Classroom of the Elite by Syougo Kinugasa is a psychological thriller set in a prestigious high school where students are sorted into classes based on their academic abilities. The story follows Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, a quiet and strategic student who deliberately avoids attention, yet is drawn into the cutthroat competition among his peers. With a focus on social manipulation, hidden agendas, and psychological battles, the novel explores themes of competition, elitism, and the complex dynamics of high school life, all set in a dystopian academic environment.