Kinugasa Syougo Bücher

Based on the popular psychological drama light novels that inspired a spin-off series (both also from Seven Seas)-and don't miss the anime! From the outside, attending the Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School seems like a dream come true. Its students are given remarkable freedom, and it boasts a placement rate of almost one hundred percent. Tokyo Metropolitan can get students their places in the elite jobs and universities of their dreams--if they can win, barter, or save enough points to work their way up the ranks! Ayanokouji Kiyotaka has landed at the bottom of this cutthroat academy in the scorned Class D, where he meets Horikita Suzune, a girl who's determined to rise up the ladder to Class A. Can they beat the system in a school full of ruthless competition?

In this direct sequel series to the cutthroat school drama that inspired a manga adaptation and spin-off series (both also from Seven Seas), the students' second year begins--and the stakes are as high as ever. Don't miss the anime! Students of the prestigious Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School are given remarkable freedom--if they can win, barter, or save enough points to work their way up the ranks! Ayanokouji Kiyotaka started at the bottom in the scorned Class D, where he met Horikita Suzune, who was determined to rise up the ladder to Class A. Who can beat the system in a school where cutthroat competition is the name of the game? The second year of this intense school drama begins now!

The cutthroat school drama light novels that inspired a manga adaptation and a spin-off series starring fan-favorite character Horikita Suzune (both also from Seven Seas)-and don't miss the anime! As Ayanokouji and his classmates begin their second year at the Advanced Nurturing High School, they're greeted by a fresh gauntlet of exams and a fresh batch of rather unique first-year students. They'll have to get to know each other quickly, because the first special exam pairs the first-years with the second-years on a written test--with only the second-years facing expulsion if their team performs poorly! Worse yet? It seems one of the new first-years is also from the White Room. Can Ayanokouji avoid expulsion while sussing out the identity of this hidden foe?

CHECKMATE Still reeling from the shock of their first expulsion, the first-years head into the last special exam of the year–a seven-event gauntlet that sees Class A facing off against Class C, and Class B against Class D. With each class’s elected commander facing expulsion if they lose, Ayanokouji volunteers for the role to quell his classmates’ suspicion about the events of the last exam. And with Sakayanagi captaining Class A, making this the right place and right time for their long-anticipated personal showdown–he might just need that Protection Point before too long.

Exploring the intricate interplay between psychology and manipulation, this book delves into the tactics used in mind games and their impact on human relationships. It examines the motivations behind deceptive behaviors and the psychological strategies employed to gain control or influence others. Through engaging narratives and insightful analysis, the text reveals the complexities of human interaction, highlighting themes of trust, betrayal, and the quest for power. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of how mind games shape personal dynamics and societal structures.

MISTLETOE AND MACHINATIONS School may be on vacation, but the scheming never stops! Christmas draws near, and Karuizawa and Satou compete for Ayanokouji’s affections while new student council president Nagumo makes his first sinister moves. Don’t miss this bonus volume of short stories, covering the events of a winter break that will decide the balance of power in the upcoming third semester!

A CLASS DIVIDED Students of the prestigious Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School are given remarkable freedom—if they can win, barter, or save enough points to work their way up the ranks! The school’s special exam is still taking place on an uninhabited island, and Class D is making the most of their limited resources. Ayanokouji is certain they might pass the test with points to spare. Then, one of the girls’ underwear goes missing, and the class quickly divides itself, causing chaos. Somehow, Ayanokouji is tasked with finding the thief. He doesn’t want to believe any of the other Class D boys could be responsible, but if it’s someone from another class, that means Class D is being targeted!

KEEP YOUR FRIENDS CLOSE Despite the school’s tampering, Class C made it through the special exam without anyone being expelled. Now, they face the final event of their first year—the graduation ceremony. Horikita struggles to decide what to say to her brother before he leaves, while Ayanokouji puts in motion his plan to deal with Tsukishiro, seeking allies in the form of the other homeroom instructors. Meanwhile, his classmates’ suspicions about him grow—including one girl who might be getting a little too fascinated by him.

Based on the popular psychological drama light novels that inspired a spin-off series (both also from Seven Seas)--and don't miss the anime! Students of the prestigious Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School are given remarkable freedom--if they can win, barter, or save enough points to work their way up the ranks! Ayanokouji Kiyotaka has landed at the bottom in the scorned Class D, where he meets Horikita Suzune, who's determined to rise up the ladder to Class A. Can they beat the system in a school where cutthroat competition is the name of the game?

POPULARITY CONTEST It's spring, and for the first time in the school’s history, no one has been expelled after the third semester exams. As a result, the Advanced Nurturing High School sets a cruel test—each class must choose one of their own members to be expelled. Chaos consumes the first-years as Hirata tries and fails to keep the class from turning on each other, Ichinose strikes a costly bargain with Nagumo, and Ryuuen’s classmates seem ready to throw him to the wolves. Can Class C make it out of this unscathed—or will they be undone by traitors within?