Chapter Summaries

Natsukawa Tatsuya arrived at Advanced Nurturing High School, where he hoped to use his Friendship System to gain points and pursue the female characters from the original work. After recalling his past and the school's merit-based class competition, he spotted a beautiful figure on the steps.

• Natsukawa Tatsuya said goodbye to his delinquent followers and entered Advanced Nurturing High School.
• He recalled how he had transmigrated from Blue Star, received the Friendship System, and built the Tenryu Corporation after conquering his middle school.
• The system promised him 100 friendship points for enrolling and more rewards for earning affection from female characters in the original work.
• Natsukawa Tatsuya remembered that students competed across four classes for the privilege of graduating from Class A, though he cared more about earning system rewards.
• Natsukawa Tatsuya noticed a beautiful figure on the school steps.

Natsukawa Tatsuya met Ichinose Honami outside Advanced Nurturing High School, and the two quickly became friends as they entered the campus. They reached the class-assignment board, where Tatsuya wondered which class he had been placed in.

• Tatsuya checked Ichinose's system profile and saw her affection score was 10.
• Ichinose introduced herself to Tatsuya, and he invited her to walk to the school gates with him; the system raised her affection to 20.
• Ichinose asked Tatsuya about his delinquent middle-school friends, and they talked about making new friends at their new school.
• Ichinose and Tatsuya agreed that they were each other's first friend at the school, raising her affection further.
• They surrendered their electronic devices at the gates, admired the campus, and hoped to be assigned to the same class.
• Tatsuya considered how his deliberately low exam score and interview performance might affect his placement before they reached the class-assignment board.

Natsukawa Tatsuya discovered he had been assigned to Class C while Ichinose Honami was in Class B, and the two parted after teasing each other and promising to stay in touch. He entered Class C, where his classmates noticed his looks, and took a seat behind a shy girl.

• Ichinose found Natsukawa's name on the Class C list and told him they would be in separate classes.
• Natsukawa and Ichinose walked to the classroom building together and promised to reconnect when the school provided a way to communicate.
• After other students mistook them for a couple, Natsukawa teased Ichinose, making her blush before she hurried to Class B.
• Natsukawa entered Class C and disabled his system's repeated character-detection notifications.
• Natsukawa sat behind a shy girl who had considered greeting him but lowered her head instead.

Natsukawa Tatsuya befriended shy Chuto Rika, observed his new Class C classmates, and listened as Kazuma Sakagami explained the school’s points system. After the class introductions, Natsukawa raised his hand to ask a question, just as Ryuen Kakeru waited to take control of the class.

• Natsukawa Tatsuya spoke with Chuto Rika, who lent him her school booklet and gained affection for him.
• Natsukawa watched the classroom fill and noted classmates including Manabe Shiho, Kaneda Satoru, Ryuen Kakeru, Ishizaki Daichi, Ibuki Mio, and Hiyori.
• Kazuma Sakagami explained that students received 100,000 points each month and could spend them on goods and services at school.
• Natsukawa introduced himself and mentioned playing tennis against Kunimitsu Tezuka and Ryoma Echizen, drawing praise and affection from classmates.
• After the introductions, Natsukawa raised his hand to ask Sakagami a question.

Natsukawa Tatsuya spent points to move seats, revealing that students could use points for more than purchases, while avoiding a bid to lead Class C himself. After Sakagami left, Ryuen Kakeru tried to claim leadership through violence, and a chaotic classroom fight began.

• Natsukawa asked Sakagami to approve a seat change, paid 3,000 points to a classmate and 2,000 to the school, and moved seats.
• Kaneda Satoru asked how much it would cost to switch into Natsukawa's seat, and Sakagami said the price would be ten times higher.
• After Sakagami left, Ryuen Kakeru declared himself Class C's leader, but Kaneda and Manabe Shiho challenged him.
• Ryuen slapped Kaneda, kicked Ishizaki Daichi, and struck students who intervened as the classroom erupted into a fight.
• Ryuen hit Manabe and charged back at Ishizaki's group, beginning Class C's chaotic struggle over leadership.

Ryuen Kakeru continued trying to force the class to submit through violence, while Natsukawa Tatsuya watched and refused to intervene. Ibuki Mio joined the fight, and Natsukawa left the classroom as Shiina Hiyori followed him.

• Ryuen Kakeru kept getting back up and challenging the class, while Ishizaki Daichi and Albert worried that the beating might seriously hurt him.
• Shiina Hiyori and Shi Yuren objected to Ryuen Kakeru's violence, but he insisted that he would settle everything before the opening ceremony.
• Natsukawa Tatsuya declined to take sides, and Manabe Shiho also stopped fighting after Ryuen Kakeru knocked her down.
• Ibuki Mio announced that she would fight Ryuen Kakeru, and Natsukawa Tatsuya told her to be careful before she charged in.
• Natsukawa Tatsuya left the classroom, and Shiina Hiyori followed him to get ready for the opening ceremony.

Natsukawa Tatsuya befriended Shiina Hiyori on the way to the entrance ceremony, discovering her love of mystery novels and agreeing to visit the library with her another day. At the ceremony, Ichinose Honami greeted him while bruised boys from Class C continued to glare at Ryuen Kakeru.

• Natsukawa greeted Shiina Hiyori, exchanged contact information with her, and became her first friend at the school.
• Shiina asked Natsukawa what he thought of Ryuen Kakeru's violence, and he admitted he had chosen not to intervene because he saw no reason to.
• Natsukawa asked about Shiina's book, and the two bonded over mystery novels as their affinity increased.
• Natsukawa accepted Shiina's invitation to visit the library another day but declined to go after the entrance ceremony because he needed dorm supplies.
• Natsukawa and Shiina reached the ceremony, where Ichinose Honami waved to him and bruised Class C boys glared at Ryuen Kakeru.

After the opening ceremony, Natsukawa Tatsuya spent most of his points furnishing his dorm room and began planning how to earn more. That evening, Shiina Hiyori invited him to visit the library, and he headed there.

• Natsukawa Tatsuya bought supplies and expensive furnishings, then encountered Horikita Suzune and Kiyotaka Ayanokoji in the convenience store’s free goods section.
• Natsukawa Tatsuya introduced himself to Horikita Suzune, ignored Kiyotaka Ayanokoji’s attempts to engage, and left the two wondering about him.
• Natsukawa Tatsuya spent a little over 80,000 points and returned to Room 506 to arrange his purchases and consider his plans for the first month.
• Store staff delivered and installed Natsukawa Tatsuya’s large purchases before five in the evening.
• Shiina Hiyori messaged Natsukawa Tatsuya about the library, and he went to meet her.

Natsukawa Tatsuya joined Shiina Hiyori at the library, where they read and discussed mystery stories together. They left as close reading companions, with Shiina’s affection for Natsukawa rising to 68 and the Important Friend achievement unlocking.

• Natsukawa arrived at the library after Shiina invited him, and Shiina’s affection increased by 3.
• Shiina shared a rare mystery book with Natsukawa, and they read and discussed stories together.
• Shiina wondered if she had found the reading companion she had hoped for, and her affection increased by 5.
• Natsukawa teased Shiina about blushing, and she kicked him under the table before asking him to buy her milk tea.
• Natsukawa and Shiina left the library together, agreed to use each other’s first names, and Shiina’s affection rose by 20 as he unlocked the Important Friend achievement.

On the first morning of classes, Natsukawa Tatsuya added Chuto Rika, Ishizaki Daichi, and Komiya Yego as friends and settled into lively conversations with his classmates. Ishizaki and Komiya described Ryuuen’s attacks, while Shiina Hiyori arrived and greeted Natsukawa before quietly reading.

• Chuto Rika asked Natsukawa Tatsuya to exchange messaging-app contacts, and he agreed before asking for her help later.
• Ishizaki Daichi and Komiya Yego introduced themselves to Natsukawa, and the three exchanged contact details.
• Ishizaki and Komiya told Natsukawa that Ryuuen had ambushed them, and Ishizaki vowed not to accept Ryuuen ruling the class through violence.
• Shiina Hiyori arrived, greeted Natsukawa, and began reading a book at her seat.

Ryuen Kakeru befriended Natsukawa Tatsuya and then attacked Ishizaki and Komiya, reigniting a fight in Class C. During class, Natsukawa borrowed points from Chuto Rika and planned to get an anonymous account before Koenji could profit from third-years; afterward, he met Kazuma Sakagami privately.

• Ryuen Kakeru exchanged contact information with Natsukawa Tatsuya, Ishizaki Daichi, and Komiya Yego while claiming he wanted to unite Class C.
• After putting away his phone, Ryuen kicked Ishizaki and attacked Komiya, starting another classroom brawl that ended when the bell rang.
• Shiina Hiyori messaged Natsukawa to check on him, and Ibuki Mio watched the fight without joining in.
• Natsukawa borrowed 50,000 points from Chuto Rika, then decided to buy an anonymous account and get a share before Koenji did.
• Natsukawa visited the teachers' office, and Sakagami took him to a private lounge to talk.

Natsukawa met with Sakagami and correctly deduced that student points depended on ability and school assessments, then bought a difficult-to-trace Anonymous Account. Afterward, he dismissed Ayanokoji’s attempt to befriend him and traded barbs with Horikita Suzune, while Ayanokoji resolved to find a way to use him.

• Natsukawa explained his deductions about monthly points, student assessments, and the surveillance cameras, and Sakagami confirmed the S System and the relationship between personal and class points.
• Natsukawa declined Sakagami’s suggestion that he lead the class for now and asked him to keep his abilities confidential.
• Natsukawa paid fifty thousand points for a difficult-to-trace Anonymous Account.
• Natsukawa encountered Horikita Suzune and Ayanokoji downstairs, ignored Ayanokoji’s greeting, and teased Horikita before leaving.
• Ayanokoji decided that Natsukawa’s knowledge and abilities might make him useful and planned to approach him again.

Natsukawa ate lunch with Shiina Hiyori and met Ichinose Honami’s friends, Kobashi Yume and Shiranami Chihiro, in the Student Cafeteria. The group exchanged contact information and learned that Hiyori considered Natsukawa her special reading friend, while Ichinose playfully thought she had met him first.

• Shiina Hiyori invited Natsukawa to buy lunch with her, and Ibuki Mio wondered how quickly he had become close to Hiyori before deciding to confront Ryuuen.
• Natsukawa and Hiyori chatted about a book while waiting in line, and Hiyori’s affection increased.
• Ichinose Honami approached with Kobashi Yume and Shiranami Chihiro, introduced them to Natsukawa and Hiyori, and invited everyone to eat together.
• Natsukawa, Hiyori, Ichinose, Kobashi Yume, and Shiranami Chihiro shared lunch and exchanged contact information.
• Hiyori explained that Natsukawa was her special reading friend, and Ichinose privately protested that she had met him first.

Ichinose and Natsukawa talked with their new friends until a school announcement interrupted them, while Ayanokoji accepted Kushida’s request to help her approach Horikita Suzune. Ayanokoji suggested Natsukawa as someone who might help, and Kushida became interested in him.

• Ichinose asked Natsukawa, Kobashi Yume, and Shiranami Chihiro about their interests and invited Natsukawa to karaoke.
• Ju Qian announced that all new students had to gather in the gymnasium at five for club orientation.
• Kushida treated Ayanokoji to lunch and told him he owed her a favor.
• Kushida asked Ayanokoji to invite Horikita Suzune out so she could become friends with her.
• Ayanokoji told Kushida that Natsukawa Tatsuya often interacted amicably with Horikita Suzune, and Kushida considered the suggestion.

Natsukawa visited Class 3-C to offer its students cash in exchange for their personal points. Yamashita agreed to persuade the class to trade some points each month and the remainder at graduation, at triple their value.

• Natsukawa went to the third-year classroom area and asked a Class 3-C student to bring its leader to meet him.
• Natsukawa met Yamashita Chusheng and offered to buy Class C's personal points for twice their value, arguing that the points would be worth less after graduation.
• Yamashita said he wanted to keep enough points to compete against Horikita Manabu, but Natsukawa urged him to consider his classmates' futures after graduation.
• Yamashita agreed to persuade Class C to sell some points each month and the rest at graduation, provided Natsukawa paid triple their value.
• Natsukawa accepted Yamashita's terms and called the deal a way to make friends.

Natsukawa persuaded Yamashita and Class 3-C to exchange class points for authenticated commemorative cards redeemable for money after graduation. The deal was contracted and sealed at school, with Natsukawa set to receive further points each month.

• Yamashita questioned whether Natsukawa could be trusted and worried that transferring points might violate school rules.
• Natsukawa showed Yamashita limited-edition cards and his seal, and a female student verified their authenticity through Tianlong Company's website.
• Natsukawa admitted he was the mysterious founder behind Tianlong Company, convincing Yamashita to accept the exchange.
• Yamashita transferred six million points from Class 3-C to Natsukawa's Anonymous Account and received seven cards, agreeing to trade him five hundred thousand points monthly until the month before graduation.
• Yamashita had the deal entered into the school's sealed contract records, and Natsukawa required Class 3-C members to keep its details secret.

Natsukawa secured Yamashita’s help finding third-year students willing to trade points, then repaid Chuto Rika and prepared for the club information session. After considering how to approach Ichinose, he turned his attention to Ibuki Mio and discovered that her affection for him had fallen again.

• Natsukawa asked Yamashita to discreetly seek potential point-trading partners in third-year Classes B and D, offering help getting jobs at Tianlong Company after graduation.
• Natsukawa had Teacher Sakagami witness his trading agreement with Yamashita and learned that the older student was Inokari Momoko, who wanted to join his company after graduation.
• During afternoon lessons, Natsukawa returned the fifty thousand points he had borrowed from Chuto Rika, and she decided he had been testing her willingness to help him.
• Chuto Rika gained thirty affection points after interpreting Natsukawa’s repayment as a test she had passed.
• After learning that Hiyori planned to attend the club information session, Natsukawa considered approaching Ichinose and preventing Nagumo from exposing her past, then checked Ibuki Mio’s status and found her affection had dropped to five.

Natsukawa befriended Ibuki Mio and accompanied her to the club information session, increasing her affection with his teasing and compliments. After Ibuki threatened him, Ryuen Kakeru appeared by a camera-blind corner and called out to them.

• Ibuki Mio accepted Natsukawa's messaging app request while insisting she only added him to stop his notes, and her affection for him rose.
• Natsukawa invited Ibuki to the club information session, and she reluctantly went with him while denying that they were friends.
• Natsukawa guessed Ibuki wanted to join a martial arts club, and she corrected him by saying she planned to try track and field and was already confident in fighting.
• Natsukawa complimented Ibuki's looks, prompting her to grab his collar and threaten him before letting him go.
• Ryuen Kakeru appeared at a corner outside camera coverage and teased Ibuki about flirting with Natsukawa.

Natsukawa accompanied Ibuki to watch Ryuuen face Ishizaki and the others, but Ibuki challenged Ryuuen and was knocked unconscious. As Natsukawa carried her away, Ryuuen’s allies seized Ishizaki and Komiya, leaving Ryuuen to begin beating them.

• Ibuki decided to confront Ryuuen, and Natsukawa went with her to watch.
• At the clearing, Natsukawa suspected Ryuuen had a plan and said he would remain neutral in Class C’s power struggle.
• Ibuki challenged Ryuuen to a one-on-one fight and exchanged several blows with him.
• Natsukawa asked Ryuuen to spare Ibuki’s face and knock her out, and Ryuuen struck the back of her neck.
• Natsukawa carried the unconscious Ibuki away as four Class C students restrained Ishizaki and Komiya.
• Ryuuen began punching Ishizaki and Komiya, intending to frighten them without seriously injuring them.

Natsukawa brought the unconscious Ibuki Mio to his dorm room and cared for her until she woke. After coffee and playful sparring, their roughhousing ended on the sofa, and Ibuki’s affection for him rose to 70.

• Natsukawa carried Ibuki Mio to his dorm room and laid her on the sofa while he waited for her to wake.
• Ibuki woke beside Natsukawa, learned he had brought her to his room, and accepted his coffee and apology.
• Ibuki relaxed and teased Natsukawa about his room, earning affection increases of five points twice.
• Ibuki tried the punching bag, then insisted on teaching Natsukawa to box and sparred with him.
• Natsukawa and Ibuki roughhoused onto the sofa, and her affection increased by ten points to 70.