Ichinose

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Background / History

Ichinose witnessed Kato Satsu brutally attack a shop clerk. Though terrified, she recorded the scene on her phone and called for security; the footage was later confiscated by the school. Afterward, she remained in a security room with Chihiro, whom she tried to comfort despite her own fear. 14 15 37

Her experience with Satsu left her convinced that he was dangerous. When she later encountered him with Ayanokoji and Hasebe, she froze in terror and fled when he approached. 31 32

Appearance

Ichinose is a girl with long pink hair. During her encounter with Satsu, her fear is physically apparent: she trembles, breathes rapidly, and struggles to speak. 31 32

• Long pink hair 31
• Her expression becomes visibly anxious and frightened around Satsu 31 37

Personality

Ichinose is compassionate and protective of her classmates. When Satsu came to Class B seeking Mako Amikura, she interpreted his attention as a threat and immediately sought help from Hoshinomiya. When her teacher proved unaware of Satsu's history, Ichinose warned Mako and the other Class B girls herself. 35

Her fear of Satsu does not prevent her from confronting him. She arranges a private conversation in a camera-monitored area, carries a knife solely for self-defense, and demands that he leave her classmates alone. 37

She is cautious and responsible with the points her class has entrusted to her. Rather than accept Satsu's claims about his wealth at face value, she spends points to verify his financial background before deciding whether to enter an agreement with him. 37 38 39

Equipment / Items

• Phone — Used to record Satsu's attack on the shop clerk; the recording was later confiscated by the school. 14 37
• Folding fruit knife — Carried in her pocket as self-defense while meeting Satsu. 37

Relationships

• Kato Satsu — A feared adversary and later contractual partner. Ichinose witnessed his violent breakdown, attempts to protect Class B from him, and ultimately transfers him one million points under a school-sanctioned contract. 14 35 37 41
• Mako Amikura — Classmate whom Ichinose tries to protect after Satsu seeks contact with her. 35 36
• Chihiro — Class B student comforted by Ichinose in the security room after Satsu's incident. 15
• Hoshinomiya — Her homeroom teacher. Ichinose seeks her help over Mako's safety and later purchases limited information from her to verify Satsu's family wealth. 35 38 39
• Class B — Ichinose serves as its class representative and holds points entrusted to her by classmates. 34 37

Story Role / Major Arcs

Witness to Satsu's violence

Ichinose records Satsu's attack on a shop clerk and is taken into security custody after guards arrive. Her terror of Satsu persists after the school rules the clerk's attempted assault made Satsu's actions self-defense. 14 15

Protecting Class B

After Satsu deliberately targets Class B to provoke her intervention, Ichinose attempts to shield Mako Amikura from him. She warns classmates to be cautious, confronts Satsu under surveillance, and offers one million points in exchange for him leaving Class B students alone. 34 35 36 37

The one-million-point contract

Satsu offers increasingly larger amounts of real money in exchange for a one-million-point loan, eventually proposing 300 million yen. Ichinose verifies that his family possesses exceptional wealth, then signs a sealed school contract and transfers him the points despite her doubts. 38 39 41

Notable Quotes

“This deal, I must make it!” 41

“No one would want to be friends with a lunatic like you. Who knows if you'll snap one day and lash out at Asako!” 37

Trivia

• Ichinose initially believes Ayanokoji and Hasebe are school monitors assigned to watch Satsu. 32
• She spends 100,000 points to view the wealth portion of Satsu's file; access to his complete file would have cost 500,000 points. 38
• She considers dropping out alongside Satsu if he fails to repay the million points, believing Class B could recover without her. 41