The Power Supremacy Classroom Backed by Black Technology Chapter 23

"Class 1-D's Shuichi Kanda."

Though he found the other person strange, Shuichi Kanda still introduced himself honestly. Who could blame him in a world that judges by looks?

"Kanda-kun, do you also like mystery novels? To recognize And Then There Were None at a glance, and even name Murder on the Orient Express."

The book in Hiyori Shiina's hands had a cover marked in English: Ten Little Indians. Translated directly, that would be Ten Little Indian Boys.

Only someone who had read the book could know its true title, And Then There Were None.

"I guess so..."

No, how had they even started chatting? Damn this world that judges by looks!

After a long discussion about Agatha Christie's novels, Hiyori Shiina finally felt somewhat satisfied.

"Ah, sorry. I didn't realize I'd taken up so much of your time."

"Well, forget it. It's fine."

Damn this world that judges by looks!

"By the way, I need to borrow some middle school social studies textbooks. Do you know where they are? Last time I came, they seemed to be right here."

While chatting with Shiina, Shuichi Kanda had also looked around nearby, but unfortunately found that what he wanted no longer seemed to be there.

"Ah, that. That stuff was here before, but it was moved somewhere else a few days ago. I'll take you there, as an apology for wasting your time earlier."

It feels like the library is your home. You sure know it well.

"Then thanks. If I had to look on my own, it might take quite a while, and I might even have to ask the librarian in the end."

Looks like the time I lost earlier can be made up for here.

Chapter 40: As Expected, Chabashira-sensei Is Still Better

With Hiyori Shiina's help, Shuichi Kanda easily obtained the textbooks he needed from middle school—and a compilation edition at that, incredibly convenient.

But after that, Shuichi Kanda didn't head back to the library. Studying in the dorm was the same.

A high-quality beautiful girl suddenly approaching him made him a bit uncomfortable. He couldn't help but suspect her motives.

Over the next two days, Shuichi Kanda either read in his dorm in the morning or went to club activities in the afternoon.

The weather in May had started to warm up gradually, and the vitality in his body seemed to be stirring as well. Shuichi Kanda guessed that his situation wasn't as simple as just lying in bed for half a year.

If it were only half a year in bed, after a month of normal life, his body shouldn't still be this weak.

Monday came, and the class seemed to have returned to its usual state. Since Hirata had prepaid the tutoring fees for quite a few students the previous two days, they didn't have to eat the Wild Vegetable Set Meal every day for now.

Even Sudo-kun, who had looked defiant when leaving last week, was trying hard not to fall asleep during class.

It seemed like something a senior from the Basketball Club had said to him.

But soon, Kanda realized he was wrong. After the afternoon classes ended, Sudo immediately left the classroom, followed by Horikita Suzune.

After waiting a minute and seeing no one else leave the classroom, Hirata started the class's first study session.

And then...

[Class 1-D student Shuichi Kanda, student Kiyotaka Ayanokoji. Homeroom teacher Chabashira-sensei has business with you. Please report to the faculty office.]

After it repeated three times, Shuichi Kanda gave Hirata Yosuke a helpless look, then left the classroom, followed closely by Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, who had also been called.

What was Chabashira-sensei thinking, calling him over at this time? He was very busy, and she'd even dragged along this monster named Ayanokoji.

"Kanda, do you know why Chabashira-sensei called us?" Ayanokoji asked on the way to the faculty office.

"Don't joke around. I'm not a tapeworm in her stomach."

But though he said that, he was a bit worried inside. Could it be retaliation for taking that 200w investment without making a move?

Go find Hirata about that. I'm just the frontman; Hirata's the mastermind!

Looking at Ayanokoji beside him, Shuichi Kanda felt a headache. Their relationship wasn't exactly unfamiliar, but they rarely had a chance to talk normally.

But if they walked the whole way in silence, that would feel a bit forced. After all, they were classmates, both guys, and sat close together.

"By the way, Ayanokoji, do you think Hirata can handle being the class leader?"

"Huh? I don't know about that. But if it's Hirata, it should be fine, right? Didn't you recommend him too, Kanda?"

A reasonable answer. The answer of a normal student.

"No, Hirata was really just thrown into the fire. He was the only candidate at the time. And while his abilities are decent enough, he can't play the role of a leader well.

Kindness doesn't command an army, and righteousness doesn't manage wealth. Hirata understands that principle, but he can't make real judgments. If it were me, I would never set a precedent of allowing early point advances. After all, eating the Wild Vegetable Set Meal for three or four days wouldn't kill anyone."

"Then why didn't you just—"

"Didn't I say it? I can't even recognize all the students' faces, so of course I can't lead the class. Your memory seems a bit off, Ayanokoji."

Chatting like this, the two arrived outside the faculty office.

The door was open, so Shuichi Kanda could easily see inside. Besides the health teacher, Chie Hoshinomiya, no one else was there. So Chabashira-sensei wasn't there either. That was a bit bad.

As for why he recognized the health teacher, it was because Shuichi Kanda had once had the fortune to visit the health room with a senior from his club. Ah, who knew Kyudo could be such a dangerous activity.

However, what was Chabashira-sensei thinking? She called us over but isn't here herself. What is this, a "placement play"? Or payback?

"Chabashira-sensei doesn't seem to be here. Let's wait outside."

"Should we go ask..."

Before Ayanokouji Kiyotaka could finish, Kanda Shuichi stepped back, cleared the way, and extended his hand in a "go ahead" gesture. His meaning was crystal clear.

Ayanokouji, having talked himself into a corner, sighed helplessly but still knocked on the office's open door.

Knock knock knock.

"Um, is Chabashira-sensei in?"

"Huh? Little Sae? Hmm—she was here just a moment ago."

Hoshinomiya Chie, the school nurse with slightly wavy medium-length hair that gave off a very modern adult vibe, was also the homeroom teacher of Class B.

Word had it she was incredibly lively and got along famously with her students—the polar opposite of Chabashira-sensei.

"Looks like she stepped away for a bit. Do you want to come in and wait?"

"No thanks, I'll wait in the hallway."

Ayanokouji Kiyotaka, apparently wanting to avoid any trouble, immediately turned down Hoshinomiya's offer. But when he walked back to the hallway, he found that Kanda Shuichi had vanished.

Vanished...

Then, Ayanokouji Kiyotaka got cornered by this homeroom teacher and subjected to a forceful self-introduction.

"I'm Class B's homeroom teacher—well, the class advisor, actually. My name is Hoshinomiya Chie. Sae and I have been best friends since high school, and we call each other 'Little Sae' and 'Little Chie,' you know?"

Around the corner, Kanda Shuichi let out a long sigh of relief. Good thing I ran fast.

As for why he ran... well, he'd gone to the nurse's office once before during club activities with Satou-buchou.

And then he started imagining Chabashira-sensei calling her "Little Chie."

Ahem. Yeah, Chabashira-sensei was definitely better.

"What are you doing here?"

The voice coming from behind out of nowhere made Kanda Shuichi jump.

"Chabashira-sensei, why don't your footsteps make any sound?"

"Is that so? My high heels are working perfectly normally today."

Fine, you win. I admit I was distracted and didn't hear them.

But then, Chabashira-sensei figured out why Kanda Shuichi was there.

"Hoshinomiya, what are you doing here?"

Just as Ayanokouji was lost in thought, Chabashira-sensei appeared directly behind Hoshinomiya and smacked her on the head with the clipboard in her hand.

That looked painful. Really painful.

Were these two actually friends?

"Ouch, that hurts~~ What was that for?!"

"For bothering my student."

"But he said he came to see Little Sae! I was just keeping him company while you were gone."

"You could've just ignored him. Ayanokouji, sorry to keep you waiting. It's not convenient here, so follow me to the guidance room. And you over there, come out too."

Hearing Chabashira-sensei's call, Kanda Shuichi knew he couldn't hide any longer and reluctantly stepped out from the corner.

The moment he appeared, he was met with Ayanokouji Kiyotaka's deeply resentful glare.

Alright, I know I was wrong. Please forgive me.

Chapter 41: So Chabashira-sensei Was Actually Inviting Us for Tea

Class B's homeroom teacher naturally noticed Kanda Shuichi emerging from the corner.

"Ah! I remember you. You came to the nurse's office before, didn't you?"

"No, Hoshinomiya-sensei, you've mistaken me for someone else."

Something told him that admitting it would only lead to trouble, so Kanda Shuichi denied it without hesitation.

"Let's go." Chabashira-sensei said to Ayanokouji and Kanda Shuichi, then turned to Hoshinomiya, who looked like she wanted to follow. "Don't come with us."

"Don't be so cold~ Let me listen in, it won't hurt, right? Besides, Little Sae's been acting a bit strange lately. You suddenly used up the 2 million private point authority meant to support students."

Hoshinomiya-sensei kept smiling as she spoke, but to Kanda Shuichi, that smile somehow felt chilling.

"Little Sae, you're not planning to stage a mutiny, are you?"

The words, trailing off with a strange lilt, made the air around them turn a few degrees colder.

"That was just a little reward for an outstanding student in my class. Don't overthink it. And besides, that kind of thing is impossible."

"Yeah, that's something Little Sae could never do. But I'm still curious."

What kind of riddle were these two playing at?

Shuichi Kanda was left speechless.

Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, however, noticed the authority Hoshinomiya-sensei had mentioned—the ability to support a student with 2 million Private Points.

So that was it. No wonder Hirata suddenly had an extra 400,000 Private Points. It came from Chabashira-sensei's support.

Just as Hoshinomiya-sensei was chattering on, a female student walked over. She had golden-pink hair, an air of refinement, a stunning figure, and a sweet face.

No, it wasn't just her looks and demeanor—the pair of weapons on her chest were also terrifying. They felt even more formidable than Kushida's, and Kushida's had already been personally confirmed by eye during swimming class. But this girl surpassed her!

A beauty!

A gorgeous girl!

An absolute stunner!

In Class D, if it came down to looks and figure alone, the only one who could rival her was the ever-loner Haruka Hasebe.

But if you added in her aura, even Haruka Hasebe would have to concede in defeat! As for Horikita and her ilk, they weren't even on the same level.

It was a complete dimensional crushing!

"Hoshinomiya-sensei, could I borrow a moment of your time? I have something I'd like to discuss regarding the student council."

Not just her looks—her voice was lovely too.

Alright, I declare this a total defeat for Horikita!

"Oh my, Ichinose-san, your timing isn't great. But oh well, see you next time, Ayanokoji-kun, and Kanda-kun. I hope you won't avoid me again then. Now then, Ichinose-san, let's head to the faculty office."