Episode 5: Prison School

Much of the tension in this episode involves the boys being pressured to sign documents that would lead to their expulsion. As noted in community discussions on Reddit , the power of "paper" in the series often manifests as official documents—like resignation letters—that the authorities use to manipulate the students.

There is also a focus on the printed materials (instructions/box art) associated with the figurine Gakuto is obsessed with, which serves as the catalyst for his "betrayal" and ultimate sacrifice in this episode. Episode Summary Prison School Episode 5

In this episode, Gakuto commits a "social suicide" to help Kiyoshi sneak out for a date with Chiyo. He ruins his own reputation (and his pants) to create a distraction, proving his ultimate loyalty through a series of increasingly absurd and high-stakes maneuvers involving these physical items. Much of the tension in this episode involves