Read a lot of books about anything if you can. Kiyotaka is very knowledgeable in the field of science. Read psychology books, Kiyotaka observes people thoroughly with his terrifying observational skills, he uses the info from his observation and he deconstructs the person inside his mind. That’s how he was able to understand Airi with just his observation, it’s because he possesses advanced psychology knowledge is how he’s able to read people thoroughly. Basically just observe.
Don’t try to act like an introvert. You want Kiyotaka’s skills not his personality. Kiyotaka even admitted that his major flaw is his lack of social skills. Imagine Kiyotaka with amazing social skills in the anime and mix this with how well he can read people. His going to be even more scarier. If you can talk while possessing the skill’s that Kiyotaka has then that’s a major win.
Become fit, Kiyotaka’s body was rigorously trained while he was in the white room and he can fight too. Train your muscles and learn how to fight. You can just exercise or play any sports to develop and grow your muscles.
Think critically and logically, one of Kiyotaka’s major traits is his ability to think critically and think far ahead in the moment. He basically thinks on his feet. He only needs a few seconds to understand and deconstruct the situation he’s currently witnessing. He uses “why”, “where”, “when”, “who”, “what” and “how” when he evaluates a situation. Or most of the time he planned and knew that the situation was going to happen before even happening lmao.
Where am I?
Inside the gym
Why am I inside the gym?
It’s because somebody called me to the gym
Why did somebody call me?
Just ask “why” this situation is happening and constantly use “why” until you can see the bigger picture.
One way to increase your critical thinking is by writing essays or just write anything on a specific topic. Write down your thoughts and opinions of the topic in your paper and write why you feel that way about the topic.
Kiyotaka is a master of predictions and reading his opponent. This all ties back to the first point I made, his major understanding of the human psychology and a person’s mental state. He understands and knows what his enemies will do by just reading them and reading the situation. This is because of his deep understanding of psychology because he completely understands his enemy.
His critical thinking and logical thinking plays a role too. He critically thinks on what the best and most logical move to do. Volume 6 of the light novel highlights this attribute.
He’s a master of information, back again to the first point. Read books here and there to increase your knowledge, due to his lack of social skills he often does somebody else to gather information on other students for him.
Don’t try learning on how to manipulate people, manipulation comes naturally when you understand psychology. You know what the do’s and don’ts in a given a situation and you can change your approach based on the person you’re interacting which ties back to my first point. Learn. Psychology.
He can use people efficiently, he knows the extent and the limits of the person he’s using which means he knows the person he’s using will give him the result he wants. That’s why I recommend you to play chess a lot, to practice critical thinking and how to use your pieces effectively.
To summarize, have a deep understanding of psychology, be fit, think critically, think logically and be more observant.