Hachiman's Meritocracy Classroom Chapter 17

And if the homeroom teacher could check, then... why would Chabashira still need him to investigate the students in the class?

What was she planning?

A hint of doubt arose in Hachiman's mind.

Chapter 018: You're actually transferring money to me, are you trying to keep me? No, you're a Chiba specialty too!

A hint of doubt arose in Hachiman's mind.

Because.

As the Student Council President, he had the authority to view student records.

Then, as the homeroom teacher, she couldn't view the records of the students in her own class?

This seemed incredible.

Because.

The school wouldn't do charity for free. Arranging for students to come in, waiving tuition, and providing living expenses, it definitely wasn't for just anyone.

Therefore, they needed to have corresponding value, so things like students' personal files and resumes were definitely thoroughly reviewed.

And for the students' homeroom teachers, there was no need to increase the difficulty of their work.

So, providing complete student information from the start was very necessary.

But thinking about it this way, there was a problem at this stage.

According to Chabashira-sensei, she needed his assistance in collecting information on the students in the class to fulfill her duties as a homeroom teacher.

This was the responsibility of a homeroom teacher.

So, it was normal to assign an assistant during work.

But if Chabashira-sensei already had the complete files of all Class D students from the beginning, then she wouldn't need him to do the information gathering work.

But she did it anyway.

Either the paper records she had obtained had discrepancies with reality and needed someone to verify them.

This seemed somewhat normal.

But it could also be... with ulterior motives.

For example... deliberately having him interact with these specific students.

And what was the purpose of interacting with these specific students?

If it was Kushida, Kushida was a problematic child with a dark past, and the consequences if she exploded would be unimaginable.

And interacting with Suzune Horikita... although Suzune Horikita appeared excellent on paper, her actual situation was very bad. The mere fact that she was unsociable could have negative effects.

But what if we thought about it the other way around?

Although Kushida was a bomb, her affinity was very good, and although Hirata was also a bomb, he actively maintained the class.

Then Suzune Horikita was also the sister of the Student Council President, Manabu Horikita.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, this kind of pairing... reveals ambition.

Hachiman felt a little pressure.

In other words.

Sae Chabashira was beautiful, liked to wear black stockings and high heels, and possessed a huge fortune.

She was a mature, rich older sister.

Could she possibly be a big-ambition older sister?

Then could he still get points from her?

Hachiman was calculating the gains and losses in his mind. Meanwhile, the Student Council President continued to speak.

"However, I will not use my authority as Student Council President for personal matters," Manabu Horikita continued.

"I have my own principles."

"So you can rest assured."

In other words, even if he had just passed by, or even if he had actually taken a photo of him hitting his sister, he would not retaliate with his personal authority.

The Student Council President was a straightforward person.

It's just that.

"It must be tough for you, President Horikita, to be so upright," Hachiman said. "After all, you just said that if you took a photo, you could use it to threaten me. And you clearly know these methods, yet you remain so upright. Don't you find it difficult?"

Of course, it was difficult.

But Manabu Horikita had something he wanted to stick to.

"You don't need to worry about these things."

Manabu Horikita looked at his sister.

"Suzune, if you remain ignorant of everything, you won't be able to stay in this school."

"So perhaps voluntary withdrawal is your best option."

"As I said earlier, this school is based on merit."

"Upon entering, students are evaluated using a set of standards. Then, based on excellence, they are divided into classes A, B, C, and D."

"And as you've likely understood, I am in Class A, representing excellence."

"Therefore."

"Suzune, you have been assigned to Class D."

"This means you are far from adequate. You have been evaluated as trash," Manabu Horikita stated.

"Mmm..."

Suzune Horikita seemed taken aback for a moment. But she quickly said, "I believe there must be some error in the evaluation. My studies aren't bad. While I can't get perfect scores in every subject, I study every day, spending 10 hours a day. And my athletic abilities are also stronger than the average girl."

"Heh heh..."

Her words made her brother chuckle. "You are indeed capable in those areas, but that's just 'capable.' There are many people far more outstanding than you."

"For example, Hachiman Hikigaya, standing before you."

"Hikigaya... classmate?" Suzune Horikita's gaze shifted, landing on Hachiman.

Among the girls Hachiman had interacted with, Kushida was the closest. Being scrutinized by a girl like this... Suzune Horikita was the first.

He had stayed voluntarily, partly to gather more information on Suzune Horikita, and partly because this Horikita brother was quite wealthy.

Since he had already paid 1 million points to leak information, he might as well try to get some other school intel for free.

And now, the topic had turned to him?

And his hardware was superior to Suzune Horikita's?

That couldn't be right. His Japanese language score was only slightly higher; everything else was quite average.

Seriously, Manabu Horikita, why are you bragging about me like that?

As Hachiman was thinking about how to handle the current situation, he didn't notice Suzune Horikita looking at him in astonishment, as if she had just realized he was a super scholar or something.

At that moment, Hachiman's phone vibrated.

It seemed he had received a message.

[Your private account has received 100,000 points. Sender: F3455646

Current private account balance: 183,400 points.]

It was a transfer notification.

And the sender was... an unknown number.

However.

There was a note below the transfer information.

[Note: I'm tutoring Suzune. You be quiet.]

???

The only Suzune Hachiman knew was one person.

Hachiman then looked at Manabu Horikita.

But Manabu Horikita maintained his cold expression.

It was impossible to read any emotion from his face.

Yet, it was almost 99.99% confirmed that this transfer came from Manabu Horikita.

This meant.

Just as he had initially suspected.

Manabu Horikita's voluntary payment of a hefty 1 million to leak some of the school's realities to his sister wasn't to force her to withdraw.

It was... to tutor his sister.

To let his sister know how cruel this school was, how difficult points were to obtain, but how easily they could be lost, and how one couldn't get anywhere without points.

So.

The idea of Manabu Horikita making his sister withdraw at first was a fabrication.

Rather, upon discovering his sister was placed in Class D, and her various hardware stats weren't bad, it indicated a significant problem in other areas.

She had been labeled a problem child and relegated to Class D.

Thus, worried about his sister's situation, he spent money and effort.

Wow.

What level of sister complex was this?

He could just pay 1 million like that?

Hachiman felt he definitely couldn't do it. At most, he had 1.1 million, and he'd give 1 million to Komachi.

And now.

Taking someone's money, and such easily earned money at that.

Hachiman glanced again at the 183,400 points in his account balance.

The 100,000 points from President Horikita were enough for two months of living expenses.

Hmm~

Hachiman chose silence.

Then he watched Manabu Horikita teach.

"His Japanese scores are better than yours. His insight is sharp, and he's also very pragmatic. If I were to evaluate him, it wouldn't be low," Manabu Horikita said. "So, I also don't know why he was assigned to Class D."

"So find his shortcomings, Suzune. You can choose to stay, and this is my requirement for you to remain at this school."

"..."??

Although Hachiman remained quiet, he noticed Suzune Horikita scrutinizing him with a strange look.

Perhaps she herself didn't understand why her brother had given such an order.

But Hachiman understood.

Because Suzune Horikita's biggest flaw was her lack of social awareness.

And Manabu Horikita had probably noticed this.

So, did he want his sister to learn by his side?