Chapter Summaries

In this chapter, Ryuen approaches Yanagi to negotiate for Class Outside Compliment Votes, with Kouenji tagging along. Here's a concise summary:

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ryuen tries to outmaneuver Yanagi and Kouenji to gain more compliment votes.
• Yanagi reveals she's already traded her votes with Yuyuki, and the person who traded with Ichinose wasn't her.
• Ryuen and Kouenji suspect Yuyuki's intentions behind gathering so many compliment votes.

Character Developments

• Ryuen shows his desperation to avoid expulsion and obtain Protection Points.
• Yanagi demonstrates her calm and cunning negotiation skills, enjoying toying with Ryuen.
• Kouenji shows his intelligence and understanding of Yuyuki's possible intentions.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and negotiation tactics.
• The importance of information and intelligence gathering.
• The desperation to avoid expulsion and obtain Protection Points.

Character Interactions

• Ryuen and Yanagi engage in a tense negotiation, with Ryuen trying to outwit Yanagi.
• Kouenji observes and occasionally interjects, enjoying the spectacle.
• Ryuen and Kouenji share their suspicions about Yuyuki's intentions but don't discuss it openly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yeyue receives a voice recording from Mizuno Yuhime, revealing Ryuen contacted Katsuragi.
• Horikita and Yeyue overhear a conversation suggesting Ryuen and Kouenji are seeking Yanagi.
• Yeyue encounters Ibuki Mio in the elevator and tries to confront her about avoiding him.
• Yeyue chases Ibuki after she leaves the elevator, leading to a physical altercation.

Character Developments

• Horikita Suzune expresses her wish for Ryuen to drop out.
• Yeyue shows interest in understanding Ibuki Mio's reasons for avoiding him.
• Ibuki Mio demonstrates her competitive nature and dislike for Yeyue.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry among students.
• Manipulation and strategic thinking, as seen in Yeyue's actions.
• The complexity of human relationships, particularly in the context of school politics.

Character Interactions

• Horikita and Yeyue work together to gather information.
• Yeyue and Ibuki's interaction highlights their differing personalities and the tension between them.
• Yeyue's pursuit of Ibuki after the elevator incident shows his determination to understand her actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Night Snow (Yeyue) and Ibuki Mio have a private conversation after he kisses her.
• Ibuki reveals she's been avoiding Night Snow due to her perception of Shito Rika's feelings for him.
• Ibuki asks Night Snow to help prevent Ryuen from dropping out, offering herself in exchange.

Character Developments

• Ibuki Mio: Shows vulnerability and disgust towards herself for being tempted by Night Snow's kiss. Reveals her strong sense of justice and willingness to make tough decisions for her class.
• Night Snow (Yeyue): Remains calm and collected, showing understanding and consideration towards Ibuki's feelings. Agrees to help prevent Ryuen's dropout on the condition that Ibuki is prepared to choose a scapegoat from her class.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and power dynamics: Night Snow uses his influence to extract a favor from Ibuki, while she uses her knowledge of his relationships to make demands.
• Class dynamics: Ibuki's concern for her classmates' feelings and her willingness to make tough decisions for them highlights the importance of class unity and survival in the school.
• Personal growth: Ibuki's struggle with her feelings and her eventual acceptance of the situation shows her personal growth and resilience.

Character Interactions

• Night Snow and Ibuki Mio: Their interaction is tense yet honest, with both parties expressing their thoughts and desires clearly. Night Snow's calm demeanor contrasts with Ibuki's fiery personality, creating a dynamic tension between them.
• Ibuki Mio and Ryuen: Ibuki's disgust towards Ryuen is evident, yet she's willing to make sacrifices to help him, showing her complex feelings towards her classmate and leader.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ibuki Mio approaches Yeyue for help to prevent Ryuen's expulsion.
• Yeyue refuses to help directly but offers a method that Ibuki can't use.
• Ibuki agrees to Yeyue's conditions to learn the method.
• Yeyue calls Ibuki "cute," surprising and unsettling her.
• Ibuki follows Yeyue to his room, determined to learn the method.

Character Developments

• Ibuki Mio: Shows strong resolve and determination to protect her classmates, even if it means making a deal with Yeyue. She's insecure about her social interactions and yearns for friends but struggles to express herself. She's surprised and unsettled by Yeyue's compliment.
• Yueyue: Shows a manipulative and teasing side, enjoying the power dynamics. He's aware of Ryuen's overprotection of his classmates and uses this to his advantage. He finds Ibuki's fierce determination amusing and is intrigued by her.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Yeyue manipulates Ibuki by withholding information and using his popularity as leverage.
• Perception vs Reality: Ibuki is often perceived as a tomboy due to her fierce gaze and straightforward personality, but she yearns for friends and is unsettled by Yeyue's compliment.
• Overprotection: Ryuen's overprotection of his classmates leads to them not growing or improving, as seen through Ibuki's eyes.

Character Interactions

• Ibuki Mio and Yeyue: Their interaction is filled with tension and power dynamics, with Yeyue teasing and manipulating Ibuki, while she struggles to maintain her composure and determination.
• Ibuki Mio and Ryuen: Ibuki's determination to protect Ryuen and her classmates shows their bond, despite Ryuen's harsh methods.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A rumor spreads on the school forum that Tenyo Yuyuki is juggling multiple partners, including Ichinose, Matsushita, and Kushida.
• Yamauchi Haruki confronts Yuyuki about the rumor, leading to a heated argument in the classroom.
• Karuizawa, Matsushita, and Sakura defend Yuyuki, revealing their support for him.
• Yamauchi and his friends speculate about the girls' motives, attributing their behavior to Yuyuki's wealth.
• Kouenji expresses his disdain for Yuyuki, hoping to use the special exam to get him dropped out.
• Horikita Suzune remains neutral but decides to vote for Kouenji's dropout.

Character Developments

• Yuyuki maintains a calm demeanor throughout the argument, showing maturity and self-control.
• Karuizawa demonstrates her loyalty and courage by standing up for Yuyuki against Yamauchi and his friends.
• Matsushita and Sakura also show support for Yuyuki, indicating their growing affection for him.
• Yamauchi and his friends reveal their jealousy and bitterness towards Yuyuki, leading to malicious speculations about the girls' motives.
• Kouenji shows his disdain for Yuyuki, hoping to use the special exam to get him dropped out.
• Horikita remains neutral but decides to vote for Kouenji's dropout, prioritizing her class's interests.

Significant Themes

• Jealousy and envy (Yamauchi and his friends towards Yuyuki)
• Loyalty and support (Karuizawa, Matsushita, and Sakura towards Yuyuki)
• Manipulation and control (Yuyuki's orchestration of the rumor)
• Power dynamics (Yuyuki's influence over the girls and Yamauchi's group)

Character Interactions

• Yuyuki and Yamauchi: A heated argument ensues between them, with Yamauchi accusing Yuyuki of deceiving Ichinose and other girls.
• Karuizawa and Yamauchi: Karuizawa defends Yuyuki, leading to a tense exchange with Yamauchi, who accuses her of also having a relationship with Yuyuki.
• Matsushita, Sakura, and Kushida: They all show support for Yuyuki, indicating their growing affection for him.
• Yamauchi and his friends: They speculate about the girls' motives, attributing their behavior to Yuyuki's wealth.
• Horikita and Yuyuki: Horikita remains neutral but decides to vote for Kouenji's dropout, showing her prioritization of her class's interests over Yuyuki's.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rumors spread about Yeyue (Tenyo) having multiple relationships, including with Ichinose.
• Ichinose approaches Yeyue during lunch, concerned about the rumors, and offers support.
• Yeyue and Ichinose spend time together to dispel the rumors, with Ichinose showing genuine care for Yeyue.
• Yeyue reveals that B Class has decided on Horikita Suzune as their dropout candidate to help Class A.

Character Developments

• Yeyue (Tenyo): He remains calm and unperturbed by the rumors, showing strategic thinking and emotional control. He also shows a hint of guilt for using Ichinose in his plan.
• Ichinose: She demonstrates genuine kindness and concern for Yeyue, going out of her way to help him despite the rumors. She also shows understanding and acceptance of Yeyue's potential feelings for others.

Significant Themes

• Rumors and their impact: The chapter explores how rumors can affect individuals and relationships, and how they can be managed or dispelled.
• Kindness and genuine care: Ichinose's actions highlight the theme of genuine kindness and care, even in the face of potential romantic rivals.
• Strategic thinking and manipulation: Yeyue's actions show his strategic thinking and willingness to manipulate situations to his advantage, even if it means using others.

Character Interactions

• Yeyue and Ichinose: Their interaction shows a growing friendship and mutual understanding, with Ichinose showing genuine care for Yeyue and Yeyue appreciating Ichinose's kindness.
• Yeyue and Horikita Suzune: Though not present in this chapter, their dynamic is mentioned, with Yeyue using Suzune's behavior to explain B Class's dropout candidate decision to Ichinose.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rumors about Horikita and Yagami cause tension in Class B.
• Katsuragi approaches Horikita, seeking a loan of private points for Class A to prevent dropouts.
• Katsuragi offers a contract where A Class members will pay B Class twenty thousand private points each month.

Character Developments

• Horikita remains calm and composed, showing growth in her leadership and decision-making skills.
• Katsuragi demonstrates strategic thinking and resourcefulness, using a hidden contract to negotiate with Horikita.
• Yagami shows support for Horikita and is willing to back her decisions.

Significant Themes

• The theme of rivalry between Class A and B is explored, with both sides seeking advantages in the special exam.
• The importance of private points and their strategic use is highlighted.
• The concept of trust and contracts between classes is introduced.

Character Interactions

• Horikita and Katsuragi engage in a tense negotiation, with Horikita considering the offer but maintaining her composure.
• Yagami supports Horikita, acting as her bodyguard and showing approval of her decisions.
• The interaction between Horikita and Katsuragi showcases their strategic minds and willingness to make deals for their classes' benefit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Katsuragi offers Class B a deal to lend 10 million private points to save Class A's dropouts, with a promise of 6 million in return over two years.
• Horikita initially considers the deal profitable but is hesitant due to Yuyuki's intervention.
• Yuyuki reveals that lending the points would be costly and inefficient, as Class A could pull ahead in the rankings during the repayment period.
• Katsuragi lowers his offer to 7 million, but Yuyuki and Horikita still refuse, citing their own plans to promote to Class A and the lack of available private points.

Character Developments

• Katsuragi: Shows determination to save Class A's dropouts, even at a personal cost, and is willing to negotiate and compromise.
• Horikita Suzune: Initially tempted by the deal but ultimately prioritizes Class B's interests and follows Yuyuki's lead.
• Yuyuki: Demonstrates strategic thinking and long-term planning, prioritizing Class B's future over immediate gains. He understands the value of private points as strategic weapons and is unwilling to lend them to Class A.

Significant Themes

• Strategic planning and long-term thinking
• Self-interest vs. class interest
• The value of private points as strategic weapons
• Trust and reliability in negotiations

Character Interactions

• Horikita and Yuyuki: Horikita follows Yuyuki's lead, showing trust in his judgment and understanding of his priorities.
• Katsuragi and Horikita/Yuyuki: Katsuragi attempts to negotiate a deal with Horikita, but Yuyuki intervenes and ultimately rejects the offer.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ryuen deliberately provokes Ishizaki at the school gate, potentially gaining Ishizaki sympathy votes.
• Horikita Suzune and Yeyue witness the incident and engage with Ryuen.
• Ryuen invites them to dinner to discuss a deal regarding the current special exam.

Character Developments

• Horikita Suzune shows growth by not directly confronting Ryuen and understanding the need to maintain a weaker position to gain initiative.
• Ryuen's tactics and strategies become more apparent as he tries to manipulate the situation to his advantage.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and strategy in social interactions.
• The importance of understanding one's opponent in negotiations.
• The changing dynamics of relationships within classes.

Character Interactions

• Ryuen tries to provoke Horikita Suzune into reacting, but she remains composed.
• Horikita Suzune and Yeyue show a friendly dynamic, with Yeyue encouraging Horikita's growth.
• Ryuen's interaction with Ishizaki highlights his disregard for his classmates' feelings and his willingness to use them for his own gain.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ryuen approaches Horikita and Yuyuki to buy Class B's Extra Compliment Votes.
• Horikita initially declines, but Ryuen reveals he's already bought votes from Katsuragi, reducing his risk of expulsion.
• Ryuen attempts to provoke Horikita, suggesting she's afraid of being surpassed by Class C and lacks confidence in promoting to A Class.

Character Developments

• Horikita Suzune: She appears more composed and less impulsive, but her actions are still driven by her desire to stay with Yuyuki and gain his approval.
• Ryuen: He shows strategic thinking and insight into Horikita's psychology, using provocation to try and unsettle her.
• Yuyuki: He remains calm and unfazed by Ryuen's attempts to create a rift between him and Horikita.

Significant Themes

• Ambition vs Contentment: Horikita's lack of personal ambition is highlighted, contrasting with Yuyuki's confidence in winning and Ryuen's dominant attitude.
• Fear of Denial: Horikita's fear of being denied by Yuyuki drives her actions, while Ryuen exploits this fear to provoke her.

Character Interactions

• Horikita and Yuyuki: Their bond strengthens as they present a united front against Ryuen's provocation.
• Horikita and Ryuen: Their interaction reveals Horikita's growth in composure but also her vulnerabilities, which Ryuen exploits.
• Yuyuki and Ryuen: Their exchange is tense but civil, with Yuyuki unfazed by Ryuen's attempts to provoke him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ryuen approaches Horikita Suzune to buy Class Outside Compliment Votes.
• Horikita Suzune initially struggles to control her class's votes but eventually asserts her position.
• Ryuen reveals his desperation for Protection Points.
• Horikita Suzune and Ryuen engage in a negotiation, with Horikita initially demanding five million Private Points.

Character Developments

• Horikita Suzune demonstrates her negotiation skills and assertiveness.
• Ryuen shows his determination and desperation for Protection Points, hinting at his significant private point reserves.
• Yeyue remains calm and observant, understanding the dynamics between Horikita and Ryuen.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and negotiation strategies.
• The value of Class Outside Compliment Votes and Protection Points.
• The differing priorities and loyalties of students in different classes.

Character Interactions

• Horikita Suzune and Yeyue work together to negotiate with Ryuen, with Yeyue subtly guiding Horikita.
• Ryuen's interaction with Horikita reveals his desperation and unwillingness to back down.
• The dynamic between Horikita and Ryuen shows their mutual understanding of each other's strengths and weaknesses.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ryuen buys an extra compliment vote for 2.5 million points.
• Horikita Suzune questions her decision to trade with Ryuen, but Yuyuki reassures her.
• Yuyuki hints at Horikita's potential and encourages her growth.
• Yuyuki spends the night with Ibuki Mio to secure Ryuen's protection points.

Character Developments

• Horikita Suzune: Shows signs of growth and independence, questioning her decisions and seeking Yuyuki's guidance.
• Yuyuki: Continues to manipulate and guide Horikita's growth while pursuing his own agenda with Ibuki.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and control: Yuyuki manipulates Horikita's growth and uses Ibuki to secure Ryuen's protection points.
• Power dynamics: Yuyuki's influence over Horikita and Ibuki highlights the power imbalance in their relationships.

Character Interactions

• Horikita Suzune and Yuyuki: Yuyuki guides and manipulates Horikita, encouraging her growth while maintaining control.
• Yuyuki and Ibuki Mio: Yuyuki uses Ibuki to secure Ryuen's protection points, and they engage in a physical relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The school forum reveals two high-clicked rumors: Tachibana Akane's contact with Class B third years, and Karuizawa's past bullying in junior high.
• Yamauchi Haruki directly asks Karuizawa about the bullying rumors, causing her to freeze up.
• The class falls silent, and Karuizawa's group avoids her, fearing association with the bullying victim.
• Hirata, despite understanding the bullying cycle, remains paralyzed due to his past failures.

Character Developments

• Karuizawa: Struggles to cope with her past bullying being exposed, unable to defend herself.
• Yamauchi Haruki: Shows lack of awareness and empathy, bullying Karuizawa indirectly.
• Hirata: Struggles with inaction due to his past failures, fears repeating his junior high experience.

Significant Themes

• Bullying and its consequences: Karuizawa's past bullying resurfaces, causing her to freeze up and lose her dominant demeanor.
• Bystander effect: Classmates avoid Karuizawa, not wanting to associate with the bullying victim.
• Fear of failure: Hirata's past failures in preventing bullying paralyze him from acting.

Character Interactions

• Yamauchi Haruki bullies Karuizawa indirectly, causing her to freeze up.
• Karuizawa's group avoids her, fearing association with the bullying victim.
• Hirata struggles with inaction due to his past failures, while the class falls silent, allowing bullying to escalate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kei Karuizawa's past bullying is revealed, causing her distress.
• Yamauchi Haruki and Ichihashi Ruri mock Karuizawa, exacerbating the situation.
• Karuizawa's class status is threatened, potentially leading to further bullying.
• The class is divided into groups, with Karuizawa's group being targeted.
• Horikita Suzune, Yeyue, and others rally around Karuizawa, offering support.

Character Developments

• Kei Karuizawa: Struggles with her past bullying, shows vulnerability, and begins to rely more on her classmates.
• Yamauchi Haruki: Demonstrates lack of self-awareness and emotional intelligence, causing offense without malice.
• Ichihashi Ruri: Shows jealousy and pettiness, deliberately targeting Karuizawa.
• Horikita Suzune: Steps up to support Karuizawa, showing leadership and empathy.
• Yeyue: Recognizes the severity of the situation, offers support, and plans to investigate the rumor's source.

Significant Themes

• Bullying: The chapter explores the complex nature of bullying, its causes, and potential solutions.
• Group Dynamics: The class is divided into groups, highlighting power struggles and jealousy among students.
• Support and Reliance: Characters show support for Karuizawa, emphasizing the importance of reliance on others in difficult times.

Character Interactions

• Karuizawa and Yeyue: Yeyue offers comfort and reassurance to Karuizawa, strengthening their bond.
• Karuizawa and Horikita Suzune: Suzune steps up to support Karuizawa, showing a new side to their relationship.
• Karuizawa and Ichihashi Ruri: Ruri's mocking highlights the tension between their groups and Karuizawa's vulnerability.
• Yamauchi Haruki and Karuizawa: Yamauchi's gloating causes distress to Karuizawa, highlighting his lack of self-awareness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A rumor spreads about Tachibana Akane interacting with members of Third Year Class B, causing suspicion within Class A.
• Horikita Manabu defends Akane, attributing the rumor to external interference.
• Some Class A students, fearing betrayal, decide not to share their exam strategy with Akane.
• Horikita Manabu, overconfident in Akane's loyalty, doesn't notice the growing mistrust within his class.

Character Developments

• Horikita Manabu: Despite his exceptional leadership and contributions, Manabu underestimates the importance of open communication and trust-building among his classmates. His overconfidence in Akane's loyalty leads him to miss the growing tension within Class A.
• Tachibana Akane: Akane remains honest and loyal to Class A, despite the rumors and suspicion. She understands the importance of graduation and doesn't want to cause any trouble.
• Class A Students: Some students start to question Akane's loyalty due to the rumors, showing their growing desperation to maintain their class's top position.

Significant Themes

• Trust vs. Suspicion: The chapter explores the delicate balance between trust and suspicion within a group, especially under high-pressure situations.
• Leadership and Communication: Manabu's leadership style is called into question, highlighting the importance of open communication and trust-building among group members.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: The theme of loyalty is explored through Akane's actions, while the fear of betrayal drives some students to act secretly.

Character Interactions

• Horikita Manabu and Tachibana Akane: Manabu's unwavering trust in Akane is tested, while Akane remains loyal despite the suspicion.
• Class A Students: Some students start to question Akane's loyalty, leading to a divide within the class. They also express their concern for Manabu's well-being, highlighting their respect for his leadership.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rumors about Karuizawa's past bullying spread in B Class, causing discomfort and amusement among students.
• Karuizawa is protected by Hirata, Yuyuki, Horikita, and others to prevent further harassment.
• After school, Yuyuki confronts Hirata about the rumors, and they discuss the potential culprit.
• Ayanokoji is suspected by Yuyuki as the rumor spreader.

Character Developments

• Karuizawa's dominant behavior is challenged, and she struggles to maintain her facade.
• Hirata shows concern for Karuizawa but is hesitant to find the rumor's source due to fear of the truth.
• Yuyuki is determined to find the rumor's source and takes a more aggressive stance.
• Ayanokoji remains indifferent to the rumors and their consequences.

Significant Themes

• The power of rumors and their impact on social dynamics within the class.
• The struggle between maintaining a facade and facing the truth.
• The manipulation of information for personal gain.

Character Interactions

• Karuizawa's relationship with her classmates becomes strained due to the rumors.
• Hirata and Yuyuki discuss the rumors and the potential culprit, with Hirata expressing his concerns and Yuyuki his determination.
• Ayanokoji observes Yuyuki from afar, showing no concern for the rumors or their consequences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Karuizawa and her friends return to Karuizawa's room after school.
• Sakura Airi arrives, worried about Karuizawa's rumor.
• Karuizawa leads the conversation, trying to maintain her status.
• Horikita Suzune leaves due to an urgent matter.
• After others leave, Kushida Kikyo comforts Karuizawa.

Character Developments

• Karuizawa: Struggles with self-doubt and insecurities from her past bullying, causing her to act differently around her friends. She lacks confidence and tries to hide her weaknesses.
• Kushida Kikyo: Shows genuine concern for Karuizawa, using her gentleness to help Karuizawa feel better. She shares a secret method to deal with Yeyue.
• Horikita Suzune: Shows empathy for Karuizawa's situation and encourages her to resist her fears.

Significant Themes

• The impact of past traumas on present behavior (Karuizawa's bullying).
• The struggle between maintaining a facade and genuine emotions (Karuizawa's insecurities).
• The power of genuine kindness and support (Kushida Kikyo's influence).

Character Interactions

• Karuizawa and her friends: Karuizawa tries to maintain her dominant demeanor but struggles, while her friends express concern and offer support.
• Karuizawa and Kushida Kikyo: Kushida comforts Karuizawa, helping her feel better and sharing a secret method to deal with Yeyue.
• Karuizawa and Horikita Suzune: Horikita encourages Karuizawa to resist her fears.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ayanokoji's unexpected appearance doesn't deter Yeyue's plan to help Karuizawa.
• Karuizawa's past bullying experience resurfaces, threatening her class status and leadership.
• Yeyue discovers that Ayanokoji is the one spreading rumors about Karuizawa's past.
• Yeyue offers to expel Ayanokoji or use force to silence Shinohara and her group, but Karuizawa is hesitant.

Character Developments

• Karuizawa: Struggles with her past bullying experience, fears losing her friends' trust, and is torn between protecting her class status and maintaining her friendships.
• Yeyue: Shows concern for Karuizawa's well-being, offers to help her, and reveals his awareness of Ayanokoji's strength.
• Ayanokoji: Implied to be powerful and cunning, but lacks initiative and desires, making him vulnerable in certain aspects.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between maintaining one's self-respect and protecting one's social standing.
• The consequences of bullying and the fear of repeating past mistakes.
• The importance of self-consideration and personal growth.

Character Interactions

• Yeyue and Karuizawa: Their friendship deepens as Yeyue offers to help Karuizawa, showing understanding and support.
• Karuizawa and Ayanokoji: Karuizawa is surprised and disgusted to learn that Ayanokoji is the one spreading rumors about her past.
• Karuizawa and Mori Nene: Karuizawa is disappointed in Mori Nene's behavior but still values their friendship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Karuizawa fears that the class will turn against her if she doesn't side with them against Yeyue.
• Yeyue reassures Karuizawa that he will always stand by her side, prioritizing her over the class.
• Karuizawa expresses her fear of being abandoned by Yeyue once she's no longer useful.
• Yeyue realizes he hasn't given Karuizawa enough attention, causing her anxiety.
• Karuizawa vents her fears and insecurities to Yeyue, crying for about half an hour.
• Yeyue offers to make Shinohara and others drop out and teach Mori Nene and her friends a lesson, but Karuizawa declines.
• Karuizawa decides to clear the air with Mori Nene and her friends about the class issue.
• Yeyue agrees to support Karuizawa's decision, and they share a moment of intimacy.

Character Developments

• Karuizawa: Overcomes her fear and insecurities, deciding to confront her classmates. Shows strength and resilience.
• Yeyue: Realizes he hasn't been attentive enough to Karuizawa's feelings, causing her anxiety. Shows understanding and support.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal: Karuizawa's fear of being abandoned by Yeyue highlights the importance of trust in their relationship.
• Overcoming past traumas: Karuizawa's bullying experiences in junior high continue to affect her, but she shows growth in facing her fears.
• Support and protection: Yeyue's unwavering support for Karuizawa emphasizes the importance of having someone to rely on.

Character Interactions

• Yeyue and Karuizawa: Their relationship deepens as Yeyue provides comfort and reassurance, helping Karuizawa overcome her fears.
• Karuizawa and her classmates: Karuizawa decides to confront her classmates about the bullying, showing growth and maturity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ryuen attempts to borrow private points from second-year students to avoid expulsion, knowing it's futile to attract Nagumo's attention.
• Nagumo accuses Ryuen of extorting private points and takes him to the student council room for investigation.
• Nagumo reveals he knows about the first-year special exam and that Ryuen needs private points to avoid expulsion.
• Ryuen, despite his dire situation, remains defiant and disrespectful towards Nagumo.

Character Developments

• Ryuen: Despite his dire situation, Ryuen maintains his pride and defiance, even when facing expulsion. He's willing to resort to violence if provoked.
• Nagumo: Nagumo shows his manipulative side, using Ryuen's desperation to his advantage. He's aware of Ryuen's situation and the first-year special exam's rules.

Significant Themes

• Pride vs. Desperation: Ryuen's pride is at odds with his desperate need to avoid expulsion, leading to his defiant behavior towards Nagumo.
• Manipulation and Power Dynamics: Nagumo manipulates Ryuen's situation to his advantage, highlighting the power dynamics between them.

Character Interactions

• Ryuen vs. Nagumo: The tension between Ryuen and Nagumo escalates as Ryuen's desperation increases. Nagumo uses this to his advantage, while Ryuen remains defiant.
• Ryuen vs. Second-Year Students: Ryuen's attempts to borrow private points from second-year students are futile, highlighting his isolation and desperation.