Hachiman's Meritocracy Classroom Chapter 3

"I did say that, and you can proceed with that approach, but regrettably, the 100,000 points you have are far from enough," Chabashira said.

"So, the purchasing power of points worth 100,000 yen is that low," the student seemed a bit dejected.

"Don't be so negative. You've just asked three questions, and I'll make an exception to answer one of them for you," Chabashira said.

Her nonchalant attitude changed.

As the homeroom teacher, she had reviewed the files of all Class D students before they arrived.

One student who had been confirmed for Class D had moved abroad with their parents due to a job transfer. Advanced Nurturing High School was a school that all junior high students aspired to attend, and the school conducted public admissions every year. However, this was a deception, as students were pre-selected based on recommendations from principals of junior high schools nationwide.

Therefore.

The student body had been finalized six months prior.

Now, with a sudden student vacancy, it was somewhat troublesome for the school administration.

But at that moment, her close friend Shizuka Hiratsuka recommended a student.

And that student was this student named Hachiman Hikigaya.

Chabashira was a student at this school in the past, and Shizuka Hiratsuka was her classmate.

After graduation, their paths diverged.

And she returned to this school several years later.

However, Shizuka Hiratsuka chose to teach outside, appearing somewhat like an old man, but in essence, she was a very kind person.

Due to Shizuka Hiratsuka's recommendation.

The school retrieved Hachiman Hikigaya's file, reviewed his growth history, personality, and how he interacted with others, ultimately concluding that he could be incorporated into Advanced Nurturing High School's cultivation program as a sample.

Then Hachiman was assigned to Class D.

This was why Chabashira said Hachiman was actually a student who didn't originally belong in Class D.

But looking at it now, it didn't seem to be the case.

Hachiman Hikigaya was a student recommended by Shizuka Hiratsuka, and based on Chabashira's understanding of her classmate Hiratsuka, Hiratsuka might have had some deeper intentions.

So, Hachiman's enrollment might... not be ordinary.

In other words... even now, she was still being worried about by that person?

Thinking this.

Chabashira gazed at the young man before her.

Hachiman had asked three questions earlier.

1. Would the students' private point accounts receive 100,000 points next month? 2. The source of the large sum of points in her account. 3. Whether points could be converted into cash.

If she were to answer these three questions, both question 1 and question 2 would involve the school's substance.

But as she had said, although she was the homeroom teacher, she was also under a gag order. However, if sufficient points were paid, it would be possible to override this gag order.

The points required would be around 1 to 2 million.

She decided to cover the remaining amount herself.

It would also be a final struggle for her long-held wish.

She wanted to see if this young man recommended by Hiratsuka could be somewhat anticipated.

"I see..." the student seemed to have become shy. "Teacher Chabashira said my points weren't enough... So, is your exception you paying the price for this?"

Oh?

Chabashira glanced at him.

Chabashira realized that this student seemed to understand social graces.

"Indeed, I will be paying the price, but it's not about how many points, as I have six million, don't I?" Chabashira said.

In fact, she realized at that moment that she had only taken out her phone to give examples to the students, but Hachiman had noticed her massive 6 million points.

So.

Wasn't this kid's observation skills quite sharp?

"Then I'll ask," Hachiman said.

Mhm.

Ask away. Ask away.

If it were question 1 or 2, it would involve the substance of this school, and she would tell him the substance, but she would pay the price.

Although 2 million points would be a strain for her.

But she also had some expectations.

Since these were questions raised by a student, it wasn't a complete violation on her part.

And if the students of Class D in their first year, or even within the first hour, understood the true nature of this school, what kind of storm would that bring to the other classes?

She thought for a moment.

As she considered this, she felt a surge of excitement.

Chabashira watched the boy.

Then she heard his voice, saw his lips part.

She hadn't examined a young boy's face closely before. But she couldn't deny that her heart was beating a little faster now due to her excitement.

Then.

She listened to the words he spoke.

"I want to know, can points be converted into cash?" Hikigaya-kun said. "And I want to exchange the points for cash, then send it home."

"..."

? Huh?

Chabashira blinked in surprise.

Because.

The question he asked was Question 3. Question 3 was something that graduating seniors were informed about, it wasn't a particularly secret matter. So, if students wanted to get the answer from their teachers, it would only cost about 100,000 points.

And she had been prepared to pay 2 million.

But now it would only cost 100,000.

She was saving money.

But.

You little brat, did you only see the money?

After being told that the 100,000 points in his student ID were equivalent to 100,000 yen... you actually want to convert it to cash and send it home?

What a filial and good young man!

"I'm just an ordinary Japanese high school student," Hikigaya-kun said. "My usual allowance is 2,000 yen, and that's only once a month. Suddenly getting such a huge sum, I want to take it home."

As he said this, he seemed a little embarrassed.

But he still spoke. "I have a sister at home, and she always says her allowance isn't enough."

Your sister says her allowance isn't enough, and as her brother, you have money, and your first thought is of her?

Mm.

So, you're like that line from the recent anime, what was it called... "My sister is the cutest"... yep, a siscon.

And Chabashira recalled that when she first entered the classroom, it was this Hikigaya-kun who was introducing himself.

His speech seemed to be from Chiba.

She remembered a TV commercial she had seen.

Chiba's specialties: peanuts, sake, and... siscons!

Different places nurture different people. Boys and girls from that region, in families with sisters, dote on their sisters.

"I can answer that question. When you graduate, the school will collect your points in exchange for cash."

"However, it's not a 1:1 exchange, but rather an exchange at a ratio of about 0.7 to 0.8."

"And if you want to minimize losses, you can purchase unopened electronics or similar items from the shopping street to take out of school, and you might be able to get a 10% discount on resale."

Chabashira explained in detail.

Hachiman listened intently.

"So, the school will only exchange with us students upon graduation?" Hachiman asked.

"Yes," Chabashira nodded.

"However, what if I use my points to purchase the privilege of exchanging for cash with students in advance?" Hachiman continued.

Oh?

He wants to purchase the privilege of early cash exchange? No one had ever done such a thing before.

And he was already thinking ahead.

But Chabashira was a little disappointed, so she didn't pay too much attention.

She simply replied, "Your current points are not enough to purchase that privilege."

"Then, Chabashira-sensei, what exactly does the school want us to do?" Hikigaya-kun continued. "To be precise, after giving us such excellent conditions, what does the school need us to do?"

"Nothing is free."

"I think we won't get this many points next month, and since the school will exchange our points for cash upon graduation."

"It means the school must also provide us with opportunities to earn a lot of points." This student said. "I want to know the channels for acquiring a large number of points."

Oh?

Chabashira's attention was recaptured.

Because.

It seemed I wasn't mistaken.

This child... it's not that they have potential, but rather they were placed in the wrong class.

ps: My favorite author has abandoned their work, so I've taken over to continue writing.

If I don't write well, please go easy on me, esteemed seniors. I'm asking for your collections and for you to give this child some stats.

Chapter 004: Such a Popular Guy, No, Yosuke's Mom

This school provides students with excellent conditions, covering tuition and living expenses, and even guaranteeing job placement or 100% advancement rates upon graduation.

It sounds like a lie.

Indeed, it is a lie.

Because students are divided into four classes, A, B, C, and D, each year, but only students graduating from Class A receive the rewards advertised by the school.

Other students are arranged to transfer to different schools upon graduation.

This ensures a 100% advancement and employment rate.

After all, is the school doing charity?

No.

Advanced Nurturing High School operates to cultivate talent that can shoulder important responsibilities and solve various pressing issues in the future.

The method is competition.

All selected students are gathered, and then, as units of their classes, they engage in class-based competitions, gaining something and growing from each confrontation.

The school selects students recommended by junior high school principals from all over the country, and then conducts special assessments and evaluations on these students, dividing them into four classes, A, B, C, and D, based on their merit.