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

George Eliot

Advanced Nurturing High School

You want some snacks, Airi?

Oh, what pretty scenery!

Oh, thanks, Haruka-san!

We're going fairly deep into the mountains.

I bet there's nothing there, like with the island island.

Want to play cards?

Hey, they say the communal bath uses natural hot springs.

Oh, sure, I've got some.

For real?

Is it mixed bathing?

Hey, let's not get ahead of ourselves!

Hey, someone up front's being really annoying.

Keep your voice down, Sudo-kun.

Oh, I bet it's Ike-kun and those guys.

Sorry, Suzune.

I'm nervous having the upperclassmen here, too.

Hah, Sudo got yelled at.

Stop it, Yamauchi-kun.

Yeah, since we don't interact with them most times.

Ah, what a pleasant nap that was.

Sounds like they're having fun up there!

Sorry to interrupt the fun,

but I need you to quiet down.

You, the students of Class D...

Excuse me. You're Class C now, aren't you?

Then for you, my newly advanced class,

I'll explain the coming special exam:

the "mixed training camp."

It's so cold!

Wow, check it out!

We're spending a whole week here?

Having to live and work with some other class...

Dunno if I can do it.

The purpose of this special exam is to use a training camp

to inspire, primarily, mental growth.

You'll be grouped with people you wouldn't normally interact with,

and live together there.

"Mixed training camp."

As the name suggests,

it's a special exam in which we're split along class year and gender lines,

then put into small groups of players from mixed classes,

and subsequently graded as those groups.

Whether or not we pass is determined

by four tests conducted on the last day.

1.) Zen A meditation test will be conducted in the dojo. Grading will be based on etiquette and posture. 2.) Written Exam A written test primarily about morality will be conducted. Grading will be based on test scores. 3.) Speech Every member of the group will give a speech. Grading will be based on four criteria: "Volume," "Posture," "Content," "Delivery." 4.) Marathon All groups will participate in a relay marathon. Grading will be based on placement and time.

High-scoring groups will receive class points and private points.

But that's not the important part.

Yeah.

What you really have to avoid

is falling under the borderline.

Groups that fall short of the borderline will see their leader

and one person named by said leader expelled.

You have to share responsibility and go down with them?!

You might be in trouble, Sudo.

You've got such a bad attitude.

Huh?!

I've been making a real effort lately, all right?

I won't let anyone from our class be expelled.

If you ever find yourself struggling, feel free to talk to me.

But how are we supposed to talk to you?

Boys and girls are separated, except for at dinner.

They'll be confiscating these, too.

Yeah, so I think we should have a central consultant for the girls, as well.

Would you be willing to take that role, Horikita-san?

Very well.

But while I hesitate to admit to it,

I'm not sure I have an appropriate personality for assisting others.

You really shouldn't admit to that, yeah.

So, Kushida-san...

I'd like you to serve as sub-leader.

I-I'm not sure how helpful I could be...

Oh, you'll be helpful.

Everyone in the class trusts you, after all.

Um...

Sure! If I'm the one you want, I'll do my best to help.

There's seriously nothing here.

This is nuts.

And they're taking our phones.

I wanna go home!

Keep it going! Keep it going!

Seems like Class A is already arranging something.

Class C, I'm taking your phones.

I want all of you to hand them over and sign the check sheet.

Sender: A

Cancel

Accept

For this exam,

I wonder if the groups will be graded on a pass/fail.

it won't be possible for me to protect everyone in the class by myself.

I guess that's when the battle starts, huh?

Third-year bus coming in.

I'm nervous being separated from everyone.

I'll have to narrow down who I protect.

Students in the parking space, please move!

Don't worry. I'm sure it'll work out.

We'll do just what you told us, Nagumo-kun.

Thanks, I'm counting on you.

You work hard, too, Nagumo-kun!

We're going to take our luggage into the building.

There, you'll divide along gender lines and break up into groups.

We'll leave the group division up to you.

The school will not get involved.

The group must talk among themselves and choose a leader.

So they're leaving the whole thing to us.

I'd rather not be in a group with him.

If you're unable to choose a leader, you'll be automatically disqualified,

meaning you will be expelled.

Ryuen Kakeru.

Since that time he lost to me,

the tyrant of the former Class C voluntarily relinquished his throne.

Since then, he's been a pariah to Class D... rather, our entire grade.

Ryuen-san...

We'll start with the first-years. Get that luggage moving.

We gotta climb a mountain carrying all that stuff?

Hey, girls, you'd better help.

Horikita-senpai.

Once the groups are decided, would you like to have a competition?

Don't be ridiculous.

What's the point of a second-year competing with a third-year?

All I want is a battle between the current and former student council presidents.

Before you go on and graduate, I want to find out if I've surpassed you.

What's the nature of the competition?

Horikita-kun?!

Whose group gets the higher average score.

Simple, isn't it?

I see.

I'd be happy to take your wager, then.

But don't get the other students mixed up in it.

An honorable duel, eh?

Sounds good to me.

There'll be no punishment for losing.

We're fighting for pride, nothing more.

My brother accepted his challenge?

The current student council president, Nagumo Miyabi.

He appears rather confident.

Hey, are you kidding me?

It's a pretty small room.

So we're staying in here with nine others?

Well, let's all get along.

I'm taking the end, then.

Hey, wait!

Hey! You can't just call it!

Yeah, we need to talk this over.

Huh? What was that, Yukimura?

Don't order me around just 'cause you got picked for group lea—

I guess that whole thing cowed him somewhat.

I'll gladly take the center, then!

Hey!

He just said we had to talk it out, Koenji!

This is my best position.

The rest of you should choose wherever you like, as well.

What happened to talking it over?

I guess we've got choppy seas ahead.

Something you want to say, Yahiko?

I shouldn't even need to say it, Hashimoto.

We might both be in Class A, but I still don't trust you.

I'm sure.

Hey, don't hog all the futons!

But we're currently allies in the same group.

The answer is no!

We'll see about that.

At least lay them parallel to the walls.

That's another no.

We're a band of ruffians, unlike the other groups.

Don't make trouble for the other classes.

I don't wish to have trouble made for me, either.

There's no room to form bonds.

I don't usually see you so tired, Ichinose.

Oh, Ayanokoji-kun.

Hey there.

Sorry. Divvying up the groups was pretty rough.

Girls aren't shy about saying who they don't like, you know?

Don't take on too much.

Hey, it's okay.

My endurance is the one thing I've got going for me.

Speaking of...

Having the boys and girls only get together in the cafeteria...

You can really feel the school's hand at work, huh?

Their hand?

Yeah.

It feels like a field prepared especially for sharing information

and giving directions.

I suppose it does.

Honami-chan!

I could use your advice!

Sure! What is it?

The most powerful students here are those with the best communication skills,

and who others trust the most.

Hey, hey, Kushida-san!

Want to eat with us?

Sorry. I'm talking shop about our class with Horikita-san.

Oh, really?

Another time, then!

So, did you force me into your group to keep an eye on me?

Or because you want me to acknowledge you as an ally?

Yes, I won't deny that being part of my motive.

I don't suppose you'll accept that it's completely futile, then?

I want you to trust me.