a b Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 12, 2017). "Yōkoso Jitsuryoku Shijō Shugi no Kyōshitsu e Anime Reveals Ending Theme Artist, July 12 Debut". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on January 1, 2022 . Retrieved June 12, 2017. He then goes up to Karuizawa and asks if she's disillusioned by him. She affirms that thought since she knew he betrayed her from the beginning. He tells her to think about it later and assures her that no one can use her past against her anymore. Ayanokōji says that he isn’t looking for forgiveness but he reassures her that he would save her again if something similar happened again. He then tells her to go get help from Chabashira and Manabu who are waiting below. Ayanokōji asks for the disappearance of the old, agreeable Sakayanagi, with his reply that he still respects him, though he equally intends to carry out his father's vision for the school. Taking another route, Ayanokōji asks why Kiyotaka was accepted. Sakayanagi replied that he was qualified however Ayanokōji caught his bluff, stating that he knows the process the school does is only for show. The pleasant smile Sakayanagi wore disappeared and after some wordplay, it was revealed that he was accepted due to Sakayanagi's judgment. The chairman then declares firmly that Kiyotaka's a valued student and he would personally protect him. Even if it was a request by Ayanokōji, he would refuse as long as Kiyotaka doesn’t wish for expulsion as he turned to him. Ayanokōji was infuriated and announce that he'll find another way. Before Sakayanagi could warn that extreme measures would have repercussions, Ayanokōji assures him that he wouldn’t pressurise the chairman and would play by the school rules. Sakayanagi then reassure Ayanokōji that no special treatment would be shown to his son. in Japanese). Media Factory. Archived from the original on October 24, 2021 . Retrieved February 26, 2021. Ressler, Karen (June 27, 2017). "Crunchyroll to Stream A Centaur's Life, Classroom of the Elite, Restaurant to Another World, Saiyuki Reload Blast Anime". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on November 9, 2021 . Retrieved June 28, 2017.

Ryuuen praises Ayanokōji for entertaining him and that it’d be best if it could last till the end. Ibuki knows that Ryuuen will use violence to assert his dominance over Ayanokōji like he did with Ishizaki, Komiya, Kondou and even Albert. She attempts to stop him but Ryuuen violently slaps Ibuki and tells everyone to keep it a secret for the best interest of both parties. Ryuuen understands but felt like it was a bad plan for Ayanokōji to reveal himself at this particular moment so no one would find out. Classroom of the Elite (Manga) Vol. 3". Seven Seas Entertainment. Archived from the original on March 31, 2022 . Retrieved March 31, 2022. During lunch, Horikita makes a request to Ayanokōji, which he would ignore if it became a hassle. She volunteers to lend him a book called 'Farewell, my lovely' by Raymond Chandler (that he couldn't get his hands on because it was so popular). She tells him to return it in her stead as it was due today. It would also be efficient for both party as Ayanokōji could ensure that he was the first to borrow it. He then wonders if it was her warped way of showing kindness as he took the book to the library. Volume 1 • Volume 2 • Volume 3 • Volume 4 • Volume 4.5 • Volume 5 • Volume 6 • Volume 7 • Volume 8 • Volume 9 • Volume 9.5Hodgkins, Crystalyn (February 21, 2022). "Classroom of the Elite TV Anime Gets Sequel". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on February 21, 2022 . Retrieved February 21, 2022. Hodgkins, Crystalyn (July 8, 2018). "Seven Seas Adds Railgun, Kobayashi's Dragon Maid, Orphen Spinoff Manga; 3 Light Novel Series". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on August 1, 2019 . Retrieved July 8, 2018. He informs Kiyotaka that the facility has resumed their operations and this time, nothing would inhibit him. Kiyotaka inquires why he is fixated on his and wouldn’t use the other contingencies as future successors. The simple reason given was that even though it's been smooth, no one has exhibited the talent Kiyotaka has displayed. Ayanokōji sternly asked his last question to him on whether he wants to leave freely or forced by him. After a long silence, he concluded Kiyotaka's answer. Moreover, he states that he still has much to learn here and questions whether any help could save the man before him. Classroom of the Elite: Horikita (Manga) Vol. 2". Seven Seas Entertainment. Archived from the original on April 5, 2023 . Retrieved April 5, 2023.

At around 2:00 PM Karuizawa shows up. Karuizawa feigns ignorance as she tries to figure out Ryuuen's intentions, with the latter remarking that she's a horrible actress. Ibuki becomes restless as she suspects Karuizawa has another card to play but Ryuuen reassured her that X is the sole card holder. He silenced Ibuki who was still worrying of the repercussions to them. Ryuuen reveals to her of the way X manipulated Manabe and was surprised that X had kept many details from Karuizawa when she showed her obliviousness. We also get to see another side of Kiyotaka, and if he wasn’t already one of my favorite main characters, he cemented his spot with this volume. Is he perfect? Far from it, but to see where he is now, from where he started… It’s a treat. Watching him grow (definitely slowly but surely), you can’t help but feel a sense of satisfaction as he changes from the tool his father created to something else.

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