カーストヘヴン / Caste Heaven Series by Chise Ogawa

Ruled by a cruel and arbitrary ranking system, the school is a pool of jealousy, envy and lust. Azusa was the King for a long time but one day he falls to the very bottom. What now?

Today’s top could be tomorrow’s bottom when playing the caste game!School is hard enough as it is, but when students are forced to play a cutthroat game to determine their social ranks—and subsequent treatment—all bets are off. Atsumu, a regular target of the school bullies, has had a rough life. But his luck changes when Kuze, the classmate he idolizes, helps him out during the caste game by giving him his jack card... moreToday’s top could be tomorrow’s bottom when playing the caste game!School is hard enough as it is, but when students are forced to play a cutthroat game to determine their social ranks—and subsequent treatment—all bets are off. Atsumu, a regular target of the school bullies, has had a rough life. But his luck changes when Kuze, the classmate he idolizes, helps him out during the caste game by giving him his jack card. Despite his reservations about Kuze’s true intentions, Atsumu can’t help but lose himself in the pleasures Kuze gives him. But will those pleasures come at a cost? less

Today’s top could be tomorrow’s bottom when playing the caste game!School is hard enough as it is, but when students are forced to play a cutthroat game to determine their social ranks—and subsequent treatment—all bets are off. Karino’s older half brother Tatsumi is a proper honor student, diligently and obediently following the path laid out for him by others... moreToday’s top could be tomorrow’s bottom when playing the caste game!School is hard enough as it is, but when students are forced to play a cutthroat game to determine their social ranks—and subsequent treatment—all bets are off. Karino’s older half brother Tatsumi is a proper honor student, diligently and obediently following the path laid out for him by others. But after he unexpectedly falls for eccentric Senzaki, he takes a surprising detour by unscrupulously securing the delinquent caste for himself. Senzaki accepts Tatsumi’s feelings with reckless abandon, expecting him to do the same. But is Tatsumi willing to forge a new path to be with the impetuous Senzaki? less

Today’s top could be tomorrow’s bottom when playing the caste game!School is hard enough as it is, but when students are forced to play a cutthroat game to determine their social ranks—and subsequent treatment—all bets are off. Ever since Karino betrayed him by dragging him off his kingly throne, dropping him to target, Azusa has sworn revenge. But as he’s planning his next move, he’s approached by shy geek Inugai, who’s taken a rather sudden—if odd—interest in photography... moreToday’s top could be tomorrow’s bottom when playing the caste game!School is hard enough as it is, but when students are forced to play a cutthroat game to determine their social ranks—and subsequent treatment—all bets are off. Ever since Karino betrayed him by dragging him off his kingly throne, dropping him to target, Azusa has sworn revenge. But as he’s planning his next move, he’s approached by shy geek Inugai, who’s taken a rather sudden—if odd—interest in photography. What are Inugai’s true motives? And is revenge really what Azusa seeks? less

Today’s top could be tomorrow’s bottom when playing the caste game!School is hard enough as it is, but when students are forced to play a cutthroat game to determine their social ranks—and subsequent treatment—all bets are off.It’s the annual class trip, and Azusa is assigned to the same group as Atsumu and Kuze. While the three of them enjoy the sights in Kyoto, someone repeatedly attempts to harm Azusa. It isn’t long before Karino, Azusa’s knight in tarnished armor, comes to the rescue... moreToday’s top could be tomorrow’s bottom when playing the caste game!School is hard enough as it is, but when students are forced to play a cutthroat game to determine their social ranks—and subsequent treatment—all bets are off.It’s the annual class trip, and Azusa is assigned to the same group as Atsumu and Kuze. While the three of them enjoy the sights in Kyoto, someone repeatedly attempts to harm Azusa. It isn’t long before Karino, Azusa’s knight in tarnished armor, comes to the rescue. The two spend the rest of the trip together alone, with their relationship undergoing a major change! less

Today’s top could be tomorrow’s bottom when playing the caste game!School is hard enough as it is, but when students are forced to play a cutthroat game to determine their social ranks—and subsequent treatment—all bets are off.Another summer has passed, and fall’s arrival brings with it the excitement of the school’s culture festival! It’s fun event after fun event, with Karino and Azusa cosplaying, Kuze putting a band together, and Atsumu discovering his feminine side... moreToday’s top could be tomorrow’s bottom when playing the caste game!School is hard enough as it is, but when students are forced to play a cutthroat game to determine their social ranks—and subsequent treatment—all bets are off.Another summer has passed, and fall’s arrival brings with it the excitement of the school’s culture festival! It’s fun event after fun event, with Karino and Azusa cosplaying, Kuze putting a band together, and Atsumu discovering his feminine side. But while everyone is enjoying themselves, third-year eccentric Eno is cooking up a dastardly plan! Just how long can Karino protect Azusa from someone so set on revenge? less

Today’s top could be tomorrow’s bottom when playing the caste game!School is hard enough as it is, but when students are forced to play a cutthroat game to determine their social ranks—and subsequent treatment—all bets are off.The third trimester begins, and the school’s atmosphere has changed. Karino grows closer to the increasingly vile Eno, and Azusa spends more of his time with recently returned Daisho. But Eno’s hatred for Azusa has him scheming up yet another event for humiliating him... moreToday’s top could be tomorrow’s bottom when playing the caste game!School is hard enough as it is, but when students are forced to play a cutthroat game to determine their social ranks—and subsequent treatment—all bets are off.The third trimester begins, and the school’s atmosphere has changed. Karino grows closer to the increasingly vile Eno, and Azusa spends more of his time with recently returned Daisho. But Eno’s hatred for Azusa has him scheming up yet another event for humiliating him. Karino doesn’t want a repeat of the culture festival, but is it too late for him to right those wrongs and save Azusa? less

Today’s top could be tomorrow’s bottom when playing the caste game!School is hard enough as it is, but when students are forced to play a cutthroat game to determine their social ranks—and subsequent treatment—all bets are off.Karino slips up by publicly shielding Azusa, the target, during Eno’s frenzied public hunt for him. Branded a failure as a king, Karino is quickly dragged from his throne, and once again, class 2-1 must play the caste game... moreToday’s top could be tomorrow’s bottom when playing the caste game!School is hard enough as it is, but when students are forced to play a cutthroat game to determine their social ranks—and subsequent treatment—all bets are off.Karino slips up by publicly shielding Azusa, the target, during Eno’s frenzied public hunt for him. Branded a failure as a king, Karino is quickly dragged from his throne, and once again, class 2-1 must play the caste game. Then, ten years after their tumultuous high school days, what futures have Azusa, Karino, and the others been able to make for themselves? less