First, exchange for stamina potions, then what to buy?
Just as Hashima Hikaru was contemplating the future, he noticed Ichinose Honami standing nearby. She inquired, "Hashima-san, would you be available later tonight?"
"Is there something wrong?"
"Shiranami and Ando are planning to organize a social gathering for new students and would like me to invite you."
Hashima Hikaru inquired, expressing uncertainty, "Are all the students in the class planning to attend?"
"No, this activity was initiated by a few girls," Ichinose Honami replied, taking note of the boy's apparent interest. She quickly added, "There are probably only seven or eight people, both male and female.
"I see."
Hashima Hikaru initially believed it to be a class activity, but upon further reflection, he decided to decline the invitation.
Recalling this, she inquired again, "Is Ichinose-san also attending?"
"Yes, I have been invited as well."
Ichinose Honami's bright blue eyes showed her expectation to use this opportunity to get to know Hashima better.
Ichinose's recent experiences with Hashima have led her to recognize his readiness to make sacrifices for the benefit of the class, which has strengthened her desire to develop a closer relationship with him.
She had numerous questions to ask, and she hoped that the other party would be amenable to an exchange.
"I will meet you there. Could you please provide the time and location of your appointment?"
"Ando has already reserved a table at 5:30 pm at the Keyaki Mall Family Restaurant."When Ichinose Honami saw that the boy nodded, she felt a sense of satisfaction.
Hashima inquired, "Isn't today the first day of school? How did you manage to do that?"
"Call them.The school brochure contains contact information for all the stores.It's probably for your convenience and to save time."
"I see. I'll be on time."
"Understood."
Approximately half an hour later, Class B dispersed.
The students were instructed to first go to the supermarket near the teaching building to purchase essentials, and then return to their respective dormitories according to the room card they received.From that day forward, they would reside on this closed artificial island, marking a new beginning for them.
Following the group's departure from the teaching building, Hashima Hikaru proceeded to the school's designated supermarket. Despite having only 50,000 personal points at his disposal, this amount proved sufficient for his needs.
His primary concerns lie in fluctuations in stock prices and system funds, while he pays less attention to essentials such as food, clothing, and daily necessities.
While navigating the supermarket with a shopping cart, her attention was immediately drawn to a specific shelf, which was marked with the word "free items."
Hashima Hikaru proceeded to the shelf and located consumables such as shampoo, shower gel, and paper towels, all in their original packaging, which appeared to be complimentary.
She inquired about the availability of additional items.
After careful consideration, she understood the school's intent: it was likely a guaranteed service for students who had depleted their personal points, otherwise they would have no means to meet their needs.
Hashima Hikaru reflected on this, noting the intense competition that would likely characterize future classes, where the winners would reap the benefits and the losers would be left with only the free items.
At that moment, a girl with long black hair walked past him, carrying a small shopping basket and displaying an indifferent expression.
[I've found it! Horikita Suzune's stock is already available online!]
[Current share price: 100]
[Number of shares issued: 3,000 shares.]
"¿?"
The initial share price appears to be significantly higher than expected.
Who is this general?
Hashima Hikaru suddenly turned his head and fixed his eyes on the girl in front of him who was choosing shampoo.
The bustling student supermarket is teeming with people coming in and out, and students can be seen everywhere, looking down and selecting products. They all have a look of anticipation for their future lives, and they appear relaxed and at ease.
Hashima Hikaru was standing in front of the black shelves, pretending to select some merchandise, but his peripheral vision was fixed on the girl who had just walked past him.
This is the character stock that was just released, and the other party's name is Horikita Suzune.
She has a delicate face and a slender figure, which is hard to forget once you see her. She has long black hair that reaches her waist, and a lock of hair on the left is tied in a ponytail with a white headband.
There was a cold light in the girl's purple eyes, and her expressionless face seemed to convey the aura of "don't talk to me" to others.
Unlike other girls, she did not go grocery shopping with other people, but stood alone in front of the shelf and selected items. She didn't seem to care much about the quality of the items. The items she put in the shopping cart were all very cheap.
The reason Hashima Hikaru cares so much about her is because Horikita Suzune is the girl with the highest initial stock price he has met so far, even higher than the other two combined.
Three different stocks have been issued in the current stock interface of the system, namely [Ichinose Honami Stocks], [Chabashira Sae Stocks] and [Horikita Suzune Stocks], which have just been released.
The price of [Ichinose Honami Shares] has been raised to 70 by Hashima Hikari, while the starting price of [Chabashira Sae Shares] is 50. However, this Horikita Suzune has doubled the price directly, and the starting price is only 100.
This is too expensive
Hashima Hikaru couldn't help but smack his lips. After buying the shares of Ichinose Honami, he only had 49,000 left in funds. Although he wanted to develop more shares, he did not want to get close to Chabashira Sensei, who seemed troublesome.
Now that a new stock has been released, she turns out to be a black-haired girl who is not easy to get close to. She is far inferior to Ichinose, who can chat with anyone.
"Forget it, let's ignore her for now. I'll continue to raise Ichinose's stock price."
Hashima Hikaru looked at Horikita Suzune's back and, after thinking over and over again, decided to move her back a bit. Not to mention that she was a classmate from another class, the initial stock price alone was enough to put him off.
We'll talk about it when we have more funds. Anyway, this school is a totally closed educational system, so we should have the opportunity to meet again in the future.
Afterwards, Hashima Hikaru selected various daily necessities, quickly paid and left. He also wanted to see what his future dormitory would look like.
Arriving at the dormitory, Hashima Hikaru was not disappointed. Although the room was not particularly large, it was more than enough for one person.
Hashima Hikaru's dorm room number 301 is only about 20 square meters and is a classic apartment-style residence. After entering through the entrance, there is a row of vertical cabinets on the right wall and underneath is a simple stove, a sink and a gas stove.
The washing machine and refrigerator, indispensable items in life, are placed very close to each other. Together with the separate bathroom compartment, you have practically everything you need.
Leaving the foyer, you come directly into the bedroom. There is a single bed against the wall, and then there is a desk and a TV. Everything looks brand new.
"Really? Renting a house like this in Tokyo wouldn't be cheap. The school is really extravagant
Hashima Hikaru disposed of all the items he had recently purchased, then proceeded directly to his bed. He experienced a sense of relief and comfort in the soft bed, which caused him to appear slightly dazed.
"I have to stay here for three years? It still seems unreal to me."
Recalling the events of that first day, it was almost more exhausting than any first day of school Hashima Hikaru had experienced before.
"Class competition, private points, and special exams that all classes must participate in—these things will probably become the things that will matter most to students in the future."
"But..."
Hashima Hikaru gazed at the system panel before him, as words appeared on the light blue screen.
After a long pause, he quietly remarked, "Perhaps the future will hold more intrigue, wouldn't you say?"
Currently, the only stock he has acquired is Ichinose Honami, his deskmate and future partner. As long as he conducts himself in an exemplary manner, it will be easy to win the girl's favor, as evidenced by the message on the system bar.
[Ichinose Honami]
[Current stock price: 70]
[Current holdings: 5000]
Hashima Hikaru has already made a decision: as long as the stock price of Ichinose Honami reaches 100, he will allocate some of the funds to purchasing items. This is because improving his physical strength is urgent; the sooner he does so, the more confident he will be in future class competitions.
"Incidentally, what time did Ichinose and the others agree to meet, four o'clock or five o'clock?"
After briefly using her phone in the dormitory, Hashima Hiakaru realized that it was almost time, so she got up and opened the door. It was the group's first meeting, and it wouldn't be appropriate for a man to be late, so it would be better to arrive early.
The dormitory is a substantial structure, with the male and female residents occupying different floors. The only designated area where they can interact is at the elevator entrance, where students convene.
After departing the dormitory, Hashima Hikaru utilized the campus flyers distributed by the school to swiftly locate the location mentioned by Ichinose: a family restaurant situated within the Keyaki shopping center.
To provide students with enhanced dining options, the school has established numerous restaurants along the shopping street, in addition to a sizable cafeteria. Among these options, the family restaurant has garnered significant popularity among students.
Its interior design, intended to foster a sense of conviviality reminiscent of family gatherings, features a number of outdoor seating areas, accommodating large groups.
Upon entering the restaurant, Hashima Hikaru observed a considerable number of students congregating in groups of three or five, chatting and waiting in line for their turn.
"Given its popularity, it's no surprise that reservations are required."
However, when considering the student population across all three grades of this school, the total number is approximately three or four hundred, which is significantly lower than the bustling backstreets of several schools I had previously visited in my previous life.
While Hashima Hikaru was standing in the doorway, seemingly disinterested, a familiar voice emerged from behind him.
"Hashima-san, you were here first!"
He turned around and found a large group standing in the back.Besides Ichinose, there were three girls he didn't know, and two boys were also present.
He turned around and found a large group standing in the back.Besides Ichinose, there were three girls he didn't know, and two boys were also present.
Notably, Hashima Hikaru, one of the two boys, was acquainted with the other, as they had conversed during the morning's point collection activity.The individual with short hair and a sporty appearance is identified as Shibata Sa, while the individual with purple hair is Kanzaki Ryuji, who also possesses a striking appearance.
It appears that all the star players of Class B are present, which is a testament to their exceptional abilities.
Hashima Hikaru expressed amusement and stated, "I just arrived; there are many people here."
"That's why Ando-san thoughtfully reserved a seat in advance. Isn't that a very forward-thinking approach?"
Ichinose Honami approached Hashima Hikaru with a smile, patted him on the shoulder, and then entered the tent, acting like a leader.
"Let's begin the first Class B meeting!"
After the group, led by Ichinose Honami, entered the family restaurant in a procession, Ando's classmate, as mentioned earlier, immediately proceeded to the front desk to explain her reservation. Soon, an employee came over to greet them.
The young employee, who was wearing a headscarf, greeted the children in front of him, confirmed the number of people, and smiled. "There are seven in total, right?" he asked.
The group consisted of seven individuals, including Ichinose, three classmates, Hashima Hikaru, Shibata Sa, and Kanzaki Ryuji.
"Yes, please."
The classmate named Ando appeared to have extensive experience, given her ability to make a reservation at a restaurant on the first day. It appeared that she had done so numerous times during her high school years.
As the waiter guided the group to a lengthy and capacious table, an air of uncertainty prevailed regarding seat allocation.
At that moment, Ichinose Honami immediately demonstrated her leadership skills, waved her hand, and said to the group, "Well, the girls should sit in the back, and Hashima-san should sit next to me."
She then turned to Kanzaki and Shibata, who were seated across from each other, and suggested, "How about if Kanzaki-san and Shibata-san sit across from each other?"
Shibata, a cheerful P.E. Department student, enthusiastically endorsed Ichinose's proposal. He promptly guided Kanzaki to the outer seat, ensuring the girls followed suit.
Hashima Hikaru regarded the seated girls and paused briefly, but when he encountered the gaze of the pink-haired girl, he seated himself outside the group as instructed.
"I have many questions for Hashima-san. Please sit next to me."Ichinose Honami noticed the boy sitting down and immediately moved closer to him.
Hashima Hikaru experienced a slight sense of unease as he sensed the faint fragrance remaining in the air.Given his rigorous academic pursuits during the first decade of his life and the subsequent limited opportunities to engage with members of the opposite sex, Hikaru's discomfort was understandable.
"If you have any questions, please feel free to address them directly. After all, we are deskmates."
Hashima Hikaru decided to divert his attention by changing the subject, turning to Ichinose Honami standing nearby and speaking.
"I promise to tell you everything I know, and I came to the party today because I have something to say."
"Is that so?"
At that moment, Shibata Sa, sitting across from him, immediately showed an excited expression. "Hashima-san has a new plan. Can I join?"
"It's just an idea..."Hashima Hikaru sighed, feeling overwhelmed.He was exhausted from the morning's thinking session and was reluctant to consider any plans for the day.
"That's fine, too. As long as Hashima-san says so, we'll definitely participate."
Ando, who had made reservations for the day, spoke next. She was a young woman who appeared to have applied makeup before leaving, which accentuated her attractiveness.
"Indeed, following the conclusion of today's class, many of my peers expressed their delight at having such a classmate in the class."
"And Hashima-san is so handsome. I'm so lucky that I was assigned to class B! How lucky!"
When Ichinose and three female classmates started talking about him in front of Hashima, Hashima's eyebrows moved in an expression of disbelief. This prompted Hashima to reflect on his social skills and the time he has spent on seemingly unimportant matters.
Kanzaki Ryuji, standing before him, playfully teased Hashima, saying, "The guys are talking about you too," and further amused himself by adding to the situation, "Hashima-san, you've attracted so much attention in just one morning; you're really amazing."
"It would be greatly appreciated if you could pay attention to Ichinose. She is the leader of our class."
"No, no, no, no. Although I am the class leader, I also trust Hashima-san."
"Let's take care of the food order first."