I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

Mr. Tsubota walked over at this moment, rubbing the bridge of his nose, and said, "Miki, don't push yourselves too hard these next few days. Everyone else, cheer up too, it'll be your turn next year."

The first exam is over, and there's no need to worry too much about the results before they're released. Also, if it's not a national university, the unified exam results should only be used as a reference.

In the final stage, Mr. Tsubota did not assign them too many tasks, but instead gradually adjusted their mindset.

Everyone dispersed and returned to their seats, then began their review for the day.

"With an overall score of over 80%, isn't that what you'd expect from the University of Tokyo?"

Sayaka Kudo still vividly remembers the words Junko Harumi had previously reminded Tomoya Aki of.

Getting a ticket to the second round of the University of Tokyo entrance exam is no easy feat, let alone the even fiercer competition in the second round.

"Want to go?"

Aki Tomoya turned to Kudo Sayaka and asked.

Sayaka Kudo gently shook her head and smiled, "If I can get into Keio University, my life will be complete!"

Getting into a top private university like Keio University would be a great achievement, and Sayaka Kudo's wish is not small; in fact, it's quite ambitious.

Keio University enjoys a prestigious reputation in Japanese society.

She said there's nothing wrong with having a fulfilling life.

"It's only half done. There are still many troubles waiting for you, student of a prestigious family!"

"We'll deal with things when the time comes. If we don't hurry, the gap will widen!"

After the first test, Sayaka Kudo also felt that time was running out.

This is their last year; next year it will be their turn.

Two months later, Sayaka Kudo's focus was on the first mock exam.

Like Aki Tomoya, Kudo Sayaka represents the pinnacle of private universities, while Aki Tomoya represents the pinnacle of national universities.

Their biggest competitor is time.

Compared to those who start preparing from junior high or even elementary school, the two who also started preparing for the college entrance exam in their second year of high school had to put in much more effort than the average person over those two years.

"You're full of energy, but don't push yourself too hard; your dark circles are a bit heavy."

Aki Tomoya sighed, pointing out Kudo Sayaka's increasingly noticeable dark circles.

Sayaka Kudo replied nonchalantly, "You're about the same!"

She pointed to the area under Aki Tomoya's glasses.

Although it's not obvious, you can still see faint dark circles under your eyes if you look closely.

The biggest difference between Aki Tomoya and Kudo Sayaka is probably that the former is more regular.

"You're really pushing yourself hard these days!"

He looked at Sayaka Kudo with admiration.

Chapter 132 Envy? Jealousy? (1/4)

"This is for you."

At noon on the 23rd, Aki Tomoya also handed two printed copies of the past exam papers to Kato Megumi and Kamigo Yoshihiko.

The national civil service exam concluded on the 21st, and all exam questions have been released.

The school quickly printed out this year's exam questions.

As test takers, we all refer to the questions from previous years. The first exam had just ended, and everyone in Aki Tomoya's school had a copy.

"what?"

"The actual exam questions for liberal arts students this year."

Wow, it's really here!

Upon hearing that it was a real exam question from this year's national exam, Yoshihiko Uego instinctively shouted.

When his friend gave him the first gift after the New Year—the actual exam questions for the National College Entrance Examination—Kamigo Yoshihiko had mixed feelings.

I had seen past exam papers that Aki Tomoya had done before, but seeing this set of humanities exam papers, Uego Yoshihiko was on the verge of tears.

"Thank you, An Yi."

Compared to Yoshihiko Uego's "sorrowful" expression, Megumi Kato's expression was much calmer.

Upon receiving the exam questions, a rare hint of surprise flashed in Kato Megumi's eyes.

The first gift I received from someone of the opposite sex was a past exam paper; it felt a bit strange.

But ultimately it's still a study group, and this kind of mutual assistance is perfectly normal.

"Not even Lun?"

Yoshihiko Uego opened the test paper and glanced at the questions inside.

Today I gave them two photocopied past exam papers, but Aki Tomoya had the University of Tokyo's red book in his hand, so it seems he didn't intend to do that.

“Yesterday at the academy, I did it with everyone there.”

When this year's questions were announced, Aki Tomo worked on them with the other students at the academy.

Then, remembering that I had two comrades-in-arms at school, I asked Mr. Tsubota to prepare two more sets.

"You can ask me if you don't know. I have to go to my office and will be back in a bit."

Aki Tomoya placed the red book on the table, then turned and left the library, heading towards the faculty office.

Not long after he left, Yoshihiko Uego couldn't help but remark, "Tomoya is really popular these days..."

At school, Aki Tomoya has gradually become a very busy person, and the teachers at school are also paying special attention to him, after all, Kasumigaoka Utaha is about to graduate.

If Aki Tomoya also gets into a prestigious university next year, it will be another advertisement.

"Indeed, An Yi is quite popular with girls these days."

Kato Megumi said calmly.

At least within the small group of girls in my class, I often heard them mention Tomoya Aki.

If we disregard his previous otaku attributes and look only at his face and his new label as an excellent student, Aki Tomoya's reputation among the girls in school has been changing throughout his second year of high school.

"However, last year at the after-festival, Aki rejected a girl from the next class, which was a pity."

Kato Megumi subtly dealt a blow to Uego Yoshihiko.

Uego Yoshihiko had only just heard about these things.

"He's so popular now?!"

"seems like it."

Not only is his relationship with Eriri quite close, but his reputation among other girls at school has also improved, and he has become popular. All Yoshihiko Uego can do is envy.

Ultimately, this world still judges people by their looks!

Uesugi Yoshihiko thought indignantly.

Aki Tomoya, who had already left, was unaware that his friends were discussing him, and that his teacher was still waiting for him in the office.

I'll be entering third grade in April, but what's even faster right now is graduating from third grade.

Although he didn't know what the teacher wanted to see him about, Aki Tomoya couldn't very well refuse if he was being called over.

"Sorry."

At the office door, Aki Tomoya was about to open it and go inside.

Just then, as he reached out his hand, the office door was pulled open.

A familiar face appeared before them, and their eyes met for a moment, both of them stunned.

Good afternoon, Kasumigaoka-senpai.

Aki Tomoya was the first to react and make way for the other person.

Kasumigaoka Utaha looked at him expressionlessly, her eyes filled with contemplation, as if she were thinking about something.

"good afternoon."

After responding, Kasumigaoka Utaha came out and headed straight for the stairs, not intending to linger there.

Aki Tomo didn't pay much attention and went straight into her office after she left.

Kasumigaoka Utaha suddenly stopped halfway and looked back, only to find that Aki Tomoya had already disappeared.

She sighed, secretly wanting to ask Aki Tomoya why he gave his account to Eriri, but neither side seemed inclined to initiate communication.

After turning away, Kasumigaoka Utaha went to the multimedia classroom.

"So slow... The results of the first exam haven't come out yet, have they? Why is the teacher in such a hurry to schedule a meeting?"

Eriri said boredly, lying on the table.

They suddenly called her out, but after meeting her, they said they had a meeting to discuss, and Eriri has been waiting here alone for quite some time.

"Sawamura, I heard that your relationship with Aki has already spread throughout the school, right?"