You are Toyokawa Shoko, then who am I?

That’s all I want to say anyway. Since I’m typing this in the middle of the night, the logic may not flow smoothly in some places, and my explanation may not be very clear.

My heart aches, so I'm going to sleep first.

I'm asking for votes here one last time. Today is the last day of the event, and there will no longer be unlimited or double tickets after that, so I'm begging for votes from all of you.

Daniel Wu, who voted, please remember to pay attention to this book after the 7th. The book will be drawn on the 7th. Those who win the prizes should remember to join the book club chat and come to me to get the prizes.

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68

Chapter 68: A truly powerful character is not afraid of appearing late.

"As for Chihaya, it seems like she's definitely suited to being that kind of international student!"

It's time to post the monthly exam results again.

As the student council president, Chihaya Aine once again successfully defended her top ranking despite being surrounded by wolves and under high pressure to score points.

Including the previous monthly exam and midterm exam, this is the third time she has achieved the first place in the grade. She can be said to be a true triple crown winner.

Everyone gathered around her excitedly, expressing their admiration one after another, with undisguised admiration in their eyes.

Chihaya Aine really enjoyed the feeling of being the center of attention. Being surrounded by people as the center of the class, she couldn't help but smile brightly and confidently.

In fact, when she learned the results, she didn't dare go out to see them. She was afraid that knowing that she was not the first in this exam would tarnish her reputation as the student union president and would not be able to live up to the invincible image she had established in everyone's mind.

But in the eyes of others, Chihaya Aine staying in her seat and not coming out was actually a sign of her composure, as if she was saying that she already knew the outcome and there was no need to make a fuss.

So they admired Chihaya Aine even more, and naturally expected Chihaya Aine to accomplish even more amazing things.

"Eh? An international student? That sounds impressive. My mom's relative has a girl who went to study in Russia. Look at the photos she posted, and you can tell she's from a different world than us."

"Isn't there an international student from mainland China at our neighboring school? The one with short hair and a cute face. She recently took her friends to Shanghai and even chartered a cruise ship and held a concert on the riverside!"

"Speaking of which, it seems like there's also an international student from mainland China next door in Nijigasaki. I went to see her solo performance a while ago, and she looked amazing. Her hair color is also very similar to Chihaya's. Do you think Chihaya would be as amazing if she went abroad to study?"

"That's for sure. That girl is nothing. If our Chihaya also went abroad to study, she would definitely be more powerful than her, right, Chihaya?"

Facing countless expectant gazes, Chihaya Aine first uttered a long voice pretending to be thoughtful.

She had said before that she wanted to study in the UK. When her friends echoed her words this time, she felt very happy and felt that her hard work this week had paid off.

"Well, actually, I don't have to go abroad. I just have this idea in my head. But my family is very supportive, so I plan to take the IELTS first and then make a careful decision about whether to go."

This sentence is actually very well said.

In the words of praise her friends just said, someone compared her with others. Once this kind of topic of comparing with others is involved, there will definitely be trouble.

So she wisely chose to avoid the trivial and focus on the important, while also throwing out a topic that could completely attract everyone's attention.

I'm going to take the IELTS exam.

In this environment where many college students do not take the IELTS, it is undoubtedly an outstanding thing for a student who has just entered the third year of junior high school to say that he wants to take the IELTS.

When the friends heard this, their admiration for Chihaya Aine reached a new level.

"Taking the IELTS at the age of fifteen? Chihaya, you're amazing!"

"I'll cheer you on, Chihaya!"

"As expected of Chihaya, she's both beautiful and intelligent. If she goes to England, she might end up dating a super-handsome guy!"

Girls become extremely excited when talking about love.

Chihaya Aine was also happy to see this, but due to her character, she still shook her head and said that she would not date him, as it would interfere with her studies.

When the friends heard this, they all laughed out loud.

Which girl their age doesn't want to have a romantic relationship? Those who say they don't want to have a relationship are basically pretending, so they all encouraged Chihaya Aine to continue.

After realizing that she had a way out, Chihaya Aine stretched out a finger, placed the fingertip on her cheek, and said in a tone that she could talk about it anytime as long as she wanted.

"Oh, I really won't date you. Even if I have to, I'd date someone who's tall, has a strong body, big eyes, a straight nose, and clear facial features. She also has to be able to play the piano, have good fashion sense, have a nice smile, and most importantly, be able to talk, like Takizawa Hideaki or Meguro Ren!"

After listening to Chihaya Aine's description.

The other girls all laughed.

Just like boys would dream of one day meeting a gentle, virtuous, charming and beautiful girl who loves them wholeheartedly.

In fact, girls often fantasize about going to the amusement park to ride the roller coaster with their favorite handsome guy one day, going to a milk tea shop to buy milk tea after school, and going home hand in hand under the envious gaze of their friends.

But reality and fantasy are destined to be separated by a door that is difficult to achieve.

Everyone said this was impossible. How could such a good person happen to be encountered in real life?

Chihaya Aine also smiled and said that it was indeed impossible, but deep down in her heart she had a hope that she would definitely meet such a person one day.

Just like she successfully defended her position as the top student in the grade through her own efforts, things that everyone thinks are impossible are not impossible for her.

She has a strong confidence in herself.

So she will enjoy the envious looks others give her from the bottom of her heart, enjoy being the center of conversation and the focus of attention, and hope that she can become the protagonist of the entire school, or even the entire world.

No matter how much effort it takes, she will grit her teeth and do it.

She is not eager to prove herself, but just wants to maintain her image in the eyes of others.

Because I am used to being admired by everyone, I am afraid that one day I will become mediocre and fade out of other people's sight.

Chihaya Aine did not realize that this excessive pursuit of praise from others was actually a heavy shackle for her.

Almost half a month has passed since she said she wanted to pass the IELTS exam.

In the past half month, she has been working overtime every day to study English. Sometimes she would still sit at the table until two or three in the morning, staring at the English teaching videos on the screen and studying hard.

In fact, she didn't need to work so hard.

There are at least three IELTS exams every month. Even if you fail this time, you can still take the next one after a while.

But Chihaya Aion thought that her English was pretty good to begin with, and if she worked hard, she might be able to pass the test in one try. Wouldn't it be even more impressive if she could say that?

So she began to work harder, studying hard almost every day. She didn't sleep well, didn't eat well, and stumbled around, feeling physically and mentally exhausted.

She wanted to stop and rest for a while, watch some short videos on her phone, learn some makeup or dressing, but when she thought of the praises waiting for her ahead, she got up from the bed and sat back in the chair that easily made her back ache to continue studying.

My parents have already found a study abroad agency.

I also made a bold statement in front of my friends.

No matter what, I must succeed.

I have been working hard like this for half a month, until today.

Chihaya Aine walked tiredly to the bathroom, looking at herself in the mirror with dark circles under her eyes. She squinted slightly and looked closer. After carefully examining herself several times to confirm that she had no acne, she finally breathed a sigh of relief. If she became unattractive just for the sake of studying, it would not be worth it...

Now that the vocabulary and grammar are almost consolidated, it’s time to reduce the pressure of studying, right?

Thinking of this, Chihaya Aine walked down the stairs, sat at the dining table, picked up the bread slices her mother had baked, and chewed them listlessly in small bites.

"Aine, studying is a good thing, but you can't push yourself too hard, okay?"

The mother walked behind Aine and gently massaged her shoulders, which had become stiff from long hours of studying.

"Mom is really happy to see you working so hard. Our Aine is really a good child who is very independent and willing to work hard."

"Mother……"

Chihaya Aine turned around feeling a little touched, and the fatigue in her heart became a little light because of the praise.

"Don't worry, I will definitely pass the IELTS exam tomorrow. Mom, you must reward me well then, okay?"

"Okay, you can have whatever you want as a gift. If you have an exam tomorrow, Mom will drive you there."

The mother touched her cheek.

"No, no, I can go by myself!"

Chihaya Aine chuckled and picked up her schoolbag from the ground, "Then I'm going out, Mom!"

"Well, have a good trip, Aine."

Mother smiled and waved.

Seeing her mother's gentle look, Chihaya Aine's original intention of relaxing was put aside.

The exam is in one day, how can I relax at this time?

You must work hard and get a score that will make your mother proud!

……

No, I give up.

I can't try any harder.

Half an hour later, Chihaya Aine, who was on the train, retracted the lofty ambitions she had just expressed when she left the house.

She usually lacks exercise and her physical fitness is not very good. Now she has been overstudying for two consecutive weeks, and her health has long been on the verge of limit.

She was so sleepy that she had difficulty opening her eyes. She felt as if someone had hung a few small stones on her eyelashes with thin strings.

I clearly want to memorize a few more words, just in case I can see them on the test paper later?

If something looks familiar, and you remember exactly when you learned it, and even which page and location in the book it is, but you just can't remember what it means, you will regret it so much that you won't be able to eat your pancakes.

But really... I'm so sleepy.

So sleepy, so sleepy.

I've worked so hard.

It's okay to take a short break...

what……

At this time, I really want to be praised by someone again.

Just a little bit...

Give me some praise...

Just fine——

Bang, bang, bang.

In the windy and sun-dyed morning, the train passed through a forest of sweet-scented osmanthus trees. The flowers on the treetops were like fine gold, the colors of autumn. The breeze blew on the swaying figures, and they turned a corner with the train below.

Of course, Chihaya Aine, who was asleep, had no consciousness to control her body.

As the train changed direction, her body slid towards the person next to her, almost putting her entire weight on the other person.

But she knew nothing about this. She just felt that she had found a shade of tree to lean on in her dream. She instinctively leaned her head against it and looked towards the sky, which was the vast and boundless blue sky.

The pure white sea of clouds looks like it was embroidered with needle and thread. The breeze blowing on your face is filled with the fragrance of flowers. The tiredness of your body is washed away by such a leisurely and natural pastoral scenery.

Until she heard vaguely.

Shibuya Station is coming, Shibuya Station is coming.

Passengers getting off please be prepared.

Only then did she wake up from her sweet dream, opened her hazy eyes, blinked, and then rubbed them a few times with her hands.

what……

Why do I seem to...

Are you sleeping with someone else in your arms?

Chihaya Aine murmured silently in her heart, feeling that she was confused from sleeping.

But when she saw that one of her hands was hugging one arm, she was stunned at first, her mind went blank, and then infinite fear and astonishment surged into her heart.

I, I, I, I, I am really sleeping with someone in my arms! ?

Ah ah ah ah ah……!

I was wrong, I was wrong. I will sleep well and never stay up late again. Please tell me this is fake, this is fake...!!

Chihaya Aine's face was stiff and embarrassed. She didn't even dare to raise her head and wanted to pretend that she was still sleeping. Yes, as long as you don't treat the problem as a problem, it is not a problem!

As long as I don’t face it!

Nothing will happen!