Guren deliberately failed his entrance exams to secure an F-rank, hoping to avoid the spotlight.

A central pillar of the plot is Guren’s protective, albeit sometimes strained, relationship with Karen, who serves as both his motivation and his greatest vulnerability.

The story seamlessly mixes ecchi comedy with serious psychological drama and school-life "power fantasy" elements. Where to Follow the Series

Shishio Academy isn't your typical elite school; it's a "jungle" where every student's worth is dictated by game results.

Readers often compare the series' high-stakes gambling and mind games to Kakegurui and No Game No Life .