In a world where reality is twisted by a secretive organization, Aoi Tanaka finds herself trapped in a nightmare. With her parents always away and her school governed by bizarre rules, Aoi's life takes a dark turn when she discovers a hidden library revealing the truth about her existence: she is one of many young subjects caught in a web of manipulation and experimentation.
When Aoi and her friends awaken in a chilling lab, they realize they must escape or succumb to the Architects controlling their fate. As they hack into the facility's secrets, they uncover the existence of a powerful Overseer pulling the strings behind the experiments.
As they fight to dismantle the oppressive system, the stakes grow higher. With their lives on the line, they embark on a dangerous mission to confront the Overseer and reclaim their freedom. But as they delve deeper into the truth, they must confront their own fears and desires - and decide if they can break the cycle of control once and for all.
Will Aoi and her friends succeed in their quest for liberation, or will they fall victim to the very system they aim to destroy?
"The classroom was never closed."
Years have passed since the students of Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School were released into the real world-branded as elite minds forged by a system of ruthless meritocracy. But peace is a lie in a world shaped by control.
Now, an anonymous invitation reunites the most dangerous graduates-Ayanokoji, Horikita, Kushida, and others-into a new game where the stakes are far higher than just classroom rankings. Behind a veil of corporate power and philosophical dogma, a secret organization known only as Φ begins its true experiment: shaping society itself.
Loyalty will fracture. Allies will deceive. Love will blur the line between manipulation and truth.
Because this time, it's not about survival in school...
It's about who deserves to rule the world that comes after.
A psychological thriller with layered strategy, sharp romance, and the return of mind games only the elite can survive.