Classroom of the Elite (2017) s03e09 Episode Script

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[whimpering]
[sighing]
[HORIKITA]
What are we supposed to do now?
[metal scraping]
[footsteps]
[birds chirping]
[SAKAYANAGI] This supplementary
exam was clearly a pretext.
The whole thing was designed
for the sole purpose
of getting rid of you.
But that's not the
way to settle things
between you and me.
It wouldn't be any fun at all.
That is why I did what I did
I decided to use
Class A's positive votes
to protect you from expulsion.
What do you have
against Yamauchi?
[sighs]
You haven't forgotten
his exceedingly rude behavior
during the training camp,
or am I mistaken?
It was simply payback for that.
[TSUKISHIRO]
Hello, there, you two.
Sorry to interrupt,
I'm the school's new
acting chairman
and wanted to introduce myself.
My name is Tsukishiro.
Tsukishiro?
[TSUKISHIRO] This is my
first time on site, in fact,
and I'm a bit lost.
Can you point me
towards the faculty offices?
[chuckles]
Our new acting chairman
didn't even familiarize himself
with the campus?
[SAKAYANAGI] And here I thought
you'd spotted us
on the surveillance cameras
and came
to intentionally interrupt us.
What an inventive,
amusing theory.
The building that houses
the teachers' offices
is that way--
[grunts]
Based on the rumors I've heard,
I expected more from you,
Kiyotaka Ayanokoji.
That was unnecessarily
aggressive, don't you think?
[TSUKISHIRO] I'm just a bit
confused, weren't you the one
issuing orders to get this
young man expelled?
Since the school's
top brass refuses
to openly expel someone,
it's understandable
that you would prefer
to act through someone
like me instead.
[SAKAYANAGI]
But this seems concerning.
Our new acting chairman
resorting to assault
might be seen as problematic.
Won't be seen at all.
[TSUKISHIRO]
I've swapped a dummy video
into the security camera.
I've a message
from your father.
"I refuse to play along
with these childish games
any longer.
You are to return home
at once."
If your answer is yes,
then blink twice now
to let me know.
No intention
to leave school voluntarily?
Well
[choking]
[exhaling deeply]
I take over my new position
at this institution
beginning in April,
so you're off the hook
until then.
Looking forward to it.
[footsteps]
[SAKAYANAGI] Not fighting back
was a wise choice on your part.
You never know
how any footage he got
might be used.
[AYANOKOJI]
More importantly, Sakayanagi
what do you think?
You wanna compete
on the next exam?
[gasps]
I admit, I certainly
wasn't expecting you
to be the one to propose it.
If we only have until April
before he starts meddling.
[AYANOKOJI] I'd like to make
our standing clear,
so we can be done with
it and move on.
Yes.
I will face off with you,
happily, I might add.
[birds chirping]
All right, then,
it's time to explain
how the final special exam
of this school year will go.
This exam will measure
your combined strengths,
based on subjects you choose.
As with the paper shuffle,
you'll face off
against another class.
[CHABASHIRA] First,
you'll select any ten subjects
you want to include
on the exam.
If you have any questions,
feel free to ask them now, Ike.
[gasps]
[IKE] Oh, okay,
but I don't want to get
in trouble for interrupting,
this feels like a trap!
No trap.
I just start to get nervous
if I don't hear
one of your
pointless interruptions.
[IKE] Thencould like
rock-paper-scissors
-be a subject?
-[SUDO] Be serious, bro.
Rock-paper-scissors
is fair game.
-What?
-Uh, no way!
Yes, way.
[CHABASHIRA] The only
points of caution are
no duplicated subjects.
No subjects that might
present difficulties
with facilities, seasons,
or number of people.
And nothing too obscure.
Academic subjects
must be part of the curriculum,
and the school
will write the questions.
You're free to decide
the rules yourselves,
but they must not allow
for ties.
Your opposing class
will also submit ten subjects,
for a total of twenty subjects.
We have to know
twenty subjects?
That's way too many!
Not quite.
[CHABASHIRA]
On the day of the test,
each class will choose
five subjects
out of the ten offered.
So, the other five subjects
are just there as a bluff?
[CHABASHIRA]
Yes.
The actual test will consist
of seven subjects,
and one subject
will be chosen by the school
for each round of the exam.
You won't be made aware
what the upcoming
subject is beforehand,
and once you have participated,
you can't participate again
until everyone else has.
All this information's
making my head spin.
So, that meansthat um
That we don't compete
in all twenty.
At the end of the day,
we only have to compete
in seven of them.
[SATO]
Oh, right, that makes sense.
Also, the most important rule
is this one.
You must choose a team captain.
The chosen captain
can't participate
in any of the subjects,
but they can be involved
in preparing for all subjects,
and will receive bonus points
if their class wins.
And what happens
if their class loses?
[all gasping]
Then the captain
will be immediately expelled.
[indistinct chatter]
Not this again!
[CHABASHIRA] After class,
the captain will take part
in a lottery
to pick your opponent.
You can select anyone you want.
Talk it over.
[indistinct chatter]
Hey, where did Koenji go?
Oh, that stupid jerk,
he's messing around again!
Getting angry
won't solve anything.
Hey, did you see
where Hirata went?
[INOGASHIRA]
No, I didn't.
He knew we were
getting together after class.
As expected, Hirata proves
completely useless.
I suppose
I'll have to do it myself.
I, um I
I have to use the restroom,
but I'll be right back,
don't wait for me!
[sighs]
[SUDO]
Hey.
There's one thing
I wanna get clear on
before we start the discussion.
[HORIKITA]
What is it?
There are a lot of people
in this class,
who have questions
about the last test.
Right, Kanji?
Well, I guess it's more like
I don't understand
how it all went down.
I mean, what happened
with Ayanokoji.
[IKE] Why'd he place first
in the vote?
If you'll allow me,
I think I can explain.
Or I have a theory, at least.
[SUDO]
Hold it.
We want it from
the horse's mouth,
from Ayanokoji himself.
After all, our buddy's gone.
SorryI don't know anything.
Oh, come on,
don't give me that crap!
I really don't think
Ayanokoji knows the answer.
[HORIKITA] The situation
was beyond his control.
It was "beyond his control?"
[SUDO]
What do you mean by that?
Don't you remember when
Yamauchi had that melt down?
[YAMAUCHI]
This is all a big mistake,
go talk to Sakayanagi.
She'll clear up
the whole situation.
She gave me her word
that I'd be safe!
[HORIKITA] She led him
to believe they were making
a secret pact
to destroy Ayanokoji,
then she betrayed him
in the end.
But why him?
Why'd she choose Ayanokoji?
He's a neutral entity.
The protection point
would be irrelevant with him.
But I'm sure anyone else
would have worked just as well.
Come on, I feel like you're
just throwing crap at the wall!
[HORIKITA] That's right,
it's an inference.
[gasps]
Listen, if you want to be angry
at someone in all this,
be angry at me.
I am the primary reason
Yamauchi was expelled,
and I can take it.
I guess.
[metal scraping]
Look, I have a proposal.
Let me be the captain
for this special exam.
[gasping]
I know I've lost
the class' trust,
and I can understand why.
So, I want to clear
the suspicions
by becoming a sacrifice.
-Ayanokoji.
-Sounds good to me!
Then nobody else is going
to have to be expelled!
Hey, hang on a minute.
The way you're talking
makes it sound like
we're gonna throw the challenge
but do we really want
to fight some other class
under Ayanokoji's leadership?
[SHINOHARA]
Shouldn't we at least consider
other candidates?
I don't get the sense
that anyone here
wants to run the risk
of being expelled.
And I include myself in that.
That's a good point,
but still
[HORIKITA] And since he's got
the protection point,
he's perfect
for the job, right?
[sighs]
Even if he's captain,
we can still consult with him
on planning for the exam
beforehand.
It doesn't really matter
who plays the role.
[AYANOKOJI]
Horikita's making a good case,
pushing hard for me
to be the captain
for this final special exam.
And I doubt anyone will object.
[HORIKITA]
Are there any objections?
[all sighing]
Well, what do you say?
Ayanokoji, are you willing
to take on the role?
I will.
[AYANOKOJI]
As expected, every class
went the same route,
and chose their protection
point holder to be captain.
Here's how this works,
starting with Class A,
you'll each draw one lot.
There is one marked paper
there on the table.
The class that draws it
will win the right
to select their opponent.
As the saying goes,
"Good things come to those
who wait."
With that in mind,
I will draw last.
Please draw, Ichinose.
Don't mind if I do!
[papercrinkling]
[sighs]
Womp-womp.
[papercrinkling]
Seems I found the winner.
And I would assume
that eliminates the need
to check the final paper,
Mr. Mashima.
Right.
So, Kaneda,
please tell us which class
you would like to face.
You got it, sir.
Class D would like
to face Class B.
We're all for it,
do your worst, okay?
I must say I'm surprised,
I assumed
you would target Class C.
The comeback route
we've chosen
is to go after
as high a class as possible
and try for their points,
but I also want to avoid
facing Class A for right now.
How interesting.
Well, I wish you
all the best of luck.
[AYANOKOJI]
This result was predetermined.
I spoke with Ichinose
and Ishizaki,
and we arranged it in advance.
I had one goal in mind,
to make sure
they'd let us fight Class A.
[rain splattering]
[CHABASHIRA]
That's all for today.
[IKE]
I'm so glad that's over!
[indistinct chatter]
[zipper zipping]
[metal scraping]
[footsteps]
[WANG]
Hirata, wait!
Could I please talk to you?
[HIRATA] Could you
please leave me alone?
-[WANG] But
-[HIRATA] Just go away!
[gasping]
I'm sorry, I can't.
It's just that
[WANG]
I'm really worried about you,
I can't help it.
[whimpering]
[HIRATA] You have no reason
to worry about me.
[gasps]
Come on, Yosuke!
I think you're being a little
harsher than you need to here.
Don't call me
by my first name
like you and I
are still friends.
You broke up with me, remember?
Fine, Hirata.
You're being too hard
on Mii-chan.
[HIRATA] What, I'm just taking
a page from your book.
[gasps]
I'm only saying, I think
that for the class' sake--
Why don't you just
shut your mouth, huh?
'Cause if you don't
you know what'll happen.
[gasps]
[scoffs]
[sighs]
[gasps]
Hirata, please, hold on!
[sighs]
None of us can do anything
to help Hirata right now.
Focus on the conversation
in front of you.
So, Koenji, you made it.
Nice of you to join us today.
[scoffs]
[laughs]
That Horikita girl
practically begged me to.
That said, I am hoping
today will be the beginning
and end of all this nonsense.
I'm quite a busy man, you know.
I'll make it short for you.
So, before class,
I want you all to submit
a subject about which
you feel totally confident.
Oh, yes, I see.
"Now that you've officially
joined in the discussion,
you'd better offer something."
Right?
I'm sure you have at least
one especially strong subject.
What's wrong?
Do you really want to turn
the class against you?
[metal scraping]
It would behoove you
to get it out of your head
that such words might have
any sway over me.
It's unquestionably true that
I am an unparalleled genius.
but I and I alone decide
to what purpose
that genius is put, and whether
it might benefit you.
[laughs]
Yeah, unparalleled genius,
my friggin' ass.
I'll deal with Koenji,
don't concern yourselves
with him.
For now,
let's see what happens.
[doorbell ringing]
[door opens]
[sighs]
Hi.
It's rare for you
to invite me to your place.
I mean, I'm not complaining
but if someone were
to see me over here
wouldn'tthat be a problem?
It's getting less
and less necessary
that we keep hidden.
[sighs]
Yeah, I suppose
you're right about that.
Seems like our relationship
is coming out into the open.
So, that's okay?
I see no issue with it.
I want the class intel,
especially regarding Hirata.
[KARUIZAWA]
Okay, but do we really need
to meet in person for that?
From my experience,
yes, I think so.
Some things
are better in person.
[sighs]
[AYANOKOJI]
Before we get into that
[gasps]
It'syour birthday.
You remember my birthday?
So, can I open it right now?
Sure.
[gasps]
[KARUIZAWA]
A necklace?
And it's
shaped like a heart?
Seems like an odd gift
fora friend.
I mean,
this thing looks expensive.
Yeah, it wasn't cheap.
Like 20,000 yen.
That much?
[AYANOKOJI] It was number one
on some website's list
of "best birthday presents
for high school girls."
-[sighs] -So,
I figured it was all right.
You're so smart
about some things,
but unbelievably stupid
about others.
Please go on.
[KARUIZAWA] When you buy
accessories for a girl,
you're supposed
to pick them out yourself.
To be perfectly frank,
this gift is pretty much
a ten out of a hundred.
Would a box of cakes have
been a better choice, then?
[groans]
That would've been a 15.
[sighs]
You got a mirror?
[AYANOKOJI]
Do I look like I do?
[sighs]
Yep, I knew it.
A heart necklace
just looks a little childish.
If you don't like it,
you can leave it here.
[KARUIZAWA] No, lucky
for us both, I'm gorgeous,
So, thanks to that, I can
pull of pretty much anything.
I suppose,
I might as well keep it.
[AYANOKOJI]
I gave it to you,
so do whatever
you want with it.
[giggles]
[vehicle passing]
Out early?
Yeah, I had a little business
at the library.
[MANABU]
Oh?
Is the special exam
proceeding well?
Well, your sister is certainly
gearing up for a fight.
I see.
[AYANOKOJI]
On that note, there's something
I've been wanting
to ask you about.
On the day that
the three of us first met,
why did you chew her out,
and try to drive her away?
[MANABU]
I was disappointed in Suzune.
Not in her grades,
but in her maturity.
What do you mean, her maturity?
When she was a child,
she used to smile a great deal.
Now, she's become
much more dependent on me.
She imitates me.
You're saying
the reason she puts on
that Ice Princess act.
is that she's imitating you?
It's not just her attitude.
Her food, her drinks,
favorite color,
even her taste in clothing.
She's changed them all
to be more in line with mine.
[MANABU]
I wouldn't call that growth.
So, despite
your flawless exterior,
you failed to communicate with
and properly guide your sister.
No human is truly flawless
not one.
[AYANOKOJI]
I suppose not.
However, I know your sister
is making an effort to change.
If Suzune would just stop
chasing the mirage
of being just like me,
rely on herself,
and decide once and for all
to own who she is with courage
and perfect honesty
she would surpass me.
And become the kind of person
that even you
could not write off.
But that all depends on
whether she's able to change.
I think she's changing.
No, that's not true.
I think I might try
to change her.
Not in the gradual ways
I've done before,
but for real.
Huh
rather interesting,
coming from you.
[AYANOKOJI] I have
one other question for you.
[MANABU]
What's that?
Are you
and Tachibana there
an item or something?
[gasps]
No, it's not like that at all.
-[sighs]
-[AYANOKOJI] I see.
You know,
it's a little bizarre to hear
such a quintessentially
high-school question
coming out of your mouth.
Whatever makes you say that?
I am your quintessential
high-school boy.
Then tell me, Mister
Quintessential High Schooler,
have you found a girlfriend?
Well, not at the moment, no.
I wouldn't mind entrusting
Suzune to you, to be honest.
[MANABU] But, then again,
I can't quite see
the two of you together.
No, of course, you can't.
Stop, don't!
You're gonna jinx things
or trigger a flag or something.
A flag?
[gasps]
[AKANE] Um
there's this unspoken rule
if you say too much
it could backfire.
It's pretty common
you think two people
would never get together,
and you say so
and suddenly they start dating,
out of the blue.
I mean
never mind, forget it!
[IKE]
Ugh, there are too many!
-[IKE] I can't take it!
-[SUDO] Class A went for it.
These are the subjects
Class A submitted for the test.
Covering all of this
feels almost impossible!
Yes.
But remember, the same
will also be true for Class A.
So, that's what
we have to determine next,
what they're serious about.
Has anybody in here
ever even played chess?
Chess, huh?
[AYANOKOJI]
In chess, the captain uses
the allotted time
to give instructions
to the players.
Nice touch, Sakayanagi.
This feature of the game
makes it possible
for two captains, to duel.
[chuckles]