What Really Keeps Horikita, Ibuki and Kushida Together?

Horikita, Ibuki, and Kushida should not work as a trio. They argue, distrust each other, make deals for their own benefit, and somehow still end up sharing meals together. So what exactly happened? In this video, we follow how Horikita’s relationship with Ibuki and Kushida changes through specific moments in the light novel — from conflict and negotiation to some surprisingly normal, and occasionally ridiculous, interactions. This is not a story about everyone suddenly becoming best friends. It is about how rivalry, self-interest, cooperation, and repeated interactions can slowly create a connection that is much harder to define. Spoilers through Classroom of the Elite Year 3, Volume 2. What do you think? Are Horikita, Ibuki, and Kushida actually friends, or is this relationship still mostly built on circumstance and mutual benefit? Chapters: 0:00 Same table? 0:31 What Horikita actually said about friendship 0:50 The café boundary 2:59 Rain, a keycard and Ibuki 4:49 A bargain with a rival 6:19 Getting Kushida's door open 8:05 Changing the pitch 10:20 The left-hand handshake and the cheeks 12:17 A basket, an invitation, a lunch 15:11 Dinner has terms and conditions 16:30 What these scenes establish 17:59 The answer Subscribe for more Classroom of the Elite character analysis, light novel breakdowns, and discussions. #ClassroomOfTheElite #COTE #HorikitaSuzune