In a practical education, scheming against people? I can also do a little.

"This portion of the class funds will be used to address future situations within the class. Also, everyone need not worry; we will have other ways to supplement the class funds later on. So, while it may not seem like much now, many small amounts will eventually add up to allow us to do quite a lot. Every expenditure of the class funds will be recorded and explained during the next class meeting. Additionally, I've entrusted the task of tracking the class funds to Shiina. Does anyone have any objections?"

Objections? Of course not. If the responsibility of managing the funds had been handed to her, there might have been some, but for simple bookkeeping, no one really had any complaints.

Otherwise, if Hoya Chukai had said, "Why don't you do the bookkeeping?" that would have been a disaster—taking on extra work for no reason.

Hoya Chukai had originally intended for Shiina to manage the class funds, but she lacked confidence in that regard. After all, it would be a significant amount of money in the future, so she naturally didn't dare to act recklessly.

"Moving forward, we will adjust the level of class funds based on the actual points we receive each month. If our class's point acquisition is very poor, we will choose to distribute a portion of the class funds equally among everyone so that you can resolve any financial difficulties. However, under normal circumstances, unless there is an unexpected situation, we will not allow anyone to use the class funds privately. I hope everyone understands this. Alright, let's move on to the second matter."

After Hoya Chukai finished handling the first matter, he began to explain the second: "Our class will be divided into groups of four, for a total of ten groups. Ryuen, Ibuki, Yamada, and I will be in one group; the remaining students are free to form their own groups and select a group leader. Additionally, Shiina must be a group leader. Alright, are there any objections to this?"

A female student raised her hand.

"What is the problem?"

"What rights does a group leader have?"

"Oh, I did forget to mention that. A group leader has no rights; on the contrary, they only have obligations. Usually, there is no difference between being in a group and not being in one, but when there is a need to quickly collect information from the entire class, I will consult the leaders of the other nine groups to obtain information faster. That is all. So, don't think of this job as a chore or a cushy position."

"Discuss the grouping privately. If four students have decided on a group before school ends, you can find Shiina to register. You can make changes until the end of the last period. If some groups are incomplete or some students haven't been assigned to a group by the end, I will assign them randomly. I hope everyone will be proactive; at least group up with people you know."

After finishing the second point, Hoya Chukai began to speak about the third: "Now, let's talk about the third matter: cooperation and conflict with other classes. As of now, we have a long-term strategic partnership with Class B. Class B is a united, friendly class without a profit-driven mindset, so we will not be in conflict with them in the short or even medium term. Therefore, I hope everyone understands and keeps this in mind."

"Furthermore, our primary target is Class A, and our object of vigilance is Class D. You should keep this to yourselves and not speak of it casually. Although it is something everyone knows, it is better to say as little as possible. As for how we will act, because it involves privacy issues, we won't discuss it here; it will only be explained to the relevant students."

"Additionally, if you are harassed by students from other classes, please do not initiate a conflict. Instead, report it to me immediately, and I will take Ryuen to handle the matter. Remember, do not try to resolve it privately."

After saying all this, Hoya Chukai clapped his hands: "These are the only three points our class committee has to explain for this meeting. I hope everyone understands and supports us. If you have any questions, please tell us or Mr. Sakagami after class to avoid unnecessary losses."

Chapter 78: Let's Film Something

After Hoya Chukai finished speaking, the remaining time was handed over to Sakagami Kazuma.

Confirming that Ryuen Shoko truly did not want to come up to speak, he continued with his own matters: "Next, I have something to say. Two weeks from now, we will have a small test. You should all study hard for it so you can see where you stand. I must state that in all major exams hereafter, if anyone scores less than half of the class average in any subject, they will be expelled. So, those who are not good at studying, hurry up and start."

As he spoke, he asked Shiina: "Shiina, how is the study session coming along?"

"Don't worry, Teacher. Right now, students with excellent grades are helping those with average grades. I believe we will all pass the upcoming exams."

"Good. Everyone must remember, if a student is expelled, the entire class will be penalized with a deduction of 200 points. So, for your own sake, you must work hard to help your classmates. Do you all understand?"

"Understood."

"Very well. Now, let's talk about other matters."

What followed was a pile of messy, trivial business, which Hoya Chukai found quite boring to listen to.

But there was no help for it; school regulations required teachers to report these things, so he could only speak in this manner. After nearly half an hour of dry lecturing, seeing that there were only a few minutes left before the end of class, he let everyone start self-study.

Hoya Chukai also picked up a piece of paper and began to write and draw. Just as he had discussed with Sakayanagi Arisu, this Wednesday, he was going to give Class A a surprise.

For the average student, they would never realize that a class struggle would break out in the second week. So, by calculating against those who were unprepared, Hoya Chukai really wasn't afraid of failing to trap that bald guy, Katsuragi.

As for whether Sakayanagi would get involved... he hoped she wouldn't, otherwise, there was no telling what kind of chaos would ensue.

Hoya Chukai was actually showing mercy to Class A this time; if she were to make a move, it could lead to a major incident.

After class ended, Hoya Chukai asked Sakagami Kazuma: "Mr. Sakagami, regarding the video recording I proposed earlier..."

"Oh, that has been approved by the administration. You are allowed to film, but the results must be reviewed by us. I think you can understand that, right?"

"I understand, I understand. After all, this is to ensure everyone has precious memories. Just letting you see it is, of course, no problem."

Hoya Chukai said with a smile, and Sakagami Kazuma nodded, signaling for Hoya Chukai to follow him: "Then come with me. It just so happens they have already brought the camcorder over. You must remember not to break this thing, otherwise, you will have to pay for it with your points."

"I understand, I understand. Thank you, Teacher."

Mr. Sakagami Kazuma was indeed very good to the students of Class C. Compared to Chabashira, he was practically an angel.

With a teacher willing to protect them to such an extent, Hoya Chukai didn't want to let the teacher's intentions go to waste.

After receiving the camcorder borrowed from the school, Hoya Chukai examined it from top to bottom.

This camcorder would be something they would use every month from now on. Class C had plenty of energy, so it was perfect for them to record more of their daily lives so that they could have good mementos when they graduated.

As for anything else? Ah, we'll talk about that later.

Chairman Sakayanagi was easier to talk to than Sakayanagi Arisu. Hoya Chukai had simply said he was willing to share the filmed footage with the academy to make a new recruitment video, and he had borrowed the camcorder with ease.

And now he was going to use this camcorder to trap his daughter... well... although it wasn't specifically to trap her, why did he feel a sense of guilt?

It must be an illusion.

"Oh~ isn't this the latest model of XX camcorder? You're quite the expert."

Hoya Chukai didn't hear the brand the person mentioned clearly; he looked down at the brand of the camcorder in his hand... he couldn't read it.

Well, that wasn't important.

"Who are you?"

"Oh, oh, I'm Sotomura Hideo from Class D. Sorry, I got a bit too excited seeing this new camcorder."

"I see."

"Which store did you buy it from? How many points did it cost? I want to buy one too; I was considering buying one next month."

Hmm... so you don't know about S-Points, or you just don't believe in them?

Looking at this person, Hoya Chukai vaguely recalled who he was.

The tool-using otaku, Sotomura Hideo. Although he couldn't quite remember the name, the standard fat-otaku appearance allowed Hoya Chukai to identify him quickly.

He had once wanted to be an otaku himself, but he didn't have that much money, which was a real pity. And in this life...

He seemed to have become a normie...

"This isn't something I bought; I borrowed it from the school. We're filming daily student life and conducting some interviews... By the way, since you're here, would you mind being interviewed?"

As Hoya Chukai spoke, he turned on the camera and pointed it at Sotomura Hideo. This action made Sotomura Hideo step back twice, and he waved his hands hurriedly: "Maybe not? Someone like me isn't really suited for an interview, right?"

"Eh, don't worry. First of all, we're definitely interviewing all the students; it's impossible to just pick Class A students or the handsome ones. Secondly, we might not even air the footage, so don't put too much pressure on yourself."

If this were said to a student who loved showing off, it might be a bit hurtful, but for an otaku like this, such words actually put him at ease.

At the very least, they would feel that it was impossible for them to actually end up on screen.

"Alright then, let me ask: having lived at this school for a week now, how do you feel about your life here?"

"It's fantastic. The school gives us 100,000 points every month to buy things. I even spent 80,000 points specifically to buy a laptop, and it's been very comfortable to use lately."

"And how do you feel about the school's food and the convenience store?"

"The food is great; whether it's the fried chicken or the sushi, it's all very delicious. The store is also very well-stocked, and the prices aren't any higher than outside. Overall, it's very good."

"Alright, and what are your thoughts on the teachers' lectures?"

"Very free. Our studies are very relaxed and pleasant, and there are no instances of teachers criticizing or insulting students."

Sotomura Hideo knew this would be edited later, so he couldn't just say whatever he wanted. The situation in Class D made Hoya Chukai hold back a laugh, yet Sotomura was talking about things being "relaxed and pleasant" and "very free."

In a way, he wasn't wrong, right? Being left to one's own devices is also a form of relaxation and freedom.

Chapter 79: So This Terrible Reputation Was Spread by Our Own People!

"Alright, thank you for the interview."

After shaking hands with Sotomura Hideo, Hoya Chukai bid him farewell and left.

Sotomura Hideo had originally wanted to ask to play with it, but after hearing it was school property, he didn't dare to touch it.

If he broke it, it would be quite troublesome. School property was much harder to compensate for than a student's personal belongings.

"Did you get the camera?"

"Yeah, I'm handing this over to Minami Shiroha from our class. Minami, is it alright if we leave the filming work to you guys?"

"Don't worry, we're fine with it!"

Minami Shiroha touched the camera Hoya Chukai handed her with trembling hands. Only those in the know understood how expensive and hard to obtain this gear was; she hadn't expected the school to actually lend it out just like that.

Only someone as ignorant of the industry as Hoya Chukai would use it so casually.

Minami Shiroha was a girl who, in Hoya Chukai's memory, had zero presence. But that was normal; it was Class C, after all. There weren't many who could show their faces, and in the original work, it was basically just a class of tools.

Anyway, there were 40 students in Class C; perhaps the author didn't even write all of them out? It was perfectly normal to not recognize a few names.

There were still a few people in Class C who liked photography, so Hoya Chukai simply let them play with the camera. Since these people who loved cameras would be happy just to touch it, he let them film various scenes, daily life, and conduct interviews as they pleased.

However, Hoya Chukai did tell them that while it didn't matter later, the device had to be in his hands during the long break on Wednesday morning; he had important business to handle.

"Mm-hmm, no problem, no problem."

Minami and the group of photography enthusiasts hurriedly agreed. As they touched the new camera, they all had dazed, infatuated expressions on their faces.

"Tsk tsk, isn't it just a crappy camera? Why are they reacting so strongly?"

Ryuen Shoko shook her head while munching on a rice ball, unable to understand what these guys were doing.

"Strategist, breakfast."

Albert handed a rice ball to Hoya Chukai. Hoya Chukai took it: "Ah, thanks. How much is it? I'll transfer the points to you."

"It's not worth much, it's fine."

"That won't do. Business is business and personal is personal, especially since I'll need you to do some work later. How can I be so reckless?"

As Hoya Chukai spoke, he transferred the money to Albert according to the prices he remembered.

And for this action, he received a kick from Ryuen Shoko.

What was he implying? That Ryuen Shoko was the type of person who liked to take advantage of her own subordinates?

"Why are you kicking me? I paid for yours too. Of course, it's a private matter between us."

"Pah, shut your mouth, you dog."

Ryuen Shoko spat, still unable to get over the fact that she had just given in so easily.

The more she thought about it, the angrier and more uncomfortable she felt. The problem was that she had been the one to initiate it.

It would be one thing if she had initiated it, but she had been passive afterward. She never expected that she would be inferior to Hoya Chukai in this regard.

"Alright, alright, I'll shut up, I'll shut up."

Knowing he had taken a huge advantage, Hoya Chukai quickly shut his mouth, deciding not to say anything more, lest she get angry and decide to "finish him off."

Hmm, Hoya Chukai was very self-aware, but he had underestimated Ryuen Shoko's pettiness.

"Ouch, ouch, I was wrong, I was wrong! Stop pressing down, it's going to snap, it's going to snap!"

During the long break, Hoya Chukai was pinned against a desk by one of Ryuen Shoko's legs. Ryuen Shoko sat on a chair with her leg pressed onto him, the desk perfectly obscuring the view beneath her skirt.

Well, only from Hoya Chukai's angle could one see it clearly; it was black today.

Maybe she got tired of wearing red and decided to switch colors? Hoya Chukai couldn't really say anything about that.

"If it snaps, then it snaps. It would save you from always running off to other classes anyway."

Ryuen Shoko said this with a smile while applying a bit more pressure, causing Hoya Chukai's wails to grow even louder.

The people in the class were long since used to it; the displays of affection between their strategist and their boss were always so unexpected that they had come to view them as perfectly normal.

Hmm... it seems the ones with the problem were indeed the two of them.

As for the other classes? Upon hearing Hoya Chukai's wails, they only whispered among themselves, not daring to sneak a peek.

Gossipers were generally girls, and Ryuen Shoko's intimidating presence was truly enough to make them a bit afraid.

"Um... Ryuen-san, that should be enough, right?"

In the end, it was Shiina Hiyori who stepped forward. Seeing Hoya Chukai's pained expression, she tried to persuade Ryuen Shoko.

"Huh? Why are you starting to plead on his behalf?"

Seeing Shiina Hiyori act this way, Ryuen Shoko couldn't help but get even angrier.

This bastard, he really lives up to being a player; how many girls has he hooked in the short time he's been at this school?

Unhappy, she even lifted her leg and slammed it down repeatedly, hitting him enough times to make Hoya Chukai feel like his waist was about to break.

"Do you like him?"

"No, that's not it at all..."

Suddenly being asked that, Shiina Hiyori's face couldn't help but turn red.

Although she denied it, her expression made Ryuen Shoko click her tongue several times.