Each of the F5 have their own reason for joining the group. Edward wants to save Lizzy. Soma is happy to help Ciel. Cheslock things it sounds like a lot of fun, and Joanne feels indebted to Sebastian.
Clayton’s reason intrigues me a bit though.
He doesn’t want the former prefects to sink any lower. Why? He never seemed to have any real feelings towards them other than the expected respect. He didn’t appear particularly friendly. Why is this concern?
Back in the Weston Arc, Ciel thinks about how the students are brainwashed to a certain degree to the point that Bluer not only thinks their actions were justified but feels that Ciel has to agree. To the former P4, protecting the reputation of the school trumped all other concerns. They literally killed to protect their school.
At the time, Clayton seems horrified by their actions, but I’m curious if he would feel the same now. It’s very clear that acting as part of the F5 is way out of his comfort zone. He has to go without his glasses and wear his hair in a fashion that is very uncomfortable for him. He has no desire to dance and sing on stage, yet he is doing just that.
If he is doing this to prevent the S4 from ‘sinking further,’ it’s very likely he’s doing this for Weston’s reputation. He doesn’t want former members of the school to disgrace Weston with their actions. If that’s the case, then his reasons for doing this are the same as the S4 back when they committed murder. While there’s a big difference in killing and becoming a pop idol, this leads me to question Clayton’s state of mind. While his reason for joining might seem frivolous, if he has gotten to the point where protecting the school’s honor comes before all else, he might be very determined. He could even be willing to go farther.
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