Next, she would study even more seriously in front of everyone. Her Academic Ability was rated A, so even if she did not graduate from Class A, she could still get into the university she wanted.
She hoped her classmates would see that.
So there was really no need to take such a desperate risk, let alone betray the class to secure a spot for her.
This was the best solution Ichinose could think of.
The class had already saved up 17 million points, so they would be able to gather 20 million points next month.
Although they could not be sure Hachiman would come over, the resistance from Ryuen's side could be reduced.
Because—
The three Class Advancement slots had stripped Shiina clean. Ryuen's side had failed to get the 6 million they were supposed to receive, while also being forced to pay 24 million points.
So Ryuen had been stripped clean as well. Unless he could immediately produce a slot to make someone betray their class, but that was a ticket to a guaranteed promotion to A. Would Ryuen really be willing to part with it?
Thus, as a rival class, this was good news for Ichinose's class.
It was just that Ichinose had not thought deeply enough.
Because although Hachiman and the others had gone back to saving money, that did not mean Ryuen would not do the same.
In the end, when everyone received the school's instructions and returned to the cruise ship, Ryuen had gained a bankbook containing 6 million in cash.
It was not because he cherished money or anything. Rather, Ryuen now had a fallback. No matter how difficult or demanding the road ahead became, he could give it his all.
And so—
Hachiman could sense his intense competitive spirit.
Meanwhile—
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