After I was finished talking to Kushida, I checked my phone for new notifications and I saw a text from Shiina.
It seems she wanted to go to the store together to buy a few new books. I honestly wasn't mad at her I was happy she texted me since she made things a lot easier with Kushida.
I quickly messaged her that I would go.
(Timeskip)
I was in my dorm however I couldn't fall asleep. I decided to go and get a drink from the vending machine.
I made my way to the elevator and went to the first floor. I decided to go outside to cool off. As I exited the building, I went to the vending machine and contemplated what to buy.
As I was deciding, I heard two voices. One which I immediately recognized as Horikita's.
Horikita: "I'm far different from the person you used to know nii-san."
???: "Hmm, my little sister in Class D, how pathetic. It seems like you haven't changed at all."
I was still contemplating on who the other person was...most likely the student council president since Horikita and he both share the same last name.
Horikita: "That's not tru-e, I'll show you, I'll reach Class A so-"
???: "It's pointless. You will never reach Class A and soon your class will fall apart."
Horikita: "I-"
???: "If people learned my little sister is in Class D, I would be completely humiliated."
As he said this he stepped closer to Horikita and I could see, he was the student council president. Horikita Manabu.
Manabu: "Leave this school immediately, you don't have the abilities nor the understanding of this school to be able to reach Class A."
Horikita: "Nii-san I can't do that-"
Suddenly, Manabu pinned her against the wall and was met with little resistance.
Manabu: "You don't understand anything."
It seemed he was about to hit her until I interfered. I quickly grabbed his arm which got the attention of both siblings.
Horikita: "Yagami-kun, wha-"
Light: "Let her go."
Horikita: "This isn't your concern, Yagami-kun."
Her voice was low and seemed to be weak. It looks like Horikita's weakness is her brother.
I let go of Manabu's arm who instantly tried to backhand me, but I dodged. He proceeded to try and kick me to no avail.
Manabu: "Hmm?"
Manabu seemed to be surprised at my abilities. He followed up by trying to grapple me, but I caught his arm and pushed him away from both me and Horikita.
I could tell Manabu was an excellent fighter and any normal person against him would get annihilated.
Manabu: "You move like an expert. Have you been taught?"
Light: "I am particularly good at dodgeball."
Manabu: "I heard there was a student who got all 50's on his entrance exam. Is he your friend Suzune?"
Horikita: "No, he's just a classmate, I don't need any friends..."
Manabu: "Of course I'm not surprised, you mistake independence for isolation. Well, I'll be sure to keep an eye on you from now on."
Manabu left after saying that and I turned my head to find a defeated Horikita.
Light: "C'mon I'll get you a drink"
We sat down on the bench as I handed Horikita some juice.
Horikita: "I don't understand you...you got 50's on all subjects in the entrance exam and you can go toe to toe with my brother."
Light: "Don't think about it so much, you have to focus on a way to help the three idiots from getting expelled."
Horikita: "Why wouldn't our class be better off without them...?"
Light: "Take Sudou for example he's extremely good in sports and can be a great addition to the class if he's able to control his temper. If we lose them, then our class has less of a chance to be able to reach Class A."
Horikita seemed at a loss for words as I continued even further.
Light: "The reason you were placed in Class D is because of your inability to work with others and believing they are just burdens to you."
Horikita: "...Alright, I understand, I'll make the study group again."
Light: "Thank you, I'll call it a night here, goodnight."
I left and returned to my dorm. I can use Kushida tomorrow to gather the three idiots again.
(Timeskip)
Classes had ended for the day.
Light: "Kushida, do you have a minute? We'd like to ask for your help again."
Horikita: "Yes, Kushida-san, I'd like for you to get the three idiots in my study group again."
Kushida: "Of course Horikita-san, I'll try my best and I'm happy you reconsidered starting the study group again."
Even if they joined the study group, it most likely wouldn't be enough to allow them to pass the test.
Light: "Thank you Kushida, I'll see you at the study group."
After I said that I left the class and put my next plan into action.
(Timeskip)
I was at the cafeteria waiting for nobody in particular when I spotted a lone student eating the free meal that was offered.
Light: "Hello, you're a second-year right?"
???: "Yea, who's asking?"
He'll be an easy target since it doesn't seem as though he has any points remaining.
Light: "Yagami Light, Class D, I'd like to ask you, do you still have the questions for the first year midterm of the first semester?"
Upperclassmen: "Yes, but what do I get in return?"
Light: "I'm willing to pay, I see that you have the free meal, not very delicious."
Upperclassmen: "How much do you have?"
Light: "20,000, I was willing to pay 10,000."
Upperclassmen: "I'll need at least 15,000."
Light: "I'm alright with that if you throw in the answers to the simulated test as well."
Upperclassmen: "Fine, I'll include that too."
Perfect, this is going as planned.
Upperclassmen: "I don't understand what you are trying to do, it seems pointless."
Light: "Well, I'll see about that."
I proceeded to give him my email and he gave me everything I wanted.
(Timeskip)
I checked both exams and they were the same. No doubt the next exam will be the same as well.
I'll have to wait until the day before the actual exam to give the answers so, the three idiots and anybody else that may fail will frantically review the questions.
I also want them to join the study group as well so they at least understand the topic.
(Timeskip)
I joined the study group in the library and surprisingly everything went well.
Besides Horikita and Kushida getting to teach the three idiots, I contributed a lot and all three of them seemed to understand most of the topics.
(Timeskip)
The day before the test, classes had just ended.
I stood up with the papers containing the questions for the exam.
Light: "Everyone before you leave, may I have your attention?"
Everyone in the class turned to face me.
Light: "I received the questions for the exam tomorrow from upperclassmen, I'd like everyone to have one."
I noticed Horikita looked at me a bit surprised, possibly because she didn't expect me to take the initiative. I also saw how most of the females that faced me appear to have hearts in their eyes. But I dismissed it.
I passed out the copies of the exam and unsurprisingly Koenji refused to have one. Koenji is smarter than he looks which means he might become a problem in the future.
Mii-chan: "Th-ank you, Yag-ami-kun."
Mii-chan said shyly. Over the past few days, I got to talk with many different people. One of the people I have been talking to is Mii-chan.
Her friends refer to her as Mii-chan since her Chinese name is difficult to pronounce.
Kushida: "Thanks, Yagami-kun!"
Sudou: "Thanks man, I'll annihilate this test!"
Ike: "This will be easy, thanks."
The final person I gave it to was a girl named Sakura Airi who was also shy like Mii-chan.
Sakura: "Yes, thank you, Yagami-kun."
I smiled at her.
Light: "You're welcome."
(Timeskip)
Today was the day, the results for the exams were going to be announced. Most of my classmates were anxious, however, I don't understand how they could've failed if they got the questions the day before.
Chabashira: "Why do you all appear to be so nervous?"
Hirata: "Well sensei, some of us aren't sure how we performed on the exam and the results are today."
Chabashira seemed to snicker which gave everyone mixed emotions.
Chabashira: "I can assure you, you will all be fine as long as you studied. Before I show you all the results of the exam, I must say I am surprised. Some of you got perfect scores and the entire class did better than I expected."
This seemed to calm most of my classmates a bit.
Chabashira opened the white piece of paper and revealed all our scores.
The entire class had passed the exam with Sudou getting the lowest score, but still passing nonetheless.
The three idiots cheered in victory as did most of my classmates. Seems like everything went according to plan. Sudou understood what I taught him and was able to avoid getting expelled.
(Timeskip)
I was sitting down on a bench waiting for my reading partner. Hiyori Shiina.
Hiyori: "Sorry for being late, Light-kun."
I heard Hiyori speak as she approached me. Over the past weeks, Hiyori and I have become good friends to the point we refer to each other on a first-name basis.
Light: "No, it's not a problem at all. I'm just happy to see you."
Hiyori seemed to blush at my statement.
Hiyori: "Shall we get going?"
Light: "Lead the way."
We made our way over to the bookstore and before entering I saw advertisements for some of the new books Hiyori wanted.
Light: "They seem to be popular, huh?"
Hiyori: "Yes, that's why I wanted to come before they sold out. Many of the upperclassmen want a copy."
As we entered the store, I saw many people there, however, I didn't know any of them.
I decided to look with Hiyori for the books which we luckily found pretty quickly.
We both decided to look and see if there were any other books we could get.
We searched for the manga section. I saw Tokyo Ghoul, Noragami, My Hero Academia and many others. Come to think of it, my previous life could be a manga.
Anyway, I didn't find anything that I wanted however Hiyori talked to me more about books.
Hiyori: "Light-kun, have you read The Lost Ones?"
I just enjoyed listening to Hiyori go on and on about books that I couldn't help but genuinely smile.
(Timeskip)
When we exited the store we decided to go to the movie theater together.
Hiyori and I were in the lobby of the movie theater. I was contemplating whether or not to buy snacks.
Even in this school, snacks are completely overpriced in the movie theater...
Kushida: "Ah, hello, Yagami-kun!"
I saw Kushida waving to me and she was accompanied by her friends as well.
Light: "Hello Kushida, hey guys."
I said to the girls that were with her.
Satou: "Hey Yagami-kun."
Mii-chan: "Hel-lo Yagami-kun."
I can say with absolute certainty that Mii-chan is cute.
Kushida looked over to Hiyori who also got the attention of the other girls.
Kushida: "Oh, sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt your date."
As Kushida said this, I swear I could see some of the girls in Kushida's group lose hope.
I also saw how Hiyori went bright red after Kushida.
Hiyori: "W-e ar-arent on a date."
Hiyori stuttered on her words.
Suddenly, the same girls in Kushida's group that seemed to look hopeless appeared to be happy again.
Kushida: "Oh sorry for assuming things."
Hiyori: "No, it's alright."
Kushida: "Sorry, I was rude, let me introduce myself."
The next few minutes were the girls introducing themselves to one another before we went to see the same movie.
We saw a comedic movie which got some laughs out of all of us and afterward we decided to call it a day since it was getting late.
Hiyori: "Thank you for accompanying me, Light-kun."
Hiyori was blushing.
Light: "It was no problem at all Hiyori, I enjoy spending time with you. Anyway, I'll see you soon."
Hiyori: "Likewise"
With that, I entered my dorm and went to sleep quickly.
(Timeskip)
"Cheers!" A collective cry was said in my room.
Light: "I understand wanting to celebrate passing the exam however why does it have to be in my room..?"
Ike: "Well my rooms a complete mess and I can most likely say the case is the same for these two."
Ike pointed at both Sudou and Yamauchi.
Ike: "And it's not like we can go into a girls' room like Kushidas'. Although I'd like to..."
That last part Ike whispered.
Sudou: "I barely passed, I mean I would've been expelled if Yagami didn't explain it so well. I barely understood Horikita."
Horikita didn't seem bothered by this remark.
Yamauchi: "Well I don't know about you two, but I just haven't shown my hidden potential."
Potential? What is he even referring to?
Kushida: "Ah, Yagami-kun, you did an amazing job instructing us and getting the questions a day before the exam. I don't understand how you can so easily get a perfect hundred."
This got the attention of everyone in the room and I was immediately met by their gazes.
Light: "I just study a lot and a lot of it depends on luck."
Both of what I said are lies.
Light: "Besides Horikita did an amazing job on teaching everything to you guys. She's an amazing teacher."
For a split second, I could swear, I saw Horikita smiling a little bit before she turned to her usually stoic face and kept reading the book she had in her hand.
However, when something good happens, something bad is soon to follow.
Kushida was smiling however, I could tell my statement bothered her.
(Timeskip)
Everyone had left except Kushida who was helping me clean up.
Light: "Thanks for helping me clean up Kushida."
Kushida: "No, it wasn't any trouble at all."
Light: "Still, thanks."
For a few seconds, there was silence until I spoke.
Light: "You know Kushida, you remind me of myself."
Kushida: "Huh?"
Kushida was genuinely confused.
Light: "Your true face, it reminds me of I used to act, even now. Putting on a mask to fool everyone and gain their respect. However, the downfall of that is, everyone, expecting you to act a certain way. You can't act like you want to and eventually, it starts taking a toll on your mental state. You have to repress your bad thoughts until your alone which is horrible. Having nobody to rely on is what starts making you lose empathy for anyone else. You truly lose yourself without anyone to be there for you. That's why I want you to rely on me. I don't want you to lose yourself."
Kushida: "..."
Kushida was speechless and before she could even react or say anything, I pulled her into a hug.
Light: "Please Kikyou, lean on me if you have to."
Kushida could only let out a little "ok" before hugging me back and resting her head on my shoulder.
Which made me realize......................................................................................I WON.