Classroom of the Elite: The Strength of Kageya Shinjitsu

"Um, did something happen between you and the teacher?"

Karuizawa Kei asked with concern.

The way the teacher left didn't look like she was just blowing off steam.

And with the things Kageya Shinjitsu said about relying on himself, she felt a bit worried.

"Ah, it's probably menopause."

"If you're fine, you should go back and rest too."

Kageya Shinjitsu didn't answer.

"..."

But this was clearly not what Karuizawa Kei wanted.

"Um..."

There was a moment of silence, then she slowly gathered the courage to speak.

"If you have something to say, just say it."

Under Kageya Shinjitsu's gaze, she let it out.

"About last night."

"The confession."

"You still haven't given me an answer."

Not wanting Kageya Shinjitsu to come up with any messy excuses, Karuizawa Kei went straight on the offensive.

Hearing this, even Kageya Shinjitsu scratched his head in a headache.

He never expected that someone would confess to him with his personality.

"Um, well?"

Sitting obediently to the side without receiving an answer, Karuizawa Kei felt a bit embarrassed.

This was, after all, her first confession.

But for the sake of the future, this was also the best choice.

"Huh? That? Can you tell me why? I don't think I have anything attractive about me."

"Even if you've heard about some of my business outside of school, there's no need for this."

Kageya Shinjitsu recalled, feeling speechless. Should he accept? Or not? His mood was a bit complicated right now.

There was a bit of novelty, a bit of joy in his heart, and at the same time, he didn't quite know how to face it.

Is the girl in front of him cute? She is indeed cute.

Does he like her? It hasn't reached that point yet.

His love isn't that cheap.

After all, he had already 'sold' it at a low price before.

Ah, that was his lost youth.

Recalling the girl in his memories, he felt a wave of stomach pain.

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Chapter 46: Tool +1, Result

"Ah, um..."

When this question was asked, Karuizawa Kei was clearly hesitant and anxious.

In the end, looking at Kageya Shinjitsu, she still spoke up firmly.

Youth or whatever, she didn't need it.

Friends or whatever, she didn't need them.

The most important thing was to protect herself.

For that, she could pay any price.

She was... a parasite, a weak creature unable to survive on her own.

"I don't want to be bullied anymore, so please, let me be with you."

"Anything is fine."

"Anything at all..."

Karuizawa Kei said, repeating it at the end.

Her whole body was trembling and extremely nervous, her watery eyes looking pitifully at the person on the hospital bed.

Like a little puppy longing for its master's response.

"Huh?"

"You don't want to be bullied anymore?"

Kageya Shinjitsu heard the words, but didn't react immediately.

But soon, it became clear.

"As expected, another problem child."

Class D really is a gathering place for defective goods.

He had assumed Karuizawa Kei was assigned to Class D because of her delinquent appearance and poor academic performance.

Now it seems there is an even more hidden story.

He spoke in a very blunt tone.

"So, you've suffered from some kind of school bullying in the past?"

"And now you're looking for a backer, right?"

"I should have thought of that sooner."

He hadn't paid much attention last night, just assuming it was the kind of hero-worship young girls like.

Thinking back now, the girl had a sense of excitement and adoration whenever she said his name yesterday.

He looked at the girl in front of him, who wore an expression of longing.

"Ah, sorry, although your reasons are quite sufficient, I refuse."

Kageya Shinjitsu said without hesitation.

"Ah..."

Hearing the answer, Karuizawa Kei was panicked, afraid, and incredulous; tears were about to burst forth.

Girls really are made of water.

"Don't make that face."

As expected, women are such a hassle.

Are men destined to be at the mercy of women?

Is it too late to resist and stay away from her now?

Amidst a storm of thoughts, Kageya Shinjitsu looked at the girl who had just given him his first confession.

"If you are willing to become my tool, I will find a way to help you solve any problems in the future."

Watching the girl who had already started crying, Kageya Shinjitsu let out a breath and spoke.

"A tool?"

Karuizawa Kei paused her tears slightly, looking at him with a sob.

"That woman from earlier wasn't wrong; human power has its limits, so one must learn to use tools."

"This is a realization I had after getting caught. If I had enough tools, I definitely wouldn't have been caught."

"Become my tool. You can do whatever you want in your daily life, but when I have a need, you will act according to my requirements. Don't overthink, don't talk back, and follow my will completely—you will be an extension of me."

Kageya Shinjitsu looked at the girl.

He spoke awkwardly.

"I can do it, anything is fine."

Karuizawa Kei didn't understand what kind of existence that was.

But, none of that mattered anymore.

"Good, then it's happily decided."

"A reminder: if one day I feel you are no longer suitable as a tool, I will throw you away."

"If you do well, I will give you rewards."

"If you have any trouble, I will also solve it for you."

Kageya Shinjitsu warned.

He certainly didn't want to end up with a burden.

"I won't... I won't let that happen."

"Whatever you say, I will do."

Karuizawa Kei trembled slightly when she heard the word "throw away."

But when she heard about the rewards, she blushed slightly, lowering her head, lost in her own thoughts.

And so, the boy and the girl made their pact in the hospital room.

As for the second-year brawl incident, a conclusion had been reached.

In the afternoon, Karuizawa Kei was called to class.

Leaving only Kageya Shinjitsu behind in the hospital room, slacking off.

In reality, he was well aware of his own condition; there was no issue with him being discharged from the hospital.

The injuries looked severe, but they were merely superficial wounds.

The only reason he was still here was to wait for a result.

When school let out, Horikita Manabu and Nagumo Miyabi arrived at the hospital room.

"Junior Kageya, we've come to see you."

Upon entering the room, it wasn't Horikita Manabu who greeted him first, but the blond-haired Nagumo Miyabi.

Watching Nagumo Miyabi arrive, Kageya Shinjitsu knew that the matter had reached a conclusion.

They must have reached an agreement.

"Student Council President, Vice President."

"..."

Hearing the term Vice President, Nagumo Miyabi's expression stiffened slightly.

"We came here because there is a result regarding yesterday's incident."

"The second-year students have admitted their fault and confessed to the attempt to corner you. Furthermore, they clarified that they did not lay a hand on Karuizawa, and that their words were merely meant to intimidate you. They have acknowledged their mistake and stated they will not repeat it."

Horikita Manabu spoke with a serious tone.

"And so?"

Kageya Shinjitsu watched the other party pause and spoke naturally.

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Chapter 47 Compensation