April
At the departure point, Kei and I parted ways, boarding separate buses. It seemed they were implementing class-based treatment even before we set foot in the school itself.
On the bus
The rhythmic jostle of the bus was a constant companion as I settled into a window seat, watching the world blur outside. The landscape changed from area to area as the bus became full with passengers. Most of the passengers were wearing school uniforms.
"Hi there! My name's Ichinose Honami. What's your name?" A cheerful voice interrupted my thoughts, sounding from beside me.
I looked toward the source of the voice: a girl with bright blue eyes and back-length, flowing, pinkish-blonde hair. She was approximately 159 cm tall, with a curvaceous and well-proportioned figure—a slim waist and noticeable hips. What truly stood out, however, was her remarkably ample chest, making one wonder how she carried such weight without hunching.
'She looks even more mesmerizing than I imagined her to be,' I mumbled in a low voice, looking at her angelic face.
"Ken Karuzawa," I replied in a nonchalant way before looking through the window again.
"I hope we'll be in the same class," she said in a voice that alone radiated kindness.
"Yeah," I mumbled, offering a slight nod without diverting my gaze from the window.
Soon, the bus reached its destination, and I got off. A gate of natural stones stood before us. All the boys and girls in uniforms passed through the gate.
I soon reached the classroom. Overlooking the students, I identified Ichinose Honami and her right-hand man.
'What was his name again? Well, who cares?' I mused as I soon found my nameplate on the seat beside a window. My seatmate turned out to be Ichinose.
"Oh, we meet again, Karuzawa-san," Ichinose enthusiastically said as I took my seat.
"Yeah," I replied with a nonchalant vibe.
As the students of the classroom were introducing themselves to become friends, a woman wearing a black blazer over a polo shirt, a short black skirt with stockings, and black heels stepped into the room. Her long brown hair, styled in a ponytail, swept to the left. Her height was approximately 155 cm, with brown eyes and a busty body.
"Gooooooood morning, lovely new students of Class B! My name's Hoshinomiya Chie, and I'm super excited to be your homeroom teacher for Japanese history this year! Isn't that great? Unlike other schools, we stick together for all three years here, so I really hope we get to become the best of friends. Best regards! Oh, and while the entrance ceremony is in about an hour over in the gym—don't be late!—I'm gonna hand out your special rulebooks and the matriculation guide right now. Make sure you read them super carefully, okay? There are some very interesting things in there. Hehe." she said with a playful expression, looking at us.
The boys of the class got excited because of her cute and cheerful looks, and some started to ask questions like if she was single or had a boyfriend.
Before the situation could get escalated, she again intervened with a pout, saying, 'Hehe, keep quiet, students, we have more things to talk about!'
"Alrighty, everyone! Get ready, because I'm about to hand out your shiny new student ID cards! Ta-da! Now, these aren't just any old IDs, sweethearts. Think of them like your very own magic credit cards! You can use them to buy anything at any of the shops and facilities right here on campus. Snacks, drinks, school supplies, maybe even... a new outfit? Tee hee! But here's the fun part: you'll be using 'points' for everything. So, make sure you keep an eye on how many you're spending, okay? Because while you can literally buy anything that's on school grounds – seriously, anything – your points aren't infinite! It's all part of the game, isn't it? Try not to run out too fast, or things might get a little interesting for you! Now, who's excited to start shopping?"
"Alright, everyone, listen up! Using these student ID cards is super simple. Just swipe them on the machines whenever you want to buy something – it's really easy, so you won't have any trouble, I promise! Now, for the best part! Your points will be automatically credited on the first day of every month. And guess what? You all already have 100,000 points on your cards right now! Isn't that exciting? Just remember, 1 point is worth 1 yen, so spend wisely! That's all you really need to know for now. Go have fun with your shopping!"
'Well, it's a paradise, but only for a month or so,' I laughed inwardly, remembering the plot.