On February 20th, the exams for the various faculties at Keio University had successively concluded two days prior, and this year's exam questions were also successively released.
"This year's Faculty of Literature exam questions are also tough!!!!"
At Aomine Cram School, Kudo Sayaka's head ached just looking at the printed exam questions.
Furuhashi Fumino came over upon hearing the sound, glanced at the exam questions, and casually said, "It's not that difficult. Sayaka, you need to have confidence in yourself. Keep it up!"
"Not that difficult... For Fumino, isn't that something you can just answer easily? You'd better not comfort me, Fumino!"
"Huh, is it my fault?"
Furuhashi Fumino's expression froze, thinking her comfort was unnecessary.
However, in the next second, a smile appeared on Kudo Sayaka's face, making Furuhashi Fumino feel relieved.
"Hehe, just kidding, thanks! Aki, how do you feel about your side?"
Kudo Sayaka turned her head to look at Aki Tomoya next to her.
"This year's Faculty of Medicine exam questions are as tricky as ever. I also have a bit of a headache, but it's better than Shuntendo University's, I guess."
The Keio Faculty of Medicine exam was already over. Before that, the entrance exam for Shuntendo University School of Medicine had also finished.
Compared to the Shuntendo University School of Medicine exam questions, Keio University's seemed less tricky, but it was still the Faculty of Medicine, so it wasn't something you could be completely guaranteed to pass.
"After all, it's the Faculty of Medicine. Aki, your ambition is the greatest in our Academy."
Kudo Sayaka also spoke with emotion at this moment. In Japan's Universities, the Faculty of Medicine and other faculties belong to two different worlds, with the Faculty of Medicine at the top of the social hierarchy.
Doctor, lawyer, police – if commoners want to rise in status, these are the top three options in Japan.
"Oh, by the way, isn't that Senior of yours also applying to Keio University? Have you inquired about it? How did she do?"
Thinking of this, Kudo Sayaka immediately became gossipy again.
Her eyes sparkled with a curiosity that left Aki Tomoya speechless.
"Uh, well, I don't have much of a relationship with that Senior. Please don't misunderstand, okay?"
"Huh, is that so?"
Kudo Sayaka's suspicious look clearly indicated she didn't believe Aki Tomoya's statement.
However, in reality, Aki Tomoya truly didn't know how Kasumigaoka Utaha's exam went. If she hadn't mentioned it, he wouldn't have even thought about it.
But if he had to guess, that Senior probably had no issues. She was likely nine-tenths certain to pass.
"If you're really curious, all I can say is that while Kasumigaoka-senpai isn't as formidable as Furuhashi Fumino, passing the Keio Faculty of Literature should be no problem."
Unable to resist Kudo Sayaka's curiosity, Aki Tomoya could only answer based on his impression of Kasumigaoka Utaha.
The literary genius of Toyosaki Academy, although not as exaggerated as Furuhashi Fumino, the true literary genius of Ichinose Academy, she was still a genius. Passing Keio was highly probable.
"Huh, the same as Fumino?"
Upon hearing this, Kudo Sayaka looked towards Furuhashi Fumino with interest, wanting to see her reaction.
However, after Furuhashi Fumino noticed Kudo Sayaka's gaze, she replied helplessly, "Sayaka, the mock exam is next month!"
"Oh no!"
The topic was successfully changed. The first mock exam is next month. It's not a matter of life and death, but it is about getting off to a good start.
Putting all her effort into the first national mock exam of the year, Kudo Sayaka clasped her hands together and prayed again, "Grade C!!!!"
Aki Tomoya: "I'll also pray for a Grade C."
He was aiming for a Grade C on the Tokyo University mock evaluation.
Furuhashi Fumino: "Seconded."
And she was only aiming for a Grade C mock evaluation for a regular University.
What they each craved was simply to get closer to their respective goals.
Similarly, next month wasn't just about the first national mock exam.
It also marked the end of the second year's final semester and the graduation ceremony in March.
"Aki, are the Faculty of Medicine questions like hieroglyphs?"
After secretly glancing at this year's Keio Faculty of Medicine exam questions, Kudo Sayaka couldn't help but look up at Aki Tomoya with a helpless expression.
"You haven't reviewed science subjects at all, so aren't they like hieroglyphs to you?"
Aki Tomoya rolled his eyes at her.
Although they would both take the Center Exam, or the first stage, next year, Kudo Sayaka's main focus was on liberal arts. She had no time to review science subjects, nor did she need to.
However, having never reviewed science subjects, it would be strange if Kudo Sayaka, whose math and science level had already been surpassed by Furuhashi Fumino, could even begin to understand the Faculty of Medicine exam questions.
"But they're like hieroglyphs to me too, hahaha..."
Furuhashi Fumino also looked at the Faculty of Medicine questions, then let out a heartbreaking laugh.
"Don't push yourself, Furuhashi Fumino's goal is the Astronomy Department!"
Mr. Tsubota said to Furuhashi Fumino as he walked over with the prepared test papers to distribute them.
At this moment, everyone noticed that a Teacher was missing from the Academy today.
"Strange, where is Harumi Sensei?"
Kudo Sayaka was the first to ask.
She had been at the Academy for so long after school this afternoon and hadn't seen Harumi Junko. She seemed not to have appeared at the Academy today at all.
"Could she have been fired?!"
"No, Harumi Sensei just has some family matters to attend to. She just took a day off today!"
Mr. Tsubota replied to Kudo Sayaka with a wry smile.
How little confidence did she have in Harumi Junko to think that the Academy would fire her now?
Since joining during Golden Week last year, until February this year, Harumi Junko had undergone a complete transformation.
Although, truthfully, Harumi Junko's 'bones' were much weaker than others', often causing her headaches and complaints.
"After the test, we'll start working on the exam questions from this year's Universities."
"Yes!"
The students in the Academy replied in unison, while the three Seniors who had already finished their exams had gone home to rest. They would likely meet again on the day the results were announced.
Everyone hoped to hear good news that day so they could celebrate together.
Incidentally, the announcement date for Keio University is this Saturday, the twenty-fourth.
The second stage of the National University Corporation exams was just about to begin. Private Universities all finished their exams before the National University Corporation second stage.
Among the people Aki Tomoya knew, the one with the biggest goal taking exams this year was Kasumigaoka Utaha.
With the results being announced on the twenty-fourth, Kasumigaoka Utaha herself was currently waiting for good news at home.
...
On Saturday, February 24th, Kasumigaoka Utaha entered the campus again, holding her Keio University Faculty of Literature examination slip.
A large crowd of students had already gathered in front of the bulletin board.
Although results could be checked online, which was more convenient.
However, many people were still willing to "go through the trouble" and personally witness the results from all over Japan on the day of the announcement.
Perhaps this was a matter of sentiment.
Kasumigaoka Utaha looked at the wall of people in front of her, slightly tightening her grip on the examination slip. Even though her exam number was already etched in her memory, she subconsciously lowered her head to glance at it at this moment.
Beyond the wall of people, were the results.
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