area51novel Chapter 1044 Teacher-Student X
Chapter 1044 Teacher-Student X
Chapter 1044 Teacher-Student X
General Staff High School, Service Department
Contrary to expectations of a somber atmosphere, the second operational meeting following a major defeat was not somber at all; on the contrary, it was quite enthusiastic.
Even Shoko, who hadn't participated much before, joined the discussion with a smile.
"If you really want to stand out through your studies, you have to be like Kyosuke and Yukino, and take the lead over everyone with an overwhelming advantage. Otherwise, other people will only think about surpassing you next time, and won't feel any respect for you."
Nishimiya Shoko said thoughtfully.
Upon hearing this, Yukino Yukinoshita frowned. Having always been number one since childhood, she couldn't quite understand, at least not before she met Kyosuke Hojo.
Fortunately, Kyosuke Hojo wasn't always such a genius. After thinking for a moment, he realized that although his memories of his student days in his previous life were very vague, he still remembered the name of the girl who was ranked first in her high school grade, but he had no recollection of the second-ranked girl or anything like that.
"Not bad, Xiao-chan! You actually beat the first and second place in the grade!" he laughed.
Seeing that Yukinoshita was still confused, he easily pulled out a few psychological, anthropological, and sociological terms from his mind and gave them a scientific and rigorous explanation.
"...From a physiological perspective, this is an energy-saving process performed by the brain. Remembering too much would burden the body, that is, cognitive burden. Therefore, it chooses to remember the most prominent thing, which is the first place. This can also be called cognitive burden or the primacy effect. From a humanistic perspective, it's about feeling envy or jealousy towards the first place winner..."
As Yukino listened, her brows relaxed, but she still muttered a complaint:
"If that's the case, everyone can simply write their grades on their foreheads to choose friends, or match spouses based on their wealth, without needing to understand the other person's personality or life story. Clearly, the more important thing isn't..."
Kyosuke Hojo listened quietly. Although the plan to make Megumi stand out by improving her grades was something he and Yukino had come up with together, their thoughts were completely different.
Like Rinko Ohashi, he was obsessed with grades. He believed that a student's duty was to prove themselves in their field of study in order to gain the respect of others.
Yukino Yukinoshita, this girl who advocates absolute justice, should also say that grades are justice, but she does the exact opposite.
What she wanted was to improve her grades so that everyone could see Kato Megumi's hard work and dedication, showcasing her inner qualities and gaining respect from others through that spirit.
Although he occasionally gets hurt by attacks targeting his physique, this guy genuinely believes that a person's inner qualities are far more important than their outward appearance.
This is something that Kasumigaoka Utaha, who often attacks her, also agrees with, which is why she likes Eriri so much. She accurately saw the inner qualities of that little blonde.
Unfortunately, not everyone is as profound or righteous as Yukino Yukinoshita.
The reality is that if you really achieve great results through hard work, others will say that if I worked as hard as him, how could I have achieved so little? If you don't achieve great results, then you will be ridiculed even more, saying that what's the use of hard work, and you might as well just give up like me.
This is the inherent flaw in humanity that Yukino Yukinoshita despises, and it is what she desperately wants to change by studying the art of manipulating people's hearts.
Thinking this, she turned around, took out a notebook from her bag, and slammed it on the table. On the black cover, in white pen, were written several large characters: "The Art of Manipulating People's Hearts"!
Ignoring the people around her, she flipped through the pages a few times, found the section about this commission, and began to write rapidly with her head down.
The request came out of nowhere, but she had always felt that a unique individual like Kato Megumi would be a good subject for observation and experimentation, so she readily agreed to Hojo Kyosuke's request to use his position for personal gain, lending her and the Service Club's name to let him pick up girls.
I thought the reward was still a long way off, but I didn't expect it to come so quickly.
That's really good, really good...
As she wrote down her observations and thoughts from the day, Yukinoshita's mood gradually brightened.
At the end of her lab log, she wrote:
"This is a world where mortals and geniuses coexist. I need to observe mortals more, lower my IQ and thinking intensity, and look at problems and the world from the perspective of mortals."
Kyosuke Hojo does this very well, probably because he often hangs out with idiots, so he can often figure out the problem before I can.
I need to learn from him, but that's very risky because my hearing might be damaged by the shouts of idiots, or I might be dragged into doing something foolish (Note: I also observed this from Kyosuke Hojo).
……
This commission will continue, and I told myself to be prepared for a long battle, because Kato Megumi's talent as a test subject is simply genius-level. There is probably no one in this world with a lower profile and more stubbornness than her.
Its grade has been upgraded, placing it alongside Sakura Yamauchi and Kyosuke Hojo as a top-tier experimental subject.
After writing down all her thoughts and feelings in one go, Yukino Yukinoshita felt completely refreshed, broadened her mind, and felt relaxed and happy.
The girl looked up with a cheerful smile and called out, "Hojo..."
Huh?What about people?
Yukino blinked and saw that the subordinates who had been there just moments before had all disappeared, and even their chairs had been neatly tucked under the desk.
Then, out of the corner of her eye, she saw a sticky note on the table, picked it up, and took a look.
"To Yukino, who's ranked 2nd in her grade, and to the 1st, 36th, and 67th ranked students, it's time to go to class. See you after school~~(ゝ)b"
Attend class?
Yukino Yukinoshita's cool and aloof face froze slightly, and she quickly took out her phone to check.
Oh no, twenty minutes of the first class have already passed!
Even though her indoor shoes were stolen, her chair was hidden, and her desk was covered in graffiti, the girl still insisted on attending class and grabbed her schoolbag without thinking, wanting to run to the classroom.
But just as she reached the classroom door, she suddenly stopped, then slowly retreated, sat down in her chair, and took out her [Manipulation of People's Hearts] experiment log again, spreading it out.
Forget it, I'll skip this class and use the remaining time to refine my thoughts from earlier.
It's also a good opportunity to observe how the teacher reacts to the second student in the grade skipping class, and to compare it with Hui's situation.
Kyosuke Hojo walked into the classroom just as the bell rang for the first class, which made Shizuka Hiratsuka on the podium grit her teeth in anger. She had already prepared to use his lateness as an excuse to give him a good beating, so that the brat wouldn't get cocky after getting good grades.
hateful!
A beautiful teacher, who had also skipped her early class but showed no remorse, thought to herself.
"The results of this midterm exam are out, and everyone should have a clear understanding of their own performance. No matter what your plans are for the future, you should take these regular exams seriously."
Wearing a white lab coat, Ms. Jing rested her hands on the lectern, looking at the students below with a very serious expression:
"Students who aspire to further their studies should know that regular examinations account for a large proportion of the recommendation and admission process, and they are related to your ranking in the competition for places."
Students who do not intend to pursue further education should pay even more attention, because we are Zongwu High School!
You all knew back in junior high that Soubu High School was a preparatory high school for university entrance exams, and that you had to work incredibly hard to get in. Remember that you all got into Soubu High School because you wanted to get into a good university!
Hiratsuka Shizuka's tone was somewhat stern. This woman was truly a perfect teacher. She was incredibly charming whenever she was clear-headed, the kind of teacher that students would remember with gratitude even years after graduation.
"Perhaps you have changed your mind for the time being, but don't give up on your studies and exams. Leave yourself some room for maneuver and give yourself a chance to change!"
Study hard and listen to the advice of those who have been there; it won't hurt you!
Ms. Shizuka's serious yet mature and gentle voice rang out in the classroom, reaching everyone's ears. Even Hachiman Hikigaya, who had previously hunched over like a turtle, sat up straight and listened attentively.
Hiratsuka-sensei is such a kind person...
The students were grateful.
"Now, I will announce the list of students who need to retake the exam: Hachiman Hikigaya, Tsukano Ooka, Kento Matsui... These are the students who need to retake the exam."
Hiratsuka Shizuka's tone was chilling:
"You guys, come to my office one by one after class, I have something to say to you!"
Hey! Hiratsuka-sensei, what are you doing? Didn't you have something to say? Why are you clenching your fist? What kind of body language is that?!
Hachiman Hikigaya, who had experienced how painful that iron fist was, turned green with rage.
These things should have been learned during morning class, since morning class also serves as a class meeting. However, someone overslept today and missed it. Even the report cards had to be collected and distributed by the class monitor. Otherwise, the teacher should have been calling out names and distributing them one by one, while saying a few words.
If you want to know why Teacher Jing woke up late, then it all started with the phone call she received last night.
"The first and third? Hmm, okay, Principal, I understand, hmm..."
After hanging up the phone, Hiratsuka Shizuka began rolling around on the ground.
"Hahaha, the first and third place in the grade are both in my class! I've never had such a wonderful start!"
For a moment, she even forgot about those good-for-nothings who failed three subjects in a row. She was so happy that she couldn't fall asleep until the early hours of the morning. In the end, she finally fell asleep by drinking alcohol, as usual. So, she naturally woke up late today. Being able to get up was already due to her strong sense of responsibility.
Back to the classroom
After finishing discussing miscellaneous matters, Hiratsuka Shizuka began distributing and explaining the exam papers.
But then again, how did that brat Hojo manage to get a perfect score? Even she, his Japanese language teacher, wasn't confident he could get one!
"First of all... first of all, Hojo Kyosuke, stand up! Yes, you, you're the one who will answer this question!"
Hiratsuka Shizuka rolled up the exam paper and slammed it on the table:
"Didn't you get a perfect score? You tell us!"
?
A question mark slowly appeared above Hojo Kyosuke's head. He did get a perfect score, but what was with that look on Shizuka-sensei's face that said, "You think you're so great for getting a perfect score? You look down on me. I'm not going to teach anymore, you teach."
Wasn't I sleeping soundly?
"Hi~~"
With a weak "yes," Hojo Kyosuke, who had been used to this treatment since junior high school, stood up, walked straight to the podium, and pushed Shizuka-sensei away with his butt sticking out.
What?! Her butt is even perkier than mine?!
Hiratsuka Shizuka was startled. Also, I told you to stand on your seat and speak, not to come up here!
But while she was internally complaining, Hojo Kyosuke had already started speaking. Just as Yukinoshita said, although Hojo Kyosuke in this life was a genius, he had always hung out with idiots and knew very well how to express himself in a way that would make people who were not as smart as him understand.
A clear, melodious voice, as crisp as the cold wind on the Arctic ice field, slowly filled the classroom. Unconsciously, Hiratsuka Shizuka walked to the back of the classroom, sat on the throne, straightened her back, and listened attentively.
Needless to say, the other students were also paying attention. Yui Yuigahama was originally looking at Kyosuke Hojo on the podium and was about to start daydreaming, but before she knew it, she also started to concentrate on listening to the lecture.
Hachiman Hikigaya, Goro Hata, and the others were jolted awake, their bodily memories beginning to resurface. They felt as if they would be struck on the head if they slacked off, and each of them became more focused than the last.
Nishimiya Shoko rested her hands on the table, cupping her face in her hands, gazing intently at Kyosuke on the podium.
That's great! When I'm tired from work, I can come back to school to listen to Kyosuke's lectures and relax. We can be classmates and teachers at the same time.
The only one who was somewhat clear-headed was Ebina Himina, a fujoshi who loved BL and GL. She observed the engrossed expressions on her friends' faces and couldn't help but nod to herself, thinking that lewdness was indeed the primary driving force.
If the teacher is good-looking enough, even a mediocre student can get into the University of Tokyo!
"Dang-dang-dang--"
As the bells of Westminster Abbey rang in her ears, Hiratsuka Shizuka felt a sense of loss. Looking at Hojo Kyosuke listening to the lecture on the platform, she felt the relentless passage of time.
If I had met a teacher like Kyosuke Hojo in high school, my dream might not have been to become an excellent teacher, but to marry one.
But now that I'm an excellent teacher, I wonder if that little brat Hojo has ever dreamed of marrying a beautiful teacher?
Hmm... wait, wait...
Damn it! Could that kid's dream have already come true?!
Hiratsuka Shizuka suddenly woke up, somewhat annoyed as she thought of her friend, the woman who had already moved into the Ruyi Dormitory.
Ugh, I'm so angry!
She slammed her hand on the table and stood up angrily, saying, "We'll continue with the parts we haven't finished in the next class. Hojo, you'll do it!"
Kyosuke Hojo shrugged, indicating that he didn't care; in fact, the lectures were quite interesting.
Seeing the student's nonchalant attitude, Ms. Jing became even angrier, and shouted again, "The student who failed two math subjects and only scored eight points, come to my office right now!"
Hachiman Hikigaya stood up stiffly. "Why does your game have to involve me? And..."
"Why did you, you piece of trash, not fail a single subject?!"
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