"Is that also possible?"
Sakura Airi was slightly stunned and instantly became somewhat tempted.
If it were a loan, there was no need to worry about causing trouble for Hikigaya.
However, Sakura Airi still hesitated:
"But, if so, what will Class B do? Lacking these private points will still have some impact on Class B. If we can't rise to Class A in the end..."
"Don't worry, I have a rough idea."
Hikigaya shook his head indifferently.
Although he really didn't want to use such a method, aside from Katsuragi, rising to Class A wasn't a difficult thing in his eyes.
"It's settled then."
"How about it? If you have no objections, we will sign the IOU. If you really don't agree, then I won't force you anymore."
Hikigaya spoke in a deep voice.
Internally, he was certain that Sakura Airi did not want to drop out, but if she remained too afraid of causing trouble to accept.
Then so be it.
Sakura Airi hesitated for a moment.
She didn't know if what Hikigaya said was true or false—whether it was really possible to reach Class A after losing those private points.
But thinking of Haruka, and looking at the crush before her eyes.
Sakura Airi nodded vigorously.
"I understand, I will definitely work hard to contribute to the class."
"No, it's not certain we'll succeed yet..."
Hikigaya felt somewhat helpless.
Although he had a certain degree of confidence, if Sakura Airi was given baseless hope only to end up dropping out in the end.
That would be too much to bear.
"That's true..."
Sakura Airi laughed somewhat awkwardly. The two of them simultaneously looked toward Chabashira Sae beside them.
"It seems you have reached an agreement. I will go and inquire then."
Chabashira Sae glanced back and forth at the two for a moment before turning to leave and using her phone to ask the school authorities.
Canceling an expulsion was fine, and changing classes was fine, but combining the two was a bit problematic.
Ultimately.
It depended on the school's decision.
On the other side.
Hikigaya also took out paper and pen to write the IOU.
As for the amount of the loan, he left it blank for now to be filled in later; he just didn't know if he should write down interest, or how much interest to write.
After hesitating for a moment.
He thought better of it; he wasn't helping Sakura Airi for a return. As long as the principal could be repaid, it would be enough.
If he lent private points to others in the future.
He would definitely collect interest then.
Soon.
"The results are out."
Chabashira Sae returned to the two, a trace of a smile finally appearing on her lips as she looked at Sakura.
Even though Sakura might no longer be a student of Class D.
Having spent over a year together.
Chabashira Sae still had some feelings.
Seeing the gentle and kind-hearted Sakura reach a good conclusion.
Chabashira Sae still felt a sense of relief for her.
Perhaps.
Sakura Airi really wasn't suited for Class D.
It had to be said.
Meeting Hikigaya was indeed Sakura Airi's luck.
"To cancel Sakura's expulsion penalty and transfer her to Class B, twenty million private points are required."
Chabashira Sae spoke in a relaxed tone.
She had roughly expected this.
Spending an exorbitant amount of private points to save a dropout from a rival class—especially knowing the other person's strength wasn't high and had no value for rescue.
What Hikigaya was doing.
Had never happened before at Advanced Nurturing.
This was the first time since the founding of Advanced Nurturing.
To put it bluntly.
These students were merely guinea pigs under the Advanced Nurturing education model.
Regarding such a novel event.
Advanced Nurturing had always maintained a principle of openness, fully respecting the autonomy of the students.
Sacrificing one's own class advantage to help a valueless person from another class.
The school authorities also wanted to see where Hikigaya's approach.
Would lead him?
"Really?"
Sakura Airi was suddenly quite excited.
"Then Teacher."
Facing Chabashira Sae's enigmatic gaze, Hikigaya also let out a sigh of relief and said: "Can I just transfer the private points directly to you?"
"That's right."
Chabashira Sae nodded.
The gaze she fixed on Hikigaya was somewhat unusual.
Hikigaya's approach was completely different from Ayanokouji's; he not only made the same choice she had in the past, but was even more gentle and kind.
Then.
What would become of Hikigaya in the future?
Would he regret today's choice?
Chabashira Sae truly could no longer view Hikigaya as an ordinary student.
"That's good."
Handing the IOU to Sakura Airi, Hikigaya took out his phone and nodded.
"Teacher Chabashira, you can check it."
"I have indeed received it."
Chabashira Sae nodded, turning once again to Sakura, her gaze softening:
"Sakura, from now on you are a member of Class B. This might be better for you."
"That's not the case."
Sakura Airi was slightly stunned, lowering her head in some dejection:
"I have always been grateful for Teacher Chabashira's cultivation. Actually, Class D was very good; it was I who was always causing trouble for Class D."
"There's no need for that, I am not a competent teacher..."
Chabashira Sae shook her head, possessing self-awareness.
For the sake of that obsession, she had neglected several generations of Class D students; she truly could not be called competent. It was only normal even if she was hated by the students.
Even if that obsession still could not be let go.
That did not prevent her from wanting to be a good teacher.
"Sakura, you didn't cause trouble for Class D, and you didn't do anything wrong. Correspondingly, Class D didn't do anything wrong either, do you understand?"
"Mm..."
"Wanting to resent someone is your right; you have that power."
Upon parting.
Looking at this once introverted girl, Chabashira Sae's eyes were gentle as she said:
"However, I hope even more that you can learn a lesson and turn this incident into motivation to keep working hard. One won't always encounter someone like Hikigaya, understand?"
"I know, teacher..."
Sakura Airi couldn't help but choke up.
Although Chabashira Sae was very cold at the start of the term, after spending time together, she found her to be actually very good.
As Teacher Chabashira said, one doesn't have such good luck every time to meet a hero like Hikigaya.
However.
The next time they meet.
The two classes will be opponents.
"Tha..."
"Alright, I'll be heading back first. As for the matter of the desk and chair, tomorrow is the weekend; the school will arrange for staff to move your seat to Class B."
Without waiting for Sakura Airi to finish.
Chabashira Sae turned and left while holding her tablet, taking one last look at Hikigaya Hachiman before she went.
If the person being expelled were Horikita Suzune, Hikigaya probably wouldn't even spare her a second glance.
Until today.
Chabashira Sae only slightly began to understand.
The principle that those who have the way get much help, while those who lose it get little.
Precisely because Sakura Airi was kind-hearted, a kind person like Hikigaya was willing to help.
If.
The class could have been guided correctly from the start, perhaps Sakura Airi wouldn't have reached this point today.
As a teacher.
Chabashira Sae was not competent.
She was very clear on this.
She didn't have the qualification to be thanked by Sakura Airi.
As for why she encouraged Sakura Airi to keep moving forward and continue working hard for Class B.
It was merely.
Self-satisfaction.
Walking past the corner, Chabashira Sae looked back once more, her eyes full of hope as she looked at Hikigaya Hachiman's figure.
This wonderful relationship was truly enviable.
It was truly impossible to look away.
Whether Hikigaya would regret it later as she did.
Chabashira Sae couldn't help but care.