ALL NOVEL The Strongest Solo Gamer with Terrible Social Skills Reincarnates as a Hated NPC in a VRMMO Chapter 45
45: The Selection of Class Representatives
――How did it come to this.
As I returned home and began to tidy up my room, which was in disarray like a typhoon had hit it, I reflected on today’s events.
Is it really going to be a battle to decide the “Class Representative” of 1-D…?
I’m not really up for it……
In the original game “Legacion Sense,” the Class Representative of 1-D was already decided to be Aiba Sosuke. The player would support him as a partner. It’s ridiculous to think that Ishizuru Shoma would become the Class Representative, ignoring the original story.
In general, becoming the Class Representative means you have to lead the students in events like class competitions and decide on strategies, which is a nightmare for someone like me with communication disorders. Even if I wear the “Shoma” mask, there’s no guarantee of success.
“Maybe it’s better to just go with the flow.”
That might be the best approach. I’m not intentionally hiding my abilities, but the “merit” of winning this time is too low. I’ll just casually explore the third floor on the weekends and finish the day. It’s probably going to be a group battle, right? As a solo player, I’m at a disadvantage compared to everyone else, and even if I slack off in ABYSS, it won’t be noticed.
“Well, that’s settled then. Time to sleep――!”
As I lay down on my bed, I let out a big stretch. I’m not even in ABYSS, but I’m somehow tired today. As I think about tomorrow’s schedule, I slowly close my eyes.
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――Morning. After finishing my daily routine of hellish training with Anesama, I wolf down the disgusting cooking my sister Ria has made and head to school. Humans’ adaptability is amazing. The daily routine has become normal for me, even though I’m still LV.1. It’s probably thanks to my passive skill 【Toughness】.
My current 【Toughness】 level is 3. The skill level system is separate from experience points and has its own leveling conditions. Similarly, the job level system has its own unique leveling method, and it won’t increase no matter how much experience you gain unless you meet the conditions.
The leveling condition for 【Toughness】 is the cumulative consumption of stamina. Since I run an absurd distance every morning, I didn’t even notice when my 【Toughness】 level maxed out.
Most of the reason I’m able to keep up with Anesama is because of this. The initial job 【Noblesse】 also has a relatively easy leveling condition, where the job level increases based on the distance traveled in ABYSS. By the way, my current job level is 2, and if I reach level 3, I’ll be able to change jobs using the magic crystal terminal, so I’m looking forward to it.
As I think about these things, I arrive at the 1-D classroom. I’m a bit late, but… I’ve got plenty of time before HR starts. With my hands in my pockets, I open the door with a carefree attitude, and in front of the blackboard, I see the three faces I saw yesterday: Aiba, Yoshikawa, and Mushakouji.
“What’s going on?”
Aiba, with a smug expression, says, “We’ve been waiting for you, Ishizuru Shoma!” with an air of “it’s about time.” I get a bad feeling about this……
“You’re finally here, Ishizuru Shoma! You’re not slacking off, are you?”
“Eh…? What’s going on?”
As I try to explain, Aiba starts talking about how we can’t just decide on a Class Representative on our own and need to get everyone’s approval. I’m thinking, “Isn’t that obvious?”
“This is a continuation of what we discussed yesterday. We can’t just decide on a Class Representative among ourselves. We need to explain it to everyone else and get their approval.”
“Ah, I see…”
Aiba is such a stickler for the rules. It’s not like anyone would complain even if we just decided on our own.
“These four people will be the Class Representative candidates for 1-D! The selection method is as I explained earlier. If anyone else wants to participate, please raise your hand now!”
Aiba stands on the podium, calling out to the seated students. ……No, in this case, it’s more like calling out to the other PT leaders? Sanematsu is nodding enthusiastically, while Sakaki doesn’t seem to be interested. Isozaki is sitting with his feet on the desk, looking uninterested――but overall, it seems like everyone is in agreement.
“What’s going on? This is getting serious, isn’t it?”
“Yeah, it’s a hassle…”
“Let’s all do our best? ……Yeah, yeah, yeah!”
“Oh, oh…”
“Ufufufu, great job♪”
Ah, it’s so soothing to see Yoshikawa-san like this! I want to make that annoying red-haired guy drink 10kg of Yoshikawa-san’s nail clippings!
“Ishizuru Shoma, I won’t lose to you. I’ll be the one to take the Class Representative position! Don’t get too full of yourself just because you’re popular with the upperclassmen, okay?”
“Okay, okay… I’m not really in the mood, but I’ll remember it for now…”
“What’s with you, always so full of yourself?”
Wakamura, who speaks his mind and gets angry on his own.
I have no idea what’s the right answer…
I don’t understand anything.
“By the way, isn’t it good that Aoi is enthusiastic about being the class leader? There’s a weird atmosphere, but…”
“—Well, yeah… To be honest, I’m a bit hesitant. It’s not like I have to be the class leader, and there are others who can do it…”
I was surprised by his unexpected response.
In the original story, Aoi was more enthusiastic about becoming the class leader. He had a “I’ll do it for the sake of 1-D” kind of attitude, which I remember. I don’t recall the details, but today’s clear hesitation is unusual.
It seems like the story is deviating from the original. The fact that Ishizuru Shouma became “I” is a big change, and I’ll try not to overlook the sense of discomfort. I won’t rely too much on my knowledge of the original story, or I’ll be doomed.
“But if everyone wants me to, I’ll do my best.”
“That’s a bit…unusual.”
“There’s something that bothers me personally…”
“What’s that?”
“How much power does the lowest-ranked guy really have?”
“No…that’s…you’re overestimating me, right? Of course, I’m the head of the Ishizuru family, and I’m different from you guys from birth…if you expect too much from me, even I’ll get nervous…”
As I was speaking, the classroom door behind me opened with a loud creak. It was our teacher, Kageyama. I realized that a lot of time had passed.
When the HR bell rang, we all scattered and returned to our seats.
—How much power does he really have?
…I don’t know.
Sorry, Aoi, but you won’t be able to see my true abilities this time. The one who will become the class leader is Aoi Sousuke. That’s how it was decided in the original story.