Some people were moved, but more realized the value Sakayanagi Arisu was demonstrating at this moment.
At this, Katsuragi Kohei calmly said, "What do you intend to do?"
"Of course, collect more information." Sakayanagi Arisu smiled. "If possible, I hope some people can join clubs and interact with upperclassmen."
Before Katsuragi Kohei could ask why, she answered in advance, "Also, participating in club activities will give point rewards, and outstanding individuals can receive corresponding private points."
"Huh, no Class points?" Totsuka Yahiko felt confused. "Private points are basically useless except for buying things, right?"
Sakayanagi Arisu looked back at Suzuki Toru, the girl's smile like a fox.
"Regarding this, I'd like to hear Suzuki-kun's thoughts."
Suzuki Toru, who was originally just watching the show, suddenly felt as if he had been called upon by a teacher, a feeling of helplessness.
Chapter 17: School Rules
When called upon, Suzuki Toru was not too flustered.
At this moment, the entire Class's gaze converged on him.
Although Class A had many handsome guys, like Sijo Taiga, Sanada Yasuo, Rionaka Satoshi, and Hashimoto Masayoshi, Suzuki Toru still stood out among them.
Noticing the girls quietly whispering and the boys' envious and curious gazes, Suzuki Toru continuously evaluated in his mind what kind of image he should project now.
"Regarding private points, Tomoya Mashima already explained it on the first day of school. His explanation was 'anything can be bought,' and I think that's enough."
Saying this, Suzuki Toru looked around. In fact, many students had already vaguely sensed something was amiss, but hadn't thought deeply about it.
Now that he brought it up again, they could immediately recall Tomoya Mashima's subtle hint from back then.
"Ha, what's that supposed to mean?" Totsuka Yahiko looked at Suzuki Toru dumbfounded. "Points are yen, you can buy whatever you want, that's natural, isn't it?"
Even among Class A students, there would be some who weren't quick-witted enough, after all, not long ago, they were just a group of middle schoolers, ordinary students from all over the country.
Katsuragi Kohei said in a deep voice, "Yahiko, that's not what he means."
At the same time, Sakayanagi Arisu also, uncharacteristically, kindly reminded him, "This 'anything can be bought' might include everything in the school."
Totsuka Yahiko was stunned for a moment, then gradually came back to his senses, feeling a bit parched.
"Sakayanagi, your information couldn't possibly have been bought from upperclassmen using private points, could it?" Katsuragi Kohei asked.
"Hehe, it's not that bad, there's no shortage of idiots in this world." Sakayanagi Arisu said leisurely, then looked at someone with a slightly displeased expression, "Suzuki-kun, is that all you have to say?"
Suzuki Toru turned to look at Kamuro Masumi, who felt a strange sense of confusion.
"Why are you looking at me?"
"What was the answer to what happened last time?"
"Disgusting."
Kamuro Masumi seemed to shiver, pulling at her skirt. Her beautiful, fair legs had the whitest skin, yet also a hint of fleshiness.
You're not asking to see her panties now, Suzuki Toru looked at Kamuro Masumi speechlessly.
Perhaps belatedly, Kamuro Masumi averted her gaze and said irritably, "Alright, alright, you guessed right. I asked the homeroom teacher. He said that for twenty million private points, one person could be promoted to Class A and gain the rights of a graduate. But the rights of a graduate are tied to Class A, and buying them separately has never happened in the school's history."
As she spoke, she started shaking her leg. Was she feeling unconfident about graduating?
Since the classroom was quiet and everyone was looking at them, Kamuro Masumi's words were naturally heard by them all.
"To become a Class A student for twenty million private points, that's truly an astonishing price." Katsuragi Kohei fell into deep thought.
"Hmph, even at a hundred thousand a month, they couldn't do it in three years without eating or drinking. It's no big deal!" Although Totsuka Yahiko was initially surprised, he immediately relaxed and dismissed it.
Hashimoto Masayoshi's eyes sparkled; this seemed like a good option too.
"Hehe, if even a spot in Class A can be bought, please think carefully, what else can't be bought?" Sakayanagi Arisu said with a smile.
"Can test scores be bought too?"
"Don't tell me even erotic merchandise can be bought?"
"Can Class points be bought?"
Inevitably, Class A fell into heated discussion.
"It seems I don't need to provide any further explanation," Suzuki Toru said. "In short, at certain times, private points might become our weapon, for example, by spending the corresponding points to target a certain student and force their expulsion."
For some reason, the entire classroom instantly fell silent.
All sounds ceased abruptly.
It wasn't until a moment later that Sakayanagi Arisu was the first to break the silent atmosphere.
"Hehehe, Suzuki-kun is unexpectedly ruthless, a bit surprising."
Suzuki Toru ignored the various gazes, then calmly said, "It's just the most extreme measure, and it might not even be effective. However, if it's for the Class, I would choose this method without hesitation, even if it meant my own expulsion."
As expected, as soon as he said this, everyone's gazes shifted from shock and uncertainty to astonishment and emotion.
Especially the female group; this kind of self-sacrificing, so-called gentle handsome guy persona easily garnered high favorability. This was the only advantage of high Appearance (good looks).
"You don't have to do that, Suzuki!" someone said, mustering their courage.
Suzuki Toru glanced at her; her name seemed to be Nishikawa Ryoko, with no particular aspirations, just a background character.
Despite thinking this, he still returned a smile, causing her to blush slightly and quickly lower her head in a fluster.
"Tch, is being handsome such a big deal?" Totsuka Yahiko's teeth felt a bit itchy from clenching.
Sakayanagi Arisu didn't let the conversation stray too far, smiling, "To prepare for the upcoming competition, I think it's necessary to use private points to buy corresponding strategies from Tomoya Mashima. Understanding certain rules in advance is very important for us."
Her proposal quickly gained the approval of many students, even those around Katsuragi Kohei seemed somewhat swayed.
"No, I can understand your feelings, but I don't think the school will reveal anything to us. If they told us the key rules, then the competition itself would lose its meaning." Katsuragi Kohei said in a deep voice.
The school did not deliberately conceal anything from the Class 1 students; everything was openly displayed, as if to say, if you're interested, think more about it.
This feeling was like the school had planted apple trees all over the mountains and then introduced everything in the area to the new students, but ignored the apple trees right in front of their eyes, which felt strange.
Although he and Sakayanagi Arisu had thought of the same thing, their ideas were different.
They both knew what the so-called key rules were, meaning how the school would assess classes and students, thereby controlling the increase and decrease of Class points.
In other words, Sakayanagi Arisu wanted to know the questions in advance, while Katsuragi Kohei didn't believe the school would sell the questions to students.
Therefore, the school allowed them to see the apple trees, but would not actively introduce them.
"Hehe, how would we know if we don't try?" Sakayanagi Arisu said, "Judging by the time, Tomoya Mashima should be arriving in the classroom soon, right?"
As her words fell, footsteps were heard from outside the classroom, and then Tomoya Mashima's figure appeared at the classroom door.
As soon as he entered the classroom, Tomoya Mashima suddenly felt something was amiss.
It seemed everyone was looking at him with a complex and expectant gaze.
"Tomoya Mashima, how many points do we need to acquire the rules of this school?" Sakayanagi Arisu asked first.
Immediately after, Katsuragi Kohei added.
"Regarding the increase and decrease of Class points, what form will our upcoming assessment take, and how can we avoid expulsion? Can this information be disclosed to us?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Tomoya Mashima's eyes, but given the usual speed of Class A, this year's Class A students were quite fast.
"Sorry, no comment." He calmly said, "The school has established thousands of specific rules regarding the scope of private points, and among them, teachers are strictly forbidden from selling exam rules."
Upon hearing this, many students were greatly disappointed.
Immediately, Tomoya Mashima changed their minds again.
"However, as an individual, I can sell you a bit of common sense—the common sense for surviving in this school."
After speaking, Tomoya Mashima glanced at the camera in the corner.
Chapter 18: The Coexistence of Class A
"Having been here for a week, I think you should have a slight understanding of this school," Tomoya Mashima said. "As long as it doesn't violate school rules and satisfies the principle of mutual consent, private points can buy anything. This is the first point I want to add."
Tomoya Mashima's gaze swept over their expressions, lingering for a moment on Katsuragi Kohei and Sakayanagi Arisu.
"So, my price is five hundred thousand private points, and I won't guarantee it's worth the value. Can you accept that?"
The school wouldn't allow teachers to reveal too much; most information could only be touched upon briefly.
This was also to ensure fairness between classes, as if a teacher from a certain class, out of self-interest, said a word or two more, it could put their class significantly ahead of others.
Katsuragi Kohei was very surprised, because the price was too low. Divided among everyone, it was only a little over ten thousand, and he couldn't help but be tempted.
However, before he could speak, Sakayanagi Arisu smiled slightly: "Please let me pay, after all, I was the first to propose it."
Katsuragi Kohei was taken aback. She alone had five hundred thousand private points?
When did that happen?
"You're lying, everyone clearly has one hundred thousand private points, how do you have five hundred thousand private points?" Totsuka Yahiko also didn't believe Sakayanagi Arisu had that balance.
"Hehe, it just so happens." Sakayanagi Arisu had difficulty moving, so she handed her phone to Hashimoto Masayoshi, asking him to help bring it to Tomoya Mashima.
Tomoya Mashima glanced at it and said expressionlessly, "Alright, the transaction is complete."
"No way, this guy really has five hundred thousand private points?!" Totsuka Yahiko couldn't help but exclaim.
His question was also the question of everyone in the Class.
"You have the school forum on your phones, just open it and see." Hashimoto Masayoshi said, somewhat speechless.
Immediately after, most people saw the bounty post Sakayanagi Arisu had put on the forum, which was unparalleled.
Now there was nothing more to say; everyone's gazes towards Sakayanagi Arisu became more respectful.
Katsuragi Kohei managed to maintain his composure on the surface, but Totsuka Yahiko was still muttering something under his breath.
"Quiet down, I will not repeat what I'm about to say a second time," Tomoya Mashima said. "First, as Class A students, you undoubtedly have the highest evaluation, but only to that extent. This school believes in meritocracy, and corresponding ability leads to corresponding evaluation."
"In the next three years, you will face countless challenges. I cannot tell you the specifics, but they will be a bit more special than the exams you are used to."
"Those without corresponding ability usually become sacrifices, meaning expulsion. To avoid expulsion, you must either work hard to improve your ability or contribute to the Class."
"Judging by your expressions, you should know what Class A means, so I won't elaborate on that. There are many ways to acquire private points, whether through club activities or personal transactions, but Class points are not tradable."
"As for the increase and decrease of Class points, I think you should be very clear. Just like exam scores, it will ultimately depend on you, not the school."
There was nothing particularly outrageous in this content. After the explanations from Sakayanagi Arisu and Suzuki Toru, one could pretty much guess it with a little thought.
Tomoya Mashima was now essentially affirming their ideas, indicating that what they had guessed earlier was basically correct, and they should rest assured.
Therefore, he charged five hundred thousand private points.
Finally, Tomoya Mashima looked around and slowly said, "As personal advice, it's best for no one to go it alone. The power of cooperation is much greater than you imagine."
Tomoya Mashima had guessed correctly; he keenly sensed that there were two people in the Class suitable to be Class leaders.
How could there be two leaders in one Class?
Perhaps Class A's first test was to learn how to cooperate.
However, from beginning to end, Sakayanagi Arisu maintained a smile; this was the effect she wanted.
If nothing unexpected happened, everyone's evaluation of her was constantly rising, while their evaluation of Katsuragi Kohei would sharply decline.
After today, she would steadily surpass Katsuragi Kohei.
Hmm, she wouldn't crush him immediately.
Because she still wanted to play; before the main course, there had to be some appetizers.
Katsuragi Kohei said in a deep voice, "Tomoya Mashima, are we currently in an exam?"
Currently, the Class points of all four classes were the same, so there was clearly no way to distinguish the specific Class rankings.
Unless the results would be clear next month.