[The Sixth Day of School] Inviting Ryuen to the Rooftop

Saturday.

"Although it's our day off, Ayanokoji, do you really think it's appropriate for two men to meet in a place like this?"

Looking at the couples passing by, although they weren't wearing school uniforms, they appeared to be upperclassmen.

Ayanokoji, however, felt absolutely nothing about this; if anything, he was completely devoid of emotion.

Ayanokoji was currently analyzing the object before him known as ice cream, specifically its internal structural composition.

Watching Ayanokoji's blank expression, Kujo covered his face with his hand.

He knew that people who came out of that White Room were just like this, but having him by his side was truly embarrassing.

To prevent Ayanokoji from failing to use a spoon or a straw, Kujo had no choice but to order another float and begin demonstrating how to use them.

Ayanokoji learned a new skill.

Then, he asked:

"Kujo, do you know how to be liked by girls?"

Upon hearing this, the spoon in Kujo's hand clattered to the floor.

Ayanokoji, have you been possessed?

The other's words left Kujo feeling bewildered.

In his understanding, Ayanokoji would absolutely never say something like that.

The other came from the White Room.

He was the elite of the elite, selected through countless elimination systems.

He was the greatest masterpiece, a natural genius cultivated through acquired genius education.

The future rising star of the Neon Agency.

The ceiling of the original novel.

Although he would perform all sorts of outrageous feats later on, he should currently be in the state of having just enrolled and wanting to live an ordinary life.

But an ordinary boy would not be liked by girls.

Absolutely not!

Kujo grumbled inwardly.

However, he still comforted Ayanokoji, saying:

"Ayanokoji, you're asking the wrong person. I'm actually just like you—a lonely single guy."

Upon hearing this, the spoon in Ayanokoji's hand clattered to the floor.

Afterward, he symbolically glanced at the floor.

It was exactly the same action Kujo had just performed.

Then, Ayanokoji mimicked Kujo's handling of the situation; instead of picking up the spoon, he simply asked the shop attendant for a new one.

Next, Ayanokoji commented casually in Kujo's direction:

"So, Kujo, you are also a dense person."

Kujo didn't understand what Ayanokoji meant, but the other's train of thought was always erratic, so he didn't pay much mind to it and naturally didn't respond.

Ayanokoji simply continued while eating:

"Actually, it's possible that you are quite popular with girls, Kujo; you just haven't realized it yourself."

Kujo was puzzled and asked Ayanokoji:

"When did you learn fortune-telling, Ayanokoji?"

Ayanokoji didn't understand.

Kujo rephrased it.

When did you learn divination, Ayanokoji?

This time, the other finally understood.

Then, Ayanokoji said meaningfully in Kujo's direction:

"Hiding one's true depth is an excellent talent. Perhaps I was capable of divination all along."

Kujo knew that Ayanokoji possessed all sorts of outstanding talents.

However, rather than believing the other was truly divining, Kujo preferred to believe that this guy was speaking in riddles.

"Ayanokoji, why don't you divine the class points for the four first-year classes for the first month? Honestly, if you weren't the one treating me, this shop might kick me out if they saw the points in my account. I wonder what would happen if one tried to run a tab at this school."

Ayanokoji fell silent, because he didn't know the answer to that question either.

Soon, Ayanokoji finished his float, and then he ordered a new one.

Although Kujo didn't have many points, Ayanokoji's usual point expenditure was kept at the bare minimum, so he had no worries about running out of points, and naturally, he had no concerns about saving expenses.

Ever since Chabashira, the homeroom teacher of Class D, mentioned that points would be distributed to students monthly without specifying that it was 100,000 points, Ayanokoji had deliberately suppressed his curiosity, avoiding any attempt at trying new things he hadn't experienced before.

But now that the school's secret was semi-public.

There was no need for him to be frugal.

Ayanokoji had no desire to promote to Class A.

Points were completely worthless to him.

Even if he spent them all, he wouldn't feel troubled.

Even if it were 20 million points, it wouldn't be impossible for him to collect them.

Ayanokoji felt that at a time like this, he should display the kind of happiness an average student would.

Or perhaps, should he be a bit more arrogant at a time like this?

Ayanokoji made an effort to make his expression more realistic:

"I can still eat another serving in a bit, you know."

?

Kujo was speechless.

The other party was clearly showing off his wealth.

He had no idea who he had learned such bad habits from.

So, in order to make Ayanokoji feel awkward, Kujo gossiped and asked him:

"So, why do you want to be popular with girls, Ayanokoji? Are you planning to pursue a girl in our class?"

Boys would chat about topics related to girls when they gathered together.

This was one of the pieces of information Ayanokoji had collected recently.

However, he had no intention of dating girls.

But when it came to idle chatter and bragging, Ayanokoji had learned quite a bit from his classmates.

Because of that, he had recently been able to talk to quite a few girls.

"Don't all boys like to discuss these things?"

"..."

After parting ways with Ayanokoji, Kujo's phone received a text message reply from Sakagami.

[Agreed]

A single, simple word.

It contained a lot of history.

Kujo needed a school life free from disturbances.

Sakagami wanted to see the students in his class unite.

And Ryuen had now become the leader of Class C, determined to unify the class.

In terms of physical fitness, Ryuen was far inferior to Albert, and even Ishizaki could suppress him with force if he brought a few people along.

In terms of academic performance, Ryuen was even at the bottom of Class C.

But compared to physical fitness and grades, Ryuen possessed a shamelessness that no other student in the class had, along with the drive and patience to attack without limits just to make others acknowledge him.

With such an existence, there were few among the group in Class C who dared to tangle with him at any cost, given their level of courage and grit.

When it came down to it, Ryuen's goal was simply to have the students of Class C completely submit to his rule.

Although he was accustomed to using violent means, Ryuen did not intend to have everyone in the class expelled.

For those with special talents, Ryuen would even grant them privileges.

Although he had selfish motives, even if Ryuen didn't step up to lead the class, Ishizaki or others would still end up ruling it.

And now, if Ryuen wanted to serve as the leader of Class C, the only things left to resolve were the last two people remaining in the class.

The homeroom teacher of Class C, Sakagami Kazuma, and him, Kujo Makoto.

On the school rooftop, where few people usually passed by.

Ryuen looked at the tardy Kujo and mocked:

"Kujo, you brat, you're really slow. Just how long did you expect me and Sakagami to wait?"

Hearing this, Kujo shrugged, looking indifferent as he said:

"I was the one who invited you two; you just arrived too early."