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After dinner.
Horikita Suzune probably felt that since they were in the Shopping Street area, they should visit the supermarket.
She needed to restock ingredients and buy some guest slippers that Kushida might need.
Does that mean Kushida gained permission to enter Horikita Suzune's dorm?
So, isn't that a good thing?
However.
Kushida had quite a few complaints about it.
Because Horikita Suzune was too overbearing.
If you drank her water, you had to work for her, and if you wore her shoes, you also had to work for her.
The price she offered was not high at all, yet she could accept it with a clear conscience.
Unbelievable.
"Then I'll be going now." Hachiman said.
"And I'll leave this data with you all."
He handed one of the three printed documents from the Student Council to Ichinose and her group, kept one for himself, and left one for Horikita and Kushida.
"Horikita and Kushida, I think you two should thoroughly study it."
"You should be able to identify the Class and Grade of your fellow Grade 1 students just by looking at them."
The information on this roster was actually not extensive, only the details found on students' ID cards.
And it included photos.
However, since the Student Council could sell it for a high price of 100,000 points, it indicated that the school was very cautious about protecting student information.
Only.
Was making her memorize this data a test?
Horikita Suzune didn't think so.
Perhaps it was this way.
He hoped she would memorize it and then identify people when needed.
Although she felt Hikigaya might be slacking off, Horikita, who hadn't been useful in the alliance just now, honestly accepted it.
Only.
"Hikigaya doesn't seem to be heading back to the dorms." Horikita Suzune said.
"Ah... right, that's it." Kushida replied, realizing. "He still has something to do."
...
However.
Horikita Suzune was talking to her just now, right?
This person is very excessive.
She only speaks when she wants to obtain information.
But now Kushida had no choice but to respond, as she needed to build up some goodwill.
Coming to this school made her feel as if she had been reborn, but then she discovered there were classmates from her same middle school, and difficult people like Horikita Suzune, which made her feel tormented again.
...
It was twelve o'clock noon.
The private dining room on the third floor of the cafeteria.
Today was the weekend, but Sakayanagi Arisu still came out.
Only.
This lovely Sakayanagi was not wearing casual clothes.
She was still in her school uniform.
"Oh my, isn't that Hikigaya? What, do you want to eat together today?"
"But I don't intend to spend money on anyone today." Sakayanagi Arisu said.
She wasn't alone.
Kamuro was beside her, and a small orange cat, slightly larger than a palm, was curled up on a chair beside her.
It was probably Sakayanagi Arisu's pet cat.
Hachiman's family also had a cat named Kamakura. So he didn't dislike cats.
"Meow meow--"
Sakayanagi's cat was probably very sociable.
Upon noticing someone enter, it immediately jumped off the chair and ran towards Hachiman.
"Meow meow--"
Its eyes were large and round, as if glowing.
And this kind of cat clearly wanted to be petted.
Unfortunately, Hachiman had been cat-free for a week.
So when it tried to climb up his pant leg, Hachiman picked it up and placed it aside, then said to Sakayanagi,
"Actually, I'm here to sell data."
"Since we're acquaintances, I've made a concession on the price; for 100,000 points, I'll only charge 80,000 points."
"And I think you might need it."
Saying this, Hachiman placed the printed document in front of Sakayanagi Arisu.
Hachiman had also made a slight adjustment to the student information on the first page.
[Name: Sakayanagi Arisu Class: Grade 1 Class A Student ID: 1450520]
And beside it was a one-inch photo of Sakayanagi Arisu.
This was Sakayanagi Arisu's information.
While it wasn't specific content, at most it was like confirming your name and your Class.
Only.
...Sakayanagi Arisu.
"Kamuro." Sakayanagi Arisu stared at the data for a moment, then said.
And Kamuro looked over.
"Transfer the money."
...Kamuro.
Alright.
Although Kamuro hadn't spoken, she had been listening intently.
The buying and selling of information was not uncommon for Class A.
In fact, on the first day of enrollment, they had gathered points from the entire Class to obtain the school's rules.
And now.
Hikigaya Hachiman probably brought something like a roster of the entire Grade 1.
Although classmates in her Class were also collecting information on students from other Classes, having this data would be more beneficial.
Class A was currently divided into the Sakayanagi Faction and the Katsuragi Faction.
The few remaining neutral ones had also chosen a side.
So the two factions were now fighting.
Although neither Sakayanagi nor Katsuragi seemed to intend to fight, their subordinates felt that they had to uphold their leader's ideals to maintain Class A's status and ultimately graduate from Class A.
However, a single Class cannot have two opinions.
So, there was a bit of internal strife, a desire for the other side to completely obey.
And this data, which contained information on the entire Grade 1, could naturally be used as part of the conflict.
"Beep!"
"Your private account has received 80,000 private points. Transferring party SH144500."
Hachiman checked his phone.
Sakayanagi was straightforward.
"However." Although she paid 80,000 points at once, Sakayanagi Arisu didn't care.
"Why has Hikigaya suddenly gotten into the business of selling information? Yesterday, I told you I hoped you would treat Class competition more seriously."
"My second purpose for coming today is this." Hachiman said.
"Our Class D and Class B have formed an alliance."
"I just wanted to tell you this news." Hachiman said, then looked at Sakayanagi Arisu.
Only.
"Don't expect to see any information on my face, okay?" Sakayanagi Arisu exposed his plan.
"It would be very interesting to easily defeat Class B at once." Sakayanagi Arisu said.
"But if that happened, then school life would become boring again."
Class B was, after all, an existence close in strength to Class A.
If they were defeated at once, there would be almost no suspense in the Class competition.
And for Sakayanagi Arisu, that would become uninteresting.
Clearly, Sakayanagi Arisu, that scumbag loli, indeed prioritized her personal interests over Class competition.
It was just that being unconvinced was not an option.
After all, she was born into privilege.
Her opponents were too weak.
So she disdained to act.
But this also means that while you didn't act, others in your Class did, right?
The behavioral assessment period was still ongoing.
So if trouble were caused during this phase, significant points could be deducted.
Class A students were unlikely to act personally.
And Class D, where Hachiman was, hadn't received any information, which meant that Class C, which they had never seen or paid attention to, might act.
And if Class C also acted, it would mean that, aside from Class B students being relatively simple, the remaining three Classes were all... aiming for Class A.
And then... Class D, where Hachiman was, would bear the brunt of it, right?
...
Monday.
Physical Education Class.
"800 meters..."
"1000 meters..."
"It's too hellish!"
Students were in PE Class, and Hachiman's Class started with long-distance running.
"Your physical fitness is surprisingly good."
The girls' team had already finished, and most of the girls with poor physical fitness were already sitting on the grass resting.
And the first group of boys had also reached the finish line and could rest.
Hachiman walked over to the quiet, black-haired, fox-eyed girl, and Horikita Suzune looked over.
She gave a compliment.
Did she think Hachiman's physical fitness was good?
No, he performed very ordinarily.
Rather, in Horikita's eyes, was his physical fitness actually very poor?
Don't underestimate the physical abilities of a shut-in boy who usually stays at home.
He can run very fast too.
Hmm.
When chasing a cat that had diarrhea and was running around everywhere.
"Among the girls, my physical ability is pretty good, and Kushida's is also acceptable, but there's one girl we need to pay attention to." Horikita Suzune said.
"A girl named Onodera. She must have participated in some kind of sports club in the past. Both her starting and running postures look very proper."
Hmm.
Hachiman confirmed that those with the determination to be promoted to Class A were indeed different.
Horikita-san was doing a good job now.
She was spontaneously collecting information.
It's just that...
Onodera, huh.
Hachiman watched the short-haired girl with slightly dark skin who looked quite relaxed after finishing the 800-meter run.
"If it's Onodera, she actually joined the track and field club in middle school, but she preferred swimming. Now that she's in high school, she seems to be constantly hesitating." a cute voice said.
First, golden scattered hair appeared, followed by a cute girl with a Class D figure.
It was Kushida Kikyo.
Okay.
Kushida, you came over to talk today too.
But he and Horikita didn't say bad things about you, though.
"However, Sudo is still the most outstanding in terms of athletic ability." Kushida continued to provide information, even though everyone already knew this.
Because Sudo was like a cheat.
The boys who hadn't finished the 1000-meter run yet looked despairingly at the tall boy with red short hair who was far ahead.
"But it's not just Sudo." Kushida added.
Because from their perspective, Sudo had clearly reached the finish line, but he was provoking a boy with blond hair and red eyes.
"Kouenji!"
"Run seriously!"
"Although I lost to you in swimming, I will definitely not lose to you in running!"
Sudo was provoking Kouenji Rokusuke.
Kouenji had easily beaten Sudo in swimming Class.
So, Sudo was very unconvinced.
"As for Kouenji, his academic ability is very strong." Horikita Suzune said.
Okay.
Horikita was also contributing information, but clearly, Horikita's focus was different.
By the way, was she a bit unconvinced?
But this was really peaceful.
Hachiman looked at his classmates who were weak in sports and also academically weak.
According to his speculation, although Sakayanagi Arisu disdained to make a move, for the other students in Class A, this month was a golden opportunity to widen the score gap with Class B.
They could have taken advantage of the other classes not knowing the true nature of the school, leading to various large deductions, and Class A would reap the benefits.
But now the school rules were announced in advance.
So, as soon as the binding force came into play, large deductions for all four classes would decrease.
Class A's advantage would weaken.
So, could the students of Class A really remain so calm?
According to Hachiman's guess, Class A could completely hire Class C to act.
And the probability of Class C directly targeting Class B was small, so they might test Class D first.
But now it was calm.
And this opportunity came very quickly.
...
After school in the afternoon.
Shopping Street, electronics store.
"It's confirmed, this is your camera." The staff member in a red uniform suit handed over a camera.
"Please check it, and if everything is correct, please sign here."
And there was only one reason Hachiman came here.
After school, he received a message from the electronics store staff, stating that the camera had been fully repaired and could be picked up at any time.
Previously, because he found the staff member problematic, he, as a representative, made up a name and left his phone number.
And now, it was normal for him to go pick it up.
Since the procedure was simple, after confirming that the camera was functioning normally, Hachiman left the store.
However, he didn't go very far.
He walked to his right, where there was a girl who seemed very nervous.
Her attire was a bit rustic, and her presence was low.
But, this was Sakura Airi.
She was very nervous.
She was pacing in a small area.
Then she murmured.
"Later, I have to tell Hikigaya..."
"Tell him thank you..."
"But should I treat him to a meal to thank him..."
"Then, let me demonstrate, Hikigaya..."
"Hikigaya, please with me..."
"Hikigaya, please have a meal with me." Sakura was practicing.
"Sakura?"
And Hikigaya walked over.
"Eh?"
Sakura seemed to have zoned out for a moment, then.
"Eeek!" She seemed to be startled. "Th-that, did you hear that?"
"Hmm?" Hachiman showed a puzzled expression.
"N-nothing." Sakura quickly said, seemingly relieved.
But he didn't just hear it, he also saw how you were practicing just now.
This girl is really cute.
Hachiman thought to himself.
Then he handed the camera to her.
"You check it. I don't know much about cameras, I can only confirm that it turns on without problems." Hachiman said.
"Oh, thank you, Hikigaya."
Sakura quickly thanked him, but didn't immediately check it.
"Actually, that staff member was fired." Hachiman said.
"So don't worry, that staff member was reported for secretly taking pictures, so he can't enter this school anymore."
"Eh, eh, is that so?" Sakura, as the owner of the camera, naturally came to pick it up, but she wasn't good at dealing with that staff member who made her uncomfortable.
That's why she stayed outside the store.
"Yes." Hachiman said.
"After we submitted the camera for repair that day, he was reported and then expelled by the school. Now, all the staff working at the electronics store are women."
"That... that's how it is."
Although she said that, Sakura clearly looked relieved.
However.
"Sakura, is your intuition about likes and dislikes always this strong?" Hachiman asked.
"Eh..."
"My... intuition?" Sakura blinked slightly.
"It's probably something similar to a sixth sense." Hachiman said.
Sakura hadn't told him about her past as a gravure idol, so Hachiman also concealed the fact that the staff member was Sakura's pervert.
After all, if that were exposed, Sakura would immediately know that he had seen her selfies.
It's just that Sakura supposedly didn't know the staff member was her perverted fan, yet she acted so repulsed.
Her instinctive discernment ability was too strong.
"This..."
"How should I put it?" Sakura gently raised a hand to her chest and said.
"My sixth sense is sometimes very accurate."
"And... actually, I felt a bit uncomfortable today."
Uncomfortable?
"Originally, I planned to go to the laboratory building to take pictures today." Sakura said.
"But I just felt it was best not to go there."
Is that so.
So you feel that something might happen there, huh.
Then what would happen there?
...
The number of students in the school is not large, but this is an academy that all junior high school students aspire to, with complete facilities.
And for subjects like Physics and Chemistry, sometimes theoretical knowledge is not enough, and practical experiments are also required.
Besides the two floors between the students' Class A and Class B and Class C and Class D,
In addition, the school itself is very wealthy and directly approved a separate teaching building as a laboratory building.
And even so, this laboratory building has not been fully utilized.
Perhaps for this reason, no cameras were installed here.
Of course, few people know this.
Because ordinary students would not run to such a remote place, nor would they deliberately look for places without cameras, trying to exploit loopholes in the school's rules.
But some people would pay attention to places without cameras.
For example, Sakura Airi.
Before enrolling, she was a gravure idol and enjoyed taking pictures, as well as selfies.
It's just that due to her personality, she definitely wouldn't go to crowded, lively places.
So, quiet places like this, where few people come, and even without cameras, are the places where she feels most at ease.
From this perspective, Sakura is very excellent, Hachiman thought, there are many cameras in this school, and the places currently found without camera surveillance are probably the student dormitories, the railings of the lake, and the vending machines, and now, there is another place for discussion and private meetings.
It's just that...
"Um..."