Horikita Suzune

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Horikita Suzune (堀北铃音)
Alias(es)	Suzune; “Little Suzune” (used by Ryuuen, despite her objections) 25 161
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Class D 16
Occupation/Role	Student; a leading strategist for Class D 88 345
First Appearance	“Transaction” 4

Background

Suzune initially modeled herself after her older brother, Horikita Manabu, including adopting his preference for black. She later insists that black became a genuine preference of her own rather than simple imitation. Her drive to gain Manabu's approval strongly influences her ambition to elevate Class D. 29 89 156

At the beginning of the school year, she is distant and unwilling to associate with Ryuuen Kakeru, brushing off his attempt to speak with her and refusing to let him call her by her given name. 4 10

Appearance

Suzune is a tall, slender girl with jet-black hair. Her hair is initially described as long and straight, though she later experiments with a side ponytail and another new hairstyle noticed by Manabu. 4 102 107

• Usually wears her school uniform. 102 315
• Prefers black clothing. 156
• Has worn a cat-eared maid outfit, a sukumizu, and a bunny girl outfit while cooking under her arrangement with Ryuuen. 16 29 166

Personality

Suzune is initially icy, blunt, and intensely guarded. She openly calls Ryuuen's behavior disgusting, rejects his advances, and refuses to compromise her dignity merely for Points. 10 16

Her confidence can become arrogance. During the Benefactor Exam, she overestimates her judgment and falls into Ryuuen's trap; the resulting defeat forces her to confront her own shortcomings. 40

She is fiercely ambitious and competitive, particularly when Class D's future or Manabu's approval is at stake. To challenge Class A, she is willing to make difficult personal sacrifices, declaring simply, “I want to win.” 89

Suzune gradually becomes more attentive to the people around her. She worries over Wang Meiyu's condition, seeks help for Hirata, and accepts responsibility for Kushida Kikyo's actions while pursuing her reintegration into the class. 132 162 345

Her relationship with Ryuuen reveals a more vulnerable side: she struggles with jealousy, self-doubt, and unresolved attachment even after their breakup. 208 246 252 286

Abilities & Skills

Academic Ability and Tactical Leadership

Suzune is academically exceptional and frequently directs Class D's strategy in exams and internal crises. 40 345

• Negotiated terms that allowed Kouenji to participate solo in the Uninhabited Island Exam while binding him to contribute if he failed. 206
• Pressures Ayanokoji to reveal more of his ability and challenges him to an academic bet. 165
• Takes charge of Class D after the expulsion-vote incident, balancing the need to retain Kouenji's cooperation with her plan to win Kushida over. 345
• Makes mistakes under pressure: she misidentifies the Benefactor after falling for Ryuuen's deception and initially mishandles her confrontation with Kushida. 40 83

Home Economics and Cooking

Suzune excels at home economics and is an accomplished cook. Ryuuen's demanding requests force her to expand her repertoire beyond dishes she already knows. 16 29

• Prepared elaborate breakfasts including red bean tangyuan, sushi, tempura, miso soup, chow mein, and salad. 29
• Produces carefully presented meals with garnishes and enough portions for shared meals. 16
• Is regarded as the strongest cook among the first-year girls. 188
• Can adapt to unfamiliar recipes, though she must learn them as Ryuuen requests them. 29

Athleticism and Fighting Resolve

Suzune has good physical ability and ranks first among the girls in the physical-fitness test. 40 188

• Is willing to confront threats directly, including throwing a warning punch at Kushida and accepting Nagumo's challenge to fight. 83 231
• Climbs trees and repeatedly fishes to help provide food during survival conditions. 303 318
• Her determination exceeds her fighting strength against stronger opponents: Ryuuen restrains and repeatedly defeats her, while Nagumo easily overpowers her. 166 231

Relationships

• Ryuuen Kakeru — Initially manipulates Suzune through a Points-for-service agreement. Their arrangement develops into a relationship, but they later break up; their interactions remain emotionally charged and cooperative at times. 16 89 101 246 365
• Horikita Manabu — Her older brother and a major source of both insecurity and motivation. He encourages her growth, though he disapproves of Ryuuen as a partner. 108 123 156
• Ayanokoji Kiyotaka — Classmate and unreliable ally whom Suzune repeatedly pushes to contribute more to Class D. His departure leaves her feeling abandoned, despite his request that Ryuuen trust her. 165 321
• Kushida Kikyo — A hostile classmate whose betrayal Suzune uncovers. Suzune later chooses to seek Kushida's redemption, accepting a restrictive contract to restore her reputation and secure her cooperation. 83 345 351
• Hiyori Shiina — Teammate during the Uninhabited Island Exam. Hiyori is perceptive about Suzune's feelings for Ryuuen and offers her quiet support. 208 218 252
• Sudo Ken — Classmate whose confession Suzune rejects. When Sudo reacts violently, Suzune is rescued by Ryuuen. 428
• Kouenji Rokusuke — A difficult Class D asset whom Suzune tries to persuade rather than control. She secures his participation in exchange for future obligations. 206 345
• Ichinose Honami — Her discovery of Ichinose in Ryuuen's room intensifies the tension following Suzune's breakup with him. Suzune nevertheless shows concern for Ichinose after Ryuuen confirms their relationship. 246 247 304

Major Arcs

• Points Compromise — Ryuuen corners Suzune with Class D's need for Points. She accepts a contract to work for him, then immediately transfers the borrowed Points to Ayanokoji for the class. 16
• Benefactor Exam Failure — Her overconfidence is exploited by Ryuuen, costing her group class Points and forcing her to recognize her own arrogance. 40
• Kushida Confrontation — Suzune confronts Kushida over her middle-school behavior and later learns that Kushida was responsible for damage within Class D. 83
• Challenge to Class A — Determined to prove herself to Manabu, Suzune seeks Ryuuen's exam information and agrees to cooperate with him to challenge Class A. 88 89
• Class D Leadership — She handles classmates' personal and strategic problems, from Wang Meiyu's heartbreak to Ayanokoji's lack of participation. 162 165
• Uninhabited Island Exam — Suzune partners with Hiyori, faces Nagumo, supports survival efforts through fishing and food preparation, and wrestles with her feelings for Ryuuen. 208 231 304 318
• Aftermath of the Breakup — Though separated from Ryuuen, Suzune remains concerned about him and clashes with Ichinose over his behavior and their relationship. 246 247 286
• Kushida's Rehabilitation — Suzune assumes responsibility for the class's distrust, resolves to retain Kushida, and signs a contract that grants Kushida most of her Points. 345 351
• Sudo Incident — Suzune firmly rejects Sudo's confession and is endangered when he loses control; Ryuuen intervenes before the situation worsens. 428

Notable Quotes

“I'd prefer to be an excellent career woman.” 29

“I want to win!” 89