Promotion to Class A

By the time the sky brightened fully, Hashima Hikaru had completed his exercise goal for the day. This was the 29th day, and tomorrow the effects of the Athletic Enhancer would expire, allowing his physical strength to advance from level 3 to 4.

After returning to his dormitory for a shower, the young man walked into Class B wearing his school uniform. Although it was still some time before class started, the seats were already full of students.

After all, the new class rankings would be announced today, and everyone was anxious.

Furthermore, new private points would be transferred this morning, and since most students had spent almost all their points this month, they naturally cared about this.

"Good morning, Hashima!"

"Morning, Hashima."

As the current cornerstone of Class B, every day when Hashima Hikaru entered the classroom, many people would come to greet him. After smiling and responding to everyone, he felt he should say something.

"So, I guess everyone is looking forward to today—the changes in class rankings."

"Yeah, we're all hoping to be promoted to Class A. We've been working hard for so long," replied Ando, her eyes flowing with anticipation.

" Hashima, do you think we can be promoted?" someone asked for his opinion.

"On this point, all the deduction records are controlled by the school, so I'm not entirely sure either," Hashima Hikaru's gaze swept across everyone as he continued slowly. "Everyone has worked hard this month, and I believe the school won't let us down. Let's wait for Teacher Hoshimiya's announcement."

"Indeed, all evaluation criteria are recorded by the school. Even if we're very careful, if we accidentally make mistakes, they'll still be recorded."

After all, the classroom cameras had extremely wide angles, monitoring everyone's every move. Even if one forgot, the recordings wouldn't have amnesia.

After Hashima Hikaru returned to his seat, Ichinose Honami immediately leaned over.

" Hashima, do you think we can be promoted to Class A today?" The girl's pretty face showed a hint of nervousness, seemingly lacking confidence in the upcoming results.

"Hehe, don't be too nervous, Ichinose," Hashima Hikaru smiled, reassuring her gently. "This is just the first month. Even if we don't get promoted in the end, there will be many more opportunities in the future. Don't put too much pressure on yourself."

"You've done very well recently. Everyone trusts you."

"Hmm... I understand."

Ichinose Honami stared intently at the young man sitting beside her. Although he spoke this way, she could tell he was somewhat nervous too, as this was a crucial moment.

Then the girl suddenly made a bold move.

As Hashima Hikaru gazed toward the podium, he suddenly felt his right hand being held by a smooth little hand, which intertwined their fingers.

"?"

He turned his head to look at the girl's profile.

"Please indulge my willfulness, Hashima. I'm a bit nervous right now and hope you can... lend me some strength."

Ichinose Honami's ears had turned completely red. After impulsively reaching out to hold Hashima Hikaru's hand, embarrassment immediately filled her mind.

"..."

"Well, I've eaten so many meals cooked by Ichinose lately, might as well repay you somehow."

Hashima Hikaru understood the girl's current mood, and he himself was also concerned about the changes in class rankings, so he didn't let go of her small hand.

The two sat in their seats, their palms pressed together, as if they could hear each other's heartbeats.

About ten minutes later, Hoshimiya Chiyo entered the classroom with a radiant expression. She seemed to have dressed up carefully, making her already cute face appear even more charming.

"Hello everyone! A new month has begun, and I'm sure you're all looking forward to today."

With these words, the students below immediately started responding excitedly.

"Of course! Teacher Hoshimiya, stop keeping us in suspense. You know what we care about, right?"

"Yeah, tell us quickly!"

"I'm anxious, I'm really anxious right now."

"Hahaha, alright, alright. Let me announce the new class rankings."

Seeing the students in the classroom looking eagerly, Hoshimiya Chiyo didn't hesitate any longer. She picked up a piece of chalk and quickly wrote the detailed information on the blackboard.

First-Year Class Evaluation Points Overview

Class A: 980cp

Class B: 1010cp

Class C: 480cp

Class D: 530cp

"!"

"What!"

"This means..."

When this detailed class evaluation score was announced, Class B students immediately became excited. Everyone knew what this meant—if a lower-ranked class's evaluation points exceeded the class ahead of them, they would automatically be promoted to a higher position.

"We did it!!!"

Shibata let out an extremely high-spirited shout, and the entire Class B classroom instantly transformed into a sea of jubilation. Every person's face involuntarily broke into happy smiles as they cheered with their companions.

Sitting at their desks, still holding hands, Hashima Hikaru and Ichinose Honami glanced at each other after seeing this information.

The pink-haired girl's face showed a satisfied and relaxed smile, while the young man also breathed a sigh of relief.

He hadn't expected to be successfully promoted to Class A in the first month. This was probably due to the 100 class evaluation points awarded by the school; otherwise, it probably wouldn't have gone so smoothly.

"That's wonderful, Hashima! We've been promoted successfully!" Ichinose Honami's eyes brightened as she gazed at the young man's profile.

"Yes, everyone's efforts weren't wasted. It's a good result."

Hashima Hikaru couldn't help but look down at his hand, and the girl next to him, realizing what she was doing, suddenly trembled and quickly withdrew her small hand.

"Hehehe, it's great, isn't it? We must work hard to maintain this ranking."

"Yes, but don't forget, Ichinose, we still have a lot to do today."

Hashima Hikaru pointed to his phone, immediately making Ichinose understand.

Oh yes, private points would be transferred today, and she needed to collect points from everyone. This had been agreed upon earlier.

Standing at the podium, Hoshimiya Chiyo looked at the celebrating students in the classroom and felt equally happy. After all, this was the first time since her return to the school as a homeroom teacher that a class had achieved promotion in the very first month.

All this should be credited to him.

The female teacher's gaze fell on Hashima Hikaru, who was chatting with the girl next to him. He truly was a valuable card. In the future, he would surely lead Class B to accomplish even more astonishing things.

However, regarding this result, Hoshimiya Chiyo actually had one point of dissatisfaction: that woman's class had also been promoted in the rankings, which made her feel sick just thinking about it.

Fortunately, our class's children are the best. They will definitely keep her firmly under their feet, hmph!

"Um, everyone, please check your private points. Today's points should have been issued. Given your excellent performance, this is a reward you deserve."

"Oh right, almost forgot about that."

"Wow, 101,000 private points, not bad!" Someone exclaimed in surprise. This was even more than the first month.

"Everyone, don't forget our plan. Being able to receive these points is the result of Hashima and Ichinose's hard work," Ando, having confirmed the private points in her account, immediately became a guide, appealing to her classmates. "Let's proceed with the point contribution."

Hearing her reminder, the Class B students suddenly remembered.

Yes, everyone had agreed to that most important plan—to submit half of their private points to Ichinose as a safeguard fund against expulsion.

"Ichinose, when will you collect the points? I'm ready," a classmate proactively offered.

"Yes, we all agreed to the plan, and we've even been promoted to Class A. This is all thanks to Hashima and Ichinose, and the points are more than 50,000, aren't they?"

"Hahaha, that's right. Maybe they'll increase even more next month."

After a month, Class B students fully trusted their class leader Ichinose Honami and their cornerstone Hashima Hikaru. Seeing that the class evaluation score had already surpassed the original first-place Class A, this feeling became even stronger.

Everyone had only one thought: if they continued to follow Hashima and Ichinose, all the plans they had set would surely succeed!

"Thank you for your trust. Let's collect the points during break time. Aren't we about to start class now?"

The girl stood up, smiling at her classmates: "Today our class has achieved an important advancement. This is the result of everyone's efforts together. Let's applaud each other."

Clap, clap, clap!

The classroom immediately erupted in enthusiastic applause. Everyone's hearts were filled with joy. Even if they hadn't widened the gap with Class A, they had nonetheless become the highest-ranked first-year class in the school.

At the podium, Hoshimiya Chiyo watched the pink-haired girl who had stood up to applaud with everyone else, feeling that her luck was truly excellent. The two core figures in her class were both outstanding.

Ichinose Honami and Hashima Hikaru.

One served as the visible leader uniting the class and maintaining the atmosphere, while the other devised unique plans to enhance the class's advantages. These two had fully demonstrated their abilities and earned everyone's trust and support, eliminating any resistance to implementing arrangements.

More importantly, they had a very good relationship with each other, trusting one another—this was rare.

Hoshimiya couldn't help but think of the situation in Class A. She had heard that their class leadership rotated between two students, who were already incompatible, with the students divided into two factions and relations quite tense.

"How childish. In this school, division is the most foolish behavior..."

As a graduate of this school, Hoshimiya Chiyo had a profound understanding of it. The ultimate victors would definitely be united classes. If class leaders couldn't control everyone, the consequences would be extremely painful.