An Unusual Physical Education Class

The morning sunlight spilled into the room through the gaps in the curtains, and Tang Yu opened his eyes as the system interface immediately unfolded in his field of vision.

[Emotion Points: 850/10000]

[Daily Collection Limit: 2000 points]

He stretched, feeling the power flowing through his body. After consuming 200 points yesterday to upgrade his Agility attribute, his body had indeed become more agile. Tang Yu performed a few simple stretches, each movement smoother than before.

"System, display current attributes."

[Strength: 6 (Average human level)]

[Agility: 8 (Athlete level)]

[Intelligence: 10 (Human limit)]

[Charisma: 8 (Eye-catching)]

Tang Yu nodded with satisfaction. Today was physical education, the perfect time to test his improved agility.

After washing up, he put on his sportswear and adjusted his hair in the mirror. The boy in the reflection had black hair and dark eyes, with sharp facial features and a faint, elusive smile at the corners of his mouth that gave him an inscrutable air.

"The goal for today is to collect at least 1000 Emotion Points," Tang Yu muttered to himself in the mirror, "especially from that Sudo Ken..."

He remembered that in the original story, the Class D basketball specialist Sudo Ken was hot-tempered and possessed extreme pride, making him one of the easiest targets for intense emotional fluctuations.

There were already many students moving about on campus. Tang Yu deliberately slowed his pace, using his newly unlocked Emotion Perception ability to observe the emotional states of those around him.

Most students had light blue Emotion Clouds floating above their heads—representing calmness or boredom; occasionally, a few were pink—likely thinking of someone they liked; a very small number were dark red with anger or deep green with jealousy.

[Emotion Perception proficiency +5%]

The system notification made Tang Yu smile slightly. This ability required constant practice to fully master.

"Tang-kun!"

A lively female voice came from behind. Tang Yu turned to see Kushida Kikyo jogging to catch up, her long blonde hair shimmering in the morning light.

"Good morning, Kushida-san," Tang Yu greeted politely, while noting that the Emotion Cloud above her head was an unnatural pink, yet contained a trace of gray inside—a sign of wariness hidden beneath her superficial enthusiasm.

"That math problem yesterday was really amazing!" Kushida clasped her hands together, her eyes sparkling, "Everyone in class is talking about you."

[Fake admiration from Kushida Kikyo +30]

Tang Yu sneered inwardly, but wore a modest expression on the surface: "You're too kind, I just happened to know how to solve that problem."

"We have a 50-meter sprint test in PE today. Are you good at running?" Kushida asked, seemingly casual, though her intent to gather intelligence was obvious.

"Average, I suppose," Tang Yu replied ambiguously, "How about you?"

"I'm terrible at sports," Kushida stuck out her tongue. This gesture was meant to look cute, but under Tang Yu's Emotion Perception, it exposed the artificiality of the persona she was carefully crafting.

The two chatted all the way to the playground, where other students had already begun to gather. Tang Yu noticed Horikita Suzune standing alone in a corner, while Ayanokoji Kiyotaka blended into the crowd, looking completely unremarkable.

The PE teacher, Sagami Kazuma, blew his whistle: "Today we are testing the 50-meter sprint and standing long jump, which will count toward your midterm grades. We will go in pairs according to student ID numbers."

Tang Yu's ID number was toward the end, giving him a chance to observe the performance of the students before him. Sudo Ken was naturally the fastest in the class, clocking in a solid 6.3 seconds.

Horikita Suzune also performed well with 7.1 seconds; Ayanokoji Kiyotaka intentionally ran a mediocre 7.8 seconds, but Tang Yu's Emotion Perception captured the abnormal rhythm control he displayed while running—this guy was definitely hiding his true strength.

"Next pair, Tang Yu, Koenji Rokusuke."

A wave of whispers rippled through the class. Koenji was a famous eccentric in the class, with long blonde hair, who claimed to be a "genius beyond mortals" and never played by the rules.

"A boring test," Koenji yawned, "but since my opponent is you, the transfer student, I suppose I shall deign to run once."

Tang Yu stepped onto the track and loosened his ankles. He decided to show a bit of his strength, but without being overly conspicuous—around 7 seconds should be appropriate.

"On your marks—"

Tang Yu leaned forward into his starting stance, and suddenly, the system notification chimed:

[Temporary Mission: Make a stunning impression in PE class]

[Reward: Unlock new abilities based on the amount of Emotion Points collected]

Tang Yu narrowed his eyes. The plan needed to change.

"Get set—bang!"

As the starting gun fired, Tang Yu surged off the starting line like an arrow released from a bow. He felt his muscles working in perfect coordination, and the air resistance seemed to diminish. His 8-point Agility attribute was fully unleashed in that moment.

Five seconds later, Tang Yu crossed the finish line, and the entire field fell silent.

"5.91 seconds..." Teacher Sagami stared at the stopwatch in disbelief, "This has already reached the level of a national second-tier athlete."

Koenji jogged over slowly with a time of 7.5 seconds, but he seemed completely indifferent, instead giving Tang Yu a meaningful smile: "Interesting."

[Shock from the whole class +300]

[Jealousy from Sudo Ken +100]

[Competitiveness from Horikita Suzune +80]

[Wariness from Ayanokoji Kiyotaka +120]

The Emotion Points surged instantly, and Tang Yu struggled to suppress his laughter. Especially Sudo Ken's flushed face and almost tangible jealousy—it was a massive harvest.

"Impossible!" Sudo Ken rushed over, "The timer must be broken!"

Sakagami frowned: "Sudo, watch your words and actions."

"Then let's run it again!" Sudo Ken glared at Tang Yu, "I'm racing you."

Tang Yu shrugged: "I'm fine with that."

[Anger from Sudo Ken +50]

In the second race, Tang Yu deliberately controlled his speed, ultimately winning by a hair with a time of 6.2 seconds against Sudo's 6.3. This not only proved his own strength but also saved some face for Sudo—after all, he would need to collect Emotion Points from him in the future.

"Damn it!" Sudo Ken slammed his fist into the ground, "We'll race again in the next basketball class!"

[Frustration from Sudo Ken +70]

During the standing long jump test, Tang Yu performed excellently again, jumping 2.8 meters, second only to Sudo Ken's 2.9. His outstanding performance in two consecutive physical tests completely changed the classmates' impression of him as "only good at studying."

"Tang, I didn't expect you to be so good at sports too." During the lunch break, Hirata Yosuke—the de facto leader of Class D—took the initiative to talk to Tang Yu, "Would you like to join the Track and Field Club?"

"I'll consider it." Tang Yu politely declined, while noting that the Emotion Cloud above Hirata's head was a sincere sky blue—this good-natured guy was genuinely thinking about the class.

Tang Yu went to the rooftop alone to eat lunch. Not long after he sat down, he sensed someone approaching. That specific type of emotional fluctuation—undercurrents beneath a calm surface—could only be that person.

"May I sit here?" Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's voice came from behind.

"Go ahead." Tang Yu said without turning his head.

Ayanokoji sat down opposite Tang Yu and opened his bento box. The two ate in silence for a while, the atmosphere subtle and tense.

"Your running form is very professional." Ayanokoji suddenly spoke, "Have you had training?"

Tang Yu took a bite of his rice ball: "I was on the track team when I was a kid." This was the truth; the version of him before transmigrating had indeed been on the track team in middle school, though his results were mediocre.

Ayanokoji nodded, but Tang Yu's Emotion Perception clearly saw that the other party did not believe this explanation.

"Are you interested in me?" Tang Yu asked directly.

Ayanokoji's chopsticks paused for a moment: "A genius transfer student has come to Class D; anyone would be curious."

"Including an 'ordinary student' like you?" Tang Yu deliberately emphasized the word "ordinary."

Their gazes clashed in the air. Tang Yu's Emotion Perception ability clearly captured a trace of fluctuation deep within Ayanokoji's heart—it was a complex emotion of both vigilance and excitement upon discovering a peer.

[Strong interest from Ayanokoji Kiyotaka +150]

"This school is very interesting." Ayanokoji changed the subject, "On the surface, classes are divided by grades, but in reality, the standards are much more complex."

Tang Yu knew he was testing his understanding of the school's system: "Indeed, for example, I was in the top three on the entrance exam but was assigned to Class D."

"Do you know the reason?"

"Lack of team spirit?" Tang Yu deliberately answered using Chabashira's words.

Ayanokoji shook his head slightly: "I think it's because the school saw a certain trait in you."

"What trait?"

"The same trait as us." After saying this meaningful sentence, Ayanokoji stood up to leave, "See you this afternoon, Tang Yu."

Tang Yu watched Ayanokoji's retreating back, his brows slightly furrowed. This confrontation seemed like a draw, but he felt that Ayanokoji seemed to have seen through something about him.

[Temporary Mission completed]

[Reward obtained: Ability Preview—"Emotion Influence" (Can slightly influence the emotional state of others)]

[Unlock condition: Emotion Points reach 5000]

This new ability made Tang Yu's eyes light up. If he could actively influence others' emotions, it would not only be easier to collect Emotion Points but also allow him to take the initiative in interpersonal interactions.

At the afternoon homeroom, Chabashira announced an important piece of news: "The midterm exams will be held next week, and the results will affect Class Points. Additionally, there will be a special test at the end of the month; the specific content will be announced then."

A chorus of groans immediately erupted in the classroom. Tang Yu noticed that Horikita Suzune's expression became serious, while Ayanokoji remained as indifferent as ever.

"Tang Yu," after the homeroom ended, Horikita approached him, "regarding our bet, let's use the midterm exams as the standard."

Tang Yu raised an eyebrow: "Can't wait to admit defeat already?"

[Annoyance from Horikita Suzune +60]

"Don't be arrogant." Horikita said coldly, "I just don't like dragging things out."

"Fine." Tang Yu readily agreed, "But if I win, you have to agree to one request of mine."

"What request?"

"Haven't thought of it yet." Tang Yu gave a mysterious smile, "Don't worry, I won't make you do anything illegal or against the rules."

Horikita stared at Tang Yu for a few seconds, seemingly evaluating his credibility: "Deal. But if you lose, you have to tell me your true secret to studying."

"It's a deal."

[Competitive spirit from Horikita Suzune +90]

On the way home from school, Tang Yu walked while taking stock of today's gains. His Emotion Points had already accumulated to 3200; with a few more days of effort, he would be able to unlock the "Emotion Influence" ability.

More importantly, he had successfully caught Ayanokoji's attention, which was crucial for his future plans.

Turning a corner, Tang Yu suddenly sensed a strong sense of malice. He quickly sidestepped, and a small stone flew past his cheek.

"Pretty quick reflexes, transfer student." Three boys wearing the uniforms of other classes walked out from the shadows, the leader with a hedgehog hairstyle and a malicious look on his face.

"Need something?" Tang Yu asked calmly, simultaneously activating Emotion Perception. Above the three of them floated deep red Emotion Clouds—filled with aggressive anger and jealousy.

"I heard you're pretty arrogant, showing off the moment you arrived." The spiky-haired student took a step forward. "Our seniors in Class C want to teach you the rules."

Tang Yu sighed inwardly. School bullying? Such a cliché trick. However... this was also a great opportunity to collect Emotion Points.

[Side Quest Triggered: Resolve the conflict and collect Emotion Points]

[Reward: Obtain corresponding Ability Points based on performance]

"I suggest you leave now." Tang Yu said calmly, while observing the surrounding environment—an alleyway, no surveillance, and almost no pedestrians passing by. Perfect.

"Hahaha, did you hear that? He's threatening us!" The spiky-haired student laughed, suddenly throwing a punch toward Tang Yu's abdomen.

With the boost of 8 Agility, Tang Yu dodged easily. At the same time, he sidestepped to the side of the spiky-haired student and gave him a light push, causing him to lose his balance and crash into the wall.

"Bastard!" The other two lunged forward at the same time.

For the next ten seconds, Tang Yu wove between the three like he was dancing, making only the minimum necessary movements to dodge attacks, occasionally giving them a light push or pull to make them collide with each other. He didn't actually strike back, yet he left the three of them in a sorry state.

[Anger from the three +150]

[Confusion from the three +100]

[Fear from the three +200]

"What is going on?!" The spiky-haired student panted heavily. "We can't hit him at all!"

"I told you, you should leave." Tang Yu remained standing where he was, not even his school uniform was ruffled.

The three exchanged glances and ultimately chose to retreat. "Consider yourself lucky!" Dropping this cliché line, they scurried away.

[Side Quest Completed]

[Reward: Strength +0.5 (Current 6.5/10)]

Tang Yu straightened his collar and was just about to leave when he suddenly sensed a familiar emotional fluctuation. He turned his head toward the alley entrance: "Have you seen enough, Ayanokoji?"

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka walked out from the shadows, his face still wearing that indifferent expression: "I was just passing by."

"Passing by and then standing there watching for three minutes?" Tang Yu chuckled.

"Your fighting technique is very unique." Ayanokoji pointed out directly. "That's not something that can be taught in a regular school's physical education class."

Tang Yu felt a chill in his heart. He had indeed used the footwork he learned in a martial arts class before transmigrating; he hadn't expected Ayanokoji to see through it at a glance.

"Likewise." Tang Yu countered. "The way you observe people doesn't look like a normal high school student either."

The two fell into that peculiar, silent standoff once again. Finally, Ayanokoji nodded slightly: "Be careful of the people in Class C; they won't let this go. Ryuen Kakeru is someone who holds a grudge."

"Thanks for the warning." Tang Yu watched Ayanokoji leave, alarm bells ringing in his heart. Ayanokoji was clearly already deeply interested in him, which was both an opportunity and a risk.

Back home, Tang Yu opened the system panel and carefully studied the Ability Preview for the new skill. "Emotion Influence" sounded very useful, but he still needed to work hard to reach 5,000 Emotion Points.

He opened his textbook and began preparing for the midterm exams. Although with his current Intelligence attribute, the exams were not a problem at all, he had to win the bet with Horikita beautifully. More importantly, this exam was a good opportunity for him to further establish his status in the class.

"Midterm exams, special tests..." Tang Yu muttered to himself. "It seems life at this school won't be boring."

Outside the window, the setting sun dyed the sky a golden red. Tang Yu stood before the window, looking toward the campus, a confident smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.

He had already taken his first step in this world where strength was everything, and the road ahead would be even more exciting.

[Current Emotion Points: 3650/5000]

[Next Stage Goal: Unlock "Emotion Influence" ability]

[Special Reminder: Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's attention level has reached 70%, please proceed with caution]

The system prompts flickered before his eyes, and Tang Yu took a deep breath, beginning to formulate his next plan.

Class competition, special tests, conflicts with other classes... these were all excellent opportunities to collect Emotion Points. And most importantly, he had to be careful in dealing with Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, the biggest variable of all.

"The game has only just begun." Tang Yu said softly, the window glass reflecting his deep gaze and confident smile.