A comprehensive list of classmates and their viability as 'friends', as compiled by Lila Rossi. In alphabetical order:
-Adrien Agreste: He seemed promising enough at first. Agreste is the son of world-renowned designer Gabriel Agreste. He also models for the brand, giving him an international recognition and fanbase. And he's almost disgustingly sunny in disposition, which would make it more than easy to ingratiate myself. BUT HE HAS NO SPINE! Honestly, he's such an easy target that I'd constantly be competing with others after the same thing I am. I'm not sure if it's worth the effort it will take, especially with other better options. He's close with Lahiffe and Bourgeois, but well-liked by everybody. Target priority: medium.
-Chloé Bourgeois: The mayor's daughter (and also the daughter of THE Style Queen), and the biggest spoiled brat I've ever seen. Bourgeois has the most obvious connections, but she's horrendous. Not to mention she already has one devoted suck-up (Raincomprix) at her beck and call. I won't lower myself to that level. If she could be made more bearable, she would be ideal. Her only friend is Agreste. Target priority: to be determined.
-Ivan Bruel: An activist and a member of some band called 'Kitty Section' with a few other classmates. He's dating Haprèle (so a girl trying to befriend him might raise suspicion), and he's quiet and reserved. Haprèle would be a better in. Charity work is always good for boosting your image, so stay on good terms. Target priority: low.
-Alya Césaire: Deputy class representative and sole writer/owner of the Ladyblog. ALSO, PARIS HAS HEROES AND VILLAINS?! Mamma and I were warned, but it's another thing seeing them in person. Césaire has no sense of self-preservation, the way she runs after that footage. But it makes her the best source of news on Ladybug and Chat Noir. Her platform is massive, but single-mindedly about the heroes, so it's not exactly useful to me. Also, Césaire is impulsive and reckless, which makes her unpredictable. She's close with Dupain-Cheng and is dating Lahiffe. Target priority: low.
-Juleka Couffaine: Super quiet and shy. Seriously, I've never heard her speak above a mumble and have to rely on other people's part of the conversation to get half of what she's saying. Part of Kitty Section. Worth staying on her good side purely based on who she's friends with. She seems close to Dupain-Cheng (most people are?) and is dating Lavillant (at least, I think they're dating? No one has a clear answer there). Target priority: low.
-Marinette Dupain-Cheng: Class rep and the class's "everyday Ladybug", according to Agreste. Kind to everyone, but she has a backbone, unlike 'Sunshine Boy'. She's more likely to stand up for other people, but I've watched her glare down Bourgeois three times this week. AND THE CONNECTIONS SHE HAS?! She's won a design contest hosted and judged by Gabriel Agreste, she helped design the Ladyblog, her uncle is an internationally known chef, she regularly babysits the only daughter of the country's biggest news anchor, SHE KNOWS AND HAS DESIGNED FOR JAGGED STONE! I don't know if it's her job as class rep or just her nature, but she's constantly helping out everyone in our class. She's BFFs with Césaire and has a massive crush on Agreste, but hangs out with pretty much everyone aside from Bourgeois and Raincomprix. This girl is going places. Target priority: high.
-Mylène Haprèle: Her father is a moderately well-known actor, and she's also into acting, with some skill, apparently. She's also an activist. Very skittish, but friendly enough if you put in a little effort. She's closest to Bruel, who she's dating. Target priority: medium.
-Max Kanté: An ACTUAL genius, specifically in terms of technology. He's working on an A.I. robot, that's actually close to being fully functional?! He's going to be famous, for sure, but mostly in the science and technology fields, which is less valuable to me (not to mention conversations with him quickly devolve into technobabble I have no interest in understanding). I'll happily brag that I knew him back when, but he's not worth more than the token effort to stay on good terms. Close to Lê Chiến and Kubdel. Target priority: medium.
-Alix Kubdel: Her dad is a historian at the Louvre, and Kubdel herself is a pretty good athlete. She's also part of the art club. She's loud, brash, and never backs down from a challenge. I feel like it would be more draining than it's worth to try and match the seemingly boundless reserves she has. Spends most of her time with Lê Chiến and Kanté. Target priority: low.
-Nathaniel Kurtzberg: Another artist, though more dedicated to it than Kubdel. Quite good, objectively speaking. He seems to have found his passion for comics and superheroes, which is a surprisingly lucrative market at the moment. Worth keeping an eye on, but given how reserved he is and how little we actually have in common, any progress there will likely be minimal. Probably the biggest loner in the class, but spends time with Kubdel and the art club. Also, had a crush on Dupain-Cheng (yeah, him and almost everyone else in the class). Target priority: medium.
-Nino Lahiffe: Aspiring DJ and filmmaker. Loves all things music. He's got big dreams, but it's really a toss-up if he'll make anything of himself. He seems the stupidly noble type to insist on making it on his own merit rather than leveraging the connections he already has. Dating Césaire, Agreste's BFF. Target priority: low.
-Rose Lavillant: Cotton candy personified. She's bubbly and sweet, bright-eyed and always sees the best in things. It makes me cringe to be around her too much. She's friendly with everyone, but spends the most time with Couffaine. Also a part of Kitty Section. She has some pen pal that people seem impressed by, a kid called Ali. Someone called him Prince Ali yesterday, but that's gotta be a nickname, right? There's no way she's pen pals with the actual prince of Achu. EXCEPT APPARENTLY SHE IS?! WHAT IS WITH THE PEOPLE IN THIS CLASS? Target priority: medium.
-Lê Chiến Kim: Arrogant athlete who can't resist a challenge. Spends all his time giving or completing dares. I'd be worried about what craziness or outright trouble I'd get pulled into with him. Spends all his time with Kanté and Kubdel. Target priority: low.
-Sabrina Raincomprix: Daughter of a police officer, knows a lot of the who's who of Paris due to her 'friendship' with Bourgeois. She's a lot like me. She found her ride to the top and is clinging on, come hell or high water. I'd respect her game more if she had any dignity. I refuse to be anyone's slave, like she's made herself for Bourgeois. Probably the only real threat in the class—if anyone is going to realize what I'm doing, it's her. Target priority: low.
Summary after one week of observation: This class is full of the best targets I could ask for—well-connected and easy to manipulate in my favor. It should be easy enough to create a 'friend' group of the best options. Dupain-Cheng is my first priority. She's got connections coming out her ass, and she doesn't even seem to be trying all that hard. And while most of the class seems to like her, there's still some . . . tension. I haven't figured out what it is yet. But I will.
There are a few other notable students in the school at large, but none worth the effort of finding an in since we don't share a class.