In Classroom of the Elite, My Love Stock Market Only Wants to Go All-In

"Is that even possible!?"

"So, as long as our Class Evaluation Points increase, the amount of money we receive each month will also go up? That's way too awesome."

Yamauchi Haruki wore a look of longing; if he could get more than 100,000 points a month in the future, his quality of life would certainly reach a new level.

"I see."

Beside him, Hirata was also somewhat pleased. As the class leader, he naturally knew that the students' performance in class during this first week had been abysmal, but he hadn't been able to manage them strictly since this wasn't an isolated case, but the norm for the majority.

Now that he knew the method to increase the Class Evaluation Points, he could use this rule to restrict everyone's behavior. After all, no one would turn their back on points they could actually get.

As for whether it would be effective, he would just have to try it and see.

"Hashiba-kun, please continue explaining the rules. We've already understood this part." A smile reappeared on Kushida Kikyo's pretty face.

"Alright, the next part is the most crucial rule regarding how the school assigns classes."

Hashiba Hikaru knew he was about to get to the main point, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation for the show to come. After all, this rule had shocked everyone in Class B for quite a while.

"The class assignments at this school aren't random; there is an important criterion."

"What criterion?"

Horikita Suzune suddenly spoke up to ask. This was what she had been waiting for; the girl was very concerned about why those two people had previously labeled Class D as trash.

"The school assigns students by decreasing order of merit, following the alphabetical sequence of A, B, C, and D, from highest to lowest."

Hashiba Hikaru wrote the four letters on the blackboard. His expression was calm, but inside, he was already starting to laugh.

"Class A is where the most excellent students go. Then, it filters down layer by layer, and the worst group ends up in Class D. That is the answer to the class assignments."

"!"

"What!"

"That's impossible!!!"

As soon as these words were spoken, someone stood up immediately—it was Horikita Suzune.

Her beautiful face was filled with disbelief, as well as anger and an inability to comprehend the situation.

The other Class D students were also in an uproar after hearing this. No one wanted to be called the worst; wasn't this just a roundabout way of saying they were discarded trash?

"You aren't lying, are you? How could we possibly be the worst class!" Yamauchi Haruki shouted loudly.

"No, this is the specific content of the hidden rule. You all must have taken written exams and interviews before entering this school, right?" Facing the suddenly noisy Class D, Hashiba Hikaru's internal mockery turned into disdain, but he still explained with patience, "The school doesn't just evaluate grades; it assesses everyone's comprehensive quality and past experiences, ultimately dividing them into four levels."

"This is the answer you wanted to know. I am not lying; you can verify this with someone at any time."

After saying this, Hashiba Hikaru paused. He still had a bombshell left to drop; were they already unable to handle it?

How pathetic, everyone in Class D.

Chapter 47: Kushida's Contact Information

After Hashiba Hikaru finished explaining the school's class assignment rules, the Class D classroom remained in a state of commotion. Everyone couldn't accept that they had been assigned to the worst class by the school. Some of the students with better grades were particularly vocal, loudly claiming that they should have been in Class A.

"Everyone, please quiet down. Let's continue listening to Hashiba-kun explain the rules, shall we? He should have more to add."

Although Hirata was incredibly shocked to learn that Class D was the worst class, as the class leader, he still had to step up to maintain order.

Upon hearing his loud signal, the students of Class D, despite their internal frustration, cooperated and quieted down. Kushida Kikyo, who was standing next to him, had a noticeably unnatural expression after learning this rule.

Hashiba Hikaru naturally knew what she was thinking. He had intentionally pointed out that the school tracked everyone's pasts just now. After all, the information presented by the [Stock Analyzer] showed that Kushida Kikyo had an unknown side to her, and this was highly likely the reason she had been assigned to Class D.

"Yes, don't be anxious, everyone. I have one more very important rule to explain."

The boy smiled faintly, his gaze sweeping over the students in the classroom one by one. Before he began, he specifically glanced at the angry-looking Horikita Suzune and continued.

"Class rankings are not set in stone. Does everyone remember the Class Evaluation Points I mentioned earlier? These are the most important indicators for class rankings."

"At the end of each month, the school will conduct a comprehensive ranking based on the Class Evaluation Points of the four classes. If a lower-ranked class's evaluation points exceed those of a class ahead of it, its ranking will change."

"For example, if Class D's evaluation points exceed Class C's, then after the calculations are finished next month, you will become the new Class C. Do you understand what I mean?"

"...Is that how it is?"

"Doesn't that just mean we're all being forced to compete with each other? To sprint toward a higher class ranking."

This rule was easy to understand. After hearing this information, Hirata began to ponder why the school would do this. If it were merely to make the classes compete with each other, why was the value of this hidden rule three million?

"Of course, this leads to the most important rule of this school."

Hashiba Hikaru's expression became a bit more serious as he explained the most critical rule, as it was equally important to him and the students of Class B.

"Why make the classes compete? It's simple: it's to guarantee a 100% graduation and employment rate."

"You all must have heard about it before coming to this school; it's the most important promotional advertisement. After graduating from here, the students' futures will be completely guaranteed."

"However..." He paused, his tone carrying a hint of playfulness, "Not every class's students can graduate from here. Only Class A earns the qualification to graduate from here with recommendations and guaranteed placement. Students in other classes do not have that."

"This is the core objective of the school's S System and the competition. Does everyone understand now?"

"Huh?"

"What does that mean? Does that mean we can't graduate from here?"

"No way, only Class A? That's just too bullying."

When the most important rules were revealed, everyone in Class D was shocked beyond measure. They never expected the school to operate this way; what did that make students of other classes? Were they just stepping stones for Class A graduates?

"These are the rules. Everyone has no choice but to accept them; there's nothing I can do."

The boy glanced at Kushida Kikyo standing nearby and addressed her: "Kushida-san, how do you feel now that you know the rules?"

"It's truly shocking. I never imagined the school would be so malicious."

The girl with short brown hair wore a strained smile. These rules had indeed caught her off guard. The school was being so ruthless, practically forcing every class to climb upward, or else wait to be expelled.

"Exactly. We were also shocked when we first learned of these rules. But now that we know them, everyone must naturally keep working hard."

Hashiba Hikaru looked back at the girl standing beside him. Ichinose Honami looked at him as well. The two shared a tacit understanding, and soft smiles appeared on both their faces.

Ichinose Honami was thinking about how worried she and her classmates in Class B had been when they first learned the rules. Fortunately, she had Hashiba Hikaru by her side; he not only supported her in leading the class but also constantly devised strategies to ensure that everyone in Class B could graduate successfully.

The boy, meanwhile, thought that being assigned to Class B was actually quite good. Although they weren't as elite as Class A, after this period of time, he had come to understand where Class B's strengths lay.

That was the fact that everyone could quickly unite and trust each other unconditionally, which was the most important foundation for achieving great things.

"Hashiba-kun, are there any hidden rules remaining?"

At this moment, Horikita Suzune stopped the pen she had been using to take notes and looked up at the boy standing on the podium.

"There is a small part left, regarding the use of points."

Hashiba Hikaru nodded and finally explained the special rules for points that Hoshinomiya-sensei had mentioned earlier.

"Besides being used within the school, Private Points have some special applications, such as using them to buy an opportunity to change classes."

"Change classes?"

Kushida's expression shifted, and she quickly looked at Hashiba Hikaru's face: "Does Hashiba-kun mean that as long as we pay points, we can enter other classes?"

"Yes, but it's exceptionally expensive," the boy held up two fingers and said to Kushida Kikyo with a smile: "Once you possess twenty million Private Points, a student can freely choose the class they wish to enter."

"What!"

"That many?"

This rule shocked everyone once again. After learning that the influx of Private Points would change, everyone understood that they needed to be thrifty with their points in the future, but they certainly hadn't expected this kind of usage.

"Yes, the school won't force anyone; it all depends on personal choice. If you can save up that many points, you naturally have more opportunities."

Hashiba Hikaru smiled slightly, summarizing his explanation: "So, that concludes the content regarding the hidden rules."

"I'll take my leave now. Please keep the terms of the contract in mind and do not violate them, or you will be expelled."

After saying this, the boy glanced at Ichinose Honami beside him, intending to go have dinner with her.

At this moment, Horikita Suzune, sitting at her desk, wore a look of intense solemnity. All the thoughts in her mind finally clicked into place.

The monitor she had discovered that day made her realize that this Hashiba-kun had likely known about the school's hidden rules for a long time. He had sent people to monitor the students of Class D specifically to collect points today.

And upon learning of this twenty-million-point plan, Horikita Suzune guessed that his ultimate goal might be to transfer classes. As long as he gathered enough points, he could transfer directly into Class A before graduation, ensuring he would graduate from here.

"What a... formidable guy."

The black-haired girl silently added a new impression of Hashiba Hikaru to her mind.

Just as Hashiba Hikaru and Ichinose Honami were about to leave, they suddenly heard Kushida Kikyo call out from behind them.

"Hashiba-kun, please wait a moment."

"Oh, what is it, Kushida-san?"

Hashiba had actually been waiting for Kushida Kikyo to speak up, and hearing her voice now, he felt a surge of joy.

Did she take the bait?

"Um, could I exchange contact information with you? You gave our class so much important information today, and I was wondering if I could find an opportunity to treat you to a meal sometime."

"?"

To everyone's surprise, before Hashiba Hikaru could react, the expression on Ichinose Honami's face, who was standing nearby, changed instantly. A sharp gaze landed directly on the short-haired girl in front of them.

What does that mean? Is there something you can't tell me?

What are you trying to do???

Chapter 48: The Futureless Class D

After Kushida Kikyo expressed her desire to exchange contact information with Hashiba, the boy clearly felt the aura around Ichinose beside him shift, and her expression became somewhat uneasy.

So, without any hesitation, he immediately began to offer polite excuses.

"I suppose that's possible, but I don't have much time lately. How about you wait a bit, Kushida-san? When I have some free time, we can go eat together, how does that sound?"

"Mm-hmm, I have time whenever."

Hearing Hashiba Hikaru agree, Kushida looked delighted. Through this exchange of rules today, she had fully realized that the boy before her was an extremely outstanding individual. He might be useful in the future, so she naturally wanted to build a closer relationship.

"I would also like to exchange contact information with Hashiba-kun. Is that okay?"

Just as the two were exchanging phone numbers, Hirata suddenly stepped up, indicating that he also wanted to add Hashiba's number.

Hirata Yosuke felt this was very necessary. After learning the rules today, he understood that this Class B student was definitely aiming to sprint toward Class A. Staying in touch with him might be beneficial for Class D in the future.

"That's fine. After all, Hirata-kun and Kushida-san are both acting for the sake of their class, just like us."

Hashiba Hikaru was generous with Hirata's request. He stole a glance at Ichinose Honami behind him, and the girl's gloomy expression eased slightly after seeing Hirata also come up to exchange contact information.

Kushida's words just now had indeed stirred up some unusual thoughts within Ichinose Honami, though she herself didn't realize why that was the case.

Once the phone numbers were exchanged with the two of them, it was time for Class D to digest the situation on their own. Hashiba Hikaru had no intention of staying any longer; the only member of Class D he was currently interested in was Kushida Kikyo. After all, he had just spent 50,000 in system funds, so he had to earn it back twofold.

"We'll be heading off now."

Hashiba Hikaru smiled as he greeted them, then walked out of the Class D classroom side-by-side with Ichinose Honami without a hint of reluctance.

After the two of them left, Hirata turned to face the others in the class. Everyone had just learned about the school's Deep Rules, and the expressions on their faces were somewhat complicated.

"Please listen to me, everyone. Although the current situation is indeed somewhat disadvantageous for our Class D, now that we know the rules, it means we still have a chance to catch up."

Hirata wanted to call on everyone to unite and work hard together, but unfortunately, his words of encouragement were met with a lukewarm response in the classroom. The students of Class D were all a bit lost, unsure of what the future would hold.

Many of those assigned to Class D had poor grades. If they had to face immense class competition in the future, could they really successfully complete every special exam? They weren't even confident about the regular exams.

They were currently the worst class, and if they wanted to successfully graduate from here, they had to defeat the three classes ahead of them. This was by no means a simple task.

"Everyone, don't be like this. We know the rules in advance now, so we can definitely climb our way up."

An eager look appeared on Kushida Kikyo's small face. The girl knew that this was the best opportunity to show herself and further elevate her status in Class D.

"If we unite as one, we will definitely have a chance to move up in the future. Everyone, don't forget that the class competition revolves around Class Evaluation Points, which are linked to everyone's Private Points. You must not give up!"

"Kushida is right, we can't give up."

The one who said this was Yamauchi Haruki, who had been very uncooperative just a moment ago. He wanted to show off in front of everyone, but unfortunately, the students didn't have a good impression of him, so no one followed up to echo his sentiment.

"Hirata, if you have any plans, just tell us. We're all waiting for you." Another student spoke up to suggest.

As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately gained the unanimous agreement of everyone. This was, in a sense, the consensus of the people in Class D: if someone is willing to step up and perform, then everything will be left to you.

Whether or not they could lead everyone was one thing, but it was a great way to shift the blame.