One of the main themes is competition. In the story, students constantly compete with each other in various aspects, such as academics and social status. Another theme is the exploration of human nature. We can see different characters showing different sides of human nature, from kindness to cunning. Also, there is a theme of class struggle as there are clear hierarchies among the students.
It's a story mainly set in a special high school. The students there are not ordinary. They face various challenges, both academic and social, in a cut - throat environment. There are complex relationships among the characters, and it shows how they struggle to climb the ladder of success within the school.