As for the first-choice University and so on, although Furuhashi Fumino had a direction in her heart, given the current situation, saying this was a bit early.
With her current level in science subjects, she didn't need to consider this yet.
"Is that so, you haven't decided yet?"
Aki Tomoya nodded lightly. Although she said she hadn't decided, she should have a favored University in mind.
At this moment, in the office of Aomine Cram School, there were still two people headache over Furuhashi Fumino's matter.
Aki Tomoya, who was the last to leave the Academy, saw it clearly. Mr. Tsubota's conflicted look was probably due to self-reproach.
Although it was only two weeks and six lessons of tutoring, the result achieved was like that, which was also a blow to Mr. Tsubota.
"Furuhashi Fumino, you like stars very much, right?"
Aki Tomoya said suddenly.
On the other side, Furuhashi Fumino looked over in surprise, with a look of confusion on her face.
Why would he know?
"It's a bit embarrassing to say, but when I first came to the Academy last semester, I had big problems with liberal arts, especially in writing, and for that, I received a lot of help from Tsubota-sensei..."
Aki Tomoya said slowly.
And Furuhashi Fumino still maintained a look of confusion on her face, not understanding what this had to do with what he had just said.
"Because of Tsubota-sensei, I had the honor of reading a few articles you wrote. Your articles are very infectious."
Aki Tomoya said this and smiled shamefully.
In a way, he was also someone who had received her help. In the first semester, he had read several articles written by Furuhashi Fumino.
Although they had never met before the fifteenth, Aki Tomoya quite admired this liberal arts genius from Ichinose Academy.
However, also on that day, the fifteenth, after getting to know Furuhashi Fumino, Aki Tomoya was also shocked by her own ambition.
Despite having excellent liberal arts talent, she wanted to choose science exams, which were very difficult for her.
And this girl of the same age wasn't joking or anything, this was her genuine wish.
"Thank you."
Furuhashi Fumino's voice carried a hint of surprise. She hadn't expected that Aki Tomoya had read her articles a long time ago and was now praising her.
Aki Tomoya shook his head and continued, "There was one article, I remember it was about stars, right? Perhaps I misunderstood, but from that article of yours, it seems you really like stars."
This was the source of Aki Tomoya's guess. Although he didn't remember the article too clearly, he still remembered the feeling at the time.
"...Yes, I like stars very much, so I want to apply for the Astronomy Department."
Furuhashi Fumino replied shyly, while also looking a bit hesitant in her eyes.
That was her wish, but the reality was a bit cruel. Her talent in science was far inferior to that in liberal arts, and learning was much more difficult for her than for the average person.
Coming out to consult Academies during the summer break was also one of the methods Furuhashi Fumino thought of.
But in the end, only Aomine Cram School was willing to take her in until the end of the summer break.
Now even the summer break was about to end, and she would have to find a way again afterwards. But what she could be grateful for was that Ichinose Academy should respect her wishes.
So, was she just going to put aside her talent like this?
Aki Tomoya's mood was somewhat complex at this moment.
Despite having talent that made others jealous, she wasn't making the most of it, but instead challenging what was most difficult for her.
"That kind of courage is admirable."
Aki Tomoya said with emotion.
She had the courage to pursue her dream, and he had no right to criticize Furuhashi Fumino's decision.
He just felt regret, for Furuhashi Fumino's talent.
"Admirable?" Furuhashi Fumino looked at Aki Tomoya with some surprise, then her expression became a little embarrassed, "Aki-kun, you're too kind..."
Everyone around her was questioning her, thinking she should make good use of her own talent instead of doing the opposite.
In many people's eyes, Furuhashi Fumino seemed to be at odds with her own talent.
However, that wasn't the case. Furuhashi Fumino wasn't at odds with her talent; it was just that her wish was to research stars.
The wish to be admitted to the Astronomy Department didn't just appear in a flash of inspiration, but had existed for a long time.
"That's really impressive. Not responding to their expectations, still being questioned by them, and choosing what you like, isn't that very courageous?"
Aki Tomoya shook his head and sighed.
Such excellent talent would definitely make the people around her have expectations for her.
However, when those expectations turned into doubts, Furuhashi Fumino still persisted. Perhaps she herself didn't care, but in Aki Tomoya's opinion, it was already very good.
After all, knowing one's own abilities, not everyone has the courage to take risks.
Especially for someone like Furuhashi Fumino, who was at two extremes in liberal arts and science talent, she should have some understanding, more or less, of how much risk there was in choosing science.
"This isn't a good choice, but it's the choice you want. Keep going, Furuhashi Fumino."
With a complex mood, Aki Tomoya said to Furuhashi Fumino.
As for Furuhashi Fumino's situation, this was not only not a good choice, but it might even be the worst choice.
But on the other hand, this was the choice Furuhashi Fumino herself wanted the most.
"I believe this is a choice you made after considering the reality. In any case, please do your best."
As a bystander, Aki Tomoya truly admired Furuhashi Fumino's courage.
Choosing the option with the highest risk and not much high reward was simply because Furuhashi Fumino's wish was to be admitted to the Astronomy Department.
And when compared to the huge benefits after choosing liberal arts, Furuhashi Fumino's choice like this was really dangerous.
But this was her choice. After understanding it, Aki Tomoya couldn't say whether he supported it or not; he could only say that he greatly admired her courage.
"Sorry for bothering you for so long. It's getting late. I'll take my leave first. Furuhashi Fumino, you should also go back early. Standing here at the Academy entrance won't help you think of a solution. If you're really going to stand here, you might as well take advantage of the fact that you're still a member of our Academy for now and go up to ask Tsubota-sensei if he can give you some advice."
Aki Tomoya said this, planning to leave first.
"No, I'm the one who should thank Aki-kun for the encouragement. Please take care on your way."
Furuhashi Fumino replied politely at this moment, while also looking at him with some surprise.
This feeling of being understood was somewhat encouraging for Furuhashi Fumino, and at the same time, it was quite a surprising thing.
"Encouragement?"
Aki Tomoya muttered in his heart upon hearing this.
He didn't even know if telling Furuhashi Fumino to keep going was right or wrong.
But from his current standpoint, besides saying 'keep going' and 'admirable', he really had no right to say anything else.
Giving up such excellent talent to pursue a dream, and the risk and reward are completely disproportionate, and the main thing is the difficulty!
Aki Tomoya, as a bystander, or rather, as a bystander who had always admired this girl's articles, had a lot of feelings at this moment.
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