ALL NOVEL The Strongest Solo Gamer with Terrible Social Skills Reincarnates as a Hated NPC in a VRMMO Chapter 98
98: Observing the Competition ① My Path & Kyoukai River
――SIDE: I, Ryuuji――
“Wow, he’s really popular, isn’t he?”
Special exhibition seats in the student council’s VIP area.
As I sat down, spreading out a large amount of chicken and potatoes on the table, I couldn’t help but feel excited about the scene unfolding before my eyes.
Although I had set the stage myself, the outcome was still unknown. I wished for something interesting to happen as I took a bite of the chicken in front of me.
“Oh, you’re doing well, Ryuuji-chan.”
“…It’s Kyoukai River, isn’t it? You’re joining us too. You should be watching with your friends downstairs.”
“But it’s better to watch from here.”
“Are you looking forward to Shouma?”
“Of course☆”
As he said that, Kyoukai River snatched a potato from the table without asking.
I really dislike this guy.
I thought to myself again.
“Do you think our time was as lively as this?”
“…Not really? Someone dropped out, and it was a pretty dull competition.”
“Ahaha☆ That’s right! It overlapped with the live concert, and we couldn’t make it. ……And, Ryuuji-chan, you’re still hung up about that, aren’t you――”
“Ugh…… The second-year competition was in May, wasn’t it? I’ll settle the score with you then!”
“…Ah, wasn’t it after Golden Week? Sorry☆ I have work that month, so it’s impossible. Let’s play again next time, okay? ♪”
“What the――!! You’re going to get away with it again?! How many times are you going to do this?!”
“So, sorry…”
“…Yeah.”
Kyoukai River apologized superficially, but I’m sure he didn’t mean it. I don’t know what kind of idol activities he’s involved in, but his attitude of prioritizing ABYSS over everything else really gets on my nerves.
…Even though I’m frustrated, the fact that he’s participating doesn’t change. I’ll focus on the first-year competition for now.
“…What do you think about the first-year competition?”
“Which group will win? If it goes as expected, it’ll be A-group, right? They’ve already surpassed 2-D’s abilities, and even without Miko-chan, their victory is certain, I think☆”
“If it goes as expected, that is――”
With this power gap, you’re saying that guy is aware of that b*stard, too…?
“――Well, it all depends on how Shoma-kun moves, doesn’t it? If he’s going to take the ‘win’, the outcome of the competition is unpredictable, I think.”
“Huh? You’re really counting on that guy, aren’t you?”
“Yeah, kinda☆.”
As he replied, Kyouran Kawa operated his portal device, showing me the screen.
What was displayed was the school’s internal SNS bulletin board, with a thread about the class competition.
“What’s this…? What’s going on?”
“It’s a betting pool, dude♪ Everyone’s betting online on which class will win the competition☆.”
“Hmm…”
While I was unaware, they’d started something interesting. Depending on the content, it might be better to crack down on all of them. As I thought, I gazed at Kyouran Kawa’s portal device.
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【1st Derby: 1st-Year Class Competition】
Current Odds↓
1.◎A Class Odds 1.50
2.○B Class Odds 2.50
3.△C Class Odds 8.00
4.✕D Class Odds 30.00
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It’s too boring, lol
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My prediction is A Class will win
[104:noname:2025/04/28(Fri)]
Not a prediction, lol ww
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D Class odds are 30 times, isn’t that crazy?! It’s a chance to win big money!!
Someone, bet on it!!
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105＞
Please, go ahead
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Is this the end for Ishizuru Shoma, too?
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Thinking calmly, isn’t it crazy to anger A Class’s Harii Nakajou, even with the student council president’s barrier? I don’t think he can survive
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List of Ishizuru Shoma’s Enemies↓
Kinsei Daishou・Harii Family
Yuurandou Jigoku Saitou with Onmyoudou
Tsutenkaku Saisuke & Hot-Blooded Believers
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I’m about to wet myself lol
[111:noname:2025/04/28(Fri)]
This is like the downfall of the Ishiru family…
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He has the strongest ally, the student council president
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112＞＞
Ahhh!!
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113＞＞
Yes, that’s blasphemy
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113＞＞
Reported it
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113＞＞
That’s reckless… (；∀；)
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I heard a rumor
Is the student council president really the emperor’s child?
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117＞＞
Shhh!!
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Erase erase erase
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Speed up the thread!!
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Shoma’s still not here?(・∀・ )っ/凵⌒☆Chin chin
“As usual, so damn pointless…”
While returning the magic crystal terminal (portal) to that guy from Kyoryukawa, I voice my thoughts. Everyone’s betting on Class A to win. They think Class D will be trampled.
I completely agree.
—But that guy from Kyoryukawa doesn’t seem to think so, huh…?
What on earth has he got up his sleeve?