Yōsuke Hirata ( , Hirata Yōsuke) is currently a second-year student of Advanced Nurturing High School. At the start of the series, he was introduced as the class representative and a student of Class 1-D, seated on the leftmost seat of the second row, next to Kei Karuizawa. He is considered as one of the top students in his class. He is also a member of the Soccer Club. His excellent grades are worthy of being in an more elite class; however, he ended up in Class D for reasons yet to be explained.
Appearance[]
Yōsuke is a young man of average height with blonde hair and brown eyes.
He is often seen wearing the standard school uniform, but when outside of school he wore a striped shirt when he and Kei Karuizawa ran into Suzune Horikita over summer break.
Personality[]
Yōsuke exudes a very mature and friendly vibe in the presence of other people and is rarely seen getting mad. His warm nature has led to the majority of the class to recognize him as their class representative. He obtained the trust of the class while also attracting the attention of several girls. Most notably Kei Karuizawa, where he accepted a relationship with her to help safeguard her against any sort of bullying that might come to Kei. After she shared her past with him, he empathized and knew that she was afraid of her traumatic experience in middle school recurring once again in high school, and thus, he allowed her to use his reputation as an added precaution against bullies.
Hirata emanates his thoughtfulness personality often. For instance, he covered for Kiyotaka Ayanokōji after he found Karuizawa's underwear on him, believing his explanation of not being the thief as he wouldn't do such a thing, despite not knowing him well or having evidence to prove otherwise.
He displays adequate leadership and diplomatic abilities as shown in the survival test where he managed to get everyone to agree to a consensus after a brief argument over provision and points by voicing his opinion.
Despite all the positive qualities he displays in his class, he can be quite prone to cracking under pressure, as shown when he became horrified after the survival book was burned and was so stunned that he couldn't understand what caused it to happen. He only snapped out of it when he heard Kiyotaka stating that his class was asking for help and needed him to give them orders. He can be extremely naive at times as he was the only one adamantly defending Yamauchi against his other classmates after it was revealed that he betrayed them for Class A and was looking to expel Kiyotaka. He failed to recognise how much influence he truly holds and was vehemently told Horikita that he will give his criticism vote to her under the rationale that she was disrupting their class tranquillity when she unceasingly questioned Yamauchi. Even though Yamauchi was considered the least valuable member of their class and was a traitor, he unpretentiously told the class to cast their criticism vote on him instead which would lead to expulsion despite knowing that the class views him with greater importance. He has went against his class more than once and openly showed his dissatisfaction and anger to his classmates after he couldn’t handle all the anxiety bottled up in himself. On one occasion, Kiyotaka straightforwardly and unabashedly repeated his failures and told him to stop trying to find excuses to run away. This caused him to break down and realise his mistakes while also jokingly refer to Kiyotaka for being mean.
In the light novels, it is revealed that his personality stems from the guilt of abandoning his childhood friend who suffered from severe bullying without Yōsuke being there. Through this experience, he has tried to solve things using an alternative way rather than fighting even if it's not the best solution. He also knows when to draw the line when helping others such as Kei and will evade confrontation whenever violence seems unavoidable. Yōsuke is also shown to be incredibly perceptive, as he slowly deduced that Kiyotaka was the one orchestrating their class successes and not Suzune Horikita. He has also shown no interest in women and on the topic of romance as a whole. He told Kiyotaka that he genuinely believes that this would continue being the case even as he progress through life.
Background[]
Plot[]
In the anime's debut, Yōsuke, like the other first years, listened in to the speech given by Manabu Horikita, the Student Council President welcoming them to the Advanced Nurturing High School. While waiting for their teacher to begin the class that day, he asked everyone in Class D to introduce themselves, starting off by giving his name and stating how he played every sport imaginable and wanting to apply for the soccer club, while also hoping to get along with everyone else.
Other people followed his lead, introducing themselves in turn until Ken Sudō cut in, remarking how childish it was before their teacher Sae Chabashira walked in and started class. Of course like the rest of his class. He was surprised by their initial 100,000 points, but was of course confused as to why they didn't receive any next month, prompting Sae to give out a further explanation of the points system and why Class D is seen as being as it is.
At the start of Episode 2 of the anime, Yōsuke was seen hanging with his class at the pool, getting especially close with Kei Karuizawa.
For most episodes after that, he is often seen in the background or associating with Kei as shown they were seen together talking to Suzune Horikita outside the dormitories before Kei dragged him away.
During the school cruise, Yōsuke formally met Kiyotaka Ayanokōji on the cruise and attempted to make conversation before revealing needed his help in getting Suzune to be more involved with the class socially and academically.
Onshore along with the rest of the class, the purpose of the cruise was revealed; to hold a one-week survival test with a chance to gain points for overtaking higher classes. Setting out on a Deserted Island, Yōsuke together with his classmates discussed how to use their S-Points sparingly to gain more class points at the end of the exam.
After the camp was set up and Kei's underwear is stolen, Yōsuke searched the boys for them and when searching Kiyotaka, he found the underwear on him (after Ike had given them to him). Not wanting any further problems, he covered for him, much to the latter's surprise. In the evening, Kiyotaka questioned his motives for not revealing the truth, with Yōsuke asking if he was the one who stole them, but as Kiyotaka denied it, Yōsuke believed him, disclosing he didn't think he was the type of guy to do that sort of thing.
The next day, the girls wanted the boys separated from them. Though Yōsuke at first attempted to dissuade them, he eventually agreed to the decision. Since he is well known for being kind and trusting, the girls put him on guard duty for the separation, but Suzune stepped in stating that since Yōsuke is a boy he needed to be watched as well. The girls acknowledged her point but had no idea who to pick as most of the boys were lecherous. Suzune nominated Kiyotaka as another guard for work and watch Yōsuke. This decision was accepted by Yōsuke and the girls.
When the camp faced a problem after the survival book is burned, Yōsuke is left in despair as he broke down, unable to process why misfortune was befalling the camp. He was snapped out of it by Kiyotaka, who further motivated him to take charge and get the camp under control.
At the end of the test, Kiyotaka informed Yōsuke of everything that had happened the night before, including how Suzune was too ill to continue the survival test, and at one point handed him the other class leaders name to get the class a whole lot of points. When Yōsuke asked about how he got the names, Kiyotaka passed the credit onto Suzune. The whole class was relieved that they won the test and celebrated Suzune's accomplishments, unbeknownst to them that Kiyotaka was the true mastermind.
Relationship[]
Yōsuke is a friendly young man being one of the most sociable and kind people in Class 1-D. His kind nature has allowed him to be elected as the one of the class representatives.
Class D[]
Kei Karuizawa[]
Yōsuke seems to have close a relationship with Kei as when school first started, she cheered on his idea of the class introducing themselves. After several days of school, they seem to have become a couple or at least formed a bond as they are often seen together.
In truth, they're just pretending to be in a relationship so that Kei would not get bullied in school so it is unknown how they really feel about each other. However, it shown he does care for her as when Kei's underwear is stolen, Yōsuke searches the boys for them though he covers for Kiyotaka after finding them on him; he asks for the panties as he will suffer less being Kei's "boyfriend".
In return, she seems to trust him as she selected him to be part of the guards for the boys after the girls demanded the boys being separated from the girls. This was seen again as she defended him when Suzune hinted that he could possibly do mischievous activities while acting as a guard. However, she did see Suzune's point and went along with the latter's decision to make Kiyotaka a guard as well to keep an eye on Yōsuke.
Kiyotaka Ayanokōji[]
Yōsuke is one of the few people in Class D to have any interaction with Kiyotaka.
They first met when Class D started to introduce themselves and Yōsuke applauded him for at least trying to make a good impression after he messed up somewhat.
In the months after this, they barely interact but during the cruise Yōsuke tries to get Kiyotaka to help him get Suzune to open up and get him to socialize with the rest of the class.
During the survival test, he and Kiyotaka work together in getting things ready for the camp. When Karuizawa's underwear is stolen, Hirata searches the boys for them and though he finds them on Kiyotaka (after Ike placed them on him) he covers for him, to the latter's surprise. Kiyotaka soon questioned him on covering for him as Yōsuke reveals he knows that Kiyotaka wouldn't do such a thing. This implies he trusts him to a degree, despite barely knowing him. When the girls put Yōsuke on guard duty, Suzune had nominated Kiyotaka as another guard to keep watch on him. This decision was accepted by Yōsuke who tried to lift the spirits of Kiyotaka after he complained about being a last resort.
Before the test ended, Kiyotaka gave Hirata the news of Ibuki and Suzune as he sunk into despair at the class failing. Ayanokōji soon asked for a favor which was to make him the leader and told Yōsuke the other class leaders while giving Suzune credit. His actions allowed the class to succeed and relieved Hirata who had no idea of Ayanokōji's role.
Unknown to him, Kiyotaka reveals that he doesn't acknowledge him as an ally, but merely just a pawn for him to win.
Abilities[]
Physical Abilities[]
Yōsuke hasn't been shown to do much in terms of physical strength or brute force, but he has mentioned that he plays every sport imaginable and tried out for the school soccer club.
Academic Abilities[]
Yōsuke has demonstrated exceptional grades good enough to put him into the upper classes, but currently unknown factors in the anime led to him being put in Class D.
Intellectual Abilities[]
Yōsuke has demonstrated numerous time that he possesses a talent in leading others, becoming one of Class D' central figures and class representative. He further proved this during the midst of the special island survival test. He used sound strategies to rack up as many points as possible for his class, although it was not enough and was outdone by the other classes. They would had lost if it were not for Kiyotaka intervention which shows that he too has limits to his abilities. He has shown that when things go wrong, he is not above cracking under pressure, but can quickly recover when people assure him that he needs to be calm and collected.
Other Appearances[]
Classroom of the Elite Mobile Game: Puzzle Merge[]
he's appear with Ayanokoji, Suzune, Manabu, Ryuuen, Kushida, and other as Playable characters.
Gallery[]
On Sora's Team[]
Yosuke joins Sora's team with his friends, especially him how surprised Class 3-E is, and Isogai defends him, and his friends from villains, Benio told that Rokuro was much bigger than Hirata especially Hirata was surprised that Rokuro was forced to kill Hinatsuki's kids due of his rival and his childhood friend as Benio's big brother making Suzune, him, his schoolmates, and his classmates surprised that Yuto was like Manabu as an older brother the man in Yamauchi's personality as a traitor to make Manabu surprised that Rokuro and Yuto were friends before but because of Yuto's actions made Rokuro hate him so Rokuro saw Manabu as much better than his former friend as big brother so protected Manabu by Rokuro made Suzune surprised that Rokuro treats Suzune and Manabu better, that difference is that Rokuro prefers Manabu, making Hirata surprised that Rokuro has been worse than him for two years due to his trauma, even though Benio is similar to Suzune, he thinks Yuto's mistakes are his fault, but Rokuro doesn't blame his friend's death toward her, and his family for Yuto's mistakes because of Rokuro being more self-aware even realizing his mistakes, shortcomings makes Ayanokoji, and his schoolmates that Him learns more from Rokuro's experiences, making Hirata perhaps want Rokuro as true friend that's make Rokuro understands what he means, Kiyotaka, Manabu, and him know understood about Class 3-E even though Isogai, and Class 3-E always lost, and won but Kiyotaka, and his classmates were rather happy that Isogai, and Class 3-E always mature from their life especially Kiyotaka, and his classmates were surprised that Isogai led his classmates with very loyally through knowing each other when they have flaws, defects, imperfections, and fears but Isogai, and Class 3-E perfect each other especially Isogai's ability as a leader perfected by Class 3-E makes Kiyotaka, his classmates, and other Heroes feel understands the relationship between Isogai, and Class 3-E as family eventhought not like Ryuuen, and Nagumo, Isogai use leadership to lead Class 3-E but isn't due to Class 3-E fear to Isogai but Class 3-E know about Isogai feeling then very loyal to Isogai because Class 3-E know that Isogai use leadership from Teaching of Korosensei's and Aguri so then Class 3-E as Isogai's classmates very understanding about Isogai then Class 3-E know that Isogai as their leader has anger, fear, sadness, envy, joy, and sorrow in all moment.
Hirata is upset because Ayanokoji will go to Sakayanagi's class to lead Sakanayagi's class since Sakayanagi dropped out and then lost the bet since losing to Ryuen but when he became friends with heroes like some heroes made him become more mature that he learned Ayanokoji's nature when he saw Carl, Satsuki, and some heroes just like Ayanokoji in different way, after know who is Ayanokoji from Eua, Featherine, and some of heroes.