COTE: A Man On A Mission II Love is War?

Half past eight in the evening.
　　
Not far from the vending machine where Hachiman met the Horikita siblings yesterday, at the railing of the silent artificial lake, a boy sighed softly.
　　
Because he had more time at night, so he deliberately took a shower before coming out.

It's just that he really need to make some preparations.
　　
And this boy is Hikigaya Hachiman.

Working himself. To be precise, to get more points.

He was assigned to Class D from the beginning, and there was basically no hope of earning points by class, so it was best to go solo.

However, he also confirmed that part-time jobs were not allowed in shopping malls, which seemed like ordinary high school students.

No extra living expenses options. So, he can only start from other ways.
　　
It was relatively simple for him here.

When he entered school, he made a deal with his class teacher, Chabashira-sensei, in which Hachiman would get 200,000 points as a reward for helping to investigate a student's file.

Points can be spent directly as money in school, and they will recycle them into cash when students graduate, which is very generous.

It stands to reason that this is a good thing. But from Horikita Manabu, he got bad information.
　　
Now he suspects that Chabashira-sensei has greater ambitions.
　　
So, Hachiman hope to increase the price accordingly.
　　
That's why he was making an appointment with Teacher Chabashira, and the agreed time this time was to meet at nine o'clock.
　
He arrived at the scene early.
　　
But instead of trying to act like a gentleman, he has to make some preparations.

For example, get some information about Chabashira-sensei.
　　
And the first thing to get is...the other party's salary.
　　
The other party did not reply to this point before, but directly revealed the huge sum of 6.02 million.
　
Then, he took out the point card.
　　
Hachiman swiped the two cards Chabashira gave him, both had a limit of 200,000.

Children and old people are not deceived.

Appears to be wealthy. But he still have to ask.

Generally speaking, if he wants to obtain information, there is an option of trading with points.

This is the most direct way. For example, Class A, where Sakayanagi is located, directly obtained the essence of the school from the class teacher at a high price of 2 million.

As long as your pocket is warm, there is nothing that cannot be sold.
　　
For example, being assigned to Class D at the beginning is not hopeless, because you can collect 20 million points and fly directly to Class A.

Certainly. But Hachiman does not have such big ambitions, 20 million, which for ordinary people would take several years of work, and if the salary is low, it may even be a job share for ten years without food or water.

'So, Isn't it a good thing to mortgage 10 years of work?' Hachiman chose to take the money.
　　
After all, this is relatively straightforward, because even if you are promoted to Class A and go to the university you want, will you definitely be able to find a job after graduating from university?

Does the salary have to be good? Hard to say.

Instead of choosing to enter a higher school, you choose to get a letter of recommendation from the school and go directly to the unit you want.

But what if you encounter economic problems or poor performance and are laid off?

These are risks. Therefore, compared to the unexpected future, the cash Hachiman chose was more practical.

It's like the type of women he likes are also, who have money from the beginning.

Rather than working hard together, it would be better for the other person to be rich from the beginning.

Um. These are the thoughts of a stay-at-home husband.

Hachiman is doing business.

After all, there is no reliable and suitable rich woman to list for him.

It was only during the consultation process that he discovered some troublesome news.

Something like this.
　
"Speaking of Student council president, are teacher's salaries high?" Hachiman entered text in the dialog box with student council president Horikita.

The president, Horikita Manabu, is known as the best student council president in history.

At the same time, he is the class representative of Class A in the third grade.
　　
According to the scores of ABCD classes published on the first floor of the third-grade teaching building.
　　
Um. Now he knows that it is called class points, which is the share obtained from the school on a class basis.

Among them, the ranking of ABCD classes is fluid. Whoever has a higher class evaluation score will be in the upper class.

Therefore, there is also pressure on upper-level classes, as they worry about being surpassed by lower-levels.

But.

Third-grade Class A 2530 points;
　　
Third-grade Class B 1300 points;
　　
Third-grade Class C 300 points;
　　
Third-grade Class D 20 points
　　
Among them, Horikita's third-grade Class A was far ahead.

As the representative of the class , he has made great contributions to his studies.

He is indeed a fierce man.
　　
At the same time, also a very strict self-discipline person. Horikita-nii obviously told his sister about the school information alone.

But, he chose to enforce the law impartially and punished himself by paying a price of 1 million.

Of course, this may also be to let my sister feel the cruelty of this school. If she makes a wrong move, she will lose 1 million directly.

So, it's an old brother's sincere words.
　　
It's just that his sister doesn't know it at all. From this point of view, Hachiman is in a good mood.

Because he doesn't have to worry about his younger sister that much, rather, she's worried about him in return.

Worried that he won't fit in with others, worried that no one will want him, worried that he won't work in the future, and so on.
　　
But. Wait a minute, Komachi. Onii-chan is currently studying for free, and while studying, he is saving up enough living expenses to survive without having to work in the future.

So, Hachiman felt full of energy, even his brain cells are rolling at a rapid pace.
　
The only fly in the ointment is that he sent a message to ask President Horikita, but the other party did not reply immediately.

Really? According to the rules of this school, you can buy anything with points.
　　
'So, do I have to transfer points before the other party will answer?'

Just when Hachiman thought about how many points would need to be transferred to purchase the news, Horikita Manabu replied.

　　[Your head teacher's salary is about 200,000. ] By Horikita Manabu.
　　
But here his wording is very strict, he is talking about your head teacher, not the teachers' salary.

In other words, it is possible that students' living expenses are related to the school evaluation obtained through class competition, and teacher's salaries may also be linked to the classes they lead.

But Chabashira-sensei's salary is only 200,000.
　　
Then there are 6.02 million in the private account on her mobile phone.
　　
"Do teachers have free accommodation rooms and board as rewards?.... In other words, are there any additional bonuses?"

　　[···]
　　Horikita Manabu did not reply to the text this time, but sent three points.

Yes, Hachiman's question is strange.
　　
[Generally speaking, teachers and students are free of accommodation fees, but they need to solve the food problem by themselves. ]

　　[But Chabashira-sensei in your class is probably a very economical person. Sometimes I go to the cafeteria after work late and see her queuing at the free window. ]

　　[Sometimes I can see her getting free daily necessities from relief. ]

Manabu probably thought something was going on with Hachiman, so he provided more information.

That's it. In other words, the work of the Student council is very hard, which is why President Horikita gets off work so late.

Only. Chabashira-sensei also gets free meals.

So it's strange to say that she is also very family-oriented...
　　
'Obviously, you have a salary, why do you eat the mountain and vegetable set meal that the seniors think is so unpalatable?'

That is to say. 'Is Sensei actually saving money?'
　　
Could it be that the huge sum of 6.02 million Hachiman saw was actually left behind by her frugality in the past?
　　
And with such savings, she ordered him to survey a student and directly gave him 200,000.

'Chabashira-sensei?

You may not just want to move up the ladder because teacher's salaries are tied to the classes they teach.

But there is something deeper. That is to say.

'Like the students, do those who are assigned to Class D, whether they are students or teachers, both have problems?'

Because he got the information that doubted his life, Hachiman sat in a daze.

"Kaka-ka-" At this time, the sound of high heels sounded.

But Sae Chabashira, the homeroom teacher of Class D of the first grade, has already arrived.

High heels, women's suit, black stockings.

Mature women, big sisters. This is Chabashira Sae, the homeroom teacher of Class D in the first grade.

She is wearing a high ponytail, very tall, with an excellent figure.

Doesn't seem to be interested in anything and is a little careless. Even in her own class, she is indifferent to the student's small actions.

From the complete school rules obtained from Sakayanagi Arisu of Class A, we can know that after admission, all first-year students entered a special examination.

To assess whether a student of Advanced Nurturing High School possesses the corresponding qualities.
　　
Then it will be deducted from the 1000-point class evaluation score that is exactly the same for all four classes.
　　
All students are subjects of attention and inspection.

And this is still the norm. So on the first day of school, when he went to the shopping street, Hachiman saw his classmate Ken Sudo being bullied by the upperclassmen.

Who at that time mocked Sudo.

"You will see hell soon." Then he gloated and left.

And that's probably what the upperclassmen were talking about.
　　
All students take this assessment before entering school.
　　
Therefore, people with experience are accustomed to this kind of assessment.

'If you have suffered hardships yourself, you definitely don't want to see others happy' As for Chabashira-sensei, since Horikita Manabu can see her in school, it means that she is not only the class teacher of this term, but may have taught one before.

Then it was probably around that time that she started saving her salary.
　　
Because students are under closed management, teachers and shopping mall employees cannot enter or exit the school at will.

Therefore, the salaries of teachers and staff are also distributed in points.
　　
But the school will probably convert it into cash when they need it.
　　
Of course, you can also save everything without exchanging it.
　　
And after straightening everything out. Hachiman looked up.

_________

Where this is now is an artificial lake.
　　
The slightly salty wind from the lake blew on his face. The wind also swayed Chabashira-sensei's ponytail.
　　
In terms of appearance, this teacher is indeed very beautiful.
　　
Similar to Hiratsuka-sensei, but more feminine than her.
　　
After all, she always wears a white coat and trousers, plus being bold, etc., which always gives people the air of a female uncle.

But from Hachiman's point of view, Hiratsuka-sensei should be a pretty mature woman when she dresses up and loses her uncle's air.

I just feel it's a pity.

Because Hiratsuka-sensei is a pretty good person, it would be a pity if people knew about her mature and beautiful side.

In this way.

Hachiman probably made the same mistake as when Kushida-san held his hand before.

Obviously what he was experiencing was the body temperature coming from little angel Kushida, but what he was thinking of was Sakayanagi Arisu.
　　
And now it is discovered that it is Chabashira-sensei who has arrived, but what Hachiman sees in his eyes is Hiratsuka-sensei

But the person in question didn't know.

__________

"So, why did you come to me this time?" She asked proactively.
　　
"Actually, I came into contact with Horikita Suzune," Hachiman said.

　　
"Oh, didn't you already report this?" Sae was confused by this statement, "that she is the sister of Student council president, Horikita Manabu. And I have already given you the point card for her share of the reward."

"Is there something wrong with the point card?"

"That's it," Hachiman said.

"..."
　
"..." He then suddenly fell silent.

"?"
Chabashira obviously noticed his strange state.
　　
This student was very different from the other students in Class D, and she even felt that it was sent by her old friend to fulfill her wish.

It's just that today's Hikigaya Hachiman obviously seemed...a little absent-minded.

And looking at her from time to time, it seems that he wants to speak but stops talking, but wants to.

While Chabashira was wondering whether the other party would say it, Hachiman had already opened his mouth.
　　
"Chabashira-sensei, have you seen a psychiatrist?" the other party said.

"..."? The sudden words and the slightly worried tone made Chabashira...feel...that she couldn't handle these words.

She was stunned for a moment. Because."See a psychiatrist?"
　　
"Are you telling me to go see a doctor?" Chabashira almost laughed out loud.

"Although you may not be happy to hear this, I suggest that you really need to consult a psychiatrist." Hachiman was still insistent on this topic. This wasn't a joke.

"Because you are broken."

"..." Chabashira. She then focused on Hachiman's hand.

But this is just a distraction.

"Did you hear something from somewhere, or did you learn something from Hiratsuka-san?"
　　
Hachiman was admitted to school on the recommendation of Shizuka Hiratsuka.
　　
There is a suspicion of using the back door, but it passed the school's review, so it is not considered nepotism.
　　
It can also be regarded as a regular student.
　　
However, in the outside world, he had already enrolled in school in April, so since Hachiman was recommended here at that time, he had already enrolled.

So, he is Hiratsuka Shizuka's student.
　　
Then she should know him.

So... Chabashira suddenly felt that she had said something to Hikigaya Hachiman.

"What are you talking about?" But Hachiman was dumbfounded by this teacher, "....I judge from my reasoning that you need to see a doctor."

"Because. Chabashira-sensei, you have an obsession, and this is very unrealistic."

"Even..." Hachiman paused and then said,

"Twisted"

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'Is there something wrong with Sae Chabashira's heart?' Hachiman made a conclusion.
　　
This is inferred from the information given by Horikita Manabu.
　　
Sae Chabashira is not very old, and Hiratsuka-sensei is her classmate, so they are similar in age.
　　
Judging from the experience of an ordinary person, it also takes time to graduate from high school to college.
　　
For example, it is impossible for Advanced Nurturing High School to ask someone who has not gone to college to be a teacher, and he should also serve as a class teacher.

So, Chabashira had to go to college anyway.

After graduating from college and while finding a job, they contacted her about being the head teacher of Class D for the next three years.

She must have already taught one class of students.

So. Finally, Hachiman considered what Horikita said about Sensei's monthly salary being 200,000.

A year is 12 months, the salary is 2.4 million, and three years is 7.2 million.
　　
But, her account had 6.02 million left.
　　
'In other words, are you extremely frugal?' It is unlikely to be possible in other places, but it is still possible in Advanced Nurturing High School, because the school will provide relief to students who have lost points.
　　
Then Chabashira can also go and get some relief.
　　
Only. This doesn't look right. Because.

So stingy and frugal, but because of his arrival, she gave 200,000 yen to a student for investigation?

So generous. Just like the eldest brother on the list or the rich woman on the list. Are there rewards for saving money, food, clothing, and loans?

'Does this teacher like me?' This is certainly not the case.

So. All directions lead to that point - if Chabashira-sensei is willing to pay this price, then there is something that must be accomplished.

The fact that she has been able to maintain savings for three years also shows her determination to complete this project.

Thus, Hachiman came to the conclusion.
　　
There are many problems with children in Class D, but Chabashira-sensei, the class teacher, is the biggest problem child.

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Only.

Now the black-haired female teacher with a single ponytail stared at the dead fish-eyed boy in front of her.
　　
Her pupils were golden and quite beautiful, and her fingers were long and slender.

It's just that her eyesight was very sharp, and she was being targeted like a hunter, but Hachiman didn't move.
　　
On the contrary, Chabashira herself looked away first.

"Am I obsessed..."

"Why do you think so?"

She took out a lady's cigarette from the pocket of her suit and lit it directly, but did not smoke it.
　　
"You have to know that I am an adult. If there is a problem with my body, I will solve it myself."

In other words, this is the behavior of an adult. If there is a problem, she will deal with it herself?

Only.

"But some people will be stubborn." Hachiman said.
　　
"Haha..." Chabashira seemed to smile, but now she found it difficult.

"If I say that I don't have a problem, what will you do?" She said, while her eyebrows being raised.
　　
"I will probably return the two point cards you gave me," Hachiman immediately gave an answer.

"Then our deal...maybe this is the end." This was also a regrettable decision for him.
　　
After all, he was in Class D, and lost the way to get points from Chabashira, which was a....big setback, indeed.