SPECIAL CLASS: Classroom of the Elite

CHAPTER 2-3 : 'Checkmate'

"Talent hits a target no one else can hit; genius hits a target no one else can see." - Arthur Schopenhauer

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POV : Sora

Ah, honestly, that opening ceremony was pure torture... We managed to avoid it at our old school, and it was a smart move! What a waste of time. Seriously, it was painfully boring... And then, all those people around us!! Luckily, our training to handle situations like this paid off; otherwise, we would have been overwhelmed. But now, Blank has reached a new level, and we can handle all of this without breaking a sweat!

Finally, it was over, and as I yawned to shake off the lingering boredom, my thoughts were already drifting towards the fascinating challenges awaiting us in this place. Just then, I felt a gentle tug on my sleeve. It was Shiro, standing right next to me, snapping me out of my mild daze.

Shiro: It's over, Big Brother. We should leave now... I'm hungry, and we need snacks.

Shiro pulled me out of my thoughts with her usual neutral and innocent tone, her big eyes locking onto mine. Just then, my stomach decided to make it known that it was time to eat with a loud growl.

Ah, yeah, she's right. It's been a while since we've eaten anything, and I'm starting to get seriously hungry. I nodded with a smile, the kind of smile I've perfected, ready to leave this large hall and go devour something.

Sora: Yeah. We definitely need to fill our stomachs. And, honestly, with all that cash lying around... it'd be stupid not to make the most of it, right? After all, money's meant to be spent, especially by geniuses like us. So let's go, we've earned it!

After letting out an amused chuckle, I couldn't help but notice a slight hesitation in Shiro's eyes. She didn't say anything, but I knew that in that incredibly sharp mind of hers, thousands of calculations were already interweaving, weighing every option, every possible outcome. It's fascinating to watch her in action, completely absorbed in her thoughts. Then, breaking the silence, she finally responded. Her tone remained unchanged, calm and sharp, like a finely honed blade that leaves nothing to chance.

Shiro: Yes, but we still need to be careful, Big Brother... Don't forget we're living on one salary for two, and we don't know how much we'll have next month. She looked away slightly. Even if... for once, I wouldn't mind a good meal.

Sora: Shiro's last remark made me burst out laughing, and I couldn't resist ruffling her hair. Don't worry, Shiro, what else could we do with all that money? We've already got our consoles, so we're covered for the essentials. And hey, if we treat ourselves once in a while, what's the harm, right? Don't you feel like eating something other than our usual stuff? Just thinking about all those restaurant dishes is making my mouth water already! Honestly, I can almost feel myself drooling just thinking about it.

Shiro: Shiro enjoyed the hair ruffling and seemed to be thinking too, slightly salivating. Yes, you're right. Let's go, Big Brother. An occasional outing isn't going to burn through 100,000 yen, even for us. We'll just be careful with the rest, that's all.

With that, we set off, perfectly in sync as always. Just the two of us, finally enjoying a little quiet time in the midst of all this chaos. We headed towards the exit of this crowded hall, still packed with people. Seriously, there are people everywhere. Thankfully, we've worked hard to no longer be paralyzed by it, or we'd never survive a crowd like this...