Horikita Suzune

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Horikita Suzune
Original Name	堀北铃音
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Tokyo Advanced Nurturing High School; Class D (formerly); Class 1-A; Student Council member, later President 72 435 581
Occupation/Role	Student Council President; student; Drama Club performer and commercial lead actress 220 622
First Appearance	Chapter 40

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Physical Ability: B+	132	Rated among the top three girls in her year for physical ability; identified as a potential Sports Festival standout. 132
OAA Overall Ability: A (88)	435	Recorded A+ (95) Academic Ability, A- (84) Physical Ability, A- (83) Adaptive Thinking, and A (94) Social Contribution after the second-semester Sports Festival. 435

Background / History

Childhood and early outlook

Suzune grew up in the shadow of her older brother, Horikita Manabu, whom she regarded as a genius and model for her entire life. Although the siblings had little contact, his offhand preferences and achievements became standards she attempted to imitate—including growing out her hair after he said he liked long hair. 179

She excelled academically and athletically, maintained perfect attendance even while ill, and imposed intense self-discipline on herself. Her refusal to engage in social relationships left her isolated, though she initially regarded that isolation as unimportant. 44 48

Class D and rivalry

As a Class D student, Suzune's blunt remarks about the class's zero Class Points provoked Sudo Ken into attacking her. She was prepared to evade the punch before Kitagawa Ryo intervened. 72

She developed an intense rivalry with Ryo and was determined to defeat him in special exams. However, observing Karuizawa Kei's ability to negotiate, lead, and connect with classmates forced Suzune to recognize her own weakness in interpersonal relationships. 82 88

Suzune later contributed directly in competition, including defeating Ibuki Mio in the women's 100-meter race during the Sports Festival. 143

Simulated life and self-discovery

In the life simulation centered on Suzune, Ryo trained her in academics, Aikido, piano, cooking, tea ceremony, and physical conditioning, initially using Manabu as motivation. He also pushed her into serving as her class's Cultural Festival executive committee member, forcing her to confront group work and public opinion. 179 180

Her attempt to enter the Drama Club exposed her inexperience with expression and social interaction. Kushida Kikyo manipulated the freshmen's perception of Suzune, encouraged rumors that she had used connections to enter the club, and arranged for her to perform Lady Macbeth. 168 171

After Sakayanagi Arisu revealed that Manabu had not wanted Suzune to follow him blindly, Suzune suffered an emotional collapse. Her eventual reunion with Manabu clarified that he had wanted her to become her own person, rather than pursue him as a final destination. 181 182 188

The simulation's completion condition was for Suzune to overcome Manabu's shadow. It was cleared with a 100-point rating, awarding Ryo the item “Self of Horikita Suzune.” 190

Memories and Student Council career

Suzune later regained memories of the simulated future. Using her knowledge of Kushida's anonymous blog, she forced Kushida to allow her a fair chance in the Drama Club's final audition and began working with Ryo to alter the remembered future. 191

She joined the Student Council and became a diligent administrator, handling club-budget conflicts, external-competition applications, misconduct reviews, and Class Point matters. Her consistent attendance and overtime work greatly raised her Social Contribution rating. 220 435

After overcoming her fixation on Manabu, Suzune pursued the Student Council as a platform to test her own abilities rather than merely inherit his position. She later became Student Council President and appointed Yuki as Vice President amid a membership shortage. 501 627

Appearance

Suzune has glossy jet-black hair and purplish-red eyes. Her long hair reaches her waist; while it began as an imitation of Manabu's preference, she eventually chose to keep it because she genuinely liked it. 72 188

• Long, carefully maintained black hair, sometimes tied back for cooking. 225
• Often wears an intricate braid beside one ear. 397
• Violet or purplish-red eyes. 72 184
• Her outwardly composed expression and dignified bearing often cause others to mistake her for an aloof “ice queen.” 524

Personality

Suzune is disciplined, competitive, and intensely purposeful. She initially evaluates people according to visible competence and personal utility, even dismissing Karuizawa Kei as having no discernible value beyond her history with Ryo. 50 175

Her confidence masks a deep inferiority complex rooted in Manabu's influence. She was willing to follow his example without questioning whether it reflected her own wishes, treating him as a flawless goal rather than a person with his own uncertainty. 166 188

Although naturally blunt and socially inexperienced, Suzune gradually learns to account for public opinion, cooperate with others, and distinguish her own values from those imposed on her. She remains perfectionistic and can become stubborn when faced with unfamiliar tasks or emotional uncertainty. 180 622

Abilities & Skills

Academic Ability

Suzune possesses exceptional academic discipline and learns quickly under pressure.

• Solved a difficult mathematics problem perfectly after initially struggling with it. 178
• Achieved an OAA Academic Ability rating of A+ (95). 435
• Maintained a record of never being late or absent from elementary school onward. 44

Athletic Ability

Suzune is one of the strongest female athletes in her year, with speed, endurance, and strong reflexes.

• Achieved an OAA Physical Ability rating of A- (84). 435
• Defeated Ibuki Mio in a 100-meter race by accelerating through the final stretch. 422
• Won first place in the women's Beach Flag Capture event. 306
• Adapted to the Uninhabited Island environment well and eventually learned to operate a Jet Ski after repeated failures. 347 349
• Her early weakness was coordination with partners; she once alienated every potential three-legged-race teammate through her insistence on doing things her own way. 425

Student Council Administration

Suzune is an exceptionally reliable administrator, particularly in structured institutional work.

• Handles club disputes, budget issues, competition applications, and student-conduct reviews. 220
• Maintained perfect Student Council attendance for half a year and routinely worked overtime. 435
• Developed into a capable campaign speaker during the Student Council presidential election. 549
• Tried to improve Class 1-A's unity by organizing practice pairings and event preparations. 556

Acting

Suzune's initial desire to perform came from her admiration for Ryo's theatrical talent, but she began with little expressiveness or social fluency.

• Drew Lady Macbeth for the Drama Club's final review. 168
• Required guidance from Karuizawa Kei to improve enough for her final audition. 173
• Later served as the lead actress in a commercial written by Ryo. 622
• Her perfectionism makes her prone to overthinking public-facing work, including social-media promotion. 622

Cooking and Tea Ceremony

Cooking became a means for Suzune to understand both herself and other people, rather than merely a practical skill.

• Initially judged food primarily by its function rather than taste or emotional significance. 175
• Learned cooking, bento preparation, and tea ceremony during Ryo's training regimen. 179
• Became skilled enough that students from multiple classes sought her help with cooking and Valentine's Day chocolate. 516 623
• Pursued food-industry opportunities and produced cooking tutorial videos. 623 629

Relationships

• Horikita Manabu — Her older brother and former ideal. Suzune spent years trying to become his equal, but their Cultural Festival reunion allowed her to choose her own path instead. 179 188
• Kitagawa Ryo — Initially Manabu's friend and Suzune's supposed fiancé, later her mentor, closest companion, and romantic partner. Their relationship developed from Ryo's training and guidance into mutual affection. 44 178 291 292
• Karuizawa Kei — Initially treated with open contempt by Suzune; later became an acting mentor who agreed to help her prepare for the Drama Club audition. 50 173
• Kushida Kikyo — A hostile Drama Club senior who publicly defended Suzune while covertly fostering rumors and exploiting her pride. Suzune later used Kushida's anonymous blog to secure a fair audition. 171 191
• Sakayanagi Arisu — A rival and emotional catalyst who exposed Suzune's dependence on Manabu. The two later competed over leadership and Student Council influence. 181 490
• Amasawa Ichika — A fellow Student Council associate who offers blunt advice, supports Suzune's work, and later helps her organize a surprise festival for Ryo. 556 627
• Shiina Hiyori — A peer whose ring Suzune recovered and returned during the Mixed Training Camp. Hiyori later sought Suzune's cooking advice. 494 623

Notable Quotes

“This was my own choice. I really like who I am now.” 188

“Do not stand before or behind me. Please stand beside me.” 190

Trivia

• Suzune once promoted Ryo's dessert shop, Hotaru, while wearing a cat mascot suit. 186
• Her long hair began as an attempt to satisfy Manabu's preference, but she later reclaimed it as a choice made for herself. 179 188
• She was the only heroine stated to have achieved a “Happy Ending” in her single remembered simulation. 627