In other words, on the first of this month, First-year Class D had received only 5,000 points for living expenses.
Based on last month's income of 100,000, everyone had spent 30,000 to 50,000 points on personal necessities, then set aside 40,000 to 60,000 for living expenses, living quite comfortably.
But now... there were only 5,000 points left.
Their living expenses had been slashed tenfold.
What could 5,000 points even do? Spread over thirty days, that meant only 150 points a day—and 150 points could only buy a cup of instant noodles.
However, this also led them to notice something strange. The upperclassmen, such as those in Class D, also seemed to be short on points, yet they could still afford meals. Some of them simply went to certain counters to get food, and there was no sign of them swiping their student IDs to deduct points.
When they got closer, they finally realized—
It was free food.
But—
"This tastes awful."
"How do you even cook vegetables this badly?" For first-years who had spent lavishly just last month, this free meal was truly hard to swallow.
In the end—
"I transferred 20,000 points to you."
"We can't be sure how many points we'll get from the next exam, so let's save the remaining 10,000 and see what happens next month."
"Besides, I asked around at the Shopping Street. Part-time work isn't allowed." Ichika wore a helpless expression.
Among the students of First-year Class D, two similar-looking girls sat together.
On the table before them were the free meals they had just collected.
"It's not completely inedible." As a foodie, Itsuki spoke up. "The vegetables are simply boiled in water, so the flavor is very light. But if we process them a little, they'll still be edible."
"For example, we could