Cote: Elite in Action

Rebooted Dashboard

The room was shrouded in dim light, the shadows casting a curious and somewhat tense atmosphere. Two people found themselves in a peculiar situation—one that could only be described as strange yet fascinating.

"Honami, you know I rarely refuse your requests, but... don't you think this is a bit excessive?" said Kayden Osawa, looking at his girlfriend, Honami Ichinose, with a mix of confusion and a slightly nervous smile.

Honami, without losing her enigmatic smile, stepped closer to him and, in a soft, seductive tone, responded:

"Come on, Kayden, it's not that big of a deal. Besides, I think this could be... interesting, don't you think?"

"Interesting..." Kayden repeated, trying to find the right words to describe what he was feeling at that moment. "Being handcuffed and blindfolded... Interesting? I'd say it's more... a bit strange."

She gave him a playful look before moving closer and, with firmness yet gentleness, placed the blindfold over his eyes, leaving him in complete darkness.

"Don't worry, Kayden. Just leave it to me," she said as her fingers skillfully adjusted the blindfold, ensuring he couldn't see anything.

All Kayden could do was think about what had led him to this situation—what it meant to accept being her boyfriend and how, with each passing moment, he seemed to dive deeper into a world full of unpredictable surprises.

...

The new school year had started a few weeks ago, and Kayden was now in his second year of high school. It was the first time in his life he had managed to complete an entire school year, a small personal achievement that, in some way, made him feel somewhat proud.

Like every year, some students, such as Manabu Horikita, had already completed their high school studies, while new faces filled the hallways. Now a second-year student, Kayden observed the newcomers with curiosity. Would they be more cunning than those from his first year? Or was it too soon to judge their abilities? The uncertainty kept him alert, wondering whether these new students would be surprising or predictable.

The start of the new school year brought several unexpected changes. For one, the classrooms were now much more sophisticated. Instead of the classic blackboard, a modern interactive digital screen dominated the front of the room. Not only was it visually impressive, but it was also incredibly practical.

Another notable change was the seating arrangement. Kayden was no longer sitting next to his closest friends or his girlfriend. Instead, his new seat was at the front, near the exit. It wasn't the most interesting spot, but he had no reason to complain.

However, the most impactful change came in the form of a new student evaluation system. At the suggestion of the current student council president, Nagumo Miyabi, a revolutionary application was implemented. This new system recorded and analyzed various data about the students, giving the school an almost video game-like atmosphere. Was this an attempt to modernize education or a strategy to exert more control? That remained to be seen.

2nd Grade A - First Year Results

Student: Kayden Osawa

Academic Ability: A+ (100)

Physical Ability: A+ (100)

Quick Thinking: A+ (100)

Social Contribution: A+ (100)

Overall Ability: A+ (100)

The new evaluation system compiled data on each student's performance during their first year, and Kayden Osawa's results did not go unnoticed. Thanks to his leadership and outstanding skills in multiple areas, he was the only student in the entire school to achieve a perfect score in every category. For many, his scores seemed unreal, almost unattainable. However, for Kayden, it was nothing out of the ordinary.