Classroom of the Elite 4,5

The story is so focused on strategy and mind games, but I wonder how much room there is for genuine growth. Do the characters evolve beyond their manipulations?

Their cleverness is impressive, but their ruthless tactics make it hard to know if they’re truly heroes or villains. How do others interpret their motivations?

It creates such a tense atmosphere and raises questions about societal pressures. I wonder if the author envisioned this as a metaphor for real-world hierarchies.