Classroom of the Elite: Misfits of Class-D

Chapter I - Morality

Why does some people strive to do good?

In most situations, doing good only cause inconvenience to those who do good. Logically speaking, doing good negativily impacts the survivability of an individual. Sometimes, it can leads to pointless suffering and sacrifice to a person and those around them.

So why do we romanticize doing it?

Is it because of the praise? To satisfy the ego? Is it because this is what society taught us to do? Or is it because one simply wants to?

What is the basis of right and wrong anyway?

Every human being views and understands the world differently. Naturally, the way two individuals see good and bad will differ in occasions. This can be seen in the difference of cultures and religions around the world.

"Why should I give this seat to an old woman? There's absolutely no reason for me to give it up."

Coincidentally, this can also be seen in  the situation unfolding right now.

"Isn't it natural to hand over the priority seat to the elderly?"

An old woman is currently arguing with a well-built blonde man that is sitting in the priority seat of the bus I'm currently in. Beside him is an old woman that is having a hard time standing.

"I don't understand. Priority seats are just priority seats, and there is no legal obligation for me to move. Whether or not I move should be decided by me, who is currently sitting in this seat. Will you give up your seat because I am a young man? Hahaha, that's a stupid way of thinking."

Seeing that he is wearing the same uniform as me, I'll assume that he is a high school student. However, the way he looks and talk doesn't really fit that image.

"I am a healthy young man. Certainly, I don't feel that standing up would inconvenience me. However, it is obvious standing up will consume more physical strength than sitting down will. I don't want to do such a useless thing. Or maybe, are you telling me to be more lively and energetic?"

He does have a point, no one really want to stand up in a bus. Only social norms dictate that we should give up our seats to those who need it.

"What, what kind of attitude is that towards your superiors!?"

Of course, it doesn't mean that one should comply to such norms.

"Superior? It's obvious that both you and the old woman have lived longer than me. There's no doubt about it. However, that 'above' refers to height. Also, I have a problem with you. Even if there is a difference in age, isn't that an awfully rude and impertinent attitude?"

Still, his argument says alot about this blonde man's attitude. If I had to guess, this man is a fully pledged narcissist.

"Wha...! You're a high school student!? Honestly, just listen to what adults say!"

"It's fine, it's fine..."

The old woman is now asking the office lady to stop probably because she doesn't want to disturb the passengers of the bus any longer. The office lady decided to stop arguing with the blonde because of this.

"Apparently the older woman seems to have better hearing than you do. Oh dear, I guess Japanese society isn't completely useless yet. Enjoy the rest of your life to your heart's content."

The office lady is annoyed, to say the least, as the blonde-man smile while he puts on his earphones.

It is visible in her face that the lady still wants to argue with the blonde but arguing with a narcissist is pointless.