After hearing Arisu's explanation, Ryunosuke sneered dissatisfiedly.
"You rich people really have too much free time doing useless things."
Arisu waved her finger. "Can't say that. There are also ordinary students in this school. For example, the current Class A leader, Ichinose Honami. She comes from an ordinary family and entered through the school's special invitation route."
"Of course, the school doesn't accept just anyone. They only accept talented people. This school won't nurture useless people."
"Really realistic huh... this school." Ryunosuke murmured with feeling.
Arisu considered that as it should be. "The country spends so much money on this school, of course the purpose is to produce pillars of the nation. How could they waste money on useless people?"
"The students at this school have all gone through various stages of strict selection throughout Japan. They are the best, or at least have very great potential."
Just as Arisu was explaining how extraordinary this school was, Ryunosuke's phone received a message. It was a message informing him that the discussion (session) had ended.
Ryunosuke didn't hesitate to show it to Arisu.
Arisu only glanced at it briefly then ignored it, as if it wasn't her class's business.
Ryunosuke felt curious. "Aren't you worried your class will spend 5 million personal points to save that person?"
"It's only been two months since school started. Even if you don't eat and drink, your total points are only about 7 million. After deducting living costs and having to spend another 5 million, you'll have almost no money left."
"In this school, points are everything. It will affect your movements in the future, you know."
However, Arisu waved her hand casually. "No problem. If Katsuragi-kun really spends 5 million to save Totsuka-kun, then that's what I hope for."
"Oh?" This time it was Ryunosuke's turn to be interested. He was curious about what plan the other party was formulating.
Arisu then unhesitatingly revealed her plan. "If Katsuragi-kun really spends 5 million to save one person, then his position as class leader will be shaken, right?"
"He and I each hold half of the number of students in the class. Through this incident, I can seize the class leader position more quickly."
"Regarding the loss of 5 million personal points, for me it's just a necessary means to achieve the goal. Lost is just lost."
"Lost points can be searched for again, but the opportunity to unite the class quickly may only come once." Arisu said meaningfully.
Clearly, she was very confident in her plan this time. Based on her knowledge of Kohei, that man would definitely save Yahiko.
Sure enough, as Arisu expected, Kohei chose to use 5 million personal points to save that person. And as a result, his position as sole leader could no longer be maintained. From now on, he wouldn't be able to resist Arisu anymore.
Ryunosuke looked at Arisu with curiosity. "You don't look like someone hungry for power. Why did your nature suddenly change drastically?"
The corner of Arisu's lips curved forming a sweet smile. "Because I met an interesting person. Someone worthy for me to face seriously."
Arisu looked at him sharply. Clearly, the person she meant was Ryunosuke.
Ryunosuke could only smile bitterly. "Sakayanagi-san overestimates me. I'm not as great as you think, you don't need to face me that seriously."
Arisu pointed her cane toward Ryunosuke, declaring war.
"This is war, Akasaka-kun. This is my war declaration, Sakayanagi Arisu, to you."
"I want to have a fair duel with you, that's why I can't wait to seize the class leader position. Even if it has to harm the class's own interests."
"If it were before, I wouldn't care about this trivial leader position. But now it's different..."
"Because I have found prey that interests me greatly. Akasaka-kun, are you willing to accept my war declaration?"
Arisu's gaze was so deep, as if a cat stalking its prey and refusing to let go. Although she looked harmless, behind her cute appearance, she was a real Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Ryunosuke didn't respond to her declaration, but also didn't refuse it. Before leaving, he gave one warning to the girl.
"If you want to challenge me, use points as the stakes."
"You know I really need money. As long as you have points in large amounts, I'll definitely take you on."
The corner of Arisu's lips slowly curved. "Then I'll work hard to make money, Akasaka-kun. Wait until I defeat you fairly another time. I won't lose again."
Ryunosuke left, this time really left.
Manami looked at these two crazy people with annoyed feelings.
"Crazy! You're all crazy! Sacrificing a big loss for the class just for something small like this, you're really not normal people!"
But Arisu didn't care. "Kamuro-san, there aren't many normal people in this school. You have to learn to adapt to the environment."
"Adapt what! I don't want to play with you crazy people!" Manami grabbed her school bag and just left. She swore she wouldn't become crazy like them. Truly unreasonable.
Arisu shook her head resignedly and stood slowly. "Let's go, Morishita-san."
"Eh?"
She saw no reaction from her assistant and turned around confused.
Right now, Ai was still staring in the direction Ryunosuke left, unable to shift her gaze for a long time.
Arisu took this opportunity to tease. "Really captivated?"
Ai nodded without denying. "You could say that. After all, he's a partner who has the same frequency as me. If really together, it would definitely be very enjoyable."
Arisu let out a long sigh. "I already gave you a chance, but unfortunately the other party doesn't have thoughts in that direction for now."
"I know..." Ai snapped out of her reverie, held Arisu's hand, and took her away.
"This time you can serve me wholeheartedly, right? Even though I failed earlier." Arisu said in a meaningful tone.
Ai nodded softly as a sign of agreement.
"Good. Then please help me from now on, as my right and left hand."
"Happy to serve you, Sakayanagi-san..."
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On the other side, Ryunosuke went to the Student Council room, specifically to see Manabu.
He deliberately waited until everyone left and only left Manabu before entering.
Manabu looked surprised seeing his arrival. "Regarding your class's problem, I thought you would intervene, but didn't expect you chose to watch coldly."
Ryunosuke approached the sofa and sat down. "Don't talk like that. I intend to intervene, but after the incident."
"Oh? After the incident?" Manabu's interest began to emerge. "Tell me, what do you want to do?"
Ryunosuke threw a USB drive to him.
Manabu caught it and was about to ask, but was immediately cut off by Ryunosuke.
Ryunosuke stood with his hands in his pockets, his face remaining calm. "Tonight at exactly 8:30. Remember, not a minute more, not a minute less. You must open this USB exactly at 8:30. After that, you'll know what to do."
"Don't ever open it early, it will ruin my plan."
Manabu adjusted the position of his black-framed glasses. "What's the benefit for me in this?"
"Helping your sister (Suzune) rise to the upper classes. Do you think that's enough?"
"Okay, I'll help!" Manabu gripped the USB tightly in his hand. "I'll cooperate with you. At 8:30, not less, not more."
Seeing that, Ryunosuke felt at ease and prepared to leave.