

Of course, some of those points would have to be distributed to ensure their loyalty.

Shikime Natsu was never a stingy person; using points to buy people's hearts was the best strategy.

The next day, Class A homeroom.

Chapter 30: Why Don't You Try Wearing a Maid Outfit Too?

Mashima Tomoya didn't intend to say much during today's homeroom, so he simply handed the floor over to Shikime Natsu.

As the homeroom teacher of Class A, he naturally wanted to see his class achieve results.

Was today's speech intended to collect points from everyone in the class to purchase information from him?

After all, the situation with the upperclassmen was truly regrettable. Mashima Tomoya's gaze fell upon Sakayanagi Arisu. The daughter of Chairman Sakayanagi was really...

Fortunately, it shouldn't be too late to take action now. In a real sense, it was only the second day of school, and being able to make a choice on the second day was already quite impressive.

"Alright, I will now distribute 1.01 million points equally among everyone."

Hmm... collecting everyone's points equally? Mashima Tomoya, standing to the side, nodded, but suddenly felt something was off.

Distribute them?

Wasn't he supposed to collect them?

Mashima Tomoya stared at Shikime Natsu on the podium in bewilderment. What exactly had he done?

"Shikime, what have you done?"

Mashima Tomoya could not help but ask aloud; this was simply too inconceivable. How could he, the homeroom teacher, be kept completely in the dark?

Shikime Natsu glanced at Mashima Tomoya and then at the students below the podium, feeling quite pleased. Yes, he loved these looks of astonishment and admiration.

"..."

Shikime Natsu explained his actions, including his deals with Ichinose Honami and Ryuen Kakeru, while laying out the intelligence he had gathered one by one.

"As for Class D, I did not make any deals. I wanted to see, if this school sorts classes based on student merit, just how large the gap between Class A and Class D really is."

Exactly, this was the reason Shikime Natsu used to cover up his deal with Hoshinomiya Chie.

And upon hearing this reason, everyone was convinced.

"This is entirely the leader's own achievement. We didn't do anything; you should keep these points for yourself, Shikime-san."

Hashimoto Masayoshi spoke up with a smile. He knew Shikime Natsu would insist on distributing these private points, but... someone had to point out Shikime Natsu's contribution, and he was the one to do it.

Shikime Natsu gave Hashimoto Masayoshi a look that said he understood the game perfectly.

"As the leader of the class, I naturally have an obligation to help everyone improve together. Besides, there will be times later on when I need your help. Don't feel bad about taking these points; we are comrades, and we share both blessings and burdens."

As Shikime Natsu continued, Totsuka Yahiko, standing below the podium, couldn't help but tear up.

"That's right, we are comrades!"

"If you need anything in the future, Shikime-san, just say the word!"

"Loyalty!"

Very good. Shikime Natsu scanned the room; he had achieved the effect he wanted.

Except for his good seatmate, who still wouldn't give him a pleasant look. Could she not just smile properly?

Come to think of it... ever since entering the school, he hadn't seen Kamuro Masumi smile once. She was either stone-faced or annoyed.

"Shikime-san, you really have exceeded my expectations."

Mashima Tomoya had to sigh with emotion. In all his years of teaching, he had never seen a student more outstanding than Shikime Natsu.

Whether it was noticing the peculiarities of this school right at the start, implementing subsequent measures with such speed, or his recent act of winning over the hearts of his classmates—it was all truly brilliant!

"Alright, I'll leave the rest of the time to you, teacher."

That was basically all Shikime Natsu had to say.

"I don't have much else to add. Congratulations on learning the first challenge the school has set for you. How many class points remain for the second month depends entirely on you."

Although Mashima Tomoya said it wasn't over yet, the expression on his face revealed his true feelings; he was quite satisfied with this year's Class A.

Especially with Shikime Natsu, who had truly exceeded his expectations by firmly suppressing both Katsuragi Kohei and Sakayanagi Arisu.

At first, he thought it would be a three-way standoff, but now it seemed... he had underestimated Shikime Natsu's ability.

How far could this child lead Class A?

Mashima Tomoya began to look forward to it.

After class, Shikime Natsu quickly operated his phone and transferred an equal amount of points to everyone in the class.

He didn't even leave out the backstabber, Sakayanagi Arisu.

"What is the meaning of the extra ten thousand private points?"

Sakayanagi Arisu quickly sent a message. She was naturally asking if Shikime Natsu had sold the information to Ryuen Kakeru for 1.01 million private points. When the two made their bet, the default rule was a sale price of 1 million private points—or rather, the wager was calculated as 1 million private points.

The excess was not included in the rules of the calculation.

Now that Shikime Natsu didn't intend to sell information to Class D, then... it meant she, Sakayanagi Arisu, hadn't necessarily lost.

"The sale price was one million private points; the ten thousand points were my own contribution. Didn't you say it yourself? As long as the benefit to the class is greater than one million, that's enough."

Shikime Natsu replied with ease.

Almost the next moment, Shikime Natsu received a transfer of 90,000 private points from Sakayanagi Arisu. This meant the young lady had conceded. Regarding the point about him covering the difference with his own points, Sakayanagi Arisu admitted she hadn't considered that.

A bet is a bet; she was a good sport.

Shikime Natsu nodded, quite satisfied. Even a problematic girl had her praiseworthy moments occasionally.

"By the way, Masumi, want to eat lunch together? I found you a friend, so you don't have to eat all alone."

Shikime Natsu's gaze fell on Kamuro Masumi beside him. Yesterday, his good seatmate had rejected him.

"None of your business!"

Kamuro Masumi glared fiercely at Shikime Natsu. For some reason, even like this, she looked quite cute.

"You didn't seem to mention anything about a maid outfit when you made the bet with me, did you?"

Kamuro Masumi lowered her voice and leaned slightly closer to Shikime Natsu.

"That matter? It's trivial."

Shikime Natsu smiled. There was no need to make a big deal out of such things.