As the students settled down, Chie Hoshinomiya tapped the blackboard with a small stick, making a tap, tap sound. Her tone became more serious.
"Alright, next I'm going to explain the rules you'll need to follow at this school. Please listen carefully. If any of you have trouble remembering, you can use a notebook to write things down."
"But before that, let's hand out your student ID cards. Is there a student who can help me with this?"
As soon as she finished speaking, everyone in the class turned to look at Honami Ichinose, waiting for her to respond. They had an unspoken agreement to give this chance to get the teacher's attention to her.
Hoshinomiya saw this and noted it. As a graduate of this school herself, she understood the importance of a class leader. It seemed her class had chosen their leader very quickly this year, which was a good thing.
"Hoshinomiya-sensei, I'll do it."
Living up to everyone's expectations, Honami Ichinose raised her hand and accepted the task. After getting the teacher's approval, she quickly left her seat to begin.
In the back row, Katsuragi Ren had already finished his drawing. He rested his chin on his fist and watched the reactions of his classmates. They had no desire to compete, no intention of showing off. They had all agreed to give the opportunity to Honami.
It was... very disappointing.
Once everyone had their student ID, Hoshinomiya continued.
"First of all, the money you use in the outside world is useless here. You were probably told not to bring any money with you when you enrolled. The currency used in this school is called points. This month, the school will be giving one hundred thousand points to each of you."
"Points are added on the first of every month. The value of one point is equal to one yen," she said with a laugh. "You can check your student cards now to see if you have one hundred thousand points. If the amount is wrong, please let me know right away so I can report the issue."
She paused, giving the students a moment to check their cards before she went on.
"During your time here, all contact with the outside world is forbidden. That includes your parents. If there's a real emergency, you must first talk with a teacher, who will submit the reason to the school administration for a final decision."
"And the last important rule: anything that exists within the school can be purchased with points."
"That's about it. There's still some time before the opening ceremony, so feel free to chat. But keep an eye on the time and don't be late," she said. Just as she was about to leave...
"Hoshinomiya-sensei, may I ask you a few questions?" Ignoring the surprised looks from his classmates, Ren stood up and stopped her just as she was about to step out the door.
"Oh? Katsuragi-kun. What's on your mind?" Hearing a student call out, Hoshinomiya returned to the podium and looked at him with narrowed eyes.
She knew his name for a simple reason. She had already memorized the names of all her future students, but this particular one had forcefully kicked another student off the list just yesterday to take their spot. How could she not notice someone with that kind of power?
"Sensei, I'd like to ask if the one hundred percent employment rate mentioned in the school's introduction applies to all students," Ren asked, his face looking perfectly innocent. But his words were a bombshell.
"..." Hoshinomiya didn't answer. Sometimes, silence means no.
The students in Class B weren't fools. Seeing their teacher's reaction, it was clear they understood what it meant. Even if a few didn't get it, their new friends would quickly explain.
"Also, Sensei, about these one hundred thousand points. Is that a fixed amount we get every month?" Ren asked another sharp question, waking up the students who were still excited about the money.
Did he not know these rules? Of course, he did. But it was useless if he was the only one who knew. It was better to use this opportunity, with the teacher present, to show them the hard truth.
"My, my, Katsuragi-kun, you've put me in a tough spot. I'm sorry, but I can't answer that," she said, pretending to be troubled. She then stuck her tongue out at him playfully.
"I understand, Hoshinomiya-sensei." Ren felt that he had revealed enough of the school's hidden rules for now.
He might have been finished, but Chie Hoshinomiya was not. She was in no hurry to leave now. She sat on a small stool behind the desk, looking like she was ready to watch a good show, her eyes fixed on the calm student in the back.
She had been wrong. She thought the leader of this class would be the gentle sheep, Honami Ichinose. She never expected this wolf named Katsuragi Ren to be the first to show his teeth.
Hehe, with a wolf on my right and a sheep on my left, how can you compete with me this time, Sae-chan?
The students, their excitement gone, all turned to look at him, waiting to see what he would say next. The whole reason they came here was for that one hundred percent employment rate. Now that they knew it wasn't for everyone, they naturally started to worry.
"Um... Katsuragi-kun, what did you mean by that?" a small girl with short, light-brown hair asked in a quiet voice.
Hmm... her name is Chihiro Shiranami, I think? Ren recalled the name from introductions earlier.
"Shiranami-san, what do you think I meant?" Ren replied, his tone playful like a wolf toying with a rabbit.
"Umm..." Chihiro was naturally timid and had previously attended an all-girls school. She had never been teased like this before. The courage she had gathered disappeared, and she whimpered as she buried her head in her arms.
"Ren-kun!"
The class's chosen leader, Honami Ichinose, spoke up at the right moment.
"What I mean is..." Ren dropped the playful act, his tone becoming serious.
"Everyone, I'm sorry to say this, but you've all been kidnapped by me."
Hearing Ren's words, a small smirk spread across Chie Hoshinomiya's face.
Little Katsuragi, the way you cut in line like that was just...
Perfect!
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