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

You'll compete in a deserted island survival game.

What makes this different from last year's version is the scale.

In addition to the testing period being longer,

the island we'll be using is bigger, as well.

And as all class years will be competing at once,

the number of opponents will be the greatest in school history.

I can't reveal all the rules at this particular moment in time,

but in the upcoming special test,

you'll be able to form large groups of up to six to cooperate.

These large groups will be based on small groups.

Starting today, you'll be choosing partners to form your small groups.

Think carefully about what kind of group you want to form.

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

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

#6 A Tumultuous Scramble

What did you want to talk to me about, Koenji?

I believe you've neglected a crucial point, Teacher.

A crucial point?

If a student decides to take the special test alone,

and they're not feeling well that day...

What happens then?

A ridiculous question.

Last year, you dropped out due to illness.

But this year, there will be no special treatment.

Your penalty will be to pay six million points.

You don't have enough to pay that.

What will you do? Prioritize your freedom and be expelled?

I suppose we'll find out.

You're free to go now, Teacher.

By the way...

Do you have business with me, Ayanokoji, my boy?

You seem to excel at hiding things.

But from you, I cannot ascertain what is truth and what is lies.

I do not trust the words of a person like that.

You don't seem like the kind of person to trust anyone.

True enough.

So, how are you going to approach the upcoming test?

A fine question.

There's no harm in asking— will you allow me to join your group?

I'm afraid not.

There's too much on the line to involve someone

who's sure to drop out on the first day.

I see. I cannot object to that.

Are you sure you can afford to think that way?

I'll think very carefully about how to surmount this until the day comes.

The key this time around seems to be that you can partner with anyone in your year.

Forming groups of the most talented people in the year

to aim for the top spots could mitigate risk,

but it won't change the class point differentials.

Working within your class is high-risk but lets you keep all the points,

so it's a chance to make progress against them.

But what if the other classes work together without us?

I wonder how Sakayanagi-san, Ryuen-kun, and Ichinose-san will approach it.

Class A is so far ahead,

all they'll want is to keep anyone from gaining on them.

So what about a three-class alliance?

Classes B through D could work together to close the gap.

The enemy of the enemy is my friend, you mean?

A reasonable idea.

But if we propose the idea of isolating Class A,

Sakayanagi-san will likely retaliate.

It would be nice if one of the other classes would make the offer instead.

It seems they've made their move already.

I've ordered the others not to form groups just yet.

Have you heard from Ichinose?

I would expect her to propose a full second-year collaboration.

Not at the moment.

If she wanted all the second-year students working together,

I would expect her to be putting feelers out already.

In this year's island survival game...

Would it be possible to ask you to take first on your own?

Don't be ridiculous.

The only thing we know now is that it's a special test on a deserted island.

I thought you might not even need a group.

If we can take first place,

we're guaranteed to gain on the competition.

Then we can focus on group formations to prevent expulsion.

Students in the bottom five groups will be penalized with expulsion, after all.

We can't pay the points to save them all.

Yes.

We can't make point transfers once the test has started,

so I'd like to get as many points to the at-risk students as possible,

but if the students we lend points to are hit with the penalty,

the consequences will be terrible.

They'll have to do what they can to survive on their own.

Can I talk with you again sometime?

I'll do what I can.

That's all I ask.

Thank you.

Hey.

Hello there, Ayanokoji-kun!

This is an unusual pairing.

I have a bad feeling about this. Can I just go home?

Ishizaki...

You didn't answer our text, so we came to you.

Can we talk?

You want me...

to pair up with you?

Me, Albert, or Shiina...

Just work with someone from Class B!

In other words, you want me to join Class B?

Yeah!

Is there some benefit to me in that?

It's not a bad deal for you at all, man.

If we make it to Class A,

we'll give you 20 million points and welcome you into our class.

I want that, too!

Yes.

Is Ryuen behind this offer?

Or was this your idea, Ishizaki?

It was my idea!

Ryuen-san doesn't know about it.

Have you considered what will happen if he finds out?

Of course not! I can't afford to!

That's part of going for it.

What matters in the special test is to not lose any second-year class points.

In order to place in the top three, we'll need you, Ayanokoji-kun.

I understand your proposal.

You'll work with us, then?!

I appreciate the offer,

but I can't agree at this stage.

How come?!

I think we need to offer better conditions.

Besides, to place at the top of the island survival game,

the best group would be Ryuen-kun, Kaneda-kun, and Ayanokoji-kun together.

We need to get Ryuen-kun involved.

There's no way!

You really think Ryuen-san would agree to my plan?

I doubt he'd be enthusiastic, no.

For now, let's be satisfied that we were able to convey

our idea to Ayanokoji-kun.

Fine, I get it.

I don't know if I can meet your expectations,

but I'll give it some thought.

Hey, Shinohara!

What do you want?

Um, you know...

Have you figured out who you're partnering with yet?

No. Why do you ask?

O-Oh, no reason! Just figured I'd ask!

Oh, really?

You'll be with Sudo-kun and Hondo-kun regardless, right?

What's wrong with that?!

I'll have more fun with those guys anyway!

Yes, I'm sure.

But while I'm sure those guys could figure it out without me...

I'd be happy to lend you a hand if you needed it, so...

If you need some help, y'know...

I'd be willing to group up with you, y'know?

What's this all about?

You want to be in a group with me?

D-Don't get the wrong idea, okay?!

Look, you could actually get expelled over this, right?!

So, as an expression of my kindness,

I'm willing to take the hit and keep you safe!

What do you mean, "take the hit"?

I never asked you.

Good morning, Ike-kun!

Do you have a minute?

Yeah, I've got nothing better to be doing right now!

Kobashi-san from Class C wants to invite you to join her group.

Would you be willing to discuss it with her?

You mean it?! Heck yeah, I'm on my way right now!

But you were talking to Shinohara-san just now, weren't you?

You really want to go?

It's fine by me.

He wouldn't stop blabbing at me, and it was so annoying.

Take him wherever you want.

I'm the one who's annoyed right now!

C'mon, let's go!

I guess someone else needs me, huh?!

Satsuki.

Komiya-kun...

Ayanokoji-kun.

You're in deep trouble.

You actually drew the "Trial" card.

Eight types of cards with special effects,

distributed to students for the test...

Trial: You may increase your class points awarded in the special test by 50%. However, if not in the top 30% of groups, your group will receive a penalty. The extra points will be provided by the school.

In exchange for increasing our class points earned by 50%,

you'll suffer a penalty if you don't place in the top 30%.

I doubt anyone would trade for that card.

It looks like you'll have no choice but to aim for a high placement.

I'm afraid I could also get rid of it if I find someone who wants to trade.

It's up to you which you choose.

I just hope you can find someone who wants it in the first place.

And just so you know, I was being sarcastic.

I'll bet.

Punishment for what you put me through every day.

I'm not trying to "put you through" anything.

Hey, you—