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

Looking up at this open-hearted girl, Kageya Shinjitsu also revealed a smile.

He didn't have the low emotional intelligence to tell her that they had actually just met on the bus, which technically made them strangers.

That kind of boy is never popular.

"Kageya-kun."

This response made Kushida Kikyo's expression stiffen immediately, followed by a look of grievance.

She even gave Kageya Shinjitsu a light tap.

"Seriously, you said you remembered it wrong again, and it was a different name this time. Did you really memorize my name? Or are you just joking?"

"Making a joke like that is really hateful, it's so mean."

Is it really okay to have physical contact with a boy so casually? I don't think I've ever met a girl like this before. Is this what high school students are like? Wow, that's amazing.

Despite the myriad of thoughts in his mind, Kageya Shinjitsu remained expressionless, carefully pondering his classmate's name while apologizing.

"Ah? Did I get it wrong? I'm sorry, my memory isn't very good. Let me think... Chida-san? That's not right. Don't give me any hints, let me think. Oda-san?"

"Tagawa-san? Tanishita-san? Yamashita-san?"

"Matsushita-san?"

Kageya Shinjitsu refused Kushida Kikyo's offer to provide hints, guessing one by one, his voice already drawing the attention of others.

After all, the way he couldn't even remember someone's name was truly awful, especially when he said Matsushita-san.

A girl with smooth, long brown hair sitting a few seats behind Kikyo looked over in surprise, then focused on the scene. Her name happened to be Matsushita, and the sudden mention of her name startled her.

As one strange name after another appeared, Kushida Kikyo finally couldn't listen anymore.

"Kageya-kun, you better remember this: Kushida Kikyo. That's my name, not some Oda or Chida..."

"I've got it clear now."

Kushida Kikyo grabbed Kageya Shinjitsu's hand directly, staring at him with watery eyes as if she would cry if he didn't agree.

Physical contact again, what exactly are you trying to do? Hanada-san, it's just a name, is it really necessary to care this much???

Kageya Shinjitsu complained internally.

"Oh, sorry, I know now, Kushida-san."

"I've memorized it, I definitely will next time."

With his hand held by her soft, delicate one, Kageya Shinjitsu promised sincerely.

Having received his assurance, Kushida-san chose to believe Kageya Shinjitsu once more.

Then, Kushida Kikyo felt Kageya Shinjitsu's hand...

"Kageya-kun's hands seem very strong. Do you exercise often?"

As she spoke, she gestured, her fingers interlacing with Kageya Shinjitsu's as she held his hand.

It was as if she were testing the strength of his palm.

This is so easy to misunderstand~~~

This sensation caused a flurry of words to race through Kageya Shinjitsu's mind.

It was definitely because of things like this that he could never remember Hanada-san's name; it was entirely her fault.

Without showing a lecherous expression just because a girl was playing with his hand, Kageya Shinjitsu explained slowly.

"I suppose so. I have a bit of an interest in sports, but I'm only at an average level—the type who is bad at it but loves to play anyway."

"Then I can look for Kageya-kun when I want to exercise in the future too."

This made Kushida Kikyo smile sweetly as she said it in a cute voice.

As for whether it was true or not, only she knew.

The conversation between the two had already attracted the attention of quite a few classmates.

They had only met on the first day, yet they were talking so much and interacting so brazenly in the classroom, even holding hands.

The handsome boy and beautiful girl were even more eye-catching—a typical popular couple. Some boys were already looking at Kageya Shinjitsu with jealousy, wishing they could take his place, especially the boys sitting behind him.

They looked so eager, as if they wanted to step forward and join the conversation immediately.

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Chapter 3: Yamauchi Haruki's Confidence, The Homeroom Teacher (Three Updates)

And in fact, someone did exactly that.

While they were talking, a boy with an unremarkable appearance but an air of mysterious confidence approached them, making his move directly.

"Kushida-san, Kushida-san, if you want to exercise, you can look for me too. My name is Yamauchi Haruki. I once made it to the national tournament in table tennis and was the ace pitcher for the baseball club, but I got injured during the high school league and am currently in rehabilitation. Please treat me well."

His overly familiar manner clearly showed he had been listening to their conversation.

He fiddled with his hair while speaking, as if he thought it looked cool.

He looked at Kushida Kikyo with expectant eyes, even making a gesture to reach out, wanting Kushida Kikyo to hold his hand as well.

"Oh~~~ Yamauchi-kun, you're so amazing."

Hearing someone approach and strike up a conversation, Kushida Kikyo clapped her hands and turned around gracefully.

Before turning, she had cast a sidelong glance at Kageya Shinjitsu, but Kageya Shinjitsu's expression remained completely unchanged, and afterward, Kushida Kikyo looked at Yamauchi Haruki with admiration.

However, she had no intention of shaking his hand.

"It's just an average level, really, just a bit better than those who are bad at the game but love to play."

"Hahahaha..."

Yamauchi Haruki probably hadn't expected the effect to be this good.

Under the adoration of Kushida Kikyo, he let out words born of getting carried away.

Once those words were out, the atmosphere in the classroom clearly changed; some people who had been talking previously turned their heads to look over here.

Because Yamauchi Haruki hadn't exactly been quiet just now.

It seemed like something interesting was about to happen.

Even the two people in the back row near the window, who hadn't been paying attention to this area at all, looked over.

Under normal circumstances, these words wouldn't have mattered, but coming right after what Kageya Shinjitsu had said earlier, there was clearly a problem.

Is this a provocation?

"Yay~~ saying something like that is really going too far."

"Yamauchi-kun, are you targeting Kageya-kun?"

Kushida Kikyo asked in surprise and suspicion.

She shrank her body slightly, furrowed her brows, and put on a weak, fragile appearance.

Her gaze darted back and forth between the two of them.

"I'm just stating the facts."

With this gaze and the attention of the surrounding classmates, Yamauchi Haruki braced himself.

He even took a glance at Kageya Shinjitsu.

Looking soft and delicate, with black hair reaching his ears, a well-behaved and handsome appearance like a model student, and standing around 1.75 meters tall, he didn't have an intimidating height or build.

Yamauchi Haruki felt that the advantage was on his side.

This model student image didn't look like someone who would cause trouble at all.

And the reality seemed to be just as he thought.

Kageya Shinjitsu was "scared" and didn't dare to say a word.

He didn't even "dare" to look at him.

"See, Kageya-kun doesn't have any objections."

"He's just stating the facts too; it really is just for fun."

"If Kushida-san is truly interested, you'll have to come to me."

Yamauchi Haruki said triumphantly.

In reality, he didn't understand anything either, but that didn't stop him from learning on the fly.

When the time came, tricking a little angel who knew nothing would be a piece of cake.

And then, he could easily get himself a girlfriend.

"Eh~~ is that so?"

"Kageya-kun."

Kushida Kikyo drew out the long sound as she looked at Kageya Shinjitsu.

"That's right, just as Yamauchi-kun said, I'm just a newbie."

"So it's better for Kushida-san and Yamauchi-kun to study together."

Kageya Shinjitsu didn't care about the provocation, nor did he care that the soft little hand had left his, and he spoke slowly.

But in two sentences, he had offended two people.

"Hey classmate, I said very clearly just now that my name is Yamauchi Haruki. Is there something wrong with your ears??"

Yamauchi Haruki spoke up first, putting on an unfriendly front, trying to suppress Kageya Shinjitsu.

This made Kageya Shinjitsu very happy.

I'm really looking forward to him laying a hand on me.

His eyes revealed a sense of anticipation.

It made even Yamauchi Haruki feel that something was off.

"And me too, didn't you say you remembered? My name is Kushida Kikyo."

Kushida Kikyo, standing beside him, was naturally the same, adding a sentence of her own.

A question stirred in her heart: could it be that this Kageya Shinjitsu likes boys?

She had been talking for ages and he had remained completely indifferent, yet now that a guy had arrived, she actually felt his gaze turn somewhat intense? It was as if he were looking at a beautiful woman. And he didn't even get angry after being bullied?

"Alright, Yamauchi-kun, Kushida-san, I will definitely remember next time."

Completely unaware that he had already become someone who liked boys in the eyes of others, Kageya Shinjitsu looked at the two with a sincere gaze, making both of them wonder if he was just messing with them.

"It's no problem if you can't remember. I see that not only are you bad at sports, but your brain probably isn't much better either. Hanging out with you will probably make me stupid."

"Then it's a deal, let's hang out sometime, Kushida Kikyo-san."

After mocking Kageya Shinjitsu, he looked toward Kushida Kikyo, having lost all interest in Kageya Shinjitsu.

This time, when he called out to Kushida Kikyo, he even included her full name.

Yamauchi Haruki was already thinking about when he could start calling her by her given name.

He had even thought of the names for their future children.

When the time came for them to get married, he would definitely invite that idiot Kageya Shinjitsu.

What was the use of being handsome? He didn't even want a little girl who threw herself at him. In this day and age, you still needed a brain to pick up girls.

Yamauchi Haruki thought, feeling very clever.

Seeing the situation between the two.

"Sounds good."

Kushida Kikyo replied with a smile.

This only further stimulated Yamauchi Haruki.

Just as Yamauchi Haruki was thinking about asking for her contact information to make it easier to flirt later on.