Class D

Biodata

Class Standing

The displayed standings and monthly distribution are reported after the first month. 45

Background

Class D is characterized by serious disciplinary and social problems from the beginning of the school year. During class, students openly use phones, sleep, play handheld games, and talk; Suzune Horikita’s serious studying makes her stand out from the rest of the class. Makoto Nishikado concludes that the class is beyond saving in its current state. 12

The class’s condition contrasts sharply with the upper-year Class D groups, whose students attend lessons attentively after apparently suffering point deductions severe enough to threaten their daily lives. This helps Class B infer that classroom discipline affects monthly private-point distributions. 13

By the end of the first month, Class D reaches 0 class points—the first such first-month result Chie Hoshinomiya claims to have seen at the school. Its students consequently receive no monthly private points. 45

Composition and Internal Problems

• The class is described as a “pile of loose sand,” lacking the unity and discipline shown by Class B. 22 23
• Several students display disruptive or socially harmful behavior, including public objectification of female classmates by Ike Kanji, Sotomura Hideo, and Yamauchi Haruki. 26
• Kushida Kikyo has rapidly gained broad trust through her public persona, making her a core social figure despite privately resenting several classmates and harboring hostility toward Horikita. 33
• Horikita considers Yosuke Hirata and Kushida the only classmates with the social influence needed to help unify the class. 24
• Ayanokoji Kiyotaka remains detached from the class’s conflicts, observing the boys’ discussion without intervening. 26

Leadership and Outside Influence

Horikita Suzune seeks to build a team capable of leading Class D after recognizing that individual ability alone cannot raise the class’s standing. She initially approaches Kushida because of her popularity and ability to connect with classmates. 24 30

Makoto Nishikado acts as Horikita’s mentor under a monthly 300,000-private-point agreement with Student Council President Horikita Manabu. 19 He later uses recorded evidence of Kushida’s threats to force her into Horikita’s camp, while acknowledging the risk that she may betray them. 31 32

Makoto’s long-term plan treats Class D as a potential ally and buffer for Class B rather than an equal rival. He believes the class’s poor overall quality and internal disorder prevent it from ultimately reaching Class A, while Horikita’s growth can still benefit Class B. 29

Relationships

• Class B — Viewed as a far more united and organized class; Horikita repeatedly compares Class D unfavorably to it. 22 23
• Makoto Nishikado — Influences Class D through his mentorship of Horikita, coercion of Kushida, and recruitment of Karuizawa Kei as an inside agent. 29 31 44
• Horikita Suzune — Aspiring leader seeking to reform and unify the class. 24 30
• Kushida Kikyo — Popular core figure compelled by Makoto to support Horikita’s faction; she originally intends to force Horikita out of school. 30 32
• Karuizawa Kei — Agrees to serve as Makoto’s inside agent within Class D in exchange for protection and monthly private points. 44
• Airi Sakura — Subjected to unwanted attention from male classmates; after Makoto intervenes, those boys begin avoiding her. 26 28
• Class C — Potentially hostile rival class under Ryuen Kakeru; Makoto warns that Class D students should avoid Class C in surveillance blind spots. 38

Story Role / Major Arcs

First-Month Collapse

Class D’s poor classroom behavior is identified early as a likely cause of future point losses. Its failure to maintain discipline culminates in a 0-point class score and the loss of all monthly private-point income. 12 13 45

Horikita’s Reform Attempt

Horikita begins pursuing Kushida’s help after concluding that Class D needs a team and stronger internal influence. Her plan is complicated by Kushida’s concealed hatred and desire to expel her. 24 30

Makoto’s Intervention

Makoto secures leverage over Kushida with a recording of her threats, compelling her to join Horikita’s side. He also places Karuizawa within Horikita’s group publicly while privately using her as an intelligence source for Class B. 31 32 44

Exam Crisis

With Class D at 0 class points and multiple students failing the mock exam, Makoto sees little immediate benefit in cooperating with the class, though he secretly provides study assistance and points to Karuizawa and Airi. 46 51