Classroom of the Elite (2017) s02e10 Episode Script

Apparently. No one from
any of the other classes
was expelled during
the Paper Shuffle, either.
If you ask me, that's good.
Even if we're competing, I don't
want to see them get expelled.
That would make me really sad.
Yeah, it would be great
if we could all just get along
with everyone, but the
school keeps pitting us
against each other.
I agree. If we don't do our best
to overtake the other classes,
we put ourselves at risk.
I guess.
Huh?
[YUKIMURA] Well, that's not
something you see every day.
Those two hanging out like that.
Aren't they basically rivals?
You're right, that is weird.
Well, it is Ichinose
we're talking about,
and she gets along with
pretty much everyone.
[HASEBE]
If I'm being honest,
she kinda makes
me uncomfortable.
[MIYAKE]
Really? How do you mean?
[HASEBE] It's not like I
hate her, don't get me wrong.
It's just that she seems way
too perfect at everything.
It's like she's not
even a real person.
People have to have a few flaws
to be likable, you know?
Right, when someone
seems like a total saint,
it makes you suspicious.
I get what you're saying.
But not everybody who's nice
has some ulterior motive.
Regardless, if we
make it to Class C,
we'll end up facing
off against her.
I wouldn't get too close
to her if I were you.
Forget about that for now!
Christmas is right
around the corner, guys!
Aren't you excited?
[YUKIMURA] I don't see how
that's pertinent at all.
[HASEBE]
Where's your festive spirit?
And for your information, I've
been seeing a lot more couples.
Hey, Kiyotaka.
Um. Do you have
any Christmas plans?
I mean
Who, me?
Oh, Airi! So that's
your type, huh?
[SAKURA]
Uh, no!
I see you.
[SAKURA]
That's not what I meant at all!
Yeah. I was just wondering
what he was doing!
[HASEBE]
Really?
[AYANOKOJI]
Hm
[phone chimes]
Whoa, and she said
that to your face?
[KARUIZAWA]
Mm-hm! Then I told her
Is something wrong?
Oh, nothing! Let's go!
[AYANOKOJI] Someone from
Class C was tailing you?
Uh-huh. What do you
think I should do?
[AYANOKOJI] I doubt
they're gonna do anything
more than keep watch.
You can just ignore them.
All right. I will, then.
[AYANOKOJI] While I have you,
that thing I asked you about--
any luck on your end?
[KARUIZAWA]
Oh. Yeah.
Turns out, you were right,
there was a strange girl
following your study
group around today.
[KARUIZAWA] Just like
you said in your email.
There she was.
[KARUIZAWA] But the weird thing
is, she wasn't from Class C.
I've seen her around before,
and I think she's from Class A.
[AYANOKOJI]
I see.
Yeah. I managed
to get a picture.
I'll send it to you,
but why would Class A want--
[phone clicks]
Seriously, dude? Come on!
[phone beeps]
[AYANOKOJI]
Class A, huh?
What is Sakayanagi planning?
[STUDENTS chattering]
Good grief.
What the hell's wrong with
those Class C jerks?
What's up, big K?
They've been tryin' non-stop
to pick fights with me
the entire day.
Just making sure, you didn't
hurt any of them, did you?
Of course, I didn't!
I just ignored 'em
and walked away.
The Ken'll never break
his word, no matter what!
[AYANOKOJI]
You've got a well-trained dog.
Well He has gotten better,
but not by much.
Sudo isn't alone, either.
A number of our students
have been provoked, too.
[AYANOKOJI] Seems like
Class C's up to something.
They've been getting
more active, lately.
It's retaliation. We managed
to win a lot of points
from them during
the Paper Shuffle.
That's enough for
Ryuen to target us.
It's clear that he's
after something else.
It's pretty obvious.
Ryuen is trying to
figure out the identity
of Class D's mastermind.
But that person is you.
He's not falling for
that trick anymore.
He's realized that I
was just a figurehead.
[AYANOKOJI]
There's no way he knows that.
[SUZUNE] Unlike the others
from our class,
Class C hasn't
bothered me even once.
Ah, I see.
What's the plan?
How do we fight back?
There's no plan.
Leaving me out
of the loop as usual.
Don't know why
I expected different.
But I can still count on
you to help me, right?
In bringing this class up
to Class A's position?
Sure. I don't see any real
reason not to help you out.
[AYANOKOJI]
What's this?
It's due back today.
Could you return it
to the library for me?
Why would I do that?
Come on, you said you
wanted to read it, right?
If you want to check it out,
this is the most efficient
way of doing that.
Obviously, you don't
have to say yes.
It's not a big deal for me
to stop by the library
and return it myself.
Though, with a book
as popular as this one,
who's to say if you'll even
get a chance to check it out
before it's snatched up?
So why don't you
save us both a hassle
and take it to the librar--
All right.
I'll take it off
your hands, then.
[SUZUNE]
Please do.
You can return it
any time today,
but make sure it's in
before they close.
I don't want my school
record getting tarnished
by an overdue library book.
[AYANOKOJI]
I get it, already.
[HIYORI grunting]
[HIYORI]
Uh?
Thank you.
Oh, right, you're
Ayanokoji, aren't you?
From Class D?
Uh-huh.
[AYANOKOJI]
Here's the book you wanted.
I really appreciate your help.
[AYANOKOJI]
Are you a fan of Emily Brontë?
Uh
Not quite?
I wasn't planning on reading it.
I just saw it was
in the wrong section,
and I wanted to put it back
where it's supposed to be.
I see.
[gasps] Wait a sec!
That's Farewell My Lovely by
Raymond Chandler, isn't it?
[AYANOKOJI]
Correct.
That novel is a masterpiece!
Have you read anything
by Dorothy Leigh Sayers?
I like her books a lot, too!
Not yet.
Though, I've heard good
things about her work.
[HIYORI]
In that case,
I recommend starting with
her Lord Peter series!
It was her debut novel!
Okay.
Oh. I just thought
you were looking around
for more books to check out.
I hope I'm not being too pushy.
No. I appreciate
the recommendation.
I'm more than happy to help out!
I get lonely.
There's no one to talk about
books with in my class.
And Ryuen? I was
under the impression
that Class D had someone you
were fervently searching for.
I believe I'm a prime suspect.
Don't worry about all that!
Infighting between classes?
I couldn't care less
who ends up on top.
All right, then.
Honestly, I would prefer it
if everyone got along
with each other.
Well, that's quite the
unexpected coincidence.
I've been looking
for you, Ayanokoji.
[AYANOKOJI]
Really? What for?
We need to talk in
private. Come with me.
You know, I'm supposed
to be meeting up
with some friends right now.
I'm afraid this conversation
is not optional.
It pertains to your future here.
[AYANOKOJI]
A reception room?
[CHABASHIRA]
Yes. You have a visitor.
[AYANOKOJI]
And they wanted me?
As you requested,
I've brought your son.
[CHABASHIRA]
If that's all, I'll be going.
[AYANOKOJI'S FATHER]
Finally. Kiyotaka.
[AYANOKOJI] It's been a year
and a half or so since I left.
[AYANOKOJI'S FATHER] Why don't
you make yourself comfortable?
I don't have any intentions
of staying here
longer than I have to.
[AYANOKOJI'S FATHER] A man is
dead because of your actions.
I'm sure you remember
the butler, Matsuo?
He was the person
who first told you
about this school, after all.
And then, of course,
he helped you
make your escape
from the White Room.
Because of his insubordination,
I had no choice
but to dismiss him.
And?
Last month, the man
set himself on fire.
Naturally, his death
is a tragedy.
As you can imagine,
his family is quite distraught.
And all of it could
have been avoided
if you hadn't insisted
on defying my orders
by enrolling here.
[AYANOKOJI'S FATHER]
I wasn't expecting your
shocking indifference
to the news.
You didn't seriously
think I'd feel guilty
over something like that?
Please, I am not that naive.
Kiyotaka. Explain this to me.
What in the world inspired you
to come to this school?
You did, actually.
You kept talking about how you
gave us the ultimate education.
So, naturally,
I took an interest
in the "worldly society"
that you rejected.
To see it for myself.
[AYANOKOJI'S FATHER]
There is no greater path
than the one I laid
out before you.
Surely, you can
appreciate that by now.
Sorry to disappoint you.
But I'll choose my own path.
[AYANOKOJI'S FATHER]
I've already wasted enough time
by coming here.
I want you to sign
this, Kiyotaka.
I see no reason for me
to leave this school.
This isn't a request.
I get that you're used to
having your orders followed.
But your authority doesn't
extend past the White Room.
Speaking of which,
the White Room
has resumed operations.
So, you can just
leave me alone, then.
[AYANOKOJI'S FATHER] I have yet
to witness another talent
comparable to yours.
You are my finest work to date.
And my most prized possession.
Oh, spare me.
Next, you'll tell me
it's because I'm your son.
[AYANOKOJI'S FATHER] I wouldn't
even bother wasting my breath.
Neither of us would
believe it anyway.
Guess that's true enough.
This will be my final warning.
Sign the form and
withdraw from school.
You're in no position to refuse.
[knocking]
[CHAIRMAN SAKAYANAGI]
Excuse me.
It's good to see you.
Mr. Ayanokoji.
This is a surprise.
How long has it
been, Sakayanagi?
Seven or eight years
now, I think.
Although, I must say, it feels
like it was only yesterday
that I left my post to become
this school's chairman.
[AYANOKOJI]
Sakayanagi?
I don't believe
we've met before.
A pleasure.
Same to you.
So, the principal already
filled me in on the details.
As I understand it,
you'd like your son
to be withdrawn from school.
I would.
I've put in an official request,
which means you have
a responsibility to
release him back to me.
That's incorrect.
Ordinarily, it would
work that way.
But this school prioritizes
its students' independence
above all else.
So now you're adhering
to the rules?
[CHAIRMAN SAKAYANAGI]
What does that mean?
It's no big secret
that the interviews
and entrance exams
are mere formalities.
So, I ask you, how did Kiyotaka,
who wasn't initially enrolled,
manage to get accepted?
Looks like you're
as well informed as ever.
Nothing gets past you.
Someone gave him
a recommendation,
which allowed him to
register with the school.
So, it seems to me,
someone circumvented the rules
and took in a student
who would've otherwise
been rejected.
[CHAIRMAN SAKAYANAGI]
Yes, it's true.
Your son wasn't originally
on our acceptance list.
However, after giving
it some thought,
I decided to approve
his enrollment.
And now that he's
one of our students,
I'm afraid I'm duty-bound
to protect him.
And unless he personally
expresses a desire to withdraw,
I'll have to deny your request.
That's nothing more than
sophistry and you know it.
And just when I thought you
couldn't disappoint me further.
Your complaint is noted.
Have it your way.
I'll leave for now.
But I would not get
too comfortable.
Mark my words,
you will return to me.
[sighs] Even after
all these years,
that man is still
a pain to deal with.
This must've been
hard on you, too.
I'm fine. Really, I am.
Chairman, I have a question,
if you don't mind.
Yes?
It's about a first-year
student in Class A.
Do you mean Arisu?
Yes, she is my daughter.
And I know what
you're thinking!
I don't give her
any special treatment.
As part of this
school's administration.
I have to remain impartial.
I'm bound by the
school's regulations.
[AYANOKOJI] In other words,
he can only offer help
as long as it falls
within the rules.
By the way,
I've been wanting to meet
you for quite some time.
I'm guessing you know
about the White Room, then?
I wouldn't spend any more
effort thinking about that.
You're better served
focusing your energy
on your studies here.
It'll be worth it.
You'll see soon enough.
How was it seeing
your father again?
You don't need to
keep playing pretend.
I had always suspected
you were lying to me,
but this was just the
confirmation that I needed.
Oh?
The truth is, you have no
connection to my father.
And what makes you
so sure of that?
Even now, you're
refusing to admit it.
I figured it out after
talking to the chairman.
For some reason, you're obsessed
with getting to Class A.
The problem is, you've
never been lucky enough
to get the right students.
Until this year, that is.
As Class D's homeroom teacher,
you had easy access to my files.
And you came up
with a plan to use me.
Even if it meant lying about
my father and threatening me.
It's too bad.
If he hadn't come
to meet me today,
I might still have
been your pawn.
[CHABASHIRA]
I see.
Somehow, you've gotten
the chairman on your side.
[AYANOKOJI] The truth is,
you never had the authority
to have me expelled.
Which means I don't have to do
what you ask anymore.
Don't tell me you're
going to give up
on getting up to Class A.
Your class is starting
to work together,
and you want to
throw that all away?
Just don't count on me
getting involved anymore.
Also, I'd rather
you not bother me
with your personal
endeavors again.
Ayanokoji! What are you
going to do now?
[phone ringing]
[KARUIZAWA]
What's up?
[AYANOKOJI] I was just
thinking about you.
As if I'd believe that!
The only time you ever call
is when you need me
to do something shady!
[AYANOKOJI]
Guess that's true.
Have Manabe and the
others tried anything?
[KARUIZAWA]
Nah. Hold on a second,
you didn't really just call me
to make sure I was
all right, did you?
While I've got you,
can I ask you a question?
It's something that I've been
thinking about for a while now.
[AYANOKOJI]
What is it?
Is there a reason you
don't just tell people
how smart you actually are?
[KARUIZAWA] If you were
as outgoing as Yosuke is,
I bet you'd be pretty popular!
And I'm sure
everybody in class
would like you a
whole lot more, too!
I think you could even
be like a schoolwide
celebrity or something!
Remember the sports festival?
[AYANOKOJI]
The attention would be annoying.
I'd prefer to stay anonymous
for as long as possible.
It just feels like such a waste.
You're actually really good at--
[AYANOKOJI]
Karuizawa.
[KARUIZAWA sighs]
What?
To tell you the truth,
the real reason I called you
was so that I could apologize.
[KARUIZAWA]
Apologize?
Yes. It's my fault that you're
now a potential target.
[KARUIZAWA] Huh?
Where's all this coming from?
[AYANOKOJI] Things've changed,
there's no need for me
to try to bring up
Class D's standing anymore.
What was motivating me
before is gone.
[KARUIZAWA]
I see.
So, you're gonna go back
to laying low from now on?
Yeah. I'll leave it up
to Horikita and Hirata
to take care of everything.
[KARUIZAWA]
Makes sense.
Well, this means you're
free now, doesn't it?
[AYANOKOJI]
I guess it does.
Although, there's something
you should know.
I won't be contacting
you again.
[gasps] Wait, hold on!
What did you just say?
[AYANOKOJI]
Oh, did the line cut out?
I was just saying that
this is the last time
that I'd be calling you.
I won't be asking you
for any more favors,
so there's no point.
[KARUIZAWA]
Oh, right! Of course.
Yeah, that makes a lot
of sense, I guess.
[AYANOKOJI] Obviously, if
anything unexpected happens,
I'll help you just
like I promised.
It'll be safest if you delete
anything that links us.
You can keep my
emergency contact,
but everything else has to go.
Wait, are you sure?
[AYANOKOJI]
I've already completely erased
your contact
information on my end.
Just hold on a second!
Why are you acting like this
doesn't matter to you?
[AYANOKOJI]
What do you mean?
I totally get it.
But, do we have
to be strangers again?
[AYANOKOJI] Our relationship
was purely transactional
from the very beginning.
I was under the impression
you didn't like being
my pawn, either.
Of course not, obviously.
[AYANOKOJI]
Are you sure about that?
[KARUIZAWA]
As if! You're delusional!
Then I don't see
what the problem is.
Goodbye.
[gasps]