Chapter 97: Learning? No Longer Learning
Chapter 97: Learning? No Longer Learning
The Sensei above was lecturing wildly and energetically.
Himekoji lay lazily below, seeming not to care at all, as he browsed the System’s exchange shop.
【Multifunction Chastity Belt.】
PASS!
【Super Strong Drain Slimming Weight Loss Capsules.】
PASS!
【Glowing Shrinking Perpetual Vibrator.】
PASS!
…
PASS! PASS! PASS! PASS!
Damn it, what kind of useless junk popped up this week? None of it was any good!
Himekoji, annoyed, rested his head on the desk quietly.
Without realizing it, he had nearly scrolled to the bottom of the exchange list.
Could it be that this time was just bad luck?
The last three exchange items were two items and one skill.
They were:
【Item: Lucky Time!】
【Item: Mind and Body Swap Scroll!】
【Skill: Claw Crane Master!】
【Crazy Sale: Buy all three together for just 2000!】
Holy crap, PASS! PASS! PASS! Three more not useful…
Hmm, wait! Mind and Body Swap Scroll?
This might actually be useful!
Himekoji had been saying “pass” smoothly when he suddenly realized it was wrong.
“Mind and Body Swap Scroll, show details!” he urgently called out to the System.
【Mind and Body Swap Scroll: One-time use item, swap bodies (you know what I mean →_→). Duration: 24 hours.】
Stop it, don’t give me that look with no explanation!
Still, this was the one! This could save Himekoji’s life!
“Exchange!”
【Respected user, desperate sale: Buy all three bundled together for just 2000!】
“No, I just want that scroll.” Himekoji stood firm.
Though the System made it sound like a discount bundle deal, a careful look showed there was no actual discount!
500 + 1000 + 500 added up to exactly 2000. Where was the discount?
Besides, Himekoji wasn’t rich; he’d always lived frugally.
Saving from tasks and stock trading… wait, did the stock trades even cover costs?
Whatever, ignore those details.
Anyway, earning, spending, spending, earning—Himekoji’s wallet had exactly 2000 2D Points left.
That was all, besides a bunch of almost rusty Katou Megumi stocks gathering dust elsewhere.
So selling the bundle for 2000 meant the System was trying to wipe him out clean!
Not to mention the other two items were pointless.
Himekoji even checked their descriptions:
【Lucky Time: Wake up, unlucky guy! You won’t have luck, so stop dreaming.】
【Claw Crane Master: Arch-enemy of claw machines! Doll hunter! Guaranteed 100% success at catching toys.】
Himekoji didn’t have spare points to waste on this.
“I just want the scroll alone!”
【Exchange price 1000, shipping fee 1000, total 2000. Confirm payment.】
“Seriously, your next line isn’t gonna be bundle deals get free shipping, is it?”
【Respected user, you’re absolutely right!】
“Damn it!”
The worst part was Himekoji had no way to fight the System’s monopoly. He had to buy it.
He could see the System always found ways to empty his hard-earned 2D Points.
Someday, he’d turn that damn system into his rubber band duck! That would show it who was boss.
…
It was the third day of helping Rikka with tutoring, and he felt like hitting her… no, not anymore. She could do whatever she wanted because Himekoji was done caring.
“Akito, let’s start learning!” Takanashi said, holding her textbook high and speaking in a grand tone.
That’s what she said, but deep inside, the little chuunibyou was already scheming how to rush through the boring study time today.
“Don’t bother learning. It won’t make any difference.” Himekoji leaned back with his legs crossed, focused on his phone without looking up.
“Mhm, today I’ll try extra, extra hard! I promise not to let Akito dow—” The girl waved her little fists, pretending to shout enthusiasm.
But halfway through, she suddenly sensed something off…
“Ak-Akito, wait—what did you just say?”
“What, didn’t catch it?” Himekoji kept staring at his phone, ignoring Rikka.
“I said there’s no point in you studying. If you study, you’ll fail; if you don’t, you’ll still fail. Why bother?”
“Huh? You—you you? You!” Takanashi Rikka couldn’t believe it. Yesterday, Himekoji Akito had been all gentle and pleading with her to study. Today, he seemed like a different person—distant and cold.
“I—I just haven’t unlocked my true power yet! Once my Evil Eye of the Wicked Lord breaks its seal—”
“But it hasn’t broken, has it?” Himekoji finally looked up, gave her a quick glance, then sighed deeply.
“Rikka, just give up. You know what they say: trying hard might not lead to success, but slacking off sure feels easy.”
“Huh? Gi-give up?” Takanashi Rikka was stunned.
She shook her head rapidly, completely in disbelief.
No, this guy was here to tutor her, right?
How could he say that?
Not possible? Why wasn’t it possible?
He was picking on her! Looking down on her!
It was true that even when Himekoji begged nicely, the stubborn girl never studied properly.
But her skipping study when he pushed her was one thing—him not even bothering to push was something else entirely.
That’s what Takanashi Rikka thought.
So she pouted, upset.
“Akito, I’m sorry. I was wrong the past two days. Now I actually want to learn.” The little chuunibyou moved next to Himekoji and tugged at his sleeve persistently.
“Oh? Learn on your own then. Can’t you see I’m busy?” Himekoji acted impatient, but inside, he was gloating.
Ha, payback felt good!
Yesterday, she ignored him—today, she’d regret that arrogance!
With a sure way to pass the exam safely, Takanashi Rikka had become completely worthless to Himekoji.
“What’s taking your time?” The girl didn’t quit; she peeked to see what was on the phone screen, obsessed him so much.
“Grinding my mobile game.”
“Mobile game?”
“Mm-hmm, yeah—you should play it too.” Suddenly, Himekoji remembered the game gave rewards for inviting friends.
So Rikka was useful again?
Yeah, her value was a game accessory not even worth 100 yen.
“Good, okay!”
…
“Quickly, come here—there’s a boss! Let’s smash him!”
“Heal up, heal up!”
“Stop wasting skills—save your energy!” Himekoji commanded decisively, like a great general.
“Wow, Akito! After a thousand years, we’re finally fighting side by side again.” Takanashi clapped her hands, giggling happily.
…
That afternoon just drifted away as the two lazed around.
How relaxing.
Hmm, learning, you say?
What’s that even mean?