The second Friday of July, since the last subject, Sociology, ended last Friday, Toyosaki Academy's final exams had long been declared over.
"Aki Tomoya, today is the results day, how do you think you did this time?"
"A bit poor."
Aki Tomoya replied calmly to Kamigō Yoshihiko behind him while wiping the blackboard.
After the final exams, next week would be the closing ceremony, followed by summer vacation.
After the exams, the students also relaxed, because for most people, if they performed normally, the possibility of having to attend supplementary classes at school was very small, and they could have a good time during the summer vacation.
And today happened to be the results day after the final exams; the results would be announced on this day, besides the report cards given to each student, there was also the publicly posted grade ranking.
"Don't be so cold, we were comrades who fought together after all!"
Kamigō Yoshihiko sighed.
They had studied together during the final exams, especially Kamigō Yoshihiko himself, who was very confident about his results this time; although he couldn't say they would be great, there was hope of passing all subjects!
"And, do you know how much others are anticipating your performance this time?"
Perhaps because of the significant improvement in Aki Tomoya's grades in the last midterm exam, after this final exam, there was more discussion about him among the students in the class and other classrooms.
It seemed that quite a few people wanted to see how far Aki Tomoya could grow in just one semester.
"Yes, yes, yes, anyway, the results will be posted at noon, won't you know when you go see them then?"
Aki Tomoya's attitude remained cold.
It was just the final exam of the first semester, not even a practice exam; in Aki Tomoya's opinion, it was just time to see the results.
From the plan set at the beginning of the semester, paying for Academy himself, refining it with the advice provided by Mr. Tsubota, and then the Tokyo University dropout, the currently failed adult Harumi Junko specializing in tutoring humanities, Aki Tomoya had already done everything he could.
When considering the results of the first semester, Aki Tomoya was thinking more about whether he could complete the review of all subjects for the National Examination before the end of the second semester, and then start the progress towards the Tokyo University science entrance exam.
Kamigō Yoshihiko's enthusiasm did not diminish after receiving Aki Tomoya's cold response.
During lunch break, at his request, Aki Tomoya was still dragged to the lobby on the first floor of the teaching building.
The final exam schedule was still posted on the bulletin board, and the grade rankings had not been replaced.
But even so, students from all grades were still gathered here immediately at this moment.
In Toyosaki Academy, roughly half of the students plan to continue their education and half do not; although their desired Universities vary, there are quite a few students who are concerned about their grades.
"This is bad, Aki Tomoya, my heart is beating so fast!"
Kamigō Yoshihiko held his chest, making a very exaggerated expression to Aki Tomoya at this moment.
It was clear that this guy was very excited; although he came to check his friend's rank, Kamigō Yoshihiko himself was a hundred times more nervous and excited than Aki Tomoya himself.
"Calm down, everyone is looking over!"
Aki Tomoya wanted to remind Kamigō Yoshihiko not to act like a clown and make a fool of himself here, but then he realized that most of the students were looking at him.
Ah, the reputation of the three famous people of Toyosaki Academy still had an effect.
However, compared to before, others were now more curious and expectant.
He made a splash in the first year of school, reformed and studied hard in the second year, and the effectiveness was already seen in the last midterm exam; after this final exam, the effect of the celebrity effect was that many people had renewed expectations for him.
Thanks to the events of last year and the change since the beginning of this school year, Aki Tomoya was still known to everyone at school.
Regarding this matter, he himself didn't know what to say.
"Here they come, Aki Tomoya!"
Kamigō Yoshihiko suddenly pointed to several Teachers walking down from the stairwell.
The students automatically made way, allowing the Teachers holding the grade lists to go to the bulletin board.
First was the third-year grade list; as there was no suspense, besides the third-year Seniors who were concerned about their own grades, other students didn't pay much attention.
After all, Kasumigaoka Utaha's position as the top of the grade was still quite stable.
The key was the second-year grade list; the surrounding students gradually increased.
Kamigō Yoshihiko held his breath, watching the second list that was gradually unfolded after the third-year grade list was posted; influenced by his exaggerated expression, the people around him also held their breath, would they witness the birth of a miracle?
But the person in question, Aki Tomoya, wasn't paying attention to that at all, but was looking around boredly.
Outside, he saw a few familiar faces, Seniors from higher grades, a childhood friend from the same grade, and an inconspicuous girl from his class.
Aki Tomoya subtly glanced at Eriri and Kasumigaoka Utaha; during the final exams, when he, Kato Megumi, and Kamigō Yoshihiko were studying in the school library, they often saw that duo, and their combination had even caused a new sensation at school before.
"Not yet?"
Aki Tomoya thought, feeling a bit bored.
Although he did want to see the results of the first semester, he could actually just check when the report card arrived in the afternoon.
"Look, Aki Tomoya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Kamigō Yoshihiko's deafening shout rang in Aki Tomoya's ears.
Accompanied by the discomfort caused by vibrating eardrums, Aki Tomoya subconsciously covered his ears, and a hand rested on his shoulder.
Kamigō Yoshihiko was currently gripping his shoulder tightly.
The expression on his face clearly showed surprise and joy.
"Calm down, you idiot!"
Aki Tomoya couldn't help but shout.
What was with all this excitement? He subconsciously looked at the results board, searching for his name there.
"Six hundred and seventy-two points, as expected, the humanities subjects really dragged me down. That stupid woman is going to mock me!"
Aki Tomoya muttered as he looked at his score.
Out of a total of nine hundred points, he scored six hundred and seventy-two. Aki Tomoya figured he must have lost quite a few points in the humanities subjects.
"Don't look at the score, look at the rank, Aki Tomoya, first place, number one! You were eighth in the last midterm, right! This time you're thirty points ahead of second place!"
Kamigō Yoshihiko shouted, vigorously pushing Aki Tomoya's shoulder.
"Six hundred and seventy-two points is enough for first place in the year, I can't be happy about this…"
Aki Tomoya didn't feel much about his rank at Toyosaki Academy, because he didn't want to compare himself to the people there, but rather to those from high schools focused on University entrance exams.
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