The author is writing a book for the first time, so please go easy on me.
Give it five chapters, and I promise it'll be good.
The Advanced Nurturing School was an institution dedicated to cultivating the future pillars of society. It was famous for its 100% employment and college admission rates.
In reality, though, only Class A got to enjoy those benefits. Students in Classes B, C, and D would only get kicked out.
As for me, Qiuyue Qi, I was determined to graduate from Class A and land a high-paying, stable job.
Qiuyue Qi was a transmigrator who had arrived in this world over a decade ago.
In this life, he was part of a single-parent family. He had a younger brother, and their mother had raised the two of them on her own, working several jobs to make ends meet. Their family wasn't well-off.
Of course, as a transmigrator, how could he not have a cheat? His cheat was called the Talent Card System. Unfortunately, the good times didn't last. It had crashed after he drew three talents.
One of those talents was [Hacker Talent]. After years of teaching himself, he'd managed to make a little money online, like he'd won the lottery, and ease his family's financial troubles a bit.
In middle school, Qiuyue Qi learned about the Advanced Nurturing School from one of his teachers. Once he realized he had arrived in the world of Classroom of the Elite, he decided to enroll, graduate from Class A, and get a stable, respectable, high-paying job.
The bus heading to the Advanced Nurturing School was packed with students in red uniforms.
Qiuyue Qi couldn't help but feel moved.
I've finally taken the first step.
Qiuyue Qi got on the bus. At a glance, he spotted a yellow-haired girl and a blond young man sitting in the priority seats.
Just as expected.
He glanced toward the back of the bus, then frowned.
Horikita and Ayanokoji aren't here yet? Oh well. I should stay out of their sight and find a seat far away from them.
"Um, could you give your seat to this old woman?"
A woman dressed in office attire stood in front of the blond young man and asked.
Her voice wasn't loud, but in the quiet bus, it naturally drew the attention of those around her.
"That's a crazy thing to ask, Lady."
"But, Lady, how do you expect me to give up my seat for an old woman? Give me a good reason, and I might consider it."
"These are priority seats. Isn't it only right to give one to an elderly person?"
"No, no, Lady, I don't think you understand. 'Priority seat' is just a name. There's no law saying I have to give it up."
The young blond man looked at the office worker scornfully as he spoke.
"What did you say...!"
"Th-there, there... I'm fine."
The old woman stopped the office worker, seemingly unwilling to make a scene.
"Um... I actually think she's right."
The yellow-haired girl standing beside the office worker spoke up.
"Ever since she got on the bus, the old woman's seemed unwell. Could you give up your seat for her?"
"That's true, but I refuse. On a crowded bus like this, if you want to show consideration for the elderly, then whether it's a priority seat or not is a trivial matter."
Seeing that the young blond man still wouldn't give up his seat, the old woman gave up and thanked the yellow-haired girl.
"Never mind, I'm fine. Thank you."
But the girl didn't give up. She turned and called out,
"Would anyone be willing to give this old woman a seat?"
Even after making her request, no one responded.
The girl looked around persistently, then finally fixed her gaze on Qiuyue Qi.
Qiuyue: (No, no, why are you looking at me? Could you stop? There are so many people around, and you pick me? Don't do this... I have no choice. I'll just pretend to be asleep.)
"Excuse me, could you give your seat to this old woman? Please!"
Ah, my worst fear has come true. What should I do? If I refuse, this could turn into a whole fight, and everyone will just watch. If I give up my seat, Beautiful Guy and Ayanokoji will probably notice me. I want to keep a low profile! Damn you, Kushida!
After a fierce internal struggle, Qiuyue Qi, being a decent young man, finally decided to give up his seat.
"Th-then, please take my seat, ma'am."
"Thank you!"
Kushida smiled brightly at Qiuyue Qi, then helped the old woman beside her toward the vacant seat.
The old woman thanked him repeatedly as she slowly sat down.
At the entrance to the Advanced Nurturing School,
Qiuyue Qi looked at the imposing school gates and couldn't help marveling at them.
This school is huge. Even the gate is so impressive. It's big enough to rival some of the top universities.
I can't believe I'll be studying here soon. I'm really looking forward to it. I should get placed in Class A, since I think I'm pretty capable.
"Hey."
Whoa, I'm watching a classic scene. Horikita's asking Ayanokoji why he's looking at me.
What an arrogant girl. What a turn-off.
After taking one look at the classic scene between Horikita and Ayanokoji, Qiuyue Qi looked away and headed straight for the school gates.
A girl was walking normally near the entrance, yet she drew the attention of many male freshmen. Qiuyue Qi was no exception.
The first thing he noticed was her long pink hair, and he immediately recognized her.
...Is that Ichinose? What is this, meeting her in real life? She really is one of those who look even better in person than on screen.
There seem to be quite a few pretty girls at this school. According to the setting, Class D is full of good-looking people. I wonder if I can handle it.
I should do my best to be just another passerby, like some background character, and quietly make my way into the school without drawing attention.
Class 1-D.
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