I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

For Kato Megumi, the second day's exam was simply a matter of fate.

Keep a calm mind before the exam and a calm mind after the exam. Even before the day of the entrance exam at Shinazugawa University, it felt like Kato Megumi had already won.

She might actually get into the law school, which is her first choice. Even though she keeps saying things like "I'll give it a try" to comfort herself, when it comes to being serious, Kato Megumi won't slack off at all.

After finishing the first day of exams, I went with Kato Megumi, but we parted ways when we changed trains.

When Aki Tomoya returned home, his mother had already prepared the meal and was waiting at the door.

My father is still working overtime, while my mother took the day off specifically for the next two days.

Speaking of exams, it wasn't just Aki Tomoya who suffered; his mother was also worried and praying constantly at home.

When he gets home, I don't ask how well he did on the exam, but whether he's tired and how he's feeling. I tell him to rest early and remind him to eat something.

"Don't worry about me. Even if your son doesn't get into the University of Tokyo, he will definitely get into Juntendo University or Keio University to prove you right."

Aki Tomoya touched his nose and then quickly ran into the living room.

The mother was taken aback for a moment, then chased after him to the living room doorway, poked her head out, and laughed and scolded, "You little rascal, you're really arrogant!"

However, thanks to Aki Tomoya's "arrogant" remark, the mother's worries were at least halved.

She didn't want to put any pressure on her son these two days. After Aki Tomoya's words had lessened her worries, she simply reminded him to get a good rest tonight.

Aki Tomoya certainly knew he needed to rest well in preparation for the second and final day of the trial.

After dinner, I rushed upstairs to change clothes, then ran downstairs to take a shower. After reading for a while in the evening, while lying in bed, everyone I knew, except for Kato Megumi, was sending me messages on Line asking how I did on the exam.

Especially Yoshihiko Kamigo, who looked like the sky was about to fall.

After killing some time in the night, chatting with friends in bed for a while, Aki Tomoya closed his eyes and quickly fell asleep.

As the night passed, the darkness gradually dissipated, and a light mist filled the streets in the early morning.

Upon waking, Aki Tomoya did the same thing as yesterday, and finally set off under his mother's watchful gaze.

January 24th, the second day of the first test begins.

Aki Tomoya will complete the remaining half of the first hurdle today.

……

Japan's central examination for this year, also known as the first test or the first round of academic selection, has concluded.

January 23rd and 24th, just two short days, left countless people exhausted.

It concerns one's life and future, and is a test for both body and mind. It is a matter of going against the current and bravely facing the challenge, or being overwhelmed by the pressure. Both are possible.

The exam hall is never short of stories.

The college entrance examination brings cheers, but also tears; it is a microcosm of life's many facets, reflecting both success and failure.

When I returned to school after the first exam, the hottest topic of discussion in my class was the exam itself.

Aki Tomoya was talking to the people around him, as if there was so much to say about this test.

Everyone could see a hint of worry and tension in their eyes.

Before the results are released, who can know whether we live or die?

Fortunately, the Japanese entrance exam determines which national university you can apply to, but it certainly won't prevent you from applying to private universities.

Even if the first attempt is unsuccessful, the second attempt, or the school's internal exam, still offers a chance to get into your desired university.

By early February, the discussions about giving it a try had almost completely disappeared from the class.

Because once the exam is over, in February, preparations for the crucial school exam will begin.

Those who want to apply to national universities are still waiting for the results of the first round of exams before submitting their applications, while most private universities complete their independent admissions exams before the national universities even begin.

The exams were held on the 24th of last month, and the results will be released on February 8th. Shortly after, the independent admissions exams for private universities will begin, and the second round of exams for national universities will begin in late February.

Before the results were announced, most people were indeed a little uneasy, but most of them were preparing for the second round of testing.

Saturday, February 6th, just one day before the results were to be announced.

The most nerve-wracking moment is when the results are about to be announced.

Even Aki Tomoya is at this critical juncture, and he's starting to lose his composure.

It's been almost two weeks since the 24th of last month, and the results are finally about to be announced. This is the first hurdle, and what kind of score he can get to submit his application to the University of Tokyo is something that Aki Tomoya is quite concerned about.

"So you're finally starting to panic!"

Before the last class in the morning, Yoshihiko Uego noticed that Tomoya Aki's expression was a little off and excitedly shouted.

Two years later, I finally saw him panic.

After two years of stability, when the results of the first hurdle were about to be announced, Aki Tomoya was still unable to remain completely calm. He just tried his best to keep a normal mindset.

"I'm a human being too!"

Seeing Yoshihiko Uesugi's exaggerated reaction, Tomoya Aki couldn't help but chuckle.

We're not robots. Even without a forced calm buff, we'll still panic when we need to; it's just a matter of degree.

Having been so composed for so long, the slightest hint of nervousness was quickly noticed, making Aki Tomoya both amused and exasperated.

"I'm different. I've already made up my mind. I'm not afraid of life and death. I'll give it my all in the school exams later!"

Uesugi Yoshihiko seemed to have tacitly accepted that his first attempt results were unsatisfactory, and at this point, he was indifferent to life and death, hoping to turn things around later.

To this, Aki Tomoya could only roll his eyes at him: "How do you know your results aren't good if they haven't come out yet? Don't look down on yourself!"

He also wanted to say that while the results of the first exam were not important to Yoshihiko Kamigo, they did have a certain impact on Tomoya Aki.

The test began in early February. Although the moment of truth has not yet arrived, the results of the first round, which have not yet been announced, have already attracted countless eyes as the announcement date approaches.

The last two days, the 6th and 7th, spent waiting for the results, passed by at a leisurely pace.

February 8th finally arrived, the day the results were announced!

Stay calm and don't panic. Analyze the situation before deciding whether to prepare a time machine.

Chapter 177 What to do then (1/?)

The total score for the first test was 900 points, and Aki Tomoya's score was 824 points.

"It's a sure thing. An Yi's application can be submitted now."

The score is 824, which exceeds last year's cutoff score. If you apply for the science 3 exam, passing the cutoff score shouldn't be a problem.

Harumi Junko was excited for a long time. With such a score in the first test, she still had a chance to take the science exam. The key was the second test.

Back in school, Aki Tomoya had already heard cheers once before.

In the academy, the reactions of those around them were similar.

In the first exam, Kudo Sayaka's score in humanities also exceeded her score in the last mock exam.

Looking only at the humanities, Fumino Furuhashi's humanities score is the most impressive. Combined with her improved science score, she should be able to pass the entrance exam for the humanities departments of some lower-ranked national universities.

However, Fumino Furuhashi's own preference was still to study astronomy, and she submitted her application to the private university she had already decided on.

Each submitted their application. Aki Tomoya first applied to Juntendo University School of Medicine and Keio University School of Medicine, and finally submitted his application to the University of Tokyo's Department of Science.

"I passed the entrance exams for the Faculty of Letters and the Department of General Policy at Keio University!"

Sayaka Kudo marked the important points on her schedule, and before taking the two entrance exams for Keio University, she had to take the entrance exam for the Faculty of Letters at Seijo University.

Fumino Furuhashi considered her application for a long time before finally listing Yuzuruha University, where her father worked, as her first choice. Her original first choice was moved to her second choice. She began to schedule her application based on the different entrance exam times of the three universities she applied to.

"If I pass the first round, the second round of exams at the University of Tokyo will be on the 27th and 28th, so there's still plenty of time left."

Prepare the materials, submit three different applications, and then schedule the time to take the entrance exams for the three different universities.

The entrance exams were for two private universities, and the second round of exams was for a national university.

"The day I went to Seijo University, you were going to Juntendo University for your entrance exam, right?"

Sayaka Kudo checked the entrance exam dates for different universities over the next two weeks.

Registration closes on the 11th, and the exam will resume next week. After submitting your application, you'll receive your exam admission ticket in a few days.

From mid to late February, all the exams will gradually come to an end.

"The entrance exam for the medical school is different; it's not the same day as the entrance exam for the literature department."

It just so happens that she took the exam on the same day as Sayaka Kudo, but the entrance exams for Keio University's Faculty of Letters and Faculty of Medicine were held on different days.

"It's a pity we didn't go to Keio on the same day."

Even if I can't see you, I will do my best.

The results of the first round of testing are out, and we are now entering the crucial second round.

Shortly after the application was submitted, the admission tickets were issued one after another.

A few days later, Aki Tomoya also received his admission tickets from Juntendo University and Keio University.

The remaining candidates for the University of Tokyo's Science 3 program will have to wait for the list to be released, but compared to the entrance exam scores for Science 3 last year, there shouldn't be any major issues. Now we just need to wait.

The results of the first round of testing were released on the 8th, and on Monday of the following week, the 15th, the National University, after screening the applicants, released the list of those who would advance to the second round.

On the 15th, the list of those who passed the first round of the University of Tokyo entrance exam and advanced to the second round was released.