An Unexpected Passing Score, Who Was Acting in Secret?

Over the next few days, Tatsuya Sakuya often saw Sudo Ken playing basketball on the court, far more frequently than usual.

Perhaps Sudo Ken knew his days were numbered? Or perhaps he was giving it his all to become an official player.

It was another new day.

After putting on his uniform, Tatsuya Sakuya pushed open the door to Room 217 and walked out.

There was still some time before homeroom, and the hallway was rather empty. He strolled over to the elevator and pressed the button.

Although he lived on the second floor and taking the stairs would have been faster, he seemed to be doing this to "save energy."

"Ding~"

The elevator doors slid smoothly apart.

Inside stood a petite silver-haired girl leaning on a cane. It was Sakayanagi Arisu from Class 1-A.

Beside her, Kamuro Masumi stood with a bag slung over one shoulder, looking thoroughly bored.

The instant the doors opened, both of them turned their eyes toward Tatsuya Sakuya outside.

"Good morning, Classmate Sakayanagi, Classmate Kamuro. I didn't expect you to really become Sakayanagi's servant. Hmm, you have quite the princess-like air now."

Tatsuya Sakuya greeted them as he stepped into the elevator.

Sakayanagi Arisu gave a slight nod, her usual politeness evident in her voice. "Good morning. Come to think of it, I should thank you as well, for giving us the real midterm exam questions."

Kamuro Masumi did not join the conversation. She glanced at Sakayanagi Arisu, then sighed helplessly, looking as though she had no desire to involve herself in the two of their conversation. "..."

"Thank me for what? This was a transaction where you exchanged points for it. Besides, having this only added icing on the cake for Class 1-A."

Leaning against the elevator wall, Tatsuya Sakuya did not think