An Xiao: As expected, sports idiots aren't really cut out for thinking.

Chie Hoshinomiya stood on the podium and scanned the room. Finding that no one had any questions about the rules, she let out a soft sigh to herself before fixing her gaze on a boy who was hunched over, trying his best to minimize his presence.

"An Xiao, you just raised your hand, didn't you? Is there something you'd like to ask?"

Suddenly called out by name, An Xiao shuddered, then forced a smile onto his face and said to Chie Hoshinomiya, "Teacher, your eyesight is really sharp."

I only hesitated for a few seconds, and you noticed me already?

"Of course. I pay extra attention to all of you," Chie Hoshinomiya said with a beaming smile.

Seeing that there was no way to avoid it, An Xiao sighed softly and finally stood up, though he didn't know what to ask for a moment.

He couldn't just come out and ask if this was a scam school, could he? Or ask if there was something wrong with the 100,000 points?

Come on, if there really was a problem, would they tell you just because you asked?

Wait, the points!??

Looking at the personal points displayed on his phone screen, as if remembering something, An Xiao raised his head, carefully weighed his words, and chose a question the teacher could actually answer.

"Um, Teacher, what are class points? What are they used for?"

As soon as An Xiao spoke, the rest of the class looked confused, and Honami Ichinose, who was sitting in front of him, turned around with a puzzled expression.

But unlike the confusion of the students below, while Chie Hoshinomiya was also a bit surprised, she felt more curiosity and pleasant surprise.

"An Xiao, how did you know about class points?"

"Oh? That? I saw it on the bulletin board for the upperclassmen when I was wandering around the school earlier."

"Also, I saw that their classes are ranked according to the number of class points they have, and the classes are ordered A, B, C, and D from most points to least. Is it the same for us?"

An Xiao answered honestly, then waited for her response.

"It seems An Xiao is very observant," Chie Hoshinomiya said with a smile, though if one looked closely, the smile on her lips grew increasingly eager.

At the same time, the school's evaluation of An Xiao flashed rapidly through her mind.

Name: An Xiao
Class: 1-B
Academic Ability: B+
Intelligence: A+
Judgment: B
Physical Ability: C-
Teamwork: C
Admissions Officer Evaluation: This student possesses intelligence and memory far exceeding his peers. However, based on an investigation of his past, it is found that he does not put forth excessive effort in competitive matters unless they significantly impact him personally. It is speculated that he will not have much interest in moving up classes after enrollment.
Based on an analysis of his personality, this student belongs to a more 'passive' category. He will complete assigned tasks well but will still take the initiative to provide help when encountering a friendly person in need or seeing a friend in trouble.
Overall Assessment: Assigned to Class B.

"T-Teacher?"

"Ahem, An Xiao, you really did ask a good question." Hearing An Xiao's call, Chie Hoshinomiya coughed strategically, her eyes filled with both delight and complexity.

After all, she couldn't just blurt out those rules; the school placed restrictions on every teacher regarding that.

At the very least, it couldn't come directly from their mouths.

Thinking carefully, Chie Hoshinomiya wore a smile once again and said, "Regarding the question you asked, the only answer the teacher can give you is..."

"This is a school that prioritizes merit above all else!"

"Are you satisfied with the teacher's answer, An Xiao?"

?????

An Xiao was confused; An Xiao was deeply shocked.

No, did you just skip the question I asked about class points so naturally?

And you're asking me if I'm satisfied with that?

But looking at the teacher on the podium who clearly had no intention of explaining further, An Xiao complained inwardly, but on the surface, he obediently said he understood and sat back down.

Seeing that no one else wanted to ask any more questions, Chie Hoshinomiya let everyone introduce themselves briefly, went over the details regarding the dormitories and tomorrow's classes, and then left the classroom, leaving everyone to their own devices.

As Chie Hoshinomiya's figure left the classroom, the room gradually became noisy, but every now and then, a student or two would glance toward An Xiao.

After all, everyone was still very curious about the question An Xiao had asked and the cryptic answer the teacher had given.

"I say, An Xiao..." Soh Shibata couldn't hold back his curiosity, pulled his chair closer to An Xiao, and asked, "What kind of riddle were you and the teacher playing? Why were you being so mysterious?"

"An Xiao, did you discover something?" Honami Ichinose, who was sitting in front of him, turned around and asked with equal curiosity.

She wasn't a fool; although she had been stunned by the massive sum of 100,000 points at first, she had felt a sense of unease after hearing the exchange between An Xiao and the teacher.

An Xiao didn't know if it was his imagination, but he felt that as they asked their questions, the other discussions in the classroom suddenly quieted down.

Looking at the pink-haired girl and the orange-haired boy who had leaned in, An Xiao scratched his cheek uncomfortably, especially with a beautiful girl staring at him so intensely.

Rubbing his earlobe to ease his inner agitation, An Xiao finally spoke: "After hearing the conversation between me and the teacher, did you feel a sense of unease about this school?"

"Did we?"

"Indeed."

An Xiao looked speechlessly at Soh Shibata, who was still rubbing his chin and wondering what exactly was strange, and finally fixed his gaze on Honami Ichinose.

Sure enough, a sports-minded blockhead really wasn't cut out for thinking.