"But it's better than paying 20 million right?",said Hiyori

Everyone at this school had spent at least some of their points. Absolutely no one had 100,000 to spare.

“I’ll pay, too,” someone said behind me. When I turned, I found Horikita standing there.

"Horikita-san!",the defects exclaimed.

"So both of them pay the 100 000 points", Matsushita said.

"See?", Ayanokouji said while looking at Sudo.

"So Suzune really save me", mumbled Sudo.

“Horikita…” I said.

“Heh. Just as I thought. You two are interesting.”

Chiyabashira-sensei took my student ID card. Then she took Horikita’s.

“Fine. I accept your deal. I’ll sell you one point to apply to Sudou’s test, taking a combined total of 100,000 points from you both. As for the matter of Sudou’s expulsion, you can inform the class that’s no longer the case.”

“Is that okay?”

“You promised to pay me 100,000 points. There’s nothing more to be done.” Chiyabashira-sensei seemed simultaneously exasperated and amused.

“Horikita, do you understand how talented Ayanokouji is? At least somewhat?”

“I wonder. When I look at him, all I see is a disagreeable student.”

"Disagreeable?"

“What do you mean, ‘disagreeable?’” I asked.

“You get low scores on purpose when you could easily score higher. You were the one who came up with the idea of getting the old test problems, but you gave Kushida-san the credit. You were even crazy enough to buy test points. I don’t think that you’re special or just deviate from the norm. I think you’re disagreeable.”

"Really why are you even holding back?", Shinohara said clearly irritated.

"Stop it Shinohara-san surely he must have a reason.",said Hirata.

"If Hirata-kun said so", Shinohara said and stops.

So, she’d heard how I got the old test questions, too.

“Perhaps the pair of you really can reach the higher-level classes,” Chiyabashira-sensei said.

“I don’t know about him, but I most definitely will.”

"We will Horikita-san!", defects cheered.

“No one from Class D has ever been promoted before. The school has already labeled you defective and will coldly toss you aside. How will you accomplish your goal?”

“If I may, sensei?” Horikita unwaveringly returned Chiyabashira-sensei’s gaze.

“Honestly, maybe the students in Class D are defective. However, that doesn’t mean they’re trash.”

“What’s the difference between a defective product and trash?”

“The difference is paper thin. However, with repairs, a defective product may become a superior article.”

After Horikita said that the defects are clearly moved.

"Kukuku what do you mean Suzune?I don't see nothing but trash.", Ryueen said clearly mocking them.

"What did you say bastard!?",Sudo said provoked by what Ryueen said.

"Ignore him Sudo-kun", Horikita said and stop Sudo for lashing at Ryueen.

"Tch"

"Kukuku"

"Fufufu"

“I see. When you say it like that, Horikita, I admit it sounds oddly persuasive.”

I shared that opinion, and found Horikita’s words to be quite meaningful. Horikita, who had previously looked down upon others and thought of them as baggage, was changing. Of course, nothing was that simple. Though you could just barely glimpse the change from the outside, it was actually a major transformation. A faint smile appeared on Chiyabashira-sensei’s lips, as if she also had noticed it.

“Well, I look forward to seeing what you do next. As your homeroom teacher, I’ll be sure to watch over you with great attention and care.”

With that, Chiyabashira-sensei headed toward the faculty room, leaving the two of us in the hall.

“Well, let’s head back. Class will be starting soon,” I said.

“Ayanokouji-kun.”

“Hmm? Oof!”Horikita chopped me in the side.

“What was that for?”

“For whatever.”

She left me as I clutched my sides in agony. Jeez, what a bothersome classm…bothersome person. With that thought, I decided to chase after her.

After that everyone laugh at him.

"You really are close aren't you Kiyotaka?",whispered Kei to Ayanokouji.

Ayanokouji whispered back .

"Don't worry you're my only one"

After he said that Kei blush and said "Baka!" and then turn away.

Sudo then walk in front of Ayanokouji and Horikita and show his gratitude.

"Thank you Suzune and to you too Ayanokouji for saving me how can I repay you?",said Sudo.

"Fix your attitude and contribute to class that alone is enough",said Horikita.

"Pay me back my points now",said Ayanokouji.

"Jeez okay I will",said Sudo

"To the next one!", shouted SMDV13.

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Published:03/25/22

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