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"Did Hikigaya-kun encounter some trouble?" Sakayanagi Arisu asked.
"Like being mistaken for a lolicon or something."
Alright, you don't need to say anything.
By the way, you just wanted to cause him trouble, and that's why you deliberately sat over here, right?
"If you've encountered some trouble, then tell me about it, it would make me happy," Sakayanagi Arisu said.
"School life is terribly boring."
Alright.
So that's how you are.
Then you're truly a scummy loli.
Finding joy in others' troubles.
However, even if she's a scummy loli, she's probably the smartest person Hachiman has ever met.
Hachiman decided to see if he could get some ideas from her.
So he said.
"I think my Class's evaluation score is probably only around 500 points left."
"…" Sakayanagi.
"??" Kamuro.
Sakayanagi Arisu didn't respond, but Kamuro looked over in surprise.
Because isn't this only the fifth day since enrollment?
According to the school rules obtained from Mashima-sensei, every new Class starts with a base Class evaluation score of 1000 points, and your Class D… lost 500 points in 5 days?
"You said before that according to past data, after the first month, Class D students would probably have about four or five hundred Class evaluation points left."
"And now, I find that the destructive power of my Class's students is beyond imagination," Hachiman said.
"So I suspect that if I do nothing, my Class's Class evaluation score will become 0 by the end of the month."
Hachiman's tone was slightly dejected.
And those listening felt sad.
Because.
500 points deducted in 5 days.
"…" X2
Then it's indeed unsolvable.
However, it can be slightly perceived that some of Class A's students are Sakayanagi Arisu's radical faction, while some are the stable type who prefer Katsuragi.
But no matter which faction, there's a mandatory task.
That is, gathering information.
The first month is an assessment of students' behavior guidelines.
And Class A's students took a shortcut, knowing how to respond and how to take the exam, so presumably by the end of this month, they can achieve quite excellent results and have already widened the gap with the lower Classes.
Then some students went to interact with Class D students.
Then…
Hmm.
Indeed, they found that side quite bad.
Just that.
"What does that have to do with us?" Kamuro, who was behind Sakayanagi Arisu, said.
Because, yeah.
What does Class D's poor performance have to do with Class A?
"Kamuro," However, before Hachiman could speak, Sakayanagi said, "Please don't bring trouble to the Class."
?
Kamuro Masumi looked at Sakayanagi in confusion.
Because, isn't it safer for Class A if Class D is worse?
If the lower Classes can't climb up, then Class A will always be able to rest easy.
Hachiman also rested his hand on his knee.
"Sakayanagi probably means that Class D will just give up, since they're going to get 0 point anyway, so they might as well drag other Classes down with them."
"After all, if they've been deducted to 0 point, there's almost no hope of moving up, so the bottom line can continue to drop."
"For example, once they reach 0 point, they won't be deducted any more, so they can do some actions that will deduct point from both Classes, and Class D is at 0 point, but other Classes are not at 0 point, so there is still room for them to be deducted."
"And if they go to the extreme, they can be ruthless and drag all three Classes, A, B, and C, back to 0 point."
Hikigaya Hachiman said.
And doing so means dragging all four Classes, even Class A, to the same 0 point starting line?
Uh.
You guys are so sick.
"..." Kamuro Masumi.
Kamuro felt it was better not to interrupt.
Suddenly hearing such a monstrous proposal, it was too devilish.
"But Class D would also be in great danger if they did that." But Sakayanagi Arisu said.
Although Kamuro is her pet, if her pet is suffering, she, as the owner, must seek justice.
"Because once the School discovers such intentions, your entire Class D might be expelled."
"After all, the point of the Third-year D Class isn't great either, and if they all follow your example, a chaotic atmosphere of threatening the upper Classes will emerge."
"And the School certainly won't allow that."
"So they will directly make an example of your Class D of Grade 1." Sakayanagi Arisu said.
And this statement was quite aggressive.
But.
"That's indeed possible." Hachiman said, "I'm just making a hypothesis."
Is that so?
Just a hypothesis, and it's already so terrifying.
So there's no threat anymore?
No.
There still is, for example, what if they only do it once or twice?
Then it's still possible to lower Class A's point.
Uh.
Kamuro was still trying hard to think.
Suddenly, she felt… Sakayanagi Arisu had told her before that Hikigaya needed attention, and that he might be more suitable for Class A than Katsuragi's follower, Totsuka Yahiko.
At that time, she thought Sakayanagi was talking nonsense.
Even if it's mutual flattery, it shouldn't be like this.
But.
Now she's experienced it.
Hikigaya Hachiman, this guy is a bit terrifying.
But for now, it's better to remain silent.
She is a student of Class A, and of course, she wants to graduate as a member of Class A and then receive the School's promised fulfillment.
She has a career she wants to pursue.
However, she also knows that her current ability is not enough.
And relying on Katsuragi… she always feels that although he is steady, there is a feeling that she cannot fully bet on him.
And if she bets on Sakayanagi Arisu, Kamuro's weakness is controlled by Sakayanagi, so even if she wants to escape, it's useless.
So she can only remain silent.
...
"However, I don't think you would go to such lengths for Class D."
"Because you didn't accept my patronage before." Sakayanagi Arisu said, "So, what happened that made you so invested in this matter?"
"...About the patronage, let's forget it." Hachiman said, "I won't betray my Class."
"Moreover, I suggested splitting the bill before. If you really wanted to pay, you should have paid then, instead of splitting the bill and the private room fee with me." Hachiman said.
This refers to the day before yesterday when the two met, and after their confrontation, they went to the third-floor cafeteria to eat together.
As a result, Hachiman split the bill with her.
At that time, she thought Hachiman was ill-mannered.
As it turned out.
He actually wanted her to pay?
Is that how it is?
Sakayanagi Arisu realized she hadn't gotten that point.
Sakayanagi Arisu didn't genuinely want to patronize him.
She just felt that School life was boring, and then she got information about Hikigaya from Kushida, thinking he might bring a little fun to School life.
And then, she was very disappointed.
She didn't want to recall it.
But now, none of that matters.
Hikigaya was worried about the Class evaluation point.
"I didn't expect you to be interested in such things." Sakayanagi said, "Why don't you relax a bit and look at the Grade 2 and Third Year? Wouldn't you get used to it then?"
Get used to it?
Yes.
Because Class D is publicly recognized as a garbage dump, unable to achieve an upset.
And Class 2-D and Third-year D Class are both good examples.
Among them, Class 2-D still has a Class evaluation point of 200, but Third-year D Class only has a Class evaluation point of 20 left.
Based on the point the School deposits into students' living expenses each month, which is Class evaluation point X100.
This means that students in Class 2-D only have 20,000 in living expenses per month.
The daily food expenses alone are over 1000 point, so it's definitely not enough to eat.
As for the Third Year students in Third-year D Class, they discuss which free food window serves good food every day, which is even more pitiful.
So the seniors set such an example.
So what if your Class D of Grade 1 gives up and submits?
Anyway, no matter how hard you try, it's useless!
You'll lose and all your point will be deducted.
So, giving up early means you can relax earlier.
And compared to Hikigaya, he also understands this principle.
But.
"Because something happened." Hachiman said, "I need to lead Class D to climb up once."
Oh.
Is that so?
Sakayanagi Arisu's expression remained unchanged, "Do you think it's really appropriate to say such things to me?"
"After all, I am also one of the representatives of Class A now."
"So, can I interpret that as you declaring war on me?" Sakayanagi Arisu said.
"Because the goal is Class A, we will clash sooner or later." Hachiman said, "So it doesn't matter if we declare war now. In fact, precisely because we've declared war, Sakayanagi, as the representative of Class A, I hope you can accept the challenge."
"Because, if you don't help me deal with the current situation, then our Class D can shamelessly attack your Class A once, you know."
Is that so?
Then you're doing great.
Simply shameless.
Sakayanagi Arisu felt she had been tricked.
She originally looked at Hikigaya's troubled face to lighten her mood.
But you, Hikigaya Hachiman, want her to use her brain.
However, this condition cannot be refused.
It's like his Class D 0 point strategy, being shameless, and lowering the point of other Classes.
So if the other party really does that, the School will certainly not immediately prohibit Class D's disruptive actions, so Class A might be dragged down in point by the other party.
Then everyone's efforts this month would be in vain.
Sakayanagi Arisu pondered for a moment and said,
"If Class D wants to rise, then they must maintain this month's behavioral point."
"That is, to accumulate capital and narrow the gap."
"But can the students of your Class D do such a thing?" Sakayanagi Arisu said, "I can confirm that our Class A has not been deducted more than 5 point in the past few days."
Is that so?
Then your Class A is quite excellent.
Actually, it's understandable.
Because every student in Class A paid 50,000 point as a price to buy the School's rules.
Since they spent a lot of money, of course, they want to make the money worthwhile.
So everyone started performing well.
Hachiman thought to himself.
"..." Hachiman.
Because a price was paid, everyone participated…
? ?
So that's how it is.
Hachiman suddenly thought of something.
Hachiman then looked at the intelligent, silver-haired, lovely girl.
"Exactly," Hachiman said.
"I've found a solution."
"Sakayanagi, you are indeed quite intelligent," Hachiman said gratefully. "Next time we eat together, I can pay for your meal."
With that, Hikigaya Hachiman stood up directly and walked out of the cafeteria.
Only Sakayanagi Arisu remained, sitting quietly and obediently in her original seat.
"Hmmph?"
Sakayanagi Arisu blinked lightly.
Intelligent as she was, she realized.
For a man who is usually supported to actively offer to pay for your meal, it clearly means... he has encountered something good.
In other words.
Hikigaya-kun probably got inspiration from his conversation with her.
And Hikigaya-kun had just declared war on behalf of Class D.
So, as one of the representatives of Class A, had she just colluded with the enemy?
"Kamuro," Sakayanagi Arisu then turned around.
"?"
"We didn't talk to Hikigaya just now, did we?" Sakayanagi Arisu said.
"Eh?"
"Because, it seems we accidentally created a great enemy for Class A just now," Sakayanagi Arisu said.
"And I don't want to take the blame for that."
???
Kamuro was startled.
Eh?
In other words, Sakayanagi Arisu, do you think Class D can really rise up and challenge Class A?
Indeed.
Hikigaya Hachiman had already given her a sense of danger.
But, is it really possible?
Because.
Class D lost 500 points in 5 days.
Unless the school shows mercy and deducts Class D's 1000 points down to 0 without going into negative, 5000 points won't be enough.
So, how will Class D protect the remaining 500 points in the next 26 days?
...