"Chairman Sakayanagi."
"Neither Sakura-san nor I have any objections regarding the school's handling of the results."
Subaru ignored Sae Chabashira's gaze, looking at Chairman Sakayanagi and smiling.
The last time they met was, well, the 'last time'.
Because he had casually disposed of Arisu Sakayanagi back then, the expression on this Chairman Sakayanagi's face at that time had been quite interesting.
Now, however, it was somewhat boring. But it didn't matter.
"That is good."
Chairman Sakayanagi maintained a decent smile on his face.
"However, Natsuki-kun's performance this time was truly impressive."
"To be able to not only successfully protect a classmate in such a sudden situation but also handle the aftermath so calmly..."
Chairman Sakayanagi's tone was casual, as if an elder were chatting casually with a junior, saying, "It is truly excellent."
"I just happened to run into it."
"By the way, Chairman Sakayanagi's surname is the same as a friend I know."
Facing Chairman Sakayanagi's slightly probing tone, Subaru also maintained his usual smile and said, "I wonder what the relationship is between Chairman Sakayanagi and this friend of mine..."
"You are speaking of Arisu, I presume."
Hearing Subaru's pointed words, Chairman Sakayanagi's eyes flickered for a moment, and then, as if nothing had happened, he said, "She is precisely my little daughter. I did not expect her to be friends with Natsuki-kun."
"My little daughter usually loves seeking out outstanding students to play chess with. She must have caused Natsuki-kun quite a bit of trouble, hasn't she?"
As he spoke, Chairman Sakayanagi revealed an embarrassed smile.
He completely set aside the probing topic that hadn't even unfolded yet.
As a middle-aged man who had mingled in official circles for so many years, Chairman Sakayanagi could clearly hear a trace of warning in Subaru's words just now: Do not probe too deeply.
Arisu Sakayanagi's father was actually the Chairman of this academy.
In that case, Subaru could fully question the legitimacy of Arisu Sakayanagi's presence in Year 1, Class A.
Solely based on physical issues, Arisu Sakayanagi shouldn't be in Year 1, Class A; at most, she should be muddling along in Year 1, Class B. If one were to consider some of her personality defects...
Arisu Sakayanagi might not even be able to stay in Year 1, Class C; she would have to stay in Year 1, Class D.
Many things don't weigh four taels until you put them on the scale, but once on the scale, even a thousand catties won't hold them down.
Not chatting too deeply about the topic just now was beneficial for both parties.
"Hahaha, I didn't expect Sakayanagi-san's father to be Chairman Sakayanagi."
"If you talk about trouble, perhaps there is a tiny bit, but Sakayanagi-san is also a very interesting person."
Subaru smiled and said, "I think it's all fine."
Subaru was roughly clear on Chairman Sakayanagi's purpose for coming to find him this time.
Perhaps it had a little bit to do with this incident, but the greater reason was definitely Arisu Sakayanagi.
As the existence truly at the very apex of this academy, it was impossible for Chairman Sakayanagi not to pay any attention to his daughter, Arisu Sakayanagi. Therefore, he would naturally know of Subaru's existence.
The last time Subaru disposed of Arisu Sakayanagi, Chairman Sakayanagi appeared in front of Subaru in less than five minutes, looking furious enough to strangle him.
It was evident how high Chairman Sakayanagi's attention was on Arisu Sakayanagi.
So, Chairman Sakayanagi was definitely crystal clear about the matters between Arisu Sakayanagi and himself during this period.
The reason he specially came to see him and chat this time was simply because he felt that some of the peculiarities Subaru displayed in this timeline made Chairman Sakayanagi sense some danger.
This kind of danger was currently not something Arisu Sakayanagi, who was still a child in Chairman Sakayanagi's eyes, could handle.
As a father, Chairman Sakayanagi prepared to personally have a chat with Subaru to gatekeep for his daughter.
"Interesting, is it..."
Chairman Sakayanagi repeated the word, his gaze behind the lenses probing Subaru's face.
"That child, Arisu, is indeed always able to find some unique ways to amuse herself."
Saying this, Chairman Sakayanagi leaned his body slightly forward and said seriously, "Natsuki-kun, you are a very special young man. Calm, decisive, good at observing and utilizing rules, and even..."
"In certain aspects, Natsuki-kun, you are unusually sharp."
"You are a person of great talent, but I also believe that true talent needs to be used on the correct path."
"And one must know when to stop."
There was no need to continue probing.
In just these few words, Chairman Sakayanagi had already discovered that Subaru understood more things than he had imagined, and his methods of dealing with people and matters were also very mature.
Arisu Sakayanagi was merely mimicking a parrot in this aspect; she had only learned a semblance of it.
Therefore, Chairman Sakayanagi decided to proceed with a more direct beating around the bush. While affirming Subaru's ability, he also directly warned Subaru not to 'cross the line'.
Do not use your outstanding talent in dangerous directions or to break the rules.
More importantly, he was explicitly hinting to Subaru: Do not pose a 'super-standard' threat or harm to Arisu Sakayanagi.
Regarding this, Subaru didn't say much. He just nodded slightly, as if he hadn't heard the deep meaning in Chairman Sakayanagi's words.
"Alright, that is roughly the matter."
"The school will guarantee every student's right to study with peace of mind."
Speaking to this point was about enough; there was no need to emphasize it repeatedly.
Chairman Sakayanagi slowly leaned back into his chair, the smile on his face returning to its initial official and composed state. "This incident has allowed our school to discover that there are still some hidden safety hazards within the campus."
"This one million personal points serves as compensation, and also counts as a small token of gratitude for Natsuki-kun and Sakura-san assisting the school in discovering and resolving these hidden hazards. I hope you can make good use of them."
Things could pretty much end here.
After chatting casually for a few more sentences and showing concern for Airi Sakura, the true victim, there was nothing else.
Sae Chabashira left the Chairman's office with Subaru and Airi Sakura.
"Natsuki-kun..."
"Five hundred thousand personal points is too much..."
Walking on the way back, Airi Sakura glanced cautiously at Sae Chabashira, who was walking in front without speaking. Then she leaned close to Subaru and whispered, "The two hundred thousand personal points Natsuki-kun gave me before are enough for me..."
Adding these five hundred thousand personal points, Airi Sakura had a full seven hundred thousand personal points. She didn't even know how to spend it. And most importantly, Airi Sakura felt she had done almost nothing.
She just accompanied Subaru to wander blindly around the school for two days.
Then she gave her contact information to the stalker to facilitate him locating her position at any time. The most serious thing was just being startled by the stalker and taking a fall.
The stalker hadn't even touched her body.
Just like that, having another seven hundred thousand personal points credited to her account made Airi Sakura feel truly somewhat embarrassed.
"If it's not enough, I'll borrow from you then, Sakura-san."
Subaru looked at the cautious Airi Sakura and smiled.
If there were no accidents, it would be difficult for Haruki Yamauchi to have any other opportunities. Adding the five hundred thousand awarded by the school, this time Subaru had secured a total of 3.9 million personal points.
Adding Chie Hoshinomiya's one million and the nine hundred thousand or so he had left himself.
Nearly six million personal points. That was almost enough to deduct twenty points from Haruki Yamauchi. Does Haruki Yamauchi even have twenty points to deduct?
It was difficult.
There were six subjects in the midterm exam. Even if Arisu Sakayanagi later told Year 1, Class D about the fact that the exam questions never changed over the years, it would be hard for Haruki Yamauchi to score high marks.
After all, even memorizing exam questions meant memorizing questions for six subjects; it was likewise not an easy task.
Haruki Yamauchi most likely wouldn't work too hard. Instead, he would completely slack off because he felt he would 'pass for sure'. Furthermore, under Yōsuke Hirata's tough attitude during this period, the overall atmosphere of Year 1, Class D had become better.
"By the way."
"The school will definitely issue a notice."
Looking at Airi Sakura, Subaru smiled gently. "When that time comes, everyone in Year 1, Class D will definitely know that Sakura-san possesses a considerable amount of personal points..."
"Just like... when Yamauchi-kun tried to borrow points from Natsuki-kun last time?"
Hearing Subaru's hint, Airi Sakura reacted, feeling a bit nervous.
Subaru could face Haruki Yamauchi's difficulties with ease, but if it were Airi Sakura, she wouldn't have that ability.
The thought of facing the same situation as Subaru later made Airi Sakura feel genuinely nervous.
Her palms even started to sweat from the tension.
"Mm, more or less."
"If everyone comes to borrow personal points from Sakura-san... then no matter how many personal points you have, it won't be enough."
Subaru nodded and said, "So, when the time comes, Sakura-san, you can push everything onto me."
"Just say that to thank me for my help, you gave all the personal points awarded by the school to me."
If Airi Sakura didn't do this, it was doubtful whether she could keep even one-tenth of the seven hundred thousand personal points on her. In Year 1, Class D, quite a few people had that kind of insatiable character.
Borrowing ten thousand meant there would be a second ten thousand, and they wouldn't know gratitude.
Without income from class points for a long time, it was also almost impossible for them to repay the loans.
"Mm..."
Airi Sakura nodded.
Although she felt this would cause quite a bit of trouble for Subaru, but...
People needed to help each other like this for their relationship to become closer, right...
Thinking of this, Airi Sakura's face became even more flushed.
The chat between Airi Sakura and Subaru did not deliberately avoid Sae Chabashira.
Not to mention, Sae Chabashira had practically fully presided over and observed this incident. The first person Subaru called yesterday was Sae Chabashira.
'The five hundred thousand awarded by the school, the three million six hundred thousand extorted, plus the five hundred thousand he can demand from Airi Sakura at any time... Finally, he estimates he still has nearly one million personal points remaining on his person...'
'At least five million, five hundred thousand personal points...'
Sae Chabashira suddenly discovered with astonishment that Subaru unknowingly had such a massive amount of points on him.
Never mind that school had only been in session for a little over a month; even those students and classes that had already become second or third years had no way to ignore this level of personal points.
If operated well, one could even turn the tables from a desperate situation and win a crucial exam.
Moreover, given the terrifying talent Subaru had displayed so far, Sae Chabashira didn't believe Subaru hadn't discovered some of the school's rules—for example, the rule that one could purchase exam scores.
After all, from the very beginning, the school had constantly emphasized that here, personal points could buy anything.
'That means... Haruki Yamauchi is really going to be expelled...'
'That's good too. Although three hundred class points will be deducted, Year 1, Class D currently has no excess class points to deduct anyway. We can completely achieve the operation of a damage-free expulsion of the class cancer...'
Although it had only been a little over a month, Sae Chabashira could already confirm one thing: Haruki Yamauchi was indeed a cancer to the class. Even if it wasn't quite right for a teacher to think of a student this way.
The only pity was that the expulsion would have to wait until after the midterm results came out.
So, the class points obtained from the midterm exam would definitely be gone, equivalent to working for nothing.
'No, none of these are the most important things.'
'The most important thing is... why was Natsuki Subaru able to get involved with Chie Hoshinomiya?'
Thinking of this, Sae Chabashira, walking in front, couldn't help but frown.
Just as Chie Hoshinomiya had said before, it had been six years, and this year was even the seventh. Sae Chabashira had more or less sensed something was wrong.
She felt that Chie Hoshinomiya didn't seem to want the class she led to advance, especially to ascend to Class A.
As for why, Sae Chabashira was roughly clear on it. So after sensing this, Sae Chabashira hadn't said much. This year, she had even given up directly, feeling there was absolutely no hope.
Previously, she had at most paid a little more attention to Kiyotaka Ayanokōji.
Regarding Kiyotaka Ayanokōji himself, Sae Chabashira didn't know his special aspects.
She had only heard a few words from Chairman Sakayanagi and paid a bit more attention, wanting to probe a little, that was all.
Now, Subaru's emergence allowed Sae Chabashira to feel a glimmer of hope again.
With hope, Sae Chabashira wanted to continue struggling.
At the very least, she had to figure out why Subaru was able to get involved with Chie Hoshinomiya.
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