Perfect Elegance

Chapter 3 - Peculiar Individuals

As the realization sank in, the classroom erupted into a chorus of surprised murmurs and whispered exchanges. It became apparent that the school had provided us with a generous monthly allowance, amounting to a substantial sum of money for high school students like us. The sheer magnitude of the amount was staggering. It was a testament to the resources and scale of the institution, a testament to the weighty support extended by the Japanese government.

"Woah..."

"Seriously?"

In that moment, I couldn't help but feel a mix of gratitude and incredulity. This significant monthly stipend would alleviate the financial burdens that often plagued students our age. It would grant us the freedom to explore various opportunities, indulge in personal interests, and pursue extracurricular activities without the worry of financial strain. It was an unexpected privilege, and I couldn't help but recognize the immense advantages it bestowed upon us.

Indeed, this school operated on an entirely different scale, transcending the boundaries of a traditional high school. The abundant resources, the meticulously designed systems, and the financial provisions showcased the commitment of the institution to foster a nurturing and conducive learning environment for its students. As I clutched my student ID card, laden with the weight of both practicality and opportunity, I felt a renewed sense of appreciation for the immense possibilities that lay before me in this extraordinary educational institution.

"Shocked by the substantial amount of points bestowed upon you? This school evaluates its students' talents. Everyone here has passed the entrance examination, which itself speaks to your value and potential. The amount you've received reflects the evaluation of your worth. You can use your points without restraint. After graduation, however, all of your points return to the school. Because it's impossible to exchange your points for cash, there's no advantage to saving them. Once points have been deposited into your account, it's up to you how to spend them. Do as you like. In the event that you don't want to spend your points, you may transfer them to someone else. However, extorting money from your peers is not allowed. This school monitors bullying very carefully." she remarked, her voice cutting through the room.

With that, a certain blonde-haired girl whose name I wasn't aware of subtly flinched at the remark about bullying.

Chabashira-sensei's words carried a certain weight, hinting at a hidden agenda. The notion that this school evaluated its students' talents piqued my curiosity. What criteria did they use to measure our worth? Was there more to this evaluation than met the eye? These questions swirled in my mind.

Her assurance that every student in the room had passed the entrance examination didn't ease my skepticism one bit. The very fact that we had gained admission to this prestigious institution should have instilled a sense of pride and confidence. Yet, the implication that our allocated points reflected our evaluation felt calculated, as if our value had been neatly quantified and assigned. It left me questioning the true purpose behind this evaluation and the intended consequences of such a system.

Her persuasive tone and choice of words seemed almost coercive, as if she was prodding us to spend our points without restraint. A lingering sense of suspicion gnawed at me, prompting me to question the underlying motives behind her seemingly benign advice. It was as if she was subtly steering us towards a particular path, a path that potentially served the interests of the school.

Moreover, her omission of specific details regarding the monthly allocation of points added to the air of uncertainty. Instead of explicitly stating that we would receive a hundred-thousand points per month, she left it open-ended, suggesting that points would be deposited into our accounts at the first of each month. The sudden windfall of 100,000 points raised more questions than answers. Was this a one-time allocation? Would we continue to receive such a generous sum each month? The ambiguity of the situation only deepened the mystery surrounding the purpose and management of these points.