Classroom of the Elite (2017) s03e07 Episode Script
People will do anything, no matter how absurd, in order to avoid facing their own souls
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[light background chatter]
[SHINOHARA] I know right?
It's totally not fair.
[IKE]
What've you been up to, Haruki?
[YAMAUCHI] Huh? Nothing.
Hey, so we're gonna put in
positive votes
for each other, right?
[shushing]
[MATSUSHITA]
Don't talk about that stuff
with so many people around.
[YUKIMURA]
I can barely sleep at night.
[MIYAKE]
It's hard not to be twitchy.
[YAMAUCHI]
This is the freaking worst!
[gasps]
[SHINOHARA]
Why is this happening?
Peace, the vibe is way off.
[sighs]
Is everything gonna be like
this until the exam's done?
[sighs]
The test has them worried.
they're desperately
keeping their heads down.
Or forming cliques
with whomever they think
they can trust.
That way they can trade votes
with one another.
I see that.
Maybe that's the only way
to survive.
You're still trying
to make up your mind?
I thought your convictions
were stronger.
I would've expected those words
from Ryuen, not you.
You said his claim sounded
like empty confidence.
As it stands,
it's your resolve that's empty.
[gasps]
What was that?
Well?
I'm still waiting
to see what your plan is.
Yeah, I know.
[HORIKITA] It's my fault
that the situation in our class
has gotten to this state.
Because I lacked faith
in my own leadership.
Brother, I don't know
what I should do to fix this.
[light background chatter]
[footsteps]
[HIRATA]
Could you and I talk?
This evening, in the dorm.
[IKE] Uh, hey.
[HIRATA] There's something
I want to discuss.
[footfall]
[ASAHINA]
Hey, Ayanokoji.
Hm?
Thought that was you!
[AYANOKOJI] Ah, Asahina.
You're not walking back
with Honami today?
Why would we be together?
Ichinose and I aren't
especially close.
That's news to me.
According to her, you two
are the best of friends.
Did you need something?
Straight to the point, huh?
Though I like that.
I have some information.
I thought you'd want to know
since it concerns
our sweet Honami.
[ASAHINA] It seems she's trying
to take care of everything
by herself.
She had a meeting with Miyabi
to ask him for help.
President Nagumo?
She needs twenty million points
to save someone.
So, she approached him
with the hope
of borrowing the difference.
[ASAHINA] Do you wanna
take a guess
at what Miyabi told her?
Since he has leverage,
I imagine it was some
absurd demand.
That's right.
The condition he gave
to lend her the points
was that she had to become
his girlfriend.
And your angle?
Why are you telling me
all of this?
[ASAHINA] I'm doing it
to help my own class.
If Miyabi really lends that
many points to a first year.
It could easily end up
causing problems for us
down the road.
And most of all
I'd feel bad for Honami
if she put herself through that
for a friend.
She's way too nice
for her own good.
[AYANOKOJI] I'm sure there are
others you could've gone to.
Maybe, I don't know.
I just thought you might be
able to do something about it.
[ASAHINA] See
I guess it's kind of like
sending out a prayer.
Just in case.
Anyway, you have
the full story now.
It'll be up to you to decide
what you wanna do.
[door opening]
[door closes]
[gasps]
[HIRATA]
Sorry to bother you.
I know you've got
a lot on your plate.
It's not a problem.
We should go somewhere
more private.
How about we talk in my room?
[elevator dinging]
[metal scraping]
My, what a coincidence.
[KOENJI] If it isn't the boys,
Hirata and Ayanokoji.
[HIRATA] Koenji?
[KOENJI] Ah, I see.
I'm curious what strategy
you'll come up with.
[chuckles]
I'm sure it'll be great.
[laughing]
Even now,
you're the same as ever.
It'll take more than
this exam to change me.
[KOENJI]
When you and your friends
aren't busy licking
your wounds,
make sure that you take out
the unneeded trash, would you?
[thumping]
[inhales deeply]
[exhaling deeply]
[HIRATA] Ayanokoji, let's go.
Sure.
[footfall]
[HIRATA]
The year is almost over, huh?
The school kept us pretty busy.
All those special exams,
deserted islands,
training camps.
[smiles]
I actually enjoyed them.
[HIRATA] Plus, they brought
the class closer
than I ever thought possible
based on that first day.
Yeah.
That is, until they sprung
this test on us.
I thought this might
be about that.
[HIRATA] I'm sorry.
I've been trying to come up
with something,
but I can't think
of any good solutions.
Every path leads to someone
getting expelled.
I just want to save
everyone in our class.
Is there a way to do that?
I get where you're coming from.
But gathering
twenty million points
isn't a realistic option.
[AYANOKOJI]
There's not much we can do.
I thought so.
[AYANOKOJI] The point
of this test is to cut out
the weakest member
of each class.
Unfortunately, Hirata
will never be willing
to figure out
who that should be.
Hey, Ayanokoji.
[HIRATA] Do you think
there's anyone in particular
from our class
we can do without?
[AYANOKOJI] I don't think so.
It doesn't matter
who we lose,
it'll be an adjustment
regardless.
Yeah, you're right.
You're so composed.
You'd be a far better
class leader than me.
You overestimate my abilities.
You're as modest as always,
but I'm being totally serious.
I've been thinking it ever
since the cruise ship test.
[doorbell chimes]
You're here.
I'm sorry for calling you
out this late.
No problem at all!
Though it is pretty
unusual for you
to ask to speak
with me like this.
[AYANOKOJI]
There's something I needed
to talk to you about in person.
The floor is cold, so feel free
to take a seat on the bed.
[ICHINOSE] Uh, sure, thanks.
[sighs]
For some weird reason
it feels like
we're doing something wrong.
[AYANOKOJI] I wanted to ask
how you intend to approach
this special exam.
[ICHINOSE] Honestly, I'm still
trying to figure out a way
to make sure
nobody gets expelled.
It's so hard.
[AYANOKOJI] I see.
I was afraid that
you might end up
turning to President Nagumo
for help.
[smiles]
What kind of help?
[AYANOKOJI] I doubt that
even Class B would be able
to round up twenty million
points so quickly.
Which means, you would need
the help of a third party
to gather the necessary funds.
Oh, jeez, so Asahina told you.
Of course and his condition?
[AYANOKOJI] Yeah.
It's just ridiculous, isn't it?
In all kinds of ways.
[gasps]
Thanks a bunch.
Hm.
How many more points
do you need?
Our class has nearly
sixteen million all together.
[AYANOKOJI]
That's quite the bargain, then.
Mm-hm.
I can still hardly believe
that was his condition.
It seems absurd that he'd be
willing to lend me that much
if I just date him.
[ICHINOSE] It's funny,
I've heard some girls say
they'd pay points
to go out with him.
But I think this might be
the only way to save everyone
in Class B.
Does that make me a bad person?
It doesn't.
[soft gasp]
You won't judge me if I agree?
[AYANOKOJI] I don't think
you've done anything wrong.
Although I don't get
why you're so desperate
to save one person.
What you're doing is admirable.
Thank you.
Sorry, you must've been
worried about me.
You must think
I'm being presumptuous,
nosing into your business.
Oh, no not at all,
it makes me happy.
Though
this complicates things
a little.
[soft gasp]
[ICHINOSE] If I hadn't come
over to talk to you today.
I think I might've been able
to make up my mind more easily.
[sipping]
He, you know what?
You're actually
pretty amazing, Ayanokoji.
Thanks, though I don't
feel that way myself.
But that makes you
even more incredible!
Because,
despite everything, you
[groans]
What is it?
[groans]
It's nothing, I'm fine.
[ICHINOSE]
What's wrong with me?
[chuckles]
[IKE] Are you serious, dude?
That's crazy.
[YAMAUCHI]
What, you don't believe me?
[MORI] Let's go back and see
if they've got more in stock
after class.
[INOGASHIRA]
Sure, sounds like a plan!
-Did something happen?
-So, you can feel it, too?
I don't think I trust it.
[HORIKITA] They were
so on edge only a day ago.
Let's invite her!
[HORIKITA]
They're different now.
-Yeah, for sure.
-What time?
[AYANOKOJI] One explanation
for this change could be
that they've formed
a consensus as a group
on who they'd eliminate.
[HASEBE] I should've known.
But yeah
now that you mention it,
things did feel
kinda weird today.
Wait a sec, don't you think
we should look into this?
No, if we get caught
sniffing around,
we could end up
as the new target.
Is it possible,
that the person
they decided to vote out
is somebody
from our study group?
No, don't say that stuff,
Haruka!
Though, if we consider
that no one's asked us
to vote with them,
that might be the case.
So, if they threatened you
into either helping them
or being targeted yourself.
What then?
That's a no brainer,
I'd prioritize our own group!
[MIYAKE] And what if that meant
you became the target
of their negative votes?
Even still.
I mean
I don't want to stay
in this school so badly
that I'd betray a friend.
Yeah, I feel the same way,
I'd never turn on you guys!
[MIYAKE] Keisei?
Theoretically, I agree
with both of you
about choosing your friends.
But it's not realistic.
[YUKIMURA] "Sacrificing
yourself to save a friend"
sounds beautiful.
But it's incredibly hard to do.
[sighs]
[WANG] Hirata.
[phone ringing]
What is it?
[KARUIZAWA]
We've got a bad situation here.
I just found out that the class
is on the verge
of expelling you.
[AYANOKOJI] I see.
[KARUIZAWA] Huh? "I see"?
Did you know already?
[AYANOKOJI]
No, it's news to me.
Why are you so calm about it?
[AYANOKOJI] Do you know
how many people
are planning
to get me expelled?
I'm not sure.
But I'd say nearly
half the class has agreed
to place a negative
vote for you.
[AYANOKOJI]
That makes things difficult.
Seriously,
what are you gonna do?
I mean you can do something
to stop this
from happening, right?
[AYANOKOJI] I guess I'll have
to come up with a plan.
[sighs]
Jeez, who knew you were
such a space cadet.
This little scheme
to get you expelled
would've totally worked if I
weren't around to warn you.
[AYANOKOJI]
Well, It's a good thing
you were here to help me, then.
[gasps]
Yeah, don't forget it.
[AYANOKOJI] I'm happy that
you gave me a heads up.
Thank you, Kei.
[sighs]
Well, at least you're grateful,
so that's something.
[AYANOKOJI]
I'll call you back later.
[KARUIZAWA] Uh sure, got it.
You better be all right,
you jerk.
[KUSHIDA] Took you long enough!
I had a feeling
you might be reaching out
to have a chat with me.
I want the name of the person
who's trying
to get me expelled.
[KUSHIDA] How unfortunate.
I'm afraid I can't just
give it to you that easily.
What's more, I'm the only one
who knows the identity
of this ringleader,
so you're out of luck.
[AYANOKOJI] Figures,
since you're helping them.
[KUSHIDA]
Sharp as always, Ayanokoji!
You already knew, huh?
This mysterious mastermind
must've talked to you first.
With your people skills,
you could spread the word.
[AYANOKOJI] So, you went
to everyone in class
who isn't particularly
close to me.
Just so you know, it was
a hard decision for me, too.
It's not like I want you
to get expelled, Ayanokoji.
But I promised that
I'd keep their name a secret.
I can't betray their trust.
If you can't tell me,
then I guess that's it.
I apologize
for bothering you so late.
Aw, you gave up way too easily.
Are you gonna track down
the ringleader by yourself?
[AYANOKOJI] I'm not sure
I probably can't.
[sighs]
[KUSHIDA] All right,
I'll just tell you, then!
The person you're looking for
is Yamauchi.
[AYANOKOJI] How nice of you.
[KUSHIDA]
Are you satisfied now?
The one orchestrating it all,
Sakayanagi, right?
[gasps]
So, you figured out
that much, huh?
Somebody talked you
into sticking your neck out.
I seriously doubt
that Yamauchi
could've convinced you
to do that.
[AYANOKOJI] Furthermore,
she came by to visit him
in class the other day.
Aw man, I was really hoping
I could avoid
getting on Sakayanagi's
bad side.
[AYANOKOJI]
Thanks for the help, Kushida.
Try not to get expelled.
You still need to earn points
for me, after all.
[MANABU] What is it?
There's something
I'd like you to do for me.
[MANABU]
Very well, I'll handle it.
[AYANOKOJI] Thank you.
[birds chirping]
[SUDO]
Dude this manga goes crazy!
[WANG] Good morning.
[MATSUSHITA] Morning.
[YAMAUCHI]
I told you it was good, dude!
[phone locks]
[door opens]
[door closes]
[HORIKITA]
Sorry to keep you waiting.
How long has it been since
we last spoke alone like this?
Not counting
when I first enrolled here.
[HORIKITA]
It's been over three years.
Ah, right
that sounds correct.
[smiles]
If you're expecting
to borrow points
to save someone
in the special exam
you're wasting your time.
I'm not.
The reason I wanted to talk,
wasn't to ask you
for that kind of support.
Brother, please help,
I need advice from you.
This test
it has everybody
trying to lay low
and keeping to themselves.
Or desperately forming groups
to try to coordinate
and control the vote.
In either case
they're doing all they can
to avoid making any choice.
I don't really blame them.
[HORIKITA] But if we do that.
I think we'll end up
regretting it someday.
So, I've decided now
I want to face it.
I will take this
special exam head-on.
So, I can find an answer
I can accept.
I have a question
how has your time here been?
[gasps]
Have you enjoyed it?
Um I, uh
I don't really know.
And so much has been happening.
"Enjoyable"
is a bit of a stretch.
[HORIKITA] That said,
it's certainly not boring.
I see.
[MANABU]
It seems you've conquered
one of your flaws since our
last real conversation.
[gasps]
You used to never look
at anything around you.
But you've widened your view
and with it, made steps
to escape your life of boredom.
Okay, this doesn't sound
much like you.
And what would "sound like me"?
[MANABU] All you see of me
is my achievements
and popularity,
but not who I am.
Sorry, I'm aware that I've been
putting you on a pedestal.
[HORIKITA] But it's because
you're my goal.
I'm your goal?
What of Ayanokoji?
I'm curious how you see him.
[exhales sharply]
I don't particularly
care for that guy.
That said,
I'll admit he's talented.
But I swear
I'll surpass him someday.
Sorry to say
you're not going
to catch up to Ayanokoji.
[gasps]
But it's not like you have to.
[MANABU] You should grow
in a way that's more like you.
I don't think I understand.
[gasps]
[MANABU] Are you afraid?
[HORIKITA] Yes, I am.
If you want
to close this distance.
You'll have
to overcome your fear
and take a step forward.
What should I do?
[MANABU] You're still naive.
So, I'll give you the answer
you're looking for.
[gasps]
Now tell me, what do you want
to tell your classmates,
and how do you plan
on approaching them?
Right.
[birds chirping]
[CHABASHIRA] The special exam
will be tomorrow.
I'd advise that you
don't sleep through it.
No way we'd miss the most
important test of the year!
Right?
You're all dismissed.
[AYANOKOJI] Yamauchi's strategy
wasn't a bad one.
His only mistake was falling
for Sakayanagi's schemes
and, of course, choosing me
to be his target.
Now
make your move, Horikita.
You should be capable
of it after yesterday's chat.
[sighs]
[HORIKITA] Can I have a moment
of your time, everyone?
I promise I'll make it quick.
[gasps]
What is this all about,
Horikita?
[HORIKITA] There's something
I wanted to say
to the entire class
regarding tomorrow's vote.
Hey, where's this coming from?
Uh, do we have to be here
for this?
Me and Kanji have already
made plans to meet up
with some friends after class.
As things stand, somebody
could be expelled tomorrow.
Yet you're acting
like you don't care.
What?
I do care!
I've just made my peace
with it, that's all.
[HORIKITA]
That's very admirable of you,
but what I have to say
only matters
if everyone is present for it.
[footfall]
These last few days I've been
thinking about this test.
Who makes the class stronger?
And who here deserves
to be expelled?
I figured it out.
I was finally able to find
the answer today,
and I wanted to share it
with all of you.
[HIRATA] Wait, Horikita!
You're wrong, no one here
deserves to be expelled!
Please let me to finish
what I was going to say.
I'll admit I had
my doubts at first, too.
[HORIKITA]
The nature of this test means
we can't even talk things out
as a class.
The way it's structured
causes us to form groups
and compete
to control the vote.
Yeah, it sucks.
As a result, votes aren't cast
based on merit.
And an excellent student
who should stay
could be expelled.
It's not fair,
and I won't accept it.
Wow, I don't know
what's come over you,
but this is unexpectedly
logical reasoning.
You have my interest.
[KOENJI] What would you do
in this situation?
Ideally, we'd have
a conversation and agree
on who to expel.
But that is far easier
said than done.
Therefore
I'll make a case for the person
who I think should be expelled.
[gasping]
[WANG] I've got a bad
feeling about this.
No, don't,
you'll just confuse everybody!
The least we could do
is hear Horikita out.
For once, I actually
agree with Red Hair.
[trembling]
[HORIKITA] Someone in our class
shouldn't be here.
They're nothing more
than a burden
that should be removed.
Haruki Yamauchi.
[gasps]
It's you.
[light background chatter]
[SHINOHARA] I know right?
It's totally not fair.
[IKE]
What've you been up to, Haruki?
[YAMAUCHI] Huh? Nothing.
Hey, so we're gonna put in
positive votes
for each other, right?
[shushing]
[MATSUSHITA]
Don't talk about that stuff
with so many people around.
[YUKIMURA]
I can barely sleep at night.
[MIYAKE]
It's hard not to be twitchy.
[YAMAUCHI]
This is the freaking worst!
[gasps]
[SHINOHARA]
Why is this happening?
Peace, the vibe is way off.
[sighs]
Is everything gonna be like
this until the exam's done?
[sighs]
The test has them worried.
they're desperately
keeping their heads down.
Or forming cliques
with whomever they think
they can trust.
That way they can trade votes
with one another.
I see that.
Maybe that's the only way
to survive.
You're still trying
to make up your mind?
I thought your convictions
were stronger.
I would've expected those words
from Ryuen, not you.
You said his claim sounded
like empty confidence.
As it stands,
it's your resolve that's empty.
[gasps]
What was that?
Well?
I'm still waiting
to see what your plan is.
Yeah, I know.
[HORIKITA] It's my fault
that the situation in our class
has gotten to this state.
Because I lacked faith
in my own leadership.
Brother, I don't know
what I should do to fix this.
[light background chatter]
[footsteps]
[HIRATA]
Could you and I talk?
This evening, in the dorm.
[IKE] Uh, hey.
[HIRATA] There's something
I want to discuss.
[footfall]
[ASAHINA]
Hey, Ayanokoji.
Hm?
Thought that was you!
[AYANOKOJI] Ah, Asahina.
You're not walking back
with Honami today?
Why would we be together?
Ichinose and I aren't
especially close.
That's news to me.
According to her, you two
are the best of friends.
Did you need something?
Straight to the point, huh?
Though I like that.
I have some information.
I thought you'd want to know
since it concerns
our sweet Honami.
[ASAHINA] It seems she's trying
to take care of everything
by herself.
She had a meeting with Miyabi
to ask him for help.
President Nagumo?
She needs twenty million points
to save someone.
So, she approached him
with the hope
of borrowing the difference.
[ASAHINA] Do you wanna
take a guess
at what Miyabi told her?
Since he has leverage,
I imagine it was some
absurd demand.
That's right.
The condition he gave
to lend her the points
was that she had to become
his girlfriend.
And your angle?
Why are you telling me
all of this?
[ASAHINA] I'm doing it
to help my own class.
If Miyabi really lends that
many points to a first year.
It could easily end up
causing problems for us
down the road.
And most of all
I'd feel bad for Honami
if she put herself through that
for a friend.
She's way too nice
for her own good.
[AYANOKOJI] I'm sure there are
others you could've gone to.
Maybe, I don't know.
I just thought you might be
able to do something about it.
[ASAHINA] See
I guess it's kind of like
sending out a prayer.
Just in case.
Anyway, you have
the full story now.
It'll be up to you to decide
what you wanna do.
[door opening]
[door closes]
[gasps]
[HIRATA]
Sorry to bother you.
I know you've got
a lot on your plate.
It's not a problem.
We should go somewhere
more private.
How about we talk in my room?
[elevator dinging]
[metal scraping]
My, what a coincidence.
[KOENJI] If it isn't the boys,
Hirata and Ayanokoji.
[HIRATA] Koenji?
[KOENJI] Ah, I see.
I'm curious what strategy
you'll come up with.
[chuckles]
I'm sure it'll be great.
[laughing]
Even now,
you're the same as ever.
It'll take more than
this exam to change me.
[KOENJI]
When you and your friends
aren't busy licking
your wounds,
make sure that you take out
the unneeded trash, would you?
[thumping]
[inhales deeply]
[exhaling deeply]
[HIRATA] Ayanokoji, let's go.
Sure.
[footfall]
[HIRATA]
The year is almost over, huh?
The school kept us pretty busy.
All those special exams,
deserted islands,
training camps.
[smiles]
I actually enjoyed them.
[HIRATA] Plus, they brought
the class closer
than I ever thought possible
based on that first day.
Yeah.
That is, until they sprung
this test on us.
I thought this might
be about that.
[HIRATA] I'm sorry.
I've been trying to come up
with something,
but I can't think
of any good solutions.
Every path leads to someone
getting expelled.
I just want to save
everyone in our class.
Is there a way to do that?
I get where you're coming from.
But gathering
twenty million points
isn't a realistic option.
[AYANOKOJI]
There's not much we can do.
I thought so.
[AYANOKOJI] The point
of this test is to cut out
the weakest member
of each class.
Unfortunately, Hirata
will never be willing
to figure out
who that should be.
Hey, Ayanokoji.
[HIRATA] Do you think
there's anyone in particular
from our class
we can do without?
[AYANOKOJI] I don't think so.
It doesn't matter
who we lose,
it'll be an adjustment
regardless.
Yeah, you're right.
You're so composed.
You'd be a far better
class leader than me.
You overestimate my abilities.
You're as modest as always,
but I'm being totally serious.
I've been thinking it ever
since the cruise ship test.
[doorbell chimes]
You're here.
I'm sorry for calling you
out this late.
No problem at all!
Though it is pretty
unusual for you
to ask to speak
with me like this.
[AYANOKOJI]
There's something I needed
to talk to you about in person.
The floor is cold, so feel free
to take a seat on the bed.
[ICHINOSE] Uh, sure, thanks.
[sighs]
For some weird reason
it feels like
we're doing something wrong.
[AYANOKOJI] I wanted to ask
how you intend to approach
this special exam.
[ICHINOSE] Honestly, I'm still
trying to figure out a way
to make sure
nobody gets expelled.
It's so hard.
[AYANOKOJI] I see.
I was afraid that
you might end up
turning to President Nagumo
for help.
[smiles]
What kind of help?
[AYANOKOJI] I doubt that
even Class B would be able
to round up twenty million
points so quickly.
Which means, you would need
the help of a third party
to gather the necessary funds.
Oh, jeez, so Asahina told you.
Of course and his condition?
[AYANOKOJI] Yeah.
It's just ridiculous, isn't it?
In all kinds of ways.
[gasps]
Thanks a bunch.
Hm.
How many more points
do you need?
Our class has nearly
sixteen million all together.
[AYANOKOJI]
That's quite the bargain, then.
Mm-hm.
I can still hardly believe
that was his condition.
It seems absurd that he'd be
willing to lend me that much
if I just date him.
[ICHINOSE] It's funny,
I've heard some girls say
they'd pay points
to go out with him.
But I think this might be
the only way to save everyone
in Class B.
Does that make me a bad person?
It doesn't.
[soft gasp]
You won't judge me if I agree?
[AYANOKOJI] I don't think
you've done anything wrong.
Although I don't get
why you're so desperate
to save one person.
What you're doing is admirable.
Thank you.
Sorry, you must've been
worried about me.
You must think
I'm being presumptuous,
nosing into your business.
Oh, no not at all,
it makes me happy.
Though
this complicates things
a little.
[soft gasp]
[ICHINOSE] If I hadn't come
over to talk to you today.
I think I might've been able
to make up my mind more easily.
[sipping]
He, you know what?
You're actually
pretty amazing, Ayanokoji.
Thanks, though I don't
feel that way myself.
But that makes you
even more incredible!
Because,
despite everything, you
[groans]
What is it?
[groans]
It's nothing, I'm fine.
[ICHINOSE]
What's wrong with me?
[chuckles]
[IKE] Are you serious, dude?
That's crazy.
[YAMAUCHI]
What, you don't believe me?
[MORI] Let's go back and see
if they've got more in stock
after class.
[INOGASHIRA]
Sure, sounds like a plan!
-Did something happen?
-So, you can feel it, too?
I don't think I trust it.
[HORIKITA] They were
so on edge only a day ago.
Let's invite her!
[HORIKITA]
They're different now.
-Yeah, for sure.
-What time?
[AYANOKOJI] One explanation
for this change could be
that they've formed
a consensus as a group
on who they'd eliminate.
[HASEBE] I should've known.
But yeah
now that you mention it,
things did feel
kinda weird today.
Wait a sec, don't you think
we should look into this?
No, if we get caught
sniffing around,
we could end up
as the new target.
Is it possible,
that the person
they decided to vote out
is somebody
from our study group?
No, don't say that stuff,
Haruka!
Though, if we consider
that no one's asked us
to vote with them,
that might be the case.
So, if they threatened you
into either helping them
or being targeted yourself.
What then?
That's a no brainer,
I'd prioritize our own group!
[MIYAKE] And what if that meant
you became the target
of their negative votes?
Even still.
I mean
I don't want to stay
in this school so badly
that I'd betray a friend.
Yeah, I feel the same way,
I'd never turn on you guys!
[MIYAKE] Keisei?
Theoretically, I agree
with both of you
about choosing your friends.
But it's not realistic.
[YUKIMURA] "Sacrificing
yourself to save a friend"
sounds beautiful.
But it's incredibly hard to do.
[sighs]
[WANG] Hirata.
[phone ringing]
What is it?
[KARUIZAWA]
We've got a bad situation here.
I just found out that the class
is on the verge
of expelling you.
[AYANOKOJI] I see.
[KARUIZAWA] Huh? "I see"?
Did you know already?
[AYANOKOJI]
No, it's news to me.
Why are you so calm about it?
[AYANOKOJI] Do you know
how many people
are planning
to get me expelled?
I'm not sure.
But I'd say nearly
half the class has agreed
to place a negative
vote for you.
[AYANOKOJI]
That makes things difficult.
Seriously,
what are you gonna do?
I mean you can do something
to stop this
from happening, right?
[AYANOKOJI] I guess I'll have
to come up with a plan.
[sighs]
Jeez, who knew you were
such a space cadet.
This little scheme
to get you expelled
would've totally worked if I
weren't around to warn you.
[AYANOKOJI]
Well, It's a good thing
you were here to help me, then.
[gasps]
Yeah, don't forget it.
[AYANOKOJI] I'm happy that
you gave me a heads up.
Thank you, Kei.
[sighs]
Well, at least you're grateful,
so that's something.
[AYANOKOJI]
I'll call you back later.
[KARUIZAWA] Uh sure, got it.
You better be all right,
you jerk.
[KUSHIDA] Took you long enough!
I had a feeling
you might be reaching out
to have a chat with me.
I want the name of the person
who's trying
to get me expelled.
[KUSHIDA] How unfortunate.
I'm afraid I can't just
give it to you that easily.
What's more, I'm the only one
who knows the identity
of this ringleader,
so you're out of luck.
[AYANOKOJI] Figures,
since you're helping them.
[KUSHIDA]
Sharp as always, Ayanokoji!
You already knew, huh?
This mysterious mastermind
must've talked to you first.
With your people skills,
you could spread the word.
[AYANOKOJI] So, you went
to everyone in class
who isn't particularly
close to me.
Just so you know, it was
a hard decision for me, too.
It's not like I want you
to get expelled, Ayanokoji.
But I promised that
I'd keep their name a secret.
I can't betray their trust.
If you can't tell me,
then I guess that's it.
I apologize
for bothering you so late.
Aw, you gave up way too easily.
Are you gonna track down
the ringleader by yourself?
[AYANOKOJI] I'm not sure
I probably can't.
[sighs]
[KUSHIDA] All right,
I'll just tell you, then!
The person you're looking for
is Yamauchi.
[AYANOKOJI] How nice of you.
[KUSHIDA]
Are you satisfied now?
The one orchestrating it all,
Sakayanagi, right?
[gasps]
So, you figured out
that much, huh?
Somebody talked you
into sticking your neck out.
I seriously doubt
that Yamauchi
could've convinced you
to do that.
[AYANOKOJI] Furthermore,
she came by to visit him
in class the other day.
Aw man, I was really hoping
I could avoid
getting on Sakayanagi's
bad side.
[AYANOKOJI]
Thanks for the help, Kushida.
Try not to get expelled.
You still need to earn points
for me, after all.
[MANABU] What is it?
There's something
I'd like you to do for me.
[MANABU]
Very well, I'll handle it.
[AYANOKOJI] Thank you.
[birds chirping]
[SUDO]
Dude this manga goes crazy!
[WANG] Good morning.
[MATSUSHITA] Morning.
[YAMAUCHI]
I told you it was good, dude!
[phone locks]
[door opens]
[door closes]
[HORIKITA]
Sorry to keep you waiting.
How long has it been since
we last spoke alone like this?
Not counting
when I first enrolled here.
[HORIKITA]
It's been over three years.
Ah, right
that sounds correct.
[smiles]
If you're expecting
to borrow points
to save someone
in the special exam
you're wasting your time.
I'm not.
The reason I wanted to talk,
wasn't to ask you
for that kind of support.
Brother, please help,
I need advice from you.
This test
it has everybody
trying to lay low
and keeping to themselves.
Or desperately forming groups
to try to coordinate
and control the vote.
In either case
they're doing all they can
to avoid making any choice.
I don't really blame them.
[HORIKITA] But if we do that.
I think we'll end up
regretting it someday.
So, I've decided now
I want to face it.
I will take this
special exam head-on.
So, I can find an answer
I can accept.
I have a question
how has your time here been?
[gasps]
Have you enjoyed it?
Um I, uh
I don't really know.
And so much has been happening.
"Enjoyable"
is a bit of a stretch.
[HORIKITA] That said,
it's certainly not boring.
I see.
[MANABU]
It seems you've conquered
one of your flaws since our
last real conversation.
[gasps]
You used to never look
at anything around you.
But you've widened your view
and with it, made steps
to escape your life of boredom.
Okay, this doesn't sound
much like you.
And what would "sound like me"?
[MANABU] All you see of me
is my achievements
and popularity,
but not who I am.
Sorry, I'm aware that I've been
putting you on a pedestal.
[HORIKITA] But it's because
you're my goal.
I'm your goal?
What of Ayanokoji?
I'm curious how you see him.
[exhales sharply]
I don't particularly
care for that guy.
That said,
I'll admit he's talented.
But I swear
I'll surpass him someday.
Sorry to say
you're not going
to catch up to Ayanokoji.
[gasps]
But it's not like you have to.
[MANABU] You should grow
in a way that's more like you.
I don't think I understand.
[gasps]
[MANABU] Are you afraid?
[HORIKITA] Yes, I am.
If you want
to close this distance.
You'll have
to overcome your fear
and take a step forward.
What should I do?
[MANABU] You're still naive.
So, I'll give you the answer
you're looking for.
[gasps]
Now tell me, what do you want
to tell your classmates,
and how do you plan
on approaching them?
Right.
[birds chirping]
[CHABASHIRA] The special exam
will be tomorrow.
I'd advise that you
don't sleep through it.
No way we'd miss the most
important test of the year!
Right?
You're all dismissed.
[AYANOKOJI] Yamauchi's strategy
wasn't a bad one.
His only mistake was falling
for Sakayanagi's schemes
and, of course, choosing me
to be his target.
Now
make your move, Horikita.
You should be capable
of it after yesterday's chat.
[sighs]
[HORIKITA] Can I have a moment
of your time, everyone?
I promise I'll make it quick.
[gasps]
What is this all about,
Horikita?
[HORIKITA] There's something
I wanted to say
to the entire class
regarding tomorrow's vote.
Hey, where's this coming from?
Uh, do we have to be here
for this?
Me and Kanji have already
made plans to meet up
with some friends after class.
As things stand, somebody
could be expelled tomorrow.
Yet you're acting
like you don't care.
What?
I do care!
I've just made my peace
with it, that's all.
[HORIKITA]
That's very admirable of you,
but what I have to say
only matters
if everyone is present for it.
[footfall]
These last few days I've been
thinking about this test.
Who makes the class stronger?
And who here deserves
to be expelled?
I figured it out.
I was finally able to find
the answer today,
and I wanted to share it
with all of you.
[HIRATA] Wait, Horikita!
You're wrong, no one here
deserves to be expelled!
Please let me to finish
what I was going to say.
I'll admit I had
my doubts at first, too.
[HORIKITA]
The nature of this test means
we can't even talk things out
as a class.
The way it's structured
causes us to form groups
and compete
to control the vote.
Yeah, it sucks.
As a result, votes aren't cast
based on merit.
And an excellent student
who should stay
could be expelled.
It's not fair,
and I won't accept it.
Wow, I don't know
what's come over you,
but this is unexpectedly
logical reasoning.
You have my interest.
[KOENJI] What would you do
in this situation?
Ideally, we'd have
a conversation and agree
on who to expel.
But that is far easier
said than done.
Therefore
I'll make a case for the person
who I think should be expelled.
[gasping]
[WANG] I've got a bad
feeling about this.
No, don't,
you'll just confuse everybody!
The least we could do
is hear Horikita out.
For once, I actually
agree with Red Hair.
[trembling]
[HORIKITA] Someone in our class
shouldn't be here.
They're nothing more
than a burden
that should be removed.
Haruki Yamauchi.
[gasps]
It's you.