Chapter 71: A New Beginning

Morning had only just begun to stretch its fingers over the horizon when the first threads of sunlight slipped through the slit in the curtains. The light fell in quiet, deliberate stripes across the room, brushing over the ceiling where Kimura lay flat on his back, eyes open, unmoving.He had been staring at that same ceiling for nearly half an hour, too still for sleep, too restless for peace.Outside, the birds had not yet begun their songs. But in Kimura's ears, something else rang—the sharp, fading wail of the police sirens from the night before, still echoing as if they had carved a groove into his memory. Yamada being led away in handcuffs felt like a scene from a movie he couldn’t stop rewatching.Above him, from the upper bunk, a familiar voice stirred.“You awake?” Rishi’s head appeared, hair tousled, eyes half-lidded. “The teachers decided we’re heading back early. Pack up soon.”

Last Updated : 2025-05-19

Chapter 72: An Economics Lecture at The Interview Site

In front of the prestigious Myoran Private Middle School, Takuto Kimura adjusted the tiny collar of his child-sized suit for the thirteenth time, each tug as precise and deliberate as a final check before stepping onto a battlefield.Beneath the blooming cherry trees lining the campus, other children milled about with nervous glances and jittery steps. Parents whispered final reminders. But Takuto stood apart—not because of his expressionless calm, but because of the slim folder clutched to his chest like a secret weapon.Inside were documents that no normal twelve-year-old should be carrying: Common Middle School Interview Questions and Strategic Answers,Compilation of My Academic Achievements, and most notably, An Analytical Report on the Impact of Japan’s Declining Birthrate on the Education Industry (with data models attached).He scanned them one last time.A shadow move

Last Updated : 2025-05-20

Chapter 73: The Secret War of The Parent Group

Unread messages in the “Myōran Middle School Class of 2024 Parent Group Chat”: 99+Mrs. Kimura sat frozen on the living room couch, her phone gripped like a time bomb. The glow from the screen flickered across her face as she scrolled through message after message with growing horror.“Takuto,” she called, her voice barely above a whisper, “this lady—‘CherryBlossomsDance’—says you built the Tokyo Stock Exchange out of LEGO... in kindergarten?”In the kitchen, Takuto choked mid-sip and spluttered milk across the table.“T-that was part of a financial literacy initiative! It was… educational!” he stammered, wiping his chin with the back of his sleeve.Mrs. Kimura’s eyes narrowed. “And this?” she said, flipping to the next screenshot. “This ‘SeabreezeMama’ claims you ran a lending network in class… and charged cookies as interest?”Takuto set his glass down slowly, eyes resigned.—These moms... the

Last Updated : 2025-05-21

Chapter 74: Capital Operation of Sports Testing

Part II: The Clause You Never ReadThe physical exam form from Myōran Middle School hit Kimura’s desk with a thud that echoed like the toll of judgment day.Physical Evaluation | Passing CriteriaPull-ups | 5 reps50m Sprint | Under 8.5 secondsEndurance Run | 1500m in 7 minutesStaring at it, Kimura ran a hand through his hair, already calculating probabilities like a war strategist."These standards were written for gorillas!" he shouted at his reflection, flexing one arm—then the other. Both remained depressingly noodle-like. “Last life I could at least manage three…”In the corner, Daifuku, the ever-watchful tricolor cat, was perched on the digital scale. His tail swished dramatically as the numbers blinked: 42.3 kg. A full six kilograms under the national average for his age group.Kimura narrowed his eyes. "If I can’t go through the front door, I’ll take th

Last Updated : 2025-05-22

Chapter 75: Parent-Teacher Conference Disaster

At 3:00 a.m. sharp, Takuto Kimura’s phone vibrated so violently it nearly walked itself off the nightstand.[Myōran Middle School Parent Group] 📌 URGENT NOTICE:Tomorrow 8:00 a.m. — Emergency Parent MeetingTopic: Regulation of Commercial Activity on CampusA second message pinged in immediately:[Misaki]: You’re screwed. Someone reported you for ‘campus loan sharking.’Takuto shot upright like he’d been electrocuted, knocking his “Young Entrepreneur of the Year” trophy to the floor. The golden plaque spun once, then lay still at his feet—a mocking reminder of last week’s “achievement,” bartered in exchange for providing a stealthy physical test proxy to the baseball team.From the corner of the room, Daifuku, the household’s tricolor cat, opened one sardonic green eye. His whiskers twitched with malic

Last Updated : 2025-05-23

Final Chapter: The Final Choice - Graduation Defense

Inside Myōran Middle School’s grand auditorium, Takuto Kimura stood at the defense podium, his back illuminated by the rotating 3D data model titled “The Economic Impact of Japan’s Declining Birthrate by 2050.” The shimmering graphs and projections danced across the screen, capturing the audience’s full attention.However, the audience wasn’t composed solely of teachers. In the front row, behind a row of polished wooden desks, sat Chairman Morita, flanked by executives from Kimura Heavy Industries, and—no one knew exactly when they had slipped in—a group of reporters from Tokyo TV’s Economic News Division. The murmurs were hushed, as the unspoken weight of the moment hung in the air.Takuto cleared his throat and pressed the button on his laser pointer.“According to my projections,” he began, “when everyone here retires, the national pension shortfall will reach&mdas