Author's note: Sorry if you find a spelling mistake


"Hahahaha! You're too funny stupid!"

During the second period, math class, Ike talked aloud with Yamauchi. It had been three weeks since the entrance ceremony; At that time, those two, along with Sudō, were called the "trio of idiots."

I rolled my eyes. I thought maybe I could help the 1-D class to make them save some class points, but I guess I was wrong.

"Hey hey, do you want to go sing karaoke?"

"Yeah come on"

A group of girls was making plans for after school. Without worrying about your private points at all. I wonder how much they will regret the decision to have spent all their points.

I was trying to pay attention to math class, but not because I was bored with class. Math was always my favorite subject and the easiest for me.

Some people would find the most complicated subject mathematics, for others social studies, for others English or Spanish, natural sciences. Each person may find a particular subject easier or more difficult. This can be due to several factors, they are not interested, they find it boring, that they have difficulty understanding, as well as many other examples.

Anyway, the reason why I was doing my best to pay attention to math classes while writing notes ... by the way the notes were written in Spanish my native language ... I don't know who invented Japanese writing, but you can go to hell. The reason why I was still writing in Spanish was that the damn person who sent me to this place didn't bother to do his magic (as he had done so that I can speak and read Japanese easily) ... I mean, I don't know how to write Japanese or at least I couldn't write it completely.

Back to the topic. The reason was that he was tired.

Like really tiring. I could feel my eyelids closing, but thanks to the power of the coffee, I had made the dream go away before I arrived.

"Good morning" A voice interrupted my thoughts

Halfway through class, Sudō came through the classroom door with a crash. Ignoring the fact that he was half the class, he dropped into the seat with a huge yawn.

"Hey, Sudō. Ah, do you want to have lunch later?" Ike said loudly from across the room.

The teacher continued the lesson without saying anything to Sudo.

In a normal school, the teacher would probably be scolding him saying that he should not come back to class late. In another school, they would probably not let him into the classroom because he was late, but ANHS was not a normal school ... it was a more abnormal school than he had been in, a school for elites ... well. Not all the students were elite, but I think they get the point.

"Wow ... have you done it with her already? Amazing"

That phrase can be understood in different ways to my civilized thoughts. Yōsuke had probably started "dating" Karuizawa as couples. I looked at Kei Karuizawa and he seems to be sending loving glances towards Yōsuke.

I was a bit surprised by the acting skills they were showing, but I couldn't help but wonder if it was a loving look, but not representing the feeling of love, or that it could easily be mistaken for an affectionate look.

The math teacher finished explaining the math problem just in time for the bell to ring marking the end of class.

Finally, I think I will sleep for a while before the mock test that they will deliver this day.

The third period of class, History. Chabashira-sensei's class. He entered as soon as the bell rang signaling the start of class. However, the attitude of the students did not change.

"Everyone, be quiet, today's class will be more serious"

"What do you mean ~ Sae-chan-sensei?"

The class had already given him a nickname.

"We'll have a short test. Pass these to the back."

She handed the papers to the front row. Eventually, the proof made it to my desk. The exam had several questions on each of the 5 main topics.

It was something that was in my knowledge so I wasn't really surprised. Furthermore, he had been trying hard to study for this exam. Due to my overexertion and staying up late at night. I had more defined dark circles under my eyes.

"Eh ~ I haven't heard anything ~. I don't want to take it."

"Calm down. This test is for future reference only. It will not be reflected on your report card. There is no risk, so rest assured. Cheating, however, is naturally prohibited."

I wasn't worried about getting a bad grade, but I didn't want to get around zero on my test report either. Even though I was four years older mentally than the students, the subjects that came in the mock test exam were very different from the subjects that I studied in my world. For example, the history of my country was very different from the history of Japan. The subjects they had to study for the English subject were basic. In this world, the subjects to study for the English subject are somewhat advanced.

Mathematics was the only subject that I could compare with similar subjects.

Once the exam had started, look at the questions. 20 questions, 4 per section, and 5 points per question for a total of 100 points.

Another thing that came to notice is that the questions of the subjects were in order apparently. First Japanese, Second History, Third English, Fourth Science, and Fifth Mathematics. Then it was repeated, in the question six Japanese, seven History and so on.

The difficulty of the first five questions was extremely easy which seemed too anticlimactic, but the difficulty increased when I got to read the sixth question. It wasn't as easy as the first five, although they weren't too difficult either.

From question number eleven to question number fifteen. The difficulty of the questions could be described as difficult for most students, but questions 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 had seemed difficult. Then from question sixteen to question twenty, it would be impossible for you. The level they were at was surely something that only students in higher years would know how to answer.

The last math problem couldn't be solved without using a complicated formula.

(NA: I know that the questions increased in difficulty for every three questions, but I decided to change it to that for every five questions they increase difficulty. For example, in some video games, you can choose one of the three difficulties that exist, sometimes you can also unlock the fourth difficulty. Easy, Normal, Hard and Hardcore)

Fortunately for me, I was able to finish first in this exam, because I partially knew what was to come, which is why I had memorized like crazy. You've played video games where you need to level up to be more powerful, so I had been farming like crazy, but instead of being for video games, I did it with the studio.

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Shit! Now that I realize something I hadn't taken into account a few weeks ago ... Should I get a good grade? I Had made an effort, just to intentionally get a lower grade? Of course not, but if I got a good grade he would probably start to stand out. Which was trying to avoid for various reasons.

I sighed wearily not knowing what course of action to take.

"No ... Why are these problems so difficult?

I heard a voice say. It was quite obvious that some of my classmates were going to have trouble solving these questions, luckily for them none of them were going to get expelled because it was just a "test", even if they were going to use these results to evaluate us differently.

Chabashira-sensei was monitoring the students while walking around the classroom.

I glanced at Matsushita, watching her fill out the answers to the questions. My eyes almost open involuntarily when I watch her erase her correct answer and put in an incorrect answer. Fortunately, I was able to keep my expression monotonous without anyone noticing anything.

A classic to hide your academic skills. I kept looking at the test until the final bell rang.

Before someone could leave the classroom, a voice called the attention of all my classmates. Including me.

"Everyone, can you hear me for a moment?" Yōsuke was the person who had caught the attention of class 1-D "I have something important to tell you"

I was curious as to why Yōsuke was asking me to pay attention to him in the first place. Judging from the expression on his face it was a topic of utmost importance to the class.

"I've been thinking about this a bit ... I've had a concern about the class" Yōsuke had clarified what his concern was.

Wait ... does that mean he figured out something with all the clues I gave him? That was something really interesting. I wanted to know how this conversation would turn out

I could see how several students, especially the girls, began to whisper in between.

"Hirata-kun, what do you mean?" Matsushita commented.

"Wait ... what are you worried about? And what does our class have to do with this?" Yukimura asked him.

"It's about our class points ... I've discovered troubling points about this."

"There is nothing to worry about" Sudo yelled getting up from his seat "They will give us 100,000 points at the beginning of the month. That was clear sensei. Don't waste my time I have to be in my club"

Several of the guys in the room agreed with Sudo's point. When Sudo finished saying his words he headed towards the classroom door so he could go out and start heading to the basketball club, but before he could leave Yōsuke spoke again.

"I know you may not want to listen and I understand, but at least listen to what I have to say ... It's really important"

The girls began to show support for Yōsuke.

"Tch, but be quick ... you better not waste my time"

It was quite surprising that Sudo had stayed to listen. I was personally quite surprised. It was something that I couldn't predict even in the future unless Horikita told him.

Yōsuke looked at me directly. Causing me to be surprised.

"Hiroki, can you repeat the question you asked Chabashira-sensei at the beginning of classes?"

The question he had asked me had impressed me, but I was still as calm as I could.

"You mean when Chabashira-sensei was explaining to us about the school rules?" I asked him with confusion in my voice making him nod "Well I don't remember exactly because it was a few weeks ago, but it was about; if the points we were receiving this month were due to our value in school" I tried to pause as if remembered what he had said that day while wearing a thoughtful expression. Also, emphasize the same words that you had previously emphasized.

I could see how some expressions of the intelligent students slightly widened their eyes as they concluded or at least suspicion. While others, This What was the word? ... more foolish so to speak ... They did not understand what this whole matter was about.

"What are you talking about? Surely you're exaggerating" Ike still couldn't understand Yōsuke's genuine concern.

"Isn't school a bit strange to you?"

Yōsuke had asked a strange question for many, but the reason why he had asked the question was not without an apparent reason.

"Strange?"

"Hirata-kun, what do you mean?"

The people who were in class 1-D started looking at each other with confused looks on their faces.

"Doesn't it feel a little strange that they give us 100,000 points? Like they are giving us a little too much for absolutely nothing ... wouldn't they think there is a catch? How do you at least keep your grades up?"

Yōsuke was making a good point. Most people hearing these interrogative questions. He would begin to wonder if the school was really what it seemed. Give money to students without doing anything in return.

"Hirata-Kun, weren't we going to get 100,000 points?" Nishimura Ryuko asked confused.

The students were beginning to feel anxious about the direction Yōsuke's words were taken. Even if most hadn't understood Yōsuke's point, they had a hunch from the tone they were using.

"We indeed received 100,000 points on the first day ... but Chabashira-sensei never mentioned how many points we would get after the first month."

"Hirata, are you trying to tell us that we won't get 100,000 points next month?" Minami Setsuya spoke.

"Very likely" Yōsuke paused before explaining, "The school said they would deposit points at the beginning of each month, but they never specified exactly how many points would be deposited. As far as we know, they could give any number of points and still would have complied. his word ".

A little discussion had started to take place due to the disturbing words Yōsuke was speaking. While my classmates were arguing I could see how Matsushita approached me until he stopped next to me.

"Nakatomi-Kun, what do you think about the matter at hand?"

Matsushita posed me an interesting question. I was quiet for a while before answering.

"I think I understand what Yōsuke means or at least his essence" I replied.

I wasn't going to tell him my true thoughts on what I was thinking. Even if Yōsuke managed to convince everyone? Would we get points or had we totally reduced the class points?

"You knew it right?" Matsushita commented to me in a low voice.

"Hmm" I looked at her out of the corner of my eye "I know what exactly?"

"About the points" she clarified "You had said that the school gave us too much freedom, At first I was confusing it with indulgence" Matsushita was staring at me trying to determine if the conclusion she was reached was correct "But after thinking about it for a while. I realized that the meanings of both words were very different "

"Your point?" asked

I didn't want to hear every word of how she had come to that conclusion.

"Which I mean you knew all along, right? ... That was why you asked that question the first day. You did it to give us a hint about the school."

I was a bit uncomfortable, but I was trying my best not to show it in the expressions on my face. I knew she was smart, but I think I underestimated her a bit. I guess I'll have to reevaluate it again.

"You are really smart, Nakatomi-Kun ... Find out from the first day of class" Matsushita spoke with shock in her voice.

Better to play dumb. This was definitely not in my plans, but I guess it doesn't always turn out the way we want it to. Unless it's God Ayanokōji.

"I don't know what you mean," I said, pausing "But hypothetically speaking even if I had known. No one would have heard what I had to say"

Matsushita seemed to be thinking about what she would be saying next, but before she could speak there was a scream.

"This is complete rubbish" Sudō hit the desk table "I think they are exaggerating the situation. This really was a waste of time"

Having said this he left the classroom slamming the door causing several students to shudder.

"I think Sudō is right and nothing is going to happen" Ike spoke breaking the silence "also, we all got the points by entering this school. Sensei said it at the beginning of the month ... something about which we were the select few"

Then Shinohara had started arguing with Ike about being an idiot who couldn't use his brain. Ike was also fighting fire with fire. The students had begun to argue about the situation that was arising.

The atmosphere was starting to get worse. The screams of Ike and Shinohara were stopped by the wolf in sheep's clothing. Kushida-san.

The class still had several doubts about what Yōsuke was trying to say, but to everyone's confusion, Yōsuke walked over to his seat before taking a sheet of paper bong out of his bag and hanging it on the board.

Free Cafeteria Food - Free products.

April 13: 35-3

April 14: 33-2

April 15: 30 - 1

April 16: 34-3

April 17: 33 - 4

"What about the dates and the numbers, Hirata-Kun?" Kei Karuizawa asked

"Free food and products?" someone said out loud.

When the class read the words at the beginning of the paper, they began to worry and look uncomfortable at each other.

"They are the number of students who have ordered the free food menu in the cafeteria" Yōsuke explained to the students who were confused "Also the number of students who have spent the three free items that you can get in the convenience store"

"Huh? It wasn't really tasteless food, why would anyone eat those?"

"Wait ... are there any free products?"

I refrained from patting my face for the last comment. How was it that he hadn't realized it yet? Surely he should have visited the convenience store on occasion ... Right?

"Why would you take notes on that in the first place?" Azuma had asked.

"No wonder a lot of people buy the food for free even knowing how bad it tastes?" Yōsuke told them "Also, some of the people who buy the food for free. They also collect their three items for free."

"Maybe they ran out of points?" Onodera suggested.

"It is partially true, but the reason is not that they have wasted their points. Especially when they are from senior years. They should at least know how to budget their points, right?"

Yōsuke made a point too valid. I wanted to leave, but that would be rude. He really needed a well-deserved rest.

I could watch Yōsuke take out the cell phone provided by the school as he started looking for something.

"When I asked senpais at the soccer club how many points they got each month. They were really elusive" he continued explaining as his eyes turned to look in the direction of the 1-D class. Whatever he was looking for on the cell phone, he had found it "So I had to spend some points. To get this information"

Yōsuke touched the cell phone screen causing voice audio to play.

"Excuse me senpai. We can sit with you."

Yōsuke's voice could be heard in the audio. I looked out of the corner of my eye towards Ayanokōji ... it seems that I had also caught that he had used the plural.

"What do you want?"

"Most of the tables are taken. So we wonder if we can eat at this table."

There was a brief silence before the audio continued.

"Senpai, can you tell me why do you buy this kind of food?"

A mocking puff was heard coming from the person Yōsuke was talking to.

"Did they come just to tease?"

"None of that senpai. I was just curious ... to know how many points you get for each month" Yōsuke said

"Your teacher should have told you on the first day of class ... if you didn't pay attention then it's not my problem"

There was a long pause while listening to the background noise from the cafeteria.

"Can you at least tell me if you earn 100,000 points every month? ... I'll give you some points in return only if you confirm."

"... how much were we talking about?"

The whispers in the classroom were beginning to spread. Then in the audio Yōsuke and the unknown senpai could be heard trying to settle their deal. Both were able to reach an agreement in the amount of 10,000 points. But the information senpai gave was like a bomb thrown towards class 1-D.

"The school is not what it seems. I had also thought that they would give us 100,000 points, but I was wrong. They only give you the points you deserve regarding class value"

The senpai had given important information for our class, I could see how some students were starting to look a bit distressed.

They started arguing about what senpai was referring to with the courage we deserved in our class. Before the person next to me spoke.

"Well, there are cameras everywhere. Maybe they are monitoring us?" Matsushita pointed out.

"Cameras?" Asked Maezono

From those comments they began to generate more questions, they even began to look for cameras in the classroom. Seeing that they were not succeeding and Ayanokōji or Horikita was not going to point out the place where the camera was located.

I sighed. I really didn't want to do it, but no way.

"Guys" I called out to them as I raised my right hand making everyone turn to look in my direction making me nervous "There is a camera. There" I pointed to the corner of the room that was near Ayanokōji's seat.

"Wait ... did you notice there was a camera?" Karuizawa asked me like she was doubting.

I shrugged "I realized one day, by accident"

"So they're really monitoring us? But on what?" Matsushita asked.

Then the class got into another discussion. Some people remained on the sidelines of the discussion like Ayanokōji and Horikita. Koenji had started arguing by pointing out how obvious it was that we were being monitored for our behaviors as students.

I disconnected from the conversation as I recalled the conversation I had with a certain person a few days ago.


(Two days before the third week of class arrived)

I was heading towards Karaoke. I was dressed in casual clothes. In a short black sleeved shirt due to the heat, it was getting outside the buildings. I was also wearing dark blue pants along with the only shoes had bought that had caught my eye.

When I arrive, directs me to the room that I had rented for a few hours. The place was impressive so to speak, but I did not come to this place for a party or to sing.

The rooms that you could rent the karaoke. They did not have cameras, they were also soundproofed so that the sound did not go outside. So if you want to talk to someone in private without anyone spying on you. The karaoke rooms were the best place.

I sat down while I waited.

The door to the living room opened as it revealed the only person he was willing to speak to. You wonder why? Well, I had finally given up on doing nothing while our class kept losing points.

The person sat in the comfortable seat that was opposite where they were sitting.

"So ... did you have something to say to me, Hiroki-Kun?"

Smile at your question. I definitely had something to say to him.

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I looked directly into Yōsuke's eyes as he was calmly waiting for an answer. I had texted him for a private meeting.

Had told him that the meeting was important and that he should arrive alone with no one. Then I gave him the time, date, and place where he had to meet me. The reason I called him was that was trying to find a solution so that our class does not lose all its class points. Even if it was only less than 100 class points. Those few points that we would get would be of great importance to advance to future exams.

I have thought of various ways in which I could approach the situation, but most of the ideas I had were discarded. I thought about telling everyone in class 1-D about the situation of our points, but if I told them they would not believe me. Even if they were given enough proof to show that the school wasn't exactly what they thought it was, they would find an excuse to ignore me or even make fun of me. Another factor I found was that it would draw too much attention not only to other people I didn't want to get involved with, but also draw the attention of Ayanokōji Kiyotaka. It was something he wanted to avoid for the moment.

I knew that I couldn't keep my true intelligence on some people forever. For example, Matsushita is suspicious of my abilities. Not that I was a highly talented person like certain characters I can mention, but he wasn't an idiot either. In my world, I considered myself a little above average, but I didn't like to attract attention or be in the center of people's attention.

This was the reason why he had made few friends. My physical abilities in my world were at least just slightly below average, but in this new world, I have a new athletic body. I haven't done much testing, but I was pretty sure it was way above average for a person.

Anyway, sending hints indirectly to my classmates hadn't worked. Perhaps they had their suspicions, but they wanted to believe a lie better than the harsh truth.

As a teacher at my old school used to say. A lie repeated a thousand times becomes the truth. He was a philosopher in case you're wondering ... getting back to the topic, I was thinking about what I was about to say to Yōsuke, but in the end, it had more advantages than disadvantages. So, in the end, I decided to do it.

I don't know what he will think after this conversation ends, but it doesn't matter ... if the class can save some class points then that's all that matters. I had never tried to convince a person about something. I never saw the need to convince anyone, but this world was different if I wanted to move up the class. If I wanted to win the exams to come then I have to be a proactive person. I was a reactive person, but it was better to gradually kick that habit.

I didn't have to be proactive at all times, only when it was of the utmost importance. I took a deep breath this was the moment for which I prepared myself in front of my mirror. It was better not to screw it up.

"I know you are wondering why I wanted to meet in a private place with you, Yōsuke" I paused a little before continuing "The truth is that what I have to tell you is of the utmost importance for our class"

Yōsuke had a worried look, but when I explained the reason why I had decided to call him to this place, Yōsuke changed his expression to one of confusion.

"Our class? Has something happened with the class, Hiroki?" Yōsuke asked me.

"Don't you feel like there's something fishy about the number of points we've been awarded?" asked.

"Now that you mention it" Yōsuke adopted a thoughtful face for a few moments before continuing "It's a bit strange that we get 100,000 points every month"

"Exactly" I clicked my fingers of my right hand, When I finished my snap my index finger was pointing at Yōsuke making an affirmation gesture "Even in the other schools. When they give you a scholarship they usually ask you for a minimum of classifications that you must maintain. so as not to lose your scholarship. On the contrary, in this school, they give us 100,000 points the first month, but the teachers don't even bother to tell us anything when they are talking loudly, using their cell phones, sleeping in class, or even when a person interrupts class for being late "

"I think I understand where you want to go, but I think sensei would have told us something if it were the case, right?"

Yōsuke had given his answer, even if he had his doubts, he did not want to believe that the teachers or rather Chabashira-sensei missed information that was of the utmost importance to the class.

I sighed "Yōsuke I know you are a smart person when I was in the cafeteria having lunch with our friends. You may have noticed that senior students have been buying the free food, right?"

"Well ... I did notice it. It seemed a bit strange to me, but I thought maybe they just used up all their points."

I looked at Yōsuke for a few moments as there was an awkward silence between us, I turned around to grab my bag and take out a sheet of the paper bong with some things noted down before handing them to Yōsuke.

"What are these? ... Apr 13: 35, Apr 14: 33 ... This is—"

Yōsuke was surprised by the information I just gave him. Judging from the new expression on his face he was coming to his own conclusion

"What I just gave you are the people who have bought free lunch in the cafeteria, but that's not all" I looked in my bag again before taking a photo and a new sheet of bong paper than other information.

I handed it to Yōsuke who remained silent.

"I don't know if you've been to the convenience store, but I took a photo of the free items you can choose from. You can only get three per month."

In the new sheet that I had given him, I obtained the information of the people who had collected his three articles this month. I didn't know what class the people who shopped for free items were in but had spent a few points to get information about them.

I Search my bag again before pulling out a small bag containing the photos of the people who had bought the free food. I also stapled a piece of paper over the photo of the people in which it said what class it was in.

"These are the people who bought free lunch, next to the photo you can find out in class they are" I did not tell him that I had spent points because it was not necessary.

Yōsuke grabbed the bag where the photos were as they began to take one by one while scanning it.

"Class 2-D, Class 3-D, Class 2-C, Class 3-C" I could hear him mutter. When Yōsuke finished scanning all the photos, he put them on the table that was in the rented Karaoke room.

"I see, how sure are you about this, Hiroki?" Yōsuke asked me once the doubts had started. They had a worried look on their faces.

"I'm 100% sure it's a trap," I said sincerely "Do you remember the first day that Chabashira sensei gave us information about the class?" I asked what Yōsuke nodded asking me to continue "She told us that she had given us 100,000 points this month, but she never said anything about receiving the same points the following month"

Yōsuke opened his eyes when he realized something "Is that why you asked?"

"Yes ... from that day on I had begun to suspect, but had not said anything because first I wanted to be sure," I told him a lie that I had planned in case he asked me. The reason I had done it was to give them clues, but no one had caught the message that I was trying to convey. Maybe knew two people who probably had, but even if he hadn't given them that clue, They were always going to get suspicious and come to a conclusion.

"So, are you planning to tell our classmates? Can I help you?"

Yōsuke had asked me a question and in turn, would have offered to help me. Obviously, I didn't want our classmates to be harmed by something the school had intentionally concealed to test our talents.

I shook my head in denial. "Even if I caught the attention of my classmates, I don't think anyone will listen to me, I'm not as popular as you, Yōsuke."

"I don't think our classmates don't want to listen to you, have a little more trust in them" Yōsuke was giving me a reassuring smile trying to show that he was supporting me as a friend.

I crossed my arm while snorting "You have enough confidence in them, Yōsuke ... I'm not saying it's a bad thing, but repeating I don't think they take my words seriously" I told him. Yōsuke giggled nervously making my eyebrow rise, but I didn't point it out "Anyway, the reason I called you is to help the class report on this"

"Wait, do you want me to report it to our classmates? ... I still think you should be the one to inform him" Yōsuke commented to me "Otherwise I would take all the credit"

"I know," I said while waving my right hand lazily "I don't like being the center of people's attention, plus I don't care about credit as long as the class can benefit from it. So everything is fine for me"

I didn't say if the class would benefit. It was going to benefit me too.

"By the way, it would be better if you do it at recess time" I suggested.

"Break time ... wouldn't it be better while our sensei is teaching?" Yōsuke asked.

I shook my head in denial "No, she won't tell us anything ... believe me. Besides, if we interrupt classes we could be affected by our points. We don't know how they evaluate us."

"So they're testing us ... do you think it's a test by the school?"

I shrugged "Maybe, maybe not, but it would be better not to risk losing more of the points we have lost"

"You say that as if the behavior of our classmates affects the whole class" he pointed out to me.

I smiled in response "As I told you we do not know how the school evaluates us. You cannot assume that they are evaluating you individually" I scratched my neck with my right hand "It is better safe than sorry"

Yōsuke had to have proof of it and have insurance so that the class would fully believe his words. The good thing is that I had the materials would use ready. These I had made in advance.

I also knew that he was having some doubts. So why not kill two birds with one stone. Get proof and remove Yōsuke's doubts.

"Anyway I know that you still have some doubts, that's why I want you to accompany me to the cafeteria tomorrow we will pay a visit"

"A visit?"

"Exactly, so please I want you to consider what I just told you and send me an answer"

Yōsuke nodded in response.

Yōsuke asked me some more things, I did my best to answer his questions. I also asked him to keep this secret between us. I wonder why, but I only gave a vague answer. In the end, Yōsuke said goodbye and left the karaoke room that he had rented.

Once I was the only one left in the room, I put my hands to my head without believing what just happened.

"I was great" I yelled excitedly.

I couldn't hide my fanboy side for long. He had handled the situation in a calm and cool way in my opinion. I didn't read a lot of literary books, but he did know anime characters who had had a cool or epic time.

I coughed into my fist while blushing slightly. It was good that no one had seen that.

Look at the time of the clock that was in the room, I still have an hour to use up my time on the karaoke room that I had rented. Look at the microphone that was on the table and then look at the television screen that was in the room. When was the last time I had sung an opening song? Now that I thought about it, I could speak Japanese perfectly.

I smiled like a child who is about to do mischief at the idea that was forming in my head. It was time to relax and have fun.


(Present)

Yōsuke had been able to calm our classmates with the help of Kushida and the support of the girls.

In the next class, everyone had started to take the class seriously. Incluso Sudō, but it was only because Kushida had asked him nicely. I could also notice that Horikita seemed indifferent about the class situation.

Hoshinomiya Chie-sensei had given a comment to our class, but she didn't say anything important or question our sudden change. Instead, she began teaching the class as usual.

It seems my plan had worked. I was also thankful that Yōsuke had taken the credit and didn't mention me. I just hope that no one suspected who the mastermind really was, because that would be quite unfortunate of me.

Now we just have to cross our fingers and hope that we could still manage to save some points, even if only a few class points.

For the first time, the week passed normally. With students behaving as students should behave. Sure there were one or two who were whispering something, but nothing compared to the first few weeks.

With that came the first of May. It was time to discover the truth.


I woke up due to the sound of the alarm.

I groaned as I snuggled deeper into my warm sheets, after a few minutes I forced myself up. Damn, he hated getting up early, but it was something people had to get used to in life.

I went to take a shower before putting on my school uniform. It was May 1 which meant they were going to give us our monthly points.

Had previously spent 5,000 points to get the information of our senpai's class points. Together with Yōsuke, we had paid half each. I had also bought a camera and a voice recorder that cost me 25,000 points. Also adding next to the points you spend for some items in the store. I had 34,746 PPt left.

When I check my phone look at the number of points I currently have

42,546 PPt.

A smile crossed my face had managed to save some points. I did a quick math calculation so I could see how much I had received. He had received a total of 7,800 PPt. This means that we had 78 class points left over.

We had a little leftover, but fortunately, we had not lost all the class points. Which was good because it would help us in the future.

I was a little happy if he was being honest. At first, I thought we were going to lose all the points, but what I did was not all in vain. I accidentally looked at the time on the clock.

7:45 AM

Shit! It was getting late, I had better hurry. Without having more time I began to head towards the classroom.


I had had to run to get there on time. I took out my cell phone to check the time.

7:53 AM

I thought it took me longer to get there, but I guess I was walking pretty fast while taking long strides. I slowed down before stopping in front of our classroom door.

I opened the door, quickly scanned the people who were. Apparently, it was the last one missing. I was quite impressed that they were taking things seriously. Even so, I could feel how the atmosphere was a bit tense.

I quickly direct myself to my seat before putting my bag on the hook of his desk.

"Good morning" I greeted politely before sitting in my seat.

"It's kinda weird to see you being late, Nakatomi-Kun" Matsushita commented to me.

I yawned loudly as covered my mouth with my hand "Sorry, I fell asleep" I used my index finger and thumb to wipe away the tears that came from yawning.

The morning bell rang for the first day of school in May. Shortly after, Chabashira-sensei came in holding a poster rolled up in a tube. Her face was always grim and serious.

The whispers that were in the class completely disappeared. The atmosphere in the classroom became awkward and tense.

"Alright, morning class is starting. Are there any questions before we start? If there's something on your mind, feel free to talk" Chabashira asked as if she knew the class had questions.

Some people raised their hands. Making Chabashira right that some people had questions.

"Sensei, I checked the balance this morning, but 7,800 points were added to my balance" Yukimura had been the person who spoke first "Weren't they supposed to rate us on our merit?"

"The points they have received have been exactly what they deserve. The school has not made a mistake about it when it comes to awarding points."

"But sensei, my behavior in class has been what one would expect from a student. Also, I did not be late or use my cell phone. At least it should have more than 7,800 points."

Yukimura was confused because he had received few points. When he was one of the exemplary students in class. Unfortunately for Yukimura, the school did not rate class points individually. If a person spoke in class, used the cell phone then the class points would go down. Which means that everyone's private points would go down.

The teacher began to laugh as if she had been told a joke that was too funny. All the students looked at each other nervously. Chabashira-sensei stopped laughing before looking at everyone in the class with some disgust.

"You guys are idiots" she commented making most of them wince. Yukimura looked at her puzzled as he opened and closed his mouth trying to say something.

Wait ... idiots in general? well she's not wrong sometimes I can be a bit of an idiot in some things, but at least tries to be softer about it sensei. I was almost hit by the stone you threw, I could feel the stone pass by my ear. Figuratively clear.

"So that you understand I will explain it to you again"

Chabashira-sensei had an ominous feeling about her.

"The points they have been awarded have been correct. The probability that the school made a mistake is too low. Do you understand?"

No one said anything for a few moments before laughter echoed through the room.

"Hahaha, I see, it was like that, teacher. I understood this riddle" Koenji said aloud while laughing. Putting his feet on the table, he pointed at Yukimura with his classic arrogant attitude "We don't get any points because we are in class D"

"What is that supposed to mean?" Yukimura asked angrily looking at Koenji.

"Exactly what I said right?" Smiling, Koenji turned to Chabashira-sensei while pointing his finger at her.

"Their attitude has problems, but Koenji is on the right track. Even if they had realized it near the end of the month, it seems they forgot an important fact. How sad."

"Sensei, can I ask a question? I still don't understand"

Yōsuke raised his hand. Instead of worrying about your own points, it seems like you are asking to help worried students in the classroom. As expected of the class leader. Yōsuke is taking the initiative again.

"Please tell me why we lost so many points. I know they were monitoring us, but we won't be able to understand why because the whole class was affected. If you don't explain the reason. We will never understand."

I thought the way they rated us was obvious, Yōsuke. Maybe he was just asking so the class could find out how the school was rating. Although the look that Chabashira-sensei was sending to Yōsuke made me uncomfortable. Her expression said the answer was too obvious.

"A total of 75 absences and tardies. 315 incidents of talking or using cell phones in class. I counted every infraction. At this school, your class performance is reflected in the number of points received. As a result of your behavior, the 92,200 points went down the drain. That's all that happened. "

Mentally I shrugged even if we only received 7,800 points it is much better than not receiving any number of points.

"I explained all this to you on the day of the entrance ceremony. That this school measures the abilities of its students. This time, you were estimated to be worth 78 class points. There is nothing more than that."

I Noticed a strange fact, that the conversations resembled the one in the light novel, but had slight changes that adapted to the situation ... if this were a story I would be concluding that the author-chan was quite lazy. Unfortunately, this was my new life.

"That still doesn't explain why we were all affected with our private points."

It seems that Yukimura still did not understand, the fact that the school rates the classes as a group and not individually. Sure there are some occasions like on exams, but mostly you had to work as a team together with your classmates.

"Like I told you before. The school measures the abilities of the students, can't you understand that?" Chabashira-sensei looked at Yukimura ... with the look.

"I think I get it" I chimed in before Chabashira ended up completely embarrassing Yukimura. When I spoke had the full attention of the class.

I was silent for a moment while I stretched my body trying to get rid of the dream I was having. Since this was already known to me, I was starting to feel bored.

"I'm sorry for that" I apologize for taking a while to explain "As I was saying, the reason we were all affected should be pretty obvious. Use your common sense ... Why all the D-class people would they be affected by their private points? even if some students behaved exemplary? "

Seeing how no one was going to answer my question, I continued.

"It's because the school was rating us as a whole" I made a gesture of a circle with my hand, then clasped both hands "That is, we are class D, therefore, we qualify as a class. Not individually" I sighed while I pinched the bridge of my nose before looking at Chabashira-sensei "Am I correct?"

"Nakatomi-Kun you are on the right track. However, it seems that no one else seems to have noticed" Chabashira-sensei was looking at me with some amusement in her eyes even if she still had that monotonous face

Oi, don't make me look like the smartest person in the room, it wouldn't be good for my health.

"After becoming first-year high school students, did you really start to believe that you would receive 100,000 points every month without restrictions? In this school created by the Japanese government to train excellent people? That is impossible, use your sense common. Why leave doubts as doubts? "

I could see how most of the students looked frustrated, others embarrassed, others even had a desperate look on their face ... Wait why was I so desperate? They had been told a week before about the school cheat ... Don't tell me they spent all their points.

Meh, it wasn't my problem.

"Well then, can you at least tell us the details on how the points are increased or decreased? We will try to do our best from now on." Yōsuke had commented.

"That is not possible. We are not allowed to divulge the details of how we assess the merit of students. It is the same as the real world. When all of you enter society and find work in some kind of business, they probably won't tell you how you are evaluated, that depends on the company. However ... I'm not trying to be cold, nor do I hate you guys. This is such a pitiful sight that I'm going to tell you all one thing."

For the first time today, I saw a slight smile on Chabashira-sensei's face.

"Let's say everyone is following the path they started taking last week. No one is late and no one speaks in class ... their deduction would be zero, but that doesn't mean they will get more points."

This means that if we started behaving like we did the first few weeks, the 78 points we had would start to drop, but even if no one speaks in class or is late, it will not help the class make up the points we have lost.

"Keep it in mind, it will help you"

"Hugh"

Yōsuke's face turned even darker. A part of the class still didn't understand; the Chabashira-sensei explanation had the opposite effect. Students who wanted to change their bad behavior were discouraged. That was Chabashira-sensei's goal; no, from school.

The bell rang, signaling the end of class.

"It seems we had too much talk. I hope you understood. Anyway, let's move on to the main point."

Chabashira-sensei spread out the white poster that was rolled up on the tube. Taking a magnet, she hung it on the board. The students looked at the paper, still confused.

"Are these ... the results of each class?" Horikita tried to explain the role, although she was only half sure.

Horikita was correct. The information that was on the paper was the name of the class then the points we had obtained.

Class points classification:

Class A - 940

Class B - 650

Class C - 450

Class D - 78

Even though we had points. The advantage that other classes gave us was quite a lot. A strange and at the same time funny fact to note is that there were only even numbers in the allocation of points, but I don't think it has to do with the way they score.

"For the first three weeks, all of you have been doing what you please. Now, the school is not saying that this is prohibited. Your actions, such as speaking during class and being late, only affect the number of points you get. The same goes for the use of points. They are free to use them however they want. We have not restricted how they use their points. "

"This is not fair! We can't lead a normal school life like this!" Ike yelled, who had been silent until this very moment.

Yamauchi didn't seem to be any better than Ike ... did they think Yōsuke was joking when he warned them?

"Look carefully, you stupid kids. All the other classes got a much higher amount than class D. The number of points you guys have should still be enough to last a month."

"Why do the other classes have so many points? It's strange" a voice from somewhere in the class pointed out.

"I'll tell you, but it's not like there was some kind of fraud. In the past month, all the classes were judged by the same rules. However, they didn't lose as many points as you do. It's a fact."

"How ... how is there such a difference in points between the classes?"

Yōsuke had noticed the great difference in points that other classes had compared to ours. Even the points of Class A with Class B show a big difference.

"Did they finally get it? Why did they put them in class D?"

"The reason we were put in class D? Isn't that because we were suitable for this school?"

"Eh? This is how it works in ordinary classes, you know?"

They all exchanged glances.

"In this school, all students are divided into classes by merit. The best students are put in class A. The worst in class D. Well, it's a system found in the main schools of intensive courses."

I could see how some people's faces had stiffened. It seems that the reason behind the class division had really surprised them. For my part, I didn't even know how my evaluations had been. So I was really nonchalant about the situation.

Regardless, it didn't matter if I was in Class D or Class A. I was going to return to my world at whatever cost it took.

"I applaud you for living so luxuriously so far. How commendable!" Chabashira-sensei's unnatural applause rang out in the classroom mocking everyone

"Sensei, if for some reason we reach zero points, does that mean that we will stay at zero points forever?

"Yes. Your points will remain at 0 until graduation. Rest assured, however, as you can use the dorms, and there are free meals in the cafeteria. You will not die."

Many lived a student life in luxury, therefore it will be difficult to have self-control for many students.

"Now are we going to be mocked by the other classes?"

Sudō kicked his desk. After learning that the classes are divided on merit, everyone will probably make fun of Class D as a bunch of idiots. It is not unreasonable to lose hope.

"What, are you still holding on to your pride, Sudō? Then do your best and try to turn the worst class into the best."

"eh?"

"These class points are not only tied to the amount of money they receive each month. It is also indicative of the class rank."

My eyelids began to close due to sleep. God, they were all awake and tense, but here I was dying of boredom because I knew all this. Fortunately for me, only a few explanations were missing.

But hey what he refers to is that. If Class D scored more class points than Class C. That means Class D becomes C and Class C becomes D. Example:

[↓ Class C 450 → Class D] Downgrade.

[↑ Class D 451 → Class C] Rank up.

(NA: This data is an imaginary bubble for the MC. This means it hasn't happened, it was just his imagination xD)

"Okay, I have another bad news that I have to tell you"

Chabashira put another sheet of paper on the board. The names of all the classmates were listed. Next to everyone's name was a number.

"By looking at these numbers, I came to understand that there are many idiots in this class" Chabashira looked at the students as their heels hit the ground "These are the scores from the test a few days ago. Sensei was happy after seeing their wonderful performance. Seriously, what the hell did they study in high school? "

I was a bit surprised by the grade of my classmates. The only ones who had scored more than 60 points were smart people. Most of my teammates had scored below 60 points.

Look very well on the list to be able to find my name.

Nakatomi Hiroki 62

What?

I thought I was going to get 60, but apparently, a question in which it was supposed to be incorrect came out partially correct. I guess I still wasn't good enough to fully manipulate my exams, but practice makes perfect.

Now that I think about it, I think I should have gotten a lower grade. More than 50% of my classmates were below my grade. I just hope I don't attract attention.

I wonder what the teacher who was going to be in charge of reviewing my grade would think? I wish I could see her expression when she realized that she had answered the more difficult questions correctly and the easier questions incorrectly. Just thinking about it makes me want to laugh out loud.

"If this test was recorded, seven of you would have to drop out of school. Good thing it wasn't, was it?"

Chabashira-sensei drew a line with a red marking. The red line separated the rest of the class and the seven people who had less than 32 points.

"A-abandon? What do you mean?"

"Why, haven't I explained? If you get a failing grade on a midterm or final exam in any subject, you have to drop out of school. On this test, it would be everyone who scored below 32. Wow, you guys are really dumb and stupid. "

"What!?"

The seven people who had failed let out a surprised cry.

Kikuchi had 31 points. Then there were six people under Kikuchi, all of whom had fewer points. Which means that these seven people would drop out of school. If the exam was a real test ... Wait why am I going over it in my mind when I knew this beforehand?

"Don't fuck with me Sae-chan-sensei! Don't make jokes about dropping out of school!" Sudō scream.

"I'm speechless too. It's the school rules, so prepare for the worst."

"As the teacher said, there seem to be a lot of fools here."

As he polished his nails with his feet on the desk, Koenji had a satisfied smile on his face.

"What's that Koenji? Your grade is in the red too!"

"Ha. Where are your eyes looking, boy? Look carefully."

"H-huh? Hey, Koenji's name is ... huh?"

To the disbelief of several students, Koenji Rokusuke. had tied for the highest score in the class. 90 points. That means he was able to solve one of the most difficult problems.

"I never thought that Sudō would be a stupid character like me!" Ike said out loud with sarcasm in his tone.

"Oh, and one more thing. This school, which is under the control of the country, has a high percentage of students going to higher education and a high employment rate. That is a well-known fact. Most likely, many people in this class are looking to get into college or are looking for a job with a company" Chabashira-sensei started to explain.

It was obvious. There are rumors about what you can do once you graduate from this school. Graduating from this school will probably give you a secure future. Although that doesn't interest me anyway. I wasn't going to stay here forever.

"But ... things are not that easy in the world. People like you, who are of a very low level, will probably have trouble getting into college or getting a job."

Chabashira-sensei's words echoed through the classroom.

"In other words, to make our dreams of getting a job or going to college come true, passing the C class is probably the minimum," Yōsuke commented.

"That is also a bit wrong, Hirata. There is no way to achieve your dreams except if they surpass class A. The school does not guarantee anything for all other students."

"That's ... that's something I never heard of! This is absurd."

Yukimura, who was wearing glasses, stood up. He was the person who matched Koenji's rating.

"How embarrassing. There is nothing so pitiful as children who fuss and freak out."

As if sensing something from Yukimura's words, Koenji let out a sigh.

"Koenji, don't you have any hard feelings for being in class D?"

"Resentment? Why would I feel resentment? I don't understand."

"Because we have been told that our class is the accumulation of leftovers and that our chances of entering higher education or getting a job are small!"

"Fu. That's nonsense. I can't even answer that total stupidity." Koenji didn't stop polishing his nails. He didn't even face Yukimura as he spoke "This school hasn't seen my full potential yet. I value, respect, and consider myself much more than anyone else. Even if the school puts me in class D, means nothing to me. Yes. For example, I have to drop out of school, that's fine. After all, it's the school that will crawl back for me. "

I have to admit it. It is more exciting when you are witnessing something that is supposed to be fictional. Reading it can thrill you if you have a good imagination, but I have to admit that being able to witness the scene with my own eyes was even more incredible than reading it.

"However, I am not looking to go to college or find work somewhere after I graduate. It has been decided that I will lead the Koenji Conglomerate in the future. It does not matter if I am in class A or class D"

For someone whose future has been guaranteed, there is certainly no need to worry about class.

Without words to reply, Yukimura sat back down.

"It seems that your happy mood has dimmed. If you had understood the difficult environment you were put in from the beginning, we would not need this long class. The midterm is in three weeks, so please avoid being kicked out of school. I'm sure everyone here can survive without failing grades. If possible, challenge your situation with appropriate behavior from a capable person. "

Closing the door for emphasis, Chabashira-sensei left the classroom.

The students with red grades were stunned. Even the normally proud Sudō hung his head in shame.

It seems that the real challenge of this school has just begun. Look at my classmates who had faces of anguish some were still shocked by the revelation that we are the worst of the worst. Trash, Defective, Idiotic, Useless. I could go on, but you get the point.

I clenched my fists while I had a look of determination, if this was an anime my red eyes would be shining. A thought crossed the mind that made me smile defiantly.

Welcome to the Classroom of the elite.