Some boys had already spent over 20,000 Private Points to buy a game console, making it hard not to suspect they might be eating dirt by the end of the month.
"Kushida," Horikita Suzune said, "may I ask how many Private Points you currently have?"
"Oh, I still have over 50,000. I've been spending quite a lot recently, sorry," Kushida Kikyo said, blushing slightly. She had bought several high-end clothes, which naturally cost a lot of Private Points.
Even Kushida Kikyo had spent so much, let alone others.
"It seems truly difficult to rely on you all." Horikita Suzune sighed deeply. "Since installment payments are possible, please tell her I agree to her terms. I will pay her half of my Private Points each month until the balance is paid off."
Because she was unsure how many Private Points she would have in the future, Horikita Suzune didn't dare to set a fixed amount and had to be flexible.
Kushida Kikyo quickly said, "Horikita, you don't have to pay so much alone. If we just ask everyone, 400,000 Private Points can still be gathered. Besides, this is for the Class's sake."
"No, thank you. What I want to know is more than just Class information," Horikita Suzune said indifferently. Suzuki Toru's words had stimulated her.
Whether it was Class Points or Private Points, she wanted whichever could get her to Class A the fastest.
"Actually, I can also help. If I try a little harder, everyone will understand," Kushida Kikyo offered, a hint of determination in her eyes.
But who could know what she was actually thinking in her heart?
"It has nothing to do with you. I don't need your help," Horikita Suzune refused her suggestion without a second thought.
Just as Kushida Kikyo inexplicably wanted to be her friend, she inexplicably disliked Kushida Kikyo, disliking her in every sense.
Seemingly sensing Horikita Suzune's inner thoughts, Kushida Kikyo opened her mouth, then finally nodded helplessly: "If you need anything next time, I'll be here for you anytime."
After speaking, she lowered her head and began operating her phone, sending a message to someone.
Soon after, Kushida Kikyo told Horikita Suzune that the other party agreed to the terms.
After school, the two could meet at a coffee shop and sign a contract.
The other party was Kamuro Masumi, a student from Class A.
Horikita Suzune didn't mind.
...
Afternoon.
Upon arriving at the coffee shop, Horikita Suzune noticed that the other party seemed to have been waiting for a long time.
"The information you wanted."
Seeing Horikita Suzune appear, she then threw a document on the table, and then nonchalantly took a sip of coffee, her long legs visibly trembling slightly under the table.
"How much information is in there?" Horikita Suzune sat opposite her, wanting to pick it up and gauge its weight.
"Only 400,000 Private Points, how much more information do you want?" Kamuro Masumi scoffed, reaching out to tap the contract on top of the document. "You check the contract content first. If there's no problem, you sign it."
Horikita Suzune examined it carefully. It was similar to what she had discussed, but with an added deadline.
She had to pay off the balance within six months, otherwise it would be considered a breach of contract, requiring a penalty of five times the amount, which was 2,000,000 Private Points.
Six months...
Horikita Suzune hesitated for a moment, but she still firmed up her resolve. Class Points could be exchanged for Private Points, and Class D, no matter how bad, wouldn't gain nothing.
She needed to pay back over 60,000 Private Points a month, which was a bit difficult, but only for now. She was confident she could repay this debt within six months.
"I can sign, but how can I guarantee this information is real and reliable?" Horikita Suzune was not foolish at all; she had even considered this point.
"Look at the guarantor next to the contract. Teacher Mashima is our Class A homeroom teacher. He has already reviewed this document and is willing to act as guarantor," Kamuro Masumi replied somewhat impatiently.
It seemed there were no problems.
With that thought, Horikita Suzune picked up the pen and wrote her name, making two copies and keeping one for herself.
"I have something to do. See you next time." Kamuro Masumi picked up the contract, not wanting to stay a moment longer.
Horikita Suzune began to feel a little suspicious. Could she be absconding with the money?
However, when she saw the contents of the document, she immediately relaxed. The other party had not deceived her.
After all, it was content personally written by Suzuki Toru, so it was impossible for Horikita Suzune to be disappointed.
Well, how could he disappoint his debtor?
Chapter Thirty-Seven: It might even increase.
The next afternoon, Horikita Suzune decided to announce her information to the entire Class.
"Everyone, I have something to say. Please wait a moment."
Just after school ended, she promptly called out to her classmates, instantly attracting many gazes.
However, some glanced over and then continued to pack their bags, preparing to leave the classroom.
Seeing this, Horikita Suzune couldn't help but frown, especially as the girls showed surprised expressions and began to whisper among themselves.
"Is there something, Horikita?" a boy asked gently.
From his appearance, he was definitely a handsome, outgoing guy. Just seeing his smile made people feel friendly, and he easily gained the favor of girls.
Hirata Yosuke.
The most popular boy in the Class, he was at the top of the Class social circle from the beginning, and also the so-called warm-hearted handsome type.
Well, compared to the other boys in the Class, Hirata Yosuke was truly the strongest player.
Horikita Suzune took a deep breath, then said expressionlessly, "What I'm about to say is very important. For any idiots who insist on leaving, I won't stop you, but if you regret it later, please don't complain."
Her words were so blunt that Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, who was nearby, was speechless.
Even someone as taciturn as he at least knew how to interact with others; her tone was completely mocking.
As expected, someone soon grumbled, "Who cares what you have to say? I have club activities later, I don't have time to waste with you here!"
Bang!
A student who looked like a delinquent picked up his bag and turned to walk out of the classroom.
Horikita Suzune merely watched this scene coldly; she wouldn't meddle.
The reason she wanted to announce the information to Class D was simply because she wanted to gather useful assistance; she didn't care about anyone else.
And this delinquent was precisely the type Horikita Suzune had initially excluded.
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka watched his retreating back. He knew him; his name was Sudo Ken, and he had a hot temper.
However, his athletic ability was excellent, and he had recently passed the basketball club tryouts.
As soon as Sudo Ken left, a few boys exchanged glances. They were Sudo Ken's friends, and at this moment, they didn't know whether to stay or leave.
"Horikita?" Kushida Kikyo looked at Horikita Suzune with some concern. Several girls stood beside her.
"Is anyone else leaving?" Horikita Suzune ignored Sudo Ken's actions. "If not, I'll try to keep it brief and won't waste too much of your time."
Her gaze swept over the others. Hirata Yosuke and Kushida Kikyo were extremely popular students in the Class, and another was the queen of the girls' group, Kei Karuizawa.
Of course, there were also some students with more distinctive personalities.
For example, there was a student casually looking in a mirror as if no one else was there. His name was Koenji Rokusuke, said to be the heir to a certain conglomerate.
However, Horikita Suzune looked down on most of the people here.
"Starting next month, we will no longer have 100,000 Private Points. Your happy life is about to end."
Horikita Suzune's voice was extremely cold, instantly plunging the entire Class into astonishment.
"You're kidding!"
"Don't joke around! Who told you this? Teacher Chabashira didn't even say anything about it!"
"Boring!"
As expected, almost everyone looked at Horikita Suzune with ill will.
It was as if they would start a personal attack if she didn't provide a reasonable explanation right now.
"Everyone, calm down. I think Horikita must have some evidence to say this." Hirata Yosuke quickly tried to calm them, while also looking at Horikita Suzune, as he too was confused.
"This school operates on a meritocracy. Each Class represents the school's evaluation of its students. The grading standard is something called Class Points, and currently, every Class has 1,000 Class Points. It has a positive correlation with Private Points, with an exchange ratio of one to one hundred."
At this point, Horikita Suzune revealed a mocking smile.
"That's why the school issued us 100,000 Private Points this month. As long as the Class Points change, next month's Private Points will also change. Do you understand this?"
Many people's faces showed shock, but some quickly reacted.
"Tch, I thought you were going to say something important, but it's just this!" Someone looked at Horikita Suzune with a smirk. "We still have 1,000 Class Points, and it hasn't changed, so next month will still be 100,000 Private Points."
This was indeed true; the balance could be checked on their phones at any time, and there were no signs of change.
"You scared me. It's like you said nothing at all."
"Oh, does that mean Private Points will increase in the future? Is that what you mean?"
"Great! I was worried I wouldn't have enough to spend."
Sounds of relief gradually emerged in the Class, making Horikita Suzune frown. Were these people idiots?
She had explained it so clearly, why did they think their points wouldn't decrease? How could they even fantasize about their points increasing?
At this moment, Horikita Suzune felt a deep despair for this Class.
Fortunately, Hirata Yosuke could follow her train of thought.
"Does that mean Horikita knows about the increase or decrease in Class Points?"
However, Horikita Suzune shook her head: "I only know that we are undergoing a school examination, and the results will be released next month. Class Points will also change based on the exam results."
Not only that, she also explained the current situation in more detail, including the truth about Class divisions and the special privilege of graduating from Class A.
"Only excellent people will be in Class A, and you are just a group of students judged as trash by the school, which is why you are in Class D. It's pathetic."
She was practically launching a verbal attack on everyone, and dissatisfied gazes turned towards Horikita Suzune one by one.
Facing their stares, Horikita Suzune acted as if she didn't see them and continued, "Although I don't know what the exam is, I think we can start by changing your behavior and trying to maintain the proper conduct of a student."
Indeed, it was the first time she had seen students sleeping, playing on their phones, and talking in Class, treating the school as if it wasn't a school at all.
"Next, I hope you can at least keep more than half of your Private Points and refrain from excessive shopping. Just enough to cover your daily expenses will suffice."
In Horikita Suzune's opinion, this was the most natural thing, yet few responded to her suggestion.
Hirata Yosuke gave a wry smile: "I think we should confirm these things with Teacher Chabashira."
"Yeah, who knows if you're lying?" a boy shouted.
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka also knew him; his name was Ike Kanji.
"I have no reason to lie," Horikita Suzune said calmly. "However, if you want to verify these things, that's fine."
"Ahaha, actually, Horikita must have already asked Teacher Chabashira in advance, right?" Kushida Kikyo blinked, seemingly hinting at something.
Horikita Suzune didn't respond but instead said, "In any case, if you want to move up to Class A, you need to correct your bad habits starting tomorrow. Whether it's being late or zoning out, you're already high school students, don't you know what a normal student should do?"
Creak—
"Yosuke, let's go. We still have KaraOK."
A girl dressed like a gyaru suddenly stood up and walked out of the classroom. The other girls exchanged glances and followed her.
The atmosphere in the classroom was too tense. Hirata Yosuke and Kushida Kikyo both noticed this, though the latter was smiling broadly.
"Sorry, Horikita, let's talk later." Hirata Yosuke could see that the classmates had no strong desire to advance to Class A; only a few students were very unwilling.
Horikita Suzune watched them leave, completely baffled. Was she the only one in the entire Class who was dissatisfied with the current situation?
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, who had been observing the whole time, sighed slightly. The current Class D would not cooperate with Horikita Suzune's actions.
Just as Horikita Suzune believed that there would still be points left next month no matter how bad it got, Class D also didn't think they would lose many points.
It might even increase.
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