Ayanokoji

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Ayanokoji Kiyotaka (綾小路)
Alias(es)	Ryūji 11
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Advanced Nurturing High School; Class 1-D 82
Occupation/Role	Student; Class D’s concealed strategist
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Personality

Ayanokoji habitually remains calm, expressionless, and difficult to read, even when confronted by Qiuyue or placed in awkward situations. His reserved behavior causes others to see him as a solitary, low-presence classmate. 1 43 50 56

He operates through indirect influence rather than public leadership. He develops Horikita into a more capable representative for Class D, uses Hirata’s commitment to class harmony in his plans, and manipulates classmates when he believes the result is necessary. 14 17 70 71

Despite his calculating methods, he takes action to protect or develop others. He carries the exhausted Horikita to receive treatment, encourages her to recognize the value of companionship, and considers Sakura’s likely protection by Qiuyue and Hirata before instigating conflict within Class D. 63 70 72

Abilities & Skills

Analysis and Deduction

Ayanokoji rapidly assesses hidden systems, motives, and weaknesses, then builds plans around the information he obtains.

• Investigated the anonymous seller of the school’s hidden-rule information, narrowing the source to a first-year student in Classes B, C, or D. 11 17
• Deduced that Qiuyue was X through surveillance footage, Qiuyue’s unusual vigilance, planted cameras, and an altered dorm lock. 68
• Identified Karuizawa as Class B’s leader and correctly anticipated that Class D’s apparent leader was not its true strategist. 66 73 74
• Recognized Class A’s internal Sakayanagi–Katsuragi conflict as an opportunity relevant to Class D’s strategy. 50

Strategic Manipulation

Ayanokoji shapes events while minimizing his visible involvement.

• Helped Horikita use points to prevent Sudo’s expulsion, intending for the act to increase her influence within Class D. 17
• Encouraged Horikita to take a more public leadership role while continuing to guide her from the sidelines. 14
• Used a rumor about Horikita being a spy to create pressure within Class D, anticipating that Qiuyue and Hirata would protect Sakura from being harmed. 70
• Arranged a leadership swap involving Yukimura and used Class B’s cooperation as cover during the Uninhabited Island Exam. 71
• Started a fire to draw Ibuki away and employed Yukimura as a decoy while executing his leadership plan. 72

Covert Operations

Ayanokoji acts discreetly and is alert to surveillance and planted evidence.

• Searched Ibuki’s bag for evidence connected to her role as a Class C spy. 43
• Noticed Qiuyue’s attempt to record their private conversation. 49
• Planted the stolen panties on Qiuyue, framing him during the camp’s bag inspection. 56 69
• Obtained access to surveillance footage from the Chairman’s floor through Horikita Manabu. 68

Physical Ability

Ayanokoji demonstrates quick reflexes and endurance when circumstances demand it.

• Avoided Horikita Manabu’s sudden punch and continued exchanging blows with him. 15
• Carried the unconscious Horikita across the island and escorted her toward medical treatment. 63 72

Chinese Language

Ayanokoji speaks Chinese fluently enough to practice conversation with Wang Meiyu. 52

Relationships

• Horikita Suzune — Classmate and the public leader Ayanokoji quietly cultivates. He supports her growth, challenges her individualism, and helps her withdraw safely when her condition worsens. 14 63 71 72
• Qiuyue Qi / X — Wary rival and occasional partner. Ayanokoji deduces Qiuyue’s identity as X, competes with him over the island leaders’ identities, and reaches a conditional agreement regarding a future special exam. 68 73 74
• Hirata Yosuke — Ayanokoji recognizes Hirata as Class D’s stabilizing figure and relies on his commitment to class harmony in sensitive situations. 64 70
• Ichinose Honami — A Class B ally whose kindness Ayanokoji leverages for cooperation and rumor-spreading during the island exam. 50 70
• Chabashira Sae — Homeroom teacher who pressures Ayanokoji to prioritize Class D’s performance. Ayanokoji informs her that X is a Class D student. 68 74
• Horikita Manabu — Through an arrangement to look after Suzune, Ayanokoji gains access to surveillance footage from the Chairman’s floor. 68
• Karuizawa Kei — Ayanokoji correctly identifies her as Class B’s hidden leader during the Uninhabited Island Exam. 73 74

Story Role / Major Arcs

Search for the Hidden-Rule Informant

After Class D purchases hidden-rule information, Ayanokoji treats the seller as a potential threat. He investigates possible sources, considers the danger posed by someone who can anonymously buy and sell information, and begins narrowing his suspicion toward Qiuyue. 11 17

Developing Class D Leadership

Ayanokoji positions Horikita as Class D’s visible leader. He prepares her to save Sudo from expulsion with private points, allowing her to gain influence despite her poor social standing within the class. 14 17

Uninhabited Island Exam

Ayanokoji becomes increasingly active after Qiuyue warns him that Class D’s base score will be insufficient. He scouts rival classes with Horikita, investigates Ibuki, manages Class D’s leadership deception, and guides Horikita toward accepting the importance of allies. 43 68 71 72

He and Qiuyue make a private wager: Ayanokoji will identify Class B’s leader, while Qiuyue will identify Class D’s. Ayanokoji correctly names Karuizawa and Qiuyue correctly names Yukimura, resulting in a draw. 49 73 74

Recognition of X

Ayanokoji concludes that Qiuyue is X and informs Chabashira of this conclusion. He later tells Qiuyue that Chabashira knows X is connected to Class D, placing Qiuyue under greater scrutiny. 68 74

Departure of Qiuyue

When Qiuyue leaves Advanced Nurturing High School, Ayanokoji is the one who opens the normally locked main gate for him. 90