February 27th, the day of destiny.
At the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Science III second stage exam site, Aki Tomoya took a deep breath.
For the Todai Faculty of Science III application, there were 240 applicants. After the first stage results were announced, Aki Tomoya didn't know how many people had applied for University of Tokyo, Faculty of Science III.
But after one round of screening, only 240 people were standing here for the second stage.
The annual capacity is 96 people, and the second screening will be even more intense than the first.
Out of this year's 240 people, barring any accidents, at most only 96 will pass the Todai Faculty of Science III exam and be admitted.
"Let's go."
Entering the classroom set up as an examination hall, he sat down according to his examination slip.
Japan's top educational institution, a place mythologized to the peak, only 240 people, including Aki Tomoya, were participating in the most difficult Todai Faculty of Science III exam this year.
This would certainly not be the final screening for University of Tokyo, Faculty of Science III, or rather, the Faculty of Medicine here, but it was a necessary screening to pass the Todai Faculty of Science III exam and be admitted.
Time passed little by little, and the hour hand finally stopped at ten in the morning.
"Start answering!"
The first subject was Mathematics.
"When answering, don't just focus on the answer; the process is also very important. While showing your answer, you should also let people appreciate your active thinking…"
Answering the question is one thing; how to answer it beautifully is another.
Two years ago, from the time he first entered Aomine Cram School, then when Harumi Junko joined, and later when they started working on the Todai red books, Aki Tomoya didn't know how many times he had heard them say this.
Answer plus process, how to prove it, how to train your thinking.
Were the Juntendo University exam and the Keio Faculty of Medicine exam really worse than the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Science III exam?
But honestly, sitting in the examination hall, Aki Tomoya's brow was furrowed, his mind was racing, and his pen was moving, but the atmosphere and the pressure from the questions made it impossible for him to consider such things right now.
February 27th, Mathematics in the morning, Science in the afternoon.
The total score for Todai Faculty of Science III Mathematics and the full score for Science are both 120. Those who come here to take the Todai Faculty of Science III exam are all full of confidence in their Math and Science abilities. Aki Tomoya could only give his best, no, he had to fight with all his might.
It wasn't about trying to create a gap; it was about not being left behind, maintaining his best level.
The first day of the second stage on the 27th ended, and Aki Tomoya's head felt a bit swollen. After taking the train from Bunkyo Ward back home, he went straight upstairs and lay on his bed.
As the first day of the second stage ended, Aki Tomoya lay in bed, thinking about tomorrow's exam.
He couldn't let his guard down for the National Language and English exams on the second day.
For the National University second stage exam, regardless of whether it's Arts or Science, National Language, Mathematics, and English are mandatory subjects.
However, the scores for National Language and Mathematics will change accordingly for Arts and Science.
Taking Tokyo University as an example, if you apply to the Faculty of Arts, the full score for National Language is 120. If you apply to the Faculty of Science, the full score is 80.
Mathematics changes in the same way. If you apply to the Faculty of Arts, the full score is 80. If you apply to the Faculty of Science, the full score is 120.
The only thing that is the same is English, with a full score of 120.
And the good thing is that Aki Tomoya's English deviation score is very high.
He had been preparing for two years and hadn't neglected National Language either.
February 28th, the second day of the Tokyo University second stage exam.
In the same examination hall as yesterday, the National Language exam was held in the morning, followed by the English exam in the afternoon.
After finishing the exam on the 28th, Aki Tomoya walked out of the main gate of Tokyo University and looked back.
"Do your best, leave the rest to fate."
In late February, almost all of Japan's exams were finished.
Results in March, graduation in March.
After finishing these two days of exams, Aki Tomoya finally had the leisure to pick up his phone again.
The number of messages he had received over these two days of the Tokyo University second stage exam was a bit alarming.
Not a few people were concerned about his second stage situation.
He replied to each of them, thanking them one by one. When he scrolled to the bottom, Aki Tomoya was stunned.
He couldn't help but click on the message on LINE that had been scrolled to the very end.
"Is there a chance for my revenge?"
The ID in the memo was Kasumigaoka Utaha.
The message was sent late at night on the 26th.
It wasn't until the evening of the 28th that Aki Tomoya saw this message.
This way of showing concern made Aki Tomoya smile from the bottom of his heart.
"If I don't get into Tokyo University, I'll go to Juntendo University. At worst, I'll go to Keio University, Faculty of Medicine. Among all the faculties at Keio, the Faculty of Medicine is at the top of the pecking order, you know. It's a pity I can't let Senior have her wish."
Thinking of the provocative words, Aki Tomoya paused before sending.
After two years, he really hadn't expected her to contact him again.
Having just finished the exam, Aki Tomoya's mood was a bit subtle as he looked at his phone screen. And as if possessed, his finger had already clicked send.
After actually sending it, Aki Tomoya rubbed his forehead.
"Never mind…"
He threw down his phone, changed his clothes, and then heard his Mother calling him from downstairs.
His Mother, who had come home early for a change, immediately put her hands on her son's shoulders and asked about his situation.
Only after properly comforting her was he able to break free.
The second stage is over; now it's time to wait for the results.
Although he still felt a sense of immense pressure after finishing the exam, seeing the messages on LINE, his parents' concern, and the message from someone he least expected, his mood relaxed quite a bit.
But there was one thing Aki Tomoya felt a bit stupid about: why did he keep checking if someone had replied now and then?
"What the hell am I doing?!"
Aki Tomoya cursed himself. Even if they had exchanged messages on LINE for the first time in ages, it seemed like that was it?
Maybe it would just be limited to this…
He intended to close his eyes and try to sleep peacefully, but he couldn't fall asleep at all.
"Ahhhhh, should I have applied for Todai Faculty of Science III II or Todai Faculty of Science III I?!"
Honestly, he couldn't sleep a wink.
This was completely different from after he finished the Juntendo University and Keio University exams. He was calm as a dog before the exam, fierce as a tiger during the exam, and now scared to death after the exam!
Thinking about it now, if he had applied for Todai Faculty of Science III I or Todai Faculty of Science III II, the possibility of getting into Tokyo University would have greatly increased.
But the exams are over, what's the point of talking about it now? Aki Tomoya patted his face. Juntendo University and Keio are a bit expensive, but they're only one level below Tokyo University's mythical social status.
He had already done his best, all he could do now was wait for the results.
February ended, and Japan's University entrance exams came to a complete close. While preparing for the graduation ceremony, they were just waiting for the results.
Anyway, Aki Tomoya wasn't the most nervous; there were many people around him who were more anxious than he was.
On March 5th, Shuntendo University School of Medicine announced its results. Aki Tomoya didn't go to the University to see the list in person; instead, he checked online after school when he got home for lunch.
"Mother, could you move over a bit? Father, you too, you're crowding me... Don't be more nervous than I am!"
Aki Tomoya rolled his eyes at his parents beside him.
It was impressive that these two were both home on the day Juntendo University announced its results.
Meeting their urging gazes, Aki Tomoya calmly entered his exam number.
His parents beside him held their breath, watching the refreshed results with wide eyes.
"Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!"
His parents extended their arms and excitedly hugged Aki Tomoya between them.
"So crowded, so noisy, so exaggerated..."
Aki Tomoya, Shuntendo University School of Medicine entrance exam passed.
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