Hachiman's Meritocracy Classroom Chapter 27

But being able to cook is also a plus point.

Huh.

I feel like I'm becoming strange.

"...I've obtained some information about this school, and I can share it with you." Hachiman shook his head to clear his thoughts and said. "And this part of the information, you can't get it on your own."

"..." Suzune Horikita.

After being told this, Horikita seemed to bite her lip.

But she didn't refute.

"If you don't mind, please sit down first." Hachiman found an empty table and sat down. "I don't want to be noticed because I'm with you."

His tone was actually quite harsh, but surprisingly, Suzune Horikita only paused for a few seconds before following him and sitting opposite him.

Then she placed her hands on the table, staring at him intently.

Although her aura was still fierce.

She was actually quite obedient.

Hachiman discovered one of Suzune Horikita's good points.

"Then let's eat first," Hachiman said. "Go get me a meal."

"Do your own things yourself." Horikita immediately refused. "Everyone has hands and feet; I don't think I need to do this for you."

That's indeed the case.

Horikita was absolutely right.

"Is that so? Then the information I obtained probably doesn't need to be given to others for free." But Hachiman said shamelessly. "Because it took me effort to get it."

Meaning that since the information can't be obtained for free, something needs to be paid in return?

"..." Suzune Horikita.

Horikita glared at him, but then she directly got up.

When he looked at her again, he saw that she had already gone to the counter to queue for food.

She got her own first portion, then ordered another one.

In the end, she got two portions.

Hachiman remained at the table, watching her.

He felt something was wrong.

Because during lunch break, he had seen Arisu Sakayanagi taming Masumi Kamuro. Kamuro was like the other girl's little dog.

At that time, he thought Sakayanagi was such a trashy loli, how could she bully a classmate.

And now.

He suddenly felt that taming Suzune Horikita might also be quite interesting.

It's all Sakayanagi's fault for infecting him with that annoying personality.

Meanwhile.

A private room on the third floor.

Arisu Sakayanagi.

As a cute petite girl in white stockings, and not lacking money, she was accustomed to eating in private rooms on the third floor.

Of course, she wasn't alone.

Chapter 030: Kamuro: Sakayanagi, did your Class D spy package succeed? Why aren't you talking?

Resting her fair hands on her knees, Arisu Sakayanagi watched Masumi Kamuro rudely barge into the room.

However.

"I've joined the art club as you requested," said Masumi Kamuro, her tone stiff.

"That's great," Sakayanagi said. "Joining the art club, besides possibly learning a skill to earn a living in the future, will also allow you to interact with students from other grades."

"So gathering information will be more convenient."

"Although the school has imposed a gag order on some matters, there will always be people who can't keep their mouths shut and will say something."

This means they already know that special exams are conducted every month.

And their class is Class A, which initially received the highest evaluation.

But it's not stable.

This is because the school wants students to compete with each other and grow through competition.

At the same time.

Only students who graduate as Class A will receive the rewards advertised by the school, such as guaranteed admission to their desired universities without exams, and help finding desired jobs.

Of course.

For students who are already excellent in Class A, they can also take the exam using their own academic ability.

It's just that why go through such a roundabout way when you can get a job for free, without an exam, and just handed to you?

Moreover, there's no guarantee they'll pass.

So this is a shortcut.

And this is something all Class A students know.

It's just that everyone in the class started with the best cards but wasn't stable because they needed to endure for three years, and ultimately still maintain their position in Class A.

So this is also something that causes anxiety.

Then Arisu Sakayanagi made arrangements.

She arranged for some students to join the school's clubs.

In order to gain higher evaluation, in order to obtain information about past exams from the upperclassmen.

So Arisu Sakayanagi is planning ahead.

Those who believe in her also obey.

For example, Kamuro was assigned to join the art club.

However.

"Kamuro, your tone is terrible, but your actions are quite loyal," Sakayanagi said. "You seem to really dislike painting."

"Is there some family tradition?" Sakayanagi said.

"Don't try to trick me," but Kamuro's tone was stiff. She sternly refused Sakayanagi.

"Really?" but Arisu continued, "You also know that if that thing is exposed, it will deal a devastating blow to our class."

"So I'm training you, making you gradually forget about that thing."

"This is to protect the class and to protect you."

Arisu Sakayanagi said slowly. "So, I'm thinking of you like this, and you haven't noticed at all, which is a bit regrettable."

You call this regrettable?

Why did she only feel threatened by the other party?

Kamuro continued with a straight face, "I don't need this kind of concern from you."

"And speaking of which," Masumi Kamuro found talking to Sakayanagi disgusting; she was always at a disadvantage, so she changed the subject. "You've already placed an informant in Class D, haven't you? That Hachiman."

In reality, this is a manifestation of Kamuro being physically capable but not mentally sharp.

Because.

If she were truly dedicated to class battles, she wouldn't choose to place an informant in Class D, but rather in Class B, which could threaten Class A.

Class D is known as the trash heap.

There has never been an upset victory.

And it's said that the strongest in history only reached Class B.

So.

The claim of placing an informant in Class D was just a pretext for Arisu Sakayanagi to domesticate Kamuro while having her invite Hachiman over.

Unfortunately.

Kamuro failed this small intelligence test.

Arisu Sakayanagi remained calm.

"Feel free to say whatever you want to say," Sakayanagi said.

"If you were just placing an informant, you wouldn't need to eat with them, would you?" Masumi Kamuro said. "Someone noticed you having lunch with him."

"So you didn't need to go that far, which means... you're interested in him?"

"Everyone says you have bad taste," Kamuro said.

"Oh. Is that so."

Sakayanagi's expression slightly softened, and her smile became even more charming. "Who thinks that?"

"..." Kamuro.

Although she had only been with Sakayanagi for a few days, she knew that this seemingly frail girl was quite petty.

So now she was a little unhappy.

Now she could state the name of the person she disliked, because Sakayanagi would definitely attack that person.

However, if she did that, Sakayanagi would likely see through it quickly.

So she had no choice but to honestly state the name of the person who spread the rumor.

"It's Katsuragi's follower, Yahiko Totsuka."

Yahiko Totsuka is a student in Class A.

He's served as class representative several times in the past, and he's quite capable with both academics and athletics. He's a pretty outstanding person.

However, after meeting Kohei Katsuragi upon arriving at this school, he was immediately won over and became Katsuragi's subordinate.

Of course, "subordinate" is just a way of putting it.

It's more like he placed a bet.

He bet that Katsuragi could become Class A's representative and lead the class to steady progress.

Kohei Katsuragi's full name is Kohei Katsuragi. He was a member of the student council throughout his time in middle school, even serving as its president.

He excels academically, has decent physical abilities, is intelligent, and is level-headed.

He's a completely different type of person from Arisu Sakayanagi.

Sakayanagi is decisive, brave, and aggressive.

Katsuragi, on the other hand, is steady, steady, and even more steady.

"Then he really has no taste," Arisu Sakayanagi said. "I think Hachiman would be a better fit for Class A than Yahiko."

"..." Kamuro.

Kamuro listened to her, somewhat seriously.

How could a student from Class D possibly be a good fit for Class A? Is she suggesting he transfer?

But that would require 20 million points. What kind of number is 20 million? An ordinary family would need several years to save that much.

And that's for a middle-class family.