Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Aotian visits Sakura Airi's dorm; she confesses her feelings and they share a kiss.
• Aotian heads to the Campus Cake Shop, where he bumps into Ichinose Honami.
• Ichinose Honami confesses that she's been confessed to and asks Aotian to pretend to be her boyfriend.
• Aotian gives Ichinose Honami advice about not joining the Student Council.

Character Developments

• Sakura Airi: Confesses her feelings to Aotian, showing growth in her romantic feelings.
• Long Aotian: Shows a softer side with Sakura and Ichinose, indicating his ability to care for others.
• Ichinose Honami: Shows vulnerability and seeks Aotian's help, demonstrating her trust in him.

Significant Themes

• Romance: Sakura's confession and the budding relationship with Aotian.
• Friendship: Aotian's willingness to help Ichinose, showing his growing connections.
• Trust: Ichinose's trust in Aotian, despite his mysterious nature.

Character Interactions

• Sakura and Aotian: Share a romantic moment, deepening their relationship.
• Aotian and Ichinose: Interact as potential allies, with Aotian offering advice and support.
• Aotian and Sakura: Share a tender moment, with Sakura initiating physical affection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Aotian drops off cake at Sakura's dorm and then goes to a secluded garden.
• Kushida Kikyo arrives, misunderstanding Long Aotian's intentions.
• Long Aotian reveals he knows about Kushida's incident and blackmails her.
• Long Aotian records Kushida's outburst and leaves.
• He sends hidden activity tasks to Ike and Yamauchi of Class D.
• Long Aotian warns Sakura to stay away from Kushida.

Character Developments

• Long Aotian: Shows his manipulative side, using blackmail to control Kushida.
• Kushida Kikyo: Reveals her darker side when pushed into a corner.
• Sakura Airi: Remains innocent and unaware of the manipulations around her.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and control: Long Aotian uses information to manipulate Kushida.
• Duality of human nature: Kushida's sweet exterior hides a darker side.
• Trust and betrayal: Long Aotian's actions could potentially harm Sakura's trust in him.

Character Interactions

• Long Aotian and Kushida Kikyo: Their interaction is tense and manipulative, with Long Aotian holding the upper hand.
• Long Aotian and Sakura Airi: They maintain their close, affectionate relationship, unaware of the potential threats around them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sakura discovers a video of Kushida Kikyo cursing Long Aotian and becomes angry.
• Sakura gives Long Aotian Ayanokoji's copied key, revealing she had orchestrated its acquisition.
• Long Aotian warns Sakura to keep her distance from Kushida Kikyo.
• Ike and Yamauchi complete their tasks and meet up, unaware of Long Aotian's involvement.

Character Developments

• Sakura demonstrates her intelligence and resourcefulness by obtaining Ayanokoji's key.
• Long Aotian shows appreciation for Sakura's actions and continues his schemes against Ayanokoji.
• Ike and Yamauchi remain oblivious to Long Aotian's manipulations, focusing on their own gains.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and deception: Long Aotian continues to use others for his goals, while Sakura shows she can also act independently.
• Trust and suspicion: Sakura trusts Long Aotian with her actions, while Long Aotian remains suspicious of Ayanokoji.

Character Interactions

• Long Aotian and Sakura: They grow closer as Sakura becomes more involved in Long Aotian's plans, and he appreciates her actions.
• Ike and Yamauchi: They remain unaware of Long Aotian's manipulations and focus on their own gains, furthering his plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Aotian and Sakura discuss the complexities of Kushida Kikyo's character and the dual nature of people and society.
• Long Aotian explains the reasons behind Class D's reputation and the diverse personalities of its students.
• Long Aotian stays the night at Sakura's dorm, cooking dinner and watching TV with her. They share a moment of closeness before Sakura falls asleep.
• The next morning, Long Aotian prepares breakfast for Sakura, marking a new level of intimacy in their relationship.

Character Developments

• Long Aotian: Shows his understanding of people's complexities and his ability to adapt to new situations. He also demonstrates his caring and protective nature towards Sakura.
• Sakura: Overcomes her initial shyness and anxiety around Long Aotian, inviting him to stay and expressing her affection for him.

Significant Themes

• The dual nature of people and society: Everyone has good and bad aspects, and people's actions are often influenced by their personal goals and insecurities.
• The importance of understanding and accepting others: Long Aotian's insights into his classmates' personalities highlight the need for empathy and tolerance.

Character Interactions

• Long Aotian and Sakura: Their relationship deepens as they spend time together, share personal insights, and express their affection for each other. Long Aotian's protective and caring nature is evident, while Sakura becomes more open and comfortable around him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Aotian meets Ichinose and Shiranami Chihiro at the playground.
• Shiranami Chihiro confesses her feelings for Ichinose, who rejects her with Long Aotian's help.
• Long Aotian sends tasks to Ike and Yamauchi to lure them to Ayanokoji's room, covering his own visit.

Character Developments

• Ichinose gains confidence in rejecting Shiranami Chihiro's advances with Long Aotian's support.
• Long Aotian shows understanding and patience towards Ichinose's situation.
• Shiranami Chihiro's feelings are hurt, and she leaves in tears.

Significant Themes

• Love and relationships: Ichinose's struggle with Shiranami Chihiro's feelings and Long Aotian's guidance.
• Trust and deception: Long Aotian's plan to enter Ayanokoji's room without being detected.

Character Interactions

• Long Aotian and Ichinose: They work together to help Ichinose reject Shiranami Chihiro, and Long Aotian pats Ichinose's head, causing her to have complex emotions.
• Long Aotian and Shiranami Chihiro: Long Aotian helps Ichinose reject Shiranami Chihiro, causing her to leave in tears.
• Long Aotian and Ayanokoji (indirectly): Long Aotian plans to enter Ayanokoji's room without his knowledge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Aotian plans to frame Ayanokoji and uses Kushida Kikyo's fingerprint-stained clothes to do so.
• Long Aotian borrows the key to Ayanokoji's room from Sakura and places a [Flying Thunder God Mark] inside.
• Yamauchi takes a photo in Ike's room, which Long Aotian sees.
• Ike invites Yamauchi and Kushida Kikyo to a gathering at Ayanokoji's room.
• Long Aotian visits Kushida Kikyo, offers her one million points in exchange for her cooperation, and takes her food supplies.

Character Developments

• Long Aotian: Shows cunning and manipulative behavior, using others to further his schemes against Ayanokoji.
• Kushida Kikyo: Struggles with her image and points, eventually agreeing to Long Aotian's offer for personal gain.
• Ike: Invites classmates to Ayanokoji's room, seemingly unaware of Long Aotian's plans.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and deceit: Long Aotian uses others to achieve his goals, highlighting the theme of manipulation and deceit.
• Personal gain vs. moral integrity: Kushida Kikyo's actions show a struggle between personal gain and maintaining her image and moral integrity.

Character Interactions

• Long Aotian and Kushida Kikyo: They form an uneasy alliance, with Long Aotian threatening and manipulating Kushida Kikyo into cooperating.
• Ike and Yamauchi: They plan to gather at Ayanokoji's room, seemingly unaware of the schemes unfolding around them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Aotian restocks Sakura's fridge with groceries and drinks he took from Kushida Kikyo's dorm.
• Ayanokoji and Horikita Suzune search surveillance footage but find no leads to the suspect who lured Sudo.
• Ayanokoji returns to his dorm to find Ike Kanji, Yamauchi Haruki, and Kushida Kikyo having a gathering. Ike borrowed a spare key to enter Ayanokoji's room.

Character Developments

• Long Aotian: Shows affection towards Sakura by restocking her fridge.
• Horikita Suzune: Demonstrates determination and persistence in solving the mystery.
• Ayanokoji: Remains indifferent and calm despite finding his dorm occupied.
• Ike Kanji: Displays carefree and self-centered behavior, not considering the appropriateness of his actions.

Significant Themes

• Affection and consideration (Long Aotian towards Sakura)
• Determination and persistence (Horikita Suzune)
• Indifference and calmness (Ayanokoji)
• Self-centeredness and carefree attitude (Ike Kanji)

Character Interactions

• Long Aotian and Sakura: Share a warm, intimate greeting.
• Ayanokoji and Horikita Suzune: Work together to analyze surveillance footage, showing coordination and shared determination.
• Ayanokoji and Ike Kanji: Ayanokoji asks about the gathering in his room, while Ike shows no remorse or apology for his actions.
• Kushida Kikyo and Ayanokoji: Kushida offers to help clean Ayanokoji's room later, showing concern for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Aotian receives photos of Ike and Yamauchi at a party with Kushida Kikyo.
• Long Aotian invites Kushida Kikyo to dinner, along with Sakura, as a reward for her help and to keep an eye on her.
• At the dinner, Long Aotian reveals he and Sakura have been together for about a month, making Kushida Kikyo feel left out.
• Long Aotian hints to Kushida Kikyo that she should check her points later, suggesting a surprise.

Character Developments

• Long Aotian: Shows his manipulative and calculating side, using the dinner to keep tabs on Kushida Kikyo while also rewarding her for her cooperation.
• Sakura: Reveals her shyness and affection towards Long Aotian, holding his hand under the table and blushing when they talk about their relationship.
• Kushida Kikyo: Feels jealous and left out, realizing she might not be as important to Long Aotian as she thought. She also feels manipulated by him.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and control: Long Aotian uses the dinner to maintain his influence over Kushida Kikyo and keep her in line with his plans.
• Jealousy and insecurity: Kushida Kikyo experiences these feelings due to Long Aotian's clear affection for Sakura and his disregard for her own feelings.
• Rewards and punishments: Long Aotian uses the promise of a surprise to motivate Kushida Kikyo, showing his understanding of using carrots and sticks to control people.

Character Interactions

• Long Aotian and Sakura: Display a loving and affectionate relationship, with Long Aotian showing care for Sakura and Sakura showing shyness and affection towards Long Aotian.
• Long Aotian and Kushida Kikyo: Their interaction is tense, with Long Aotian manipulating Kushida Kikyo and her feeling jealous and left out. Despite this, she still tries to maintain a friendly facade.
• Sakura and Kushida Kikyo: There's minimal interaction between them, but Kushida Kikyo feels envious of Sakura's relationship with Long Aotian.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ayanokoji is accused of stealing points from Ike and Yamauchi.
• Long Aotian, also claiming to be a victim, attends the hearing.
• Ayanokoji's defense is questioned, and he is asked to show his point balance.
• Ayanokoji shows a balance of 39,030,000 points, raising suspicion.
• Long Aotian demands a search of Ayanokoji's dormitory for evidence.

Character Developments

• Ayanokoji: Remains calm and composed throughout the hearing, providing a reasonable defense but raising more questions.
• Horikita Suzune: Initially confident in Ayanokoji's innocence, she becomes flustered and uncertain as evidence mounts against him.
• Long Aotian: Shows cunning and manipulative behavior, orchestrating the situation to his advantage.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Betrayal: The hearing challenges the trust between Ayanokoji and his classmates, with suspicion and doubt growing.
• Power and Manipulation: Long Aotian uses his influence and knowledge to manipulate the situation, highlighting the power dynamics within the school.

Character Interactions

• Ayanokoji and Horikita Suzune: Their dynamic shifts as Suzune's faith in Ayanokoji wavers due to the evidence presented.
• Long Aotian and Ayanokoji: Long Aotian's actions and words put Ayanokoji on the defensive, increasing the tension between them.
• Ike, Yamauchi, and Long Aotian: Long Aotian manipulates Ike and Yamauchi, using them as pawns in his scheme while displaying disdain for their weakness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Aotian accuses Ayanokoji of hacking and manipulating the school system.
• Ayanokoji's dorm is searched, and evidence of his involvement is found.
• Long Aotian accuses Ayanokoji of indecent behavior towards Kushida Kikyo.
• Fingerprints on Kushida's uniform match a male's, implicating Ayanokoji.
• Ayanokoji is expelled and handed over to the school authorities and police.

Character Developments

• Long Aotian: Shows his strategic and manipulative side, orchestrating Ayanokoji's downfall.
• Ayanokoji: Remains calm and composed despite the accusations, but seems resigned to his fate.
• Horikita Suzune: Struggles with trusting Ayanokoji and remains conflicted throughout the events.
• Kushida Kikyo: Plays the role of the victim, providing crucial evidence against Ayanokoji.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation within the school.
• The consequences of one's actions and the struggle for redemption.
• The complexity of human nature and the ease with which appearances can deceive.

Character Interactions

• Long Aotian vs. Ayanokoji: A battle of wits and strategy, with Long Aotian gaining the upper hand.
• Horikita Suzune vs. Ayanokoji: Suzune's trust in Ayanokoji is tested, leading to internal conflict.
• Kushida Kikyo vs. Ayanokoji: Their past encounter comes back to haunt Ayanokoji, with Kushida playing the role of the aggrieved party.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Aotian reports Ike and Yamauchi for installing cameras in the girls' changing room.
• Long Aotian presents video evidence of the crime.
• The Student Council decides to expel Ike and Yamauchi.
• Ike attacks Long Aotian, who defends himself and leaves the scene with Kushida Kikyo.
• Long Aotian asks Ichinose to transfer ten million points to him.
• Long Aotian returns home to Sakura.

Character Developments

• Long Aotian demonstrates his strategic thinking and ruthlessness in exposing Ike and Yamauchi.
• Ike and Yamauchi show their cowardice and desperation when confronted with their actions.
• Horikita Manabu maintains his composure and authority as the Student Council President.
• Kushida Kikyo expresses her resentment and helplessness towards Long Aotian's methods but ultimately complies.
• Sakura shows her affection and joy upon Long Aotian's return.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation (Long Aotian vs. Ike and Yamauchi)
• Consequences of actions (Ike and Yamauchi's expulsion)
• Trust and betrayal (Kushida Kikyo's resentment towards Long Aotian)
• Home and belonging (Sakura's joy at Long Aotian's return)

Character Interactions

• Long Aotian vs. Ike and Yamauchi: Long Aotian exposes and confronts Ike and Yamauchi, leading to their expulsion.
• Long Aotian vs. Kushida Kikyo: Long Aotian teases and manipulates Kushida Kikyo, who ultimately complies with his demands.
• Long Aotian vs. Sakura: Sakura expresses her affection and joy at Long Aotian's return, highlighting their close bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Aotian returns to his dorm and contemplates his next move after expelling Ayanokoji.
• Sakayanagi Arisu visits Long Aotian, seeking a collaboration to target Ryuen from Class C.
• Long Aotian offers to treat Sakayanagi Arisu's legs, demonstrating his healing ability.
• Sakayanagi Arisu's legs improve significantly after Long Aotian's treatment, leading her to offer her family's assistance to him.

Character Developments

• Long Aotian shows his strategic thinking and willingness to help others, despite his initial reluctance to get involved.
• Sakayanagi Arisu reveals her desire for healthy legs and her family's influence, showing a more vulnerable side.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics among students and classes.
• The consequences of Ayanokoji's expulsion on the plot's trajectory.
• The theme of disability and the desire for normalcy, as seen through Sakayanagi Arisu's experience.

Character Interactions

• Long Aotian and Sakayanagi Arisu's interaction shows a shift from initial hostility to mutual respect and cooperation.
• Long Aotian's healing ability surprises Sakayanagi Arisu, leading to a change in her attitude towards him.
• The potential alliance between Long Aotian and Sakayanagi Arisu hints at future collaborations against Ryuen and other threats.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Aotian finds a mysterious book, the Heavenly Cycle Diary, which starts displaying text about his actions.
• The diary records Long Aotian's attempt to raid Kushida Kikyo's refrigerator, leading to an unexpected encounter.
• Long Aotian is drugged and passes out, waking up to find himself in a compromising situation with Kushida Kikyo.

Character Developments

• Long Aotian: Realizes the potential danger of the Heavenly Cycle Diary and the consequences of his actions.
• Kushida Kikyo: Reveals a more manipulative and jealous side, suggesting a hidden yandere nature.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions: Long Aotian's casual decision to raid Kushida Kikyo's refrigerator leads to unexpected and severe consequences.
• The duality of characters: Kushida Kikyo's sweet and innocent facade is challenged by her jealous and manipulative behavior.

Character Interactions

• Long Aotian and Horikita Suzune: They have a brief encounter where Horikita Suzune questions Long Aotian's targeting of Class D, and she declares her intent to reach Class A.
• Long Aotian and Kushida Kikyo: Their dynamic changes significantly as Kushida Kikyo reveals her true feelings and takes advantage of Long Aotian's unconscious state.

Plot Points and Events

• Long Aotian and Sakayanagi Arisu plan to provoke Ryuen into attacking Long Aotian alone.
• Long Aotian enters the KTV, where Ryuen, Ibuki, and Yamada are present.
• Long Aotian attacks Ryuen, incapacitating Ibuki and Yamada, and then fights Ryuen.
• Sakayanagi Arisu and Kamuro enter after the fight, and Sakayanagi Arisu kicks Ryuen a few times.
• Kamuro helps Long Aotian to the hospital.

Character Developments

• Long Aotian demonstrates his fighting skills and ruthlessness.
• Sakayanagi Arisu shows her calm and composed demeanor even after a violent incident.
• Ryuen, Ibuki, and Yamada are defeated and hospitalized.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the use of force in class struggles.
• The calm and collected nature of Sakayanagi Arisu, even in tense situations.
• The ruthlessness and efficiency of Long Aotian in combat.

Character Interactions

• Long Aotian and Sakayanagi Arisu work together to provoke Ryuen.
• Long Aotian fights against Ryuen, Ibuki, and Yamada, defeating them all.
• Sakayanagi Arisu and Kamuro enter the scene after the fight, with Sakayanagi Arisu kicking Ryuen.
• Kamuro helps Long Aotian to the hospital.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter introduces a new format, presenting the Twelve Gold Saints (Classroom of the Elite version) as a series of interviews.
• Ayanokoji, now wearing the Pegasus Cloth, expresses determination to save Athena despite his lack of confidence.
• The first interview is with the Aries Gold Saint, who compares his Cloth's material (gold) to Ayanokoji's (silver), dismissing Ayanokoji's chances.

Character Developments

• Ayanokoji shows determination and willingness to face challenges, even when uncertain of victory.
• Aries Gold Saint displays arrogance and confidence in his own strength, looking down on Ayanokoji.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and confidence is explored through the material of the Cloths (gold vs. silver) and the Gold Saints' attitudes.
• The idea of facing challenges despite uncertainty is highlighted through Ayanokoji's decision to storm the Twelve Zodiacs.

Character Interactions

• Long Aotian interviews the Gold Saints about Ayanokoji's attempt to save Athena.
• Aries Gold Saint expresses disdain for Ayanokoji's chances and compares his strength to that of Leo.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ayanokoji enters the first palace alone to save Athena.
• He faces Aries, the first Zodiac Constellation, in a battle.
• Ayanokoji is defeated in one hit by Aries' Stardust Rotation skill.
• Aries, revealed to be Koenji Rokusuke, leaves for a vacation, allowing Ayanokoji to advance.

Character Developments

• Ayanokoji: Shows determination and courage in facing Aries alone.
• Koenji Rokusuke (Aries): Revealed to be vain and self-absorbed, prioritizing his appearance over battle.

Significant Themes

• Determination and resolve in the face of adversity (Ayanokoji).
• Vanity and self-obsession (Koenji Rokusuke).

Character Interactions

• Ayanokoji vs. Koenji Rokusuke (Aries): A brief, one-sided battle.
• Long Aotian (Narrator) interacts with Ayanokoji and the Zodiac Constellations, asking them questions and providing updates.

Key Plot Points & Events

• A student council trial is held, presided over by Horikita Manabu.
• The defendants, Yamada, Ryuen, and Ibuki, are severely injured, while the victims, Long Aotian, Sakayanagi Arisu, and Kamuro Masumi, appear unharmed.
• Long Aotian presents a video and testimony claiming he was assaulted by the defendants.
• The victims present medical reports, while the defendants deny the accusations and present their own reports.
• Horikita Manabu expresses surprise and skepticism throughout the trial.

Character Developments

• Long Aotian demonstrates cunning and acting skills, trying to pass off his injuries as genuine.
• Sakayanagi Arisu shows composure and sharpness, seeing through Long Aotian's act.
• Kamuro Masumi finds Long Aotian's performance amusing and shameless.
• Ibuki displays anger and disbelief at the accusations.
• Ryuen appears genuinely injured and traumatized.
• Horikita Manabu maintains a stern and questioning demeanor throughout the trial.

Significant Themes

• The theme of deception and manipulation is prominent, with Long Aotian trying to frame the defendants.
• The trial highlights the power dynamics and rivalries between classes.
• The chapter explores the consequences of one's actions and the potential for karma to "turn the world upside down."

Character Interactions

• Long Aotian interacts with Sakayanagi Arisu and Kamuro Masumi, trying to maintain his facade while they see through his act.
• Ibuki and Ryuen interact with Long Aotian, expressing their anger and disbelief at his accusations.
• Horikita Manabu interacts with all the characters, questioning and observing the proceedings with skepticism.
• Sakayanagi Arisu and Kamuro Masumi share a moment of understanding, both seeing through Long Aotian's deception.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Aotian and Ibuki's class face off in a debate over a dispute.
• Long Aotian presents a forged psychiatric report to claim mental instability and extort points from Ibuki's class.
• Ibuki and Kamuro engage in a heated debate, with Long Aotian and Ryuen exchanging threats.
• Long Aotian is injured and returns to Sakura's dorm, where he is visited by Kushida Kikyo.
• Long Aotian, Sakura, and Kushida Kikyo share a moment of closeness, with Long Aotian deciding to cook dinner for them.

Character Developments

• Long Aotian demonstrates his cunning and shamelessness in the debate, using Ibuki's methods against her.
• Ibuki shows her determination and anger but ultimately accepts the settlement.
• Sakura shows understanding and acceptance of Long Aotian's actions, while Kushida Kikyo struggles with her feelings.
• Long Aotian displays care and consideration for Sakura and Kushida Kikyo, deciding to cook for them.

Significant Themes

• Competition and manipulation in the school's society.
• The complexity of human emotions and relationships, particularly jealousy and acceptance.
• The consequences of one's actions and the importance of understanding others' perspectives.

Character Interactions

• Long Aotian and Ibuki engage in a tense debate, with Long Aotian gaining the upper hand.
• Long Aotian and Ryuen exchange threats, revealing their mutual animosity.
• Long Aotian, Sakura, and Kushida Kikyo share a moment of closeness, with Long Aotian showing care and consideration for both of them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ayanokoji is 'invited' out of the school by an unknown person.
• He agrees to return on the condition that he can seek revenge.
• Long Aotian serves chicken soup to Sakura and Kushida, who were sleeping together.
• Sakura and Kushida discuss the possibility of Class D students seeking revenge for their expulsion.

Character Developments

• Ayanokoji shows determination and resolve in seeking revenge.
• Long Aotian displays his caring and protective nature towards Sakura and Kushida.
• Sakura and Kushida's relationship deepens, showing understanding and concern for each other.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and its consequences.
• The power dynamics between Ayanokoji and Long Aotian.
• The evolving relationship between Sakura and Kushida.

Character Interactions

• Ayanokoji and the unknown man: Ayanokoji shows composure and resolve, while the man shows curiosity and amusement.
• Long Aotian, Sakura, and Kushida: Long Aotian shows affection and care towards both girls, while Sakura and Kushida display understanding and concern for each other.
• Sakura and Kushida discuss the possibility of Class D students seeking revenge, showing their awareness of the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Aotian shows kindness to Kushida and Sakura, feeding them chicken soup.
• In Class D, students start showing signs of poor health due to their vegetable-only diet.
• Karuizawa asks Kushida for points, leading to a class-wide argument about Horikita's use of their points.
• Ayanokoji returns to the classroom, noticed by Kushida and Horikita.

Character Developments

• Kushida manipulates the situation to turn the class against Horikita.
• Horikita stands firm in her decision to use the points for investigating Sudo's situation.
• Wang Meiyu is revealed to be secretly in love with Hirata.
• Ayanokoji's expulsion is seemingly lifted, and he returns to the class.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and deception (Kushida's actions).
• Class unity and division (argument over points usage).
• The consequences of Horikita's decisions on the class.

Character Interactions

• Kushida and Long Aotian: Long Aotian shows kindness to Kushida, while she remains suspicious.
• Kushida and Karuizawa: Karuizawa asks Kushida for points, leading to an argument.
• Kushida and Horikita: Kushida manipulates the class to blame Horikita for their situation.
• Kushida and Wang Meiyu: Kushida protects Wang Meiyu from the chaos.
• Ayanokoji and Horikita: Ayanokoji returns to the classroom, making eye contact with Horikita.