Chapter 60. privilege

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Chapter 60

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Aki sighed heavily, slumping slightly in his chair. "Class is so boring... should I just skip grades?" He muttered under his breath, glancing around. The weight of the stares from his classmates was undeniable, and he could hear some giggling directed at him. He knew exactly why they were acting this way, after what had happened on Friday. Even though he'd mentally prepared himself to face this, the reality of it still stung.

Aki clenched his jaw, trying to ignore them. "I don't care about these side characters, or even the so-called main characters in this school," he thought bitterly. "What I want is to ravage her…" His gaze trailed to Miss Hina, who was walking around the classroom, her every movement deliberate and captivating. Her hips swayed with each step, and her chest, full and firm, pressed slightly against the book she held. She was the center of attention for every boy in the room, including him.

Some of the more degenerate students, like Natsuo, were probably having a hard time controlling themselves. Aki, though, was more composed, keeping his urges in check. Why imagine Miss Hina when he could have the real thing? He chuckled softly to himself, shaking his head as he quietly hummed, watching her. "Swing, swing, swing, Hikari Dikari Dock…" he sang softly in his head.

Just then, Aki noticed Yamada, the tall girl sitting in front of him, sneaking food from her bag. "What the… Yamada has the guts to eat during class?" He was impressed by her boldness. Smiling to himself, he reached out and tapped her shoulder lightly.

"Shijo-kun?" Yamada turned around cautiously, clearly worried about getting caught by Miss Hina.

Aki gestured toward the bag where she was hiding her snacks. "Share some with me," he whispered, pointing at the sweets.

Yamada hesitated, her eyes darting between the snack bag and Aki's outstretched hand. It was her last packet, and she had planned to save it for later. Her expression was one of reluctant panic. "This is my last one…" she thought, biting her lip.

Aki saw her hesitation and couldn't help but chuckle internally. "What a glutton!" Leaning in closer, he whispered, "If you give it to me, I'll buy you loads of snacks during the lunch break. But if you don't… I'll call Miss Hina over, and she'll confiscate everything. So, what's it gonna be?"

A shiver ran down Yamada's spine. The choice was clear: one option promised a treasure trove of future snacks, while the other risked losing everything she had. With great reluctance, she broke the dry cake in half and handed one piece to Aki, stuffing the other half into her mouth before he could say anything more.

Aki blinked in disbelief and then burst into muffled laughter, covering his mouth. "Are you serious?! Hahaha! God, you're adorable, Yamada-san!" His laughter only deepened the red on Yamada's cheeks. She turned around quickly, pretending to be engrossed in her textbook, acting as if she were the model student who had never even touched food in class.

"What's with the blushing?" Aki teased, still amused by her reaction. "Well, since you gave me a piece of your snack, I'll still buy you something later."

But Yamada didn't respond, her gaze fixed rigidly on the page in front of her. Aki tilted his head in confusion. "What's wrong? Why isn't she responding? She usually perks up when food is mentioned… something's off." A sense of foreboding crawled up his spine, but before he could pinpoint it, a chilling voice interrupted his thoughts.

"Yes, there is something wrong. Shijo-kun, would you kindly turn around so we can talk?"

Aki froze. That voice… Slowly, he turned, and there stood Miss Hina, her arms crossed and a stern look on her face. "H-Hina-sensei… When did you…?"

"Let's just say, I was here by the time you started laughing." Her voice was calm but carried a heavy weight that silenced the entire class.

"Oh… uh, okay…." Aki swallowed hard, unsure of what to say.

Hina didn't let him off the hook. "Focus on class for now, but I expect you to come to my office later."

"Yes… Sensei." Aki sighed deeply, sinking back into his chair. He was so caught up in his own antics that he hadn't noticed her approach.

"Phew…" Yamada exhaled in relief, but her reprieve was short-lived.

"And Yamada… hand over all of your snacks."

"Nooo!" Yamada cried out, her voice filled with anguish as Hina confiscated her precious stash.

"You can retrieve them from my office after class," Miss Hina added, walking away with Yamada's bag of snacks as she resumed her lecture.

Aki felt the daggers in Yamada's gaze as she turned to glare at him. Her face was a mix of anger and betrayal. "Y-You… It's all your fault that my food got taken…"

Aki rubbed the back of his head sheepishly, avoiding eye contact. "Umm… Yamada-san, you don't have to look at me like that…."

Her glare didn't soften. If looks could kill, Aki would be buried six feet under. "It's all because of you!" she snapped, her eyes burning with fury. "Because of you, Hina-sensei took my snacks!"

Aki didn't know what to say. He was wrong, sure, but… were snacks really worth more than him in her eyes? He glanced at Yamada again, and from the intensity of her gaze, the answer was clear: yes. Yes, they were.

'So, that's how it is, huh? I see, I see… well, let's see if you change your mind after this.' Aki took a deep breath and leaned in closer to Yamada. "I'm sorry, Yamada-san. What can I do to make it up to you? Maybe… I should buy you any food you want until you're satisfied?" he whispered, his voice teasing.

Yamada's ears perked up at the mention of endless food, but she remained silent, stubbornly pretending to ignore him. However, the thought of Aki buying her anything she wanted was undeniably tempting.

Seeing her continued silence, Aki sighed dramatically. "Hmph… so you're not interested in my apology? Maybe I'll just invite someone else instead. Sigh…"

Yamada's face paled. Wait… wasn't he supposed to keep trying to apologize? Shouldn't he be offering more and more? Was she too greedy? Was she about to lose a golden opportunity for unlimited food?!

"Nooo! I accept your apology! But… you need to compensate me, just like you said," she blurted out, her voice shaky and meek, her face flushing a deep red from embarrassment.

Aki smirked, satisfied. 'Haha, she's cute, isn't she?' he thought, watching Yamada fidget nervously. Inwardly, though, his mind wandered. Yamada, with her tall frame—around 173 centimeters, only slightly shorter than him—had an imposing presence. But it was also oddly… attractive.

Aki found himself imagining her in his arms, her fierce demeanor softened. 'Hmmm… kissing her wouldn't be bad. I wouldn't even have to bend down,' he thought, amused by his own musings. It seemed that Yamada, with her gluttony and her fiery temper, was slowly creeping into Aki's thoughts in ways he hadn't expected.

"Well, you missed the opportunity. I was thinking of buying whatever food you wanted until the semester ended, but my mood has changed, so I'll only comply with my words for today," Aki said, leaning back in his chair.

Hearing that, it felt like the life force got drained out of Yamada's body. 'Endless food... for an entire semester... gone, just like that,' she thought, her face turning pale. She gritted her teeth, feeling like Aki was teasing her, taking away such a dream-like privilege just because she'd wanted more. Why am I so greedy? The thought tortured her mind, but something stirred inside her. A new idea flashed, a mischievous smile forming on her lips.

Aki's heart sank just a little as Yamada's mischievous smile appeared. That smile had trouble written all over it. He knew exactly what was coming—this girl was about to take full advantage of his offer. But he'd made a promise, and he was determined to keep it. "Try me if you can," he thought, bracing himself for whatever ridiculous request she might have.

"So... I can buy whatever I want for the whole day, right?" Yamada asked, her voice laced with excitement as she sought confirmation.

Aki hesitated for a moment, sensing the storm brewing, but he couldn't back out now. "...Yes," he finally replied, though a sinking feeling settled in his chest.

Yamada's eyes lit up like a kid in a candy store. "Then don't go back on your word. After school, let's go to the mall!" She said this with such glee, it was as if she'd just won the lottery. With that settled, she happily turned her attention back to Miss Hina's lecture, all thoughts of earlier frustrations seemingly forgotten.

Aki, on the other hand, sat there, staring blankly ahead. "Umm... did I just make a huge mistake?" He groaned internally, imagining Yamada dragging him through every food court and restaurant in the mall. But then he shook his head, trying to reassure himself. "She can't be more gluttonous than Goku, Luffy, or Kanna, right?"

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