Ch. 681It Was All That Man’s Plan! Part 1 (5k)!
Key Plot Points and Events
- A male student, Yagami, is expelled from the school, escorted out by adults, despite protesting that he hasn't faced Kiyotaka Ayanokoji yet.
- Hachiman returns to the Student Council office to find Arisu Sakayanagi waiting for him, and they check the results of the Cultural Festival exam together.
- Ryuen's class secures fourth place, earning 300 class evaluation points, which benefits Hachiman financially.
- Sakayanagi's class also receives 300 points, and she expresses curiosity about Hachiman's class catching up.
Character Developments
- Manabu Horikita learns about Kiyotaka Ayanokoji's presence and influence in the school.
- Hachiman returns to his duties as the Student Council Vice President, interacting with Sakayanagi.
Significant Themes
- The manipulation and influence of Kiyotaka Ayanokoji on other students.
- The competition and consequences of the school's merit-based system.
- The dynamics between Hachiman and Sakayanagi, hinting at potential romantic tension.
Character Interactions
- Manabu Horikita observes Yagami's expulsion, learning about Ayanokoji's influence.
- Hachiman and Sakayanagi interact while checking the exam results, with Sakayanagi standing unusually close to Hachiman.
- Hachiman reflects on Ryuen's class's tactics and Sakayanagi's performance.