Chapter 3

"That's why I keep telling you, Ryuji, you're going to be mistaken for an old man. It's no big deal, so don't take it to heart. Just call me Yuyuan like you used to." "Understood, Yuyuan-kun. Thank you once again for lending me a hand." "...Whatever. We're friends, aren't we? Plus, our families are in a partnership now, so it's only natural. And seriously, stop using such formal language with me! Anyway, I'm going to find my seat." Even now, he still couldn't quite handle this guy... Yuan Yuyuan felt a bit numb. Kanzaki had been like this ever since that incident. He couldn't have been possessed by some random old man, could he? He had been perfectly normal before that. "Yuyuan, over here, over here! Your seat is right behind mine (*≧▽≦)ツ" "Is that so? Then I really have to thank whoever assigned these seats." After sitting down, Yuan Yuyuan looked at Ichinose, who was surrounded by a crowd of people. She really was an angel. In the short time it took him to chat with an old friend, Ichinose had already been swarmed by followers. But why were these followers (scratch that), these classmates, occasionally glancing at him with such strange expressions? Could it be that Ichinose was actually God? To have everyone around her wearing such fanatical expressions and becoming her believers in such a short time—this girl actually possessed the power to bewitch people's hearts! Come to think of it, my fantasy time isn't actually that embarrassing. But why do these people keep staring at me like that? Do they think I'm stealing Ichinose's maternal love? I have no intention of fighting you guys for a mother! After a flurry of wild thoughts, Yuan Yuyuan began to observe his surrounding classmates. To his right was a girl with twin tails and blue-dyed hair, chewing on a lollipop. But why was she staring at Ichinose with dead fish eyes? Was she dissatisfied with her "best friend" game? He marked her as a Heretic for now. To his left was... an empty seat. They must have been participating in an Ichinose Cult activity. Even the seat behind him was empty; it would probably be better to keep some distance from Ichinose in the future...

First Semester: Chapter 4 - Thanking the Teacher's Smile

"Everyone, please settle down." A gentle voice came from outside the door, and the noisy classroom quieted down. Accompanied by the sound of high heels hitting the floor, a female teacher wearing a short skirt and a sweet smile stepped onto the podium. "Hello everyone, I am your homeroom teacher, Chie Hoshinomiya." Hoshinomiya glanced at Yuan Yuyuan and Ichinose respectively before continuing, "Since there will be no class reshuffling for the next three years at this school, I will be your homeroom teacher for the duration of your studies. Please treat me well. Now, I will distribute materials regarding the special rules of this school. Although, they were already handed out during the previous orientation." Unlike many high schools in the country, one of the special features of this school is that all students must live in dormitories during their time here. At the same time, all outside contact is prohibited while on campus. Even if it is family, contact is not allowed without school permission. Leaving school grounds without permission is also strictly prohibited. However, to ensure students don't have too hard a time, many facilities have been set up on campus. Things like Karaoke, movie theaters, cafes, clothing stores, and so on—it could be said that a small commercial district has been formed. Located in the heart of a major metropolis, the school's vast grounds are said to exceed 600,000 square meters. Furthermore, the school has another special feature: the S System. "You can use the student ID card being handed out now to use all facilities within the school, and you can also purchase items at shops and other places. It's similar to a credit card, but since it consumes points, you need to be careful when using it. In this school, there is nothing that cannot be bought with points. As long as it is something available on school grounds, you can buy anything. Just scan it at a machine or show it to the staff. The usage method is simple; everyone should know how to use it, right?" This point card, integrated with the student ID, meant cash within the school. At this moment, a male student raised his hand. "But Hoshinomiya-sensei, how do we earn personal points? Do we have to work part-time jobs at school?" "This month's personal points have already been deposited into your accounts. It is worth mentioning that points have the same purchasing power as currency, meaning 1 point can be used as 1 yen." "In this school, anything can be bought with points. On the 1st of every month, the school will distribute the same amount of points to your terminals." Some students shouted in surprise upon seeing the huge sum in their accounts. "Ten... ten thousand? There are actually one hundred thousand points in my account." "Mine too. Isn't the school being a bit too generous? Giving students one hundred thousand in pocket money every month." "Are you surprised that the school is distributing so many points? This school measures students based on their ability. You who were able to enroll also possess corresponding value and potential. In this regard, points represent the school's evaluation of you. Don't be shy, use them as much as you like. However, the school will reclaim these points after you graduate. Since points cannot be converted into cash, there is no benefit to saving them. Once the points are transferred, how you use them is entirely up to you. Use them according to your own preferences. If anyone thinks there is no need to use points, they can also transfer them to others. However, please do not engage in intimidating behavior toward others; the school is quite sensitive to bullying issues." Yuan Yuyuan found it hard to believe. How could such a good thing exist? Even adults in society don't all have this kind of treatment, and this is a school, not a charity. However, the fact that they couldn't be cashed out but could be transferred was quite interesting. The same amount of points is distributed every month, so personal points must be calculated based on class points. After all, class points are shared by the whole class, which means if you violate school rules, you won't just be overtaken by lower-ranked classes, but your pocket money will also be reduced. Yuan Yuyuan couldn't help but feel a bit puzzled. He knew these things, but the other students didn't, and Hoshinomiya on the podium had no intention of explaining. Did that mean the exam had already begun? Thinking about it, perhaps there would be rewards if the point deductions were kept below a certain range, or at the very least, it would be better to have fewer points deducted. Thinking of this, Yuan Yuyuan could only raise his hand to indicate he had a question. "Hmm? Does student Yuan Yuyuan have a question? Please feel free to ask; as long as I can answer, I will answer them one by one." "Teacher just said that the same amount of points will be distributed every month, right?" Seeming to have thought of something happy, Hoshinomiya replied with a smile. "Yes, they will be sent punctually on the 1st of every month." "But what the teacher said is clearly ambiguous. Does 'the same amount of points' mean that one hundred thousand points will be distributed every month, or does it mean that no matter how many points are distributed, everyone receives the same amount?" Hearing this, the students of Class B clearly couldn't sit still. "Is this true, Teacher? Will the school reduce the amount of points distributed?" "Oh my, Yuyuan is truly a sharp child. But regarding this question, I cannot answer it." This adult was being too realistic. Once he asked the key point, the address changed to "Yuyuan." "So you're hiding information in this regard? In other words, this surveillance camera in the classroom, like the ones on campus, is used to monitor and determine the amount of points distributed based on the students' behavior, am I right, Hoshinomiya-sensei?" Facing Yuan Yuyuan's question, Hoshinomiya shrugged helplessly. "Unfortunately, this question..."