"Oh ho ho, Teacher Kobayashi's eyesight is really good! Cheetah from our class is definitely more suitable than the children from the Sunflower Class!"
In the nearby office, Matsuzaka Ume let out a triumphant laugh upon seeing her student selected.
"Hmph, Teacher Kobayashi will choose the children from the Sunflower Class after spending some time with them!"
Yoshinaga Midori retorted, unwilling to be outdone. The gazes of the two clashed in mid-air, seemingly capable of spitting sparks.
Watching the two confront each other, Ageo Masumi held a book in her hand, trying to reduce her presence.
Trembling, she walked between the two, preparing to return to her desk, the only place where she could feel slightly at ease.
However, as she passed Kobayashi Itsuki's desk, she glanced at it unintentionally, let out a soft "Eh?" and stopped in her tracks.
In the yard.
After Kobayashi Itsuki selected Cheetah as the Physical Education Class Representative, he performed a magic trick in front of all the children, making an eraser appear in his hand.
After giving it to Cheetah as a reward for praise, he seemed to see a +1 number, representing the degree of favorability, constantly flashing above the other boy's head.
Kobayashi Itsuki then began leading all the children in warm-up exercises, followed by teaching them the Yoga from his previous life.
Physical Education classes at the Kindergarten basically consisted of these simple activities—just having the children jump and skip around.
During this process, encouraged by Kobayashi Itsuki and possessing considerable talent in sports, Cheetah studied with exceptional seriousness.
The one-hour P.E. class, under Kobayashi Itsuki's guidance, ensured that all the children got plenty of exercise.
Estimating that the time was almost up, Kobayashi Itsuki reorganized the line of students just before class ended, then waved toward Cheetah.
"Student Kawama, come here for a moment."
"Yes, Teacher!"
Having become the Physical Education Class Representative and received a prize, Cheetah, who always loved to compete, was extremely happy, and naturally responded to the new Teacher Kobayashi Yu with great enthusiasm.
"Everyone studied very seriously today, but the teacher still wants to specifically praise Student Cheetah."
"Not only did he help the teacher maintain classroom order, but he was also exceptionally diligent while learning. All students should learn from him."
This wasn't like usual praise within his own class; he was being praised in front of all three classes simultaneously.
Cheetah, who was usually a bit mischievous, felt completely elated as he looked at the pairs of eyes watching him with envy.
This was a feeling he had never experienced before.
[Ding, Cheetah's Favorability has increased, you have received 1 Green treasure chest.]
Amidst Kobayashi Itsuki's praise, Cheetah's favorability toward him continuously increased, and the system prompt soon sounded in Kobayashi Itsuki's ear.
'Children really are cuter.'
Listening to the system prompt, Kobayashi Itsuki's smile toward Cheetah became even gentler.
Achieving Green Favorability through normal social interaction with adults would take some effort, unlike with children, who become this happy just from praise.
After praising Cheetah, Kobayashi Itsuki looked toward the others.
"Of course, other students who want to become the P.E. Representative like Student Kawama also have a chance."
"Tomorrow, I will select tomorrow's Physical Education Class Representative to help the teacher based on everyone's performance today, and it will be like this every day moving forward."
"Teacher Kobayashi! Do I still have a chance to be the Physical Education Class Representative?"
Although it was only for one day, Cheetah, who had already tasted the sweetness of the role, quickly raised his hand and asked Kobayashi Itsuki.
"Of course you do! The teacher will select the next day's Physical Education Class Representative based on performance during P.E. class. If you want to continue, work hard!"
After drawing a big picture for the group of children, the time was almost up; it was time for class to end.
Accompanied by the sound of the bell, Matsuzaka Ume and Yoshinaga Midori, who had been bickering in the office for a long time, walked out.
The two seemed to be still heatedly arguing.
They nodded at Kobayashi Itsuki, then took the children from their classes to the sink to wash their hands in preparation for lunch.
When it was Teacher Ageo's turn, she looked at Kobayashi Itsuki through her thick glasses, seeming to have something she wanted to say but couldn't.
"Is something wrong, Teacher Ageo?"
"N-no."
Kobayashi Itsuki asked curiously, but Ageo Masumi shook her head and fled with the children from her class as if he were going to eat her.
"She really has social anxiety."
Kobayashi Itsuki chuckled, then went to wash his hands, preparing for mealtime.
Having finished his first class, Kobayashi Itsuki finally felt a sense of peace.
He didn't feel particularly tired; after all, it was just doing exercises and playing with the children.
If anything, the most tormenting part was the children's constant chattering, making him feel like a flock of ducks was surrounding him and quacking non-stop, giving him a headache.
Fortunately, the class time wasn't long.
After all, he had just been in charge of three classes of children by himself.
During the break for washing hands, Takakura Bunta walked over.
"That was truly an excellent P.E. class. The children were all very happy, and Teacher Kobayashi's magic was quite a surprise for us."
Takakura Bunta looked at Kobayashi Itsuki and praised him with a hearty laugh.
"Principal, you flatter me. These are just things I should be doing; they're nothing special."
Kobayashi Itsuki shook his head humbly, "Principal, I'll go help prepare lunch first."
Watching Kobayashi Itsuki's departing figure, Takakura Bunta pushed up the glasses on his nose, "What a diligent young man."
While taking the time to help out, Kobayashi Itsuki spared a glance at his System Panel.
Counting the three treasure chests he obtained from Yoshinaga Midori and others yesterday, plus today's haul.
A total of 78 White treasure chests and one Green treasure chest.
Although the value of White treasure chests wasn't that high, they won in quantity!
Accumulating them added up to a considerable worth.
This greatly alleviated the fatigue Kobayashi Itsuki felt from rushing his manuscript and teaching P.E. class.
If he hadn't still been on the clock, he would have wanted to open the chests right away.
After helping out with lunch, Kobayashi Itsuki got himself a serving with the bowl he brought, then returned to the office.
The office was empty, just him alone.
Kobayashi Itsuki enjoyed the rare peace and quiet, glanced at the manuscript on the desk, put it away in a drawer to prevent it from getting dirty while he ate, and then began to feast.
I have to say.
In the original work, Futaba Kindergarten seemed unremarkable, quite ordinary.
But in reality, the conditions were quite good; at least the food was not only nutritious but also tasted excellent.
Finishing his meal quickly, Kobayashi Itsuki rested for a moment.