Gifted

is a Japanese light novel series written by Shuichi Nimaru, with illustrations by Ryo at Ryo. The series began publication on November 10, 2011 by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko publishing imprint.

Synopsis
The world's best company, Tenshimine ──The executive candidates were gathered in a closed city. However, it is treated as a Z-rank citizen without human rights.

I, Yasuke Kano, one of the candidates, will aim to become an executive with many geniuses. Elle, an elementary school student who always guesses the correct answer. Ayame Komyoji, a talented classmate. Nanao Ise, a mysterious man with a runaway tribe style. If you can become an executive, you will get tremendous money and status.

A game has begun in which geniuses bet their lives in search of honor.