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"It's okay, Ibuki-san."

Shiina looked at the complicated expression on the short-haired girl's face and knew what she was struggling with, so he said in a gentle and reassuring tone, "Now your classmates are on your side, including Yamada-san and me. We will all support you together."

"really?"

"No matter what Ryuuen-san will do, please let us face it together. After all, it was me who recommended Ibuki-san to be the class leader. I believe you can protect everyone."

"Okay, then let's wait for that guy to come back."

The short-haired girl strengthened her determination in her heart. She was not fighting alone, and she had companions by her side.

Then Ibuki walked slowly to the podium, ready to start explaining the hidden rules of the purchase to everyone.

A storm of shock gradually swept over everyone in Class C.

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After walking out of Class C's classroom, Hashima Hikaru and Ichinose Honami were standing in front of a vending machine. He was buying drinks while the girl was chatting in Class B's group chat on her phone.

Now everyone knows that the last point recycling has been successfully completed, and they are discussing enthusiastically where to hold the reward party.

Looking at the bright smile on Ichinose's face beside him, Hashima Hikaru felt a little satisfied. After all, this plan was not easy to implement. Problems arose and then were solved, and then problems arose again.

They overcame all obstacles through repeated cycles and successfully took back the three million private points, taking a small step towards the set goal of 20 million. Now everyone can certainly relax for a while.

"So, how's everyone's discussion going?"

With a gentle smile on his face, Hashima Hikaru approached Ichinose Honami and asked about everyone's situation.

"Well, we're still discussing where to hold it. We've come up with several options, but we haven't reached a consensus yet." Feeling the boy's masculine scent as he approached, the pink-haired girl blushed, but she had no intention of keeping her distance. Instead, she leaned against Hashima Hikaru's shoulder and asked, "Hashima-san, do you have any ideas?"

"Me?"

The boy touched his hair. He actually didn’t care where they went for dinner. It was all about eating anyway.

At this moment, two figures suddenly appeared in front of them.

"Hashima-san, Ichinose-san, good afternoon."

"?"

The two of them looked up at the same time and found that it was Kōhei Katsuragi, whom they had met once at the beginning of the school year, and his follower Yahiko Totsuka.

"This is what you are doing?"

The boy looked a little confused. He hadn't checked on Class A in a long time and had no idea what their current situation was.

"Could you spare me a moment, Hashima-san and Ichinose-san? I have something I want to discuss with you."

"..."

Chapter 56 The Current Situation of Class A

Looking at the bald man and the followers behind him who suddenly appeared in front of them, the boy and Ichinose Honami next to him were a little surprised.

When selling the rules on the first day of school, Hikaru Hashima still remembered the overall performance of Class A. Their overall qualities and thinking angles were very sharp, and Katsuragi and Sakayanagi, who were fighting for control of the class, were their leaders. Both of them were opponents that Class B must defeat.

What exactly does Katsuragi want to do by suddenly appearing here at this moment?

Hashima Hikaru's expression became much more serious, and he asked Katsuragi Kohei, "Katsuragi-san, if you have something to talk to us about, could you please tell us first?"

"Let's go to another place. This is not the place to talk." Katsuragi shook his head and said, "Follow me."

The young man glanced at the surroundings. This was the corridor extending from the teaching building to the dormitory. There were probably quite a few students nearby, so it was indeed not a suitable place to talk.

"Okay, where are we going?"

Hashima Hikaru looked at Ichinose Honami next to her. Although the girl was a little confused, she knew that Katsuragi was the leader of Class A and that this conversation might be related to class competition.

"Let's go to the cafe," Katsuragi nodded and said, "I'll treat you. After all, it was us who invited you."

"Sure, I have no objection."

Hashima Hikaru's lips curled up, and he said to Katsuragi jokingly, "Are you planning to bribe us? If so, I won't charge cheaply."

"Please rest assured, Hashima-san, I will never underestimate your abilities. If I were to bribe you, I'm afraid we can't afford the price just yet."

Katsuragi's expression was solemn, indicating that he would never think so.

His serious attitude made Mitsuru Hashima, who was originally thinking of joking, froze in his tracks, and the words he was about to say got stuck in his throat.

No. Is this guy’s character so serious?

Ichinose Honami, who was standing by, saw the dazed expression on the boy's face and couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Hahaha, this is the first time I've seen that kind of expression on Hashima-san's face."

"..."

"Forget it, I'd better shut up."

With a frown on his face, Hikaru Hashima didn't want to continue talking. He and Ichinose Honami followed Katsuragi Kōhei into a cafe where students often came to consume.

The environment here is nice and the distance between the tables is relatively far, which is suitable for discussing some important things.

The four of them sat down and ordered. The seating choice was simple: Katsuragi and his follower Yahiko Totsuka sat side by side, while Hashima Hikaru sat on the other side with Ichinose Honami.

"Let me be frank. I'm actually here to seek an alliance with Class B." Katsuragi said solemnly to Hashima and Ichinose in front of him.

"An alliance?"

The boy was a little surprised by this suggestion, so he looked at Ichinose next to him and said, "Ichinose-san, what do you think?"

"Hmm... I'd like to hear Katsuragi-san's thoughts first." Upon hearing the other party's intention, Ichinose's expression also became serious. If there was an alliance, there would be too many implications, and it was necessary to find out what the other party wanted to do.

"Actually, it's still related to the current situation of our Class A."

After hearing Ichinose's words, Katsuragi slowly explained, "Even after you sold the school's rules, Sakayanagi and I still couldn't decide the winner, so we came up with a compromise."

"That is to take turns to be the class leader of Class A, and each person will lead the class with the deadline of each special exam." Katsuragi's tone was calm. This was a plan they came up with that both parties could agree on.

"Can you tell me something like this? This should be important information within the class."

"Since it's an alliance, of course we have to show a certain level of sincerity, otherwise it won't be possible to move forward, right?"

Katsuragi responded to Hashima Hikaru's question and continued, "I will be the class leader for the first round, so I came to find you."

"Our A and B classes are currently the top first-year classes. We possess strengths that our CD classes lack. This is our advantage."

Hikaru Hashima stroked the rim of the coffee cup that had just been brought to him and said softly, "But no matter what, we are still rivals, right? After all, there can only be one winner in the end."

"That's true, but three years is a long time and we can make a lot of arrangements in advance,"

"If we form an alliance, Class A and Class B can join forces in the special exam and leave the two classes behind us far behind, making it impossible for them to threaten our position." Katsuragi's tone was calm. "After achieving this goal, the victory will be decided by our two classes. What do you think, Hashima-san?"

"Well......"

After listening to the other party's advice, Hashima Hikaru felt like laughing.

I've always been the one making promises for others, when is it your turn to do the same?

Even though Class A has strong overall qualities and can indeed form an alliance to better leave Class C and Class D behind, this bald man is currently unable to fully represent the opinions of Class A, and Hashima Hikaru does not trust him either. They have all just met, and in this highly competitive school, sometimes even classmates cannot be trusted, let alone people from other classes.

Besides, forming an alliance is troublesome in itself, especially since the exam has not started yet and no one is clear about the rules. Directly binding them together will affect the subsequent arrangements.

What's more, the boy now has access to many intelligence channels and resources that other classes do not have. Unless there is a particularly urgent situation, there is no need to form an alliance with others.

So, Hashima Hikaru looked into Katsuragi's eyes and asked casually, "Before we make a decision, I'd like to ask, does Sakayanagi-san agree to this alliance proposal?"

"this..."

A hint of hesitation flashed across Katsuragi Kōhei's face, but he nodded and said, "I've already informed Sakayanagi-san about this alliance plan, and she hasn't raised any objections."

"Ah."

Hashima Hikaru chuckled softly. It seemed that this steady-minded Katsuragi-san was not only good at making promises, but also good at playing tricks.

"I see. I think I understand then," Hashima Hikaru said, not intending to expose his thoughts directly. Instead, he looked at Ichinose Honami beside him and said, "Ichinose-san, as the class leader of our Class B, what are your thoughts on Katsuragi-san's proposal for an alliance?"

"me?"

The girl had actually been analyzing the pros and cons of this alliance plan. After all, in the process of collecting points along the way, only Class A had the easiest time, and they only had to say a few words to get everyone to agree.

Class C and Class D have both gone through a lot of trouble, and Ichinose Honami has seen everyone's performance. If they can form an alliance with the best Class A, it would be an option worth considering.

But when she saw the look in Hashima Hikaru's eyes, she immediately realized what the boy meant and quickly said to Katsuragi, "Regarding the proposal for an alliance, I can't directly answer Katsuragi-san right now, because I still need to ask for the opinions of other students in our class. After all, this matter is too important."

"Okay, I'll wait until you guys have discussed it." Katsuragi accepted this and took out his cell phone.

"Let's exchange contact information, Hashima-san."

"...Can."

Mitsuru Hashima nodded. He had obtained quite a few mobile phone numbers in the past two days, and none of them were easy to deal with.

After the two exchanged contact information, Katsuragi and Totsuka left quickly.

"Hashima-san, what were you thinking just now?"

Ichinose waited until they were far away before asking a question.

After spending some time together, the girl was able to roughly judge the meaning in Hashima Hikaru's eyes, so she was able to quickly change the subject just now.

"Katsuragi-san's motive for forming an alliance with us is definitely not that simple," Hashima Hikaru rubbed his brow and said to Ichinose Honami, "According to him, Class A is currently implementing a rotating class leader system, with Katsuragi and Sakayanagi taking turns to lead the class until the special exam."

"This is because neither of them is currently able to fully control the class, so they came up with this plan. Class A itself has a tendency to split, and once this plan is implemented, it will only make future struggles more intense."

"Hashima-san, are you saying that everyone will correct their mistakes?" Ichinose Honami has already reacted, her expression a little serious.

"Yes. For example, when Katsuragi-san is the leader, everything he does in leading the class will be watched by all the students in Class A. Once Katsuragi performs poorly or suffers a defeat, the Sakayanagi faction will look for opportunities to attack him, and they may even poach members of the Katsuragi faction."

"This is a foreseeable situation, so he may have other ideas when he came to us to form an alliance."

Hashima Hikaru took a sip of the still warm coffee, a thoughtful glint in his eyes.

Chapter 57 Reward Party

"Then what do you think Katsuragi-san's purpose is in coming to see us, Hashima-san?" Ichinose Honami seemed to understand something, her delicate brows knitted together, and she looked a little nervous.

"I can only think of two possibilities," Hashima Hikaru placed his hands on the table and told the girl his thoughts. "First, Sakayanagi is currently putting a lot of pressure on Katsuragi. He's the first person to take the leadership role under this rotation system, so he must achieve certain results, otherwise he'll undermine the confidence of his faction members."

"Secondly, he must have held back on what he just said, whether it's about forming an alliance or helping each other, even though he told us about Class A's current situation right from the start, he showed his sincerity." The young man spoke slowly, thinking as he spoke.

"But judging from Sakayanagi's attitude when I asked her just now, there must be a lot of tricks here that we don't know about," Hashima Hikaru smiled and asked Ichinose, "If Sakayanagi agreed, why didn't she come along? Even if she's physically unable to, sending a proxy is perfectly fine."

"We saw them fighting for power in the class when we went to sell the rules together on the first day of school. That's the most unbelievable thing."

"So, Hashima-san means you're rejecting their alliance?"

"Not necessarily," the boy shook his head and looked into Ichinose's eyes. "When it comes to forming an alliance, if you find someone reliable, the benefits will definitely outweigh the disadvantages."

"But for us, Class B, there is no need to rush to form an alliance with other classes. We can rise on our own through the joint efforts of everyone."

"So what should we do about Katsuragi-san's suggestion?"

"Haha, that depends on what Class A thinks, such as Sakayanagi's attitude." Hashima Hikaru touched his chin. As the leader of another faction, Sakayanagi also has a lot of say in Class A. Only by understanding her attitude can we make a better decision.

"Does Hashima-san have a new plan?" Ichinose asked with a happy expression.

"No, now it's your turn, Ichinose-san," Hashima Hikaru said softly, gazing at the pink-haired girl in front of him. "Have you forgotten our previous agreement, Ichinose-san? Now that the points collection plan has been finalized, isn't it your turn to contribute to the class?"

The girl was startled when she heard that, then her pretty face flushed and her eyes became as charming as water.

She recalled how she had embarrassed herself in front of Hikaru Hashima. That time, they had reached an important agreement regarding the future of the class and proof of her own abilities.

Also after that incident, Ichinose found that she was becoming more and more concerned about the boy's existence. Unconsciously, his every move could cause her emotions to change.

"I understand."

Ichinose Honami nodded gravely and said, "Then let me go find Sakayanagi-san and find out her attitude."

Looking at the positive girl, Hashima Hikaru felt somewhat satisfied, but couldn't help asking, "Ichinose-san, do you know any classmates from Class A?"

"Well, not yet, but I remember Ando seems to have a friend in Class A. I can go ask her."

Ichinose lowered her head and thought for a while. She had been carrying out the plan with Hashima Hikaru these days and had no time for socializing. On the contrary, Ando Sayo, who organized the dinner party on the first day of school, had a very fulfilling day. She met many classmates in almost every class and was currently known as the socialite of Class B.

"That's fine. If you know someone, it would be much easier to find Sakayanagi in Class A," Hikaru Hashima pondered for a moment and then solemnly instructed, "Remember one thing: if Sakayanagi-san asks about our class, don't tell us anything, including the reward from the school last time."

"I understand," Ichinose felt warm in her heart as she listened to the boy's advice. "Don't worry, Hashima-san. I'll take care of this matter. I won't let you down."

"Ah."

Hashima Hikaru nodded. He had understood Ichinose's feelings very clearly last time, so he had to let the girl stand out and show herself in order to dispel her doubts about her own abilities.