Why are there people from Tokyo University Todai Faculty of Science III at the mixer? Do people from our school's Faculty of Medicine participate in mixers?
Was it because Tokyo University is at the top of the University hierarchy, and the Faculty of Medicine is at the top of the faculty hierarchy, that they were deterred by the trio from Tokyo University?
There was that reason, and similarly, there was also a feeling of having nothing to talk about.
What is there to talk about with the 'aliens' from Tokyo University Todai Faculty of Science III?
If there were people from the Faculty of Medicine, maybe they could pair up one-on-one.
It was probably this feeling of being a mismatch.
But to say they were truly uninterested was false.
The glory of a National University was beckoning them.
"I didn't feel much about it at University, but it's a bit subtle after coming out."
Aki Tomoya sighed, subtly glancing at the girl in the distance who was pretending not to know him and was busy eating and drinking.
But that was fine. The main thing was that mixers aren't necessarily all for people of the same year.
Waseda University, Sophia University, Bunkyo, originally private University mixers, now it seems the inclusion of a National University has disrupted them.
"No, we need to find an opportunity to join in!"
Takagi couldn't sit still. He didn't care if they were being placed here and worshipped like mascots because people were in awe of them, only daring to look from afar and not approach.
The three of them didn't come here just to eat and drink!
"How about we take the lead?"
Majima suggested. Since a shark had entered the river and disrupted the ecological balance, they should go all the way and secure their position at the top of the food chain, centering the mixer around them.
"It's not good to do this at a University mixer. This isn't a University Hospital, it's a mixer, it's a mixer!"
Takagi shook his head, then looked at Aki Tomoya, who had a bored expression.
"Aki!"
"...Wouldn't it be fine to just find a topic to talk about? You know the organizer of the mixer, right? Talk to him, gather everyone's attention on you, and become the center of the conversation."
"How is that different from what Majima said?"
"There's a slight difference. He said to take the lead, which is like the guest taking over from the host. If you start the topic, you'll naturally be the center of the conversation. Otherwise, just actively find opportunities to interject."
"So, none of you are willing to lead the charge, huh? Tsk!"
Takagi listened to Aki Tomoya's words, nodded, then scanned his surroundings and perked up his ears. It seemed he intended to choose the latter option Aki Tomoya mentioned, finding opportunities to join their conversations.
"Kudo Sayaka got into our Faculty of Literature in just two years, isn't that impressive!"
That's it!
Takagi's eyes lit up. He remembered that group of girls should be from Keio.
At this moment, he adjusted his facial expression and spoke with a look of great interest: "Getting into Keio in just two years is indeed very impressive. People from Keio are pretty good too."
While praising them kindly, he also maintained his status. Takagi wanted to have fun at the mixer, and he also had a sense of responsibility as part of the Tokyo University group.
"This reminds me of Aki here. He also got into our Tokyo University in just two years. It's the same kind of miracle!"
"..."
Aki Tomoya and Kudo Sayaka exchanged an awkward glance.
To be honest, he was trying to hold back his laughter at this moment, unsure of how the other person was feeling.
A wonderful reunion. Both of them had come just to eat and drink.
With Takagi interjecting, accompanied by a small gasp of surprise, Takagi seemed to be able to have fun at the mixer as he wished.
"Aki-kun, aren't you joining?"
"Let Takagi-kun have his fun."
"No, no, no, I mean, there are people you know here, right? You don't need to worry about my feelings. I'm just here to fill a spot."
Majima patted Aki Tomoya's shoulder.
He was just here to fill a spot, eat, drink, and that was it. Being alone was fine, he didn't need anyone to look after him.
Besides, you clearly know each other, why pretend not to?
"You noticed?"
Aki Tomoya thought Majima had noticed that he and Kudo Sayaka knew each other, and he smiled a little awkwardly at this moment.
Atmosphere is a subtle thing. This is why Aki Tomoya and Kudo Sayaka, even though they knew each other at the mixer, didn't bother each other.
Sometimes, it's better not to act impulsively based on emotions, especially since the three of them were indeed unexpected guests here.
"That person has been looking at you sideways for a long time."
"I wasn't talking about her."
Aki Tomoya shook his head. If he was talking about the other person diagonally opposite, then it wasn't really pretending not to know each other, but rather that neither of them had figured out how to greet each other yet.
Mixers often need people to fill spots, both on the male and female sides.
This kind of prestigious University mixer felt like something a certain female author could gather material from, and after eating and drinking, she reluctantly followed her classmates to attend.
Even here, that high-reaching flower still felt like someone who could only be admired from afar.
Actually, it was still that same feeling that even if someone spoke to her, she might not respond, so no one would bother to make a fool of themselves.
"There's another one?"
Majima looked confused.
Aki Tomoya didn't explain, and at the same time, he was pulled over by Takagi.
"Although he was fifth from the bottom and passed the Todai Faculty of Science III entrance exam a bit precariously, this guy only studied seriously for two years. Isn't that amazing!"
"You're so annoying, Takagi-kun! It is impressive, but it feels like we spent so much time preparing, and it's still not as good as someone else's two years of effort. Is this what it means to get into Tokyo University? I've learned something!"
"If Kudo from your school spent a little more time, it's possible she could too."
Takagi had some skills. He maintained the respect people had for Tokyo University, while also not making Tokyo University students seem unapproachable. This person was now having fun.
But it was a prestigious University mixer after all. Sitting next to him, Aki Tomoya also sensed a strong competitive atmosphere from the side.
However, looking at the two who were already at the center of the conversation, and thinking that they were not only from Tokyo University but also Todai Faculty of Science III, even if they wanted to compete, they felt like they had nowhere to exert their strength.
"Even with two more years, it would be difficult..."
Kudo Sayaka looked at Aki Tomoya and smiled awkwardly.
They each knew their own capabilities. Kudo Sayaka was clear about what could be achieved in two years.
Aki Tomoya barely got into Tokyo University Todai Faculty of Science III, and she also barely got into Keio Faculty of Literature.
They seemed similar, but there was a big difference.
"Preparing for Keio must have been tough too. You are all at the pinnacle of private universities."
Aki Tomoya said in a half-joking tone.
Since he had been pulled over, there was no need to act like an outsider at this mixer just because of his status.
"Aki-kun, are you from Tokyo originally?"
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