Horikita

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Suzune Horikita (堀北)
Alias(es)	Suzune
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Class D, Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School
Occupation/Role	Student; Class D strategist and representative voice
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Horikita enters the school as a cold, solitary Class D student who reads on the bus and reacts sharply when Kiyotaka Ayanokoji looks at her. She gives her name only after he presses her, telling him that she hopes he never has a reason to call it. 1 2

Her early interactions with Kiyotaka are openly hostile. She demands an apology for his behavior, but her pride repeatedly clashes with her growing interest in him; she becomes frustrated when he ignores her and eventually brings him to her dormitory under the pretext of returning his clothes. 2 3

Horikita's ambition is to graduate from Class A so that her older brother, Manabu Horikita, will acknowledge her. This goal drives her to organize a study group for Class D's lowest-performing students and to pursue the class's advancement even when it creates friction with others. 6 7

Appearance

Horikita is a petite, strikingly attractive student with beautiful eyes and a consistently composed presence. Her initial image is that of an aloof girl quietly reading by herself. 1 2

• Relatively petite frame. 2
• Usually wears the school uniform in public. 2 5
• Often carries herself with a cold, stern, or condescending expression. 1 5
• Her expression becomes noticeably softer around Kiyotaka. 18 46

Personality

Horikita is proud, blunt, and highly independent. She dislikes being manipulated, refuses to tolerate behavior she considers dishonest or degrading, and does not soften her words for the sake of social harmony. 5 22

Her determination to reach Class A gives her strong initiative, but it can also make her overly rigid. During the Sports Festival preparations, she prioritizes maximizing Class D's results over individual preferences, prompting opposition from Karuizawa and criticism from Kiyotaka. 43 44

Although initially unwilling to rely on others, Horikita gradually recognizes her limits. The uninhabited-island exam makes her acknowledge her weaknesses in survival and teamwork, while her collapse after confronting Ibuki forces her to depend on Kiyotaka's help. 18 27

Abilities & Skills

Academic and Strategic Judgment

Horikita consistently focuses on Class D's long-term advancement and identifies problems that could threaten its standing.

• Organized a study group for Sudō, Yamauchi, and Ike after they failed to participate in regular exam preparation. 6
• Investigated the allegations against Sudō and worked with Kiyotaka to set up hidden cameras that exposed Class C's false claims. 8 11
• Volunteered to hold Class D's [Ghost Card] during the uninhabited-island exam to improve the class's chances. 18
• Recognized the contrasting leadership structures of Classes B and C after visiting their territories. 22
• Develops plans with Class D's overall victory in mind, though her early Sports Festival proposal risks damaging class unity. 43 44

Athletic Ability and Combat

Horikita is physically capable and competitive, though she is not on Kiyotaka's level and struggles under sustained wilderness conditions.

• Threw Yamauchi into a stream after he provoked her. 26
• Confronted Ibuki over the stolen [Ghost Card] and fought her despite already being physically unwell. 26 27
• Lost consciousness after Ibuki overwhelmed her during their island confrontation. 27
• Learned that coordination matters in a two-person race after failing to match Onodera's pace. 45 46
• Won her Sports Festival race against Ibuki after overtaking her in the final stretch. 49

Leadership Development

Horikita begins as an isolated student but gradually gains influence within Class D.

• Takes responsibility for class issues even when others avoid them, including the study group and Sudō's case. 6 8
• Is increasingly accepted by Class D after the island exam and gains noticeable influence among her classmates. 30
• Works with Kiyotaka and Kikyo to gather information on other classes before the Sports Festival. 47
• Negotiates with Sudō and Hirata for the final relay position, explaining her tactical reasoning instead of relying only on authority. 47 48

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Class D

Horikita is Kiyotaka's first assigned target in the White Room's “Harem Strategy.” Their relationship moves from mutual hostility to private trust, while she remains publicly distant and maintains her usual cold demeanor around classmates. 1 4 5

Sudō Violence Case

When Sudō is accused of violence by Class C, Horikita treats the case as a threat to Class D's advancement. She investigates with Kiyotaka and helps install cameras that pressure Ishizaki's group into withdrawing their complaint. 8 11

Uninhabited-Island Exam

Horikita volunteers as Class D's [Ghost Card] holder despite her poor wilderness condition. After losing the card to Ibuki and collapsing during their confrontation, she is rescued by Kiyotaka; Class D nevertheless finishes the exam in first place. 18 26 27

Growing Influence in Class D

Following the island exam, Horikita becomes more accepted within Class D. She continues to oppose Ryuen's methods, recognizes the threat he poses, and remains committed to targeting Class C despite his intimidation. 22 30 39

Sports Festival

Horikita seeks a strategy that will secure Class D's victory, initially favoring an ability-first lineup. Her disagreement with Karuizawa and Kiyotaka reveals the limits of her rigid approach, while her practice with Onodera teaches her the need for coordination. 42 43 44 46

She requests the final relay leg because she expects to race alongside Manabu, using the event as a chance to confront the shadow he casts over her ambitions. Later, she defeats Ibuki in a close race. 48 49

Relationships

• Kiyotaka Ayanokoji — Begins as an antagonistic seatmate after he repeatedly provokes her; later becomes her closest confidant and strategic partner, protecting her during the island exam and assisting her class ambitions. 2 11 27 45
• Manabu Horikita — Her older brother and the Student Council President. His excellence motivates her pursuit of Class A, but their relationship is tense and marked by his severe criticism of her. 6 7 41 48
• Kikyo Kushida — Initially distrustful of one another; Kikyo seeks Horikita's expulsion, while Horikita rejects her attempt at friendship. Their conflict later eases, and they cooperate to scout other classes. 5 7 47
• Yosuke Hirata — A Class D leader whom Horikita works alongside, though she distrusts his kindness and questions whether it conceals another side. 18 25 47
• Ken Sudō — Horikita pushes him toward academic improvement and later disputes his claim to the final relay position. He ultimately yields the spot after learning about her connection to Manabu. 6 47 48
• Mio Ibuki — Rival from Class C who steals Horikita's [Ghost Card] and defeats her during their island confrontation. Horikita later beats Ibuki in their Sports Festival race. 26 27 49
• Kakeru Ryuen — A hostile Class C leader whose violence and reckless strategy disgust Horikita. He repeatedly singles her out as a future target. 22 30 39