[Ding, responding to host, bond value represents the bond between you and the advice-giver]
[Increased bond value reduces suggestion difficulty]
[Additionally, higher bond values can upgrade the system, obtaining higher-level suggestions]
Instantly, Haru understood that bond value was a good thing.
High bond values not only discounted task difficulty but also allowed him to gain higher system permissions.
In any case, he should try to increase bond values as much as possible!
He hadn't expected his unconscious remark to have such an effect.
"Originally needing to imagine for 72 hours, now reduced by 7.2 hours at once, equivalent to a 10% discount. This discount rate is quite substantial."
Haru felt pleased, immediately thinking about whether he should find more ways to increase his bond value with Rikka Takanashi.
However, seeing Rikka Takanashi now too shy to even talk to him properly.
He knew that for the time being, there was no hope.
"Forget it, I should be more patient. Even with cheats, I shouldn't think about reaching the sky in one step."
Haru shook his head, feeling he didn't need to be so hasty.
After all, this was a peaceful multiverse daily world, and he was still a student with plenty of time. There was no need to rush at all.
Let's continue imagining.
As Haru continued his "meditation."
Soon, the class bell rang.
Both Haru and Rikka Takanashi breathed a sigh of relief.
What Haru didn't expect was that Rikka Takanashi, being too shy, immediately "fled" back to the classroom as soon as she heard the bell.
"Uh."
Only then did Haru remember that Rikka Takanashi's personality was indeed very pure and innocent.
It seemed his words just now had quite an impact on her.
He'd have to be more careful next time.
Sighing, Haru was about to return when—
"Haru, come to my office."
Unexpectedly, Shizuka Hiratsuka's voice rang out.
Haru's heart sank, immediately sensing trouble.
In the office.
Shizuka Hiratsuka lazily leaned back in her chair, displaying that alluring perfect figure before Haru.
"Tsk."
Haru clicked his tongue. This woman really had no awareness that he was her student.
Too unguarded.
"Haru, I didn't expect you to have such methods. Just your second day at school and you've already gotten involved with Takanashi."
Shizuka Hiratsuka glanced at Haru, her tone carrying a hint of amazement.
Rikka Takanashi was one of the most troublesome students in her class. Because of her chuunibyou condition, Rikka Takanashi had always been friendless, practically isolated.
This situation left Shizuka Hiratsuka at a loss for how to handle it. She hadn't expected Haru, on just his second day at school, to give her such a huge surprise by being late with Rikka Takanashi, and in her class no less.
To be honest, if Haru and Rikka Takanashi just became friends, Shizuka Hiratsuka would be quite happy.
After all, whether it was Haru or Rikka Takanashi, both had somewhat special circumstances and found it difficult to make friends in class.
The two of them together meant at least they wouldn't have to worry about being too lonely.
But skipping class was unacceptable.
So Shizuka Hiratsuka felt she needed to have a talk with Haru.
"Using the word 'involved' is a bit excessive, Shizuka-chan."
Haru replied nonchalantly.
He wasn't feeling distant from Shizuka Hiratsuka just because he'd been absent from school for a month.
In fact, during the month he was hospitalized, Shizuka Hiratsuka had made time every week to visit him and tutor him so he wouldn't fall behind in his studies.
Therefore, Haru and Shizuka Hiratsuka were already quite familiar with each other, even more so than most students in the class.
So Haru wasn't very worried.
"Hmph, Takanashi may have personality issues, but she's always been disciplined about class attendance and has never been late."
Shizuka Hiratsuka gave Haru an annoyed look.
"Tsk, guilty until proven innocent? I didn't expect you to be that kind of teacher, Shizuka-chan." Haru said with mock sarcasm.
"You little..." Seeing Haru completely disregard her as a teacher, Shizuka Hiratsuka's forehead developed a tick mark.
However, thinking about Haru's situation, she sighed.
"Fine, just don't be late again next time."
Shizuka Hiratsuka thought about the real reason she had called Haru and decided to let him off for now. "Haru, speaking of which, you've been hospitalized for a month and have already fallen behind other students in your coursework, so you need to be serious about your studies, understand?"
"I understand that." Haru nodded. Even with cheats, he had no intention of becoming a poor student.
Knowledge was humanity's most precious treasure, and Haru didn't think that having supernatural powers meant he didn't need education.
On the contrary, great power must be matched with appropriate wisdom and knowledge, otherwise, in the end, one would just be a fool with brute strength.
Before awakening his memories, Haru's academic ability had been average, with entrance exam results ranking around the top 100 in his grade.
Now, having been hospitalized for a month, his grades definitely couldn't reach the top 100 anymore. However, Haru wasn't panicked—he had the system, and catching up with his grades would be easy.
"Good that you understand." Seeing that Haru wasn't being as casual as before this time, Shizuka Hiratsuka felt relieved, then continued:
"Recently, a teacher has organized a special tutoring class. Originally, she was only tutoring two students, but she has a good relationship with me. After hearing about your situation, she decided to add you as well."
"I hope you can seize this opportunity and improve your academic performance."
Uh—
Upon hearing about tutoring, Haru's first instinct was to refuse. He had the system and could easily improve his coursework by himself.
But seeing Shizuka Hiratsuka's expectant gaze, Haru immediately swallowed his words.
No matter what, this was an opportunity Shizuka Hiratsuka had fought for him. Although she spoke casually, as if her friend had readily agreed to her request.
But having an adult soul, how could Haru not understand that when Shizuka Hiratsuka made such a request, it was equivalent to owing someone a favor.
Favors always needed to be repaid.
Yet Shizuka Hiratsuka hadn't mentioned this at all to him, just quietly giving.
How could Haru refuse such kindness?