At Aomine Cram School, the students had already filled the seats.
Behind Aki Tomoya, Harumi Junko was speaking tirelessly.
"First place in the year, even if it's just at Toyosaki Academy, getting to this position in just one semester is already very good. Besides, Toyosaki Academy's final exam used the same standardized test as Arakawa Kaisei. Smile, Aki-kun."
Looking at Aki Tomoya's report card and comparing it to his results from the end of last year, the change over one semester was like seeing two different people.
Harumi Junko's impression of Toyosaki Academy likely dated back to when she worked at Sannoh Cram School and had interacted with some students who consulted there.
She had a general understanding of the situation there, probably a group of average students with one girl who had excellent talent in humanities.
"You're noisy, Harumi Sensei."
Aki Tomoya replied helplessly. He wasn't unhappy, just not that excited.
"Yes, yes. Now let's look at your humanities. As expected, there's still room for improvement, especially classical Japanese and small essays, and Japanese history too!"
"…"
He couldn't argue back.
Aki Tomoya truly couldn't argue back, because it was the truth.
Harumi Junko then kept pointing out problems, her demeanor not at all like a so-called failed adult.
After all, she was someone who was once full of confidence about the Tokyo University Faculty of Literature, someone who had been ambitious, even though she ultimately failed the exam…
However, if she could now bring out that cool state she had back then, this Tokyo University dropout could still provide considerable help.
Harumi Junko's strength was in humanities, and her math and science weren't weak either, as she was someone who had made it through the national standardized test back then.
Someone who had the confidence to aim for the Faculty of Literature, even if she failed, one had to admire her courage and confidence.
Now the division of labor at the Academy was also clear. Mr. Tsubota focused on guiding in math and science, sometimes filling in, while Harumi Junko focused on humanities.
"Kudo-san also has confidence. This guy's grades were unremarkable last year, but in the first semester this year, he became the top student. You have to believe in me and Mr. Tsubota!"
Harumi Junko then turned to Kudo Sayaka next to her and said.
Although other students were gradually changing their opinion of her, they still had some reservations, so they mostly hoped Mr. Tsubota would continue as the tutor.
While Harumi Junko was inevitably a bit disappointed about this, there was still one boy aiming for Tokyo University and one girl aiming for Keio, wasn't there!
And Harumi Junko had also boasted about it before.
"Keio is within reach, but with Kudo's progress, the hope of getting into the Keio Faculty of Literature is still very slim!"
Although encouraging Kudo Sayaka verbally, Harumi Junko was very clear in her heart that even though Kudo Sayaka was gradually becoming interested in studying and had been diligent recently, her progress was still too slow.
According to Mr. Ping Tian, Kudo Sayaka doesn't truly have the desire to get into Keio University right now; it's more like she suddenly became interested in studying, felt some enthusiasm, and then started trying to work hard.
"Harumi Sensei, if you usually put in this much effort, maybe you wouldn't be single?"
Kudo Sayaka teased. Still suspended due to disciplinary action, she still had dyed blonde hair, but her false eyelashes had been removed after losing a mini-game with Mr. Ping Tian.
As she teased, she also glanced at Aki Tomoya beside her. She had heard everything Harumi Junko said just now.
The boy next to her who was aiming for Tokyo University really didn't seem to be joking.
Perhaps getting some inspiration from Aki Tomoya, Kudo Sayaka thought to herself that if she could also become the top student in the grade within one semester, maybe Keio University really wouldn't be a problem.
"It's not impossible to start working hard from now!"
Kudo Sayaka thought to herself.
Meanwhile, Harumi Junko beside her fell into deep thought because of her teasing just now.
"No, no, no, now is not the time to think about such things! I should be thinking about how to get the two of you into University!"
Harumi Junko suddenly shook her head vigorously.
She couldn't think about failure or non-existent love stories anymore; she had to think positively.
Now her career finally showed signs of a new beginning. If she could produce a Tokyo University student and a Keio University student at Aomine Cram School, then the Academy would definitely rise.
"Kudo-san, let's work hard together! And Aki-kun too, let's work hard!"
Harumi Junko was not only cheering on the two people in front of her but also cheering herself on.
Whether her failed life could turn around here depended on how far she could help Aki Tomoya and Kudo Sayaka go.
"So, this Summer CM, let's all work hard!"
Mr. Ping Tian, standing a few steps away, pushed up his glasses. This atmosphere was really great. This was the atmosphere an Academy should have. Harumi Junko finally looked like a Teacher.
"Don't say anything discouraging, my summer is quite busy!"
Kudo Sayaka complained, flipping through her schedule in her notebook. Besides tutoring, she also had to spend time with friends and study at home, leaving no time to breathe throughout the entire summer.
"Kudo-san only has three class hours a week, but starting from the summer, Aki-kun next to you has six days a week."
Mr. Ping Tian shook his head and sighed.
It was good to provide a comparison for Kudo Sayaka so she could see where the gap was.
Starting from the summer, Aki Tomoya's class hours at the Academy would be six days a week.
"Eh, how did I not know about this?"
Before Aki Tomoya could confirm, Harumi Junko asked.
She had thought that Aki Tomoya's class hours at the Academy wouldn't change and was planning to give him extra help during the summer. Unexpectedly, his own schedule was much tighter than she had imagined.
"This was decided when Aki-kun first decided to join the Academy. Before the summer, his courses at the Academy were self-funded."
Mr. Ping Tian exchanged glances with Aki Tomoya, confirmed that the latter had no objections, and then announced this matter at the Academy.
Only the president and Mr. Ping Tian knew that he was attending the Academy with his own funds.
"Self-funded? Why?"
Harumi Junko couldn't help but ask. Didn't his family support him?
"To prevent my family from thinking my decision is a joke, I made an agreement with them to see the results in the first semester."
Aki Tomoya replied casually.
Mr. Ping Tian also nodded and added, "Proving his determination, this was Aki's own decision. I also hope everyone, like Aki-kun, is truly working hard for themselves!"
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