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

You're the only one here so far, Yagami?

Hey, Utomiya-kun.

I had a feeling you'd be the Class C representative.

Though I'm not convinced I'm cut out for leadership.

I'm sure the others realized how responsible you were.

We've lost one of our own.

I take that loss extremely seriously.

I didn't expect Hatano-kun to get expelled, either.

It's a terrible shame.

Yes.

Do you think Hosen will come?

I'd give it 50-50 odds.

I'd bet on no.

Class D won't work with anyone unless they get points out of it.

I think that's why he might come.

If he doesn't, we'll form our own group without Class D for sure.

Far from being in demand then, they'll be left out in the cold.

Hey, Riku, Takuya!

I knew it'd be you two.

They're still making you do all the dirty work, Osamu-kun?

Our leader hates the dirty work.

That makes me the fall guy.

We just waiting on Kazuomi?

Wouldn't it be better for us to work without him?

The deserted island test will require skills other than pure academics.

Class D may be the lowest-ranked class overall,

but they're first in Physical Ability by a narrow margin.

I think they could play a crucial role in group formation.

I get what you're saying, Riku.

Our Class A is annoyed about Kazuomi's attitude of demanding points

in exchange for cooperation, too.

But I don't think we should count them out just yet.

I acknowledge that Class D has a great deal to offer,

but I don't think it's worth trying to curry favor with Hosen.

Looks like you won't get your wish, Riku.

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

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

#7 Plotting

So you're ready to pay up, are you?

Is that supposed to be funny?

We're not paying you a single point.

Let's all settle down, now.

We can't negotiate if we start out at each other's throats.

Now that we're all here, let's get started, then.

I didn't say I was ready to start!

Hosen, I'm going to ask you to refrain from violence here.

Oh? You gonna stop me, then?

I will if I have to.

Sounds fun.

Show me what you can do, then!

This is ridiculous.

But if that's what you want, I'll respond in kind...

on the condition that you leave my classmates alone forever.

Hey, now, what's that supposed to mean?

I know who got Hatano expelled.

And you think it was me?

Who else could it be?

Calm down, you two!

Right now, we need to focus on the deserted island survival game.

Did I say I was here to talk about that?

Then did you just come here to kill time?

What if I did?

I refuse to believe you're that stupid.

Both the second- and third-years have been through this test before.

We need to recognize that we're at a severe disadvantage.

If we can't work together, they'll eat us all alive.

That's coward talk, Yagami.

I'm not afraid of the upperclassmen. I can crush 'em all.

Not everyone is as blessed as you are.

The fact of the matter is that first-years,

as a whole, are at a disadvantage.

I think it's necessary for first-years to work together

and make at least one powerful group of four.

A group of students who

can easily compete with the upperclassmen, like you said.

You're proposing that we don't compete with each other for class points

this time?

Yes. Unlike the upperclassman, who don't have much time before graduation,

we'll have more than enough time for that moving forward.

So we should abandon this as a race for class points.

I'm not sure that's sufficient reason for us to team up with each other.

We'll have far more to lose if the upperclassmen trample us.

Wait a minute, Takuya.

Why just one group?

If the idea is to have groups meet up for the main event,

wouldn't it be better to have multiple strong groups?

You're right, of course.

But if we do that from the start, we risk dividing our power.

It's important to make the strongest possible group of four

that can definitely take first place.

Since the upperclassmen

can only have a maximum of three people from three classes working together.

And if we can take first place, we don't have to worry about the rest at all?

Even if Hosen-kun refuses and it's just our three classes,

we'll just use the same strategy as the other grade years.

We first-years are given the privilege

of forming small groups of up to four people.

It would be a waste to just throw that away.

So I want you to help me.

Sure, I'm willing to help out.

What are you up to, Hosen?

Why should I be up to something?

You made your cute little request for my help, and I'm willing to entertain it.

What are your conditions?

For the large group when we get there,

I want the two empty slots to be Class D students.

That's my must-have.

What?

But we still don't know if we'll get to choose our large groups or not.

I told you, that's my must-have.

I see. So if we can't let in two Class D students,

we'll have to complete the test with just the four.

Don't mess around, Hosen.

I'm not messing around.

If you don't like it, you can drop out.

You son of a...

Calm down, Utomiya-kun.

I think his conditions are acceptable.

Our priority should be unity between the four of us.

If we give him an inch now, he'll take a mile later.

And if we let Class D go now, you think that will change his attitude?

Well...

The most important thing now is that the first-years win this test.

We should set aside everything else.

I agree with him, Riku.

I understand how you feel, but first-year unity has to come first.

So as long as you get that, you're fine with anything else, Hosen?

Do what you want.

So, are we heading to Yukimoo's room?

I'm fine with it, but we're going to study, not hang out.

Yeah, I know.

Ayanokoji-kun!

Are you free for a minute?

What is it?

There's a first-year who wants to speak to you.

Do you think you'd be able to see them?

What's this, Kiyo-pon?

Think some little kohai has a crush on you?

I-Is that what it is?!

If it is, I'm afraid I can't give my blessing.

Is that what it is?

Well, it's actually a boy who wants to talk to you...

Sorry.

Seems fine to me.

It's good to make more inroads with the first-years.

Yeah. Since our group isn't exactly outgoing, either.

Y-Yes. It's fine with me if you go, then.

All right.

Looks like he's coming.

Let's wait here.

It seems like you've gotten close with the first-years already.

Huh? Well, it's already July.

We've had plenty of time.

I'm sure you've made a few friends among the first-years yourself!

I wouldn't go that far just yet.

R-Really?

Well, no need to rush, I suppose.

There's lots of time left!

Kushida-senpai!

This is the one who wanted to meet you. His name is Yagami-kun.

It's a pleasure to meet you, Ayanokoji-senpai.

Thank you for making time to speak with me.

You're in Class 1-B, right?

Yes!

I'm Yagami Takuya!

I actually have to tell you something.

Are you aware of the extremely limited special test that's been offered

to the first-years?

Um, I'm afraid I haven't heard anything about this...

Do you mind if I talk in front of her?

I have no right to stop you.

Soon after we came to the school, we got a communique from President Nagumo.

Whoever gets you expelled before

the second term begins will be paid 20 million points.

What? You have to expel Ayanokoji-kun?

And 20 million... That's so much!

Is that really allowed?

I understand now that this was an extremely unusual special test.

I also have no interest in getting rewarded for sabotaging someone else,

so I have no intention of participating.

But why Ayanokoji-kun?

The president said he was chosen at random from the second-years.

But didn't it seem strange to have a special test that

wasn't officially issued by the school?

Acting Chairman Tsukishiro was present when the president told us about it.

It seemed like a legitimate setting in which to be issued a special test.

The acting chairman was there?

Yeah, I guess that does seem legitimate...

In attendance from Class 1-A were Takahashi Osamu-kun and Ishigami Kyo-kun.

From Class B, it was me.