How should I describe the sense of ritual? It's because this day is different from other days, and at this moment, in this kind of atmosphere, it naturally arises in your heart.
The two teams sat down on the rostrum, divided into two sides, under the gaze of everyone.
Under the host's guidance, the choir on the second level of the rostrum stood up and sang the Tokyo University school song.
After that was the President's speech.
Aki Tomoya calculated the time for the President below. He talked for about an hour, which was also hard work.
He didn't remember what was said in the speech, he only noticed that the President looked at the teleprompter several times while scanning the entire venue with a surveying gaze.
Aki Tomoya was not the only one pretending to be solemn and listening attentively.
The atmosphere at this moment indeed subconsciously demanded it, but with long speeches, everyone would choose to listen to the important parts.
Only the speaker's voice echoed in the hall, and later, when the honorary Professors and department heads took turns, Aki Tomoya noticed more of their steps, which seemed to have been practiced countless times, as well as their bows to the administrators and the group of Professors, and the neat return bows.
Later, when the student representative took the oath, Aki Tomoya watched the person get up from the first seat in the very middle, walk slowly and rhythmically in a straight line, a movement that had also been practiced countless times.
"Being a student representative at a prestigious school, especially at a National University like this, is really not easy..."
Aki Tomoya sighed half-jokingly in his heart, but he also seriously looked at the boy who was able to become the student representative.
Whether it was going on stage, taking the oath, bowing, returning the bow, or each movement of returning to his seat, everything had been meticulously practiced. To be chosen as today's student representative, at least in terms of execution, this boy had outstanding qualities.
The very middle seats are usually reserved for Todai Faculty of Science III and Bunichi. There are many more people in Bunichi, and although there are only ninety-six people in Todai Faculty of Science III, there's nothing to be done. This year's entrance ceremony student representative was still someone who entered through Todai Faculty of Science III.
The entrance ceremony, which started at two o'clock, also took several hours, and before that, the University had truly prepared meticulously for a long time.
What impressed Aki Tomoya the most today was not their meticulous arrangements, their detailed movements, or their overall unity.
It was when they picked up the printed school song from their seats at the end and, led by the student conductor on stage, shouted in unison, "Tokyo University, Tokyo University, Tokyo University!"
It wasn't because of any momentum or atmosphere, but because his eardrums hurt a little.
After waiting for the school leaders and Professors to leave, the atmosphere in the venue returned to what it was before the entrance ceremony when the students started to leave.
"What era is this? They're still doing this stuff. After I graduate and finish my Resident Doctor training, I'll go back and inherit the University Hospital..."
As he stood up, Aki Tomoya accidentally overheard the muttering next to him.
There were also many people who were not interested in these things.
That's great, having a University Hospital to inherit, being able to frankly say you don't like the system of the University Hospital.
"Aki, see you at the University tomorrow."
The boy turned his head and waved.
"See you tomorrow, Takagi-kun."
As expected of a rich kid from the relaxed generation, that kind of carefree attitude is something ordinary people can't compare to.
Aki Tomoya only knew this guy's last name; this person hadn't told him his full name.
Or perhaps, after they had chatted for a while in a self-familiar manner, there wasn't time to exchange names before the entrance ceremony began, and everyone had to remain silent then.
And when saying goodbye, Takagi also forgot to say his full name.
Aki Tomoya only knew that during the entrance ceremony, a boy sitting next to him was the son of a family that ran a University Hospital, and he also seemed easy to get along with.
Of course, it would be best if things were really as they appeared on the surface.
With the entrance ceremony over, the excitement of the Tokyo University entrance ceremony hadn't completely dissipated, and students and parents gathered outside the Budokan chatting about today's Tokyo University entrance ceremony.
"Aki Tomoya, from now on, you are an official student of Tokyo University. Work hard!"
His parents' relieved gazes deeply moved Aki Tomoya.
After the entrance ceremony, they took a commemorative photo outside the Budokan, and Aki Tomoya went home with them to prepare for tomorrow's matters.
Although he had been accepted into University, Aki Tomoya did not choose to move out.
He already lived in Tokyo, and even if he moved out to live alone within an acceptable economic range, the distance he'd have to travel by train each day might not necessarily be less, possibly even more.
"After I get used to it, I'll have to start working part-time again."
Aki Tomoya bundled up his books and put them into the cabinet, muttering as he lay on the bed.
The tuition fees for National Universitys are uniform, but other expenses are definitely not small, and without affecting his studies, Aki Tomoya still decided to start working part-time again.
He saved the rent money needed for moving out, but even if things went smoothly, the two years in the Faculty of Liberal Arts plus the four years in the Faculty of Medicine would definitely not be easy. Of course, if he could get a scholarship, that would be the best situation.
What was comforting was that Aki Tomoya didn't really have to worry too much about funds.
On one hand, he got into a National University, not an expensive private one, and on the other hand, in Tokyo, his family background was considered good among commoners.
There were only more, not fewer, people like him who had to work part-time while studying after University without affecting their academics.
Among the people he knew, Kudo Sayaka, who also got into Keio, the top private University, also said that although she didn't need to move out, she would probably start working part-time after getting used to University life.
"Before University, I had never worked a part-time job!"
On Line, Kudo Sayaka told him this.
Aki Tomoya could only reply with a helpless expression and add a cheering emoji.
"Being a Keio University student isn't easy either."
After all, it's a private University, so higher tuition fees are reasonable.
The day after the entrance ceremony, Aki Tomoya officially stepped onto the campus he had longed for as a Tokyo University student.
However, the first year wasn't in the Faculty of Medicine, but the Faculty of Liberal Arts.
"Next, I will introduce the courses in the Faculty of Liberal Arts..."
The lecturer on the stage introduced the situation of the Faculty of Liberal Arts, and everyone in the classroom knew that these two years wouldn't be easy either.
All new students at Tokyo University are assigned to the Faculty of Liberal Arts in their first year to study preliminary courses, divided into six different course categories: Liberal Arts I, II, III, and Science I, II, III.
Only in the third year will they be specifically divided into majors.
They are initially divided by the different course categories they applied for, and the focus or characteristics of the preliminary courses will also differ.
For example, Liberal Arts I focuses on studying the basics of law and political science.
Liberal Arts II focuses on studying the basics of economics.
But besides the focus of each category, they also have to study the same subjects, and they can also consider transferring to other faculties while in the Faculty of Liberal Arts.
The two years in the Faculty of Liberal Arts are not easy either, because taking Todai Faculty of Science III as an example, they will be further screened based on merit, and they still need to prevent being left behind.
"Fifth from the bottom, my position is a bit dangerous..."
In the Todai Faculty of Science III class in the Faculty of Liberal Arts, Aki Tomoya didn't feel any gazes like he was prey, but getting into Tokyo University through Todai Faculty of Science III didn't mean it was over.
Some people use a roundabout strategy; during the two years in the Faculty of Liberal Arts, they will submit an application to transfer to Todai Faculty of Science III while completing the preliminary courses focused on their undergraduate category.
And the final capacity for Todai Faculty of Science III, or rather the Faculty of Medicine, will not exceed ninety-six people, barring any accidents.
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