Classroom of the Elite, Starting with a Zero, I'm Just Going to Lay Flat Since I Know the Plot

"And as of now, I have yet to use my authority as student council president to expel a student," Horikita Manabu said.

As he said this, Horikita Manabu once again fixed his burning gaze upon Nakano Yuu.

"..." Nakano Yuu.

He had already told him not to look at him while saying such excessive things.

Take it back, quickly!

"Enough," Horikita Manabu said. "I am a person who advocates for meritocracy, and as student council president, I will provide some support, but that does not mean I support your way of thinking."

"Since you asked about student council matters, I can give you the position of secretary."

The position of secretary?

In the original story, this student council president perhaps gave this position to the original male lead.

And now, this position is actually being offered to him as well?

This made Nakano Yuu feel a little panicked.

After all, he didn't want to take over the original male lead's role at all; he truly didn't want to be in Class D.

However.

"If I agree, does the secretary position become mine?" Nakano Yuu asked.

"That is correct," Horikita Manabu said. "I am the student council president; I uphold fairness while also discovering talent. Therefore, since you have the ability, I will give you this position."

"You said it yourself," Nakano-kun said. "Give me a few minutes."

"? What are you trying to do?" Horikita Manabu said.

He knew that Nakano Yuu wanted money, and the so-called demand for his sister to drop out was just to get under his skin, not something he actually intended to do.

However, he simply wouldn't give this guy money; did he have any other way?

"I'm going to contact Ryuuen from Class C," he said.

As he spoke, he made two phone calls right in front of Horikita Manabu. "Yes, it's me... that's right. This time it's not about selling information, but selling a position. What position? The student council secretary, of course. Joining the student council allows one to obtain a lot of information. It's very effective for the class. 200,000? Are you looking down on me? 300,000? Are you trying to brush me off with pocket change?"

"Poor guy, can't even scrape together 1,000,000, then I'm not selling it to you!"

"Push Katsuragi's number from Class A to me," Nakano Yuu said.

Following that, after waiting for another two minutes or so, Nakano Yuu obtained a new number.

Then he continued to make calls.

"I am Nakano Yuu, a student from Class D. Ryuuen should have already spoken to you. I happen to be with the student council president right now, and he has decided to offer a student council secretary position."

"Of course I'm not recommending you. Teachers have said that points can buy everything, so what is strange about buying a position? Katsuragi-kun, please be steady. You want to maintain Class A's status, right? Yes, I want 1,000,000. Do you think you can join the student council normally based on your current standing? Fine, then I'll sell it to Sakayanagi; I think she would buy it readily... Oh, you agree? Still 1,000,000, but you want to pay in installments... Hmm... then I'll change the buyer, I'm sure they would... Next month? Fine. Then 1,000,000. Hold on, I'm putting this on speaker."

With that, Nakano-kun turned on the speakerphone in front of Horikita Manabu.

"Student Council President Horikita," the voice of Katsuragi Kohei from Class A came through the phone, "may I ask if you would approve of me joining the student council under the recommendation of Nakano Yuu from Class D?"

"..." Horikita Manabu rolled his eyes. But he held back, "Yes, you may report to the student council tomorrow."

"Understood. President! I was a member of the student council in middle school, so I am very much looking forward to continuing in high school. Thank you for giving me this opportunity!" Katsuragi on the other end of the line seemed quite excited.

Nakano-kun hung up the phone after saying a few more words.

"You really are obsessed with money!" Horikita Manabu said, speechless. "But the secretary position is yours; I have no right to ask how you handle it. However."

His gaze turned toward his sister.

"In this school, there is no need to be so stingy with points. Points are meant to flow; if you don't spend them on yourself, they will just be swindled away," Horikita Manabu said.

Nakano Yuu remained well-behaved.

He knew that Horikita-niisan was dropping a hint for him.

"Suzune, if you want to survive in this school, you must struggle hard. I will graduate next March, and when that time comes, I will take you away from this school."

Saying this, he transferred 500,000 points to Horikita Suzune.

He clearly said he didn't have points, yet he could still transfer 500,000 to his sister.

Horikita Manabu, aren't you being a bit excessive?

Nakano Yuu watched Horikita Manabu's retreating figure, but Horikita Manabu turned and left, completely unaffected.

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Chapter 014: First Meeting with Sakayanagi Arisu!

Although he is the student council president, the most powerful student in this school, it is a pity that Horikita Manabu himself probably doesn't have many points left.

Although he transferred 500,000 points to his sister, this number is actually quite interesting.

He previously warned his sister not to be stingy and to spend money when necessary, and he said he would take her away when he graduates. Since there are only 10 months left until his graduation, this 500,000 divided up comes to 50,000 in living expenses per month.

If one doesn't save, this amount of living expenses can basically be spent entirely.

Therefore, Horikita Manabu has planned out his sister's living expenses for this school year.

This carries two meanings: 1. He is not optimistic that Class D will be able to issue any living expenses. 2. The living expenses given to his sister are just enough for her to use. There is nothing left to be squeezed out.

However.

Does he have to be so stingy?

After all, Nakano Yuu had spent several days specifically reeling him in like a big fish.

As it turned out, even counting the money from selling the secretary position, he only had a little over 1 million points. He was still a long way off from the 20 million points he needed to transfer classes.

Thinking this, "Beep."

Nakano Yuu noticed a message on his phone.

It turned out to be a message from Horikita Manabu, whom he had added as a friend.

Horikita Manabu: Is your only goal points?

Nakano Yuu: Well, you've seen what Class D is like. It's probably the most ridiculous class since the school was founded. Unless there's a monster in this class, it's impossible to lead.

Horikita Manabu: ...

Horikita Manabu: Aren't you that monster?

Nakano Yuu: No, no, please don't say such terrifying things. Even if this Class D takes off or whatever, I have no interest in it.

Horikita Manabu: Are you trying to save up 20 million points to transfer classes?

Nakano Yuu: Yes, I must graduate as a student of Class A. And gathering 20 million is the most cost-effective way.

Horikita Manabu: Have you considered having someone else pay that amount?

Nakano Yuu: ? You mean having other classes collect 20 million points to buy me over?

Horikita Manabu: It's a possibility, if you demonstrate your capabilities...

Nakano Yuu: No, no, let's forget that method. I like to be the one in control; I don't like being forced.

Horikita Manabu: ?

Nakano Yuu: Never mind, this place is too restrictive to "drive." So, President Horikita, is there anything else you have to say?

Horikita Manabu: Today, I granted you the position of student council secretary, and you accepted it to sell for money. You acknowledge this, right?

Nakano Yuu: Yes.

Horikita Manabu: As long as you acknowledge this favor, I can give you another 500,000 points. I don't have much of my own points left.

Nakano Yuu: Is this to take care of your sister?

Horikita Manabu: Don't you dare target her again. Suzune is still very naive.

Nakano Yuu: Indeed. I didn't expect her to transfer all her points to me in just five minutes over a piece of news that was about to expire.

Horikita Manabu: ...

Presumably unable to continue the conversation, Horikita Manabu transferred the 500,000 points and stopped replying.

Nakano Yuu didn't mind; connecting with Horikita Manabu meant he could collect more money during future exams like the one in the forest, so this was just laying the groundwork.

With that, Nakano Yuu obediently clicked to receive the points and then looked at Horikita Suzune.

Horikita Suzune was currently sitting in a chair.

However.

"I'm so weak," Horikita Suzune said, appearing quite timid.

This was the state she had been in earlier in front of her brother. "Not only did I pride myself on being excellent, but I ended up being evaluated as a fool in Class D."

Oh, oh.

That was truly a sincere evaluation.

So, was she feeling ashamed for using the relief points given by her brother, feeling like she was a burden to him?

"Then you should just drop out!" Nakano Yuu said.

"Don't you have any sympathy at all!" Horikita Suzune glared at him instantly.

"I'm just stating the conclusion you're too afraid to say out loud. In fact, you're already thinking about backing out, aren't you?" Nakano Yuu opened his hands and made a ╮(╯▽╰)╭ expression.

Horikita Suzune pursed her lips and didn't say anything further.

Clearly, Nakano Yuu had guessed correctly.

This was a rather unusual development; it meant that after just spending a few days together with Horikita, he could actually read her thoughts.

Was she too naive, or were they just too perfectly in sync?

Nakano Yuu glanced at the 500,000 points her brother had sent.

500,000 points were enough to buy 200 decent lunches, or even hire her sister for 500 hours.

For the sake of the brother, he had to give some face to the sister.

"But you definitely won't be satisfied in your heart, so I have an alternative option here," Nakano Yuu said.

"What is it?"

Horikita shot a look over at him instantly.

"A way for you to regain your confidence," Nakano Yuu said.

"Could it be," Horikita Suzune had an idea, "that you're going to return the points to me?"

The reason she had acted so weak in front of her brother was partly because that was simply her nature, but also because she felt even more ashamed after being swindled out of all her points by the classmate in front of her in less than five minutes.

If she could get the money back, at least she wouldn't feel quite so miserable.

"Of course not," Nakano Yuu said as if it were obvious. "How is that mindset any different from a degenerate gambler? You lose everything, cry about not wanting to play anymore, and then expect the money to be returned?"

"My proposal is that we cooperate."

"I need a massive amount of points, and saving up 20 million is my goal, but couldn't you do the same?"

"20 million points can be used to exempt yourself from expulsion once, and it also allows you to transfer to the class of your choice," Nakano Yuu said. "So, transferring to Class A is also a possibility."

"But my brother told me to drop out with him when he graduates..." Horikita, however, seemed completely unmotivated.

If she were to graduate in a year, then there would be no point in trying to scrape together points or climb to a higher class.

"It's clear you're just a little sister," Nakano Yuu remarked. "Your brother actually cares about you quite a bit; otherwise, he wouldn't have sent you a year's worth of living expenses."

"In other words, you are under his protection, and he chose to have you leave when he graduates because he will be leaving the school at that time."

"This means that in his eyes, you require protection. But if you can gather 20 million points, you could at least offset one expulsion penalty. Do you know what that signifies?" Nakano Yuu said, guiding her along.

"It signifies..." Horikita Suzune's beautiful brows curved slightly downward. Her tone was no longer as rigid as before.

"It signifies that you have already demonstrated your own strength to your brother," Nakano Yuu said, acting as her mouthpiece to voice the thoughts in her heart, "and isn't that exactly what you want—to earn your brother's recognition?"