Ayanokoji

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Ayanokoji Kiyotaka (綾小路)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Class D, Advanced Nurturing High School 2
Occupation/Role	Student
Status	Active; remains involved with Class D following the Primeval Forest special exam 49
First Appearance	Chapter 1: Limitless Sorcerer

Background / History

Ayanokoji was raised from childhood in the White Room, a closed institution intended to produce elite artificial geniuses through strict obedience, emotional suppression, and a brutal elimination system. He is described as its most outstanding product and escaped the facility with help from his butler. 35 39

Upon entering Advanced Nurturing High School, he enrolls in Class D and initially presents himself as an ordinary, poker-faced student. He claims to have belonged to the Going-Home Club in middle school and attributes his naturally high physical ability to being “born this way.” 2 4

Personality

Ayanokoji is consistently expressionless, guarded, and difficult for others to read. He rarely reveals his plans or motives, even when he is clearly monitoring the larger situation around Class D. 1 2 30

Despite his detached demeanor, he can be quietly considerate. He urges Sakura to act according to her own convictions when deciding whether to testify for Sudo, supports Horikita when her health collapses on the island, and protects Karuizawa when Class C targets her. 7 12 33

His time at school gradually gives him social connections beyond Horikita; he attends regular meetings and karaoke outings with the study group, though he remains more comfortable observing than openly participating. 32

Abilities & Skills

Strategic Planning and Deception

Ayanokoji exploits special-exam rules, information gaps, and others' assumptions to direct events without openly revealing his role.

• Investigates the lack of information leaks during the Paper Shuffle exam and considers the implications of a traitor's silence. 30
• Uses a virus program commissioned from Sotomura during the Trust Game to create time for activating the Devour Permission against Chang Shui Jing. 44 47
• Uses the aftermath of Chang's elimination to portray his disappearance as a betrayal, while concealing key evidence through preparations including a phone swap and a recorded statement from Karuizawa. 48
• Secures an advantage with the “Monopolize Half the Points” ability during the Trust Game. 47

Hand-to-Hand Combat

Ayanokoji possesses combat training from the White Room and can efficiently subdue multiple opponents.

• Defeats Ishizaki, Albert, Ibuki, and Ryuen alone on the rooftop while protecting Karuizawa. 33
• Uses joint locks, counters, evasive movement, strikes, and a rear-naked choke to incapacitate his opponents. 33
• Holds his own against Nagami in a close-quarters rooftop match, but loses after his stamina declines; he finishes as runner-up in the Second Unlimited Fighting Tournament. 35

Athletic Ability

Although he initially keeps a low profile, Ayanokoji demonstrates physical performance well above his classmates' expectations.

• Records 65 kg on the grip-strength test, exceeding most of Class D. 19
• Enters team events for the Sports Festival, including the co-ed three-legged race with Horikita. 21
• Replaces the injured Miyake in the final relay and overtakes Class B's runner during his leg. 24
• Gains recognition from Class D after his unexpectedly strong Sports Festival performance. 25

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Class D

Ayanokoji begins school as one of Class D's “Two Loners” alongside Horikita. He works with her to investigate the accusation against Sudo and encourages Sakura to decide for herself whether to testify. 6 7

Uninhabited Island Special Exam

During the island exam, Ayanokoji covertly places Karuizawa's stolen underwear into Chang Shui Jing's pocket with exceptional speed and precision. 11 When Horikita collapses after pursuing Ibuki and recovering her stolen Leader Card, he carries her to the teachers' designated area so she can withdraw for treatment. 12

VIP Exam and Sports Festival

Ayanokoji becomes a suspected Target during the VIP exam's layered deception, while Karuizawa is ultimately exposed as the actual VIP of her group. 17 At the Sports Festival, his grip strength and relay performance overturn his classmates' impression that he is physically unremarkable. 19 24 25

Rooftop Conflict with Class C

When Ryuen's group attempts to expose Karuizawa's bullying history, Ayanokoji arrives alone and defeats the four Class C students present. Karuizawa's reliance on him intensifies after the rescue. 33

He later spars with Nagami after both reveal an interest in the other's abilities. Ayanokoji discloses the White Room during the match, but ultimately concedes after Nagami secures an armbar. 34 35

Primeval Forest Trust Game

Ayanokoji receives Trust Cards from Karuizawa and members of the study group, becoming a central holder of Class D's trust points. 37 He later activates the Devour Permission against Chang Shui Jing using a virus-assisted plan, leaving Chang with only thirty minutes to withdraw from the exam. 47

After Chang's disappearance, Ayanokoji publicly frames it as an attempted betrayal and uses prepared evidence to prevent Karuizawa's Water Ghost ability from targeting him. The situation concludes with Chang transferring to Class B. 48

Relationships

• Horikita Suzune — Fellow Class D loner and frequent strategic partner. Ayanokoji investigates the Sudo incident with her, assists her during the island exam, and later receives her Trust Card. 6 12 37
• Karuizawa Kei — Ayanokoji protects her from Class C's rooftop assault and becomes the person she relies on most. She entrusts him with her Water Ghost identity during the Trust Game. 33 45
• Nagami / Chang Shui Jing — Classmate, rival, and fellow strategist. Ayanokoji recognizes Nagami's unusual strength, loses to him in their sparring match, then outmaneuvers him during the Trust Game. 11 35 47
• Hirata Yosuke — Classmate who trusts Ayanokoji's judgment and supports his entry in the final relay. 24
• Sotomura — Assists Ayanokoji by creating the virus program used in the Trust Game plan. 44 47
• Sakura Airi — Ayanokoji gives her restrained but sincere advice to follow her own heart regarding Sudo's case. 7

Notable Quotes

“These people are not enough to pose a threat to my safety.” 33

“There will always be a way.” 32