COTE : Backed By Black Technology System

After Hirata sent the message, he received a reply in just a moment.

Hearing the 'ding' of the reply, Kanda Shuichi couldn't help but comment, "Looks like Chabashira-sensei is quite free."

"Kanda, I think it's better not to view Chabashira-sensei like that. After all, she is our teacher," Hirata said while opening his phone, trying to advise Kanda Shuichi. Although he didn't know why Kanda Shuichi had a bad impression of Chabashira Sae, she was their homeroom teacher for the next three years.

"Chabashira-sensei invited us to meet by the artificial lake behind the dormitory after dinner."

"The school has something as dangerous as an artificial lake? And it's behind the dormitory?"

Hearing about the artificial lake, Kanda Shuichi wondered if there might be... ghosts wandering there at night.

"Dangerous?" Miyake looked at Kanda, "Kanda, you can't swim?"

"Of course, I can't do that."

Kanda Shuichi said matter-of-factly.

"If there's a chance, I can teach you. Playing in the water is fun in the summer."

"I thought your only sport was archery."

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

Seeing how close the two had become, Hirata smiled warmly.

But weren't we talking about meeting Chabashira-sensei? How did we end up discussing sports?

After some time, the three of them went to the cafeteria for dinner. This time, it wasn't the free vegetable set meal. Hirata treated them to thank them for sharing the information earlier. Kanda Shuichi couldn't refuse and accepted the offer, even ordering a more expensive tempura set.

Hmm, fried shrimp is delicious!

In April, the sky starts to darken after dinner. Although there are streetlights around the school, visibility is still less than twenty meters.

By the time Kanda and the others reached the meeting place, it was almost completely dark.

April weather isn't very warm. Kanda felt a bit chilly, though he didn't know what Miyake and Hirata thought.

"Chabashira-sensei isn't here yet? I want to go back."

Seeing no one near the park bench at the meeting spot, Kanda complained weakly.

"Then you can go back."

A woman's voice came with the wind, startling Kanda Shuichi and almost making him swear.

What the heck!

Before Kanda could figure out what was happening, a figure emerged from the shadows by the bench. It was Chabashira Sae, their homeroom teacher.

Kanda Shuichi sighed in relief, realizing he was sweating. It seemed his fear of ghosts was still strong.

Chabashira Sae walked out of the shadows and headed to the lakeside. She stopped by the railing, leaned against it, and lit a cigarette.

"So, Hirata, what do you want to talk about?"

A whiff of smoke drifted over, making Kanda frown and cough.

Seeing Kanda's reaction, Chabashira paused, then quietly put out her cigarette after just one puff.

"We want to confirm something with you, Chabashira-sensei."

"Alright, go ahead."

Chabashira's expression remained calm, but as Hirata explained the information they gathered today, her face changed.

From calm to surprised, then back to calm again, it was quite a transformation.

Did they really see through the school's true nature in just one day?

Chabashira Sae felt a bit pleased.

Hirata's deduction was correct. The private points students receive each month are based on their evaluation, and the school indeed has a set of evaluation standards. The S system is more than it appears.

This evaluation standard is called class points.

When all new students enter the school, each class receives 1,000 class points.

So, all new students initially get 100,000 private points as starting funds.

Then, the school conducts a one-month behavior assessment without informing any new students, and even second and third-year students are required to keep it secret.

Behaviors like being late, skipping class, sleeping in class, and playing with phones will deduct class points. More serious behaviors like fighting and extortion have even harsher consequences.

So, every year, after the first month, there is a major reshuffle.

Every year, Class D loses a lot of class points due to behavior issues, and that's when students realize the school isn't as perfect as the rumors.

Now, Hirata and the others figured out the rules on the first day.

Although they don't know about the behavior assessment and class differences yet, this proves their excellence.

"Hirata, this isn't your observation, is it?"

Chabashira prided herself on her ability to read people, and she knew Hirata was excellent, but not in this area. Miyake wasn't either, so the truth was clear!

These insights came from Kanda Shuichi, who was temporarily transferred as a substitute student.

A week ago, when informed that Kanda Shuichi would replace a Class D student, Chabashira Sae paid special attention.

She didn't expect such a pleasant surprise on his first day.

"Yes, these are the results of Kanda and Miyake's investigation today."

"No, I was just accompanying Kanda while shopping."

In an instant, they sold Kanda Shuichi, or rather, Hirata wanted Chabashira-sensei to know Kanda Shuichi's excellence.

Miyake just didn't want trouble. Showing off wasn't his style, and he wasn't lying.

In fact, Chabashira Sae had been watching Kanda Shuichi before they answered.

"So, Chabashira-sensei, are our guesses correct?"

Looking at Kanda Shuichi's calm face, Chabashira Sae wanted to tell him the truth, but just figuring this out wasn't enough to earn her investment.

Although seeing through this in one day was impressive, one person's excellence couldn't lead Class D to victory.

"It's a pity, but this is not a question I can answer for free."

The tone was the same as when she spoke during the day.

I see, Kanda Shuichi understood.

If it's not a clear no, then it means a clear yes!

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