Chapter 003: Addiction to Human Vegetables

(PS: The image is Chiaki Matsushita.)

As Tendo Amamiya arrived relatively early, there were only a few scattered people in Class D at the moment. As he entered the classroom, everyone glanced in his direction. Each seat had a nameplate placed on it. Tendo Amamiya quickly found his place after briefly scanning around. On the left side was Akito Miyake, on the right side was Kyosuke Okitani, and behind him was the name of Suzune Horikita. She must be one of the main heroines, Tendo Amamiya couldn't help but think, and right beside her was the name of the protagonist, Kiyotaka Ayakoji, but unfortunately, he hadn't arrived yet. Only a girl was sitting in front.

She had smooth, chestnut-colored shoulder-length hair, a well-proportioned figure, and a refined and mature appearance. As if sensing Yozora Amamiya's gaze, the girl slightly turned her body and revealed her nameplate on the desk—Chiaki Matsushita. Tendo Amamiya smirked.

When faced with a new environment, humans tend to feel somewhat anxious and eager to establish interpersonal relationships with the people around them, seeking solidarity in unfamiliar surroundings. Outgoing individuals hesitate for a moment before taking the initiative, while introverted individuals often feel restless and end up at the bottom of the classroom hierarchy or eventually isolated by others. Chiaki Matsushita's subtle actions were not lost on Tendo Amamiya.

It was as if she had "Come and strike up a conversation with me!" written all over her face. Tendo Amamiya flashed a bright smile and said, "Chiaki Matsushita, what a lovely name!"

Chiaki Matsushita immediately turned around, looked at her nameplate on the desk, and smiled. "Tendo Amamiya? It sounds poetic too. Your surname seems familiar, are you from Kyoto?"

"Yes! Speaking of which, I feel really lucky to be in the same class as such a beautiful girl like you, Matsushita-san. Why did you choose this school?" Tendo Amamiya replied, smiling. The two of them quickly engaged in conversation.

Tendo Amamiya knew Chiaki Matsushita quite well, and their conversation made Chiaki Matsushita feel very comfortable. This beautiful girl, who came from a privileged background and excelled in academics and physical fitness, deliberately suppressed her abilities to avoid reliance from others and trouble. She could be considered a low-budget version of Kiyotaka Ayanokoji. She aspired to be promoted to Class A without exerting too much effort and would quickly give up if there was no hope.

At the same time, she enjoyed guiding conversations and leading topics, giving her a feeling of having the upper hand. In simple terms... she had a strong craving for attention.

Tendo Amamiya, of course, also agreed with some of Chiaki Matsushita's thoughts. He, too, hoped to ascend to Class A without exerting too much effort and focus primarily on discovering talented individuals. Therefore, he positioned himself as someone with a straightforward personality, top-notch academic and physical abilities, but someone who wouldn't attract too much attention.

After all, bosses shouldn't get their hands dirty. Companies that go public are prey to capital. The hidden hand in the shadows is the ultimate winner. This was the family motto of the Amamiya clan, and Tendo Amamiya deeply believed in it. Just like the large horse from his past life, when it was time to be slaughtered, it would be slaughtered. The true winners were the ones sitting securely and reaping the benefits.

Tendo Amamiya and Chiaki Matsushita's conversation continued. Chiaki Matsushita was very curious about the handsome guy in front of her who could connect with any topic, and she occasionally showed a joyful smile. She also learned a lot from Tendo. Gradually, more students arrived in Classroom D.

Faced with Chiaki Matsushita's occasional light laughter, as if this was her domain, some students seemed more uneasy. Taking advantage of the home-field advantage, she began to win over some decent girls to form her own small circle. Tendo Amamiya also engaged in conversations with some boys, making sure to chat with each person for a while.

Every class division was no less than a battle and basically determined one's position in the class in the future. This was especially true in a school where strength was valued above all else.

Therefore, maintaining a certain degree of social interaction was necessary. Tendo Amamiya didn't believe he was necessarily the strongest existence in this world. He believed that there would always be someone with unparalleled talent in a certain field. But in terms of comprehensive strength, he was confident that he surpassed Kiyotaka Ayanokoji.

Just when everyone was happily chatting and getting to know new friends, two students walked in. A beautiful girl took a moment to scan the room and walked past to Tendo Amamiya's seat. She gently smoothed her skirt, quietly took out a book titled "Crime and Punishment," and showed no intention of getting along with anyone else. She gave off an impression of being aloof and difficult to approach. It was none other than Suzune Horikita.

With long black hair that reached her waist, the left side of her hair was tied with a butterfly ribbon, leaving a slender twisted braid. Another student with emotionless eyes, who couldn't be read, walked to a corner of the classroom and sat down. It was Kiyotaka Ayanokoji.

Suzune Horikita took out a book and started reading, speaking in a flat tone, "Occasionally, people are so annoying."

"Don't say that. It just means we have some fate, right?" Kiyotaka Ayanokoji's voice was equally devoid of emotion.

Tendo Amamiya turned his head and looked at the two.

PS: I'm so confused in japan don't they start with their surnames first? I think I just figured out that Tendo is his first name and Amamiya as his last name. So It's probably the Amamiya Conglomerate/Clan not Tendo. Just figured this out lmao.