Hirata

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Hirata Yousuke (平田)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Class D
Occupation/Role	Student; Class D’s class representative and a central mediator in class affairs 46 47
First Appearance	Chapter 6 6

Personality

Hirata is gentle, idealistic, and strongly committed to class unity. During Class D’s point crisis, he tries to calm arguments rather than assign blame, arguing that the class must work together to survive later challenges. His conciliatory approach is sincere, though it can leave him overwhelmed when students’ immediate interests clash. 6 16 24

Despite his usually mild demeanor, Hirata can act decisively when a classmate is threatened. He intervenes between Sudo and Ishizaki’s group, invokes his responsibility as class representative, and creates an opening for Sudo to leave safely. 46

He is observant enough to recognize Fūki, Horikita, and Kushida’s covert efforts against Ryūen, and he offers to share their burden rather than demand control of their operation. 47

Abilities & Skills

Mediation and Morale Building

Hirata consistently attempts to prevent Class D’s internal disputes from becoming permanent divisions.

• Advocates a class public fund based on unity and mutual aid during the point shortage. 16
• Organizes or supports group activities intended to strengthen class cohesion. 15
• Attempts to reconcile competing positions over the use of the class’s remaining points, though resource scarcity limits his effectiveness. 24
• Serves as a trusted, stabilizing presence within Class D. 47

Crisis Intervention

Hirata can take firm action when direct protection is needed.

• Interrupts Ishizaki’s intimidation of Sudo and protects Sudo from further escalation. 46
• Uses a plausible lie about Chabashira calling for Ishizaki to make Class C’s group withdraw. 46
• Reassures Sudo that he does not need to face Class C alone, contributing to Sudo’s improved emotional control. 46 47

Cooperative Network Building

Hirata favors distributing responsibility across reliable classmates instead of relying on a small protective group.

• Proposes assigning dependable students to monitor different social spaces, such as sports clubs and girls’ groups. 48
• Joins Fūki, Horikita, and Kushida in reassessing their strategy against Ryūen’s information network. 48
• Warns that one-sided protection may exhaust the protectors and create dependence among those being protected. 48

Story Role / Major Arcs

Point Crisis and Class Public Fund

When Class D’s private points are depleted, Hirata tries to ease the resulting conflict and urges the class to seek solutions together. He later becomes one of the principal advocates for creating a public fund, believing collective support will prepare Class D for harsher future trials. 6 16

The fund briefly eases tensions, but Hirata’s appeals to unity struggle against students’ resentment over having to support classmates who spent recklessly. 17 24

Relationship with Karuizawa Kei

Hirata is described as Karuizawa Kei’s “official” boyfriend and as the protector supporting her public image. Kei fears that revealing her past and financial troubles to him could destroy both his trust and the safety she associates with their relationship. 24 25 26

Ryūen’s side later plans to exploit this relationship by spreading rumors that Hirata favors Karuizawa in class decisions, aiming to undermine his reputation for fairness and fracture Class D. 42

Conflict with Ryūen Kakeru

As Ryūen’s pressure on Class D intensifies, Hirata intervenes directly to protect Sudo from Class C. The incident demonstrates that his kindness is accompanied by resolve when Class D is threatened. 46

Hirata offers to join Fūki, Horikita, and Kushida’s covert defense effort after realizing what they are doing. Fūki asks him to remain somewhat removed from direct confrontation, arguing that Hirata’s value lies in preserving Class D’s normal operations and serving as its emotional anchor. Hirata accepts this reasoning while promising support if needed. 47

Expanded Defense Network

Hirata joins the group’s later strategy meeting and argues for a broader, more balanced information network in which capable students contribute their own strengths. 48

Relationships

• Fūki Ran — Initially invites Fūki into practical-class groups and recognizes his usefulness to Class D. Later offers to help with Fūki’s covert defense efforts, but accepts Fūki’s request to remain out of direct conflict with Ryūen. 10 47
• Kushida Kikyo — Works alongside her to promote class unity and the public-fund proposal. 16
• Karuizawa Kei — Her official boyfriend and perceived protector; Kei hides her financial crisis and past trauma from him out of fear that he will see through her constructed image. 24 25 26
• Sudo Ken — Supports and protects Sudo during Class C’s intimidation, encouraging him to rely on the class rather than face the threat alone. 46 47
• Horikita Suzune — Cooperates with her in Class D’s later protective network; Horikita asks him to discreetly check on Sudo during an early-morning gym visit. 48
• Ryūen Kakeru — An opposing force whose schemes target Class D’s cohesion and Hirata’s image of fairness. 42 46 47

Notable Quotes

“We’re a collective now! If we can’t unite even over this small difficulty, how will we face tougher trials later?” 16

“As Class D’s class representative, if my classmate is in trouble, it concerns me.” 46

“But please remember, if you need help, I’m always here. Don’t carry all the burdens on your own shoulders.” 47