Self-Introduction

Chabashira Sae was at the podium, emphasizing the daily schedule and other things they needed to keep in mind.

System, open my status panel.

Ding...

School: Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School

Class: Class 1-D

Name: Zhuge Linghao

Alignment: Neutral (Good or Evil?)

Emotional Value: 58

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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, Underworld Boss (system-granted, abilities depend on chance.)

Personality: Not much to offer but loves to talk back, hopelessly straight-laced, overthinks everything.

You've got to be kidding me. Why does the Underworld Boss skill lower my academic ability?

Oh, so Japanese underworld bosses are people who couldn't hack it in school and turned to a life of crime. Well, that explains it...

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

I feel like I could go fifty-fifty with Meili-ge. I was so nervous that I forgot my physical ability was maxed out.

Wait, just because I'm physically fit doesn't mean I'm good at fighting. Good thing I didn't get into it with Koenji!

After class meeting ended, Chabashira Sae reminded them that they could go buy supplies now.

Just then, a sunny-looking boy stopped everyone from leaving the classroom. He spoke gently. "Sorry to interrupt, everyone, but I think we should introduce ourselves."

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

Once several classmates voiced their agreement, the cheerful, handsome boy smiled brightly and continued, "I'll go first. My name is Hirata Yosuke. I like sports, especially soccer, and I plan to join the school's soccer club. I hope we all get along."

After hearing that, Zhuge Linghao thought, Isn't he one of the central figures in our class? His weakness is that he can't handle certain situations and is far too much of a do-gooder...

System, if I save them or destroy them, will I get Emotional Value?

Ding. The host can choose either the good route or the evil route.

Ding. Whenever an event with choices occurs, you'll gain Emotional Value as long as they have an emotional reaction to you, whether you save them or destroy them.

The classroom atmosphere grew livelier, and a beautiful girl with a generous figure quickly picked up the conversation.

"I'll go next. I'm Kushida Kikyo, and my wish is to become friends with everyone here."

"I want to make lots of wonderful memories with all of you, so please come talk to me and hang out anytime~"

After she finished, Kushida Kikyo shot Zhuge Linghao a faintly chilling glance when no one else was looking.

As more and more classmates finished introducing themselves, it was finally Ayanokoji's turn.

In a "very excited" and "energetic" tone, Ayanokoji said, "Um, my name is Ayanokoji Kiyotaka. Uh... I look forward to getting along with you. I don't have any particular hobbies, but I hope I can get along with everyone."

The classroom fell silent for a few seconds. The students wore blank expressions, but a few were kind enough to clap, including Zhuge Linghao.

Actually, to be precise, Zhuge Linghao was clapping like mad. His applause was deafening.

A moment later, Hirata Yosuke turned his gaze to Zhuge Linghao. "It's your turn to introduce yourself."

Zhuge Linghao stood up and glanced at Horikita Suzune. The girl below his line of sight was reading some unknown novel. Then he looked toward the front, at Karuizawa Kei, who looked like she was gritting her teeth.

System, system, hurry up and trigger an event!

Ding... Hirata Yosuke has shown no provocation or malice toward you. No choices can be generated.

Huh? So I can only fight back when someone comes at me?

Zhuge Linghao took a deep breath and said in a composed, confident manner, "Hello, everyone. My name is Zhuge Linghao, and I'm from China."

He straightened his collar, savoring the moment. The more he spoke, the more carried away he became. "I was born beautiful and talented, I'm an honest person, I'm a math genius, handsome and graceful, and a man of the world..."

While Zhuge Linghao was basking in his own glory, Horikita Suzune couldn't hold back and let out a cold laugh.

Zhuge Linghao stopped his introduction, sat down, then turned and glared at Horikita Suzune. "Did you just laugh at me?"

Horikita Suzune didn't reply. She just gave him a cold, icy look and let him draw his own conclusions.

Ah, you all think I'm completely ordinary, arrogant, and full of hot air. But I'm the only one who knows the truth: I really am an ordinary person!

I'm putting on an act. If I didn't have the system, that is. Hehe!

Next, a few loners walked out of the classroom on their own, with no intention of fitting in with the class.

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

Ken Sudō, right? He's terrible at everything else, and his emotional control is awful, but he's pretty good at basketball.

Someone like him would be perfect for farming Emotional Value.

Looking out at the towering trees, Zhuge Linghao decided to head to the supermarket and buy some basic supplies.

I'll just spend my student points normally. I refuse to believe I won't be able to get more student points later.

It'd be great if I could trigger some kind of Strategist-related skill during a Special Exam. Then I could rake in Class Points, and I wouldn't have to worry about personal points at all!

Not long after Zhuge Linghao left, he ran into a heavyweight right beside the supermarket.

The boy had reddish-purple hair and an unruly look about him.