Light Novel Volume 7: The Sports Festival Part 2

Lore & Background

The narrative tension escalates as Class D, led by the enigmatic Ayanokouji Kiyotaka and his public face Horikita Suzune, faces off against the seemingly invincible Class A. However, the real battle occurs in the shadows of alliances; students from rival classes form temporary pacts to sabotage leaders or secure specific positions that maximize point gains for their own groups while minimizing losses for others.

In Their Own Story

The stadium air was thick with humidity and the roar of thousands, but Kiyotaka saw only the geometry of the race. As the baton changed hands in the final leg, he watched Horikita's determined stride, knowing that her speed alone wouldn't be enough against Class A's calculated precision. The real victory lay not in crossing the finish line first, but in ensuring the opposing team stumbled at the exact moment their point calculation would crumble.

Reader's Guide

Alliances shift dramatically during the relay when a key runner from a rival class is intentionally slowed down by their own teammates to manipulate the final standings. This betrayal forces Class D to adapt instantly, with Ayanokouji orchestrating a counter-move that utilizes Horikita and Kushida in unexpected roles. The outcome sees Class D securing enough points to stabilize their standing, while Class A's perfect record is marred by internal discord.

Did You Know?

• The Sports Festival serves as the primary mechanism for students to gain points without taking written exams.
• Kiyotaka often manipulates events from behind the scenes rather than competing directly in every event.
• Class A's perceived invincibility is a major plot point that drives other classes to desperate measures.
• The relay race is frequently cited as the most critical event for determining the final class rankings.