I once again proposed a deal with Ichinose Honami.
It was to help them get promoted to Class A next month, and the condition I set was an additional 1 million private points.
Ichinose seemed a bit troubled. “Sorry, Akasaka-kun, I can’t agree to that.”
“The 1 million private points we paid this time were gathered by all 40 students in our class. If we have to pay another 1 million private points, the pressure would be too great.”
“Besides, we got the information in advance, and the gap shouldn't be too big. Even if we're below Class A, it won't be by much, and we'll be satisfied with that.”
“Is that so… That’s truly a shame.” I couldn't help but show a pained expression.
It really hurt, 1 million flew away…
Soon, Ichinose Honami and Kanzaki Ryuji prepared to leave.
Just then, Hoshinomiya-sensei kindly suggested, “It’s lunchtime. Let’s eat before we go.”
Everyone agreed and planned to leave after eating.
Akasaka Ryunosuke stood up, ready to leave. His goal had been achieved; there was no need for him to stay.
Hoshinomiya saw that I was about to leave and quickly called out to me, “Come to my office after school, okay? I have something to tell you.”
I staggered. 【Something else to tell me? It’s really busy every day…】.
I reluctantly agreed to Hoshinomiya-sensei's request and then left.
Ichinose Honami asked curiously, “Sensei, is there something important you need to discuss with him in your office?”
Hoshinomiya smiled mysteriously. “You’ll know later. I didn’t intend to hide it from you. I want to make a deal with him to buy the opportunity to get into Class A…”
“Although I don’t know if that guy is really just humoring me.”
“But it’s enough for me to take a risk and try.”
Hoshinomiyazhihui's expression was exceptionally serious, completely different from her usual carefree demeanor, but then she instantly reverted to her original self, smiling.
“Don’t worry, the teacher will pay for this. Besides, if we really get into Class A, the teacher’s salary will double, so this money will come back quickly. You don’t need to feel pressured.”
Hoshinomiya quickly waved her hand, signaling Ichinose not to feel burdened, as she could earn the money back herself.
Ichinose felt a bit guilty, as having the teacher pay was somewhat inappropriate.
So, Ichinose started negotiating with Hoshinomiya, suggesting that the students pay half. At first, Hoshinomiya refused, but she couldn't win against Ichinose's stubbornness and finally reluctantly agreed.
“Little Honami is really something. I didn’t expect her to be so stubborn.”
Hoshinomiya held her cheek and grumbled, but she highly approved of the child's sensible and well-behaved nature. Unfortunately, this was Advanced Nurturing High School, and these were the least needed qualities.
Hoshinomiya was very worried that this child would not be able to survive in this school in the future…
On the other side, Akasaka Ryunosuke.
After lunch, he returned to the classroom and immediately encountered Kushida Kikyo, who had been waiting there for a long time.
Akasaka quickly slammed on the brakes and turned to leave. He didn't want to be with this troublesome person.
Kushida had been waiting for Akasaka for a while. When she saw him arrive, her eyes lit up, and she was about to say hello. But when she saw Akasaka turn to leave, she didn't care about her gentle and kind image anymore and directly grabbed Akasaka Ryunosuke's hand, who was trying to leave.
“Please wait!”
When I saw my hand being grabbed, and knowing I couldn't escape, I could only turn my head to Kushida, “Is there something you need, Kushida-san?”
Kushida again showed that delicate, cute, and wronged look in her eyes. If it were an ordinary boy, he would probably have already fallen at her feet, but unfortunately, I am not an ordinary student…
“Akasaka-kun, are you avoiding me? Why are you avoiding me? Did I do something wrong to make you angry?”
The surrounding classmates all looked over, showing gossipy expressions, thinking it was some unfinished romance.
Tsk, this woman… she’s really an actress, but on the surface, I replied normally. “Kushida-san, I’ve already made it very clear. I don’t want to be friends with you. How long are you going to keep pestering me?”
Facing such a direct answer, Kushida was a bit stunned.
How is this boy completely different from the others she had encountered before? He’s so difficult to deal with. She had already lowered herself, and he still wasn’t satisfied…
Kushida’s face darkened slightly. It was the first time a boy had managed to break through her composure.
In the past, who hadn't she managed to fool around? Why was this guy so unyielding…
But on the surface, she still replied normally, even with a hint of grievance, pushing Akasaka into the most disadvantageous position.
“Akasaka-kun, do you dislike me?” she said, and small tears actually welled up in her eyes.
Now this… directly pushed Akasaka Ryunosuke into a disadvantageous position. The people around him began to whisper and even blamed Akasaka.
“This guy is actually bullying Kushida, how disgusting.” Kei Karuizawa, the leader of the gal group, muttered in dissatisfaction.
The other gals quickly agreed, and even Matsushita Chiaki, for the sake of her small group, occasionally added a comment.
But on the surface, she had actually seen the whole story clearly, but for the sake of her superficial social relationships, she could only add a comment.
“Akasaka is indeed a bit much… Who does he think he is?” But she didn’t say too much, and closed her mouth after that sentence.
She just wanted to be more sociable, so that her life could become a little more normal, just like Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, who is a master hiding his strength.
To put it bluntly, Matsushita Chiaki is a low-budget version of Koenji.
Even Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, Akasaka’s only friend in name, had no intention of saying a few good words for Akasaka.
He knew very well that if he went to help say a few good words at this time, he would definitely be ostracized by most of the other students…
That’s not worth it.
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka clearly separated things and could only mourn for Akasaka in his heart.
Forgive me, I don’t want to be isolated either. I want to be a normal, ordinary person…
Akasaka saw that things were developing unfavorably, and his face also darkened. He looked at the feigning pitiful Kushida Kikyo in front of him with an utterly impolite tone.
“Kushida-san, how many more times do I have to tell you? I don’t want to know you. Why are you like a dog-skin plaster, never-ending, huh? Can’t shake you off no matter what.”
Kushida froze on the spot. She didn't expect me to speak so impolitely. She quickly tried to explain.
“You misunderstood, Akasaka-kun, I just want to be friends with you.”
Akasaka quickly raised his hand to stop her, looked around at the displeased classmates, and then said again to Kushida Kikyo:
“No matter how many times you say it, my answer remains the same. I don't want to be friends with you. Please don't pester me anymore. You're very annoying.”
After saying this, I sat back in my chair. Just like Horikita Suzune, I was ostracized by my classmates, but it didn’t matter. I didn’t want to engage in any social interactions in class; I just wanted to earn money.
Kushida Kikyo’s body stiffened, and she didn’t recover even after I left. Her eyes were dim and unclear, revealing a hint of malice as she cursed fiercely in her heart.
“Akasaka Ryunosuke, you disgusting man, you just wait for me…”
Soon, the class bell rang, and everyone returned to their seats and began class.