Classroom of the Elite: Kageya Shinjitsu's Classroom of the Elite Author: Simply Put
[Feels like Classroom of the Elite is losing steam, so I decided to write my own. The protagonist's personality is a bit twisted, pathological, and self-centered. I'm not sure how readers will feel about the reason he was assigned to Class D. If you're interested, please support it. I'll keep writing if the numbers are good...]
Kageya Shinjitsu was admitted to Advanced Nurturing High School because of his unusual past.
He entered as a Class D student, and after starting school, Kageya Shinjitsu discovered that there was something strange about it.
He began investigating and learning about the school, gradually coming to understand its rules: strength came first.
The protagonist didn't know the Classroom of the Elite plot and would uncover things for himself.
He wouldn't suck up to Ayanokoji.
Chapter One: Kageya Shinjitsu, Enrollment
April marked the start of a new school year. The weather was bright and clear, leaving one feeling refreshed.
Today was also the first day of school at Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School.
Advanced Nurturing High School was a very unusual school. Not only did it enforce a closed-campus policy, but its students also had to stay for all three years, meaning they couldn't see their families during that time. For ordinary students, that was torture. What's more, outsiders couldn't enter the school without a special reason, so family members couldn't come visit, either.
The reason a school like this still existed, and was even so popular, was its advertised 100% rate of university admission and employment, as well as its offer to waive tuition and living expenses. Those were things many people desperately wanted.
And Kageya Shinjitsu had earned a place at this very school.
After leaving home and arriving at the designated location, Kageya Shinjitsu saw just how wealthy the school was.
The school wasn't even on the mainland. It had built an artificial island connected to the mainland, and getting to the school meant crossing one of two long bridges. Beyond that lay an enormous area whose purpose he couldn't even guess. It was all an extravagant display of the school's wealth and excess.
After entering the artificial island that housed Advanced Nurturing High School, Kageya Shinjitsu set off on his journey to school and boarded the bus headed for campus. It still didn't quite feel real.
This school seemed a little outrageous. And they'd even accepted someone like him? Weren't they worried he'd do something?
At the same time, he remembered his mother's earnest request before he left.
"Shinjitsu, please don't do anything weird again. I understand that people your age have all kinds of heroic fantasies, but fighting with delinquents and things like that is just terrifying. Think about me, too. What would we do if something happened to you?"
"I'm not asking for much. Just behave and get through these three years. I'd even be fine with you dating someone in high school. Just, please, please, please don't get into any more fights."
His mother had repeated the important part three times and stressed it many times before he left. Maybe what had happened a while ago had really scared them.
Not long before, just before graduation, he'd gone through a humiliating experience. He didn't really care about being humiliated, but it had caused a huge stir at his middle school. He'd nearly been denied entry to high school, and even came close to being sent to juvenile detention.
If I cause trouble at school again, I probably really won't be able to keep studying.
That would be a real pain. I wonder what the students at my new school will be like. Will they bully me? That sounds awful. If I can't fight back, that'll be way too difficult. Mom really does love making things hard for me.
"Doesn't she know young people can't always control their tempers? People can't help losing control sometimes, especially when they're young. If you're not hot-blooded when you're young, are you even young?"
"But I can't just ignore Mom's request. I'll have to cut back for now. As long as it isn't something particularly serious or necessary, I shouldn't fight. And even if I do, I can't let them catch me."
From now on, I'll try to be an ordinary, well-behaved high school student. I'm looking forward to my new school life.
I hope nothing happens that'll worry my family again.
Maybe I should date someone?
Wasn't that part of Mom's request?
Looks like Mom can't wait to become a grandmother. She seems even more eager than I am.
Ugh... Is romance a high school requirement? It sounds like such a hassle. Women only get in the way of getting stronger, don't they?
Kageya Shinjitsu sat on the bus, lost in his thoughts.
He looked forward to his future school life, and also looked forward to it. He anticipated good things, and he anticipated bullying and being bullied.
He was conflicted...
Just then, the bus slowly came to a stop, and the doors opened.
New passengers boarded. There were men and women of all ages. There were students, of course, as well as quite a few office workers.
The most noticeable passenger was an elderly woman. She walked unsteadily onto the bus, swaying as if she might fall at any moment.
The students behind her watched carefully, afraid she might fall and cause a commotion.
The people already seated on the bus avoided looking at her. They didn't want trouble, and showed no intention of giving up their seats.
When he saw the old woman board, Kageya Shinjitsu stood up without hesitation.
"Please, take my seat."
Before the old woman could find a place to stand, he had already risen and spoken.
Perhaps speaking up so suddenly naturally drew attention. Kageya Shinjitsu keenly sensed several gazes falling on him.
The most conspicuous were those of a black-haired boy and girl, a blond boy and girl, and a few adults.
The other gazes seemed to say, "Who's this kid?" or "Wow, you're pretty gutsy."
"Thank you, young man."
"Thank you so much."
"I'm old, so it's hard for me to stay on my feet. Sorry for the trouble, dear."
The old woman looked surprised, then smiled and thanked him repeatedly.
She tottered over and sat down in the seat Kageya Shinjitsu had occupied.
"Don't mention it."
Kageya Shinjitsu responded politely, his expression blank.
After giving up his seat, he moved away.
He stood a little farther off.
What had just happened was trivial.
"Hey, hey! Are you a new student too?"
As Kageya Shinjitsu found a place to stand, a cute girl with short blond hair and a very full figure approached him, smiling sweetly.
Her body was several sizes more developed than those of the other students in their year, giving off an intimidating presence.
"I'm Kushida Kikyo, and I'm a new student this year. Nice to meet you!"
As she drew closer, Kageya Shinjitsu could clearly feel the number of people watching them increase.
Being approached by a cute girl was probably one of the many fantasies high school boys had.
Especially when the blond girl looked like a little angel but had a devilish figure—she was the dream of many teenage boys.
Jealous gazes came one after another. Even Kageya Shinjitsu was surprised.
He hadn't expected to be greeted out of the blue.
"Ah, Kushida. Nice to meet you."
"I'm Kageya Shinjitsu, a new student."
Is this what romance feels like?
The thought suddenly came to him, but he quickly pushed it aside.
Kageya Shinjitsu gave her a straightforward introduction.
Kushida, on the other hand, warmly continued making conversation and asking him questions.
The adorable, sexy angel's words prompted Kageya Shinjitsu to answer every one, one by one.
They looked just like a couple of popular students flirting.
Unfortunately, their bus romance didn't last long.
It ended when the bus arrived at the school.
They hadn't talked all that much, either.
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Chapter Two: The Little Angel, Kushida Kikyo
The bus stopped in front of the gates of Advanced Nurturing High School, and the doors slowly opened.
The students on board naturally got off one after another. Kageya Shinjitsu was among them, and soon there were far fewer people on the bus.
As soon as he got off, his attention was drawn to the enormous stone gate in front of him.
The carefully carved stone gate was the school's centerpiece.
"It really is tall."
Kageya Shinjitsu looked up.
The enormous entrance looked like the gaping maw of an abyss that could swallow everyone whole, and it gave off an imposing air.
"What an impressive school. It's wonderful to be able to study somewhere like this."
"We should keep in touch, Kageya!"
Kushida Kikyo, walking beside him, spoke as sweetly as a little angel.
She was already treating Kageya Shinjitsu like an old friend.
"Sure, Hanada."
"Let's keep in touch."
They hadn't even exchanged contact information. Without looking back, Kageya Shinjitsu left her with that remark and walked into the school, crossing the abyss-like gate.
He couldn't wait to start his school life.
"Hanada?"
Kushida Kikyo tilted her head adorably and stood there, stunned. Had she misheard him?
They'd talked for so long on the bus, and he still hadn't remembered her name?
A boy and girl who got off behind her gave her a strange look, as if they'd witnessed what had just happened and seen that he couldn't remember her name...
Without saying anything or making any mocking expression, he entered the campus with a blank face.
In a way, they were perfectly in sync. They suited each other.
He started getting to know the school.
After receiving a notification, Kageya Shinjitsu easily found his classroom.
"First-year Class D. They've even assigned our seats already?"
By the time he arrived, there were already students in the classroom. Most were sitting at their desks, reading school materials or staring into space. Some were chatting with people they might have known before, or with classmates they were only just starting to get along with.
Kageya Shinjitsu didn't care. He found his assigned seat and sat down, then waited expectantly.
It wasn't the seat by the back window, the king's territory. Instead, it was near the front, by the aisle.
There were cute girls sitting in front of and behind him, but none of them spoke to him.
The seat beside him was empty. Whoever it belonged to hadn't arrived yet.
In that atmosphere, students arrived one after another, and the classroom gradually filled up. Kushida Kikyo was one of them.
As it happened, her seat was the one that had been empty beside Kageya Shinjitsu.
As soon as she arrived, she gave him a friendly smile, all bright and cheerful.
"I'm so glad, Kageya! We're in the same class!"
"I was worried I'd be surrounded by strangers. This is great!"
Kushida Kikyo put down her bag beside her seat, beaming.
She clasped her hands together, looking relieved.
That was the look of a girl relaxing because you were there.
"Ah, Noda, what a coincidence!"
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