Too soon, they found themselves standing in front of his dorm room. Hashima stopped, turning to her.
"Want to come in?" he offered, his voice low.
She nodded, and Hashima opened the door.
"I can make you tea… or something else."
Ando felt a shiver run down her spine. She met his gaze, searching for a hint of mockery, but he seemed utterly serious.
"Maybe… something else?" she murmured, a mischievous smile playing on her lips, as she traced circles on the floor with the tip of her shoe.
Hashima stared at her, one eyebrow slightly raised. "Oh?"
Then, in an instant, the atmosphere shifted.
...
He moved closer, slowly, until she could feel his breath on her skin. Ando instinctively stepped back, but her back hit the dorm door, trapping her. Hashima pressed his hand against the wall near her head, caging her without violence, but with no possible escape.
"Then tell me clearly what you want."
His usually calm voice had taken on a rough, almost dangerous edge. Ando's heart raced, the thuds echoing in her ears.
She looked up at him, and for the first time, saw something different in his gaze. It wasn't the polite, reserved Hashima-kun she knew. No. His dark, intense pupils were literally devouring her.
*So… this is his true personality?*
Before she could respond, he gripped her chin, tilting her face toward his.
"I'll make you admit it."
The air in the room was heavy.
Hashima held Ando against the door, and then, without warning, he leaned in.
Their lips met in a kiss that started soft. But Ando's response was immediate, fiery. It escalated.
His lips grew insistent, his tongue pressing with a voracity that made her stagger. *Mmh—*
A muffled moan escaped her, her fingers clutching desperately at his blazer.
One of his hands slid down her back, slowly descending to her hips. Then lower.
*Ah!*
His fingers dug into the flesh of her buttocks, kneading with a firmness that made her arch against him. The kiss deepened, becoming a chaos of hot breaths and tangled tongues. Their teeth clashed.
Hashima growled against her mouth—a rough sound that vibrated in her chest.
He broke the kiss. Just enough to move down to her neck. His lips brushed her skin, then his teeth nipped at her sensitive spot.
*Nnh—!*
Ando shuddered, her head thrown back, while her free hand… slipped under her skirt.
He found the wet heat and traced a slow circle.
"Damn, you're soaking wet."
Hashima's fingers quickened, relentless, as Ando gasped— "ha… ha…~"— her eyes glazed, her lower lip clenched between her teeth.
She felt that tension coiling in her belly, ready to snap, but she wanted more.
His fingers found their target again, more precise, while his other hand pinned her to the door by her hip.
*Mmh—!*
She arched at the mercy of his fingers, her thighs trembling like leaves in a storm.
With a trembling hand, she reached for his pants.
The bulge under the fabric was hard, her fingers brushing the zipper.
Hashima grabbed her wrist.
"Not so fast, baby girl."
He lifted his head, his dark eyes piercing her. A cruel smile curled his lips.
"You still haven't said what you want."
Ando, breathless, her pupils dilated, devoured him with her gaze.
"Hashima…" Her voice was hoarse. "I... "
He smirked, then stepped back, realizing this wasn't the time to get distracted. There were other things to do, and this girl wasn't as important as Ichinose, Suzune, or Sae. If he had time, he'd play… He ran a hand through his hair, his expression neutral again.
"I see. Even after all this, you still don't understand how I feel?"
"Huh!?" The girl was confused.
"No need to continue..."
"No, wait, I think—"
"It's late. You should go back." Hashima shook his head, as if disappointed in something.
Ando, breathless, remained frozen against the door, her gaze still foggy. She wanted to protest, to ask him to finish what he'd started, but the words died on her lips.
She watched him disappear behind the door, her hand on her still-fluttering heart.
"What just happened…?"
***
It was already 9:30 PM. After closing the door, he immediately opened his system interface while washing his hands in the sink.
[Action Interface]
[Ichinose Honami Actions]
[Current Price: 110]
[Quantity Held: 5000]
"The current price is 110. I'll sell 2000 shares as planned."
Hashima Hikaru thought about how to proceed with his first stock sale. After a full day of actions, he had confirmed two things.
First, helping Class B was the best way to raise Ichinose Honami's stock value.
Whether through planning or execution, the price increase depended on the scale of the effort. He didn't plan to sell everything at once, as he'd still be interacting with this girl for three years. In future class competitions, as long as he did his best, the stock price would continue to rise.
If you're not ambitious, what's the point of using the system?
Second, the character stocks offered by the system were random.
This applied not only to classmates but also to teachers, and the initial prices varied. Stocks like Ichinose Honami's, with an initial price of 10, were a bargain for beginners, perfect for a full purchase.
In contrast, the stocks of Chabashira Sae and Horikita Suzune had much higher initial prices, like 50 or 100. At such prices, it was far harder to buy them all. Without sufficient funds, Hashima Hikaru wouldn't even consider it.
Additionally, he didn't know when new stocks would become available. According to his point-collection plan, he'd frequently interact with students from other classes. Maybe one day he'd stumble upon another gem, with a low initial price and easy to raise.
This was the best way to use the system.
"I'll sell some first. Improving my physical condition is my top priority."
After thinking it over, Hashima Hikaru opened the sales page for Ichinose Honami's stocks.
[Sell Ichinose Honami Stocks?]
[Quantity Sold: 2000]
[Sale Successful. Obtained 220,000.]
"First, let's buy the Sports Booster. If possible, I'll start tomorrow."
Without hesitation, Hashima Hikaru purchased the Sports Booster (30 Days) for 100,000 in the [Exchange Shop].
[Sports Booster (30 Days)]
[Increases the bearer's endurance through continuous exercise. Initial effect is a 1-point increase in endurance. Requires 30 days of exercise, with one hour of running per day.]
Once purchased, a bottle of water appeared in Hashima Hikaru's hand. Externally, it looked like an ordinary energy drink.
"Just drink it, right?"
Since the money was spent, might as well go all in.
After drinking the entire bottle, Hashima Hikaru noticed a new line had appeared in his [Personal Information].
[Personal Information]
[Name: Hashima Hikaru]
[Age: 15]
[Intelligence: 7]
[Charisma: 8]
[Endurance: 3]
[Stocks Held: Ichinose Honami Stocks ×3000]
[Skills Acquired: None]
[Funds: 169,000]
[Sports Booster Active. Exercise Goal Completed: 0/30.]
"All set."
Hashima Hikaru remembered the schedule indicated in the student handbook. Classes started at 8:30 AM, leaving him plenty of time to run before heading to class.
"Here we go. First step to getting back in shape: morning jogs start now!"