"Ah?"
"Is that possible?"
Yamauchi, hearing this, was shocked. He was counting on the 100,000 points next month to repay his debts.
Class D suddenly became noisy, shocked by this rule. If points decreased, their quality of life would suffer.
"Hashima, how is the evaluation score deducted? This is crucial for us."
Hirata, worried, looked at Hashima.
"Don't worry. Since I've been paid, I'll explain everything."
Hashima smiled, "Deductions are simple. After so many years of school, you know what's forbidden, right?"
"Using your phone in class, passing notes, whispering, being late... All this leads to deductions."
"What?!"
Some students were shocked. Class D's teacher, Cha Pill Saji, was very lenient, never sanctioning these behaviors.
"How many points are deducted?"
"Haven't we already lost many points? What should we do?"
Seeing their worry, Kushida intervened, "Hashima, are there bonuses for the evaluation score?"
"Of course."
Hashima nodded, impressed by Kushida.
"The school wants classes to compete. There will be special exams, crucial battles for students."
"Exams have unique rules. Succeeding can increase the evaluation score."
Hashima smiled, encouraging Class D, though he doubted their ability.
"If your score exceeds 1,000, you'll receive more than 100,000 points per month."
"Really?!"
"So, the higher the score, the more points we get? That's great!"
Yamauchi dreamed of a better life with more points.
"I see."
Hirata, as the leader, realized Class D had acted poorly in class that week. He could now use this rule to discipline them.
"Hashima, continue. We've understood this part."
Kushida smiled.
"Alright. The most important rule concerns the class system."
Hashima, excited, knew this rule had shocked Class B.
"Classes aren't assigned randomly. There's an important criterion."
"What criterion?"
Hōkibaru intervened, curious why Class D was considered inferior.
"Classes are assigned in descending order, from A to D, based on students' results and abilities."
Hashima wrote the letters on the board, calm, but internally amused.
"Class A has the best students. Others are ranked in descending order, the least performing going to Class D."
"!"
"What?!"
"Impossible!!!"
Hōkibaru stood up, shocked, angry, and confused.
Other Class D students were also shocked, refusing to be considered the worst.
"You're lying! We're not the worst!" Yamauchi shouted.
"No, it's the truth. Before entering here, you took tests and interviews."
Hashima, facing the chaos, explained calmly, "The school evaluates not only results but also skills and history. Classes are assigned accordingly."
"It's the truth. You can check."
He paused, knowing he had another bombshell to drop.
After Hashima 's explanation of the class system, Class D erupted into chaos. Students refused to be labeled as the worst. Some, who were good students, claimed they deserved to be in Class A.
"Calm down. Let's let Hashima finish. He surely has more to say."
Hirata, though shocked, tried to restore order as the leader.
Kushida, beside him, looked uncomfortable after learning that Class D was the lowest-performing.
Hashima knew she was troubled. He had intentionally mentioned that the school evaluated students' backgrounds because Kushida had a mysterious past, likely the reason she was placed in Class D.
"Don't worry. I have another important rule."
Hashima smiled, observing the class. He noted Hōkibaru's angry expression.
"Class rankings aren't fixed. Remember the evaluation score."
"Every month, the school ranks classes based on their score. If a lower class surpasses a higher one, their rankings swap."
"For example, if Class D surpasses Class C, it becomes the new Class C."
"Is that how it works?"
"It's a competition between classes to climb the rankings."
This rule was clear. Hirata wondered why these rules were worth three million points. If it was just about competition, why such a high price?
"Of course, this leads to the school's most important rule."
Hashima grew serious, as this rule was crucial to him and Class B.
"Why this competition? To ensure a 100% graduation and employment rate."
"The school boasts about that, right? Graduates have a guaranteed future."
"But..." he paused, mischievous, "only Class A can graduate and receive recommendations. Other classes don't have that privilege."
"What?!"
"We can't graduate?!"
"That's unfair!"
Class D was shocked, realizing their future was at stake. Were they just pawns for Class A?
"That's the rule. You have to accept it. I can't do anything about it."
Hashima looked at Kushida, "What do you think?"
"It's shocking. The school is so cruel, forcing classes to fight for survival."
Kushida smiled weakly, shaken by these rules.
"Exactly. That's why Class B is working hard."
Hashima looked at Ichinose, who returned his smile. Ichinose thought about their struggle to graduate, thanks to Hashima 's support.
Hashima was glad to be in Class B. Though they weren't the best, their unity was their strength.
"Hashima , are there any other rules?"
Hōkibaru, stopping her writing, looked at Hashima .
"One small thing about points."
Hashima nodded, explaining the special point rule mentioned by the teacher.
"Private points can be used to change classes."
"Change classes?"
Kushida, surprised, looked at Hashima , "You mean we can enter another class by paying?"
"Yes, but it's very expensive."
Hashima held up two fingers, "With 20 million points, you can choose any class."
"What?!"
"That's so expensive!"
This rule shocked the class again. After learning that distributed points could decrease, they realized they needed to be frugal.
"The school doesn't force anyone. It's a personal choice. With enough points, opportunities are greater."
Hashima smiled, concluding, "That's all the hidden rules."
"I'll leave now. Don't forget the contract. Any violation will result in expulsion."
He looked at Ichinose, ready to leave.
Hōkibaru, sitting down, thought deeply. She realized Hashima already knew the rules and had spied on Class D to recover points.
She also thought his ultimate goal was to change classes. With 20 million points, he could enter Class A before graduation, securing his future.
"Impressive..."
Hōkibaru reassessed Hashima in her mind.
As Hashima and Ichinose prepared to leave, Kushida stopped them.
"Hashima , wait."
"Yes?"
Hashima , always attentive to Kushida, was delighted to hear her.
"Can I have your number? You've given us crucial information. I'd like to treat you to a meal as thanks."
"?"
Hashima was surprised, but Ichinose, beside him, was shocked. Her eyes locked onto Kushida.
What? Do you have something to hide from me? What are you planning?