Chapter 61 You Should be Grateful and Moved to Tears.

The day's classes passed by in dullness and monotony.

As evening approached and it was time to leave, Chabashira Sae, the teacher of the last class, gave everyone a notice before leaving the classroom.

"This month is almost over, and in a few days, it will be next month."

These words caused all the students to look up.

Even Ike Kanji, who shouted out, "Chabashira-sensei! Our class points should have increased this month, right!?"

This was a concern for all the students in class D.

If the class points did not increase this month, it would mean that not only had they made no progress, but there would be no private points coming in next month either.

For the students in class D, this was a living hell.

"Our points decreased significantly due to the midterm scores of Ike-san, Yamauchi-san, and Sudou-san."

"If we don't have any more points coming in, we're really going to be in trouble!"

"We should have more points this month, right?"

"We haven't been late, absent, or played with our phones in class anymore!"

All the students in class D spoke up.

Even Yamauchi Haruki and Sudou Ken, who were packing their bags and holding a basketball, looked at Chabashira Sae nervously.

There was no choice.

Because of the midterm exams, Ike Kanji, Yamauchi Haruki, and Sudou Ken not only owed a lot of debt but also owed their classmates a great deal of favor.

If they didn't pay back this debt and favor, these three would continue to owe the entire class of D.

Therefore, these three were the ones who needed private points the most in class D.

If the class points did not increase this month, it would be true hell for these three people.

Fortunately, Chabashira Sae brought good news.

"Don't worry, for first-year students who have passed the midterm exam, the school will give rewards," announced Chabashira Sae.

"This month, the four first-year classes will be given a minimum of 100 class points each," she continued.

This was indeed good news. If a class had 100 class points, then the students in that class could receive 10,000 private points next month.

Although it might not seem like much, for class D, who had already spent almost all of their private points and even owed a lot, it was a timely help.

However...

"Don't get too excited," Chabashira Sae added, pouring cold water on everyone's happiness. "Even with the reward of 100 class points, if you violate the deduction rules of the S system, your class points will still be deducted. So pray that your performance this month won't get any deductions, or else your rare reward will be in vain."

Chabashira Sae's words made everyone gulp.

Except for Horikita Suzune, who didn't seem to think much good of the news announced by Chabashira Sae.

"Has the gap really not been reduced?" this was Horikita Suzune's only thought.

And she was not wrong.

If all four first-year classes were given the same reward of 100 class points, then the gap between the four classes would not have been reduced at all. Even based on each class's students' performances, the upper class would still be better than the lower class, ultimately leading to D class falling further behind.

Therefore, Horikita Suzune couldn't feel happy about the news.

Ignoring Horikita Suzune, Chabashira Sae left these words behind: "Anyway, in a few days it will be next month. You can look forward to some points being added to your account next month."

After speaking, Chabashira Sae left the classroom, leaving the students to chatter amongst themselves.

"I don't think there should be a problem, right?"

"Our performance this month has been good enough."

"We won't be deducted to zero, will we?"

"I hope not. I don't want to live a poor life without points anymore."

Regardless of gender, the students in the class all spoke in this manner.

Even the two central figures of Class D, Hirata Yousuke and Kushida Kikyou, joined in.

"I also hope there will be some points added next month. I still owe a part of the seniors in the club."

"I owe a lot of points to my friends. I really hope some points will be added next month."

Karuizawa Kei, who spent all her personal points on her appearance during the first month of school, felt particularly uncomfortable with the lack of funds.

"Next month, please come quickly!"

For this gyaru girl who has been using her private points on dressing up for the first month of school finds it particularly difficult to live without points. Her flamboyant lifestyle has become a hindrance due to financial constraints.

By the way, when Ike Kanji, Yamauchi Haruki, and Sudou Ken needed points, Karuizawa Kei like Fang Li did not pay any of her private points.

The difference between Karuizawa Kei and Fang Li was that Fang Li had no reason to pay, while Karuizawa Kei spent all her private points and had no choice but to save.

Of course, Ike Kanji, Yamauchi Haruki, and Sudou Ken were the ones who needed private points the most.

"I hope some points will be added next month."

"I owe too much debt. The part I won today from gambling won't even be enough to fill it."

"It's really uncomfortable owing people favors like this all the time."

Ike Kanji, Yamauchi Haruki, and Sudou Ken gathered together to discuss the matter.

Ayanokouji Kiyotaka, who usually acted with these three, listened quietly to their conversation, occasionally interjecting a few words. He was as low-key as Sakura Airi.

Speaking of Sakura Airi, it seemed that she silently left the classroom without anyone noticing.

Fang Li surveyed the entire classroom before also standing up and leaving the room without hesitation.

"Ah, Nanaya-san..."

As he left, it seemed that Kushida Kikyou was calling out to Fang Li.

However, Fang Li ignored her and left the classroom, as well as the school building.

...

After leaving the school building, Fang Li made a quick stop at a roadside vending machine before heading back to his dormitory.

The vending machine didn't have a coin slot, only an induction terminal used to scan one's phone and deduct private points to purchase beverages. It had a variety of drinks with completely different prices.

Fang Li took out his phone and checked his personal points. The number displayed was

— "94458".

He then placed his phone on the induction sensor, heard a "beep," and pressed the only button marked "0" for a free mineral water.

However, before Fang Li could even take out the mineral water, a mocking voice spoke up beside him.

"Can't even afford a drink?"

With those words, a hand grabbed a phone, placed it on the sensor, and immediately selected the most expensive drink marked with "1000". The beverage dropped from the outlet with a thud, and the person continued speaking.

"You should be grateful if you drink this and shed tears of joy."