Contents
Biodata
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Sudo (须藤) |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Class D; Basketball Club 9 |
| Occupation/Role | First-year student; aspiring professional basketball player 9 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 5 |
Background / History
Sudo is introduced during a confrontation with three upperclassmen near the convenience store. Provoked by their mockery, he attempts to throw a punch before Ayanokouji restrains him; he continues trying to pursue them after they retreat. The incident establishes his tendency to answer insults with immediate aggression. 5
During club recruitment, Sudo curses at student council president Horikita Manabu. Fearing that the outburst could jeopardize his path toward becoming an official basketball-club member, he seeks Ike and Yamauchi's advice, brings Manabu a game console, and performs a dogeza to apologize. 9
Class D's loss of all monthly class points frustrates Sudo, particularly when Takagahara insults the class. He confronts Takagahara physically by grabbing his collar, but returns to his seat when Chabashira orders him to stop. 20
Personality
Sudo is hot-headed, blunt, and highly reactive to disrespect. He is easily provoked by Takagahara, Horikita, and upperclassmen, repeatedly escalating verbal disputes toward violence. 5 20 34
Despite his bravado, he takes his basketball ambitions seriously and worries that school discipline, expulsion, or poor academics could destroy his professional aspirations. His apology to Horikita Manabu and later willingness to study and accept help reflect a concern for his future beneath his rough exterior. 9 39 42
He is more receptive to encouragement than criticism. Horikita's condescending teaching drives him to abandon the study session, while Kushida's patient appeal convinces him to keep trying. 33 34
Abilities & Skills
Basketball
Basketball is Sudo's primary ambition and the reason he joined the school's basketball club. He believes his ability is sufficient to become a regular member and aims to become a professional player. 9 33
- He worries that conflict with the student council could affect his promotion within the club. 9
- He prioritizes club practice and basketball training over academic study, contributing to his midterm difficulties. 34 40
Visual Acuity
Sudo has notably good eyesight, which becomes central to his plan to survive the English midterm. 40 41
- He copies answers from the student seated in front of him without using written notes. 41
- The method leaves no physical evidence, though Chabashira appears to notice his actions. 41
Academic Performance
Sudo is among Class D's lowest-performing students and is threatened with expulsion when Chabashira reveals that failing even one subject in a major exam results in dismissal. 22
He struggles to understand even the first problem in Horikita's study materials and initially gives up, insisting that basketball—not studying—is his priority. 33
Before the English midterm, Sudo fails to review the recycled exam paper after falling asleep from basketball training. With no time left to prepare, he accepts Horikita's proposal to cheat. 40 41
| Exam Result | Outcome | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm English | 65 points | Sudo avoids expulsion by copying answers from the student in front of him. 41 42 |
| Overall midterm standing | Upper-middle range | He celebrates his unexpected result and commits to improving his own academic ability. 42 |
Relationships
- Ayanokouji Kiyotaka — Ayanokouji prevents Sudo from punching upperclassmen during their first confrontation and later helps keep Horikita's study session from collapsing. 5 33
- Horikita Suzune — Initially frequent antagonists: Sudo reacts violently to her criticism during the study session. She later helps him avoid expulsion, apologizes for insulting his basketball dream, and earns his gratitude; Sudo appears to develop feelings for her. 34 41 42
- Kushida Kikyo — Kushida recruits Sudo for Horikita's study session, encourages him when he wants to quit, and provides him with the old exam papers before the midterm. 32 33 39
- Ike Kanji — One of Sudo's close friends. Ike advises him about apologizing to Horikita Manabu, attends the study session with him, and helps restrain him when he nearly attacks Horikita. 9 33 34
- Yamauchi — One of Sudo's close friends and a fellow member of his poorly performing trio. He helps advise Sudo after the incident with Horikita Manabu and supports him during the midterm period. 9 40
- Mu Tianchen — Mu Tianchen proposes using Sudo's eyesight to cheat on the English midterm and later accepts responsibility for arranging it when confronted by Chabashira. 40 42
- Horikita Manabu — Sudo insults the student council president during club recruitment, then performs a dogeza and offers him a game console out of fear for his basketball future. 9
- Takagahara — Takagahara's insults during the class-points announcement provoke Sudo into grabbing his collar. 20
Story Role / Major Arcs
Upperclassman Confrontation
Sudo nearly attacks upperclassmen who taunt Class D at the convenience store, but Ayanokouji stops him before the punch lands. The upperclassmen had intended to provoke freshmen into fighting for points. 5
Basketball Dream and Student Council Apology
After insulting Horikita Manabu, Sudo fears the student council could interfere with his basketball-club advancement. Acting on Ike and Yamauchi's advice, he apologizes in person through a gift and dogeza. 9
Midterm Crisis
Sudo refuses Hirata's study group and struggles under Horikita's tutoring, eventually walking out after their argument turns personal. Kushida's exam papers give him hope, but he neglects the English material and faces expulsion until Horikita offers him a way to cheat. 30 33 34 39 41
Aftermath of the Midterm
Sudo passes the midterm, including English, with a score of 65. He thanks Horikita, accepts her apology for disparaging his dream, and promises to work harder on his own abilities going forward. 42
Notable Quotes
“My thing is basketball. I'd say I'm as good as anyone on the team, and I'm about to become a regular.” 33
“If I can avoid expulsion this time, I'll definitely work hard and study seriously.” 41