It was actually recorded?
Seriously... I'd already checked, there was no one around. Where on earth did this guy pop out from?
And... there are two of them.
"This is a misunderstanding. Why don't we have a proper talk?"
As he spoke, the center-parted guy started moving toward Shikime Natsu, but Kamuro Masumi quickly pulled Natsu to her side, re-establishing a safe distance between them.
"Are you still trying to start something?"
Kamuro Masumi frowned, looking at the center-parted guy with clear annoyance.
"This area is within range of the surveillance cameras."
The corner they were in wasn't, but the area they'd just come from was. Kamuro Masumi was quite sensitive to the placement of cameras.
Hearing this, the center-parted guy's expression visibly darkened.
"What do you want?"
"I just want to stop the violence happening in the school. You're all classmates, right? Beating each other up like this isn't good, is it? You should try to get along harmoniously."
Shikime Natsu let out a light chuckle, his gaze meeting the center-parted guy's eyes without any hesitation as he put his phone back in his pocket.
"Fine, you win. I give up. I won't use violence against them anymore. You can delete that recording now, right?"
"No."
Shikime Natsu flatly refused.
In that instant, the center-parted guy lunged forward in a few steps, throwing a punch aimed squarely at Shikime Natsu's face.
"How cruel. You'd even hit the person trying to break up the fight."
Shikime Natsu swiftly raised his arm to block the punch, the sound of knuckles colliding with his wrist bone echoing in the air.
"That actually hurt."
Shikime Natsu felt the sensation travel up his arm and smiled. Fortunately, he was in reasonably good shape, so the pain was tolerable.
"Your punch hurts, but... you're no match for me."
With that, Shikime Natsu immediately counterattacked, twisting the center-parted guy's arms behind his back and kicking the back of Ryuuen Kakeru's knee, forcing him to the ground.
"This is self-defense."
"Can we have a proper talk now?"
Shikime Natsu said with a relaxed smile. Luckily, there was a group of delinquents near his house, and to avoid being bullied, Shikime Natsu had trained himself well.
"It's impossible for me to delete this recording for free. However, I can offer you a deal. Anything in this school can be traded, and that includes this recording. Fifty thousand points, and I'll delete it. How about it?"
When the center-parted guy was first taken down, his face was full of defiance, but after hearing Shikime Natsu's words, he suddenly fell silent.
"Deal."
Shikime Natsu looked at the center-parted guy with some surprise. Was this guy really that easy to deal with?
"Then follow me."
Shikime Natsu let go of him. If this guy had been a bit stronger, it would have been difficult for him, but alas... there were no 'what ifs'.
"You all come along too. It was supposed to be three against one, right? How could you not handle him?"
Shikime Natsu's gaze fell on the two rather disheveled figures. Hmm... the black guy didn't seem to have any injuries, but the other boy and girl both had various bruises. This guy really didn't hold back.
"I..."
"Alright, tell me your names. I'm Shikime Natsu from Class A."
Just as the boy was about to explain, Shikime Natsu cut him off. He wasn't particularly interested in hearing the reason.
The center-parted guy was named Ryuuen Kakeru, the girl was Ibuki Mio, the boy was Ishizaki Daichi, and the black guy was Yamada Albert.
"Is this really okay?"
Kamuro Masumi looked at the group with some vigilance.
"It's fine, it's fine."
Shikime Natsu waved his hand dismissively.
.....
"Here we are. Let's make the transaction here."
After adding Shikime Natsu's contact information, Ryuuen Kakeru promptly transferred fifty thousand points to him.
Hmm?
This guy was surprisingly willing to part with it. Fifty thousand points was equivalent to fifty thousand yen. To be down fifty thousand points right at the start of school was quite a big deal. Of course, the most important thing was that he probably thought he'd be getting one hundred thousand points every month, right?
"The points have been transferred, but you have to answer a question for me."
Ryuuen Kakeru put away his phone and looked at Shikime Natsu with a serious expression.
Seeing Ryuuen Kakeru's expression, a smile formed on Shikime Natsu's face. This guy wasn't just a meathead after all. He had been unusually quiet on the way here; so this was his goal.
This guy probably heard me mention that everything in this school could be traded. He must have had his own doubts about the school's rules, and seeing that I seemed to know something, he wanted to get information out of me, right?
"That'll cost extra."
Shikime Natsu said nonchalantly.
Ryuuen Kakeru transferred another ten thousand points to Shikime Natsu. This action made Shikime Natsu's eyes light up. This guy really didn't treat money like money.
"Ask away."
Shikime Natsu admitted he had been bought.
"What did you mean when you said that everything in the school can be purchased?"
Hearing Ryuuen Kakeru's question, Ishizaki Daichi and the others couldn't help but be stunned. He'd just given up ten thousand points for that?
"It's literal. For example, the recording of you fighting, and this piece of information, can all be purchased. Even... punishments can be erased with points."
That last part was something Shikime Natsu made up. Since Mashima Tomoya had said anything could be purchased, he figured it was a logical assumption. As for buying information about the school's rules from a teacher, Shikime Natsu had no intention of revealing that. He was still waiting to make another profit.
Of course... if Ryuuen Kakeru was smart enough, it wasn't impossible for him to figure it out. The question was... how long would it take?
"How much do you really know about this school?"
Ryuuen Kakeru's gaze fell on Shikime Natsu. He couldn't figure this guy out.
"How long have I been enrolled? I don't know any more than you do. Now, if there's nothing else, I'm planning to get lunch."
Shikime Natsu gave them the hint to leave.
After confirming that Shikime Natsu had completely deleted the video, Ryuuen Kakeru gave him one last look before leaving with his group.
"Is his money really that easy to make? Just like that, you got sixty thousand points."
Kamuro Masumi couldn't help but complain. Ryuuen Kakeru's generosity had left even her stunned.
"Information has its corresponding value. Let's go, time to eat."
Shikime Natsu stood up. The cafeteria was less crowded now. It also had a free wild vegetable set meal. It seemed that even those without points could survive in this school.
"My treat. As thanks for that bottle of water."
Kamuro Masumi turned her head away, her flickering gaze seemingly unable to meet Shikime Natsu's.
"No need. I just earned a nice little tip, so I'll treat you. Besides, you were pretty cool back there. Were you worried about me?"
"Of course not!"
Hearing this, Kamuro Masumi's entire face turned red as she vehemently denied it.
Thinking back on her unnecessary actions, Kamuro Masumi was filled with regret. This guy could obviously handle Ryuuen Kakeru on his own, but he didn't tell her, letting her worry for nothing.
"Order whatever you want. Be my guest."
Shikime Natsu said magnanimously.
I'll eat you into poverty!
Looking at Shikime Natsu's slightly teasing gaze, Kamuro Masumi thought viciously.
"I kind of hope that guy, Ryuuen Kakeru, becomes the leader of Class C."
Shikime Natsu remarked with a sigh.
"Why?"
Kamuro Masumi asked subconsciously.
"Because he's so generous with his money, of course. If he's ruling the class, most of the class's points will surely be in his hands. It'll be much more convenient to swindle him then."
What a black-hearted guy!
Does he have to be so blunt about his thoughts?
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