Ryuen

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Ryuen (龙园)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Class C 12 26
Occupation/Role	De facto leader of Class C; directs its strategies and enforcers 12 48
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 12

Appearance

Ryuen is a red-haired student whose intimidating presence and fierce glare establish him as a threatening figure within Class C. He has been seen with facial bandages and abrasions. 11 12

• Red hair 11 12
• Fierce, confrontational expression and demeanor 12 13
• Bandage and visible abrasions on his face during Hoshino's initial observations 11

Personality

Ryuen rules through intimidation, coercion, and calculated pressure. Although he initially denies being Class C's leader, he commands Ishizaki and other classmates without question and uses violence to force obedience. 12 13

He is pragmatic when cornered. After Hoshino obtains recordings of his actions, Ryuen repeatedly chooses to negotiate and pay rather than risk exposure. He remains outwardly composed even when his position is threatened, but recognizes when an opponent has leverage over him. 13 44

Ryuen is also ambitious and strategically capable. His actions affect the point growth of multiple classes, and he targets rivals through indirect schemes rather than simple open confrontation. However, his centralized leadership leaves Class C dependent on him and vulnerable when subordinates act without fully understanding his plans. 26 37 48

Abilities & Skills

Strategic Manipulation

Ryuen designs schemes to damage other classes and advance Class C's standing.

• Influenced the class-point outcomes of Classes A and B, despite Class C's own modest increase. 26
• Scouts secluded, camera-free locations before carrying out plans. 37
• Targeted Class D through the Sudo incident despite its low class-point total. 39
• Attempted to bribe Hoshino into ruling for Class C during the Sudo deliberation. 44

Intimidation and Control

Ryuen maintains authority by threatening or using force against classmates and opponents.

• Pressured Kaneda into submitting while surrounded by his group. 13
• Uses Ishizaki and a large, dark-skinned student as enforcers. 13 44
• Threatened Hoshino after the latter collected a 500,000-point payment. 21 44
• His dictatorial structure leaves him as the sole strategist while others mainly carry out orders. 48

Negotiation

Ryuen is willing to exchange private points when evidence or circumstances make resistance costly.

• Agreed to pay Hoshino 500,000 private points in return for deleting footage of the Kaneda incident. 13
• Settled that 500,000-point debt through Ishizaki. 21
• Offered another 500,000 points for Hoshino's support in the Sudo deliberation, then entered a further agreement after Hoshino revealed incriminating evidence. 44
• Paid Hoshino 800,000 private points under the later agreement. 45 49

Relationships

• Hoshino Hoshiya — Rival and recurring negotiating counterpart. Hoshino blackmails Ryuen over footage of Kaneda, later uses evidence connected to the Sudo incident to force another agreement. 13 21 44 49
• Ishizaki — Subordinate and enforcer who follows Ryuen's orders, including transferring points and escorting Hoshino to the rooftop. 12 21 44
• Ibuki — Class C associate who accompanies Ryuen during his rooftop negotiation with Hoshino; she also informs Shiina about Class C matters. 26 44
• Kaneda — Classmate whom Ryuen physically pressures into submission. 13
• Shiina Hiyori — Class C classmate who disapproves of his methods but accepts his leadership as long as it benefits the class. 26 50
• Ichinose Honami — Leader of a class affected by harassment from Ryuen's group; later notes that the harassment ceased after Hoshino's intervention. 49

Story Role & Major Arcs

Establishing Control of Class C

Hoshino identifies Ryuen as the likely leader of Class C after encountering him and his group. Ryuen denies the title directly, yet his command over Ishizaki and the class's tense atmosphere reveal his authority. 11 12

Ryuen later attempts to force Kaneda into submission through violence. Hoshino records the incident, forcing Ryuen to agree to a 500,000-point payment in exchange for the footage's deletion. 13

Impact on Inter-Class Competition

Ryuen's activities contribute to unusual class-point shifts: Class B's growth slows, Class A's growth is affected, and Class C gains ground. Hoshino concludes that Ryuen has successfully inflicted losses on stronger classes. 26

He subsequently investigates a secluded area in the club building with Ishizaki, apparently preparing another operation away from surveillance. Hoshino secretly installs a camera there to monitor him. 37

The Sudo Incident and Contract with Hoshino

Ryuen's scheme against Class D culminates in the Sudo incident. As Hoshino is assigned to lead the related deliberation, Ryuen attempts to buy a favorable ruling with 500,000 private points. 39 41 44

Hoshino counters by presenting a recording that could lead to Ryuen's suspension. Because a suspension would cause him to miss upcoming exams and receive zeroes, Ryuen is forced to negotiate on Hoshino's terms. 44

The resulting agreement costs Ryuen 800,000 private points, which Hoshino receives soon after the case concludes. 45 49

Notable Quotes

“Name your price!” 13

“At worst, it's just a two-week suspension and a few points!” 44

Trivia

• Ryuen's first known payment to Hoshino is 500,000 private points for the Kaneda recording. 13 21
• His later agreement with Hoshino pays 800,000 private points, bringing Hoshino's balance to 1.7 million after Student Council pay is included. 49
• Despite Shiina's reservations about his methods, she considers his leadership acceptable if it moves Class C forward. 26 50