Chapter 028: Sakayanagi Arisu’s Waiting Game! 

"What a strange guy." 

The next afternoon after school, Kamuro went to the shopping district. 

She could see other students wandering around like her. 

Even though they were first-years, they seemed to have already gotten used to spending money and having fun here. 

But there was still a noticeable difference between them and the upperclassmen. 

According to what Sakayanagi's group had said, upperclassmen weren't allowed to talk about certain things, as if they had been given a gag order. 

But there were also new students who had tried to provoke the upperclassmen, only to be mocked—"You'll see hell soon enough." 

"..." 

This school was a whole new world, full of opportunities. 

But it also had strict rules and limitations. 

Three years of isolated education. 

Class competition. 

If you were placed in Class A, you had to uphold its dignity— 

And maintain its score.

The class had basically split into two factions. She didn't like Sakayanagi, but she also disliked Katsuragi's plan. 

Katsuragi's strategy of playing it safe and holding onto their points was way too strict and demanding—it was just exhausting. 

But… 

Sakayanagi was just as annoying. 

With that thought, Kamuro walked into a convenience store and headed toward the shelves. 

She didn't really have anything she wanted to buy. 

She just… wanted to steal something. 

That was her problem. 

Ever since middle school, whenever she felt stressed, she had the urge to steal small things. She knew it was wrong, but she couldn't stop herself. 

Her family was average, and her parents were strict, upright people who cared a lot about their reputation. If they ever found out their daughter had this issue, they'd probably explode. 

She didn't even remember when it started, but whenever she felt anxious, stealing something would ease the pressure. 

And today was another stressful day. 

"That'll be 2,000 points." 

Standing at the register, Kamuro paid for four packs of gum, three pens, and an eraser. 

Then, without any expression, she walked out of the store. 

"This is so boring," she muttered to herself with a hint of disdain. 

Because aside from the things she just paid for, she had also stolen a red pen. 

She didn't pay for it, and no one noticed. 

She had to admit—she was pretty good at this. As long as she avoided the cameras, she could get away with it easily. 

But just as she left the store, she suddenly noticed a girl blocking her way. 

"Oh my, what a coincidence, Kamuro," Sakayanagi Arisu said. 

She held her cane in her left hand, smiling pleasantly. 

"I originally just added you as a friend so I could track your movements and wait for you to break the rules," she said. 

"But I didn't have to wait long at all." 

"Kamuro Masumi," Sakayanagi added. 

Kamuro kept a straight face, but inside, she was panicking. 

So that's why Sakayanagi had randomly added her as a friend yesterday—she was watching her. 

But… that wasn't the biggest problem. 

Kamuro still felt like she hadn't been completely exposed. 

"You looked really upset before you went into the store, but when you walked out, you seemed more relaxed," Sakayanagi continued. "So that means you must have already stolen something, right?" 

"Stealing things for fun… That's called kleptomania, Kamuro," Sakayanagi said with a smile. 

"..." 

So she really figured it all out, huh? 

"I was originally planning to offer you proper compensation for your help," Sakayanagi said. "But now, Kamuro, I'll be counting on you to assist me—for free—for the next three years." 

"After all, you wouldn't want to be known as a thief and get expelled, would you?" 

"What are you talking about?" Kamuro said, keeping a stern face. 

But deep down, she was already feeling cornered. 

Even though Sakayanagi had figured it out, Kamuro couldn't admit defeat here. Besides, she had stolen the red pen in a spot without security cameras, and Sakayanagi had only stayed near the entrance. As long as she wasn't caught red-handed, she would be fine. 

"How can you think of your own classmate like that?" 

"Sakayanagi Arisu, you may be smart, but your words really hurt me." 

"I don't think any decent Class A student would ever suspect their own classmate of being a petty thief." 

"I demand that you compensate me for my damaged reputation!" By the end, Kamuro not only felt more confident but also decided to fight back. 

"Well, well—so you've got a bit of a rebellious streak, huh?" Sakayanagi Arisu said calmly, showing no sign of being fazed. "That just makes you even more interesting." 

"I prefer people who resist rather than those who simply obey," she added. 

? 

So that's it? As the leader of the Sakayanagi faction, you had classmates who noticed your physical condition and wanted to assist you, but you turned them down—because you don't like obedient people? 

You want people who defy you? 

What kind of twisted logic is that? 

Kamuro kept a straight face. 

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