Ayanokoji

Biodata

Background / History

Ayanokoji is a Class D student whose eventual involvement is anticipated by Yagami Shizuka from the beginning of the school year. Yagami initially considers relying on him to safely graduate after the collapse of Class A's internal factions. 2

He is a central target of Yagami's long-term plans. Yagami directs Shiraishi Asuka to abandon her original surveillance mission and instead help build a Class A faction that will prevent Ayanokoji from graduating as Class A. 26 27

Abilities & Skills

Combat Ability

Ayanokoji intervenes when Horikita Manabu corners Horikita Suzune and prepares to strike her, catching Manabu's arm before the blow lands. During their ensuing exchange, he easily evades several of the student council president's attacks. 37

• Prevented Horikita Manabu from striking Suzune. 37
• Avoided multiple attacks from Manabu, surprising him. 37

Relationships

• Yagami Shizuka — Strategic opponent. Yagami intends to form a Class A faction against him and prevent his graduation from Class A. 26 27
• Horikita Suzune — Classmate who is protected by Ayanokoji during her confrontation with her brother; Suzune nevertheless insists that he is “just a classmate.” 37
• Horikita Manabu — Opponent in a brief physical confrontation after Manabu threatens Suzune. 37
• Kushida Kikyo — Witnesses her hostile outburst and is subsequently threatened by her to keep silent. 36
• Shiraishi Asuka — The subject of her original White Room surveillance mission; Yagami redirects her efforts toward opposing Ayanokoji. 16 26 27
• Sakayanagi Arisu — Ayanokoji is tied to the future outcome Yagami seeks to avert for her, including her anticipated voluntary expulsion. 2 26

Story Role / Major Arcs

Class A's Future

Yagami identifies Ayanokoji as a possible future ally after Sakayanagi Arisu's expected departure, while also believing that Sakayanagi's fate is connected to Ayanokoji's actions. 2

White Room Counterplan

Yagami tells Shiraishi that Ayanokoji's father does not intend to expel him, and presents defeating Ayanokoji within the school as the revised objective. Shiraishi agrees to assist in building a Class A faction against him. 26 27

Rooftop Incident

Ayanokoji encounters Kushida during one of her private outbursts. After she threatens him into silence, he challenges her threat rather than immediately agreeing to conceal what he heard. 36

Horikita Siblings' Confrontation

When Manabu attempts to strike Suzune, Ayanokoji steps in and engages him. His ability to evade Manabu's attacks earns Manabu's interest. 37

Notable Quotes

“And what if I do tell them?” 36