August passed, and September began the school year.
Some people considered this bad news, the reasons being nothing more than having too much fun during the summer break, not finishing homework...
And some people were indifferent; starting school was just like that.
At the opening ceremony, the lengthy speeches by the principal and head of academic affairs were already unbearable, plus the student council president, and then the speech by Kasumigaoka Utaha, the student representative, an opening ceremony would take quite a while.
"Why can't there be an endless August?"
Kamigō Yoshihiko slumped weakly on the desk, and after speaking, he sighed repeatedly towards the window.
He definitely had too much fun during the summer break. Looking at his listless appearance, the final revelry in the few days before school started must have been intense.
"Firstly, there's no one as amazing as Haruhi Suzumiya in reality. Secondly, you can't have all the memories like Yuki Nagato. Alright, topic closed!"
Aki Tomoya mercilessly struck down Kamigō Yoshihiko.
If there were someone like Haruhi Suzumiya in reality, this world would become more and more exciting.
However, unfortunately, Haruhi Suzumiya only remains in the memories of some people from the past.
"With a statement like that, Aki Tomoya, are you also telling me to return to reality?"
Kamigō Yoshihiko propped himself up, a bitter smile on his face.
After noticing his expression, Aki Tomoya was first stunned, then asked with some surprise, "What's wrong with you? You've suddenly become melancholic. This isn't like you. Didn't you have fun during the summer break?"
His expression didn't look like he had a happy time during the summer break; it was more like he had encountered something.
Kamigō Yoshihiko shook his head and sighed at this moment, "I was dragged back to my hometown to be a laborer, I can't be happy!"
Hearing him say that, Aki Tomoya took a closer look and saw that this guy was even darker than before the summer break.
"Then you're still thinking of an endless August? Do you want to repeat such a painful experience so many times?"
"That seems right too..."
Thinking about it this way, starting school is also a good thing. He doesn't have to stay in his hometown being ordered to do this and that.
After changing his perspective, Kamigō Yoshihiko felt much more comfortable.
Compared to staying in his hometown, it was more comfortable in Tokyo.
"But then again, at the opening ceremony, that Kasumigaoka-senpai was as usual. Compared to her heroic appearance in April, she really is..."
Kamigō Yoshihiko was giving his thoughts on the opening ceremony, but as he spoke, he couldn't help but think of something that happened not long after school started last semester, and his voice became softer and softer until he couldn't be heard at all.
Was it a bit inappropriate to talk about Kasumigaoka Utaha in front of Aki Tomoya?
Although the rumors from last semester had died down and no one mentioned them anymore, Kamigō Yoshihiko felt like something was still a bit off.
This friend of his was a bit deeply hidden.
"What kind of look is that?"
Aki Tomoya rolled his eyes. As he spoke, why did he have to look at him as if he was avoiding suspicion?
Even if Kasumigaoka-senpai was mentioned in front of him, Aki Tomoya wouldn't have any thoughts, okay!
"No, it just feels a bit subtle..."
Kamigō Yoshihiko scratched the back of his head awkwardly. At this moment, he didn't know if his previous statement was problematic or not.
But he still reminded himself in his heart not to mention third-year Seniors in the future.
"Subtle?"
Aki Tomoya's eye twitched.
The other party's unnecessary concern made him not know what to say.
There was originally nothing wrong, but with Kamigō Yoshihiko saying it like this, it seemed as if he was considering him.
Does he look like a man hurt by feelings?
What a joke!
Aki Tomoya will never be troubled by feelings in his life!
"Aki-kun, the homeroom Teacher called you."
Kato Megumi had come over at some point; having just returned from the office, she conveyed the words of the homeroom Teacher of Class 2-B.
"The first day of the entrance ceremony is an office meeting, it's not easy being an honor student!"
Kamigō Yoshihiko asked with a somewhat gleeful tone.
"It should be like me, a career path survey."
Kato Megumi added at this time.
Having just returned from the office, she was also undergoing the homeroom Teacher's career path inquiry.
Because her final exam results from the previous semester had improved, the homeroom Teacher even asked her if she wanted to raise her goals further.
Kato Megumi refused without hesitation; the reason was simple, the current situation was enough for her, overly high demands were not suitable for her, and without this wish, Kato Megumi also lacked much motivation.
And things like career path surveys and recent status inquiries for every student after the start of school were routine.
However, compared to the career path survey for second-year students which was likely just a formality, it would be after entering the third year next year that the Teacher would seriously consider the aspirations of every student in the class.
A year's time is enough for students with active minds to change many perspectives.
"Of course, for someone like Yoshihiko who doesn't need to consider further education, the Teacher probably won't seriously consider your aspirations until the latter half of next year."
Aki Tomoya wasn't surprised by the meeting at the start of school; wasn't there a meeting when he filled out his aspirations last semester?
However, Kamigō Yoshihiko wanting to tease him about this was completely mistaken.
Aki Tomoya's answer could be said to have particularly stung Kamigō Yoshihiko.
The Teacher's focus is still on the students who hope to pursue further education; as for the students who aren't considering it, it's not that the Teacher is irresponsible, but if they fill in their aspirations for employment, the recommendations aren't arranged by the Teacher, but by the school administration.
Before the third year of high school, if they don't make any changes, there won't be too many problems at school, and they don't need to worry too much.
"Don't expect me to envy you, damn it!"
After joking with his friend for a couple of sentences, Aki Tomoya went to the office.
Compared to last semester, the Teachers were more patient; after the standard deviation improved in the first semester, the Teachers' attitudes also changed accordingly.
What should one do about the Teacher's concern at this time?
Be humble and polite!
Listen to some advice when you should, accept some concern when you should, and don't think too much.
Aki Tomoya's meeting at the start of school was probably just the Teacher talking one-sidedly, while he consistently maintained one expression; a smile was enough at this time.
As for whether he was listening, only he himself knew about that.
In any case, after returning to the classroom, Aki Tomoya probably remembered half of what the Teacher said; as for the other half, it was somewhat rude, and he could only say sorry.
The start of the second semester at Toyosaki Academy, for Aki Tomoya, probably held the greatest significance in reminding him how many months were left in the year.
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