Classroom of the Elite: Starting with a Zero, I'm Laying Flat Since I Know the Plot

So, Classmate Kushida is an expert at navigating these kinds of channels.

And the fact that she appeared here, even going so far as to engage in something akin to stalking, makes much more sense now.

Classmate Kushida has always been focused and persistent when it comes to Horikita, and now that there is another target of interest, it is only natural for her to seize the opportunity to build rapport or get closer to him.

Just a moment ago, Nakano Yuu intentionally said he had ordered coffee for Classmate Kamuro, and there was no strange look in Classmate Kushida's eyes, which suggests that such a thing seems perfectly reasonable to her.

But the truth is that what Classmate Kamuro was drinking was warm water.

This implies that she arrived quite late. She did not witness Classmate Kamuro stealing, nor did she see him make Classmate Kamuro sign an IOU.

So, perhaps she really did come over to help.

Her goal was to build a connection and then confirm whether he had been told about her past by Horikita.

You really are hardworking, Classmate Kushida.

However.

"Although I fell in love with Classmate Kamuro at first sight, it is a pity that I was rejected outright."

"And since this is likely a very embarrassing matter, I hope you won't tell anyone," Nakano Yuu said.

So, was he asking Classmate Kushida to keep it a secret?

Classmate Kushida loves nothing more than obtaining other people's secrets, so she agreed immediately.

But for Nakano Yuu, there is one thing that needs to be prepared: finding a suitable place to talk.

It is easy to be encountered or seen in the shopping district, and there are security cameras that make conversation inconvenient, so he needs to find somewhere quiet where few people go.

Meanwhile, Classmate Kamuro has already returned to the student dormitory.

Although the school is strange and has strict rules, it must be said that the accommodation is quite good; everyone has a single room, which provides a place for her to catch her breath, as she does not like being around others.

However, just as she took the elevator to her floor, she suddenly noticed that the door to the room next to hers had been opened.

"Ara, isn't this my classmate, Kamuro Masumi?" Classmate Sakayanagi seemed to have just stepped out of her room.

From the door that had yet to close, one could see the decorations and layout inside, which were quite ornate and cute.

It was clear that Sakayanagi lived a refined life, much like a little princess.

Kamuro's mind drifted back to the words spoken by Nakano Yuu while they were drinking—well, while she was drinking water and he was drinking coffee.

"Do not take the initiative to approach Sakayanagi Arisu; just proceed as usual," he had said.

It was a strange thing to say, telling her to stand by even though he wanted her to become a mole by Sakayanagi's side.

"Sakayanagi is a very vigilant person. She has no interest in prey that delivers itself to her doorstep; she only likes to hunt for herself. To put it simply, there is no future for a sycophant."

So, this guy's words are really annoying.

"As long as you do nothing, you will eventually fall into Sakayanagi's hands, and then you can complete your work as a mole."

And this kind of talk is even more annoying.

"..." Kamuro.

Memories are memories, and Sakayanagi's current greeting is a greeting, but Kamuro did not respond.

However, this is her usual attitude, so she has likely been labeled as difficult to get along with by the students in her class.

"Hehe." Sakayanagi did not seem to mind her attitude, but as she brushed past Classmate Kamuro, she suddenly turned around.

Under Kamuro's gaze, she saw her delicate nose twitch slightly.

"Ara, it seems you were just with someone else."

"Let me guess, was it Classmate Nakano Yuu from Class D of the first year?" she said.

"..." Kamuro.

??

Although Classmate Kamuro's expression did not change, she was already feeling a bit creeped out inside.

Because this person, Sakayanagi Arisu, is she not a little too terrifying? Did this person just smell something?

Indeed.

Although Nakano Yuu is very annoying and excessive, he is actually quite vain; there was no unpleasant smell of sweat on him, but rather a faint, pleasant scent—he probably wears some kind of men's cologne.

"What kind of nonsense are you talking about?" Classmate Kamuro kept a straight face.

"I just went to the shopping district, alone. I have no interest in romance," Kamuro said coldly.

"My apologies." Unexpectedly, Sakayanagi apologized honestly. "Because I don't know many people at this school, I was just testing you. That Classmate Nakano is my ex-boyfriend."

"I don't want any students from my class to get involved with him," she said.

?

Kamuro's eyes widened instinctively.

Because.

No, why did your test have to focus specifically on information about your ex-boyfriend?

Kamuro suddenly recalled that Nakano Yuu had said he and Sakayanagi had broken up. And that Sakayanagi might even interfere with or retaliate against him.

And it seemed that Sakayanagi was indeed capable of doing such a thing.

However, Nakano Yuu seemed to have gotten one thing wrong.

Sakayanagi Arisu was perhaps even more terrifying than he imagined.

Hmm.

But not for her, but for Nakano Yuu. At this moment, it seemed that Kamuro finally felt a sense of satisfaction in her heart.

A Classroom of the Elite fanfiction with over a million words on the platform.

Synopsis: The temptation of free tuition and all-inclusive room and board led Shirogane Miyuki to resolutely enroll in Ikusei High School.

Following the ordinary genius Sakayanagi Arisu, the wild genius Kouenji, and the artificial genius Ayanokouji, Ikusei High School adds another genius of effort.

But before the four great geniuses could compete on the same stage, a voice from the future appeared in Shirogane's mind.

They claimed to be his future daughters. And their mothers came from the four different classes of the same grade.

Shirogane: No, if you guys do this, how am I supposed to compete between classes?

Daughters: Dad, what are you saying? Do you not like us? Do you not want us to be born?

Shirogane: Uh, no, it's just that there are so many of you, how am I supposed to support you? Alright, Dad will work hard for your sake!

Three years later, watching the man who became the student council president, graduated from Class A, and even created two small goals in the school.

Sakayanagi: This is the genius of effort. As expected of my eye for talent.

Horikita Suzune: It is indeed surprising.

Shinomiya Kaguya: No, you are all wrong. Only a Shirogane who has fallen in love with someone is the strongest!

Chika: That's right, a Shirogane who loves one person is the strongest, and loving many is multiplied power! He has become even stronger!

Shinomiya Kaguya: ...Fujiwara-san, shut up!

Classroom of the Elite: Shirogane Miyuki Edition

Chapter 21: Junior Amasawa: That's right, Senior Kushida, I've returned from two years in the future!

It seemed that both had achieved their respective goals, as Kushida and Nakano returned to the student dormitory together from the shopping street. Male and female students lived in the same building, with boys on floors 1-4 and girls on floors 5-8.

It is worth mentioning that Kushida ultimately did not ask for the coffee that Nakano had ordered.

After all.

Although she believed that it was money Horikita had lent to Nakano, and that it would eventually need to be repaid by Nakano, she chose to order her own.

Furthermore, she specifically lent 5,000 points to Nakano.

Although he didn't know what she was thinking, since she offered to lend the money, Nakano naturally accepted it.

After all, Class D was in a miserable state right now, and he feared there wouldn't be much living allowance left next month. Kushida had excellent popularity in the class, so she basically lent money to anyone who asked; after all, this was something that could boost her popularity.

So, being able to lend another 5,000 points to Nakano now was already quite impressive, and this expense was even something she had skimped on from her own food budget.

In other words, she was showing goodwill toward Nakano.

Although Nakano Yuu was not short on money, if someone takes the initiative to lend it to you, is there any need to refuse?

Probably not.

When he was in class, Nakano Yuu received a transfer from Ryuuen and directly stated that it was points borrowed from Horikita Suzune. He would not deliberately hide his points, but he would not lend money to students in the class.

Well, most of the time he wouldn't be willing to lend it out.

So, didn't a plan to keep others from coming to borrow money appear?

You borrow money from others first.

Therefore, he used the transfer from Ryuuen in class to create the illusion that he had borrowed points from Horikita Suzune, and now Kushida had also taken the initiative to lend him money.

Kushida's current actions were undoubtedly a bit of an act.

Generally speaking, if a girl wants to put on an act in front of you, it means she still wants something from you.

As the saying goes, life is hard enough without exposing others; having read the original work and knowing Kushida's fate, Nakano did not interfere with her futile efforts.

However.

Because he had been out for the day, Nakano was accustomed to going for a shower immediately after returning to the dormitory.

It could be said that the treatment at this school was quite good; there was hot water available at any time, and one could shower whenever they wanted.

He also liked to think while showering, and it was today that he suddenly thought of something: as a transmigrator, it seemed he lacked some of the typical characteristics of one.

For example, the blank year of memories.

It was as if something had been forgotten by him.

But as for the benefits of being a transmigrator, he didn't seem to have received those either—like having something over 18 centimeters, or a system, or returning with superpowers; he didn't fit the bill at all.

Could it be that there was some special significance to all of this?

With that, while feeling the hot water falling from the showerhead, Nakano-san began to contemplate life.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Kushida-san had also returned to her dormitory.

However, unlike most girls who prefer to shower at night, she was the type who liked to cleanse her body in the morning.

So, although she had entered the bathroom, she had no desire to bathe; she simply stared at her own beautiful and cute reflection in the large mirror.

Yet, despite possessing an appearance that was like that of a little angel.

"Ah, so annoying."

Such a cold and irritable voice escaped the lips of the girl named Kushida Kikyou.

Her voice was not loud, however, because the soundproofing of the dormitory was not that great; if she were too loud, it would still attract the attention of others, as the dormitory doors were not exactly thick.

For Kushida, having numerous friends and obtaining their secrets was a joyful thing, but it was also a painful one.

The joy came from the fact that not many people could do such a thing, and the fact that she could proved her uniqueness; she also enjoyed this feeling of being acknowledged.

The pain lay in the fact that wanting to become friends with others, or even gaining their trust, meant that secrets were not simple things to handle; it required social interaction, effort, and consideration for the other person. Once a secret was obtained, one also had to maintain confidentiality. Since people's lives intersected, the mutual likes or dislikes between friends were completely different, and to get along with different friends, she had to remember everything about them. When these social circles overlapped, it was enough to drown her.

It was as if a normal person could only handle one or two such friends, but Kushida-san, her goal was to maintain a great many of them simultaneously.

And the pressure brought about by doing this would one day lead to an explosion.