Yukimura injures his leg while the group is training for the upcoming tests. He later devises a plan for how the group should handle the marathon and then the day of the four tests arrives.
Yamuchi approached by Sakayanagi during Class C's discussion of karuzawa and Hirata's breakup. Horikita warns it's a trap but Yamuchi ignores it. Horkita tells Ayanokiji rumors surround Ichinose.
It's Valentine's Day and the boys of Class C are excited about whether or not they will receive chocolates. Meanwhile, Karuizawa seems uneasy over Ayanokoji's request to meet up and while doing so an unexpected person appears.
Turns out the one spreading the rumors was Hashimoto, who did so at the behest of Sakayanagi. Shortly thereafter, Sakayanagi appears before Class C and she informs them she has evidence regarding the rumors about Ichinose.
Everyone in Class C has passed their year-end exam. While relief flows through the classroom, Chabashira announces a special exam. It will be a class vote to choose three people worthy of praise and three worthy of censure.
With the approaching class vote, a disturbing atmosphere hangs over Class C and fills them with suspicion. Second-year Class A's Asahina informs Ayanokoji that Ichinose has asked for cooperation from student council president Nagumo.
After conversing with her brother Manabu, Horikita offers Yamauchi name as the one who should be expelled. Not only has he made few contributions to the class, but he also worked with Sakayanagi in Class A to expel Ayanokoji.
Following the expulsion of a student from Class C, Sakayanagi and Ayanokoji encounter Tsukishiro, sent by Ayanokoji's father. Ayanokoji then challenges Sakayanagi for their next exam.
Class C considers various strategies for the special exam, but they all lack a decisive factor. Hirata remains disappointed in the class vote result. Ayanokoji calls out to Hirata, who acts coldly towards Mii-chan who is worried about him.
Hirata's return to health coincides with Class C's unified front, pitting Ayanokoji against Sakayanagi. Basketball initiates the final exam's proceedings. Class C competes strongly, yet Sakayanagi aims to mentally unsettle Sudo.
A class battles through challenges and growth, only to narrowly miss toppling Class A in the final exam, resulting in their demotion to Class D. Horikita, their leader, matures and requests the dissolution of their alliance with Class B.
It's spring break. Shiina calls Ayanokoji to discuss books. Meanwhile, Class B's Kanzaki appears before Ryuen, who is having a secret meeting with Hashimoto. Although the class was defeated, Kanzaki faces Ryuen without hesitation.
