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

What is evil? -Whatever springs from weakness.

If I may, I'd like to pose this question:

Are human beings truly equal?

Nowadays, people never shut up about the need for equality.

A great man once said, "Heaven does not create one person above or below another."

But the quote doesn't end there.

It actually says we're equal at birth, but then gaps appear.

That the differences are the result of one's academic efforts, or lack thereof.

At any rate, humans are capable of thinking for themselves.

"Equality" may be a false concept,

but our inequality remains a difficult thing to accept.

Excuse me... Could you give up your seat?

That's a priority seat. I think you should let this elderly lady sit there.

My, my, pretty girl.

While it may be a priority seat, there is no law requiring me to relinquish it.

You want me to give up my seat just because I am young?

Nonsense, pure and simple.

Even if I am young, standing consumes more stamina than sitting.

Why should I do something so detrimental with no benefit to myself?

I think you'd be contributing to society.

And this lady seems to be having trouble staying upright.

I have no interest in contributing to society.

Besides...

What about those sitting in the other seats?

The difference between priority seats and others seems rather trivial to me.

R-Really, I'm fine.

But thank you.

Excuse me! Would any of you be willing to give up your seat?

Um, you can have mine.

Thank you so much!

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So this is my new school?

Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School.

A school established by the Japanese government

to nurture the young people who will support the country in the future.

It boasts a 100% employment and college entry rate,

and with thorough, state-directed teaching methods,

it spares no effort in pursuing the nation's desired future.

Hold on a sec.

You were looking at me on the bus. Why?

Oh. Sorry.

It was because you, like me, didn't seem interested in giving up your seat.

So you don't like to get involved in stuff like that either, huh?

Don't assume I'm like you.

I held on to my seat as a matter of conviction.

Uh, doesn't that make you even worse?

If you have no business with me, fine.

Now we'll have a few words from the student council president.

I am the student council president, Horikita Manabu.

As a representative of the upper classes,

I would like to extend words of welcome to our newest students.

As I believe you know, our school is highly accomplished in all aspects,

and boasts a high employment and college entry rate.

This is the pride of our school, accomplished through the hard work

of both our graduating students and those still attending.

We expect the same from the new students.

We're in the same class?

Everything in this school is decided by merit...

I see! What genre do you like best?

Oh, what genre? Well... I like romance!

Oh, really?

Stuff like shoujo manga...

Really? I like mysteries!

Mysteries?!

Surprising, huh?

Yeah!

I get that a lot!

I'm sitting next to her?

An unpleasant coincidence.

I feel the same way.

Everyone, may I have a moment?

I was hoping we could all introduce ourselves

to get a jump on getting better acquainted.

The teacher doesn't seem to be here yet, anyway.

How about it?

I'm in!

Sounds fun.

Yeah. I don't even know anyone's names.

Thanks. Okay, I'll go first.

I'm Hirata Yosuke.

Just call me Yosuke. No need for formality.

I play all kinds of sports, and I intend to join the soccer club at this school.

Nice to meet you all!

Sounds good!

I bet he'll end up being the class leader.

I'll go next!

My name is Kushida Kikyo.

My goal is to become friends with each and every one of you!

I'd like to make lots of good memories, so don't hesitate to invite me anywhere!

Looking forward to it!

She'll be popular with both guys and girls.

Me next! I'm Ike Kanji!

She's already got that "I can be friends with anyone" aura about her.

I love girls, and I hate hot guys!

But I guess this is no time to be critical.

I'm always accepting new girlfriend applications!

These introductions will determine everyone's standing in the class.

I'm Yamauchi Haruki.

In elementary school, I went to nationals in ping-pong.

Should I try for a joke?

In middle school, I was the baseball club's ace and cleanup hitter.

I bet I can get a big laugh if I'm really energetic.

I'm still recovering from an injury I got during the Inter-high.

Or maybe I'd just creep everyone out.

Oh, wow! The Inter-high, in middle school?

It's not like I have any hobbies or talents, anyway.

I'm just a white bird, flying free.

Next up... you!

Huh? Me?

No getting around it.

I'd better muster up the energy to introduce myself.

For the sake of my school life.

Uh...

Um...

I'm Ayanokoji Kiyotaka.

Uh...

I look forward to studying with you.

Ah, um...

I'm not good at anything in particular.

Uh...

I'll work hard to get along with everyone.

I blew it.

Nice to meet you, Ayanokoji.

Let's be good friends.

She laughed at me.

Okay, next up...

Introductions? Please.

What are we, little kids?

Do that if you want, but leave us out of it.

Everyone...

Take your seats.

I'm Chabashira Sae, the homeroom teacher for Class D.

There will be no changing of classes in this school.

I will be responsible for you for the next three years, until you graduate.

First, I'll hand out the school rule book.

Take one and pass it back.

We have special rules at this school.

First, you will live in dorms.

While at school, your ability to leave campus and contact the outside world will be limited.

But don't worry.

The school offers a variety of facilities.

Everything you need can be found here, including entertainment.

To buy things, you'll use points stored in the school's official computer system.

At this school, you can buy anything using points.

Points are allotted on the first of each month.

One point is worth one yen.

You have already been allotted 100,000 points for this month.

100,000?

Are you serious?

Are you surprised by the size of your allotment?

This school judges students based on merit.

You are attributed significant value just for being accepted here.

Thanks for your business!

It really does work like money.

Twenty-five students per class, and four classes per grade...

That makes 300 students total.

If each student gets 100,000 yen per month,

that's 360 million per year.

Strange, even if it is government-funded...

Another unpleasant coincidence.

You don't have to be so twitchy.

Well, since we sit beside each other, we should at least get along.

What's your name?

You can tell me that much, can't you?

Is it a problem if I refuse to answer?

No, but it's unsettling not to know the name of the person sitting beside me.

It's Horikita Suzune.

Horikita?

Like the student council president?

You're buying lots of cheap stuff.

You have a lot of money, though.

You could buy more expensive—

I don't need it.

But—

I don't need it, I told you.

Right.

You don't seem very good at interacting with people.

You're a lousy conversationalist.

That's true, although you don't seem much better.

True. But I, for one, feel no need to make friends.

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