Classroom of the Elite (2017) s03e05 Episode Script

1
[thuds]
[ISHIZAKI]
You better quit spreading
all these shitty rumors
around, Hashimoto!
Don't act like you're innocent,
we know you're doing this
because Sakayanagi told you to!
Please, stop it, Ibuki.
Calm down!
[IBUKI]
I wasn't talking to you!
[ISHIZAKI]
You're delusional if you think
we're just gonna
let this stand!
You sure you wanna do this?
Hey, knock it off!
[YUKIMURA]
This isn't the place!
[ISHIZAKI] Butt out!
It's none of your business!
[YUKIMURA] It is!
Ayanokoji got rumors
spread about him, too.
You're not the only one!
[HASHIMOTO] You say that,
but a crush on Karuizawa
is basically nothing.
-Hey!
-[gasps] That kind of rumor
could ruin someone's life!
I don't like that it's come
to this, Hashimoto.
But I can't help
but suspect you, too.
I'm sorry.
Yeah. I'll bet.
Seeing as how
I was the only witness
to your secret
little rendezvous.
-Rendezvous?
-Rendezvous?
-It wasn't anything serious.
-[grunts]
You think you can just
ignore us, you bastard!
[HIYORI]
Ishizaki! You mustn't fight!
[ISHIZAKI]
Why the hell not?
Even if you do
get him to confess,
Sakayanagi will never
admit she's behind it all.
So, what are we supposed to do?
Sorry for bothering you,
you think you could
forgive us for today?
Don't worry,
there's nothing to forgive,
we're only talking here.
Although, I'd appreciate it
if you stopped assuming
it was us without evidence.
There's enough gossip
going around already.
Yes, I agree.
Good day.
[grunts]
[indistinct chatter]
[indistinct chatter]
[SAKAYANAGI]
It seems that Ichinose
has finally decided
to come back to school.
As expected,
just in time for finals.
So, what's our next move?
[chuckles]
[indistinct chatter]
All right!
You guys did great.
Whoa! You got a 90?
That's awesome, Kiyo-pon!
Thanks for that,
but you did just as well.
-Yeah!
-[chuckles]
-[IKE] Hey!
-Huh.
You gotta see this!
Class A is up to something!
[all gasp]
You're in the wrong class.
What do you want?
[chuckles]
Honestly.
I've always had such respect
for the camaraderie
between the students
of Class B.
[AMIKURA]
What are you getting at?
That admiration is why
I've come to save you today.
Huh?
Just tell us
what you want already.
I know you've all entrusted
your private points
to Ichinose.
With the backing of your funds,
Class B has overcome
a number of hardships.
But things aren't quite
as they seem.
So what?
It's not against the rules.
But of course,
there's nothing wrong with it,
in and of itself.
Still, I wonder
if your opinion would change
if this allegation against
Ichinose turns out to be true?
Do you still feel comfortable
handing your points
over to a criminal?
That's nonsense!
Another one of your rumors.
You really think
we'd fall for that?
[SAKAYANAGI]
My rumors?
I'm sure I have no idea
what you mean.
Besides, what I have
is solid proof.
Irrefutable evidence that
what the rumors are saying
about Ichinose
is, indeed, true.
There's no way, right?
What could it be?
Calm down, everybody!
To entrust the entirety
of your class' points
to someone like her.
It seems rather
self-destructive, right?
If anything, I'm saying
is incorrect, Ichinose,
you're more than
welcome to speak up.
[ICHINOSE]
Could you let me through?
I have something to say.
Ichinose?
[ICHINOSE]
It'll be fine.
She's right. Sorry.
[gasps]
Now, now, let's hear her out.
It's not every day
a liar shows contrition.
[sighs]
Everyone.
I don't deserve it,
but would you be willing
to hear what I have to say?
What Sakayanagi said is true.
I've committed
a terrible crime.
One that can't be forgiven.
[crow cawing]
[ICHINOSE]
Growing up,
I lived with my mother
and little sister,
who's two years
younger than me.
It wasn't a life of luxury.
But it was good.
[ICHINOSE] Our mother
did the best she could.
She worked hard
to provide for us,
and made sure my sister
and I were happy.
[ICHINOSE]
I tried my best, too.
Even though we didn't have
the money for me
to go to high school,
I did everything I could
to try to earn a scholarship.
But then,
in my third year
of middle school
[Ichinose panting]
-[door creaking]
-Huh.
-My mother collapsed
-[crying]
and was hospitalized.
She wanted to buy my sister
a present for her birthday.
And ended up taking
on too many shifts.
You see, my sister
loved a particular idol.
Who wore a distinctive
hair clip her fans could buy.
Maybe it was because
she was aware of our situation,
but my sister never talked
about wanting presents.
That year, she asked
for one of those hair clips.
It was the first time
she had asked for a gift.
[ICHINOSE]
Even while in the hospital,
my mom apologized
over and over again.
She blamed herself
for not being able
to give my sister
a birthday present.
So, I made up my mind.
No matter what it took.
I swore that I'd buy that
hair clip for my little sister.
I knew it wouldn't be easy,
but it was impossible
as a middle-schooler
to get a job,
even a part-time one.
Still, I never gave up.
I did everything I could
to earn money.
But then
[gasps]
[GIRL 305B]
Wow, look! It's so cute!
[GIRL 305A]
That's the hairclip she wore
for that magazine shoot,
-isn't it?
-[GIRL 305B] Yeah!
-[GIRL 305A] I love it!
-[GIRL 305B] Uh-huh.
[GIRL 305B] Hey, we should
come back again tomorrow!
[GIRL 305A]
Mm-hmm.
The discount might be
-even bigger then!
-[gasps]
[shuddered breathing]
[ICHINOSE]
There it was!
My sister's birthday present
was right in front of me.
[shuddered breathing]
[gulps]
[panting]
[indistinct chatter]
[ICHINOSE]
Nobody saw me take it.
When my sister asked me
where I got the money,
I lied and told her
a friend lent it to me.
That was the happiest
I'd seen her in a long time.
Her face lit up
and she thanked me
over and over again.
I wasn't proud
of what I had done,
but my sister's joy
let me forget
about my growing guilt
for a bit.
When my mother
had fully recovered,
my sister and I went
to pick her up.
When we got there,
my sister proudly showed off
the hairclip I had stolen.
I just couldn't bring
myself to tell her
to keep the gift a secret.
She was so excited about it.
[slaps]
My mom knew right away.
The lie for how I got the money
didn't fool her at all.
I couldn't hide
the truth from her.
She immediately took me
back to the store,
and made me apologize to them.
It was only then that I started
to finally come to terms
with what I had done.
As soon as we got home.
She started crying, like a dam
had burst inside of her.
That moment hurt me the most.
I'd never seen my mother
cry like that before.
[ICHINOSE]
In the end, the store manager
took pity on me and decided
to not press any charges.
Afterwards,
I completely withdrew.
For six months, my room
became a self-imposed prison.
I didn't deserve
to live a normal life.
[knocking on door]
[door slides open]
[gasps]
Huh?
But then,
my mother wrote me a note.
[crying]
"Dear Honami,
you mustn't give up
on your future.
The past can't be changed,
but I want you to find
your own happiness."
[crying]
[ICHINOSE]
So, when I came here,
I decided to leave
the past behind
and try for a fresh start.
And hopefully, one day
I'll earn back my mother
and sister's trust in me.
Everybody,
I'm sorry
that I never told you.
I've been an awful leader.
[sniffles]
Forgive me.
That's not true at all,
Ichinose!
[gasps]
We understand
what you were going through.
You told us about your secret
because you trust us, right?
There's no way we'd turn
our backs on you.
Huh?
You all
-[thumps]
-[gasps]
[SAKAYANAGI] I think I've had
enough of this farce.
Sakayanagi?
No matter the circumstances,
shoplifting is shoplifting.
There's no justifying
that kind of thing.
[sighs]
It's on me.
You're right.
Time may pass,
but the sins you've committed
never fully go away.
Ichinose?
It's true.
I am guilty of shoplifting.
I won't run away from my past.
Because
I want to be able
to move forward.
I didn't expect you'd be
this shameless.
Hmm
[ICHINOSE]
At the start, all my hard work
came from a place
of pretend virtue.
But now, I love this class.
I wanna graduate with you all!
And I know I don't have
a right to ask this.
But despite everything,
Class B,
would you still allow me
to stay with you to the end?
Of course!
We're with you
all the way, right?
Was there any question?
-Yeah!
-Of course!
[gasps]
[shuddered breathing]
Incredible.
Sakayanagi, what do we do?
[Sakayanagi laughs]
Hey, come on!
My goodness.
Isn't this a happy
little resolution?
Your class may choose
to ignore it,
but the fact remains
you committed a crime.
This story is going to spread
through the school.
I'll accept whatever comes.
How admirable.
I can't wait to see
how you handle--
[NAGUMO]
All right, that's enough.
[SAKAYANAGI]
The student council president?
And our classes' teachers?
I have an announcement.
Spreading malicious rumors,
is hereby forbidden.
Don't tell me Ichinose
turned to the student council.
What happened to all that talk
of dealing with it herself?
I'm afraid it's more than her.
This problem has spread
far beyond your two classes.
We've received
numerous complaints,
about the hurtful comments
being perpetuated
among the first-year students.
Any further malicious gossip,
will be considered a breach
of school rules.
From this moment forward,
if a student is found
to have broken this rule,
they will be punished
appropriately.
[sighs]
I suppose that's it.
If the school's decided
to get involved,
then my business here is done.
I'll be taking my leave.
[SAKAYANAGI]
I have to hand it to you,
that was well played.
Although, I'm curious
about something.
Ayanokoji, tell me,
did Ichinose perhaps confess
her past to you before today?
That's right.
[AYANOKOJI] Yesterday,
I paid Ichinose a visit.
[ICHINOSE]
So, hey.
There's something that I've
been wanting to ask you about.
Sure.
[ICHINOSE] How come
you never say anything
when you come by?
I guess I don't get it.
[AYANOKOJI] I think you already
know the reason why.
It's because I'm waiting
to hear it from you directly.
Your confession.
[shuddered breathing]
A confession?
What do you mean?
[AYANOKOJI] I'm talking about
the crime you committed
in middle school.
I know all about it.
[Ichinose gasps]
[AYANOKOJI]
Ichinose
running away won't erase
the things you've done.
-[ICHINOSE] Stop it!
-[bottle shatters]
[ICHINOSE]
I know.
I know you're right.
I made a mistake
and did a bad thing.
I'm sorry, okay?
I really thought I didn't have
any other choice!
[sniffles]
All I wanted was to make
my little sister smile!
[gasps]
I was stupid and impulsive.
I regret it every day!
Running away was
the only thing I could do,
I couldn't take it!
[crying]
And now,
[sniffles]
it's happening all over again.
I've completely withdrawn.
[sobbing]
What should I have
done differently?
What should I do now?
Please, tell me!
How am I supposed
to fix this, Ayanokoji?
I can't do it.
Just the thought of facing
everyone terrifies me.
[AYANOKOJI]
There's only one answer.
You'll have to confront
the problem head on.
It's on you.
[crying]
[AYANOKOJI]
Ichinose's heart lay in pieces.
I know.
[wailing]
[AYANOKOJI]
Because
I'm the one who shattered it.
But then, her broken heart
healed back even stronger
than it was before.
Strong enough to withstand
your little ploy.
That's what happened.
Aren't you a good Samaritan?
You used Kamuro to try
to pull me into this, right?
[SAKAYANAGI]
What makes you think it was me?
[AYANOKOJI] When she
tried to prove herself to me,
the can of beer she brought
was the one she stole
early in the school year.
After checking the best by date
on the beer she gave me,
I noticed it was set to expire
nearly a full year
before the ones currently
on sale in the store.
The only reason she would
have that particular can
is if you gave it back to her,
Sakayanagi.
[chuckles]
My plan was to wait and watch,
and let things play out.
But your scheme
with Kamuro ruined that
and brought me into this.
So, why?
Oh, it's nothing complicated,
I simply wanted
to get your attention.
[AYANOKOJI] You were
willing to destroy Ichinose
just to get me interested
in whatever you had to say?
[SAKAYANAGI]
Correct.
Why don't we have
a competition?
I don't see what
I'd gain by agreeing.
If you require some motivation,
I'm willing to put my expulsion
on the line.
Obviously, I don't expect
you do the same,
so if I win, I won't ask you
to withdraw from school.
However, I will need
to tell everyone your secret,
that you're
Class C's mastermind.
How do you propose
we determine the winner?
Let's use the upcoming
special exam.
I can't wait.
It seems my school life
is finally about
to get exciting.
[cellphone vibrating]
I never thanked you
for the chocolates.
[laughs]
You know full well that
I didn't call you here
to talk about
some silly gifts, Ayanokoji.
[wind whooshing]
[AYANOKOJI] The information
Kushida gave me
before Valentine's Day,
was right on the money.
[AYANOKOJI]
Vice President Kiriyama.
I'd like you
to post this information
on the message boards.
It's for the sake
of helping Ichinose.
[KIRIYAMA]
You know if this gets out,
trust among the student body
will plummet.
Think about it,
the person who would be
hurt the most by that
is President Nagumo.
With this we'd be killing
two birds with one stone.
Maybe, but you're not
the one who has to deal
with the fallout.
Unfortunately, you don't
have a choice here.
Hm?
If you refuse, then I'll report
this to the former president.
I wonder what'll happen
when I tell him
you've joined Nagumo's side.
Very well.
I'll post it.
But you owe me
for this, Ayanokoji.
Thanks for the help.
Anything for a classmate
in need!
So, you know what to do, right?
Yeah.
I've sent over
your informant's fee.
Check it if you'd like.
Hm.
That looks great to me!
From now on,
I'll be sending you
half of any private points
that I earn.
Is that acceptable?
Yep!
As long as you
keep up your end,
I'm happy to let
bygones be bygones!
You're a smart one, Ayanokoji!
If only Horikita had
half your brains.
I hope you and I can
continue to get along!
[AYANOKOJI] Rising
to Sakayanagi's challenge
and saving Ichinose
was pure coincidence,
though I'm not opposed
to this outcome.
From the very beginning,
I only wanted to learn
one thing from this incident.
And now that I've
confirmed the quality
and quantity of the information
Kikyo Kushida possesses,
I know exactly
what I'm dealing with,
and can take steps
to ensure her expulsion.
[Ichinose chuckles]
I thought that was you,
Ayanokoji!
-Good morning.
-[Ichinose chuckles]
Hey, you were
pretty cool yesterday.
[panting]
I didn't really do anything.
Not everyone can put
their old demons to rest
like you did.
Yeah, I guess.
I can't take back
my past actions, but
I think I can find a way
to live with myself.
-[AYANOKOJI] That's great.
-Huh?
But if you ever feel like
you need some help,
you can come talk to me
any time you want.
Huh?
[AYANOKOJI]
I can't guarantee I'll be able
to solve your problem,
but I can always listen.
Hmm.
You'd do that for me?
Why?
[AYANOKOJI]
Do I need a reason to help you?
[ICHINOSE]
I see. Thank you.
[ICHINOSE]
Oh, um, by the way.
What is it?
[ICHINOSE] If you don't mind
Oh, jeez.
It's kinda funny.
I imagined this
going a lot smoother.
I'm being so weird right now.
It's just that
I've never given anyone
something like this before.
But I wanted to show
my appreciation.
It's okay, you don't have
to force yourself.
W-What do you mean?
I'm not forcing anything!
Hm.
I know it's a bit late
at this point,
but here, it's some chocolates.
I mean, if you want.
I do.
Thank you.
Hah.
[chuckles]