I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

"Rinya, stop keeping me in suspense and tell me already!"

"I haven't even looked at it, what do you want me to say?"

Faced with his friend Yoshihiko Uesugi's urging, Tomoya Aki replied with a dark face.

This group of people were just there to watch the show. Every time the results came out, they would surround him, as if they wanted to be the first to know what was going on and then be responsible for getting it out as fast as possible.

Under their curious gazes, Aki Tomoya slowly took out the second round of simulation judgment.

"Tokyo University of Science and Technology, Grade 3, deviation value 71.4, pass rate B; Juntendo University School of Medicine, deviation value 71.6, pass rate B; Keio University School of Medicine, deviation value 71.9, pass rate B."

Yoshihiko Uego relayed the result on behalf of Tomo Aki.

"Oh oh oh!"

In an instant, the entire classroom erupted in excitement, and a cacophony of howls, like the screams of ghosts and wolves, rang in Aki Tomoya's ears, as if they were the ones taking the exam.

Aki Tomoya was somewhat surprised by the assessment, as his first choice was directly awarded a B grade, and the deviation score was only slightly improved.

The deviation value, simply put, is where a student's score is positioned within the overall score distribution. Generally, 75 is the highest, but it depends on the overall situation that year. There are students who score above 75, but those who can exceed 75 are truly aliens in the eyes of all students and teachers in Japan, and are utterly devastated!

In mock exams, different universities have different reference scores for the actual exams, and the deviation value is calculated using a different algorithm. This deviation value will also change when applied to different schools and departments.

Based on the first test, the first choice determination in the national mock exam is the pass rate of Aki-Londo, which is the pass rate of the first test.

The minimum score for the first round of entrance exams varies each year depending on the university and department you apply to.

If the score for the third science exam at Dongda University has reached B, then if it were the first or second science exam, without considering the chances of passing the second round, then if you applied for the first round, you would have a very good chance of passing the first round.

"We can be optimistic, but we cannot let our guard down."

Aki Tomoya also described himself in this way.

The national mock exam is, after all, a national mock exam. It uses the same exam paper and is not a university's admission criterion. The ceiling is based on this mock exam.

After realizing that he had a good chance of passing the first test, Aki Tomoya felt that he could start focusing on the mock entrance test for the University of Tokyo.

Having read so many reference books and done so many past exam papers for the University of Tokyo, Aki Tomoya felt he should be able to get a good score on the University of Tokyo's mock entrance exam in August.

After the mock exam results came out, people around them compared them, and once the novelty wore off, they quickly lost interest.

After school in the afternoon, Aki Tomoya didn't have time to give the mock exam results to Mr. Tsubota before Kudo Sayaka stopped him.

"What, you failed the test again?"

"No, my first choice was rated C!"

She looked very proud when talking about her achievements, but that wasn't what she wanted to say.

Although she was happy to have avenged herself, Sayaka Kudo now had something more on her mind.

Do you think Fumino can persuade his father?

Sayaka Kudo asked with a serious expression.

Aki Tomoya put down his schoolbag, glanced behind him, and seeing that Furuhashi Fumino hadn't arrived yet, casually replied, "How should I know?"

Whether Fumino Furuhashi can persuade her father is anyone's guess.

Aki Tomo only knew what kind of person her father was from Furuhashi Fumino, and had never actually met him.

Besides, the academy and school helped with this...

I'm very worried!

"...If you're worried, why don't you go and help them out?"

Aki Tomoya looked at Kudo Sayaka with a mixture of amusement and exasperation.

He understood that Kudo Sayaka was worried about her friend, but the main thing was whether Furuhashi Fumino could sit down and have a proper talk with her father, and whether the school and the academy could help both sides understand each other.

Even if Sayaka Kudo is anxious now, it won't help the situation at all; on the contrary, it will only make people more uneasy.

"In any case, let's trust that Harumi-sensei."

Aki Tomoya spread his hands and began to speak.

Upon hearing him mention Harumi Junko, Kudo Sayaka realized that there was only Mr. Tsubota as a teacher at the academy today, and Furuhashi Fumino should usually be at the academy at this time as well.

"No way, Harumi-sensei, could it be..."

Sayaka Kudo covered her mouth, seemingly having already guessed.

Under her gaze, Aki Tomoya nodded and replied, "It should be that question, right? Didn't Harumi-sensei say that we should go find that irresponsible father with our grades and Furuhashi-kun?"

Mimicking Harumi Junko's tone, Aki Tomoya voiced Kudo Sayaka's current thoughts.

Those two haven't arrived yet; they've probably gone to negotiate with that father.

Perhaps Kirisu Mafuyu will also be going with them?

Anyway, Aki Tomo didn't want to guess before the results came out. Although he was quite worried about Furuhashi Fumino, there were two teachers present after all, so he should trust them a little.

Kudo Sayaka remained worried and was distracted during her meeting with Mr. Tsubota. If it weren't for the fact that she had done well on the exam, Mr. Tsubota would have immediately brought her back to reality.

About half an hour before the tutoring session was about to end, Harumi Junko returned to the school with Furuhashi Fumino, and she looked very unwell.

"Harumi-sensei, haven't you reached an agreement yet?!"

Seeing this, Kudo Sayaka asked worriedly.

"No, it's just that after finally waiting for them to come back, we have to reschedule the meeting. This trip was a complete waste of time, I'm so angry!"

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Chapter 161 Guiding Role (1/?)

Harumi Junko remembers seeing the three people's reactions when Furuhashi Reiji, who is also Furuhashi Fumino's father, returned.

Hearing that they said they needed to reschedule a time to talk, Harumi Junko almost burst out laughing.

In Junko Harumi's view, he was simply unprepared, or rather, unthinking.

Harumi Junko was a little angry about this irresponsible behavior, but she still held back.

The pain of losing a wife is understandable, but to still be shirking his responsibilities as a father is infuriating.

Fumino Furuhashi presented her new results from the second mock exam, intending to show them to Rei Furuhashi, but he remained indifferent.

The ideal talks did not take place, and the matter remains on hold.

Fumino Furuhashi did not manage to reconcile with Rei Furuhashi and return to that home to continue living with Junko Harumi.

Every family has its own troubles...

Upon hearing that they had not been able to sit down and have a proper talk with Furuhashi Reiji, Aki Tomoya felt sympathy for Furuhashi Fumino's plight.

What she wanted to do was always inseparable from her father, Reiji Furuhashi.

But that wasn't the only thing that Junko Harumi couldn't understand.

"What kind of father can so readily acknowledge the talents of others, yet turn a blind eye to his own daughter's efforts?"

Harumi Junko heard that Reiji Furuhashi was able to show his fascination with the outstanding talent of another genius at Ichinose Academy right in front of Fumino Furuhashi.

If only a little bit of that fascination were directed toward Fumino Furuhashi

She thought this to herself, while at the same time feeling indignant that Fumino Furuhashi had been living like this for more than ten years.

What even intrigued Junko Harumi was whether that person had ever praised Fumino Furuhashi's literary talent.

If not, then it can be said that Reiji Furuhashi, as a father, did not provide any guidance at all.

Now, talking about anything in the name of future prospects, while persuasive, is utterly disappointing.

Before her death, Furuhashi Fumino's mother had guided her daughter, but after your passing, as Furuhashi Fumino's only remaining relative, Furuhashi Reiji took on the responsibility of fulfilling that guidance.

Now that Fumino Furuhashi is sticking to her childhood dream, can we say that she lacks self-awareness?

Harumi Junko was somewhat annoyed that they hadn't been able to sit down and have a proper talk after the second mock exam.

But since a new time needs to be scheduled for a formal discussion, Harumi Junko is willing to wait.

She felt no relief at all that they were willing to leave their daughter with her.

Perhaps in that man's eyes, she was a good person, but Junko Harumi could not feel any respect for such an irresponsible father.

For a while afterward, Fumino Furuhashi continued to follow Junko Harumi, while the others continued to do what they were supposed to do.

I received the results of the second mock exam in late June, and the first semester of third grade was almost over.

Summer vacation started again in mid-July.

Aki Tomoya cherished the summer of his final year of high school.

"Summer vacation starts next month. It's your last summer in high school, so don't push yourself too hard, but don't overdo it either."

Even before summer vacation started, Yoshiko Hasumi had already reminded them.

Students preparing for exams won't waste time like summer vacation, but there's no shortage of people who overdo it during their last summer vacation in high school.

"Are you available for this year's summer festival?"

Before the last class in the afternoon, Eriri asked Aki Tomoya a question.