Horikita Suzune

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Horikita Suzune (堀北铃音) 1
Alias(es)	“High-Mountain Flower”; one of Class D’s “two great beauties” 1
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Class D 1
Occupation/Role	First-year Class D student; aspiring Class A transfer candidate 27 28
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Suzune enters the school determined to follow in the footsteps of her older brother, Student Council President Horikita Manabu. Though academically gifted, physically capable, and highly disciplined, she is assigned to Class D because the school evaluates her teamwork ability as an E and considers her social skills a “fatal flaw.” 1 18

Xu Nuo becomes her seatmate. Their relationship begins with mutual irritation: Suzune dismisses his narcissistic remarks, yet accepts the rose he produces for her and becomes curious about his claimed identity as a Phantom Thief. She later grows upset after he leaves her behind at the supermarket, an emotional response that conflicts with her usual detached behavior. 1 2 3 7 13

Believing Xu Nuo’s disguise to be her brother, Suzune is devastated when he tells her to drop out because Class D is a disgrace. She nevertheless refuses, declaring that she will catch up to Manabu. 13 After learning Class D’s true purpose from Sae Chabashira, she reluctantly seeks Xu Nuo’s guidance and agrees to pay him two million Private Points for information about the school’s systems and special exams. 18 19 20

Suzune initially decides not to profit from the information because she believes doing so would exploit Xu Nuo’s feelings for her. Instead, she attempts to make Class D collectively repay her debt, but her classmates reject the proposal and dismiss her warning about the school’s rules. 20 21 23 27

After learning that twenty million Private Points can facilitate a class transfer, Suzune resolves to earn the amount herself. Working with Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, she tries to sell the school information to the other classes. The plan collapses when she discovers that Class D students had already leaked the information freely, leaving her debt unpaid and driving her into self-imposed isolation. 27 28 32 43 45

Appearance

Suzune is a slender, tall girl with an immaculate, aloof appearance that reinforces her reputation as Class D’s “High-Mountain Flower.” 1 12

• Long, straight black hair; she commonly wears a braid tied with a white ribbon. 1
• Slightly upturned reddish-purple eyes compared to fox eyes. 1
• An exquisitely beautiful but usually expressionless face. 1 12
• Her cold exterior is sometimes betrayed by reddened ears, blushing, or visible nervousness. 1 2 36

Personality

Suzune is aloof, blunt, disciplined, and intensely self-reliant. She considers ability the essential measure of a person and initially treats friendship as an unnecessary burden. Her contempt for performative friendliness is particularly evident in her outright rejection of Kushida Kikyo’s attempt to befriend her. 1 18 19

Her confidence is undercut by her fixation on Manabu’s recognition. In his presence, her normal composure collapses into nervousness and insecurity; she tries desperately to prove that she has improved and can reach Class A. 3 13 33

She is stubborn enough to persist after repeated failures, but her pride makes it difficult for her to ask for help or accurately judge other people’s motives. Her decision to reveal valuable information to Class D, rather than privately sell it as advised, ultimately destroys her plan. 23 27 28 43 45

Abilities & Skills

Academic and Physical Ability

Sae Chabashira states that Suzune’s academic and athletic ability would place her at Class A level if those qualities were assessed alone. 18

• Maintains focus and takes notes even while Class D is disruptive and disengaged. 9
• Possesses strong self-discipline and considers regular study an obligation even while emotionally devastated. 45
• Her placement in Class D is not due to poor grades or athleticism. 18

Deduction and Reflexes

Suzune can notice inconsistencies and respond quickly under pressure, though her conclusions can be distorted by her assumptions about Manabu. 34 35

• Recognized that Manabu’s repeated wording and apparent violence conflicted with her memories of him. 34
• Dodged Manabu’s incoming strike by leaning back at the last moment. 34
• Entered a defensive stance and retreated after the attempted strike. 34
• Her deduction that the real Manabu was an impostor proved incorrect. 34 35

Information Strategy

Suzune quickly understands the value of the school’s hidden rules and attempts to turn information into capital for a transfer to Class A. 20 27 32

• Purchases information on the S System, class points, Private Points, Class A privileges, and special exams for two million Private Points. 19 20
• Organizes a plan to sell the information to Classes A, B, and C. 28 32
• Fails to protect the information’s secrecy after disclosing it to Class D. 43
• Underestimates the other classes’ awareness and negotiating position. 32 43

Relationships

• Xu Nuo — Her seatmate and an unreliable source of crucial information. She accepts his first rose, seeks his advice about Class D, and mistakenly interprets his teasing as romantic interest. 2 18 20
• Horikita Manabu — Her older brother and longtime ideal. Suzune seeks his recognition, but their relationship is strained by his harsh demands that she leave the school. 13 33 36
• Ayanokoji Kiyotaka — A Class D classmate whom Suzune asks to assist her when she cannot bring herself to request Xu Nuo’s help. He later accompanies her in negotiations with the other classes. 28 32 43
• Sae Chabashira — Her Class D homeroom teacher. Chabashira reveals the teamwork-based reason behind Suzune’s placement and directs her to seek Xu Nuo’s advice. 18
• Kushida Kikyo — A classmate whose friendship offer Suzune rejects bluntly, saying Kushida makes her feel unpleasant. 19
• Yosuke Hirata — A classmate who attempts to comfort and mediate with her after Class D rejects her warning; Suzune dismisses him coldly. 27
• Ryuen Kakeru — A Class C representative who exposes that Class D had already leaked the information Suzune hoped to sell. 43

Story Role / Major Arcs

Discovery of Class D’s Purpose

After being shaken by Manabu’s condemnation of Class D, Suzune investigates the class-placement system. Chabashira’s explanation forces her to confront the interpersonal weakness she had refused to acknowledge. 13 18

Two-Million-Point Debt

Suzune purchases Xu Nuo’s intelligence about the school for two million Private Points. She learns that classroom conduct is being assessed during a month-long special exam and realizes that Class D is likely headed for severe penalties. 19 20

Attempt to Lead Class D

Trying to act for the class’s benefit, Suzune reveals the information and asks every classmate to contribute toward her debt. The class responds with suspicion and hostility, leaving her isolated and disillusioned with their apathy. 23 27

Information Sale Failure

Suzune works with Ayanokoji to sell the information to the other three classes, hoping to repay her debt and pursue a twenty-million-point transfer. At the contract meeting, Ryuen reveals that the information had already been leaked by Class D, crushing Suzune’s plan and confidence. 28 32 43

Manabu’s Confrontation

Suzune attempts to prove her progress to Manabu, only to be told again to drop out. During a later confrontation, she mistakenly identifies the real Manabu as an impostor after assuming he would never strike her; the incident leaves her deeply embarrassed when Xu Nuo’s recording exposes her vulnerable behavior. 33 34 35 36

Notable Quotes

“I will not drop out!” 13

“I refuse.” 19

“I will definitely be able to catch up to Elder Brother’s footsteps.” 13

Trivia

• The rose Xu Nuo gives Suzune is described as the first flower she has ever received. 3
• She usually cooks for herself, considering it healthier and more cost-effective than eating out. 13
• When anxious, she taps her hand against her leg. 22