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

Hey, could you calm down?

I am calm.

I just don't understand how he got a perfect score.

It shouldn't even be possible.

Were the questions really that hard?

We're not just talking "hard."

They were far beyond what any high schooler should be learning!

In other words, they weren't meant to be solved.

I've been thinking.

You think maybe Ayanokoji's not on the level?

It's possible!

Maybe he cheated to get the answers in advance—

Hang on.

There's not a damn bit of evidence that Ayanokoji did anything wrong.

Don't pin that crap on a guy when he's not even here.

What's with you, Ken? You're on Ayanokoji's side now?

It's not about picking sides.

I just think it's more likely that he got that perfect score under his own power.

But on Ayanokoji's OAA, his Academic Achievement was even lower than mine.

So maybe he was slacking off before, like Koenji does.

Let's calm down, everyone.

There's a lot we don't know just yet.

And Sudo-kun, isn't it time for your practice?

Y-Yeah. Guess it is.

I've gotta get going, too.

Sorry, but could you stay here with Keisei?

Yeah. See you later, Miyacchi.

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

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

#5 The Twenty-Million Man

It seems you finished your talk with the acting chairman.

I suppose.

You've become rather famous.

I'm not pleased about it, but I considered it a necessary measure.

But how will you explain this to your classmates?

I'm about to start dealing with it now.

Be prepared for an interrogation.

Hey.

How did you get a perfect score in math?

Not even Ichinose or Sakayanagi did that well.

You're the only one in the whole year.

Regarding that...

I'll explain.

I was asking Kiyotaka.

True.

But I think I'm the one with the answer you're seeking.

Do you remember how Ayanokoji-kun's desk and mine

were next to each other when we first arrived?

When we were talking, it came up that he was actually academically gifted.

Hang on. His scores have been average across the board since he arrived here.

That's because I asked him to hold back.

Why would you do that?

To reserve his talents for when they were needed.

Call it an ace in the hole, perhaps.

It's hard to believe.

Wouldn't high scores from the start have been better for the class?

Superlative students will be seen by other classes as a threat.

They might try to eliminate him sooner or later.

You thought he'd be putting a target on his back?

Yes.

And indeed, Ayanokoji-kun was

targeted by Sakayanagi-san during the class vote test.

Then why did he reveal his skills now?

Over the course of a year, Class D has become far more united.

We're able to make proper decisions, as well.

Even if someone were to target Ayanokoji-kun now,

we would be able to work together to protect him.

That's why I decided to reveal his ability and raise up our class baseline.

I understand your strategy.

Is math the only field he's excellent in?

I can't tell you that at this time.

Either way, hiding the truth will

make him a greater thorn in the other classes' sides.

That makes sense! I really understand what you're saying.

They won't know how to deal with someone whose stats they don't fully know.

And if his own classmates don't know, they can't hit us up for information.

Yes. It's best to convince them he's an unknown quantity.

I'm sure the other classes will be reeling from the revelation.

That's the explanation behind Ayanokoji-kun's perfect score.

I'm sorry for shocking you.

You're just going to leave without saying a word?

Why didn't you tell us about what you did today?

You can't trust us, is that it?

I understand why you're angry.

You were all very kind in teaching me.

I'm sorry.

To be honest, I'm still mad about it.

But we've been in the group for a long time, so there are other things I know.

Like that you're not a bad person.

Thank you, Keisei.

H-How about you shake hands... and make up?

Yeah, that's a great idea!

There, all friends again!

And to celebrate the reunion, after Miyacchi's practice is over,

let's meet up at Keyaki Mall!

Ayanokoji-kun!

Meeting someone?

I'm getting dinner with my friends.

I saw your test results. That was amazing!

Your OAA from last year didn't suggest you were capable of that.

I discussed it with a classmate and decided to hide my math skills.

So you were just hiding it before?

You seem to be a more troublesome opponent than I thought.

Kanzaki-kun, don't talk about him like that.

It's natural for all the classes to have their own strategies.

Ayanokoji-kun's not our enemy.

They've already dissolved our alliance.

Class 2-D is unavoidably our enemy.

That's enough, Kanzaki-kun.

Yes, I suppose I've lost my cool.

I'm heading off.

Sorry about that.

He's a little stressed, under the circumstances.

We've dropped to Class C, you know?

I realize we need to toughen up already...

But...

Do you remember what I said before?

Yeah. To keep going with my classmates to the end.

Moving forward, you may find some students don't like how you do things.

They may even betray your class.

No matter what happens, I hope you keep prioritizing

the trust and protection of your comrades as you fight.

No worries there.

I'll always protect my classmates.

Even if it happens that someone in my class has to go away...

I'll make sure I'm the first to go.

I'm relieved to hear that you're so determined,

but I do have one complaint.

Complaint?

I won't allow you to be expelled.

W-Well... r-right. I'll definitely stay.

W-Well, I've got to go.

Right.

Yesterday was rough, huh?

So it was Suzune's idea for you to hide that big brain of yours?

Yeah.

Yosuke said that you defended me?

I wouldn't go that far. I just stated the facts.

Are we keeping your fighting skills a secret, too?

I don't know what you mean.

Don't play dumb.

You were at least as good as Hosen back there.

Just how amazing are you, really?

How amazing?

Nah... forget I asked.

It doesn't matter until I see it for myself anyway.

You're not angry that I didn't tell you?

Well... at first, I thought it was pretty crazy.

But I'm focused on making myself better right now.

Doesn't matter to me what anyone else does.

Oh, I know.

You and Suzune—

We're not dating.

O-Oh. Cool.

Crap, we'd better hurry!

Your smart thinking really helped me out.

Allow me to thank you again.

You certainly owe me one.

We should discuss the 20-million point reward for having you expelled, though.

It's an absolutely absurd concept for a special test.

Did the school really approve it?

It's possible someone's put a bounty on my head to rile up the first-years.

Someone with the ability to pay that much,

or to make the first-years think they could...

The student council president?

Could President Nagumo have set this up?

I'm not sure. I can't imagine why he'd hate me that much.

President Nagumo saw my brother as a rival,

but my brother was only interested in you.

It wouldn't surprise me

if he had complicated feelings about that, like I did.

I won't say it's a perfect opportunity,

but I'm going to meet with President Nagumo

and see how he responds to me wanting to join the student council.

I see.

You wanted me to join the student council to keep an eye on President Nagumo,