Assassination Classroom: A Ruined Start, An Epic Comeback
Chapter 4

Self-Introduction

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Chabashira Sae was on the podium, emphasizing the daily schedule and other important points.

[System, help me open my personal panel.]

[Ding...]

School: Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School

Class: Class 1-D

Name: Zhuge Linghao

Alignment: Neutral (Good or Evil?)

Emotion Points: 58

Academic Ability: E (Temporary, one day)

Intelligence: C

Emotional Intelligence: C

Physical Ability: S (Temporary, one day)

Judgment: S- (Temporary, one day)

Skills: Fitness Athlete, Yakuza Boss (System-integrated, ability varies.)

Personality: Loves to talk trash despite being weak, stereotypical straight man, rich inner monologue.

[No way, my god? How does the Yakuza Boss skill actually deduct academic points?]

[Oh, I see, the reason Japanese yakuza bosses are yakuza is because they couldn't keep up with their studies. That makes sense...]

[At least my judgment has improved quite a bit. If I had this kind of judgment, I wouldn't have been so stifled on the bus.]

[I feel like I could go toe-to-toe with Meili-ge. I was so nervous I completely ignored my maxed-out physical ability.]

[Wait, no, having good physical ability doesn't necessarily mean I'm good at fighting. It's a good thing I didn't get into it with Koenji!]

After the homeroom session ended, Chabashira Sae reminded them that they could now go purchase daily necessities.

At this moment, a sunny boy interrupted everyone as they were leaving the classroom. He spoke gently, "Everyone, excuse me, I think we should introduce ourselves."

"I hope we can get to know each other quickly and become good friends."

After several students responded in agreement, the cheerful, handsome guy continued with a sunny smile, "I'll start. My name is Hirata Yosuke. I like sports, especially soccer, and I plan to join the school's soccer club. Please treat me well."

After listening, Zhuge Linghao thought: [Isn't this one of the central figures of our class? His flaw is that he lacks capability in certain situations and is too much of a pushover...]

[System, tell me, if I go to save or destroy them, will I get emotion points?]

[Ding, the host can choose the Good route or the Evil route.]

[Ding, as long as an event with options occurs, whether it's saving or destroying, as long as they generate emotions toward you, you will receive emotion points.]

The atmosphere in the classroom was stirred up and became lively. A group of beautiful girls immediately took over the conversation.

"Next is me. I'm Kushida Kikyo, and my wish is to become good friends with everyone here."

"I want to create many wonderful memories with everyone, so please come find me to hang out~"

After speaking, while no one was paying attention, Kushida Kikyo swept a cold, sinister glance at Zhuge Linghao.

As more and more students finished their self-introductions, it finally reached Ayanokoji.

Ayanokoji said in a "very spirited" and "energetic" tone, "Uh, my name is Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, uh... please treat me well. I don't have any special hobbies, and I hope to get along well with everyone."

The classroom was quiet for a few seconds. The students in the class were expressionless, but a few still gave him face by clapping, including Zhuge Linghao.

No, to be precise, Zhuge Linghao was clapping frantically, the "clap-clap-clap" sound was very loud.

Before long, Hirata Yosuke turned his gaze toward Zhuge Linghao: "This classmate, it's your turn to introduce yourself."

Zhuge Linghao stood up and glanced at Horikita Suzune. The girl under his gaze was reading an unknown novel, and then he looked at Karuizawa Kei, who was gnashing her teeth slightly directly in front of him.

[System, system, hurry up and trigger an event!]

[Ding... No provocation or malice from Hirata Yosuke detected, unable to provide options.]

[Ah? So I can only counterattack passively?]

Zhuge Linghao took a deep breath and said gracefully, "Hello everyone, my name is Zhuge Linghao, from China."

He deliberately straightened his collar, enjoying the moment, and became more hyped as he spoke: "I am naturally gifted, talented and good-looking, upright in character, my math is explosive, handsome and dashing, a lone wanderer..."

While Zhuge Linghao was lost in his own narcissism, Horikita Suzune couldn't help but sneer.

Zhuge Linghao stopped his introduction, sat down, turned his head, and glared at Horikita Suzune: "Did you just mock me?"

Horikita Suzune didn't reply, only giving him a cold, frosty look to let him feel it for himself.

[Sigh, you all think I'm mediocre, arrogant, and just a braggart. But only I know the truth—in reality, I really am just an ordinary person!]

[I'm faking it. If it weren't for the system. Hehe!]

Following that, several lone wolves walked out of the classroom on their own, showing absolutely no intention of integrating into the class.

Zhuge Linghao stared at the back of one tall, red-haired boy until he disappeared from sight, then let out a long, slow sigh.

[Sudo Ken, is it? His other abilities are completely lacking, his emotional regulation is terrible, but he is decent at basketball.]

[This kind of person is perfect for me to farm emotional value.]

Gazing at the towering trees outside the window, Zhuge Linghao decided to head out to the convenience store to buy some basic supplies.

[As for private points, I'll just spend them normally. I refuse to believe I won't be able to get more later on.]

[If I could trigger a skill related to Strategist on the day of some special exam, that would be great. I'd rake in class points like crazy, and then personal points wouldn't be a problem at all!]

Not long after Zhuge Linghao stepped out, he ran into a heavyweight contender right next to the convenience store.

He sported a head of red-purple hair and wore an expression of unbridled defiance.

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