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    "title": "Classroom of the Elite",
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    "question": "Where does the Classroom of the Elite light novel pick up after the anime?",
    "answer": "Year 2 Volume 5 (the Year 2 sequel series, not Year 1 Volume 5)",
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      "status": "Season 4 (Second Year, First Semester) concluded June 24 2026; Season 5 confirmed",
      "lastAired": "S4 E16 (finale), aired 2026-06-24",
      "coverage": "Year 1 series in full across S1-S3; S4 covered Year 2 volumes 1 through 4.5"
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