Is this heaven?
That was Airi Sakura's first thought upon arriving in Class A.
The little hedgehog, covered in thorns, had been brought to a new environment by Ren.
Everything in Class A was unfamiliar to her, so she naturally raised her quills in defense.
"Hello! I'm Honami Ichinose, the leader of Class A! Welcome to our class, let's be friends from now on."
As the class leader, Honami took the initiative, radiating kindness toward this timid hedgehog.
"H-Hello, I'm Airi Sakura... j-just call me Sa-Sakura."
Without Ren by her side, Airi's timid personality surfaced immediately. She didn't dare to look at Honami, who was clearly a super extrovert.
"Alright, alright, class is about to start. Honami-chan, go back to your seat! And Airi-chan, your seat is behind Katsuragi-kun."
Hoshinomiya-sensei also noticed Airi's shyness. She pointed to the spot behind Ren's seat, where a new desk and chair were already set up, waiting for their owner.
"Thank you, Hoshinomiya-sensei!" Airi was very grateful for the teacher's help and bowed ninety degrees to her.
With a loving smile, Hoshinomiya covered her mouth and laughed. "Go on, you sweet child."
At this moment, the weight hanging in Hoshinomiya's heart finally lifted.
Even if it was a transfer student personally selected by Ren-chan, she had needed to verify the girl's character herself.
The title of "Defects" in Class D was no joke.
Now it seemed that what Ren had plucked from Class D was a cute child, not a troublemaking defect.
I can add to Sae-chan's troubles again... so happy~
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First Year Class B.
The situation, which had been in a stalemate, gradually turned against the Conservative Faction as Arisu Sakayanagi began to increase the pressure.
Kohei Katsuragi wondered if Arisu Sakayanagi had gone crazy.
Before, she would still worry about whether the class would fall apart because of the internal conflict, and the methods she used could barely be considered merciful—merciful to the students below her.
But after yesterday, when Arisu Sakayanagi returned to Class B, Kohei Katsuragi felt he couldn't understand her anymore.
This white-haired girl's desire to unify the current Class B was unprecedentedly passionate. She seemed willing to do it at all costs, even if the class would be greatly damaged by her radicalism.
Did something happen yesterday?
Confused, Kohei Katsuragi didn't give up resistance just because Arisu Sakayanagi was acting frantically. He was like a stubborn rock, standing firm no matter how hard the wind blew or the rain beat down.
In the confrontation with Arisu, he could clearly perceive her attitude toward Class B.
No responsibility, no thought of bearing the burden of the class.
For Arisu Sakayanagi, Class B was just a pawn she could discard after use.
Because of this, he dared not—and could not—hand over Class B to her.
He had to be responsible for the students in his class. Since Arisu Sakayanagi was not suitable for the position of leader, he would take the mantle.
This was Kohei Katsuragi's determination.
"Kamuro, what's wrong with the Princess? Will this be unfavorable for her subsequent rule over the class?"
The carefree Masayoshi Hashimoto covered his mouth with one hand, discussing Arisu with Masumi Kamuro.
In his eyes, Masumi Kamuro was, like him, someone who "voluntarily" became the Princess's follower. They should have a lot to talk about.
That's right, a follower.
Masayoshi Hashimoto had a clear understanding of his position with Arisu Sakayanagi.
"How should I know? I'm not a mind reader." Masumi Kamuro lay on the table, speaking weakly.
Arisu Sakayanagi had asked her to investigate Ren Katsuragi before. She followed Ren all the way, only observing that he read books with a beautiful girl from Class C after school.
Or that he was taking Ichinose from Class A shopping. She really didn't know what she had actually found out.
She wanted to ask the students in Class A about Ren's information, but that group guarded against her like she was a thief.
Her mind was full of anxiety about how to report Ren's information to Arisu later.
Ren Katsuragi, an idle slacker, holding a cat all day, either reading books with a beautiful girl from Class C or hanging out with a beautiful girl from his own class?
If there's anything special... is the cat he holds particularly cute?
Masumi Kamuro was really afraid that if she reported that, Arisu would hit her head hard with her cane.
So annoying!
...
"Sakura-san, want to have lunch together?"
After school at noon, the social butterfly Yume Kobashi invited the socially anxious Airi to lunch.
After a morning together, the all-embracing girls of Class A had become familiar with Airi Sakura.
Everyone was quite interested in Ren transferring Airi to Class A, but since the person involved didn't say anything, they didn't pry.
Everyone found a strong sense of déjà vu in Airi.
Timid, afraid of contact with people... who does that remind us of?
That's right, it's you! Chihiro Shiranami.
Everyone who was already acting as Chihiro Shiranami's guardians prepared to act as Airi's guardians too.
"Ah, no thanks, Yume-chan..." Airi refused the invitation with difficulty.
Airi felt dizzy. What is this overwhelming happiness? Everyone in Class A was so warm...
This environment was completely different from Class D.
In Class D, Airi felt constant pressure.
Pressure from her deskmate Ken Sudo's violent temper, pressure from the boys' lewd jokes, pressure from Chabashira-sensei calling their whole class "defects."
But Class A was different. Everyone chatted amicably, sharing interesting things they encountered recently.
Occasional small quarrels were just everyone joking with each other.
So warm...
It would be even better if Haruka-chan could come.
Thinking of this, Airi, surrounded by the girls, cast a pleading gaze toward Ren, who had brought her to Class A.
Seeing Airi's plea for help, Ren tapped the table with a book. "Alright, Airi-chan, follow me later. You too, Honami."
The class boss spoke, so the girls naturally wouldn't object and left the classroom together.
"Phew, saved." Although her environment had changed, her social anxiety hadn't. Airi panted heavily with relief.
Warmth is warmth, but the pressure was really intense too.
Honami leaned over at this time, pulling Airi towards Ren. "Ren~kun~"
She was so angry. She hadn't watched Ren for one afternoon yesterday, and the young man had brought back another sister for her.
Honami, sulking, wished she could punch Ren's smug face.
As for why she wanted to hit him?
Airi's behavior when she first arrived in the class was clearly observed by Honami, who wanted to catch the "thieving cat," giving her a general understanding of this new classmate.
Timid, introverted, socially anxious, lacking security.
This type of girl wouldn't actively pursue anyone.
So, there is only one truth!
It must be Ren who provoked her first.
The main culprit, Ren Katsuragi, must die!
Sometimes Honami felt a little helpless.
Ren's attraction to girls was just too great.
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