Chapter 8: Class introduction
[Kiyotaka POV]
"Everyone, can you guys listen to me for a bit?"
A student with a young man's demeanor raised his hand and talked.
"Starting from today, we will be in the same class for the next three years. So, it would be great if all of us could introduce ourselves and become friends. So what do you think?"
Oh... he said something amazing. I can use this to learn everyone's name and face.
"I agree! After all, we don't know each other names, let alone anything about each other."
Following the first person's agreement, the previously hesitant students declared their support.
"My name is Hirata Yousuke. Because I was often called by my first name, Yousuke, in middle school, feel free to use my first name. Although I like all sports, I like soccer in particular, and also plan to play soccer at this school. Please take care of me."
Hirata huh.... he seems like the type everyone likes. You know that one guy in every class who almost all the girls have a crush on.
Guess we got a harem King in our class.
He would probably go out with the cutest girl in the class. That's usually how things end up.
"Well, if that was satisfactory... then, can we start self-introductions from the beginning?"
And so the introductions continues.
"I'm Yamauchi Haruki. In elementary school, I played table tennis at the national level, then was the baseball club's ace in middle school—I had uniform number 4. But since I got an injury during Inter-High recently, so I am currently in rehab. Nice to meet ya."
I wonder if his ass is jealous of the amount of shit that just came out of his mouth?
"Then I'm next, right?"
A cheerful girl spoke out, the same one who was on the bus with me.
"My name is Kushida Kikyou, and since none of my friends from middle school came to this school, I want to get to know everyone and become friends!"
Most students finished their greetings after a few words, but Kushida continued to talk.
"First of all, I want to become friends with everyone here. After all of you are done with your introductions, please exchange contact information with me!
Then, during vacations or after school, I want to make memories with many people, so please invite me to many events. I've been talking for a while, so I'll end my self-introduction here."
She will definitely get along with all the boys and girls in the class. She has that 'I am everybody's friend' kinda vibe. A social butterfly to be frank. Bound to be popular.
However, despite her cuteness and angelic presence, I will probably keep my distance from her. Celebrities tend to frequently keep their dating lives hidden or not date at all because it reduces their popularity and likability among their admirers. Kushida, based on her tone and word choice, has a similar mindset.
Of course, I have no problems being just friends with her.
While I was psycho-analyzing everyone's personality based on their self-intro, a certain tsundere was in the back of my mind.
"You know Horikita, as much as I enjoy having a beautiful woman stare at me, I wish you were more subtle about it."
She's been glancing at me back and forth since Chabishira sensei left as if she wants to ask me something but can't decide what. It's starting to get annoying.
Of course, just because she asks me a question doesn't mean that I will answer truthfully. But that's beside the point right now.
You know despite my initial impression of Horikita, she doesn't appear to be a bad person. Has a difficult personality...sure, but that doesn't really bother me. I can almost see us getting along, maybe even becoming friends.
''I never thought stupidity could be a strength, but you certainly proved me wrong, so bravo on that,'' Horikita says plainly.
I wish I could shoot the Ayanokouji from 5 seconds ago for even thinking that we could get along.
''Mmm....I'm jealous of all the people that haven't met you!'' I couldn't help but return an insult.
Did she prance around, waiting for the perfect moment when I let down my guard by thinking of her positively, only to shatter my illusions by verbally attacking me? Women are scary.
Though I'm willing to bet Horikita didn't just wait this long just to tell me I'm dumb. Her noble posture and dignified expressions are enough to convey she has a tremendous amount of self-pride.
That must be what's getting in the way of her thought process.
Ego is a double-edged sword: too little and people will walk all over you; too much and people will avoid you.
''When sensei explained the rules, I thought this school was far too lenient on the students,'' Horikita placed a finger on her chin as if pondering something. ''But your idiotic stunt opened my eyes, how do you think they distribute the private points?''
''You know you could've just started with that instead of insulting me but....whatever.'' I sighed. ''Well, this is a school, so how do you think schools evaluate students?''
''Based on academics? class participation? student discipline? that's all I can think of.''
''Great, you just answered your own question.''
I gave her an unenthusiastic slow clap, but that only seem to piss her off more.
Please stop glaring at me, it's only gonna give you wrinkles.
''This school is very secretive much to my discomfort, I wonder what else they're hiding from us?'' Horikita seemed to be talking to herself rather than me.
''Who knows? Maybe the school is hiding dead bodies under your bed or maybe we will finally know if sex toys are alive in the 'Toy story' universe? The point is....don't think about it. I'm sure the school will answer your questions when the time comes.''
''Mmmm...''
To be honest, I simply offered her bad advice: if you don't understand something, try everything you can to learn it. If you know something is going to become a threat, you don't wait for it to become an issue; you eliminate it before it becomes a nuisance.
At least that's how I lived my life until now.
But I want nothing to do with this school, just like an iceberg in the ocean I will drift aimlessly, minding my own business.
The last thing I want is a 'Titanic' to ruin my day.
A disturbance was brewing as Horikita and I was talking. A bright red-haired boy who appeared to be a delinquent strolled out of the classroom, clearly unwilling to participate in the self-introduction.
At the same time, several other students left the room. They probably had no intention to get to know their classmates. Horikita also started to get up from her seat.
She looked in my direction but got surprised when she realized that I wasn't moving.
''Arent you gonna stick around?'' I asked.
"As much as I would like to watch you fail miserably in making friends, I will have to pass on that" Horikita scoffed.
''Thank you Horikita, thank you for making me realize why God invented the middle finger.''
Tossing a stray strand of hair from her forehead she started walking out of the room.
As I watched her leave with her skirt swaying I came to a firm agreement.
Horikita is a very cold individual, she is blunt with her words and has a cynical view of the world. It would seem my label on her was incorrect. She doesn't put up a strong front to protect her vulnerable inner self; that really is her actual personality.
Suzune Horikita isn't a tsundere, but a kuudere.
Hirata looked a bit lonely as he saw the group walk out of the classroom. But the show must go on.
"I'm Ike Kanji. The things I like are girls, and the things I hate are ikemen. I'm looking for a girlfriend at any time, so nice to meet you! Of course, you better be cute or beautiful!"
Well at least he's honest, I can sort of respect that.
Furthermore, he is young, and what better time to focus on a person's love life than now?
After all, Time waits for no man..... time is obviously a woman.
Then, the boy who fought on the bus, Koenji, was up next.
After checking his bangs with a hand mirror, he used a comb to arrange his hair.
"Um, can you introduce yourself"
While smiling like a young aristocrat, he exhibited glimpses of his impudent demeanor. I expected him to stand up, but Koenji remained seated and began his self-introduction.
"My name is Koenji Rokusuke. Being the only heir of the Koenji conglomerate, I am a man who will be responsible for Japanese society in the near future. Pleased to meet you, ladies."
It was an introduction for the women, as opposed to the whole class.
Some girls looked at Koenji with glittering eyes after hearing he was rich, while the others looked at him like he was crazy. ... That's natural.
Red hair, Horikita, Koenji. Then Yamauchi and Ike. This class appeared to have attracted all of the weird students. During this little period, I was able to catch a peek at each of the individuals in my class.
"Um... the next person───please introduce yourself."
Guess it's finally my turn, even though everyone more or less knows my name from the previous stunt I pulled, might as well announce it officially. Fortunately for me, I came prepared just for this occasion.
''My name is Yoshikage Kir- I mean Kiyotaka Ayanokouji. I'm 16 years old. I don't smoke, but I occasionally drink. Mountain dew. I'm in bed by 11 PM, and make sure I get eight hours of sleep, no matter what. After having a glass of warm milk and doing about twenty minutes of stretches before going to bed, I usually have no problems sleeping until morning. Just like a baby, I wake up without any fatigue or stress in the morning. I was told there were no issues at my last check-up. I'm trying to explain that I'm a person who wishes to live a very quiet life. I take care not to trouble myself with any enemies, like winning and losing, that would cause me to actually make an effort. That is how I deal with society, and I know that is what brings me happiness. Although, if I were to fight I wouldn't lose to anyone.''
''.....''
The entire class was deafeningly quiet; it appears that my self-introduction reached dangerous levels of 'testosterone,' sending everyone into temporary shock. Even the quick-witted Hirata was blinking, unsure what to reply.
''Was that a mother fucking Jojo reference!?''
At least Sotomura is immune to my introduction.
Feeling self-satisfied I grabbed my school bag and left the classroom before anyone else could critique me. I honestly saw no more reason to stick around.
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