I, Tomoya Aki, am not a bootlicker

Is music a waste of time?

Moreover, she also received performance fees from performing in Akihabara. Although it was not much, at least there were people around her who could help her.

There was laughter downstairs, and upstairs, Aki Tomoya took off his headphones and rubbed his eyes.

"Finally I can take a break..."

During the New Year, An Yilun did not assign too many tasks to himself.

It’s New Year’s Day on January 1st, and there are only twenty-one days left until the exam.

When he opened the window, the cold winter wind blew in his face, and Aki Tomoya suddenly became much more awake.

Looking back at the room, I found that every possible space on the wall was already covered with stickers, and the cabinet where treasures were previously placed was now full of reference books.

"It's a pity that my old treasure has been covered in dust for two years..."

After starting to prepare for the exam, An Yilun sold a lot of his household belongings, but there were still a lot of things gathering dust at home. He forgot to clean them up and had no time to take care of them.

Tuk-tuk-tuk——

"Alan, can I come in? Just let me stay inside and I won't disturb you from reviewing!"

Michiru Hyodou's voice rang out from outside.

He rubbed his neck and went to open the door, and met Michiru Hyodo who jumped happily into his room, while Tomoya Aki walked downstairs.

"Hey, you want to go down?"

"hungry."

Just leave the room to her alone, since today's task has been completed anyway.

While doing stretching exercises, Aki Tomoya went downstairs without looking back.

"...Anyway, I'm not going down before I leave!"

Going down there means listening to her parents' nagging, saying this is wrong, that is wrong. Michiru Hyodo is tired of it.

It's much quieter upstairs.

On the first day of the new year, both my parents were there, and it was a rare occasion for all the relatives to gather together in Tokyo.

Immersed in the New Year atmosphere, Aki Tomoya did not forget that there would be a try in three weeks.

"Brother, don't pour wine for Lun, he's not even twenty yet!"

The mother stopped Michiru Hyodo's father from doing what he was doing.

Chapter 173 The real battle is here! (3/?)

The winter vacation in Japan is only two weeks, and school starts again one week after New Year’s Day.

A two-week vacation is not long. Whether for those who want to have a good time during the vacation or for those who are about to take an exam, it will pass in a flash.

The winter vacation ended and school started shortly after it began. During the two years of preparation for the exam, Tomoya Aki had a relatively relaxed period before facing the formal exam.

Keep in good shape and perform normally in the first and second tests.

The closer I get to the college entrance examination, the more nervous I get, especially in the last two weeks.

When Tomoya Aki is at school or in cram school, there are always one or two people around him who suffer from pre-exam syndrome.

Burn incense and pray to Buddha in advance to seek peace of mind and psychological comfort.

"God of Examinations, grant me strength!"

Kichihiko Kamigo's prayer skills are also unique, and it is obvious that no miracle will befall him.

But looking at him like that, to be honest, Aki Tomoya was also more or less nervous.

"In short, don't worry too much about the results of the first test."

This is all Tomoya Aki could say to Yoshihiko Uego.

The results of the first test didn’t mean much to Yoshihiko Kamigo, but he still had to take the test.

People who choose to continue their studies will generally take the center examination, and after looking at the results of the center examination, they will have an idea.

"Besides, there are still ten days left until the first test. Instead of praying to God now, it would be better to arrange some time to rest well and adjust your condition so that you can perform normally."

"That's easy to say, this is a battle that determines our fate!"

Even with the comfort and advice from good friends, I will still be nervous.

Since deciding to prepare for the exam, Yoshihiko Kamigo has done a lot. The dark circles under his eyes are not caused by staying up late to play games, but by studying. It is simply a breakthrough for himself!

Because of this, his pocket money actually increased. This is something that makes Kichiko Kamigo laugh and cry every time he thinks about it. In the past, he begged for more pocket money, but his parents were disgusted and refused, and never gave him a good face.

But now it’s different, at least their complexion looks much better.

This is indeed a good thing, but when he thought about failing the exam, Kamigo Yoshihiko didn't know what expression he would use when he went back.

"But there are only ten days left. I don't think praying to God will help you do well in the exam. If you perform normally in the school exam next month, you will have a good chance of getting into your second choice, if not your first choice."

"…If I could adjust my condition like you, I wouldn't have to pray to God!"

Yoshihiko Uego also wanted to do as he said to Tomoya Aki, to have a good rest during this period and then adjust his condition to prepare for the exam.

But he was nervous. He also started preparing for the exam in his second year of high school. His goal was the University of Tokyo, and his first choice could barely be said to be a decent private university.

What if I relax now and fail the exam?

"Anyway, it's better to adjust your condition as soon as possible. The first test is not important to you. What's important is the school test next month."

There are only ten days left until the first test, which is very important for Aki Tomoya who is going to apply to a national university, but it only serves as a reference for Uego Yoshihiko.

I don't know how much effect it will have by using such words to comfort Kiyako Kamigo.

But as the exam approaches, as a comrade who has been together all the way, Aki Tomoya still hopes that everyone around him can achieve their wishes.

They are not the only ones who have to take the exam. It is a battle that determines their fate. The tone of Uego Yoshihiko is a little bit childish, but it is correct.

One test determines the outcome. Those who succeed naturally have countless stepping stones.

If Tomoya Aki were to say, the person with the best attitude around him is probably Kato Megumi.

"Kato-san is as steady as a rock!"

"..."

Suddenly praised by Aki Tomoya, Kato Megumi didn't know what to say. She turned around and looked at Aki Tomoya helplessly.

Next Saturday, the national test will be held, the first stage of academic selection and the first hurdle for countless candidates.

On the road to national university, you must first get a stepping stone there.

There are only ten days left in the countdown, and it is during these last ten days that people feel that they are about to graduate.

The last moments of my senior year were not easy, because I was thinking about further studies. I couldn’t help wondering whether Tsinghua or Peking University was better. In the end, I could only go to Lanxiang…

In Japan, if your family doesn’t have a background, regardless of further education, you will either become a social animal or become a despised dependent on your parents.

Japan’s relaxed education system, which allows people to survive without having to work so hard, further aggravates the product of class stratification.

If one wants to move up the social ladder, the cost that an average family has to bear for their children will be a huge sum.

Want to get into college just by relying on school teaching? That is something that only a genius can do. In Japan, the high enrollment rate is generally private high schools. The tuition fees of private schools, plus the tuition fees of external cram schools, will make you vomit blood if you calculate the bill.

The tuition at Toyonosaki Academy was definitely not expensive among private high schools, and his family was well off, but the two years of preparation and the one and a half years of tutoring for Tomoya Aki six days a week also required his parents to grit their teeth and pay for it.

This is just the Qingfeng Academy that almost went bankrupt due to poor management. The fees of better academies are even more outrageous. The more a family wants to ensure that their children can get into a good university, the earlier they will start investing, and those with more resources will choose higher-level academies.

Therefore, Akitomo did not consider repeating his studies, and it would be best if he could be admitted to a national university, because studying at a private medical university or medical school in Japan is extremely expensive!

After two years of preparation, Aki Tomoya felt that he was very lucky. He had a certain foundation, met a good teacher, had a decent brain, and had only had health problems once before. He did not dare to let his condition drop before the exam.

Ten days passed quickly, and on the night before the 23rd, Tomoya Aki was kicked out of the school at night.

"Tomorrow is the first day of the test. You must not stay up late. You must not stay up late. Go back and get some rest!"

Junko Harumi said the same thing to everyone.

We didn't put too much pressure on the students in the cram school this week, as we just let them adjust their state to prepare for the exams.

Now the chance to try is finally here, and we must not let you down.

Especially for Tomoya Aki, who is going to take the entrance exam to the national university, the University of Tokyo, the first test is very important. The score will not only be used as a reference, but will also be compressed into another score and counted into the score of the second test on-campus exam.

"For most people in the school, the first test is not very important, but it is very important to you and Guqiao. You need to rest well and show some courage to me!"

Harumi Junko, giving instructions like an old nanny, pressed down Aki Tomoya's shoulder earnestly.

A try is very important to Aki Tomoya, and the same is true for Furuhashi Fumino.

Because if Fumino Furuhashi fails to get into her desired university after the first test, many good universities will still be willing to open their doors to her with her first test scores, especially her excellent liberal arts scores. Of course, she also has to be willing to enter the liberal arts department.

After preparing for so long, it’s finally time for the real battle!

Well, go!

Chapter 174 Just do it! (1/?)

On January 23rd, God did not show mercy and make the weather warmer because of the exams.

The cold morning air quickly woke up Tomoya Aki, who had just woken up from bed.

"cold……"

Rubbing his eyes, he opened the foggy window and stood by the bed, looking into the distance.

It was just daybreak when I inadvertently inhaled a gust of cold air into my throat. I lay by the window, squinting my eyes and thinking about today's schedule.

Today's schedule is full of exams and more exams.

He patted his face, went downstairs to wash up, and when he came back, he picked up the pen on the table and circled the number January 23rd on the schedule on the wall.

The 23rd is the first day of the national exam. At this time, candidates who are going to take the central exam should have started to get up like Aki Tomoya.

After changing into his uniform, getting his things ready, and picking up his admission ticket, Tomoya Aki went downstairs and prepared to go out.

"So early?"

The mother, who was still a little sleepy, was perhaps woken up by the noise made by Tomoya Aki. When she came out, she saw Tomoya Aki changing his shoes in the entrance hall.

"The examination room is a bit far away, I need to catch the train."

When he got the admission ticket, he had already checked the examination venue. The examination venue was a little far from his home, so he had to leave early and take the tram for an hour to get there.

"I am leaving."

As if he was about to go on a long journey, Aki Tomoya looked back at his mother who was still rubbing her eyes.

The mother behind him seemed to say something, but he couldn't hear it clearly. It should be words of encouragement.

The temperature in the early morning made Aki Tomoya wrap his scarf tightly. He was not assigned to a nearby examination room, which was also bad luck. If he didn't go out early to take the train, he would be a little late when he got there.

When I arrived at the station to catch the train, I saw many candidates who had left early like Aki Tomoya.

Most of the people in the carriage were students heading to various examination centers in Tokyo.

Some people were still reading books, some were still praying, and some were just like Aki Tomoya, quietly waiting for the train to arrive.

Regardless, today is important to a lot of people.

Because it is a national test, unlike the university independent entrance examination which is divided into different times, it can be said to be crowded if you take the exam on the same day and at the same time.

At every stop, some students would get off and a new group would get on. Before long, the carriage was occupied by a large group of candidates.

It is hard to imagine that even if they want to avoid the morning rush hour, there are more than just a few people who want to go out early. They are assigned to different examination halls, and the time and distance arrangements will be made in advance a few days in advance.

After changing two buses and squeezing for an hour, Tomoya Aki successfully arrived outside the venue.

“There are already so many people…”

Standing outside the venue, Akitomo saw the students who came to take the test, wearing different uniforms, or casual clothes, and some were in groups of three or five.

It’s amazing that people who know each other can be assigned to the same examination room.

Amano Tomoya couldn't help but grumble, "No way, it's okay for a mock exam, but I didn't even meet anyone I know in the same place. Should I say I'm unlucky?"