I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

Being in such an environment, as one of the competitors, Aki Tomoya felt that this was the right thing to do, which shows how important the atmosphere is.

Enveloped in this atmosphere, if you don't give it your all, you'll become someone else's stepping stone.

However, in the end, it was just a mock exam...

I must pass the exam this year!

A girl next to me was praying very earnestly; she seemed to be a student repeating a year of high school.

There are so many students who repeat a year of high school. In order to get into a good university, it is possible to repeat a year for two or three years, as long as the family is willing to support them.

It includes not only students taking the exam in the same year, but also students repeating the exam from previous years.

However, not too many people want to apply to the University of Tokyo, proportionally speaking, especially those in the third science faculty, which is the medical school.

However, those planning to apply to the University of Tokyo should not be underestimated, especially those in the science stream.

Before anyone knew it, the surroundings had quieted down, and the entire examination room was completely silent, everyone waiting for the invigilator's command.

"Start answering the questions!"

Crackle, clackle——

I neatly opened the exam paper and then focused all my attention on the paper in front of me.

……

The entire mock entrance exam was held over two days, the 11th and the 12th.

After finishing the exam on the 12th, Aki Tomoya breathed a sigh of relief. He hadn't used his full strength, but he was still a little tired.

We're just waiting for the results.

One week, next Saturday the 18th.

After finishing the exam in the morning, I left in the afternoon. Since it was Sunday, there were no classes at the academy. As a result, on the day after the exam, Aki Tomo was showered with concern and care by Harumi Junko.

Although he was somewhat touched, he couldn't help but say to her, "Harumi-sensei, you're so long-winded..."

Aki Tomoya was starting to get fed up with the repetitive questions.

When asked how he felt, he could only reply that he couldn't say he felt good.

"That's too much. I'm just really concerned about you..."

"I understand, but let me catch my breath first. I haven't had a chance to rest all summer."

"Thanks for your hard work!"

The next day, during his cram school session, not only was Junko Harumi asking him about his situation and expectations, but everyone around him was also quite concerned about his mock entrance exam.

Aki Tomoya replied with the same answer.

"You're being modest again! This kind of modesty is infuriating!"

Sayaka Kudo said somewhat unhappily.

I always say it won't be good, but the results are always pleasing.

"But this time the person being compared is different, Kudo."

Aki Tomoya shook his head in reply.

They're all a group of people aiming for the University of Tokyo. If you don't compare yourself to those behind you, but only to those ahead of you, the difference will become apparent.

“A group of people who have been aiming for Tokyo University since junior high school, no, some of them might even be like Harumi-sensei, and there are quite a few repeat students. Don’t overestimate me.”

Should I be confident at this time?

Of course you need to be confident. How can you succeed if you don't even respect yourself?

However, objective facts must be taken into account.

It wasn't a national mock exam, but rather a mock entrance exam for the University of Tokyo. Among those who took the exam, it was very difficult to stand out.

"It's not good to blindly believe me and think I'm amazing. There are many people who are more amazing than me."

Aki Tomoya turned to look at Kudo Sayaka, his expression extremely serious.

Sayaka Kudo, standing next to him, could tell that he was optimistic, but also very practical.

To be honest, Aki Tomoya has been saying that this mock entrance exam, or even the previous mock exams, wasn't very good.

The fact is that the University of Tokyo only accepts a certain number of applicants each year. The first round of testing eliminates a large number of applicants, and the number of students admitted in the second round is compared with the number of applicants recruited.

Your current skill level may seem good to others, but if you can't get in, you just can't get in.

That's the truth, so there's not much more to say.

In short, it's not good; it depends on which group it's compared to.

During the national mock exam, Aki Tomoya saw that the B grade was just a passing laugh. The first time was a good chance, but what about the second time?

The second round is the real test, where you compete against the best candidates from the top tier of all applicants.

"So you've been aiming at a target all along..."

Sayaka Kudo had mixed feelings.

In comparison to the overall picture, Tomoya Aki is definitely now considered to be among the top students.

However, to get into the University of Tokyo, you have to compete with the best of the best and secure a place among them.

"So, never underestimate the heroes of the world, Kudo!"

"Hearing you say that makes me a little panicked..."

Upon hearing the suggestion to compare herself to those who were applying to Tokyo University, Sayaka Kudo immediately thought of herself.

Compared to those who were going to take the Keio entrance exam, Kudo Sayaka felt that she was very likely to become a stepping stone.

Getting into Keio University isn't easy either.

It is, after all, a top-tier private university.

"Don't worry, the Literature Department exam shouldn't be that difficult, right?"

"How to say?"

"In Japan, there are only two types of college entrance exams: one for medical school and the other."

Because it was the absolute truth, Sayaka Kudo didn't know what to say for a moment.

In Japan's college entrance examination system, the medical school is generally at the top of the hierarchy of academic excellence.

"I knew I shouldn't have sought comfort from you!"

Ah, what did she hear?

Even if it's not the medical school entrance exam, getting into Keio University's Faculty of Letters isn't easy either!

Do you really think Keio University's Faculty of Letters is that easy to get into?

Sayaka Kudo said, somewhat unconvinced.

"I know of two people who could pass the exam very easily."

Aki Tomoya helplessly spread his hands.

One of the people he mentioned, Kudo Sayaka knew, was her good friend Furuhashi Fumino, who was in the academy.

However, she didn't know who the other one, Aki Tomoya, was referring to.

Just as she was wondering who the other person was, she suddenly remembered something and asked curiously, "Your relationship with the other person is unusual, isn't it?"

"over thinking."

"cut!"

Chapter 169 Charge! Charge! Charge! Charge! (3/6)

A dazzling beam of light, trailing a long tail of flame, rose into the sky and then blossomed in the heavens.

Brilliant fireworks illuminated the Tokyo night sky.

The fireworks display is over, and summer vacation is almost over.

This year's summer festival also includes a fireworks display, which will also be held at the school.

Last year, a group of people watched fireworks from the rooftop, and this year is no exception.

However, the person who shouted that they were determined to pass the exam has become someone else, who gets comfort from the person who shouted it, and there are only four months left.

After the mock exams next month, there will be only the exams at the beginning of December, and then after the New Year, I will go to the exam hall.

It's fair to say that there's not much time left.

"Last year's seniors also shouted 'I must pass the exam!' at the fireworks. Why don't you shout it out this year too?"

Aki Tomoya suggested to Kudo Sayaka, who was standing next to him.

Several of last year's seniors achieved their first-choice scores, so we might as well follow suit. What if we actually got in after shouting it out?

Kudo Sayaka first rolled her eyes at him, and then actually shouted it out; she really wanted to get into Keio University.

The fireworks display was short-lived; the fleeting fireworks completed their mission, while the group of students taking exams below would not see their results until next year.