Horikita

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Horikita Suzune (surname: 堀北)
Alias(es)	Suzune 40
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Initially Class D; later Class C after the class earns 500 points 2 41
Occupation/Role	Student; emerging class leader and tutor 41 43
Status	Active 50
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Background / History

Horikita is the younger sister of Horikita Manabu, the Student Council President. Much of her early drive comes from wanting to prove herself worthy of him and avoid disappointing him, especially after being placed in Class D. Chabashira Sae considers her highly capable—an excellent student, an all-round athlete, and a potential force for elevating the class—but also identifies Horikita's arrogance as a major obstacle to her growth. 5 13 14

On her first day, Horikita refuses to participate in the class introductions and leaves early, maintaining distance from her classmates. Her first encounter with Bai Ye is a brief exchange of cold eye contact while she reads alone. 2

Appearance

Horikita has a refined, dignified appearance that reinforces her aloof demeanor. She is described as slender, with a cold jade-like face and an untouchable air of nobility. 29

• Long, waist-length black hair with a side braid tied by a white ribbon. 29
• Slender figure and long legs, often shown in black stockings. 29
• Clear, cold eyes that are frequently described as proud or icy. 2 3
• Her expressions become visibly softer and more embarrassed as she grows closer to Bai Ye. 30 39

Personality

Horikita begins as intensely independent, proud, and guarded. She dislikes unnecessary attention, avoids socializing, and considers most classmates irrelevant to her own goals. Her blunt honesty can make her seem arrogant, but she does not hide behind a false persona; she is direct about both her irritation and her feelings. 3 15 29

Her pride is tied to insecurity about her own worth and her brother's approval. She initially struggles to trust others and maintains an unusually strict definition of friendship, requiring mutual trust rather than mere familiarity. 5 21

As the story progresses, Horikita becomes more openly affectionate, jealous, and possessive in her relationship with Bai Ye. She also works to improve her social skills, gradually responding to classmates, accepting friendships, and taking a more active leadership role in Class C. 24 41 46 49

Abilities & Skills

Academics and Tutoring

Horikita is an outstanding student with strong study habits and a disciplined approach to learning.

• Chabashira identifies her as academically excellent and a top-tier student since childhood. 14
• Tutors Bai Ye, contributing to his rapid academic improvement. 39
• Helps tutor Sato Maya alongside Bai Ye when Sato is at risk of expulsion. 43
• Initially favors a rigid teaching style and dismisses slower learners, but begins to acknowledge the value of adapting instruction to the student. 43 44

Athleticism and Self-Defense

Horikita possesses broad physical talent and knows karate.

• Considered talented in all sports. 14
• Is identified as capable of defeating Hasebe Haruka in a fight due to her karate training. 24
• Carries compasses for self-defense and threatens Bai Ye with one when he oversteps her boundaries. 30

Investigation and Strategy

Horikita is observant and quickly recognizes that the school conceals important information.

• Follows Bai Ye's reasoning that the monthly point allowance has uses beyond ordinary spending. 3
• Confronts Chabashira over Class D's status, the class-point system, and the teacher's encouragement to waste points. 14
• Attempts to recruit Kushida's social influence to communicate the class-point situation to classmates. 14
• Proposes using Bai Ye's charm to obtain information from upperclassmen, including trapping or pressuring them into revealing school secrets. 8

Cooking

Horikita is a capable cook who increasingly prepares meals for Bai Ye.

• Initially refuses Bai Ye's request to cook for him, offering cafeteria food instead. 3
• Later brings him a homemade bento as his girlfriend. 30
• Regularly cooks dinner during their time together at her dormitory. 39

Leadership

Horikita grows from an isolated student into a visible motivational figure for her class.

• Delivers a speech after the class reaches Class C, urging classmates not to give up despite Class A's much higher point total. 41
• Her speech inspires classmates and leads several girls to seek friendship with her. 41
• Begins interacting normally with classmates, even if her responses remain brief and restrained. 46

Equipment / Personal Items

• Compass — carried for self-defense; Horikita keeps more than one and uses them to threaten “family discipline.” 30
• 100 Ways to Make Stinking Men Submit — a book she lends Bai Ye after proposing a scheme to gather information from upperclassmen. 8

Relationships

• Bai Ye — Initially an unwanted acquaintance who helps her investigate the school; he later becomes her boyfriend. Their relationship develops from guarded cooperation into affection, trust, jealousy, and discussions of a shared future. 3 8 29 45 50
• Horikita Manabu — Her older brother and the Student Council President. Horikita is deeply concerned with earning his approval, while Manabu places high expectations on her and eventually entrusts her care to Bai Ye. 5 13 29
• Hasebe Haruka — A romantic rival for Bai Ye's attention. Their conflict becomes openly hostile when both attempt to claim Bai Ye's time, and Horikita takes particular satisfaction in announcing her relationship with him. 24 31
• Kushida Kikyou — Kushida repeatedly tries to become Horikita's friend, though their interactions remain tense. Horikita later considers relying on Kushida's popularity to influence the class. 10 14 17
• Wang Meiyu — Initially frightened and resentful around Horikita, Wang later becomes friendly with her after Bai Ye introduces them and Horikita assures her she will not bully her. 10 44
• Chabashira Sae — Her homeroom teacher. Horikita confronts Chabashira over the class system and suspects her of deliberately misleading Class D. 3 14
• Sato Maya — A classmate Horikita tutors alongside Bai Ye. Sato comes to see Horikita as cold on the outside but warm underneath, and the two later socialize at karaoke. 43 47
• Karuizawa Kei — A classmate whose closeness with Bai Ye provokes Horikita's jealousy and possessiveness, though Horikita ultimately accepts Kei's stated desire for protection. 47 49

Story Role / Major Arcs

Class D Isolation and School Investigation

Horikita begins the school year detached from Class D and uninterested in social bonds. After Bai Ye points out suspicious spending patterns among students, she recognizes the significance of class points and begins investigating the school's hidden hierarchy. 2 3 14

Cooperation with Bai Ye

Horikita enlists Bai Ye to gather information from upperclassmen and works with him to counter Yamauchi Haruki's rooftop scheme. Although she distrusts him and frequently resists his advances, their cooperation establishes the mutual reliance needed for friendship. 8 11 21

Rivalry and Relationship

Her increasingly possessive behavior toward Bai Ye becomes clear during clashes with Hasebe. After confronting Bai Ye over his conversation with Manabu, Horikita agrees to date him, explaining that she will sincerely try to make herself love him if he is serious about their future. 24 29 31

Social Growth and Class Leadership

With Bai Ye's encouragement, Horikita begins interacting with classmates and accepts help from Wang Meiyu and other girls. After the class advances to Class C, she publicly motivates her peers and becomes a more influential presence within the class. 41 42 46

Deepening Commitment

Horikita becomes increasingly open about her fear of losing Bai Ye, her affection for him, and her desire to travel together after graduation. By Chapter 50, she consciously pushes herself to change and express feelings she would previously have suppressed. 45 50