COTE: Bag And Love System

"Is it still possible?!"

　　 "So, the more points we get in the class evaluation, the more money we can get each month. Isn't that fantastic?"

　　 Haruki Yamauchi showed a look of nostalgia. If he could get more than 100,000 points a month in the future, his quality of life could definitely improve to a higher level.

　　 "I see."

　　 Hirata, who was beside him, was also somewhat pleased. As the class leader, he naturally knew that during the first week, the students in the class had performed very poorly in class, but he had no way to strictly control them. After all, this was not an isolated case, but the norm for most people.

　　 After knowing how to improve the class evaluation score, he can use this rule to restrict everyone's behavior. After all, no one will go against the points he has obtained.

　　As for whether it is effective or not, let's do it first and see.

　　 "Hashima-san, please continue explaining the rules. We've already figured this part out." A smile reappeared on Kushida's cute face.

　　 "Okay, now comes the most crucial rule, regarding how the school divides classes."

　　 Hashima Hikaru knew that she was about to get to the point and couldn't help but feel a bit of anticipation for the fun. After all, this rule had surprised everyone in Class B for a long time.

　　 "The division of classes in this school is not random, but has an important criterion."

　　 "What criteria?"

　　 Horikita Suzune suddenly asked a question at that moment. This was what she had been waiting for. The girl was very concerned about why the two people before had commented that Class D was trash.

　　 "The school's classes will be divided in descending order according to the letters ABCD, and students will be assigned from oldest to youngest."

　　 Hashima Hikaru wrote four letters on the blackboard. Her expression was calm, but she started to laugh inside.

　　 "Class A is where the best students will go, and then they will be evaluated layer by layer, and the worst will go to Class D. This is the answer to class division."

　　 "!"

　　 "What!"

　　 "This is impossible!!!"

　　 As soon as these words were said, someone immediately stood up. It was Horikita Suzune.

　　 Her pretty face was filled with disbelief, anger, and incomprehension.

　　 The other students in Class D also became excited upon hearing this. No one would like to be called the worst person. Isn't this just a disguised way of saying that they are trash that should be eliminated?

　　 "You're not joking, how could we be the worst class?" Yamauchi Haruki shouted.

　　 "No, this is the specific content of the hidden rules. You should have taken a written test and an interview before entering this school," said Hikaru Hashima, who was looking at the suddenly noisy Class D. His mockery turned into disdain, but he still patiently explained, "The school will not only look at grades, but will also evaluate everyone's overall quality and past experience, and will finally divide them into four levels."

　"This is the answer you want to know. I didn't lie. You can always ask someone to verify it."

　　After saying these words, Hashima Hikaru paused. He still had a bombshell to drop. Could it be that you couldn't take it anymore?

　　This really isn't possible, everyone in Class D.

　　After Hashima Hikaru explained the school's class division rules, Class D became furious. Everyone couldn't accept being assigned to the worst class in the school. Some students with better grades were particularly obvious and shouted that they should be in Class A.

　　"Everyone, please be quiet for a moment and let's continue listening to Hashima-san explain the rules. He should have something to add."

　　 After learning that Class D was the worst class, Hirata was extremely shocked, but as the class leader, he still had to step forward and take control of the situation.

　　 After hearing his loud signal, the students of Class D were not happy, but they still cooperated and calmed down. However, Kikyo Kushida, who was standing next to him, looked obviously unnatural after learning of this rule.

　　 Naturally, Hashima Hikaru knew what he was thinking. He had just deliberately pointed out that the school would keep statistics on everyone's past. After all, the information presented by the [Action Analyzer] was that Kushida Kikyo had another unknown side, which was probably the reason why she had been assigned to Class D.

　　-Yes, don't worry, I have another very important rule to tell you.

　　 The boy smiled slightly and looked at the students in the classroom one by one. Before speaking, he deliberately glanced at Horikita Suzune, who had an angry look on her face, and continued.

　　 "Class rankings are not permanent. Do you remember the class evaluation score I just mentioned? This is the most important indicator of class rankings."

　　 "At the end of each month, the school will conduct a comprehensive ranking based on the grades of the four classes. If the grade of the lower class exceeds that of the upper class, your ranking will change."

　　 "For example, if the evaluation score of class D exceeds that of class C, then after the statistics are completed next month, you will become the new class C. Do you understand what I mean?"

　　 "...Is that so?"

　　 "Isn't it fair that everyone competes with each other? To achieve a higher class ranking."

　　 This rule is easy to understand. After hearing this information, Hirata began to wonder why the school did this. If it was just for the classes to compete with each other, why was this hidden rule worth three million?

　　 "Of course, this involves the most important rule of this school."

　　 Hashima Hikaru's expression became more serious as he explained the most important rule. After all, this rule was equally important to him and his fellow Class B students.

　　"Why do we have to let the classes compete with each other? It's very simple: this is to guarantee a 100% admission and employment rate."

　　 "You should have heard of this school before coming here. This is the most important publicity. After graduating from here, the students' future will be completely guaranteed."

　　"But…" he paused, his tone filled with amusement, "not all classes can graduate from here. Only Class A can graduate from here and have the qualifications for recommendation and commendation. Students from other classes do not have this."

"This is the main goal of the S system and the school competition. Do you understand?"

　　 "Ah?"

　　 "How come we can't graduate from here?"

　　 "No way, only Class A can do this? This is too abusive."

　　 When the most important rule was revealed, everyone in Class D was shocked. No one expected this school to operate this way. So what were the students from other classes like them? Were they going to serve as a foil for Class A's graduation?

　　 "This is the rule. You can only choose to accept it. I can't do anything about it."

　　 The boy looked at Kushida Kikyo, who was standing next to him, and said, "Kushida-san, how do you feel? Now that you know the rules."

　　 "It's really shocking. I didn't expect the school to be so malicious."

　　 The short brown-haired girl had a forced smile on her face. These rules really surprised her. The school was so cruel that they almost forced all classes to pass the level. If they didn't, they would be eliminated.

　　 "Yes, we were also shocked to learn the rules. However, now that we know them, we must continue to work hard."

　　 Hashima Hikaru looked at the girl beside him and Ichinose Honami looked at him as well. The two looked at each other tacitly and a soft smile appeared on their faces.

　　 Ichinose Honami was thinking that after learning the rules, she and her classmates from Class D were very worried. Fortunately, she had Hashima Hikaru by her side, who not only supported her in leading the class, but also kept giving her advice so that everyone in Class B could graduate smoothly.

　　The boy thought it was really good that he was assigned to Class B. Although not everyone was as good as those in Class A, after this period of time, he had understood the advantages of Class B.

　　That is, that everyone can quickly unite and trust each other unconditionally. This is the most important basic condition for achieving great things.

　　 "Hashima-san, are there any more hidden rules?"

　　 At this moment, Horikita Suzune stopped writing and looked at the boy standing on the podium.

　　 "There is also a small part about the use of points."

　　 Hashima Hikaru nodded and finally explained the special points rules that Mr. Hoshinomiya mentioned earlier.

　　 "In addition to being used in school, private points can also be used in special ways, such as to buy the opportunity to change classes."

　　"Shift change?"

　　 Kushida's expression changed and he quickly looked at Hashima Hikaru's face: "Hashima-san, do you mean that as long as you pay points, you can enter other classes?"

　　 "Yes, but it's very expensive," the boy pointed with two fingers and said to Kushida Kikyo with a smile: "After having 20 million points, students can freely choose the class they want to enter."

　　 "What!"

　　 "So many?"

　　 This rule surprised everyone once again. After learning that the entry of personal points would bring about changes, everyone understood that in the future they would have to be more frugal in the use of points, but they did not expect that such use would occur.

　　 "Yes, the school won't force you. It all depends on your personal choice. If you manage to accumulate so many points, you'll naturally have more opportunities."

　　 Hashima Hikaru smiled and concluded his explanation, "Well, that's all I have to say about the hidden rules."

　　 "I'll take my leave now. Please remember the contents of the contract and don't break it, or you'll be expelled."

　　 After saying this, the boy looked at Ichinose Honami beside him and decided to go have dinner with her.

At this moment, the expression of Horikita Suzune, who was sitting in her seat, became extremely stern, and all the thoughts in her mind finally focused on this moment.

　　 The surveillance she discovered that day made her realize that this classmate, Hashima, probably knew about the hidden rules of the school a long time ago, and sent people to monitor the students of Class D just to collect today's points.

　　 After learning about the 20 million plan, Horikita Suzune guessed that his ultimate goal might be to transfer to another class. As long as she collected so many points and transferred directly to Class A before graduating, she could guarantee that she would be able to graduate from here.

　　 "Really... an extraordinary guy."

　　 The black-haired girl silently added a new impression of Hashima Hikaru in her heart.

　　 Just as Hashima Hikaru and Ichinose Honami were about to leave, they suddenly heard Kushida Kikyo shouting from behind.

　　 "Hashima-san, please wait a moment."

　　 "Oh, what's wrong, Kushida-san?"

　　 In fact, Hashima had been waiting for Kushida Kikyo to speak, and he couldn't help but feel happy when he heard her voice.

　　 Are you hooked?

　　 "Um, can I exchange contact information with you? You gave our class a lot of important information today. I wonder if I can find a chance to treat you to a meal next time."

　　 "?"

　　 Unexpectedly, after saying this, before Hashima Hikari could react, the expression of Ichinose Honami who was standing next to her instantly changed, and her sharp gaze fell directly on the short-haired girl in front of her.

　　 How come there's something you can't tell me?

　　 What are you doing? ? ?

　　 When Kushida Kikyo expressed her wish to exchange contact information with Hashima, the boy clearly felt that the aura of Ichinose beside him changed and her expression also became a little strange.

　　 Then he began to speak politely and without any hesitation.

　　 "Of course I can, but I don't have much time lately. How about you wait for me, Kushida-san, and then we can go out to dinner together when I'm free?"

　　 "Yes, I have time."

　　 After hearing Hashima Hikaru's agreement, Kushida's face lit up with joy. Through today's rule transaction, she had fully understood that the boy in front of her was an extremely outstanding person. Perhaps she could use him in the future, so she naturally had to get closer to him.

　　 "I also want to exchange contact information with Hashima-san, is that okay?"

　　 Just as the two were exchanging phone numbers, Hirata suddenly appeared and said that he also wanted to add Hashima's phone number.

　　 Yosuke Hirata considered this matter to be very necessary. After learning the rules today, he realized that this fellow from Class B definitely wanted to run to Class A. It might be beneficial for Class D to have more contact with him in the future.

"It's okay. Hirata-san and Kushida-san are acting for the class, just like us."

　　 Hashima Hikaru was very generous in responding to Hirata's request. He secretly glanced at Ichinose Honami behind him. After the girl saw Hirata coming over to exchange contact information, the gloomy expression eased a little.

　　 What Kushida said just now indeed caused different thoughts in Ichinose Honami's heart, and she herself didn't even realize why.

　　 After exchanging phone numbers with the two, it was time for Class D to digest the situation on their own. Hashima Hikaru had no intention of continuing to accompany them. The only member of Class D he cared about at the moment was Kushida Kikyo. After all, he had just spent 50,000 system funds and had to get it back doubled.

　　"Then we will leave first."

　　 Hashima Hikaru greeted them with a smile and then walked out of the Class D classroom next to Ichinose Honami without any regrets.

　　 After the two of them left, Hirata turned around and looked at the other people in the class. They had all just learned the detailed rules of the school and their expressions were a little complicated.

　　"Please, students, listen to me. Although the current situation is unfavorable for our Class D, now that we know the rules, it means that we still have a chance to catch up."

　　 Hirata wanted to appeal to everyone to unite and work together, but unfortunately, his words of encouragement received a lukewarm response in the classroom. The Class D students were a little confused, not knowing what the future would be like.

　　 Many of the students assigned to Class D have poor grades. If they have to face an extremely stressful class competition in the future, will they really be able to successfully pass all the special exams? They weren't even confident about the ordinary exams.

　　 They are currently the worst class. If they want to graduate successfully, they must beat the three classes ahead of them, which is definitely not an easy task.

　　 "Everyone, don't be like that. Now that we know the rules in advance, we will definitely be able to rise."

　　 An anxious look appeared on Kushida Kikyo's face. The girl knew that this was the best opportunity to prove her ability and improve her status in Class D.

　　"If we unite as one, we will surely have the chance to rise to a higher class in the future. Don't forget that the competition between classes is based on the class evaluation scores, which are linked to each person's personal points. Don't give up!"

　　 "Kushida-san is right. We can't give up."

　　 The person who said this was Haruki Yamauchi, who had been very uncooperative just now. He wanted to show himself in front of everyone, but unfortunately his classmates didn't have a good impression of him, so no one followed him to agree with him.

　　 "If you have any plans, tell us, we're all waiting for you," another classmate suggested.

　　 As soon as this statement was made, everyone immediately agreed. In a sense, this was the consensus of everyone in Class D. If someone was willing to step forward and act, then everything would be left in their hands.

　　 Whether or not he can lead everyone is another matter, but he knows how to shift blame very well.