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

[Name: Shikime Natsu]

[Student ID: SOITXXXXXX]

[Academic Ability: A-]

[Intelligence: A-]

[Judgment: A]

[Physical Ability: B+]

[Teamwork: B+]

Shikime Natsu's overall evaluation was quite outstanding among the entire Class A of the first year, surpassing even the daughter of the school director. Of course, that was due to Sakayanagi Arisu's poor physical condition, and... she was perhaps a bit too arrogant, with relatively weak teamwork skills as well.

So... the leader of Class A should be Shikime Natsu. Mashima Tomoya quickly reached this conclusion in his heart. Of course, whether Shikime Natsu could truly become the leader of Class A would depend on his individual capabilities.

Perfect. Let him take a good look at Shikime Natsu's abilities and see if he truly had the talent to carry the entire Class A on his shoulders!

"Mashima-sensei, what influences these monthly points?"

The bald-headed man asked the question that everyone in the classroom was most concerned about at the moment—maintaining their monthly allowance of 100,000 points.

It is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but difficult to go from luxury to frugality. If they hadn't been given these 100,000 points from the start, it would have been fine, but after receiving them, it would be very difficult to get them to give up that monthly 100,000 points.

"I cannot answer that question either."

Mashima Tomoya shook his head.

"Can't answer this, can't answer that..."

Although Kamuro Masumi's voice was somewhat quiet, Shikime Natsu still caught her complaint quite clearly.

"These things will be revealed sooner or later. Regardless, we just need to fulfill our duties as students, right, Mashima-sensei?"

Shikime Natsu's voice rang out in the classroom once again.

Hearing Shikime Natsu's words, a flash of deep surprise appeared in Mashima Tomoya's eyes. It seemed Shikime Natsu was even more exceptional than he had imagined.

The rest of the class also noticed Mashima Tomoya's expression. Although he didn't nod to confirm, his expression said a lot, especially for someone who had been so stern when he first walked in, only to suddenly show such a look.

Those who could make it into Class A were naturally no fools; they likely realized this was a test from the school.

However... was simply doing this enough to guarantee their monthly points?

Although there were still many doubts in their hearts, Shikime Natsu had already told them that as long as they fulfilled their duties as students, there would be no problems.

"Are there any other questions?"

Mashima Tomoya's gaze remained fixed on Shikime Natsu.

"Mashima-sensei just said that everything in the school can be purchased. So... can the answers to the questions you were unwilling to answer just now also be purchased?"

Shikime Natsu continued to look at Mashima Tomoya with a smile. The image of someone timidly hiding in the back, afraid to ask questions, was not what Shikime Natsu wanted. He was here for a full CG collection, so... naturally, he had to fully showcase himself.

Relying solely on being "kind" would not be enough to get all the CGs.

"Of course, as long as you have enough private points."

Mashima Tomoya looked at the Shikime Natsu before him with a sense of unexpected delight. This year's Class A was secure!

The answer Mashima Tomoya gave left the students of Class A stunned. Even the answers could be bought directly?

These points were far more useful than they had imagined.

"Alright, I have no more questions."

Shikime Natsu nodded slightly and did not pose any further questions.

Even though Shikime Natsu stopped speaking, everyone's eyes remained fixed on him.

"Mashima-sensei, I would like to ask, how many private points would that answer cost?"

The bald-headed student stood up and asked with a serious expression.

"Two million private points."

Mashima Tomoya's gaze fell on the face of the bald student; this was another one of the class leaders he had his eye on, Katsuragi Kohei.

Two million private points—in other words, if they wanted to buy this answer, every student in the class would need to contribute 50,000 private points. For students who had just received 100,000 points, this was a hefty price.

Katsuragi Kohei closed his eyes, seemingly deep in thought, before finally speaking slowly: "I believe it is necessary for us to purchase this answer."

"Perhaps we can use this to secure our monthly income of 100,000 points, or even... exceed 100,000 points."

This statement was very tempting. At the very least, most of the class was moved. Spending 50,000 points for one month in exchange for 100,000 points every month thereafter was a guaranteed profitable deal.

Mashima Tomoya's gaze shifted to Sakayanagi Arisu and Shikime Natsu. This class seemed quite subtle; in his view, there were three people capable of leading Class A forward.

Now that one of them had expressed his opinion, the thoughts of the other two remained unknown.

"It is indeed a sound decision. Besides... once we buy it, we can also trade it with other classes."

Sakayanagi Arisu spoke slowly, her face full of confidence and composure. She was confident that her statement would sway many in the class. If they really managed to sell it, it would be pure profit with zero cost.

Indeed, just as she had hoped, this proposal made many in the class secretly consider purchasing the answer Mashima Tomoya had mentioned.

"So... have you all decided whether you want to spend two million points to purchase the answer from me?"

Mashima Tomoya saw that Shikime Natsu did not speak, so he scanned the room to confirm the thoughts of everyone in the class.

In his view, for Class A to have grasped a portion of the school's rules so soon after enrollment, and to have applied the concept that "points can purchase everything in the school" to this extent, he was already quite satisfied.

This year's Class A was the most outstanding group he had ever led.

"No, I object."

An abrupt voice suddenly rang out, appearing quite out of place among the students who had already made up their minds to purchase the points.

Kamuro Masumi looked at Shikime Natsu, her eyes filled with confusion. If they proceeded steadily according to the ideas of Katsuragi Kohei and Sakayanagi Arisu, the gains for Class A would far outweigh the costs.

Why would he object?

This was also the thought of the rest of Class A. Even Katsuragi Kohei and Sakayanagi Arisu turned their gazes toward Shikime Natsu; the former looked somewhat puzzled, while the latter looked expectant, waiting to see what unexpected answer this guy could provide.

Chapter 5: Interesting Toy

"Student Shikime, could you explain your reasoning?"

Mashima Tomoya looked at Shikime Natsu with some surprise. Could it be that two million points was too high?

However... this was the standard price set by the school, and even he could not easily change it.

Besides, if one combined the proposals of both Katsuragi Kohei and Sakayanagi Arisu, the points spent could eventually be recouped.

"Teacher Mashima's asking price is simply too high. I don't think such an answer is worth two million points."

Shikime Natsu shook his head slightly.

Is this answer worth two million points?

If one said it was worth it, it certainly was; after all, in previous years, there were classes that exhausted their class points to below five hundred in the first month. For those people, this answer worth two million points was quite valuable.

However, if one said it wasn't worth it, that was also fine, because this was Class A. And as Shikime Natsu had just said, as long as they acted according to their duties as students and did well, then this rule was absolutely not worth two million points to Class A.

"I think if this answer can bring us an advantage, then it is worth it. We can sell the answer we purchase from Teacher Mashima for two million points to the other three classes. Even if we only sell it to one class for one million points, we would still have a surplus of one million."

Katsuragi Kohei provided a simple analysis. The benefits were already right in front of them, just waiting to be grasped.

"Does Student Shikime have a better idea?"

Sakayanagi Arisu chuckled, her delicate fingers tapping lightly on her cane, touching and lifting in a very rhythmic manner.

"In this school, besides the teachers who know this answer, there are also the upperclassmen."

Just this simple sentence gave both Katsuragi Kohei and Sakayanagi Arisu a feeling of clarity, as if the clouds had parted.

"As long as we target the upperclassmen who are short on points, I think... the cost would definitely be far lower than the two million points the teacher mentioned, right?"

There was no problem at all. If they could obtain information from the upperclassmen at a very low cost, the benefits Class A could gain would definitely be far greater than purchasing the answer from Mashima Tomoya for two million points.

"A good idea, but... unfortunately, the senior students have already been forbidden from disclosing the rules of this school to the lowerclassmen."

Mashima Tomoya chuckled, his eyes growing increasingly satisfied as he looked at Shikime Natsu. Class A needed talents like this.

Thinking from multiple angles, but... it was just a pity.

"There is half an hour left now. You must gather at the gymnasium in half an hour. No tardiness is allowed. Regarding the question of whether to purchase the answer, come find me once you have reached a consensus. I will be in the faculty office at all times."

Mashima Tomoya took out his phone and checked the time. Just as he was about to step out of the classroom, he was suddenly called back.

"Teacher Mashima, you only need to answer 'yes' or 'no'. I want to purchase the right to have you answer based on facts. This should also be within the scope of purchase, right?"

"Of course, but... one question costs three thousand points."

Mashima Tomoya pondered for a moment. Answering 'yes' or 'no' was all it was; it would be impossible to pry the school's rules out of him. The only way to obtain the school's rules was to spend two million points with him.

Three thousand points per question was not a small amount.

"Fine, deal."

Shikime Natsu took out his phone and transferred three thousand points to Mashima Tomoya. The transaction was established.

"May I ask, Teacher Mashima, when we do not know the rules, as long as we honestly fulfill our duties as students, can we still receive one hundred thousand points next month?"

Upon hearing this, Mashima Tomoya froze, and the lesson plan he was holding nearly fell to the floor.

This question could be called extremely tricky. When they didn't know the rules—that is, during the first month—because no matter what, the school would announce the rules in the second month, and the school's assessment for the first month was based on conduct, then as long as they fulfilled their duties as students, they would indeed receive one hundred thousand points the next month. As for those occasional acts of tardiness, they were naturally excluded, since he had already said "fulfill."

Three thousand points—it was too little. This was the first time Mashima Tomoya felt this way.

"Yes."

Mashima Tomoya answered. Regardless, the transaction had already been established.

And as those words fell, Class A fell into dead silence.

Katsuragi Kohei looked at Shikime Natsu with a complex expression, then slowly closed his eyes. It could be said that Shikime Natsu had achieved the effect of two million points with only three thousand.

"Alright, I'll leave the remaining time to you."

After saying this, Mashima Tomoya strode out, his face full of joy. He really was an extraordinary guy, but... it would be even better if he were a bit more generous.