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Chapter 5 - I challenge you!

[Supporting character:

Daichi Sawamura

Age: 32

Sex: Male

Personality: Strict

Strengths: Teaching, communication, discipline, intelligent

Weaknesses: Old school, risk taker, always ready to help, physically weak, egotistical]

"Okay, students, today I'll announce another student that'll be joining our class till your graduation," Whilst the other students paid attention to his announcement, Hikaru was clouded with his predicament

He's now on his second day in class and his life became weird and incomprehensible for him to adapt to. One of the noticeable or unnoticeable for the ones beside him is his little floating companion. Fazriel the throne or ophanim had accompanied him on his journey to aid him with all of his might

'Okay, let's tell the gist of it. This world is the same as earth but it's influenced by the plot of the game 'Heartstopper' and all the heroines had come to life. It's not a simulation, all of my encounters that I've made we're real, and the heroines possess a soul,'

'The thing that makes this more problematic is its 'Realism' here my actions can affect everyone. It's not the same as the game where each character has their own story and can't be impacted by another third-party individual. This means that if I get caught flirting with another girl, my love gauge will drastically decrease. The worst-case scenario is that they left the game! I need to conquer everyone's heart so if one isn't captivated im stuck here forever,'

'Apart from that is 'Time' in the game you don't need to rush since time is irrelevant and you can max your stats. But in reality, I don't have that kind of privilege, this is the reason why 'Leveling-up' was implemented by the angels...'

'Now all of that's been carefully explained, we're off to the worst news I could have ever heard. So to make this game a reality that good-for-nothing Xanalear uses the game CD to make a pasted copy of the world similar to the game. The worst part is that the CD vanished and I don't have anything else to use as my guide. Looking back I thought this new life was already a fucked up reality, now it's beyond all hopes of repair!!!'

"Hey, Hikaru! Can you stop daydreaming? Sensei's gonna call you out, also I heard the new transferee's super rich!! I'm not that curious about your past. Since you helped me, I can be some sort of a wingman if you're looking for your destined babe," Though Hikaru's life was full of dread, he was reminded once again about the privileges he attained

One of them was Kaoru a supporting character that treats him like a friend and a school that accepted his social status. It was a little short and most of his troubles reign on top, he couldn't deny the benefits he received upon the creation of this world. But one of the next privileges he'll find came in the form of a person he's yet to encounter

"Okay, Ms. Karin you can come in! I settle everything on your arrival... Now everyone please welcome your new classmate, a student who once hailed from one of the prestigious all-girls schools. Beauty that matches her status, a girl born with love and support, a round of applause to Karin Hashimoto," With their teacher's enthusiastic tone and a manner of pure aw and respect everyone realizes of her importance

This elegant and graceful maiden with hair as beautiful as the sky enters their room and proceeds with her introduction "Hello, as what the teacher had previously described me I am Hashimoto Karin. Someone who was born in high society and lives my life with everything I desire. As for my immediate transfer, im looking for someone whom I hold as my benefactor,"

(Benefactor...? A night had only come to pass when I had taken up the role of your guide. How is it possible that another one of the heroines made their debut?)

'A bigger question is how the hell do you know she's one of the heroines?'

(Didn't I explain it clearly? Our authority was used to create most of the elements of the game into a reality. The more they're brimming with divine aura they'll be categorized as the creation of our powers. In this case, most of the people that leak divine aura are categorized under the following. Supporting characters, event characters, bosses, and lastly the capture target, the ones you call heroines)

'Is that so? I guess I can't underestimate you, well in the first place that shouldn't be the case. No matter how stupid your subordinate is, I can't believe that you have this kind of power. It's understandable why you've proposed to become my guide,'

(That doesn't matter. I'm asking you why another heroine has appeared all of a sudden. You haven't done anything else am I correct? I've been monitoring you since the day after you mark your first-ever death)

'She's like a bonus when I encountered, Sana Majima. She got it all, beauty, money, reputation, lastly connections... Her capture difficulty is SS, but the difference between Maki and her is their situations. Maki was obsessed with the player since they remind her of her fiancee. In Karin's case, she's what you call a 'Shippable princess' in search of her one and only prince,'

(Shippable princess?)

'You'll see when it happens,'

"Hot damn!!! She's rich, beautiful, and well-developed in all the right places. Hey, Hikaru are you listening to me? What do you say? How bout we start with my dating tips on that new transfer?" Hikaru completely ignores Kaoru and soon after, the heroine known as Karin takes her seat

She sat next to Hikaru but she wasn't in any way curious about interacting with anyone who didn't match her status. This led to Hikaru's first bad impression even though he hadn't yet interacted with the beauty located on his left. His raggedy clothes and his notes which he'd used in his middle school days were enough for him to be classified as an insect

[System: You have yet to interact with the newly debuted heroine and yet you're impression lowers her interest]

'It's not my fault that im reeking with the stench of a beggar. My old school was in Tokyo and the rent of my apartment is twice as much. I couldn't afford any brand-new clothes or buy any school supplies except for some pencil lead,'

Hikaru's day was then filled with dread in his morning class which lasted for eternity with the pressure emanating from each of his sides. On the right was his friend who encouraged him on making a move and on the left was Karin. She never uttered a word but her stare made it clear she wouldn't even talk with a person who was lower than a bug

...

3 hours later

It's been a minute or two since their morning class ended and all the students made their way to the cafeteria

'It's too crowded! I thought if I went earlier I can easily find a seat. Guess I was wrong. The occurrence of each day remains unchanged even before I died. It seems that I can only hope to remember every scene and make sure to properly use them to my advantage,'

With his tray carrying his meal, Hikaru wandered around in search of an empty seat until he hears a familiar voice "Oi, Hikaru! Over here. I kept this seat reserved for our use. Come over here so we can eat,"

Similarly, on the second day before his demise, Hikaru finds himself invited by his friend whom he ignored. The first playthrough was him dashing from all sides of the school until he escape, Adagaki's grasp. As of now, his choices made a difference from his past mistakes. His now reclining on such an excessively reserved seat where most of the table was occupied with Kaoru's meal

"Come and take a seat, my friend. Since you already know what im truly like, I think it'll be weird if I act like a pauper. No offense, I didn't mean to insult you by doing such an eye-catching event. I bought a lot of things just in case you might want to consider eating a plate or two," Without any hint of hesitation, Hikaru dove in and commence what he viewed as a feast

His eyes began to slowly build tears as he bask in the wonders of acquiring such a magnificent friend. He never was to eat until his fill and for the first time since he lives and breathes, it felt like he had a taste of paradise. But his mood quickly sunk to its lowest when he heard a slam in the unoccupied seat of their table and there he saw a pouting maiden

"Attitude, young lady!!? I already permitted you in eating at my reserved table, who do you think you are? Apologize to my friend," Kaoru was enraged when the tantrum of this maiden not only disturbed their meal but tarnishes Hikaru's only set of uniform

"Huh!!! Why do I have to apologize to a mere insect? That's preposterous! Do you think I who's born in a lineage must be held responsible to apologize to a peasant?" Karin's words only angered him and before the two could escalate this situation a familiar face stepped out of the blue

The doors leading to the cafeteria were knocked against its walls and a tall individual appeared in their midst

"Hikaru Aoi! I Sana Majima have been ridiculed because of your needless assistance. I challenge you to prove my strength, the student that is present will become our witnesses. I challenge you to a match to prove that I do not require your strength~"

"My prince! My knight in shining armor! The blonde savior who saved me from a group of thugs. I finally found you! I guess I shouldn't call you prince, should I call you my princess?" Before Sana's declaration was finished, Karin jump onto her side and began caressing her in all sorts of ways

(Is this what you meant?)

"Uh huh," Though Hikaru never replied, and was only silent in Kaoru's tantrum upon her mistake it was without a doubt an interaction

Even if he didn't speak a word in response, he was there, and Karin notices his presence and gave him her personal views. The requirements for access to Karin's panel were then recognized and the result was the system's utmost response. Her personal information, such as likability, strengths weaknesses, etc was revealed

[Capture target:

Karin Hashimoto

Age: 16

Sex: Female

Heroine type: Rich/Young master/ Spoiled

Difficulty: SS

Special attribute: Likes girls

Strengths: Wealth, reputation, looks, intelligence, connection

Weakness: Prideful, unfriendly, selfish, spoiled, physically weak, easily makes enemies more than allies, uncaring]

'Her awful mannerism with boys are in turn a polar opposite when it comes to girls. Karin Hashimoto may be a heroine who's beautiful, rich, and intelligent but she truly hates boys from the bottom of her heart. This is the reason why she's a must if you want to prioritize the early stages of the game. The more heroines arrive the harder it is for her to fall for the player,'