Classroom of the Elite (ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ)

I've learned one thing.

Shaking people down for points isn't Hosen's only motive.

What do you mean?

I thought Hosen wouldn't

let his people pair up for anything but large numbers of points

because he wanted to stock up points for himself.

But if that were the case, he'd be more proactive

about partnering up the lower-scoring students.

That is true.

Any student who fails suffers a painful point penalty.

You're right, Ayanokoji-senpai.

Hosen-kun hasn't taken any payment from our classmates.

He just wants to impose rules to keep an iron grip on the class, then?

And any students who break those rules are ostracized.

But relationships forged with points will always be dependent on points.

I want to build a relationship of trust from an even playing field.

Take my offer to Hosen-kun.

I'm prepared to discuss at any time.

Very well. I'll call him and see.

I have Hosen-kun on the phone.

Heya. Nanase filled me in.

I'd prefer to speak in person.

Hosen Kazuomi

Nah, we're not doing that.

So you refuse to even negotiate?

That's right.

But Hosen-kun—

Hosen Kazuomi

Shut your damn trap.

Where do you get off talking back to me?

I'll kill you.

I'd rather you didn't.

I'd like you to meet with Horikita-senpai, though.

Next time you contact me, you better have the points I asked for.

Hosen Kazuomi

Call Ended

I'm sorry!

Don't bow to us, please.

I'm very grateful for the help you've offered.

But...

At the very least, I've made my intentions clear to Hosen-kun.

That's enough for now.

Classroom of the Elite 4th Season 2nd Year 1st Term

Classroom of the Elite 4th Season 2nd Year 1st Term

#3 Determination of a Leader

Calling

In Call

Took you long enough to pick up!

Sorry.

Did you look into the thing I asked you for this morning?

Yeah, that's why I'm calling.

The clerk I talked to said they'd only sold one since the start of April.

Apparently, some first-year tried to buy one,

but after they checked out, some other kid talked to them, and they returned it.

Who was the student who asked them to return it?

The clerk didn't know.

Said it was a girl, though.

Did my intel help you out?

Yes, even more than I expected.

I'm pretty good at stuff, huh?

Better show me some gratitude.

I am grateful.

By the way, how are your studies going?

Well, I mean...

Look, you haven't been to the study group lately, have you?

Would you be more motivated if I were there?

Well, yeah!

I gotta show off my best side when my boyfriend's there.

Then will you come to my apartment tomorrow?

You wanna hang out?!

Yes, but we won't be hanging out. We'll be studying.

Koenji-kun.

You haven't found a partner yet, I hear.

What of it?

I'll easily achieve a passing grade no matter who my partner is.

Would you let me pick your partner, then?

I must refuse.

Why?

Because I am who I am!

Is that everything?

I suppose. For now.

I-I'm sorry to have kept you waiting.

Did something happen?

I was trying to convince Hosen-kun to come with me.

It seems you didn't succeed.

We'll have to resort to more forceful methods.

We're not making any progress like this.

May I offer an idea of my own, then?

I've determined that Hosen-kun's methods

will hurt our competitiveness moving forward.

As a desperate last resort,

I'm thinking about making a play to become leader of Class 1-D.

Are you serious?

Wouldn't that put too much of the burden on you?

I don't mind.

I don't want to lose the trust and opportunities you're offering me.

Going against Hosen-kun won't just hurt your class's unity.

It'll tear it in half.

I can't let you do that.

I suppose that's true.

Class 1-D's problems will be resolved if we can just get Hosen-kun on our side.

So will you help me change his mind?

It's a dangerous gamble.

I'm aware of that.

I also believe there's a very good chance that we could work together.

Despite how hostile he's being to you?

I've chosen to interpret that as sublimated affection.

For now, at least.

I also think that convincing Hosen-kun is the best way.

If you'll trust me with this,

I'll make sure he meets with you by Sunday, two days from now.

I trust you.

I look forward to seeing you both in two days.

Yes, we'll be there.

What is it?

Time for my study group.

We have our game plan. Can you handle the rest?

Sure.

Horikita-senpai seems to be juggling a lot.

To lead a class, I guess that's what you have to do.

Horikita-senpai is your class's leader.

But...

What kind of person are you, Ayanokoji-senpai?

I think that you might be a rather base and wicked person.

What do you mean by that?

Well...

The White Room student would want to scrutinize me from up close.

To prove that they're better... and...

to prove themselves to that man.

But that didn't seem like something you'd say to a fellow White Room student.

I'm sorry. Pretend I didn't say anything.

Goodbye, Senpai. I'll be going now.

Nanase.

Are you aware of the existence of protection points?

No, I'm not.

You can spend them to negate an expulsion.

Why are you telling me about this?

As thanks for your help.

I appreciate that.

There's a lot of people around outside at this time,

but I was really careful not to be seen.

Okay, let's get started.

Huh?! Shouldn't there be something else first?

If your studies are where they should be,

I'll happily entertain whatever chit-chat you'd like.

Hey, question.

Your Academic Achievement rating is C, right?

But you could get a better score if you wanted, right?

I suppose.

Why go so hard to hide it, then?

I didn't want to stand out.

So, hey! What score would you get if you went all-out?

400.

For real? But isn't that...

Since coming here, I haven't encountered a single problem I couldn't solve.

Let's get started, then.

You sit here.

Teach me by my side.

Huh?

What's this?

Hair, I guess.

It's a red hair! And it's long!

This clearly belongs to a girl!

Red hair! A girl I've never seen before!

Yes?

Oh? Isn't this Ayanokoji-senpai's apartment?

Sorry, it's me.

How can I help you?

Oh, you have a guest?

Should I come back another time?

No, it's fine. Come on in.

Thanks for having me!

Hey there! I'm Amasawa Ichika!

A pleasure.

You're a second-year, right? What's your name?

Karuizawa Kei.

Karuizawa-senpai, huh?