Hirata

Biodata

History

Learning the Points System

Hirata initially acted as a mediator when Class D debated whether to purchase information about the school’s rules. Rather than dismissing Horikita’s proposal, he asked the class to hear her reasoning 5.

He later borrowed 100,000 Personal Points from classmates, combining them with 50,000 each from Horikita and Ayanokoji to purchase information supplied through Kushida. Hirata explained the connection between Class Points, Personal Points, and student conduct, urging everyone to study and follow school rules. His explanation did not include the class-transfer system 8.

Midterm Study Groups

After Chabashira announced that failing the midterm would result in expulsion, Hirata organized a study group. He invited Tsukishima because of his strong quiz results, but Tsukishima declined, citing Manga Club commitments, and suggested approaching Horikita and Ayanokoji instead 12.

When Horikita’s study session collapsed, Hirata asked Kushida to persuade Tsukishima to tutor Sudo, Yamauchi, and Ike. He hoped the arrangement would both prevent their expulsion and help Tsukishima integrate into the class. The visit failed when Tsukishima challenged the boys’ unwillingness to appreciate Horikita’s help 21 22.

Hirata returned with Ayanokoji to apologize, but Tsukishima rejected his mediation. Tsukishima argued that the boys should apologize to Horikita, accept responsibility for neglecting their studies, and stop expecting reasonable people to accommodate their behavior. Hirata subsequently brought the three to Horikita to apologize, allowing the study sessions to resume 23 25.

Points Shortage and Class Conflict

With Class D reduced to 50 Class Points and each student receiving only 5,000 Personal Points that month, Hirata sought help for classmates who had already exhausted their funds. He asked Tsukishima about his part-time job and requested loans, suggesting that a midterm reward could enable repayment. Tsukishima shared employment information but did not agree to lend points 34.

When Yamauchi and Ike publicly demanded that Tsukishima reveal his balance and return points, Hirata intervened angrily and silenced them. He then attempted to defuse the confrontation by inviting Tsukishima to eat with him 35 36.

The dispute exposed Class C’s involvement. Hirata caught Yuji Nomura eavesdropping outside the classroom and brought him inside by the arm. Afterward, he also protected Yamauchi and Ike from Sudo, who was furious at having been used 36 37.

Class Reorganization and the Class B Alliance

Using a document Tsukishima sent him, Hirata delivered a speech emphasizing his classmates’ individual strengths. He acknowledged his own failure to challenge poor classroom discipline and argued that Class D’s students were not worthless simply because they had shortcomings 37.

Following Tsukishima’s advice, he began electing an odd-numbered representative group to make decisions and address the points shortage. The resulting five-member group divided responsibility among different parts of the class 38 39.

Hirata also signed an alliance with Ichinose Honami, effective until Class D advanced to Class C. Class B would provide a monthly Personal Point payment calculated as one-third of its Class Points multiplied by 100; Class D would work to undermine Class C and could request Class B’s assistance. Their immediate academic arrangement was one-on-one tutoring by Class B students 39.

He then spoke privately with Sudo about accepting assistance and considering other people’s opinions. When Sudo agreed to listen to Matsushita Chiaki, Hirata clarified that he should consider her advice rather than simply obey her 40.

Tsukishima eventually deleted Hirata from his friends list after repeated requests for further direction. Hirata interpreted this as a possible attempt to make him independent. He continued coordinating with Ichinose and announced tutoring arrangements for the final week before the midterm 40 45.

Personality

Hirata places class unity above his own pride. He is willing to apologize, bow deeply, and shoulder blame when classmates clash. Even the possibility of being treated as Tsukishima’s puppet matters less to him than keeping the class together 23 38.

His concern for others can make him persistent to the point of overlooking their boundaries. He repeatedly seeks Tsukishima’s academic and financial help despite earlier refusals, believing that cooperation could also bring the withdrawn student closer to the class. Tsukishima criticizes this approach as excessively softhearted 12 21 34 38.

Although usually gentle and smiling, Hirata becomes visibly angry when conflict threatens the class. During the confrontation over Tsukishima’s points, he raises his voice, forces down his anger, and physically places himself between the students 35. He also acknowledges his own mistakes publicly rather than placing all responsibility on troublesome classmates 37.

Abilities & Skills

Leadership and Public Speaking

• Commands enough influence to quiet Class D and hold its attention during a speech 8 37.
• Identifies classmates’ strengths, including Sudo’s basketball ability and Tonokura’s knowledge of electronics 37.
• Organizes study groups, representative elections, and interclass tutoring 12 38 45.
• Initially depends heavily on Tsukishima for organizational strategy and follow-up advice 38 39 40.

Mediation and Persuasion

• Reconciles Sudo’s group with Horikita sufficiently for study sessions to resume 25.
• Calms Sudo with a look during a later session, according to Kushida’s report 25.
• Uses praise, acknowledgment of shortcomings, and encouragement to persuade Sudo to accept support 39 40.
• His apologies do not resolve every dispute: Tsukishima explicitly refuses mediation that excuses the offending students 23.

Negotiation and Coordination

• Pools classmates’ points to purchase information about school rules 8.
• Concludes the Class B–Class D alliance with Ichinose 39.
• Coordinates one-on-one academic support for classmates who lack confidence in their grades 45.

Relationships

• Tsukishima Yuto — A reluctant adviser whom Hirata repeatedly approaches for help. Hirata respects him and follows his reorganization plan, while Tsukishima refuses ongoing responsibility for class affairs and eventually deletes him as a contact 38 40 43.
• Karuizawa Kei — His publicly presented girlfriend. Hirata knows that she was bullied in middle school and that their relationship is a pretense intended to protect her from further bullying; he considers helping her address those experiences 40.
• Sudo Ken — A classmate Hirata repeatedly tries to protect from expulsion and impulsive behavior. He encourages Sudo to accept advice without surrendering his own judgment 21 37 40.
• Kushida Kikyo — A fellow organizer and representative. Hirata relies on her social connections, including asking her to approach Tsukishima and retrieve Sudo for studying; she privately resents these demands 21 26 39.
• Horikita Suzune — A study-group collaborator. Hirata listens to her proposals and helps restore cooperation after her conflict with Sudo’s group 5 25.
• Ichinose Honami — His Class B negotiating partner. Together they establish the alliance and arrange academic support for Class D 39 45.
• Yamauchi Haruki and Ike Kanji — Classmates he helps academically and protects from Sudo, but also firmly rebukes when they pressure Tsukishima over points 12 35 37.

Notable Quotes

“We do each have our own shortcomings and problems, but at the same time, we’re sitting here for a reason. It can’t be because we’re completely worthless!” 37

“It’s not about listening to her. It’s about considering her opinions. The decision is still yours to make.” 40