Ryūen's Class, 0 Points! Part 1

But.

"Because it's over," Hachiman said. "So I can just sit here now."

Sakayanagi glanced at Class B's headquarters.

Besides Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, whose presence has suddenly become much more noticeable, Sudō and Hirata from Class B have also returned.

The only remaining event for first graders is the 1200-meter relay race.

This is the only time I'll be competing in the same arena as students from other grades.

Each class sends 6 students, 3 boys and 3 girls.

Based on physical fitness and strength ranking, Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, Sudō, and Hirata are the fastest in the class, so they have already occupied 3 spots.

So, Hachiman could only sit on the sidelines and wait his turn.

It was indeed the end for him.

"However," Hachiman said, noticing there were still three empty seats on his left, and that Sakayanagi had actually taken the seat closest to him. "You participated in the borrowing contest by filling out the slips of paper that the contestants drew, didn't you?"

"Why do you say I participated?" Sakayanagi asked.

"Because someone who would write something so hard to borrow doesn't seem like the Student Council's handiwork," Hachiman said.

Then he took out the slip of paper that had the character "Kikyo" (Jiji) on it.

"I can't deny that," Sakayanagi said. "But I didn't expect that you would go directly to Kikyo Kushida after seeing [Kikyo]."

As she said this, she looked over with her clear, pale purple eyes.

"..." Hachiman.

Generally, when people see Kikyo, they think of Kikyo first. So it's a bit absurd that he went directly to Kushida -Kikyo Kushida Kushida.

This reveals that she has a good relationship with Kushida.

"But I also saw your competitive spirit," Sakayanagi said. "Unfortunately though."

Sakayanagi said, "You'll only ever be a spectator for the rest of your life."

"After all, a person's talent is predetermined from the beginning." As for this, Hachiman didn't have much of a competitive spirit.

"Is that so?" But Sakayanagi continued, "But I don't think it's something that can't be changed."

"Oh?"

"Existing talents cannot be changed. But we can consider making changes for the next generation."

"Even if you are an ordinary person, if you are with a talented person, your next generation may inherit the talent and thus break free from the status of an ordinary person," Sakayanagi said.

"..." Hachiman.

"This kind of thing is very difficult to do, because how many geniuses can you meet, or even... combine?"

"Is that so?" But Classmate Sakayanagi continued. "Before the competition started, you asked me how you wanted to use the 20 million, right?"

"...I did ask you that question. I've already obtained the agreement between Ryuen and your class regarding the 300 points," Hachiman said. "So if you agree, we can make a deal immediately. You pay 20 million to buy it out, and I'll give you this agreement."

"This isn't the best way to use my 20 million." But Classmate Sakayanagi refused outright. "Hachiman, it's not good that you've been scheming against me. Making me pay 20 million to buy out your agreement seems like I'm making a profit, but this is about exploiting the class every month. Once it's exposed, my reputation will be ruined. So I can only buy it out in the name of the class. But if I really buy it out, I'll lose my 20 million. So, you've eliminated the huge advantage of Class A's points."

So Sakayanagi Arisu indeed a difficult opponent.

This was indeed a trap that Hachiman deliberately set for Sakayanagi.

The other party also very astutely saw through it.

Then Hachiman looked at her.

"So what do you think is the best way to spend this 20 million?"

"The best option, 20 million," Sakayanagi said. "It allows me to go to the class I want and avoid one expulsion penalty, but what I value is the right to change classes."

"So."

"If I paid 20 million points to bring you here, Hachiman Hikigaya, would you be willing?" Sakayanagi said.

"..." Hachiman.

Oh.

Oh, I see.

It's not as a lifeline, nor even for graduating from Class A in the end, but I just want to get him through this right now.

Hearing Sakayanagi Arisu's words, Hachiman scratched his head.

This made him silent for a few seconds.

Then he took out the non-prescription glasses that Karuizawa had helped him buy from his pocket, but even after putting them on, he still felt that what he saw was reality.

He wasn't dreaming.

But if you turn your head, you'll see a girl with silver hair and stockings, maintaining a faint smile, looking incredibly cute.

"..."

Keeping an eye on the other person's condition, Hachiman put his glasses away.

He seemed to be in a daze.

Could it be that he interpreted Sakayanagi Arisu was confessing her feelings to him?

And that's what I was thinking.

"Shh!"

The referee below blew his whistle.

Because the 1200-meter relay race for the whole grade has started.

P. S.: No more separate chapters, just two chapters combined. Yesterday's update has been added.

Chapter 180 Ryuen Class, 0 points! Go!

For the 1200-meter relay, each class must send six students, with a limit of three boys and three girls.

In other words, each person only needs to run 200 meters.

It actually still falls under the category of sprinting; as long as you have enough explosive power, you're good to go.

For First Year Class B.

The three boys were originally planned to be Sudō, Hirata, and Hachiman.

Because Kiyotaka Ayanokoji intervened, Hachiman ended up on the bench. Relays are always given to the fastest players.

As for the girls, they are Kikyo Kushida, Onodera, and Horikita.

However, because Horikita was injured, there was now a vacancy. Hachiman Hikigaya Chiaki Matsushita to fill in.

Onodera was originally considered a key fighting force, but the goal was to use her to score points in mixed three-legged races, so she was going to be replaced.

But now that Kiyotaka Ayanokoji is carrying her, after five rounds of three-legged races, her stamina is still enough to support her participation in the 1200-meter relay.

So since she continues to play herself, the girls who were assigned as substitutes can rest.

Another girl has started slacking off at the event.

Sudō, who was brought back by Hirata, also made a statement.

"Terribly sorry!"

Sudō is bowing to his classmates.

Hirata brought Sudō back, and Sudō also let go of his pointless pride.

He knew that by returning to participate in the competition now, he could salvage his image somewhat.

Although all the previous work was wasted, it won't lead to hostility from others.

If he really doesn't come back, he will definitely be isolated and that will be the end of him.

They might even end up like those in the Yamauchi.

If he wins the match, everyone else will cheer, but it won't affect Sudō at all.

They would think that Sudō is dispensable and insignificant.

But if the game is lost.

That would be even worse; everyone else would blame Sudō relentlessly, and he could forget about staying at this school any longer.

So he had no choice but to come back to compete.

Moreover, he promised Hirata that he had to win. He would use his strength to change the way his classmates viewed him.

Therefore, Class B was well-prepared.

As for Class A...

"We're doomed! We're doomed!"

"Even if the Red team classes sweep all the places in the 1200-meter relay, our Class A will still be penalized 200 points because we're in the Red team."

"White team +200 points"

"At this rate, our Class A is going to fall behind!"

In Class A's camp, Class A students were as wilted as frostbitten eggplants.

Katsuragi- kun was updating the scores of the four classes in real time from the headquarters.

Now, Class A has not only lost its advantage in points, but some people have also discovered that the results of the Red vs White team are also out.

The White team held an absolute advantage.

As members of the Red team, they almost had no choice but to accept the result of having points deducted.

It's fair to say that once this result was discovered, none of the students in Class A remained unmoved.

I've always been proud to be a student in Class A, but now that pride has been completely shattered.

At this time, some people left the camp.

"Kamuro, where are you going?"

Hashimoto noticed Kamuro.

"Of course, I'm going to prepare for the match," Masumi Kamuro said. "Even if we lose, we're still competing, aren't we?"

"If we give up here, we'll lose even more points."

Yes.

The competition is still ongoing.

The Red and White Competition has already been lost, and if the ranking falls behind in the grade, points will continue to be deducted.

That would be adding insult to injury.

Thanks to Kamuro's reminder.

Everyone suddenly realized that this little dog of Sakayanagi also had a handsome side.

"Then I'll leave it to you!" Katsuragi said. "After this Sports Festival, I will resign from my position as the representative of Class A. After that, I will follow Sakayanagi's orders."

"In this situation, only she can turn the tide."

"Katsuragi— " Even though he was Katsuragi's biggest fan, Yahiko Totsuka couldn't find a way to save face for Katsuragi at this point.

Because even he himself didn't want to drop out of Class A.

In Class C.

"White team achieves a great victory!"

The students in Class C were in a good mood, even though they were prepared to lose the Red and White Competition and be penalized 200 points.

And now, inexplicably, they're about to win.

Class C is a shoo-in for the +200 point reward for winning the Red and White Competition.