In Classroom of the Elite, Ichinose, You'll Regret This — by Bai Liang
"Back then, I saw a classmate from Class B slumped in a chair, sobbing uncontrollably. I'll never forget that scene. At that moment, I thought, if I could become Class B's class representative, I'd lead the class to victory every time!"
"So, Ichinose, let me become Class B's class representative."
"No, Uesugi-kun. You're too aggressive."
"Ichinose, you'll regret this!"
"Uesugi, I'm the class representative of Class B."
"Smack!"
"Heh heh. You naive Ichinose. You think I can't do anything just because you won't agree? Shibata, tell Kanzaki's side to get ready to close the net!"
"Uh, um, Uesugi—"
"Shut up, Shibata. This time, we have to act fast. Before Ichinose catches on, expel them outright. Let's see who can stop me this time."
Some time later,
"The wind's so strong on the Kōiku rooftop..."
"Uesugi, come down! I'll never tell Ichinose about your plans again."
"Put it in writing!!"
Uesugi Gen, a Class 1-B Student
On the first day of school, Uesugi Gen noticed something strange about Kōiku Senior High School.
Cameras were scattered all over the school, hidden yet seemingly everywhere.
Though it was a school with ties to the government, the information about it online was vague.
There was a strange, subtle atmosphere between the upperclassmen.
Students had to stay at school for all three years and weren't allowed to contact the outside world without permission.
And then there was Uesugi Gen, who'd become a student at this school despite only answering multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank questions on the written exam—and skipping the interview entirely.
But!
None of that mattered.
What mattered was—
"Why did you all fall for that woman while I was taking a look around the school? What kind of love potion did she give you?"
At the back of Class B's classroom, by the window, Uesugi Gen grabbed the shoulders of Shibata Hayate, his new friend sitting behind him, and shook him violently, trying to bring him to his senses.
He'd only gone out to gather some information. Everyone had seemed perfectly normal when he left, but when he came back, well, would you look at that? The whole class had gathered around that woman like a bunch of bewitched cultists.
Yes, Uesugi admitted that the woman, Ichinose Honami, was beautiful. She had a delicate face with just a hint of baby fat, long eyelashes, a high nose, long golden-pink hair that reached her hips, and a tall, slender figure. Her black knee socks outlined her lovely curves, starting at her loafers and clinging to her calves, skimming her rounded knees, then climbing up her smooth, pale thighs before disappearing beneath her skirt as it fluttered in the breeze. And then there was... that huge softness...
Ahem!
What was he thinking? He'd nearly fallen for her tricks himself. Begone, wicked thoughts! Begone!
"Um, Uesugi, I think you've misunderstood Ichinose. Once you get to know her, you'll see she's a really good person."
Shibata Hayate tried to defend Ichinose as Uesugi shook him.
Uesugi Gen stared at Shibata Hayate without expression.
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She'd cleaned the classroom as soon as she arrived, made friends with most of the class in less than a morning, and told them they could come to her whenever they ran into trouble. She'd do her best to help.
And now he was telling Uesugi she had no ulterior motive, and that she'd only done all that because she liked helping people.
Was this some kind of science fiction movie?
If a girl like that really existed, Uesugi Gen would eat this desk right there and then.
"Then, Shibata-kun, could you tell me what Ichinose's good points are?"
Uesugi quickly adjusted his expression and gave Shibata a warm smile.
Shibata Hayate froze. His eyes wandered, and after a long pause, he managed to blurt out,
"Um, Ichinose is really pretty."
"And then?"
With a kindly smile on his face and a gentle voice, Master Uesugi encouraged Shibata Hayate to continue.
"And then... and then, Ichinose is really pretty."
Shibata Hayate looked rather embarrassed.
Uesugi Gen was about ready to laugh in disbelief. After all that, Shibata hadn't even remembered what she'd said. Uesugi had at least remembered that she was helpful. He sneered.
"You're just lusting after her body. You're disgusting."
"Shut up! Ichinose is..."
As he spoke, Shibata Hayate's gaze had already drifted toward the middle of the crowd in the classroom. Every so often, a silly grin appeared on his face.
Uesugi Gen raised a hand to his forehead. He didn't even need to look to know what Shibata was staring at. He took a deep breath, trying one last time to get through to him, speaking sincerely and earnestly.
"Shibata, admiration puts the greatest distance between you and someone. If you focus too much on her, you'll stop seeing what she's really like. Take my advice: there's a lot going on beneath the surface, and you can't handle it. Wait a few months, see what she does, and then decide whether you like her."
"No way. I'm sure she's kind, helpful, and full of energy."
Shibata Hayate answered without even turning his head.
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Uesugi Gen released his grip with trembling hands and staggered backward, crashing into his desk with a clatter.
It was no use. Shibata was beyond saving.
And not just him. Leaning against his desk, Uesugi Gen turned around.
The people surrounding Ichinose were beyond saving too. They'd all been infected by some indescribable thing called Ichinose, and were hopelessly obsessed with it.
If this kept up, the entire class would become Ichinose's followers.
Then they'd spend all their time obsessing over Ichinose, neglect their studies, fail to get into a good university, fail to find a good job, and end up living a rather unsuccessful life.
No, he couldn't just stand by and watch his friends sink like this.
He had to do something. First, he had to help Shibata and the others pull themselves out of this.
Ordinary methods wouldn't work. Shibata was already terminally ill. He needed a strong dose of medicine.
Uesugi Gen's mind raced. Out of the corner of his eye, he spotted the clock hanging in the classroom.
Got it.
Uesugi Gen's eyes lit up. He went around behind Shibata Hayate, rested a hand on his shoulder, leaned close to his ear, and lowered his voice, whispering like a demon,
"Hey, Shibata, class is about to start. If they're still gathered over there when the teacher arrives... you wouldn't want Ichinose to make a bad impression on the teacher, would you? You'd better get them back to their seats."
"Right, class is about to start."
Shibata Hayate stood there blankly for a moment, then suddenly came to his senses. His eyes cleared, and he hurried into the middle of the crowd.
A moment later, the crowd dispersed with a rush.
In the silent classroom, the students of Class B quietly waited at their desks for the teacher to arrive.
A few minutes later,
A strange, loud voice rang out in the quiet classroom.
"Um, didn't someone just say the teacher was coming?"
The whole class immediately turned to look at Shibata Hayate.
"Um, um..."
Shibata Hayate sat frozen at his desk, his face bright red, at a loss for what to do.
"I'm sure a lot of people just misheard because it was so noisy."
Ichinose hurried to smooth things over.
"It was noisy just now, so it's possible people misheard."
"It's about time for class to start anyway."
"Ichinose is right."
At that moment, Shibata seemed to see three pairs of wings slowly unfurl behind Ichinose.
Damn it, Shibata had fallen even deeper.
Uesugi Gen wrapped his arms around his head on the desk, feeling a little hopeless.
And that wicked woman, Ichinose—she'd deliberately stepped in to help Shibata when he was in trouble, just to make a deeper impression on him.
Oh, poor Shibata, playing right into Ichinose's hands.
A pair of big hands reached out of the darkness and suddenly locked around Uesugi Gen's neck, putting him in a chokehold.
"Uesugi, you bastard! You tricked me!"
Now that his wits had returned, Shibata finally realized Uesugi Gen had played him.
As he grappled with Shibata Hayate's hands, Uesugi Gen spoke with heartfelt anguish.
"I was trying to save you, Shibata! You've been twisted by evil, and now you're drawing your sword against an old friend. There's no end to suffering—turn back before it's too late!"
"Bullshit!"
Shibata Hayate flew into a rage.
The two of them tussled wildly beside their desks as the whole class watched.
Suddenly, Uesugi Gen's smile vanished.
"Quick, Shibata, let go of me! The teacher's here."
"You think you can fool me again?"
The classroom door clicked open, and a female teacher walked in carrying a stack of documents.
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The person who walked into the classroom was a young, beautiful teacher with slightly curly hair. She carried a large stack of documents in her slender arms.
"You're all such well-behaved students! You've already returned to your seats and are waiting for me before class has even started. That makes me so happy."
Looking at Class B's students sitting neatly at their desks, the new teacher showered them with praise.
As they listened to the teacher's praise, the class fell into a peculiar silence.
"My name is Hoshinomiya Chie. I usually teach math, and I'm also the school nurse. Since you won't change homeroom teachers for the next three years, I'll be your homeroom teacher for all three. I look forward to getting to know you!"
Hoshinomiya-sensei wrote her name on the blackboard with chalk and introduced herself. Her voice was playful and a little flippant.
No, she seemed more like an upperclassman than a teacher. If Uesugi Gen hadn't caught the faint smell of alcohol mixed in with her perfume, he might have thought she was an excellent teacher.
What a shame. Had she gone drinking before class? Was she really going to be okay?
Looking at the unnatural flush on Hoshinomiya-sensei's fair cheeks, Uesugi Gen asked himself that question.
"The entrance ceremony will be held in the gym in an hour. Before then, I'll hand out some materials about this school's special rules."
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