I, Tomoya Aki, am not a bootlicker

Whether it was last year's mock exam or this year's test, no one he knew was assigned to take the exam at the same location as him.

Seeing that many people came in groups, Akitomo Aki was a little envious.

"Fighting alone!"

"Aki-san is fighting alone!"

"Wow, I'm scared to death!"

Aki Tomoya was lamenting that he was fighting alone again, and a voice behind him really scared him.

He took two small steps forward, then turned and looked behind him, and saw the uniforms of girls from the same school. Moving his eyes upwards, he saw a familiar face.

"Kato... classmate?"

With a surprised tone, Aki Tomoya called out the other person's last name.

When he saw the girl in the same class, or the girl he had studied with for two years, Aki Tomoya thought for a moment he was hallucinating.

"I am that Kato."

Kato Megumi looked at Aki Tomoya calmly and replied.

However, the other party's stunned look did make her feel helpless.

It was rare to see someone he knew at the same venue, and Tomoya Aki didn't seem that happy. Instead, he seemed to be frightened by her appearance.

"Are you here too?"

"Didn't I tell you that in school?"

"Did you tell me that? Or did I forget?"

"Then I guess you didn't say that."

Akitomo was not sure whether the problem of the first test examination room had been discussed in class.

But if Akitomo Tomoyuki doesn't remember it either, then let's just pretend that Kato Megumi never mentioned it.

But then again, they were both assigned to a venue far away from the school, so how can we describe their luck?

If possible, Kato Megumi still hopes to be assigned to a venue closer to home, so that she doesn't have to get up too early to catch the train.

“Isn’t it still the same classroom?”

At this time, Tomoya Aki asked with some anticipation. He took out his admission ticket and confirmed the test number and the location of the examination room on it.

"Unfortunately, no."

Kato Megumi also took out her admission ticket, and it was not the same classroom.

"It seems that our fate has ended..."

"Aki-san, it's too much to say something like that to a girl."

"I'm sorry..."

However, since I met Kato Megumi, I was no longer fighting alone. Although we were not in the same classroom, we were fighting in the same venue.

"I'm still a little nervous before the actual exam..."

Kato Megumi suddenly said.

Although, from her appearance, she didn't look nervous at all.

"Don't worry, Kato-san. I'll teach you a secret. Ahem..."

As he spoke, Aki Tomoya coughed twice, then thought for a while -

If three are long and one is short, choose the shortest; if three are short and one is long, choose the longest; if two are long and two are short, choose B; if they are the same length, choose A; if they are different lengths, choose D; if they are uneven, choose C. It's invincible!

Focus on copying and use guessing as a supplement. With the combination of copying and supplementing, you will definitely pass the exam!

"..."

Kato Megumi looked at Aki Tomoya in amazement. Is this serious?

This is the truth, but if you really do this, unless you are extremely lucky and are not the chosen one, your life is almost over!

However, she also understood that Aki Tomoya was joking, and she felt a little relaxed.

"Aki-san is one of those people who has a subtle sense of humor?"

Kato Megumi commented on his humor.

And Aki Tomoya shrugged and said nothing.

Here he met his classmates and people in the study group who were reviewing together. He was not fighting alone, but another person in the study group, Yoshihiko Kamigo, was probably fighting alone.

That guy has severe pre-exam syndrome, I hope nothing serious happens.

"But then again, the last time Aki-san was judged as having all A's, I'm sure you won't have any big problems either. I wish you good results in your second exam in advance."

In Kato Megumi's opinion, there shouldn't be any big problems in trying out Aki Tomoya.

The key lies in the second test.

"Come on, too."

After chatting for a while, half an hour before the exam, the two entered their respective examination rooms.

We found our seats according to our test numbers, and the solemn examination room gradually filled up.

The final period of waiting was really torturous.

After entering the examination room, the passage of time seemed to slow down a lot, and some people became a little restless.

It was not until the test papers and answer sheets began to be distributed that the atmosphere changed again. Apart from the sound of the invigilator walking around, it was difficult to hear any other noise.

Tomoya Aki placed his hands on the table, tapping the test paper lightly with his right index finger, waiting for the order like everyone else.

It’s finally here, the first day of the national exam, this first hurdle.

"Begin answering the questions!"

At the command, everyone in the examination room began to move in unison.

He read every question carefully, reviewed it seriously, and wrote furiously. Amaki Tomoya's eyes and brain never stopped.

Life is short, just do it!

On the first day of the first test, at the same time but in a different place, this year's candidates waved their pens and fought for their future.

When you concentrate on doing one thing, time will pass quickly and you will not notice the passage of time.

When he was halfway done, Akitomo wasn't sure how much time was left, but he definitely didn't have time to think about it.

The first day of the national examination is the liberal arts exam, and the second day is the science exam.

Two days determine the fate of most people, especially those who have been preparing for this day for a long time. Taking national universities as an example, in order to get a place in the second test, they have to climb up by stepping on other people's heads at the first hurdle to get a ticket to the second test.

Chapter 175: There is always a story behind the exam (2/?)

Not everyone has to take the test.

If life is compared to a race, then different people have different starting points.

Various factors accumulate and the ways of advancing on the track are also different. Some people crawl, some can hardly move, some run, and some take shortcuts and take a car with a driver.

Family background, talent, various factors...

But to complain?

Or accept the status quo?

Aki Tomoya can't ask others to do anything about it, he only has a set of standards for himself.

Accept the status quo, but don't compromise. Work hard to change it and seize the opportunity when you see it.

There are definitely many people like him, but whether they can succeed is still a question mark, because even if someone has the right mindset and tries hard, he will just become a stepping stone for others.

Family background, talent, hard work, and luck!

In addition to talent and hard work, if you don't have capital, you really need a bit of luck.

Hard work is indeed a prerequisite for success, but will hard work be rewarded?

There are countless people in the world who work hard, but how many of them succeed? Only then are their edges worn away and they end up being just like everyone else?

After two years of preparation, Akitomo didn’t know what the result would be until the very end, but he was definitely luckier than most people in the previous two years.

Getting the ideal result is Tomoya Aki's only wish at this stage. Although, when the first goal of Tokyo University was determined, it was destined not to be an easy goal.

But it was precisely because he set such a high goal and demanded so much of himself for two years that Tomoya Aki had the confidence to get here.

Think carefully, then finally start writing and fill in your answers on the answer sheet.

You should definitely try your best in the first test, and there is nothing wrong with getting a good score in the second test, but there is no harm in getting a good score in the first test.

On the same day, all the candidates were writing furiously in different examination rooms, and Tomoya Aki was just one of them.

There are also many people who do not need to take the exam.

"What are you absentmindedly thinking about? Are you worried about how your childhood sweetheart did in the exam?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha looked across at Eriri, who was looking out the window absent-mindedly with worry in her eyes.

After she asked, she bit the straw and took a long sip of the drink. The lukewarm liquid moistened her throat.

It's so easy to guess. Even without asking, Kasumigaoka Utaha can guess the reason why Eriri is absent-minded at the moment.

Today is January 23rd, the first day of the national exam.

And today, there is a boy whom both of them know taking an exam in the examination room. This exam is very important to that boy.

Although she is not interested in the University of Tokyo, Kasumigaoka Utaha is also aware of the procedures for taking the entrance exam.

Only if you pass the score line in the first test can you be qualified to enter the second test, and then you will compete with a group of people.

To be honest, I'm quite interested in Kasumigaoka Utaha.

It’s not that she suddenly became interested in the University of Tokyo again, but she was interested in what Tomoya Aki has been able to achieve in the past two years.

"It shouldn't be a big problem if I give it a try. After all, I got all A's in the last mock exam..."

"Then what's there to worry about? If you get all A's, at the very least, and there are no surprises, and if you perform normally, there's an 80% chance that you can pass the test."

"I'm not worried about him. I'm thinking about...what will happen after graduation."

Eriri rolled her eyes at Kasumigaoka Utaha.

The obvious inconsistency between what she said and what she meant was something that could not be hidden from Kasumigaoka Utaha, who curled her lips and did not expose Eriri's little thoughts.

Kasumigaoka Utaha placed her hands on the table and said in a teasing tone: "Tokyo University, Tokyo University of the Arts, they are quite a match."

"...Sometimes, I really don't know what kind of mood you are in to tease me like this. Is this the growth of a girl after a breakup?"

"You know, being looked down upon by you is a great shame and humiliation. I don't want to go through this alone."

Kasumigaoka Utaha replied casually, rolling her eyes in return without leaving a trace.

Unlike Tomoya Aki, Eriri has obtained the recommendation qualification for the Tokyo University of the Arts. After graduating in March, she can go to the Tokyo University of the Arts with peace of mind.

Both of you here are students from prestigious universities.

"By the way, do you think that guy can get into the University of Tokyo, and in the third grade of science..."

Kasumigaoka Utaha did not hide her curiosity.

At this point, even she has become interested in this matter.

"Whether he can pass the exam or not, he won't go to Keio University. Keio Medical School is only his third choice."

“…Did you do this on purpose?”

Kasumigaoka Utaha's smile gradually froze.

Eriri gave that answer with a smile, but it made Kasumigaoka Utaha extremely embarrassed.

It seems that she has never expressed her wish to see Tomoya Aki enter Keio University's medical school?

The sudden mention of Keio and the blonde in front of me was definitely intentional!

However, Eriri smiled and said, "I'm not the one taking the exam, so how would I know? I can only say that I really hope he gets his first choice."