Classroom of the Elite (2017) s01e01 Episode Script

[bell ringing]
[AYANOKOJI]
If I may,
I'd like to pose an
interesting question:
are all human
beings truly equal?
These days, everywhere you go,
there's talk about
the fight for equality.
[AYANOKOJI]
As a wise man once said,
"Heaven does not create one
person above or below another."
People like to throw
his words around.
But that's not the whole quote.
He goes on to say that,
while we are all equal at birth,
pretty soon, things
begin to change.
Academic effort is what
sets some people apart,
to rise above the others.
At any rate, humans change over
time based on their actions.
Truth be told,
at the end of the day,
"equality" is just a fantasy,
and most of us go through life
denying the fact that we live
in a meritocracy.
[KIKYO]
Um, excuse me, sir.
Would you be willing
to give up your seat?
[AYANOKOJI]
Mm?
[KIKYO] That is priority
seating, after all,
so it would only
be right for you
to let this older
woman sit there.
[KOENJI]
My, my, you're a pretty girl.
I understand that this is
priority seating, honey,
but there's no law forcing
me to give it up.
You think I should have to stand
up just because I'm still young?
Ha, ha. What a bunch
of ageist nonsense.
Sure, I'm younger than her,
but standing uses way more
energy than sitting.
Tell me. Why must I sacrifice
my health for this lady's sake?
Because, you'd be contributing
to the greater good of humanity.
And just take a look at her,
she's having trouble
staying upright.
I have zero interest
in contributing
to the greater good.
And anyway,
there are plenty of
other jerks on this bus
who could give
up their seats.
Furthermore, I don't
see much difference
between a priority seat
and a regular one.
So ask someone else
to be a hero.
To tell the truth, dear.
I don't mind standing,
don't worry.
But thank you, all the same.
Excuse me!
Would anyone on this bus
be willing to give up
their seat to this sweet lady?
Over here. I'll stand.
[KIKYO]
Thank you very much, ma'am!
[AYANOKOJI] Well, this is it.
My new school.
[AYANOKOJI] Tokyo Metropolitan
Advanced Nurturing High School.
Established by the government
to raise students
who have been deemed our
country's future leaders:
movers and shakers, if you will.
And it works, too.
It boasts 100% college entry
and employment rates.
Using experimental,
state-derived teaching methods,
they pull out all the stops to
build a bright future for Japan.
[SUZUNE]
Hey, you.
[SUZUNE] I noticed you staring
at me on the bus earlier.
Why was that?
Oh. I'm sorry.
I was just curious,
'cause well, you didn't want to
give up your seat, either.
I was wondering if, like me,
you'd rather stay out of it.
I'm nothing like you.
In my case, I stayed silent
as a matter of principle.
[AYANOKOJI]
Uh-huh?
That makes her worse than me.
If that's all, goodbye.
[applause]
[AKANE]
And now, a few words
from our student
council president.
[MANABU]
Thank you for the introduction.
I'm Manabu Horikita. Newcomers,
as a representative
of the upperclassmen, and your
student council president,
I extend a warm welcome
to you all.
As I am sure you're aware,
our school is known for
its prestige and distinction
on all fronts,
and boasts impeccable employment
and college entry rates
across the board.
We take pride in this.
In fact, it's our school's
number one priority, and we all
work together to uphold this
standard of excellence.
Now you are a part of that, too.
We expect greatness
from all of you,
and we know you're capable
[AYANOKOJI]
We're even in the same class?
[MANABU] so you alone
control your path.
Heh! Wow, me, too!
So, what's your favorite genre.
Romance, I bet!
[FEMALE STUDENT 1A]
Huh? Romance is my favorite!
How could you have known?
[FEMALE STUDENT 1A] Seriously!
Shojo manga is definitely mine.
[KIKYO] Uh My favorite
genre is definitely Mystery.
[FEMALE STUDENT 1B]
Mystery?
[KIKYO] It keeps me on
the edge of my seat!
[AYANOKOJI]
She has the seat next to me?
An annoying coincidence.
The feeling's mutual.
[HIRATA]
Hey, guys! Listen up for a sec.
We should go around the room
and introduce ourselves.
Start to get familiar
with each other.
I'd like to get to
know you guys.
Plus, the teacher isn't here
yet, so we might as well.
Does that sound okay?
I'm in!
Yeah, that sounds like fun.
I agree.
I mean, how else are we all
going to get acquainted.
I'm glad to hear it.
Well, I guess I'll go first,
then. I'm Yosuke Hirata.
But you can just call me
Yosuke, if you want.
I play every sport imaginable,
and I'm gonna try out for the
school's soccer team, for sure.
Thanks! Nice to meet you all.
[AYANOKOJI]
That was great.
I bet that guy's going to
be the leader in class.
[KIKYO]
Okay, I guess I'll go next!
Hi, my name is Kikyo Kushida.
My goal is to become friends
with every person in
the entire school!
That obviously includes
everyone here.
So, if you're going out,
please consider inviting me!
[CLASS laughing, cheering]
[AYANOKOJI] She'll have no
trouble reaching that goal.
She's got that "everyone's
friend" vibe going on.
But I shouldn't be focused
on her at a time like this.
[CLASS laughs]
[AYANOKOJI] These introductions
are going to determine
everyone's standing in class.
Should I try to crack a joke?
[YAMAUCHI]
Then, in middle school
[AYANOKOJI] I bet I could get a
laugh if I acted really hyper.
But I'd just end up
creeping people out.
Anyway, it's not like I
have any real interests
or hobbies to speak of.
I'm kinda like a free agent,
a blank slate.
[HIRATA]
Next up! How about you?
Uh. Who, me?
[HIRATA laughs]
[AYANOKOJI groans]
No getting out of this one.
I'd better muster up the energy
to stand up and say something,
for the sake of my reputation.
Uh So, um
I'm Kiyotaka Ayanokoji.
Uh I can't wait
to study with you.
Uh. Uh I'm not really good
at anything in particular.
Uh. I'll do my best to
get along with you all.
[AYANOKOJI]
I blew it.
Ayanokoji, well it's
nice to meet you.
I can't wait to be friends.
[SUZUNE]
Hmph.
[AYANOKOJI]
She just laughed at me.
[HIRATA]
Okay, who's next?
--[slam]
--[CLASS gasps]
Introductions are for
grade schoolers.
What are we, a buncha babies?
Get to know each other
on your own time.
[CHABASHIRA]
Let's get started.
Find your seats, everyone.
I'm Sae Chabashira, the homeroom
teacher for Class One-D.
At this school,
you will not change classes.
Ever. For the next three years,
I'll be responsible for
you until graduation.
For our first order of business:
the school rulebook.
Take one and pass them back.
[CHABASHIRA]
We have some rather unique rules
at this institution.
First, you must all
live in the dorms.
Your contact with the outside
world will be restricted,
as will your time away
from the campus.
For anyone concerned,
the school offers a wide
variety of facilities.
Anything you could need
or want can be found here.
Including leisure and
entertainment.
To make purchases,
you will spend your points,
which are tracked using the
school's main computer system.
At this school, you can
buy absolutely anything
on campus with these.
Points are distributed to you
on the first of each month.
Each point is worth one yen.
If you'll all check
your devices,
you'll notice that you've
already been allotted 100,000.
We what?!
Are you kidding me?
[gasps]
[CHABASHIRA]
I see you're all surprised
by the size of your allotment.
This school judges its students
based on their merit alone.
You've all shown immense value
just getting into this school.
We've allotted you what
we think you are worth.
[CLERK 1A]
Thank you very much, come again!
It really does work
exactly like money.
Twenty-five students per class,
and four classes per grade.
That makes 300 of us in all.
If each kid gets
100,000 a month,
that's 360 million per year.
How can the government afford
to pay for all this?
[AYANOKOJI]
Huh?
Another annoying
coincidence, it seems.
[AYANOKOJI]
You don't have to be so prickly.
Well, since we have to
sit by each other,
we should attempt to get along.
What's your name?
Really, you won't even
share with me that much?
[SUZUNE]
So? You got a problem with that?
No, but it would make things
weird for the next three years.
To sit next to ya and
never know your name.
It's Suzune Horikita.
"Horikita"?
Like the guy who spoke earlier?
[AYANOKOJI] Why are you
buying all cheap stuff?
You've got lots of money.
You could stand to
buy more expensive--
[SUZUNE]
I don't need all that.
--Yeah, but you could--
--[SUZUNE] I told you.
I don't need that stuff.
Right.
You're weird.
You aren't very good at
interacting with people.
No conversation skills.
Yeah, I know.
But you don't seem to be
much better than I am.
That's true.
But I'm not the one who
said they were going to
"work hard to get along"
with everyone else.
These are free?
[AYANOKOJI] Maybe that's for
people who use up all their
points before the first
of the month, I guess.
How could one use up
a 100,000 points?
This school is too indulgent.
[KEN] You think you're
better than me? Huh?
Maybe. You are in
Class One-D, aren't you?
Yeah. What the hell does
it matter to you guys?!
Hey, now that's no way
to talk to your elders.
You better learn some
respect, and fast.
[KEN]
Shut up!
[AYANOKOJI] Huh? Wait,
isn't that guy in our class?
[SUZUNE]
Maybe, but I won't get involved.
It's beneath my dignity.
Heh. We'll let it
slide this time.
Class D has already got it bad.
If we knocked you down a peg,
you'd fall right off.
Don't you run away from me!
[MALE STUDENT 1B]
Go ahead.
Scream your head
off if you want.
You people are already in
for a world of pain.
[AYANOKOJI]
"A world of pain"?
[KEN]
Those damn wimps!
[KEN growls]
[AYANOKOJI]
Hm?
[sighs]
[AYANOKOJI]
Not long after that,
the class began to split
up into cliques.
[FEMALE STUDENT 1A]
Hey, Kikyo.
You wanna eat lunch
together today?
I'm sorry. I can't.
I've got too much to do.
This beauty was a mere
80,000 points!
We get a 100,000 more
soon, so it was a steal!
Yeah, I've bought tons of games!
This is awesome!
I saw an adorable
pair of earrings!
Wanna stop by after class?
Let's shop for clothes, too!
[AYANOKOJI]
Unlike everyone else,
I failed to make any friends.
You're pathetic.
[AYANOKOJI]
Hm?
Yeah, well, you're alone, too.
That's true. But I, for one,
prefer to be alone.
[AYANOKOJI]
I'm gonna hit up the cafeteria.
[KIKYO] Um. Your name
is Ayanokoji, isn't it?
Yeah. And you're
Kushida?
I'm so impressed!
You remembered my
name, too! Thanks.
Yeah. Guess I did.
So, um. Could we talk for a sec?
[KIKYO]
The reason I stopped you is that
you and Horikita
seem really close.
[AYANOKOJI]
Well I wouldn't go that far.
[KIKYO]
Really?
But, you're the only person in
school that she talks to, ever.
It's my goal to become friends
with everyone at school,
even outside our class.
So I asked Horikita
for her phone number
to maybe call her sometime,
but she turned me down.
She said she doesn't wanna
be friends with anyone.
Yeah, I think that's
just how she is.
But I still want to be
friends with Horikita,
in spite of all that!
Do you think that you
could help me with her?
[AYANOKOJI]
Help you?
I don't know.
You mean you won't?
[CHABASHIRA] The head
of the Yamato government
was known as the " O-kimi ."
He controlled the powerful
families of each region
using the uji-kabane system.
" Uji " referred to
groups of families
who shared the same bloodline,
while " kabane " referred to an
individual's post and status.
It was a system in which
pedigree determined one's place.
--[bell tolls]
--That's all for today.
Look over the material
for tomorrow.
[door slides]
[CLASS chattering]
This school is
incredibly indulgent.
These kids play around
and sleep in class,
but the teachers never even
bother to do anything.
I can't believe the
government has the gall
to dub this an elite school.
Maybe they're just trying to
encourage individual autonomy.
Perhaps.
Hey. If you're just
gonna head home,
would you mind coming
somewhere with me first?
What are you trying to pull?
It's an invitation.
Why would that suggest
an ulterior motive?
If you'll be honest and
tell me what you really want,
maybe I'll be willing
to hear you out.
You know that big café in
the mall, the coffee place?
Where all the girls
like to hang out?
Would you be willing to go
there with me right now?
Why me, of all people?
I'm just not brave enough
to go in there alone.
The place kind of has a
"no boys allowed" vibe.
And there's no one
else you can ask?
Well, no, I suppose there isn't.
Hurts to admit it, but
you're right about that.
Is it always so packed?
So this is your first
time coming here, too?
Oh, right, you're a loner.
Trying to insult me?
How childish.
Uh. That table just opened up.
Hey, I wonder.
You think the other
people in here see us,
well, you know, as a couple--
Never mind, probably not.
[AYANOKOJI]
The impending confrontation
is tying my stomach into
knots. I feel sick.
[KIKYO]
Huh?! Horikita!
What a coincidence!
And Ayanokoji, too?
So, do you two come
here together often?
[AYANOKOJI]
No, this is our first time.
Oh, that's cool.
Well, I'm here by myself--
I'm leaving.
You are? We literally
just sat down.
But Kushida's here now.
So you don't need me
to stay, do you?
[AYANOKOJI] I guess not,
but Kushida and I
are just classmates,
we don't know each other.
And how is that any different
than what you and I are?
On top of that
Something seems fishy
here, and I don't like it.
What? Oh, come on!
It's a coincidence.
[AYANOKOJI] Nice try,
but the correct response
would have been, "What's that
supposed to mean?"
[SUZUNE] The girls who
were at this table,
and the two at
the next one over,
is it coincidence they're
in our class?
Honestly.
Wow, I didn't even notice.
I'm impressed that you
recognized them.
You and I came straight here
immediately after class ended.
We came in, and then they left,
though they couldn't have
been here for longer than
a couple of minutes.
It doesn't make any sense.
Well, um
Sorry. Yeah, you're right.
We set you up.
I thought so.
[KIKYO]
Horikita! Please be my friend.
That's all I wanted from this!
Well, what I want is
for you to leave me alone.
You two should both know that
you're wasting your time.
Huh? But I, I don't understand.
Won't you be lonely
all by yourself?
Being alone is not synonymous
with being lonely.
Like I said, it's a waste.
Every sound coming out of
your mouth repulses me.
Hey. Are you sure about this?
Do you really want
to spend the next
three years of your
life that way?
If you don't make friends,
you'll be isolated.
I've been completely alone
for the past nine years,
so what's another three to me?
It hardly matters.
Sorry. I kinda think I might
have made Horikita hate you,
and that was the last
thing I wanted.
[AYANOKOJI]
Nah, don't worry about it.
[KIKYO] Maybe she and I will
never be friends.
That makes me sad.
If I can't even make friends
with all my classmates,
my goal seems unattainable.
[AYANOKOJI] Personally, I think
Horikita's an exception.
Uh! That's Ichinose over there!
Honami Ichinose is
from Class One-B.
We became friends yesterday.
You're friends with kids
in other classes?
I can't even imagine that.
[KIKYO] Mm-hm. There are so many
really nice people in Class B.
You know. This school is pretty
amazing, don't you think?
All the different shops,
and the fact that we get a
100,000 yen every month!
[AYANOKOJI]
I don't know.
That amount seems kind of
excessive, in my opinion.
Yeah. I'm glad you
think so, too.
And, calling them points makes
them entirely too easy to spend.
To be honest,
it's skewing my money sense.
[AYANOKOJI]
Hm.
I'm going to have to budget
tightly to avoid overspending.
I mean, I'll buy the things
I need, obviously.
The toiletries I use every day,
like soap and toothpaste,
and I'll need panties.
Yeah. Horikita was saying
something similar.
[KIKYO]
Huh? Oh! So you even know
all about how she
spends her money.
You two really are
friends, aren't you?
No, I just happened to be there.
[AYANOKOJI]
Whoa. She's standing so close.
Well! We'll just have
to leave it at that!
[AYANOKOJI]
But it happens to be the truth.
One hundred thousand Huh.
[AYANOKOJI]
Most students decided
to make the most of
their circumstances
without giving much thought
to anything at all.
Day in and day out they blew
through their monthly allowance
like it was nothing, buying
whatever they wanted.
The teacher never disciplined,
so conversations in class,
sleeping on desks, tardiness,
and downright truancy
became the norm.
Extravagance, debauchery,
and lethargy ran rampant.
Then, suddenly, on May first,
everything changed.
[SATO]
Huh? What's going on?
Hold on, yours hasn't, either?
What's the deal here?
--[CLASS chattering]
--[door slides]
[CHABASHIRA]
Take your seats, class.
Morning homeroom begins now.
[YAMAUCHI]
Hey, teacher?
Nobody here has gotten
any more points yet.
It's the first of the month.
Shouldn't they have already
been refilled by now?
[CHABASHIRA] Of course,
this month's allotment
has already been distributed.
Uh
Mine aren't there.
[CHABASHIRA] As I said, the
points have been allocated.
I am certain about that.
And I know for a fact
that this class
has not been overlooked
by the administration.
What about our points?
Nobody in this class got any.
[CLASS chattering]
A whole class
comprised of morons.
You're all pathetic.
[gasps]
[CHABASHIRA] A combined total
of 98 tardies and absences,
391 documented cases
of cell-phone use,
and or talking during
instruction.
Impressive figures for the first
month of the school year.
At this school, your grades and
performance evaluations
aren't handed out.
They're reflected in your
monthly points allotment.
Your unconscionable behavior,
and that alone, has resulted
in the withholding of your
points allowance for this month.
The points allotted to
this class for the month
comes out to a total of zero.
[BOTH gasp]
No way. I have to live on
no money this whole month?
Hang on. That's not fair.
It's just that
You should have told us.
[CHABASHIRA] Did it never
occur to you to question
your circumstances?
You're only children.
Why would you be given
such an extravagant sum?
Didn't you think
there'd be a catch?
Your assumptions were wrong,
and now you must
all pay the price.
If you did have doubts,
why, then,
did you refuse to act upon them?
[CHABASHIRA] I told you on the
first day of class, didn't I?
I was perfectly clear.
This school judges its
students on merit alone, so.
As it stands now,
we think you're all garbage.
You're worth nothing,
so you get nothing.