After a round of haggling—and partly because they were still affected by Yuki Gyakukai's overwhelming display of force—one rule was finally sold for 430,000 points.
The contract was much the same as the one Class A had signed earlier. Class C would pay Class B 2.15 million points, bringing the deal to a close.
Class C was still immersed in silence. It wasn't just because they had obtained five hidden rules; another reason was that they had just been deeply shaken by Yuki Gyakukai's overwhelming violence.
"That man is so handsome—so cold and violent. His icy demeanor just now had my legs shaking."
"And that's not all. He looked even better when he smiled just now, and that mole at the corner of his eye makes him look so sexy. I want to..."
"Ichinose, deduct 40% of the points we just got from Class C and put them into the class fund. Then split the remaining 60%—258,000 points each—among the five of us as compensation for our hard work."
On the way back, Yuki Gyakukai casually stretched his limbs and distributed the points they had gotten from Class C.
"Um... are you sure that's okay?"
Ichinose looked a little unsure.
"It's fine. Do as I say. Also, make the points we got from each class public. The compensation should be public too. Just tell them it's part of a reward system.
"Everyone is different, and we need to make the best use of what each person can offer. If someone sets a good example, they should be rewarded."
"Okay."
Class Finances: Class fees collected in March: 2,000,000 points Points received from Class A: 1,940,000 points Points received from Class C: 2,150,000 points 60% of the points received from Class C given to the five students who participated in selling the rules: 258,000 points per person Remaining class funds: 4,800,000 points Ichinose: Everyone, I've made the figures public. This is the current total of Class B's class funds. Also, Yuki Gyakukai suggested a reward system, so any student who performs exceptionally can receive a reward.
"What a hassle."
Himeno Yuki sat at her desk, staring at the message that had popped up on her phone and muttering under her breath.
After spending all morning lying in her dorm, Tomie Hanyu had finally recovered her energy.
She glanced to the side at Yuki Gyakukai, who was listening to the lecture, and couldn't help resenting how slowly the school bell rang. Class still hadn't ended.
After all, whenever she took her eyes off her fiancé for even a second, a sneaky cat would appear.
She wasn't exaggerating. It had actually happened to her.
But that wasn't important right now. She'd spent the whole morning resting in her dorm and hadn't fulfilled her duty of keeping an eye on her fiancé at school. The thought made her feel inexplicably uneasy.
Ring, ring.
Thankfully, after all her waiting, the bell finally rang.
She pushed her chair back and stood up, casually brushing her hair aside. Her cool, slightly frosty eyes fixed on her fiancé's profile.
Then she walked over to... Amikura Asako, who was sitting in front of him.
"Tomie Hanyu, is there something you need?" Amikura asked. "Your Majesty, Queen Tomie!"
Tomie Hanyu had become incredibly popular in the class on her very first day at school, and Amikura Asako was arguably her biggest fan and supporter.
From the first moment she saw Tomie, she had been captivated by her unique aura. Of course, she wasn't a lesbian; she simply admired beauty.
"Amikura, could you tell me what Yuki was doing all morning today? Especially which girls he was with."
"Hey, hey, Tomie, didn't I already tell you? This morning, I took Chihiro Shiramami and Honami Ichinose to Classes A and C."
"Hmph! I don't believe you. You've got a record."
"My dear fiancé, have you still not forgiven me?" Tomie put on an exaggerated, tearful act, wrapping both arms tightly around Yuki Gyakukai's waist.
"I'm heartbroken. I wanted to give you my heart in return for yours, but you broke mine..."
"Stop, stop, don't say any more. You're making me a little sick, Yuki." Tomie flashed him a sweet smile, then glared at him. "Don't say I didn't give you a chance. I'm coming to your dorm to make dinner tonight. If you don't come back by eight after the club recruitment event, you'll be punished."
Are you sure that isn't a reward?
Still, Yuki Gyakukai played along. "Thank you for your generous offer, Lady Tomie. I'll be grateful for dinner tonight—in every way."
Hearing him say he'd be grateful for dinner made Tomie remember what a brutal night she'd had. Her sweet little face flushed slightly.
With Tomie's approval, he hurried to the club recruitment event.
He had no intention of joining a club. He was only going to look around at the event and see what talent there was among the students in each grade.
Soon, he arrived. The event was still buzzing with activity, and all the clubs were doing their best to put on an enthusiastic front as they recruited first-years.
It looked like he hadn't come too late.
"Over here!" Ichinose and the others spotted him from a distance and waved.
"Hey, you got here early. Have you decided what club you want to join?" Yuki Gyakukai walked over and greeted everyone.
"We've only just arrived ourselves. We haven't decided what club to join yet."
The group walked around the venue, but not many people seemed to be joining clubs.
The more casual clubs were fine. You could join as a phantom member and come and go as you pleased.
The competitive clubs seemed a little lacking, though.
The soccer club wasn't very impressive and hadn't won much. The kendo club had never won the Jade Dragon Flag, and the baseball club had only made it to Koshien once. The fairly strong basketball club, on the other hand, had made it to the high school league several times.
Overall, they weren't very satisfied.
Hmm?
Yuki Gyakukai rubbed his eyes and stared uncertainly at the club in the corner.
To make sure he wasn't seeing things, he strode over.
Sure enough, this school really was strange. It even had a club like this.
Galgame Club
The club had very few members. The main reason, of course, was that playing these games was a little embarrassing, and people didn't want others to know.
"Pervert, what are you doing here?" A cool voice came from behind him.
"You're cute, but could you please not yell 'pervert' at people the moment you see them? It hurts my feelings too."
"Heh." Suzune Horikita gave him a disdainful look. "Are you that desperate already, Pervert?"
"Galgames, the so-called ninth art: a vase full of plastic flowers. They wring tears from mass-produced, moe girls and package sexual frustration as a scripture of pure love, letting otaku play emperor as they sort through branching choices."
Unable to take it any longer, Yuki Gyakukai interrupted Suzune Horikita's rapid-fire tirade.
"That's not true. They have multiple endings and plenty of replay value..."
"Multiple endings? They're just the same bland instant noodles served in different bowls. Keyboard philosophers complain that real life is shallow while spending all their money on pixel wives.
"In short, they're modern cyber absolution coupons. A treatment for delusions caused by a lack of love, with self-congratulatory, mind-numbing climaxes thrown in."
Stop insulting me. Seriously, stop insulting me!
Yuki Gyakukai felt like he was about to burst into tears.
This wasn't the kind of sharp-tongued Yukinoshita he wanted...
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