Kiyotaka Ayanokouji is the main character in the light novel series Classroom of the Elite, written by Syougo Kinugasa. He is a student at Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School, a prestigious institution that focuses on developing future leaders. Ayanokouji is known for his intelligence and strategic thinking, often operating in the background rather than seeking the spotlight. Despite his exceptional abilities, Ayanokouji prefers to remain unnoticed and avoids drawing attention to himself. His mysterious past and unique upbringing in the White Room, a facility designed to create geniuses, contribute to his complex personality and motivations throughout the series.