Gifted Academy: The Perfect Student

It was a relatively early morning when I, Mizuhara Sayaka, was woken up by the sound of my roommate falling face-first onto the ground. Thump.

"Ow... ow... Sayaka... are you there?"

"Well, I was getting some sleep until just now."

"Aha, sorry, sorry, I'm just a heavy sleeper."

"You sure are."

It wasn't just this morning. The previous night when I returned to the room, I struggled to get to sleep due to the almost-bear-like growling noise that was coming from the nearby bed. As usual, Niko was snoring so loudly you'd think she was doing it on purpose.

"The results of the academic exams are coming out soon, aren't they..." she groaned.

"I suppose they are."

"You're so nonchalant. I wish I were like you, never having to worry about the results."

"Just study harder."

"Oh, come on! You never study, and you still get amazing marks."

I guess that much was true.

A few seconds later, the results were released to everyone.

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Third-Years Exam Overall Results

1. Mizuhara Sayaka - 400

2. Hinode Takumi - 376

3. Otoyama Akita - 371

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"Thank goodness I managed to place in the top 100! Yay, those 2,000 points are going to be a lifesaver for me."

"Good job, I guess."

"Eh? You came first as always, Sayaka."

"Hinode and Otoyama both got lower scores than last time. It's a little bit disappointing."

"Ah... they both got scores above 370. I could never fathom getting something higher than that... it's very good, you know?"

A few moments later, another email was provided by the school. There was a message regarding how some students were long on points, but I was much more interested in the message that came after. As soon as I saw one of the options, I knew that I wanted it.

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NHS Point Store

To place an order, simply tap on your desired product. A confirmation email will be sent upon the completion of the transaction.

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=Class Change= (Immediately convert to the specific class)

Class A - 35,000 points [Buy]

Class B - 25,000 points [Buy]

Class C - 10,000 points [Buy]

Class D - 2,000 points [Buy]

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=Room Change=

Roommate Change - 10,000 points [Buy]

Solo Room - 25,000 points [Buy]

Larger Room (4 occupants) - 15,000 points [Buy]

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For students who require more points, we have some special measures below that offer temporary relief in the form of more points.

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=Class Dismissal=

Move down ONE class - Instantly receive your monthly point distribution [Accept]

Move to a smaller room - Receive 5,000 points [Accept]

Change Status to 'Reserve' (Available to Class A, B and C students ONLY) - Receive 15,000 points [Accept]

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Your current orders: Solo Room

Cost: 25,000 points

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I really wanted to get out of this arrangement that I was currently in. 25,000 points weren't really all that much, especially from all of the rewards that I had been receiving after the special exams. Opening up my phone, I had a quick look at my bank balance.

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Your Account

Current Points: 68,177

Owed: 8,000

Owing: 0

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I was fine financially, although I wondered how I'd break this news to my roommate. She'd been relying on me quite a bit recently, even though I'd been trying to push her away as much as possible. I guess it didn't really matter. I'm sure she wouldn't mind having her own room either—at least, that's how I think it works.

Whatever the case, I put my order through the Preseqta App, and sure enough, I received a secondary email.

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National High School

Your order for [Solo Room] has been processed.

From now on, you will have access to Room #300. Your phone has been updated to allow you to unlock the door.

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Well, that was quick.

"Hey, hey, are you getting anything from the point store, Sayaka?"

"Yes, I just bought the Solo Room."

"Ah, the Solo Room... wait... that means you're moving out?"

"Yes."

"W-wait... you can't just l—"

Closing the door behind me, I began making my way over to the elevator. I had a few items in the old room, but I couldn't really be bothered bringing them. I could always just buy some more from the commercial area if I wanted to.

Eventually, I arrived at my new room and set up everything to how I liked it. It was slightly larger than the old room, but the best part was that there was more space for furniture and no annoying roommate. As I was decorating the room, another notification appeared on my phone.

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National High School

Could the students: Mizuhara Sayaka, Hinode Takumi, and Otoyama Akita please make their way to the principal's office now. There will be a discussion.

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That was the entire email.

I guess I'd make my way over.

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Standing in the principal's office alongside two other students, I waited for him to begin the discussion. Principal Kurosawa was looking down at his computer until, eventually, he looked up at the three of us. It was a pretty dark room, fit for someone like him.

"Thank you for coming, the three of you."

He handed us a few sheets.

"I'm telling you this because you have earned my respect with your merit. You three will be National High School's first official student council. Along with that, you three also will be admitted into the Future Association upon the completion of your schooling."

"What's the Future Association?" asked Hinode.

"The details have yet to be confirmed. But it is basically the final goal of National High School. It will be what every student will aim to be a part of by the end of their schooling."

"I see, and how will the student council work?"

"The student council will set out to complete some tasks I provide. Along with that, you will act as the primary mediators of any incidents that occur in the yard. You will act as a sort of court system. In return, you will have free access to the student council room, authority over the school and freedom from most exams."

Well, this was certainly something interesting.

I was getting pretty bored with the exams at this school anyways.

"Does anyone have any objections?"

No one had any.

"In that case. You may all begin your duties immediately. Mizuhara Sayaka will be the president, Hinode Takumi will be the vice president, and Otoyama Akita will be the secretary. Feel free to fill the last two roles in the student council with whomever you choose. I wish you all good luck."