Classroom of the Elite (2017) s03e06 Episode Script

1
[CHABASHIRA] I will now
announce the results
of your final exam.
-[SHINOHARA] Hm.
-[KARUIZAWA] Hm.
[both gasp]
Every single person passed.
[IKE]
Hell, yeah!
[YAMAUCHI] We're going to be
moving up for sure!
[HASEBE] I'm so happy!
[WANG] That's fantastic!
I'm glad to say, for once,
I can't find any fault
with your performance.
Come on, that test
was easy-peasy!
Because the school
dumbed it down for you!
Who got the lowest score
in class? You.
[IKE] That's just because
I wasn't feeling good!
[YAMAUCHI] Or maybe
'cause you're stupid!
[IKE] Only stupid people
call people stupid!
[YAMAUCHI]
Do you hear yourself, dude?
-[IKE] Shut up!
-[CHABASHIRA] However
Hm.
your celebration,
while warranted,
may be premature.
No one's been
expelled this year.
[ALL]
Huh?
[CHABASHIRA]
A feat unprecedented
in the long history
of this school.
Which is why,
it's been decided
that you'll take a follow-up
special exam.
-[ALL] Huh?
-But I thought we were done!
[SATO] This is totally unfair!
[SUDO]
It's crazy!
[IKE] Why do
we have to do this?
-[HIRATA] Unbelievable!
-[SHINOHARA] C'mon, Teach.
The school admits you've
far exceeded expectations.
-Then what's the big deal, huh?
-This freaking sucks!
You have my sympathy,
the teachers are not taking
this sudden
rule change lightly.
But our hands are tied.
[AYANOKOJI] I see,
Ms. Chabashira doesn't like
how the school's
reacting either.
Everyone must participate.
And, um, what do we have
to do for this special exam?
Yes, I was just about
to get to that part.
It'll be a class vote.
[CHABASHIRA] I will now
go over the rules
for said upcoming special exam.
In four days, you will
evaluate your classmates,
voting for three students
you feel are worthy of praise.
As well as three students
whom you deem lacking,
and deserving of censure.
The student with the most
accolades will get a reward,
one never given out before.
The administration
has created an incentive
known as a protection point.
What's a protection point?
It allows its owners
to negate an expulsion.
I'm sure it will come in handy.
[IKE]
You kidding me?
[YAMAUCHI]
Wow! It's like a second life!
[SATO] I've gotta get
my hands on one of those!
[AYANOKOJI] That's a rather
enticing reward
they've decided on.
And the negative votes?
What's going to happen
to the bottom three students?
Only one of those three
will face punishment.
Votes for you will be tallied,
determining your placement.
Positive votes will add
to your point total.
Negative ones subtract,
and in the end,
only the top and bottom
students matter.
-[YAMAUCHI] Huh?
-It's a popularity contest.
Hm?
You may be wondering
why the school chose to offer
something as extraordinary
as a protection point.
You see
due to the ruleset
of this special exam,
it will end with a rather
dramatic flourish.
Because the student
who is ranked the lowest
will most likely be expelled.
[all gasp]
-[YAMAUCHI] Huh? Expelled?
-[IKE] You're kidding!
-[SHINOHARA] But we passed.
-[YUKIMURA]So that's the story.
Additionally,
the protection point
the top scorer receives
can't be transferred to others,
so only the original owner
can make use of it.
I see.
Which means somebody
will be expelled for sure.
[AYANOKOJI]
It sounds simple,
but this may be
the school's cruelest test yet.
[thuds] I don't understand
what's going on here!
Do you seriously expect us
to pick a classmate to expel?
Correct.
But unlike in the previous
special exams,
the class will not be penalized
for the expulsion.
Isn't getting kicked out
of school already a penalty?
A protection point
is an incredible reward.
But to earn one,
we have to take part
in this special exam,
which carries an equally
incredible risk.
I understand if you
find this unreasonable.
But still, it's been decided,
you have no choice.
Everyone must participate.
That's how the world
works sometimes.
[AYANOKOJI]
Sakayanagi's father,
the chairman,
didn't strike me as the type
to force students to take part
in such an unreasonable exam.
We still can't
lose hope, everyone!
We've made it this far
as a class, right?
There's gotta be a way to keep
anyone from getting expelled!
I'm in agreement with Hirata.
For this test, we need
to come together as a class.
And make sure everyone gets
the same number of votes.
Nope, that won't save you.
If the ranking results
in a tie for last,
you'll be forced
to repeat the vote
until someone is expelled.
[gasps]
[CHABASHIRA] Lastly, you'll be
casting one positive vote
for a student in another class.
That way, it'll be impossible
for a single class
to fully manipulate the result.
You said most likely expelled.
It sounds like
we don't have a choice.
You're forgetting about
your private points.
You can still use those here.
If you can afford to hand over
20 million points for it,
you'll be able to potentially
nullify an expulsion.
Just 20 million points,
huh?
-[all gasp]
-[SUDO] There's no way
anybody could ever gather
enough private points for that!
Which means, after this
one of us is going
to be expelled.
What the heck?
This is so messed up!
Come on, we passed
the final exam, why do we have
-to do another one?
-Shut up, Yamauchi!
You shut up! Wait.
You're not gonna cast
a negative vote for me, right?
If she was, do you
really think she'd tell you?
I freaking knew you would!
That just means
I'll have to put a vote in
for you guys, then!
[KOENJI]
How unsightly.
-Huh?
-You fools
this exam is the perfect chance
to clear the way
for the class' next two years.
Oh, yeah? Maybe we
should take this chance
to clear you out!
It's almost sad
how little you understand.
-Try to keep up, Red Hair.
-Huh?
She said there was no penalty
to the class,
which means
this is a good opportunity
to remove an undesirable
without consequence.
Perhaps we'd be stronger
without your
incompetent friends?
-Wait, us?
-You better shut your mouth!
Stop fighting! We need
to keep cool heads!
Easy for you to say!
There is no way
you would ever end up
-on the bottom, Hirata!
-Huh.
[SUDO] Of all the people here,
you're the safest one!
[HIRATA] There's a chance
I could be voted out.
You must think
we're really stupid
to believe that nonsense.
Yeah, for real, no one's
that naive, my dude.
[YAMAUCHI] Sure is nice
being popular, huh?
[IKE]
He doesn't have to worry
-about a thing!
-Leave Hirata alone.
Why don't you mind
your own business?
I was talking to Koenji anyway.
[HORIKITA]
That's quite enough, Sudo.
-[ALL] Huh.
-[SUDO] Suzune?
There's still a bit of time
before the vote.
Let's try to come up
with a strategy.
As I'm sure you're all aware.
Blank votes, or abstaining
is not allowed.
Additionally,
voting for yourself
or using multiple votes
on the same person
is strictly prohibited.
I understand that this test
will be difficult for you,
but these are the rules
as decided by the school.
You may not like it,
but you must adhere to them.
Remember, the vote
will be held in four days.
-[CHABASHIRA] Understood?
-[IKE] You can't do this to us!
[indistinct chatter]
[HASEBE] Man, this whole class
vote thing really stinks.
There's gotta be a loophole
in the rules or something.
Seems planning our votes
is our only option.
I've been going over it
in my head.
What do you guys think about
trying to vote as a group?
You mean like writing
each other's names
for our positive votes?
Yeah. It won't guarantee us
a top rank,
but still, it should protect us
from placing at the bottom.
[SAKURA]
Are you sure this'll work?
The teacher said
trying to manipulate
-the vote wouldn't help.
-[indistinct chatter]
I don't think it'd hurt to try.
The other groups will likely
do the same too.
I'm in favor of using our votes
to cover for each other.
I wouldn't want anyone
from our group to get expelled.
Yeah! I think so, too!
It's settled, then.
We can get ahead of the game
by talking to some
of the other study groups!
Hold on.
I think it might be best
if we stay under the radar
until the test is over.
[MIYAKE] So, we don't end up
getting targeted?
That's right.
In this test, if there's a
[AYANOKOJI]
The unfortunate truth is,
people in the lowest rung
of the class hierarchy
will likely attract
the majority
of the negative votes.
[AYANOKOJI] It seems that I'll
just have to make a move, then.
[HORIKITA] He's been rather
quiet lately, hasn't he?
Horikita.
[HORIKITA]
You seem pretty relaxed, Ryuen.
Huh. Oh, isn't this a treat?
It's Suzune accompanied
by, as always,
your little tagalong.
Well? You must've come
to me for a reason.
Tell us.
During the upcoming exam,
what do you intend to do?
I don't plan on doing anything.
Even if your class decides
you're the one
they want to have expelled?
Hard to say.
You've made quite
a few enemies in school.
People who would
happily see you gone.
For better or worse,
you've made too many waves.
I doubt anybody's going
to reach out to help you.
Seeing as how you're
one of those enemies,
I'm surprised you're
not the one jumping
at this chance to take me out.
If I were gone,
Class D wouldn't stand
a chance against you all.
You think very highly
of yourself.
But the truth is,
you don't have the talent
to be a true leader.
That's why you fell to Class D.
I guess that's fair.
Since this might be
the last conversation we have,
could you answer
something for me?
Despite being stuck
in a seemingly
hopeless situation,
if you wanted to seriously
engage with this special exam,
do you think you could
escape being expelled?
Of course, I could.
There's no question.
There's that empty confidence.
Are you satisfied?
Or do you need more?
If you'd like, I could go over
my plan step by step for you.
I'm fine.
There's no telling if this
is part of your strategy
to avoid expulsion.
[HORIKITA]
Still, thank you.
Seeing you accept
the reality of your situation,
has convinced me of what
needs to be done for this test.
And that is?
If there's no way to avoid
expelling someone,
I need to figure out
who it should be,
and make sure that they lose.
You ought to be careful.
That could end with it all
blowing up in your face.
If it does,
I guess it just means
that that was the limit
of my ability.
And you said
I had empty confidence.
[gasps]
It's not that easy
to take a life.
Do you have
the resolve to do it?
Hm.
I do.
From the moment
I came to this school,
I've never shown mercy
to those who hold me back.
You don't have it in you.
Oh, yeah,
what makes you say that?
I can see straight
through you, Suzune.
And your reluctance all but
drips from every single word
that comes out of your mouth.
-[HORIKITA] Hm. -[RYUEN]
You expect me to believe
you're prepared to do anything
when you can't even bear
to face your own brother?
The truth is, you don't
actually have any idea
of what your next
move should be.
-[gasps]
-You like to pretend otherwise.
But you've already
gotten too comfortable
with your class' dynamic,
haven't you?
-[HORIKITA] Hm.
-You aren't cold-blooded enough
to kick out one of your
little friends.
[RYUEN] Only a few are,
such as myself.
Or Sakayanagi,
who sees her classmates
as nothing more than pawns.
You love to talk a big game,
but you don't even know how
you'll save yourself, do you?
[sighs]
You'll have to wait and see.
In four days, you won't be
a student here anymore.
Well, it certainly seems
that way, doesn't it?
This is your chance.
Don't let this
opportunity slip away.
[AYANOKOJI] Truthfully,
I don't actually think
I want Ryuen expelled just yet.
[HORIKITA]
He has to be bluffing.
It doesn't matter what he does,
he's going to get
expelled for sure.
Who can tell?
There's still a chance he
really did come up with a plan.
Even if he did a complete 180
and apologized,
he'd still get voted out.
You're right.
A direct approach
wouldn't work for him.
That settles it, he's done for.
Although, he did have
a point back there.
-What does that mean?
-He's right.
You should face
your brother at least once
before he graduates.
If you don't, you may not
get another chance.
I doubt that my brother
would be willing
to meet with me.
You're the one
he's interested in.
As it stands now,
there's no point.
I suppose, if you say so.
I didn't like your tone.
Seems she still hasn't gotten
over her complex
with her brother.
[phone ringing]
What is it?
So, hey, I was just wondering,
do you have any advice
for this test?
There's safety in numbers,
have you had any groups
start to form around you yet?
Yeah, a couple so far.
[AYANOKOJI] Fear of expulsion
is a powerful motivator.
Tell me about it!
Like, who knows
how many people
secretly want me
to get expelled.
[AYANOKOJI]
Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised
if you received
a few negative votes.
Hey, don't say that! Come on!
You're supposed to tell me
everything's gonna be okay!
[AYANOKOJI] Your best course of
action is to lie low for now.
Fine, I get it. I'll keep
to myself until this is over.
[AYANOKOJI]
Although, your breakup
with Hirata may actually end up
working in your favor
for this particular situation.
Huh?
[AYANOKOJI]
Hirata is quite popular
with the girls in our class,
and if you were still dating,
one might expect there
to be at least a few
who would want
to get rid of you.
Yeah, you're right.
That's spooky.
Guess I'd better watch my back.
I never realized
how lucky you are,
your grades are average
and no one notices you.
Have you already decided
who you're going use
your negative votes on?
[AYANOKOJI]
I'm still working on it,
but it'll be those who hold
our class back the most.
Huh? Whoa, that's ruthless.
Though, I guess that does
sound like you.
If we have to vote someone out,
it's only logical.
[KARUIZAWA]
Hey, you weren't talking
about me just now, were you?
You're too important
to the class,
I wouldn't eliminate you.
So, don't worry about it.
Oh, you mean it?
I mean, of course!
[AYANOKOJI] If groups
are beginning to form,
they probably
aren't going to vote
based off of students' grades.
Oh, you think?
Well, if you see
a pattern emerge
in the negative class votes,
let me know right away.
[KARUIZAWA] Okay. I'll keep
my ears open. Talk later!
Thanks.
[indistinct chatter]
Seems he's running late.
I guess it's my fault
for trying to ambush him
out of the blue.
But still
[NAGUMO]
I've been waiting for you.
Hm.
-[HIRATA] Hey, Ayanokoji!
-Huh.
I'll see you in class.
[AYANOKOJI]
Sure, see you there.
[gasps]
Good morning, Ayanokoji!
-[chuckles]
-Oh.
You're in a good mood
this morning.
So, hey,
it's cold again today.
It's winter.
You don't already
have plans to walk
to school with someone, do you?
-No, I can't say that I do.
-[laughs]
All right.
Do you mind
if I walk with you, then?
[AYANOKOJI]
Okay.
[AYANOKOJI] I imagine
this upcoming special exam
is going to be a tough one
for Class B.
[ICHINOSE]
Well, yeah, I guess it will.
I think it might even be
the toughest challenge
we've had to face yet.
I'll bet.
But I'm sure
we'll figure out a solution!
You're not planning
on getting voted out.
[gasps]
Oh, come on.
The situation isn't that dire.
Just so you know,
your classmates
won't go along with that,
no matter what happens.
Don't worry, I never said
that I was going
to drop out of school.
It's written
all over your face.
Huh? Wha Really?
Not literally, but you're
clearly considering it.
[gasps]
Oh, right.
That makes sense.
You'd sacrifice yourself
for someone else?
Well, it's not that
I really want to.
I feel like it's only fair
if I try to carry
as much of the burden
as possible.
Let's not get too deep
into strategy.
We are still
in different classes.
That's fair enough.
Will you be all right,
Ayanokoji?
Well, I'm not really sure.
If you'd like, I could give you
my positive vote.
It should help you to stay
out of last place, at least.
No, you don't have to.
You should save it
for somebody deserving.
There's no one else
I'd give my vote to!
I'd say you're
very deserving of it!
Well, I may end up asking you
for it later, just in case.
Hm. No problem!
[AYANOKOJI]
Thanks.
[ICHINOSE]
Thank goodness. I'm really glad
I got the chance
to speak with him today.
-[SAKAYANAGI] Hello, Ayanokoji.
-[gasps]
Do you have a moment
for us to chat?
Huh.
Uh, I think I should go.
-Right.
-Later!
I wanted to ask you something.
Do you find this test
as absurd as I do?
I suppose.
There's a reason
why the school's doing it.
My father, the chairman,
was recently suspended
from his board position.
It would appear someone
has a larger plan in mind.
This test was arranged
last minute.
If I had to guess,
I'd say this was all a set up
to expel a particular student.
Only one person comes to mind.
I see. I assume you mean me.
Precisely.
It would explain why the school
suddenly decided
to hold this unreasonable
special exam.
[AYANOKOJI]
She has a point.
Does this mean that man
has begun to make his move?
And that's why, I'd like
to postpone our competition.
As a temporary measure.
You're free to do as you like.
[SAKAYANAGI]
Thank you very much.
Now I can fully focus
on matters concerning Class A.
Of course,
since we've called a ceasefire,
rest assured that
I won't do anything
to sabotage you on the test.
I promise to leave you alone.
[AYANOKOJI] Are you sure that's
something you want to do?
[SAKAYANAGI]
I'm absolutely certain.
If I stoop to breaking my word,
or do something that hinders
you in any way during the exam.
I'll consider it a loss
on my part.
You'll be free to refuse
our next competition, as well.
That's nice of you to say,
but if I end up getting
enough negative votes,
there won't be
a next time for me.
Wouldn't that be unfortunate?
How do I know I can trust you?
That last stunt you pulled
proves you aren't above lying
to get what you want.
[chuckles]
Oh, don't worry.
The moment I heard
about the special exam,
I knew exactly
which person I wanted
to have expelled from school.
One Kohei Katsuragi.
Can't say I'm surprised.
I'm curious,
what's Class C's plan?
Who knows? I'm not
getting involved in it.
Ah, I see.
As for Class D, it looks like
Ryuen's time is almost up.
The only mystery is what
Class B will decide.
Whom from their
close-knit group
will they sacrifice
for the greater good?
Just thinking about it
makes me want to jump for joy.
As for us,
we'll compete with the last
special exam of the year.
Well, until then.
Sure.
[indistinct chatter]
[beeps]
Hm.
[NAGUMO]
I've been waiting for you.
President Nagumo,
I wanted to talk.
About that private point
matter we discussed.
-[chuckles]
-[gasps]
Uh, yes?
[chuckles]
You should go out
with me, Honami.
[gasps]
[NAGUMO]
That's the condition.
Simple, isn't it?
Hm?
Hm. There's no choice.
I have to protect them all.