5 Chapter 005: Did you do it on purpose or accidentally?

Seeing Hikigaya thinking to this point, Hoshinomiya, who originally wanted to be lazy, also became serious.

"Hoshinomiya-sensei"

Hikigaya found himself somewhat perplexed as he pondered, "How many individuals had the chance to select their careers freely last year?"

Given that Hoshinomiya-sensei cannot provide an answer, let's approach the situation from a different perspective.

As long as you know the situation last year, you can roughly guess what conditions are needed for free choice of career.

"Hmm"

Hoshinomiya casually changed the topic and asked, "So, why did Hikigaya-kun talked to me? Was it because he's really into the teacher?"

"Hahaha."

Hikigaya laughed twice.

For a while, I couldn't tell whether it was due to the restriction of rules that she couldn't answer, or this unreliable teacher was deliberately playing tricks.

"Forget it,  since you can't provide an answer."

Hoshinomiya's expression soured, and she let out a frustrated sigh. "Well, I can answer that. Only the students in Class A have the privilege of choosing their careers without constraints."

There is no surprise either.

After all, this is also one of his expected possibilities.

Only Class A has the opportunity to choose a career freely, and there must be corresponding promotion channels.

"In that case, there must be multiple ways to advance to Class A."

Hikigaya didn't care much.

As I can't afford to leave school, I'm determined to secure this privilege

In any case, I currently belong to Class B, which includes exceptional individuals like Ichinose Hanami and Kanzaki. It's only a matter of time before we ascend to Class A.

Just hug Ichinose's thigh faithfully.

"That's really a cunning way of asking questions."

Hoshinomiya pouted her mouth.

He didn't inquire about the path to Class A; he instead directly questioned the number of available ways to move up to Class A.

"Cunning or something, the teacher is really too much."

Hikigaya stated with a serious tone, "I'm simply seeking the most efficient solution. Even the police opt for the most efficient approach. It can be considered the right choice."

"Furthermore, since Hoshinomiya-sensei may not be able to answer, I intentionally used this method of questioning. You are also welcome to respond as you see fit. In essence, I used this way of asking question for your benefit."

It's not that he's being clever.

"Hmm?"

Hoshinomiya Chie was slightly stunned.

I've just found out that this boy tends to be quite confrontational, which can be rather infuriating.

He deserve a beating!

"You must listen to the teacher's words."

Hoshinomiya knocked on his head lightly with a book bag and then raised her white chin triumphantly:

"There are two ways to upgrade to Class A. I can't disclose the first one at the moment. The second one only needs to collect 20 million ...pri~~... points and you can get the right to transfer classes."

"I see? Teacher Hoshinomiya, what did you just say..pri~... what points? What does it mean?"

"I didn't say anything."

"You obviously said it!"

"I said nothing."

Hoshinomiya put her hands on her hips and leaned forward slightly with her beautiful eyes staring at Hikigaya Hachiman.

"Uh..."

Hikigaya doesn't think he is a person without emotional intelligence.

Obviously Hoshinomiya said some taboo and accidentally slipped her mouth.

Pri~... point.

Words beginning with "pri" are quite limited, which likely corresponds to "private." As for the other ones, it must involve the class.

Only Class A can be promoted,

Clearly, there are two points categories: class points and private points.

Ichinose and her group's hypothesis implies that monthly private point may fluctuate and are probably impacted by class points.

However, the exact proportion is not clear yet.

"Well," 

Hachiman concedes, "Is it intentional, or is it just an accident on your part, Sensei?"

It's difficult to imagine that an outstanding teacher from a prestigious school like ANHS would make such a mistake by accident.

"..."

Hoshinomiya's gaze sharpens as she raises her book like she's about to strike.

"I'm sorry,"

Hachiman leans back, quickly surrendering. "But, Sensei, 100,000 points per month, which is 3,6 million in three years, and 20 million private points... No matter how you look at it, it's impossible. Are there other ways to gain points? Has anyone ever collected 20 million before?"

"Why do you have so many questions?"

Hoshinomiya responds, squinting her eyes.

"Isn't it common sense to ask the teacher if you have any questions?" 

Hikigaya's said "Moreover, isn't it a teacher's responsibility to provide answers for students?"

"Don't ask any more questions, I'm getting angry!" 

Hoshinomiya's eyes were wide open, her pink pupils shining like gems, which made her look somewhat adorable.

The boy in front of her had an astonishing insight, which was too sharp.

20 million private points.

It was just a habit, and she accidentally let it slip just now.

It's only the first day of school.

If he continues to ask, she might break the rules.

However, it will only reduce her annual bonus.

"I see."

Hoshinomiya seemed to be really angry, and Hikigaya Hachiman immediately prepared to leave: "The entrance ceremony is about to start, I'll go first."

After saying that.

Hikigaya Hachiman quickly turned around and left. It turns out that when the teacher gets angry, it's so scary.

"Stop, come back to me."

At this moment, Hoshinomiya said.

She felt that she had already understood how to handle this student.

"Yes!"

Hikigaya Hachiman succumbed again, returned to Hoshinomiya's front and squeezed out a smile reluctantly: "Hoshinomiya-sensei, is there anything else?"

"Hmph. Do you really believe I will just let you walk away like this?"

As she said that.

Hoshinomiya raised her book as if to hit him. Hikigaya Hachiman quickly closed his eyes and shrank his head to prepare for the beating.

Let her hit him once to vent her anger.

After all, she looks like she's in her twenties and is almost menopause. It's normal for her temper to be big.

Hikigaya Hachiman contemplated it.

Then he heard a soft whisper in his ear, exhaling like orchids

"I don't hate such cunning boys."

Hikigaya Hachiman snapped his eyes open. Nearby, Hoshinomiya Chie playfully moved her hands behind her back and stepped back. 

"See you later, Hikigaya-kun"

Hoshinomiya put her bare hands behind her back and retreated step by step until she turned around and left in a daze.

Looking at her back, Hikigaya Hachiman's face turned a little red.

As a man with many dark histories and never having a girlfriend, the scene just now was too stimulating.

If he were still his junior high school self, he would undoubtedly confess immediately, only to face rejection.

He would actually be dumped!

Eighty percent of the men in the world have the stupid idea of 'does she like me'.

As a veteran loner, he naturally couldn't fall into the same pit twice.

But.

How should I put it?

He still struggles with handling this teacher.