Chapter 98

Upon hearing this news, Katsuragi Kohei's expression faltered for a moment.

Prior to this, Aragaki Shun had invited him to transfer to Class A, but he was unwilling to abandon his classmates and go to school alone, so he hardened his heart and refused the temptation.

If only back then...

The feeling of regret had just begun to rise, before it even reached my heart, when it was forcibly extinguished by the Moderate Faction leader of Class B.

Now that you've made your choice, embrace the future with equanimity. Dwelling on the past and regretting it is utterly pointless.

Besides, even if he had accepted that invitation back then, abandoning his friends and transferring to Class A, could he guarantee he wouldn't regret it?

You might regret whichever you choose, so there's no need to dwell on it; just move forward.

It's only the first semester of first grade, and there's still a long time before graduation. If they persevere, Class B might just be able to turn the tide and become the ultimate winner.

Having solidified his resolve, Katsuragi walked to the podium, glanced around at the students in the classroom who were clearly becoming flustered and uneasy, and announced in a calm tone:

"The conflict between Class C and Class D is none of our business. Everyone should continue their studies and prepare for the Final Exam."

"Our overall strength was actually not weaker than Class A at the beginning. It's just that Class B lacked an ace who could turn the tide of the battle. Neither Sakayanagi nor I could withstand Aragaki Shun from Class A, which led to repeated defeats since we entered the school."

"Therefore, I have decided to agree to Koenji Rokusuke's conditions and introduce a more powerful fighter to Class B, hoping that he can bring us new hope."

After Katsuragi announced his decision, the students in Class B indeed discussed it for a while, because his prestige wasn't enough to command everyone's obedience, and students from other factions even raised questions in public.

"Katsuragi, how can you guarantee that Koenji Rokusuke possesses that level of skill? He was initially assigned to Class D and was considered a flawed student by the school."

Is it a worthwhile plan to go to such great lengths just to invite a flawed student from Class D to lead them?

This is a question that most students in Class B have.

Ultimately, the impression that Koenji Rokusuke gives people stems more from his identity as a zaibatsu heir.

Aside from that, his academic performance and physical abilities at school were quite good, but not to the overwhelming degree of Aragaki Shun.

Would transferring him to Class B really change the landscape of the first grade?

"I can't guarantee that!"

Katsuragi didn't fabricate non-existent confidence; he told the whole truth, "But I've led many of the physically gifted students in our class to compete against him, and the results show that his physical abilities far surpass anyone in Class B."

"According to information obtained from upperclassmen, the summer activities for first-year students have always been Special Exam arranged by the school, and these exams, conducted outside the school, most likely assess students' physical fitness."

At this point, Katsuragi frankly stated, "So I hope to take a gamble and transfer Koenji to Class B during the summer vacation. Maybe that can change our repeated defeats."

"If he really doesn't get along with Class B, the Transfer Ticket is only valid for one month if it's not renewed. After summer vacation, he will naturally return to his original class."

Seeing the class fall silent, the Baldy guy, who knew the situation in Class B, naturally turned his gaze to Kamuro Masumi.

The opponent's strength is not bad, but it is far from enough to affect the situation of Class B. The key lies in Aragaki Shun behind her.

As Class A's representative planted in Class B, the other party's will is enough to influence the thoughts of many pro -Class A members.

"Kamuro, I know that Aragaki Shun's help with Shiina Hiyori's transfer has had a great impact on you."

"But I hope you can calm down and think rationally—do you really think that Aragaki Shun would give 20 million yen to everyone in your faction?"

Before Kamuro and the others could respond, Katsuragi continued, "Of course, I believe that you, Kamuro, are capable of getting this opportunity, but the chances for others are slim."

"The points that Aragaki Shun extracted from the three classes, plus the class funds contributed by everyone in Class A, even if all of these funds were added together, after three years, would at most be enough to exchange for eleven or twelve permanent class transfer opportunities."

"This is an exaggerated number, but when divided among the three lower-level classes, each class only has an average of three or four people, and that's after deducting the three Class A representative slots."

After clarifying all this information, and observing the changing expressions on the faces of some students in the class, Katsuragi drew a direct conclusion:

"In short, by getting close to Class A and helping Aragaki Shun split into Class B, there is indeed a chance to get 20 million yen from them and complete my personal transfer route."

"But there are too many applicants and not enough spots. There are over thirty people in the class, and they're competing for the remaining two or three places. What do you think your chances are?"

"Moreover, Aragaki Shun might not use all his Private Points to recruit people to transfer classes. Once Class A's position is completely secured and cannot be shaken, would he still continue to poach people from lower-ranked classes?"

In fact, according to Katsuragi Kohei, if Aragaki Shun could just poach two key players from each class, he wouldn't have to worry about the lower-ranked classes making a comeback.

There are two students per class, so there are six spots available. Any extra Private Points can be used within the class or exchanged for cash to take out.

If that's their plan, then the only remaining spot in Class B is available to Kamuro Masumi.

At Katsuragi's suggestion, the members of Class B who were Aragaki Faction also realized this, and many of them looked at their faction leader with subtle expressions.

"Don't try to sow discord here. Katsuragi, do what you want to do yourself. Whether others cooperate with you or not is none of my business."

With her arms crossed, Kamuro Masumi maintained a cool expression, showing no embarrassment whatsoever from the strange atmosphere.

"Aragaki has never hidden his standards for transferring classes. To get an invitation from him, you either need to be recognized for your abilities or have done something significant for Class A."

"I'm just a figurehead he puts on the public eye, what's the point of you telling me that?"

No matter how well they talk now, when the Special Exam comes and they receive an invitation, how many of these students do you think will give it up?

Let alone those who are openly aligned with her, even if they were students of your Katsuragi Faction, would they always remain absolutely loyal?

So what if there are few spots? Even if only eleven or twelve people get an invitation, those spots aren't necessarily to be evenly distributed among the three classes.

Couldn't most of the spots be allocated to Class B?

Ultimately, for some people in Class B, the number of spots doesn't matter at all, as long as they get one.

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After understanding the meaning of Kamuro's words, the entire classroom fell silent once again.

Mashima Tomoya, sighed helplessly.

Given the current situation, even if Sakayanagi chooses to leave, Class B will find it difficult to completely unite.

If things continue like this, their chances of making a comeback will only decrease...

In Class 1-C, Ryuen Kakeru looked coldly at a certain spot in the classroom. The silver-haired girl who should have been there had disappeared, and even her desk and chair had been moved away.

If all goes as expected, Shiina Hiyori has now integrated into Class A and started a new life.

Thinking of this, Ryuen's expression turned even more unpleasant.

In Class C, a gathering place for delinquents, Shiina is a rare talent who can be praised for her academic ability and intelligence, and is also capable of serving as a leader among the girls.

The fact that Class A poached their opponent will not only weaken Class C's overall strength, but also cause unrest within the class.

He could see at a glance that most of the people in the classroom had shifty eyes, as if they were plotting something unpleasant.

Seeing this, Ryuen Kakeru could not tolerate it at all and kicked the table in front of him, causing a huge commotion.

"Ha~ That Aragaki spent money to chase after girls and managed to take away the prettiest girl in our class. You toads think you can get into Class A?"

"Stop dreaming! Look in the mirror. Tell me, what aspect of your abilities, talents, looks, and charisma is worth twenty million?"

Class C students. "..."

Under Ryuen Kakeru's loud reprimand, the students of Class C, who had been doused with cold water, immediately quieted down.

It is a valuable quality for a person to know their own limitations. Most people in Class C have a good idea of their own capabilities.

The relationship between Aragaki Shun and Shiina Hiyori was an open secret throughout their first year of high school. After all, the two spent every day together in the library, and anyone who saw them would have guessed that something was going on.

Last month, Shiranami Chihiro became the former's girlfriend. When most people in Class C heard the news, their first reaction was surprise, as they were surprised that the two of them were not dating.

Only now that the truth has come to light have people realized—

Oh, so you were two-timing...

Regardless of the specifics behind this, everyone in Class C could accept that Aragaki Shun helped Shiina Hiyori by paying 20 million yen to transfer to another class.

Because the relationship between these two guys was inherently ambiguous.

But if we're talking about who else in Class C might be taken away by Aragaki Shun after Shiina... many people immediately looked at a certain blue-haired girl with purple eyes.

"What are you looking at me for?" Ibuki Mio snapped, clearly annoyed. "I never agreed to be his subordinate in Class C, nor did I ever hear him say he wanted to recruit me into Class A."

Ryuen Kakeru was speechless. He believed in Ibuki's kindness, but not in her intelligence.

With her simple-minded personality, if Aragaki Shun just says a few words to fool her, she will think she is right and do things that are theoretically beneficial to Class C, but not to him as the leader of Class C.

But put Ibuki's problem aside for now; he's more focused on something else—

"Sakagami, I want to know, after Shiina transferred classes, how should her share of the debt be calculated?"

Class C's homeroom teacher glanced up at Ryuen's agitated expression and replied listlessly, "There's no debt that Shiina owes."

"There are two kinds of debts in Class C: one is a debt signed in the name of the entire class, and the other is a debt that belongs to you and me personally."

"Shiina's share of the debt is the entire debt of Class C. After she leaves, the amount will remain the same."

A contract signed by a class as a unit requires the entire class to bear the responsibility; naturally, the cost cannot be reduced simply because one person is missing from the class.

It's like a company owing money; you can't reduce the amount owed just because an employee leaves.

"So, after Shiina transferred to Class A, the contract that was originally supposed to be shared by 40 people now needs to be shared by the remaining 39 of us?"

With a dark expression, he uttered this conclusion, and at that moment, not only Ryuen Kakeru, but everyone in Class C was drastically changed in expression.

Class C's debt is 600,000 yuan. If this is divided among them, each student will have to pay several hundred more Private Points per month.

It may not sound like much, but if one less person receives the Private Points issued by the school, it's equivalent to Class C losing an income equal to 100 times the Class Evaluation Points each month.

Currently, Class C's evaluation score is 512. If this number remains unchanged in the future, Class C will lose 51,200 Private Points every month.

Protruding!

The finances of Class C, which had been slightly better due to the extra 200 points, are now in a precarious situation again.

To make up for past mistakes, we absolutely need to squeeze more blood out of Class D!

In Class 1-D, many students looked at Karuizawa Kei with envy after hearing the news that Shiina had transferred to another class.

"Aragaki- kun has really started helping students from lower-ranking classes transfer. Shiina was the first, and Megumi should have a spot too, right?"

Sato Maya looked at the leader of the Aragaki Faction in Class D with a hint of envy in her eyes.

If you become rich and powerful, don't forget me!

"Haha~ Who knows about these things? We can only wait and see what Aragaki-kun decides. Anyway, I'm not in a hurry."

Karuizawa; she truly had no idea what her host was thinking.

However, it would be great to go to Class A. After all, managing the oddballs in Class D is no easy task. These guys can easily cause some big trouble if you're not careful.

Thinking of this, Karuizawa glared fiercely at Kanji Ike.

"Let's put aside Class A for now; the more important issue right now is the conflict between Chi and Class C."

"If this matter isn't resolved properly, we don't know how many of our already scarce Private Points will be left."

As soon as the words were spoken, Kanji Ike, who was huddled in the corner, trembled all over, feeling cold gazes coming from all directions.

If someone hadn't dropped out and had their Class Evaluation Points deducted, he had no doubt that the rest of the class wouldn't have cared about him at all.

168. New skill [Abnormal Neglect]; The awareness of a third party.

Classroom of Class 1-A.

While the three lower-ranked classes were in turmoil, Hoshinomiya was smiling broadly as she introduced the new students to the students of Class A.

"... In short, that's how it is. From today onwards, Shiina will be a new member of our Class A. Let's give him a round of applause."

As soon as he finished speaking, thunderous applause erupted in the classroom.

Shiina Hiyori has a beautiful appearance and a wonderful temperament. She exudes a light, soft, and dreamy atmosphere, making it clear at a glance what a "Literary Girl" is.

Judging from appearances alone, everyone in Class A felt that Shiina was indeed a good fit for their class. It's hard to understand what the school was thinking when they initially chose to assign her to Class C, a class full of delinquents and hot girls.

Sensing the friendly atmosphere emanating from Class A, Shiina pursed her lips and exchanged a glance with Aragaki Shun below. She then smiled and began to introduce herself to everyone on the podium.

"Thank you all for your enthusiasm. My name is Shiina Hiyori. My hobby is reading, and my favorite genre is mystery novels. That's why I often spend time at the library. If any of you have similar interests, feel free to reach out to me and we can exchange reading experiences."

"I've come to Class A at Shun-kun's invitation. I hope we can get along well and have a fulfilling and wonderful high school life together."

After introducing herself openly Shiina Hiyori ignored the complicated thoughts of the audience and quietly walked off the stage back to her seat.

Incidentally, because there was one more person in the classroom, Aragaki Shun helped Shiina move her desk and chair over, and also rearranged the seats in Class A.

The seat Shiina is currently sitting in is actually the window seat that Aragaki Shun used to sit in. Aragaki Shun himself sat at the same table with her, to the left of the girl. Further to the left were Ichinose Honami and Amikura Mako.

The people at the front and back tables remained unchanged, still Shiranami Chihiro and Himeno Yuki.

However, Kanzaki Ryuji took the opportunity to move to his left front, where he sat next to Shibata Sou.