Horikita Suzune

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Horikita Suzune (堀北铃音)
Alias(es)	Suzune; “Little Suzune”; “Miss Suzune”
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Class D; Student Council applicant
Occupation/Role	Student; tutor for Class B students
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Background / History

Suzune entered the school intending to catch up to—and earn recognition from—her older brother, Student Council President Horikita Manabu. Before enrolling, she had largely lived between home and school, avoided clubs, and had almost no friends. She initially viewed friendship as unnecessary on her path toward her goal. 4 9 37

Her first days in Class D expose both her isolation and her analytical nature. She refuses Hirata Yosuke’s request for self-introductions, declaring that she is not at school to “play friendship games.” 6 Her interactions with You En gradually challenge that outlook: after lashing out at him over her worries about Manabu, she calls to apologize and sincerely thanks him for his patience and advice. 9

Suzune lends You En 40,000 personal points for his elective-course registration, refusing the interest he offers. Their initially transactional connection develops into a close friendship marked by studying, meals, mutual teasing, and emotional support. 4 17 25

She applies to the Student Council partly because of Manabu, but he dismisses her ambitions as unrealistic and tells her not to drag others down. Although hurt by his coldness, Suzune remains determined to understand him and prove herself. 17 18 44

Appearance

Suzune is a black-haired girl with long hair, large eyes, fair skin, and a notably composed, cool presence. Her usual aloof demeanor is softened by rare smiles, embarrassment, or visible frustration around people she trusts. 3 12 36

• Long black hair, often brushed behind her ear. 25 41
• Large, expressive eyes that can become sharply intimidating when annoyed. 3 44
• Wears silver-rimmed half-frame glasses during a Class B shopping trip. 36
• Her Personal Panel records Yoga at a professional level. 3

Personality

Suzune is intelligent, highly self-reliant, and socially reserved. She has little need for casual social interaction and keeps exceptionally high standards for acquaintances and friends. She initially treats most classmates with cold indifference, but does not ignore problems simply because they are inconvenient. 6 10

She is strongly competitive, particularly regarding academics, You En’s ability, and Manabu’s recognition. Rather than becoming discouraged by You En’s superior performance, she studies harder and seeks to develop a more systematic learning method. 25 26 38 41

Though blunt and frequently defensive about her feelings, Suzune is capable of sincere gratitude and care. She looks after You En when he is injured or exhausted, provides him with notes for tutoring, and gradually accepts friendships with the Class B girls she tutors. 24 31 34 37

Abilities & Skills

Personal Panel

Skill Category	Documented Level(s)	Notes
Languages	Language Lv1; Japanese, Chinese, English, German, Russian Lv1; Portuguese and Spanish Lv0	Her panel reflects ability across multiple languages. 3
Physical conditioning	Yoga Lv2 — Professional	Her highest listed skill category. 3
Examination	Exam Prep Lv1 — Written, Physical, Mastery	She considers this one of her proudest abilities, though she recognizes the gap between herself and You En. 3 4
Martial arts	Jujitsu Lv1 — Mastery; Karate Lv0 — Beginner	She is interested in the Karate Club, though no confirmed membership is documented. 3 7
Traditional arts	Tea Ceremony Lv1 — Mastery	Listed on her Personal Panel. 3
Miscellaneous	“Brocon” Lv0 — Beginner	The system-assigned label embarrasses and angers her. 3

Academic Ability

Suzune is one of Class D’s strongest students and approaches study with consistent discipline.

• Correctly answers a classroom question after receiving You En’s written prompt. 5
• Scores 185 on the first comprehensive examination, placing second behind You En’s perfect score. 26
• Improves to 186 on a later comprehensive examination. 38
• Prepares detailed notes and provides a duplicate set for You En to use while tutoring. 31
• Recognizes that her note-taking relies heavily on memory and simple classification rather than a fully developed learning system. 32 41

Analysis and Deduction

Suzune quickly follows logical arguments when given the opportunity to reach conclusions herself.

• Identifies flaws in a staged public-pressure scenario after discussing it with You En. 2
• Detects Ayanokoji Kiyotaka covertly watching her and You En. 7
• Deduces that Kushida Kikyo attended the same middle school and that Kushida’s friendliness toward her is likely insincere. 12
• Becomes suspicious when Yamauchi’s attention and a message concerning Manabu coincide, though You En intervenes before she can be exploited. 31 32

Physical Training

Suzune possesses documented physical training through yoga and jujitsu, but she is not portrayed as invincible.

• Struggles at first in Captain Annie’s rowing elective, then improves by observing Annie’s movements. 22
• Is considered capable enough that You En believes Yamauchi would be unable to handle her directly. 31
• Shows interest in karate and remains focused on joining the Student Council rather than committing to a club. 7 44

Relationships

• You En Tiandai — Classmate, first creditor, study partner, and closest documented friend. Suzune lends him 40,000 points, relies on his advice concerning Manabu and Kushida, and grows increasingly protective and emotionally attached to him. 4 9 12 24 32 45
• Horikita Manabu — Older brother and Student Council President. Suzune seeks his recognition but is repeatedly hurt by his distant, severe treatment. 4 17 18 33
• Ayanokoji Kiyotaka — Classmate who observes Suzune closely. You En suspects Ayanokoji’s involvement in the repeated drugging intended to leave her vulnerable. 3 7 31 32
• Kushida Kikyo — Classmate from the same middle school. Suzune realizes Kushida’s friendliness masks deep hostility, resulting in a tense and adversarial relationship. 12 30 31
• Tachibana Akane — Student Council secretary who treats Suzune with overly familiar concern, making Suzune uncomfortable. 17
• Ichinose Honami — Requests Suzune and You En’s help tutoring Class B students; Suzune responds with unusual politeness. 27
• Ando Sayo and the Class B tutoring group — Clients who gradually become Suzune’s friends through shared study sessions, outings, and dinner. 34 37

Story Role / Major Arcs

Class D Arrival

Suzune begins as an isolated Class D student who keeps others at a distance. The Personal Panel reveals her broad abilities and embarrasses her with its “Brocon” entry. 3

You En’s Creditor and Friend

She loans You En 40,000 points for elective courses, then becomes increasingly involved in his school life. Their banter, shared meals, and serious conversations begin to draw her out of isolation. 4 5 6 9

Student Council Ambition

Suzune applies to join the Student Council, hoping to move closer to Manabu. His rejection forces her to confront whether she has truly understood him or merely pursued an idealized image of him. 17 18

Kushida’s Hostility

With You En’s guidance, Suzune discovers that Kushida was her middle-school peer and likely holds a concealed grudge against her. She remains cautious because she lacks proof of Kushida’s motives. 12 24

Poisoning Incident

Suzune suffers abdominal pain and drug side effects after substances are repeatedly mixed into her food. You En brings her to the infirmary before she can be lured into further danger, after which the two report the incident to the Student Council. 31 32 33

Tutoring and Social Growth

Suzune joins You En in tutoring struggling Class B students. Through repeated sessions and social outings, she slowly accepts that the girls are genuinely kind and begins forming friendships outside her usual narrow circle. 27 34 37

Notable Quotes

“I'm not here to play friendship games. Whether you know my name or not doesn't matter. That's all.” 6

“I don't particularly like willfulness, but I do like people who can grow.” 9

“I came to catch up to someone. I don't care about my family.” 37