Chapter 10: As expected

Chapter 10: As expected

"Ah, I talked a lot about Student Council matters with Tachibana Secretary. Did Miyano say anything to the President?"

"Does Honami want to know?"

"Hmm… If Miyano doesn't want to say, then he doesn't have to."

"Actually, it's nothing, just some things about the second year."

"Second year… huh? Unconsciously, Miyano's burden has become so heavy."

"Isn't Honami here?"

"Even I would feel embarrassed."

After leaving Horikita President's office, Miyano Makoto met Ichinose Honami in the hallway.

"Is Honami going back to class?"

"Yes, interacting with classmates is also a very important part."

"In that case, I'll see you tonight."

"Are you going to do something else?"

"...I always feel that Honami's desire for control is a bit scary."

"Huh! Is that how it is? Then I won't ask in the future."

Ichinose Honami showed an obvious look of distress, trying to change her behavior.

"The Class B homeroom teacher has some things for me, that's all."

"Okay, I won't ask Miyano these questions anymore in the future. I trust Miyano."

"Speaking of which, I don't seem to have asked Honami much about her, it's always Honami asking about me."

"Because Miyano is very busy, and my life is relatively simple."

"Then I'm relieved. I was really afraid Honami would think I didn't care about you."

"How could that be? I've always believed in Miyano."

Ichinose Honami's lips lightly touched Miyano Makoto's cheek.

"I think this should be fine, right?"

"Yes, see you tonight, Honami."

"See you tonight, Miyano."

Ichinose Honami left, and her retreating figure made Miyano Makoto feel a moment of trance. Had she left so many traces in his life journey already?

Shaking his head, Miyano Makoto strode towards the school playground, preparing to try his luck.

Luck is also part of strength.

Clearly, Miyano Makoto was very lucky; he found the target he wanted to approach.

White hair and purple eyes... a very recognizable feature. Her height also stood out, towering among the girls, and even among the boys, she held her own.

Kiryuin Fuka, the 'beautiful senior' who corresponded to the 'beautiful guy' in his previous life, representing the extremes of both sexes.

Both were extremely arrogant people.

"Hey there."

Miyano Makoto stepped forward to greet her. There were no other girls around her, clearly she was isolated.

"You are… a first-year?"

"Precisely. Let me introduce myself, my name is Miyano Makoto. I came here to challenge you to a match."

"Kiryuin Fuka… So you're that Miyano Makoto."

Kiryuin Fuka nodded in sudden realization.

"Aren't you embarrassed, a boy, competing against a girl like me?"

"The distinction between male and female isn't important to you, is it?"

"But if the opponent is you, I think this point must be brought up."

Kiryuin Fuka was not easily provoked by Miyano Makoto.

His reputation among the upperclassmen, if not thunderous, was at least well-known.

Miyano Makoto smiled helplessly, it seemed it would be a bit more troublesome.

"Then what does Kiryuuin-senpai want?"

"Speak, what do you want with me? I don't believe you actually came here just to spar with me."

"Change of location?"

Miyano Makoto tilted his head, motioning to find a place where they wouldn't be disturbed.

The surrounding upperclassmen had already cast their gazes over.

"I can probably guess what you want from me, but… what can you give me?"

Kiryuin Fuka smiled boldly, not caring about the strange looks from those around her.

"Even if your original Class A is surpassed by newcomers, it can't motivate you?"

"If that were truly the case, I would have started acting long ago."

"I thought so too, Kiryuuin-senpai is just that kind of person."

Miyano Makoto sighed.

"But, just being ridden over like this, doesn't Kiryuuin-senpai feel dissatisfied?"

"What's wrong with strength being paramount? I'd rather have such a change."

"But if it were Kiryuuin-senpai, I'm sure you would do even better, right?"

"I like hearing that, but no."

"Why?"

Miyano Makoto asked curiously, could there be an M-attribute hidden within her body?

"Because it's troublesome."

Kiryuin Fuka gave an unexpected answer, which made Miyano Makoto's mouth twitch.

"Troublesome… Indeed, to be honest, I also find this kind of thing quite troublesome."

"So, do you have anything else?"

Kiryuin Fuka wanted to send him away.

"In that case, can Kiryuuin-senpai assist me?"

Miyano Makoto gave up on the idea of having Kiryuin Fuka stand at the forefront. She was just as unyielding as that Kouenji fellow.

"...What do you mean by that?"

Kiryuin Fuka narrowed her eyes. This was something she hadn't expected.

"It means I want to borrow the power behind Kiryuuin-senpai. Ultimately, Class A is just a resource."

"I believe the energy Kiryuuin-senpai possesses is no less than the resources the school provides for Class A."

Upon hearing this, Kiryuin Fuka laughed.

"You truly see things clearly, unlike that person who only got a little power leaked from the higher-ups' fingers and became smug and self-satisfied."

"Alright, I agree, but I have one condition."

"Kiryuuin-senpai, please speak freely."

Miyano Makoto knew that from this moment on, Masaya Nagumo's plan had failed. He would never be able to realize his initial idea of unifying the second-year students.

Time was on Miyano Makoto's side.

"For the next two years, you will be responsible for guiding me in all sorts of matters."

"...Is this condition a bit too… broad?"

Miyano Makoto felt he was at a disadvantage.

"That's enough. You didn't think the power behind me could be borrowed just like that, did you?" Kiryuin Fuka looked at Miyano Makoto with a half-smile, enjoying being in control of the conversation.

"Alright, I agree then. But in return, Kiryuin-senpai will have to put in more effort." Miyano Makoto reluctantly agreed to Kiryuin Fuka's demand; he had been too presumptuous.

Conglomerates are truly great, damn it! He wanted to be a second-generation rich kid too! Miyano Kiryuin? That sounds pretty good too…

...

Still, he decided not to think about it.

"Since it's already come to this, it's impossible for me not to put in effort. This is what you wanted to see, isn't it?" Kiryuin Fuka rolled her eyes at Miyano Makoto. She felt like he was taking advantage and then acting all innocent.

"Let me see your true strength."

"How so?"

"It's physical education class, so let's have a race."

The two of them ran 50 meters, 400 meters, 1000 meters, and more, under the watchful eyes of the Class B second-year students and the physical education teacher.

"You… are you a monster?" Even a strong person like Kiryuin Fuka was panting, but Miyano Makoto's breathing remained long and steady.

"I consider myself a devil-like genius," Miyano Makoto boasted. Ichinose Honami was a bit too greedy, trying to monopolize him.

"This is just running; there are other events. But if the rumors are true…"

"You're not an all-rounder, are you?" Kiryuin Fuka asked suspiciously, referring to the day Miyano Makoto crushed all the major clubs.

"An all-rounder? I wouldn't say that yet, but I can learn." Miyano Makoto conceded a little. He couldn't speak too confidently, as he didn't have a system.

"That's enough. Come work for me after graduation." Miyano Makoto's joy was evident upon hearing this.

"That's wonderful! To be honest, I was a bit troubled about what to do after graduation, so it's a huge help that Kiryuin-senpai thinks this way."

"You…", Kiryuin Fuka was silenced by Miyano Makoto's words. For the first time, she doubted her decision.

"I regret it now, can I?"

"A man's word is his bond. We've already agreed."

"But we just had a verbal agreement." Kiryuin Fuka said with a half-smile.

"Kiryuin-senpai isn't the kind of person who breaks her word," Miyano Makoto said without changing his expression.

"If you don't even have the integrity to keep a promise, how can Kiryuin-senpai hold the position of a conglomerate heir?"

"That's why contracts are so important. Before signing a contract, everything the other party says can only be considered nonsense."

"Then let's go sign a contract now."

"Didn't I just say? I regret it."

"I recorded it just now."

"I knew it. Let's go." Kiryuin Fuka was just teasing Miyano Makoto; she, of course, also had a recording.

...

The contract is as follows:

Party A: Miyano Makoto

Party B: Kiryuin Fuka

Party B shall provide Party A with the backing of the Kiryuin Conglomerate. In return, Party A shall satisfy Party B's requirements for improving personal abilities.

After graduation, Party A shall join the conglomerate belonging to Party B and work for her.

If either party violates the above contract, they shall be immediately expelled from school if the violation occurs while enrolled. If the violation occurs outside of school, the violating party shall pay the other party 20 million Coins.

Parties A and B shall not disclose this contract to any uninformed third party.

...

"I don't think that last sentence is very useful," Miyano Makoto complained. Wouldn't it be obvious to anyone with eyes that they were cooperating after this?

Moreover, their actions today weren't hidden from the other students in Class B.

The second-to-last sentence was even more significant; would this contract truly be useful after graduation?

"It's just a standard phrase," Kiryuin Fuka said indifferently. This paper contract would only be useful within this school; she wrote it for fun.

"Because Kiryuin-senpai can unilaterally tear up this contract, can't she?" Miyano Makoto added in his mind. All she had to do was fire the teacher who witnessed the contract. For a conglomerate, there were many ways to invalidate a contract between students. This was just one of them.

"You think too badly of me. Am I that kind of person?" Kiryuin Fuka sighed softly. Why was this guy's mind so dark? Couldn't he think of something good?

"So, a contract isn't really necessary, is it?"

"I thought you'd feel more at ease with a physical contract. I overthought it." He didn't expect Kiryuin-senpai to be so kind-hearted. Miyano Makoto was somewhat touched by this…

Kiryuin Fuka left the office; she was going to start taking action. This school didn't seem as boring as she had imagined.

"Thank you, Mashima-sensei." Miyano Makoto thanked the Class A homeroom teacher. Compared to Hoshinomya of Class B, Sakagami-sensei of Class C, and Chabashira Sae of Class D, the Class A homeroom teacher seemed like a reliable adult male.

"I didn't do anything special; I just stood here as a witness. But is it really okay for me to know about this? Hoshinomya-sensei should be more suitable than me, shouldn't she?"

"I'm going to leave Class B and join the class Honami is in, so it's better not to let her know about this."

"You've already understood the school to this extent…?" Mashima-sensei fell into thought, but soon he said to Miyano Makoto,

"More than that, I hope you can have a pleasant school life."

"I will."