Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chihaya Rei expresses disappointment that Ryuen Kakeru targeted Class B instead of Class D.
• Horikita Suzune and Chihaya Rei discuss the situation, with Chihaya Rei revealing his belief that Class C is framing Class B.
• Chihaya Rei seeks out Sakura Airi for information about the incident.
• Sakura Airi reveals she witnessed and photographed the altercation between Class C and Class B students.

Character Developments

• Chihaya Rei demonstrates his observational skills and strategic thinking, showing interest in the incident to further his goals.
• Sakura Airi shows her loyalty to Chihaya Rei and her willingness to help him, despite her nervousness around him.
• Horikita Suzune shows concern for Chihaya Rei's well-being and understanding of the situation, displaying personal growth.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and strategy: Chihaya Rei's actions show his ability to manipulate situations to his advantage.
• Friendship and loyalty: Sakura Airi's eagerness to help Chihaya Rei highlights her loyalty and her growing feelings for him.
• Personal growth: Horikita Suzune's understanding of the situation and her concern for Chihaya Rei indicate her personal development.

Character Interactions

• Chihaya Rei and Horikita Suzune: They discuss the situation, with Horikita Suzune showing concern for Chihaya Rei, and Chihaya Rei revealing his strategic thinking.
• Chihaya Rei and Sakura Airi: Chihaya Rei seeks information from Sakura Airi, and she eagerly provides it, showing her loyalty and nervousness around him.
• Sakura Airi and the other students: Sakura Airi witnesses an altercation between students from Class C and Class B, highlighting the tense atmosphere between classes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chihaya Rei discovers the truth about Ryuen Kakeru orchestrating a conflict between Class B and Class C students, framing a Class B student (Shibata So).
• Chihaya Rei plans to expose Ryuen Kakeru with Sakura Airi's testimony and photographic evidence.
• Ryuen Kakeru demands 20 million points from Class B as compensation, threatening expulsion for Shibata So if they refuse.
• Chihaya Rei intervenes, aiming to outmaneuver Ryuen Kakeru.

Character Developments

• Chihaya Rei shows determination to expose Ryuen Kakeru's schemes and protect Class B.
• Sakura Airi decides to help Chihaya Rei, revealing her growing feelings for him.
• Ryuen Kakeru demonstrates his manipulative and aggressive nature, targeting Class B and threatening expulsion for Shibata So.
• Shibata So maintains his innocence, while Ichinose Honami and Kanzaki Ryuji try to reason with Ryuen Kakeru.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and power dynamics among students.
• The consequences of false accusations and framing.
• The struggle between justice and corruption within the school system.

Character Interactions

• Chihaya Rei and Sakura Airi: They form an alliance to expose Ryuen Kakeru, with Sakura Airi developing feelings for Chihaya Rei.
• Chihaya Rei and Ryuen Kakeru: Their rivalry escalates as Chihaya Rei challenges Ryuen Kakeru's schemes.
• Ichinose Honami and Ryuen Kakeru: They clash over Ryuen Kakeru's demands and threats against Class B.
• Shibata So and Ryuen Kakeru: Shibata So maintains his innocence, while Ryuen Kakeru continues to frame him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ryuen Kakeru's class (C) tries to frame Class B by injuring themselves to make it seem like Class B started a fight.
• Chihaya Rei exposes Ryuen's scheme, causing Ryuen to retreat.
• Ichinose Honami and her classmates (B) seek Chihaya's help. Chihaya reveals his seatmate, Sakura Airi, witnessed the incident and has a photo as evidence.
• Ichinose Honami and her classmates plan to use the evidence to counter Ryuen's accusations.

Character Developments

• Chihaya Rei demonstrates his intelligence and calm demeanor in handling Ryuen's scheme.
• Ichinose Honami shows determination to protect her class and gratitude towards Chihaya.
• Ryuen Kakeru is shown to be thin-skinned and unable to handle Chihaya's tactics against him.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and power dynamics among classes.
• The importance of evidence and witnesses in resolving conflicts.
• Gratitude and trust between Chihaya and Ichinose.

Character Interactions

• Chihaya Rei and Ryuen Kakeru: Chihaya outmaneuvers Ryuen, causing him to retreat.
• Chihaya Rei and Ichinose Honami: Chihaya helps Ichinose and her class, leading her to feel grateful and wish he were in her class.
• Ichinose Honami and her classmates (Kanzaki Ryuji and Shibata So): They work together to find a solution to their problem and show unity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chihaya Rei proposes to frame Class C to punish Ryuen Kakeru for his excessive actions.
• Ichinose Honami, Kanzaki Ryuji, and Shibata So agree with Chihaya Rei's plan.
• Chihaya Rei exchanges contact information with Kanzaki Ryuji and Shibata So.
• Nagumo Miyabi, the Student Council Vice President, approaches Ichinose Honami to discuss her joining the Student Council.

Character Developments

• Chihaya Rei demonstrates his strategic mind and manipulative skills in planning to frame Class C.
• Ichinose Honami shows her leadership and responsibility by agreeing to Chihaya Rei's plan and considering Nagumo Miyabi's offer.
• Nagumo Miyabi reveals his interest in Ichinose Honami and his authoritative nature as the Student Council Vice President.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and strategy in achieving goals (Chihaya Rei's plan to frame Class C).
• Responsibility and leadership (Ichinose Honami's decision-making).
• Ambition and power dynamics (Nagumo Miyabi's interest in Ichinose Honami and his position in the Student Council).

Character Interactions

• Chihaya Rei, Ichinose Honami, Kanzaki Ryuji, and Shibata So collaborate to plan against Class C.
• Ichinose Honami and Chihaya Rei share a friendly and respectful relationship.
• Nagumo Miyabi approaches Ichinose Honami, showing interest in her and disregarding Chihaya Rei's presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nagumo Miyabi, the Student Council Vice President, invites Ichinose Honami to the Student Council Reception Room.
• Chihaya Rei gives Ichinose a voice recorder to wear while talking to Nagumo.
• Chihaya Rei, Kanzaki Ryuji, and Shibata So discuss Nagumo's malicious control over second-year classes.

Character Developments

• Ichinose Honami shows maturity and caution when dealing with Nagumo's propositions.
• Chihaya Rei demonstrates his strategic thinking and concern for Ichinose's well-being.
• Nagumo Miyabi reveals his manipulative and self-serving nature.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation within the school's hierarchy.
• The consequences of abusing one's position for personal gain.
• Trust and loyalty among students.

Character Interactions

• Chihaya Rei and Ichinose Honami: Chihaya shows support and trust in Ichinose, while she relies on him for guidance.
• Nagumo Miyabi and Ichinose Honami: Nagumo attempts to manipulate Ichinose into joining his faction and becoming his girlfriend, but she refuses.
• Chihaya Rei, Kanzaki Ryuji, and Shibata So: They discuss Nagumo's misdeeds and express their disapproval.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nagumo Miyabi tries to bribe Ichinose Honami to join the Student Council by offering to resolve Class C's complaint against Class B.
• Chihaya Rei arrives, having recorded Nagumo's conversation with Ichinose, and uses it to blackmail Nagumo.
• Nagumo apologizes to Ichinose and offers her 1 million points as compensation.
• Chihaya Rei demands more points from Nagumo to hand over the recording.

Character Developments

• Ichinose Honami shows her determination and unwillingness to compromise her principles.
• Nagumo Miyabi reveals his manipulative and arrogant nature, but later shows submission when threatened.
• Chihaya Rei demonstrates his cunning and manipulative skills, using the recording to control Nagumo.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation within the school's hierarchy.
• The use of points as a form of currency and influence.
• The consequences of arrogance and underestimating others.

Character Interactions

• Chihaya Rei and Ichinose Honami: Chihaya protects Ichinose and uses her as a pawn in his game against Nagumo.
• Chihaya Rei and Nagumo Miyabi: Chihaya manipulates and blackmails Nagumo, while Nagumo tries to maintain his composure and negotiate.
• Ichinose Honami and Nagumo Miyabi: Nagumo tries to bribe Ichinose, but she remains firm in her refusal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chihaya Rei demands all of Nagumo Miyabi's personal points in exchange for deleting a compromising recording.
• Nagumo Miyabi initially refuses, offering up to five million points, but Chihaya Rei remains unmoved.
• Chihaya Rei threatens to involve Chairman Sakayanagi and Horikita Manabu if Nagumo Miyabi doesn't comply.
• Nagumo Miyabi transfers all 12 million points to Chihaya Rei and deletes the recording.

Character Developments

• Chihaya Rei demonstrates his cunning, ruthlessness, and determination in negotiations.
• Nagumo Miyabi shows his willingness to protect his interests and avoid scandal, even at great cost.
• Ichinose Honami is shocked by Chihaya Rei's demands but remains mostly passive in the exchange.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation: Chihaya Rei uses Nagumo Miyabi's fear of exposure to gain the upper hand.
• The value of points and influence: Chihaya Rei sees points as a means to an end, while Nagumo Miyabi values them as a symbol of his power.
• The consequences of corruption: Nagumo Miyabi's actions could have led to his expulsion if exposed, highlighting the risks of abuse of power.

Character Interactions

• Chihaya Rei and Nagumo Miyabi: Their interaction is tense and adversarial, with Chihaya Rei manipulating Nagumo Miyabi's fear of exposure to his advantage.
• Chihaya Rei and Ichinose Honami: They work together to exploit Nagumo Miyabi's weakness, with Chihaya Rei taking the lead in negotiations.
• Nagumo Miyabi and Ichinose Honami: Nagumo Miyabi attempts to compensate Ichinose Honami for her cooperation, but she is ultimately not involved in the main negotiation.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ichinose Honami and Chihaya Rei confront Vice President Nagumo, who is exposed for abusing his authority.
• They successfully obtain points from Nagumo, with Chihaya Rei transferring half to Ichinose.
• Ichinose initially refuses the points but eventually accepts a smaller share after negotiation.

Character Developments

• Ichinose Honami learns that not everyone in the Student Council is kind-hearted and that the school has darker aspects.
• Chihaya Rei demonstrates his capability and indifference towards Nagumo's offense.
• Ichinose Honami shows stubbornness and guilt over accepting points but eventually compromises.

Significant Themes

• The darker side of the school and its Student Council.
• The value of personal points and their role in the school's hierarchy.
• The power dynamics between students and the Student Council.

Character Interactions

• Ichinose and Chihaya work together to expose Nagumo's misdeeds, leading to a stronger bond between them.
• They hold hands while discussing point distribution, hinting at a growing affection.
• Ichinose expresses regret that Chihaya isn't in her class and suggests buying him over, to which Chihaya agrees.

At the Student Council hearing, Class B and Class C gave conflicting accounts of the rooftop altercation, and Ichinose introduced Airi Sakura as a witness. The hearing turned toward Sakura’s testimony as the Class C students reacted with alarm.

• Ryuen Kakeru worried that Class B might fight his accusation, while Ishizaki Daichi, Komiya Togo, and Kondo Reon assured him their plan had gone smoothly.
• Horikita Manabu opened the hearing and heard Class C accuse Shibata So of injuring them, while Shibata admitted pushing Komiya but said the three had trapped him on the rooftop.
• Shibata said a Class C girl had asked him to meet her, but Ryuen denied that any girl from his class had done so.
• Horikita Manabu said Shibata should be punished for initiating physical contact and asked whether Class B had new evidence.
• Ichinose Honami presented Airi Sakura as a witness, prompting Komiya to accuse Class B of seeking false testimony.

At the Student Council hearing, Ichinose presented Airi Sakura’s photograph and testimony, which showed Class C surrounding Shibata So and undermined its accusation. Horikita Manabu ruled against Class C, leaving it with a 150-point deduction and a personal-point compensation payment to Class B.

• Ichinose showed Horikita Manabu Airi Sakura’s rooftop photograph, which depicted three Class C students surrounding Shibata So.
• Airi testified that she had seen Class C prevent Shibata from leaving and had taken the photograph while hiding nearby.
• Ishizaki, Komiya, and Kondo accused Class B of bribing Airi, but she explained that her dated rooftop photographs supported her account.
• Horikita Manabu found Class C unable to provide stronger evidence and ended the hearing with Class C losing the case.
• Horikita ruled that Shibata owed no compensation and penalized Class C 150 Class Points while ordering it to compensate Class B with personal points.