I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

It's truly amazing that they could remain steadfast under such circumstances.

In comparison, Kudo Sayaka was indeed somewhat inspired by that momentum, but whether she could make use of it depended on her own thoughts.

Whether she was still treating her first choice as a joke or genuinely wanted to apply there, Kudo Sayaka gradually leaned towards the latter, which could be seen from her increasingly strong interest in studying.

She was not lacking in both doubt and encouragement.

"But then again, if Furuhashi-kun can't find another school willing to help, we'll probably meet again soon..."

Suddenly, Harumi Junko muttered something else.

Immediately afterwards, two questioning gazes from the left and right focused on her.

"How should I put it? Mr. Tsubota's determination not to abandon any student is truly admirable and enviable."

Harumi Junko sighed, and then began to explain.

At the end of August, when Fumino Furuhashi's last class ended, during her final meeting at the academy, she and Mr. Tsubota once again appreciated each other's unwavering and admirable spirit, and learned that he would continue to consult with schools and local academies in Tokyo.

Just as Furuhashi Fumino was leaving, Mr. Tsubota, who was still worried about her, said that if Furuhashi Fumino couldn't find a school that could help her, she could still come to him for help.

Of course, Mr. Tsubota also made it clear that he was very willing to help, but considering his abilities and Fumino Furuhashi's situation, he still suggested that Fumino Furuhashi find a teacher who was a hundred times better than him.

After hearing Junko Harumi's explanation, both Tomoya Aki and Sayaka Kudo were amazed.

"That really suits Mr. Tsubota's style!"

At this moment, Aki Tomoya sighed, and this was also the thing he admired most about Mr. Tsubota.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Sayaka Kudo said with great emotion, "I really hope that Furuhashi-san can get into her dream school!"

"Please keep up the good work, you two! Your situation is much more optimistic than Furuhashi's, especially Kudo. Keio University Faculty of Letters, please put in a little more effort!"

Harumi Junko used this opportunity to encourage the two of them, especially Kudo Sayaka, who still had a chance of getting into Keio University, but needed a push.

Chapter 81 Fumino Furuhashi Refuses to Compromise (3/4)

Fumino Furuhashi is very troubled!

In fact, Fumino Furuhashi's search for a new academy did not go smoothly during the first week of school after finishing her summer tutoring at Aomine Academy.

Similarly, at Ichinose Academy, after she submitted her application to study astronomy, although the school was willing to help her, it didn't go very smoothly. Instead, they gently advised her to choose humanities instead.

Whether seeking guidance from private academies or teachers at school, Fumino Furuhashi's journey to prepare for science exams was not smooth.

But whenever she looks up at the sky, recalls what her mother told her, and says the name of each constellation, Fumino Furuhashi's wish never changes.

“Furuhashi, if you were taking the humanities exam, you wouldn’t have to suffer like this.”

Walking the streets of Tokyo, Fumino Furuhashi recalled the words her mentor had said to her before leaving.

Although the lesson was about teaching her basic mathematical concepts, the advice given afterward left Fumino Furuhashi in a difficult position.

Whether it was euphemistic or direct, Fumino Furuhashi had heard quite a few.

They had high expectations for her humanities talent, but also questioned her choice of major.

Considering her talent for mathematics and physics, which is the opposite of her talent for humanities, Fumino Furuhashi still took her teacher's advice as a well-intentioned reminder.

"After going around in circles, we've ended up back here again. Another fruitless day!"

Fumino Furuhashi looked up at the Aomine Academy across the street. The lights were still on upstairs. The people she met during the summer vacation must be studying late into the night now.

Judging by the time, those people should be finishing their tutoring soon.

In just half a month, Fumino Furuhashi was deeply impressed by that academy.

A teacher who is unwilling to abandon his students, a teacher who is occasionally reprimanded by his students.

A boy aspires to attend the University of Tokyo, and a girl sets her sights on Keio University.

"Out."

Fumino Furuhashi's gaze slowly moved downwards, and one after another, students in uniforms came out of the school and walked in different directions.

They were a group of like-minded people, striving in the same place for their own different goals.

If I could, I'd love to join them.

However, after encountering setbacks at various private schools, Fumino Furuhashi realized that some schools were not what they claimed to be.

Even those who knew her father were frightened and dared not take her in.

To ruin a humanities genius by forcing them to study science subjects they don't excel in, and then have them fail the exams, would result in negative public opinion, slander from peers, and possibly the wrath of a renowned university professor.

All of this is because she chose science as her major instead of humanities.

After crossing the zebra crossing and arriving at the foot of Aomine Academy, Fumino Furuhashi thought of what Mr. Tsubota had said to her after the last class of summer vacation.

The teacher was very willing to help him, but at the same time, she was also afraid that she wouldn't be able to help him.

When she decided to consult other academies afterward, the teacher also said that if she didn't mind, there was still a place for her at Qingfeng Academy, and there would definitely be people in this world willing to help her.

"Furuhashi-kun?!"

A surprised sound came from the stairwell, pulling Fumino Furuhashi back to reality from her memories.

After realizing she was standing downstairs at Aomine Academy, Fumino Furuhashi scratched her cheek sheepishly, hoping to find some comfort there, only to be discovered again.

Looking inside, I saw the student I had met at Qingfeng Academy who left the deepest impression on me.

Good evening, An Yi.

Fumino Furuhashi greeted Tomoya Aki, who came out from inside, with some embarrassment.

Aki Tomoya was still looking at her in surprise, then suddenly remembered something and turned to look upstairs.

"It's been over a week! Good evening, Furuhashi-kun..."

Aki Tomoya greeted him with a surprised tone.

After summer vacation ended and school started, he hadn't seen Fumino Furuhashi for about a week. Now, seeing her downstairs at the school building again, he felt a bit conflicted.

Judging from Fumino Furuhashi's expression, he probably guessed that she had not found a suitable school.

"Haven't you found another school?"

Aki Tomoya blurted it out without thinking, and then regretted it. He had already guessed this, so wasn't it a bit hurtful to say it?

"Feel sorry!"

"Hey, Aki Tomoya is really strange. He doesn't need to apologize, and... what you said is true, I really couldn't find a suitable academy, hahaha!"

Fumino Furuhashi waved her hand, indicating that Tomoya Aki didn't need to be so polite.

A forced smile played on her lips; despite being incredibly troubled by the situation, she was still able to laugh.

At this moment, Aki Tomoya truly admired this girl from the bottom of his heart.

There aren't many people like her among her peers.

It's truly rare to see someone who remains so steadfast despite recognizing reality.

All her problems would have been much easier if she had chosen the humanities.

Imagine if Fumino Furuhashi had chosen humanities, things would have been far less complicated. She wouldn't even have needed to find a school, and she would have easily avoided turning others' expectations of her into doubts.

People always take it for granted that they are doing it for her own good, but they never understand the feelings of the person involved. In the end, it is nothing more than unfounded speculation and being misled by Fumino Furuhashi's outstanding humanities talent.

"When school started, Ms. Harumi said that we might have a chance to meet again, but I didn't expect it to be so soon."

Aki Tomoya sighed.

He didn't know what Fumino Furuhashi was feeling as she stood downstairs looking up at Aomine Academy, but the fact that she was there meant that this girl hadn't found a suitable academy.

"Excuse me for asking, did you choose a second choice, Furuhashi-kun? Or did any of the academies ask you about your second choice?"

At this moment, Aki Tomoya asked.

Fumino Furuhashi recalled for a moment, then replied, "Yes, there have been instances, but they were all subtle hints that I should put my second and third choices in the humanities, but in the end, they still made me take the humanities exam."

"That means you know that as long as you comply with their wishes, you will be treated with great respect and importance by them, but you don't compromise at all when it comes to your goals!"

Aki Tomoya sighed.

If Fumino Furuhashi had chosen humanities as her second choice, it would have been a kind of indirect approach.

If her second or third choice is in the humanities, the situation will be different; those private schools will definitely be scrambling to accept her.

"Luckily, Furuhashi was smart enough not to believe their nonsense, otherwise those seemingly respectable but actually utterly despicable profit-driven schools would have reaped the benefits!"

When Aki Tomoya described those academies as having a villainous style, Furuhashi Fumino couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh; she didn't think as much as the other party did.

But it's highly likely that if she really does take a roundabout approach to achieve her goals, those excellent schools won't focus on guiding her in studying science.

Chapter 82 What I Want and What's Best (4/4)

Admittedly, if Fumino Furuhashi had chosen a prestigious university's Faculty of Letters as her second choice, the schools she had consulted would have accepted her without hesitation.

It seemed like a safe choice, but considering her math and science abilities, it was actually her first choice.