A/N: In the end of this chapter I will be introducing "L" This might be a boring chapter for some of the readers. My apologies in advance.
THE S-SYSTEM
*Ayanakoji's POV*
The Japanese government had created the Tokyo Metropolitan
Advanced Nurturing High School with the express purpose of developing
future leaders. This would be my school from now on.
'Okay, stop for a moment. Take a deep breath. All right, here we go!'
"Wait!"
The instant I tried to take my first courageous step, someone called out
to me. It was the girl who'd sat next to me on the bus.
(Ohhkay so most of u know what happened on the bus but still I am writing this for those who don't know. So Ayanakoji was traveling through a bus to come to the school. A girl named Kushida Kikiyo asked the passengers to give their seat to an old woman meanwhile ayanakoji was looking at this girl named Horikita Suzune.)
"You were looking at me. Why?" she asked.
She narrowed her eyes while we spoke.
"Sorry. I guess I was just interested, is all. I mean, you didn't think
about giving up your seat to the old woman, did you?"
"That's right. I didn't consider giving it up. Is there something wrong
with that?"
"Oh, no, not at all. I didn't intend to give up my seat, either. In fact, I
firmly abide by the philosophy of letting sleeping dogs lie. I dislike trouble."
"You dislike trouble? Then I don't think you and I are anything alike. I
didn't give up my seat because I thought it would be pointless. That's all."
"But doesn't that seem worse than just not liking trouble?"
"Perhaps. I'm simply acting according to my own beliefs. That's
different from someone who just dislikes trouble, like you. I don't want to
spend any time around people like you."
"I feel the same way," I muttered.
I had only wanted to share my opinion, but I wasn't too keen on going
back and forth with her like this. We both sighed and proceeded to walk in
the same direction towards the gymnasium.
*Horikita's POV*
Murmers could be heard across the gymnasium.
The reason was that the one who scored a perfect score in the entrance exam was speaking like he was superior to every other student. Most of the students would agree that he is wrong but I have a different opinion. To put it simply I agree with his thinking. People who are good in academics are far superior to those who are not. In this world only your knowledge matters while I was lost in these thoughts my eyes landed on a boy I met a while ago. I don't think he told me his name when I met him, even if he had I wouldn't have bothered to remember it. I can easily tell just by looking at his pathetic expressionless face, he is one of those students who don't really care about what's going in the class, a student who is socially awkward and struggles to even score passing marks and on top of that who thinks he is above others. Truly a disappointing sight.
*Ayanakoji's POV*
I disliked the entrance ceremony and imagined that many first-year
students probably felt the same. The principal and the students exchanged
excessive words of gratitude, there was far too much time spent standing in
lines, and, with so many irritating things to deal with, it all felt like a huge
pain in the butt. But there were some things which piqued my interest. First was the white haired boys behaviour. He was openly admitting that he does not care about other students but there was something off about him my instincts were telling me to stay away from this student if I had to protect my peaceful life. Second was the speech the chairman gave, what exactly did he mean by 'in this school you will have to aim for both perfection and progress' and that question in the last 'Are people equal or not' but if he asked me then my answer would be, "No, we are not equal." To be human is to be
unequal. Equality does not exist.
A proper society will constantly strive for equality. There are those
who clamor for men and women to always be considered equal. As a result,
we raised the employment rate for women, we made specialized subway cars
only for women. Sometimes, women will even argue over the order of names
in a family register. The public opinion of people with disabilities has also
changed. We're now told that we should not use the term "disabled people"
when referring to them, so as not to discriminate. Nowadays, children are
taught that all people are created equal.
But is that true? If men and women have different
abilities, then their roles should also differ. People with disabilities are still
disabled, no matter what polite euphemisms you use. No matter how you try
to avert your eyes, the meaning of the word does not change.
Long ago, in a bygone era, a great man said that heaven does not set
one man above or below any other. However, he did not necessarily adhere to
the idea that everyone is equal. Did you know that there is more to that
famous passage? The rest goes like this: Everyone is equal when they are
born, so I ask, why do we see differences in position and status? And it
continues: Do you or do you not encourage learning to create a difference?
So then, education creates an imbalance. The point's spelled out there, in the
incredibly famous work Gakumon no Sume. Even though this is the year
2021, the modern era, nothing about these teachings has changed. The
situation has only grown more complex and fraught.
We are human beings. We are living, thinking creatures.
We don't think it is right to simply say that we are unequal and then live our life on pure instinct. In other words, though "equality" is a complete
lie, we cannot accept inequality, either. A sigh came out of my mouth when I realized that I had already reached my classroom.
'Class-D huh'
As I walked inside I looked around the classroom, I walked toward the seat that bore my
nameplate. It was at the back of the room, near the window. A good place to
sit, generally. As I looked around, I saw that the room was already halfway
filled with students. The others were either immersed in their class materials
or already talking with other people.
Trying to make friends is incredibly bothersome. Besides, don't human
relationships tend to form naturally?
Reflexively, I let
out a deep sigh. My high school experience seemed poised to be
exceptionally dour. Then, someone sat down beside me.
"That's quite a heavy sigh, considering the school year has only begun.
Meeting you again makes me want to sigh."
It was the girl who'd fought with me."So, we were placed in the same class, huh?" I mumbled.
Well, there were only four classes for all of the first-year students, after
all. Statistically, it wasn't impossible for us to be together.Leaning
down, I glanced at the title of her book: Crime and Punishment. Now that
was interesting. A story that debated whether it was right to kill someone, so
long as it was done for the sake of justice.
After a few minutes, the first bell rang. At
that precise moment, a woman entered the classroom. When I first saw her,
my initial impression was that she firmly believed in discipline. If I had to
guess, I would have placed her age at thirty.
.
Good morning to you, students. I'm the instructor for Class D.
My name is Chabashira Sae. I usually teach Japanese history. However, at
this school, we do not change classrooms for each grade. For the next three
years, I will be acting as your homeroom teacher, so I hope to get to know all
of you. It's a pleasure to meet you. The entrance ceremony will be in the
gymnasium one hour from now, but first, I will distribute written materials
with information about this school's special rules. I will also hand out the
admissions guide."
The students in the front seats passed back the familiar documents I'd
received after being accepted.
This school differed from the multitude of other Japanese high schools
in a few key ways. Here, all students were required to live in dormitories
located on school premises. Also, except for special cases, such as studying
abroad, students were forbidden to contact anyone outside the school. Even
contact with your immediate family was forbidden without authorization.
Naturally, leaving school grounds without permission was also strictly
forbidden.
However, the campus also came equipped with many excellent
facilities. With its own karaoke spot, theater, café, boutique, and more, you
could easily compare this school to a small city. The campus spread over
more than 600,000 square meters.
This school boasted another unique feature: the S System.
"I will now hand out your student ID cards. By using your card, you can
access any of the facilities on campus, purchase goods from the store, and so
on. It acts like a credit card. However, it is imperative that you pay attention
to the points that you spend. At this school, you can use your points to buy
anything. Anything located on the school premises is available for purchase."
Our points, loaded onto our student ID cards, acted as a kind of
currency. The lack of paper money would prevent many students' financial
troubles. However, students needed to keep a watchful eye on their spending
habits. At any rate, the school provided these points free of charge.
"Your student cards can be used simply by swiping them through the
machine scanner. The method is simple, so you shouldn't get confused.Points are automatically deposited into your account on the first of every
month. You should all have received 100,000 points already. Keep in mind
that one point is worth one yen. No further explanation should be necessary."
The classroom erupted.
In other words, we had received a 100,000-yen monthly allowance
from the school upon admission. I'd expect nothing less from a massive
institution run by the Japanese government. 100,000 yen is a rather large sum
of money for a high schooler.
"Shocked by the amount of points you've been given? 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."
As bewilderment spread among the students, Chabashira-sensei
looked over the room.
"Well, it appears no one has any questions. I hope that you enjoy your
time here as students."
Many of my classmates could not hide their surprise at the large
amount of points.
"This school doesn't seem as strict as I thought," I muttered.
I thought I was talking to myself, but Horikita looked in my direction.
She must have imagined I was speaking to her.
"This school is extremely lenient, isn't it?"
Despite all of the restrictions, like being forced to live in the
dormitories, being forbidden to leave the campus, and being prohibited from
contacting anyone on the outside, no one here seemed to have any
complaints. In fact, you might even say that we'd been given such preferential treatment that it was like we'd been transported to paradise. Of
course, the Advanced Nurturing High School's most impressive statistic was
its near 100 percent placement rate for students advancing into higher
education.
Many of its alumni went on to achieve fame. Typically, no matter how
famous or impressive a school might be, the areas of specialization are
limited. For example, one school might specialize in sports or in music.
Another might focus on something related to computers. However, at this
school, any student could hope to succeed, regardless of their field.
Only this school had that kind of name-brand value. I'd assumed that
the atmosphere would be cutthroat, but the majority of students looked like
typical kids.
No, that wasn't quite right. After all, we'd been capable enough to pass
the entrance exam. If we could reach graduation day peacefully, without
incident, then we would have achieved our goal... Was such a thing really
possible, though?
"This is almost too much preferential treatment. It's frightening."
As Horikita spoke, I realized I felt the same way. We hardly knew
anything about this school. It was as if a veil of mystery shrouded everything.
Because a school like this could make any wishes a reality, I'd thought some
kind of risk would have to be involved.
Once the teacher was gone, the newly rich students began to grow
restless.
"Everyone, can you please listen to me for a moment?"
A student with the air of an upstanding young man quickly raised his
hand. His hair wasn't dyed. He looked like an honors student. Based on his
appearance, I got the impression he wasn't a delinquent.
"Starting today, we're all going to be classmates. Therefore, I think it'd
be good for us to introduce ourselves and become friends as soon as possible.
We still have some time until the entrance ceremony. What do you say?"
He'd just done something incredible. The majority of students were
lost in thought, unable to speak up.
"Agreed! After all, we still don't know a thing about each other, not
even our names," someone shouted.
After the ice had broken, the previously hesitant students began to
speak.
"My name's Hirata Yousuke. Back in junior high, lots of people called
me Yousuke. Feel free to use my first name! I guess my hobby is sports in
general, but I especially like soccer. I'm planning on playing soccer here, too.
Nice to meet you!"
Hirata had effortlessly introduced himself to the class. He seemed
exceptionally brave. And he'd talked about his love for soccer, too!
Someone like him would probably end up dating the cutest girl in the class.
"Well then, I'd like everyone to introduce themselves, starting from the
front. Is that okay?"
"I'm next, aren't I?"
The cheerful girl was also the same girl who'd helped out theelderly woman on the bus that morning.
"My name is Kushida Kikyou. None of my friends from junior high
made it to this school, so I'm alone here. I'd like to get to know all of your
names and faces right away and become friends as soon as possible!"
While most of the students had only said a few words of introduction,
Kushida continued to talk.
"My first goal is to become friends with everyone. So, after we're
finished with introductions, I'd love for you to share your contact information
with me!"
She wasn't just saying that. I could tell right away that this girl was the
type to open up her heart to anyone.
"So, after school or during vacations, I want to make all sorts of
memories with lots of people. Please feel free to invite me to lots and lots of
events! Anyway, I've talked for a long time, so I'll end my introduction
here."
What should I say when my turn came? Should I make a joke? Should I
go into it with really high energy in order to get some laughs? No, that
wouldn't work. Going out of control would just ruin the atmosphere. Besides,
that didn't really fit my personality anyway.
The introductions continued while I wrestled with my anxiety.
"Well then, time for the next person. Can you please introduce
yourself?"
"Huh?"
Oh, shoot. My turn had come while I'd been daydreaming. Students
turned, waiting for my introduction.Oh well, I might as well try my best.
"Um. Well, my name is Ayanokouji Kiyotaka. And, uh, I don't really
have any special skills or anything. I'll do my best to get along with all of
you. It's, uh, nice to meet you."
Well? Was that my introduction?I'd failed!
Soon silence filled the class only for Hirata who stayed clapping to break this awkward moment and some girl's also clapped while this black haired girl was holding her laughter, but someone was burning in the class as he stood and hit the desk with both his hands making all his classmate shift there focus on him. Hirata tried to calm him.
"Is there something wrong ettooo..... I'm sorry what was your name.... Ah sorry you still haven't introduced yourself please tell us about yourself ".
As all students we're waiting for what this person will do, he stared at my dead bored eyes and finally spoke.
"What a gutless introduction and you call your self a man you need more guts and what's with the look on your face..... Alright I have decided this man Sugiita gunha will teach you how to be more manly with some guts you can cross over any wall that's blocking your way..... Alright then from now on we are guts buddies Ayanokouji I'm looking for a long friendship filled with guts"
As soon as he finished talking to me he walked toward the black board and started writing his name, he then faced his classmates.
"All right my name is Sugita gunha I am a level 5 esper of Academy city"
The classroom went silent after Sogita's introduction, some girl's started to laugh thinking he was some kind of freak that's why he was wearing a headband and was wearing his school vest as some kinda of cape.
After seeing the reaction of his classmates he seemed to be lost in thought.
I also found this amusing. There were many possibilities but there was one which didn't fit right could be that he and..... Naaa it's still far fetched.
*3rd Person POV*
In a dark room a boy was staring at his computer screen while sitting in an unusual way, with both his feet's on the chair. He was a slim, pale, tall young man with messy neck-length black hair and black eyes. One of his most noticeable features was the shadow below each of his eyes,which shows he is an insomniac.
"The Masterpiece Of Whiteroom escaped before the raid and is living his life peacefully in Advanced Nurturing High School this is what the letter I received says...."
The boy closed his eyes and then suddenly spoke again.
"There isn't any case I am interested in right now so this will be fun if what this letter says is true then I would like to see this masterpiece myself , It will also give me an opportunity to see how strong this masterpiece truly is.The whiteroom was discovered thanks to the support i received from the Japanese government but to think that someone is sending me a letter telling me that I missed the most valuable piece and he is now living a peaceful life in a government school but why ANHS(Advanced Nurturing Higu School) hmmm............... if I remember correctly the Chairman of ANHS is a former acquaintance of the one who was the mastermind behind the whole whiteroom project. It is also possible that he is the one who......."
The boy turned his head to his left where an old man in his 60s was standing. He had white hair and gray eyes.
"Watari I want u to talk to the Chairman of this government school and bring me data on all the students who enrolled this year and also tell him that I want to meet him personally"
The man named watari started walking out of the room but stopped in his tracks after hearing the boys voice.
"Umm before that please bring me something to eat" the boy said
"Would curry and rice be Ohhkay?" The man asked.
"Its not good for a person as old as you to joke u know, please bring something sweet" the boy said in his plain voice.
"Ohhaky" the man said nothing more and went out of the room.
So well this it and now as usual the pics of the characters.
Kiyotaka Ayanakoji
Hirata yosuke
Kushida kikiyou
(Whatever u say she is hot 🤣)
I will try to update as fast as I can
Until then see ya🙋♂️🙋♂️