Attracting the School's Attention

Class D truly lives up to its reputation; even though the teacher hasn't arrived yet, the atmosphere in the classroom is far too rowdy.

"Clack, clack..."

A woman with long black hair tied in a single ponytail, dressed in an office lady suit with black stockings hugging her legs, walked in.

"Everyone, return to your seats. I am Chabashira Sae, the homeroom teacher for Class D."

"There will be no class transfers at this school. For the three years until graduation, I will be your homeroom teacher."

"First, I will distribute the school materials. Pass them from the front to the back."

After I finished a quick browse, she continued.

"Our school has unique rules. First, it is a boarding school."

"During your enrollment, leaving the school grounds and contacting the outside world are restricted."

"But have no fear; the school is equipped with comprehensive facilities. You can obtain everything necessary for daily life, and that includes various entertainment facilities as well."

"When shopping, use the points on your student terminal."

"In this school, anything can be purchased with points."

"Points are distributed on the first of every month, and one point is equivalent to one yen."

"The 100,000 points for this month have already been deposited into your terminals."

"100,000 points? For real?"

"Whoa..."

The surrounding students began to chime in.

"Are you surprised by such a high amount? This school evaluates students based on their ability. In other words, you who have successfully enrolled possess this value."

"..."

I didn't expect that on the first day of school, every homeroom teacher would subtly drop hints to their students, though it seems the guys in Class D haven't grasped them at all.

However, there are two others who have likely realized it but have no intention of digging deeper.

Thinking this, Kitahara Seiichi silently glanced toward Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, but he was quickly noticed.

"Hi, we meet again, Ayanokoji-kun."

"Yeah. We meet again, Kitahara-kun."

I didn't expect another conversation to end in this manner.

"Um, everyone, let's introduce ourselves."

"That way, we can get to know each other faster."

The blond boy standing at the front proposed.

Then, Kushida Kikyo replied.

"I agree with what Yosuke Hirata said."

"Sounds good."

"That's right, we don't even know each other's names yet."

The surrounding students chimed in one after another.

"Thanks. Then I'll start. My name is Yosuke Hirata; you can just call me Yosuke. I love all sports and want to join the school soccer club. I look forward to working with you all."

"Then, I'll go next."

"Kushida Kikyo. My goal is to become good friends with everyone here, and I want to make many wonderful memories..."

As the people around continued their self-introductions, just as he was thinking about how to respond, a familiar sound echoed in his mind.

[Ding...]

[Temporary mission issued: Attract the attention of Chabashira Sae]

[Mission reward: Mastery of high school knowledge]

Hmm, not bad at all. I didn't want to study anyway.

Hehe, this will give me plenty of energy to go after Asura.

Thinking this, Kitahara Seiichi slipped out of the back door quietly, but he was unaware that Ayanokoji Kiyotaka sitting nearby had already seen him.

When Kitahara arrived at the door of the teachers' office, he discovered a cute girl standing next to Chabashira Sae.

It looks like they have a good relationship, doesn't it?

Still, it seems like the homeroom teachers for every class are in this office! Are they all this lax with their students?

Kitahara walked toward where Chabashira Sae was, and just as he was about to greet her, the teacher standing next to her spoke first.

"Oh my, are you here to see little Chabashira?"

"Uh... yes, I am Kitahara Seiichi from Class 1-D."

"I am Hoshinomiya Chie, the homeroom teacher for Class 1-B. What business do you have to discuss with little Sae?"

"Can you tell me, Kitahara Seiichi?"

Hoshinomiya Chie smiled as she wrapped both hands around his arm.

Damn, is this really the homeroom teacher of Class B? If I didn't know your true colors, I might have actually told you the truth.

Just as he was wondering how to respond, a voice came from the side:

"That's enough, Hoshinomiya."

"Waaah, can't I just show a little concern?"

Hoshinomiya wiped away non-existent tears as she spoke.

"Alright, Kitahara-kun, what is it you came here for?" Chabashira-sensei interrupted her mercilessly.

But what Kitahara Seiichi failed to notice was that when Chabashira-sensei asked this, there was a hint of anticipation deep in her eyes.

Just as he was about to ask to speak with Chabashira-sensei in private, a thought suddenly struck him.

It seems there's a mission requiring me to gain the attention of ten people within the first week of school.

Tsk tsk tsk, there happen to be a few people right here.

In that case, then...

"Ahem, Chabashira-sensei, I do indeed have some questions regarding points that I would like to discuss with you."

When he said this, everyone in the office instinctively turned their gaze toward him.

"Oh? And what kind of questions would those be?" Chabashira asked with a smile, her arms crossed over her chest.

Seeing this scene, I realize that as long as I reveal the rules in advance, I will definitely achieve my goal.

Thinking this, Kitahara Seiichi also smiled and said:

"Chabashira-sensei, you told us that we only possess value because we passed the entrance exam, and that this value is the 100,000 points the school pays us. But a student's value is not set in stone."

"In other words, the school will provide us with points based on the value we demonstrate."

"Therefore, when the 1st of next month arrives, the points hitting our accounts won't be 100,000 anymore, will they?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the office fell into a dead silence.

Even Hoshinomiya, who had been laughing and joking just a moment ago, grew quiet.

However, in contrast to her, Chabashira-sensei revealed a satisfied smile.

I never expected that someone would be able to perceive the school's evaluation criteria on the very first day, and that such a person would be in my own class.

It seems this year, we might actually be able to promote to Class A.

"So, what is it you want to do?" Chabashira-sensei asked, returning to her cold expression.

"No special requests. I simply want to make a trade with all the homeroom teachers present."

"Oh? What kind of trade?" It was Hoshinomiya-sensei who answered.

"I would like to ask you all to bring over the leaders or central figures of your respective classes."

"Then, I will conduct a point-based transaction with them."

"Are you trying to sell this information?" This time, it was Mashima Tomoya, the homeroom teacher of Class 1-A, who replied.

"But how can you be sure that your analysis is correct?"

"This information can likely be confirmed just by observing the upperclassmen. Besides, I have already roughly grasped what the school intends to evaluate during the first month."

"What?"

"How is that possible?"

This second sentence will be the finishing blow.