In practice, I originally just wanted to be a slacker.

His social contributions and thinking abilities are also quite good. Simply put, unlike Sudo, he doesn't have an extremely persistent idea of ​​becoming a basketball player, which is something that even ten oxen couldn't pull back.

Moreover, he just emphasized that it's a stable and well-paid job, so as long as the pay is right, this guy will immediately become a competent workhorse once he enters society.

This is exactly what Kamio Tatsuya needs, since he and Horikita Manabu have agreed to start a business together, and in the early stages of a business, someone like Kiriyama is very necessary.

Moreover, this guy is easy to understand; he will submit to a strong person. Both Kamio Tatsuya and Horikita Manabu can easily suppress him, so there's no need to worry about him causing trouble.

In this respect, he is different from Nagumo; at least Kamio Tatsu wouldn't pull Nagumo into his small team.

He was quite capable and didn't have any particular preference for a job. Although Kamio Tatsuya didn't know Kiriyama very well, he trusted Horikita Manabu's judgment.

Since Horikita Manabu has a high opinion of Kiriyama, Kamio Tatsuya also intends to give Kiriyama a chance.

"So, you mean there's no clear objective, is that right?"

"You could say that, after all, there are still several years left in university." Kiriyama nodded, not feeling ashamed that he didn't have a clear goal.

Honestly, we're all only seventeen or eighteen years old now, so it's normal not to have any goals yet.

So don't underestimate Kiriyama. Although his record looks rather poor, he's still far superior to most people.

"Would you consider working for me?"

Kamio Tatsuya stroked his chin and looked at Kiriyama.

"You, what did you say?"

"I'm planning to start a business with Horikita-senpai. Do you want to join me?"

Kiriyama was stunned. He never expected things to develop to this point, and he didn't think that Kamio Tatsu was lying to him either.

So he really intends to start a business with Horikita-senpai.

For a moment, Kiriyama felt incredibly happy to be working with Horikita-senpai!

According to what he knew, Nagumo seemed to have the same idea, but judging from the current situation, it seems that I got the opportunity first.

So, in fact, I won?

Thinking of this, Kiriyama's expression became quite strange.

Chapter 340 Everyone Has Something on Their Mind

After Tatsuya Kamio made the proposal, Kiriyama only thought about it briefly before immediately agreeing.

"If what you're saying is true, I'm willing to join."

"Oh? I thought you needed to think about it carefully."

"I trust Horikita-senpai's character and abilities, and I'm willing to follow him!" Kiriyama was unwavering on this point.

However, after saying this, a hesitant expression immediately appeared on his face.

"You didn't invite Nagumo too, did you?"

"Of course not. Horikita-senpai and I would never bring in someone like Nagumo who is prone to causing internal discord."

Kamio Tatsuya also gave Kiriyama a positive answer.

After receiving this answer, Kiriyama looked somewhat relieved.

"Yes, is there anything I can do for you?"

"You don't need to do anything, just stabilize your situation and don't drop out before graduation," Tatsuya Kamio said with a smile. "I'll give you points to go to class later."

As for what happens next, you can discuss it with Horikita after you graduate. I'll give you his personal contact information then, so I won't go into details.

Kiriyama nodded, indicating that he understood.

He had a clear understanding of his own position. He never considered himself a qualified leader. If it weren't for Guilongyuan's unwillingness to lead the class, he would never have stepped forward under any circumstances.

The facts have proven that he is not suited to be a leader at all. If he were truly suited to be a leader, he would have been expelled by now, instead of still being in the school.

Kiriyama was well aware of this, so he readily agreed to Tatsuya Kamio's suggestion.

As for whether what Kamio Tatsuya said was true or not, Kiriyama didn't care, because Kamio Tatsuya hadn't asked him to do anything.

In this way, he can still continue at his own pace, and even if Kamio Tatsu is deceiving him, he will still have a chance to get the ticket to the class from Nagumo.

Of course, if what Kamio Tatsuya said is true, then he can use the 20 million yen he obtained to save a student in a lower-ranked class.

Having been at this school for two and a half years, he naturally has some good friends.

Recruiting Kiriyama was not a decision made on a whim by Kamio Tatsuya, but something he had been considering for a long time.

Some students may focus on graduating from class, but Tatsuya Kamio is no longer an ordinary student.

He was only 18 years old when he graduated from this school, and he had decades to live. Naturally, Tatsuya Kamio had to think about his future.

Since he has chosen to have both Kamuro and Shiina, he naturally has to be responsible for their future. He doesn't want them to suffer or be wronged because of her, so a comfortable material life is a must.

Moreover, there might be more than just Kamuro and Shiina in the house.

After Kiriyama left, Kamio Tatsuya lay down on an empty beach chair and enjoyed the sun.

The warm sunshine made Tatsuya Kamio feel very comfortable. Indeed, it is very comfortable to bask in the sun once in a while.

Just then, a pair of somewhat cold and damp hands were placed on Tatsuya Kamio's face.

When he opened his eyes, Kamuro's face was reflected in Tatsuya Kamio's pupils.

"If you don't apply sunscreen properly, you'll get very tanned."

As he spoke, Kamuro began rubbing Kamio Tatsuya's face with his hands, followed by his exposed neck, arms, and calves.

"Isn't it unnecessary for the arms and calves?"

"No, it's absolutely necessary."

After doing all this, Kamuro brought over a chair and lay down next to Tatsuya Kamio. Then, the two of them held hands and looked at the sky and the sea in silence, enjoying this rare moment of tranquility.

As evening fell and the sun gradually set, Tatsuya Kamio gradually regained consciousness.

"No wonder I couldn't find anyone anywhere. Turns out they came here for a date."

Just as Kamio Tatsuya regained consciousness, he heard Sakayanagi's sour words drifting over from not far away.

As the sound of the cane hitting the deck grew closer, Sakayanagi stood next to Kamio Tatsuya.

"Sakayanagi," Kamio Tatsuya said without looking up, "Congratulations on your imminent return to Class B."

"You're not being sincere at all. I was in class at the beginning."

"That's a real shame, because as long as I'm around, no matter how hard you try, you can only stay in Class B."

Kamio Tatsuya has no intention of giving up his class position, and the two classes are currently close to a thousand points apart, making it difficult for him to lose.

"Hmm..." Kamuro, who was standing next to him, also woke up at this moment. "Good morning, Tatsuya."

"Did I disturb you?"

"No, it's about time for me to wake up too."

Kamuro sat up from the chair, then yawned and stretched, his posture looking quite graceful.

"Huh? Sakayanagi, when did you get here?"

"I came looking for you because I couldn't get in touch with you."

"Oh, thank you for your hard work." After thanking him, Kamuro took out his phone from his pocket. "Let's go eat together."

"Okay, I have no objection."

Kamio Tatsuya also sat up from his chair and looked at Sakayanagi.

"Then let's go together, as long as Kamio-kun doesn't think I'll disturb your date." Sakayanagi looked at Kamio Tatsuya with a smile, but his words were anything but gentle.

But how could such an attack possibly shake Tatsuya Kamio?

"It's okay, as long as you don't feel like you're superfluous."

Sakayanagi gripped his cane and took a deep breath to calm himself.

Do you know "Under the Wheel"?

Under the wheels? What is that?

Seeing Tatsuya Kamio's expression, Sakayanagi knew he hadn't read the book.

"It is a book, a novel on the theme of education by the German writer Hermann Hesse, published in 1906."

"Have not heard."

Kamio Tatsuya shook his head straightforwardly. He said that if you've seen something, you've seen it; if you haven't, you haven't. Trying to pretend you're knowledgeable will only make you a laughingstock.

"Kamio-kun, you really need to expand your reading volume."

"I want you to manage."

Kamio Tatsuya pursed his lips.

"The protagonist of that story, Hans, is a brilliant genius."

Although he entered an elite school and everyone had high hopes for his future, he soon began to have doubts because he was so engrossed in academics.

Then, in response to others' expectations, he suffered setbacks and declined steadily.

"Why are you saying all this?" Kamio Tatsuya glanced at Sakayanagi, feeling somewhat puzzled.

"I really don't think he was a genius, because a true genius is not one to be defeated. Besides, choosing death at the end was utterly foolish."

Although he hadn't read the novel, Kamio Tatsuya understood what Sakayanagi was saying.

"So, you think you're a true genius and won't feel frustrated about falling into Class C, is that what you mean?"

"You seem to know a lot, don't you?" Sakayanagi smiled. "So, you mustn't underestimate me."

"Sakayanagi, you seem to have misunderstood something."

Tatsuya Kamio stopped and looked at Sakayanagi.

"Oh? I'd like to hear the details."

"I never deny that you are a genius, but being a genius is just the threshold to meeting me." Kamio Tatsuya said this to Sakayanagi with a serious expression.

Sakayanagi was stunned by those words.

"You're really quite confident."

"Perhaps. At least since I enrolled, in all the exams I've taken, no one has ever caused me any trouble."

"Just because you don't have it now doesn't mean you won't have it in the future. Besides, you've never beaten me in chess."

"Let's talk about it when you can do it in the future." Kamio Tatsu smiled nonchalantly. "As for chess, I admit, I can't beat you at chess."

But speaking of this, let me give you another piece of advice: geniuses aren't all-rounders, and you wouldn't want me to compare my athletic ability to yours, would you?

Sakayanagi immediately fell silent, for he had nothing to say.

Just then, a gust of wind blew, and Sakayanagi's beret suddenly flew up.

"what--"

As Sakayanagi screamed, Kamio Tatsuya reached out and stopped the hat.

"Hehe, your reaction is quite interesting."

Tatsuya Kamio laughed and put the hat back on Sakayanagi's head, but an annoyed Sakayanagi immediately took it off and hugged it to her chest.

"Anyway, thank you."

"Don't bring it on the deck. Next time, no one might be able to get it back for you."

“That’s true.” Sakayanagi smiled. “I would be very sad if I lost this hat, after all, it’s practically my registered trademark.”

……

So you knew all along.

After the meal, Kamuro was taken away by Sakayanagi. It was clear that this guy was jealous of the relationship between Kamio Tatsuya and Kamuro.

After saying goodbye to Kamuro, Kamio Tatsuya wandered around the ship alone, enjoying the sea breeze and digesting his food.

Good evening, Kamio-senpai.

As he passed the stern, Kamio Tatsuya saw Nanase, a first-year student, standing alone at the stern, seemingly lost in thought. However, the commotion caused by Kamio Tatsuya's passing made her look in his direction.

"Good evening, Nanase. Is something on your mind?"