Class C

Biodata

Background / History

Class C begins gathering intelligence on students from other classes, particularly those with unusual talents. Its leader, Kakeru Ryuen, identifies Ayanokoji Kiyotaka as Class D's “anomaly” and begins targeting him. 7

Ryuen tests Ayanokoji through an ambush involving three students, then makes a special-exam wager: if Ayanokoji wins, Class C will leave Class D alone; if he loses, he must perform three favors for Ryuen. 9

During the Uninhabited Island Survival Test, Class C adopts an aggressive strategy centered on traps, resource seizure, and direct pressure against Class D. It clashes with Class A over Lookout Hill, attacks Class D's position, burns Class D's supplies, and later attempts to poison students from Classes D and B. 12 16 17 25

Class C's island campaign ends in major setbacks. Its attempted arson and poisoning result in point penalties that reduce its total to zero, while Mio Ibuki defects and provides intelligence to Classes D and B. 25 26

During the Sports Festival, Class C repeatedly interferes with Class D through collisions, obstruction, attempted fire-alarm sabotage, sabotage of the balance beam, and injuries inflicted during races. It ultimately finishes fourth with 245 points. 33 34 35 36 37

Following Kikyo Kushida's transfer from Class D, Class C gains her as an intelligence source. Ryuen appoints her as a “Special Consultant,” using her detailed knowledge of Class D to plan further attacks. 41 42 45

Organization and Methods

• Intelligence gathering — Class C actively collects information on students with special talents and later uses Kushida's records on Class D students. 7 45
• Intimidation and violence — Ryuen uses ambushes, threats, physical attacks, and deliberately injurious competition tactics to pressure opponents. 9 33 36 43
• Sabotage — Members attempt to trigger a fire alarm remotely, interfere with sporting events, burn supplies, and carry out a poisoning attempt. 17 25 34 35
• Resource pressure — On the island, Class C contests water access, attacks camps, and is willing to exploit Class D's supply shortages. 15 17 18
• Flexible alliances — Class C temporarily cooperates with Class A to test and attack Class D's defenses, while members such as Shiho Manabe also conduct secret dealings with Class A. 20 21 38 43

Known Members

Major Arcs

Uninhabited Island Survival Test

• Prepares traps and practical survival equipment rather than carrying unnecessary personal items. 12
• Fights Class A at the foot of Lookout Hill, allowing Class D to seize the high ground while both sides are occupied. 16
• Attempts to retake Lookout Hill through a three-pronged attack but withdraws after members are injured by traps. 16
• Burns Class D's camp supplies during a night attack. 17
• Occupies the waterfall water source until Ayanokoji, Horikita, and Sudo counterattack and capture four Class C students for a supply exchange. 18 19
• Joins Class A in a final three-pronged assault on the Class D–Class B alliance at Lookout Hill, but retreats after Class B reinforces the defenders. 22
• Faces Class D and B over Manabe's attempted poisoning; the resulting penalties reduce Class C's class points to zero. 25 26

Sports Festival

• Uses deliberate interference against Class D competitors, including obstructing Yukimura and Hondo in the men's 1500-meter race. 36
• Has Albert collide with Sudo during the Class Competition Relay Race, injuring him and dropping Class D to last place. 33
• Attempts to trigger a fire alarm remotely during the indoor events; Ayanokoji, Ibuki, and Hirata stop the operation. 34
• Sabotages the balance beam and interferes with other events, while Albert attempts to seriously injure Ayanokoji in their combat match. 35 36
• Finishes fourth overall with 245 points. 37

Conflict with Class D After Kushida's Transfer

• Receives Kushida after she is forced out of Class D for collusion with Manabe and threats involving classmates' private information. 41 42
• Sends Albert, Ishizaki, and another student to ambush Ayanokoji in an alley; all three are defeated. 43
• Uses Kushida's intelligence to identify Airi Sakura as a target for a planned destructive operation in the library media room. 45

Relationships

• Class D — Primary rival. Class C targets it through surveillance, sabotage, direct attacks, and information warfare. 7 17 33 45
• Class B — Island opponent and later ally of Class D; Class B's intervention forces Class C to retreat from Lookout Hill. 17 22
• Class A — Competitive rival that temporarily cooperates with Class C against Class D; Manabe also secretly trades information with Hashimoto. 20 21 38 43
• Kakeru Ryuen — Leader and chief strategist, whose conflict with Ayanokoji drives Class C's actions against Class D. 7 9
• Kikyo Kushida — Transferred informant and consultant who provides Class D intelligence in exchange for points and rewards for successful strikes. 45
• Mio Ibuki — Former member whose defection undermines Class C's internal unity and gives its opponents valuable information. 25

Trivia

• Class C is the only first-year class whose points are explicitly reduced to zero after the Uninhabited Island exam. 26
• Although Class C is frequently called the “dragon” side through Ryuen's imagery, it is visually represented by the color green during the Sports Festival. 33
• The first-year Class C led by Kakeru Ryuen is distinct from the second-year Class 2-C led by his older brother, Atsushi Ryuen. 48 49