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

After parting ways with Shiina Hiyori, Shikime Natsu returned to his room to wait. This waiting period could be described as slightly long, so Shikime Natsu simply started reading; after all, reading earned him money.

Fortunately, he didn't have to wait too long before Kamuro Masumi arrived first.

"Masumi? Welcome."

For a beautiful girl coming to his bedroom, Shikime Natsu naturally had to express his most sincere welcome.

"Has she not arrived yet?"

This "she" naturally referred to Sakayanagi Arisu.

"Yeah, not yet. By the way, how many private points did Sakayanagi get from the Chess Club?"

Shikime Natsu was quite curious about this. He had only received 10,000 private points for the Tennis Club's reward match, so Sakayanagi Arisu should be around the same, right?

"She won five games, 100,000 points."

Kamuro Masumi spoke slowly, her purple eyes landing on Shikime Natsu, a flash of worry crossing them.

"Even the president of the Chess Club lost to Sakayanagi."

"100,000 private points... those upperclassmen are really loaded."

Hearing this, Shikime Natsu couldn't help but nod slightly. So, crashing someone else's club was also an option.

"How did they agree to the wager with Sakayanagi?"

One had to know that if Sakayanagi Arisu won, she would gain private points, but what if she lost?

"She bet all the points she had on her and mocked the people in the Chess Club."

Just hearing this, Shikime Natsu could already imagine how Sakayanagi Arisu had gone about it.

However... to be affected emotionally by a mere Sakayanagi Arisu, their cultivation was still lacking.

"That's certainly her style. But, I'll be taking all those points. By the way, Masumi, after I get Sakayanagi's points, I'll treat you to a meal."

Shikime Natsu smiled at Kamuro Masumi, who was standing to the side.

"The match hasn't even started yet, and you're this confident? If you lose, it's going to be very embarrassing."

For some reason, looking at Shikime Natsu's expression right now, Kamuro Masumi had a sense of déjà vu. It was like the expressions on the faces of those who had challenged Sakayanagi Arisu—all of them full of confidence, only to be defeated by her one after another.

Is this really okay?

Kamuro Masumi began to feel a bit doubtful.

"Relax, Masumi. You've been with me for so long; have I ever failed once?"

What "so long"? The two hadn't even known each other for a week.

However... there was indeed nothing Shikime Natsu had said he would do that he hadn't accomplished.

Just as the two were chatting, a message from Sakayanagi Arisu arrived.

"Good evening, Shikime-kun."

To think she would dare to greet him first; it seems Sakayanagi Arisu is certain of her victory.

"Please, come in."

Shikime Natsu didn't care at all about Sakayanagi Arisu's current expression. The happier she smiled now, the uglier she would look when she lost later.

What's a natural talent compared to me? I'm a cheater!

"I have 100,000 private points in my hand now. Are you sure you want to bet, Shikime-kun?"

Sakayanagi Arisu's gaze was burning. She had intentionally arrived a little late today, assuming Kamuro Masumi must have told Shikime Natsu about her strength. If Shikime Natsu chose to back down now, she would definitely mock him without hesitation.

Just thinking about the frustrated expression on Shikime Natsu's face made Sakayanagi Arisu feel delighted. In chess, she was confident she wouldn't lose to anyone except that masterpiece from the White Room.

Even Shikime Natsu couldn't defeat her!

"Of course I'm sure. Or are you afraid, Sakayanagi?"

Hearing Sakayanagi Arisu's words, Shikime Natsu naturally knew what this brat was thinking.

"Is that so? Then let's begin."

Seeing Shikime Natsu's arrogant demeanor, Sakayanagi Arisu couldn't help but chuckle. She took the chess set out of her bag. Hmm... there was also a maid outfit inside, though it wasn't meant to be worn; it was meant to mock Shikime Natsu later.

Their wager included a condition to waive the maid outfit. Once Shikime Natsu lost to her, she would take out the maid outfit, look at him with a face full of regret, and say, "What a pity. I thought I would be able to use this maid outfit I brought today."

At that moment, Shikime Natsu's expression should be quite spectacular. This was the price of his overconfidence.

As long as she won once, she would keep him pinned down and never let him turn the tables.

"Wait a second, did you forget something?"

Shikime Natsu looked at Sakayanagi Arisu with a half-smile. The implication was quite clear: he wanted Sakayanagi Arisu to put on the maid outfit.

Sakayanagi Arisu felt her joy being interrupted and was quite angry. Fine, very well. But since it was indeed time for maid service, she obediently changed into the outfit. Once she won, she would definitely take harsh revenge on this hateful guy.

"Is this okay now, Shikime-kun?"

Sakayanagi Arisu looked at Shikime Natsu again, her whole body restless. She was determined to take him down!

"That's not right, is it? I corrected how you address me the first time you came here."

Shikime Natsu shook his head.

Humiliation! Absolute, total humiliation!

Very well, I'll let you gloat for a little longer.

Sakayanagi Arisu's small hands clenched tightly, her heart in total turmoil.

"May we begin, Master?"

Hearing this, the way Kamuro Masumi looked at Shikime Natsu became quite strange. This guy... he really is a pervert.

To think he'd actually play this kind of game.

"Master, why don't we add another condition?"

Sakayanagi Arisu's gaze landed on Shikime Natsu. The smile on her small face was incredibly forced, and a sense of humiliation nearly overwhelmed her young heart.

"Let's hear it."

Shikime Natsu held himself in a position of superiority.

"If I lose, the maid service will be extended by another three weeks. If you lose, Master, you will become my maid for one week. How about that?"

Sakayanagi Arisu spoke slowly. She was determined to make this arrogant guy wear a maid outfit and force him to experience the same humiliation she felt!

"Of course, why not."

Shikime Natsu nodded. A reward delivered right to his doorstep—it would be a waste not to take it.

Kamuro Masumi watched from the side in silence, thinking that the two of them were playing for high stakes.

"Then please, Master, take the first move."

Sakayanagi Arisu spoke, as arrogant as ever.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony."

Shikime Natsu made the first move.

"I lost...?"

The expression on Sakayanagi Arisu's face shifted constantly, from her initial ease to focus, and now to sheer disbelief. She never imagined she would lose, and even more so... that she would lose so thoroughly. She hadn't even been able to mount a single counterattack; every move she made seemed laughable in Shikime Natsu's eyes.

"Mm, you lost."

Shikime Natsu nodded.

Kamuro Masumi, standing to the side, was stunned. Shikime Natsu had actually beaten Sakayanagi Arisu, who had swept the Chess Club, and he had made it look so easy. How was this even possible?

"And so... one hundred thousand points. Thank you for working so hard to earn them for me, my dear little maid Sakayanagi."

Chapter: You're still harping on the humiliation, aren't you?

Hearing this, Sakayanagi Arisu hadn't even fully processed it yet. She was still immersed in her defeat, her face full of confusion.

When Shikime Natsu first challenged her, Sakayanagi Arisu knew he likely had some understanding of chess and that his skill level was probably quite high.

However... she never expected that Shikime Natsu's chess skills would be enough to completely crush her. This was a skill she took great pride in, and she never imagined she would be defeated so simply.

At this moment, Sakayanagi Arisu found it incredibly difficult to accept.

But, under the hateful gaze of that guy, Shikime Natsu, Sakayanagi Arisu could only obediently transfer the one hundred thousand private points to him. She hadn't even had those points in her possession for a full day yet.

Looking at the balance displayed on her phone, Sakayanagi Arisu suddenly felt a sense of self-pity.

Even if she were to challenge Shikime Natsu to chess again, she would undoubtedly lose.

The gap in strength between them was like a chasm, impossible to bridge.

"I never realized Sakayanagi enjoyed being a maid so much. Let's just call April 'Maid Service Month' from now on."

Shikime Natsu ignored the still-dazed Sakayanagi Arisu and spoke to himself.

For some reason, perhaps because she had grown accustomed to Shikime Natsu's insults, Sakayanagi Arisu felt a strange sense of resignation toward this particular humiliation, finding it almost normal.

"Alright, time to clear the board, Miss Maid."

Shikime Natsu stood up and stretched his body slightly, looking tired. In reality, the match with Sakayanagi Arisu hadn't even lasted ten minutes, and most of that time had been spent with Sakayanagi Arisu thinking, while Shikime Natsu moved almost instantly.

Kamuro Masumi looked at Shikime Natsu with a strange expression. Not only did this guy have such terrifying talent in tennis, but he was also this good at chess?

It felt as if the two of them existed in completely different dimensions.

"A bet is a bet. However... I haven't completely lost yet. I may not be as good as you at chess, but... in other areas, that might not be the case."

After composing herself, Sakayanagi Arisu stared straight at Shikime Natsu with her purple eyes, as if to demonstrate her resolve.

"Alright, alright, Miss Maid, don't waste time. Come help me massage my shoulders."

Shikime Natsu seemed completely uninterested in Sakayanagi Arisu's resolve.

After realizing her resolve had been ignored, Sakayanagi Arisu didn't get angry. Instead, she tidied up the board and walked behind Shikime Natsu to massage his shoulders. Hmm... the pressure was still the same—quite weak—but it was better than nothing. Of course, what Shikime Natsu wanted to experience most was the feeling of being the victor.

Watching the dynamic between the two, Kamuro Masumi found it a bit strange. Yesterday, Sakayanagi Arisu had shown quite a bit of resistance toward Shikime Natsu, but now it seemed to have vanished. How should she put it... had she fallen?