Classroom of the Elite: The Strength-Based Classroom of Kageya Shinjitsu

"I'm betting too. By the way, I'm betting on Sakura."

Watching the message sent by Yamauchi Haruki, Kageya Shinjitsu thought of the girl named Sakura.

She was still the same reclusive existence, a plain girl who wore glasses.

Because she barely spoke to anyone and had no friends, it felt like all the girls with good figures in the class, aside from Kushida Kikyo, were like this.

Perhaps because of that, Yamauchi Haruki could speak so recklessly.

"I'm only telling you guys this, but actually, Sakura confessed to me."

"What? For real?"

"Really, really, but keep it a secret!"

"A girl that inconspicuous, of course I dumped her. But I saw her in casual clothes back then, and she's actually quite well-endowed."

He claimed it was a secret, but in reality, his voice was loud enough for the people in front to hear.

Kageya Shinjitsu could already see many girls looking over with expressions of disgust, as if they were looking at something filthy.

"Idiot, even if she isn't cute and is frumpy, isn't it enough that she's big? Big is justice, haven't you heard that? If she's actually big enough, shouldn't you be dating her?"

"If it's not on the level of Kushida or Hasebe, I don't want it. I'm not interested in those frumpy girls."

Ike Kanji argued that size was all that mattered, while Yamauchi Haruki retorted.

Those who didn't know might have actually believed that she had confessed.

Since the person in question wasn't present, Yamauchi spoke freely without restraint, and no one could stand up to deny it.

It wasn't just in the group chat; he was shamelessly talking about it in the classroom as well. While saying these things, Yamauchi Haruki even looked a bit smug, especially when he saw the envious gazes of the classmates beside him who had been fooled by him.

As for the gazes of the girls, he had already ignored them.

Hearing the noise from behind, Kageya Shinjitsu turned around for a moment. Sure enough, the girl named Sakura was not in her seat.

Kageya Shinjitsu seriously suspected that she had run off because of them.

"Speechless."

"A bunch of idiots."

"Studying them feels like a waste of time."

"I thought they had discovered something; I really overestimated you guys."

"Just carry on with your chests and welcome the next month."

Kageya Shinjitsu understood the situation in the chat group and saw that the messages were indeed all like that.

He lost interest.

There were still people urging him to place a bet.

Kageya Shinjitsu chose to bail.

Without saying a word, he exited the chat group.

"Why did he leave?"

"Kageya Shinjitsu?"

"What is he doing?"

"..."

Some hushed whispers came from behind; it was clear they had noticed Kageya Shinjitsu leaving the group chat.

But no one came over to say anything.

After all, since he left without a sound, there was nothing to talk about.

In the future, it would probably be impossible for him to join them anyway.

Although, Kageya Shinjitsu himself had never wanted to blend in with them.

Thinking about hanging out with them and discussing how big the chests of certain girls in the class were...

It felt...

Like he was doomed.

The lessons proceeded smoothly.

Soon, as the lunch break passed.

The swimming class that the boys had been looking forward to for a long time arrived.

Kageya Shinjitsu could feel the excitement of the boys as they gathered in groups and headed toward the indoor swimming pool.

As for Kageya Shinjitsu, he was directly excluded from the boys' group.

The same went for the popular Hirata, who was surrounded by beauties.

Then there was the maverick Koenji Rokusuke.

It was said that he came from a wealthy conglomerate family and was strong in both academics and physical ability, but he didn't take any of the other students seriously at all.

He was also a problem student, and one of the people ostracized by the other boys.

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Chapter 29: Locker Room Conflict

Just as Kageya Shinjitsu was preparing to head to swimming class, a voice suddenly emerged from behind him.

Then, his shoulder was tapped, and an enthusiastic, gentle figure appeared.

They soon began walking together.

"What's wrong?"

"You didn't go with them?"

"Ike Kanji said he would pull you into the group, didn't he?"

Seeing Kageya Shinjitsu all alone, Kushida Kikyo greeted her friends before approaching to ask about the situation.

"I don't get along with them."

Kageya Shinjitsu glanced at her without offering much of an explanation.

He did, however, feel a bit of gossip-fueled curiosity; he really wanted to ask if she knew what they were talking about.

Should he tell her they were discussing her massive melons? That they were making some kind of ranking list or something??

Of course, thoughts were just thoughts; Kageya Shinjitsu didn't think his relationship with her was that close.

"Oh~~ I see." Kushida Kikyo acted as if she understood the situation.

Then she continued.

"So, do you have any goals? Anyone you want to be friends with..."

"Boys, girls."

"Either is fine..."

"I can help introduce you..."

Speaking in an ambiguous way that invited misunderstanding, Kushida Kikyo was very skilled at this.

She wanted to walk into someone's heart and know what was inside their mind.

She stared at Kageya Shinjitsu with expectant eyes, practically begging him to choose her.

If it were an average boy with poor self-control, he would have made his choice without hesitation upon seeing those watery, expectant eyes.

"Goals?"

"I don't have anything like that."

Kageya Shinjitsu thought for a moment, didn't answer, and shook his head.

In this class, he currently had no intention of socializing with anyone.

"You definitely have a secret. Tell me, what's your goal?"

"Tell me, tell me."

Acting cute and coquettish, she even initiated physical contact with her hands.

Kushida Kikyo wanted to make Kageya Shinjitsu open up.

Unfortunately, by the time they reached the indoor swimming pool, she still hadn't succeeded in persuading him.

"I'm heading to the girls' side now."

"Kageya-kun, you should do your best too. Make more friends, otherwise, you'll be lonely."

"Good luck."

Leaving behind words of concern, Kushida Kikyo ran off toward the friends who were waving at her.

Those massive melons swayed, causing the group of boys to let out strange laughs.

Kushida Kikyo merely flashed an enthusiastic, radiant smile.

The boys' locker room at the indoor swimming pool.

Besides the school-issued swimming trunks, students could bring their own; the school didn't have any regulations against it.

The moment he walked in, the previously lively locker room fell silent.

Ike Kanji wore an expression of dissatisfaction.

"Stop using Kushida-san."

"Some people shouldn't think that acting all pretentious will get Kushida-san's attention."

"Disgusting, acting like you're being bullied."

"You don't look like a man."

He left behind these disdainful words, intending to walk away.

He was venting his dissatisfaction from being removed from the chat group earlier, as well as his annoyance at seeing Kushida Kikyo and Kageya Shinjitsu walking together.

It wasn't just Ike Kanji; the other boys ignored him as well, making their ostracization crystal clear.

It was even more severe than before.

"Idiot."

Watching Ike Kanji, who thought he looked cool, Kageya Shinjitsu spoke slowly.

A guy whose brain was completely controlled by his lower half.

"What did you say?"

Ike Kanji, who had originally intended to leave, turned around.

Yamauchi Haruki and Sudo Ken, who were beside him, also looked over.

Having clearly gone through something special during this period, their relationship was quite close.

"I said you're an idiot."

"Can't you hear me?"

Kageya Shinjitsu offered a rare smile, watching the other party's flustered and exasperated expression.

"Bastard."

To be looked down upon like this, and by someone he himself looked down upon, was unbearable.

Ike Kanji charged straight forward, raising his foot and aiming it at Kageya Shinjitsu.

"Idiot."

Speaking the word for the third time, Kageya Shinjitsu shifted his body slightly to the side, hooking his foot to throw the one-legged Ike Kanji off balance. Following the momentum of the other's swaying body, Kageya Shinjitsu shoved him down hard.

He made Ike Kanji's head engage in a contest of an egg hitting a rock against the metal locker.

"Bang."