Earlier that day while Hoshinomiya Chie was explaining the rules, Jin was crafting his own plans for class B.
"Information is money."
It was a maxim Jin lived by, and in the high-stakes ecosystem of the Advanced Nurturing High School, it wasn't just a philosophy—it was a survival strategy.
Jin sat quitely in the classroom, the soft scratch of his pen against a fresh notebook the only sound.
He would just sign a restrictive contract regarding the information provided by his class advisor, Hoshinomiya Chie.
The terms were absolute: disclose the "S-System" mechanics prematurely, and face immediate expulsion. Most students would have been paralyzed by such a threat.
To Jin, however, saw it as a roadmap. The prohibition applied to the specific "insider" information provided by Hoshinomiya Chie.
But what about the information he had acquired independently? What about the data he had purchased from upperclassmen using his own Private Points? There was no clause forbidding the resale of that intellectual property.
"The Phased Points Harvesting Plan," Jin whispered, writing the title in bold letters at the top of the page.
His pen hovered over the paper. The logic was cold and surgical. The school's "S-System"—the hidden evaluation of student behavior that determined Class Point distributions—was currently the most valuable commodity on campus.
But information, like any currency, was subject to inflation. He theorized that the advantage of knowing the rules would only last exactly one month.
Once the first of May arrived and the students saw their Private Point deposits plummet to zero, the teachers would be forced to peel back the curtain. The "information gap" would vanish.
Jin's mission: extract every possible cent of value from that gap before the clock hit midnight on April 30th.
Phase I: The Elite Market (Class 1-A)
Jin drew a large 'A' on the notebook.
Class 1-A was the "Premier Tier." They were the students the school deemed the most capable. This made them his most logical, yet most paradoxical, target.
"They are already elite," Jin mused. "Their behavior is naturally disciplined. Even without knowing the rules, they won't be shouting in the hallways or sleeping in class. Their deductions will be negligible regardless."
This was the beauty of the plan. If Jin sold the rules to Class A, he would be selling them something they were already doing for free.
He would gain their Private Points, and in return, Class A would gain almost zero competitive advantage over Jin's own Class 1-B.
It was a transaction of pure profit with no strategic downside.
But Class A wasn't full of fools. To sell to them, Jin needed two things: legitimacy and security.
He would require them to sign a school-certified contract. This contract would serve two purposes.
First, the very existence of a formal contract would signal that the information was authentic—no one goes to the trouble of a legal binding for a lie. Second, the contract would strictly prohibit the buyers from reselling the information to Class C or D.
"I sell to the kings first," Jin noted. "I take their gold, and I lock their lips."
Phase II: The Management of Chaos (Class 1-C and 1-D)
Jin's eyes shifted to the letters 'C' and 'D'.
If Class A was about extracting wealth from the stable, Class C and D were about managing the decline of his rivals.
Class 1-C, led by the volatile Ryūen Kakeru, was a powder charge waiting to blow. If Jin sold them the rules now, they would simply use the knowledge to avoid deductions and stay neck-and-neck with Class B.
"Patience is a commodity," Jin wrote under 'C'.
His plan for Class C was a "Delayed Release."
He would wait two weeks. For fourteen days, he would let Class C rack up violations—tardiness, cell phone usage, talking in class. He would let their invisible Class Point total bleed.
Then, just as the realization of their own recklessness began to dawn on them, he would swoop in. He would sell them the "cure" for a hefty price, having already ensured they were far behind Class B in the rankings.
As for Class 1-D? They were the "Defectives."
In the original narrative, Class D was destined to hit zero points by the end of the month. Jin intended to let that happen. He would delay selling to them for three weeks, or perhaps skip them entirely.
Why? Because Class D held the one thing Jin wanted more than points: Human Capital.
Phase III: The Recruitment Ledger
Jin flipped to a new page. This was the "Poaching List."
To reach the pinnacle of the school, he didn't just need points; he needed a dream team. The school allowed class transfers for the astronomical price of 20 million Private Points per person.
Jin's goal was a staggering 150 million Private Points within the first year.
He looked at the names he had curated from his "meta-knowledge" of this world:
• Katsuragi Kohei (Class 1-A): A bastion of stability and traditional leadership. Once the Sakayanagi faction inevitably pushed him to the fringes, Jin would be there with a contract and a fresh start.
• Ibuki Mio (Class 1-C): A martial arts specialist with a fierce sense of loyalty to her own principles. Once Ryūen's methods became too toxic or her "friends" were threatened, Class B would offer her a sanctuary.
• Shiina Hiyori (Class 1-C): The hidden intellect of Class C. She was a bibliophile who craved peace—a trait Class B had in spades. She was either an asset to be acquired or a threat to be neutralized early.
• Horikita Suzune (Class 1-D): The "Sacred Gear holder." A social disaster, yes, but an all-around warrior. Jin's plan to let Class D suffer was specifically designed to challenge her spirit. He needed her to realize that leading Class D was a difficult task so that she would consider other options.
• Ayanokōji Kiyotaka (Class 1-D): The greatest "Masterpiece" of Ayanokōji Atsuomi, the director of 'White Room' where elite soldiers were being shaped from birth. Jin knew exactly who Ayanokōji was. He didn't need to control him; he just needed to provide an environment where Ayanokōji could thrive.
• An extra seat ready for unexpected situation: 20 million private points as a safekeeping.
Phase IV: The Advisor Gambit
Finally, Jin wrote the most ambitious part of his plan: Gaining leverage over Hoshinomiya Chie.
To the outside world, Hoshinomiya was the fun, airheaded teacher. To Jin, she was a variable.
She viewed her students as pawns in her rivalry with Class D's advisor, Chabashira Sae.
"She is a variable I cannot control," Jin muttered.
He wanted a stable relationship with the class advisor.
Despite cold exterior, Chabashira Sae, Class 1-D's advisor was fundamentally honest with her students' potential and didn't let personal vendettas dictate her tactical advice.
Influencing a class advisor was an unheard-of feat, likely requiring significant resources and leverage.
Jin wasn't worried about Hoshinomiya Chie finding out about his plan to sell information. He knew her character well enough to predict her reaction.
-:The Execution:-
Jin closed the notebook.
The sun was setting, casting long shadows across his room. Today was only the second day of school. The iron was glowing hot.
He knew that even now, Sakayanagi Arisu in Class A was likely piecing the puzzle together. If he waited even one more day, the value of his information would begin to drop.
He needed to be the first. He needed to be the one to set the price.
He would approach Class A tonight. He would walk in not as a student, but as a businessman.
He would present the contract—certified by the school—and watch as the most "elite" students in the country paid him for the privilege of staying exactly where they were.
"Ichinose Honami and Kanzaki Ryūji can handle the sunshine and rainbows of Class B's front line,"
Jin smiled, his eyes cold and focused. "I'll handle the foundation. And I'll build it out of the points of my rivals."
The "Phased Points Harvesting Plan" was no longer just a draft. It was a declaration of strategic intent within the school's economy.
"Information is only as valuable as the contract that protects it," Jin muttered, tapping his pen against the desk.
His plan had moved beyond a mere notebook sketch. To execute the Phased Points Harvesting Plan, he needed two things: a legal shield from the school and a charismatic face for the front lines. He needed Hoshinomiya Chie's signature and Ichinose Honami's trust.
Jin found Hoshinomiya Chie in the faculty lounge, appearing somewhat disengaged. When he presented his request—to draft a school-sanctioned Service & Confidentiality Contract—her demeanor shifted, becoming focused and astute.
"A contract, Jin-kun? On your second day?" she questioned, a hint of curiosity in her voice as she assessed his request.
"I intend to offer 'Consultancy Services' to other classes," Jin explained, sliding the draft across the table.
"I need this contract to be enforceable by the school. Specifically, I require a non-resale clause and a penalty of immediate point forfeiture for any breach."
Hoshinomiya reviewed the document, quickly grasping the implications of his proposal: he planned to monetize the school's underlying mechanisms.
"If I approve this, I'm essentially enabling you to gain an advantage over other classes," she commented, a thoughtful expression on her face.
"However, you're not utilizing information I've provided. You've obtained this knowledge elsewhere, which presents an interesting angle." But aren't you ultimately betraying your class?
"We need points to ensure our safety, when this very points saves their back, they'll understand." Jin didn't argue, as if he knows calss 1B was designed to fail.
"I don't care who you sold this, but class D must be the last in order to get this rules. Or I'll tell your classmates about your betrayal."
She seemed intrigued by the strategic implications and the potential for disruption within the class hierarchy, particularly if it impacted her professional rivalry with Chabashira Sae.
"It's alright. I may or may not even sell these information to class 1-D. Yesterday I saw almost everyone from Class 1-D used up more than half of their private points. They may not have points to buy this info. Hearing her rival class's misery Hoshinomiya Chie's mood lifted.
"I will certify it," she stated, signing the document. "But remember, Jin-kun... by leveraging the school's authority, you also place yourself under scrutiny. Ensure your actions are carefully considered."
But unknown to Hoshinomiya Chie, Jin has recorded their conversation in his private terminal. His plan of replacing the class advisor already gain one just clause: Forcing her students to act against another class.