Loyal and Gallant Dongfang Yi

"Huh?" Kamuro Masumi looked confused. "Isn't that just a design feature for people who aren't full, so they can get an extra serving since the cafeteria set meals provide such small portions?"

Masumi, your logic is so sound that I actually can't refute it.

Dongfang Yi opened his mouth, then closed it, then opened it again, but he felt like no matter how he explained it, it wouldn't come out right.

Because the so-called vegetable set meal was, in fact, just a bowl of miso soup and a serving of white rice; if one were to think according to the girl's logic, it wasn't entirely unreasonable.

Living in a developed modern society, who would ever consider a bowl of rice with only soup as a complete meal!

Besides, since this school actually gives students money, thinking of it in a more charitable light didn't seem... like a problem.

The thousands of words in his heart eventually converged into one sentence: "Kamuro-san."

"Yeah?"

"You really are a kind person."

Kind people see the world as kind, unlike him, who sees sin in everything.

Case in point: Sakura Airi, the highest level of innocence.

"Pfft." Standing on the steps, Sakayanagi Arisu watched this scene, finding it quite amusing. She waved her hand gently. "Don't mind me, you two continue."

Kamuro Masumi, however, questioned her with annoyance: "Hey, Sakayanagi, are the points issued by the school really not fixed?"

Sakayanagi Arisu just smiled and blinked, saying nothing.

Seeing that the little princess had no intention of answering, Dongfang Yi had to take over the conversation and explain: "I wouldn't say they are completely random; there must be a corresponding assessment mechanism."

"I don't know if you've noticed, Kamuro, but the school not only provides free meals in the cafeteria, but there is also free mineral water in the vending machines and limited free toiletries in the convenience store."

"Of course, these are relief measures for the students. But just imagine, if the school gave every student 100,000 points every month, would there really be a need for relief?"

"From an educational standpoint, rather than blindly bailing out those who spend all their points, letting them experience the reality of being short on money makes for a deeper lesson and is more conducive to teaching them how to save."

"When you put it that way, I suppose that's true." Kamuro Masumi frowned. She understood what Dongfang Yi meant—

These supplies were set up to assist those who lacked points due to forced circumstances, and that forced factor could clearly only come from the school administration.

Therefore, she didn't feel any relief, and asked with a furrowed brow: "But in that case, how many points will we get next month?"

Dongfang Yi shrugged helplessly and continued his explanation: "I estimate the points should be about the same as this month."

"Eh? Why?"

"As I said before, it's impossible for the school to distribute points completely at random; there must be an inherent logic and assessment standard. As for this month's assessment theme, it should be the students' self-discipline, but since Her Highness the Princess has already made arrangements, there's no need to worry."

"Huh? Self-discipline? Arrangements? What are you..." Kamuro Masumi suddenly realized something. She turned to Sakayanagi Arisu: "Was what you had Hashimoto say yesterday for this?"

The corners of Sakayanagi Arisu's mouth curled up. She was enjoying this moment of having Dongfang Yi explain things for her.

Even a natural-born genius needs a bard to sing her praises, and Dongfang Yi was, clearly... quite qualified.

He feels like he'll be an excellent subordinate~

Interesting.

"Who knows?" The White-Haired Loli said noncommittally. She turned to Dongfang Yi, her gaze carrying a hint of inquiry: "Dongfang-san, how did you know about this month's assessment?"

"Because there were no clear instructions."

Dongfang Yi replied. He had long since guessed the White-Haired Loli's goal, so he told her everything he knew: "Therefore, the most likely scenario is that they are testing the students' inherent qualities and self-control, such as discipline."

"Oh, is that so?" Sakayanagi Arisu wanted to take a step forward, but suddenly felt her lower leg go numb, so she had to stop. "Since Dongfang-kun is so good at guessing, did you guess what I want you to do?"

"This subordinate is willing to serve the Princess with all his might." Dongfang Yi placed his right hand on his shoulder and bowed.

He was nothing if not sensible.

"Ha?"

Kamuro Masumi didn't understand at all.

Although she had been distracted by the point issue just now, she hadn't forgotten what Dongfang Yi said earlier—

[Who would work for her without money?]

But in this current scene...

You surrendered way too fast, didn't you?

This makes it very awkward for someone like me who wanted to watch a good show!

If Dongfang Yi could hear her inner monologue, he wouldn't mind explaining to her what it means to be a 'pragmatic survivor'.

Although he had originally intended to be a man of iron will who wouldn't lift a finger without points, It's just that this White-Haired Loli is too much of a cheat.

From the office conversation on the day of the entrance ceremony, which was less than two days ago, this person even knew what he had said...

How can you play against that?

Forget it!

Dongfang Yi clearly realized the truth of the saying, 'the school is basically her family's property.'

Although he was using the government's money, if he wanted to fleece them, he feared he wouldn't be able to avoid the White-Haired Loli heiress even if he transferred classes.

Therefore, being decisive, he had already made up his mind that even after transferring classes later, he must be careful to maintain the mood of the supreme Sakayanagi Arisu.

Come to think of it, am I a bit too pathetic for a transmigrator?

No, this is called biding my time.

Have you not seen Goujian sleeping on brushwood and tasting gall for ten years?

Dongfang Yi comforted himself this way.

Sakayanagi Arisu smiled even more happily, extending her hand and pausing in mid-air.

This detestable loli wouldn't also have a hobby of patting heads, would she?

Dongfang Yi projected his own thoughts onto her and felt that something was amiss.

His expression stiffened slightly, unsure whether he should proactively lean his head in...

Ah, I've got it!

The young man strode forward with a solemn and earnest expression, his steps decisive and firm. As he walked, he took off his outer coat and, before the White-Haired Loli could react, wrapped it around her slender calves, which were clad only in hollow-out suspender white stockings.

He took the opportunity to catch her soft, fair hand, pulled her over, and swept her up into a bridal carry.

Whoa, so cold!

Then, he rushed back to the sheltered corridor while holding her.

Sakayanagi Arisu's expression stiffened; she could feel the powerful arms beneath her, but for a moment, she still didn't understand the situation.

She had originally found it amusing that Dongfang Yi had performed a knight's salute, so she had reached out her hand, intending to cooperate with him to complete a hand-kissing ceremony...

But she was suddenly picked up...

She had never seen any historical act of fealty that went like this!

She was still a bit dazed even after Dongfang Yi placed her inside the corridor.

Yet, she only saw the young man standing before her, his face full of deep emotion:

"Your Highness, that was truly dangerous just now."

Sakayanagi Arisu was just about to ask what he was doing, but Dongfang Yi pressed a finger to her lips.

He even gently brushed back his short hair, striking a pose he thought was handsome: "There is no need to be too moved; this is what a subordinate should do."

??? What did I ever ask you to do!

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