You Will Regret This Ichinose! [194]

Inside the classroom, the former Class B students found themselves at a crossroads.

“Damn it! I knew that bastard Uesugi was up to something. Turns out he was just waiting to trap us.”

Shibata Sō grumbled as he clutched his phone.

Sumida, staring at the cliffhanger on his screen, sighed in frustration. “We’re already this deep in… I really want to know who it is.”

“Don’t fall for it, Sumida! This is exactly the trap that bastard set for us.”

For once, Shibata seemed unusually clear-headed, attempting to pull his friend back from the brink of Uesugi’s devilish schemes.

But how could a mere Class B martial artist possibly break free from Uesugi Gen’s S-rank illusion techniques?

“…But if I don’t see it, I won’t be able to sleep tonight. I mean, this is Kanzaki we’re talking about! The Kanzaki!”

Honestly, 5,000 points wasn’t a big deal to them. The former Class B was arguably the wealthiest class in the school—between their 40 million from the cruise exam, their first-place victory at the sports festival, and their monthly allowance exceeding 100,000 points per student, plus the fact that none of them were particularly extravagant spenders… it was safe to say that everyone had a small fortune saved up.

The issue wasn’t the money.

It was the principle. Paying up felt like bowing down to Uesugi and admitting defeat.

Silence fell over the group.

A long pause.

“…I mean, it’s just 5,000 points, right? We get scammed by Uesugi-kun all the time anyway,” a girl hesitantly said, as if trying to convince herself.

“That guy scammed us out of three million at the start of the semester.”

Someone muttered bitterly.

“…Actually, I already paid,” Ichinose Honami admitted with a sheepish smile.

"……"

“WHAT?!”

All eyes immediately snapped toward her.

“Honami, no matter how much you spoil him, you can’t do this!”

“Yeah! If we let him get away with this, he’ll just keep pushing the limits!”

...

“…At this point…”

Hamaguchi adjusted his glasses and spoke in a solemn tone.

"Ichinose already paid. If we don’t, those 5,000 points are basically wasted. That guy won’t release the video unless he gets enough money."

His words were the final straw.

The entire class exchanged glances before nodding in silent agreement.

Then, one by one, they tapped their screens.

-5,000 points transferred.

Shibata Sō: 【@Uesugi Gen, hand over the goods!】

Himeno Yuki: 【@Uesugi Gen, hand over the goods!】

Hamaguchi: 【@Uesugi Gen, hand over the goods!】

...

The entire class, now perfectly synchronized, lined up in the chat.

After a few seconds, another video popped up.

Excited, they eagerly clicked it.

The screen remained black.

Then, in white text, words slowly appeared:

[You’ve been scammed. Be cautious of online fraud, dear.]

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Shibata Sō: “#%&@!!!”

Himeno Yuki: “#%&@!!!”

Hamaguchi: “#%&@!!!”

The entire class: “UESUGI GEN, GO TO HELL!”

A second later, Uesugi Gen smugly sent another message.

Uesugi Gen: 【See? You’re always so impatient. In class, you should respect authority—address me properly as ‘Class Rep-sama.’】

LIKE HELL YOU’RE THE CLASS REP!

Uesugi Gen: 【Okay, okay. Here’s the real deal. I’m an honest businessman, don’t slander me.】

Uesugi Gen: 【Top-quality content, don’t forget to leave a good review! MP4 file attached.】

WHO WOULD BUY FROM YOU AGAIN?!

Grumbling, the class clicked the new video.

---

The golden glow of the late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the entrance of the restaurant.

A girl stepped inside, a small purse slung over her shoulder, light makeup enhancing her features.

She looked up at Kanzaki—who had already risen from his seat—and smiled, her expression as radiant as a winter flower in bloom.

Kanzaki, to everyone’s shock, responded with a faint smile of his own.

“…That’s…”

Ichinose Honami gasped, covering her mouth.

“…Asako?”

Shiranami Chihiro’s eyes widened as she stared at the screen. “No way! When did those two…?!”

Wakura Asako—Ichinose’s close friend, a core member of the Uesugi faction, and an absolute fanatic of the Ichinose cult.

Hamaguchi Tetsuya calmly analyzed the situation.

“Judging by their expressions, they’re clearly in a relationship. It must have happened recently. They spent a lot of time together during the uninhabited island exam, so it’s not surprising that feelings developed.”

The soft glow of the restaurant lights illuminated the pair as they chatted, occasionally exchanging smiles.

“Look, look! Kanzaki’s smiling! I’ve never seen him smile like that before.”

“Asako too—she’s wearing a hairstyle I’ve never seen her wear in class.”

“…Damn, I wish we could hear what they’re saying.”

...

Just as the tension peaked, the screen suddenly cut to black.

A sinking feeling settled in the students’ chests.

No way… not again.

Ding—

Uesugi Gen: 【That concludes this week’s episode of Kanzaki Ryuji’s Love Story. Thank you for watching.】

Uesugi Gen: 【Recharge 10,000 points now to unlock next week’s early access episode. Get ready for premium content!】

PREMIUM EARLY ACCESS?!

Every fist in the classroom clenched simultaneously.

“UESUGI GEN, YOU BASTARD!”

But then, another notification popped up.

Ding—

Uesugi Gen: 【Exciting news! Recharge 20,000 points now to become an exclusive VIP Captain of the Uesugi Gen Live Broadcast Channel! Enjoy front-row access to the breathtaking tale of a cold-hearted prince falling in love. Filmed with expert-level stealth and guaranteed to be worth your points!】

The entire class exchanged exhausted looks before letting out a collective sigh.

“…So… which option?”

They had already spent 5,000 points. There was no turning back now.

Hamaguchi decisively said, “Livestream.”

Between a possibly good love story and a guaranteed full-length romance drama, the better deal was obvious.

Yeah…

Everyone silently agreed.

-20,000 points transferred.

-20,000 points transferred.

-20,000 points transferred.

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Meanwhile, back at the restaurant.

Uesugi Gen grinned from ear to ear as the numbers on his phone screen continued to climb.

Raking in this much in a single afternoon… yep, the entertainment business is the way to go.

I should draft a proposal for my family to invest in this market. Time to milk these fools for all they’re worth.

With a smirk, he typed another message.

Uesugi Gen: 【Dear viewers, if donations reach 100,000 points, I’ll risk my life to move in closer and capture their conversation.】

Let them finish watching this first, then I’ll release an uncensored audio version to double-dip on profits.

Next to him, Kamuro Masumi buried her face in her hands.

How did I end up with a scumbag like this?

Time passed. Kanzaki and Asako’s dinner date gradually came to an end.

Uesugi Gen wiped away imaginary sweat from his forehead. Whew. That was exhausting.

BANG!

Kamuro Masumi casually kicked him under the table.

"Hey! What the hell—"

Following her gaze, Uesugi Gen’s stomach dropped.

Kanzaki Ryuji was frozen mid-scroll on his phone, his expression unreadable.

Meanwhile, Asako’s face burned bright red as she covered her cheeks, clearly mortified.

A bad feeling crept up Uesugi’s spine.

…No way.

Back in the classroom, the students all wore knowing smirks as they watched the livestream.

Time to pay the price, Uesugi Gen.

Kanzaki Ryuji slowly turned his head, locking eyes with Uesugi. Then, with an eerily calm expression, he began marching toward him.

Uesugi Gen took two steps back.

Then—

He turned and sprinted out of the restaurant.

“GET BACK HERE, YOU DAMN BASTARD!”

And thus, Kanzaki Ryuji chased Uesugi Gen through Keyaki Mall, his furious shouts echoing through the air.

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T/N: LMAOO

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