Classroom of the Elite S3 - Episode 10

This episode begins with a quote from Stendhal about the supreme rule in love, setting the thematic backdrop. The episode tells the story of Ayanokouji Kiyotaka, who grew up in a facility called the "White Room," led by his father. The environment was devoid of affection and aimed to develop his abilities under harsh conditions. In contrast, Sakayanagi Arisu, who meets Ayanokouji during a visit to the facility with her loving father, is fascinated by him and wants to challenge him in chess.

This leads to the climax of the final exam, where the students compete against each other in various subjects, resulting in a tie between the classes and setting the stage for the decisive chess match. Represented by the proxies Suzune and Hashimoto, the chess game begins under the guidance of Ayanokouji and Sakayanagi.

Sakayanagi's victory is marred by the revelation that an instruction from Ayanokouji to Suzune was altered by Tsukishiro on behalf of Ayanokouji's father, which prevents Ayanokouji's expulsion but leaves Sakayanagi unsatisfied, as she seeks revenge for the manipulation. Despite this setback, Ayanokouji and Sakayanagi meet again to replay the match without interference, and this time, Ayanokouji emerges victorious.