Chapter 24
Chapter 024: Someone Actually Craves This? Fine, I’ll Satisfy You!
From the information summarized by Kushida, it was clear that she had gathered quite a lot of details.
Even though Hachiman always felt that Kushida wasn’t particularly smart, when it came to socializing and gathering intel, she was definitely strong.
However—
Sakayanagi Arisu was extremely intelligent and would never reveal information about herself so easily.
Which meant…
There was another way to interpret this.
For example, Kushida had probably been tricked into revealing some information as well.
It was just that Kushida had been in an irritable mood these past few days, meaning she likely didn’t want to expose her own secrets.
So then…
Selling other people’s information would have been the easier option.
And among the people Kushida had interacted with these past few days…
Wasn’t Hachiman one of them?
If he connected the dots—
Sakayanagi had specifically invited him here…
Then that meant…
It was exactly as he suspected.
Kushida had sold him out.
Still, at least now Kushida had obtained intel on Sakayanagi as well, so it wasn’t a complete loss.
But—
“According to her, since she finally has the opportunity to experience school life, she hopes for something unique and exciting.”
Hachiman recalled what he saw on the first day of school at Keyaki Mall—
Sakayanagi Arisu, surrounded by her classmates, basking in their endless flattery.
Because she had never been able to experience school life before, she cherished this opportunity and wanted to make up for what she had missed.
However—
On the very first day, she had already become the center of attention in her class, worshipped by everyone.
Which meant that she had already reached the peak of her school life from the very beginning.
No wonder…
She felt bored and was now looking for something fun.
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
What kind of high-level mind game is this?!
“I’m afraid I can’t accept your proposal,” Hachiman said after some thought. “No matter what, I’m still a member of Class D. Being a spy or anything like that… I simply won’t do it.”
“And this is my bottom line. I hope you understand that.” Hachiman stated firmly.
This wording seemed very polite.
It was also the result of careful consideration.
Sakayanagi Arisu was probably just playing around, but Hachiman didn’t want to join her in her little game.
“Are you sure about that?” Sakayanagi asked. “If you stay in Class D, your living allowance next month will be very little, you know.”
Oh.
So that’s how it is.
You really know a lot.
Both Chabashira-sensei and the Student Council President had tacitly agreed that if students were to be informed of the school’s rules, they would have to pay a price.
That means, it must be true. By provoking the upperclassmen, Sakayanagi Arisu had managed to exploit the senior students, and in doing so, she had accumulated a huge amount of points.
Through the trading of these points, she had obtained a complete set of the school’s rules.
But this phrase also caught his attention.
What did she mean by “your living allowance next month will be very little”?
Hachiman had thought the school wanted students to compete within their classes, to make progress and earn rewards through exams and such. But now… it seemed that Sakayanagi’s attitude implied that… the exams had already started.
“Maybe so,” Hachiman said. “And the class I’m in might make things worse than you expect.”
“Then why not just join us?” Sakayanagi Arisu asked. “I’m offering a very generous reward.”
She seemed somewhat confused.
Because Hachiman wasn’t stupid and could understand her words.
But why was he being so stubborn?
After all, he had also expressed his desire to be supported.
So, little Sakayanagi thought this would be an easy match.
“Because your so-called spy recruitment is just a whim,” Hachiman replied. “You’re not actually interested in class competition or maintaining Class A’s position, are you?”
“Heh…”
That remark made Sakayanagi Arisu laugh.
She was very cute, and her smile was bright and charming.
But…
“You’re not wrong,” Sakayanagi said. “I don’t care much about class competition.”
“It’s just so boring.”
“I thought this school would bring me something new, but after experiencing it, it’s nothing special.”
Nothing special, huh…
Such an arrogant statement.
Hachiman confirmed it.
Sakayanagi Arisu might look fragile, but her attack power was pretty strong.
If he had to describe her, he would call her a Tyrannosaurus rex.
She hadn’t grown fully yet, so maybe she was more like a baby Tyrannosaurus rex or a juvenile T. rex.
“To be honest, I’ve never experienced school life before, and I was hoping for something interesting here, but it’s so boring.”
“So,”
Sakayanagi Arisu continued, “Hachiman-kun, do you understand this feeling?”
Understand this feeling?
Of course… he didn’t.
What was wrong with this school? It’s free, and if you do well, you can save money to leave.
For someone like him, who didn’t want to put in any effort, it was the best deal.
But Sakayanagi Arisu already had a massive amount of points and still found it boring.
That meant… Sakayanagi Arisu was definitely a rich girl.
She wasn’t lacking for money.
She was here to have fun.
Damn, a rich, annoying little lolita.
“If you’re this bored, do you want to experience the little shock of Class D?” Hachiman asked. “And in return, I want the information you know about this school.”
“…”
“…”
Sakayanagi Arisu seemed to think for a moment.
“How much do you know about this school?” she asked.
“Basically, it’s all about points. You can buy anything with points, and you can also buy information you don’t know. The school doesn’t do charity; students’ living expenses won’t be provided for free. Instead, students compete within their classes for resources. The initial class assignments are unfair. Class A students have the highest quality, and Class D is probably treated like a garbage dump.” Hachiman said.
“…”
“…”
Sakayanagi Arisu.
You seem to know quite a bit, huh?
“Alright.” Sakayanagi Arisu gently moved her cherry-colored lips, almost like a cat, and gave a sly, polite smile. “Let me experience this so-called ‘little shock’ of Class D.”
Then…
Sakayanagi Arisu felt… despair.
The terrible students of Class D, damn it, Hachiman!