A Story Starting from Classroom of the Elite

After answering everyone's questions, Sae Chabashira simply read from the textbook by rote.

Because the students' minds were not on the lesson at all, there was no need for her to put in much effort.

Ding— the bell rang for the end of class.

Most of the students in Class D swarmed around The Big Three.

Koenji Rokusuke grew impatient and unleashed another outrageous statement.

"I've already said I'm only interested in beautiful girls and Tanaka-kun. Everyone else, leave of your own accord."

Tanaka Yukishin had been planning to chat with Karuizawa Kei, but the surrounding gazes were dampening his mood.

Just as he raised his hand, he heard Koenji Rokusuke's outburst, so he shifted his direction to point at Ayanokoji Kiyotaka.

"I only came to this school because I had no choice, and I have no interest in rising to Class A. I just want to enjoy myself now."

"You all might as well set your sights on Ayanokoji and Horikita-san behind me."

"They are both capable people with their own ideas."

The crowd looked at each other in dismay, but still obediently surrounded the two.

Regarding this scene, if Horikita Suzune was happy to reap the benefits, then Ayanokoji Kiyotaka felt like he was sitting on pins and needles.

On the surface, he maintained his unchanging, deadpan expression.

But inside, he was already grumbling.

Annoying teacher, annoying Matsushita Chiaki, annoying Horikita Suzune, annoying Koenji Rokusuke and Tanaka Yukishin.

Koenji Rokusuke and Tanaka Yukishin felt not a shred of guilt for this.

Are you kidding? If you want something done, do it yourself; no one has an obligation to help you.

As for Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, who told you to fail at your disguise, get called out by the teacher, and then get double-gilded by Matsushita Chiaki and Horikita Suzune?

The capable should do more work, so you can just labor a little harder.

After some conversation, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka managed to fend off the crowd that had gathered around him.

Class D was, after all, full of talented individuals, and their quality was evident.

In the anime, even when they started with a disastrous zero points, there were still those who didn't care and went about their own business.

Let alone now, when everyone was on the same starting line, there was no sense of urgency whatsoever.

In this world, few people like being influenced or having someone above them barking orders.

Realizing this, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka seized an opening and used a few sentences to dismiss the free-spirited faction.

The remaining ones, like Hirata Yosuke and Horikita Suzune—people with their own agendas—were also easier to deal with.

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka first tactfully declined, attempting to brush them off.

But because Horikita Suzune interjected, he failed to succeed.

So, he changed his approach.

"The situation is already clear. You all just saw the attitude of our classmates."

"At this stage, there isn't much we can do. We just have to wait calmly for the change in class points a month from now."

"In the meantime, I hope you, Hirata Yosuke, Kushida Kikyo, and Horikita Suzune, will utilize your own abilities and strengths. Internally, ensure the students mind their manners in daily life and study. Try to maintain the duties of a student."

"Externally, establish connections with other classes and gather information."

"If some students are unwilling to cooperate, you can use the following reason to persuade them."

"Graduating from Class A three years from now may be a distant goal, but the personal points right now are directly related to your daily needs—food, clothing, housing, and transportation. There's no need to explain the relationship between personal points and class points. You wouldn't want your point income to decrease next month, would you?"

"I believe this reason will make the persuasion somewhat effective."

The group agreed and left, only Horikita Suzune shot him a fierce glare.

Just during class, Koenji Rokusuke had pointed out that one of her flaws was a lack of social skills.

And now you talk about "abilities and strengths."

You're being sarcastic and mocking me, aren't you?

Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, I'll remember this.

As the crowd dispersed, thoughts flickered incessantly in Ayanokoji Kiyotaka's mind.

Originally, he had no intention of stepping into the spotlight or showing his true self.

But the shifting situation had truly caught him off guard.

First, the sender had stirred up a massive storm among the first-years, and then came the back-to-back stabs from his homeroom teacher and his classmates.

Things had reached a point where trying to maintain the status quo and stay hidden underwater was no longer realistic.

Admittedly, he could play dumb and brush everyone off for now.

But what about after that?

One must keep a long-term perspective.

Relying on the information shared by Hirata Yosuke, he already had a preliminary understanding of this school.

In such a fiercely competitive environment, it is inevitable that students will be expelled.

If you slack off and just go through the motions now, where will you find an opportunity once you actually run into trouble later?

Tanaka Yukishin and Koenji Rokusuke, those two troublemakers, wouldn't mind using the emotional volatility of Class D to send him packing.

Then, he would change his strategy.

The lesser hermit hides in the wilderness, the middle hermit hides in the city, and the greater hermit hides in the court.

Since Class D currently has three targets in the open.

Then, controlling his own performance is more than enough.

Who could blame him?

Is it that he doesn't want to contribute to the class?

It is simply that his heart is willing, but his strength is insufficient.

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, school was out for the afternoon.

The events of the morning had long been cast to the back of his mind.

The lone wolves enjoyed their own company, while the other heroes called out to friends, forming groups to go out and have fun.

Koenji Rokusuke stood up, and one could tell from his eyes that he was already impatient to get into a fight.

At this moment, a notification arrived on his student ID terminal.

It was from Matsuzaka Tomohito.

"Tanaka-kun, there has been a change in plans."

He gestured toward the phone to Koenji Rokusuke.

Tanaka Yukishin went outside and dialed the number.

"Hello."

"This is Tanaka Yukishin."

"My apologies."

"Tell me the reason."

"The situation developed as expected at first. All the other clubs agreed, but only the Kendo Club and the Archery Club remained insistent. The subsequent change was due to Kiryuin Fuuka."

...Kiryuin Fuuka?

He recalled the beautiful woman he met yesterday.

That look in her eyes, burning with fire, eager to watch the drama unfold.

He feared she was the one fanning the flames behind the scenes.

Then, Matsuzaka Tomohito's words confirmed his suspicions.

"Kiryuin Fuuka is the Vice President of the Boxing Club. She advised the president. The original words were as follows:"

"Since the coaching fee has already been paid, why not let Tanaka-kun provide the instruction himself? Whether it's to broaden horizons, witness the demeanor of a strong individual, or let the members realize what a truly strong person can achieve."

"Or perhaps to facilitate interaction and expand connections."

"Anything is better than nothing at all."

"I don't need to say more about what happened afterward; you already understand, Tanaka-kun."

What a white-haired, mischievous woman. Let's see how she handles this when they meet later.

"It's fine. Just consider it getting familiar with the school. A bit of exercise before dinner will only improve my appetite."

"I have already arranged for someone to go to the bottom of your school building; he knows the addresses of all the clubs."

"Alright, thank you."

"It's the least I can do."

Putting away his student ID terminal, Tanaka Yukishin walked quickly back to the classroom.

Koenji Rokusuke was chatting happily with Karuizawa Kei and the members of her group.

"Is it settled? It won't be postponed again, will it, Tanaka-kun?"

"It's fine, it won't have much impact. Let's go, to the Boxing Club."

Under normal circumstances, Tanaka Yukishin would not break his word.

What did the club matter, and what did Koenji Rokusuke matter?

He would beat them all the same.

It was just a casual effort, easy and simple.

He had encountered similar situations quite often lately, to the point where he was now used to it.

"Xuexin-jun, let's all go to karaoke later."

Karuizawa Kei hooked her arm through her boyfriend's right arm, with their group members following close behind.

"I have something to take care of for a moment. You guys go ahead, I'll join you shortly."

"What kind of business?"

At sixteen, they were in the prime of their youth, an age where boys and girls were naturally drawn to one another.

Moreover, having tasted the forbidden fruit just yesterday, they were even more addicted and unable to pull themselves away.

Karuizawa Kei wished she could stay with her boyfriend every single moment, never separating for even a second.

"A club is coming over for a guidance session."

"Can we go with you, Tanaka-san?"

"Do as you please."

The group arrived downstairs and followed the guide from the MMA Club.

Chapter 20 Regret Breeds Obsession

While Classes A and D were taking action, Classes B and C were not sitting idle either.

Without any external interference, events unfolded according to the original plot.

In Class C, Ryuen Kakeru, with the support of his homeroom teacher Sakagami Suma, used violence to strike down all opposition, forcibly suppressing and unifying the class to become the leader of Class C.

After the final thunderous crash of a desk overturning in the classroom faded away, Ryuen stepped onto the podium, treading over the trembling back of a male student, while chalk dust rose in a fine mist with his footsteps.

Sakagami Suma stood in the shadows by the back door, his eyes behind his lenses sweeping over the few students huddled in the corner, a satisfied curve appearing at the corners of his mouth.

As for Class B, it was led primarily by Ichinose Honami, with Kanzaki Ryuji acting as her assistant.