Chapter 067 Kiryuin: "Date Me" / Chabashira & Hoshinomiya: "Seduce Shimizu Akira!"
10:00 AM.
Shimizu Akira lay on his bed, opened his phone, and glanced at the school forum.
The current top-stickied post was titled: [Investigation Results Regarding 2nd Year Class B Shimizu Akira Having Multiple Girlfriends].
The content read:
After investigation by the Student Council, it is confirmed that Shimizu Akira has multiple girlfriends. This technically violates School Rule Article XX, "Engaging in romance unsuitable for a high school student." However, someone spent 8 million private points to modify the relevant rule to "The school does not encourage but does not prohibit romance that does not conform to high school standards." Therefore, it is ultimately determined that Shimizu Akira has not violated school rules.
Additionally, this special rule creates a "special channel" for Shimizu Akira alone; other students must still strictly abide by the original regulations. Posts maliciously slandering Shimizu Akira on the forum have been deleted. Students are prohibited from publicly discussing the relationships of Shimizu Akira and his girlfriends. Violators will have private points deducted, and serious cases will result in class point deductions. The Student Council reserves the right of final interpretation.
Alongside this official announcement, there was a clarification video posted by Kushida Kikyo herself.
"Yes, we are together. We started this year."
"I don't really remember who confessed first; we both felt the same way at the time."
"Mhm, we are dating seriously. No lies."
"Yes... Akira-kun does have multiple girlfriends. You weren't wrong about that. In fact, I was the one who agreed to let him have a harem."
"Why did I agree? Because there was more than one girl who liked him back then. I didn't want the others to be sad, so I took the initiative to suggest sharing a boyfriend."
"There's nothing to feel sorry for. I think this is the best solution so no one gets hurt. The few of us are living quite happily. You've seen the Student Council notice—what we're doing isn't against the rules."
"We don't mean to disturb anyone's lives or take up school resources. We hope everyone can understand."
My girlfriends, man!
It was one thing for the school to post an announcement, but Kushida had organized a gathering this morning to explain everything to everyone she knew across all grades. Not satisfied with that, she went and posted this video too.
Akira didn't know what to say. Isn't she being a little too good to me?
He scrolled down to the top-rated comments.
"So to summarize: Shimizu Akira opens a harem → breaks rules → 8 million points to change the rules → now it's legal. I'm kneeling. Money really lets you do whatever you want.gif"
"Wait, I don't care if it's legal. I want to know where he got so many girlfriends! And they're all top-tier beauties? Kushida, Karuizawa, Horikita, Hasebe, Sakura from 2-B... plus Ichinose, Kamuro, and Matsushita from Class D? Any one of them is school-idol level. How did he bag them all? Is this even fair?"
"LMAO at all the salty people. The girlfriends don't mind, the rules are changed—what are you worried about? Spend that time improving yourself instead of staring at someone's private life."
"I just want to know who paid the 8 million. Kushida? Or Shimizu Akira himself? If it was Kushida, that's true love. Eight million points is enough for a normal student to live on for three years."
Below that last one, someone replied: "Word is Kushida paid it, and she pooled it together with the other girlfriends." Another questioned: "No way, where would she get that much?" One more person lamented: "Is this the legendary 'First Wife' aura?"
Erh... that specific comment had been "liked" by Kushida Kikyo.
My girlfriend and her little schemes!
Akira scrolled further and saw a less friendly comment.
"So now if you have money and power, you can just start a harem? This school is doomed sooner or later."
Someone immediately barked back: "That's literally the rule of this school! Private points buy everything. They followed the rules, so why the sarcasm? If you're so mad, go spend 8 million to change it back."
Akira looked at the comments with complex feelings. To be honest, he didn't care what people thought of him. But Kushida was different. She usually cared so much about her image and worked so hard to maintain her "perfect girl" persona. Now, she had stood up and admitted to everyone that she was Akira's girlfriend and that she approved of his harem. She was essentially throwing away her reputation and standing for him.
He exited the post and sent Kushida a message.
Akira: I saw the video.
After ten seconds, she replied.
Kushida: How was it? Did I do okay? Akira: You did too well. So well I don't even know how to thank you.
Kushida: Then just treat me well. Do I really have to teach you that?
Akira: Of course.
Kushida: That's more like it.
Akira: Do you regret it? Making it all public.
This time she didn't reply immediately. About a minute passed.
Kushida: No regrets.
Kushida: You completely solved the problem of my dark past. Why wouldn't I do this much for you?
Akira: Kikyo, I feel like I'm liking you more and more. What should I do? Can we get married after graduation?
Kushida: Hmm? I don't like the sound of that! Did you not intend to marry me before now?
Akira didn't know how to answer that for a moment.
Kushida: Haha, alright, I'll stop teasing you! Oh, you know about the bet us girls had yesterday, right? The stakes were you—you have to listen to the winner for a whole day.
Akira: Naturally. So, who won?
Kushida: Who do you think?
Akira: You.
Kushida: I love hearing that, but I wasn't the winner. It was Kamuro Masumi.
Akira: Masumi?
Kushida: Yep! Anyway, a bunch of classmates are coming over to ask me questions, so I gotta go!
Kushida: Teehee, Shiina Hiyori actually sent me some investigation evidence on Yagami Takuya. Too bad I can't go public with it yet; I have to clear up your situation first. Once we're back at school, watch me destroy that dead-eyed baby face.
Well then. Akira was worried she'd be in a bad mood from all the questioning and wanted to comfort her. Turns out she was just thinking about how to ruin Yagami Takuya. She was in top form. Even though she was "twisted," he just couldn't bring himself to hate it.
He switched over to Kamuro Masumi's chat. She had already messaged him.
Kamuro: 7:00 AM tomorrow. Be washed and waiting for me in the first-floor lobby. You belong to me for the whole day. My word is absolute. Call me Master, got it?
The winner had already issued her commands.
Akira replied helplessly: Understood, Master Kamuro.
Kamuro: Good boy, Akira-kun. Behave tomorrow and I might give you a reward.
What "good boy"?
His relationship with Kamuro had always been as a couple, never master and slave. Then again, she was the winner! And she wasn't being subtle about it, acting like a domineering queen. He felt like he was going to be worked to the bone tomorrow.
He sighed and saw a message from Kiryuin Fuka.
Kiryuin: Akira-kouhai, I heard you're very strong. Come have a match with me!
Even the Senpai was issuing orders now. Best to handle this early so he could clear his mind.
Akira: Sure. Are you free now, Senpai?
Kiryuin: The gym on the basement floor of the cruise ship. Be there or be square.
Akira: Be there.
He had heard Karuizawa describe Kiryuin's skills. While it wasn't the "killing" style of the White Room, she was top-tier among normal people. As someone who could defeat Yagami and Tsukishiro, Akira could definitely subdue her quickly. But since she was a Senpai, he figured he should hold back a little.
Akira changed into sports gear and headed out.
The basement gym was fully equipped with various machines, floor-to-ceiling mirrors, and professional sports flooring. Quite a few students were there at this hour.
Kiryuin Fuka was already waiting. She had changed into a black sports bra and tight shorts, with her long hair tied in a high ponytail for easy movement.
"You're here? Quite fast."
"Senpai called, I wouldn't dare linger." Akira walked up to her.
Kiryuin looked him up and down and nodded. "You look like you're in good shape. Warmed up?"
"I moved a bit on the way here."
"By the way, we have an audience." Akira glanced at the other students exercising nearby; several were already watching out of the corners of their eyes.
"What? Afraid to be seen?" Kiryuin scanned the room.
Akira retracted his gaze. "Not really, just thought it might be a hassle."
"Are you worried about me?" Kiryuin brushed her hair back. "My reputation in this school isn't exactly 'gentle and demure.' Even if people see me fighting a kouhai in the gym, it's no big deal."
By now, the surrounding students were whispering.
"Isn't that Kiryuin-senpai and Shimizu Akira?"
"What are they doing? Fighting?"
"No way... in the gym?"
"Go look, go look!"
Several people put down their weights and edged closer, keeping a safe distance to avoid being caught in the crossfire.
Kiryuin settled into a fighting stance—feet apart, center of gravity low, hands guarding her chest.
"Come, Akira-kouhai. Let me see just how strong you are."
Akira looked into her eyes and knew he couldn't avoid it today. He took his stance.
"Then Senpai, excuse my rudeness."
The onlookers watched with bated breath. Kiryuin struck first. A left jab toward Akira's face, followed immediately by a right hook aimed at his abdomen. But Akira simply tilted his body slightly, dodging both.
Kiryuin didn't pause, launching a low kick toward his shin. If it landed, his balance would be broken, leading to a flurry of follow-up attacks. However, her foot hit only air.
Akira seemed to have predicted her move. He hopped lightly, dodged the kick, and stepped forward as he landed, closing the distance between them. Kiryuin instinctively stepped back. Too close. At this distance, her punches and kicks didn't have enough room to generate power.
But Akira didn't attack. He just stood there in a defensive posture, watching her.
"What are you doing?" Kiryuin frowned. "Why aren't you attacking?"
"I'm waiting for you to attack, Senpai," Akira said calmly.
"..."
Kiryuin bit her lip and rushed in again. This time, she stopped testing and used her full strength. Punches, elbows, knees, kicks—she used every method in her arsenal, each strike whistling through the air.
The spectators were stunned.
"So fast..."
"Kiryuin-senpai is amazing!"
"But that Shimizu Akira guy... he's dodging everything?"
Indeed. Akira wasn't hitting back; he was only dodging and parrying. But his movements were fluid, always avoiding her attacks by mere millimeters.
Kiryuin's breathing grew ragged. She had thrown over thirty moves in succession, consuming a lot of energy, while Akira hadn't even broken a sweat.
"Kouhai...!" She stopped, gasping for air. "What on earth are you doing?"
"I'm defending."
"Defending? You're holding back!"
"Well..."
"Hit me! Use the strength you used against Yagami Takuya! I'm not a woman who can't handle losing!"
"Fine. But before that..."
Akira glanced at the onlookers and waved them off. "Everyone, there's really nothing to see. Move along."
Many were enjoying the show and wanted to argue, but remembering Akira's freakish physical stats, they quickly scrambled away. Finally, only Akira and Kiryuin remained.
"Senpai, I'm coming."
"Bring it!"
The next second, Kiryuin's vision blurred, and her right wrist was gripped. Before she could react, her body was pulled forward—Akira used her own momentum to lead her off-balance.
Thud.
Kiryuin's back hit the floor. Akira's hand shielded the back of her head, while his other hand released her wrist. He stepped back and offered a hand.
"Senpai, are you okay?"
Kiryuin lay on the floor, staring at the ceiling, dazed. She hadn't even processed it; she had been one-shotted. She didn't take his hand, instead pushing herself up to a sitting position.
"...How much strength did you just use?"
Akira thought for a moment. "About 30%?"
"30%? Not even half?
... I didn't think the gap between us was this big. How do you usually train?"
"Just some running, push-ups..."
"That's it?"
"That's it."
Kiryuin felt he was lying; such basic exercises couldn't produce a body like that. Since no one was around, she took the opportunity to poke Akira's abs. "This hardness... it's definitely way beyond normal people."
What do you mean "hardness"? Do you know how easily that can be misinterpreted?
Akira twitched his lip. "Senpai, my abdominal muscles are indeed very firm. By the way, you're quite strong too. I heard you went toe-to-toe with Yagami."
Kiryuin was honest: "Only on the surface. If the fight went on long, I wouldn't be his match."
She looked at him with approval.
"Akira-kouhai is indeed powerful. I'm starting to understand why those girls agreed to the harem. By the way, is that Kushida girl your 'First Wife'?"
"Uh, not exactly... but I do like her quite a bit." Akira wanted to say he loved them all equally, but he couldn't lie to himself—he did favor Kikyo a bit more.
"I see. So, if I want to date you, I need to notify this Kushida-kouhai first?" Kiryuin concluded.
"Huh?" Akira thought he misheard. "Senpai wants to date me?"
"That's right."
"I'm a bit confused. Can you explain, Senpai?"
"I am a young girl too, you know. I'm not entirely uninterested in romance. It's just that until now, I haven't met a boy who interests me—and I'm not interested in boys weaker than me. You are the only one who has defeated me head-on and caught my interest. There are two semesters left, so I want to give it a try."
"But I don't know anything about you, Senpai."
"It's fine. Feelings can be cultivated. Besides, if you date me, I won't be as annoying as other girls. I won't care about the number of your girlfriends. We just need to meet up every now and then."
That sounded less like a girlfriend and more like a mistress. Akira didn't know what to do.
Kiryuin waved it off. "It's fine, it's just a suggestion. You can refuse. I'm a free woman; I won't force you. However, I really do like you and Kei. Once we leave campus, your harem will face a
lot of real-world problems. Even if we don't date, you can come to me for help. I hate my identity as a Zaibatsu heir, but sometimes, status and money really can solve most problems.
Anyway, that's all I wanted to say." Kiryuin stood up and walked away.
Akira had a headache. Right now at school, he could use private points to change rules and live without judgment. But after school? Living together with so many people required considering legal systems, economic distribution, housing, emotions, and public opinion. Having a Zaibatsu heiress as a girlfriend would indeed save a lot of trouble.
Kiryuin-senpai's proposal... why is it suddenly tempting? Wait!
"No rush! Even if it's a Zaibatsu, I still know Koenji, Kanzaki, and Ishigami!"
If he ran into trouble outside, he could ask them for a hand. Of course, that was friend-level help—he couldn't rely on it forever. It definitely wasn't as reliable as having a girlfriend whose resources he could use directly.
Actually, do I have to say yes to Kiryuin-senpai? Sakayanagi Arisu is also from a powerful family, right? But she has a heart condition. Pass. Oh, Ishigami mentioned that Tsubaki Sakurako is also from a Zaibatsu. But she always has a sour face. My impression of her is just average.
He shook his head to stop his wandering thoughts. There was still over a year until graduation. He was thinking too far ahead.
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12:00 Midnight.
Despite the late hour, inside the "Adults Only" bar...
Chabashira Sae had a smile on her face. For once, she wasn't wearing a sour expression. She was happily drinking a beer alone. Because her class—specifically Koenji's group—had taken first place in the last special exam. And since he was a solo group, the class received a massive 300 class points in one go.
Combined with their existing points, they were about to become Class A.
The goal she had pursued since coming to this school was finally within reach. How could she not be happy? Even though her savings were completely gone and she didn't even have 50,000 points to her name—forcing her to drink cheap draft beer instead of high-end liquor—she was simply happy.
"Oh, Sae-chan is here drinking beer alone. Mind if I join?" A voice called out.
Hoshinomiya Chie, her best friend, sat down beside her with a grin and waved to the bartender. "Sir, a draft beer for me too!"
"Coming up!"
Once the order was set, Hoshinomiya turned to complain.
"I am so exhausted! So many students got injured during the island exam. It was bad enough that I had to run around as a school nurse, but then the Student Council's treasure hunt game required teachers to help too. They pay us so little for treating us like workhorses!"
Sae said helplessly, "Our salary is much higher than average office workers. Besides, we're on a luxury cruise. If we were paying, this would cost hundreds of thousands of yen. Stop complaining."
"But we can't enjoy the ship! The pools, the movies—only the students get to enjoy them. It's so unfair!"
"You're here to work, not enjoy. Besides, you've been using the SPA and the beauty salon, and you haven't paid a cent, have you?"
"True! My skin and body are well-maintained." Hoshinomiya suddenly paused. "But you seem to be in a very good mood. Is it just because of the victory on the island and your class about to reach Class A?"
"Yes. My class is the new Class A, and I am the homeroom teacher of Class A." Sae saw no reason to deny it.
After over a year, the person in front of her had risen from Class D to Class A, while her own class had slowly dropped from B to D. Even Hoshinomiya, who was good at hiding her expressions, looked unsatisfied. Sae, seeing her friend's face, wasn't surprised. Hoshinomiya had held a grudge against her for a long time.
Sae took another sip of beer and said, "Since I've reached Class A, it means your plan has failed. Why don't you give up your obsession and make up with me?"
Hoshinomiya was nearly laughed into a rage by her self-righteousness. She stopped hiding her anger. "Why? Based on what? If not for you, I would have graduated from Class A and become a rich woman with a high salary! I wouldn't be back at this school as a regular teacher, serving these students! It's all your fault! Why should I reconcile with you?"
"I didn't force you to become a teacher here," Sae said coldly. "You followed me. Besides, regarding what happened years ago, I wasn't wrong!"
"Haha! You have the nerve to say that! Your boyfriend of only one day had already agreed to drop out for the class. Why did you refuse to let him?!"
"Because he was my boyfriend. It's that simple."
"You only dated for half a day! You guys broke up after school that same day! You didn't even hold hands!"
"Even if it was half a day, we were in a relationship. Partners shouldn't betray each other. It's a matter of principle."
"So what if you were a couple? The class and your own interests are more important."
"I'm not like you. I won't do something so immoral."
Hoshinomiya Chie tugged at her hair in frustration. "Who's immoral! You screwed over the entire class except yourself! You ruined so many people's futures, and so many people hate you. You still dare say you aren't wrong? Have some shame!"
Sae was momentarily speechless, but her personality was similar to Horikita's—it was impossible for her to apologize. She said coldly, "It's useless to say this now. Based on the results, I beat you. It's that simple."
Hoshinomiya hissed, "You only won because you took advantage of Shimizu Akira and Koenji Rokusuke! You've been slacking off; it had nothing to do with you."
Sae snorted. "Don't worry about the 'how,' just look at the result. Am I the teacher of 2nd Year Class A? Are you the teacher of Class D?"
Hoshinomiya's stomach began to ache from the stress and alcohol. "You really think you've won?"
"What else?"
"There's still over a year until graduation. You only have Class A temporarily. Who knows what will happen next?"
"And so?"
"And so? Didn't you hear the meeting today? At the start of the second semester, there will be a 'Unanimous Vote' exam. Do you really think your class will choose to expel someone just for class points?"
Sae instinctively thought of Hirata Yosuke. "Our class has protection points. We just need to make them vote for Koenji. That way the class gets points without losing anyone."
Hoshinomiya laughed. "With Koenji's personality? He already helped the class during the island exam. You think he'll sacrifice his own interests now? You think that's possible?"
"We just need 20 million private points."
"Hilarious! Your class just spent 10 million to buy Koenji's cooperation. Where are you going to get extra class funds?"
"I'll... I'll persuade them! We can just expel the student with the lowest overall ability. Besides, even if we don't lose a student, it doesn't mean your class will have the heart to sacrifice someone. Ichinose would never do that."
"With your reputation, do you really think you can persuade your students? Besides, even if our class can't expel anyone, Sakayanagi and Ryuen will. Those two don't care about their classmates; they'll definitely expel someone to get extra class points. When that happens, your class will be overtaken again.
Oh my!" Hoshinomiya's mood suddenly lifted. "How long has it been, and your so-called Class A is already being forced to give up its seat? How funny!"
Sae looked at her coldly. "I won't let your plan succeed."
"Are you going to look for Akira-kun again?" Hoshinomiya saw through her. "I'm telling you, I'm going to find Akira-kun first and form a cooperation. For the next special exam, he definitely won't help you!"
"Based on what?"
"Hmph, based on my body. Akira-kun has so many girlfriends; he even spent 8 million to bypass the rules. If I offer myself up, he shouldn't refuse me. It's not even a rule violation."
Sae watched her walk away with a grim expression.
Seduce Shimizu Akira?
Indeed, Hoshinomiya Chie was very sweet and had a great body. Many students had liked her since her own student days. Moreover, her aura was strangely similar to Kushida Kikyo's.
Based on the "First Wife" declaration Kushida made today, Akira—who clearly likes Kushida—might actually fall for that type.
If Akira agreed to stop providing help...
Her class really did have a high probability of choosing to protect everyone, thus losing the chance to get massive class points.
What to do?
"Do I... have to take the initiative myself?" Chabashira Sae whispered to herself.
Although she had a boyfriend once, it was only for half a day; she was still pure. She considered herself quite beautiful—certainly better than Hoshinomiya, who was rumored to be a "man-killer."
Horikita Suzune could do it, and Sae, who looked somewhat similar to her, had no reason to fail.
Conveniently, Akira already had Kushida and Horikita as girlfriends, and Hirata listened to him. It would be perfect to let Akira decide who should be expelled.
Isn't that a perfect plan?
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