Horikita

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Horikita Suzune
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Class D, Tokyo Advanced Nurturing High School
Occupation/Role	Student; organizer and public-facing strategist for Class D
First Appearance	Chapter 6 6

Background / History

Horikita entered the school determined to reach Class A and measure up to her older brother, Student Council President Horikita Manabu. Having spent her life in the shadow of his accomplishments, she interprets her placement in Class D as a mistake rather than an assessment of her flaws. 42 43

Her isolation and inability to connect with others are central reasons cited for her Class D placement. Despite this, she initially believes she can solve Class D's problems largely through her own efforts. 16 42

Appearance

Horikita is a striking girl with a composed, austere presence that contrasts with the warmth of many of her classmates. 6

• Long black hair reaching her waist. 6
• Clear, bright eyes and refined, three-dimensional features. 6
• Usually wears her school uniform without additional accessories. 6
• Often carries herself with a cold, meticulous expression. 6 29

Personality

Horikita is intelligent, proud, and intensely goal-oriented. She speaks with direct bluntness, even when doing so alienates the people she is trying to help. Her insistence on solving problems independently repeatedly clashes with the cooperative demands of Class D. 16 17

Although outwardly aloof, she is deeply affected by Manabu's judgment and by her own perceived distance from his achievements. Her resolve to reach Class A remains firm even when confronted with evidence of her shortcomings. 42 43

She gradually assumes greater responsibility for Class D, defending its interests against outside pressure, organizing efforts to save Sudo, and pursuing evidence during the disciplinary incident. 26 30 34

Abilities & Skills

Academic Ability

Horikita is regarded as academically capable and performs strongly in quizzes and coursework. 9 10

• Organized Class D study sessions to prevent further academic penalties. 16 17
• Assigned Sudo further trigonometry exercises after his expulsion crisis was resolved. 31
• Her academic ability does not compensate for her early difficulty motivating or communicating with classmates. 16 17

Athletic Ability

Horikita is one of Class D's strongest female athletes. 23

• Advanced through the women's swimming selections alongside Onodera Kayano. 23
• Won her race against Morishita after pulling ahead during the final fifty meters, recording 28 seconds. 23

Strategy and Investigation

Horikita can identify useful leads and take decisive action in disputes affecting her class. 34 39

• Refused Hashimoto's attempt to sell exam answers to Class D and sought to prevent vulnerable classmates from being exploited. 26
• Worked with Ayanokoji and Ichinose to expose the inconsistencies in Class C's accusations against Sudo. 39 40
• Used a bluff involving a surveillance camera to pressure Ishizaki's group; Ryuen recognized the deception, forcing her side to rely on Ichinose's photographic evidence instead. 39 40

Relationships

• Ayanokoji Kiyotaka — Class D ally and frequent partner in her plans. They organize the study group, gather points to save Sudo, and investigate the fight involving Class C together. 16 29 30 34
• Horikita Manabu — Her older brother and the person she strives to surpass. His severe criticism leaves her shaken, though she continues to insist that she will reach Class A. 42 43
• Sakamoto Shunichi — A Class A student whose presence makes Horikita uneasy. She rejects his offer of help during Sudo's point crisis; later, he uses Mind Bewitchment to exploit her insecurity regarding Manabu. 29 42 43
• Kushida Kikyo — A tense classmate relationship. Horikita rejects Kushida's efforts to become friends, and their conflict destabilizes the study group. 16 17
• Hirata Yosuke — A Class D ally who supports her refusal to buy exam answers, though they disagree over whether hopeless classmates should be abandoned. 26 27
• Sudo Ken — Initially antagonistic toward Horikita after her harsh criticism, but later acknowledges her efforts to save him from expulsion and promises to study harder. 17 31
• Ichinose Honami — A temporary ally who lends points for Sudo's crisis and assists Horikita's effort to expose Class C's false testimony. 30 39 40

Story Role / Major Arcs

Study Group

After Class D's poor academic performance, Horikita creates a study group and attempts to recruit Sudo, Ike, and Yamauchi. Her harsh criticism drives them away and intensifies her conflict with Kushida. 16 17

Pool Competition

Horikita represents Class D in the women's swimming competition against Class A. Her performance helps demonstrate Class D's athletic potential and draws support from her classmates. 23

Midterm and Sudo's Expulsion Crisis

When Hashimoto offers to sell exam answers, Horikita refuses to let Class D purchase them. Later, she joins Ayanokoji in gathering 100,000 private points to prevent Sudo's expulsion, borrowing from Ichinose and seeking further solutions despite their short deadline. 26 29 30

Sudo Brawl Investigation

Horikita investigates Class C's accusations against Sudo but initially lacks contacts and evidence. She confronts Tokito over his possible knowledge, then joins Ayanokoji and Ichinose in forcing Ishizaki's group to reveal their lies. 34 36 39 40

Mind Bewitchment Incident

After Manabu reprimands her for remaining in Class D, Sakamoto intervenes and uses his newly acquired passive ability, Mind Bewitchment, to intensify Horikita's doubts about her worthiness to catch up to her brother. Overwhelmed, she runs away rather than answer him. 42 43

Notable Quotes

“I will catch up to my brother.” 42