A Splendid Show Is About to Begin

Next, he had to start preparing the medicine for Sakayanagi Arisu, but he first needed money—not much, just two hundred thousand would do.

The medicine for Sakayanagi Arisu wasn't that complicated, and he didn't intend to help her enhance her brain.

He had already figured out where this two hundred thousand would come from, but he still had to wait for a while.

One week later.

Saturday.

As usual, after Yagami Shizuka finished his workout and ate breakfast, he went to the library to read.

Being able to swim in the ocean of books like this was a very happy thing.

Especially after his brain had been enhanced.

Some classical Chinese texts that were difficult to understand before were now clear to him at a glance, and even memorizing them was effortless.

He had read many books in the past, and now he could recall the contents of all of them.

It was as if he were stuffing knowledge into his brain with all his might; he did so tirelessly.

Shiina Hiyori was someone who liked reading just as much as he did.

She didn't want to disturb him, so she picked a seat nearby and sat down, holding a detective novel in her hands.

Seeing the dozen or so books on the table in front of Yagami Shizuka, and observing the extreme speed at which he flipped through the pages, she felt quite surprised.

After he finished another book, Shiina Hiyori said softly, "You don't intend to finish all these books today, do you?"

"Uh!" Yagami Shizuka looked up abruptly, "Sorry, I didn't notice you."

"It's fine, you were just so focused," Shiina Hiyori said with a light laugh.

"Not really, actually I usually keep a bit of alertness while reading, but I just used the Total Concentration ability because I wanted to finish quickly, which is why I didn't notice you."

Back in the day, he could also use this ability, which was essentially the skill of reading ten lines at a glance.

He possessed these unique skills because he loved reading since elementary school and had learned about them from science books, at which point he started practicing.

But that was quite mentally draining, and he would have to rest after at most a few minutes.

Even in those few minutes, he could quickly skim through a two-hundred-page book.

A classic example was when he was failing his exams, but after reading for half an hour the night before the midterm, he ended up scoring first in the class.

This wasn't bragging; it was a true story. When he got serious, he could learn the entire elementary school curriculum in a single day.

He couldn't help it; after all, there were only so many books in elementary school, and they lacked any real challenge.

Things were different now; he seemed to have no problem reading for an hour or two, he didn't feel particularly tired, and he was extremely focused.

"So, do you really intend to finish all of these today? Won't your brain be able to take it?" Shiina Hiyori asked with concern.

"I couldn't before, but now, hehe." He chuckled and patted his chest, "As long as I eat plenty of high-protein food at noon, it'll be fine."

"If that's the case, your academic ability must be terrifying, right?" This was the first time Shiina Hiyori felt admiration for someone.

She didn't think Yagami Shizuka was bragging. Having known him for so long, she had long since realized that Yagami Shizuka's store of knowledge was by no means inferior to hers, and perhaps even greater.

When chatting about famous detective novels, she still had some confidence, but when it came to other topics, she always felt a bit inferior.

"Not really, I can only rank second in my class at best." Yagami Shizuka didn't forget to be humble at this moment.

"Then who is first?"

"Sakayanagi Arisu, the daughter of the Chairman Sakayanagi of this school, the leader of Class A, and my future wife."

"Eh?" Shiina Hiyori felt surprised, "I can't just pretend I didn't hear you say that. Is it true?"

"Of course it's true. Although I haven't succeeded yet, I will sooner or later."

"Ah?" Shiina Hiyori inexplicably felt a sense of loss in her heart.

Yagami Shizuka's words made it impossible for her to continue the conversation. As mere book friends, she didn't want to discuss his private affairs.

Yagami Shizuka continued reading, feeling that if no one disturbed him, he could keep reading like this forever.

Not far from here.

The students of Class D had occupied a spot and taken out their books to study.

Originally, Yagami Shizuka didn't pay any attention, but soon, an argument broke out over there.

"I'm horrified just imagining what will happen to your future if you can't even solve a problem like this." Horikita Suzune, who had been enduring it all morning, finally snapped.

Slap!

"Shut up! That has nothing to do with you!" Sudo stood up abruptly, slamming the table, clearly on the verge of throwing a punch.

Having had his blissful reading time interrupted, Yagami Shizuka could only put down the book in his hand and look in their direction.

Shiina Hiyori was also looking over there, "They seem to be studying, but they've started arguing. They might fight; should we go over and try to persuade them?"

Yagami Shizuka frowned. It seemed like that day had arrived; the exciting plot was about to begin.

"No need, let them argue. They'll leave in a moment. They're quite pitiful, don't you think?"

"Yeah," Shiina Hiyori said in a low voice, "Their points were cleared, and now they're at risk of being expelled. Those few are probably here to attend a remedial session."

"It's useless no matter how much you try to make up for it, but if they need help, I suppose I could lend a hand," Yagami Shizuka said casually.

"You can help?" Shiina Hiyori felt curious.

"Of course, but I won't help for free. If there are enough points to pay me, I won't just stand by and watch," Yagami Shizuka had already thought of an idea.

If possible, he hoped to earn some points through Class D. Anyway, even if he didn't step in, Ayanokoji would, and since he didn't want the benefits to go to outsiders, he might as well earn them himself.

"How about this: tomorrow or within the week, if Horikita Suzune—that tall girl with the long black hair in a ponytail—comes to the library again, just tell her I can help her, and if she has the patience, she should wait for me."

"Okay!" Shiina Hiyori nodded in agreement.

"The moment you set your sights on such an unrealistic career, you were already a fool."

The farce in the library continued, with Horikita Suzune hurling harsh insults directly at Sudo.

One of Sudo's arms had already grabbed Horikita Suzune by the collar, lifting her up.

His other hand was balled into a fist, being forcibly held back by Kushida Kikyo.

"You..." Sudo really wanted to just punch her right then and there, but he didn't want to hit a woman.

No matter how ugly Horikita Suzune's insults were, he still had his own principles to uphold.

Horikita Suzune was relentless: "Drop out of school right now... no, go withdraw immediately, okay?

Then abandon that boring dream of professional basketball, go find a job, and live a miserable life!"

"Ha! Just as I wanted!" Sudo let go of Horikita Suzune and turned to leave in a fit of rage. "I'm done with it. It only makes things harder for myself, doesn't it?

To think I even took time off from club practice to come here; it was a complete waste of time."

"What you're saying is truly laughable; studying is supposed to be hard," Horikita Suzune wanted to keep pressing the attack.

When Sudo turned back, wanting to strike her, he was once again held back by Kushida Kikyo.