Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ayanokouji Kiyotaka defeats Ishizaki Daichi and Yamada Albert, Ryūen's strongest aces, in quick succession.
• Ryūen Kaku and Ibuki Rei prepare to fight Ayanokouji together.
• Ayanokouji reveals that he orchestrated the events leading to this confrontation.

Character Developments

• Ayanokouji demonstrates exceptional combat skills and strategic planning.
• Ryūen experiences shock and fear upon realizing Ayanokouji's strength.
• Ibuki feels unprecedented pressure and vigilance.
• Karuizawa feels secure and protected by Ayanokouji's actions.
• Toudou Shizuka is impressed by Ayanokouji's strength and desires a match with him.
• Ryūen becomes desperate and ruthless, determined to defeat Ayanokouji.

Significant Themes

• The power of strategy and planning over brute force.
• The consequences of underestimating an opponent.
• The importance of adaptability in changing situations.

Character Interactions

• Ayanokouji and Ryūen: Their confrontation highlights Ayanokouji's strategic prowess and Ryūen's overconfidence and desperation.
• Ayanokouji and Karuizawa: Ayanokouji's actions reassure Karuizawa of his protection and commitment to their deal.
• Ayanokouji and Toudou: Toudou's interest in Ayanokouji grows, hinting at a potential future match between them.
• Ryūen and Ibuki: They team up to face Ayanokouji, showing their determination to win despite the odds.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ayanokouji reveals to Ryuen that he orchestrated their entire conflict, manipulating Ryuen into a trap.
• Ibuki Rei, enraged, attacks Ayanokouji, but he easily dodges and counterattacks, defeating her in seconds.
• Toudou Shizuka orders Karuizawa Kei to help Ibuki Rei.

Character Developments

• Ayanokouji Kiyotaka: Demonstrates exceptional calm, strategic prowess, and combat skills, further solidifying his status as a formidable opponent.
• Ryuen Kaku: Struggles to accept Ayanokouji's revelation, experiencing self-doubt and emotional turmoil.
• Ibuki Rei: Shows fierce determination and combat skills but lacks strategic thinking, leading to her quick defeat.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and Control: Ayanokouji's ability to manipulate others and control situations is highlighted.
• Pride and Hubris: Ryuen's pride in his dominance and violence is challenged and ultimately humiliated.
• Physical vs. Mental Strength: Ibuki's physical prowess is contrasted with Ayanokouji's mental agility and strategic thinking.

Character Interactions

• Ayanokouji vs. Ryuen: Ayanokouji reveals his superiority, causing Ryuen to question his self-image and abilities.
• Ayanokouji vs. Ibuki: Ayanokouji's calm and precise combat skills are pitted against Ibuki's fierce, reckless attacks, resulting in her quick defeat.
• Toudou and Karuizawa: Toudou orders Karuizawa to help Ibuki, showing a level of detachment from the conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ryuen Kaku, after defeating Ibuki Rei, drags her and the other unconscious students to the wall.
• Toudou Shizuka provokes Ryuen, mocking him to defeat Ayanokouji Kiyotaka.
• Ryuen charges at Ayanokouji, throwing a powerful punch, but Ayanokouji catches it.
• Ryuen attempts multiple follow-up attacks, but Ayanokouji neutralizes them all.
• Ayanokouji pushes Ryuen away and delivers a powerful kick to his abdomen, sending him crashing to the ground.

Character Developments

• Ryuen Kaku: Shows signs of increased aggression and desperation, struggling to maintain control. His obsession with defeating Ayanokouji becomes more apparent.
• Ayanokouji Kiyotaka: Demonstrates exceptional combat skills, reaction speed, and control over his body. He remains calm and composed throughout the fight.

Significant Themes

• Obsession and Desperation: Ryuen's obsession with defeating Ayanokouji leads him to act more recklessly and desperation.
• Control vs. Emotion: Ayanokouji's calm and control contrast with Ryuen's emotional and desperate state, highlighting the difference in their approaches.

Character Interactions

• Ryuen vs. Ayanokouji: The intense and one-sided fight between Ryuen and Ayanokouji shows the vast difference in their combat abilities and mental states.
• Toudou Shizuka's Provocation: Toudou's mocking words push Ryuen to act more aggressively, further highlighting his desperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ryūen Kaku, after being knocked down by Ayanokouji, gets back up, excited and determined to defeat Ayanokouji.
• Ryūen uses a metal folding stool as a weapon, attempting to strike Ayanokouji, who narrowly dodges.
• Ryūen pins Ayanokouji against the wall, believing he has the upper hand.
• Toudou Shizuka analyzes the situation, assuring Karuizawa Kei that Ayanokouji is still in control.
• Ayanokouji, despite being pinned, remains calm and taunts Ryūen.

Character Developments

• Ryūen Kaku: Shows increased aggression and desperation to defeat Ayanokouji, using unsportsmanlike tactics.
• Ayanokouji: Maintains his composure even when pinned, indicating he still has control of the situation.
• Karuizawa Kei: Worries about Ayanokouji but trusts in his abilities after Toudou's assurance.

Significant Themes

• The theme of strength and power, with Ryūen believing in his physical strength and Ayanokouji remaining calm and collected.
• The theme of strategy and calculation, with Ayanokouji seemingly orchestrating the situation to test Ryūen's limits.

Character Interactions

• Ryūen and Ayanokouji: Their intense rivalry escalates, with Ryūen using a weapon and Ayanokouji remaining calm and taunting.
• Karuizawa and Toudou: Karuizawa worries about Ayanokouji, while Toudou reassures her about Ayanokouji's strength and strategy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ryuen Kaku attempts a powerful punch at Ayanokoji, which could have devastating consequences.
• Ayanokoji counters with lightning-fast reflexes, twisting Ryuen's wrist, dislocating his knee, and ultimately knocking him down with an elbow strike to the spine.
• Ryuen, despite his defeat, refuses to acknowledge it, struggling to get up and insisting he hasn't lost.
• Ayanokoji declares the game over, and Ryuen's struggles prove futile.
• The room falls silent, with only Ryuen's heavy breathing and the rain outside.

Character Developments

• Ayanokoji demonstrates his exceptional combat skills and calm demeanor under pressure.
• Ryuen's overreliance on physical strength is exposed and shattered, leading to a mental breakdown.

Significant Themes

• The limits of physical strength and the importance of strategic thinking.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponents.
• The resilience of the human spirit, even in the face of crushing defeat.

Character Interactions

• Ayanokoji and Ryuen's intense physical confrontation highlights their contrasting approaches to conflict resolution.
• Karuizawa Kei shows concern for Ayanokoji's well-being after the fight.
• Toudou Shizuka watches the fight with satisfaction, enjoying the excitement and twists.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Ryūen Kaku, after his defeat, tries to attack Ayanokouji Kiyotaka one last time but fails.
• Ayanokouji asks Ryūen to teach him about pain, further crushing his spirit.
• Toudou Shizuka analyzes Ryūen's defeat, exposing his inner weakness and shattering his beliefs.
• Toudou challenges Ayanokouji to a spar as a 'favor' for protecting Karuizawa.

Character Developments

• Ryūen Kaku: Realizes the futility of his violence-based beliefs and is left humiliated and defeated.
• Ayanokouji Kiyotaka: Remains calm and composed throughout the fight, showing no signs of exertion.
• Toudou Shizuka: Reveals his analytical skills and strategic thinking, challenging Ayanokouji afterwards.

Significant Themes

• The limitations of violence as a means to measure strength and dominance.
• The importance of understanding one's opponent and the world to achieve true strength.
• The consequences of self-delusion and refusing to acknowledge one's weaknesses.

Character Interactions

• Ayanokouji vs. Ryūen: Ayanokouji's calm demeanor and words further crush Ryūen's spirit.
• Toudou vs. Ryūen: Toudou's analysis exposes Ryūen's inner weakness and shatters his beliefs.
• Toudou vs. Ayanokouji: Toudou challenges Ayanokouji to a spar, showing interest in his abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ayanokouji Kiyotaka faces Toudou Shizuka in a fight after defeating Ryuen Kaku and his subordinates.
• Toudou, despite his casual demeanor, shows exceptional skill and understanding of Ayanokouji's fighting style.
• The fight begins with Toudou launching a swift and powerful combination attack, which Ayanokouji barely dodges.
• Ayanokouji attempts to grapple Toudou but is countered with a fierce elbow strike.
• Ayanokouji swiftly counters with a knee thrust, which Toudou blocks with his abdominal muscles.
• Toudou attempts to neutralize Ayanokouji's knee thrust and counters with a nerve strike, mirroring Ayanokouji's previous technique against Yamada.

Character Developments

• Ayanokouji demonstrates exceptional composure, skill, and adaptability in the face of Toudou's formidable attacks.
• Toudou reveals himself to be a formidable opponent with exceptional prediction skills, understanding of Ayanokouji's fighting style, and a vast repertoire of combat techniques.

Significant Themes

• The theme of adaptability and composure under pressure is highlighted through Ayanokouji's ability to maintain his calm and respond to Toudou's unexpected attacks.
• The theme of understanding one's opponent is emphasized through Toudou's ability to predict and counter Ayanokouji's moves.

Character Interactions

• Ayanokouji and Toudou engage in a tense and high-stakes fight, with both demonstrating exceptional skill and understanding of each other's fighting styles.
• Toudou's casual and confident demeanor contrasts with Ayanokouji's calm and focused approach, adding tension and unpredictability to their interaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The author reflects on the origins of the novel, writing it on a whim without high expectations.
• The author's writing process was inconsistent, with frequent breaks and padding due to lack of inspiration.
• The author expresses surprise and gratitude for the novel's success and reader support, reaching Level Two Author status.

Character Developments

• The author, initially a casual writer with low expectations, gains confidence and motivation from reader support, aiming to improve and meet reader expectations.

Significant Themes

• The power of reader support and engagement in motivating an author.
• The author's struggle with inconsistency and lack of motivation, contrasting with the fulfillment found in writing.
• The author's embarrassment and self-criticism in response to reader feedback.

Character Interactions

• The author interacts with readers through comments, feeling both encouraged and embarrassed by their feedback.
• The author compares their gaming experience with writing, finding the latter more fulfilling despite initial fatigue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ayanokoji and Toudou Shizuka engage in a intense, close-quarters fight.
• Ayanokoji initially underestimates Toudou's skills but quickly adapts.
• Both fighters display exceptional reflexes, strength, and technique.
• Ayanokoji lands a series of attacks, but Toudou counters and gains the upper hand.
• Ayanokoji's stamina begins to wane after the intense fight.

Character Developments

• Ayanokoji's respect for Toudou grows as he realizes Toudou's skill exceeds his expectations.
• Ayanokoji's stamina, though impressive, is not infinite, showing a hint of vulnerability.

Significant Themes

• The importance of underestimating opponents and adapting quickly.
• The balance between strength, technique, and stamina in combat.
• The danger of close-quarters fighting and the risk of mutual destruction.

Character Interactions

• Ayanokoji and Toudou exhibit mutual respect and understanding, each seeing in the other a worthy opponent.
• Their fight is intense and brutal, with both showing exceptional skill and reflexes.
• Ayanokoji's attempt to counter Toudou's rear naked choke highlights his desperation and the gravity of his situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ayanokoji faces Toudou Shizuka in a combat bout.
• Toudou Shizuka uses precise techniques to exploit Ayanokoji's weaknesses, causing him significant pain and exhaustion.
• Ayanokoji is pinned down and overwhelmed, reaching his physical limits.
• Toudou Shizuka points out Ayanokoji's reliance on technique over basic stamina and strength.

Character Developments

• Ayanokoji realizes his combat system's flaws and sets a goal to improve.
• Toudou Shizuka demonstrates his strength and ability to analyze opponents' weaknesses.

Significant Themes

• The importance of continuous improvement and self-awareness in one's skills.
• The balance between technique and fundamental strength in combat.

Character Interactions

• Ayanokoji and Toudou Shizuka engage in a intense, revealing combat exchange.
• Toudou Shizuka provides Ayanokoji with critical feedback, challenging him to improve.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ayanokouji Kiyotaka defeats Ryūen Kaku in a fight, but is then easily suppressed by Toudou Shizuka, demonstrating her superior strength.
• Toudou Shizuka leaves Ayanokouji, approaching Ryūen who is now defeated and disillusioned. She tells him the game is over and he must face reality.
• The rain subsides as Toudou Shizuka leaves, and Karuizawa Kei approaches Ayanokouji, concerned about his well-being after the fight.

Character Developments

• Ayanokouji Kiyotaka: Realizes the true extent of Toudou Shizuka's strength and finds a new goal to strive for. He shows concern for Karuizawa's feelings.
• Ryūen Kaku: Loses his will to fight after being defeated by Ayanokouji and witnessing Toudou Shizuka's power. He collapses emotionally.
• Karuizawa Kei: Witnesses Ayanokouji's hidden strength and feels a mix of relief, shock, and confusion about her feelings for him.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Power Dynamics: The chapter emphasizes the importance of strength and power in the White Room and the school, with Toudou Shizuka's dominance over Ayanokouji and Ryūen.
• Emotional Resilience: Ryūen's emotional collapse contrasts with Ayanokouji's ability to maintain his composure despite defeat.
• Manipulation and Use: Karuizawa grapples with her feelings about being used by Ayanokouji to gain information.

Character Interactions

• Ayanokouji and Toudou: Their sparring match demonstrates Toudou's superior strength and Ayanokouji's determination to improve.
• Toudou and Ryūen: Toudou's calm demeanor and words mark Ryūen's complete defeat and loss of will.
• Ayanokouji and Karuizawa: Karuizawa's concern for Ayanokouji's well-being after the fight highlights her growing feelings for him, while Ayanokouji's question about her disappointment reveals his awareness of her emotional state.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ayanokoji confronts Karuizawa about his past deceptions and manipulations.
• Karuizawa reveals she hasn't lost faith in Ayanokoji despite knowing he used her.
• Ayanokoji apologizes and promises to protect Karuizawa in the future.
• Toudou Shizuka interrupts their conversation and teases them about their relationship.
• Toudou reminds Ayanokoji about the umbrellas he left with Horikita.

Character Developments

• Karuizawa: Shows growth in understanding and accepting Ayanokoji's past actions, and finds solace in his promise for the future.
• Ayanokoji: Shows rare emotion and sincerity in apologizing to Karuizawa and making a promise to protect her.
• Toudou: Maintains his playful and teasing demeanor, but shows consideration for Ayanokoji and Karuizawa's privacy.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal: Karuizawa's continued trust in Ayanokoji despite his past deceptions.
• Redemption and promise: Ayanokoji's apology and promise to protect Karuizawa.
• Interference and privacy: Toudou's intrusion and subsequent respect for their conversation.

Character Interactions

• Ayanokoji and Karuizawa: Have a heart-to-heart conversation, with Ayanokoji apologizing and making a promise, and Karuizawa finding relief and acceptance.
• Ayanokoji and Toudou: Engage in a light, teasing exchange, with Toudou showing consideration for their privacy.
• Karuizawa and Toudou: No direct interaction in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Toudou Shizuka, after leaving the equipment room, encounters Horikita Manabu and Chabashira Sae with extra umbrellas.
• Toudou asks for the umbrella left with Horikita Manabu by Ayanokoji.
• Toudou teases Horikita Manabu about his concern for his sister, Horikita Suzune, and their unique sibling dynamic.
• Horikita Manabu warns Toudou against meddling in their family affairs and overstepping boundaries.
• Toudou takes the umbrella and leaves, apologizing for his teasing.

Character Developments

• Toudou Shizuka shows his cunning and manipulative side, trying to gather information and provoke Horikita Manabu.
• Horikita Manabu displays his stern and authoritative side, warning Toudou against overstepping boundaries.

Significant Themes

• Sibling dynamics and family relationships, particularly the complex bond between Horikita Manabu and Horikita Suzune.
• The manipulation of information and boundaries within the academy's social hierarchy.

Character Interactions

• Toudou Shizuka interacts with Horikita Manabu and Chabashira Sae, trying to gather information and provoke Horikita Manabu.
• Horikita Manabu interacts with Toudou Shizuka, warning him against meddling in his family affairs and overstepping boundaries.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Toudou Shizuka leaves the construction equipment room after a confrontation with Horikita Manabu.
• Teacher Chabashira questions Horikita Manabu about letting Toudou Shizuka go, expressing doubts about her role in the incident.
• Horikita Manabu defends Ayanokouji's judgment and trust in Toudou Shizuka, asserting that her involvement was limited and won't affect the resolution.
• Horikita Manabu and Teacher Chabashira enter the equipment room to find Ayanokouji calm and composed, with Ryūen Kaku and other Class C students defeated and injured.
• Horikita Manabu takes charge of the aftermath, ensuring the injured are cared for and the incident is recorded appropriately.

Character Developments

• Horikita Manabu demonstrates his leadership, trust in Ayanokouji, and understanding of the school's rules and unwritten codes.
• Teacher Chabashira shows concern for her students' well-being and the class's core secret, but also acknowledges the importance of students resolving conflicts independently.
• Ayanokouji maintains his composure and calm after resolving the conflict, showing no signs of exhaustion or injury.
• Karuizawa Kei regains her composure after the incident, showing dependence and complex feelings towards Ayanokouji.
• Ryūen Kaku is completely defeated, showing no resistance or defiance.

Significant Themes

• Trust and judgment: Horikita Manabu's trust in Ayanokouji's abilities and judgment.
• Student autonomy: The importance of students resolving conflicts independently, as emphasized by both Horikita Manabu and Teacher Chabashira.
• Power dynamics: The shift in power between Ayanokouji and Ryūen Kaku, and the consequences of Ryūen Kaku's overconfidence and underestimation of Ayanokouji.

Character Interactions

• Horikita Manabu and Teacher Chabashira: They have a tense exchange about the appropriate role of a teacher in student conflicts, with Horikita Manabu calling out Teacher Chabashira's desire to control and probe deeper into Ayanokouji.
• Ayanokouji and Karuizawa Kei: Karuizawa Kei shows dependence on Ayanokouji after the incident, with Ayanokouji's calm demeanor reassuring her.
• Ayanokouji and Ryūen Kaku: The power dynamics between them shift significantly, with Ayanokouji emerging victorious and Ryūen Kaku completely defeated.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ryuen Kaku's defeat and subsequent introspection.
• Ayanokouji Kiyotaka's hidden strength and schemes are revealed to a few key individuals.
• Karuizawa Kei and Ayanokouji's relationship evolves after a heart-to-heart conversation.
• The class competition is far from over, with potential undercurrents stirred up.

Character Developments

• Ryuen Kaku: Plunges into self-reflection and doubt after his defeat, recalling a childhood incident that shaped his competitive nature.
• Ayanokouji Kiyotaka: Realizes his shortcomings and vows to improve, particularly his stamina.
• Karuizawa Kei: Feels a new sense of security and belonging with Ayanokouji, deciding to support him actively in the future.

Significant Themes

• Competition and its consequences.
• Self-reflection and growth.
• The evolution of relationships under pressure.

Character Interactions

• Ayanokouji and Karuizawa: Their relationship deepens, moving from exploitation to mutual support.
• Ayanokouji and Toudou Shizuka: Ayanokouji sees Toudou as a target to analyze, chase, and surpass.
• Ryuen Kaku and his past: Ryuen reflects on his childhood, understanding the origins of his competitive nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ryūen Kaku, after his defeat by Ayanokouji Kiyotaka and Toudou Shizuka, experiences a crisis of faith in his belief in violence and strength.
• He wanders the academy grounds aimlessly, reflecting on his past actions and the vulnerability of his current position.
• Ibuki Rei confronts him, accusing him of planning to withdraw from the academy like a coward. Ryūen decides to take full responsibility for their failed plan and gives Ibuki his Private Points.

Character Developments

• Ryūen Kaku: Struggles with self-doubt and confusion after his defeat. He begins to question his past beliefs and actions, leading to a crisis of identity.
• Ibuki Rei: Shows concern and anger towards Ryūen's potential withdrawal, revealing her loyalty and commitment to their shared goals.

Significant Themes

• The true nature of strength and power: Ryūen's understanding of strength is challenged, leading him to question his past beliefs and actions.
• Consequences of actions: Ryūen takes responsibility for their failed plan, acknowledging the consequences of his misjudgments.
• Identity crisis: Ryūen's defeat leads to a crisis of identity, as he grapples with his new understanding of himself and his place in the academy.

Character Interactions

• Ryūen and Ibuki: Their interaction highlights Ibuki's loyalty and Ryūen's newfound introspection. Ryūen's decision to give Ibuki his Private Points shows his acceptance of responsibility and a shift in his priorities.

Ryūen Kaku, after his defeat, is disheartened and considers leaving Class C. Ibuki Rei confronts him, expressing her disappointment and anger at his sudden loss of spirit. She challenges him to a fight, offering that if he wins, she won't stop him from leaving, but if he loses, he must stay and lead Class C. Despite her provocation, Ryūen remains apathetic, leading Ibuki to kick him in frustration. He falls but doesn't retaliate, instead lying on the ground, defeated and unresponsive. Ibuki, feeling pity and disappointment, tells him to leave if he wants to. The chapter explores themes of perseverance, the consequences of defeat, and the changing dynamics between Ryūen and Ibuki.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ibuki Rei smashes Ryūen Kaku's phone in anger, refusing his offer of points and rejecting his attempt to shirk responsibility.
• Ryūen Kaku, initially defeated and numb, starts to reflect on his actions and the expectations of his classmates after Ibuki Rei's actions.
• He remembers his past actions and the unity his rule brought to Class C, questioning his decision to leave the school.
• Ryūen Kaku begins to consider a "next step" despite his confusion and despair, hinting at a rekindled ambition.

Character Developments

• Ibuki Rei: Shows determination and resolve in rejecting Ryūen's offer and standing up to him.
• Ryūen Kaku: Experiences a shift in his mindset, moving from defeat and numbness towards reflection and consideration of his next steps.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of absolute power and the expectations of those under it.
• The struggle between giving up and persevering in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The potential for growth and change even in the most desperate situations.

Character Interactions

• Ibuki Rei's actions serve as a catalyst for Ryūen Kaku's introspection and potential change in attitude.
• Ryūen Kaku's memories of his classmates highlight the complex dynamics of their relationship and the expectations they have of him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ryūen Kaku reflects on his defeat and the nature of true strength.
• He decides to face the aftermath of his loss and explain himself to Class C and his followers.
• Ayanokouji Kiyotaka silently observes Ryūen's state.
• Toudou Shizuka finds Ryūen in the cafeteria and invites him to breakfast.

Character Developments

• Ryūen Kaku: Struggles with self-doubt and the need to re-evaluate his approach to power. He decides to face the consequences of his actions and seek an explanation.
• Ayanokouji Kiyotaka: Shows no visible reaction to Ryūen's state, maintaining a calm and observant demeanor.
• Toudou Shizuka: Remains confident and casual, inviting Ryūen to breakfast despite his disheveled state.

Significant Themes

• The nature of true strength and power.
• The consequences of one's actions and the need to face them.
• The importance of self-reflection and growth.

Character Interactions

• Ayanokouji Kiyotaka silently observes Ryūen Kaku, assessing his mental state and potential growth.
• Toudou Shizuka invites Ryūen Kaku to breakfast, showing a mix of casual disregard for Ryūen's state and a desire to interact with him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Toudou Shizuka, a student, orders an extravagant bowl of ramen with numerous toppings and extra servings.
• Ryūen Kaku, another student, orders a simple bowl of ramen with no additional toppings.
• Shizuka doesn't pay for his meal, expecting Kaku to do so instead, as a form of blackmail.

Character Developments

• Shizuka: Confident, manipulative, enjoys showing off his wealth and power.
• Kaku: Reserved, controlled, struggles with suppressing his anger and irritation.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation (Shizuka's blackmail of Kaku).
• Wealth disparity and flaunting of wealth (Shizuka's extravagant meal order).

Character Interactions

• Shizuka and Kaku: Their interaction is tense and hostile, with Shizuka using his wealth and influence to manipulate Kaku, while Kaku struggles to maintain control and suppress his anger.