Ch. 821Farewell, Kiriyama-senpai! Second Update!
Key Plot Points and Events
- The school has a unique system where students receive living expenses each month based on their class's evaluation points.
- The class Hachiman is in is not particularly strong, with most students having low Academic Ability (C, D, or E).
- There are weekly study sessions and monthly special exams to improve Academic Ability.
- Hachiman notices Iroha Isshiki researching psychology books, and later, Ryuen also sees these books returned.
- The class rankings are updated, with Second-year Class B (Ryuen's Class) now having 1775 points.
- The class Hachiman is in discusses the possibility of using students with low Academic Ability (E) to improve their chances in future exams.
Character Developments
- Hachiman continues to observe and analyze his surroundings, noticing Isshiki's interest in psychology books.
- Isshiki shows initiative in studying and improving her Academic Ability.
- Ryuen demonstrates curiosity and concern when he sees the psychology books.
- The students in Hachiman's class begin to consider the value of underachievers and how to utilize their abilities.
Significant Themes
- The importance of academic ability and effort in improving one's situation.
- The value and potential of underachievers, and how they can contribute to a team's success.
- The impact of class rankings and living expenses on students' motivation and well-being.
Character Interactions
- Hachiman and Isshiki have a brief interaction in the library, with Isshiki returning her books and borrowing more.
- Hachiman and Ryuen both notice Isshiki's interest in psychology books, leading to Ryuen's curiosity.
- The students in Hachiman's class discuss the possibility of using underachievers to improve their chances in exams, with Ike providing insight into their potential value.