If Ishimaru couldn't get the desk directly front and center you can bet he got one really close. When it was his turn to stand, it was with far more enthusiasm than was necessary for physics (or for anything, ever).

"Good morning!! My name is Kiyotaka Ishimaru and I have signed up for the Lambda tier!"

Courses that adhered to strict logic like math and science were his favourite. It meant he could totally ace them if he studied hard, which was exactly what he planned to do.