In , the "paper" refers to a critical plot point involving a counterfeit figurine and a hidden message used by the characters to communicate during their imprisonment. The Role of Paper in Episode 5
In this episode, Gakuto commits a "social suicide" to help Kiyoshi sneak out for a date with Chiyo. He ruins his own reputation (and his pants) to create a distraction, proving his ultimate loyalty through a series of increasingly absurd and high-stakes maneuvers involving these physical items. Prison School Episode 5
There is also a focus on the printed materials (instructions/box art) associated with the figurine Gakuto is obsessed with, which serves as the catalyst for his "betrayal" and ultimate sacrifice in this episode. Episode Summary In , the "paper" refers to a critical
Much of the tension in this episode involves the boys being pressured to sign documents that would lead to their expulsion. As noted in community discussions on Reddit , the power of "paper" in the series often manifests as official documents—like resignation letters—that the authorities use to manipulate the students. There is also a focus on the printed