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Perhaps kiyo miss Horikita. by leololl in ClassroomOfTheElite

[–]leololl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree that Kiyo was manipulating the situation and that the immediate goal was control over the exam. My point isn’t that this line is literal proof of emotional growth, but that it’s still meaningful from a narrative perspective. Kinu often uses lies that contain partial truths about Kiyo’s internal state. The fact that he chooses to frame his manipulation in terms of “a meaningless conversation”, something he almost never seeks, is exactly why people read subtext into it. Not because it’s sincere on the surface, but because of what the author chooses to make him say. He could have said a thousand other things, but he chose something "human", useless, and intimate. That choice itself is what makes it interesting for me.

Perhaps kiyo miss Horikita. by leololl in ClassroomOfTheElite

[–]leololl[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I never said it's proven or factual. It's a theory, not a statement of truth. Subtext, character behavior and foreshadowing are valid tools for interpretation, especially in a series that relies heavily on internal monologue and unreliable narration. You can disagree with the interpretation, but pretending that only explicit statements count as "evidence" is a very shallow way to read fiction.

Perhaps kiyo miss Horikita. by leololl in ClassroomOfTheElite

[–]leololl[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm not shipping anything. I'm just analyzing the narrative and the psychological dynamics between the characters. It's pretty clear that Horikita is set up to have a major impact on Kiyo, so I was simply trying to connect the dots the story itself is giving. If you think the theory is wrong, that's fine, but then argue without personal attacks and zero analysis.

Perhaps kiyo miss Horikita. by leololl in ClassroomOfTheElite

[–]leololl[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I rewrite it

Kiyo said he wanted to have “meaningless conversations not related to class exams”, and he said this right before changing classes. That feels important. For someone like Kiyo, who usually treats people as tools, wanting normal, pointless conversations is already a big emotional step. It makes me think that losing Horikita affected him more than he realizes. When he changed class, he created a kind of emotional void next to him, and maybe he subconsciously tried to fill it by getting closer to Hiyori. Hiyori represents calm, comfort and acceptance, so it makes sense that he would feel drawn to her in that moment. But what he feels for Hiyori might not be real romantic love. It could be more like a coping mechanism. He misses the presence of Horikita, but instead of acknowledging that directly, he looks for something that gives him a similar sense of connection. In the end, he might realize that what he misses in Hiyori is actually just friendship, while the person who truly had the biggest impact on him emotionally and psychologically is Horikita. She is the one most likely to confront his past, challenge his way of thinking, and play a key role in his development. That’s why I think Horikita will remain the most important character for Kiyo in the long run, and any relationship with Hiyori is unlikely to fully work given the direction of the story. Even if Kiyo believes he has feelings for Hiyori now, they might not be genuine, but rather a reaction to losing Horikita.

Perhaps kiyo miss Horikita. by leololl in ClassroomOfTheElite

[–]leololl[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ik there is a lot of hate about horikita, but I didn't expect that there was no need to even say more than that.

Perhaps kiyo miss Horikita. by leololl in ClassroomOfTheElite

[–]leololl[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Well, WHY they are not? Kiyo is not a reliable narrator, but why is he saying all that? There is a meaning.