After Hashima Hikaru handed the transaction record to Ibuki, she immediately took it to the gray-haired girl beside her, seemingly seeking her opinion.
"So, this is it? The school's hidden rules..."
Hashima Hikaru looked down at the information on the voucher and murmured, "It's definitely the school's seal. It shouldn't be fake."
"Then doesn't that mean they really know the school's hidden rules? Why are they only telling us now?"
Ibuki turned to face the boy with a smile, his confident demeanor irritating her. Her tone was sharp: "When did you learn about the school's hidden rules?"
"The date is right there. Does it really matter now?"
Hashima Hikaru shook his head, calmly responding to Ibuki's question. "In any case, our plan is to sell these rules to you for 1 million points. The rules are valuable, and you won't be at a disadvantage."
"As for you, Hiyori-san," he looked at the quiet, gray-haired girl, "since everyone in Class C trusts you so much, have you noticed anything unusual since the start of school?"
"Unusual?"
Hashima Hikaru looked up at the two students from other classes. Both the boy and the girl were exceptionally attractive. The boy named Hashima Hikaru exuded an aura of confidence, as if nothing could challenge him.
"I've made some simple observations that caught my attention."
"Really?"
As the current leader of Class C, Ibuki had seen Hashima's outstanding academic performance and knew her mind was sharp, earning the trust of many, including herself.
"For example, there are many surveillance cameras in this school. I noticed quite a few on my way to the library, which made me curious. But I assumed it was for the students' safety, so I didn't think much of it."
"Hmm, anything else?" Hashima Hikaru nodded, urging her to continue.
"Also, I noticed in the supermarket that there are many free products, like shampoo and shower gel. I saw a senior taking them, and he seemed very accustomed to it."
Hashima Hikaru placed her hands on the desk, calmly sharing her observations. "I also saw a senior taking those products, and he seemed very accustomed to it."
"There's actually something like that?"
Ibuki thought for a moment, then looked at the others in the classroom, raising her voice: "Has anyone else noticed anything unusual in the school? Speak up now; it's important for us."
As soon as she said this, a boy raised his hand: "Ibuki-san, I've noticed something."
"Kaneda-kun? What did you notice?"
"When I was buying something at the electronics store, I felt a strange gaze," the boy named Kaneda said, looking uneasy. "It was like someone was following me..."
"..."
Hashima Hikaru had hoped the other would reveal something useful to prove the school had hidden rules, pushing Class C to agree to the transaction.
But hearing that he felt someone was following him, the boy couldn't help but twitch his mouth.
He knew exactly why this was happening. It was likely one of the Class B students assigned to monitor him. Of course, he couldn't admit it, so he'd better play dumb.
"We're not quite sure about that. The main point is about the school's hidden rules. What do you think, Hiyori-san?"
Hashima Hikaru changed the subject. Since Hiyori was currently Class C's strategist, her opinion carried weight.
"I think this transaction is acceptable," Hiyori looked at Ibuki beside her and said slowly. "The senior I saw taking free products must have been short on points. If everyone gets 100,000 points per month, and I saw him on the third day of school, it's unlikely he spent it all so quickly."
"So, I believe the points distributed to students each month will vary, and it won't always be the same amount."
"Wow!"
Hashima Hikaru looked impressed, signaling to Ichinose beside him to applaud Hashima's analysis.
Not only that, the boy secretly used a Stock Analyzer on the gray-haired girl in front of him.
Stock Analyzer Used.
Hiyori Stock
Stock Info: A quiet, cute girl who loves reading, especially mystery novels. She has no friends and doesn't socialize much. Her mind is sharp, and she can notice things others might miss.
Stock Price Increase Advice: Become her book buddy, discuss mystery novels, and gain her exclusive recognition.
Stock Price Decrease Risk: Criticize her favorite works, show enthusiasm for conflict, and try to control her thoughts.
A literary girl, huh? Not bad.
Since he loves reading, getting close to her won't be too difficult.
Hashima Hikaru mentally noted the analysis and said, "Hiyori-san's analysis is spot on. However, the situation with the points involves the hidden rules. What do you think, Ibuki-san?"
"Hmph!"
Seeing the triumphant smile on the other's face, Ibuki coldly snorted. She had seen this expression on the boy several times, and each time, it meant his plan was about to succeed.
Though she didn't want to fall into Hashima's trap, after thinking it over, Ibuki felt the transaction was feasible.
She understood the importance of rules, and knowing them earlier wouldn't hurt.
"What do you all think? I believe buying these hidden rules will benefit our class."
The short-haired girl scanned the classroom. Although she agreed to buy the rules, as the class leader, she needed everyone's approval. Otherwise, she'd be no better than Ryūen.
"I agree with the transaction. After all, 1 million points divided among us is only about 25,000 each."
"Yeah, since Hiyori-san noticed something unusual, it means there are hidden rules. I'm willing to pay the points."
"Right, but Ryūen and the others aren't here. Won't we have to cover for three more people?" Someone looked at the empty seats, seemingly unwilling to pay for them.
"Don't worry, we'll cover for them first. Once that guy comes back, we'll make him pay."
Ibuki waved her hand, indicating it wasn't a problem. With Yamada and herself around, they could handle it.
Seeing that everyone in Class C agreed to pay the points, Hashima Hikaru and Ichinose exchanged glances, both knowing the point recovery plan was nearly complete.
"Then, please transfer the points."
Hashima Hikaru offered to contribute extra, as she didn't spend much. She usually stayed in the library, and borrowing books didn't cost points.
"I can contribute extra too. For the three of them, we need an additional 75,000..."
As Ibuki calculated the amount, the towering figure of Yamada suddenly spoke.
"My points, divide in half."
"Oh?"
Hearing this, Hashima Hikaru turned to look at the silent Yamada. Though he looked intimidating, he surprisingly had a strong team spirit.
"Then it's settled."
Ibuki looked at Yamada, who was holding out his phone. With her, Hashima,and Yamada each contributing 50,000 points, they could cover for the three absent students without troubling others.
After a while, Ibuki's phone collected 1 million points. Class C students hadn't spent as lavishly as Class D, and 25,000 points wasn't a problem for them.
"Who should we transfer the points to? You, I suppose?" Ibuki glared at Hashima Hikaru .
"Of course not. Ibuki-san, transfer the points to Ichinose -san. She's our class leader."
"Hmph!"
Though Ibuki was harsh with Hashima Hikaru, she was friendly with Ichinose Honami. Thinking it would be nice to be friends with her, she leaned over and transferred the points.
"Alright, the points are transferred. Now you can tell us about the hidden rules."