Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 (Light Novel) Vol. 9.5

ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ 2年生編 [Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 2nd Year] (Novel) #9.5

by Syougo Kinugasa, Tomoseshunsaku (illustrator)

「メリークリスマス。サンタの登場ですよ」

高度育成高校での二度目の冬休みがやってきた。軽井沢とクリスマスのプレゼントを買いに行くという約束は、軽井沢のインフルエンザにより崩れ、綾小路はイブからの数日を1人で過ごすことになった。
そんな中『えっと、今日、綾小路くんの昼間の予定ってどうなってるかな』『それは会ってからのお楽しみにいたしましょう。お部屋にお伺いしても?』『この後ちょっと顔を貸せ。30分後にケヤキモールの北口だ』、各クラスリーダーからの電話が絶えない状況となっていた。
一方「綾小路くんってただ暗めなクラスメイト……じゃないでしょ。隠し事があるっていうか」クラスメイトの間で綾小路に関する議論が行われ始め――!?

Genres: Light Novel, Fiction

408 pages, Paperback

First published June 23, 2023

About the author

Associated Names:
* Syougo Kinugasa / Shōgo Kinugasa (English)
* 衣笠彰梧 (Japanese)

Reviews

[Mika · Rating 3 out of 5]

This time around the extra volume, which is always characterised by being about the holidays (in this case the winter holidays) wasn't as important as it usually is. There were about two things important for later on, but one of them was already mentioned in previous volumes which makes it not that much important after all.

I also felt a bit disappointed by how Sakayanagi acted in this volume (yes, once more, it seems like the second-year Sakayanagi is a bit different than the first-year Sakayanagi). People might say she is just developing like the other characters, but there were so many moments already in this book series which hinted that Sakayanagi's class didn't develop unless like the other classes, which will probably be her downfall. Precisely 'cause of this, the only reason why Sakayanagi behaves the way she does is to please the reader most likely. I'm disappointed about this turn of events as it isn't the first time this happened in this series and I feel like it starts to become like a stereotypical anime with this trope. Of course not the whole light novel is stereotypical, boring or the like, but it's seems to take a turn which I won't be satisfied with like I used to be with the series. At least Sakayanagi is more on the logical side than the emotional which made the moment a bit less hard to read.

Except that, I'm glad to see that there will be another special exam soon and that it will most likely decide if Sakayanagi's class is actually holding the upperhand or not. Honestly, I'm a bit afraid to see where this goes, but at the same time I want to see the drama of having a special exam once more. Also, the rematch of Sakayanagi and Ayanokouji as well as Ryueen and Ayanokouji are coming closer. Let's see who will win these rematches (and also how exactly they will rematch, I would love to see another fist fight honestly).

StoryGraph review

[Julian Menck · Rating 3 out of 5]

i would give it a 3.5 Interesting interactions between the characters tho!

[Kavatarapu Kun · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5

As every X.5 volume, it happens over a break. Compared to every other X.5 volumes, this one felt slow and slightly boring but there's a bunch of special exams coming soon (Koji and Ryueen guessing it might be at least 4) and the author said the 3rd term of 2nd year won't be as long as term 2 of 2nd year but will be equal or shorter than term 3 of 1st year. Here's hoping for a fun ride. Overall though, I don't feel like anything significant happened in this volume (I didn't feel this way about other X.5 volumes, maybe it's the barrage of new characters or it's just really uneventful)

Kei simps REJOICE! Y'all will get the answer you are waiting for in this volume. Brace for impact!

[Viszed (II) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Un volumen intermedio, pero con muchos sucesos.

Comenzamos con la festividad de navidad, la cual se vio afectada por el aislamiento de Kei por la epidemia de gripe. Lo que me preocupa es que no siento que la relación con kei este sacando aflote sentimientos en Ayanokouji, siendo que esta pareja me gusta mucho.

En cuanto a Ichinose, me gusta ese lado que esta sacando desde que confirmo que estaba enamorada de Ayanokouji, me gusta Ichinose, pero también me gusta Kei, pero a estas alturas no creo que ninguna de las dos toque el corazon de Ayanokouji.

Me parecio gracioso toda la escena de Mashima sensei involucrando a Ayanokouji en sus lios amorosos, aunque ese es el plan actual de estudio autodidacta de Ayanokouji, no creo que sea la mejor ayuda.

Muchos estudiantes saben del enamoramiento de Ichinose hacia Ayanokouji, siento que esa noticia tarda mucho en llegar a los oidos de Kei.

Me emociono la conversación de Ayanokouji con Kiryuuin, el hecho de que de una u otra manera sus mundos fuera de la escuela los puedan hacer volver a cruzarse, además debo resaltar las conexiones que esta haciendo Ayanokouji por su lado; también me hace pensar en lo importante que es el padre de Ayanokouji, y teniendo en cuenta el perfil que esta llevando, me gustaria ver la expresion que ponen sus demas compañeros si se enteraran de la familia que proviene.

Una reunion para descubrir quién es Ayanokouji, AL FIN SE DIERON CUENTA lo compañeros de clase de Ayanokouji; también me parecio interesante ver como los demás que no son los principales ven a Ayanokouji; Con el agragado de que Hashimoto escucho toda la conversación y confirmo las capacidades de Ayanokouji.

Y lo que no me esperaba, la declaración de amor de Sakayanagi a Ayanokouji, lo sopechaba, pero no me imaginaba que se lo diria de frente.

La reconciliación entre Kei y Ayanokouji, aunque fue un momento bien tierno, me drio mucha tristesa que aún Ayanokouji no sienta que lo invadan las emociones.

Kei, Ichinose, Kushida, Hiyori, Satou y ahora Sakayanagi, va creciendo la lista y solo son las confirmadas.

[Shiro · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a chill volume but honestly its one of my favorites. I really enjoyed it and the small moments. Ichinose is making moves little by little and taking so many selfies just to take one with Ayanokouji is crazy. I honestly really love Ayanokouji interacting with girls from other classes Ichinose, Hiyori, but namely Sakayanagi. I'm not sure but i genuinely love their interactions and i really enjoyed how they ate cake once again in their room. And shortcake? Im kinda jealous. Then outside sakayangi just casually says she loves him. Anyway looks like Ayanokoji and Kei made up but perhaps he chose the wrong person to learn love with.. at least thats what it looks like he is thinking. I kinda know what will happen but not entirely. So im definitely curious about it. Also he talked about "and the act of sleeping together" and then Kei im guessing "joked" that if they will bath together. So Im guessing they did actually sleep together but im not sure and im genuinely curious. Well on to volume 10 which is extremely exciting for the illustration with Horikita and also it looks like Ichinoses and Ayanokoujis relationship will deepen ever so slightly.

[Zach · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not much action in this but I appreciate it for what it was. Sort of like a slice of life episode within an anime. It highlighted relationships both new and old between Ayan and the others but also reminding the readers of what's to come in the third and final semester of the second year. I loved the holiday vibes in this, it kind of was a good way to get me into the Christmas spirit. It's funny to see how Ayan navigates through highschool and his relationships around the holidays considering his unusual circumstances and new founded freedom at school. I really like that some side characters were thrown into the mix and were developed decently. I will be awaiting the next volume!

[The Real Gio · Rating 4 out of 5]

Volume interlocutorio. Volume che si svolge durante l’arco delle vacanze natalizie. Il dialogo con di Kiyotaka con Kiryuin é molto interessante e ci fornisce un bel ritratto del personaggio di quest’ultima. La scena con Arisu è molto bella. In questo volume iniziano seriamente le strategie di Ryuen per sconfiggere Arisu. Nel complesso un volume carino.

[Dow · Rating 3 out of 5]

this book feels like it's setting up a lot of problems for the final semester of year 2, potentially even setting the stage for the final battles in year 3. not quite sure what ayo's goal is anymore, hoping that begins to become clearer in the next few books. have to wait for vol 10 to be translated tho so i've got awhile to wait

[slugbiscuit · Rating 4 out of 5]

Winter break of the second year. Kiyotaka spends the whole volume wandering around randomly interacting with students. Mostly this one is to establish the current attitudes of everyone going into the 3rd trimester. We get to see Ayanokoji’s sociopathic approach to his relationship with Kei. Hopefully this is all working towards an interesting conclusion to year 2.

[Miguel Fr · Rating 4 out of 5]

Se suponía q este era unvolumen relajadito y de repente es esto. Deja q desear en su estructura pq parece q solo va relatando una serie de eventos no relacionados.
Dicho esto, comparto una neurona con el autor y el capullo sacó la artillería pesada asiq me ha gustado mucho.

[Omexmo · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.0 - A LN está claramente passando por um momento de baixa

Eu te amo Hiyori

Como par romântico pro mito:
Hiyori > Karuizawa > Sakayanagi > Horikita > Sato > Hirata >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Kushida e Ichinose

[Maharzan Manishh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not much but quite a nice build up for the upcoming third term arc.

[Ethan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sabotaging relationship arc

[Rajat Sharma · Rating 5 out of 5]

All for Hiyori

[LingZhi Khurtova · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5

[Kristin ✨ · Rating 2 out of 5]

Boring filler book, even for the .5 standard.

getting real tried of all the emotional cheating. A-kun you ain't shit, know your place.

But also surpassingly he is a ally? okay slay.

[novemberninth · Rating 5 out of 5]

.5 volumes really show how young and boyish Ayanokouji can be because what do you mean he, with utmost care and genuineness, conducted the ceremony of unboxing a yoghurt maker 😭