The announcement date for private Universities is before National Universitys, and the first result Aki Tomoya saw was his second choice, Juntendo University, being achieved.
Does getting into Shuntendo University School of Medicine count as a safety net?
From Aki Tomoya's personal situation, it was indeed a safety net, but many people couldn't reach this level.
It was also because of this that after confirming his acceptance to Juntendo, the happiest people turned out to be the school.
In the history of Toyosaki Academy's Faculty of Medicine admissions, Aki Tomoya added a very strong color.
There's an interesting point when high schools in Japan publicize their University admission rates; Faculty of Medicine admissions are explained separately.
In terms of the education system, Japan places great importance on the Faculty of Medicine.
The first round of results were announced these past few days, and Aki Tomoya, just by passing the Juntendo entrance exam, had already received countless gazes.
Aki Tomoya didn't care how others viewed him. When he returned to school, his first concern was the results of his friends.
"I accidentally got into the Faculty of Law."
Kato Megumi getting into Undead River's Faculty of Law was something she found very surprising. She doubled her efforts in the last two years and finally got a pleasant surprise.
And Kamigō Yoshihiko also achieved his first choice, although, admittedly, his first choice wasn't very difficult, and his achievement was the lowest among their study group of three.
But for him personally, it was already the best result.
In his words: "Two years ago, I didn't even dare to think about going to University!"
Starting halfway, not having a brain as good as Aki Tomoya's, and unlike Kato Megumi who had actually been quietly preparing for the exam all along, being able to achieve his first choice, even if his achievement was the lowest among the three and couldn't even be compared to his friend Aki Tomoya, it was enough.
"Since Juntendo University went so smoothly, there's no need to mention Keio. We're just waiting for your Tokyo University result!"
Kamigō Yoshihiko sincerely looked forward to Aki Tomoya getting a good result.
After school in the afternoon, Aki Tomoya went to Aomine Cram School to share the news of passing the Juntendo University entrance exam and also heard the good news that Kudo Sayaka passed Seijo University's Faculty of Literature.
Kudo Sayaka achieved her second choice and was just waiting for Keio's announcement day tomorrow.
But not everyone could get what they wished for.
Furuhashi Fumino did not get into Yuzuruha University, where her Father worked. At least in this matter, Furuhashi Fumino did not successfully prove herself to her Father.
"I'm not reconciled!!!"
In the cram school, Furuhashi Fumino shouted unwillingly.
Changing her first choice at the last minute was indeed a bit too much.
But she wasn't really that sad. Although she failed to get into Yuzuruha University, the result for her original first choice, which was now her second choice, hadn't been confirmed yet.
Furthermore, when she checked the list yesterday, because she failed, her relationship with her Father actually improved quite a bit.
For the first time ever, since his Mother passed away, Reiji Furuhashi took the initiative to comfort Furuhashi Fumino, even though his daughter didn't successfully get into the University where he worked, like his wife did.
Through the belongings left by his wife, Reiji Furuhashi also discovered that his wife had actually started studying science halfway through and eventually successfully got into the same University as him.
Thinking about how Furuhashi Fumino had aspired to the Astronomy Department since she was little under his wife's guidance, and yet after his wife's passing, he failed to fulfill his duty as a Father to properly guide or nurture her, Reiji Furuhashi found it difficult to face her at first after gradually realizing this.
However, his daughter's failure in her first choice this time improved his relationship with Furuhashi Fumino somewhat.
"Furuhashi Fumino's temporary changed first choice was indeed a bit of a stretch, but I believe there's still a great chance for her original first choice! And even if she fails all of them, she can just take her first exam score and go to Waseda."
Harumi Junko knew that if Furuhashi Fumino wanted to, the final safety net she could get was one level higher than her first choice.
Many people in the cram school achieved their first choice, but among the dozen or so, it was inevitable that some would have regrets and could only go to their second-choice University.
On the day Keio announced its results, Aki Tomoya was originally going to check online, but he ended up going with Kudo Sayaka.
On March 16th, Keio University's Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Law, and Faculty of Literature announced their results.
"I see it, the list for the Faculty of Literature is over there."
Aki Tomoya pointed to the list for the Faculty of Literature, which was already almost surrounded by a human wall.
The Keio Faculty of Literature that Kudo Sayaka was hoping for was right there.
"No, no, no, let's go see yours first!"
Kudo Sayaka hurriedly shook her head, replying nervously.
It was the final step, and she was still a little scared.
Perhaps still afraid of what Aki Tomoya might say, she pushed Aki Tomoya towards the list announced by the Faculty of Medicine.
There weren't as many people around the Faculty of Medicine list as the Faculty of Literature list, but the number of applicants this year wasn't small either, and some people were already gathered there.
Pushed over there by Kudo Sayaka, Aki Tomoya looked back at her helplessly.
"Go ahead!"
To be honest, having already confirmed his acceptance to Juntendo University, Aki Tomoya's feelings about Keio Faculty of Medicine were just so-so. If Kudo Sayaka hadn't begged him, seeing that this guy was really scared to face the result alone, he wouldn't have come here.
Sighing inwardly, he still stepped forward, trying to get around the people blocking the way to see the results.
But just then, he noticed a familiar figure.
"Huh?"
Aki Tomoya looked at that person in surprise.
Perhaps sensing his gaze, a female University student about to enter her second year at Keio Faculty of Literature turned her head and looked at him.
Kasumigaoka Utaha's eyes paused for a moment, then she quickly spoke: "Tch, bad news."
"Bad?"
"Ah, the annoying guy got into our school's Faculty of Medicine."
Kasumigaoka Utaha narrowed her eyes.
Thanks to Aki Tomoya's reply on Line that day, Kasumigaoka Utaha couldn't stop thinking about it, so she planned to come see the results today.
On the list for the Faculty of Medicine, which was at the top of the so-called Keio Faculty hierarchy of contempt, she saw someone's name.
"Is that so... Although the Tokyo University results aren't out yet, I got into Juntendo University. If I don't get into Tokyo University, I'll obediently go there."
"Is that right? Congratulations."
Kasumigaoka Utaha understood Aki Tomoya's hidden meaning. Aki Tomoya was very self-aware; if he would "hinder" her, he definitely wouldn't come to Keio if he could avoid it.
Although Kasumigaoka Utaha wasn't very pleased with such a statement, she didn't say anything.
Aki Tomoya ultimately didn't look at the list, but instead walked back directly, meeting Kudo Sayaka's curious gaze.
"I got in."
As he spoke, he walked towards the Faculty of Literature area.
"You believe it just because that person said so?"
"...For me, whether I get into Keio now isn't important."
Does the truth need confirmation?
Now he had already confirmed that he wouldn't consider Keio Faculty of Medicine, his third choice.
"How annoying!"
Kudo Sayaka chased after him and punched Aki Tomoya in the back.
The latter pretended to stumble forward two steps, then turned back and said, "It's your turn now."
A desolate atmosphere spread around, and Kudo Sayaka shrunk back as if she were heading to the execution ground.
"Hurry up and go."
Aki Tomoya couldn't help but laugh as he watched Kudo Sayaka, who was so nervous she seemed to be shrinking, and casually glanced around. Kasumigaoka Utaha was already gone.
Afterwards, with his encouragement, Kudo Sayaka still mustered up the courage to come to the edge of the human wall around the Faculty of Literature list.
Hearing the cheers and sighs around her, the cheers stimulated her, while the sighs made her even more nervous.
"You don't need to be this scared, do you..."
"Please, just take a look for me, I can't bear it anymore!"
When someone is around, you always subconsciously look for support. Kudo Sayaka also didn't expect that she could check the results alone on Seijo University's announcement day, but when Aki Tomoya was with her, she didn't dare to look at the results here at Keio University, which she longed for.
Aki Tomoya didn't believe that Kudo Sayaka was really as fragile as she appeared at this moment.
This guy must be trying to "slack off" just because he's here!
"Then I'll go."
"No, don't!"
Kudo Sayaka suddenly stopped Aki Tomoya again. It seemed she still wanted to see the results herself deep down.
"Too late!"
However, Aki Tomoya ignored her completely, squeezed right in, and went to the list to look for Kudo Sayaka's name.
Waiting outside alone, Kudo Sayaka clenched her hands tightly, muttering something incessantly under her breath.
After about a minute or two, Aki Tomoya came out.
She immediately stepped forward and grabbed one of Aki Tomoya's arms, her eyes wide as she silently questioned him about the result.
"You got in."
Aki Tomoya calmly stated the fact he had seen.
In an instant, Kudo Sayaka's hands on his arm trembled, then tightened their grip even more.
"Really?!"
Kudo Sayaka looked at the boy in front of her in disbelief.
What he had just said still echoed in Kudo Sayaka's ears, lingering.
A smile gradually appeared on Aki Tomoya's face: "Congratulations, Kudo. You squeezed in by the skin of your teeth."
Hearing his words, Kudo Sayaka let go of his arm and squeezed in with effort.
She searched for her name on the list and finally found it towards the bottom of the list.
Kudo Sayaka swallowed hard. Two seconds later, she cheered and rushed out, excitedly hugging Aki Tomoya.
"I got in!!!!"
Keio University achieved, and it was even her first choice!
Aki Tomoya could see that this guy was very excited, but he had raised his hands and didn't know where to put them.
Being hugged like this by someone of the opposite sex, honestly, does it count as taking advantage?
"You're overly excited..."
The voice of Aki Tomoya, sounding exasperated, came from beside Kudo Sayaka's ear.
She came to her senses at this moment, then released her hands, put her hands on her hips, and said irritably, "You got off cheap!"
"Is that how you talk to your benefactor?"
"What benefactor? Tsubota-sensei and Harumi Sensei?"
"Kudo, let me tell you, don't ever ask me for anything in the future."
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