3 Bet

Thinking back, she sure is calm. But...

"Fufu, you are making a scary face. I am not doubting your ability but being a double spy, you won't be able to survive this school."

"But that depends on the enemy if they know how dangerous I am. They won't agitate me."

"That may be so."

She said, but then she had a stupid idea. A stupid one for her.

"Let's have a bet, if I lose I will do what you say. But if you lose... Fufu, we will see when you do."

"What are we betting on."

I really hope she doesn't make me do something stupid.

"In the incoming test, let's bet on who can get the highest score, without any prior studying."

"Ha? Granted, it's not stupid, but seriously? It's too boring, change it."

"Then, for a bonus, in 30 minutes. We wait until the last 30 minutes of the test, then we begin."

"Haaa... You know what, fine. You stay with him for the time being, if you let anything contaminate him, I will break this school."

"That's quite a threat, to ask someone a favor."

Ahh...

"We are here, anyway see you tomorrow."

"Fufu, our time has come to an end it seems. That's fine, I promise in the name of my father. I quite like him in that way as well. Anyway, see you tomorrow too."

Then we went our separate way, I went to my room, and put down my stuff on the floor. Took a shower and lie in bed naked. Think...

I will have to wait, to see who is who. I will contact Kiyo-tan later, right now I need them to acknowledge me.

But right now, I need sleep.

Kukukuhahahaha, I wonder....

Me or him in the morning.

Next Morning

This morning I met up with Kiyo-tan.

"Yo."

"Nice."

"How's your class, made any friends yet?"

"No, and I made a really bad introduction and everyone doesn't know my existence."

She said depressingly, should I cheer her up a little?

"Pttf, I can always visit you. If people you have a cute boy being friends with you, then people would flock you."

"Speaking of which, my neighbor is that Ojou-sama you met on the bus."

"Uwa, how unlucky. But, to think she would be in Class D. I really thought she would be in Class A or even Class B."

"I think she is there because of her mentality. As you can see, she has a mighty aura and doesn't like friends. She has too many flaws."

"Kuku, you really don't have the really to say other people have flaws you know. You are the most defective."

"Maybe so, but I want to see if I can..."

Geh, this again, I cut her off, I really don't want to hear the same thing again and again.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah, I heard this hundreds times, anyway keep an eye on your classmates, if you find something interesting, contact me. Here, this is my contact number."

I gave her my number and she blushed a little, Kuku, how cute. Then, it is time to separate.

I sat down next to Sakayanagi again and started to chat.

"You are here early..."

"I was waiting for you. Yesterday was fun if you don't mind, we that again in the future."

Is this... You are cute too.

"Is this an invitation for another date?"

I ask with a smirk and lean back.

"You are free to interpret however you like, but maybe next with you. Though fun, it was quite exhausting. Maybe next with you would be more calming."

"Yeah... Maybe next... Time."

Shit, I am getting sleepy, guess he is coming out. Oh well...

Ring~Ring~

And the class is starting, meh, who cares it should only take a few minutes.

...

Huh, I am in the classroom, I touch my pockets. There is a piece of paper, and like always, there are words.

You and Sakayanagi went through the rest of the tour. Your light novel is next to your bed at the dorm, and nothing important happens worth noting. You are now in class try to not get in trouble.

The other one~

This...

I guess that was a date, and she did invite me. But it was a tour, but is there a reason why she only invites me? Well, she could be only nice...

Ahh, this is so troublesome to think about.

Maybe I should ask her, but that would make me come off as insensitive.

OK, deep breath...

Just act whatever comes to your head.

And so, the class ends with me glancing at her occasionally during class.

"Would you like to go to the library with me? It seems that I have forgotten to borrow some books yesterday."

"Eh, sure that's fine."

Again? OK, she must have something for me. Wait, don't overthink this, maybe I am just her only friend. Wait a minute, that actually makes sense, she could be lonely because of her disability. Shoot, so I am just her friend...

Why am I even concerned with this?

Ahh, I will think about this when the time comes.

"But we might be staying there for a while, so please be prepare."

"Then I will meet you at the library at 3 then. See you."

"Yes, see you."

So, I went to my dorm, took a shower, and as expected the books I bought were under my bed. I took some out and put it in my pack. I wonder, will I met Shiina again, she does seem like a bookworm that lives in the library.

Anyway, I put on some regular clothes and left the dorm. On the way, I saw a girl coming out of the convenience store, she didn't look like she bought anything though. She looks kinda like someone from our class.

Unexpectedly she caught me staring. Ahh, shoot, she is going to think I am a creep. Maybe if I walked faster and look around aimlessly would get me out. It did surprisingly.

Oh, look...

"Sorry to keep you waiting in this kind of weather."

Though we were in spring, it was getting hot, and she might have a stroke if she isn't careful.

"It's fine, I got here early because I also don't want you to wait for me. Anyway, let's go."

We arrived in a few minutes, the library was as quiet and cool as always. Something caught my eyes, shogi?

I wonder if she plays, maybe chess would be better. I will have to ask her for some time in the future.

"Hey~ You guys could have told me you guys are coming."

A familiar voice called out to us.

"Who would've known you would be here too."

"Haha, I am a textbook bookworm,"

"Let's sit, and start reading."

For the rest of the day, we read in silence, when it's time to go we went to our dorms and went our separate ways.

For the next month, it was like that, go to class, go to the library with Sakayanagi, and go home. The only difference is Sakayanagi made a new friend, but she seems kind of weird. Sure, she and Sakayanagi had this relationship where she would do anything she said. If sometimes she doesn't, Sakayanagi would give her this look and she would obediently do it for her. Plus, he said I don't need to help her with anything much, I guess that is true. It would be weird for a boy to help a girl with various stuff because of her handicap. I guess that's what it means I guess.

One Week Later After the First Day of School

I was sleeping in my bed and a loud ringing woke me up. Does he not set it to vibration, God, and what does Sakayanagi wants with me.

"I swear to God, Sakayanagi, if you don't have a good reason for this, you will have to pay me a few thousand points."

"Be assured, you see, I found a new toy I want to play with."

"And you want to watch you play, no thanks, pay me 5 thousand points tomorrow."

"Fufu, come here, and I will pay you 10 thousand points."

"Ha... Fine, let me put on my clothes, where are we meeting?"

"The bench next to the convenience store on the way to the library. Please be here by 5 minutes, or else you will miss a show."

"So annoying... Alright be there in 10 minutes (Not a typo)"

I put on some button shirts, and only buttoned the one, leaving a lot of my body exposed. But summer is coming so that is an excuse. And some shorts. Though I am 12 years old, my body is very well trained. Mostly by me, that lazy bum only knows how to play. That's why when I arrived yawning, both Sakayanagi and a girl next to her blushed when they saw me.

"Ha~ Don't mind me, I am just a hired observer. By all means please continue~"

The girl, who was my classmate, glare at me cautiously, but her gaze went back to her.

"So, what are you going to do? I have no interest in serving you."

"I don't care what your intentions are, but if I report this, then you will at most be suspended."

I looked at her, she seems to have a can of beer in her hands. Ahh, shoplift, if I am not wrong then...

"The reason why you are Shoplifting is because of the feeling, no? Normal shoplifting is because they lack money. But in this school, money isn't a problem, plus you stole a beer. Only restricted to adults. You aren't doing it for the them, you are doing it for the sake of doing it. Am I wrong?"

As expected of her, she reached the same conclusion as I am. Plus with only two details.

"So, what are you going to do?"

"If I report this to the school, even if I can't prove it, you will be wary of. You won't have the chance to do that ever again in this next 3 years."

"Fine, I will follow you. But, I will get some payment. That's my only condition."

"That's fine, thank you for your time. I am good since I have Nice here. Please go back first."

And she left, without a single complaint, rather than a pawn, she is more like a toy.

I went to the store and bought my Fanta again and water for her.

"I really doubt you called me mid-night just for that. This is a show of power, isn't it?"

"Fufu, who knows, here is 10 thousand points. Thank you for your time."

I stood up and offered my hand, she took it and hold it tight.

"Do you have a habit of sleeping naked?"

"Why are you interested."

She blushed, too easy, too easy.

"Kuku, if you're not interested then mind your own business."

Now

I don't even know when started hanging out with us, but she has been helping Sakayanagi a lot, which I am grateful for. Ahh...

Just when class starts I am getting really sleepy. Looks like he is coming out...

"Anyway, before class starts are there any questions."

The teacher said as if he expected us to have some.

Without surprise, someone raised their hand.

"Yes."

"Sensei, although we got the points this month, we only got 94,000 points. Is there something going on?"

"As expected of Class A, you see, like I have said this before. Your worth in this school is based on merit. There is a system called the S system in this school, each class starts off 1000 points, and that determines both your allowance and position for each class. Here are this month's class points."

Class A - 940

Class B - 730

Class C - 380

Class D - 0

Dang, 0 points, poor Kiyo-tan, oh well that's her problem.

"There is an exam next week, and different from the one in the past, if you fail, you will be expelled. Please keep that in mind. Also, we will have a mock exam 3 days later. That will be it, now take out your books."

The class was silent, though not very different from usual, it is very heavy. After class, a boy stood up and announced to the class.

"I am holding a study session if anyone wants to come then ask me for information. The reason is we are just introduced to this system, and we should be careful. If we want to graduate to where we want, we have to stay in Class A. To protect our position. That will be all."

After that speech, some came up to that boy, some left, while others hesitate.

I packed my stuff and went out the door, walked to the staircase, and leaned on the wall. A few minutes later, Sakayanagi appeared with Masumi who is holding her stuff.

"Aren't you going to wait for me?"

"I did, right here."

I started walking down, so did they, and headed towards the library.

"I am taking care of a few things in the next few weeks."

"I see, then I wish you luck."

She said it in a normal tone, but I could tell she doesn't like it. How possessive, part of her charm I guess. Maybe I should compensate for it...

What would she like...

Heh, I guess that should be fine.

Then, I should prepare for it.

"Hey, can I borrow Masumi? Just for today."

"Why do you need her?"

"Hey! You guys are talking about me, don't talk in a tone where I am like an object that Sakayanagi-San owns."

"Well, it's a surprise, so you will have to see. Come to my room at 8:00, I will give you the surprise there. A reminder, try not to eat until you arrived at my room."

"Don't ignore me!"

"I see, then I am looking forward to your surprise. Masumi-San, please treat Nice like you treat me."

"Ha~ Fine, what do you need."

"Get Sakayanagi to her room, then meet me at the entrance of Keyaki Mall."

"Yeah, sure. Meet you there."

She said indifferently, then we walked our separate way.

Time Skip by Chibi Nice dozing off in he middle of the class

I was waiting at the entrance patiently when a voice called out.

"So, what do you need?"

"No need to rush, you won't be done by the night anyway."

I start walking, and she follows.

"Then where are we going?"

"To buy groceries."

"So the surprise is..."

"Yes, by the way, do you know how to cook?"

"You don't?!"

"I do, but I would need a helper."

"..."

"..."

"Fine, I will help."

"Thanks, now let's go get some ingredients."

Another Time Skip By Chini Masumi and Chibi Nice buying groceries

Ding~Dong~

"Coming! Here Masumi just dices the carrots. And watch the soup."

I went to open the door and saw Sakayanagi standing here. She sniffs the air, then said

"I see, that's your surprise. I suppose that's fine."

"Come in, we are almost done."

Sat on the bed and start looking around in my room. It had nothing much a bed, a deck, a chair, a foldable table, a few chairs, a closet, and a shelf full of manga and light novel.

"What a nice room, very unique to you."

"Yeah, yeah, yeah, just sit tight, dinner will be ready soon."

"I am honored, for you to cook me dinner."

I said nothing and went back to cooking. After a while, I unfold the foldable table and present my dish.

"All of them are healthy to the body, but also delicious. You are still growing, you should eat more."

"Fufu, thank you for your consideration. Then, Itadakimasu."

"Itadakimasu."

"Itadakimasu."

We ate as we chat about various things. Then, Masumi asked a very interesting question.

"Which one is the real you? Sometimes you are an immature and innocent child. But, other times you are like a..."

"Kuku, I know you are going to ask that someday. I have a split personality, though I am the original one though."

"I see, this is the first I have seen one. Sakayanagi-San, you aren't surprised, I suppose you knew this already?"

"Yes, in fact, I have met him 2 years ago."

"I see, do you need me to wash the dishes."

By this time, the sky has darkened and we already finished our food. Before I can say anything, Sakayanagi beat me to it. "Thank you, Masumi-san, and please close the door when you get out."

"Yes, if you say so."

She got out, and Sakayanagi patted the spot next to her. So I did, she wrapped her arms around mine, and lean her head on my shoulder. But I didn't stop her, it doesn't bother me, much. So it should be fine.

"You know why I did this?"

"No, but I have an inkling why."

"I wouldn't be hanging with you until the exam. Being the possessive girl you are, you are bound to get upset. This is just a way to comfort you. And don't interfere with my plans."

"Fufu, can I ask, what are you going to do."

"Oh, just meeting up with a friend, you know the one that beat all the kidnappers."

"I see, I wonder can I meet her?"

"Maybe, but not now, it would be too soon."

She then tried something.

"How good is she?"

"She is both smart and athletic, the only weakness is that she is very not good at socializing."

"I see, maybe I can play with her for a while."

"..."

"What's wrong?"

"I fucking dare you to touch my toys, if you do, then I will personally break you without hesitations."

She went silent, it surprised her, this is the second time I have talked to her in this tone.

"I am sorry if I offended you. But, I am getting curious. Who is this toy? I am getting more and more intrigued by this person. But at the same time, I don't like your friend."

"Because she took my attention from you."

"..."

Bingo.

We stayed in silence, until...

"Where do you want me..."

Masumi came is looking at us and we stared at her.

"Am I interrupting something?"

"It's fi..."

Before I say something, of course, Sakayanagi beat me to it, again.

"Yes, now please, go to your room, Nice will take care of the rest."

She gave me a look and left my room.

I looked at her, and she looks at me back.

"This warmth, I like it. Please let me stay like this for a while."

So I did, but within my expectations, she fell asleep.

I reached for my phone and called Masumi.

"What more do you want."

"She fell asleep, help me get her to her room."

"..."

She hanged up... So rude...

At a moment's notice, she was in my room looking at us raising an eyebrow.

"Well, you see, not after you left..."

"I don't want to hear your story. What do you need me to do."

"Err, I need you to help me carry her to her room."

"Why don't you just let her sleep in your room."

"Are you..."

Her eyes widen and she panicked.

"I will carry her to her room. Just mind your own business."

She quickly scooped Sakayanagi and left.

"A spy to monitor her wouldn't be too bad."

I took a shower and slept until the alarm clock woke me up.

I got ready for school. When I arrived, Sakayanagi was already there, as usual.

"Thank you for getting me into my room. I was kind of sleepy yesterday. Though I wouldn't mind sleeping in your bed."

"Yeah, in fact, you'd probably bribe me to sleep in my bed."

"I might just do that."

"As long as I get want I want in return, then do what you like."

"How business-like."

I didn't say anything, and the class starts like normal.

...

Why do I always wake up in the middle of class, what do you want this time now?

Oh, right, I haven't visited Kiyo-tan for a long time. Yeah, I should probably visit her after class. Her being socially awkward probably doesn't have any friends.

Hmm, I should help her. If I announced that I am her friend then people would flock here. They would probably want to get in touch with a cute boy like me. The only way would be through her.

Heh, I am so smart. Without a hitch, I rush out to class D.

Ayanokouji Kiyotako POV

It's been a month since I have come to this school, yet I still haven't made any friends. The only one who would talk to me is my neighbor. But rather than talking, more like insulting how lonely I am. I kind of miss Nice's shouting and yelling.

"Kiyo-tan~!!!"

"!!!"

"!!!"

"!!!"

Almost everyone was surprised, after all, no one in the other class would make friends with students with Class D, unless you are popular. But I am not, most of them probably don't even know my name.

As expected, the little boy in front of the door, waving at me.

All eyes were on her, then on me.

I sighed and walk towards him.

"Why are you here?"

"I thought you would be lonely without me. So your Nice-sama took the time to play with you, be grateful."

"..."

"Where are we going first?"

"Who knows? Where haven't you been to before."

"Too many places to count. Since I don't have any friends, so if I went there then I would stand out."

"Then, let me go to your room first."

He said cheerfully and waving his hands around.

"Why?"

"I want to see, I am curious how your room looks."

"But I really don't want you to... It's plain too."

He stopped, then looked at me, with those puppy eyes.

"Pwease..."

Do you think I would give in just because of those eyes?

"Fine."

Yes, I would.

"Yay...."

We walked back to the dorms, and Nice excitedly ran in, like a child in a candy store.

He jumped on my bed and rolled around, then he sniffed my pillow.

"Woah, it smells so nice, what did you use."

"I do not know, it was recommended to me by the person at the store."

"That is so like you."

"..."

He lay on my bed with his eyes closed for a few seconds. When he opened his eyes, he asked me a question, but his tone is completely different.

"What do you plan to do?"

"I want to live here being the background character."

He raised an eyebrow and let out a sigh.

"Your father is right. So, what are the candidate pawns?"

"As of right now, none, but I will find some for you."

"They are mine, but you can still use them, you know."

Ding~Dong~

We both look at the door.

"Go check who it is."

He smirks as if he knows who it is already. Did he call someone here?

But it seems that was not the case.

"Hey, Ayanokouji-san, how are you doing?"

"Ah, Kushida-San, I am fine. Do you need anything from me?"

That's right, the one who was in front of the door was Kushida. I wonder what she wants.

"Well, you see, I want to hang out with you. You seem lonely so I thought I would help you make friends."

"I see then come in. There is another person inside, but you should know him."

"Oh? Oh! It's Nice-kun how have you been doing."

"Pretty well, how about you?"

"Pretty good, I got a lot of people's contact numbers and made a bunch of friends."

"How nice."

"Speaking of which, I haven't gotten yours yet."

"OH, you want mine?"

Just like that, she got his number. How powerful. Our communication skills are on a completely different level.

"Yeah, I also want Ayanokouji-San's number too."

"Mine? I suppose that is fine."

And so this I how I got my first contact number other than Nice.

"That isn't what you came here for, is it?"

What is she trying to do?

"What are you talking about?"

"If you want my number, you can be asked for it in class. Nobody would find it weird. But you didn't. You came here because it isn't something other people should hear."

She looked at me in shock, then tilt her head a little.

"I never knew you were so smart. But it wasn't like it can't be announced to the public. It would be bad if Horikita-San hears it though."

"Horikita?"

"Well, she seems to have no one to hang out with, and I feel bad for her. I was thinking you can be the line that connects her and me."

"I am not really close to her..."

"Accept it, it's not that much of a deal."

"Fine, I will try, but don't expect me to succeed."

"Thank you, this is what I want to do."

...

"I see, although there are a lot of flaws, it could work."

"Thank you for the help then."

Then she left, leaving me and Nice.

"What are you planning to do?"

I asked, but he was in deep thoughts. So I didn't bother him.

A few minutes of silence later, he made a big grin. Not the happy kind, his eyes showed no light nor dark, if I had to describe it, it would be chaotic. Drawing in both lights in dark. But before I could appreciate it closely, it was masked.

"Now, why don't we take a nightly walk. Heard moonlight is good for your skin."

"If that is what you wish of me."

...

"What do you want."

"Fanta please."

"You still haven't changed."

He threw one at me, and I caught it with ease.

He opened it and took a gulp, so did I.

"All humans have some type of worth. Take Class D for example, they are labeled as 'defective'. They won't able to survive in society on their own. But that's what makes them great tools. You only need to know how they work, then they will become great tools. "

" Thank you for the advice. As expected of you, you know exactly what I am thinking."

"Your mind is complex, but your heart is very simple."

"...."

We walked silently, but we heard a familiar voice in the shadows.

"Brother, I came here to catch up to you."

"My sister from Class D, but the one that bears the shame is me."

"I will be promoted to class A, I swear."

We went to see what happens and saw a scene where the student president is pinning Horikita. If we didn't hear the conversation beforehand, we would be assuming things.

He then got ready to drive his palm into her. I looked at Nice; he gave me a look and I nodded. How troublesome, but if that is what you want.

I went and grabbed his hand.

"You were really going to hit her, aren't you?"

"Ayanokouji... Stop... Let go..."

That was the first time I have seen her so vulnerable. I slowly let go.

Click

"Student president attacking a Class D girl. This is interesting."

Nice was also standing there, and the student president walked up to him. I sharpened my senses. The moment he attacks I will intervene. As I expected, he went for the phone in his hand.

Faster than their eyes, I grabbed his arm. On reflex, he grabbed my arm and tried to pull me unbalanced, but I used the momentum and made a high kicked. Be leaned backward and let go of my arm. His expression got serious.

"Those are some nice moves. What do you practice?"

"I did piano and calligraphy when I was small."

"Kukuhaha"

"Oh, that was right. There were two particular students this year. One had scored 50 on all the tests. The other didn't even take the test and interview. Plus, that boy skipped grades too. Yet, he still got in regardless."

"Coincidences can be scary."

"And I am special, so I have no defense."

"What a unique duo. Suzune, I am surprised you made a friend."

"They are just a classmate and I only talked to Nice once...."

"If you want to get to Class A then struggle with everything you have."

Leaving that, and walked away.

...

Nice bought a coffee for her, and we finished our Fanta.

"It's nice to see you being a normal girl once in a while."

She glared at me. So I let Nice have the mic.

"Kuku, Class A, huh? Let's make a deal."

"I am not interested."

"It will help you reach Class A."

"..."

"1000 class points in a year is impossible, plus you guys have no information on the other class."

"What are you trying to say?"

"I am will to be a double spy."

"Do you want in return?"

Although he is being a double spy, with the state of Class D, Class A can easily get information on Class D, but Class D I will have a hard time getting Class A's information. In the end, no matter how you look at it, Class D has a profit.

"What I want, huh? I want skilled people. I don't care what happens in this school but in the future. I come from a very powerful company, and my dad is the CEO. I am next in line, so I want to scout people capable enough to get employed. Good employees are really hard to come by these days."

"I see, the only company able to bend the rules is that company. To think you are the heir."

"Do we have a deal?"

"Fine, but I want you to stop when I say so."

"Let's go Kiyo-tan."

We left, leaving her alone. I was catching up, but he stops and turned around, looked at Horikita, and said with a very eerie smile.

"You won't spill this to anyone, right?"

"I promise."

We left her alone. I wonder why...

I was about to ask him, but what he said made me forget it.

I saw him smirk and looked at me like an animal in a cage, amusingly he stated.

"I never knew you would wear that type of underwear, how interesting."

I could feel my cheeks burning and my heart beating faster. But still, I asked, "Do you like it?"

"There is no need for you to push yourself."

I didn't say anything, but he would still get what I mean. We went back to the dorm and we separate into our own room.

"I will also be stopping by tomorrow so, see you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow."

We went our separate way. I went back to my room, and took a shower, put on my pajamas, and went to bed.

If he wants to do that, then what was the point of the meeting. No, there is a lot of things that he hadn't told me, I should come to conclusions that fast. I wonder if he is trying to train me. But, I haven't met a match for a long time. There no use thinking about this now. I should sleep.

...

The next day went as normal, until after the class ends, and as expected Nice was waiting in the hallway.

"Yo."

I nodded at him and start walking. But, something suprising happened.

"Wait, I have something to asked of you."

A voice behind us called for us.

"What is it?"

Nice answered, turning around.

"Do you have time? I want to invite you to eat something."

Hmm?! Why is she inviting all of the sudden? The only logical reason is she has something to ask of us. But, Nice always says to look into the heart. Maybe, just maybe, she likes Nice?

Ahh, well, guess if Nice is going then I am too.

"Sure, how about we go to that Cafe. After all, it would be easy to blend in with you around."

She hesitated a moment, after all, she hates those kinds of places, but sighed, for the sake of what she wants, she has to comply.

"Fine, let's go."

Before we left, I saw Nice gave a look towards Kusuida. And in response, she nodded.

...

"What drink do you two want? My treat of course."

"I guess I will have that."

"I will have the same."

"Three number 9 please."

...

"So, what do you want? We have no choice to do it since we drank your money."

"As expected."

She turned to me, it seems I would know more about the thing she wants to talk about.

"Hirata is creating a study group, almost everyone joined, except the three idiots."

"Not surprising, considering their personality."

"Therefore, I am holding one of my own."

"Don't tell me we have to..."

"Yes, please invite them."

Nice, who was sitting on the sidelines finally spoke.

"She is not going to succeed, we all know that."

Not even a shred of hesitation, so mean.

"Yes, that's where you come in play."

"Do you think I have away? I don't even know them."

"Yes, I believe you do."

"Kuku, how warming, that you believe in me."

"You have a way don't you?"

"Yes, I do."

"Hey, what a coincidence."

Kushida greeted, from behind us. Our original plan was us inviting Horikita, but she invited her, if she is the one inviting us then it would be less suspicious.

"What are you guys talking about? Can I join?"

"It is none of your bu..."

Before she can finish, Nice cut in.

"We are talking about how to invite the 'Three Idiots' or so they call them."

"Is that so, maybe I can help. If I ask them, they might come."

"As I said, it's none of your business."

"It is fine, isn't it? She accomplished your goal. It should be fine."

"Fine, nothing more nothing less."

"Can I get you to give me your contact number?"

"How bold."

"That's your objective all along. Fine, I will contact you the place and time."

"Thank you."

"That out of the way, I do not have to be here anymore. Farewell."

She stood up and prepared to leave.

But...

"Wait, don't you want to hang out with us more."

"No, now don't bother me anymore."

She left without any hesitation, I really don't get why Nice is so attracted to her. How annoying, am I getting boring for him? But he said not to push me...

"Hey, Hey, Hey."

"Huh, what?"

"You were closing off, Kushida already left."

"Sorry, I was just thinking about why you are so interested in Horikita."

He smirked as if he knew exactly what I am feeling. No, he definitely does. So scary.

"Why? Are you jealous?"

Even though he was asking, we both know he saw through me. There is no use to hide anything. It could be said that he knows me better than I know myself. This feeling of being controlled...

"Yes, your attention on me has diminished ever since we entered this school."

"That's not like you."

"This is all new to me. I haven't experienced this before ever. You were always with me before we sneaked out."

"I guess you are right, people change due to time, huh."

"..."

"Let's call it a day. Let's wait for Kushida's news."

"OK."

He looked at me and put on his traditional smirk on his face.

"I am going it sleep in your room tonight, so be prepared."

"Really? What do you need from me?"

What a surprise, what does he want.

"Didn't you say you were jealous? I guess I would compensate for it. Now be obedient and do what I say."

"Ok."

...

"So, now just to wait for Kushida. You want to go to the shower together? Like before."

"Are you sure? I wouldn't mind but we have grown up."

"Are you really worried about that though?"

"No, let's get in the bath."

...

"Uwa~It has grown a lot."

"Yes, it is now C-cup."

"Kuku, you are probably the only girl that would tell me their cup size."

"No, if they are close enough with you, they would tell you."

"We should end this conversation."

He stared at my phone. It was ringing. I answered it, a cute voice on the other side answered.

"Hai~How are you doing?"

"Did they agree?"

"They agreed eagerly. They must really want to study with Horikita."

"Kukuhaha."

I looked at him questioningly. He answered.

"Asked her if she is coming."

"Are you coming?"

"Eh? Well, I was planning to, after all, they wouldn't go otherwise."

You still know they won't go without you.

"Horikita wouldn't like that. For whatever reason, she doesn't like you."

The only explanation would be that...

"Well, try asking her, if she doesn't agree, I have an idea."

"OK, thank you."

I hanged up and looked at Nice. He had his hand out.

"Give me your phone. I will call her. I have a higher chance of succeeding."

"Here."

"What do you want, Ayanokouji?"

"It's me."

"What do you want?"

"Would you believe me if I said I miss you and just want to hear your voice?"

"N... No...."

Although rejection, it was weak, he really knows how to play with the heart.

"You are right, there is a change of plan for the study group you are holding."

"What is it?"

Is it me or is she mad? She probably is judging from the smirk Nice has on his face.

"Kushida wants to join...."

She hanged up...

Nice called her again and surprisingly she picked up.

"... "

"Now, now, if she didn't help you wouldn't even have the study group."

She hanged up again.

If it was me she wouldn't even give me a chance. Impressive.

He punched in Kushida's number and called her to inform her of the rejection.

"Ayanokouji? What did Horikita say?"

"It's me, as expected, she rejected you. She must be really aware of you."

"Ahahaha..... I am also not aware why she must be really cautious of me. Well, she does give off that feeling of a princess, a cold one on top of that."

In the end, they chatted for 1 or 2 hours until Nice found a nice timing to end the call.

"Ah crap, it's 10 already, should we end the call? I still have the stuff to do, plus I can't be in Kiyo-tan's room forever, so good night."

"Oh, right, sorry, good night, sweet dreams."

They ended that call, and he turned to me.

"Should we sleep?"

"Are we sleeping on the same bed?"

"Is there any other place to sleep?"

"..."

"Good night."

He took off his clothes and jumped on the bed.

"Are you still sleeping naked?"

"Yes, why are you embarrassed? It's fine, I am not embarrassed, so you shouldn't be either."

"Fine,"

And we slept through the night, while I hugged Nice like a teddy bear.

Time Skipped by Chibi Ayanokouji Hugging Chibi Nice in Bed

It was Saturday today, so I waked up a little late. But the moment I came to my sense, I realized two things.

One, Nice is gone from my arms. Two, I smell breakfast.

I walked to my kitchen, and Nice was cooking something.

"Oh? You are awake? Go wash your face and brush your teeth, breakfast will be ready soon."

After breakfast was the study group. It was in the library. When we arrived, only Horikita was there, getting the material ready for the group. At least she is putting effort into it.

" Yo, you are here early. Did I make you wait long?"

"You didn't make me wait, I came here ahead of time."

"Kuku, how cold, it was just a joke."

"It wasn't funny."

"Yeah, yeah, yeah."

We waited silently there, sometime Nice was helping Horikita, sometimes reading, and sometimes sleeping. Well, he did wake up early to cook for me.

"Sorry, did we make you wait long?"

From Horikita's came Kushida's voice, with Sudou, Ike, and Yamauchi.

"Why are you here?"

Then she turned to Nice.

"I thought I told you that she isn't allowed to come."

"Don't look at me, I told her, ask her."

"Now, don't be so angry. I also needed studying, although my grades are above average, I still need help with a lot of questions."

"I don't know what you are planning but no."

"I just want to help them, it would be sad if they got expelled just a month going to this school."

"It fine, they would just go away if Kushida is gone."

Horikita glared at Nice.

"Are you also going to leave if he isn't here?"

It was meant for sarcasm, but if you look at it from another perspective, it sounded like a jealous girlfriend.

As if noticed this, Nice laughed.

"Kukuhahaha."

Then he put on a thinking face, which made him looked kind of cute.

He then unexpectedly looked at Horikita with surprised puppy eyes.

"Pwease~"

She instantly looked away, even I from the sidelines skipped a beat on how cute he was.

"Fine, only because I don't want to waste any more time."

No, it was because of the puppy wasn't it. I get it, I have succumbed to those a few times before.

"Thanks, Nice."

Kushida winks Nice, which earned an even more fierce glare from Horikita.

"Here, Soudo-Kun, try to solve this. I don't know what level you are but this is the basics."

"Huh? I guess that's fine."

We all looked at Soudo solving the problem. But expectedly he gave up not even a minute later.

"Ahhh, I give up, this is too hard."

"What are you talking about? This question can be even solved by a 5th grader."

"Huh? Are you calling me stupid?"

"You should know the answer whether you are or not."

Not even denying you did call him stupid.

"If you aren't a woman I would've punched you by now."

"Sex has nothing to do with this. Besides I have the strength to protect myself if needed."

"You know what, screw it, I am leaving, I gave up my practice time for this."

"Is this how you live? To give up once you met a challenge? You say you want to play basketball, but do you lose once and give up?"

It was probably meant for encouragement, I think...

"Tsk, you annoy me, I am going."

He picks up his bag and went home.

"Well, I guess I should too."

Both Ike and Yamauchi left too, and I heard Nice whispered to Kushida.

"In the end, it still doesn't matter if you came here or not."

Kushida glared at Nice playfully and made a cute pout.

"Thank you for your time, but it seems like it was a fail. I will return to my room now."

She left, leaving me, Nice and Kushida.

"We have to convince her, or else she will let them get expelled."

"This should be easy for you. Do you expect me to help you with this?"

"No, but I want you to do something for me."

"OK. No problem, I have it by tomorrow, is that fine?"

"Yes, I will also be done by tomorrow too."

"Here Kushida, can you help me?"

"Eh? Sure, if that is what you want."

"Great, let's get going then, see you later Kiyo-tan."

"See you."

They left...

Leaving me to think about the correct way to do this.

Nice's POV

"You said help, but what exactly am I helping with?"

"You will see if the time comes. I am sure you are smart enough to figure it out."

I found a girl sitting at a table, eating relatively cheap food, at least they are healthy.

"Excuse me senpai~"

"Hm? What does this cute little kohai need?"

"You see~ Do you still have the first year's Exams?"

"Oh? How much are you willing to pay?"

"I, I, I, don't have much...."

I said nervously.

"How much do you have?"

"10,000..."

While I trail in the end to make a shy tone.

"Hmm..."

Good, she got the bait.

"Is that not enough?..."

I said with a little teary-eyed.

"Well..."

Now for the final blow, teary puppy eye!!!

"How about this, I can give you the exams for free, but I have one condition."

"Condition? What condition?"

"Are you free next Saturday? You see, I have a friend who's birthday is coming up, so I want some to comment on the gifts I have."

Oh, a date, though within expectation, still a surprise, a nice one at that.

"Sure."

And I gave the best megawatt smile have, plus I hugged him out of 'Excitement', I was only at her chest so, my head was buried.

She also hugged my head, which makes my head sinks even more in heaven. I also heard her mutter, "So cute." For a second year, she is average at about a C-cup.

"Anyway I will send the document over, so give me your contact number."

"Alright, by the way, what is your name?"

"I am Asahina Nazuna, nice to meet you."

"Em, I am Nice, nice to meet you."

"Uwa~What a cute name..."

"Thank you, Asahina-San."

"Nazuma is fine."

"OH, thank you Nazuna. Bai bai~"

"Bai~"

I walked back to where Kushida was, and she had a fake smile, one even some perceptive can figure it out. Plus, in her eye, I can see anger and jealousy.

"What was mean Nice."

"Hey, it accomplished my goals, it's fine."

"But..."

"I will send you the exam when I get it."

"Sure, now the class will have a higher chance of not failing."

"Reminder, give them on the day before the exam."

"Why?"

"If Horikita changed her mind and made the three idiots study, and you give them that, they would give up on Horkita's study."

"Oh, wait, was that hug necessary...?"

"Why? Do you want me to hug you too?"

"N, n, no..."

Hmm... Heh.

"Uwa~ What are you doing?!!"

"I just thought you also needed a hug.

"..."

I got off her, reluctantly, dang, she got a D, and she is still growing!

Anyway...

"Also, don't tell your class that I am the one who got the previous exam."

"But..."

"It would be bad if a Class A student was the one who gave the study material to an enemy class."

"I see, alright fine."

"Oh, we are here at the dorm, anyway see you."

"See you."

We went our separate ways, when I got to my room I took out my phone and called someone.

Ayanokouji Kiyotako's POV

It's now Monday after school, Horikita is getting ready to go home. I called out to her.

"Hey, can I speak to you about something?"

"If you are trying to convince me of trying to make another study group give it up."

Seeing she was correct from my moment of hesitation, she left.

I chased after her, she seems to be heading to the dorms.

"Are you really giving up?"

"Yes, it is pointless to try anymore."

"Maybe you are approaching the wrong way."

"It doesn't matter, they rather get themself after all."

"They do it for yourself, we have too little information on the school system, although we had 0 class point, we don't know if they count negative points."

"What are you trying to say."

"They might deduct points if they see people don't help out classmates."

"..."

"If you want to reach Class A and get your brother's acknowledgment, you can't really ignore those risks."

"Bringing my brother into this won't help."

Though she says that but her hand was shaking.

"This is my room, think about that I said."

Tomorrow after school, Horikita called after me to show me something. When we arrived, I say the three idiots.

"What do you still want, if you are here to make fun of me, then save it."

"No, I cam were to ask you of something."

"Huh? What is it."

"Please come to my study group again."

"Although this time you asked politely, I really don't have time."

Horikita gave him something.

"This is the schedule I made for you three that fits."

"We don't have much time, but I will make the most. First, in class, please don't sleep in class anymore and study the things I have given you. That way, you can relearn the basics instead of learning advanced."

"Hmm, what about after school?"

"It would be 10 or 15 minutes of reviewing. Then, after your practice, come to the library to do a preview."

"Oh~That could actually work~Thanks~"

She took down the biggest obstacles, the other two also follow suit.

So, until the day before the test, they followed the schedule Horikita made. Sometimes I had to attend since my score isn't the highest after all. Nice also attends every day for a certain purpose in mind.

"Guys, before you guys go, can I say something?"

"What is it?"

Ike was the one who responded the fastest, given the fact that it's him, not a surprise.

"I got the exams that are going to be similar to tomorrow's exam from a senpai."

"Oh~ Now there is more insurance, thanks Kushida-Chan."

The class cheered given a higher chance of not expelling.

So, with all the things that happened, the test came.

Nice's POV

Alright 30 minutes left, I gave a look towards Sakayanagi, she nodded and began working on the test, so did I. The test was very easy, but the time. Guess I have to skip the work. After the test, Sakayanagi spoke to me.

"How did you do on the test?"

"I will win."

"How confident. Right, I almost forgot. This is Kitou Hayato and this is Hashimoto Masayoshi. This is Nice."

Two students walked towards me, I offered my hand and shooked both of their hands.

"Ho~This is the person you praised so much."

Hashimoto came up and said something, but Kitou didn't say anything and kept a distance.

I don't think I need to bother with them that much, at least not now.

"Nice to meet you. I would like this introduction to last longer but it seems that I have to go somewhere."

"Is that so, then let's not bother you any farther."

"Thank you for your consideration."

I left them, her goals were probably to tell me she got a few more pawns. Looks like this isn't enough, I have to do more than this.

But first, I have to go meet someone.

"Sorry~"

"Hey."

"Did you wait long?"

"No, just here."

"Let's go then."

"Sure."

The person that is with me is Asahina, she called me the other day to change the date since she has things to do tomorrow.

"So, who is this friend you are shopping for."

"Well... Wait, your personality...."

"Well, that was to get the exams."

"You acted cute to get it for free?!"

"Yep."

"I don't know what to say, you are a scary one, Nice."

"If it makes you feel better, I really do have only 8,000 points left."

Let's keep that a secret for now, if she finds out, I would lose a toy.

"Hphm, as a punishment, you have to accompany me to shopping tomorrow too."

"If that is what you want. But, don't you have the stuff to do tomorrow? "

"Yes, well, Shut up!"

"Cheeky bastard"

She muttered thinking I didn't hear that.

"Thank you for the compliment."

"Why you..."

"Let's get going or else we won't have to pick out gifts."

So, today and tomorrow, I went shopping with her. The lucky thing is that only when we are in class did he came out, so for the rest of Friday night, I was here.

The weekends were boring, so I wen to Kiyo-tan's place, but she didn't have anything to do too. We for the weekends we just hanged around.

On Monday, that's where we were revealed our score.

The bell rang and Mashima-sensei walked in immediately.

"Good job on the exams. I will show the results right now."

He unrolled the sheet and pined them on the board.

1st - Nice

2nd - Sakayanagi

3rd - Katsuragi

I didn't pay attention to the rest, all I needed to know was I won. Sakayanagi next to me sighed.

"Looks like you won, as we promised, I will now treat you like a spectator."

"Kukuku, we both know that is not going to happen, so just hand me 50,000 and we can cancel the bet."

"You really are an expert at reading people's hearts. Fine I will transfer you 50,000 points."