1 00:00:01,520 --> 00:00:11,990 {\an8}Remember to keep a clear head in difficult times. 2 00:00:05,770 --> 00:00:11,990 {\an3}Horace, "Odes (Carmina)" 3 00:00:13,010 --> 00:00:14,860 Advanced Nurturing High School 4 00:00:17,870 --> 00:00:19,050 {\an8}Reporting in. 5 00:00:18,140 --> 00:00:19,640 ANHS - Student Council Room 6 00:00:19,370 --> 00:00:21,000 {\an8}I have the results of the first-years' 7 00:00:21,140 --> 00:00:23,390 {\an7}Class 3-A Student Council Secretary Tachibana Akane 8 00:00:21,330 --> 00:00:24,190 special test on the isolated island. 9 00:00:24,700 --> 00:00:25,660 The winner was— 10 00:00:25,660 --> 00:00:26,550 Class D. 11 00:00:26,550 --> 00:00:29,050 Y-Yes... 12 00:00:27,350 --> 00:00:29,360 {\an7}Class 3-A Student Council President Horikita Manabu 13 00:00:30,690 --> 00:00:32,800 How will you clear your next challenge, 14 00:00:33,580 --> 00:00:34,860 Ayanokoji? 15 00:00:45,960 --> 00:00:47,460 {\an7}Class 1-D Ayanokoji Kiyotaka 16 00:00:48,440 --> 00:00:52,360 That man, your father, said this. 17 00:00:52,790 --> 00:00:56,990 "Someday, Kiyotaka will choose expulsion of his own accord." 18 00:01:00,670 --> 00:01:06,050 "All human behavior is goal-oriented," indeed... 19 00:02:33,710 --> 00:02:37,010 {\an5}m 10 0 l 75 0 l 75 10 l 0 10 20 00:02:33,710 --> 00:02:37,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 21 00:02:33,710 --> 00:02:37,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 22 00:02:33,710 --> 00:02:37,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 23 00:02:33,710 --> 00:02:37,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 24 00:02:33,710 --> 00:02:37,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 25 00:02:33,710 --> 00:02:37,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 26 00:02:33,710 --> 00:02:37,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 27 00:02:33,710 --> 00:02:37,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 28 00:02:33,710 --> 00:02:37,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 29 00:02:33,710 --> 00:02:37,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 30 00:02:33,710 --> 00:02:37,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 31 00:02:33,710 --> 00:02:37,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 32 00:02:33,710 --> 00:02:37,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 33 00:02:33,710 --> 00:02:37,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 34 00:02:33,710 --> 00:02:37,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 35 00:02:33,710 --> 00:02:37,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 36 00:02:33,710 --> 00:02:37,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 37 00:02:33,710 --> 00:02:37,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 38 00:02:33,710 --> 00:02:37,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 39 00:02:33,710 --> 00:02:37,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 40 00:02:33,710 --> 00:02:37,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 41 00:02:33,710 --> 00:02:37,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 42 00:02:33,710 --> 00:02:37,010 {\an5}2nd Season 43 00:02:33,710 --> 00:02:37,010 {\an5}Classroom of the Elite 44 00:02:33,710 --> 00:02:37,010 {\an5}Classroom of 45 00:02:33,710 --> 00:02:37,010 {\an5}the Elite 46 00:02:51,950 --> 00:02:54,450 Now this feels like summer break! 47 00:02:54,190 --> 00:02:56,360 Class 1-D Ike Kanji 48 00:02:54,190 --> 00:02:56,360 {\an2}Class 1-D Yamauchi Haruki 49 00:02:54,450 --> 00:02:55,630 You said it! 50 00:02:57,750 --> 00:02:59,260 {\an9}Class 1-D Sakura Airi 51 00:03:03,470 --> 00:03:04,970 {\an7}Class 1-D Koenji Rokusuke 52 00:03:06,790 --> 00:03:08,580 Knock it off, Koenji! 53 00:03:06,970 --> 00:03:08,580 {\an7}Class 1-D Sudo Ken 54 00:03:09,110 --> 00:03:11,580 Damn it! Quit laughin'! 55 00:03:12,100 --> 00:03:13,850 {\an7}Class 1-D Horikita Suzune 56 00:03:12,430 --> 00:03:13,850 Horikita-san! 57 00:03:14,340 --> 00:03:15,980 {\an8}What are you up to? 58 00:03:14,480 --> 00:03:15,980 {\an7}Class 1-D Kushida Kikyo 59 00:03:15,980 --> 00:03:17,550 Isn't it obvious? 60 00:03:18,090 --> 00:03:19,480 Reading, huh? 61 00:03:19,480 --> 00:03:21,960 It's not a romance novel, is it?! 62 00:03:21,960 --> 00:03:23,220 No. 63 00:03:24,290 --> 00:03:25,610 A lively day. 64 00:03:26,100 --> 00:03:27,270 Ayanokoji-kun. 65 00:03:28,350 --> 00:03:30,930 Would you like to join me for lunch? 66 00:03:28,870 --> 00:03:30,250 {\an7}Class 1-D Hirata Yosuke 67 00:03:30,930 --> 00:03:34,190 I'm meeting up with Karuizawa-san and a few others... 68 00:03:34,730 --> 00:03:35,960 No, thank you. 69 00:03:37,790 --> 00:03:40,610 What about just you and me, then? 70 00:03:41,350 --> 00:03:45,060 No, I'd rather not get on Karuizawa's bad side. 71 00:03:45,060 --> 00:03:46,620 Hirata-kun! 72 00:03:46,620 --> 00:03:47,870 I made it! 73 00:03:47,870 --> 00:03:49,120 Ready to go? 74 00:03:49,260 --> 00:03:50,870 {\an7}Class 1-D Karuizawa Kei 75 00:03:50,870 --> 00:03:52,080 Karuizawa-san. 76 00:03:52,080 --> 00:03:53,310 Actually... 77 00:03:53,310 --> 00:03:55,380 Do you mind if Ayanokoji-kun joins us? 78 00:03:55,380 --> 00:03:56,810 Aww... 79 00:03:56,810 --> 00:03:57,980 Forget that! 80 00:03:57,980 --> 00:04:00,880 I found the awesomest teppanyaki place! 81 00:04:01,310 --> 00:04:04,410 {\an8}All students. Your attention, please. 82 00:04:05,640 --> 00:04:08,640 {\an8}The special test will begin shortly. 83 00:04:09,250 --> 00:04:13,550 {\an8}All students will receive an email from the school. 84 00:04:14,140 --> 00:04:17,880 {\an8}Please check your phones and follow the instructions found there. 85 00:04:19,150 --> 00:04:21,010 "Regarding the special test. 86 00:04:19,150 --> 00:04:26,180 {\an7}Advanced Nurturing High School Regarding the Special Test All students, Please come to the indicated room at the indicated time. Those who are more than ten minutes late may receive a penalty. Come to room 507 by 5:30 PM today. Advanced Nurturing High School Special Test Management Center 87 00:04:21,850 --> 00:04:25,930 Please come to the indicated room at the indicated time." 88 00:04:25,660 --> 00:04:35,670 {\an7}All students, Please come to the indicated room at the indicated time. Those who are more than ten minutes late may receive a penalty. Come to room 504 by 6:00 PM today. Advanced Nurturing High School Special Test Management Center 89 00:04:25,930 --> 00:04:30,870 "Those who are more than ten minutes late may receive a penalty. 90 00:04:30,870 --> 00:04:35,670 Come to room 504 by 6:00 PM today." 91 00:04:41,420 --> 00:04:42,460 Enter. 92 00:04:49,050 --> 00:04:51,180 Yukimura and the Professor? 93 00:04:51,180 --> 00:04:53,690 So it is revealed! 94 00:04:51,330 --> 00:04:52,830 {\an7}Class 1-D Sotomura Hideo 95 00:04:53,690 --> 00:04:56,190 One of the two final seats was that of Ayanokoji-dono! 96 00:04:56,190 --> 00:04:58,310 {\an8}This is quite strange, isn't it? 97 00:04:56,330 --> 00:04:57,830 {\an9}Class 1-D Yukimura Teruhiko 98 00:04:58,570 --> 00:04:59,260 Yes. 99 00:05:00,320 --> 00:05:02,630 One more person is due to arrive. 100 00:05:00,460 --> 00:05:01,960 {\an9}Class 1-A Instructor Majima Tomoya 101 00:05:02,630 --> 00:05:04,310 Please wait quietly until they do. 102 00:05:13,250 --> 00:05:15,500 'Scuse me. 103 00:05:16,020 --> 00:05:17,660 What the heck? 104 00:05:17,660 --> 00:05:20,120 What are you guys doing here? 105 00:05:20,120 --> 00:05:23,220 You're late. Take your seat at once. 106 00:05:23,220 --> 00:05:24,670 Fine... 107 00:05:30,280 --> 00:05:32,070 She seems vaguely upset. 108 00:05:32,510 --> 00:05:36,190 I will now explain the special test. 109 00:05:37,040 --> 00:05:38,600 {\an8}Special Test 110 00:05:37,340 --> 00:05:42,830 The test will be administered among eight discrete groups, 111 00:05:42,830 --> 00:05:45,450 each named after a planet of the solar system. 112 00:05:46,110 --> 00:05:50,430 Each group will include a sampling of students from each class. 113 00:05:50,810 --> 00:05:53,120 Fourteen in total. 114 00:05:53,120 --> 00:05:55,110 Class C is in here, too! 115 00:05:55,110 --> 00:05:58,310 Three from Class A, and Class B, too! 116 00:05:58,310 --> 00:06:00,630 A-Aren't they our enemies?! 117 00:06:00,630 --> 00:06:07,530 We'll be acting not as members of Class D, but as part of the "Mars" group. 118 00:06:07,530 --> 00:06:10,620 And our test result will be assigned to the group as a whole. 119 00:06:11,660 --> 00:06:13,290 The testing period is three days long. 120 00:06:13,690 --> 00:06:16,390 There will be one day of rest in between. 121 00:06:16,390 --> 00:06:20,170 At 8:00 AM, the school will send an email 122 00:06:20,170 --> 00:06:22,840 declaring one member of the group "the VIP." 123 00:06:21,080 --> 00:06:22,960 VIP 124 00:06:23,270 --> 00:06:27,140 Twice each day, a discussion will be held within the group, 125 00:06:27,140 --> 00:06:29,820 in which we will attempt to discern the VIP's identity. 126 00:06:29,820 --> 00:06:32,830 Thirty minutes after the sixth discussion concludes, 127 00:06:33,140 --> 00:06:35,490 we will mail our answer to the school. 128 00:06:35,870 --> 00:06:38,300 Each person can send only one answer. 129 00:06:38,300 --> 00:06:42,050 However, the VIP themselves is not allowed to answer. 130 00:06:38,770 --> 00:06:42,840 VIP 131 00:06:42,840 --> 00:06:45,460 Um, "Case 1"... 132 00:06:45,460 --> 00:06:50,410 If everyone—aside from the VIP and the VIP's classmates— 133 00:06:47,710 --> 00:06:51,780 VIP 134 00:06:49,880 --> 00:06:57,410 {\an8}Same Class 135 00:06:49,880 --> 00:06:57,410 {\an8}Same Class 136 00:06:49,880 --> 00:06:57,410 {\an8}Same Class 137 00:06:50,410 --> 00:06:53,160 gets the correct answer, 138 00:06:53,160 --> 00:06:57,000 all members of the group will be gifted 500,000 private points. 139 00:06:53,200 --> 00:06:57,410 {\an8}500,000 PPt 140 00:06:57,000 --> 00:06:59,910 And the VIP will receive an additional 500,000. 141 00:06:57,410 --> 00:07:00,520 VIP 142 00:06:57,410 --> 00:07:00,520 {\an7}500,000 PPt 143 00:06:57,410 --> 00:07:00,520 {\an7}500,000 PPt 144 00:07:00,520 --> 00:07:02,400 F-Five hundred thousand?! 145 00:07:02,400 --> 00:07:05,520 Then the VIP gets twice that? A million?! 146 00:07:05,970 --> 00:07:07,280 "Case 2." 147 00:07:07,280 --> 00:07:11,640 If at least one person—aside from the VIP and the VIP's classmates— 148 00:07:08,280 --> 00:07:14,910 VIP 149 00:07:09,190 --> 00:07:15,330 {\an8}Same Class 150 00:07:09,190 --> 00:07:15,330 {\an8}Same Class 151 00:07:09,190 --> 00:07:15,330 {\an8}Same Class 152 00:07:09,190 --> 00:07:15,330 {\an8}Same Class 153 00:07:11,640 --> 00:07:14,740 fails to answer or guesses wrong, 154 00:07:14,740 --> 00:07:18,750 the VIP will receive 500,000 private points. 155 00:07:14,910 --> 00:07:18,750 VIP 156 00:07:15,910 --> 00:07:18,750 {\an7}500,000 PPt 157 00:07:15,910 --> 00:07:18,750 {\an7}500,000 PPt 158 00:07:18,750 --> 00:07:23,850 Case 2 represents a scenario in which the VIP keeps their identity hidden. 159 00:07:22,830 --> 00:07:29,130 VIP 160 00:07:24,500 --> 00:07:28,620 In this case, only the VIP receives 500,000 points. 161 00:07:26,090 --> 00:07:29,130 {\an7}500,000 PPt 162 00:07:26,090 --> 00:07:29,130 {\an7}500,000 PPt 163 00:07:29,130 --> 00:07:34,660 But attempting to expose the VIP before the test has concluded 164 00:07:35,100 --> 00:07:38,560 will lead to a Case 3 or 4 result. 165 00:07:38,870 --> 00:07:41,490 In these two situations, answers will be accepted 166 00:07:41,490 --> 00:07:45,110 at any time of the day during the testing period. 167 00:07:45,110 --> 00:07:48,790 Answers will also be accepted in the thirty minutes after the test period concludes, 168 00:07:48,790 --> 00:07:51,810 but in either case, wrong answers will result in a penalty. 169 00:07:52,760 --> 00:07:54,240 "Case 3." 170 00:07:54,240 --> 00:07:54,910 VIP 171 00:07:54,240 --> 00:07:58,850 If someone other than the VIP emails the school before the testing period is over, 172 00:07:54,910 --> 00:08:05,330 VIP 173 00:07:58,850 --> 00:08:00,760 and gives the correct answer, 174 00:08:00,760 --> 00:08:05,160 that student's class will receive fifty class points, 175 00:08:05,160 --> 00:08:08,770 and the one who gave the correct answer will receive 500,000 private points. 176 00:08:06,210 --> 00:08:09,050 {\an5}500,000 PPt 177 00:08:06,210 --> 00:08:09,050 {\an5}500,000 PPt 178 00:08:08,770 --> 00:08:11,590 At this point, that group's test will conclude. 179 00:08:12,670 --> 00:08:15,710 If the correct answer comes from someone in the VIP's own class, 180 00:08:13,900 --> 00:08:17,680 VIP 181 00:08:14,780 --> 00:08:17,680 {\an8}Same Class 182 00:08:14,780 --> 00:08:17,680 {\an8}Same Class 183 00:08:15,710 --> 00:08:17,290 their answer will be declared invalid, 184 00:08:17,290 --> 00:08:18,780 and the test will continue. 185 00:08:17,680 --> 00:08:19,390 {\an8}Test Continues 186 00:08:19,770 --> 00:08:20,890 "Case 4." 187 00:08:20,890 --> 00:08:21,560 VIP 188 00:08:20,890 --> 00:08:25,510 If someone other than the VIP emails the school before the testing period is over, 189 00:08:21,560 --> 00:08:33,240 VIP 190 00:08:25,510 --> 00:08:27,310 and gives an incorrect answer, 191 00:08:28,110 --> 00:08:33,050 that student's class will lose fifty class points, 192 00:08:33,050 --> 00:08:37,250 and the VIP will receive 500,000 private points, 193 00:08:33,240 --> 00:08:37,200 VIP 194 00:08:34,320 --> 00:08:41,540 {\an5}500,000 PPt 195 00:08:34,320 --> 00:08:41,540 {\an5}500,000 PPt 196 00:08:37,200 --> 00:08:41,500 VIP 197 00:08:37,250 --> 00:08:40,910 while the VIP's class receives 50 class points. 198 00:08:37,970 --> 00:08:41,520 {\an8}Same Class 199 00:08:37,970 --> 00:08:41,520 {\an8}Same Class 200 00:08:41,610 --> 00:08:46,500 And the moment the incorrect answer is received, the group's test will conclude. 201 00:08:47,920 --> 00:08:52,290 Additionally, if the incorrect answer comes from someone in the VIP's own class, 202 00:08:52,290 --> 00:08:54,930 their answer will be declared invalid and will not be accepted. 203 00:08:58,060 --> 00:08:59,180 I see. 204 00:08:59,180 --> 00:09:00,810 You can email in your answer... 205 00:09:00,810 --> 00:09:04,490 I'm not sure I followed all that... 206 00:09:04,490 --> 00:09:08,190 I, too, feel rather bewildered... 207 00:09:08,190 --> 00:09:10,130 I'll explain later. 208 00:09:10,130 --> 00:09:12,190 Don't bother the teacher about it. 209 00:09:12,190 --> 00:09:16,050 For this test, the school will preserve your anonymity. 210 00:09:16,370 --> 00:09:19,800 After the test concludes, only your group's result 211 00:09:19,800 --> 00:09:23,580 and class-wide point changes will be announced. 212 00:09:23,580 --> 00:09:26,080 What about the VIP's identity? 213 00:09:26,080 --> 00:09:27,590 It will not be announced. 214 00:09:27,590 --> 00:09:29,290 Neither will response status. 215 00:09:31,590 --> 00:09:32,590 {\an8}It seems really hard! 216 00:09:32,590 --> 00:09:33,840 {\an8}Yeah! 217 00:09:32,590 --> 00:09:36,380 There are four clear test results. 218 00:09:36,840 --> 00:09:41,110 The whole group shares the VIP answer and wins. 219 00:09:36,990 --> 00:09:38,590 {\an7}Class 1-B Ichinose Honami 220 00:09:38,740 --> 00:09:40,350 {\an9}Class 1-B Kanzaki Ryuji 221 00:09:42,220 --> 00:09:45,730 {\an8}In the final response, at least one person gets it wrong, 222 00:09:42,370 --> 00:09:43,970 {\an9}Class 1-A Katsuragi Kohei 223 00:09:44,120 --> 00:09:45,730 {\an7}Class 1-A Totsuka Yahiko 224 00:09:45,730 --> 00:09:48,230 and the VIP wins. 225 00:09:48,230 --> 00:09:52,040 A traitor discovers the VIP. 226 00:09:50,130 --> 00:09:51,750 {\an9}Class 1-C Ryuen Kakeru 227 00:09:52,480 --> 00:09:54,500 And the final possibility... 228 00:09:54,500 --> 00:09:58,240 There's a traitor, but they incorrectly guess the VIP's identity. 229 00:09:58,240 --> 00:09:59,360 "Thinking." 230 00:09:59,600 --> 00:10:02,820 Analyzing the situation at hand, clarifying all subjects at issue, 231 00:10:03,290 --> 00:10:06,290 then going through a problem-solving process, 232 00:10:06,290 --> 00:10:09,370 speculating and assigning new values. 233 00:10:09,750 --> 00:10:11,550 Under these test conditions, 234 00:10:11,550 --> 00:10:14,090 speculating on how others will act, 235 00:10:14,090 --> 00:10:15,710 processing that, and influencing them... 236 00:10:17,110 --> 00:10:18,590 It sounds annoying. 237 00:10:19,510 --> 00:10:24,010 {\an5}m 10 0 l 75 0 l 75 10 l 0 10 238 00:10:19,510 --> 00:10:24,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 239 00:10:19,510 --> 00:10:24,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 240 00:10:19,510 --> 00:10:24,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 241 00:10:19,510 --> 00:10:24,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 242 00:10:19,510 --> 00:10:24,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 243 00:10:19,510 --> 00:10:24,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 244 00:10:19,510 --> 00:10:24,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 245 00:10:19,510 --> 00:10:24,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 246 00:10:19,510 --> 00:10:24,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 247 00:10:19,510 --> 00:10:24,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 248 00:10:19,510 --> 00:10:24,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 249 00:10:19,510 --> 00:10:24,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 250 00:10:19,510 --> 00:10:24,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 251 00:10:19,510 --> 00:10:24,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 252 00:10:19,510 --> 00:10:24,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 253 00:10:19,510 --> 00:10:24,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 254 00:10:19,510 --> 00:10:24,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 255 00:10:19,510 --> 00:10:24,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 256 00:10:19,510 --> 00:10:24,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 257 00:10:19,510 --> 00:10:24,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 258 00:10:19,510 --> 00:10:24,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 259 00:10:19,510 --> 00:10:24,010 {\an5}m 0 0 l 27.5 0 l 27.5 27.5 l 0 27.5 260 00:10:19,510 --> 00:10:24,010 {\an5}2nd Season 261 00:10:19,510 --> 00:10:24,010 {\an5}Classroom of the Elite 262 00:10:19,510 --> 00:10:24,010 {\an5}Classroom of 263 00:10:19,510 --> 00:10:24,010 {\an5}the Elite 264 00:10:25,750 --> 00:10:27,140 It's almost time. 265 00:10:27,140 --> 00:10:28,140 Yes. 266 00:10:29,290 --> 00:10:30,650 You Have a New Message 267 00:10:29,290 --> 00:10:30,650 Sender: Advanced Nurturing High School 268 00:10:29,290 --> 00:10:30,650 Cancel 269 00:10:29,290 --> 00:10:30,650 Open 270 00:10:33,210 --> 00:10:35,030 I have the same message. 271 00:10:35,030 --> 00:10:38,380 It appears neither of us was selected as VIP. 272 00:10:38,780 --> 00:10:41,780 This reduces our options. 273 00:10:41,780 --> 00:10:45,410 What do you think of this special test? 274 00:10:45,410 --> 00:10:47,980 It largely depends on how the VIP approaches it. 275 00:10:48,340 --> 00:10:51,920 Although I've thought of several preliminary routes to victory. 276 00:10:52,760 --> 00:10:54,140 Impressive indeed. 277 00:10:54,140 --> 00:10:56,550 I look forward to your results. 278 00:10:56,550 --> 00:11:00,570 I'm also looking forward to seeing where you take your group. 279 00:11:01,010 --> 00:11:02,300 Do you require my aid? 280 00:11:02,300 --> 00:11:04,470 No, thank you. 281 00:11:04,470 --> 00:11:06,680 And just so that I know, 282 00:11:06,680 --> 00:11:08,330 the person you're most on guard for is— 283 00:11:08,330 --> 00:11:09,940 Lovely weather, isn't it? 284 00:11:09,940 --> 00:11:11,940 Why don't you let me join you? 285 00:11:13,530 --> 00:11:16,190 Suzune, are you the VIP? 286 00:11:16,730 --> 00:11:18,690 You know I wouldn't tell you that. 287 00:11:18,690 --> 00:11:22,290 Or... would you tell me if I asked? 288 00:11:22,290 --> 00:11:24,320 If you wished it, by all means. 289 00:11:24,700 --> 00:11:26,600 But let me ask you first... 290 00:11:26,910 --> 00:11:30,710 How did you achieve that result on the deserted island test? 291 00:11:30,710 --> 00:11:35,830 Her reports showed no sign of you taking any action at all. 292 00:11:30,850 --> 00:11:32,730 {\an7}Class 1-C Ibuki Mio 293 00:11:35,830 --> 00:11:38,380 You think I'm stupid enough to let her see through me? 294 00:11:38,380 --> 00:11:42,330 She struggled against me even when I was sick. 295 00:11:42,330 --> 00:11:44,660 How about a rematch, then?! 296 00:11:45,720 --> 00:11:47,260 The result of the previous test... 297 00:11:47,260 --> 00:11:51,480 It's not difficult to achieve, when you know how it's done. 298 00:11:51,480 --> 00:11:56,330 But very few could come up with it and execute it under those conditions. 299 00:11:56,870 --> 00:12:00,590 Not the kind of plan that an earnest little girl like you could think up, 300 00:12:00,990 --> 00:12:02,140 Suzune. 301 00:12:02,140 --> 00:12:04,750 Sorry to burst your bubble, but I have no friends. 302 00:12:05,270 --> 00:12:09,120 Ayanokoji-kun over there is the best I've been able to manage. 303 00:12:09,120 --> 00:12:12,610 Though he's such a bumbler, I'd hardly call him a collaborator... 304 00:12:12,610 --> 00:12:15,590 You must be tired of pathetic hangers-on. 305 00:12:17,000 --> 00:12:18,380 Don't take my picture! 306 00:12:18,380 --> 00:12:20,150 It's a little game. 307 00:12:20,150 --> 00:12:22,740 I'm going to find out who's pulling your strings. 308 00:12:23,220 --> 00:12:26,370 Everyone, including your hanger-on, is in my cross hairs. 309 00:12:26,370 --> 00:12:29,390 You seem awfully obsessed with Class D. 310 00:12:29,390 --> 00:12:33,550 I know the limits of what Katsuragi and Ichinose can do. 311 00:12:33,550 --> 00:12:35,400 They're no threat to me. 312 00:12:37,450 --> 00:12:40,510 You're suddenly the woman of the hour, Horikita. 313 00:12:40,510 --> 00:12:43,620 And whose fault is that? 314 00:12:43,620 --> 00:12:47,830 The more they box her in, the more eager she becomes to fight. 315 00:12:48,420 --> 00:12:50,850 There's nothing to worry about here, I see. 316 00:12:51,290 --> 00:12:52,410 What now? 317 00:12:52,940 --> 00:12:53,990 Nothing. 318 00:12:56,690 --> 00:12:59,170 {\an7}Special Test 1st Discussion 319 00:12:59,310 --> 00:13:00,820 {\an7}Special Test Mars Group 320 00:13:04,610 --> 00:13:07,800 This has to be the worst team ever. 321 00:13:09,300 --> 00:13:10,810 {\an7}Class 1-A Machida Koji 322 00:13:10,810 --> 00:13:12,810 {\an7}Class 1-A Takemoto Shigeru 323 00:13:10,810 --> 00:13:12,810 {\an7}Class 1-A Morishige Takuro 324 00:13:12,810 --> 00:13:14,810 {\an7}Class 1-B Hamaguchi Tetsuya 325 00:13:12,810 --> 00:13:14,810 {\an7}Class 1-B Beppu Ryota 326 00:13:16,310 --> 00:13:18,310 {\an7}Class 1-C Yamashita Saki 327 00:13:16,310 --> 00:13:18,310 {\an7}Class 1-C Yabu Nanami 328 00:13:18,310 --> 00:13:19,820 {\an7}Class 1-C Manabe Shiho 329 00:13:19,820 --> 00:13:21,690 Attention, everyone! 330 00:13:21,690 --> 00:13:23,810 Why don't we start with introductions? 331 00:13:23,810 --> 00:13:26,700 The school told us to do that, after all! 332 00:13:26,700 --> 00:13:29,940 Is that really something we need to bother with? 333 00:13:29,940 --> 00:13:32,330 Let's leave it to anyone who really wants to do it. 334 00:13:32,330 --> 00:13:35,370 Yeah, I guess I can't force you, can I? 335 00:13:35,370 --> 00:13:39,710 But it's entirely possible that the room is bugged! 336 00:13:39,710 --> 00:13:41,090 Well... 337 00:13:41,090 --> 00:13:45,840 If that's the case, the people who don't introduce themselves might be penalized. 338 00:13:46,850 --> 00:13:47,840 I'll do it, then. 339 00:13:48,060 --> 00:13:49,220 Thanks! 340 00:13:49,220 --> 00:13:52,850 Ichinose immediately takes the initiative. 341 00:13:54,230 --> 00:13:56,980 So, how should we go about this? 342 00:13:56,980 --> 00:14:00,980 If you don't like the idea of me playing moderator, let me know, okay? 343 00:14:00,980 --> 00:14:02,810 And the way she brings that up... 344 00:14:02,810 --> 00:14:06,490 Anyone who objects will be volunteering to be moderator themselves. 345 00:14:06,490 --> 00:14:10,770 And in the process of leading the conversation, they may reveal too much. 346 00:14:11,490 --> 00:14:13,080 Most will avoid it. 347 00:14:13,900 --> 00:14:17,610 Since I don't see any objections, I'll moderate! 348 00:14:17,610 --> 00:14:22,130 First, I think we should talk out any aspects of the test that seem unclear. 349 00:14:22,130 --> 00:14:24,580 Does anyone have any questions? 350 00:14:26,630 --> 00:14:30,010 I guess I'll start, then! 351 00:14:30,370 --> 00:14:34,010 I feel like we should try to complete the test together. 352 00:14:34,010 --> 00:14:39,390 In other words, our best option would be to go for Case 1. 353 00:14:39,660 --> 00:14:41,520 What do you all think? 354 00:14:41,520 --> 00:14:43,770 That's a no-brainer, right? 355 00:14:43,770 --> 00:14:45,900 I'm in favor, naturally. 356 00:14:45,900 --> 00:14:47,260 {\an8}Indeed! 357 00:14:45,900 --> 00:14:47,260 Agreed. 358 00:14:47,260 --> 00:14:49,530 I'd like to have more private points, 359 00:14:49,530 --> 00:14:51,780 and I prefer to cooperate when I can. 360 00:14:51,780 --> 00:14:54,660 I'm in on this, baby! 361 00:14:54,660 --> 00:14:56,560 Who are you trying to be now? 362 00:14:56,560 --> 00:14:57,670 We... 363 00:14:57,670 --> 00:15:01,920 We of Class A have resolved to abstain from discussion. 364 00:15:06,420 --> 00:15:08,570 A-Abstain? 365 00:15:08,570 --> 00:15:09,930 For what purpose? 366 00:15:10,280 --> 00:15:12,930 I guess I came on too strong, huh? 367 00:15:12,930 --> 00:15:18,680 The simplest and most certain way to benefit from the test 368 00:15:18,680 --> 00:15:22,060 is to abstain from participation from beginning to end. 369 00:15:22,340 --> 00:15:24,130 Instructions from Katsuragi? 370 00:15:24,560 --> 00:15:29,820 To refuse discussion and let the unknown VIP run away with the points? 371 00:15:29,820 --> 00:15:32,630 What is the least desirable test result? 372 00:15:32,630 --> 00:15:34,860 Huh? Um... 373 00:15:34,860 --> 00:15:39,600 Someone figuring out the VIP and betraying everyone? 374 00:15:39,600 --> 00:15:41,100 Precisely. 375 00:15:41,100 --> 00:15:45,460 The worst-case scenario results from having a discussion, 376 00:15:45,460 --> 00:15:47,290 someone suspecting someone else of being the VIP, 377 00:15:47,290 --> 00:15:48,710 and getting it wrong. 378 00:15:48,710 --> 00:15:53,580 I acknowledge the wisdom of abstaining from discussion. 379 00:15:53,580 --> 00:15:56,720 But neglecting to identify VIPs 380 00:15:56,720 --> 00:16:00,600 could heighten the point disparity between the classes, couldn't it? 381 00:16:00,610 --> 00:16:04,000 What if the VIP distribution is extremely uneven, 382 00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:07,730 with VIPs being overrepresented within one class? 383 00:16:08,180 --> 00:16:09,950 Hamaguchi's concern is warranted. 384 00:16:10,670 --> 00:16:14,030 Without knowing the class distribution of VIPs among each group, 385 00:16:14,030 --> 00:16:16,330 the abstinence strategy is a difficult one to support. 386 00:16:16,740 --> 00:16:19,910 But Katsuragi will have recognized the mechanism behind it: 387 00:16:20,780 --> 00:16:22,090 "Fairness." 388 00:16:22,630 --> 00:16:24,750 "Fairness for all classes." 389 00:16:24,750 --> 00:16:27,170 This is a rule to which the school scrupulously adheres, 390 00:16:27,170 --> 00:16:29,260 and which was present in the previous test, as well. 391 00:16:29,660 --> 00:16:32,860 I would expect an even distribution of VIPs among the classes. 392 00:16:32,860 --> 00:16:35,010 You won't get all of them in one class. 393 00:16:35,010 --> 00:16:37,200 You... may be right. 394 00:16:37,200 --> 00:16:40,350 I think you guys make a great point. 395 00:16:40,350 --> 00:16:43,280 But actually carrying that out won't be easy. 396 00:16:43,280 --> 00:16:45,910 You're betting on the fact that none of the first-year students 397 00:16:45,910 --> 00:16:47,770 will suspect or betray anyone else. 398 00:16:47,770 --> 00:16:51,030 Complete trust exists between the members of Class A! 399 00:16:51,270 --> 00:16:53,780 It does sound easier than trying to find the VIP... 400 00:16:53,780 --> 00:16:56,030 Might we perhaps accept their offer? 401 00:16:56,030 --> 00:16:58,900 I see no reason to object. 402 00:17:01,550 --> 00:17:03,480 I just feel like Machida-kun's strategy 403 00:17:03,480 --> 00:17:09,040 is one that Class A, specifically, is incentivized to suggest. 404 00:17:09,040 --> 00:17:11,420 Am I missing a drawback to leaving the answer hidden? 405 00:17:11,420 --> 00:17:13,400 You're forcing the people of lower classes 406 00:17:13,400 --> 00:17:16,550 to waste one of their few chances at turning things around. 407 00:17:16,550 --> 00:17:18,050 That's... 408 00:17:18,050 --> 00:17:23,420 A united front plan guarantees there'll be no change in the final class rankings. 409 00:17:23,420 --> 00:17:27,060 Your plan involves a united front, as well! 410 00:17:27,060 --> 00:17:28,950 Not quite, actually! 411 00:17:29,440 --> 00:17:33,380 Our group contains four members each from Classes D and C, 412 00:17:33,380 --> 00:17:35,700 and only three each from Classes B and A. 413 00:17:35,700 --> 00:17:38,130 In other words, if we achieve the Case 1 result, 414 00:17:37,240 --> 00:17:43,450 {\an8}500,000 PPt 415 00:17:38,130 --> 00:17:43,450 Classes D and C each receive 500,000 extra private points. 416 00:17:43,450 --> 00:17:45,010 That's true. 417 00:17:45,010 --> 00:17:49,330 But wouldn't you be putting your own Class B at a disadvantage, as well? 418 00:17:49,330 --> 00:17:54,220 The alternative is possibly letting Class A run away with the win. 419 00:17:54,220 --> 00:17:57,970 After all, the VIP might be in your class! 420 00:17:57,970 --> 00:17:59,610 I agree with her. 421 00:17:59,610 --> 00:18:01,130 A fine counter-argument. 422 00:18:01,630 --> 00:18:04,630 Class B must have discussed this in advance. 423 00:18:10,980 --> 00:18:14,500 One way or another, Class A's philosophy remains unchanged. 424 00:18:14,500 --> 00:18:16,610 We will not participate in the discussions. 425 00:18:18,380 --> 00:18:19,990 Gosh... 426 00:18:19,990 --> 00:18:22,200 What'll we do with them? 427 00:18:23,640 --> 00:18:27,890 No one can actually argue with Machida or Ichinose. 428 00:18:28,520 --> 00:18:31,250 Each class has their own schemes. 429 00:18:32,250 --> 00:18:34,550 Can we talk a minute, Karuizawa-san? 430 00:18:36,010 --> 00:18:38,760 Hey. I've got a question for you! 431 00:18:39,130 --> 00:18:40,140 What? 432 00:18:40,140 --> 00:18:43,760 Did you have a fight with Rika before summer vacation? 433 00:18:43,760 --> 00:18:45,860 Huh? What? 434 00:18:45,860 --> 00:18:47,510 Who's Rika? 435 00:18:47,510 --> 00:18:51,160 A girl with glasses in our Class C! 436 00:18:51,160 --> 00:18:52,610 She does her hair in buns. 437 00:18:52,610 --> 00:18:53,650 You don't know her? 438 00:18:53,650 --> 00:18:56,390 Nope. Think you've got the wrong girl. 439 00:18:57,400 --> 00:19:00,030 She told us who it was! 440 00:19:00,030 --> 00:19:03,280 "A Class D girl with a ponytail" bullied her. 441 00:19:03,280 --> 00:19:05,250 She was waiting in line at a café, 442 00:19:05,250 --> 00:19:08,160 when someone shoved her aside to butt in! 443 00:19:08,160 --> 00:19:10,290 Yeah? Wasn't me. 444 00:19:12,050 --> 00:19:13,610 You don't remember? 445 00:19:13,610 --> 00:19:16,880 If it was you, we'd like to request an apology! 446 00:19:16,880 --> 00:19:18,920 You mind if we take a picture so Rika can check? 447 00:19:18,920 --> 00:19:20,630 Don't you dare take my picture! 448 00:19:22,650 --> 00:19:23,970 What's with you?! 449 00:19:23,970 --> 00:19:26,250 You might've broken her phone! 450 00:19:26,250 --> 00:19:28,790 Just tell the school and get a new one, then. 451 00:19:28,790 --> 00:19:31,100 I've got pictures and stuff on there! 452 00:19:31,100 --> 00:19:33,860 What's with you? What's the big deal? 453 00:19:33,860 --> 00:19:36,820 If it wasn't you, why are you being so pissy about it? 454 00:19:37,210 --> 00:19:38,360 Just let me take the picture! 455 00:19:38,360 --> 00:19:39,860 I said no! 456 00:19:39,860 --> 00:19:40,940 What's your problem? 457 00:19:40,940 --> 00:19:43,030 Look at her, playing the shy little girl! 458 00:19:43,030 --> 00:19:44,050 Are you kidding me? 459 00:19:44,050 --> 00:19:45,870 I'll hold her. You take the picture! 460 00:19:45,870 --> 00:19:46,990 Cut it out! 461 00:19:47,830 --> 00:19:50,270 Hey. What's all this noise? 462 00:19:50,270 --> 00:19:51,750 Machida-kun... 463 00:19:56,360 --> 00:19:58,760 She's upset. Stop picking on her. 464 00:19:58,760 --> 00:20:01,330 S-Stay out of this, Machida-kun! 465 00:20:01,330 --> 00:20:02,960 Do I need to call a teacher? 466 00:20:02,960 --> 00:20:04,260 W-Well... 467 00:20:04,260 --> 00:20:05,860 Let's go, everyone. 468 00:20:05,860 --> 00:20:07,140 S-Sure. 469 00:20:10,030 --> 00:20:11,940 Should we ask Rika again? 470 00:20:11,940 --> 00:20:14,020 A picture would be faster, though... 471 00:20:15,100 --> 00:20:17,070 Thanks, Machida-kun. 472 00:20:25,380 --> 00:20:26,890 {\an7}Special Test Mars Group 473 00:20:27,890 --> 00:20:29,390 {\an9}Special Test Second Discussion 474 00:20:30,010 --> 00:20:33,250 {\an9}Status: 475 00:20:31,640 --> 00:20:33,250 {\an7}Deadlocked 476 00:20:33,250 --> 00:20:35,970 I agree about the necessity of discussion. 477 00:20:35,970 --> 00:20:38,170 We want to learn the identity of the VIP. 478 00:20:38,170 --> 00:20:41,420 But do you really think talking is gonna bring that to bear? 479 00:20:41,420 --> 00:20:43,760 This test is way too hard. 480 00:20:43,760 --> 00:20:46,030 I'd say it depends on our approach. 481 00:20:46,030 --> 00:20:47,780 We could think of both this and 482 00:20:47,780 --> 00:20:51,390 the island tests as, essentially, a surprise for the students. 483 00:20:51,390 --> 00:20:52,890 Sunrise is my specialt— 484 00:20:52,890 --> 00:20:55,900 Isn't life aboard a cruise ship fun? 485 00:20:56,130 --> 00:20:58,760 Even if we do have to attend these meetings, 486 00:20:58,760 --> 00:21:00,900 we get to talk and use our phones as much as we want. 487 00:21:00,900 --> 00:21:02,530 I guess. 488 00:21:02,530 --> 00:21:04,870 So why don't we just chat? 489 00:21:04,870 --> 00:21:07,960 Staying in your shell all the time gets stuffy, right? 490 00:21:08,750 --> 00:21:11,640 You're free to enjoy yourselves as you wish, 491 00:21:11,640 --> 00:21:13,760 but I refuse to trust you. 492 00:21:13,760 --> 00:21:16,670 The VIP could be in Class B, as well. 493 00:21:16,670 --> 00:21:19,420 Can you trust your own comrades, Machida-kun? 494 00:21:21,320 --> 00:21:22,550 Of course I can.