"The results are out? I didn't even notice." Lin Mu shrugged, looking indifferent.
Tobe Sho, on the other hand, had a constipated expression on his face, his eyes filled with envy and jealousy as he looked at Lin Mu. He hated this kind of top student! They were too competitive. To be able to get first place on a test after being a month behind schedule was just infuriating!
However, when Lin Mu said he could copy his math homework anytime, Tobe Sho's envy and jealousy instantly vanished, replaced by a look of joy.
Hayama Hayato looked on, speechless. "Sho-kun, it's better to do your homework yourself. If you're always busy playing around, you'll have to spend your weekends in remedial classes if you fail your exams."
"I know, I know, Hayato-kun! I wouldn't joke about my weekends. This is just for convenience!" As long as he maintained a passing grade and didn't fail, Tobe Sho's standards for himself weren't high. Besides, he had to take care of his hair and maintain his skin; he didn't have time to spend on studying.
And just like that, Lin Mu was treated as his math homework tool.
But Lin Mu didn't care. In any case, he wasn't the one who might fail for not doing his homework. If he wanted to copy, let him copy. It was no big deal. When you're trying to get by in a class, it's better to be sociable. And since Tobe Sho was Hayama Hayato's friend, getting a little closer to him would grant him access to Hayama's social circle, while also increasing his own presence and influence in the class. Why wouldn't he do it?
Yes, achieving better grades was also a means of increasing one's influence. It wasn't just in society; high school students were actually even more competitive. And honor students often received more attention and were more easily admired.
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When Shiina Mahiru saw the list of grades, she was a little surprised. She hadn't expected to be surpassed. She had a 98, while Lin Mu had a 99.
Her cheeks immediately puffed out, and she felt a bit unconvinced. Didn't this guy spend a month in the hospital? How could he still get a 99? Next time, I will definitely surpass him and keep my throne as number one in our grade!
At the same time as she felt unconvinced, Shiina Mahiru also felt an inexplicable sense of pride. Who doesn't want their man to be an outstanding person?
Amidst the chattering of the students, the class bell rang. The beautiful teacher with long pink hair, dressed in professional attire and a hip-hugging skirt, Kirisu Mafuyu, walked in gracefully. The beautiful teacher's pleasant and melodious voice sounded, starting today's lesson.
She taught history.
Lin Mu, however, was a bit distracted. His gaze was more focused on Kirisu Mafuyu's graceful figure and the backs of the other female students. Among them, Shinka Nibutani sat upright in her chair, looking as if she were listening attentively.
But Lin Mu knew that Shinka Nibutani had been a severe chunibyou in middle school. She believed she was a 500-year-old magician and had even written a grimoire of magic spells. Speaking of magicians, Lin Mu had that in his list of abilities. But unfortunately, with only Little Angel Mahiru as his one and only familiar, he had only unlocked the Super-Recovery ability. The skills related to being a magician remained locked.
But he wasn't in a hurry. Enjoying life was the main goal. High school life was still very interesting. In his past life, he was an unsuccessful writer who had casually muddled through a university after high school, in a class full of guys. He had never even touched a girl. Now that he had the chance to go to high school again, with so many high-quality girls around him, shouldn't he properly sing the praises of youth and make up for the regrets of his past life?
Before he knew it, class was over.
Kirisu Mafuyu, however, asked Lin Mu to come to her office. Lin Mu quickly followed her.
Arriving at the office, Kirisu Mafuyu looked at the rather handsome boy with bright eyes before her, nodded slightly, and revealed a smile. "Lin Mu-kun, how are you getting along with your classmates? Are you getting used to the class?"
"It's great. The students are all looking out for me. I think I've already integrated into the class."
"That's good." Kirisu Mafuyu nodded in relief and continued, "Lin Mu-kun, your math grade is very good. To be able to get a 99 right after being discharged from the hospital, did you study on your own while you were there?"
Lin Mu waved his hand. "Not at all. I was in a coma the whole time I was in the hospital, so I had no time to study."
Kirisu Mafuyu looked at him with some surprise. "It seems you have a great talent for mathematics. In that case, are you planning to pursue the science track in the future?"
In the second year, students could choose to focus on either liberal arts or sciences to improve themselves.
Lin Mu, however, shook his head. "My goal is liberal arts, Kirisu-sensei. I want to become a light novel author, so I don't want to go into the sciences."
"What? A light novel author? Wouldn't that be a waste of your talent?" Kirisu Mafuyu frowned and couldn't help but advise him, "Lin Mu-kun, I suggest it's better for you to develop in a direction you excel at. Missing an opportunity can be a lifelong matter. Don't do something you'll regret."
As she said this, Kirisu Mafuyu's expression was very complicated. It was clear that she was someone who had done something she regretted.
"I understand, Kirisu-sensei. I'm already trying to submit my work. If I don't see any results, I will switch to the sciences." Lin Mu was very respectful. While graciously accepting the beautiful teacher's guidance and advice, he also presented his own firm idea.
Kirisu Mafuyu's gaze immediately grew even more satisfied. If all her students were as mature, sensible, and clear about their goals as Lin Mu, without being lost about their future, her job would certainly be much easier.