A Star Platinum Arrived in Class A

Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School, teachers' office.

Knock knock

"Please, come in."

Mashima Tomoya looked up and saw Amasawa Reigetsu pushing the door open. A flash of surprise crossed his eyes, followed quickly by realization.

In the drawer lay Amasawa Reigetsu's file.

[Amasawa Reigetsu]

Academic Ability: A, Intelligence: A, Judgment: A, Physical Ability: A, Teamwork: C

Preliminary evaluation: Strong academic and physical abilities. Poor teamwork skills for non-authoritarian roles. Recommendation: Assign to Class A.

"Hello, Mashima-sensei. I am Amasawa Reigetsu, and I would like to ask you a question."

Amasawa Reigetsu's voice was faint, possessing a mesmerizing charm. The other three teachers in the office also cast curious gazes toward this Class A student—

What kind of question would he ask? After all, a 4A1C stat sheet like that was something they had perhaps only seen before in Star Platinum and King Arthur.

"We are currently in the first trial of ability assessment. The content of the evaluation is unknown, though my preliminary guess is that it concerns the understanding and implementation of school rules."

The four teachers: ? Did he just answer his own question?

Mashima Tomoya composed his expression in an instant, then drew a sharp breath, preparing to respond—

"Right, second question. I would like to know the purchasing power of points within the school, such as the number of points required to purchase the answer to my first question."

Mashima Tomoya: You didn't even let me speak?

Amasawa Reigetsu: ...

Mashima Tomoya: Damn, he really is letting me speak now.

"Hmm... let me think. One million points. The pricing for the things you want to buy is very subjective, so it's difficult to establish a standard purchasing power."

"Thank you, sensei. Last question: class ranking is meaningful, and the point of impact for that significance is after graduation."

Mashima Tomoya: ...You've already stated it as a fact, what am I supposed to do?

"Only Class A can enjoy the benefits after graduation."

"How many personal points are required to transfer to Class A?"

"Twenty million."

Mashima Tomoya remained silent on the surface, but his heart was already soaring. Damn, a Star Platinum has arrived in Class A. With such a powerhouse leading the charge, how could they possibly lose?

What? You say the current leaders of Class A are Sakayanagi Arisu and Katsuragi Kohei?

Star Platinum has his own ideas, don't bother.

"Reigetsu-chan~ right? I'm Class B's homeroom teacher, Hoshinomiya Chie~ Any interest in coming to my class? ♡"

Hoshinomiya Chie hugged Amasawa Reigetsu's arm, the softness of her chest pressing against his defined muscle lines.

"Reigetsu-chan is so cute, it's making me feel a little something~ And surely I'm better than that old man Mashima, right? What could that stinky English teacher possibly teach you? After all, Reigetsu-chan is so smart. Why not let little Chie-sensei—"

"Teach me some adult knowledge?"

Amasawa Reigetsu's murky gray pupils met Hoshinomiya Chie's bright eyes. For just a fleeting moment, they flared, and Hoshinomiya recoiled as if she had been electrocuted.

"Eek!"

"Ara~ Hoshinomiya-sensei, it seems there was some static electricity. You should be careful with the change of seasons, you know?"

"Ah... right, thank you, Reigetsu-chan~"

Hoshinomiya Chie returned to her seat, her face flushed as if she were truly a young maiden. She sat with her hands clasped on her knees, fidgeting with her thighs.

Just as the four teachers were harboring their own secret agendas, watching the silent Amasawa Reigetsu as he prepared to leave, the office door was tapped lightly.

"Excuse me."

Accompanied by a crisp, pleasant voice, Ichinose Honami poked her head inside. She wore a neat uniform, her long pink hair swaying slightly with her movements, and her face bore her signature, approachable, gentle smile.

"Hoshinomiya-sensei, are you free right now?"

"Oh my, it's Honami-chan! Come in, come in~"

After being countered by Reigetsu, the previously wilted Hoshinomiya Chie instantly perked up and waved enthusiastically.

"I happen to be free. What's wrong? Is there something in the class that needs a teacher's help?"

"Well... it's just..."

Ichinose Honami glanced at Amasawa Reigetsu, then turned to look at Hoshinomiya Chie with a questioning gaze.

"Ah! I forgot to introduce him. This is our Class A's Reigetsu-chan, he is—"

Amasawa Reigetsu gave Hoshinomiya a gentle look, and she arched her back like a startled cat, cutting off her reckless introduction of him.

"Class 1-A, Amasawa Reigetsu. Nice to meet you, Ichinose-san."

"Nice to meet you too. I'm the class representative of Class B, Ichinose Honami. It's a pleasure, Amasawa-san~"

Amasawa-san is very good-looking... but why is Hoshinomiya-sensei's face a little red?

Ichinose didn't understand, but she didn't mind either.

"Hoshinomiya-sensei, Class B has already selected the class officers for each position and finalized the duty roster. Please take a look~"

"Oh, oh! As diligent and responsible as always. Little Honami is always so reliable."

Hoshinomiya took the form, smiling at Ichinose as if she had just grabbed onto a lifeline.

Amasawa Reigetsu walked out of the faculty office and paused at the door for a moment. Sure enough, Ichinose Honami came out shortly after.

"Eh? Amasawa-san, is something the matter?"

"I want to discuss a deal with you, on a class level."

"Eh? Something related to the class? I'll have to go back and discuss it with everyone first."

"That's a bit dismissive, Ichinose-san—at least fifty percent of your class's private points are in your hands, aren't they? This will be a seven-figure deal, so don't underestimate it, Ichinose-san."

There was no emotion visible in Amasawa Reigetsu's eyes; in Ichinose Honami's eyes, he looked like a mysterious merchant.

"Ah... okay. Shall we add each other on our terminals? We'll wait for you to set a time."

Amasawa Reigetsu opened his terminal to see a message from Sakayanagi Arisu.

"There's a club orientation at the gym at noon. Shall we go together?"

Below that was a greeting from Kushida Kikyo, which was likely sent to everyone. The sheer number of emoticons made his head spin, so he stopped looking.

After adding Ichinose Honami as a contact—

"Alright, I'll find you at the cafeteria. See you at the usual spot."