I, Aki Tomoya, will not be a simp.

On Monday, during the lunch break, Aki Tomoya planned to go to the library to study with Kato Megumi and the others, but on the way, he was called to the office by his classmates.

"An Yi, would you be interested in a speech by the student representative at next month's graduation ceremony?"

A student representative gave a speech?

Upon hearing this, Aki Tomoya was initially taken aback.

Shouldn't Kasumigaoka Utaha be the student representative?

Since Aki Tomoya enrolled, the only student representative who has remained unchanged is Kasumigaoka Utaha.

"You need to prepare for next year's college entrance examination in three years. You did very well this year, so why don't you consider preparing a speech for the graduation ceremony?"

Actually, even without the teacher's explanation, Aki Tomoya realized this as soon as he understood.

It's almost mid-November, and in just one more month, we'll be saying goodbye to this year.

Meanwhile, the third-year students will gradually take entrance exams or start working.

The teacher is mentioning this now; simply put, it's about passing the baton.

However, having taken the baton from Kasumigaoka Utaha, Aki Tomoya's feelings were somewhat complicated.

If this is agreed upon, barring any unforeseen circumstances, he will likely be the student representative for next year's opening and graduation ceremonies.

"How is it? Do you have time to prepare?"

"can."

There is still some time available, and preparing a speech won't take much effort.

It's another favor the teacher asked me to do, so why not?

After agreeing to this, Aki Tomoya listened to a few more nagging words from his teacher before finally leaving to go to the library.

"In the blink of an eye, the third-year students are all graduating."

Aki Tomoya sighed as he sat down.

Before we know it, this year is almost over.

I started reviewing in April, and time has flown by.

Next year, when he enters his senior year of high school, he will also have to start facing the college entrance examination from mock exams.

"Aki's tone suddenly sounded a bit old-fashioned."

Kato Megumi put down her book and looked at Aki Tomoya.

His sudden mention of this matter also made Kato Megumi and Uego Yoshihiko, who were standing nearby, realize what would happen after they entered their third year of high school next year.

Everyone here is planning to go on to higher education. The thought of facing the most stressful year of high school makes Kato Megumi appear calm on the surface, but there is a hint of contemplation in her eyes.

Yoshihiko Uego's reaction was also somewhat of a headache: "Next year I'll be a senior in high school, and this is about my dream university!"

Of the three, he is probably the one who is most worried about going to college.

If you want to get into an ordinary university, you need to think about which university's media department is easier to get into, but the most important thing is how to arrange your remaining time to review.

"I just went to the office and the teacher asked me to speak as a representative of the current students at the graduation ceremony next month. It made me think that once the seniors in the third year leave, we'll be leaving soon too."

It's another year of senior high school students.

Aki Tomoya isn't thinking about being a student representative or giving a speech right now; he's thinking about his senior year of high school.

Their final year of high school was also a turning point for them.

Since everyone has made different choices, it's uncertain whether their paths will eventually cross.

"Shouldn't the student representative be that senior student Kasumigaoka?"

At that moment, Yoshihiko Uego asked a question instinctively.

Aki Tomoya glanced at him helplessly, while Kato Megumi next to him picked up his book again.

After being ignored by both of them, Yoshihiko Uego was very dissatisfied. Had he asked some stupid question?

The student representative has always been that third-year student, Kasumigaoka Utaha…

"Xi Yan, you're making me very worried."

Does such a simple question really need an explanation?

Aki Tomoya couldn't help but sigh.

Uesugi Yoshihiko, however, stared at him with a disapproving expression, then thought about it seriously.

After a while, he remembered that the third-year students were about to graduate and were facing entrance exams.

After figuring this out, considering Aki Tomoya's performance that year, it was perfectly reasonable for his friend to be given the task of giving a speech as a student representative.

"In the end, it's still about exams!"

Yoshihiko Uego hung his head listlessly.

He doesn't have much time left.

"Just focus on doing your current job well."

Aki Tomoya reminded him.

The remaining time in the second year of high school, plus the final year next year.

What will the outcome be? It is actually Yoshihiko Kamigo who is the most worrying.

If we don't consider retaking the exam, Aki Tomoya still has alternative options. Even if Kato Megumi doesn't get into the Faculty of Law, she will take the exam for other faculties. The most troublesome one is Uego Yoshihiko.

If you don't cherish your last year, going back to the countryside in Osaka Prefecture to raise pigs is an alternative, but it's also a pretty good option.

"No way, I don't want to go back to my hometown in the countryside. I'd rather stay in Tokyo and be a paparazzi!"

Yoshihiko Uego quietly encouraged himself.

His ambition, however, left the other two present speechless.

The paparazzi from the entertainment tabloids shook their heads repeatedly upon hearing such ambitions.

"Why don't you set a small goal first, like getting into university, and then figure out how to become the editor-in-chief of a weekly magazine?"

The difference between a tabloid paparazzi and a weekly magazine editor is enormous.

"Think long-term and set your sights on the big picture, Yoshihiko!"

As he spoke, Aki Tomoya roughly understood that Kamigo Yoshihiko's ambition was to study media.

There wasn't much to say; he could only advise Yoshihiko Uego to cherish the present moment.

If you can't even get into a regular private university by just preparing for liberal arts exams, then you might as well go back to raising pigs.

"It would be great if we could be grouped together in third grade."

Uego Yoshihiko gave a bitter smile.

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Currently, the cumulative update count for the bounty is 6 chapters for monthly tickets and 8 chapters for death threats. I'm completely unfazed and just waiting for the bounty to be paid out starting Monday.

Chapter 107 Halfway there (4/4)

Chapter 107

The last day of November.

At Toyonosaki Academy, Kazumi Yoshinoko, the teacher who lent the multimedia classroom to Kasumigaoka Utaha this year, remarked as Kasumigaoka Utaha and Eriri left, "I don't know what you two are doing, but it's good that you're so motivated."

Being praised by the teacher is not a rare thing for either Kasumigaoka Utaha or Eriri.

Since entering the school, they have become accustomed to being praised by those around them.

"However, Kasumigaoka-kun, you should also be aware that you'll be taking the entrance exams next year. I heard your preferred university is Waseda, right?"

A third-grade and second-grade duo, and two of the most notable in the school.

Hasumi Yoshinoko did not disturb them when they were in the multimedia classroom, but it was clear that their activities were unrelated to studying.

Eriri, a second-year student, is doing well. She has recommendations from art universities and has won many awards. If all goes well after graduating next year, she won't need to take the academic exams, and art universities will likely extend invitations to her.

As for Kasumigaoka Utaha, a third-year student, after declining the guaranteed admission offer, she must take the entrance exam, but there's not much to worry about.

Both are students with bright futures.

However, as a teacher, Yoshiko Hasumi still felt it necessary to remind them.

"Speaking of which, An Yi has become the student representative. His enthusiasm is no less than yours. The three stars of the school are truly deserving of the title."

Hasumi Yoshinoko joked, then said goodbye to the two of them.

The two left the school with different feelings. Before parting ways at the station, Eriri suddenly started talking and said, "Tomoya is the student representative for the graduation ceremony next month, right? He didn't tell me. You didn't know either?"

"The teacher didn't tell me about this, how would I know? And it's good that I don't have to do such a troublesome thing."

Kasumigaoka Utaha's reaction was lukewarm.

Lately, they've been focusing all their energy on their new releases and haven't had time to pay attention to anything else.