Hajima-kun

Biodata

Background / History

Hajime Kashima reincarnated into a new world carrying memories of his past life 6. In his previous existence, he was raised in the White Room, a rigorous facility where he continuously competed against Kiyotaka Ayanokouji without ever settling a decisive winner 6. Desiring freedom, normal romance, and ordinary friendships, Hajime made a wish on his sixteenth birthday to leave that life behind 6. Ayanokouji noticed his longing and deliberately threw a chess match to help him escape 6. Reincarnated with his memories intact, Hajime successfully enrolled in Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School as a first-year student in Class 1-B, determined to experience an ordinary high school life 6 11 13.

Upon entering the school, Hajime quickly crosses paths with various key figures, including Honami Ichinose, Arisu Sakayanagi from his past, and student council president Manabu Horikita, from whom he procures critical student evaluation files using all his initial Personal Points 11 12 16 28. While attempting to maintain a low profile and avoid trouble, his sharp intellect, calm demeanor, and considerate nature draw the attention and affection of classmates like Ichinose, while keeping him entangled in the undercurrents of the school's high-stakes meritocratic system 8 12 17 21.

Appearance

Hajime is exceptionally handsome, with a striking appearance that earns high internal ratings from peers like Ayanokouji 6. He typically maintains a neutral or blank facial expression when he does not feel like expending energy on social interactions, though he is capable of a warm and engaging smile 21. He wears the standard first-year male school uniform featuring a burgundy blazer with gold trim 21.

Personality

Hajime is introverted, highly observant, and deeply analytical, often masking his immense intelligence behind a facade of casual indifference 8 11 21. Although he claims to desire an ordinary and peaceful lifestyle, he possesses subtle egoistic tendencies and a strategic mind shaped by his White Room upbringing 6 19. He is fundamentally kind and considerate to those around him, frequently worrying about the well-being of peers like Ichinose and Karuizawa, though he dislikes acting openly as a hero 8 17 21 43.

Abilities & Skills

Intellect & Strategic Thinking

Hajime was trained in the White Room, receiving an elite all-around education that puts him on par with top-tier minds like Kiyotaka Ayanokouji 6.

• Demonstrates exceptional scores across academic subjects without trying, such as hitting near-identical high marks across all five subjects on his entrance exams 21.
• Possesses advanced deductive reasoning and psychological insight, easily seeing through institutional rules, hidden motives, and the true nature of the school's point system 14 16.
• Capable of calculated negotiations, such as acquiring student evaluation documents directly from Student Council President Manabu Horikita 16.

Memory & Recall

• Retains comprehensive memories of his past life and his rigorous upbringing in the White Room 6.
• Possesses a strong capacity for facial and behavioral recognition, quickly identifying peers and analyzing their underlying social dynamics 19 20.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Mobile Terminal: Used for campus communication, checking timelines, joining class chat rooms, and monitoring point balances 16 18 19.
• Student Evaluation Documents: Confidential files detailing the admission evaluations and ability assessments of first-year students, purchased from Manabu Horikita 28.

Relationships

• Honami Ichinose — Classmate and close friend. They frequently walk to class together, share meals, and support each other through academic and leadership pressures, with Ichinose developing strong romantic feelings for him 11 12 21 28 36.
• Kiyotaka Ayanokouji — Former White Room rival and sole peer whom Hajime was close to in his past life. Their current interactions are tense and distant as both attempt to maintain low profiles in different classes 6 24.
• Arisu Sakayanagi — Childhood friend from the past who recognizes him and challenges him to chess matches, holding a high opinion of his abilities 10 28.
• Manabu Horikita — Student Council President. Hajime engages in high-stakes negotiations with him to purchase confidential student intelligence 16 32.
• Tetsuya Hamaguchi — Class B classmate, soccer enthusiast, and energetic friend who frequently tries to set Hajime up socially 12 18 20.
• Ryota Beppu — Class B deskmate and studious top-ranking student who occasionally collaborates with Hajime on class matters 12 38.
• Chihiro Shiramami — Class B classmate who is close with Ichinose and frequently interacts with Hajime during group study sessions 13 37 43.
• Kei Karuizawa — Class D student who crosses paths with Hajime under various circumstances, sharing a tense and complex dynamic influenced by her connection to Ayanokouji 8 24 31.

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Reincarnation and Enrollment Arc: Hajime realizes he has reincarnated out of the White Room, vows to live an ordinary high school life, and is sorted into Class 1-B at Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School 6 11.
• Point System Exploration Arc: He investigates the school's economic and class point systems, culminating in a direct meeting with Student Council President Manabu Horikita to purchase secret student evaluation files 15 16.
• Class B Social & Study Integration Arc: Hajime integrates into Class 1-B, bonds closely with Honami Ichinose, forms study groups to combat midterm expulsion threats, and helps stabilize class dynamics 18 21 37 43.