There was no doubt that Iose was a sharp individual.

  Although the school's extravagant distribution of 100,000 Private Points had initially left her stunned, she quickly pieced together an uanding of the situation.

  Hoshinomiya-sensei's refusal to answer directly was, in itself, an answer.

  This meant that the school indeed had hidden core rules that the udents were unaware of—rules so crucial that even acquiring them required a staggering 2,000,000 Private Points. That alone spoke volumes about their importance.

  With this realization, Iose decided to act.

  "Hashima-kun, please wait a moment."

  Hikaru had been expeg her to step in, so he immediately tered, "Oh? Does Iose-san think I was wrong?"

  "No," she replied fidently, "I trust your judgment. If this school really has hidden rules, then the cost of 2,000,000 Private Points should be shared by everyone."

  "That's exactly my thought," Hikaru nodded.

  Raising 2,000,000 Private Points meant that each student in Css 1-B would o tribute half of their freshly issued 100,000 Private Points—which was no small request.

  This was where Iose's strengths came into py. Since she had already built strong rapport with her cssmates on the very first day, she was in the best position to persuade them.

  "Well then, Hashima-kun, why don't you expin your reasoning?" Iose said, sweeping her gaze across the . By now, all eyes were on him. "If you vince everyone, gathering the points shouldn't be a problem."

  "Alright, and thank you for your trust."

  After a brief pause, Hikaru began his analysis.

  "Let's start with what we all know."

  The school publicly advertises a 100% uy acceptae and a 100% employment rate. That means every graduate must be exceptionally capable. If the school enforced strict academic rigor and intense military-style training, I could uand how such results would be possible."

  "But as Hoshinomiya-sensei just mentiohis school is filled with eai facilities, and students receive a generous 100,000 Private Points every month to spend freely."

  "If I were the school's administrator, how could I ehat students prioritize studying instead of wasting time on leisure after receiving su amount?"

  "100,000 is no trivial sum. It gives us the power to live fortably and indulge iertai. And as long as the optios, many students won't be able to resist. After all, it's basic human nature."

  Iose's eyes widened slightly at Hikaru's words. Teenagers—especially those just entering high school—were naturally proo distra. Only a handful would have the disciplio focus solely on studying.

  "And more importantly, this school is pletely sealed off from the outside world. We'll be spending three years together in this enclosed enviro. Even if some students have strong self-trol and dedicate themselves to studying, how long do you think they'll st when everyone around them is living carefree lives?"

  As Hikaru spoke, he carefully observed his cssmates' reas. Many of them were beginning to process the implications of his words.

  This was exactly what he wanted.

  "So if students naturally gravitate toward enjoyment, how does the school guarantee a 100% success rate in uy admissions and job pts?"

  With that final statement, Hikaru's words resouhrough the silent .

  "There must be hidden rules that shape this system, rules so absolute that they determihe only possible oute."

  A heavy siletled over Css 1-B.

  On the podium, Hoshinomiya watched the se unfold, utterly impressed.

  She had always believed that students assigo Css 1-B were merely backup choices—students with potential, but not the elite.

  Yet now, before her eyes stood a student who had uncovered the school's deeper mei his very first day.

  Iire history of the school, spanning over a decade, this had never happened before.

  And to think that this student was from her own css.

  A tender had emerged—someone who could stand at the top in the hree years of fierpetition.

  "Well then, Hashima-kun," Hoshinomiya finally spoke, breaking the silence. "Are you going to pay the Private Points now?"

  "I'll wait until everyone has made up their minds," Hikaru replied. "Si requires half of their initial points, I 't make that decision for them."

  Despite his words, he subtly signaled Iose with his eyes—it was her turn to take the lead.

  Though this was their first real versation, Iose instinctively trusted Hikaru. Without hesitation, she stepped forward.

  "Everyone, after hearing Hashima-kun's analysis, I think we all agree that this school is more than it appears on the surface. After all, there's no such thing as free lunch."

  She walked to the ter of the , ready to persuade her peers.

  "Fifty thousand points might seem like a lot, but if this hidden rule impacts our future prospects, isn't it worth paying now?"

  "Besides, wouldn't it be better to uand the system from the very first day?"

  Some students still hesitated. Iose didn't miss a beat.

  "If you're uhen sider it a loan from me. I'll personally repay everyone one by one when the round of points is issued."

  The moment those words left her lips, the effect was instantaneous.

  "I trust Iose-san! I'll pay!"

  "Me too. We're going to be here for three years—50,000 points isn't that mu the long run."

  "She's right! We still have another 50,000 ing in a month anyway."

  With Iose's encement, the entire css pooled their Private Points together—and in no time, they had collected the full 2,000,000 points.

  "Well done, Iose-san."

  Hikaru whispered, genuinely impressed. He hadn't expected her to propose a loan, and his respect for her strategic thinking grew.

  "Css 1-B is a team, and I'm willing to tribute to it," she replied with a gentle smile.

  "Thank you."

  Turning his gaze toward the podium, Hikaru watched as Hoshinomiya-sensei firmed the transa—and then, she finally revealed the truth.

  Advanurturing High School truly operated on a meritocratic system.

  The 100% uy admission rate and employment rate were real.

  However—only Css 3-A students could receive these bes.

  Students in Csses B, d D would graduate with a standard high school diploma instead.

  And that wasn't all.

  The S-System was far more intricate than they had beeo believe.

  Each css was assigned a Css Point score, which determined monthly Private Point distribution.

  1 Css Point = 100 Private Points per student.

  Every month, students' earnings were directly tied to their css performance.

  Moreover, css pts weren't random—they were meticulously calcuted based on student rankings.

  Css 1-A housed the best students.

  Css 1-D taihe weakest.

  The school did not predefiheir fates—students had three years to pete, with Special Exams determining their progress.

  Success in Special Exams meant climbing the ranks.

  Failure meant falling further behind.

  And then came the final bombshell—Private Points could buy anything.

  Even… ging csses.

  The price?

  20,000,000 Private Points.

  Silence fell upon the css.

  Some were relieved they weren't in Css 1-D.

  Others felt the loomi of cutthroat petition—and the very real risk of expulsion.

  But while everyone else processed their shock, Hikaru stood up once more.

  "Sensei, do future Special Exams involve physical petition?"

  "Of course! The school aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals—so athletics are just as important."

  "...I see. Thank you."

  Sitting back down, Hikaru's expression darkened.

  He g his system panel—his Physical Ability score was only 3.

  At this rate, he would be dead weight.

  "I o fix this. Fast."

  Theuro Iose.

  This girl had collective awareness and a strong sense of responsibility—the perfect first target to increase favorability.

  With a grin, he went all-in.

  [Purchased: Iose Honami Stock – FULL ALLOCATION.]

  [Stock Price: 10 → 50]

  Iose wasn't just a beauty.

  She was a gold mine.