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

Of course, this is just a student council; why set the bar so high? It's not like we're researching how to build a rocket.

"By the way, the Student Council President agreed to let you join the student council, Shikime-san. How did it end up being Katsuragi instead?"

Totsuka Yahiko raised his doubt once again.

"Naturally, I sold it to him."

Shikime Natsu smiled. In this school, as long as it doesn't violate the law, everything can be purchased with points. He felt he had put that principle to good use.

Upon hearing this, Kamuro Masumi couldn't help but widen her eyes. Someone just handed you a spot on the student council, and you turned around and sold it?

Of course, it was to someone in his own class, so it wasn't exactly a "sale," but the feeling it gave others was still quite subtle.

One could only say that this is typical of Shikime Natsu; he's the only one who could come up with such a method.

"As expected of our leader. With my intelligence, I'm afraid I'd never think of a method like this in my entire life."

Hashimoto Masayoshi nodded, his eyes full of admiration. By following Shikime Natsu, he might actually be able to maintain Class A's position, graduate from Class A, and then... show those guys who looked down on him what he's made of.

Well, as for emotional value, these people provided it quite effectively.

Shikime Natsu was also quite satisfied; his efforts hadn't been in vain.

"Alright, time to head back."

Shikime Natsu checked the time, tidied up briefly, and led the group back to Class A.

"Do I still need to continue observing Sakayanagi's movements?"

After school, Kamuro Masumi spoke to Shikime Natsu. After observing her for the entire day yesterday, she basically hadn't seen Sakayanagi Arisu interact with anyone in the class. In fact, she had spent most of her time alone.

Then she played chess by herself, which looked quite strange, and... after being tormented by Shikime Natsu, surely Sakayanagi Arisu would be a bit more well-behaved, right?

Of course, this didn't rule out the possibility that Sakayanagi Arisu had discovered she was being followed and therefore hadn't taken any action.

After all, compared to Shikime Natsu, Kamuro Masumi knew her own tailing skills were quite poor. When Shikime Natsu walked, he could move without making a single sound, which made Kamuro Masumi highly suspicious that he had undergone some kind of training.

"I'll have to trouble you again today, Masumi. I'll treat you to coffee next time."

Shikime Natsu nodded. Sakayanagi Arisu had big, wicked schemes hidden in her small belly; he couldn't afford not to keep an eye on her, especially after that maid service yesterday—he could only give it a bad review.

"Fine."

Kamuro Masumi nodded in agreement. This was something Shikime Natsu had asked of her, so she naturally had to do it well. If Sakayanagi Arisu's actions caused trouble for the class again, that would be truly disastrous.

Treating her to coffee... was that an invitation?

Kamuro Masumi shook her head, tossing the strange thoughts out of her mind. Come to think of it... the weekend was almost here. She wondered how that annoying guy planned to spend his first weekend at school.

Tomorrow. She would ask him tomorrow.

Shikime Natsu had originally planned to head straight back to the dorms, but on the way, he spotted a familiar figure.

The angel of Class 1-B—Ichinose Honami. What was she planning to do?

Under normal circumstances, Ichinose Honami was always surrounded by good friends, especially after school, which was the best time to strengthen bonds with classmates. But now, she was completely alone, which was very strange.

And... this direction wasn't toward Keyaki Mall, nor was it toward the library. It seemed to be the area for the student council?

Wasn't she rejected?

A bit odd.

Shikime Natsu quickly sent a message to Horikita Suzune, deciding to stand her up for the day and deal with it later. However, his behavior could be considered quite kind; after all, he didn't make Horikita Suzune wait downstairs for him all day.

Then, when he returned in the evening, he would just give Horikita Suzune an apologetic look and say, "Sorry, I completely forgot about that."

However, since Ichinose Honami was heading to the student council, she surely wouldn't be venting her emotions like Kushida Kikyo.

Shikime Natsu activated Presence Concealment.

Chapter 58: You believe him just because he says he's a commoner?

Shikime Natsu didn't keep too much distance from Ichinose Honami, staying roughly two paces behind her.

This Presence Concealment was truly incredibly useful. As long as he didn't use it right in front of someone's face, once activated, he could get close to others—even right up to their faces—and they wouldn't notice him. Of course, if he made a sound, he would still be discovered.

Is this Yamamura Miki's daily life?

Hmm... that's a bit troublesome.

Of course, his own Presence Concealment was far more potent than Yamamura Miki's.

Sure enough, just as he had guessed, Ichinose Honami arrived at the student council.

Is there anyone in the student council at this hour?

Shikime Natsu remembered that student council work was basically completed in a single day, with all tasks from the previous week finished on Mondays.

Yesterday, it was because he had made an appointment with Horikita Manabu in advance that they were at the student council. But today?

Could it be that Horikita Manabu intended to tell everyone, "You are the only first-year student qualified to join the student council"?

No, no, how could that be possible?

Shikime Natsu dismissed this rather nonsensical thought.

Just at this moment, Ichinose Honami gently knocked on the door of the Student Council room.

"Please, come in."

Shikime Natsu was quite familiar with this voice; wasn't this the voice of the blond-haired Nagumo Miyabi?

What could Nagumo Miyabi possibly want with Ichinose Honami?

Soon, an answer surfaced in Shikime Natsu's mind: was he trying to recruit her?

However... did the vice president even have the authority to bring people into the Student Council?

Shikime Natsu wasn't clear on the power structure of the Student Council; after all, even he had only joined as a secretary and wasn't qualified to ask about such things.

"Excuse me."

Shikime Natsu followed Ichinose Honami inside quite naturally, and as soon as he stepped in, he saw Nagumo Miyabi sitting quite casually on the sofa to the side.

"Relax, just sit wherever you like."

Nagumo Miyabi chuckled at Ichinose Honami, and one could actually feel the pressure of a superior radiating from him.

Is this what the Student Council vice president is like? Shikime Natsu didn't even dare to imagine what it would be like if he became the Student Council President.

"Um, may I ask why Vice President Nagumo wanted to see me?"

Ichinose Honami looked at Nagumo Miyabi with some confusion, though the expression on her face didn't show any stiffness or unease from meeting a senior.

It was said that Ichinose Honami had not only obtained the contact information for most of the first-year students but even that of the second-year seniors; this level of initiative was certainly commendable.

"I heard you were rejected by President Horikita, right?"

Nagumo Miyabi leaned his hands on the back of the sofa, looking quite relaxed.

"Do you know the reason why?"

Hearing Nagumo Miyabi's question, which happened to be about why she hadn't been accepted into the Student Council, Ichinose Honami also wore a puzzled expression.

"Perhaps it's because I'm not outstanding enough and haven't reached the level that President Horikita requires."

Ichinose Honami spoke, directly attributing the problem to herself; she was truly an angel.

"No, no. In my opinion, Ichinose, you are already outstanding enough. During the entrance exam, you were also ranked first, right?"

Nagumo Miyabi chuckled. Based on Ichinose Honami's stats, she should have been a student in Class A by all accounts. So... if she was assigned to Class B, there must be some slight flaw in her personality, or perhaps a blemish in her past.

"Yes."

Ichinose Honami nodded, acknowledging her entrance exam results, though... she hadn't expected to be rated so highly by the vice president.

"You should know everything about this school by now, right?"

Nagumo Miyabi suddenly spoke, shifting the direction of the conversation.

"Yes, I suppose I know enough."

Ichinose Honami nodded. The information Hoshinomiya Chie had spent two million private points to purchase couldn't possibly be an abridged version, right?

"Good. Since you know, do you want to know why someone as outstanding as you was rejected by the president?"

After receiving an affirmative answer, a calm smile appeared on Nagumo Miyabi's face. According to his intelligence, the three classes of the first year—A, B, and C—were all intentionally paying attention to their conduct; aside from Class D, the other three classes had basically not had any points deducted.

This batch of freshmen was even more interesting than he had thought. It must have something to do with that Shikime Natsu whom Horikita Manabu valued, right?

Nagumo Miyabi almost instantly sorted out the relationships involved: Shikime Natsu knew the information and then sold it to the other two classes. As for why Class D didn't have it, Nagumo Miyabi wasn't sure either.

"Because you are from Class B, and the president is from Class A."

Nagumo Miyabi gave his answer.

Hearing this response, Ichinose Honami's small face couldn't help but freeze for a moment. Was it really because of a reason like this?

"In the eyes of the president, only outstanding people can join the Student Council. Even when I wanted to join back then, it was thanks to the support of the previous Student Council president. By the way, I was in Class B during my first year too, but I worked very hard to lead everyone up to Class A."

"Therefore, I believe you have that same potential, Ichinose."

Nagumo Miyabi continued, quickly bringing up the "we are the same" rhetoric.

"Really?"

Hearing this, Ichinose Honami began to waver.

"Yes, that's right. However, I want to know why you were assigned to Class B. Given your situation, you should have been able to be assigned to Class A. So, I want to know exactly what the reason is that you were assigned to Class B. I think... you should know that yourself."

Listening to Nagumo Miyabi's words, Ichinose Honami's expression darkened slightly, as if she had thought of something quite unpleasant.

"This..."

Ichinose Honami was still hesitating, debating whether or not to reveal the dark history of her past.

"Don't worry, Ichinose. I am on the same side as you. You can trust me. Perhaps I can help you resolve it, and it wouldn't be impossible for me to help you join the Student Council."

Nagumo Miyabi continued to guide her step by step.

"I..."

Wait, no?