When Hoshinomiya made her demand, I decisively refused.
This conflicted with my deal with Chabashira Sae, unless the person in front of me offered a price higher than Chabashira Sae's, enough to compensate for my 8 million loss.
"I apologize, Hoshinomiya-sensei, but as a member of Class D, I am a Class D dog, and I will not betray my class."
Hoshinomiya wasn't too surprised by my refusal; she held up three little fingers and wiggled them.
"2.1 million personal points, are you in?"
Akasaka, who had originally been so self-righteous and vowed never to betray his class, hesitated...
Akasaka pushed up his nonexistent glasses. "This... actually, it can be discussed."
Hoshinomiyazhihui...
"You're really obsessed with money, aren't you?"
"Teacher, you're not qualified to say that about me. Since you can offer such a high price of 2.1 million, you must have been eavesdropping outside when Chabashira-sensei offered me 2 million, right? Otherwise, how would it be such a coincidence?"
Although my words were a question, I was already quite certain that the teacher had been eavesdropping.
Hoshinomiya admitted it without hesitation.
"Oh! You're quite something, student! It would be great if you were in our Class B. How about it? Want to consider switching? You're always welcome here~"
Faced with the teacher's invitation, I decisively refused.
"Sorry, alive I am a Class D dog, dead I am a Class D ghost. I will not betray my class."
Hoshinomiya-sensei adorably tilted her head. "But when I tempted you with 2.1 million just now, you clearly wavered, didn't you?"
"Cough, cough, nonsense! How could I?!"
"You think a mere 2.1 million can buy me off! I need at least 9 million to make up for the 8 million I'm about to receive, and for my losses."
Hoshinomiyazhihui revealed a mischievous smile.
"You might not even get that 8 million."
"Don't underestimate Class A and Class B, little Akasaka."
"Even if you are excellent, you are still just one person; you cannot sway an entire class."
"In this school, one person's power is always limited."
"It's better to cooperate with me and together, bring down your class, which is already considered the worst. It's simpler and more cost-effective."
Facing Hoshinomiya-sensei's suggestion, I understood that she made a lot of sense, but I just didn't want to listen because it offered me no benefit.
I looked at Hoshinomiya-sensei in front of me, and then remembered my deal with Chabashira Sae, feeling a headache coming on.
I wanted to get both sums of money, but their requests conflicted. What should I do?
I need to figure out a way to get money from both sides...
Akasaka Ryunosuke pondered for a moment, then asked Hoshinomiya, "To what extent do I need to perform to get the 2.1 million from you?"
As I asked, Hoshinomiya's lips curved into a strange arc, and she slowly told me,
"I want you to cause trouble within your own class so that their personal points drop below 100 next month. If you can do that, I'll give you 2.1 million personal points~"
Hoshinomiya adorably wiggled her finger, but I wasn't listening. Instead, I looked at her with a serious expression.
"The cost is too great; it would make me the shame of the class. Do you think I would do that?"
Hoshinomiya understood my reaction and nodded. "You're right. After all, you'd be standing against your class. If you don't agree, there's nothing I can do."
Akasaka quickly reached out to stop her. "No! That's not what I mean."
"What I mean is... you need to add more money."
Hoshinomiyazhihui...
Eventually, the two settled on terms and signed a two-part contract, each taking a copy.
It clearly stated that as long as Class D's personal points dropped below 100 next month, he would receive 2.1 million personal points.
Akasaka originally wanted an advance payment, but unfortunately, the other party wasn't as easy to fool as Chabashira Sae. She insisted on paying only after I accomplished the task, which was quite frustrating, so I had to agree.
After all, the contract was signed, and the most important thing was the 2.1 million. As for the contract with Chabashira-sensei, I'd have to think of another plan. There was still a loophole to exploit that would allow me to get money from both sides without conflict.
I rushed to the Student Council office and gently knocked on the door. Tachibana Akane's sweet voice came from inside again.
"Coming!"
Tachibana Akane opened the door, led me inside, and complained to me at the same time. "Why are you so late? You're late on your first day joining the Student Council?!"
Tachibana Akane stood with her hands on her hips, her small body leaning forward, looking at me with dissatisfaction, but I felt that Tachibana Akane was even cuter like this.
Faced with the question, I quickly explained.
"Our class homeroom teacher called me to the office, so it delayed me a bit. Besides, I didn't delay much time, only half an hour, and I had already informed the President beforehand."
I looked at Horikita Manabu, who was still working. Horikita Manabu stopped what he was doing, nodded, as if acknowledging it, said nothing, and continued with his work.
Horikita Manabu and I had already exchanged contact information, and I had explained to him when the teacher called me earlier.
Tachibana Akane realized she had been rash and quickly bowed her head to apologize to me.
"I'm sorry, I didn't know you had already spoken with the President. I'm truly sorry."
Faced with the apology from the petite Tachibana Akane, I said it was fine and sat back down in my chair, ready to work.
Today was my first day on the job, so I couldn't be careless. Although 100,000 points was no longer much to me now, even a small mosquito has meat. If I spent these 100,000 points frugally, it would be enough for half a year's living expenses....
Akasaka picked up his pen and documents and began to work.
Having been a man-ox in my previous life, this amount of work was effortless, with absolutely no pressure.
Tachibana Akane saw how quickly I got into the zone and nodded in satisfaction, then turned back to her secretarial work.
At Advanced Nurturing High School, class hours are from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Student Council work hours are from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM for entry into the Student Council, ending at 5:30 PM.
Of course, there are also times when they have to work overtime, for example, during the student season and campus season. That's when the Student Council is busiest, and they might not be able to leave at the usual 5:30 PM.
【Akasaka Ryunosuke, current points remaining: 1 million.】
【Time: Third day of school.】