Horikita

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Horikita Suzune (堀北 鈴音)
Alias(es)	Suzune; Miss Suzune; Suzune-chan
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Advanced Nurturing High School; Class D, later Class B
Occupation/Role	Student; Class B strategist and sports-festival organizer
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Suzune entered Advanced Nurturing High School in Class D, having followed her older brother, Student Council President Horikita Manabu, to the school. On the entrance-day bus ride, she remained seated during a dispute over a priority seat, defending her choice as adherence to her personal convictions. Her initially solitary outlook made her dismissive of social cooperation and convinced that individual excellence alone would carry her to Class A 1 2 3 4.

After learning that social contribution is part of the school's evaluation, Suzune wagered with Suzuki Tsubame that she could reach Class A within a month through her own ability. The agreement was formalized before Chabashira Sae: the loser would serve the winner, while breaking the contract would result in expulsion 6. Suzune lost the wager and began cooking for Suzuki, initially framing it as fulfillment of her obligation 52.

Her conflict with Manabu exposed the pressure behind her ambition. Manabu condemned her Class D placement and demanded that she leave the school, while Suzune insisted that she would advance to Class A. Suzuki later explained that Manabu's disappointment stemmed not from Class D itself, but from the isolation and lack of social skills that had placed her there 23 24.

Suzune gradually began contributing to the class beyond her own studies. She joined Hirata's study group, volunteered to tutor struggling classmates, and accepted that advancement required cooperation rather than individual achievement 20 22. During the Uninhabited Island Exam, illness forced her to withdraw, but Class D nevertheless took first place with 625 points and rose to Class B 75 76 77.

By the sports festival, Suzune had become a more capable organizer. She proposed pairing stronger and weaker students in mixed events, established a mentorship-based training plan with Hirata, recruited Matsushita as a prospective partner, and determined her class's event lineup based on scouting and fitness data 142 146 148 150 152.

Appearance

Suzune is a tall, black-haired girl regarded as exceptionally attractive. Her controlled expression and composed bearing reinforce the cold, intimidating image she presents to classmates 1 10 29.

• Black hair 99
• Tall stature; a height of 169 cm is specified in the narrative's setting note 29
• Usually maintains a stern, unreadable expression 6 35
• Has notably strong hands, recording 44 kg of grip strength—the highest result among the girls in her class 143

Personality

Suzune begins the story proud, blunt, and intensely self-reliant. She considers many classmates beneath her standards, rejects socializing as a distraction, and treats students from other classes as future enemies to be defeated 10 16 57. Her fixation on reaching Class A is tied to a desire to prove her growth to Manabu 23 24.

Despite her severe demeanor, Suzune is conscientious and attentive through actions rather than words. She cooks for Suzuki, worries about his well-being, and later accepts his care when illness leaves her vulnerable 6 62 76. She also has a softer interest in panda merchandise, which emerges during her first mall date with Suzuki 117.

Over time, Suzune recognizes that her self-centeredness and mistrust of others were genuine weaknesses. This self-awareness leads her to seek allies, improve her communication, and develop into a more collaborative leader 99 142 146.

Abilities & Skills

Academic Ability

Suzune is a highly capable student who devotes much of her time to studying. Her academic performance is stated to be surpassed among the girls in her year only by Sakayanagi and Ichinose 12.

• Maintains high grades and broad practical knowledge 12 20
• Approaches school rules and special exams through deduction and analysis 3 87
• Tutors weaker classmates during Class D's study sessions 20 21

Physical Ability and Martial Arts

Suzune has trained in martial arts and possesses physical ability well above that of most girls in her class 4 54.

• Recorded 44 kg of grip strength, the highest among the girls in her class 143
• Was considered one of the few girls capable of partnering effectively in competitive sports events 148
• Her superior pace creates difficulties in team events, forcing her to learn to accommodate slower partners 147
• Illness and sensitivity to cold can significantly limit her endurance, as seen during the Uninhabited Island Exam 25 74 75

Cooking and Housekeeping

Suzune is an accomplished cook and regularly prepares meals for Suzuki after losing their wager 6 52.

• Prepared tonkatsu, curry rice, tamagoyaki, and miso soup in her first documented lunch for Suzuki 6
• Makes varied breakfasts, including savory and sweet rice balls 10
• Prepared braised pork belly for Suzuki at her dormitory 13
• Her cooking is one of the practical skills Manabu recognizes as part of her well-rounded ability 24

Strategy and Leadership

Suzune develops from an isolated competitor into an active planner for her class.

• Supports study sessions and takes responsibility for tutoring underperforming students 20
• Proposes mixed-strength team pairings to maximize class performance 142
• Creates a mentorship system pairing stronger students with weaker trainees 146
• Scouts rival classes and analyzes their possible sports-festival strategies 145
• Selects competitors and event order based on observed ability and fitness results 152

Beginner's Creation Notes

Suzune receives the Beginner's Creation Notes as a long-term quest reward. The notebook can manifest simple objects 41.

• Can create only simple objects 41
• No further documented applications or limitations are provided.

Relationships

• Suzuki Tsubame — Began as a verbal rival and wager opponent. Their relationship shifted into cooperation, then romance; Suzune is identified as his official girlfriend and becomes openly jealous of his closeness with other girls 6 20 76 99 100.
• Horikita Manabu — Her older brother and the Student Council President. Suzune admires him and seeks to prove herself to him, but their relationship is strained by his harsh expectations and criticism of her isolation 23 24.
• Kushida Kikyo — A long-running rival. Suzune rejects Kushida's attempts at friendship, distrusts her methods, and competes with her for influence within the class 10 36 150.
• Ayanokoji Kiyotaka — A Class D/B classmate who works with Suzune in reconnaissance and helps guide her thinking during strategic discussions 68 145.
• Sudo Ken — Initially clashes with Suzune during the study sessions. She later recognizes his athletic value and persuades him to help train weaker classmates 21 25 146.
• Matsushita Chiaki — A capable classmate Suzune tries to recruit as a sports-festival partner. Suzune challenges Matsushita to stop hiding her ability and compete seriously 148 150.
• Ibuki Mio — A hostile student from Class C. Their first meeting is marked by mutual contempt, and they later clash during the Uninhabited Island Exam 57 74.

Notable Quotes

“I am upholding my own convictions, which is why I did not give up my seat.” 2

“I’ll prove it to you, brother. I will definitely advance to Class A!” 24

“If you possess the potential to win first place alongside me, then you shouldn't waste that strength on meaningless observation.” 150

Trivia

• Suzune loved to laugh as a child, but adopted a stern demeanor while trying to emulate Manabu 6.
• She likes panda merchandise and treasured the panda doll Suzuki won for her on their first date 117.
• She keeps a copy of Crime and Punishment with her 2 6.
• She initially rejects joining clubs because she considers them an inefficient use of time 6.